tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761307181932957332024-02-19T17:53:02.185-08:00Adventures of a Bright Young Personbright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.comBlogger214125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-44990947942162973502020-09-27T05:08:00.003-07:002020-09-27T05:08:26.980-07:00/Style/ Tory Burch Small Gemini Link Canvas Tote<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">
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Hello, everyone! It's been awhile....so sorry! 2020 has been a busy and crazy year. Despite all the things going on, I've been forunate to be working full-time. I haven't been wearing much make-up these days, honestly. The last time I was wearing a full face was in February. In the mean time, I've been focusing on skincare and mental health...work is still very much stressful! Styles is another element I've shifted my focus to and I needed a durable, cleanable, and cute new bag for my daily needs. Here's what I got.
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This tote bag retails for around <a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/tory-burch-small-gemini-link-coated-canvas-tote/5191714?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results%2FWomen%27s%20Accessories%2FHandbags&color=daylily%20gemini%20link">$228</a> and I got mine in South Korea for about ₩227,000 (nearly the same price) from SSG.com. What drew me to this particular bag was the print and the price. I thought is was cute and discreet compared to other designer brands or contemporary. I had been familar with Tory Burch as a designer for a few years. I knew about the shoes that most women always <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=tory+burch+minnie+flats+sale&sxsrf=ALeKk02O3zfqa2zDSVNJmkXb64E1jZSDsw:1598762175419&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwio666cjcLrAhWE62EKHaNYCaQQ_AUoAXoECA0QAw&biw=1536&bih=754">wore</a>. Nothing particulary stood out to me until I spotted this.
<br><br> The tote is described as "<i>A signature Gemini link motif symbolizes the dual offerings of form and function provided by a sporty tote in water-resistant coated canvas.</i>" from Nordstrom's website. The gemini name and links pattered on the exterior of the bag are also a representation of Tory Burch's astrology sign and the fact she has twin sons. The color of my bag is Heron Grey and I decided on the smaller tote because I already have bigger bags, smaller would mean less bulky. There is beautiful goldtone hardware throughout. It measures 12"W x 9 ½"H x 4"D, weighing 1.2 lbs. when empty. It's a perfect size for every day use and fits all my essentials with a zipped top.
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I thought this would be good for work, too, but it doesn't hold everything I need and wear comfortable. I always bring a water bottle, lunch, folders, awallet, headphone, an umbrella, a sweater....so I needed another bag that could hold all of that. The gemini tote is my bag of choice for the weekend and I literally grab it every time I go out. I love theat the color and print match with most of my wardrobe.
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It goes well with dresses.
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And I like to wear it casually with the removeable strap it comes with. When not in use, I keep it inside the bag.
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I really like to use this as it's easy to clean, being all canvas, and it's so versatile. It fits a lot like my wallet, a water bottle, sunglasses, sweater, phone, and cosmetic case. One negative thing about this bag is that it doesn't hold its shape very well. When I wear it crossbody, it tends to sag and fold to my body shape which annoys me a bit. I still enjoy this tote. It's often on sale or at a cheaper price. There's also a<a href="https://www.shopbop.com/gemini-link-canvas-tote-tory/vp/v=1/1593857601.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize&os=false&ref_=SB_PLP_NB_4" target="_blank"> larger size</a> that would be nice for work or travel. I would consider getting another color, but I plan to save up for other luxury designer bags in the future.<br><br>
Bright Young Person loves it<br><img alt="" border="0" width="200" data-original-height="93" data-original-width="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKXdJxSufVkcpbNc2I60rigHAczSjHXDehla_9V4xPKj3_uFxisIUOy6iDHHEAKPYJnn_qcFGdsoGjI6Bet3PgztfUnY7x_iaelULkxem_wTVa2DdVxG1f_2Mn7wkzD6iGzngO3q-UG7o/s200/4.5.jpg"/><br>this much.</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-10437400756307230962019-02-04T15:23:00.001-08:002019-02-04T15:23:51.717-08:00/Etc/ January Empties<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">
Hello! It's already a month into 2019 and I'm feeling tired....I started a new course for certification! So I'm busy studying and writing papers. In addition to that new stuff, I want to incorporate this feature into my blogspace: <b><i>Empties</i></b>. I have been taking pictures and documenting products I've finished for a while, but I never really talked about how I felt about them. This is a mini review of them and what I liked/loathed. Let's check out the ones from January:
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I'll write about products left to right, top to bottom.
<br>First is <b>Prada Candy body lotion</b>: I got this when I bought the Candy perfume set. It had been sitting on my self for a while until I started using it towards the end of last year. It smells pretty much like the perfume, sweet and caramel-y. It makes you smell really tasty. I found it to a little hydrating, but sometimes the smell would be too much for me. <br>Would I buy it: no.
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<b>Holika Holika Good Cera cream</b>: This was a gift with purchase. I finished the jar a while ago and I liked it. It hydrates the skin fairly well with no irritation. It kind of smells a little citrus-y. I think Holika Holika reformulated this line so I'm not sure how this compares to that. Nice travel size.<br>Would I buy it: yes.
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<b>Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Cream Sea Buckthorn Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ </b>: I liked that there was SPF in it and it felt silky, but it did nothing for hydrating the hands. <br>Would I buy it?: no.
<br><br><b>Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve</b>: When I put this on, I felt like my hands were covered in a film/mask of hydration. It smells herbal and it's slippery to touch things for a bit. More hydrating than the Supergoop, though.<br>Would I buy it?: maybe.
<br><br><b>Caudalie Grape Water</b>: This is a recommendation from Caroline Hirons. I thought it was ok. Nothing very hydrating about it, but it's useful for spraying on clay masks and after acid toning.<br>Would I buy it: no.
<br><br><b>Kiehl's Creme de Corps</b>: I kind of enjoyed this. It made my skin so soft. The downsides were the smell and the packaging because I could hardly get any of the lotion out.<br>Would I buy it: maybe (in a different container).
<br><br><b>Pixi Rose Flash Balm</b>: Really looking forward to this, It smells amazing, it's multi-use, great for travel. I just didn't like how it worked as a moisturizer. It didn't do anything for the dull skin I had. Even as a mask it was just meh.<br>Would I buy it?: no.
<br><br><b>Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Oil</b>: This was ok. It was really lightweight and layered well. Smells nice, too. I think this would be better for someone with oily to normal skin. Also can be used in the day. It's not hydrating enough for me.<br>Would I buy it?: maybe.
<br><br><b>Kate Somervile Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream</b>: First off, this tiny tube lasted me over a month. I was only using it in the morning, but still. I liked this. It felt really light on the skin and would hydrate like no other. It has no scent, either.<br>Would I buy it: yes (if only it weren't so expensive).
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I had so many empties for January! Do you ever save empty containers? Is this only a thing for skincare addicts? Let me know! I always like to keep track of things I finish.
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I've been into mists lately. They're a great way to hydrate and cool the skin on the go. I have been using Pixi products for a while and bought this based on Caroline Hirons' <a href="https://www.carolinehirons.com/2018/05/pixi-brand-overview.html">recommendations for Pixi products</a>. At the time of my purchase there was a sale going on so I took the chance and bought it. It's been a few months since I started using it. Let's see how things turned out.
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This sells for $15 on the <a href="https://www.pixibeauty.com/collections/mist/products/vitamin-wakeup-mist?variant=32068257859">Pixi website </a>(also at Target) for 80ml / 2.70 fl.oz. It comes in a plastic bottle with a plastic nozzle.
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The bottle is tinted yellow and the actual mist is clear. It has a fresh scent to it, a little like flowers and citrus fruits. The website describes this as
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<i>• Boosting Treatment Toner mist gives a revitalized awakened effect to complexion
• The orange blossom water base is blended with skin-loving citrus fruit extracts, lavender, and arginine
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<br>• Cools, refreshes, & wakes up skin
<br>• Suits all skin types
<br>• Not tested on animals</i>
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Sounds like a lot of good things.
The ingredients are: Water/Aqua/Eau, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citrus Grandis (grapefruit) Peel Oil, Adenosine, Tropolone, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavendar) Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Maltodextrin, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pryidoxine HCI, Silica.
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Kind of a long list of ingredients for a simple product. Since using this mist I haven't had any bad reactions so I assume the ingredients are working together to do something right and the claim that this is for all skin types is true. Let's see how this looks on the face. I like to use the Vitamin Wakeup Mist as a toner or a mist to set make up. Here's a comparison of my made up face with it and without it.
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I sprayed the mist about three times in the 'after' side of the picture. The effect is glowing, healthy skin that feels moisturized. It adds some dimension to the face especially if maybe you've powdered too much or used a really matte base. My face feels comfortable and hydrated for hours. I don't know about the skincare benefits, but I like this as a touch up throughout the day and I want to keep one in my bag when I want to be glowing on the go. I'm super excited to try other mists by Pixi, especially the ones in the supersize as they're only $5 more for over double the amount of product.
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<b>Overview</b>
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<u>likes</u><br>.smells nice<br>.hydrating<br>.gives glowing effect to skin<br>.fine spray<br>.travel friendly
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<u>dislikes</u><br>.pricey<br>.unsure about actual skincare benefits
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<b>bright young person loves it<br><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKXdJxSufVkcpbNc2I60rigHAczSjHXDehla_9V4xPKj3_uFxisIUOy6iDHHEAKPYJnn_qcFGdsoGjI6Bet3PgztfUnY7x_iaelULkxem_wTVa2DdVxG1f_2Mn7wkzD6iGzngO3q-UG7o/s200/4.5.jpg" width="200" height="37" data-original-width="502" data-original-height="93" /><br>this much.</b>
</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-3248710878335025522019-01-15T16:39:00.002-08:002019-01-16T12:26:46.608-08:00/Hair/ Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Color Creme Hot Chocolate/Medium Nude Brown <span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">
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Even though it looks like I recently did a post about coloring my hair, that was last year. And since then I have colored a bit. This was my first time using a Garnier hair dye so I wanted to relay my experience with it.
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I happened to get this box of hair dye on sale at Target for $6.01. It normally retails for $8.59 from this Target (but's actually a little cheaper <a href="https://www.target.com/p/garnier-nutrisse-nourishing-permanent-hair-color-creme-dark-nude-brown/-/A-14332070?preselect=50970740#lnk=sametab">here</a>), which costs less than the L'Oreal I usually buy. This is 513 Hot Chocolate which is described as <i>Medium Nude Brown</i>. This means it's <i>"specially formulated with a unique combination of tones that recreate the subtle, multi-dimensional reflects of natural hair."</i> (As described from the Garnier website.)
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From the description on Target's website about the hair dye:
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<i>Garnier Nutrisse is the only permanent haircolor crème that nourishes while you color with avocado, olive, and shea oils. The nourishing color crème enriched with fruit oil concentrate, penetrates deep into hair fibers to nourish and condition your hair so it takes color better and holds it longer, root-to-tip. Garnier Nutrisse delivers rich, radiant, long-lasting color with 100% gray coverage.</i>
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All the different oils listed sure makes is sound like my hair will be soft and shiny afterwards. I had high hopes that this could be a good alternative to L'Oreal. <br>So, this is what's included inside:
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The ingredient list for the box contents:
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Let's get to the hair coloring! Here's what my hair looked like before.
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My roots had started to come in (last hair dye was in November) and I felt like I needed to refresh my color in general, it looks a bit flat. I went ahead and applied the dye (without testing beforehand). I was expecting it to smell fruity and nice because of the fruit oil concentrate, but it smelled just as chemically as L'Oreal. It was easy to apply to my hair, but my skin got kind of irritated. One box was enough to cover my slightly-longer-than-shoulder-length thick hair. I left it on for about 30 minutes before rinsing off.
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The results:
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The color is a little darker and neutralized overall. I'm okay with it. It felt kind of smooth after using the conditioner, but let me tell you....this dye seriously irritated my skin all over while I was washing it off. It really set my eczema off and my skin was itchy for a few days. The chemical scent also stayed in my hair until three or four hair washes later. So...not sure if I want to try this again later.
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<b>Overview</b>
<br><u>likes</u><br>.affordable<br>.good color range<br>.easy to find in most stores
<br><br><u>dislikes</u><br>.strong chemical smell<br>.irritates skin
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</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-80455189942688501742019-01-06T21:45:00.001-08:002019-01-06T21:45:09.080-08:00/Fragrance/ The Body Shop Black Musk Body Mist<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;"><center><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyStkD2WfogYxA2qe1-rRJMy9LATMLWGR8xKBtq0-ngZgN4PNS0NMs-eDqDYJJGrgET8EGyQTis8NfMWCNE9Wv2Y2MToiayIKLb82ZMdYI687s-3ixZOfnjGfjLdcnY3hEIWxRCKcOjVRz/s320/black+musk.jpg" width="320" height="237" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1183" />
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The first real post of the year is featuring The Body Shop. I've been really into perfumes and fragrances this past year. I started going to <a href="https://www.fragrantica.com/">Fragratica </a>to check notes of perfumes I was considering to buy or was just interested in. The reason why I got this body mist is because I had a sample of YSL's <a href="https://www.yslbeautyus.com/fragrance/womens-fragrances/black-opium/black-opium-eau-de-parfum-spray/252YSL.html?cgid=fragrance-forher-blackopium&dwvar_252YSL_size=3.0%20oz.#start=5&cgid=fragrance-forher-blackopium">Black Opium</a> that I liked. However, it was kind of expensive. I checked the Fragrantica page and so many people were saying that The Body Shop's Black Musk was pretty similar. Soooo, when they were having a sale I decided to try this out.
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Regularly, this 3.3 fl. oz/ 100 ml spray <a href="https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-us/fragrances/body-mist/black-musk-fragrance-mist/p/p000471">sells for $15</a>, but right now it's 40% and there's even a set available with this full size mist and a travel-sized body wash. This is a more recent addition to the scents at The Body Shop, being released in 2015. The description of the scent from the website are as follows:
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<i>The sweet notes of bambinella pear, pink pepper and bergamot are contrasted with the fierce black musk.</i>
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First of all, I like the aesthetics of the bottle. It has a good height to width ratio and because it's made of glass it feels expensive. It has a metal spray top that distributes a fine mist. The scent itself is also pleasant. I can smell the similarities to Black Opium, but this one is really just pear and vanilla with no florals to my nose. I don't even get any musk or cacao notes. It is a sensual scent and I like to put it on at night before bed or on days when I want to smell sweet without being too sickly or candy-like.
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I find that this will last softly on the skin for maybe 3-4 hours. I can smell it on my clothes for longer. As this is just a body spray I wasn't expecting it to last that long on the skin. Overall, it's nice and light. It fits well with the cooler weather and I find it soothing to wear to bed. If you're worried about the sillage or lasting power of Black Musk, you can always layer the accompanying body products along with the body mist.
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<b>Overview</b>
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<br>.affordable<br>.cruelty-free<br>.sweet, feminine scent<br>.nice packaging<br>.lasts longer than expected
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<br>.a little sweeter smelling than expected<br>.doesn't resemble YSL's Black Opium very much<br>.weak sillage/projection
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<b>bright young person loves it<br><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqScnMGCeI2pfWqEk_Tm8Ew_CezDKA4JqZSjGU6aEUyVtLtb53XbUcwyG57YZLqhy7toC1ZfODlKTSv48x_EhZHNAtXBuvu-5wJ_VqqBp1O8LTb9wMZsHXoBwWd-7f72RI4vL_yQ3N3mWi/s200/4.png" width="200" height="37" data-original-width="499" data-original-height="92" /><br>this much.</b>
</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-87481147980380668792019-01-04T16:57:00.003-08:002019-01-04T16:57:34.093-08:00/Announcement/ 2019<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">
Happy new year! I fell short of my goals for the blog this past year after promising to post weekly. I started working and it's been hard to schedule this in after a long day. Although I have been absent, there are still many things I want to blog about, not just beauty or skincare or style; I kind of want to branch into more lifestyle and personal topics kind of like what I used to do.
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I'm at a weird point in my life right now, too, and the responsibilities are endless. Sometimes the blog doesn't have a priority, which is unfortunate. Anyway, there are still things I want to do and feature here. I'm thinking about also doing a end of the month post where I go over all the products I've finished and if I've liked them or not. I remember I wanted to do something similar with using a single brand for make up or skincare for a few weeks and see the results. Thinking about starting other projects, too. So many ideas....
<br><br>I'll still try to do the weekly posting. Probably starting after this first post for 2019.
</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-35876627067674978482018-05-31T16:22:00.003-07:002018-06-01T21:20:03.712-07:00/Hair/ L'Oreal Excellence Creme Mocha Ash Brown<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">
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I haven't dyed my hair since March...so I picked up this dye form L'Oreal recently. Let's see what happened.
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I decided on this dye as I wanted to cool down my hair color. It's gotten a bit brassy.
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Plus, my roots were starting to show. There was a 20% discount at Target so I grabbed this color. I was anticipating my hair being a little lighter, like milk tea.
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Like other Excellence creme dyes, it came with a pre-color serum, developer, color creme, conditioner, instructions, and gloves.
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Here's the ingredients for the items pictured above:
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I don't usually apply the pre-color serum, but this time I did. It has a pleasant floral-fruity scent and it seemed to moisturize the ends of my hair. I proceeded to apply the dye all over my head and I remembered how terrible U.S. hair dyes smell. My eyes were burning a bit. I really miss the Korean/Asian hair dyes.... Anyway, one box was enough to cover my thick, medium length hair. I left it on for 30 minutes and here's the result.
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It turned out to be a dark, dark brown, more like black tea than milk tea. At least the color of my hair evened out and cooled in color. One major negative is that my hair smelled like chemicals for about four days after dyeing (even after washing...). I really wish the result was a bit lighter, but I can try again with another dye in a few months. At least the included treatment left my hair feeling silky and looking shiny.
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This is what my hair is like after three washes. Still rather dark, but I guess it looks ok for the time being. Looking back when I used the hi-lift dye and my hair was super orange...it's a little scary. This is quite natural compared to that.
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<b>Overview</b>
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<u>likes</u><br>.affordable<br>.enough dye for long/thick hair<br>.tones brassy color<br>.conditioner smoothes & nourishes hair
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<u>dislikes</u><br>.smells terrible (strongly chemical)<br>.results darker than expected<br>.irritates sensitive skin
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<b>bright young person loves it<br><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWmm209WyetUrGAVCqcTWXIfCl-hHENKSY7g7f7lyJCqmHBGpdSb6L06b0rBnoz9yIG-Kw25RF9TFHCUsB-AFw6j5ugcleAoRS-6lJRFlK0zbHdsv09Trn9A7e_GEozco4ta7ITQO_6Fo/s200/2.5.jpg" width="200" height="37" data-original-width="498" data-original-height="93" /><br>this much.</b>
</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-8490284470947088802018-04-30T17:07:00.000-07:002018-04-30T17:07:58.568-07:00/Essentials/ April Favorites<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">Another month has passed! I haven't been posting regularly and I'm sorry for that...To make up for it, here are my essentials for April.
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It's the usual skincare with different fragrances this time. Let's take a closer look at them.
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<b>Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser</b>
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Upon my return back to L.A., my skin started going crazy. It was dry, itchy, and I was starting to get rashes...that's probably the reason I haven't posted many pictures since then. I wanted a gentle cleanser for my face that wasn't going to irritate it any further. This face wash had come in a kit I bought from Sephora and I started to use it. What I really like about this is that it's super gentle. It also gets rid of light make-up and my face doesn't feel too tight afterwards. The ultra facial cleanser doesn't really foam, despite having sulfates in the ingredients, but turns into a milky emulsion when added to water. I quite like that it's unscented as well. Will probably stock up before any trips. Get it <a href="https://www.kiehls.com/Ultra-Facial-Cleanser/714.html?dwvar_714_size=5.0%20oz%20Tube#q=cleanser&start=2">here for $10</a>.
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<b>Hydrocortisone Cream</b>
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Picked this up at Target, but honestly any drugstore/major shop brand would be just as good (Target's probably one of the cheapest). I always get this when I have eczema flare ups or itchy skin in general. Helps to calm down the skin. Get it <a href="https://www.target.com/p/anti-itch-1-hydrocortisone-maximum-strength-cream-with-aloe-1-oz-up-up-153/-/A-11295466">here for about $2.</a>
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<b>Valjean Labs Hydrate Facial Serum</b>
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I first saw this product on Urban Outfitters and it seemed to have good reviews. As my skin was super dehydrated I was looking for a serum to help me out. Whilst perusing Marshall's I found that these were there for $5.99! I picked it up and have been using it for a month now. I find it really helps to keep my skin hydrated and I don't have any more dry, flaky bits on my face. Although the serum looks blue, it applies clear. Get it <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/valjean-labs-facial-serum?category=skin-care-products&color=040&quantity=1&size=ONE%20SIZE&type=REGULAR">here for $15.</a>
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<b>Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Toilette</b>
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I've actually had this for a while. It's been sitting with my other parfums and eaux because I found it to be a little intimidating. When I first sniffed Coco Mademoiselle, I was in love, but I was also young. I was quite scared of perfume and how much they can smell (in an overpowering, overbearing way). I finally came back to this after I started researching more about perfumes per <a href="https://www.fragrantica.com/">Fragrantica</a> and the <a href="http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/">Perfume Shrine</a>. My scent preferences have changed since as well and I'm adoring complex and usual scents. I quite like that this is a little sweet, floral, and spicy. At first spray it has an almost vegetal aroma and the patchouli is strong, but as it wears throughout the day there is a softness that makes this irresistible. Rather appropriate for me as a woman. Get it <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/coco-mademoiselle-P246502">here for $80.</a>
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<b>Voluspa Tuberosa di Notte Candle</b>
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I bought my first Voluspa candle almost 8 years ago. I started getting into candles again after buying cheap ones in Korea...but their scent never lasted very long or filled up a room. Then the research into designer candles began and I didn't want to spend $68 on a candle...So this was the happy medium. I picked a tuberose scent as I wasn't quite sure what it would be like. It smells nothing like rose, it's a very creamy, plant-like scent, very subtle. The candle has lasted me about a month and the scent fills a room well. I like that I can reuse the jar, too. I'm planning to continue getting Voluspa candles until I can afford Diptyque. This is twice the size of a large Diptyque candle! Find it <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/voluspa-maison-noir-tuberosa-di-notte-scented-candle/3272698?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort">here for $27</a>.
</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-90558603645712044202018-04-14T15:59:00.001-07:002018-04-14T15:59:05.624-07:00/Fragrance/ Burberry My Burberry Blush Eau de Parfum<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;"><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUwuCsmWkfX7jimjNHv5j-xchltW-UTtU4YO3CAK-FtLQsY7XbbC4Ynqy5NnJYDp41vkUvAy5vMwlM-ZRi05RiiRp4pOWiZBMxuAG86ncCaacWBsEQjybnjG9qTT-ShZ3cpiugHZiCJv_/s1600/first.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUwuCsmWkfX7jimjNHv5j-xchltW-UTtU4YO3CAK-FtLQsY7XbbC4Ynqy5NnJYDp41vkUvAy5vMwlM-ZRi05RiiRp4pOWiZBMxuAG86ncCaacWBsEQjybnjG9qTT-ShZ3cpiugHZiCJv_/s320/first.jpg" width="320" height="249" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1247" /></a><br><i>this was purchased by me.</i></center>
<br>I think this is a new category for my blog. I haven't reviewed a fragrance before, but I have talked about how products smell (milky, floral, sweet). I hope to review more fragrances in the future as This is something I purchased a while ago from Sephora and have recently started using. I was expecting good things from the scent description so let's see if it's as good as I hoped it would be.
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I paid $25 for this little set, which is quite a deal for 5ml/.16 fl. oz. in a mini bottle and 7.5ml/.25 fl in a spray.
It's no longer available, but you can find it in a rollerball with 7.5ml/.25 fl. oz. on Sephora<a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/my-burberry-blush-P421296?skuId=1975580"></a>. On the Burberry website, this is described as:
<br><i> Introducing My Burberry Blush, a fruity floral Eau de Parfum with a sparkling twist. Stepping back into a London garden awakening in the first light of day, My Burberry Blush captures the senses as blossoming flowers pop with spirited energy.
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Sounds absolutely lovely.
<br>The fragrance is said to have opening notes of pomegranate and lemon followed by rose and apple, with a base of jasmine and wisteria. It's in the family of fruity-florals. As I had never smelled this before, I imagined inhaling the scent of roses with a fruity medley in the background.
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Upon my initial sniff, I was overwhelmed with a sweet fruity aroma made up mostly of apples. There are barely any notes of flowers that my nose can detect. Honestly, it smells a bit like fruit candy. When I dab or spritz on my skin, it smells the same, if only a little sweeter. Despite this, I still enjoy the scent. It's nice for spring and will probably wear well in summer, too. I feel this perfume has a youthful scent and will be something pleasant to smell for most people.
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However, the fragrance doesn't last long. On me it lasted about 4 hours before fading away completely. I couldn't even smell it on my clothes afterwards. As it's a perfume, I was expecting a longer wear...
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One things I truly loved about the eau de parfum was the packaging.
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I love the little bow detailing on the mini bottle. It's made of gaberdine fabric used on the iconic Burberry trench coats and tied like the belts. The cap also coordinates well and mimics the buttons on their garments. I like the spray function of the glass vial. Sometimes with rollerballs, the fragrance can leak out, but I haven't experienced that with this. It's easy to carry around and spray when you want.
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Although I'm not in love with the scent (too sweet!), I'll continue to use it in the warmer months. I generally like Burberry perfumes, I have two others in full-size spray bottles, which are easy to wear for any occasion from work to a party.
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<br><u>likes</u><br>.good value for amount<br>.cute packaging<br>.functional spray<br>.easy to wear scent
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<u>dislikes</u><br>.fragrance is too sweet (no floral notes detected on me)<br>.mini bottle difficult to open<br>.this set no longer available<br>.fragrance doesn't last too long
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<b>bright young person loves it<br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypMTwYXUQ6x3OlLom4Vq3Cqgix-cequBulsvxHamFtjPfkGXdK7_0u6POlatESCpGCllg4AjW61lgaMRLW-dZhYeJmDJRyJt7WOTFnthiiyCNkt0_c6UVYLqg2-ZDRHpDX0cMBmEHzz60/s1600/3+h.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypMTwYXUQ6x3OlLom4Vq3Cqgix-cequBulsvxHamFtjPfkGXdK7_0u6POlatESCpGCllg4AjW61lgaMRLW-dZhYeJmDJRyJt7WOTFnthiiyCNkt0_c6UVYLqg2-ZDRHpDX0cMBmEHzz60/s200/3+h.jpg" width="200" height="37" data-original-width="502" data-original-height="93" /></a><br>this much.</b>
</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-31228536480092581622018-04-10T16:20:00.002-07:002018-04-10T16:20:32.984-07:00/Skin/ Tony Moly Wonder Rice Smoothing Toner<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">
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I have been suffering from so much dry skin lately. It was towards the end of winter in Korea when I purchased this from Gmarket. It promises to clarify, hydrate, brighten, and soften. Plus it was on sale so I was basically sold. After using it in my skincare routine for a few months, here's what I think.
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First, this comes with a looooooooooot of toner. There's 500ml of product and I was able to buy it for 9,900₩ and it came with a free gift (box of cotton pads). It selling for $23 on the <a href="https://tonymoly.us/collections/skincare-serums-lotions-mist/products/wonder-rice-smoothing-toner">U.S. Tony Moly website</a>. Still not bad for the amount you're getting and there's free shipping with purchases over $50. I started using this in November 2017 and almost 5 months later there is
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Upon opening, I was pleased to see there was a safety seal intact.
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The toner is a milky white liquid and it smells like fruit loops (at least, that's what my boyfriend told me). It does have a fruity, sweet scent which I find pleasant. The complete ingredients are: <br><i>Water Disodium EDTA Glycerin Isopentyldiol C12-14 Pareth-12 Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Water 1,2-Hexanediol Ethylhexylglycerin Citrus Limon (Lemon) Seed Oil Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil Phenyl Trimethicone Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake) Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract Water Methylpropanediol </i>
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The key ingredients are fermented rice filtrate to hydrate & brighten and sugarcane, grape, apple extracts for exfoliation. The toner hasn't irritated my skin much and my skin feels smoother after. Here is a before and after comparison on the back of my hand. I used a bit on a cotton pad, which is how I usually apply to my face.
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I was surprised by how you can immediately see the skin smoothed out. It felt much softer, too. The toner leaves a slight scent before going away in a few minutes. As the bottle is so big, you can use it for a long time and for different uses (soaking cotton pads/mask sheet and applying to skin).
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Since I started using this, I really like that it's gentle and helping to hydrate my skin. The Tony Moly Wonder Toner is a great value as well. I would recommend this product for those with normal to combination skin as its smoothing and doesn't feel heavy. However, I need something more moisturizing for my face so I think I'll try the Tony Moly Wonder Ceramide Mocchi Toner next.
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<br><u>likes</u><br>.lots of product<br>.great value<br>.smoothes skin<br>.non-irritating<br>.multi-use<br>
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<u>dislikes</u><br>.not hydrating enough for my skin<br>.scented<br>.more expensive outside of Korea
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<b>bright young person loves it
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this much.</b>
</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-15426345601562693632018-03-23T16:11:00.001-07:002018-03-23T16:11:18.935-07:00/Etc/ Seoul ---> L.A. Again<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">
Sorry for the lack of posts this month.
<br>I recently moved from my officetel in Bundang, South Korea to L.A. It was a real struggle moving; had to toss so much stuff...But my dogs are safely with me and adjusting well to California life.
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I feel ok to be back. Not too excited about the political side of things and all the violence compared to South Korea. I hope to stay here for a short while and work up my credentials before going abroad again. Since it's been a week since I got back, I'll be back to making posts by next week. Please stay tuned!
</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-16033328368398296802018-02-22T02:45:00.001-08:002018-02-22T02:45:52.499-08:00/Skin/ Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">
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Since my skin has been super dry lately, I decided to add this to my routine. Aloe is known to have soothing and healing properties so I researched which aloe gels in Korea were formulated without alcohol (skin irritant). It was either this or the aloe gel from Etude House. I picked Holika Holika because it was cheaper and it came with a free gift ^^
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First off, the packaging is unique and innovative. It totally stands out. The regular sized aloe leaf shaped container has 250 ml/ 8.5 fl. oz for $8.48 on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Holika-Aloe-99-Soothing-Ounce/dp/B00K3KYTLI/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1519281591&sr=8-4&keywords=holika%2Bholika%2Baloe%2Bgel&th=1">Amazon</a>. I was able to get mine for about $5.22 and it came with a cute 55 ml/1.9 fl. oz mini aloe gel.
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On the Canadian Holika Holika website, this product is described as
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<i>1. 99 % fermented aloe vera leaf juice is contained. Fermented contents maximize the effect of activating components like aloesin. So it helps your skin to be clear & healthy.
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2. Moist feeling without stickiness.
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3. It is absorbed fast & freshly without stickiness. plus it soothes the stimulated skin by hot sun light & makes your skin moist & sleek.
7 free system for skin health
No Parabens, No Benzophenone, No Propylene Glycol , No BHT, No Animal ingredient, No artificial coloring, No mineral oil.</i>
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It had the qualities I was looking for in a product to soothe & moisturize my skin. Here is the full ingredient list:
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf Extract, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol</i>
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I intended to apply this to my face as a essence/serum before cream. This is a good deal as you get a lot of aloe gel. The larger container has a flip-top cap that makes it easy and sanitary to get the gel.
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The one downside to this is it tends to dispense too much. The mini aloe gel has a twist off cap, but the bottle somehow broke so I had to put the gel in another container from Daiso...;_;
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This aloe gel is a little thicker and stickier than others I've used. It's also a little runny. The gel has a typical aloe scent which I find refreshing. This is easy to spread on the skin and forms a moisturizing barrier. It feels cooling on my skin, but on my face it stings a little bit on sensitive, dry areas.
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Another con is that this gel takes a while to absorb into the skin. I pat it in after spreading across my face and sometimes it takes longer than I expect. Holika Holika's aloe gel is hydrating when I put it on, but once it's worked into the skin it feels a little dry. This might be a good moisturizer for those with oily/combination skin. This does on ok job at treating my dryness. I do think I will need to get an actual serum/something with hyaluronic acid to help my skin. I'll use it for now and it will probably be good for summer use.
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<b>Overview</b>
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<u>likes</u><br>.good price for amount<br>.alcohol-free/gentle formula<br>.unique packaging<br>.cool & refreshing feeling<br>.hydrates on contact with skin
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<u>dislikes</u><br>.faulty packaging (breaks easily, dispenses too much product)<br>.takes a while to absorb<br>.skin doesn't feel hydrated after<br>.limited stockists
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bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-57884429263048655342018-02-08T22:24:00.001-08:002018-02-08T22:24:47.788-08:00/Make-Up/ Tony Moly BCDation+ <span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">
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I go this foundation a few months ago because I needed a base that would be hydrating for my face. After browsing around Gmarket, I happened to find this on sale. The description was everything I was looking for.
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The BCDation+ sells for $17.47 on this <a href="http://beautyboxkorea.com/product/tonymoly-bcdation-plus-spf30-pa-40g/3516/">site</a> (I paid 9,220₩) for 40 g/1.4 oz of product. There are only 3 shades available: 1 Vanilla Beige, 2 Skin Beige, 3 Warm Beige. I've been using 2 Skin Beige for about 2 months. This is described as "<i>A multi-tasking formula that delivers deep hydration, and complete coverage</i>." I was sold on the hydration aspect of this and that's what made me buy it. There is SPF 30 in the formula to protect against the sun and a complete list of ingredients can be found <a href="https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b182a93-0e56-4f67-8147-bdaf140a58bb">here</a>.
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The packaging of the foundation is rather sleek, but I was disappointed to find out it was plastic. This makes it a magnet for fingerprints. The foundation dispenses from a pump at the top that makes it easy to control how much product you want to use. I was curious about why this was called a 'BCDation+'. On Tony Moly's Korean website, it calls this "<i>an all in one product for whitening, UV protection, smoothing, and wrinkle improvement</i>." (Translated on Papago.) Interestingly, the BCDation+ is listed under CC Creams and not foundations so there is some skincare element in the formula.
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Here is a swatch of 2 Skin Beige. It's a light beige with a warm, yellow tone.
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The BCDation+ is a little thicker when it comes out and it doesn't feel or look very moisturizing. It has a pleasant floral scent, I'm sure it's roses, that dissipates soon after application to the skin. Let's see what it looks like on my face! Here is the before and after.
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I used my fingers to apply 1/2 a pump of it to my face & neck.The formula is a bit thick, but I was able to blend it out and pat finish fairly easily. It sets pretty quick once applied. You can see how my face has brightened up and evened out in the after picture. (Side note: at a loss for words on how nice my skin looks w/o make-up. up close there's a lot of dryness and irritation/redness going on. and my hair is so long!)
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This is my complete look with the BCDation+.
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I don't need to set this as it dries to a semi-matte finish and my skin is feeling so dry these days. The BCDation+ lasts all day, looking good and staying true to color. To me it's not as hydrating as promised, even when used with a moisturizing primer/oil. I like that it feels light, like my skin can breathe.
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One thing I discovered recently was that the packaging is very misleading....
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I was like, "OMG there is actually <i>less</i>!" But it still looks nice. It's also good to see how much product you have left, I guess.
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<b>Overview</b>
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<u>likes</u><br>.lightweight wear<br>.evens out skin<br>.hygienic packaging<br>.looks luxe on a vanity<br>.blends easily
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<u>dislikes</u><br>.limited skin tone range<br>.fragranced<br>.cheap feel (plastic)<br>.deceptive packaging<br>.not very hydrating<br>.pricey (unless on sale)<br>.difficult to find outside of South Korea
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<b>bright young person loves it
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this much.</b>
</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-78361918502707521492018-02-02T00:29:00.001-08:002018-02-02T00:29:11.625-08:00/People/ Winona Ryder<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">I haven't been feeling well this week so there won't be a review...I don't know why I'm ill, but I feel it's a combination of things at the moment.
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Instead, here is a feature on one of my favorite actresses: Winona Ryder.
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I think the first time I was her were in the Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands movies.
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<center><a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRILUxiBnuhMA5EVOkzdZuXEPp4Rtr-j3CQdZ1IhEOnXIQIM5H8" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRILUxiBnuhMA5EVOkzdZuXEPp4Rtr-j3CQdZ1IhEOnXIQIM5H8" width="267" height="320" data-original-width="205" data-original-height="246" /></a><br><i>via instyle.com</i></center>
<br> She was different from the other actress at the time, very gamine and wide-eyed with dark hair. She has an interesting intonation when she speaks that's on the cusp of being exasperated and elated. Winona makes the best expressions in her work that bring the extra to a movie and I still think she has one of the cutest faces ever.
Winona also has a super relatable presence about her, in real life and on screen. In any movie she's in, I want to be her friend. Even more so after watching Reality Bites for the first time. Never have I watched such a poignant film about being an adult at essentially the same point in my life (albeit, I am not white). Winona does cherry chapstick lips perfectly in this.
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Although she was out of the public eye for a long time and doing questionable things, Winona has steadily been making a comeback in films and TV shows (Stranger Things was pretty much amazing). To top it off, she still looks great even though she's in her 40s now.
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<br><br>Here are a few links about Noni, routines & inspired by looks.
<br><br><a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/makeup/g13127077/winona-ryder-best-beauty-looks/">.throughout the years</a>
<br><a href="https://www.allure.com/story/winona-ryder-makeup-routine">.simple routine</a>
<br><a href="https://www.violetgrey.com/violet-files/violet-looks/the-90s-ingenue-tutorial-winona-ryder">.90s look tutorial</a>
</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-48847475179670198172018-01-25T20:05:00.002-08:002018-01-25T20:05:29.869-08:00/Lips/ Etude House Woo Baby Plumping Tint<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;"><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmgBCPcP3lMCtkbCEeWnu6WjiMMcD2ur_Tpqx76awVwAmiToa_PMghcx-7SgyF42ZHhj7rsi8wQepvqtHIRdQOCcj8qtjq7Xw6qCj3wgDbfHh1LWEZXlCIAnowNyPIC3mFeTleHKKjJ8U/s1600/first_.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmgBCPcP3lMCtkbCEeWnu6WjiMMcD2ur_Tpqx76awVwAmiToa_PMghcx-7SgyF42ZHhj7rsi8wQepvqtHIRdQOCcj8qtjq7Xw6qCj3wgDbfHh1LWEZXlCIAnowNyPIC3mFeTleHKKjJ8U/s320/first_.jpg" width="320" height="225" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1127" /></a><br><i>this was purchased by me</i></center>
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I'd always wanted to try these lip tints and I finally bought them on sale a few months ago. 1+1 sales are always to best^^
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I was intrigued by the idea of a plumping tint and I liked the idea of it being a little glossy. On to the review!<br><br>
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The Woo Baby lip tint is 6,500₩/$8.50 <a href="http://www.etudehouse.com/int/en/index.php/makeup/lips/lip-tint/woo-baby-plumping-tin.html">here</a> for .24 oz/7g. There are two shades available: Volume Up Red & Volume Up Pink. I have both to talk about in this post.
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On the Etude House website, these are described as <i>"a Plumping Lip Tint that comes with a non-sticky, cool menthol formula, staining lips with its clear tint color for voluptuous, juicy lips."</i> So it's supposed to have a cooling feeling with some color. The ingredients are also listed on the <a href="http://www.etudehouse.com/int/en/index.php/makeup/lips/lip-tint/woo-baby-plumping-tin.html">website</a> so if you can check if you might be sensitive to this product (menthol, peppermint, and parabens are included in the formula!).
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As opposed to traditional applicators, this one has a silicone one to apply on the lips. It's a little strange to see. Also, since the applicator is rectangular it's difficult to spread the tint on the lips evenly.
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Here are swatches of the tints. They are fairly sheer on their own and have a pretty shine. There is also a minty fresh scent that I quite like.
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When applied to the lips, there is a sensation from the menthol that's tingly at first. It goes away after a while, but the minty scent at least 30 minutes. Here's a comparison of the colors on my lips.
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Overall, Woo Baby adds shine and a little color which intensifies over time. It's better to layer lightly rather than slather on tint all at once to build up the color your preference. The pink seems to look like a shinier version of my lips and the red is slightly more intense. The difference is much more apparent in person as the red can sometimes come across quite bold.
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The glossiness stays on for at least an hour, even after drinking or eating. My lips felt moisturized while I had this on, but started to feel a little dry after the gloss had worn off. If you reapply or add some lip balm you can quickly fix this issue.
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I was surprised to discover Woo Baby tints the lips all day; after the shine fades my lips were still pink/red and I used make-up remover to get any remaining color off at night.
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You get a lot of tint for the price and it's a perfect size to take in a bag or pocket. I didn't notice any plumping effect with this, but the shine does help to make the lips look healthier. This is the first tint I've had a good experience with and I'm probably going to get more of the other types at Etude House.
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<b>Overview</b>
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<u>likes</u><br>.affordable<br>.moisturizes lips<br>.tint lasts all day<br>.portable<br>.minty scent
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<u>dislikes</u><br>.difficult to get (affordably) outside South Korea<br>.not much difference in shades<br>.difficult to apply<br>.no plumping effect<br>.quite tingly
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<b>bright young person loves it<br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrT9nocd8pjuDumC9zzfX49-JzCCflqOycbw9OAHMPnBSvn-T8dHu9gzrGzESgKXWA57oAutOokhsEI3zr4cyP2y0mzs86xpZ90xF2Ie77z1Km1PD5WOTQQpUk7KSiCP2fDZXHQdXpUA7v/s1600/heart.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrT9nocd8pjuDumC9zzfX49-JzCCflqOycbw9OAHMPnBSvn-T8dHu9gzrGzESgKXWA57oAutOokhsEI3zr4cyP2y0mzs86xpZ90xF2Ie77z1Km1PD5WOTQQpUk7KSiCP2fDZXHQdXpUA7v/s200/heart.jpg" width="200" height="37" data-original-width="498" data-original-height="93" /></a><br>this much.</b>
</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-46862211443289306522018-01-18T21:42:00.000-08:002018-01-19T20:34:20.706-08:00/Skin/ CosRx Low pH Good Morning Cleanser<span style="font-family: "cousine"; font-size: 85%;">
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A few months ago, my skin was seriously dry. It was irritated and flaky; not good for all. So I went on a skin saving quest at my local Olive Young trying to find items that would ail my misery. After reading the description of this cleanser, I decided to give it a go because it's slightly more acidic and won't make skin feel tight after a wash. Let's take a closer look.<br><br>
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The CosRx cleanser has 150 ml/5.07 fl. oz of product for 8,500₩ or <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/cosrx-low-ph-good-morning-gel-cleanser?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=000">$12 on Urban Outfitters</a> in the U.S. I was lucky to get a special set that included a 30 ml/1 fl. oz gift with the purchase of the regular size ^u^. There's quite a lot of product that will last you a while if you just use this in the morning. Here's a description from the tube as well as the list of ingredients.
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I was most interested in the pH balancing of the skin, soothing, and softening aspects of the face wash. I was hoping this would be a good first step in treating the dryness I was having. The only thing I was worried about was the tea tree in the ingredients. I'd been sensitive to this in other face washes before, but I saw it was closer to the end of the list so the amount probably isn't that high.
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Like most facial cleansers in a tube, it opens with a cap.
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Upon opening, you're greeted by a fresh herbal scent that comes from the tea tree oil. I really like it in the morning, it has a zingy quality that wakes me up. The actual cleanser is a clear gel. I use about a pea to grape size amount in the morning, working it into my face before I add some water to emulsify it.
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The amount of foaming is very low and it feels almost like a milky cleanser when massaged into the skin. It's really gentle and doesn't irritate me at all. After rising off my skin feels soft and smoooooth, not dry. Because of the low pH, my skin balanced out and any products applied after go on really well.
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The CosRx Good Morning Cleanser has been really popular among those obsessed with skincare/Korean beauty for a while now. I see it all the time when I stalk reddit or tumblr. This is a very underrated cult product that works well for the price. It lasts a long time as well; I think I've had mine since September and there's about half of it still left. I mostly reserve this for the mornings, but I've used it some nights when my skin was feeling blah. It feels just as refreshing in the evening, though I can't comment on if this will actually remove make up effectively (please double cleanse if you wear sunscreen and/or make up in the day).
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<b>Overview</b>
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<u>likes</u><br>.affordable<br>.gentle<br>.balances skin<br>.lasts a long time<br>.skin feels soft after washing
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<u>dislikes</u><br>.difficult to find outside of South Korea<br>.marketed as a product for mornings<br>.may not be for those with tea tree sensitivity
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<b>bright young person loves it
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this much.</b>
</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-23186980283259812822018-01-10T23:50:00.000-08:002018-01-15T00:33:44.887-08:00/Essentials/ January Skincare<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">Hello! This is a new topic for my blog, showcasing current skincare favorites for the month and writing briefly about why these are so gotdang good.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQAquRQFerza1POe7ydTevJX-07Mhp9gAf1ANdE5Xt86BULXfXaaRVFvQpnsvxksQqoy9vkMjy401t4X8qwjgeqv8SDn8KT1Dow4dK85pSEHTYe28L8DpEJsyyFXTQVGUxPKkEnRJ9heP/s1600/first.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQAquRQFerza1POe7ydTevJX-07Mhp9gAf1ANdE5Xt86BULXfXaaRVFvQpnsvxksQqoy9vkMjy401t4X8qwjgeqv8SDn8KT1Dow4dK85pSEHTYe28L8DpEJsyyFXTQVGUxPKkEnRJ9heP/s320/first.jpg" width="320" height="239" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1197" /></a><br><i>purchased by me/gifted by people i know</i></center><br> In the post today, I'll be featuring treatments & moisturizers that have been helping me though this dry, cold winter in Korea.<br><br><a name='more'></a><br><br><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAen9cCf2x-mHFfNSeNF134T2qrRoRV1AGGvVVHwOVXhorzfcoZ68W6oc2OA6F7Hg91vrtFHOkpNY131gyX9PLs_6wNu3iB8jGxKYyempmhINncfRe8xKw4hm8lb6IzsHNgAf0xudcs4hC/s1600/cosrx.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAen9cCf2x-mHFfNSeNF134T2qrRoRV1AGGvVVHwOVXhorzfcoZ68W6oc2OA6F7Hg91vrtFHOkpNY131gyX9PLs_6wNu3iB8jGxKYyempmhINncfRe8xKw4hm8lb6IzsHNgAf0xudcs4hC/s320/cosrx.jpg" width="320" height="224" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1118" /></a></center><br><i>CosRx One Step Pimple Clear Pads</i><br>Living in Korea, I've taken advantage of all the great skincare & make up available. I use this as an exfoliating toner after washing my face in the evening. Similar to <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/facial-radiance-pads-P278317?skuId=1309608&icid2=products%20grid:p278317">FAB</a> and <a href="https://www.pixibeauty.com/collections/glow-tonic/products/glow-tonic-to-go?variant=31990979331">Glow Tonic</a> pads, it's very gentle (non-irritating) and gets rid of dry skin quick with BHA. It has an herbal scent to it, probably because of the tea tree, and each package has 70 pads in it. I like to cut mine in half so it lasts a little longer. It's 17,000₩ here and Urban Outfitters sells it <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/cosrx-pimple-clear-pad?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=000">for $20.</a> <center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpOHqIhhWeC0Fa5jSxpUcMLxQKSp7QAxF8v2p5slgi3Juu_3wXzk-T9VrAEX1_Mn3R_GhySGPR6z7KetTHRDbQjTeal8s7R0f4_fqpKBDw2yHBHSw32Iisy7SgrZgPFCHui9BxAfq07Ti/s1600/powercouple.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpOHqIhhWeC0Fa5jSxpUcMLxQKSp7QAxF8v2p5slgi3Juu_3wXzk-T9VrAEX1_Mn3R_GhySGPR6z7KetTHRDbQjTeal8s7R0f4_fqpKBDw2yHBHSw32Iisy7SgrZgPFCHui9BxAfq07Ti/s320/powercouple.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1068" /></a></center><br><i>Sunday Riley Power Couple: Good Genes & Luna</i><br>So, I got this when Sephora was still selling it for $78. It is now $85. \(@o@)/<br>I've used this before and I really liked the results Good Genes gave me. It smoothes and brightens the skin when I apply it in the morning. This small size will also last a while if you use 1 pump each time. However, it smells weird. Like, strange with hints of citrus. It's also so expensive. <br>Luna is a nice retinol oil I use at night. It's been keeping my skin hydrated, but I haven't noticed any effects on my wrinkles...At least this one smells a little better. It's really fun to use; as you work the product into the skin, it starts off as blue and disappears. I can't afford these two as full size, so the kit was a nice intro. Find it at <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/power-couple-duo-total-transformation-kit-P402718?keyword=power%20couple">Sephora.</a><br><br><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguzitApaGkkQSgJj1ZmZ86Xw_cztFlUWy-K9pxNXIJflVNM23py-FrD4pNOXw6zFC09Ngyw3w_U9x2OQGYMAesz2uH9-Z3suwLDneDlqd1prpGR66Swa7Wr-8Ak-tyfVmCT6v5Jp-uITi0/s1600/oil.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguzitApaGkkQSgJj1ZmZ86Xw_cztFlUWy-K9pxNXIJflVNM23py-FrD4pNOXw6zFC09Ngyw3w_U9x2OQGYMAesz2uH9-Z3suwLDneDlqd1prpGR66Swa7Wr-8Ak-tyfVmCT6v5Jp-uITi0/s320/oil.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1068" /></a></center><i><br>3CE Enriched Treatment Facial Oil</i><br>I got this as a gift a few years ago. I've been using it since then during the morning to add lock in moisture before heading out. It has an herbal, citrus scent that I quite like. It really wakes me up for the day. I do wish the oil was a little more hydrating, it's rather light and absorbs quickly so I might switch to using this in the spring/summer. Find it <a href="http://stylenanda.com/product/detail.html?product_no=103198&cate_no=1786&display_group=1">here</a>.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRd8m2wi-r4YSZ-I33p6FDgQrVGbGm8icSX3VQACe22Kw8cFIwSk7bwhsInb4YE1BOKPIJCKHl66vqF2UFnn88xxjz0WEfA5qFASzMM42o280akv5UDCDeJgCAYUEwRvk0wc6qqSP3T9Re/s1600/magic_.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRd8m2wi-r4YSZ-I33p6FDgQrVGbGm8icSX3VQACe22Kw8cFIwSk7bwhsInb4YE1BOKPIJCKHl66vqF2UFnn88xxjz0WEfA5qFASzMM42o280akv5UDCDeJgCAYUEwRvk0wc6qqSP3T9Re/s320/magic_.jpg" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></center><br><i>Egyptian Magic</i><br><br>This is the product that literally saves my flaky and parched skin every time. I like to put it on last (usually at night) to seal everything in. Egyptian Magic is super thick with ingredients like olive oil, honey, and beeswax (it smells sweet because of this) that help to moisturize and protect the skin. It's pretty solid in the jar, but it warms up to an oil in your hands which makes it easier to apply. Since Egyptian Magic is mostly oil, it will leave skin shiny and it can take a while to fully absorb. This is multi-purpose as well and I like to put it on the lips, too. If you get dry skin ever or if your skin is a little irritate and needs some tender loving, Egyptian Magic is a perfect solution. I get mine at Costco (best deal) and it's also on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Egyptian-Magic-Purpose-Cream-118ml/dp/B00JXE7Q2E/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1515654183&sr=8-8&keywords=egyptian+magic">amazon.</a><br><br>Those are my current skin essentials for this month. Do you have any products that get you through dry winters? Share down below in the comments! I would also appreciate comments on this new segment: more in depth reviews on a certain product from this list? Could this be even better? Recommendations? Comment away!</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-36972966237310131542018-01-04T21:49:00.002-08:002019-01-05T09:56:57.838-08:00/Skin/ Etude House Genie Pure Jelly Multi Balm<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;"><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mENtPwWlmx75ScN5Ny04_u5Uq9wVM8ZZ7-NeCO22qNtCaOlXJaasmiUR3nCNIFucdYqXaEkNzacISLa_CmbcMNeoHZTYXpJPlRVkxZmT78Pe3WrGupwewJVxizkr4O7u_o-j6nqZW8Ie/s1600/first.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mENtPwWlmx75ScN5Ny04_u5Uq9wVM8ZZ7-NeCO22qNtCaOlXJaasmiUR3nCNIFucdYqXaEkNzacISLa_CmbcMNeoHZTYXpJPlRVkxZmT78Pe3WrGupwewJVxizkr4O7u_o-j6nqZW8Ie/s320/first.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1068" /></a><br><i>this was purchased as a gift for me.</i></center><br>This is a recently launched product from Etude House. I found it near the register as other things were being paid for and the cashier recommended I try it. The multi balm is supposed to be used "<i>anytime, anywhere, as needed! Skin-soothing omnipotent balm provides moisture and nourishment.</i>" That's something I definitely need during these dry winter months.<br><br><a name='more'></a>I got this for about 9,000₩ and it's currently on sale on the <a href="http://www.etudehouse.com/int/en/index.php/new/pure-jelly-multi-balm.html">Etude House website</a> for $6.20 (regular price: $12.40) for 1.23 oz/35 g. Ingredients can also be found there; the formula is composed of different oils. As it's a multi-use product, it can be used on "<i>dry hair, heels, elbows, hands, face and nails</i>". I've only tried this on the face (lips included) so far and sometimes I take this with me. <br>The product itself is a lot like vaseline minus the petroleum. It is a cute pink shade with a light scent of florals and herbs.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-MRGOYppNjxHqTLeZuGbHMq-QTq4Mx8wc4JV0mpxrO2JwNCly00VY_GdZFKZDDineenPgoRHtdTSfeDnDaxs-HjCl6PY8XDhXPKDH21RuR8vzefsK3CbebiCJiQ8V6vvh1uTNe_bNz-pc/s1600/next.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-MRGOYppNjxHqTLeZuGbHMq-QTq4Mx8wc4JV0mpxrO2JwNCly00VY_GdZFKZDDineenPgoRHtdTSfeDnDaxs-HjCl6PY8XDhXPKDH21RuR8vzefsK3CbebiCJiQ8V6vvh1uTNe_bNz-pc/s320/next.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1068" /></a><br><i>take a look inside</i></center><br> It has a jelly texture and it's smooth to the touch. I put a bit on my hand here and it is very thick, doesn't move at all once placed somewhere.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRwn02Pztub2c1bThl01Ppr7lBXJK2-JoK7w5Xo6Cfa11hyKwSffAx3kdmtsszUldzsXe0DWrlbsVoE4vzIWU87pGbJ9MIcmQcuiLNEwBJzpwQuFXUkBLJbcV_kChi7OOemJ9lSTEAfIpr/s1600/balm.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRwn02Pztub2c1bThl01Ppr7lBXJK2-JoK7w5Xo6Cfa11hyKwSffAx3kdmtsszUldzsXe0DWrlbsVoE4vzIWU87pGbJ9MIcmQcuiLNEwBJzpwQuFXUkBLJbcV_kChi7OOemJ9lSTEAfIpr/s320/balm.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1068" /></a><br><i>it's the balm on the left</i></center><br>Let's see how it performs on the skin.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4hntjG5AsACWV9oKFrc3Fu_A1zGPngKj-y1uNiEN9snunGI-7motONHdsRBow6bqmxM-QSWkZjLS-XdgK18ZHwQ5C-tu5JW6K9Yp-Ltq4SDUb9DwMxlTD8iqiW3adFZKgyvKJSNchKM4/s1600/beforeafter_Fotor.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4hntjG5AsACWV9oKFrc3Fu_A1zGPngKj-y1uNiEN9snunGI-7motONHdsRBow6bqmxM-QSWkZjLS-XdgK18ZHwQ5C-tu5JW6K9Yp-Ltq4SDUb9DwMxlTD8iqiW3adFZKgyvKJSNchKM4/s320/beforeafter_Fotor.jpg" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a><br><i>before/after</i></center><br>On the top is my hand before rubbing in the balm. My skin looks a little rough and dry. In the second panel, the skin on the left side is smoother and it felt softer to the touch. Because of the jelly consistency, it's easy to work into dry areas. It absorbs fairly quickly, too. I think this would be great for people with slightly dry or uncomfortable skin, it would really soothe those areas. <br><br>However, I found that this wasn't as hydrating as I needed. It feels nice going on, but within minutes my skin would feel dry again. I tend to like using this as a makeup primer there days as it helps the smooth out my skin before putting on foundation/bb cream/cushion pact. It also works well over makeup when your skin is feeling parched and you need something to make it feel better.<br><br><b>Ovewview</b><br><u>likes</u><br>.multi-use<br>.portable<br>.petroleum-free<br>.soothing<br>.smoothing<br><br><u>dislikes</u><br>.pricey<br>.not completely moisturizing<br>.not very hygienic packaging<br><br><b>bright young person loves it<br><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWmm209WyetUrGAVCqcTWXIfCl-hHENKSY7g7f7lyJCqmHBGpdSb6L06b0rBnoz9yIG-Kw25RF9TFHCUsB-AFw6j5ugcleAoRS-6lJRFlK0zbHdsv09Trn9A7e_GEozco4ta7ITQO_6Fo/s200/2.5.jpg" width="200" height="37" data-original-width="498" data-original-height="93" /><br>this much.</b></span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-59095565960407319362018-01-03T00:02:00.000-08:002018-01-03T00:02:37.683-08:00/Announcement/ 2018<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">It is another year. <center><br><a href="https://i2.wp.com/www.gonewyear.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/happy-new-year-2018-gif-10.gif" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.gonewyear.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/happy-new-year-2018-gif-10.gif" width="320" height="303" data-original-width="400" data-original-height="379" /></a><br><i>via gonewyear.in</i></center><br>I'm a little worried and excited about it. So far, it's been going well. There will be many changes to my life (again) and I need to be planning things. That's the stressful part. I think I do want to go back to school and learn, it's just not the best idea to do that in the U.S....Anyway, like most people I have some resolutions I'd like to stick to throughout the year. Instead of calling it "resolutions", the term is a little daunting, I'll make this my to do list. Just for this blog. <br><br><b>1.Weekly posting</b><br>I want to post at least once a week. That's basically what I aimed for in the early years of this blog. <br><br><b>2.More content</b><br>The majority of my posts are reviews. I think many beauty blogs are like that, people want to know if something works, if it's worth the time & money. I just want to add other kinds of posts (besides the announcement thing or sales or etc) revolving around make up and skincare. Maybe monthly essentials or brand focus (so down for a brand focus series)<br><br><b>3. Accessibility</b><br>I have a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bright-Young-Person-712114328869242/">Facebook page</a>. I now have a <a href="https://lonebyp.tumblr.com/">style tumblr</a>. This is my <a href="https://twitter.com/lonebyp">twitter</a>. I have a personal instagram, but I'm considering getting a separate one just for this blog. (Instagram still popular?) Need more outlets to reach/inspire others. <br><br><b>4. Be a conscious consumer</b><br><a href="http://thegococollective.com/">This blog </a>really changed my view at the end of 2017. I used to be hardcore vegetarian 2008-2015, very eco-aware. That waned a bit, especially after moving to South Korea these past few years, but I need to get back into it. It's just better for us all and we can start little by little.<br><br>That's all for now. Those would be the most major improvements for this blog. I also want to blog more about personal stuff the way I used to, but that's another blog for another time. This is dedicated to pretty and the like.<br></span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-58357076524650118332017-12-30T21:41:00.002-08:002018-02-08T22:37:38.717-08:00/Hair/ Hey Mix See:real Savory Almond & Brown Hair Color <span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;"><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsSsV3OzjAiN9wpSM1krph93ncoyYeqgeG48U3aUnI6MPRFRKZNs57AMNZ1dyPLlVjXV2BjzplzW5UIqR9_c_3UeX63uD9ZtAScwBo5Na3LQ0lZHWP9Q3I0FcefP5_2LImFlC9gUB9oYE/s1600/first.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsSsV3OzjAiN9wpSM1krph93ncoyYeqgeG48U3aUnI6MPRFRKZNs57AMNZ1dyPLlVjXV2BjzplzW5UIqR9_c_3UeX63uD9ZtAScwBo5Na3LQ0lZHWP9Q3I0FcefP5_2LImFlC9gUB9oYE/s320/first.jpg" width="320" height="250" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1252" /></a><br><i>this was purchased by me.</i><br><br></center>It's been a while since I colored my hair. I picked this up last weekend. My regular hair dye wasn't at the store I went to, but this was on sale and it seemed similar so I decided to try it. Was it any good? <br><br><a name='more'></a>I bought this for 6,500₩ (on sale from 12,500₩). The color here is Savory Almond and Brown. First off, this has the funniest product name. Even more interesting, this hair de includes cereal grains in the formula (more on that later). I think the last time I did my hair was over 2 months ago. I needed to touch up as my roots were starting to show. Here's what comes in the box: <center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSixNsjbNitNTND3_XfpAhQpyQUSfvfsO94YGtvkiOJjKoRhs1ljGqg9zCTuB5lQjaJD29bTVHuvj7OHkba4HcRrVJju_kA4DYAlRy5AqzJbO0HIbdlEKghNYkLRMmFHLLIUWvI1WtjMW/s1600/inside1.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSixNsjbNitNTND3_XfpAhQpyQUSfvfsO94YGtvkiOJjKoRhs1ljGqg9zCTuB5lQjaJD29bTVHuvj7OHkba4HcRrVJju_kA4DYAlRy5AqzJbO0HIbdlEKghNYkLRMmFHLLIUWvI1WtjMW/s320/inside1.jpg" width="320" height="226" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1131" /></a><br><i>colorant, developer, nozzle top, even more things</i></center><br><br>In the small plastic bag are the instructions, cape, ear covers, and hair treatment.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxhNiPXYUMfg7k2j7bkQICtarJCDd17kBc1wmE8OgluLi8BJyuR4WvcLogpqWY1abirMYIsLO76FIVrqG20jkVIziIsS-qoXavSsHFCBvPUXCXWZDz37jAOTyt3XMXrtFUT04lgXB0scx8/s1600/inside2.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxhNiPXYUMfg7k2j7bkQICtarJCDd17kBc1wmE8OgluLi8BJyuR4WvcLogpqWY1abirMYIsLO76FIVrqG20jkVIziIsS-qoXavSsHFCBvPUXCXWZDz37jAOTyt3XMXrtFUT04lgXB0scx8/s320/inside2.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1068" /></a><br></center><br>The instructions for this are in Korean,
but there are many pictures for reference and I figured you can just put this on like normal hair dye.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcO7t8KptADsFU5cm12YDlRgXENnqRtbojljPekbNKB7WVpZroTrkOxObKL2vQl-qYM3rJWLfdjDeICSeTSLN7egiMFvcJ1TrUg3HBDKypnhtXd7vM67CpCHPa-MRPdsoPlIGh-OKwO0h/s1600/ins.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcO7t8KptADsFU5cm12YDlRgXENnqRtbojljPekbNKB7WVpZroTrkOxObKL2vQl-qYM3rJWLfdjDeICSeTSLN7egiMFvcJ1TrUg3HBDKypnhtXd7vM67CpCHPa-MRPdsoPlIGh-OKwO0h/s320/ins.jpg" width="298" height="320" data-original-width="1490" data-original-height="1600" /></a></center><br>On to the coloring: this is my hair before I dyed. It's like a chestnut/auburn-ish brown. In the sunlight it's a bit lighter and orange-y/yellow. <center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfHDhqgOI7pn4P7M9KQ-4Le_xwe-a5-1ll8X2tHwSzr8oCFZ-ORbDEsNsVioPG0afYD9t585y1onxo98mO49qnjQGENLR49pAv8caYk2z2l7puQl5GU57lFCReJNU50S6MnwBwmAMhTA_/s1600/before_Fotor.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfHDhqgOI7pn4P7M9KQ-4Le_xwe-a5-1ll8X2tHwSzr8oCFZ-ORbDEsNsVioPG0afYD9t585y1onxo98mO49qnjQGENLR49pAv8caYk2z2l7puQl5GU57lFCReJNU50S6MnwBwmAMhTA_/s320/before_Fotor.jpg" width="240" height="320" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="1600" /></a><br><i>natural light/flash</i><br></center><br>I went head and mixed the developer and colorant, shook up the bottle, and proceeded to apply to my hair. Good things: this did not have any smell, nothing chemical, nothing synthetic, no fragrance that I could detect. That's about where all the good things end. The mixture was really difficult to put on. It was thick and didn't spread well.
Remember the grains in the ingredients? Well, they were tiny little pieces that fell everywhere and made my hair feel crunchy. There was barely enough to cover all my long hair. After that ordeal, I waited around 25 minutes before rinsing. During this time, the tiny cereal grains bunched together on the shower tiles. This is the result after my hair dried.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidu7zEt0gPoIS8eBy7hpLMRX7S4Z0R_oNMNgQMApJtO-pWr9fG-vSM-LKFIC0O8wAbiXMjGD10gisJeyttcQBAij_MU0mBbGG2chTmWs0G4m0Jm2r9glBXUHjLUNf4lD74vzT1z5T8jRbA/s1600/after2_Fotor.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidu7zEt0gPoIS8eBy7hpLMRX7S4Z0R_oNMNgQMApJtO-pWr9fG-vSM-LKFIC0O8wAbiXMjGD10gisJeyttcQBAij_MU0mBbGG2chTmWs0G4m0Jm2r9glBXUHjLUNf4lD74vzT1z5T8jRbA/s320/after2_Fotor.jpg" width="240" height="320" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="1600" /></a><br><i>natural light/flash</i></center><br><br>It's super dark. Like, almost black. I was a bit surprised, however, this is the darkest color in the line, from what I know, and I was looking for a <i>slightly</i> darker brown. Part of me was hoping this would be a true to box color. I was so wrong. Aside from how dark it came out, my hair felt really soft and eve a few days later it feels pretty normal. The last time I showered there was still dye washing out of my hair...I'm fine with it until I need to do my hair again. Hopefully it will fade over time.<br><br>Definitely won't be buying this again. It may even be one of the worst hair dyes I've tried in Korea. <br><br><b>Overview</b><br><u>likes</u><br>.not too expensive<br>.no smells<br>.colors hair<br>.not harsh<br><br><u>dislikes</u><br>.difficult to apply<br>.not same color as box<br>.has grain balls that get everywhere<br>.hard to wash out<br><br><b>bright young person loves it<br><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7cZGwbArWN3aD9jN5AYecaMBESzD8s9VQxpVOi3UJM0feyxYUSpe6QD8GDWZKSaF_3Pl_muMMOb2PESfKVSVmvsOrdWBSSOsJN_6u4J8o2i3_kBY-TRUZqypD9vFhbz71TvNLJ4RvyRm/s200/1.jpg" width="200" height="37" data-original-width="502" data-original-height="93" /><br>this much.</b></span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-14236326970285272562017-12-28T21:55:00.002-08:002018-02-08T22:38:02.032-08:00/Skin/ Innisfree The Minimum Ampoule Essence<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;"><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWILVAoYZw0_rnMgmbE99jFEe5BF8Unka927NwtykhkEd0DfsLol2hJbj_3xeub6VSiMSH9JT0DIK82CUH6CGQnTlXy6_OFJgXuJvMjMkU9tB6IHiNwqkiOkw-2IdyiXIjf7zy5FmNg2Nn/s1600/inni.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWILVAoYZw0_rnMgmbE99jFEe5BF8Unka927NwtykhkEd0DfsLol2hJbj_3xeub6VSiMSH9JT0DIK82CUH6CGQnTlXy6_OFJgXuJvMjMkU9tB6IHiNwqkiOkw-2IdyiXIjf7zy5FmNg2Nn/s320/inni.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1068" /></a><br><i>this was purchased by me</i></center><br><br>It's interesting to see how my skin has changed throughout the years, especially since the start of this blog. From oily irritated skin to dry/dehydrated irritated skin, I've had to overhaul my skincare regimen. This is something I picked up when my skin was suuuuuupppper dry and flaky and in desperate need of help. <br><br><a name='more'></a>This costs 12,000₩, but I got mine on sale for around 8,000₩. It's described as an essence to soothe, hydrate, and fortify the skin. Here's the side of the package that gives instructions as well as ingredients.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrlnys3MCJLYP5YvIU-V_V1g_8UBfe40jIk15qbOim8igTtn4cKzIZQP8p_NYJsOB6MJ_lodb-rW3jKblX7aYkjMuIT71wMqopzusdeKyIUCzreQVm-F6WQqEz3wjEgsnvwOTzVWJv23I/s1600/ingre.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrlnys3MCJLYP5YvIU-V_V1g_8UBfe40jIk15qbOim8igTtn4cKzIZQP8p_NYJsOB6MJ_lodb-rW3jKblX7aYkjMuIT71wMqopzusdeKyIUCzreQVm-F6WQqEz3wjEgsnvwOTzVWJv23I/s320/ingre.jpg" width="125" height="320" data-original-width="624" data-original-height="1600" /></a><br><i>the box</i><br></center><br>It dispenses from a pump and the container is opaque plastic so the product isn't exposed to sunlight.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigadIhwuKa0fpFvuZMc2qtQPEVhruRuhBMiSzyYykdcj1SVk3H9oUazYc45E5_uieppuGQYh-c4GjgjNQM1G2eKc-YtjPoqtfqbGEJ-j6nE0I9hXBZoJGvJEKnk_k_2US9iKZL8owoQ8ga/s1600/nozzle.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigadIhwuKa0fpFvuZMc2qtQPEVhruRuhBMiSzyYykdcj1SVk3H9oUazYc45E5_uieppuGQYh-c4GjgjNQM1G2eKc-YtjPoqtfqbGEJ-j6nE0I9hXBZoJGvJEKnk_k_2US9iKZL8owoQ8ga/s320/nozzle.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1068" /></a><br><i>nozzle</i></center><br>I really like the minimalistic style of the essence and it's recyclable when you're done. O, let's see how this works on the skin! Here is my bare hand, then you can see the essence, and finally it's blended into my skin.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0DzNqIuh-JUitv4JVIV_Sa3ak100VI5pcAxjX79cuDa6YJix7hvhHyyBEr33NobamDWr51ZJ0kgPcbG5oI-zmg1PGyJEhj0IkyBP3Obqekk4rX8G7gIzWmkDURT5CadmFDOUgdfzPypn/s1600/innimini_Fotor.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0DzNqIuh-JUitv4JVIV_Sa3ak100VI5pcAxjX79cuDa6YJix7hvhHyyBEr33NobamDWr51ZJ0kgPcbG5oI-zmg1PGyJEhj0IkyBP3Obqekk4rX8G7gIzWmkDURT5CadmFDOUgdfzPypn/s320/innimini_Fotor.jpg" width="320" height="320" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1600" /></a></center><br>If you look closely at the first panel, you can see my skin appears to be dry as the skin is rougher than usual. The ampoule essence is the second panel. It's a bit like a light gel/serum. It's also fragrance free! As it gets worked into the skin, it starts to feel more liquid-like. It dries fairly quick and in the last panel you can see the results on the skin: brightening, slightly moisturizing, smoothing. <br><br>To me, though, the hydrating is short lived and my skin doesn't feel or look supple and smooth after a few minutes. This is great for those who have combination/a little dry skin, but not for those who need intense moisture (& saving of the skin). I like that it has minimal ingredients and it has a lot of humectants that are supposed to make your skin retain moisture. There isn't much of a skin barrier created when this is applied and I feel like a regular moisturizer would do a better job. <br><br><b>Overview</b><br><u>likes</u><br>.fragrance-free<br>.hygienic/product protecting packaging<br>.minimal ingredients<br>.last a long time (3+ months)<br>.non-irritating<br>.easy to apply<br><br><u>dislikes</u><br>.not very hydrating<br>.short lived effects on skin<br>.pricey<br><br><b>bright young person likes it<br><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWmm209WyetUrGAVCqcTWXIfCl-hHENKSY7g7f7lyJCqmHBGpdSb6L06b0rBnoz9yIG-Kw25RF9TFHCUsB-AFw6j5ugcleAoRS-6lJRFlK0zbHdsv09Trn9A7e_GEozco4ta7ITQO_6Fo/s200/2.5.jpg" width="200" height="37" data-original-width="498" data-original-height="93" /><br>this much.</b></span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-76619773919685458052017-12-26T02:35:00.000-08:002017-12-26T02:35:01.740-08:00/Holidays/ Christmas 2017<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;"><center><a href="http://www.hawaiikawaii.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Rilakkuma-Christmas-Gif-animation-San-X-Christmas-Hawaii-Kawaii-Snowing-Kawaii.gif" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://www.hawaiikawaii.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Rilakkuma-Christmas-Gif-animation-San-X-Christmas-Hawaii-Kawaii-Snowing-Kawaii.gif" width="320" height="141" data-original-width="500" data-original-height="221" /></a><br><i>via hawaiikawaii.net</i><br><br></center>Christmas has passed. Mine was calm and minimal compared to past years. I spent it with my two fur babbies and my boyfriend. I did happen to get a surprise coat as a gift. I'm really happy about it because it's so versatile and classy.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9yY9K5wikrRGUCK5y5OIJJ2K59b-TdhhgnGLrbgDnd6IfRgd2y4x7uK-BI4toxZNCk5OBW-axKTDQzedhIv431WnobSd6vCAdZQZNb5GU3HiY3Bx3oB-7cNMB3UjCrpaPfmCpJ2md_vt/s1600/coat_Fotor.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9yY9K5wikrRGUCK5y5OIJJ2K59b-TdhhgnGLrbgDnd6IfRgd2y4x7uK-BI4toxZNCk5OBW-axKTDQzedhIv431WnobSd6vCAdZQZNb5GU3HiY3Bx3oB-7cNMB3UjCrpaPfmCpJ2md_vt/s320/coat_Fotor.jpg" width="320" height="320" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1600" /></a><br><i>messy background... </i></center><br>Got sone face masks & candy, too, which are perfect things to have when you're staying indoors during a cold vacay. Best thing so far has been the card my bf got me. <center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWUFCavWpufq1ncqhPCavpSyk74aOs_NVkBlyNvWm00JJbqUvdvCScMiykIuOIOwSJ1nWXei2vhcA39JQH_IyHjAqnKGx-0koNxulNN1KK7rqGt23rY0XM71m0asTcISL0sw4ere9ej45x/s1600/xmascard_Fotor.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWUFCavWpufq1ncqhPCavpSyk74aOs_NVkBlyNvWm00JJbqUvdvCScMiykIuOIOwSJ1nWXei2vhcA39JQH_IyHjAqnKGx-0koNxulNN1KK7rqGt23rY0XM71m0asTcISL0sw4ere9ej45x/s320/xmascard_Fotor.jpg" width="320" height="182" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="908" /></a></center><br>Hilarious & true.<br><br>More reviews coming before the new year!</span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-51485465174002501342017-12-12T00:18:00.002-08:002017-12-28T23:45:16.597-08:00/Make-up/ Etude House Double Lasting Foundation<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;"><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8NTJ4KJQApfqlvjG6OrkDuZoKb41smO4Ti4OeaE3bON3awO8z5FOKzSCIthj8GGiUe1qm_vbcBH3dB2ZVvr8Ix9_AWhNrb0YiIs3A0DRMPBXz28Ez9gCtTZJH0cEy_yddloZj2Tc5tfbu/s1600/dlast.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8NTJ4KJQApfqlvjG6OrkDuZoKb41smO4Ti4OeaE3bON3awO8z5FOKzSCIthj8GGiUe1qm_vbcBH3dB2ZVvr8Ix9_AWhNrb0YiIs3A0DRMPBXz28Ez9gCtTZJH0cEy_yddloZj2Tc5tfbu/s320/dlast.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1068" /></a><br><i>this was purchased by me</i></center><br>Etude House's latest foundation is long-lasting that "<i>provides perfect cover and thin, fitting feel.</i>" I got this during the summer as it was the first time my make-up has ever melted off my face and I wanted a base that would stay put.<br><br><a name='more'></a>I paid around 18,000₩ for it and it's available on Etude House's US site <a href="http://www.etudehouse.com/int/en/index.php/new/new-double-lasting-foundation-17-ad.html">for $21.60</a> (+shipping). There is 1.05 oz/30 g of foundation in each bottle and it has SPF 34 PA++. I picked up the shade Honey Sand Y05.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIG5CFWXvk2aCk8UAn73-TBi60FPUT_GBknNspZuAXg1nNt38rPx3qMckp_Nul1O73GkGOVFACSUt79U5UZDNMEcBRCMxjmi1dbox1KtLsy8ia67J0ZjWyv1fqlFDpdzSbOGjf20EE3uA/s1600/ingredients_Fotor.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIG5CFWXvk2aCk8UAn73-TBi60FPUT_GBknNspZuAXg1nNt38rPx3qMckp_Nul1O73GkGOVFACSUt79U5UZDNMEcBRCMxjmi1dbox1KtLsy8ia67J0ZjWyv1fqlFDpdzSbOGjf20EE3uA/s320/ingredients_Fotor.jpg" width="144" height="320" data-original-width="719" data-original-height="1600" /></a><br><i>how to apply & ingredients</i><br><br></center>Also on the website, this is described as lasting 24 hours (!), having "<i>intense coverage with 'double shot' technology</i>", magnet-like staying power, and a range of shades curated by professionals. Let's see how it looks. Here is the foundation. <center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSTUYdMvbteok1t2o3xsV4Sswdfsk0UGnBZN_MS3rGN-Nh8n5Icx5R4cI75vXEUcz7weOEJ-RwoMFUEFkf-tA_KBxtSHtbP9UEZ4DSDBfz5sgnhfT8b4I-vZfFJuYXOjqhLxRkGTWdysF/s1600/dlast2.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSTUYdMvbteok1t2o3xsV4Sswdfsk0UGnBZN_MS3rGN-Nh8n5Icx5R4cI75vXEUcz7weOEJ-RwoMFUEFkf-tA_KBxtSHtbP9UEZ4DSDBfz5sgnhfT8b4I-vZfFJuYXOjqhLxRkGTWdysF/s320/dlast2.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1068" /></a></center><br><br>The foundation is fairly liquid-y and doesn't feel thick. It's much more watery than Etude House's BB creams.<br><br>
<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqwS_X9vhp1lebXZv8FUKDQych1GPuacIonI-ouu2Zz4TSq0lUB3rVEJmw17xRSvIfk1IGAMF74WMvKCKuK4IOK7Frh-oQOU8xuhfAdr4miKEN1fWHPTjAaXRyIgW1fLXzNxi4KZCBGW2b/s1600/swatch.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqwS_X9vhp1lebXZv8FUKDQych1GPuacIonI-ouu2Zz4TSq0lUB3rVEJmw17xRSvIfk1IGAMF74WMvKCKuK4IOK7Frh-oQOU8xuhfAdr4miKEN1fWHPTjAaXRyIgW1fLXzNxi4KZCBGW2b/s320/swatch.jpg" width="304" height="320" data-original-width="1518" data-original-height="1600" /></a></center><br><br>Here it is blended. <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAxA2TVTdg_D98ta91yUKC8yt94esxjV2DPvm08ucTg376LyfN1-eRDLCiMs8Iqw-YMfVATFs8Rsi3qWtj69k4dGQR71hf8npqdV67IanQgE2D7KN11qZvlE7wv14Rr61TvdnUk97D73Ya/s1600/swatch2.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAxA2TVTdg_D98ta91yUKC8yt94esxjV2DPvm08ucTg376LyfN1-eRDLCiMs8Iqw-YMfVATFs8Rsi3qWtj69k4dGQR71hf8npqdV67IanQgE2D7KN11qZvlE7wv14Rr61TvdnUk97D73Ya/s320/swatch2.jpg" width="252" height="320" data-original-width="1260" data-original-height="1600" /></a></center><br><br>It matches well with my skin tone and it's easy to work into the skin. I will say, the color range is not that great. I usually wear Beige No. 21 for most Korean BB creams and when I swatched this in store the colors were all much lighter. Here is the color chart and the shades are still really light. <center><br><a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTTPQmYjo4wQYEYFq4WtaucRXTGQSjbS5qSSlkWdBQ4nQwh1h5B" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTTPQmYjo4wQYEYFq4WtaucRXTGQSjbS5qSSlkWdBQ4nQwh1h5B" width="191" height="400" data-original-width="155" data-original-height="325" /></a><br><i>via amazon.co.uk</i></center><br>Let's see how it looks on the face. <center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ0F9HkJm1nfZX5aNLKfgE4j_dgujtFZe8QrkL_V0ywsOhoU4mcP3f3uFtdJFxp1qMXPcX2qTmjNvHKrXdbbVBFXC-rVySK0-yCAzo6Dw005pv0bjIBvVa-8BYkhq-s_Z2MHI1TQ4yqMs6/s1600/onoff_Fotor.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ0F9HkJm1nfZX5aNLKfgE4j_dgujtFZe8QrkL_V0ywsOhoU4mcP3f3uFtdJFxp1qMXPcX2qTmjNvHKrXdbbVBFXC-rVySK0-yCAzo6Dw005pv0bjIBvVa-8BYkhq-s_Z2MHI1TQ4yqMs6/s320/onoff_Fotor.jpg" width="320" height="320" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1600" /></a><br><i>before/after</i></center><br>I like to use 1/2 a pump for my entire face and neck because this is quite pigmented. You can see how it evened out my skin and kind of made it lighter. I prefer to apply with my fingers, patting the product into my skin, but it works well with a buffing brush as well. The foundation sets quicker than most so you may need to apply it faster than normal. The finished look: <center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnXkR-cWUZfZNl3SGY0NEpUkwvB9ZqHLDNX_bKKxhEoA53fbLqYx5sE8GmZXs0hmVCeezIhd338bSSsEFnULZ6feFvh5i5K20TGg7Gj-V_OeqFPRJYlxSyyiKCvF5kQu7kCzeizd8WpgB/s1600/complet.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnXkR-cWUZfZNl3SGY0NEpUkwvB9ZqHLDNX_bKKxhEoA53fbLqYx5sE8GmZXs0hmVCeezIhd338bSSsEFnULZ6feFvh5i5K20TGg7Gj-V_OeqFPRJYlxSyyiKCvF5kQu7kCzeizd8WpgB/s320/complet.jpg" width="320" height="277" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1384" /></a></center><br>I didn't use any setting power as this foundation rarely needs it. Having worn this in the humid summer, I can definitely say it lasts a long time and will not transfer even if you have to blow your nose with a tissue. I think that's what surprised me the most. Etude House Double Lasting Foundation is great if you need long wear from your base and you have a lighter complexion. Oddly enough, Honey Sand is a tad too dark for me to put on during the winter....<br><br><b>Overview</b><br><u>likes</u><br>.long lasting<br>.full coverage<br>.light weight feeling on skin<br>.nice packaging<br><br><u>dislikes</u><br>.limited shade range<br>.pricey<br>.not easily available everywhere<br>.sets fast<br><br><b>bright young person loves it<br><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqScnMGCeI2pfWqEk_Tm8Ew_CezDKA4JqZSjGU6aEUyVtLtb53XbUcwyG57YZLqhy7toC1ZfODlKTSv48x_EhZHNAtXBuvu-5wJ_VqqBp1O8LTb9wMZsHXoBwWd-7f72RI4vL_yQ3N3mWi/s200/4.png" width="200" height="37" data-original-width="499" data-original-height="92" /><br>this much.</b> </span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-30369634875301938032017-12-06T23:57:00.000-08:002018-01-04T21:56:07.575-08:00/Lips/ On The Body x Kakao Friends Plumping Maximizer<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;"><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cfTlO4-mYxnMDY4Vt2UkeHuwY_1zUuC4-6S2RvWe2AIdv6_vdZOeZo5AMyco143A1L2MuKo3eIuZvVZkqJsNW52AQ-vQ890gjL9WsIxItYbi5sLi-MnYqiqFNwD45axpH1vXO8EqYjVv/s1600/apeach.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cfTlO4-mYxnMDY4Vt2UkeHuwY_1zUuC4-6S2RvWe2AIdv6_vdZOeZo5AMyco143A1L2MuKo3eIuZvVZkqJsNW52AQ-vQ890gjL9WsIxItYbi5sLi-MnYqiqFNwD45axpH1vXO8EqYjVv/s320/apeach.jpg" width="320" height="264" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1320" /></a><br><i>this was purchased by me</i></center><br>First review for the revival of the blog! Let's get to it~<br><br><a name='more'></a>I actually bought this almost a year ago. You can find these Kakao Friends products all over in beauty shops and food marts and convenience stores. This product is one of many lippies available, but I picked this because it smells like mint chocolate!
<br>I got it for around $8 for 8 g/.27 fl oz and it seems you can get it <a href="http://item2.gmarket.co.kr/English/detailview/item.aspx?goodscode=723015451">here</a> for about the same price. The product dispenses from a small opening on a slated applicator. <center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFgahZlWjU8XUBPNq4xMwV5PL9b8xUTtpP_5_LEUGmRsWmZh5BeUt_lBEyzXd8t1rty4o7uqiTegydL0S9c8nHHptUZoq2bW6CT0AYjMd_bnu9AbmL1_ePnG35s1ttv1rp05bIOUJKa2tI/s1600/appli.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFgahZlWjU8XUBPNq4xMwV5PL9b8xUTtpP_5_LEUGmRsWmZh5BeUt_lBEyzXd8t1rty4o7uqiTegydL0S9c8nHHptUZoq2bW6CT0AYjMd_bnu9AbmL1_ePnG35s1ttv1rp05bIOUJKa2tI/s320/appli.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1069" /></a><br><i>easy control and apply</i></center><br>Unfortunately, I don't know what the ingredients are as I threw away the packaging and I can't find any sources online at the moment. I can say there is a bit of a tingly feeling with this on which is something most lip plumpers have. <br>Let's see how this looks on the lips. Here are mine without anything on. They look super dry.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlElU7hn5ZqLOqaaxH4AjwAxArT660uh-v-v2VWFwr7lQ12X0AUUhSn0g9u60DNl-REIP-jTQ1LmwUNeR747JXud0EwUFHRr4Tux9SMUhyqNZOWTKYmJpmuzun6fymN7sHjEb2fTIOmHW/s1600/before.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlElU7hn5ZqLOqaaxH4AjwAxArT660uh-v-v2VWFwr7lQ12X0AUUhSn0g9u60DNl-REIP-jTQ1LmwUNeR747JXud0EwUFHRr4Tux9SMUhyqNZOWTKYmJpmuzun6fymN7sHjEb2fTIOmHW/s320/before.jpg" width="320" height="189" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="945" /></a><br><i>before</i></center><br>This is what it looks like after one layer of the plumping maximizer.<center><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ABu8JYBguPn7XAczND8QaC8QZPu-fwhDRl5IOM5_c8Rm111OrjadD-gmSKpAiIEoa3bAsDVoQECzHE7GD9YjfWn85AO3WEo36IQg4LGNdlj4JMvkw-s4f7di4WODdMPvdpx44ITk1B2Y/s1600/after.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ABu8JYBguPn7XAczND8QaC8QZPu-fwhDRl5IOM5_c8Rm111OrjadD-gmSKpAiIEoa3bAsDVoQECzHE7GD9YjfWn85AO3WEo36IQg4LGNdlj4JMvkw-s4f7di4WODdMPvdpx44ITk1B2Y/s320/after.jpg" width="320" height="231" data-original-width="1215" data-original-height="878" /></a></center><br>My lips are smoothed out and glossy, but there's no other plumping visible. My lips are the same size...Aside from that, I really like that this is moisturizing. I use it to prep my lips for any gloss/tint/lipstick I put on. It's not very sticky, either, so I like to carry it with me on the go. I don't recommend this for plumping the lips, but it's pretty great for lip prep. It's also got the cutest Apeach tube and a delicious scent if you like chocolate. <br><br><b>Overview</b><br><u>likes</u><br>.cute packaging<br>.moisturizing & smoothing<br>.tasty scent<br>.easy to apply<br><br><u>dislikes</u><br>.a bit pricey<br>.no real lip plumping<br>.difficult to find outside of South Korea/Asia<br><br><b>bright young person loves it<br><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrT9nocd8pjuDumC9zzfX49-JzCCflqOycbw9OAHMPnBSvn-T8dHu9gzrGzESgKXWA57oAutOokhsEI3zr4cyP2y0mzs86xpZ90xF2Ie77z1Km1PD5WOTQQpUk7KSiCP2fDZXHQdXpUA7v/s200/heart.jpg" width="200" height="37" data-original-width="498" data-original-height="93" /><br>this much. </b></span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676130718193295733.post-69519317601935486172017-11-14T20:39:00.000-08:002017-11-14T20:39:14.736-08:00/Announcement/ Back To It<span style="font-family: 'cousine'; font-size: 85%;">I've been gone a long time. No lies. Since the last post, I moved to South Korea and have been living it up and down; getting my life ruined then built back up. At the start it was a wild ride with a lot of stress and little sleep.<br><br><center><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzD_HWcFSlRNIbgJSMSnlC3h1J4kz_Vao1caGcVYPNKyf1Fc8k7ey52AwpTxmPNmpPDBrhRuf4CmieC0VU73YR2HXAG2OUdxKjYnBO-RJoWrMp7B-rhNojwWG1W3Z2cy_2iWpLjeDHEKd/s320/palaces.jpg" width="180" height="320" data-original-width="540" data-original-height="960" /><br><i>hanboks at the palaces</i></center><br>
Currently taking a break and trying to get back to internets blogging.<br><br><a name='more'></a>I'm going to make this post as short and information-filled as possible. Things we already know: currently living in Korea (Bundang area), taking a job from academy work. Now here's some of the fun stuff: I am now dog mom to 2 lovelies. <br>Samchi<br><br><center><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvMLJ0ErqiO_Cyzbj3OBD4DtEc6kriN2oW1zsMXm_Q_8nMIQ2nflNZHD-CIi6hMoiNTBfVaxbNUuQTToNAgpwgsFfANzdZnpwEbWF93PnvcvFp1cDWdMrHJGr488gHjGO5HXtoaOYQT8E/s400/samchi1.jpg" width="256" height="400" data-original-width="1025" data-original-height="1600" /><br><i>(klein)spitz</i></center><br>And Chamchi.<br><br><center><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwH6hcBDBaPJjJMTYZdYyr-rCXui3OcXudxgDGKDkq1IhJhnjXKHgqa-c-4CY4Co4vEjihHGskEeOGSZqMcVhXuwY0S1zQyJZymkffUGK1J4xcPmCKzLlX1tGKEx1MCX3EBcdnzxTCrbGV/s400/chamchi1.jpg" width="275" height="400" data-original-width="1099" data-original-height="1600" /><br><i>long-haired chihuahua</i></center><br>They're both over a year old now and if you follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/lonebyp">twitter</a> I have pictures of them as puppies. Check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/samchichamchi/">Facebook </a>page for more cute pictures and funny videos! <br><br>Next, I've been going to so many beauty stores. Olive Young, Lohb's, Etude House, Innisfree, Tony Moly, Nature Republic, Watsons. I've bought so many things that I've tried and haven't blogged about.<br><br><center><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizQqBhajAoPmMt5DR52NJF4nFRlwByEoTkpyD_dLpdO8qgCqv-5h1Inwrb2OJy1gkgELnKgE_O5Pyv4tNy2PPhKufUgW5PUFAHqZhG5Xqmybud7te3mbT5WhyJK9v-amDPhI5GiHGY_Nl5/s320/to+review.jpg" width="320" height="221" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1104" /><br><i>some of the stuffs I bought</i></center><br>And I regret that. I'll slowly be posting again about new stuff and my holy grail hair dye.<br><br>Finally, I'm going to try and solidify the rest of my future. School again? Possibly. All I know is I want to travel and experience the world. Like living and learning in different countries. And making lots of money. <br><br><center><img border="0" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/ENOIduk4D3sUE/giphy.gif" width="200" height="200" data-original-width="320" data-original-height="320" /><br><i>via giphy.com</i></center><br></span>bright young personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131368473641549224noreply@blogger.com0