/Etc/ Seoul ---> L.A. Again

Sorry for the lack of posts this month.
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.


this is me.

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!

/Skin/ Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel

this was purchased by me
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 ^^

/Make-Up/ Tony Moly BCDation+

this was purchased by me.
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.

/People/ Winona Ryder

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.
Instead, here is a feature on one of my favorite actresses: Winona Ryder.

via hellogiggles.com
I think the first time I was her were in the Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands movies.

via nylon.com

via instyle.com
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.

via giphy.com
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.

via indyweek.com

Here are a few links about Noni, routines & inspired by looks.

.throughout the years
.simple routine
.90s look tutorial

/Lips/ Etude House Woo Baby Plumping Tint

this was purchased by me
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^^
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!

/Skin/ CosRx Low pH Good Morning Cleanser

this was purchased by me
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.

/Essentials/ January Skincare

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.

purchased by me/gifted by people i know
In the post today, I'll be featuring treatments & moisturizers that have been helping me though this dry, cold winter in Korea.