Collective Hauls

So since I was in college, i somehow started to buy a lot of things. Especially korean skincare and makeup. i bought from 3 different Korean websites. It was also the Sephora VIB sale so of course I had to take that chance to buy things. I also did a video on these products in my YouTube channel to be sure to check that out. I also have a giveaway on YouTube so enter if you want to win some free stuff

 I first place I bought from was Neobeauty.com.
I went there mainly for the Shiseido Spotcover foundation because the Ulzzang named Pony was using this and I thought that it was nice as a concealer. I also go nose strips and a cleansing oil. My total came up to $53 which was kind of sad because the store has a policy of free shipping over $55 but I didn't know that until I got the package cause it said it on the sample bag

 The next place is WishTrend.com. It was their 3 yr anniversary so I decided to get some things. They also gave out a free mirror to people who ordered. I also got a Klairs face mist, Klairs soothing mask(buy 10 get 3), Lyramca Water Drop mineral powder (buy 1 get 1), and a wish box.

 In the wishbox, there were some really nice things. There was a cream for your eyes, a pore serum, a shampoo, a treatment, pore nose pack, a mask, and a set of the Brilliant Sparkling powder

The last place was Koreadepart.com. i had 2 packages from them. The first one was free because i used my points to buy something. The 2nd box was things that I actually bought. I really wanted to try CC Creams so I got the one from Innisfree and Tony Moly. I also wanted the VDL Naked face exfoliant because the Ulzzang Pony was using it.

The last haul was from Sephora during the VIB sale. I really wanted the Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation so I got it in Bisque 6w, a Benefit Porefessional Primer, Makeup Forever Eyeliner in Matte Brown, 2 of the Hourglass Liquid Lipstick, YSL Babydoll mascara,Tarte lip Tint in Energy, and a Sephora Black Magic Palette. I also got some free stuff

Drugstore Haul

So today I went to Walgreen to pick up some stuff for my giveaway and also some stuff for my self

 What I got:
-Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara
-Maybelline The Falsies (GiveAway)
-Loreal paris Magic Nude Liquid Powder
-Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Rose Petal
-Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Peach Satin (Giveaway)
-Loreal Paris 24hr infalliable eyeshadow in 556
-Revlon Just Bitten in Romantic and Adore (Give Away)
-Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigment in Breaking Bronze and Improper Copper(Giveaway)

I have also found some Catching Fire Chocolates.



If anyone is interested in my giveaway, I have a teaser video below. The real giveaway won't take place until the end of this month.

Trouble Maker Now Makeup

So I just made a video on Hyuna's look in Trouble Maker's new MV called Now. This song is actually really addicting. For me, I personally love this look. I think it is really unique because of the red undertone but yet it is a dark makeup.

T-ara Eunjung Ulzzang Makeup

I did a makeup tutorial on T-ara Eunjung's makeup because I thought that the look was really pretty and Ulzzang like. So I decided to recreate the look.

Feeling Of Crying When Looking At Pictures Of A Place You Want To Visit. Badly

Have you ever gotten the feeling of crying when looking at pictures of a place you really want to visit and live in? That is me right now. I've always had a obsession with Korea and I promised myself that once I finish college, I will get a teaching job in Korea and start a new life in a place where I don't know anyone(except for the Kpop idols) and no one knows me. I just love Korea so much that looking at pictures of Korea will make me envy the people in those picture how they get to be in such a beautiful place while i'm stuck here

A Week of College

So its been one week away from home and I'm in my new home for the semester. So far, everything has been fine. Sometimes I get bored because there is nothing to do here in Staten Island and I don't really want to go anywhere that I need to spend money because, let's face it. I'm a college student now and, I'm broke. Here in the dorm (student housing), everything is OK with some minor problems. When I first moved in, there was no hot water and internet. Now, there is slightly some warm water. There is still no internet in my building so I have to go to the building across from where I am to use their WiFi. Which is fine for me.  Although its been a week, I only had 2 days of class and tomorrow will be the 3rd day. Then after that, I will have 5 more days off. During these 5 days, i will probably be in the school gym working out. The student housing also has their own gym but it isn't ready yet. So I would often go to the school gym after dinner.
As far as what my room looks like, it looks pretty simple but nice.The theme of my room is a Instagram picture feeling or a cute Korean inspired room. Looks kinda cute. I will probably do a dorm tour soon. i don't really know. If you want to see a dorm tour, please tell me. (If anyone is actually reading this post)

Running Man Song Ji Hyo Makeup Tutorial

This is a makeup tutorial for Song Ji Hyo's makeup in episode 158. I just thought that her makeup was really elegant and simple. So I decided to do a tutorial on it. The main focus on her makeup is her lip because she has a red lipstick on while it seems as if she didn't apply eye makeup on. (In the picture, her eyes seems dark because of the lighting. Sorry. Please go to the episode for the real lighting)

I have a video on this. So please watch the video

Skincare Tip: Exfoliation Is A Must

When I comes to skincare, I personally think that exfoliating is the most important thing because when you exfoliate your skin, it scrubs off the dead skin cells and reveal skin that is brighter, softer, and healthier. Although sometimes using exfoliate products can hurt, the result afterward is worth it.

Some products I have tried and would recommend are :
Queen Helene Oatmeal n honey
 ( This is on the more gentle side with less the pain and gives really nice feeling skin afterward)

The Face Shop Smart Peeling Honey Black Sugar Scrub
(This one is more on the heavier side. Which means that it will hurt more when you scrub it on your face because the sugar crystals are a little bigger. But afterward when you rinse it off, the skin just feels heavenly and you will not stop touching your face because it is so soft.) ( i think they changed the packaging. This is the old one.)

 DIY: If you don't want to spend money on exfoliating products, you can make your own.
The Ingredients:
 - Rice flour
- White Sugar
- Honey
- Milk
-Lemon Juice (Optional)

I'm not going to exact measurements because it depends on how much you want and the consistency you want. Put all these ingredients together and mix until you get a liquidy paste. Put more sugar for a better scrubbing effect.

That is all for this post but remember not to over do it. Just once or twice a week is enough.

Korean Skincare

When ever I watch a Korean Drama or Music Video, everyone seems to have such nice skin. Everyone just seems to have soft, dewy, milky skin which I really envy. But there  was definitely a lot of hard work that was put into it. As far as I know, Korean people takes really good care to their skin and follow their skincare routine religiously. And usually, there will be a lot of steps.
The steps usually are

Face Cleansing >> Toner >> Essence >>Emulsion >>Face Cream >> Eye Cream
*Face Cleansing is really inportant. Korean people will usually use 2 types of cleansers. First, an cleansing oil to remove dirt/ makeup while massaging to face. Then an foam type cleanser to make sure that the skin is fully cleansed.

Now that is only the basics. Sometimes they will do sheet masks or wash off packs before applying the skincare. You can even make your own wash off packs. Or, they would exfoliate their skin to take away the dead skin cells.
As far as applying the product, I heard from a YouTube guru that the Korean actresses won't even touch their own face when applying the product because the bacteria will cause the skin to breakout. So, how do they apply it? The YouTube guru said that the actresses will combine all the skincare into a spray bottle and just spray it onto their skin. But it is totally fine to just apply it with your fingers.

I have been using Korean Skincare ever since I started to take care of my skin. I started to use skincare seriously was in High school because I wore makeup to school. But when putting on my makeup, it would always seem ashy, flaky and disgusting. So I decide to research on skincare. And because I loved Kpop and Korea so much, I wanted to research on Korean Skincare. Now, the only Korean skincare that is available where I live is The Face Shop. So I started out using The Face Shop products. The first product I have ever used was from the pore minimizing line. Then I heard that Missha, was having a sale online so I bought some Skincare from them too. Now, since I have my own credit card, I can branch out to other Skincare brands. So far, my most favorite brand to buy skincare from is TonyMoly and Innisfree. They are actually my favorite brand in general. Although I love their products, I won't stick to one product in my routine. After I finish with one product, I will try something else. But in general, Korean Skincare and following all these steps have really saved my skin. I use to have really dull and dry skin. But now, my skin feels really soft and it have brightened up.

Recommendations:
- My Beauty Diary Face Masks (They aren't Korean but it is my holy grail brand for sheet masks. This sheet mask can replace all of my skincare because it is better than any skincare product I have ever used)

-TonyMoly Whitening Capsule Essence (I could see my face getting a little whiter and brighter)

-Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel (This is a multi use gel. You can use it for anything. Mix it in your foundation to get a dewy look, moisturize you face, etc)

-Secret Key Racoony Hydro Eye and Spot Patch ( It is a mask for your eyes and also have a mask for spots)

-Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Science Activator Ampoule (This is an intensive essence that contain really rich ingredients that are great for the skin. But can be pricey. It is best to buy it when Missha is having a sale)

Products I'm using now :
-Holika Holika Cooling Toner (Good to use after shaower so that your pores will close back up)

-Holika Holika Secret Source Hydro Essence

-Holika Holika fairy water Pure fresh Emulsion (It is really watery. You only need a little. But there is a slight herbal scent to it)

-Amore Pacific Moisture Bound Refreshing Hydra Gel ( It is slighty on the heavy side. I wouldn't use it in the morning. The price is horrible because of the brand. It is just another ordinary face cream. You can find a better one that is cheaper)

-The Face Shop Pomegranate and Collagen Volume Lifting Eye Cream (Nothing special. Its just an ordinary eye cream and there is no lifting affect.)

-Holika Holika Egg Soap (Its in the shape of an egg.)

-Amore Pacific Enzyme Peel ( It is in a powder form. Gentle on the skin and you only need a little to make it lather up)

-Queen Helene Oatmeal n' Honey face scrub ( Great product to exfoliate the face with. Makes my skin really soft afterward)

Applebee’s W/ Friends (친구)

Went dorm shopping work my friends but ended up buying some random things.After everything, we went to Applebee’s to eat lunch.

Ulzzang (얼짱) Makeup

So today, I'm going to talk about Ulzzangs. In Korean, Ulzzang means best faced. This term usually refers to people on the internet who has really nice pictures, with a flawless looking face and natural eye makeup. But people mostly only use this term to famous internet people who has these features. Online, they seem to have a really flawless looking face with a pointy jaw line. But in real life, I don't know if that is really true because all of those features can be achieved by using Photoshop/ other picture editing software. And I have seen Ulzzangs on TV shows and their face does look different from their photos. For example Ulzzang Pony (Park Hye Min). In her pictures, she seems to have a really nice defined pointy jaw line but in her makeup tutorials (Pony's Beauty Diary), her jaw isn't really that pointy. (I love Ulzzang Pony. Don't get me wrong. I'm just using her as an example)

Makeup wise, Ulzzang's key points are (this applys to both boy and girl) :
-Circle lenses
-To make the eye appear bigger & change/enhance eye color
- BB cream
- To cover up imperfections & for a clear looking face
-Eyeliner
-Apply to top eye line for a natural look or,apply to top and 1/3 of lower outer corner to create               wider eyes

 -Use black for a more defined eye or use brown for a                   more natural eye















-Enhanced under eye fat (Aegyo Sal )
-Most Korean people have this. When you smile so much that your eyes kind of squint, there is a little bit or in some cases, a lot of "fat" under your eyes. According to some Koreans, they think that it is very cute to have that and some people even go as far as getting surgery to make their under eye fat bigger.
-If you don't have a visible under eye fat and don't want to get surgery to achieve this, you can actually squint your eyes, get a brown pencil liner or brown eye shadow and draw a line under the "fat". but be sure to blend it out afterward because you don't want it to look fake. Then get a white eye shadow and apply it to the area above the line you just drew. if you have a darker skin tone,use a eye shadow a shade lighter than your skin.

-Gradient Lips
-This is another key point to Ulzzang makeup because a gradient lip gives a more natural look to the lips and also making it look cuter
- To achieve this gradient lip, you will need a lip tint. Apply this lip tint in the inner part of your lips and on the outer part, you can either apply a nudeish pink lipstick or you can just leave it like that and apply a lip gloss or lip balm. But if you don't have a lip tint, you can use a red,berry, or bright pink  lipstick and dab it in the inner part of your lips.

-Straight Eyebrows
-Most Ulzzang will have a really straight and full eyebrow because it gives them a younger look. But I know that some Ulzzangs actually don't bother to do their eyebrows because their bangs will cover their eyebrow. (If an Ulzzang has straight bangs).
-Contoured and Highlighted nose
-This not only applies to Ulzzang but many people use this too. Just contour your nose to make it look slimmer and higher

That is basically everything. To achieve an Ulzzang look, just follow these key points and you might just have a chance of looking like an Ulzzang. An if you want to, you can also edit your picture. Like slimming the jaw line, make your eyes bigger, have clearer skin, and etc. There is nothing you can't do with Photoshop.

Here is what I did to myself:

Before

After

Here are some of my favorite Ulzzangs:

Park Hyung Seok

Pony (Park Hye Min)

Young Gi

 I hope you all enjoyed this post. And give it a try.

Care Package from Michigan ft. Lilly Pulitzer Makeup Pouch

My mom received a package from her friend and in side the package, were beauty related things. Turns out, that I could take anything I want from the package because it was mainly for me. Inside the package, the first thing that caught my eyes was a really colorful makeup bag.It is a Lilly Pulitzer For Estee Lauder makup bag.

When I picked up the bag, it was really heavy so I knew that there would be more goodies inside. Inside, there were some lotions, face serums, and eye cream
-Bath & Body Works Cotton Blossom Lotion
-Artistry Time Defiance 3D Lifting Serum
-Artistry Replenishing Eye Creme
-Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair

Aside from the face serums, there was also another mini pouch that had the same design as the makeup pouch. And inside, there was a mini eye shadow palette. The palette contains really nice neutral shades.

Soho Haul (Forever 21 & H&M)

So I went to Chinatown today to get my retainer. Right after that, I decided to go to Soho to do a little shopping. So at H&M, I got a scarf because I love winter fashion and I love buying scarves.The scarf costs $9.95. Then I went to Forever 21 and I found this really nice graphic backpack. It was in the section with all the Avengers themed stuff. The  backpack costs $24.80.

Please Vote For Me

Hi everyone I have recently entered a contest by Uniqso. It would mean the world to me if you click on the link and vote for me http://woobox.com/mrsdgb/vote/for/1076358. Thank you so much

Colorful Bangs

I just recently redyed my roots and then after that, I felt like playing with my hair so I used the hair chalk my friend gave me for my birthday and used it on my bangs. I used the hair chalk from Urban Outfitters called Ombre Hair Chalk Set in brights. i used 3 colors. Blue, purple, and pink.

Feeling Depressed With My Future

Have anyone ever felt depressed when thinking about your future? To be honest, that is me every single day. Because I have no one to talk about these thoughts to, I will just release it all here in this post. From when I was little till now, I guess you can say that I'm a 3 minute person. When I say that I want to do something, there is always something else that I want to do instead of that. When i was little, I wanted to be a artist, and the performing/ singing kind. But in terms of drawing . But the truth is that I can draw with my own mind, I could only copy a picture from a story book. When I was 9, I learned how to cook and till this day, i still love cooking. When I was little, i said that I wanted to open my own restaurant but today in the present, I tell myself that I don't want to spend the rest of my life in a kitchen and I also promised myself that I would never cook for anyone ever again because people can't appreciate the fact that I have spent my time to cook for them and they treat my food like trash. It really breaks my heart. Then when I was in middle school and going into highschool, I found out what Kpop was and I said to myself that I want to live the life they are living so,I practiced singing and learned how to dance. But in the end, I never followed through with that thought because I know that it wasn't something that I will be able to handle and that I wasn't talented in that field. So in high school,  I said that I wanted to become a fashion designer and I even took classes during the summer. When it was time to apply for college, I only applied to fashion schools and schools that are safe schools meaning that I could get into them without any effort. But when the results came, I was rejected by the fashion schools. So I tell myself that fashion wasn't for me anyways. When i took summer courses in fashion, I realized that I didn't have the same passion as the other people in that room and i wasn't happy being in those classes. Now that i'm gonna start college, I decided to major in English and become an English teacher in Korea. But I know that the reason why I want to teach English in Korea is not because I love teaching but because I really want to move to Korea and start a new life there and the only way I can do that is if I can earn a living there and teaching would be my only solution. I really don't know what I want to do with my life. There are many things that I want to do but I really want to find that one thing that I was meant to do. But I guess the reason why I can't do anything is because I'm not a social-able person and that I have no friends or anyone in general that I can talk to and get some advice. ( Although I have people that I claim to be my "friends")

Korean Skincare Haul

I will be going to college soon and as a college student, I won't have the time and money to buy skincare/makeup. So I did a little splurging before school starts. I bought only skincare and I bought it from Koreadepart. I also did a YouTube video on these items

The package was packed very nicely. Everything was wrapped with bubble wrap

-Secret Key Snow white Cream
-Secret Key Dragon Blood Essence
-Danahan Eco Pure Pore Essence
-Etude House Ice Shot Mist
-Its Skin My Lab Focus Filler
-Tony Moly Dr. Tony AC Spot Patch
-Its Skin Lab Synergy Base
-Innisfree Eco Safety No sebum Sun Milk
-Innisfree Eco Windy Lip balm Green Tea
-Its Skin Supersize Toner
-Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Nose Pack
-Nature Republic Hawaiian Clear Spot Solution
-Secret Hey Gold Racoony Hydro Gel Eye and Spot Patch
-Jaminkyung Crema Caracol Cream Set
-Its Skin No.1 Night Recovery Oil

They also gave me a pack of free samples

                                           

                                                  

My first video

Hey everyone, I have officially started my Youtube channel. I always say that I will make a video but never followed through. So today, I finally made it. I gotta say, making videos are harder than what  I have expected. My first video is a Korean/ Ulzzang Inspired Everyday Makeup Tutorial.