Makeup Forever Brow Gel & Other Buys

Hi lovelies! Happy Wednesday! 

Last week, I was invited to a Makeup Forever event and was beyond thrilled! 

I love the brand, and i love their products, especially their skin & body foundation. I realized i haven't properly reviewed that so I will do so in the next few posts. 

What I was intrigued about was their much loved and cult favorite, Aqua Brow brow gel. It stood out to me the entire night, and i was really excited to play around with the shades (they have so many!) and test out the formula. 

Review: Simple Micellar Water

When my skin went crazy a few months back, I started to question my cleansing routine which wasn't robust but did the job. I was introduced to Micellar water a few weeks ago and I haven't looked back since. I have been using this water non-stop morning and night and I THINK it's helped my skin. 

Filmed my first YouTube video! O_O

Hey lovelies! As the title suggests, I filmed my first Youtube video!!! I know I sound and look awkward but I did it as a challenge for myself to overcome camera shyness, and to build confidence :)

I hope it is watchable. Can you guys give me pointers or suggestions like how do you not say UMS and AHS in the transition? 

Vampy Lip Colors featuring MAC Media and Dark Side

With Fall being on the horizon, and the glorious bordeaux's and beautiful wine colors starting to pop up in stores, there's pertinent excitement to soon be had with wearing plums and burgundies and gorgeous deep sultry reds. I know I am beyond excited!

Makeup Forever Smoky Extravagant Mascara

One of the most loved high end mascaras on the market, how does this actually compare to other high end brands and drugstore brands?

Most Used Summertime Faves... Oldies!

Some of my favorite summer staples aren't new things I purchased or received; in fact, I actually took a break from buying new makeup. So my only option is shopping my stash and finding a lot of gems I would have otherwise forgetten :) 

For the past few months, I've been adorning pinks. It's such a bright color for the summer and so appropriate for any day of the week, and especially with traveling. 

Goals for September

Having come back from Vegas just a day ago, it is really hard to get back into the grind of things. Thus, goals.

1. Organize my closet, dressers, shelves. I've got a ton of potential space that I could utilize if I just get rid of stuff I haven't worn. I'm looking at you, strapless corset dress.

2. Makeup purging. enough said.

3. Gym time. I'm lucky enough to go to the gym before or after work without having to drive there bc it is right there, centrally located in the work campus. I'm hoping to take more yoga classes. Maybe a Zumba lesson here and there.

4. Travel frequently. Plan in advance. One of my most desirable things to do on weekends is to staycation. I love taking day trips, or packing an overnight bag to stay somewhere 2 hours away. 

5. Work hard, play hard. Life is too short to not enjoy the little things around you. I am so fortunate that I have a job where they care about work/life balance. I will try to pace things out and work efficiently without overwhelming myself. Set work goals weekly! 

Cleansing Lotion and Cleansing Oil: back to basics

This summer I have been using different kinds of facial cleansing oils to counteract...OIL. It sounds contradicting, doesn't it? It is actually quite nice, because the oils melt away any sebum on your skin and keeps it looking hydrated and youthful.

I had a few bad months of crazy skin, and the one thing that really helped my skin was going back to basics. I stopped using my Shiseido Future Solution Cleansing Foam because i suspect that it actually made things worse for my skin because of the richness of the wash. 

A good friend of mine gifted me with a facial cleansing lotion from the Face Shop, a Korean skincare retailer that sells affordable Korean skincare. I'm wondering if they sell a lot of Korean drugstore They are popping up all over in several cities I've been in and in malls as well.