Yes, I would buy it again

When a make up review site asks if "I'd repurchase" a certain item - I always put YES if I really like it. Truth is, I probably won't because I'm always out searching for the next best thing. However, these are the things that I feel like it would definitely repurchase or have already repurchased multiple times.

1) DOVE Soap - My dermatologist have recommended this to me when I had a skin problem and I love it. Really keeps my body hydrated and I feel good using it. Some soap are just bad and it gets all gross looking (especially if you use a bar soap which I do b/c it is cheaper ;p) but DOVE doesn't. I've switched up the scent a bit but I do wish they'd make more scents - like coconut or mango scent or something. I've been getting into those fruity scents lately.

2) Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Cleanser - This stuff WORKS ON ME!! Guess what my mother said the other day to me: Wow, you're on your period and your face is still really clear. Must be all the healthy food I've been making you. And I shook my head and burst her bubble - no mom, it is the cheapo $6 cleanser that I bought from the drugstore (she doesn't believe in drugstore make up... she's always using Lancome and Shisiedo). So HAH! I made my sister use it and it works on her. I recommended it to our family friend's daughter and she says it's working. Read my review for more of my thoughts. I'm running out of this and YES I WILL REPURCHASE!

3) Burt Bee's Lip Balm - I got introduced to this because I ran out of my previous lip balm (Carmex) and my roommate decided to let me use hers and I was like... YES! I love this stuff! It doesn't feel 'runny' like other chapsticks do. It is firm and stays put! Love the minty taste (helps your bad breath sometimes too xD). It gives me great moisture and helps heals my lips. I also get that tingly feeling which makes me think it's working. I wish that it has SPF and that it would cost a little less. Other than that - I've repurchased this before and I'm thinking of doing it again. Maybe even the shimmer ones :) Oh yes - my wild side.

4) Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss - I find that it is kinda pointless for me to wear lip products during a school day or work or whatever because I don't really do touch ups and my lip stuff just disappears anyway. But when I do find the time to reapply my lip product, I'd always reach for this lip gloss. I added this on here because I just wanted an actual make up product that I love - and these are definitely my favorite lip glosses! My lips can be sensitive and if the product isn't right, it'll feel weird and I get a strange feeling on my lips. This doesn't do that at all nor is it goopy and thick. No, this is a great lip gloss! I love it. I know I'll repurchase and I'm already thinking of getting more colors :)

Haulage, Review, and Playing of NYX

So as you guys all know about the HUGE sale on Cherryculture for NYX. And no, I did not just got my stuff today. I got it a few weeks ago but I wanted to play around with them first before I post anything. So, here are some pics to tell the story:


Stuff from Cherry Culture.

Root Beer and Taupe


Mega Shine lip gloss in Frosteed Beige (I thought these were the Goddess of the Night lip glosses...)

Then Ulta was having a buy 2 get 2 free... and I did

Iced Mocha and Champagne


--- REVIEW ---
Eye shadows:
- I love that the texture is soft and smooth which makes it easy to blend
- The darker colors are so pigmented!
- The lighter colors need a base to be good but they are gorgeous colors!
- Not overly shimmery (if they are) although Champagne is a bit frosty
- I don't like that they are a bit powdery
- That they need a base (although most eye shadows need bases to be vibrant)

I give this product: 5/5!!!

Honestly, these are the best eye shadows I have so far. I can see myself using it for almost anything - dramatic, neutral - and just so great and easy to work it. You just can't go wrong with these!

Jumbo pencils:
- I really like them as bases for shadows. They work great.
- You can also use them on their own but they will smudge... so be careful. Don't put too much.
- I don't like the packaging. It can get messy really quickly if the cap is not put on right.
- Some colors a bit dark so you can't really use a lighter shade on top without making that shade look dark too.

Overall: 4/5


Lip gloss:
- Umm... well, it's nothing special but it is a really nice nude gloss. Really great for nude lips :D.
- I also don't think it is drying or sticky or goopy.
- The applicator is a lot bigger than some of my other lip glosses (bad or good, you decide).
- I really love the bow at the top.
- Can't wait to try more colors out b/c nude colors bore me at the moment.

Overall: 4/5


Finally, end of this ginormous post w/ a FOTD (well from a long time ago) using ALL NYX PRODUCTS! Another neutral shade, of course :D.

EYES: NYX Iced Mocha and Champagne
Maybelline Full and Soft mascara
Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Blackberry

LIPS: NYX Round Lip stick in Thalia

FACE: NYX blush in Terracotta (really nice on my cheeks!)

That is all for now. Mother this is a long post.

feels so much lighter, since I've met you"

Yes, I got a bunch of these in January so it isn't new or anything. So, what do I think of them?

First of all, they are so cheap!! And you guys should know that I'm big old cheaper and I don't like to spend a lot of money on anything unless I feel like I need it. Sometimes, I try to convince myself that I need some makeup and that's when I do go and buy stuff. Anyways, this is not a post about me, it is about my Wet N' Wild stuffies:

1)Pressed Powder
I got this for 75c and that's why I even got it in the first place. This is my first experiment w/ a pressed powder. I wanted something that would just set my liquid foundation. I think this is good for that. Just a light touch with a big fluffy brush and you're foundation will stay and your face will be matte. Now, I think that this pressed powder SUCKS in being a pressed powder. It doesn't really give you any coverage and sometimes I feel like it makes my pores look bigger. I don't think it'll prevent shines or anything (my skin is dry so I don't worry about it). So honestly, save yourself the money and buy something better! If you're like me and just need a powder to set foundation, then get this. It's cheap, it doesn't clog pores, it doesn't irritate my skin. It's been okay for me. The reason why I do set my foundation is to prevent streaking of blushes and bronzers. It happens when my face is still kinda 'wet' with foundation.

Overall: 2/5


2)Blush Pearlescent Pink
What intrigued me was the idea of a 'silky finish'. And I don't quite know if it does give me that. However, this is a LOVELY color!! Very pigmented~ The only problem (and maybe not a problem) is that it has a lot of gold glitter in it. Now, this glitter is really pretty. It's like shimmer instead of glitter but I wouldn't wear it in the day time. I save this blush for going out at night. And it truly works perfectly for that. The only thing that I don't like is staying power. I'm not sure if it has the ability to stay for more than 2 hours. I doubt it.

Overall: 4/5


3)MegaGlo Illuminator Spotlight Peach
Indeed, this might be my favorite product out of my entire haul! I LOVE THIS THING! AHH!! It gives me a nice subtle tannish peachy color for my cheeks. Since I'm not fair, it looks really natural on me! When I use my Ecotools blush brush, it just goes on perfectly. I really recommend people buying one of these blushes b/c they kick butt!!! YES, they do. Let me say it again - PERFECT for everyday look~

Overall: 5/5 (it gets the cupcake award!)

breathe out, so I can breathe you in"

MASCARA TIME!! So currently own 4 but I've tried a bunch of different kinds. The thing w/ me is that when I'm done w/ a product - even if I loved it, I'd still want to see more of what is out there.

The ones I own right now are:


What the wand/brush looks like:


So what do I think of them??
E.L.F Earth and Water Mascara duo:
PROS:
- Good with lengthening
- You get TWO mascaras for $1
- Not clumpy
- Last almost 10 hours w/out flaking
- Holds curls
- Also when you nap w/ this on, it won't make like a residue under your eyes (you ladies know what I'm talking about!)

CONS:
- The wand is not have defined bristles so it can't comb your lashes
- Doesn't really give volume
- Nothing more but the wand really annoys me sometimes

OVERALL: 3.5/5
PRICING: $1 @ E.L.F

But if you want a decent mascara for $1, this is the one to go for.
I'm quite happy with it:



CoverGirl Lash Blast: Okay, so anyone who's into makeup, if you don't own it, then at least you've heard about it. This is my second tube... crazy eh? So there'sn ot much else to say.

PROS:
- No flaking for at least 12 hrs
- LENGTH BABY!
- No clumping until the tube gets dry (which this tube can last a while until it is dry, 3-4 months. For me anyways)

CONS:
- Gigantic brush. I can't get to my inner lashes and difficulty getting my bottom lashes. Also, I think I hurt myself a few times just cause the brush is so weird.
- Not so much volume as I would like

OVERALL: 4/5
PRICING: ~$7-8


MAX FACTOR 2000 Calorie Mascara: Okay, so this is my LOVE!!!

PROS:
- Lenghthens and Volumizes (WHAT?? YES!!)
- Lovely brush - good bristles to seperate my lashes and can get to all my lashes
- IT'S $4 at Walmart. Yeah, that's why I got it in the first place.
- No clumping, no flaking, no making any mess

CONS:
- Um... I dunno.

OVERALL: 5/5 Wins the CUPCAKE AWARD Yay!

PRICING: ~4 at Walmart (I don't know about other places but just go to Walmart)

REVLON 3D Mascara

PROS:
- The idea of a small brush
- The packaging is cute...

CONS:
- EVERYTHING!!! AHHH!! Why didn't I do my research to know I should've bought this??
- Clumpy, flaky, doesn't hold curls, makes my lashes heavier
- Even though the brush is small and it's nice for my small asian eyes, it just doesn't help my lashes at all

OVERALL: A disaster; I give it a 0.5/5 for effort but don't waste your money on this.


Other mascaras that I've tried:
Clinique Mascara - which I don't think they have it anymore because it was pretty clumpy and flaky and overall, just not worth it.

Rimmel's Volume Flash Mascara: I remember it was too thick for me. The brush didn't seperate my lashes too well and it was clumpy and flaky. I think I'd rate it as 2.5/5

Maybelline's Great Lash® Washable Mascara: Although it seperates and lenghthens my lashes well - it sucks at giving volume. The brush is small (which is nice) but it is similar to the E.L.F's brush so it can't get to my lashes well. Also, my skin had an allergic reaction to this mascara. A little bit thin on the formula. 3/5.

Hope this helps some of you in choosing a good cheap drugstore mascara.