I've been running out of the current BB cream I'm using and so I decided to purchase a couple cheapies to try out.

The first is Skinfood's Good Afternoon Honey Black Tea BB cream in Shade no. 1 Light Beige:
(Phew what a title!)

What it promises: "A long-lasting bb cream that helps maintain bright morning skin throughout the day without darkening or smudging (...) that keeps skin soft and supple."



The packaging itself is TINY! Only 30g of product. The product itself is fairly cheap though online compared to other bb creams and it's not like you're supposed to use a lot anyways! So this could be a good value.


I've seen other swatches for Skinfood and found them to be pretty dark on my fair skin. This however, seems to be okay for the most part! Definitely beige, but not grey like other BB creams tend to look at first.


The coverage for this BB cream is SUPER LIGHT. Almost no coverage save for lightening my lighter freckles and doing well to conceal my pores. This is definitely something you may want to use as a primer for other products rather than using just this. This will probably not completely conceal blemishes and certainly doesn't conceal darker spots like the ones on my cheeks.
I think it provides a nice, natural canvas for the rest of your makeup. On school days I'll likely just use this and powder, but for cosplay or for photos I'll definitely need some more.

The finish of this bb cream is DEWY. People with oily skin may not like it, and I certainly am not crazy about the glowy look, but this is the finish most bb creams come in.

At first you may feel like there is a slight tackiness when you first apply it but that quickly goes away. What is left is the SOFTEST SKIN EVER. Like, I'm talking BABY SOFT here. And this last at least the whole day for me.

There is a definite scent to this product. I don't really know how to describe it; perhaps a black tea leaf scent somewhat? I don't notice it when I'm wearing it, but if you're really sensitive to scents you may want to be careful.

OVERALL I'd give this maybe a 3.5/5. It doesn't really cover anything, covers pores well, leaves me with uber soft skin and comes in a nice package for a decent price. It's cheap and easy peasy to apply as there's no real change in colour as far as I can see. SPF 20 PA+ is always a good thing no matter what time of year, especially for my fair skin.

So depending on your needs, you may want to bypass this one or use this as a no fuss school bb cream if you don't have issues with your skin.

Left to right: VIRGIN, SIN, NAKED, SIDECAR, BUCK

Left to Right: HALF BAKED, SMOG, DARKHORSE, TOASTED

Left to Right: CREEP, GUNMETAL

 I'm afraid the case gets very messy, but I've had no troubles travelling with it so far as there are magnets that keep the lid in place. The mirror could be larger, however it's a good quality mirror. If you want to take a different brush with you, just swap the one that comes with the kit! The brush that UD has supplied is pretty meh in my opinion.

Swatches left to right match the order of the palette. Over Urban Decay's Primer Potion

 The shadows themselves are really soft, blendable and semi long-wearing when paired with their primer potion. I find that without the potion though, sometimes there are shades that slide in the crease.. but nothing too bad.

Hello everyone! Taking a small break from life to do a quick blog for youuuu

I received my last Topbox yesterday! I quit the service solely because I can't afford the extra expenses right now. I love this service, so I will definitely join again someday!

Onto the goodies:


the spread.










I couldn't really believe that there was a $100 gift certificate included. But it seems pretty legit! I visited the NUME website and a lot of their styling products are very high quality and expensive.. maybe I can use this to splurge on a new flat iron? :D This is pretty amazing!!

And so I leave Topbox with a heavy heart... for now! Thanks for reading as always♥

I've heard about stila but never actually bought anything from them! I wonder if their mascara is any good?






I'm interested to try this out! I have sensitive eyes and skin, so I'm curious about this.. good size too! Maybe even full size?



 Overall I was really happy with what I got! Definitely a nicer experience than luxe box for me. There were things I hadn't heard of, or had wanted to try (not to mention some pricey items!) I would definitely try them out if you're interested in these subscription services! I'm debating trying them out again huhu~

Tata for now~

The box design might turn off some people. To me, it's unique packaging that stands out while still being compact. It closes securely and has a mirror (even though I don't use the mirror much). The product smells delicious, like candy! The smell doesn't transfer to your face though, which is good.


This is the brush it comes with. I like it when products come with extras like this because it's handy to have on hand. The brush itself is alright, I like how it's angled so it feels like I have a little more control.

The only thing is that there is no separate compartment, so I have to keep it in the sleeve to try and reduce the brush picking up too much product while having it in the box.

 They're cream shadows.. and yet they don't slide. Tough as Taupe is a matte... taupe that actually suits me well! I like using it as a base for other shadows as it adds a little more depth. I really love the colour of Pomegranate Punk, as it has a subtle shimmer and I've been lacking in plum shades.

Once you put these on your eyelids it'll likely last you the whole day. I have to really wash it off fingers after application, but I guess that's more of a plus since that just reaffirms it's longevity.

Happy birthday to me! ─=≡Σ((( つ•̀ω•́)つ

This came in the mail while I was away at school, but I've been wearing this a lot recently!
This is the Etude House Lovely Cookie Blusher in #6 Grapefruit Jelly.



The packaging is plastic, but I don't mind very much. It's in the shape of a bubble and fits nicely in my hand. I also love the puff it comes with. It's not the best applicator out there but it's cute and handy if you're on the go. It's super girly which is pretty cute too. I love Korean packaging ♥


These Lovely Cookie Blushers come in a good amount of shades, ranging from sugary pink to orange. Overall I'd say these suit fairer skin types. The pigmentation is pretty sheer, but the texture is incredibly smooth and light. It doesn't have much of a smell. This shade in particular seems well suited for spring!


For the novelty of the packaging and my love for Etude House, it might be worth it for you to check these cuties out. ✧*。

There's shea butter in the middle.


You're supposed to crumple the product in your hand under running water for it to start dissolving and creating bubbles. It was kinda sad to break it I admit..


Just half of it makes so much bubbles! And the water turns into a milky green colour which I thought was cool. You can also faintly smell the scent. After the bath I noticed that my skin felt a lot smoother, but it wasn't anything too drastic. I'm excited to use the rest of GREEN and the other bubble bar I got!

If you want to try something new, then a bubble bar is a fun way to go. I'm definitely gonna try out more!

The first of many reviews to come from my recent haul!
This is the lipstick I ended up purchasing after that MAC fiasco. It's also my first Lancôme product. I feel like Lancôme is one of those brands that you see your mom buying from when you're younger.. I feel so grown up haha.

I wanted something rather natural looking that enhanced the look of my lips, rather than masking or changing the colour completely.

So.... I splurged ;A; A lot of my makeup is running out/expiring so I went to MAC and Sephora before going home this week. We don't have a MAC store in my hometown so I was excited to try them out. (I usually buy my makeup from Shoppers Drug Mart orz. I was overwhelmed by the department store feeling lol)
If you follow my Twitter then you probably know that I'm not too happy with MAC right now lmao.

A quick snapshot of only some of the things that I got (I'll explain why later)

I got so many samples form Sephora for signing up with their beauty insider thing... I love samples ♥. Especially that Prada eau de toilette.. that's a pretty large sample! :O

The MAC lipstick I originally purchased though got switched out... misplaced... whatever.... with another shade somehow. Instead of a light, nude-ish shade they gave me this:


As you can see, the above colour is nothing what I described lmao ヽ(ｏ`皿′ｏ)ﾉ

But honestly what the hell? How do you mess up which shade of lipstick you bring to the counter when they all have names? XD What happened was this lady was helping me pick out a shade and then when I decided she went and pulled out on of the boxes from the drawer, brought it up to the counter herself and then asked me to wait in queue to be checked out. Forgetting the name of the product I chose, it was silly of me to just trust someone to pick out the right shade.

Effectively I had to go back to the mall the next day and return it, which put me in a sour mood and left a sour impression on MAC for me. The representative was also a bit sarcastic as well, which didn't make it any better. I used the money from returning it to spend at Sephora. So there. D:

Because I had to go back to the mall to return that lipstick, I then decided to check out Sephora once more to get a different lipstick. (I ended up with a Lancome one which I love)

I also decided to get a couple of the cheaper bubble bars from LUSH, which I can use when I go back home. (LUSH is another store we don't have there huhu)

Expect many reviews in the future ヾ(。◣∀◢。)ノ

(Please forgive the image quality, I'm still missing my camera charger! These were taken on my phone. ;A;)
Hey guys! Another beauty product post for you!

Yesterday I went to the Eaton Centre with Gage and picked up some stuff from Crabtree & Evelyn! We don't have this store near my hometown, so I wanted to get some more of their hand cream before the school year ends!

Crabtree has a lot of skin care products, but I also believe they sell really good tea.. haven't tried it out yet though, just from what I've heard. :P I like the 'old' feeling of their products.. they remind me of old England. It's all very feminine and floral looking. I simply love it! I hope more stores adopt this simple and elegant style in their products.



The new scent I purchased was the Spider Lily one! It came in the box above which was nice. I find the tube can get easily smushed, so it might be a good idea to keep the box for when you're traveling.


These are the scents that I currently own (left to right):

India Hicks Island Living (Spider Lily): A soft blend of spider lily, citruses, night-blooming jasmine, green palms and sea air accords. Personally, I think this scent is so fresh and light. It has the perfect hint of floral without being too perfumed. I think you could get away with wearing this to work without bothering anyone. I would also recommend this for people sensitive to perfumes, but still wish for a little fragrance (such as myself). This is my current favourite.

Summer Hill: White floral blend of summer grasses, wildflowers and orchard fruits. I find this scent to be a bit heavier than the spider lily one, but it's still pleasant all the same.

Iris: Exquisitely scented orris from the root of the iris flower, blended with precious sandalwood, sensuous patchouli and a hint of fresh vetiver. I suppose this is the middle ground out of the three that I own; not too heavy, but not entirely light either.

All of the scents available come in three sizes: 25g, 50g, 100g. Above, I only have the 25g and 100g shown. I think the 25g is the perfect size for bringing your favourite scent in your purse, as the larger sizes are pretty big.

If you're tentative about this brand, buy the travel size and keep it on you. The prices in store are reasonable.


You also don't need to use a lot of the product. Above, the amount shown can easily be used for both hands. The formula isn't greasy at all and your hands feel soft and supple throughout most of the day. I would suggest reapplying halfway through the day if you do a lot of work with your hands.

Also, I find this soothes dry, itchy skin very easily. There are also a wide range of scents ranging from heavy florals to light and airy citruses.

Most (if not all) of their hand therapy creams are free of parabens, lauryl sulfates, mineral oil and propylene glycol.

So go check it out! And tell me what you think :)