Makeup Mist

I wanted to talk a bit about the 2 makeup mists that I purchased in Hong Kong.
The Shu Depsea Water was $150HKD for 5oz and the P&J Moisturizing Mist was also $150HKD but for 1.7oz.
I think the whole point of makeup mists are to add extra moisture and prep your skin for base makeup. I could be wrong, but I think makeup mists are a great starter to makeup application because I do notice that my foundation applies more smoothly.
Both the Shu and P&J mists do the job quite well. I lightly mist my forehead, cheeks and chin and pat the liquid in until its fully absorbed, then begin my usual base makeup application.
Prior to using makeup mists and getting the P&J skincare line (which I'll talk about next time), I've always stayed away from using foundation because my cheeks would get flaky. I feel that the makeup mists help reduce the flakiness even with a good moisturizer. My cheeks tend to get dry easily, especially in the dry months. I also never took good care of my skin before reading all the blogs XD

Both mists have a plesant smell to it. I got the Shu mist in bergamot because it reminds me of a cup of tea. The smells in both of the mists don't linger too long either, so I think it's great for those who are sensitive to smells.
Another good thing about makeup mists is you can spray it on top of makeup, well that's what the SAs told me. In case you want your makeup to look fresh and get a nice refreshing feeling you can simply spray this on.

So which one would I repurchase? It'll have to be the Shu mist. It's cheaper than the P&J one because its got an extra 3.3oz in it for the same price. I also think the Shu mist sprays more evenly than the P&J mist. I find that even though the P&J mist will come out as a fine mist, sometimes there's extra droplets that don't come out properly. I might not be pressing down on the nozzle hard enough...?
For those of you would don't mind splurging on the P&J, I think it's an awesome addition to the base makeup routine. Although the P&J mist is more expensive, I think it's very convenient to take with you when travelling or just putting into your purse. You don't risk any accidents because this is in a hair spray type bottle.
All in all, I recommend both mists, but that really depends on how much you're willing to spend =D

Fairy Flora

I decided to replicate a look from The Face Shop Spring 2009 newsletter. I thought it was a very fresh spring/summer look with minimal makeup. I don't know the names of the makeup pieces that were used on the model, but I'm pretty sure they're new for spring.

I did this FOTD when I got home so the lighting isn't that good. I used the RMK Creamy Makeup base and it pilled! This never happened before and it was quite gross.

I started off with the MM cream shadow as a base. Then I used the colors (except the brown) from the 3D Lighting Eyes 01 to do a gradient look. I made sure I layered on lots of the deepest pink onto my lid but it doesn't show up very well in pictures. 

I lined the bottom lash line with the Shu e/s and lightly lined my top lashline with the MM liner.

The close up of my eye is kinda messed up haha. I tried to put on falsies and I failed at putting on the second one, but at least you can see the difference. I didn't like how the falsies felt on my eyes, it was like something constantly poking me. I think I'm gonna try end falsies next time.

The model barely had any color on her cheeks, so I just used the Lavshuca blush and the Etude House highlighting beads. I used the Lavshuca blush under the apples of my cheeks.

I like how the falsies are nicely curled. I think I need to get a heated eyelash curler now because my lashes don't stay curled very well.

Such a difference without falsies, also because I didn't line my eyes very heavily. The Skinfood BB cream give light coverage, so most of my freckles are very apparent in close up pics. 

I went to the Lotte Young Plaza and department store and managed to sneak a picture of Banila Co's newest e/s: Gossip Girl. This totally reminded me of Mona XD

I'm in a bit of a dilemma. At the Lotte Department Store, the RMK counter came out with a foundation set for only 100,000won (about $88CAD) and I don't know if I should get it. The set comes with a liquid foundation, makeup base (the one in the jar), silver pouch and some samples. I'm not sure if the makeup base is the regular one or the color control.

I'm so tempted to get it, but then I haven't even used 1/4 of the P&J foundation yet. I only have 2 foundations, one of which I don't use anymore because it's a bit too dark for me. What to do...

Well...it's either that or get the Hanskin conditioning treatment thing for only 13,000won.

Kraze Day

I can't think of a better title and it wasn't really that kraze..you'll see why I named it that later..hehe.
This week I had Monday and Tuesday off for the Lunar New Year, but unfortunately, Wednesday to Friday I still have to be at school even though there are no classes. I get to leave at noon so it's a little bit more bearable.
On Wednesday I went to school as usual and I was the only one there. Just before I left for the day a package came, yay! I love getting packages, even if I ordered something for myself. Today's package was the swap I did with Mona, whoohoo! I finally have the MUFE Aqua Eyes in my hands! I can't wait to test it out. I also have the Sephora lasting e/l, Stila Convertible Color in Gerbera, some Lush items and candy. Mona was also nice enough to include a Shu eyeshadow, I loves it all and her! Thankq =)
Funny thing is, we both forgot to add something in the the packages, so I had to send a separate package to her and vice versa XD

On Wednesday after school, I went to get my new digi cam, the Panasonic Lumix FX38 because it was waaay cheaper than Hong Kong and the store was going to throw in some freebies. I was originally going to get the FX36 which cost about $350 at Costco, but the camera store had the FX38 for about $300, so how could I pass it up?
Anyway long story short, I didn't buy it myself, Tim bought it instead for my early birthday present. I had to argue with him a bit because I didn't want him to spend so much of his trip money on my present, but he ended up getting it anyway XD I also got a new strap for it.

I went to Myeong Dong, again, to eat lunch at a burger place called Kraze Burger. I showed a picture of the burger once, but these are taken with my new camera. It's got a fast food feel because you line up to order, however, they prepare everything to make it all nice and pretty for you to sit in their restaurant. Not too bad, but I still like Hero Burger more.
This is the view from my seat. We sat on the sofa chairs by the wall and we look at everyone else in the restaurant.

We both ordered the Matiz burger, but mine had no pickles and extra cheese. Just a regular burger with sauteed onions, bbq sauce and bacon. One thing I love about Kraze Burger are their buns, all buttery and toasted up, yum!

Chilli cheese fries! I love the pictures that my camera takes.

I had to stop at Krispy Kreme, even though I was stuffed from the burger. They had about 3 LE donuts for winter. We had the Apple Bear (similar to an apple fritter) and Snowman which had blueberry jelly. Taste wise...let's just say the Krispy Kreme original is still my favourite.

Pink EOTD

I likie pink. I think pink eyeshadows are one of the few bright colors that I can pull off. My current fav is from the Kanebo sub-brand, Coffret D'or. It is the 3D Lighting Eyes in the 01 version and I paid about $27CAD for it. The colors are quite pigmented and they go on smoothly. With the UDPP it lasts very well too. The case is silver with a big pink rhinestone +. There's a mirror inside and 2 applicators, one with a brush end. Again, because of my crummy cellphone, the colors don't appear as brilliant, but believe me, it is!
I have the 3D Lighting Eyes in the 02 Blue version and the 03 Silver/Brown version and I'll do an EOTD for it one day. BTW, do my eyebrows scare you or what?! I have a hard time growing them. I've only gotten them done like..twice in my life.
For this look I used:
UDPP
Shu Uemura Pro Concealer 5YR
Coffret D'or 3D Lighting Eyes 01
KATE Square Cut Liner in BR3
Imju DejaVu Fiberwig mascara
Lavshuca Loose Powder in Lucent