Lunasol Winter 2008

So how were the weekends? Mine was spent shopping...for groceries. It ain't fun if it's crowded with people!

Try as I might, I only ended up with 2 pictures for my FOTD =p I have problems taking pictures of myself cuz my chubby cheeks annoy me. So if you ever see me in person, I probably look a bit chubbier than this just because I'm trying to hide my cheeks haha. I think the lack of natural lighting also causes me to delete a lot of pictures that I took haha.

I used my Lunasol Winter 2008 set to create this look. I'm kinda bummed that the colors didn't turn out well on camera even though I used a primer and base.
The items are listed as palette EX04 (soft silver lighting), blush EX01 (soft silver rose) and Geminate Liner EX02. I didn't use the nail polish yet.
The item in the small jar is the P&J Moisturizing Foundation Primer 03. I really like how it spreads so smoothly and it feels so light. I don't think there's sun protection in this one. I wanted to get this but the SA told me this transparent one doesn't have it.

Everytime I take a picture of what I used, it seems quite ridiculous. I haven't even taken a picture of one of the makeup mists I used. *sigh* The things that girls do to pretty themselves XD
I have to mention that I like this Lunasol palette more than the Layer Bloom eyes. The EX04 is more pigmented and has better staying power. I also think it blends slightly better than the purple gradation palette. I'm glad I got the winter 2008 set because I really like the EX04 as another everyday palette. It's pink, but it's toned down a bit so I can easily match any outfit.
The Coffret D'or pressed powder is what I'm reaching for right now. For some reason, the slight shimmer in the Lavshuca powder seems a bit too much for me. However, the puff that comes with the CoD powder is kinda crappy and it doesn't pick up enough product.

After applying the primer and MM base, I applied the highlighter shade from the crease to the brow bone. Next I applied the rosey pink all over the lids and dabbed the silver shade in the middle of the lid. Finally, I lined the top lashline with the brown shade and finished it with the geminate liner.

Sometimes the MM mascara and base clumps or feels stiff. I don't know why, but it gets annoying. It sort of clumped a bit today which made it difficult to apply the fiberwig mascara.

Ulzzang wannabe?? haha...definitely not. I don't have the photoshop skills nor do I want to bury myself in crazy makeup. This Ulzzang phenomenon puzzles me.
The P&J 061 has no pigmentation whatsoever. It's more like a lipgloss in a tube, even then, the shimmers are really subtle.
I need to ask everyone, do you think pink eyes, pink blush and pink lips are overboard? I was tempted to use a subtle pink lipstick today but I held back because everything in the Lunasol set was pink toned.

I forgot to mention how this Softymo Point Makeup Remover has replaced the Mandom Express remover. This stuff works a lot better than the Mandom and it doesn't leave any residues that might show up the next morning. I don't think it works as well as the Neutrogena oil free makeup remover because I have to hold the cotton pad on my eyes for a longer period of time. I got this for $99HKD and it contains 120mL. The texture is similar to an essence lotion and I feel that a little goes a long way.

Trying out my MM nailpolish in PK313. It doesn't apply very evenly, but as it starts to dry, it kinda spreads out on it's own and leaves a more even finish. I don't know why haha. you can barely notice any color on my nails, but that's because I only used 1 coat.

I don't think I'm made for falsies. I don't like how it feels on my eyelids and sticking them on is such a pain in the butt! I even got an eyelash holder to help stick them on easily, but I failed miserably. It's cool how it works. You put the lashes into the grooves on the stand, then pick it up with the clip, so simple right? But I don't think I'm ever gonna use falsies again any time soon.

Update on the Daily Fresh peel from the previous post! It comes out as a clear thick gel that smells slightly citrusy. You're supposed to leave it on for 15-20 mins, but I ended up leaving it on for 30 mins because it took so long to dry! It was worth it though, because the peel pulled out the gunk quite successfully, much better than the time I tried the Naris Up peel (which I'm waiting for in the other luggage to be sent over).

I need everyone's help! After using the Gatsby hairspray, I noticed about a month ago there were residues on the top of my head that I can't wash away. I don't understand why it's on top of my head because I never spray it there anyway, it's like all the gunk migrated up to the top o_O It actually looks slightly greasy on my head which is quite gross. I only have half a small bottle of the Neutrogena Anti-Residue shampoo left and it's not available in Korea. Does anyone recommend any other brand of shampoos or what kinda of home remedies to use? Korea is very limited with its shampoo selections =/

Lunasol Layer Bloom Eyes

Whhaaa...I'm on a roll with EOTDs haha. I can't take a decent self portrait for a FOTD..imo. So I'll have to stick with EOTDs for now =p
I finally cracked open my Lunasol spring palette in purple gradation and the P&J cream shadow 03. I can't believe how many products I use just for my eyes..but I guess it's similar to most people.

I followed Fuz's tutorial because I didn't know how else to use the palette hehe. The P&J cream shadow 03 was used as a base. I applied the silverish shade on the brow bone, then used the light purple all over the lids. Then I applied the darker purple shade on the outer corners and applied the P&J liner 04. Finally, I blended the darkest shade on the liner.
I'm falling more and more for the MM mascaras. Look how well they perform and they're even better when using the base coat. I always finish my mascaras with a coat of the Fiberwig to make sure there's no smudging.

I'm surprised how light the palette came out. After about 6 hours, it had faded a lot. I expected this to hold up well because the winter 2008 palette had great staying power. However, I still like this palette because the purples are gorgeous.

I was supposed to be getting swap items and not something for myself, but I couldn't resist! I luurve horses so I had to get the necklace. The Daily Fresh pack is new, I think. I saw the words, "peel off pack" and I immediately thought it was a peel for my nasty pores. We'll have to see because I haven't opened it yet. I also got me a Uniqlo spring blazer...ahhh..I'm in love...and it was on sale.

I thought this was quite funny...like seriously... soju in a juice box!??! It was about $1CAD too!!! WTF!

And of course, a picture at Myeong Dong. I FINALLY found that infamous ice cream place that sells 30cm ice cream cones! They sell them dirt cheap, 1000won and 1500won, depending on the flavour, so you do the calculations. I got what I paid for, this choco/vanilla ice cream was terrible. It was like ice with milk product and flavourings, but still cool!! I finished it haha, it didn't even feel like I ate anything.

Did you know Sana has a new concealer for pores? Haha..most likely I'll still get this, even though the undereye concealer was a bit of a disappointment. Look how cute it is!

My Dinner and EOTD

I got soooo bored at school I decided to take a picture to do an EOTD. I kinda hate this camera because you can see how gross my skin is! I swear, I have the most stubborn and hard to deal with pores.
I used my RMK JellyxPowder eyes in 05. The SA suggested this color to me because I was looking for a neutral palette that I can use everyday. I was a bit iffy on her suggestion because the jelly part of the palette seemed too red/copper, but I picked it up anyway haha.

I used the Coffret D'or FS eyes in the gold color as a base. The applied the jelly (jelly is on the left) on the lid, followed by the P&J liner. Next, I applied the powder on top, including the liner, and blended it together. I applied the Majolica Majorca liner in BK911 ontop of the P&J liner.
The SA suggested this method for the palette which actually doesn't seem very flattering. I feel that the jelly part appears a bit too coppery for me and it was kind of difficult to blend out the harsh line, which you will notice on the last picture.

Finish off with the MM Las Expander Frame Plus and Fiberwig mascara.
I'm not a huge fan of the MM mascaras, except for the Lash Gorgeous Wing. The comb applicator is difficult to work with and it seems to clump easily for me. The first MM mascara I tried was the Lash Enamel Glamour, which clumped and smudged. I got the newest one anyway just to play around with the wand, I do have to admit that although there were a few clumps, it did a great job at lengthening and volumizing my lashes!


All in all, I still love the RMK palette regardless of the color choice. This was the palette of choice (aside from the Lunasol winter 2008 palette) while I was in HK.
I took these pictures after about 7 hours of wear and look how pigmented it still is! It's got great staying power so I might have to check out some of the other RMK palettes. Both the jelly and powder apply very smoothly.
I was in a bit of a rush this morning so I didn't blend it out properly. You don't notice this when I open my eye anyway =p I'm gonna try Fuz's suggestion of application, in hopes that I don't let a good palette go to waste.

I had dinner with the teachers at my school. So this is what real Korean BBQ is supposed to look like haha...none of that stuff you get in Toronto.
I've never had bacon with this much fat before, it's like meat that's perfectly marbled into the fat! I made a big boo boo and I regret it: I ate at least 2 pieces of those suckers, but damn, they were good.

My fatty pork with half cook garlic(blechh!), doengjang sauce and lettuce in all its glory.