Hello all!

My birthday was in mid-October and I worked. I worked hard. I didn't buy much and decided I would treat myself. My mum got my $45 gift card for eBay and I decided to use that as well.

Here's a mini haul of some things I bought, organized by seller:






b e a u t i h a r a

I ordered two items from beautihara: an Etude House sleeping pack and an A'pieu cushion pact, both out of long overdue curiosity.

In the excitement of having a bit of extra money, coupled with the overwhelming stress of moving two households, I ordered some goodies off of ULTA.com, during the Black Friday sales. I had little intentions of going overboard (I didn't), but I thought I'd share (so I can open the darn things!) of this quick haul:

I admit I'm late in posting this but many, many other priorities came first, long before sitting down to blog. I hurt my foot at work, been exhausted and super drained--not a good mindset for skincare bloggin'.

Here's the next installment of "What's New In My Stash", to purposely document the things I've bought, and as a reminder to review more shit.

roserosesop (ebay)

The most exciting item of this RRS eBay order is A'pieu's Wonder Tension Pact Moist (#13). What captured my attention was the square shaped pact and its sleek aesthetic. Plus it's cheap; an under $10 cushion, with refills available!

I've been using it for a good month (this post is late lol) but had been saving my thoughts for an in-depth first impressions review, with plenty of photos to boot~~~

Hello all! I am in the midst of de-cluttering, which includes my skincare and makeup collection. I've been checking for expiry dates and also keeping in mind of whether I like these products or not! Of course, this means more Quality Content™ up in here.

I'm no licensed MUA; I only dabble in makeup casually as a means to cover up my rosacea, in some wild attempt to look even-toned. Even though my skill level is still rising, I'm no where near where I want/aspire to be. I also consider makeup to be art.

Hello! I previously did a very in-depth review of A'pieu's Air Fit Cushion, in the Pposong type. I enjoyed the cushion for the most part but wanted to try the Bboyan version at least once, just to see how the finish would be for my pale skin, and how the two may contrast. I also ended up filming a concept video, just for giggles (link is further in the post).

It's recycling week, so it's time for another round of Trash Talk, where I go through that Sephora bag under my makeup desk! This is a collective mix of empties, of skincare, makeup and hair products.
 
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s k i n c a r e

hada labo gokujun milk - I wanted to like this but eh....I will stick to the Gokujun lotion instead and look elsewhere for a watery/runny emulsion. This "milk" type of emulsion/lotion gave some hydration but it felt so hot and sticky each time I used it, and added this weird layer of grease to my skin (I have dry skin), that no other product does. It probably works better if you're oily, though....

Hello all!
I've been high key lusting over this mini quad palette since its release late last 2016, but the prices were steadily hovering around $12 to $16 on eBay. I scored recently as I noticed some sellers that I usually order from had lowered the prices--I bought this for around $8, which is much, much closer to Korean prices!

This is the cutest palette in my collection, hands down.
 

Hello! I posted photo of this powder on my Instagram recently, and thought I'd post about it here, too!

I'm writing this while starting a new Korean drama called Goblin. It's so incredible as so far, it's the most visually captivating story I've ever seen, in terms of K-drama. It's actually a story! There's a plot!

Anyway, I'm here to talk about my recent empties (my trash). Whatever fills the small Sephora bag by my desk, I suppose! Also, tomorrow is recycling day...

Hello! I did some shopping, so I thought I'd do a quick haul post (so I wouldn't forget about it and like, never post it, ahaha!!!!) Enjoy!


sephora

I had already made one last order to help renew my VIB status for 2017, but one item did not ship. It was even on the invoice, but wasn't in the box!! I rang Sephora and the guy immediately issued a return of that amount, for the one missing item. Unfortunately, that did mean my renewal for VIB was altered--I was short!!! of $1!!!

Hello all!!! Yesterday, I turned 25. I honestly can't believe I made it this far.

It's time for me to get off my busy, simultaneously lazy ass and post this review for you guys!

I picked up two of the Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free All-in-1 ABC Cushion Foundation SPF 50, in Light, around when the craze of cushions were just hitting the Western US market/drugstores (a good couple of months ago), from a local grocery store. I hunted around and went to the Fred Meyer in the next town and scored--there was a rebate coupon as well.

I've now used this off and on for months (between using Korean branded cushions) and while it works, it also misses.

Hello! I'm finally here with my skincare and makeup haul, during my San Francisco trip, earlier at the beginning of this month.

What's taken awhile is to edit the photos while editing my log footage and juggling them with dwindling storage space, and lack of energy after long days at work. I've (slowly, but surely) made it work, so enjoy!

Blog posts of my trip is already online:

• P A R T   O N E
• P A R T   T W O

D A Y   O N E

daiso

As I shared on my Instagram, I hauled a smaller amount of items from this adorable, irresistible store, on my first day of my trip in San Francisco. God, I love Daiso so much....!

☆ foot mask pack x2
☆ mask mask pack x2
☆ eyeliner
☆ horse oil hand cream
☆ silicone cleansing brush tool thing
☆ insanely fluffy soft face towel



 And some stationary; cute letter sets, a clear pouch and some vocab cards on a handy ring.











urban outfitters - union sq

My closet Urban Outfitters is actually up in Seattle but I've only ever driven by while heading to another place--I've yet to go inside!! So imagine my contained excitement that there was a sizeable UO about two blocks away frim my hotel and could go inside!!

I mainly oogled over some of the skincare, especially the K-beauty area (hello, instant gratification) despite the inflated prices.

I decided to take the plunge and pick up Tony Moly's Golden Mushroom sleeping pack, since I've tried the mask version and liked it. It was $18 but I figured, now or never. I also took the chance to test (smell!) some of the other products, including the perfume gloss bar--something that I had always thought about ordering but now will not.

☆ tony moly peach hand cream - $8
☆ tony moly golden mushroom sleeping pack - $18
☆ tony moly panda's dream white hand cream - $8
☆ missha speedy solution anti trouble patch- $5
☆ it's skin sheet mask blueberry x2, avocado x2 - $3ea.




sephora

Basically, I was on a short mission with limited time on the first day. I wedged myself into the rowd inside the packed Sephora.  In front of lit mirrors, where a collective of beautiful ladies that eagerly listened while being taught the best ways to apply eye shadow, at a seated are ain the middle of the store. This was the busiest I've ever seen a Sephora.

I was able to buy the gorgeous Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance palette--it is stunning in person and on my eyes.






forever21

F21 was also a busy store...I took the lift up to the third? floor where the plus size clothing was and as soon as I stepped out of the elevator, I saw the skirt I had been eyeing for  couple of weeks, hanging on a rack--in my size!  It is a beautiful floral skirt, but not too busy of a floral print.

I also picked up a multi-pack of fruit themed earrings and some food themed pins, ones that I plan to turn into huge earrings.







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D A Y   T W O


On my second day, I did venture back to UO, Sephora and F21, at different times.


sephora, round two

When back at Sephora, it was a little less packed. I decided to buy the trial travel size kit of some belif products. I've tried a small sample of the Aqua bomb cream and liked it, but I want to get a feel of the brand before majorly splurging on their products.  I also grabbed a new bottle of UD's All Night Setting Spray as I had long since ran out.

urban outfitters, parte deux

I literally popped in to just purchase a LimeCrime Velvetines liquid lipstick (in Red Velvet) about half an hour before leaving the hotel to checkout early, on my third day~~!







forever21, cont'd

I actually went back to F21 again on the second da yof my trip; I had more time to actually browse the area with leisure. The plus size section is much bigger (no puns intended) than my local store of course, but also pretty sizeable, compared to

I ended up getting these cute daisy shorts--with cute frills around the cuffs--a cute, holographic zipped pouch and some cute ankle socks.

Also, I bought this dress that I've been wearing a lot lately, including this photo on my IG:

cue the crappy hotel mirror shot!!! 👀✨💦💦 anyway i was pretty cute yesterday!! dress is from @forever21plus ✌🏼️✨ . . #latergram #ootd #coord #cute #mirrorselfie #コーデ #自撮り #可愛い

A photo posted by 🌴🌐🌹 (@spacedump) on Jul 21, 2016 at 9:10pm PDT

topshop @ nordstrom

I don't remember which day but I did go into Nordstrom (just to browse) and happened to see some cute!!! af!!! necklaces. I intended to only buy the pizza one for $7 (plus a different pair of cute earings) but when the sales associate rang the necklace up, it came to only ONE CENT. It was something to do with it being a deleted item...? (I worked retail, so I totally understood!)



So...I bought the remaining eight necklaces, with plans to make them into earrings (which I did).




Necklaces, turned into earrings:



See you!!

Hello! Today I'm finally reviewing the Etude House Baby Choux Base, in Mint. The tube I have has been a little neglected--it's kind of a hit-and-miss product for me.  Long story short: it's a colour correcting base with a grandma powder scent, one that has completely turned me off the base...and I've buried myself in work....so here we are, months later! (I lie...it's almost been a year later!)

I've been charmed at the potential this base could have on my redness as a color-correcting primer base and it's got a cute princess-y feel to it. Let's take a look at how well this Etude House product really works on my redness prone pale ass face.




Etude House originally released the Baby Choux Base in three colours (Peach, Berry, Mint) back in 2013, but was in a cute, but likely unsanitary jar.  The product was reintroduced some time after that and is currently sold in tube form--more hygienic, but less product.

I originally purchased last summer? from YouRiShop, off of Amazon, for around USD$12 ( at the time). Service was good, fast and I'd definitely purchase from this seller again (I have many times, since.)

Sephora haul - Part 1

Hello, all!! I've been pretty busy with work (and also buying things on Amazon, ahaha!)

皆さん、こんにちわ！最近、 結構バイトとかを忙しかったら久しぶりですね！（それもアマゾンさんから色んなことを買っていたんだ。）

I'm obviously a little late blogging about this, but in addition to ipsy, I also recently subscribed to Birchbox, and I just received my August box yesterday morning, before work (along with some other very exciting things!)

もちろんその更新はちょっと遅れたのに、ipsyという毎月のビューティボックス応募サービスだけでなくをBirchboxの毎月のボックスも登録しましたが、今朝バイトを行ってくるの前に（他のことも）８月のボスックを届けました

Hello all! こんばんわ、皆さん～！

On my day off yesterday, I decided to do a bit of shopping. My local mall is pretty small and not that exciting or very nice, so I ended up going on a short drive and going to a much bigger mall, a few towns away.

昨日のは、休日だったから買い物に行って決めした。近くのショッピングセンターがあまり大きくないとよくないだと思いますが…もっと大きくショッピングセンターへドライブをして行き着いた。

I did a bit of damage but the important thing was I had fun.

ちょっと遣い過ぎちゃったのに楽しかったら大事のもんだよ。


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