REVIEW: Tokitti's Shop

Let's start this post by thanking the universe because after hours of google search, I finally found a place that sells a hefty amount of kawaii sticker flakes that a) does not take a month to deliver b) does not have any crazy shipping cost; I found a store where shipping was a whopping 14.99 USD for a handful of stickers. T_T and c) a site that did not look shady. I eventually found Tokitti's Shop on storeenvy.

REVIEW: TonyMoly Avocado Cleansing Cream

I wanted to buy a heavy-duty type of cleanser that will remove my water-proof makeup, mainly water-proof mascara. That stuff is so hard to remove! I have tried oil make-up removers. I even bought a travel-size Josie Maran Argan Oil Cleanser to try but I find it so hard to apply. The oil just end up seeping through my fingers so I never have enough product to rub on my face. Not to mention Argan Oil products are expensive so I feel like it's such a waste. So I thought I'd try TonyMoly Avocado Cleansing Cream. 

Revlon ColorSilk Review & Tips for Dying Asian Hair

I've been meaning to dye my hair for the past couple of months. I originally wanted to do red but recently I met a lot of girls with red hair. I didn't really want to do it because there were so many people with red hair now and also I heard its a lot more of a hassle than its worth. So I thought I'd go light brown and if I want to go red it'll be easier since my hair has been stripped of its color.

REVIEW: The Face Shop's SMART PEELING Water in Pomegranate

I came across The Face Shop's SMART PEELING Water in Pomegranate and thought I should try it out. It a peeling gel that helps exfoliates the skin. I learned about "peeling" gel last summer when my relatives from Hong Kong stayed with us. This type of gel supposedly break down enzymes from within your skin so its easier to remove all the dead skin cells and impurities making it easier for nourishment to penetrate deeper into your skin.

HAUL/REVIEW: Love & Beauty Nail Polish

So my package finally came from Forever21. It took about a week to process the order and then another week (a little bit over) for it to arrive. I am not not happy with this long process but what can I do? Anyways,  I got 5 Love & Beauty Nail polish. They were on sale for a dollar each! I wish they came up with cuter names!

 Sky Blue, Seashell Pink, and Lavender are pretty sheer. It can act as a pretty coating for your nails. You can add a coat or two and it'll become a metallic-y color. The purple/multi is slightly sheer but you can fix that problem with an extra coat. I was hoping it was going to be a dark purple but its just your standard purple. The only solid and non-sparkly polish I got was Amber. I was hoping for more of a deeper tone but this color look like poo. Like diarrhea poo. BUT I'm going to try and make it work.

Here is another shot of the nail polish and a shot of the Sky Blue on my nails. It looks a bit messy because I didn't clean it up yet. :P As you can see, it looks like metallic. The color is a lot more sky blue-ish than in the picture. I previously bought a metallic/silver nail polish from love&beauty and I fell in love with it. I'm running out of that color. I think it was called Silver. I'm not sure but that what this color reminds me of.

REVIEW: Photos, photos, photos, & polaroids

I ordered some specialized prints online  ~ My order arrived really fast. It came in about 4 days and the origin of the package is from Taiwan. Taiwan to America should be a long trip but it wasn't the case here.

I'm not really liking the packaging because I think it's weird to have a cardboard folder for two little packets of polaroids. But I'm not gonna lie, I like the folder. It also came with a decal sticker (and you know how much I love stickersss!)

So here are some of prints ~ It was printed on thick photo paper and has a matte-like finish. Enjoy!

One thing I would like to mention is that Social Print Studios take your instagram photos and print them out like polaroids so you can enjoy a physical copy of your photos so all these photos are from my instagram!

REVIEW: Darling Deers Kawaii ~

I came across Darling Deer Kawaii while browsing through storeenvy. I'm a sucker for stationary and an even bigger sucker for ~*cute*~ stationary. I bought Mini Memos sheets, sticker flakes, and large memo sheets. She also include some candy for meee. So sweet <3 !

It took about a week to come which isn't bad considering it was shipped from Ohio. Amanda (store owner) also polished the envelope with cute bear tape! (And if you haven't noticed I blurred out my real address ~)

REVIEW: Lip Balm Edition

I have acquired quite of lot of chapsticks and lib balms over the Winter season. I have so much that I thought I should write a review since I used it all the time.

 I have tried the EOS balms, Carmex, Avon Basics, Burt's Bee, Softlips and Blistex (not pictured).

Softlips:

The only reason I bought Softlips was because the packaging was so pretty. Wrong mistake here. These are so annoying to apply with if you DON'T have thin lips. I do not have thin lips so it just takes forever to apply and the grip sucks so it's just a messy application all around. I don't recommend this at all.

Burt's Bee (Left):

Burt's Bee in Grapefruit. The scent is very strong and I love it. I'm a sucker for citrus scents. Burt's Bee is pretty good. Its made out of  bees' wax so it feels does feel waxy on the lips but you'll get used to it eventually. It also doesn't have that stinging feel that some people look for but it works. These babies come in various scents and are only about $3 a stick.

Avon Basics (Right).

Also waxy but doesnt even compare in benefits. I seem to be reapplying it every 5 minutes and it seem like it doesnt work at all. And the scent smells spicy and medicinal. Steer clear.

Summer Fruit (Red); LemonDrop (Yellow); Honeysuckle Honeydew (Lime)

EOS Lip Balms:

This would be my favorite out of the bunch (if you haven't noticed.) Like the Burt's Bee, it's natural and has a waxy feeling but you'll get used to it. The scent isn't as strong and their scents are more sweet and delicate. The container shape is so unique. It is circular to conform to your lips and the container feels like smooth rubber so it provides a nice grip. The only thing I don't like about this is that there is nothing inside the pot. Once you finish the top, you reach an empty pot and it makes you feel ripped off. But then again contains just as much lip balm as a regular one does. 

This would be my emergency lip balm. This is my miracle stick. If my EOS isn't doing it's job then I whip this baby out. Usually, I only have to apply this once and I'm okay for most of the day. I like this a lot better than Blistex because I find that I need to keep applying Blistex. For those who like that burning sensation, this is the one for you. It's also inexpensive. Its about at most $2 at a drugstore. These also come in a pot but I like the tube version because I think its a lot more hygienic and is easier to apply.

Ranking for Effectiveness:
1. Carmex
2. EOS Balm
3. Burt's Bee
4. Softlips
5. Avon Basic

Honestly, I would recommend not to use Carmex as your go-to because I think it rather strong so it would be a bad idea to condition your lips with something so potent.