Mini Review: Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

Ahh, concealer. How I love your ability to make me look awake, even if I feel like a zombie. c: I love, love, LOVE my Shiseido cream concealer, but unless I've primed/blotted/set with powder it sinks into the fine lines under my eyes. D: Tragic, but it's still the best concealer ever.

HOWEVER. I am very, very lazy. So I was looking for a less creamy concealer so I could just swipe it on and go (8 am classes, anyone?). Enter Maybelline's Fit Me concealer.

(And their marketing is so effective- now I feel incomplete not owning the rest of the line. ._. Words fail me, Maybelline).

The lip gloss-esque doe foot applicator is an epic idea but vaguely unhygienic.

My hand is darker than my face, lolol. It doesn't actually give me reverse panda eyes (Dream Lumi Touch, I'm looking at you).

This is in the shade 10, which is darker than 15 because Maybelline had a major logic fail. The consistency is quite thin, but medium coverage, which is nice because it doesn't feel like you're actually wearing anything. I just dab it on with the applicator and blend it with my fingers (which defeats the whole purpose of the applicator but I loathe rules, obviously). The only cons are the price (it was around $10 for the tube, which really isn't all that big) and the unhygienicness (it's a word now, dictionary. Suck it.) of the applicator.
It's easy to find your match, it's a nice blendable concealer, and it works wonders on dark circles, so I'd say you definitely ought to pick one up. c:

Xoxo,
Sunny

Mini Review: Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream

*Edit: I've never tried any proper BB creams, so I'm judging this according to its own merits. (/^▽^)/

I fully blame Bookpanda for causing my makeup obsession to be reignited (which has had the unfortunate side effect of greatly depleting the money I had squirreled away). Ahaha, makeup. ❤ How I love thee~
Anyways, I ventured to Walgreens with Bookpanda, and ended up buying a couple things that I've been eying for a while~

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream, Wet n Wild Coloricon eyeliner, Maybelline FitMe concealer

The tube is small, but sooo cute! I got this in the shade Light/Medium.

I have actually noticed most of these, although the effects are subtler than they would have you believe.

Originally, there was a silver seal over the opening, which I think is nice. That way you know no one's tried the product!

Right: I just blobbed some onto my hand. Left: Blended out.

Here, it's blended all over the right side of my hand. You can see the brightening effect!

I freaking adore this BB cream. ❤ It's sheer, but it really does blur out freckles and even out your skin tone (I don't get pimples, so I'm afraid I don't know how well this would work with them). On my hand it's a little light, but on my face the color is just perfect, with a nice brightening effect. The finish is dewy, though, so if you have very oily skin it would be a good idea to set it with powder. However, on someone with just an oily T-zone, like me, it stays put all day. (｡◕‿◕｡)

The only gripe I have is that the tube does tend to get messy, and it's also hard to control how much product you're squeezing out.

Overall Rating: 5/5 I love this, and definitely suggest picking one up for yourself. c:

xoxo,
Sunny

Clinique Review: Black Honey, High Impact Mascara, Skincare, Eyeshadow, Blush

It's been forever!
I am a truly lazy and capricious creature, not to mention I have to suffer the indignity of schoolwork. But I've been kicking myself for neglecting my blog (although somehow I doubt that many people read it) and so here is a composite review on some Clinique products I've been absolutely loving lately. Also, please expect some hair product/tool reviews soon! ٩꒰｡•◡•｡꒱۶

This was all actually a free gift, because my sister and my mom purchased two lipsticks from Clinique. c:

Super pretty palette. The mirror is nice, the blush brush and the sponge applicator are nothing special.

Left to right: Soft-pressed powder blusher in mocha pink, shimmer shadow in Lucky Penny, and a single shadow from the Black Honey quad. I really love the shadows, especially Lucky Penny- they're super pigmented and shimmery and smooth! The blush is a little lacking in pigment (it took me about 5 swipes to build up that intensity) but it's a really pretty color, and would look gorgeous on fair skin.

Ahhh! The famous Clinique Black Honey lipstick.

It's a trial size, so it's pretty small.

Scaryyy! It looks almost black.

Left- one swipe, right- three swipes. While it looks weirdly yellowish on my hand, when you're actually wearing it it's gorgeous. I think it's a color that works on anyone, since it's sheer and has neutral undertones, which lets the natural color of your lips show through but also enhances it. It's really moisturizing and makes your lips look amazing, but of course the downside is that you have to reapply more often.
*Edit: I have tried Flirty Honey, but I definitely prefer Black Honey. c:

Officially my favorite moisturizer ever. It makes my skin super soft and smooth and velvety, and it absorbs quickly. It's a perfect makeup base and a nighttime moisturizer! I will definitely be buying this in the future. (It is worth noting, however, that my skin actually tends more towards being dry, and yet this works fantastically).

A nice watery gel consistency.

Bare lashes

With High Impact mascara. I think the photo speaks for itself. c: This stuff is crazy!

This is a little too rich for my skin. I much prefer the gel, even though my skin is more dry combination.

Anyways, I really like Clinique products! If only the packaging was cuter... Lioele, Canmake and Etude House are still my favorites when it comes to packaging.

Haha, I couldn't resist posting a picture of the Etude House store! It's just too cute~ (obviously, I take no credit for the preceding three pictures). Now, if only American brands had packaging like that... #shutupandtakemymoney

Ehehe~ Swings are awesome. I shall leave you with this picture of my crazy self and an amazing and very accurate quote.

"English is a mongrel that follows other languages down dark alleys, assaults them, and goes through their pockets looking for loose grammar"-Unknown

Xoxo,
Sunny

Mini Haul: Macy's

I can't wait for cooler weather! Jewel tones, tights, fluffy socks, cozy knitted sweaters, hot cocoa... all those lovely, quintessential fall/winter staples. That's why, when my mom had to go to Macy's, I tagged along, determined to do at least a little damage to my wallet in the pursuit of something autumn-y. I was not disappointed.

Knee socks (particularly in argyle) look so British. I no longer despise England, of course, after researching my family tree and discovering that I am, in fact, part English, but sometimes it's difficult to reconcile former contempt with present acceptance. I love the luxurious color of the deep burgundy/eggplant socks, and the argyle socks look preppy and crisp.
I also picked up a Shiseido concealer. I would normally never even consider buying such expensive cosmetics, but my sister wanted to use up the balance on her Macy's card and thus I justified the purchase to myself. It is divinely creamy and blends like a dream! High-end products are so different from drugstore brands (with an exception in the case of mascara).

Anyways, thank you for reading~
xoxo
Sunny

Review: Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush + Swatches

I just realized, that with my purchase of the Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam, I now own all three products in that mini line. D: I guess it's just all the awesome textures! I mean, how can you resist something called 'Airfoam'? It sounds like that foamy bubble solution I played with as a kid! And this blush is just... Oh my gosh.
So, I got the Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in 05 Fresh Pink. And, let me tell you, this stuff is amazing. It's squishy, and bouncy... sort of like Play Doh, really. I've actually had this blush since April, so please forgive the messiness of the pan.

Price: I got this at Target for around $6, I believe.

Description: The Dream Bouncy Blush is available in 10 shades. According to the website:

• Revolutionary gel formula provides a new bouncy texture
• Lightweight like a powder, yet melts seamlessly into skin like a cream
• Natural sheer wash of color that is buildable for greater color intensity
• Dermatologist tested, allergy tested
• Non comedogenic

05 Fresh Pink is a really pretty color- it's like a super dolly, bubblegum pink, but it becomes a lot warmer when it's blended out. The texture is certainly fun! If you gently tap it, it does bounce back (though it won't if you press hard). It is an odd fusion of cream/gel/powder, and it's definitely unique. I really like it!

Packaging: Just a simple snap compact with a clear lid. Due to the nature of the blush, it does get messy, but it's hard to think of a type of packaging that wouldn't. It's sturdy enough that I"m not afraid of dropping it.

I had to swipe this like four times

Blended out

 This is pretty much the only blush I wear now, since it's so fun to play with an adorable color and really does melt into your skin.

Would I buy this again? Yes! I'm already eyeing 30 Candy Coral and 70 Hot Tamale.

Also, my iPod is officially adorable. I put my little Donutella charm on, to match the delicious pink Daiso... Goodness, what do you call them? Headphones? Earphones?

Thank you for reading! xoxo
--Sunny

Haul: Target + Daiso and FOTD

Hello! Terribly sorry, I haven't blogged in forever. My life has been quite uneventful lately, and thus today's post will just be a quick haul. I rarely go to Target, but when I do I always pick up something nice! As for Daiso... I don't think it's possible to go there and not buy anything! ^ ^"

Absolutely adorable earbuds from Daiso

Peach green tea from Daiso (it's really good!)

Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam foundation in 200 Creamy Natural

John Frieda Brilliant Brunette moisturizing shampoo

 I've been eyeing both the shampoo and the foundation for a very long time, so I finally caved and bought them. Expect reviews soon!

And here's a little FOTD I did with my 88 palette. You can see why hooded eyelids are annoying! Anyone with hooded eyelids has to shade all the way up to the browbone for any shadow to be visible once their eyes are open. -_- Forget all that gorgeous crease work- it's totally useless! (Yes, I do have a very odd bone structure).

Thank you for reading~
xoxo Sunny