Thank you so much for over 12,000 views! I know I rarely update (*crying because of only 36 posts*), but I really wanted to thank my readers for coming back and checking out my reviews everyday! Thank you so much for your love and support! <3 I'll continue to try my best to devote myself to updating this blog as often as possible! Once again, thank you and I love you all! 

VDL: Tint Bar Geltini

And here is my second VDL post of the day! I haven't purchased a lip tint in ages, so I'm excited to review VDL's geltini tints today!

My mom bought me this, so it was quite a shock when I opened the box to find a very strange but cute packaging. It's very futuristic, and I really love how you can see the product color and amount in the container! Everything about the packaging is transparent, except for the cap which is mirrored with a transparent plastic coating.

(left: red geltini, right: pink geltini) 

The product itself is very good quality too! Most tints I've used have dried out my lips after a short period of time, and due to spit, food and drinks tend to fade away under an hour. However, I'm surprised and glad to say that VDL's geltini tint last for quite a long time and I find that I don't need to reapply this every 15 minutes (#otl). The colors are great too! The strong red and neon pink may seem slightly daunting at first, but it really gave my lips a natural glow (my parents couldn't even tell I was wearing them!) The red geltini is perfect for gradient lips, and the pink geltini is perfect for a natural look! Overall, I'm really impressed, and I would definitely repurchase these in the future. 

Swatch test! 

(top: red, bottom: pink) 

(top: red, bottom: pink)

VDL: Lifegaurd Collection Summer 2014 - Pot Eyes

You guys might have heard that VDL has collaborated with the American Lifeguard Association to create this summer's new collection: the Lifeguard Collection. I've managed to get my hands on their two limited edition colors in 01 Surf N Sand and 02 Oh So Tan. This collection is designed to be water proof so that you are fresh faced and smudge free when you hit the pool or beach.

In terms of packaging, the packaging is very simple and it looks really similar to M.A.C, NARS and Bobbi Brown. It's pretty straightforward in terms of design so I don't really have any comments on it - super easy to open and close, and really, any idiot can figure it out.

VDL claims this product to be super creamy and water proof, and having terrible experiences with so called creamy waterproof products in the past, and I'm really surprised to say that the product really does live up to it's claim. The texture is extremely creamy leaving a metallic and slightly matte finish and both colors really compliment my skin tone AND it lasts for a long time without reapplication in between. I really love it, and to be honest, it's one of the better eye shadows I have purchased this year :)

(left: surf n sand, right: oh so tan)

And here's the swatch test: 

 (top: surf n sand, bottom: oh so tan)

(left: oh so tan, right: surf n sand)

M.A.C - Alluring Aquatic Lipstick (Summer 2014)

I'm really excited to announce that this will be my first non-korean product review in almost a year! I haven't tried out any M.A.C products, so this will be my first review for M.A.C! I hope you enjoy!

First off, I was really impressed with the packaging. I've never seen anything like it, and besides an interesting appearance of mirrored cyan packaging, the texture is also very unique - however, it still has the same shape as M.A.C's signature bullet lipsticks. The product mechanisms are working perfectly fine as well.

The product itself was also very nice! The color I have is "Siren Song", and according to M.A.C, it's supposed to be a "lustre" lipstick. Texture wise, it's very creamy and balmy, which makes it easy to apply. However, according to my personal experience, it is highly recommended that you have your lips moisturised before application.  I didn't moisturise my lips with a layer of lip balm, so a lot of cracks were visible upon application. (it also has a very strong sweet vanilla smell!) 

When worn by its self, it makes your lip color look slightly translucent due to how sheer the lipstick is. It leaves a frosted finish on your lips. The great thing about this product is that it's also very versatile, so it's great for layering on top of other lipstick colors (this is how I like to use it) to mute strong colors and give it a frosted and shimmery finish. Overall, I liked it, and I'm really impressed with the results! 

Swatch Test: 

(top: 4-5 swatches, bottom: 1 swatch) 

I'm Back!

I haven't posted in months, and I'm so glad to be back! School has been really hectic and I really had to push through the last half of Semester 2 with exams and SAT prep. However, I'm back and I really wanted to thank all of you for visiting even while I was away! 

VDL - Expert Color Lip Cube

Long time no see! I'm back from my 3 month hiatus with a new review! my mom went to Korea, and she got a few VDL products with me. I'm going to try out a new concise review format, so I hope you enjoy!

VDL has managed to shock me once again with their innovation and product quality. They have a large range in colors for their cube lipsticks, but today, I'll only be reviewing one color: 102 Shell Berry. The packaging is fairly simple and minimalistic, all black with a purple design on top of the cap. The product mechanisms are working just fine as well.

Product wise, I was really impressed. VDL describes the lipstick as "velvet intense". It has an extremely creamy texture upon application, but after drying, it leaves a very soft matte finish that is not too powdery so it doesn't smudge all over your face when you accidentally rub your lips. To my surprise, it's very light, and it almost feels like you're not wearing any lipstick at all. It spreads quite well, so lip cracks were not very visible. The cube shape also makes application much more easier than the classic lipstick shape! Overall, I'm really happy about this product! 4/5 <3 !

Swatch test:

top: 1 swatch, bottom: 4-5 swatches 

Etude House: Princess Etoinette Crystal Shine Lips

Hello Everyone! I'm so glad to be back after a long time! Happy New Year! I'll be reviewing Etude House's Princess Etoinette Crystal Lips, my most recent purchase from Etude House

This is a collection that was released quite a while back with a very cute (I think) French Pink Princess theme. This line is more expensive in comparison to Etude House's other lines because of product quality and packaging.

Packaging:
I can't describe it anymore. It's too cute for words! Pink + Girly = Perfect for any Etude Princess. It's very fancy, and the product mechanism is working just fine. So far, there aren't any flaws I see in the design/packaging.

Packing Rate: 5/5

Product:
The pigment isn't too light or dark, but with only one coating, it can be a little sheer. If you swatch it on your skin, it will match up with the pigment you see on your lips. Usually Etude house products can be just a shade lighter from what the pigment actually appears to be, but not this one. This is one thing I really like about it. This shade also has some little glitters in it, but when you apply it, you barely see it. Overall, it's pretty moisturizing, but there's only one concern I have. When I apply it, it emphasizes the cracks and lines on my lips. Your lips have to be moisturized before hand, and I find applying a layer of lip balm before using this quite troublesome. This isn't a matte lipstick, so if you are not into creamy textured lipsticks I do not recommend this for you.

Product Rate: 3.5/5

(the color of the lipstick is darker in the picture than it really is) 

Swatch Test! 

(top: 1 coating ; bottom: 3-5 coatings) 

Semi-Hiatus

Hello everyone! I really haven't found much time to update this blog with reviews lately, and I am truly sorry for that. I'll be on a semi-hiatus until exams are over. So by Dec. 17, I can start blogging again~ ^^ I hope you all understand my semi-hiatus as I will be coming home around 8:30 to 9pm everyday the week before exams (starting from today), which is why my schedule is really packed. I am truly sorry that you have to keep visiting often only to find that there are no updates -___-'' I hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving day! I'm excited to see you all later!
- Baozi

Etude House - Tear Eye Liner

Today I'm lucky enough to do two reviews! The second one will be about Etude House's Tear Eye Liner. For those of you wondering what exactly it is, Tear Eye Liner is used in creating the "ulzzang" look. It accents your eyes and highlights your eyes to give it a cute and innocent look without overdoing the kawaii-ness of it. The color I have here is #4: Sun Beach Tears

Packaging: 

It's obviously plain, nothing much to comment about, but there is one flaw in the packaging: The brush. The brush is where it gets problematic. It's too soft, so you cannot apply it easily in one stroke. I managed to do so for my right eye (as I'm right handed) but the brush does not a have a nice easy stroke when doing my left eye. I only end up messing it up. It would be fine if the brush is a little more stiff so that it's more easy to apply, other wise you would have to be very experienced with eye makeup before making your purchase. 

Packaging: 3/5 

Product: 

The color is just beautiful, however it's way to thick. It's so viscous that it starts to clump together once you apply it. Because of this, you constantly have to reapply and spread it again and again to get it to perfection. Another product flaw is that when it dries, it starts to crack and it hinders your eyes from looking flawless and innocent. And when it does start to crack when it dries, the glitter falls onto your face. On the bright side it's long lasting for the whole day as long as you don't rub your eye too much. I'm just really disappointed because the quality is just unacceptable. I don't even want to try to wear this outside because the after effects are just horrible. 

Product Rating: 1/5 

Conclusion: Don't get me wrong, I love Etude House and they have a fantastic range of eye makeup, but this Tear Eye Liner is seriously not the thing for me. Maybe some of you do not mind the effects as much as I do, but in my opinion, it's just too bad to use for "ulzzang" makeup. 

TIP:  Replacing it with white (or any light colored) eye shadow is the most effective way to complete your "ulzzang" look. Using eye shadow sticks does not clump or crack, and it's super easy to use too! it lasts for half the day as well! 

Oseque - High End Touch

Hello everybody! As you know I've been on a hiatus for 2 months because of school! And I'm super excited to announce my arrival with a new makeup review!

I recently got the Oseque High End Touch concealer/foundation from the home shopping channel (thanks to my aunt) from Korea. I'm sure you guys are eager to find out what is so good about so let's get started:

Packaging:

This product has a very simple and minimalistic design, there's nothing much to say about it. How ever, there is one feature that is out of the ordinary and was the reason why this foundation is very different from the others, it has a sponge roller (I'm sorry I don't know how to describe it) You basically press the button on the side to get the product on the sponge roller and roll it on your face. Though I love the idea and it's very convenient, I'm personally a little hesitant about this (because being the OCD person I am) there are hygiene concerns once again. And to my knowledge, I really don't know if you can change the sponge roller every once in a while (which is big disadvantage).

Packaging Rating: 3.5/5 

Product:

I'm quite pleased to say that I quite like the actual product (substance) itself. I find it's really easy to apply, and it doesn't give you an overly cakey look (which makes people look like a whoreface). I'm really surprised that I didn't even need to put on my clear powder, because after the foundation/concealer dries, it gives your face a more moisturized look. The texture of it is like sunblock, a little thick - and it smells like it too. It's not the best foundation out there, but I personally think the quality is just right. TIP: for the "airbrushed" look, roll the sponge roller on your face softly in one stroke so that it's not messy.

Product Rating: 4/5 

Conclusion: if you're not too concerned about hygiene and as long as you wash your face before you apply it, I highly recommend that you try this product out! It saves a lot time doing makeup and the product quality itself is great! This product was reasonable priced, somewhere in between 150 HKD and 220 HKD, so if you do buy it online, please keep that in mind!