Etude House Fantastic Color Eyes Bohemian Soul Review

Hi!

      Gosh, it seems like it's been SO long since I've posted anything and honestly, the only excuse was that my camera was giving me the hardest time in the entire world. Seriously, I couldn't figure it for the longest time. Some how though, I've figured out a trick. It's super complicated and hard to explain, so I don't even think I know how I did. But here I am, able to upload MY own pictures and it is wonderful! Without further ado, I'm gonna talk to you about my first Etude House eye shadow experience. (Honestly, I forgot all about this palette..... oops :) )

    So I saw this back in October and what really stood out to me was that big ol' limited edition stamp on it, and the color schemes. I chose Bohemian Soul, because I'd actually wear the colors provided. I have this horrid habit of buying makeup in colors that I would never wear anywhere or with anything. I decided to go with the safer of the two available palettes. // typical Grace move//

     Anyhow, first off, I've never tried any eye shadows from Etude aside from this, so I wasn't really sure what to expect from this, but I decided that this was the perfect excuse for me try em' out.

   This palette gives you six warm toned corals with 1 pearl finish, 1 cream product, 1 shimmery, and 3 uber glittery shadows. It also comes with a disposable sponge that, surprisingly, is one of the better of application methods. I find that the shadows have a powdery texture (except for the cream one, obvi which f.y.i. smells like roses) and take quite a few swipes to build up.

Shade Descriptions:

Folk Song: A mocha brown base color with a pearl cast and finely milled gold shimmers
Apricot Jam: A bright peach color to give eyes and cheeks a fresh look with a soft cream formula
Ethnic Coral: A pink rose with small gold and coral glitters
Gypsy Queen: A cream colored glitter with purple and gold accents
Wanderlust: A copper with small gold glitters finely milled in
Freedom: A warm chocolate brown with gold flecks sprinkled throughout

   The texture of the shadows are nice, but the problem is they don't last very long on their own and lack pigmentation. It'd probably be best to use a primer with these, especially the glitter ones, since they have the most fall out.
    Back to that whole application process thing I mentioned earlier, You legit cannot apply this with a dry brush! You will get the smallest amount of color on your lids and would take you forever to build up. You can either use your fingers, or the sponge they provide you with. If you REALLY want to use a brush, you could take a firm one and wet it before use.

Pros:
Nice colors
Smells like roses ;)
Well packaged

Cons:
Lots of glitter fallout
Bad pigmentation
Hard to apply
Limited Edition

Overall Rating: (DRUM ROLL PLEASE)
3.5/5

    That's it for today guys! I'm so happy that I figured out my camera and can give you the posts I want to with fun pictures and everything! I love you all so much and I'm so blessed and thankful for you all! Seriously, this is one of my most favorite things to do and I love sharing it with you all. I love you people so much, Muah!
Grace

Song of  this post:
Mamma Mia- KARA

Top 5 Skincare Rules of Winter

Hi All!
    With winter upon us, the cold weather is everywhere. Often times, our skin becomes really high maintenance once it gets colder. For those of my reader in warmer climates, this may or may not apply to you, but the tips are still valid no matter what the temperature outside. These are just some of the tips I have that really help to keep my skin in top condition throughout the winter months.
    Living in the Northeast means that we have very cold, wet winters. Whether its rain, snow, sleet, or wind, our skin is exposed to tons of harsh elements. With all this going on, our skin can freak out on us. Dry, flakey skin is never cute, and here are my top tips for keeping my skin for getting too dry, flake free, and protected.

1. Moisturize:
    Now this might be obvious for some of you, but for those who don't, with the weather getting so cold and all the wind, our skin can get chapped and dry. This means we need to add more moisture to it. What I like to do, is use a moisturizing serum after washing my face, along with my regular cream. This help the skins nighttime recovery, and you'll wake up with supple skin in the morning. I really like the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum and any of the Nature Republic Original Power Serums.

2. SPF:
    A lot of people think that sun protection is just for the summertime. Well, they'd be wrong. In the winter time it snows and the sun reflects off of it in a process called Albedo. Basically that's a fancy word that means that a surface has a certain reflecting power. Snow is really high up there with fresh snow being 85% old snow being 60% because the sun reflects off of white. That's higher than sand! It's very important to use SPF all year long, but in the winter you should use at least SPF 30 to help with the UV Rays. I recommend the Innisfree Eco Safety Daily Sunblock, because it's one of my favorite sun creams, and it does a good job in the winter time.

3. Exfoliate:
     With our skin getting drier and flakier, it's important to exfoliate your skin. Not only will it help remove the dead skin cells and reveal baby soft skin underneath, but it also will help you makeup apply smoother. If you have really sensitive skin, there are always peeling gels if your skin can't take grittier textures. For peeling masks try the Face Shop Smart Peeling Mild Papaya Peeling or the Etude House Magic Bubble Creamy Peeling Wash. For a D.I.Y. Scrub a simple recipe is:
Ingredients:
3 TBSP (tablespoon) Sugar           1 TBSP Honey
2 TBSP Olive Oil
Directions:
    Mix everything together and store in an airtight container. It lasts for about 3-4 weeks. I like to keep this in the shower and use it then for best results.

4. Treat:
    Another tip for getting rid of flakes and dry patches, is to use a clay mask 2-3 times a week (depending on your skin type). Clay masks help to get rid of toxins and attaches to dry skin. That means when you wash it off, the amazing minerals it has help to give your skin a flake free glow.  I recommend the Innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mask because not only does it do these things, but it helps to clear the pores and eliminate acne and scarring.

5. Use Lukewarm Water:
    People like to use hot water to rinse off their faces in the winter time because it's warmer and nice. But using hot really dries out your skin. It's much better to use lukewarm water. It'll still remove cleanser residues, and it'll also keep you from having overly dry skin. It also helps to splash your face a couple of times with cold water, to really wake up the blood cells and help them to circulate the face better, leaving your skin glowing.

    So those are my top 5 rules for winter skin care. I hope it helped you get a better feel for steps to keep your skin healthy, happy, and glowing. If you have any tips, leave it in the comments! I love you all so much, Muah!
Grace

Song of This Post:
Holland- Novo Amor

Mizon Oh! Shy Gorgeous On Liquid Cheek Review + 10K VIEWS!!!

Hi Everyone!
     So not only am I here with a review today, I'm also here to say THANK YOU SO MUCH! I think back to when I started this blog and I had no clue what I was doing. All I knew was that I wanted to share my passion for Korean makeup, skincare, and groups with someone. You guys inspire me to keep on doing this, and for that I am so grateful. 10K is a big number for me and I wouldn't be here without YOU! Thank you for supporting my addiction.
     Mizon is a brand that I have used before, but only for skincare. I didn't even know that they made makeup until I received my Memebox #75 and this product was featured.

Product Description:
     This light reflecting multifunctional blush and lip liquid glides on to refresh and enhance the complexion, creating a glowing radiance. Wear it alone, or mix it with your favorite foundation BB Cream or CC Cream to transform your skin from ordinary to extraordinary. Plus, the peachy coral shade is universally flattering for all skin tones. There's no way it can go wrong!

Swatch:

My Thoughts:

Packaging-
    Overall I like the packaging. I think the weight of it is really nice and the lid screws on nice and tightly, so you don't have to worry about it spilling. The packaging really reminds me of a nail polish, not only because of the brush, but because it has a metal ball in it to shake up the product.

Product-
     It glides on really smoothly and doesn't feel sticky or too dry. It takes on  a powder type finish once you apply it. I'm not  a huge fan of using this on my lips, because it leaves a matte type powdery finish, and I don't think matte products really compliment my skin. I do like this on the cheeks though because it is really easy to blend in.

Scent-
     This product doesn't really have a super strong scent, in fact, it barely has one. If I had to compare it to anything, I'd say it reminds me of the scent of some of my powder pacts. So somewhat chemically? but not overly so that it would be unpleasant.

Color-
     The color of this product is very unique. It's not exactly your typical peachy orange. It's more of a rosey orange or red orange shade. I think this color is really flattering for the fall months, but since we are in winter now, I'm going to have to wait a while to get some actual use.

Tutorial:

1. To apply this to your face, you want to take the brush and make 3 small lines going up your cheeks.

2. Take a beauty blender or any sponge you have on hand, and blend it in quickly.

3. Take your favorite base products, and apply over top.

~Finished Look~

     The finished look is a very nice naturally flushed face, that has a good glow to it. I personally like this look for the winter time to create a nice flushed out of the cold look to the skin.

Pros:

    Nice Packaging

    Product Applies Smoothly

    Blends Nicely

    Easy to Use Applicator

Cons:

    Scent

    It Doesn't Have Good Staying Power

    Leaves a Powder Finish on Lips

Overall Rating: 3/5

Purchase?

Probably not

     I hope you all enjoyed this review! Also thank you so much for your support and I can't wait to see what 2015 has in store for us. Who knows, maybe 20K views? I love you all so much! Be sure to comment down below what I should review next! Muah!

Grace

Song of this post-

Weather- Novo Amor