Etude House Water Color Blusher in #4 Lilac

Here in NY the Winter hopefully is going away soon. Even if it doesn't I don't care I am ready for Spring colours. I have been having a love affair with purple my whole life. So why not try a purple blush because when done right and with the right shade. They can look really awesome and I think a must for any beauty junkies arsenal. So I saw Etude Houses Water Color Blushes and when I saw the Lilac I thought this shade just might work on my skin tone. More about undertones in a bit, but this blush is a cream liquid and smells like a clean powder. It's really nice! It has special silicones to help it adhere to the skin. Also it's made so that your skin shows through hence the name Water Color.

I had never tried a liquid blush nor a lilac one. With the warmer months approaching I took the plunge to happily find for myself that this is a very wearable blush. Plus the packaging is way to cute like a little paint. I love the concept and adore Korean cosmetic packaging. Let's look:)

I wish more cream blushers came like this it would save me a lot of space haha! I love the look though it comes with a seal so make sure when you remove the cap there's a seal. Here is mine minus the seal because I was playing with this little guy;)~

Now with wearing any colour blush you really need to know what your undertone is whether it be Pink,Yellow, or a mix of both. If you're a neutral you're lucky because most shades will look good on you. For me being a cool or pink undertone blushes with blues, for example will look well on a fair complexion. With a Yellow or Warm undertone you would want some red in your purple blush. Now let's look at the colour.

I had to layer it 3x's to get it this dark.
It's a very sheer build-able blush with a very silky smooth consistency. Also in order to wear these colours you want to make sure you have the right eyeshadow. A smokey grey eye for example will look awesome with these shades of blushes. The most important thing is to have fun it's only makeup anyway so experiment till you find a look you like. Here's the blusher on me I now know I can layer it more but I didn't want to go overboard so here it is.

You can see it is like a watercolor giving me just a hint of colour. I love it and will have another darker purple blush to show you soon:) 

Verdict: Etude House did not disappoint on this one. This has an excellent texture, pigment, and is easy to apply. It was reasonable priced from 6-9$ depending on where you shop I personally recommend Ebay for the best price. It also smells really good and it lasts without getting oily. So it controls oil and does not fade which is a must in a blush like this. A little goes a long way and can be layered to reach desired shade. It's also an excellent colour for us pale ladies. I know for me being a NW15-20 max am happy Etude House has shades for the very fair another reason why I love Asian cosmetics soo much! So pick one up if you haven't you'll love it:)

Why do you think ladies do you like these? What's your favorite way to apply cream blushers what colours are you loving? Drop a hippie a line:)~

Happy Trails!
Peace,Love, and Makeup!
Xoxo~Danielle

Lioele Jewel Mix Marbal Skin Finish in #01 Soft Angel Touch

I only own a few highlighters my favorite being TheBalms MaryLou Manizer. When I saw this highlighter from Lioele I figured why not. It's a mix of jewels to make a very pretty gold shimmer. It's not sparkly though. It's hard to describe but if you like highlighters keep reading because this is a good one;) First of all I have to say I like Lioele's packaging it's very "girly" and pretty so let's take a look.

Very cute and not super bulky for something that contains a brush. No mirror but hey the brush is soft:)

The inside is reflective so technically you can use it. For highlighting though I need a mirror so I'm not a sparkly mess. On to the product which, really impresses me it's really pretty swirls of gold tones with a beige pearl background.

The formula is impressive it's supposed to be a mix of jewels like rubies and emerald powder. For me it feels super buttery soft! Also when picking up product there was little to no fallout. 

It feels so silky smooth and when the colours are all together it's a very pretty gold. You can see it's more a pearl than a shimmer which is interesting. I usually use products with shimmer (rockin it till I can't anymore;)) but this is a good choice for those who don't like the Twilight look. I highlighted my cheekbones and nose with some on the jaw line. Here it is on me.

I used the Lioele Jewel Mix with Sunday Riley blusher in Blushing. You can see it just highlights it doesn't make me look greasy yay!! This is a dream to work with any one new to highlighting could totally use this.

Verdict: This is a great product because it makes highlighting foolproof. The formula is buttery soft and it's not a glitter bomb! These are important things that I look for in a highlighter. I like ease of use something I can just swoop on. Not a lot of muss and fuss with this. 

This was a good purchase as I need to switch up my highlighters and this is a great one for any girl or guys collection because it can go cool or warm. Meaning if your pink undertoned or yellow it really doesn't matter you can highlight with this. The key with highlighting is to make it look where the light would naturally hit and you're gravy. This is a Summer must have for me!

What's your favorite highlighter? Have you tried others that you luv? Come and share your thoughts:) Till Next time my lovelies!

Peace,Love,and Makeup!
Xoxo~Danielle

Holika Holika Magic Pole Mascara #2 Lengthening

Happy Valentine's Day lovelies!  Hope you all have a wonderful day and Lot's of love vibes being sent to you all. Yea that's right I send love vibes I am a hippie aren't I...Ok let's get to the review shall we;)

Holika Holika is an awesome brand and their products have always interested me. I like how they stay current for a "Halloween" themed cosmetic and skincare company. So I love mascara a lot and if you saw how many I have you would think I'm crazy, because I can't use them all. So luckily I have a sister to give some to. Not this one though I really like it and if you have medium to long lashes you will like it too. :)

The problem I notice with people not liking a mascara is simple really, it's just not the right one for a persons lashes. You have to take a lot of things into consideration when buying one. So in this review I will also be giving tips so you can find the right one for your lashes.

This is a very nicely packaged mascara. It comes in my favorite colour purple with pink throughout the trippy design. It's waterproof which is a must for me it also has one of the best brushes that you can get the little spiked ball:) I will explain why this scary thing is great for those with sparse or short lashes but first let's look at this mascara.

It's very cute and not bulky!! Now a day's in the US it seems they have to keep making mascara's huge which drives me crazy! I don't get how a huge mascara that doesn't contain more product is better!! I mean if you are going to make it bigger at least add more product! So I really like the sleek design of this. When buying a mascara you want to be sure the type is for your lashes.

Example if you have short thin lashes you want something with volume and length. So a fiber mascara would be a great choice. This mascara by Holika Holika has fibers that are supposed to be easily removed. So look for a fiber formula that isn't to hard to remove so you don't damage your lashes. Another tip condition your lashes! I'm talking some type of balm or oil they are hair too. I like to use coconut oil or argon balm from Josie Maran. You need to condition your lashes it will take you a long way if you do. 

Also the type of wand you use really goes a long way literally and figuratively. The latest use of the ball spiked wand which, can seem intimidating really is a girl or guys best friend. Let's look at Holika's because it's a perfect example.

I like this one over my Givenchy Phenomen Eyes probably because I have long lashes and the Holika really lengthens them even longer and thicker while, the Givenchy is a great choice for people with short to sparse lashes because it doesn't miss one lash! Now with the Holika Holika there are 2 formula's #1 Volume and #2 Lengthening. Usually I stay away from because my lashes are long and I would rather more volume but this mascara was amazing for my lashes! 

Here is a pic of me with the Magic Pole Mascara.

As you can see it really lengthened my lashes and it didn't clump at all! I attribute this to the mascara wand because that little spiked ball is key. You can use it to separate and remove clumps. I say always have a lash comb handy. Reason why lashes look spidery or clumpy gross brush them with a good Tweezerman eyelash comb. If you do not own one invest your lashes will thank you. You can make almost any mascara decent with a lash comb.

This mascara is great for those with long to short lashes if they are full. If not go with #1 the volumizing you will have better results. The Magic Pole Mascara is excellent because it lengthens,holds a curl,is waterproof, and is easily removed. I like using Lioele Aroma Waterproof Lip & Eye Remover. It takes it off in one swoop. 

Verdict: This mascara is a winner by a long shot in my book because of all I described plus no raccoon eyes! It doesn't flake or smudge either. It's an affordable quality mascara that will give you a nice full look. This retails for around 10$ you can get it on Ebay or PrettyandCute.com is another great place to shop:)

Lot's of love to all my lovelies! Thank you for reading if you would like to know more about mascaras let me now. Also what do you like? What do you think of the spiked ball luv it or hate it?

Till next time Peace,Love, and Makeup!
Xoxo~Danielle

Mizon Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream

I have been loving Mizon products as you saw in my review of their Blemish After Cream. Now this is what I put over the blemish treatment. It's a cream gel but it looks like a milky gel that turns clear when rubbed between hands and patted into the skin. Right now my skin is really dry but come the warmer months I'm an oily mess so this is good for both dry, oily, and combo skin. This product promises intense moisture into the skin from Alaska Glacial water, tree sap, and Deep sea water. It also contains heaven water which I cannot find what it is. If someone knows please let me know as Dr Google isn't finding this.

This is supposed to help restore the moisture balance to the skin. It also gives your skin this cooling sensation and is supposed to control unbalanced skin temperature. This is an oil free product that is supposed to not make oily skin worse and by fast absorption this minimizes problems for oily skin. It also provides skin soothing relief with Witch Hazel,watermelon, and Basil extract. This is supposed to help sun damaged skin and protect it with vegetable active ingredients.

It comes in a bigger size but I got the 50ml tube and a little goes a long way. Here's what the product comes in.

Plus it's sealed with a safety sticker as well so make sure that it's there. Only order from Korean sellers if you are interested in Korean Cosmetics and Skincare why would you order a Korean product from China..See what I'm saying. ;) It will help you from buying fake products which will just wreak havoc on your skin. Here's the 50ml tube.

The instructions are on the back in Korean.

You do not need a lot of product to moisturize your whole face. About a nickel so this will last me into Summer before I order another.  It is supposed to be very effective at moisturizing because of the Hyaluronic Acid which, I personally am a big believer in. It helps with collagen synthesis and is used in burn units so it just makes sense to use it on your skin. Here's what the product looks like out of the tube.

Here it is absorbed which it does mighty fast if I do say so myself.

Once absorbed your skin will feel soooo soft!! I was in love with that and for my combo skin I wasn't too dry nor too oily. So for me this product does really balance my skin. It smells nice like a fresh sea spray type scent. Very natural and clean. Nothing that lingers too long or that will cause those with sensitive noses any problems. 

Verdict: This product is awesome and very inexpensive! I paid 5$ for this which was a total bargain for such a great product. I can use this with my many skin products as I like to layer and this during the Summer will be skin heaven because of the cooling feeling. I'm stoked for then because this will really help my skin which, becomes oily once it's warm. Plus the price point is excellent and it did not make me break out and I have been using this for weeks so I would know by now.

If you are in a hot climate and tend to break out or want something for sensitive or dehydrated skin you might want to give this bad boy a try;P

What do you think of Mizon skincare? I would luv to know.

Till next time my lovelies!

Peace,Love, and Makeup!

Xoxo~Danielle

Mizon A.C. Care Solution Mark-X Blemish After Cream

I am loving Mizon it is one if not my favorite skincare line! There products are made with amazing skin loving quality ingredients and at a reasonable price 2 things you just can't beat! They also use high technology in their products so this is some pretty cool stuff that they are cooking up. So now I come to this gem! Mizon's Blemish After Cream is the answer to my needs this stuff is like mana from heaven seriously! Ever pop a pimple and think,"Oh crap it'll ruin my skin!". I'm not saying you're going to get a license to pop but if you do you have a remedy thanks to the Bee's.;)

Propolis is what is supposed to stop spots and heal spots post extraction. Propolis is a mix of beeswax, sap from trees, and pollen from flowers. It is harder to gain than honey and has antimicrobial properties that keep germs out and lets healing begin. It contains 12.5% Propolis among other awesome ingredients such as Lemon extract,Licorice, Hyaluronic Acid, and Copper Tripeptides. All this and more working together to help treat and prevent new spots from forming. 

Let's take a look at the product.

I love how it looks like a Doctors Prescription! I have always used very strong products to get my skin blemish free. Now that I have it that way except monthly this has been exceptional on my skin and the 3 breakouts I have to test it on. Here's a pic of the tube it's adorable;)

You get 30ml or 1 ounce of product in the tube but you only need the smallest amount as shown here.

That little bit or even less covers my little breakout area. I pat in till fully absorbed. I use this morning and night so it works fine under makeup. My problem area is by my upper cheekbone it's the kind of acne where you can't pop but the little I did try it turned really red. So I put this on within an hour the redness was gone and the spot looked less angry.

Also the ingredients on this are stellar no talc,parabens, or mineral oils. All while evening skin tone. I love this product as you can tell and I bought it myself so I'm not being paid to love it at all. This truly is a great product that anyone could benefit from. I wish this was more readily available in the US because Mizon is onto something with this little magic tube.

Verdict: Thank you Bee's for making this magic propolis and being gentle yet effective. To me this is a product for someone who get's a patch of breakout if you used this to treat full blown acne you would go through way too much. I think this is more for acne prone skin or people who get occasional breakouts. This product is amazing and is really helping me get my hormonal acne under control. I could not recommend this enough! It retails for around $8.50 on Ebay or at costsell.com.

Till next time my beauties some Lioele and more skincare since Summer is coming.:)

Peace,Love, and Makeup!
Xoxo~Danielle

TonyMoly Latte Art Milk-Tea Morning Pack

TonyMoly has some very good products and this Milk-Tea Morning Pack is by far one of the most effective and luxe primers I have ever used! It's supposed to de-puff the skin with caffeine and black tea. On top of that it has Niacinamide which is amazing for its anti-inflamitory properties and it helps acne. It goes on like a gel then it turns in to a serum like texture drying to a silky finish. Seriously amazing stuff it makes your skin the perfect canvass for makeup is what it says and I happen to agree. Now let's take a look at this Morning Pact.

They have changed the design to a tube now which is much easier. You will be able to read the directions too when you click on the pic;) 

I read before you used to have to activate it. This is great because it's one step skin goodness. I like the fact that it's a primer with so many skin benefits. My skin is combo oily in the warmer months, dry when it's cold. Here we're still in Winter so I get dry patches. With this primer it smooths the skin so well you will not see them. Make sure though that you exfoliate before you prime that way your base will go on much smoother to begin with.

Here's the tube you get for around 10.99$ on Ebay from my favorite US seller Costsell.com.

This is a good amount of product considering you only need about the size of a dime. So it is very cost effective product. What's so cool about this is it starts out as a gel get's very watery where you can pat it in then it dries to a silky finish. 

      

As you can see it's a milky looking gel. Well, once you rub it, it starts to look like this.

As you can see it will dry to a silky finish.

So far I have tried this with BB Cream,Creme, and Powder foundation. I especially like this with powder like MAC Studio Fix works great with this. Or TheBalm's Time Balm and BB Creams of course work wonderfully with this product.

Verdict: I love this primer it actually makes me want to put on makeup because this is just so darn lovely. I love how it de-puffs and de stresses my skin, evens out my complexion and makes foundations a breeze to use! I am loving this and I just might even say it's ,my HG primer and that word is so cliche in this Makeup community.

I will say if you're looking for skincare with your primer than definitely check this out! It's an amazing product that does what it says I will happily purchase this again it's luv<3 Happy Trails Lovely's!

Peace,Love,and Makeup!
Xoxo~Danielle

Lioele Cheek Beam Blusher in #01 Peach Pink

Besides glosses and lipsticks I have another confession to make. I am a total blush addict I mean a serious blush collector. I have a bag just for blushes and what I love now that I am out of my colour comfort zone is to try all different kinds of shades. Another thing I think ever since NARS Orgasm  my love of peachy pink blushes came about. Give me shimmer,matte,cream,powder, you name it if it's in that colour realm I have to try it. 

So here comes Lioele's cream blusher in Peach Pink which, is a pretty awesome blush because it has some good benefits that I will discuss. First off though it is a cream blush and I only own a few so I was excited to get this. Let's look at the blush shall we;)

Very cute yet non bulky packaging which, I really appreciate! When you open it you see this gorgeous Pinky Peach matte colour.

Is that not gorgeous or what!!!???? Some of the awesome thing this creme blusher offers is high pigment with a transparent glow. It does give you that lit from with in look. Also you do not need a lot of product to get the look you want. 

It's very build able as well. It controls oil and it lasts so re-touchups are practically unneeded. This is moisturizing as well as multitasking you can use it as a lip balm.

Here are some more swatches of Pinky Peach.

I barley had to rub the pan to get it to show up this dark for me I wear it more as a flush. For me I applied it with a small stipple brush. I like ELF's a little better than MAC's for cream blush because it's stiffer and allows you to build the colour. On me it comes out glowey and finally a Matte  blush that I really like. It doesn't make pores show either because no shimmer. I added some Mary LouManizer to highlight but that's about it. My eye look was done with Naked3.

Verdict: I love this blusher! It is highly pigmented and true to pan. What you see is what you get on your skin. It does not get shiny so in terms of oil control it works if you need that. I recommend a small stipple brush or any stipple brush will apply this perfectly. Hey use your fingers it's makeup so do what makes you happy.:) This blush is a winner for me. What do you think? Have you tried other colours from the Cheek Beam collection? This hippie girl wants to know.

Peace,Love,and Makeup!
Xoxo~Danielle