Maquillage Lighting White Powdery UV Foundation

I went to Japan in late June with my mom. Like most people, we went to like ten thousand drugstores in Tokyo and it's like heaven. We tried this new foundation and both of us fell in love with it immediately (partly because of the pretty case!!!). And because it was on sale, it was only like 35USD (~300HKD) for a set of foundation + case + sponge + primer. Given the fact that we're shopaholics, we bought 2, one in OC 20, one in OC30.

OC 20 is lighter than OC 30. I am OC 30 now because I got really tan, and it's a perfect match right now. My guess is OC 20 will fit most asians and it's close to my normal skin tone. (hopefully.)

Okay, this is me without any makeup. I know it's kinda gross: uneven skin tone, acne scars, and a fresh acne on my chin :(

Tahdahhh! It covered most of my flaws and the powder is really really fine. 

See the difference?

I've been using it for the past few weeks and I like it. Hong Kong is really hot and humid so I need oil control, but apparently this is not enough. My face is like flooded with oil after an hour. I use Laura Mercier Translucent Powder or ELF Mineral Booster with it but they don't help that much. Any suggestions? I like this a lot, especially the SPF 25++ that comes with it, but I wish it's more oil controlling.

Wet n Wild Mega Eyes

I remember I used to hate green. But I don't even know why I love green now. And then I realized I didn't have any greens in my eye shadow collection. I got this last year and I fell in love with it immediately. It's dirt cheap (around $3) but it has really good quality.

Revlon Photo Ready Foundation

I remember there was a hype when this first came out, and I bought this at that time. It's been so long but I'd only used it once, and it was like the day after I bought it lol.

Hard Candy Painted Lady Lipstick

Someone gave this to me and I was like WTF. I DON'T USE LIPSTICKS AT ALL! I have the most sensative lips ever, ever. But you know, there's always this temptation to do something you've never done, so I decided to try this on.

Benefit Georgia



Like other Benefit blushes and bronzers, Georgia (~$30) comes in an adorable paper box. I've had this for a while, even the colors on the box are faded. But it's not until lately that I started using it.

Maybelline Gel Eyeliners

These are the all four colors of Maybelline Drama Lasting Eyeliners, each costs around $7. I bought the silver cap ones in Hong Kong and black cap ones in the US. They're pretty much the same, just with different names and packaging. I like the Hong Kong ones more because of the metal cap.

Urban Decay Summer of Love Palette

The Summer of Love palette ($15) comes with a travel size UDPP in Sin and a travel size 24/7 Eye Pencil in Bourbon. I love the packaging. The pattern is adorable and the color is gorgeous, I like this kind of paper flippy box, very slim and chic.

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Yes, it's the Urban Decay Naked Palette ($48). It's been so hard to find for a few months, and I ordered a little more than a week ago(p.s. I ordered Summer of Love with this too, review coming up soon), I got it last sunday. This new version is pretty much the same, except it comes with an eyeshadow brush instead of the 24/7 liner. To be honest I prefer the liner more, but oh well, it's not a big deal.