Monday, April 27, 2015

HAUL | REVIEW : Korean Cosmetics

Hi guys!

I'm super excited about today's blog post because I think I discovered some of my newest holy grail products! Few months ago, my mom went to Korea, and being the awesome mother she is, she asked me if I wanted/needed anything from Korea. And of course I wasn't going to pass out on that offer (heh heh) ; > Recently, I've been watching a lot of Korean YouTube videos and took note of some of the products that Korean beauty gurus have been raving about. I made a list of the products that I wanted to try out, sent it to my madre, and few days ago, upon her return, my mom literally came back bearing gifts! Let's just jump right into it.

이번 블로그 포스트는 최근에 엄마가 한국 다녀오시면서 사오신 한국 로드샵 제품들을 하울/리뷰 형식으로 소개해보려해요! 한국에 계신 분들을 위한 블로그가 될거 같네요 : >

THE SAEM : ECO SOUL BB CAKE (NATURAL BEIGE 02)
더샘: 에코 소울 비비 케잌 (내츄럴 베이지 2호)


I'm usually not a huge fan of the cushion BB's or just BB creams in general, but this new BB cake blew me away. It is so light on the skin, but it gives me a flawless finish. I apply this BB cake using just my fingers or a foundation brush, so I don't get too much use out of the puff that comes with it, but I'm sure it's great. The finish is more on the dewy side, but as long as you pat it down with some mattifying finishing powder, a light layer of this foundation will stick with you the entire day.

제가 원래 비비쿠션이나 비비크림 자체를 잘 안쓰는데요, 더샘 에코소울 비비 케잌은 좋은 리뷰들이 너무 많아서 한번 써보게 되었어요!! 완전 만족 대만족 : > 진짜 가볍고, 밀착력, 지속력...다 좋아요! 윤기있는 피부 표현을 좋아하시는 분들은 이거 자체만으로도 만족하실거같지만 보송보송한 피부표현을 좋아하시는 분들은 루스 파우더로 마무리 하셔야할거같아요! 

BANILA CO: FACE MULTI-SHADING 
바닐라코: 페이스 멀티 쉐이딩



This contour palette is on-point. All four of the shades are more on the neutral side, so I think it'll match a wide range of skin tones. Personally, I'm not a fan of contours/bronzers with a red undertone, so I'm digging' the almost grey-ish(?) undertones of this palette. The first and the third shade (going from left to right) are perfect to contour your nose and hairline, and for an overall contour of your cheekbones and jawline, I recommend getting an even distribution of all the colors on your contour  brush to get a natural, even shade. Remember! Over contouring your face with a contour shade that has grey undertones can make you look dirty... lol 

넘치는 볼살을 이제 더이상 젖살이라고 우길 수 없는 씨니에겐 필수템인 쉐이딩!
레드 언더톤을 띄는 쉐이딩들은 제 피부톤이랑 잘 안맞아서 그레이톤 쉐이딩들을 즐겨쓰는 편인데요!! 이 팔렛도 4가지 색을 따로따로 봤을땐 나름 뉴트럴 & 레드 톤을 띄는 색들이 있긴 한데 블렌딩해서 얼굴에 올렸을때 그레이톤으로 발색돼서 너무 좋아요ㅠㅠ 첫번째랑 세번째 색! 콧대잡기 너무 좋아요 : ^ ) remember! 그레이톤 쉐이딩으로 너무 심하게 음영을 주다보면 자칫 더러워(?)  보일 수 있으니...ㅎ 죠심하세요...(coming from personal experience)

THE SAEM: COVER PERFECTION TIP CONCEALER (NATURAL BEIGE 02)
더샘: 커버 퍼펙션 팁 컨실러 (내튜럴 베이지 2호)



This concealer is a perfect dupe of the Nars radiant creamy concealer. Maybe a little more on the liquidy side? But the coverage is spot-on purrfect. Also, it's a fraction of the price! Surprise surprise. I'm definitely stocking up on this when I go to Korea in the Summer! 

  나스 크리미 컨실러의 완벽한 저렴이 버전인 더샘 커버 퍼펙션! 너무 너무 너무 너무 너무 너무 너무 좋아요! 나스꺼보다 조금 더 리퀴드 형식인데 그래서 그런지 블렌딩 하기도 더 쉬워요~

ETUDE HOUSE: LOVELY COOKIE BLUSHER (GRAPEFRUIT JELLY)
에뛰드 하우스: 러블리 쿠키 블러셔 (그레프후르츠 젤리)



I am absolutely in love with this bright, borderline neon, pink blush. It's probably the most obnoxiously pink blush I've ever owned BUT I LIKE IT. It adds the perfect amount of youthfulness and vibrancy to your face. I've been loving it with my Spring everyday make-up look (which I'll probably create a tutorial blog post on...)

거의 형광빛 도는, 에뛰드 하우스랑 정말 잘 어울리는 밝은 핑크 블러쉬!
너무 좋아요!! 정말 소녀 소녀... 봄이랑 너무 잘 어울리는 제품이에요 : >

INNISFREE: MINERAL STICK CONCEALOR (NATURAL BEIGE 02)
이니스프리: 미네랄 스틱 컨실러(내츄럴 베이지 2호)


This stick concealer doesn't give you the best coverage, but it's finish is SO natural. I love it for its convenience (I literally just roll this cover my dark circles and imperfections and blend by patting foundation over it with my fingers). If you're a gal with relatively flawless skin, I say go for it!

커버리지는 다른 크림/리퀴드 컨실러들 보다 떨어지지만, 정말 자연스러워요! 보통 스틱 컨실러들이 잘 밀리고 블렌딩 하기도 어려운데 피부에 착착 붙는 느낌?! 자연스러운 피니시를 원하시는 분들께 추천 추천! 

ARITAUM: WORLD GALM COATING TINT (NO.1 NEW YORK)
아리따움: 월드 글램 코팅 틴트 (1호 뉴욕)



Is it a tint? Is it a gloss? I love the consistency of this thing even though I can't really figure out what it is... I love how it's not as drying as a tint, but it's not super glassy and sticky like a gloss. MYSTERY. But any who, Korean cosmetic brands do lip products well. I love this particular shade because it's the perfect everyday color for Spring~

아리따움 코팅 틴트 유명하죠? 뒷북 둥둥둥~ 틴트인듯 글로스인듯 틴트같은 너...ㅎ
에브리데이로 바르기 정말 좋아요! 파우치에 넣고 다니면서 밖에서도 그냥 거울없이 슥슥 바를수있는 만만한 색이에요!

INNISFREE: LIFTING CURL CARA (BROWN)
이니스프리: 리프팅 컬 카라 (브라운)


Is it because I'm spoiled by the amazing drug store mascaras in the States? This "lifting curl cara" didn't blow me away because it didn't lift or curl any of my lashes. In fact, it did the exact opposite! It  made my lashes super sad and droopy, as if they're not already straight enough... The positive of this mascara was that although it's not waterproof, it didn't smudge or carry any product onto my under-eye or eyelids. And because it wasn't waterproof, taking this thing off was a piece of cake! (I was able to get everything off with just my Bioderma).

리프팅 & 컬링을 위한 제품인줄 알고 샀는데 오히려 속눈썹들이 인사를 하더라구요... 리프팅은 커녕 속눈썹들이 너무 심하게 쳐져서ㅠㅠ 컬링이랑 리프팅 원하시는 분들은 메이블린 로켓  (워터프루프) 추천해요~

This ends the haul/review on the Korean drug store products that my mom brought me from Korea! Let me know either in person, instagram, or through the comment box below if you want me to do more of these haul/review type of blogs! On instagram, you guys seemed to be more interested in beauty blogs than #ootd blogs... heh 

also, s/o to 새벽 & 씬님! you guys inspired me to buy all dis lol


끘ㅆㅆㅆ

See more me: @sinicalattitudes

Best fishes,

Sini : >


Sunday, April 26, 2015

Blush Season - OOTD

Hallo beautifoos,

This past week has been a tough one for me, but I'm so happy to say that I'M DONE WITH MIDTERMS~ (well, at least for now...) To celebrate, my lovely roommate and I decided to go on a spontaneous trip to Downtown La Jolla, or the Cove. In today's blog post, I will share with you guys what look I decided to style to our girl's day out : > I hope you guys enjoy!

마지막 미드텀을 치고,
집에서 일분이라도 더 있으면 몸이 뒤틀릴거같아서
어디라도 나가자! 해서 룸메랑 같이 무작정 라호야 시내로 나갔어요 : >
봄이랑 어울리는 메이크업과 데일리룩으로 무장하고 
맛있는것도 많이 먹고, 바다도 보고~
역시 스트레스 푸는데는 먹고 노는게 최고죠? ㅎㅎ




outfit details:

blush mock-neck sweater: pomelo
black eco-bag: pomelo
pleather skater skirt: forever 21
adidas socks: amazon
shoes: adidas











s/o to @byefelilah for being the best photographer (and roomie lol) a girl can ask for!
you're beautifoo <3





I hope you have a wonderful week : )
See ya'll in my next blog post!

See more of me: @sinicalattitudes

Best fishes,

Sini : >


Saturday, April 18, 2015

Comfort First - OOTD

Hello loves~

Long time no blog.
I'm here to squeeze in a short #ootd blog post in between writing my comm essay and studying for my MMW midterm. To be honest, I haven't really been able to go out too much due to the overbearing work load I was burdened with this week, but I decided to take a quick break and wind down with you guys : > 

Here's a quick look that I styled while prioritizing comfort above anything else.
I hope you enjoy!

어김없이 중간고사 기간이 찾아왔네요ㅠㅠ
밥먹는 시간도 아까운 미드텀 시즌... 
꾸미기도 싫고, 밖에 나가기도 싫고 -
귀차니즘이 정점을 찍는 오늘 같은 날을 위한 데일리룩! 
편한게 최고죠?










outfit details:
t-shirt dress: topman (it was actually just a men's t-shirt shh)
cardigan: brandy melville
shoes: thrifted (goodwill, ventura)
beige knit socks: korea
wallet: michael kors

s/o to LILAH PARK aka @byefelilah for being an awesome photographer as usual~
taken w/ canon 100d

바빠도 인스타는 열심히 한답니다 ㅎ...

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Best fishes,

Sini : >