[Review] Nature Republic Provence 3 Magic Step Eyes #4 Plum Burgundy

Hi my pretties! Today I am going to review one of my favorite eye shadow palettes from Nature Republic. 

Outside

The eye shadow palette I'm going to review is from the Provence 3 Magic Step Eyes line. Ashley reviewed a different palette, #7 Spring Step - which is a girlier palette in comparison to this Plum Burgundy color. I am a big fan of dark colors especially the purples and plums so this palette is my absolute favorite. 

Three Different Colors (also Includes a Mirror not shown in the picture)

This palette has a more mature color and it contains my favorite colors. As you can tell from the way the palette looks, the most used color was the lightest one. But with these three colors, you can create a lot of different looks. I forgot the price of these eye shadows since I had them for a while but it was priced around $12 - $16 in Hawaii. The eye shadows are a set and are sold that way. You can't change any of the colors inside the palette.

the three different colors

Lightest Color: very light pink/shimmery white; color does not stay on eyelid very long; some times the shimmers fall onto my cheeks; overall a very pretty color

Middle Color: very deep pink color; a little too pink for my taste

Darkest Color: very deep purple pink color; nice contrast to the light pink

I love using the lightest and darkest color of this palette. The only thing about the lightest color is the tendency for some of the sparkles to falls off. I have a hard time trying to keep the skin clear of the eye shadow "residue" or the shimmers that fall off. Alongside that, the middle color (pink) is hard for me to use. The middle color is very strong - a bit too much for my tastes.

Here are some ways I use the palette:  

Look 1: With the Darkest and Lightest Colors

Inner Corner of Eyelid: Lightest Color
Middle to Edge of Eyelid & Lower Lash line: Darkest Color

Look 2: With all Three Colors

Inner Corner of Eyelid: Lightest Color
Middle of Eyelid: Middle Color
Outer End of Eyelid: Darkest Color

Pros: nice pigmentation; beautiful colors; multiple ways to use; great for Autumn 
Cons: some of the sparkles from the eye shadow falls onto the cheeks; the middle color is harder to use (for me)
Rating: 8.5/10

That's it for today. see you soon my pretties!

- Jessica

[Review] Nature Republic Nature's Deco Magic Air Puff

Hi my pretties!
Sorry for the late post but today I will be reviewing Nature Republic's Nature's Deco Magic Air Puff. The Magic Air Puff is a small puff that is used to apply BB cream and foundation to the skin.

In Hawaii, the Magic Air Puff cost $2.90 before tax. So far, it is my go to for make up application. Although you can't tell the difference in the picture below, using the Magic Air Puff helps with an even application and makes the skin feel smoother. 

You can tell without the Magic Air Puff, the skin is whiter meaning there is more BB cream on the skin 

I noticed with the Magic Air Puff, the skin looks more flawless. I tried this with different BB creams and saw that the makeup lasts longer and looks well blended. Alongside that, it doesn't really cake the skin but leaves a thin layer of the BB cream over it. 

How it looks opened with BB cream residue

The Magic Air Puff is extremely easy to clean. I just wash it with my foam cleanser. Then I let it air dry. 

Pros: smooth, flawless finish; helps make up last longer; unexpensive

Cons: absorbs some of the BB cream

Rating: 8/10

By the way I've been really into this new song called "On and On" by Vixx. Check them out, they're one of my favorite K-pop boy bands! Thanks for tuning in and see you soon my pretties!

- Jessica

Correction: VIXX's "On and On" is not a new song. It was released in 2013 but it's a new song to me. 

[Review] Etude House Princess Makeup Table

This is absolutely gorgeous! Ladies, if you have a bunch of cosmetics and skin care items taking up space, this is the perfect item for you. I bought the Etude House Princess Makeup Table from ebay for about $30. 

This is where I purchased the item from: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201139603370?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

What's inside

You have to build the makeup table yourself but it not super hard. Just be careful with the super glue, I accidentally glued my finger together while I was trying to build this. On the bright side, the makeup table came out great.

Left: side view of the makeup table
Right: aerial view of the makeup table

The makeup table is really cute and elegant. It's kind of bulky but can save a lot of space when it comes down to organizing your makeup and skin care products. Plus the base of the makeup table rotates, so you don't have to open or adjust anything.

You can adjust the levels

So, I usually don't buy cosmetics online but this is a makeup table was definitely worth it. I had to personally pick the item up at the USPS store because the seller required signature as proof that I received this item. All in all, it was worth it.

Pros: really cute and elegant; great for organization; displays makeup and skincare very well
Cons: not so good instructions on how to build the makeup table; takes up a lot of space 

Thanks for tuning in and see you soon my pretties!

- Jessica

[Review] Nature Republic Provence Gel Eyeliner #6 White & #8 Navy

Hi my pretties!

Today's review is going to be about two gel eyeliners from Nature Republic. These gel eyeliners are not the typical color as they are white and dark blue. 

Gel Pen Eyeliners

The gel eyeliners come in many colors and while they look unsharpenable, they are actually pretty easy to sharpen. Any makeup sharpeners will do the trick.

At the end of each gel eyeliner is a smudger so you can get a smokey eye look if you like. I find it super handy if I wanted to get a faded/smokey look.

This is how the color looks on my skin

The eyeliners are sparkly and are very pigmented. The colors come out amazing.

How I look without eyeliner

Here, I have on both the navy and the white color. I used the navy blue color to line my eyes and the white color on my lower lash line. The navy color looks pretty dark but gives a little "pop" to the eyes. It almost looks black but has a bluish color to it. The white color highlights the eyes and makes them look bigger.

After a seven hour school day, my eye makeup did not smudge. Although you can't really see it in the picture, the white eyeliner is still on my lower lash line. My favorite thing about this product is that it stays on no matter how humid the weather is. This is definitely something to try if you something bold and different. 

Pros: Variety of Colors; High Pigmentation; Sparkly; Long Lasting
Cons: Takes Longer Time to Remove

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Hope you enjoyed this review and see you soon my pretties!

- Jessica

Oops, I forgot to add that they're $9.90 each in Hawaii.

[Review] Nature Republic Provence 3 Magic Step Eyes #7 Spring Step

For my birthday Jessica got me this eye shadow palette from Nature Republic

The colors are super girly espeically the pink.

Here are the color swatches, they're really soft colors but it's really build-able so you can have light make up on or you can intensity it. The first color is more like a base color, it's just a solid color. Then the middle one is more shiny and the pink is really shimmery.

This is how I use mine, the first color as a base, second color to do the lips of my eyes then the pink on my outer bottom waterline.

Pros:
           - Really nice color palette 
           - Different ways to use it
           - Perfect for Spring or casual girly days
Cons:
           - The pink sparkles get everywhere and doesn't hold the pink color
Repurchase?:
           - Yes, but I do want to try different eye shadows, I use this every time I go to work or if I do decide to wear make up for the day this is my everyday make up.
Good luck and have fun lovelies.

- Ashley

How to: Create Ulzzang Lips

Hello Cuties~! How was your labor day weekend? I am here to do our first makeup tutorial. I have decided on something easy to do so everyone could give it a shot.~

Have you ever searched online and see some pictures of Korean girls or guys who looked like this?

Picture taken from: http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/33800000/Ulzzang-guys-ulzzang-world-33888419-400-579.jpg

Picture taken from: http://www.nautiljon.com/images/hotlink/people/00/25/pony_ulzzang_21152.jpg

They are called an 얼짱 which in Korean means "best face" or "good looking". Most of them look like dolls and really good looking people. However, they all have unique makeup techniques and styles. Today we will focus on the ulzzang lips. It is also known as a "gradient" lip since it is usually darker in the middle and fades as it blends towards the outside of the lips almost like a baby's lip or a porcelain doll lips. 

Here is the finished results, but lets get started with the materials you will need:

1. Nature Republic: Botanical Gradient Tint- Orchid Plum

2. Nature Republic: Water Tint #2 Pink

3. Nature Republic: By Flower Lip Essence

(you don't necessarily have to use the same products, you could also use something similar)

1. My naked lips
2. Put the Gradient tint on your inner part of the lips
3. Add the water tint on top of gradient tint
4. Add the lip essence for some shine!
(I personally wanted to use the essence because I have dry lips so it will help give moisture through out the day)


Phoenix \m/ Dance Update:

Have you heard of Got7's Girls Girls Girls? this song is very interesting and fun to watch. 
Phoenix's members 2JC and Joey decided to cover this song, please support and enjoy! ~ <3

Sistar's- Loving U

Members Ritsu, Karina, Aria, and Jenny having a blast to Sistar's Loving U during this hot Summer.

Thanks for reading Cuties~ Hope you have a nice day <3

-Stephanie

[Review] The Face Shop Phytogenic Infinite EX Powder Foundation (Renewal)

So along with the concealer I also got the powder foundation for more coverage, makes my face matte, and the other typical reasons why you would get a powder(lol).
The description on the box says "A lightweight powder foundation smoothes skin texture and covers up flaws while maintaining a smooth touch and natural matte finish all day long. A long-lasting maximum coverage formula with natural mineral powder will not change color even through heat or humidity". 

It comes with a little sponge, honestly I never use them unless I really need to. I usually use a brush or one of those triangle sponges, depending on how light or how much coverage I want.

I feel like using the one it comes with can get a little unhygienic.

Without vs with the powder foundation on my hand.
Shade is NB25.

This is the finishing touch(With eyeliner and lip tint as well, ehe)-- This is with the phytogenic concealer as well but the coverage together does hide majority of my flaws, make my skin tone look more even.. :'( And it makes my skin look more brighter too.

Pros:

        - You can control the amount of coverage, for more natural look just use a brush and for more coverage just use a sponge

        - Mild coverage. (Doesn't cover my acne scars, have to go over with concealer)

        - It's a powder + foundation together! Very good for humid weather like Hawaii

Cons: 

        - Doesn't control oil so after awhile I do have to use a oil blotting sheet

        - Limited shades (only two in Hawaii)

Repurchase: 

         - Maybe. This is my first powder/foundation, I was really excited to try this out because Hawaii never has this and this is the first one I've seen, but I'd still like to try different ones, if not I'll stick to this one. 

Good luck and have fun lovelies!

- Ashley

[Review] The Face Shop Phytogenic Infinite Ex Concealer Duo (Renewal)

I went to the face shop the other day, and I was looking for a new concealer. I asked one of the workers there, and she recommended the Phytogenic concealer duo. I used to use this so I was kind of "ehh" about it.. But apparently the worker had time me that they actually renewed with new formula and all that jazz(The old one is the green one), since they JUST got it in today the worker told me that I was going to be their first customer to try out their tester (ooh, so fancy right?) So as I applied the concealer to my face I had a 'most likely going to be the same' kind of attitude but looking at the mirror applying it, I liked the coverage it provided most concealers don't even cover my scars at all. I normally don't like concealers that are too heavy because I feel like it will clog my pores but this is extremely light, as if I'm not wearing anything.

I mainly use the liquid for my under eyes but sometimes when I feel like I need more coverage I will put the cream stick on first then put the liquid on top.

This shade is NB25 btw.

I hate taking pictures... Every time I wear the concealer people claim they can't see my scars but I'm not sure if they're lying or not. ಠ╭╮ಠ

Pros: 

         - Mild coverage

         - Very light

         - Affordable, it is two concealers in one

Cons:

         - Very limited shades (There was only two available in Hawaii)

         - Since it's light, it will come off if you sweat a lot
         - Doesn't cover all of my scars

Repurchase?: 

          - I will probably just try out some other ones first but if I can't find any better I will come back to this one.

Have fun and good luck lovelies!

- Ashley

[Review] Nature Republic Eyelash

Woo! First review, ahaha.

So, we recently got fake eyelashes in the Hawaii branch for Nature Republic! I had to help be a character for my friend's cosplay photoshoot thing. So I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to try out the fake eyelashes. I was a bit worried because I never had to put on fake eyelashes before or had any urges to try any.

When I opened the glue, the first thing I took notice was that it wasn't the typical you have to carefully squeeze out the glue yourself type of eyelash glue. <__<! The stick really made it easier to evenly apply the glue onto the eyelash much easier, especially for a first time like me!

So this is what it looks like with the right side having the fake eyelash on vs the left side with just my normal eyelashes. Pretty big difference, huh?

Then this is what I looked like later that day with both sides! Looks really natural and pretty, doesn't it? 

Honestly, I really don't know any cons for this product! It lasted all day, putting it on was a piece of cake, and the glue itself was pretty tough. I actually blink a lot and have a tendency to ALWAYS rub my eyes! But the fake eyelashes still stayed in place.
Oh, and at one point the star on my necklace fell off so I used the eyelash glue to glue the star on and it worked. x3 Pretty strong glue! LOL.

Oh and as for the price, I believe it was around $3 for the Hawaii branch at least. I don't know if that's pretty cheap or expensive for a pair of fake eyelashes but they were really durable and pretty.

Good luck and have fun lovelies.

-Ashley