| MINISO | Minimalist Velvet Lipstick💄

 I used to buy makeup from Miniso often, I don't really know when or why I stopped since they have good quality and great prices; but not long ago my mom gave me this lipstick from their Minimalist collection. It's the Minimalist Velvet Lipstick in the shade #13, which is this kind of burnt orange shade, if you've been around here for a while, you'll know I was a big orange lippie fan years ago. Even tho I'm a little more into nude or dark pink shades at the moment, I still like orange and peachy shades a lot.

 It's described as a semi-warm color, It has creamy texture with a velvet finish. It's very smooth and glides on easily. It claims to have an intense color and long-lasting hydration The presentation is simple yet pretty. It also feels velvety without being velvety, if that makes any sense.

I actually really like this color, in a way, it's on the nude side too. I do have to apply lip balm before the lippie because if I don't do it, the lipstick will set on the lines of my dry lips and, that is not pretty. 

Durabily wise, it is not that great, the color fades even if I don't eat or drink anything os you do have to re-touch it every now and then.

To me, it has this sublte but good cookie scent, hehe. 

I don't know how many more shades this collection has but from what I've seen, they are all very wearable and (most of them) on the neutral side.

And, I think that'll be it for this short lippie post, I like sharing a little something makeup related each month around here again cuz, I still love makeup even if I don't try or buy new stuff that often anymore.

See you next time~!💋

| MINISO | Sakura Blossom Collection Haul🌸

Spring is almost here which means sakura season is getting closer and closer. We all know we love sakura goodies here so I was super excited when one of my friends told me Miniso would release the Sakura Blossom Collection. It is not a super new collection cuz they started selling some things last month but I haven't seen everything in stores yet. The things you find can also depend on the store you visit.

I do want to get as many things as possible but I also wanted to show you the few things I already have so, I guess we'll divide this collection posts into parts. Hehe.

Let's start~!! 🌸

First, I got 2 organizer boxes. They are made out of this kind of thin plastic material (dunno how to describe it) and they are foldable. The only down side of that is that they wrinkle easily. 

The only came in withe with pink flowers and, they are pretty big: 36cm x 26cm x 22cm.

The picture doesn't show but they also have pink handles on both sides.

I think they are great for storage and look cute at the same time. I defo want to get more!

Then I got another container thingy. This one looks like a small laundry basket. It is 18cm x 18cm x 20cm. They also had a bigger version but I didn't buy it cuz, I already have a laundry basket. I might get it later too tho~

It is made of the same material as the previous boxes but the print is sligthly different and the colors are a little stronger. I think it's prettier and less wrinkly.

Thing is, I already used the other 2 boxes but, I haven't found a good use for this one. Suggestions are more than welcome! Hehe. 

I also got face towels!

And I actually needed new ones. I was planning to buy them from Miniso anyway, cuz there's where I usually get them and, I was lucky enough to find sakura ones! They are 25 x 50cm, again, pink and white and they are super, super soft.

They come in a set of 2 towels for a very good price. 

Something I do want to mention is, the fabric is not really a towel fabric, it is polyester (not that I know much about fabric), but they absorb great!

Lastly I got the cutest headband!

I got the pink band with white flowers but, they also have a white one with pink flowers. Both were really pretty. This one is made of a thin, towel like fabric.

I love the bow detail!

I like it because it is not super tight like other headbands I have. (Yeah, I have many more). I basically bought it to use whenever I wash my face, apply a mask or even do my makeup. It is a very cute way to keep my hair off my face when I do it. Hehe. 

This is how it looks on

And well guys, this is everything I have so far, I'll make sure to show you if I end up getting more goodies anytime soon!

See you next time~!! 🌸

MINISO | 🌸 Sakura Hydrating Lip Mask 🌸 |

It's no secret I am a sucker for sakura goodies and I love it when people give me something sakura related. That was the case with this Sakura lip balm from Miniso that one of my best friends gave me earlier this month.

The Sakura Hydrating Lip Mask comes in a transparent pot with a pink lid. The lid has this higlighted sticker with sakura flowers. It is super cute! It contains 8g. of product.

The packaging was super pretty too. All pink with Fuji-san and sakura flowers on it~ I didn't take a good pic of it before opening it tho. So here we have a screenshot I took while editing a vlog. I really wanted to include it here. 

It is made with sakura extract and claims to soften and keep your lips hydrated. It has a very sublte sakura scent that becomes just a little stronger when you apply it on your lips. I appreciate the fact that it is subtle tho, I'm not a big fan of strong scents on my lips.

It doesn't come with an applicator tho, so you have to apply it with your fingers. This is helpful because it helps to warm up the product a little before applying. 

The texture feels a little thick at the beginning but it's not annoying or uncomfortable and, it's not sticky at all.

Even tho it doesn't give you a glossy finish, it does keep your lips soft for a long time. I also wanted to wear it with some lipstick on top and it works well (at least with the ones I've tried).

I've been wearing it over night and I always wake up to super soft lips. All in all, it is a good product with the perfect size to carry around with you, it's pretty to look at and, does the job.

Miniso Color Me Liquid Foundation

 I feel like we haven't had a makeup post in such a long time! 

I recently bought a new foundation from Miniso and thought it'd be the perfect time for a little makeup review kind of thing.

Before this one, I was using the Fit Me matte + poreless foundation from Maybelline, which wasn't a bad product, it had a matte, velvety finish and that is pretty but isn't my favorite. Specially during winter, when my skin gets super dry. It was also light coverage and, right now, my skin needs at least a medium coverage. Wearing a mask has been giving me terrible skin!! 😢 I did finish the product tho. 

sorry it is all gross but, this is the shade I was using.

The one I got and recently started using is the Color Me Liquid Foundation in the color LR2. I believe it is the 2nd lightest one, the lightest was way too light for me. They had 4 different shades.

This foundation is medium coverage and has a creamy yet light texture which blends nicely and evenly. It contains gotu kola, leaf oil and fruit extracts and helps to even your skin tone. I'd say it gives you a dewy look, giving your skin a natural, healthy glow. 

I'm only wearing moisturizer and sunscreen on the first pic. You can defo see a difference on the 2nd one, where I do have some foundation on.

It comes with a dispesenser that makes the application clean and easy. Plus, it's easy to control the amount of product you want to use. 1 pump is enough to cover your face.

It doesn't really have a scent to it, so it'll be great if you are not a fan of scented products.

Durability wise it's pretty good.  It looks nice throughout the day. I actually apply it with my fingers to warm up the product a little bit and then pat it with my beauty blender after spraying some makeup setting spray. Idk if it makes any difference or not but, it works for me. 

All in all I think it's a good product for an affordable price. The only down side to it is that Miniso tends to stop restocking some products after some time.

See you next time~ ♡

Marvel X Miniso | Haul |

Hey there!
I know I'm like... 5 months (or more) late with this post but, I'm still gonna share it because I think it's worth it.
As some (if not all) of you know, Miniso came up with a cool collab with Marvel and it's been around for a while. In fact they continue bringing new merch because of how popular it has been.

I am a huge Spiderman fan so I was very excited when my friend told me about this collab, maybe even more excited than with the Sanrio one.
I mean, most of the things I've bought are Spiderman but you can also find other Marvel characters, including Hawkeye! They have everything: kitchen supplies, stationery, bags, super soft plushies, pillows, toiletries and even makeup and fragrances.

Since it is Miniso we're talking about, all of the characters are chibi and kawaii. Not complaining tho, I find it perfect!
Surprisingly, this haul is not a really big one. There are so many things I want but I'm proud to say I've been controlling myself.
So, without further do, let's check some of the goodies I have~

✩ Black Widow Keychain

Black widow has to be my favorite female from Marvel. She's strong, beautiful and brave. And to be honest, it wasn't that easy to find cute Black Widow related stuff. I thought I'd go crazy buying her things but, this one is the only item that is not Spidey related... hehe.
The material is just... plastic, like a rubbery kind of material (it's clear I can't describe materials). And well, I haven't used this one yet because I already have other keychains on my keys but, it is really cute and I really wanted to get it.
I'll use it someday~~~

✩ Marvel Facial Mask: Spider-man

I believe this was the first thing I got from this collab. And I've been saving it for the sake of this haul but I'm really curious to use it. I want to believe it'll be like one of those animal masks, where you get the face of the animal and I kinda want to see Spidey's mask once I open it but, it probably will be a regular white one.
It doesn't say anything about the smell of it or its purpuose tho.
I love how the packaging is so... superhero like! A part of me doesn't want to ruin the package by opening it but, I'm looking forward to use it too.

✩ Spider-man plushie

There's something about Miniso's plushies... they are SO soft! I always wanted to get one but for whatever reason I never did until I saw this one. I loved how it has a huge head and a small body
They have other styles too. Different characters, shapes and sizes but, they are all soft and cute.

✩ Spider-man Small Bento Box

There's no much to say about this one. They have other bigger and fancier bento boxes but I decided to get this one. It's cute and it does the job so, yeah.

✩ Spider-man Air Freshener

This one has to be my favorite not only because it is super duper cute but also because it smells like coffee. I believe there are like 3 different types of air freshners but this ones are the coolest. I only wish Miniso had like extra sachet thingies to replace the scent whenever the figure runs out of it.
You can always keep the figure and collect them. They are very well made and spidey perfectly matches with my car.

✩ Spider-man coasters

This hero icon coasters come in a set of 2. They are something I don't really need but couldn't resist to get. Hehe

And that is that for this small Marvel, or should I say Spidey, haul. There are some other things I've got that gave away as gifts but, I'm sure I'll buy a lot more so there may be another haul someday~

🌸 MINISO Sakura Water Bright Cleansing Balm 🌸

Hi sweets!
I want to show you the latest addition to my skincare routine, it is a product I was really looking forward to try for some time now and, now that I finally did, I think it was worth it.

Spring means it's Sakura season in Japan and Korea and it also means it's my chance to find some sakura related stuff because well... I'm obsessed~

But yeah, this product is the MINISO Sakura Water Bright Cleansing Balm that, as it says, it's a cleanser that can also remove makeup. I've it been using it for about two weeks now and I really like it.

Let's get into it!

As usual, I'm gonna start with the packaging which was the first thing that caught my eye. Everything is pink! Even tho it's cute, it still looks pretty simple and clean.
We have a beautiful pink pot with 100ml of product. It is, again, very simple but cute with a sakura print detail on the lid. Love it!

It also comes with a spatula, which I appreciate. It makes the whole application process a lot cleaner.

Moving on to the product, it says it is a refreshing sakura cleansing balm that gently removes skin impurities and controls oil.

The texture looks a little waxy and thick at first but it melts as soon as it makes contact with your skin, becoming very creamy and easy to work with. It has a very soft flowery scent that I find very
relaxing.

How to use:
1. Put appropriate amount on hand and gently wipe to remove makeup and skin wastes.
2. Gently rinse off with warm water to hold moisture in your skin.

I use 1 full scoop of product and gently massage my face with it, as I massage, I can see the makeup coming off. It does take a while to remove waterproof makeup so I'd suggest taking your sweet time but, it gets there eventually.
Once I rinse it off, I find my skin makeup free and really soft without any greasy or sticky feeling.

My makeup by the end of the day

makeup melts with the balm

clean, fresh no makeup face after using the balm

If I had to rate it I'd give it a 4/5 🌸🌸🌸🌸 just because I admit using micellar water removes my makeup faster. But other than that, I like it. It is gentle to my skin, it didn't cause any reaction and... it does the job!
Add to that how pretty it is.

Would I buy it again?
Totes. It is true that Miniso has its hits and misses but this one is defo worth trying.