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Aug 14, 2020

Avon True Color Multi-Finish Eyeshdow Quad



I don't know if you guys remember but years ago I used to buy Avon a lot, especially their lipsticks and nail polishes but I never got to try their eyeshadows.

Not long ago, I recieved this quad as a pressie from my friend Ceci and I have to say, I am impressed with their quality.


They are the Avon True Color Multi-Finish Eyeshdow Quad in "Chocolate Sensation." Checking their site, they have many more quads with different complementary shades.
They have the perfect size to carry around with you and they come with 4 shades to create looks for both, day and night.

They come with numbers to give you an idea of how and where to apply them to create a certain look but I think you can experiment as you want and even mix them with other colors.


It comes with 3 shimmers: Shimmery beige (#1), Milk chocolate (#2) and Truffle (#3). And 1 matte: Black Brown (#3).
The plastic compact looks really clean and doesn't feel chap. It also comes with a mirror and applicator sponge.


The eyeshadows are very pigmented and easy to blend. It is so nice to apply them! Durability wise, they last throughout the day looking almost perfect at the end of it.


These colors are great for every skin tone and are easy to match with almos every lip shade. That's a plus.

just me, plying with the quad, hehe.



All in all, these eyeshadows were an unexpected good surprise, I could compare the quality with eyeshadows from Sephora or other more expensive brands out there. Defo worth it!
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Aug 10, 2020

🌸 Sakura Haul 🌸



This quarantine I've been buying online a lot and I accumulated a few sakura items so, I thought it was time to do another haul. Cuz yeah, I still am sakura obsessed.

These things are from different stores such as AliExpress, Shein and Cosas Kawaii y más. I'm actually waiting for other things to arrive but, I'm not sure how long that will take.


Let's take a look at what I have so far...

🌸 Post-it

Cherry Blossom Dream
The first one is a cardbord box with 6 different sticky notes. I like it because the box is actually really thick and strong. Each block comes with 80 sheets in diferent sizes, deigns and colors.




Sakura & Usagi
These ones are absolutely adorable. Especially because they have my two favs: sakura and usagi.
They come with 30 sheets each and, the designs are very Japanese. Love them!


Time Machine Memo
It comes with 6 post-it notes and 3 different designs. They have more realistic pics so they look more delicate, in a way.



All post-it sets are from Cosas Kawaii y más. They always let me know when new sakura items arrive. I haven't used them much yet cuz I think they are too pretty to randomly use them. I'm waiting for a special moment to do it.

🌸 Earrings

They are from AliExpress and they were super cheap. Of course they are not gold but they look really cute and girly. They had a longer version that I kinda regret not getting. Oh well~ These are 4.5cm long.
They are not heavy and the material hasn't given me any weird reaction yet so, it's all good.


🌸 Workout leggings

I live in leggings sicnce the quarantine started and I really wanted to get new and pretty ones. I know this high wasted leggings are supposed to be for working out but I don't really wear them for that, hehe.
They are also from AliExpress. The only thing I'd change is the size, I bought a medium size and I think they are a little loose on me.



🌸 Fairy lights

These lights are from Shein and they are the cutest lights ever. I wanted fairy lights for a long time and I fell or these when I saw them.
They are pretty when you look at them in day light but, they look even better at night when you light them up.
They didn't come with batteries, and they use 2 AA batteries.



So, those are the things I have so far, I think I'll leave the rest for another post, whenever they arrive. I'm happy with the things I got rom AliExpress but, I just hate the waiting!
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Aug 6, 2020

☾ Sailor Moon X ColourPop | Daylight Lip Bundle |



Remember when I showed you my SM eyeshadows? Well, after waiting for a couple of months because of the pandemic, I got my hands on another item from this collab. This time is the Daylight Lip Bundle that comes with two products: Ultra Blotted Lip and Ultra Glossy Lip.
They have two sets, one is "Daylight" (the one I got) and "Moonlight" which is slightly darker.

I swear this products are sold out as soon as they are back in stock. Big shoutout to SKINA for contacting me when I was desperately looking for this products, hehe.

But, enough of the random talk, let's get to the proucts. Like I did with the eyeshadows, I'll start with the packaging.

☾ Packaging

Since most of the SM things I own have Usagi in her Senshi uniform, I choose school uniform / normal life Usagi stuff whenever I can, that's one of the reasons why I chose this set.
As well as the eyeshadows, the box is all pink with holographic deets. On the front we have Usagi and Luna, holographic moons on both sides and Luna on the back with a little description of the products.
Too girly, too cute, I love it!





The lippies inside are very simple to be honest, not that they are not pretty but, I think they could've done a better job (like those Japanese collabs). I feel like you can do a lot with something Sailor Moon themed.
The lippies are very clean looking with a pink lid and gold moon details.


Each of them has the SM logo and the name of the product, in gold too.

☾ Lippies

Like I said, it comes with 2 different products:

Ultra Blotted Lip: It's called "Usagi" and it's a bright pink liquid lipstick with a soft, matte velvety finish. This one doesn't have any scent to it.



It is described as "a medium coverage matte lipstick that creates a soft, diffused look. it is completely transfer-proof and long-wearing but also lightweight and comfortable. no cracking or flaking! leaves lips smooth and fresh."


I agree with the medium coverage, you actually have to build up the color a little to get an even finish. It is transfer proof but, not really long lasting. Color wears off as son as you eat or drink something.
I could be biased here because of how much I like SM but honestly, even tho the color is pretty and the finish is really nice, I'm not impressed with this one.



As you can see, the color set on the lip lines.

Ultra Glossy Lip: It's called "Moon Tiara" (hence the color) and it's a light orangle gloss with tiny gold and pink glitters. Even tho it's gloss, it is not sticky at all and has a nice vanilla scent.




Description: "swipe on our hi-shine, smoothing (never sticky) gloss and prepare to be obsessed. enriched with jojoba oil to moisturize, nourish, and provide a cushiony feel for juicy, fuller-looking lips. our brush applicator applies a perfect plush layer that looks and feels amazing. five flawless finishes from 3-d pearl to sheer tinted colour. apply over naked lips or your favorite lipstick."

This gloss is not tinted at all, in my opinion. But it works well on top of other colors, giving your lips a glossy, sparkly look. I have lots of peachy shdes so I think I can se it with them.
The aplicator is a small brush that makes the application clean and easy. I like it.






I tried applying the gloss on top of the lipstick, and even tho the color looked nice, the gloss kinda swipes off(?) the color as you apply it.

I don't regret buying this set because it's part of my Sailor Moon collection and to me, that's good enough but, I know there are better quality lippies out there for the same price I got these. So, if you're not a SM fan, I don't think these would be worth it. If you wanna but something from this collection, I suggest getting the eyeshadows or a blush. I've heard many good comments on the blushes and, they have pretty colors too.

Time for me to go win love by daylight~ ♡ Bye bye!
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Aug 3, 2020

Freeman Cosmic Holographic Peel-off Mask



Hello sweets!
Time for another Mask Monday.

Today we have the Freeman Cosmic Holographic Peel-off Mask. Yes, another holographic mask cuz they are pretty and hard to resist. Hehe.

This time my bestie Lu and I tried two of the masks they have and were pretty satisfied with them.
Lu tried the Cosmic Hydrating Amethyst Holographic Peel-Off Mask, which is the purple one and, I tried the Cosmic Luminizing Rose Quartz Holographic Peel-Off Mask, the pink one, of course.
They also have a white/silverish one called Cosmic Balancing Moonstone Holographic Peel-Off Mask that I couldn't find... yet.

I really like their presentation because of the colors and the magical, witchy vibe they have.


The Amethyst mask is described as: "Boost your aura and get glowing with this crystal-inspired holographic peel-off mask. This iridescent mask infused with Amethyst hydrates and calms skin for a luminous complexion. Perfect for dry skin."
It's supposed to calm and hydrate the skin, containing amethyst to heal and reduce inflammation for soothed skin.


As for the Rose Quartz mask: "This crystal-inspired holographic peel-off mask infused with Rose Quartz, the “love stone”, removes impurities and illuminates for a brighter complexion. Perfect for all skin types."
Claims to remove impurities and illumninate the skin. The Rose quartz helps soothe and encourage circulation for glowing skin.




Both masks are super thick and sticky with a nice iridescent color and have a subtle scent.

Peeling them off is very satisfying as the come off evenly and you can defo feel they remove impurities as you do it. I kinda felt the peeling wasn't as "gentle" as other peel off masks but, not in a bad way. Does it make sence?

After peeling we didn't see much difference besides a clean face, but we both woke up to a glowy, smooth and healthy looking skin.



I love how these masks are cute and fun to use but, they also do the job.
The amount of product on these (10ml) was enough for one thick application. I believe they have another presentation that can last up to 2 or 3 applications and the big size one.

I don't do peel-off masks often, I've heard that they are not the best options because pulling the skin often can cause wrinkles and lost of elasticity but it's fun to use them every now and then. Plus, they really help to clean your skin.

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Jul 31, 2020

💋 REVLON Ultra HD Vinyl Lip Polish | WW84 |



Not long ago, Revlon came up with a Wonder Woman Collection. I recently found out because my bestie Ceci told me about it and I fell for one of the lippies they had which happened to be part of their regular colors, not exclusively for this collection.

I do like Wonder Woman but I like the original one, Linda Carter. She's so pretty and I kinda wanted to be like her when I was a little girl but, to be honest, I didn't even watch the latest movie.
So, having an item from this collection is cool in a way, but it wasn't a must for me.

Long story short, my friend Ceci and I have been talking about these products since late June, when the sales started and she showed me this beautiful lip polish. I fell in love with it and after thinking about it for a while (and hearing great comments from her) I decided to get it.
I looked for it in different stores but it was sold out everywhere, and I really, really wanted to get in in the 2x1. Ceci found it in the Wonder Woman version, which wasn't part of the sales, and was kind enough to get it for me. That is why I ended up having something from this collection.


Product description:
"Finally, a liquid lipstick that delivers the high-pigment, high-shine lacquer finish you’ve been waiting for—in a non-feathering formula that doesn’t settle into lip lines or creases."

I don't wear many glossy lippies now but they give me 90s vibes! Is not that I don't like them but I don't like the sticky feeling most of them have. This one feels like a mix of both, liquid lipstick and lipgloss.

The shade is called "Birthday Suit" (925) and I'd descibe it as one of those my lips but better kind of color. It's a mauve nude, perfect for every day and I think it suits any skin tone beautifully.


Even tho it has a thick formula, the product is pigmented enough to look even with just one layer so it doesn't feel heavy on the lips. It is sticky, but not as sticky as others. The color is really shiny and even tho it is not meant to be a super long lasting lippie, it wears out nicely and evenly.
The application is clean and easy.




It has a nice fruity, sweet scent that is not too strong, I really like it but then again, keep that in mind before buying.

All in all, I really like it. And there are many beautiful colors from this line so, defo check them out!

Random but, I've been using this nail polish from Flormar a lot lately and even tho it looks a little lighter in the bottle, once applied it matches this lippie perfectly. I love them together, haha.

Flormar Full Color nail enamel "Rose I hold" (FC04)


Go to Ceci's makeup blog to read her review on this product: CeciSaysYes
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