Sunday, November 20, 2016


Try not to laugh at the series name.

Christmas time is almost around the corner, and some of the brands out there already have plans for your money. They have pushed out a variety of gift sets that are pretty good value in my opinion!

The rest of the collection is beautiful, just take a look!



The Etude House online store is currently (as of day this entry goes live) having a promotion, and some of the items are already out of stock, so I'll not leave individual links to the products. Just trying to protect you from a heart break, you know what I mean? ;)

MY LITTLE NUT PLAY 101 PENCIL | 6000 WON
etude house MY LITTLE NUT PLAY 101 PENCIL

Two new colours for the holidays - 85 is a wine brown black with pink pearl, while 86 is a silver and black with teal pearl.

etude house MY LITTLE NUT PLAY 101 PENCIL swatch
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MY LITTLE NUT PLAY 101 BLENDING PENCIL | 7500 WON
etude house MY LITTLE NUT PLAY 101 BLENDING PENCIL

Basically an eyeshadow stick (but you can use it for some highlighting/bronzing if you want to).

All three shades are shimmery (the 'JEWEL' denotes its finish).

etude house MY LITTLE NUT PLAY 101 BLENDING PENCIL swatches
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MY LITTLE NUT FANTASTIC COLORS EYES | 14000 WON
etude house MY LITTLE NUT FANTASTIC COLORS EYES

Eyeshadow palette consisting for 6 eyeshadow shades, each colour is 0.7g.

etude house MY LITTLE NUT FANTASTIC COLORS EYES lucky red
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The colour variation is pink toned (LUCKY RED LITTLE NUT), and blue toned (WISH BLUE LITTLE NUT).

etude house MY LITTLE NUT FANTASTIC COLORS EYES wish blue
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I've seen reviews where bloggers praised their pink skull eyeshadow palette for the better quality eyeshadows, which is different from their usual single eyeshadows. I don't know if these take after the pink skull formula, or the usual. From the swatches they look alright - looks sheer but even.

Most of the time I find the eyeshadow look better in the palette than on actual skin. The selection of colours is beautiful! That I think everyone can agree on!

MY LITTLE NUT KISSFUL LIP CARE SET OF 3 | 12000 WON
MY LITTLE NUT KISSFUL LIP CARE SET OF 3

A set of 3 3.5g lip balm for moisturized and soft lips.

etude house MY LITTLE NUT KISSFUL LIP CARE SET OF 3

I think they're fruit flavoured, looking at their names.

MY LITTLE NUT COLORFUL SCENT PERFUME HOLIDAY SET | 23000 WON
etude house MY LITTLE NUT COLORFUL SCENT PERFUME HOLIDAY SET

This holiday set contains one 50ml perfume, and a 25ml hand cream.

The notes of the perfume are as follows:

TOP: sugary peach and bergamot
MIDDLE: muguet, rose, jasmin
BASE: white musk, rich amber

MY LITTLE NUT COLORFUL SCENT PERFUME HAND CREAM SET OF 3 | 15000 WON
etude house MY LITTLE NUT COLORFUL SCENT PERFUME HAND CREAM SET OF 3

A set of 3 50ml hand creams, in three scents.

etude house MY LITTLE NUT COLORFUL SCENT PERFUME HAND CREAM SET OF 3

MY LITTLE NUT COLORFUL SCENT PERFUME ROLL ON SET OF 3 | 14500 WON
etude house MY LITTLE NUT COLORFUL SCENT PERFUME ROLL ON SET OF 3

A set of 3 7ml roll on perfume, each having a different scent.

etude house MY LITTLE NUT COLORFUL SCENT PERFUME ROLL ON SET OF 3  notes

MY LITTLE NUT ANY CUSHION CREAM FILTER | 18000 WON
etude house MY LITTLE NUT ANY CUSHION CREAM FILTER

The new formula is designed to give you a glowy complexion while hydrating your skin. Coverage is buildable for a full coverage effect.

etude house MY LITTLE NUT ANY CUSHION CREAM FILTER swatch

Comes in three shades.

MY LITTLE NUT MY BEAUTIFUL SLIM AIR PUFF | 4000 WON
etude house MY LITTLE NUT MY BEAUTIFUL SLIM AIR PUFF

Replacement air puff for your cushion compact.

MY LITTLE NUT LUCKY CHEEK BEAM | 7000 WON
etude house MY LITTLE NUT LUCKY CHEEK BEAM

A liquid illuminator with a pearly finish meant to be used on the high points of the face to highlight it.

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Comes in two shades, CASHEW NUT BEIGE is lighter in shade and will work better as a highlighter for people with fair skin, while COCONUT CORAL is more bronzy, making it an awesome bronzer for fair skin, or a highlighter for darker skin tones.

MY LITTLE NUT LASH PERM CURL FIX MASCARA LONG LASH | 12000 WON
etude house MY LITTLE NUT LASH PERM CURL FIX MASCARA LONG LASH

A lengthening mascara that holds your curl all day long.

etude house MY LITTLE NUT LASH PERM CURL FIX MASCARA LONG LASH swatch
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MY LITTLE NUT LASH PERM CURL FIX MASCARA VOLUME | 12000 WON
etude house MY LITTLE NUT LASH PERM CURL FIX MASCARA VOLUME

A voluminizing mascara with a special wand that can fit both the upper and lower lashes with ease.

etude house MY LITTLE NUT LASH PERM CURL FIX MASCARA VOLUME swatch
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The smaller comb will coat your lower lashes evenly without fear of dirtying your lids like bigger mascara wands usually do. Also promises long lasting curled lashes.

MY LITTLE NUT DEAR MY ENAMEL LIPSTICK | 10500 WON
etude house MY LITTLE NUT DEAR MY ENAMEL LIPSTICK

For moisturized lips with a healthy sheen, this lipstick is packed with a translucent yet intense colour that will satisfy your need for the perfect lipstick.

etude house MY LITTLE NUT DEAR MY ENAMEL LIPSTICK swatches
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PK009 is a pearl top coat that works best when paired with other lip colours. It seems to have the best effect when applied to darker lips (as seen from the swatches), giving it a metallic look. But my first thought is: wouldn't the lipstick rub off what's already on the lips when applying the top coat?

ENDING THOUGHTS:
Now, I'm not usually a fan of pearly lipsticks, but the pearly top coat did catch my eye after I saw it being paired with the darker shade BE103. 

What can I say, I have some Niffler (a Fantastic Beast reference) within me, being attracted to shiny things :P The shimmer of the pearl is amplified when contrasted against a darker shade.

Other than that, the liquid highlight interested me as well, seeing how it gave a highlighted the model's cheeks. It's also interesting to see them creating a slightly deeper shade for bronzing purpose, since bronzing isn't really a trend in the Korea beauty scene.

And yea, I wanna say it again - the eyeshadow colours look great in the palette, but not so much on the skin. The harmony between the different shades, especially the cool toned greyish blue, is awesome. I mean, I'd probably frame it up as art just to admire the colours, just not on my skin.

Lastly, if you didn't think "my little nut" is funny, good on you. Please preserve your innocence in this world fill with a plethora of dirty innuendoes. The world needs people like you!

Saturday, November 12, 2016


VISEE WINTER LINEUP: WINTER DOLL

Inspired by the colour of snowy scenery and the warmth of fur, blue and taupe has been chosen as the focus colour for eyes this season to create a grown up dolly make that invokes a sense of nostalgia.

Visee has released a limited edition line up that includes eyeshadow, mascara, lipstick, and a finishing powder, reminiscent of sparkly snow flakes!

The official release date of these products is 16 November, so a few more days from today!

SHIMMER RICH EYES | 1400 YEN
visee SHIMMER RICH EYES winter 2016

A blend of pigmented deep colours and shimmery shade (aptly named Shimmer Spice) comes together to help you create big and lovely eyes.

BR-9 Taupe Brown is inspired by the warmth of fur, while BL-10 Warm Navy is inspired by the snowy scenery. 

The way they described the colours makes me want to wrap myself snugly with warm fleece while sitting near the icy cold window overlooking the snowy landscape. Kinda like enjoying the sun in an air conditioned place, I want to enjoy the cold in a warm and cozy room!

LASH VOLUME MANIA | 1400 YEN
visee lash volume mania 2016 winter

Voluminizing mascara that voluminizes (ahem, no surprise here isnt it?) and also holds your curls. It's a film type mascara that can be removed with warm water easily.

For light weight volume, apply one coat. Go for two if you want gorgeous lashes.

COLOR POLISH LIPSTICK | 1500 YEN
visee color polish lipstick 2016 winter rd422 be321

Based on their highly pigmented and glossy lipstick lineup, here are two new and limited shades. 

These lipsticks are formulated with moisturizing ingredients, making them suitable for the dry winter. The gloss will plump up your lips to volume up your pout.

Going with the dolly theme, the shades are nudish, with red and beige undertone respectively.

INNOCENT VEIL POWDER | 1700 YEN
visee innocent veil powder winter 2016

Inspired by the sparkly snowflakes, this powder wants to recreate that translucency and delicate sparkle on your skin. 

As a finishing powder, the refined shimmer will add dimension to your face subtly and even out pores. The powder is light and promises an airy finish, almost undetectable on the skin. 

Can also be used on the body such as the decollete, arms and legs. Formulated with moisturizing ingredients, this powder won't dry out your skin.

Ending thoughts:
The only thing that caught my attention is the Innocent Veil Powder. I haven't seen a shimmery finishing powder from Japanese drugstore brands before. I wonder if this will look like the canmake highlighter I own from eons ago? Also, at 1700 yen, it's on the pricier side. But still, I would love to get it IF it really does what it promises. I've been scouring the internet for its swatches, but it's not released as I'm writing this entry so.. I'll have to wait.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

COLORPOP X HELLO KITTY
Hello Kitty has arrived!

It's Hello Kitty's 50th birthday! Colourpop has been teasing us with their collaboration with Hello Kitty and it has finally launched on their website!

I've summarized all of their products from this collection in this entry. Do check out their official website if you want to look at swatches, they did a wonderful job of swatching products on different skin tones!

Temptalia has recently swatched them, click to see all of them!

COLORPOP X HELLO KITTY  hello pretty
HELLO PRETTY | USD 42

This set contains their popular Ultra Matte Lip, Ultra Glossy Lip and , Highlighter & Blush, as well as the Super Shock Shadows (from left to right on the image).

Ultra Matte Lip
RIBBON: Rich blue red

Ultra Glossy Lip
KT: Sheer light gold sprinkled with pink and gold glitter

Highlighter & Blush
YUMMY COOKIES: Light peach with a tinge of silver (Pearlized)
FUN WITH FRIENDS: Vivacious mid-tone warm pink (Pearlized)

Super Shock Shadows
JUICY APPLE: Soft gold topped with gold glitter (Glitter sheer)
STICKER SHEET: Cool-tone taupe (Satin)
BENTO BOX: True gunmetal (Pearlized)

COLORPOP X HELLO KITTY mama's apple pie
MAMA'S APPLE PIE | USD 18

A set of Super Shock Shadow quads, with colours inspired by Hello Kitty.

RAINBOW: White with silver and pink glitter highlights (Glitter sheer)
FRIENDSHIP FILE: Warm peachy beige dusted with silver and pink glitter (Metallic)
SMALL GIFT: Mid-tone peachy pink (Pearlized)
SCHOOL BUS: Deep navy blue (Pearlized)

COLORPOP X HELLO KITTY school is fun highlighter
HIGHLIGHTER | USD 8

SCHOOL IS FUN: Soft iridescent duo chrome gold (Pearlized)

COLORPOP X HELLO KITTY coin purse blush
BLUSH | USD 8

COIN PURSE: Bright cool-toned rosy pink (Matte)

COLORPOP X HELLO KITTY ultra glossy lip
ULTRA GLOSSY LIP | USD 6

SUPER CUTE: Bright warm pink with pink glitter (Sheer)
ARIGATO: Bright hot pink with hot pink glitter (Sheer)
TRINKETS: Crisp blue red with soft sparkle (Sheer)

COLORPOP X HELLO KITTY ultra satin lip
ULTRA SATIN LIP | USD 6

TINY CHUM: Baby nude pink (Satin)
LOCK DIARY: Saturated fushia (Satin)

COLORPOP X HELLO KITTY ultra metallic lip
ULTRA METALLIC LIP | USD 6

SURPRISE: Cool-toned ruby red with copper and hot pink glitter (Metallic)

COLORPOP X HELLO KITTY lippie stix
LIPPIE STIX | USD 5

KONNICHIWA: Mid-toned cool blue pink (Creme)
DATE MATE: Vibrant cool-tone fushia (Matte)
LET'S PLAY: Brilliant cranberry with hot pink pearls (Satin)

COLORPOP X HELLO KITTY makeup bag
HELLO KITTY MAKEUP BAG| USD 12

Ending thought:
I can see how they took elements of pink and blue and worked it into the collection. The eyeshadow quad is a delight, even thought it might be difficult to pair pink and blue together in reality. But it's a nice try at being different from the conventional nude palettes. 


The Lippie Stix swatched beautifully on their models, all three shades look very suitable for the different skin toned models!

I hope to see more collaborations in the future because it is truly refreshing. Also, the Hello Kitty motif is super cute! I'm speaking for myself, but I would love to see more of it.
 
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