Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB SPF20 PA++ Review

About the Brand
Holika Holika is a Korean cosmetics company created in 2010. Their products feature unique eye-catching packaging to appeal to young, style conscious customers, both female and male. They offer affordable prices on high quality products made with the finest ingredients. Their vision is to provide fun practical cosmetics products to enhance every woman's natural beauty. Holika Holika is derived from the suffix "holic" (addiction) and the Korean word "holida" (temptation) to form the brand name and its concept.

March 2015 Favorites

It's not quite the end of March but it was clear which products were my favorites this month. I didn't have a February favorites up because all of them were products I'd already reviewed. This month I do have some repeats so I'll include the links where I've previously written about them.

Memebox Haena Kitty C:at Box First Impressions

I feel like it's been forever since I ordered an actual Memebox. I've missed these bright pink boxes. There have been grumblings about the higher prices and lack of skincare boxes but I still manage to find products to purchase.

Wishlist Wednesday

Today I'm doing something a little different because I'm not posting about a recent haul or a review. I have a few things, okay maybe more than a few, on my radar of things I'd like to purchase. Why don't I just buy it you ask? Well, I'm waiting for the Sephora VIB sale in April or deciding if I REALLY need these products in my stash right now. In any case I'm compiling a wishlist of things I'm interested in and thought it would be fun to show you.

Tony Moly Panda's Dream So Cool Eye Stick Review

I realized a few days after I posted the TesterKorea haul last week that I received the wrong product. I'd actually ordered the Panda's Dream Brightening Eye Base. I'm not terribly upset about this as I had been debating between the two when I placed the order. I'll probably pick up the Eye Base at some point anyway so it all worked out for the best.

Spring Cleaning with Expiration Dates

When is the last time you gave your makeup bag or collection a thorough clean out? If it's been a few months or, gasp YEARS, there's a good chance that a handful of your products have expired. So, in honor of the first week of spring, let's talk about how long you can keep the most common types of makeup and cosmetics and why you should care.

Spring Beauty Tips

Happy first day of spring! Nothing is quite as elating as seeing the first blooms of spring pop up as the world thaws out from this crazy and snowy winter. Unfortunately snow is forecast in the NYC area all day today so winter is not going out without a fight.

Months of freezing temperatures and snow have dampened our moods and dried out our skin. Here here are a few ideas to transition to happier and hydrated times and get you moving forward to a brighter day.

Etude House Dear My Wish Lipstick Review

Product Description

Creamy, lightweight texture envelops lips smoothly and comfortably like melting on lips. Rich color with only one swipe. Clear and rich colors expressed powerfully on lips with a lustrous finish. Contains vegetable squalane to keep lips moisturized with glowing rich glossy colors.

Tester Korea Haul

Finally my Tester Korea order has arrived. Well, actually, it came in last week. It took exactly 22 days to arrive from the time I placed the order. I was extremely lucky because the average delivery time is more like 4-6 weeks depending on your shipping option. I chose the cheapest option, registered air mail. (Good things come to those who wait)! Packages usually sit in customs for who knows how long which is the reason for part of the delay. It takes awhile before it passes through customs and is processed through USPS.

Jordana Modern Matte Lipstick Mini Review

I was pleasantly surprised last week when I saw the Jordana Modern Matte Lipstick in 03 Matte Frappuccino in my mailbox. It must have been from one of their recent giveaways. The collection has recently launched and been spotted at Walgreen's and Jordana Cosmetics for $2.99.

My Love For Real Techniques Brushes

Occasionally friends will ask me which makeup brushes I recommend. My answer is always the same, Real Techniques! They are extremely affordable, great quality, and work well with applying makeup. What more could you ask for from makeup brushes? I have some Sephora brushes that are 3-4 times the cost of Real Techniques and I never reach for them. I currently own 2 expert face brushes, a Blush brush, stippling brush, setting brush, 2 miracle complexion sponges, and a newly acquired your eyes/enhanced starter set from Real Techniques.

Crest Pro Health HD Daily 2-Step System Review

Product Description
You've always taken the best care possible for your mouth. Now, you can upgrade to the new Crest HD daily two-step system. We've isolated ingredients to deliver superior results with a Purifying Cleanser and Perfecting Gel. Step 1 strips plaque away, and Step 2 polishes and whitens for an amazing experience that lets you feel the difference from first use. Try it today, and upgrade to a more luminescent smile with 6X healthier mouth & 6X whiter teeth in 1 week.
Each system contains one 4 oz Step 1 tube and one 2.3 oz Step 2 tube.

Time out: Mini Rimmel Haul

At Duane Reade and Walgreen's this week, all Rimmel cosmetics are 50% off. Initially my husband bought the Stay Matte powder and a lipstick in shade 104 for me. After I tried the lipstick, I had this overwhelming urge to purchase more. I returned the next day to purchase four more shades. It's an addiction, help!

Rodan + Fields REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum Review

Product Description
When it comes to lips, time and the environment take their toll in a profound way. The smooth, naturally full, defined lips that nature gives us will, over time, become thinner, flatter, less rosy, and more lined. Reclaim or maintain the lips of youth with REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum. Each peptide and anti-oxidant rich capsule helps lips retain natural moisturizing factors, smooths lip texture, and reduces the appearance of lip wrinkles. 60 capsules.

Dayeong XO Black Stick Foundation Review

Product Description
Creamy, stick type foundation that evens out the complexion.
There are two shades available:
#21 Bright
#23 Natural

IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Celebration Matte Luxe Transforming Eyeshadow Palette Review

Product Description
These 14 luxe anti-aging silk infused eye shadows are all matte, perfect for women of all ages. The Transforming Ombre Radiance Ribbon is a completely unique shade, designed to be added to each of the matte shades creating a new pearlized color or adding a sheer golden veil with a simple swipe of a brush! Utilizing cutting edge technology exclusive to IT cosmetics, these anti-aging shadows instantly diffuse the look of lines and wrinkles on your eyes and lids. Lush matte pigment glides over the lids and your eyes are treated to anti-aging ingredients, such as hydrolyzed collagen, green tea, acai, and Vitamins A, C, and E and free of all ingredients that make eyes appear older such as talc.

My Perfume Collection

I don't have an extensive perfume collection but I have a few that I really love. Lately I've been purchasing rollerballs because it takes me forever to actually finish a perfume bottle.

Bare Minerals Loud & Clear Lip Sheer Review

Product Description
Amp up lips with a translucent splash of vivid high fidelity color and soft glistening shine. This sheer gel delivers maxed-out moisture with shea butter and jojoba seed oil for nourished and conditioned lips.

SkinStore Sale

So many spring sales going on right now. From now until March 9, take 20% off on purchases with the code SPR20 at SkinStore. In addition to the discount, you can sign up on my Ebates link at the right and get 10% cash back on MOST purchases, exclusions apply.

Happy shopping,
Jennifer

e.l.f. Studio Lip Balm SPF 15 Review

When you're in search of a bargain e.l.f. "eyes lips face" cosmetics definitely fits under that category. They are a makeup company that sells products at local drugstores, chains, and on their website. Some of their products are in the $1 range with a few lipsticks/eyeshadows coming in at only $3. You have to do a little digging but every one can find quality products within the brand.

Urban Decay Sale

For those of you who are makeup junkies, there's a 20% off promotion at Urban Decay during their Friends & Fanatics event with the code TAKEITOFF. The sale start TODAY, Monday 3/2, and runs through 3/7. You can use this code with sale items and there's a limit of 5 items per order with the code. Happy shopping!

Jennifer