2018 Beauty Favourites ♡ Too Faced, ColourPop, Kat Von D, Urban Decay, NARS, Canmake, Kylie Cosmetics, Jo Malone London + more

Ever since Too Faced released their Peaches & Cream Matte Makeup Collection, I have been very obsessed with the line. I have tried almost everything from this line and my two absolute favourites has to be the TOO FACED Primed & Peachy Cooling Matte Perfecting Primer (NZD$51.00 - Mecca) and the TOO FACED Peach Perfect Foundation | Vanilla (NZD$57.00 - Mecca).

The primer was mentioned in my latest beauty empties and I have since purchased a new one because it's THAT amazing! I love that it blur flaws and smooth complexion, it feels lightweight and it wears comfortably throughout the day, it keeps my makeup in place and it smells delicious.

The foundation is literally the BEST summer foundation! It has a thick texture, but once blends out, it feels lightweight on the skin. It creates a flawless matte look without looking cakey, it wears for long hours even on a very hot day and it's good at oil controlling.

COLOURPOP No Filter Concealer | Light 14 (USD$6.00 - ColourPop) has been a long time favourite, although I don't use a lot of concealers these days as I am more into the no makeup makeup look, there are days that I still feel like glamming up with a full coverage look and this is the only concealer I reach for and/or re-purchase every single time. I love that it's full coverage, but it feels lightweight and it's not cakey nor does it crease under-eye.

COLOURPOP No Filter Setting Powder | Translucent (USD$9.00 - ColourPop) has been my go-to setting powder for the past three months, I use it with a powder brush and I just wish that it comes with a puff. I use it as an all-over setting powder, I use it for work and I use it for gym, and I just love that it makes my skin looks so soft and flawless. Although I do have oily skin, sometimes I get dry patches around my chin area and surprisingly this powder doesn't clings to dry patches.

I feel like I don't have to explain further with this brow pencil as it has been mentioned plenty of times in my beauty empties post. I love it, I am obsessed with it and I literally go into panic-mode when it's running out. COLOURPOP Brow Boss Pencil | Dark Brown (USD$5.00 - ColourPop) is the best, best, BEST brow pencil if you are looking for that natural brows looks. Ever since the first time I used this product, I have been getting a lot of compliments on how natural my brows look, its amazing and it wears all day. 

There are two brow gels that I have been loving during the past few months, one is from Chanel and another being the URBAN DECAY Brow Tamer Gel | Neutral Brown (NZD$36.00 - Mecca). I like both equally, but because I haven't had Chanel for a long time, I decided to put Urban Decay in my 2018 beauty favourites instead. This brow gel has a water-resistant formula, the brush is not too big, nor too small and it's able to brush on precisely. It's not crunchy, it's lightweight, the formula dries down quickly and it wears comfortably all day.

TOO FACED Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette (NZD$78.00 - Mecca) is probably the only eyeshadow palettes that I have hit pan on. I have only started using eyeshadows on a daily basis from last year and Sweet Peach is the one I reach for all the time. My favourite thing about it is definitely the peach scent and I also like that the eyeshadows are so soft and blends out smoothly.

COLOURPOP It's A Princess Thing Eyeshadow Palette (USD$20.00 - ColourPop) is also another eyeshadow palette that I have been reaching for a lot during 2018. The top rows are all base and crease colors, the texture is smooth, pigmented and blends nicely. My favourite has to be the middle row and I love using them as eyeshadow toppers, the colors are all glittery and pigmented, but they are not like crazy blings, which is great for daily wears.

If you are a glitter lover, you will adore the STILA Magnificent Metals Liquid Eye Shadow | Rose Gold Retro (NZD$38.00 - Mecca)! I love that the eyeshadow is easy to blend with a brush and the glitter stays on all day. It's easy to apply and the color is beautiful and vibrant.

KISS ME Heroine Make Long and Curl Mascara is the BEST and the ONLY MASCARA that works on my short, downward "Asian" eyelashes! Although I haven't worn mascaras in a long time, this is the ONLY ONE I reach for when I do and I am forever recommending this because it can hold my eyelashes up for as long as I have it on. I have worn this mascara for 18 hours or more and my lashes stays curled, it doesn't smudged and it doesn't give you the clumpy look.

I have heard amazing things about the KAT VON D Tattoo Liner | Trooper (NZD$28.00 - Sephora) and let me tell you, it is TRULY AMAZING! I have worn this eyeliner on a bad day, I cried all the way home and by the time I get home my eyeliner stayed looking perfect as if I have just applied it, mind you, prior to the bawling out on the bus, I have already worn this eyeliner for 10 hours! Talk about IMPRESSIVE! I love that this eyeliner is long-wearing, it's water-proof, sweat-proof, it's very black and the tip is soft, yet applies precisely.

NARS Orgasm Infatuation Cheek Palette is a limited edition palette from the 2018 Holiday Collection. I didn't want to share with you a product that is no longer to purchase, but I can't go without sharing with you my favourite highlighter of the year! This palette includes a bronzer (Laguna), a blush (Orgasm) and a highlighter (Orgasm), I initially bought it for reviews and first impressions, but who would have though that the highlighter hits pan before I could prepared for the post. The highlighter is so beautiful, it gives a subtle glow that last all day.

I have used and loved a couple of Canmake Glow Fleur Cheeks in the past and this time I decided to try a matte version, which is the CANMAKE Mat Fleur Cheeks | 02 Matte Girly Rose. I love that this blush is so subtle, it gives you that natural cheeks look and it wears all day. I can use it on a daily work day or I can use it for gym for that natural flush.

Kylie Cosmetics has to be my favourite brand for lips products in 2018. Ever since I purchased the KYLIE COSMETICS Velvet Liquid Lipstick | Goals (USD$16.00 - Kylie Cosmetics), I have been using this shade non-stop, although I do switch up my lip colors from day to day, I find that Kylie Cosmetics Goals is the shade I reach for the most. I love that the texture is soft, it dries to a velvet finish, it wears comfortably all day, it doesn't smudge nor feather, it only transfers a little to cups and the color is absolutely beautiful! Goals is described as a soft strawberry, it's not too vibrant, it can be worn in day times or party nights, the staying power is really good as well, I rarely had to touch-up, except after eating a proper meal.

BIORE Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser (NZD$13.99 - Farmers) has become a favourite since the first time I tried it. The cleanser feels so refreshing during and after wash, it has a cooling feel when I spread out the product on my face and it doesn't give me that squeaky clean feeling afterwards.

I kind of fell in love with Jo Malone in 2018 and a lot of new perfumes that I have purchased during this year are from the brand. My overall favourite scent has to be JO MALONE Tropical Cherimoya Cologne 100ml (NZD$236.00 - Smith & Caughey's), it's fruity, it's subtle and it's a perfect summer scent. During the winter times, I have been loving the NARCISO RODRIGUEZ For Her Fleur Musc EDP 50ml (NZD$173.00 - Farmers), I love the sweet, roses smell and I find that it's a very feminine and girly scent.

Kawaii eBay Finds #6 ♡ Japanese Beauty

Kawaii eBay Finds

It's been awhile since I have shared with you a Kawaii eBay Finds, I think the last one I have shared with you was back in 2016 and that is because I have been on a makeup shopping ban.

While I am still trying to reduce my makeup shopping habits, I have recently purchased a few Japanese makeup and skincare products from eBay and these are items that I have either been eyeing up for a long time or they are products that I actually need.

BCL Saborino Morning Mask

BCL Saborino Morning Mask

 BCL SABORINO MORNING MASK 

      32 SHEETS | USD $18.95 + $5.80 POSTAGE | ALPHABEAUTYUK

This is a face mask to be used specifically in the morning, it claims to freshen-up your skin within 60 seconds without having to wash your face. So, you simply just wake up, apply face mask for 60 second and you can start applying makeup.

When I first learnt of this product, I was a bit skeptical and the thought of not washing my face in the morning is totally gross, but at the same time I was curious, so I went ahead and bought this morning mask pack. 

I have used this a couple of times since my purchase and I love it. So far I haven't used it in the morning as I am always in a rush, but I have used it a few times during the day when it's very hot and humid. This mask has a strong minty scent, it feels very cooling and comfortable on the skin. 

Kao Megrhythm Good Night Steam Patch

 KAO MEGRHYTHM GOOD NIGHT STEAM PATCH
      5 PATCH PER BOX | USD $5.95 + $2.80 POSTAGE | ALPHABEAUTYUK

This claims to be 'the product' for people who works long hours in front of the computer and we all know in our world these days, technology is something that many people cannot live without. This is a heated pad that you applied before bed, it claims to relax your sore areas and helps you fall asleep.

I work a full time office job and I often get very sore neck and shoulder for just sitting in front of the computer. When I came across this product, I got very excited and cannot wait to try. Unfortunately, it doesn't do anything to me, it's simply just a patch that warms up my neck and shoulder.

Kao Megrhythm Good Night Steam Patch starts heating up as soon as I take it out of the packet, the hot temperature stays for approximately 30 minutes and it feels nice on the skin. The patch comes in two types, one is unscented and one is with a mild lavender scent which is what I have purchased and it smells nice and relaxing. I find that the patch doesn't stick too well to my skin and it kept peeling off by itself.

Kracie Naive Peach Cleansing Foam

 KRACIE NAIVE PEACH CLEANSING FOAM

      USD $7.95 + 3.90 POSTAGE | ALPHABEAUTYUK

I bought this cleansing foam simply because it's peach related.

This is a 2-in-1 cleanser that claims to remove makeup and cleanse face at the same time, a little squeeze of pea-sized amount can wash my whole face, but it's not foamy. I have oily skin and my face looks and feels squeaky clean afterwards.

Kose Precious Garden Body Mist

 KOSE PRECIOUS GARDEN BODY MIST
      HONEY PEACH | USD $8.95 + $4.50 POSTAGE | ALPHABEAUTYUK

There is not a lot of information of this product online, but from my understanding, this is a body mist that smells looks and moisturize skin at the same time.

It has a strong peach scent that I am obsessed with and the smell last for approximately 45 minutes.

Dear Laura Rabbit Lip Gloss

Dear Laura Rabbit Lip Gloss

 DEAR LAURA RABBIT LIP GLOSS
      PINK | USD $10.95 + $2.50 POSTAGE | ALPHABEAUTYUK

Dear Laura Eternal Basic Lip Gloss has a thick texture that feels a little bit heavy on the lips, but it makes your lips looks so smooth and plump.

Canmake Secret Beauty Powder

Canmake Secret Beauty Powder

Canmake Secret Beauty Powder

 CANMAKE SECRET BEAUTY POWDER
      USD $12.95 + 2.80 POSTAGE | ALPHABEAUTYUK

This is described as a translucent powder for use at anytime of the day or night, you can even wear it to sleep. I have been seeing a lot of these beauty powders around, and sleeping beauty powders seems to be the latest trend these days.

I personally don't understand why people wears makeup to sleep, isn't that bad for your skin?

Canmake Secret Beauty Powder claims to keep skin dewy and silky smooth during wear, it softly blurs any imperfection and deliver a natural finish.

I bought this because the packaging is very cute, it's also very small and handy to carry around as the compact contains a little puff and a small mirror. I actually know of this product from watching one of my favourite Chinese YouTuber's video, where she has mentioned this powder controls facial oil nicely and it makes your face looks flawless.

have you tried the products mentioned?
what is your favourite Japanese beauty product?

Kawaii eBay Finds #4 ♡ ft. A'Pieu x Rilakkuma, TonyMoly x Pikachu, Etude House & Canmake Blusher

Today I am sharing with you my last Kawaii eBay Finds of the year and I am so happy to let you all know that I feel like this is the most successful blog series I have ever started on my beauty blog.

In the past years I have started a few blog series which I thought they were kind of a fail because I just lost interest in the topics and I feel the success in the Kawaii eBay Finds series not because of how many people views these post, but because of the numbers of readers who has came back to me and tells me how much they love and enjoyed reading these kind of post.

It really put a smile on my face for me to know that my Kawaii eBay Finds series helps you to find the cutest accessories and beauty products for you and your friends and I get really excited every time I sit down and start drafting these post!

Anyway, today I am sharing with you a bunch of new kawaii makeup that I have recently purchased from eBay and this haul includes the prettiest floral blushes from Canmake, Rilakkuma lip tints from A'Pieu, Pikachu cushion from TonyMoly and many many more!

Kawaii eBay Finds #4 ft. TonyMoly, A'Pieu, Etude House, Canmake

 Kawaii eBay Finds: TonyMoly Panda's Dream Dual Lip & Cheek #2 Pink Baby

  Kawaii eBay Finds: TonyMoly Panda's Dream Dual Lip & Cheek #2 Pink Baby

 Kawaii eBay Finds: TonyMoly Panda's Dream Dual Lip & Cheek #2 Pink Baby

TONYMOLY PANDA'S  DREAM DUAL LIP & CHEEK (#2 PINK BABY)
USD $7.20 | F2PLUS1

Any panda lover reading this?! You're gonna adore this product even if you are not a fan of cream blushes nor a lip palette fan. This adorable lip & cheek duo comes packaged in a slim, handy to carry around compact that is shaped like a panda's head. The compact features a big mirror and two pretty lips and cheek shades for touch-up on the go. The only thing I wish that they have included in this duo set is an application! Cause not everyone likes applying their makeup with their fingers.

TonyMoly Panda's Dream Dual Lip & Cheek is available in two colour options: #1 Bubble Red or #2 Pink Baby. I bought the pink one and the colours looks vibrant in the compact, but once applied and blend out on cheeks, the colours sheer out and shows up as a natural flush.

  Kawaii eBay Finds: Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips Talk Chiffon #BE110

  Kawaii eBay Finds: Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips Talk Chiffon #BE110

ETUDE HOUSE DEAR MY BLOOMING LIPS TALK CHIFFON (#BE110)
USD $9.18 | SEOULCOSMETICS

Dear My Blooming Lips Talk Chiffon is one of the new releases from Etude House this year, it features a creamy texture, vivid colours and a pink princess packaging. There are over 10 shades from the range (12 to be exact) and this time I only bought one colour in #BE110 which is a mixture of terracotta brown and wine red.

I love the packaging and I like the texture, it glides on creamy and smoothly and the colour is pigmented. The downside of the formula is that if you do not exfoliate and care for your lips prior to applying the lipstick, it would layer on very patchy.

   Kawaii eBay Finds: TonyMoly Pikachu Mini Cover Cushion #01

Kawaii eBay Finds: TonyMoly Pikachu Mini Cover Cushion #01

TONYMOLY PIKACHU MINI COVER CUSHION (#01)
USD $8.74 | BRINGBRINGSHOP

If Pikachu was in the Chinese zodiac, this would probably be the Year of Pikachu! Firstly everyone in the world was obsessed with Pokemon Go, then the makeup lovers including myself was re-creating makeup inspired looks from Pokemon, then... makeup brands starts releasing Pokemon makeup.

I think Pokemon is totally awesome and it would never go out of style! Pikachu is one of my childhood favourite characters and I love it when he goes "PIKACHUUUU", so adorable!

TonyMoly x Pokemon Collection features a bunch of cute products ranging from sheet masks, hand creams, nail polish, cushion blushes, cushion compact and powder pact.

I bought the Pikachu Mini Cover Cushion in shade #01 and when I received the product I was quite surprised at how small the cushion compact is. It is half the size of normal sized cushion compacts, I haven't used this product, but TonyMoly has described this as a cushion compact that offers a smooth and flawless skin with a whitening effect plus strong UV protection.

 Kawaii eBay Finds: A'Pieu Rilakkuma Water Light Tint CR01 Unripe Grapefruit

 Kawaii eBay Finds: A'Pieu Rilakkuma Water Light Tint CR01 Unripe Grapefruit

A'PIEU RILAKKUMA WATER LIGHT TINT (CR01 UNRIPE GRAPEFRUIT)
USD $6.79 | IBUYBEAUTI

I have been eyeing up the A'Pieu x Rilakkuma collection on eBay for a long long time and I finally decided that I need the Water Light Tint in my life! I love Rilakkuma and I like the packaging, but I wish that they would make them in a clear tube instead. I bought the shade in CR01 Unripe Grapefruit and it is a gorgeous coral colour that can be applied lightly and blend for a wash of colour, or it could be applied fully for a vibrant coral.

Kawaii eBay Finds ft. Etude House, A'Pieu & TonyMoly

     Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Blushes, Highlighter and Bronzer

Canmake is one of my favourite Japanese beauty brands! Not only is their prices affordable, their quality is amazing too. Also, their packaging are just so girly and pretty. I have reviewed a few of their products including lipsticks, lipgloss and foundation compacts on my blog, but I haven't properly tried their other products, so I decided it's time to try some bronzer, powder blushes and highlighter from their Glow Fluer range.

  Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Nose Shadow Powder

  Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Nose Shadow Powder

 Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Nose Shadow Powder

CANMAKE NOSE SHADOW POWDER
USD $13.11 | JAPAN-BEAUTY-OF-QUALITY

Honestly, I don't think I need a special duo of highlighter and shading powder just to contour my nose, but I bought the Canmake Nose Shadow Powder anyway just because a lot of Asian beauty gurus that I have watched online has recommended this.

  Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Nose / Face Shadow Powder Shading #01 Danish Brown

   Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Nose / Face Shadow Powder Shading #01 Danish Brown

  Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Nose / Face Shadow Powder Shading #01 Danish Brown

CANMAKE NOSE / FACE SHADOW POWDER SHADING (01 DANISH BROWN)
USD $14.31 | JAPAN-BEAUTY-OF-QUALITY

Canmake Shading Powder is available in two colours and I bought #01 Danish Brown which is described as a yellowish brown to create a soft and natural shadow. 01 Danish Brown is recommended for those with a fair complexion and those who are new to the art of shading.

This is another product from Canmake that is highly raved about, so I am curious to see why is it so good?!

   Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Glow Fluer Highlighter #01 Planet Light

    Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Glow Fluer Highlighter #01 Planet Light

   Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Glow Fluer Highlighter #01 Planet Light

CANMAKE GLOW FLUER HIGHLIGHTER (PLANET LIGHT)
USD $14.56 | JAPAN-BEAUTY-OF-QUALITY

There are two colours available for the Canmake Glow Fluer Highlighter and I bought the shade in 01 Planet Light which contains pure white, blue, mint and lavender shades, and blue pearls that reminiscent of stardust.

When it comes to highlighters, I like the GLOW-IN-YOUR-FACE type of highlighters, but I don't expect that from Planet Light because a majority of Asian brands highlighters I have tried are quite subtle. I still want to give this a try as it looks so glittery and pretty in the pan.

    Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Glow Fluer Cheek Blush #02 Apricot Fluer

     Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Glow Fluer Cheek Blush #02 Apricot Fluer

    Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Glow Fluer Cheek Blush #02 Apricot Fluer

CANMAKE GLOW FLUER CHEEK BLUSH (APRICOT)
USD $15.99 | JAPAN-BEAUTY-OF-QUALITY

Canmake Glow Fluer Cheeks is one of my longest watched items on eBay, I have always wanted to try this, but I always end up buying something else instead.

This is also a Canmake product that is always being raved about, it has flowers and bows embossed on the actual powder blush and the range is available in seven shades.

I wanted to try one shade first before I buy the whole range and the first colour that I bought is 02 Apricot Fluer which is described as a coral that provides a gradual flush that will suit everyone.

     Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Mat Fluer Cheek Blush Matte Girly Rose

      Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Mat Fluer Cheek Blush Matte Girly Rose

     Kawaii eBay Finds: Canmake Mat Fluer Cheek Blush Matte Girly Rose

CANMAKE MAT FLUER CHEEK BLUSH (MATTE GIRLY ROSE)
USD $15.99 | JAPAN-BEAUTY-OF-QUALITY

Canmake Mat Fluer Cheek Blush is a matte version of the Glow Fluer Cheek Blush and I think this may be a newer product from Canmake as I haven't seen this until recently.

Mat Fluer Cheeks is available in three shades and I bought 02 Matte Girly Rose which is described as a rose pink that fans of pinks will adore. I definitely adore this ~ I love the flowers embossed on the blush and I love the mixture of different types of pinks. Also the colours are so pigmented and the texture is so smooth.

     Kawaii eBay Finds: Faux Fur Bunny Bag Charm Grey **before**

     Kawaii eBay Finds: Faux Fur Bunny Bag Charm Grey **after**

FAUX FUR BUNNY BAG CHARM (14CM, GREY)
NZD $5.37 | 2015CNRONGG

I was out shopping one day when I saw this cute and fluffy bunny bag charm that hangs on a pretty LV bag this girl was carrying. Being a bag lover I was surprised that my eyes weren't set on her LV bag, instead I was getting excited about that bunny.

As soon as I saw that rabbit bag charm, I browsed eBay and came across many that were selling the same thing! There were so many different colours of bunny available and there were big size and small size to choose from. I end up buying the grey one that I assume looks exactly the same one as I saw on that bag earlier and I got the larger sized in 14cm tall one.

When I received the bunny I was literally speechless! It was squashed, the bunny has no eyes and nose and it looked nothing like what I have imagined (as shown in first photo of bunny). Then I decided to fix it by giving it a hair cut (as shown in second photo of bunny), well the eyes and the nose shows and the whole thing is no longer as squashed, but I wish that I didn't try to cut off the fur cause in real life the bunny's face looks flat.

     Kawaii eBay Finds: Kobayashi Japan Medi-Shield Liquid Bandage Plaster

KOBAYASHI JAPAN MEDI-SHIELD LIQUID BANDAGE PLASTER
USD $8.50 | ALPHABEAUTYUK

This is a clear and colourless liquid bandage plaster that is ideal for cut, scratch, chap or crack skin. I bought this out of curiosity and upon first use of this product, it has given me a first impression that it's just like a clear nail polish. It has a very strong nail polish scent and an applicator that looks exactly like a nail polish, it brush on the skin clear and it dries into a thin transparent film.

 ABOUT THE SELLERS 

F2PLUS1 is one of the most talked about eBay sellers on my beauty blog, I have recommended this store numerous time and I will continue to rave of this eBay store because they have left such great impression on me! F2PLUS1 is based in Korea and they sells only Korean beauty products. I find that their prices are not super cheap, nor too expensive, their prices are just like everyone else's, but their customer service is always a win and parcels usually arrive in NZ within 2 weeks.

SEOULCOSMETICS, first time shopping from this eBay store, I bought my item on sale with free shipping, the item took nearly a month to arrive and the parcel didn't include any samples. The seller is based in Korea and they sell mainly Korean beauty products.

BRINGBRINGSHOP, I think this is the same store as RINISHOP and ROSEROSESHOP, which I am a regular shopper at. My parcel arrived within three weeks, it was packaged well with bubble wraps and there were three hand cream pokemon samples, I like that the samples goes with the theme of the product that I purchased.

IBUYBEAUTI is not just an eBay seller, they have an actual website that you can create an account and shop without going through eBay, but I find that their prices on the website is always more expensive than eBay, even with their regular discounts, it is still expensive, so I have chose to shop from their eBay store instead. This is my first time shopping from IBUYBEAUTI and it has left me with a good impression. Korea based online beauty store, my parcel arrived within 2 weeks, well packaged, nothing was damaged, nor lost.

JAPAN-BEAUTY-OF-QUALITY, new to this eBay store, but purchased five items all at once because their pricing is good compared to others. Japan based seller, selling mainly Japanese beauty products, and also some other home & garden, clothing & accessories, electronics etc... stuff. My parcel was packaged well and it arrived just over three weeks. I have received a tracking number for buying five products all at once, but the tracking number given didn't work at all. I am glad that it did arrived safely though.

2015CNRONGG, hmmm what should I say?! Not too happy with my item as the bunny arrived squashed and it is not as shown in the photo. Their promotional photo shows a girl holding a bunny that is fluffy and super cute. My one arrived flat with no nose or eyes shown. In the end I fixed it, but I wasn't too happy either because I trim too much of its' hair and the bunny face looks even more flat now.

ALPHABEAUTYUK is another of my all time favourite eBay seller! Based in Hong Kong, their eBay store is full of Japanese beauty and non beauty products, authentic and good quality. I have purchased from ALPHABEAUTYUK plenty of times and I have also recommended their store many many times, they just never fail to impress me. My parcel arrived within 1 week, it was packaged well and the product is as described.