MyGlam: September

Hi beauties! I just realized that I have not shown you my September Glam Bag. Well, guess what.. MyGlam has changed its name to ipsy, which I found it is very unique and interesting. But I think everybody is still saying Glam Bag, so here is my September Glam Bag!

The bag itself is very simple, sleek and somewhat elegant. The material does not feel cheap at all, and it works as a clutch! So definitely loving the bag :) 

First product is (again) Circus by Andrea's Choice Nail Color in Tightrope. It is a bright purple color, almost neon. 

Next thing is probably my favorite of all of them. It is the Carol's Daughter Monoi Split End Sealer. This gives smoothness and shine to your hair ends and also it helps to reduce the split ends on your hair. But let me tell you guys... this stuff smells amazing! Like seriously it has the best smell of all hair products I used. It is also very convenient because I can use it on my ends whenever I need, and it smoothes it out instantly. 

Next is Jane Sparkle Gloss in Sparkle Pink. This lipgloss is very pigmented and I like it how it is opaque but not sheer. However, it is very sticky, yet also long wearing. It has that subtle sparkles and still gives your pout a pretty shine :) 

Next thing to last is Mirabella eyeshadow in Semiformal. It is a medium brown with satin finish, and it is very neutral that you can wear it on your eye lid or for blending color. The quality of it is okay and pigmented as well.

The last thing that I got is the SOHO Smudge Brush. Its handle is pink and metallic, and it is so tall, taller than basic brushes. The bristles is very soft as well, so it does a pretty good job of smudging your eyesahdow creating a soft smokey look :) 

That's all I got for September bag! I am really excited to see this month's bag, it is like opening a Christmas present every month! 

Which product is your favorite? 

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MyGlam: August

Hi loves! Sorry to pour you with MyGlam posts today, I just need to finish July and August Glam Bag before the September bag is coming! :)

The theme for August Glam Bag is Endless Summer. It did not explain why, but I guess these products will make you feel all year summer long (since summer is almost over :( ). Without a further do, lets take a look what's inside!

First thing first is another nail polish from Andrea's Choice! As you know in my July Glam Bag, Andrea is a beauty guru on YouTube, and she is one of my favorites! This month I got a super neon pink color called Ringmaster. Seriously if you wear this color in the Fall, you'll feel like it is summer. :) 

I was surprised by MyGlam for this Glam lip gloss! They said it is a complimentary product to say thank you to me (how sweet!). The lip gloss is actually not so bad quality. It is not too stick, or too sheer. But it will be perfect if I use it on top of my lipstick. Plus, I love the color! 

I also got two products from Eclos. Its product is organic and enriched with plant extracts. The first product is Anti-Aging Regenerative Cream, which helps to renew skin, brighten dull skin and eliminate fine lines and wrinkles. It basically makes your skin look younger! :) You can get this at Ulta, Target, GNC, Walgreens, or Rite Aid for $24.99.

The second product from Eclos is the Anti-Aging Cellular Activator Face Serum. Since it is a serum and it is more concentrated, so you put it on before your moisturizer or the Regenerative Cream. This will also reduce line and wrinkles, and make your skin smoother and more youthful looking.

Next product is Demeter Roll On Perfume Oil in Dragon Fruit. I can't say much about this but it simply smells like dragon fruit. It is very sweet and fresh and since it is a roll on, you can easily apply it on your wrist and the back of your ear or neck.

Last but not least is a loose eyeshadow from Salty Cosmetics called Glama-Zoid. This is like a duo-chrome pigment and it is actually pretty cool! As you can see from the container, it is an opaque white eyeshadow, but as you apply it, it will turn pinkish violet purple. I think it is going to be really pretty to highlight your inner tear duct or even your browbone. :)


I am going to ask you the same question as before, which one is your favorite product? Let me know in the comment below! Don't forget to add me as your friend on Facebook and Twitter too! 

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MyGlam: July

Hi loves!!! LONG TIME NO SEE, and I must say that I miss you all so much! I am so glad that I am back to blogging again... Long story short, there was so much things going on in my life for the past two months. It was terrible! But everything is getting better now, and I am here for y'all!

So... do you remember when was the last time I updated my MyGlam bag? Yes, it was in June! It means I have skipped July and August Glam Bag, and September bag is coming soon.. So today I am gonna show you my super outdated July Glam Bag, and next blog post is going to be August Glam Bag. I hope you don't mind! :)

The only thing I liked from July Glam Bag is the bag... seriously. You guys might have not known this, but I love pink and anything transparent! The July bag is a transparent hot pink with colorful stripes, it is just too cute. Now lets take a look what's inside..

First is the YES To Cucumbers On-The-Go Facial Towelettes. This was my favorite towelettes before, and I have used up three full packs of it. The reason why I like it is because it is hypoallergenic, 98.7% natural, free of paraben and fragrance, so it does not break me out! It is also made of organic cucumbers and aloe vera so it helps to soothe my skin. Most importantly, it wipes off my makeup! The reason why I stop using it was because I just got tired of it, and decided to try something new. You can get this at any drugstores! 

Next is a Circus nail polish by Andrea's Choice in Reverse. Never heard of this brand before, but Andrea is a beauty guru on YouTube, and she is part of the MyGlam girls, too. I really love her because she is such a cool and genuine person (I sound like I ever met her before, hee hee). You can check out her YouTube channel here. 

I am so glad that I get Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip and Cheek Stain. She is one of my beauty idols and I love her all natural products (I am still using her Argan Cleansing Oil, I am on second bottle now! Click here to read my review). I really do not know what shade is this, but it is a soft plum color, it is really closed to my natural lip color. You can get this at Sephora for $19.

I love trying out new hair products! So when I got this, I was pretty excited. It is the NuMe HydroPunch Hydrating Conditioner. It has argan oil on it, so I am sure it will make my hair silky smooth! I have not tried it on yet, but I promise I will keep you guys updated. The best thing about it is it has no paraben! So it won't dry out your hair :) 

Last but not least is the Juice Beauty Green Apple SPF 15 Moisturizer. I just knew this brand and apparently it is organic. It is an anti-aging moisturizer that helps to brighten, tighten, and lighten the skin. It has broad spectrum sun protection, peptides, alpha lipoic acids, and antioxidants that are derived from fruits, which help to revitalize your skin, even out your skin tone, brighten dark spots or hyperpigmentation. Note: the website says this is not for very sensitive skin or rosacea due to alpha/beta hydroxy fruit acids. 

So that's all the products that I got for the month of July! Which one is your favorite? Mine has to be Josie Maran Magic Marker because I don't collect so many lip/cheek stains in my makeup collection, so getting a new one won't hurt :)

Let me know in the comment below what's your favorite, or you can post on my Facebook wall or tweet me on Twitter too!

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MyGlam: June

Hi lovebugs! So I totally forgot to post June Glam bag. I swear to you that I thought I already posted it, and apparently I have not!! So I am so so so sorry this post is so overdue, but better than nothing right? :) So the theme of June Glam bag is Out All Night, where all the products are supposed to be long lasting. The bag itself is pretty fancy, it has so much sparkles until it gets all over my clothes, my hand, my table, haha!  


Okay, lets see what's inside... 

First thing first is the Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream, which I am so excited for. I love Living Proof products, they are amazing, and I have not tried this one yet. This styling cream is supposed to stop frizz on your hair, making it look soft and smooth. It also blocks humidity without silicone or heavy oils, so your hair will stay frizz-free! 

Next is the new Philosophy moisturizer Take a Deep Breath. I am a fan of Philosophy Hope in a Jar moisturizer, so I am also excited to try it out. It is a lightweight moisturizer that can give your skin a healthy looking glow. 

Next thing is NYX Round Lipstick in Chloe, which is not my favorite shade. It is a dark pink magenta with purple chrome in it. This is definitely not an everyday lipstick. I wish I could get different color :( Oh well.... ;p

Last but not least is Marbella Permanent Eyeliner Pen, which is a liquid eyeliner and it is also waterproof, smudge free and long lasting. I honestly have not heard this brand before, but I swatched it on my hand and it is actually not bad. The color itself is not a super deep black, it is more like dark grey, so you need to build layers if you want a deep black looking eyeliner. The applicator itself also makes lining your eyes easy! 


So that's it all the June Glam Bag! I have not received my July Glam Bag yet, so I will post that up as soon as it arrives! :) 


What is your favorite product of all four? Let me know in the comment below! 


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May MyGlam Bag

Hi loves!! My May MyGlam Bag has arrived and it is time to show it to you all. If you do not know what MyGlam is, it is basically a monthly subscription ($10) and every month you'll get different bags fill up with deluxe samples of beauty products. Sometimes they give out full size too!

I posted status on my Facebook yesterday telling you that this month's bag was not that exciting. None of them is my favorite :( I am pretty sad about it. A lot of people has recommended me to try Birchbox and Glossybox. What do you think of them? Let me know in the comment below!

So lets get through this month's bag!

I love the design of the bag, I think it is pretty cute. The bag feels as soft as silk with hot pink lips on it. Cute! 

The first thing is a sample of Philosophy fragrance called Love Sweet Love. I am not a fan of fragrance, I never use one really. But for your records, this fragrance smells pretty good actually, it is more to the fruity scents, but it is also flirty at the same time :) 

Second thing is a instant manicure strips from Miss Beauty Nail Bling - it is just like nail stickers where you just stick it into your nails. Actually this one is a pretty nice one if you are into manicure. You can just apply it in one finger as your statement nail and it will glam up your entire nails. There are 20 pieces inside, so it is a pretty decent amount of stickers! 

Next one is a full-size of Studio Gear Complete Color Lipstick in Salsa, which is a red vampy shade. I don't have this kind of color in my lipstick collection, so it is good to have one. It says that it contains hyaluronic acid and folic acid, which can moisturize your lip, as well as vitamin B to plump up your lip. I have not tried this one out yet, so I have no clue if it really does its job or if it is long wearing. But of course I will give you guys an update on this! :)

Last but not least is of course the MyGlam brushes! I think they will include brushes on each month bag until we collect all of them, hee hee. So this month's brushes are a concealer brush, which is the larger one, and a defining eyeliner brush for the smaller size one. Since the bristles are dense and tapered, you can use them to apply cream eyeshadows or even a lipstick. So they are pretty versatile and I always love the pink handles! :) 

So what are your thoughts about May Glam Bag? Should go on or move on? LOL. Let me know in the comment below! And please add me as your friends on Facebook and Twitter! :) 


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MyGlam Bag: April

My April Glam bag has arrived! The theme for this month's bag is Girls' Night Out. If you are not familiar with MyGlam, it is basically a paid monthly subscription ($10/month), and each month they will send you a bag filled up with sample sized beauty products. I subscribed MyGlam since January, and since then there were so many skin care products rather than beauty products. I was not very satisfied about it. However, this month they are featuring all cosmetic products, but the amount is not as many as previous bag, which I don't mind, as long as I like them and I enjoy using them :)

First is a lip product from DermStore called Lip Quench. It is supposed to soften and smooth your lips if you have dry, chapped lips. You know that I always have dry and cracked lips, and I tried this on, and it is actually really moisturizing. First when you apply it, you won't see the difference, but in the next few minutes, your lips will be smooth and not dry anymore. Surprisingly as well, it has a peachy pink tint to it. I have a really pigmented lips, so the color does not really show up well on my lips. Also, it smells great! 

 The next product is a false eyelashes from All-Belle. I never see this brand before (I think it is a brand from China), and I have never been a fan of faux eyelashes. Probably it is because such as hassle to apply it, but a lot of people say the more practice, the better you are at applying false eyelashes. Yeahh that's true, but I rarely go to any special occasions that requires faux lashes, so I never have a chance to practice! Haha. Places I usually go are workplace, grocery stores, friends' house. HAHA. Anyway, I have a special event today, and I am planning to take the chance to use this lashes. I will show it to you later! :) 

Next is Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Junkie. I just went to Urban Decay site to give you the link if you'd like to purchase it, but apparently this liner is not available anymore. I think this shade was from Holiday 2011 24/7 Pencil Sets. Anyway, it is a blue teal with gold and green flecks. 

In the last month's Glam Bag, I got a MyGlam Crease Brush. This month I got two sets of brushes, and they are a flat shader brush and an angled brush. The flat shader brush is perfect to apply eyeshadow onto your lid, and the angled brush is to apply eyeliner or to create a winged eye look. Also, you can use it to fill out your brows too! 

So, that is it I got from April MyGlam Bag. Am I satisfied? Yes. Will I expect to see more products like these? Definitely. I wish they could give us more products though, haha. When I opened it, I was like, "that is it???!!!" LOL. But it is okay.. I am not trying to be selfish. These products are great enough to have it on my collection. 

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My March Glam Bag

This time my March Glam Bag came early! And that was very exciting. However, the products were not too exciting. It contained more skin care products (again...). I joined MyGlam because it earlier said they would mix and match skin care samples and travel-sized makeup products every month. Well I joined MyGlam since January, and January Glam Bag was nice because they really did mix the products evenly between skin, makeup and hair products (click here to check out January Glam Bag), February bag was not so good because it had more skin care products and one makeup product (click here for February Glam Bag). This month contains mostly skin, hair and lip products.. Well they added up an eye blending brush, which was nice and my favorite thing in this bag. Otherwise, I am not gonna be very pleased by this month bag. 

Sorry for the rambling!! Let's see what's inside the bag! :) 

So, this is how the bag looks like. The theme for this month is all about "byebye winter, hello spring" (that's how I called it). Our skin tend to get drier, and the products of the month were picked to restore our skin and hair, just to get ready for the spring!

First thing first is a sample sized moisturizer and a lip conditioner from Pur-Lisse. I never heard of this brand before,  but the moisturizer sounds like it is a good product. It has SPF 30 which is great for sun protection, Vitamin E and Soy Proteins which will make the skin softer and White Tea which calms sensitive skin. I have sensitive skin and I love SPF products (because I hate wearing sunscreen), so I am totally gonna try this out.

The lip conditioner will get rid of your dry, chapped and cracked lips and it will also make your lips soft. Well, guess what... it did not work for me. That night I had a really bad chapped and cracked lips, so I put this on and it honestly did not do anything. My lip stayed dry and chappy. As you can see the picture below, the texture of it is really liquidy and runny, so it is not thick like a lip balm, it is more like water. So I feel my lip does not absorb it well. 

Next is a travel sized Murad Hybrids Eye Lift Perfector. No description about this one, but I researched it and it is apparently like an eye concealer that is naturally tinted and conceals dark circles and covers wrinkles and fine lines to get a youthful look. Haven't tried this out yet, but will do soon! 

Next one is a $25 gift card for Dermstore. I am so happy with this because I LOVE GIFT CARDS! haha. 

Next one is my favorite thing! It is MyGlam Exclusive Classic Crease Brush and Case. The brush bristle is pretty soft and fluffy, so it is not only good for crease application, but also for blending the shadow! The handle is pink and has myglam on it. The case is a hot pink faux leather, which is really pretty and does not feel cheap or crappy. So I am really pleased. The case has magnet on it for closing, but the magnet does not really work anymore now :( 

Last thing is a leave-in treatment for color enhancing from Keratin. I believe it is just like a leave-in conditioner that is supposed to add volume, luminosity and vibrancy to hair color treated. It also enhances the color as well as protects, strengthens and hydrates our hair. I though I was not gonna be using this, BUT if you followed me on Twitter or Facebook, I just announced to you all that I dyed my hair!! This is the first time doing it, and don't worry, I am gonna blog about it soon! :)

So, that's all I got for this month bag. Again, I hope they will include more makeup products in the future!

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