June iPsy Bag: Pretty In Paradise Update

Hello all! How are y'all liking the week by far? Work week is in full swing but I cant help but keep looking forward to the weekend. Who's with me? LOL

This is a little overdue but here it is guys! I greatly apologize to anyone actually waiting for the updates for June's bag. But I finally have time to sit down and compose this post. You've all waited long enough so I won't keep you waiting any longer. Here is the June iPsy Bag Updates!

Be A Bombshell Lash Out Mascara

I had such HIGH hopes for this mascara, mainly because it's a Be A Bombshell product. Unfortunately this time, Be A Bombshell did NOT deliver. Where do I even begin with this mascara?... Because this has got be one of the worst mascaras I have EVER used.

1. This mascara straight up smells like plastic or that of something synthetic. The smell is so foul I had a hard time breathing the first time I applied it. It is so bothersome and I am not one to be sensitive to the scents of makeup.

2. The formula, oh my gosh the formula. Straight from the tube, the mascara was dry and clumpy. Like you know how you can just tell how a mascara is just taking the wand out of the tube? If it's too watery or too dry. Well this was beyond dry, like I was actually worried if it would apply at all.

3. Well it did apply, but not well at all. It clumped on my lashes, leaving chunks on each lashes. It did not lengthen, extend, volumized my lashes at all. The only thing it did was weigh my lashes down.

4. No lasting power what-so-ever. It started flaking within an hour or so. I had to constantly wipe the fall outs off my face the entire day.

5. It was such a b**** to remove! UGH! Although this was not waterproof, it clung onto my lashes like it was waterproof. I could easily take off waterproof makeup with my Sonia Kashuk Eye Makeup Remover, yet even that had a hard tome removing this stuff. I ended up ripping off a few lashes the first time I used it.

So now, I do NOT recommend this mascara to anyone at all. For $15, you can easily find a drug store mascara that works 100x better than this. Just no...

Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray

I decided to give this product a second try and I am as disappointed this time around as the last. When I tried this out the first time, my hair was longer and denser so it had no effect on it; this time, I had chop off a lot of my hair and made it less dense, I was hoping this spray will work but unfortunately it did not. The spray did nothing great for my hair, the only thing it did was made my hair smell really nice. Oh, that and it weighed down my hair a lot.

I did not like this product at all, kinda disappointed I received it in my bag. It's alright though, I gave it to my cousin and she sure appreciated it. My cousin has fine, thin hair and she says this spray really does give her the beach waves.

Nicka K New York Shimmer Eyeliner in Blue

For all the dislike that I had for the Lash Out Mascara, I felt the exact opposite for this lovely liner. I love almost everything about this liner. First off, the color is to die for! iPsy offered either Blue or Green to iPsters and although I wouldn't mind receiving Green, I am so happy to have received Blue. I have used this a couple of times and each time, I have received compliments.

The color is vibrant, perfect for accents, it adds a pop to the eyes. The liner itself applies like a dream, the formula is juuuuust right, not too liquidy, not too dry. It stays on with the same intensity all day. The only "problem" I have with this is the brush. It's a little too long for my comfort. For me, a long brush is harder to control than a shorter one. But nonetheless, a really good eyeliner for a fairly good price.

NYX Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel

I ended up keeping this gloss in the end because everyone I offered it to already owned it or didn't like the shade. It is now a permanent resident in my makeup bag that I have in my purse. It's a nice touch up gloss and pairs well with any stains and/or lipstick shade.

I am a HUGE fan of the Butter Gloss, probably one of the few gloss I can stand. I love the large shade selection, NYX is always great with that. I also really enjoy the scent, it's not a harsh chemical stench nor is it too perfumey, the scent is really light and fruity. I also like the formula too, it is not too sticky nor is it too slimy, everything is just right. The Butter Gloss lasts pretty long too, all the while without drying out my lips.

Laneige BB Cushion

Sigh...mixed feeling about this product. I'm actually somewhat disappointed in myself for not loving it THAT much. I don't hate it though... It's complicated.

What I dislike about this... the finish and the oiliness. Like many other Korean brands, Laneige has a dewy finish. I'm fine with dewy finishes in the winter, not in the middle of summer. I have really oily skin and on hot days, the oil gets really bad! This dewiness only worsens as the day continues. 

The formula itself isn't anything exceptional. I've tried and own better BB Creams with better coverage, more hydrating and lasts longer. I'm not saying this is a bad BB Cream, I've just tried better ones for lower prices. The only up side is this brand is now sold in the US at selected Targets. So for those who dislike purchasing makeup online, this brand might be for you.

I absolutely love the cushion concept. Many Korean brand of makeups are coming out with this concept, so it's okay that I am not entirely in love with Laneige. I can just look into other brands that already have the cushions. 

So there ya go, my honest opinions on these products. Hope y'all enjoyed this update post. Please stay tuned for the July bag update coming soon in the next week or so. Around the same time, the August bag will be up also. Please look forward to them.

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Throwback Thursday: iPsy Bags, Updates & Heart to Heart: Ticking Time Bomb

IT'S A THROWBACK THURSDAY YA'LL!!!

Each month, within a week that I receive my iPsy bag, I compose a post about basically my first impressions of the products. About a month later, I do another post, sort of like an update/review type thing. Here I have seven posts on my iPsy bags, from December to June and four updates from February to May. Have you checked out any of them yet? If you haven't, I have conveniently provided the links down below. Check them out!

My July bag will arrive within a few days so please expect a a post on that within a few weeks. I also have my June bag update I will post within this week. In the mean time, give these bags a look.

June: Pretty In Paradise

May: Beauty's Fresh PicksMay Update

April: Beauty RocksApril Update

March: Destination BeautyMarch Update

February: The Look of LoveFebruary Update

Swatches from Left to Right: Eyetini Cream Shadow + Base in Ambrosia, Pop Beauty Plump Pout Mini in Peony Petal, City Color Be Matte Blush in Fresh Melon

January: 19 Reasons

December: Celebration 

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Ticking Time Bomb

Maybe it's the fact that one of my high school friend recently got married; she now joins the married group which contains most of our graduating class. The ones that are left are either dating, engaged or a parent. Which leaves me, still a loner. Haha. I don't hate the fact that I'm single, I just dislike the idea that I am still living the single life if that makes any sense. I have been living fine being a single, happily enjoying life. It's just until recently that I felt like I've hit a barrier and moving no where, making no progress, which admittedly put me somewhat in a slump. If I wasn't so family oriented, I probably wouldn't care too much but it's the fact that I am Asian whose parents still instill traditional values. It's not like they're forcing me to get married right away or forcing me on set up blind dates; they're just in their own way guilt tripping me. Randomly dropping a "Friends my age are already grandparents.. wonder when that will be me" or "Wishing I have a grandchild to play with right now"... just those comments. The fact that my parents are still very traditional, they still worry about me growing old by myself. They're not big on the whole idea of living the bachorlette life for the rest of my life. They prefer me find a nice man, marry him and grow a family before they pass so I'll have someone to lean on. I know it's out of love but at the moment, I sometimes cannot help but cry because what they want, I don't think I can succeed, it's not within my jurisdiction.

There's a Vietnamese saying that goes, "Having a grown daughter at home is like having a ticking time bomb", needless to say, I have been referred to as a ticking time bomb by all of my relatives. They mean no harm by it, it comes from love I guess. At 24 though, I guess I just can't help but take it kinda offensive. I can't blame anyone but myself though so..

I'm hoping and pray hard every night that it'll be my turn soon. But hoping, wishing, dreaming, praying for it won't get me married, doing something about it will. But..well.. it's just, I can't anymore. One, there's no one compatible around me and two, I don't have the nerves to do anything about it. Haha...problematic much? I've slowly accepted the sad reality that I will grow old myself, now if only I can prepare my family for that mentality also, that'll be great.

Then again, with all the babies, toddlers and kids surrounding me, I just can't help but wanting kids of my own. If it's anything I'll regret from growing old single, it'll be having children. I've been caring for and been around kids at an early age, I've always dreamt of having my own kids, being a mother. Sigh... It's quite a dilemma.

WHAT TO DO?!? What to do?...

June iPsy Bag: Pretty In Paradise

Happy Friday the 13th all. How is your day going? I started my day off at the dentist for my bi-annual teeth cleaning. Teeth feels squeaky clean, best feeling in the world... well one of the best at least.

My June iPsy bag arrived today and upon seeing the products inside, I had mixed feelings about this month's products. They're not bad products, just ones I have tried and/or already own.

On another note, I am so much in love with the makeup bag itself. iPsy collaborated with Rebecca Minkoff to create the makeup bag. Ugh, it's so beautiful!

But let's take a look at this month's five products.

Be A Bombshell Lash Out Mascara - Full Size
I was first introduced to Be A Bombshell from iPsy when I received a product in one of their first bag. Since then, I have received many other products from Be A Bombshell like their liquid eyeliner, blush, "all over" stick among others. This month, I received a mascara called Lash Out, cute. Haha. From what I've previously experienced with other Be A Bombshell products, I have really high hopes for this mascara. On the other hand, not all mascara works for my lashes. They are thick and painfully straight. It takes much, much effort to get them to curl and stay curled. I have a complicated relationship with mascaras. I have to use waterproof formulas here in Arizona because the hot weather and oily skin makes my mascara smear all over. But if I use waterproof mascaras everyday, that will cause my lashes to become brittle and weak. Sigh.... This mascara is not only not waterproof but from a brand I have yet to use their mascaras. I'll risk everything and put it to the ultimate test. Check back with me in a couple of week to read about the results.

Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray - Deluxe Sample 
I was recommended this product from my cousin who has fine, thin hair a while ago. It did nothing for my thick, dense hair. I was most disappointed to see this product appear in my bag this month. I'm still contemplating if I should give it a try again or just hand it over to my cousin. It does smell very nice... and my hair is a lot shorter now then it was before.. So there is a strong possibility of me keeping and testing it out again.

Nicka K New York Shimmer Eyeliner in Blue - Full Size
Love, love, looooove seeing this in my bag. This totally makes up for the Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray. I've really been into glitter liners as of late and super excited to receive it in a color I won't normally buy on my own. I own some in the more neutral colors like gold, pink, white, silver but nothing bold and bright like blue! I cannot wait to experiment with this.

NYX Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel - Full Size
iPsters who received this Butter Gloss could have received one of the three, Eclair, Creme Brulee or Apple Strudel. One downside to that, I OWN ALL THREE SHADES!!!! I received Apple Strudel, a beautiful pinkish-corally nude shade that I enjoy using. I'll probably keep this and throw it in my purse as a back up instead of giving it away.

Laneige BB Cushion - Deluxe Samples
I almost audibly screamed when I saw this. I've been dying to try this out, not necessarily ones from Laneige but the whole BB cushion concept. It's the new IT thing within the Korean cosmetic brands. This deluxe sample I received came with the cushion, a light, medium and dark shade. I absolutely love BB Creams for the Arizona Summer because other face products might be too heavy or easily make me become extremely oily. I already own a drawer full of BBs but another one won't hurt...much. I will definitely jump on these as soon as I can.

Alrighty, that concludes the products from this month's bag. Please come back in a couple of weeks when I have used these products enough to conduct a review for ya'll. In the mean time, explore the previous months' bags.

Thank you for visiting and thanks for reading all! :) ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!