Dream Fresh

I am always waiting for products to finally arrive in Australia. I think every Australian girl is waiting for something to finally make it's way here. For me, it has been the Maybelline BB Cream. 

Now, European and American markets have had this out for a few months, but no no, I have been waiting longer. I have been waiting for it since it was released in Asia. 

I tired out this little beauty when I was in Singapore a year ago and fell in love. I should have stocked up but I was obviously very stupid. Though not like most Korean BB Creams, this product was light weight and smooth on my skin. Since Australia sometimes gets products from the Asia lines, such as the plain version of Baby Lips with no tint, I was hoping to get this. It never happened sadly :(

My boyfriend knows I always use BB creams, I have been for almost 4 years, so when he saw the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in France he was amazing and picked it up from me.

I am always the lightest shade when it comes to BB creams, so he chose Claire... which I had no idea meant light! you learn new things everyday... like Butterfly in French is Papillon, the cutest word ever!

It is a very runny texture, so handling the packaging is a pain the butt. I find it leaks sometimes which isn't good because there is hardly anything in there anyway with only 30ml! It's similar to the Asian version I find in this way.

When applied into my skin it is perfect! You can see it has a light coverage covering my freckles very lightly, not enough to remove them completely. 

What I love about this is that it isnt oily like a lot of BB creams I have tried when first applied. It settles into the skin almost instantly for me! 

It is SPF 30 so you know it is doing something good for your skin. Covergae is very basic, so if you are looking for full it isn't for you, but if you want to balance out colouration it works a treat.

I can't tell if it is similar to the Asian version, but I know that from my experience both don't disappoint.

I also think it is the cutest BB cream packaging to hit the stores, so yay to that!

I love it, I am REALLLLLLLY hoping it comes here soon... I am sick of waiting! Let's hope it is at a decent price too, fingers crossed to under $20. 

Have any of you tried this?? did you like it as much as me???

Style Crush: Sohee

I don't talk much about what style I like on this blog, and it is really hard to sum it all up into words. I like a lot of fashion and makeup, from cute and sweet, to funky and eclectic. Personally, I find it hard to apply this to my own style... I am stuck in the safe zone when it comes to fashion and makeup. Simple is best for me.

However, that doesn't mean that I don't admire other peoples style. I have many 'crushes' when it comes to celebrities and what they wear. It isn't just about the face.. though most of them are extremely attractive... it's about them and their personal style.

Sohee is a member of Korean girl group Wonder Girls. She is 3 months older than myself, so at the age of 19 she has achieved a lot! She started training at 12 by joining JYP Entertainment company and debuted with the Wonder Girls in 2007 at 14.  She is the 'maknae' of the group, meaning she is the youngest, and with that she become one of the main visuals because of her cuteness.

The Wonder Girls tried to break into the American market in 2009 with varying success, and I think during this time is when they got to really grow. They had a lot of pressure to succeed, but also much more freedom away from Korea idol scene... which is very strict and secluded. During this time she grew into an adult and her own style really started to show through. She wasn't just the cute little member anymore.

It's very hard to tell what an idols style is like, as on stage it is all chosen for them. Most of the time you have to use airport photos of them to see. Sohee's seems to be very casual but with statement pieces that give the outfit an edge. A lot of these are reflected in her magazine shoots also.

She become famous with beauty brands for the use of winged eyeliner and also her 'mono-lids'. 'Double eyelids' are increasingly popular in Asian, and she helps break the stereotype that mono lids are 'ugly'. Her eyes are her statement, and barely anything else is used. 

I just really think she is amazing. She is extremely shy and quiet, yet she grabs attention through her style. A very unique beauty.

This is their new single 'Like This' and a flash mob they had in Korea where they got MOBBED by thousands of people. I love watching and seeing the public dance, they know every move!

*I hope to do posts like this every so often! I have a few celebrities I really look up to so I hope to talk about them and bring awareness to Asian celebrities style.

*Photos taken from random tumblrs over time, I don't remember which ones ><

Wishlist #4

OH MY IT'S JULY ALREADY!! The days go by so fast...

I had a really bad blogging month in June, so I am going to try and make up for it this month! 

As I have mentioned in previous posts, my boyfriend is in France right now, so I have been at home watching Running Man... which is the funniest show ever by the way. 

He comes back in 2 days and from what he has lead me to believe he has lots of presents for me! I am very thankful I have such a caring boyfriend :)

Some things I have been longing for recently are:

* Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream

I have picked up Maybellines Asian release BB cream last year when I was in Singapore. I am hoping it is similar to that one, even though the packaging and name are different. I remember it being lighter than Korean creams but very hydrating! They should eventually release then in Australia... but who knows when!

* Nature Republic Dome Blusher

I have known about these for years because Goo Hara endorsed them but recently came to want one after I saw that The Body Shop and Shu Uemura also have similar devices! I love the idea of being able to apply it without a brush on fingers. It is impossible to find unless I can get it on GMarket though *cries* Why does Australia not have Nature Republic (let's add every other amazing Korean brand to that list) yet we have Missha and The Face Shop? :( The prices double here though...

*Holika Holika Pure Mellow Skin Tuning Starter

IT LOOKS LIKE MARSHMALLOWS!! I don't know if I am just slow when it comes to new products, but I know that some drug store brands are doing similar products to this, like this one by Almay. I have a feeling the Koreans did it first... they do a lot of things first. Or maybe I just notice them first because they are cuter... It is supposed to feel like you are applying your primer, base and a volumiser all in one and it has pearls in it so you know it is good for your skin! ^^

I will forever be an Asian skin care kind of girl. It is what made me love makeup! It just hurts so much that it is so hard to get here in Australia!

Also, I will be blogging soon with my gift from my boyfriend, so look forward to that! He says he has been to H&M and Sephora, YAY! 

Damn you Australia and your lack of broadness in Makeup shops.

Have a good week everyone! <3

Gel Liners!

Hey guys, I am back... again! It's been almost 2 weeks since my last post... sorry about that :(

I just haven't had the determination to post... I haven't got anything new since I have no money, so I feel a bit sad lately. Gosh I need a job. I have applied at so many places but no luck at all!! Hopefully I hear something soon.

Anyway! Enough of the negative! I am going to do a post about two gel eyeliners I own. I bought these last year, and from what I can remember they weren't popular then... I had only seen Korean brands do them, so  I bought some a year ago from:

Tony Moly and Missha.

the Tony Moly Backstage Gel Eyeliner in Navy is probably one of the first ones I had ever seen.. or I just didn't know about Gel liners back then. Actually, I didn't know much about any makeup then.

It was the product that put Tony Moly on the map in Korea. It comes in I think around 8 different colours and is waterproof.

The Missha Fit-in Gel Eyeliner in Black and is waterproof. I'm not sure how many colours there are... but I know there aren't as many as the Tony Moly ones.

They both came with a brush which was really handy! The Tony Moly one is in the lid, much like the ones from Rimmel and Revlon. The Missha one is just a pot with a small brush to carry around... which I have lost some times!

Like most brushes, you have to clean them! I am too lazy to half the time, which I regret when I use them... The gel dries them out so much and they become really difficult to use. I think I need to buy a new brush because they just don't have the same smoothness and gliding power that they used to have! So clean your brushes people, especially ones you use with gel eyeliner!!

The Tony Moly one is a bit smaller, and the Navy blue colour is a bit difficult to see! I actually thought it was a black when I bought it! 

When applied using the brushes, the colours are really vibrant! The Missha product has a more Matte finish to it, while the Tony Moly one actually has a slight shimmer to it. 

The top is using the Missha brush and below is the Tony Moly one. The Missha one is used less so the shape that helps make thinner lines is still there, which the Tony one is much more difficult to use.

I tried to remove it using water and actually had to scrub hard to get this much off, so it is quite as strong waterproofing to it. 

I am no expert on gel liners, and I haven't tried any other brands. However I do love the way they are easy to apply, the gel really does glide on, and unless you bump your hand a lot, it is quite easy to apply a very straight line. I find these are the best when it comes to applying a winged line on your eyes compared to liquid eyeliners and pencils because using a brush is easier (for me atleast).

I especially love the way that after almost a whole year they have not dried up! The  product is almost the same as when I first got them! It will take me awhile to even come close to finishing them, so I hope they last a little while longer!

Have you guys tried a gel liner you really love? Tell me which ones! I may need to invest in some more some day soon :)

Also, I will post more, I promise. My boyfriend is going to France to see his family so I will have lots more time to be bored out of my mind, which should encourage me to post more to fill that gap! 

NOTD: Innisfree Yoghurt

Just wanted to share the nail polish I bought yesterday! It's by Korean brand Innisfree and is part of the Eco collection (unless all the polishes are?) and the colour is #81 Strawberry Yoghurt.

I got this from a Asian store in China Town for $5.50, which is actually cheaper than on ebay (yay!) but still not as cheap as places like GMarket or Korea of course where it is something like $2. It is avaliable in other colours which I am dying to try!

This is the result after 3 coats. At first I was thinking 'This colour doesn't look like the colour of strawberries!!' but then I remembered it had the word yoghurt in it, which makes much more sense colour wise. Mind my ugly unshaped nails in the picture -.-

I LOVE IT! :3