Showing posts with label candy doll. Show all posts
Showing posts with label candy doll. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

With Love, Tiffany's 50+ Follower Giveaway: Korean, Japanese and Sephora Goodies

Hello! It's been a week since I last updated and I really hope you all enjoyed my last entry on CC cream. That was one of the most fun entries/reviews I have done so far! Anyways, I'm really excited to announce that I will be holding my very first giveaway! It's been about two months since I started blogging and I'm so happy that I have hit 50+ followers on GFC. Blogging has always been my biggest hobby but to finally share my blog publicly and get active within the beauty blogging community has been one of my highlight's this year. I just want to thank all of you who have followed me, commented on my posts and come back to check on my updates. You're all are the best! I'm really grateful to be part of such an awesome, sweet and supportive community, so this is my way of giving back to you guys. <3


In this prize pack, I will be giving out a combination of Japanese, Korean and a couple of American beauty products. Some of these are samples that I got from my friend who was kind enough to share some with me after picking up some Tony Moly items for me in Korea while others are from my own purchases. I have a couple of full-sized products in here as well. For the complete list of the products included in this giveaway, please refer to the Rafflecopter description listing out all the items. 

Before we get into the prizes, I'd like to mention that I forgot to add an individual picture of the Bene Premium Crystal Shampoo and Conditioner and I just wanted to let you know that it will be included as well. 


Because I love false lashes, not including false lashes as part of my prize pack was out of the question. I was having a hard time choosing between Dolly Wink or Diamond Lash because I love them both but I settled with the Dolly Wink False Lashes No. 2 in Sweet Girly. A great combination of natural yet dolly, these will definitely make your eyes 'pop' and will look great on just about anyone. I feel like everyone has different preferences for the length and volume of their false lashes and this one happens to go right in the middle.


A closeup of these gorgeous lashes


I also included three sheet masks in this prize pack. Tony Moly's Floria line came out a couple of years ago but it has been one of their most successful and best-selling lines yet. I've used the Whitening, Pore Minimizing and Youth Energy line and I can honestly say that they are all wonderful. The Youth Energy Mask will really help plump up your face with moisture, making it bright, young and supple. 

I chose the My Beauty Diary face masks in "Black Pearl" because out of all the My Beauty Diary masks that I've tried, these have been shown to deliver the best results. These masks are wonderful for whitening and brightening, as well as moisturizing. I know whoever wins this prize will make good use of them. 


Now these are a few goodies from Sephora that I got as samples. Anna Sui's "Fairy Dance" fragrance was launched in 2012 and the packaging on the actual bottle is absolutely gorgeous. Sephora's website describes its scent as "sparkling top fruity notes of tangerine, mango and pink pepper", making this the perfect light and whimsical scent for summer. The Josie Maran Argan Moisturizing Serum Foundation is self adjusting and designed to match your skin tone. It kind of reminds me of CC cream; the concept seems pretty similar. And lastly, Benefit's the Porefessional is a balm designed to minimize the appearance of pores. I've heard nothing but great things about this primer, so I'm guessing all you ladies looking for pore minimizing products would like this. 


This is another full-sized product I'm giving away. Some of you who read my Korean and Japanese beauty haul entry may have noticed the CandyDoll Lip Gloss in "Macaroon Pink". The reason why I'm giving it away is because I realized that I don't look as good in lighter lip colors than I do with bolder colors such as fuschia, bright pink or red. I don't believe I would end up using this often so I decided that I would rather give it away to someone who would. 


This is the Tony Moly gel eyeliner pen. I don't use gel eyeliner anymore but when I did, this was literally the best gel liner pen I've ever used. Its small yet firm bristles pick up just the right amount of product and is flexible enough to apply precisely as much product as you'd like. 


A couple of samples from Tony Moly. I've only tried samples of both of these products but both are definitely moisturizing. While the idea of using anything with snail gives me the shudders, snail products have actually been quite popular in Korea for a few years now and have been shown to have intense moisturizing properties. The Dear Me Waterful cream is great to use as a daily moisturizer or a night cream. 


Lastly, here are samples from the Tony Moly Whitening line. I actually use the toner and emulsion on a daily basis and it's been great for keeping my skin bright and clear. I'm not really sure if it really whitens since I believe you need to use a whitening soap along with this. But if you're looking for something that refreshens and brightens up your skin for the next morning, then you will like these products. 

So here are rules for entering this giveaway: 

One winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter 
The giveaway is open to both readers in the United States and internationally 
This giveaway ends on June 30th at 10:00PM
The winner will be contacted through email after he or she is chosen. If the email doesn't receive an answer within 72 hours, I will choose another winner. 
To enter, please follow me on GFC. Extra points will be given to those who follow me on other social media outlets, which can be found on the right sidebar. 


a Rafflecopter giveaway


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Alright, well that's it! Good luck to everyone who participates in this giveaway. I hope you all like the prizes and if you have any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments below! 

With Love, Tiffany

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Candy Doll "Strawberry Pink" Blush Review + I'm blonde now! + Upcoming Giveaway

Hello, lovelies! So it's been a week since I've last updated and I do apologize if I seemed to have dropped off the radar for a bit. To those of you who have blogs, I still check my Bloglovin' twice a week to catch up with your awesome entries. And I've been meaning to make it a habit to update twice a week instead of once. I guess I need better time management or something ><

Well, before I get into my review for the Candy Doll blush, I have something that I wanted to go over. First things first, for those of you who aren't familiar with me on Instagram or Twitter , I've gone blonde! Let's see if I have more fun. 


Now I know some of you were excited to hear about the Candy Doll blush in "Strawberry Pink" after I posted up my Korean and Japanese Beauty Haul. Candy Doll is endorsed by popular gyaru model, Tsubasa Masukawa. The blushes come in a variety of colors, ranging from Strawberry Pink, Peach Pink, Carrot Orange, Cream Beige and Marshmallow Violet. Just typing out these cute and interesting names makes me want to try them all! For this particular blush, I purchased it at Takashima but you can find it at Sasa as well. 


The Candy Doll blush in "Strawberry Pink" is a bright, true pink that can either look gyaru-friendly or a bit intimidating. I've always been a fan of peachy pink and coral blushes but since I've been getting more into Japanese makeup lately, I really wanted a bright pink blush for the summer. Plus, the color would look great on both blonde and brunettes. 


Err...I can't really read Japanese so I'm not quite sure what the back says. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but perhaps the directions are suggesting to pair this with the No. 1 Dolly Sweet false lashes from Dolly Wink? Someone who can read Japanese help me on this D: 


While the box has pretty cute packaging, I would have expected more from the actual blush container itself. It's actually a lot smaller than this picture looks and can fit snug in the palm of my hand. For $17.95, I suppose that's not too expensive, compared to NARS and Tarte blushes, but I wouldn't exactly call it a steal either. The container is made out of plastic and snaps to open or close. Nothing really special here. 


However, since this product seriously packs a punch in terms of pigmentation, you would probably be able to keep this for quite a long time before running out. You definitely need to apply this with a light hand, because it goes on as bright as it looks. Else wise, you'll end up looking more like a clown or guidette than gyaru. 

The color has a nice matte finish, littered with tiny micro-shimmers and although it's very bright, if applied correctly, will give you that sweet, dolly glow. This is definitely a great product if you want that gyaru look found in gyaru tutorials in magazines or just something fun and bright.


Here it is swatched on my skin. You don't really have to swirl your blush brush in this, as just one swipe should deliver enough color. You can gradually build the color up if you want more on your cheeks but again, it's already very vibrant. As for texture, it's not chalky at all and goes on very smoothly. Maybe not quite as buttery as NARS blushes, but still soft and blendable. 


As you can see, the blush adds a lovely, dolly, pink glow to my cheeks. I'm seriously in love with this color and I really like how it complements my light hair. It shows up nicely in pictures and doesn't look overly bright or obnoxious. Also, since it's nicely pigmented, girls with both pale skin and tan skin can wear it! 



Because today was so gloomy, I tried really hard to get good pictures but the lighting was so off in most of my pictures that I ended up with just this one. My hair looks a bit ashier in real life, not quite as warm. If anyone is curious, I'm wearing the Dolly Wink No. 1 in Dolly Sweet for my upper lashes and the No. 5 in Real Nude for my lower lashes. Since I was using Candy Doll, I thought it matched nicely enough to break out my Dolly Winks. Not sure if the packaging says to pair them together, but it would be a nice coincidence if it did haha =p 

So what did I like about this product? Everything...well mostly. 

Pros
  • Great pigmentation
  • Smooth, texture--not chalky at all 
  • Shows up wonderfully in pictures 
  • Long lasting, it's been around 5 hours and the blush hasn't faded that much 
  • Mostly matte finish but with just a tiny bit of micro-shimmer, it won't really be noticeable
  • Lovely, bright bubblegum pink color that is guaranteed to give you sweet, dolly cheeks 
  • Small and portable enough to fit into your purse when you're on the go
Cons

  • Not really a fan of the plastic packaging 
  • Hard to find in the US, you may have to order it online 
  • Can be considered a bit pricey for its size
Rating: ❤❤❤❤❤


However, despite its few cons, I really can't think of anything else wrong with the product. Like I said, it's nicely pigmented, long-lasting, smooth and best of all, it's just a super fun and cute color that can look good on anyone. I would definitely repurchase this again when I run out, but that won't be anytime soon. 

Lastly, before I conclude this entry, I wanted to ask you guys something. I'm close to hitting 50 followers on Google Friend Connect and to celebrate, I want to host a giveaway. I'm already starting to put together a giveaway prize but I wanted to know--would you guys prefer Dolly Wink or Diamond Lashes for false lashes? Of course, since I'm a fan of both, I really don't know which ones you guys would rather receive. While I like Diamond Lash for their quantity (five pairs for the win!) and their durability, I know Dolly Winks will always be a fan favorite. Both brands are easily accessible to me so I can get either. I will choose according to majority rules. 

So let me know in the comments below! And also, what did you think of the Candy Doll blush? Have you tried it before or do you want to? What are your favorite blushes to wear? Do you prefer bright blushes or more natural colors? Lastly, any of you ladies planning to go blonde for the summer or have already gone blonde?

With Love, Tiffany





Friday, April 26, 2013

Japanese and Korean Beauty Haul: Dolly Wink, Candy Doll, Majolica Majorca, Etude House, Lioele

Hi everyone! I know I just did a haul post for my last blog entry but unforeseen circumstances sort of mixed up my posting schedule so here we are again with yet another haul. However, that's nothing to complain about considering the Japanese and Korean beauty goodies included in this haul! :D

 Seriously, I cannot be more excited to try and review these products! Some of these products have been out for some time now, whereas a couple of others are more recent. I'm sure you probably recognize some of these. Let's have a looksie! 




I've been getting more into Japanese makeup lately and I love how all of these gorgeous gyaru gals have such glowing dolly pink cheeks. While I've been loyal to the ever-so-wearable cult favorite, Nars "Orgasm" all of these years, the whole pink dolly cheek has been looking mighty fun for this summer. 

As for the Lioele "Aroma Soft Peeling Gel",  since my favorite one from Laniege had been discontinued, I'm in dire need of a new one. My skin has been a bit problematic lately and I'm not quite sure why. That time of the month, perhaps? Hopefully, this little baby will do the trick. 

I'm super excited to try the Majolica Mojorca Lash Expander Frame Plus. I've heard great things about this product and this is my first Japanese mascara. Crossing my fingers on this one! 


From left to right: Dolly Wink False Eyelashes No. 16, Decorative Eyelash Play Cool #3


Dolly Wink recently added three more lashes to their collection, No. 15, 16 and 17. I had a bit of a hard time choosing which one of the three to try but in the end, I settled on No. 16 Dolly Mix because I need add a few more natural lashes to my collection. 


I know Decorative Eyelashes are not as popular here in the States as Dolly Wink, but they're actually a Japanese drugstore brand of lashes, and has been endorsed by Emi Suzuki. I grabbed them because they were a bit cheaper than Dolly Wink and I don't really have many false lower lashes. Mainly because I haven't mastered the art of putting them on yet. Anyone have any helpful tutorials? 


I also managed to get my hands on Candy Doll Lip Gloss in "Macaroon Pink" and Etude House's Etoinette's Crystal Shine Lips in "PPK002".


Isn't the color lovely? I'm afraid I just might be more excited about the packaging than the actual lip color. I have many pink lipsticks but none of them are as gorgeous as this one. 


Takashimiya had these little Dolly Wink pamphlets that you could grab for free. This one features detailed descriptions of the Dolly Wink False Lash Collection, as well as information about other products in the line such as eyebrow products, mascara, eyeshadows. etc. 


For those of you having trouble picking from the false eyelash collection, this little booklet is really useful in helping you choose from the selection, depending on what you're looking for in terms of length and volume placement. Now if only I could read Japanese. 


Here are a couple more pages from the booklet, on the classic No. 1 and No. 2 false lashes. 

I hope you've enjoyed reading this post! Please stay tuned for upcoming reviews on these products! Have you tried any of these products before? What did you think of them? And if not, which products are you looking forward to reading a review on? If you have any of your own past reviews, feel free to share them in your comments below.  I'll be sure to check them out. Thanks for stopping by!

With love, Tiffany