September Birchbox

I am quite excited about this month’s birchbox and I’m really looking forward to trying out two of the samples. Here is the list of things I got.

Everything is well packed.

Current Skincare Favorites

My skin has improved quite a lot recently, so I think it is the perfect time to list my current skincare products. First of all, getting rid of my beauty dairy masks was the wisest I’d ever done. It might work amazingly for others, but not for me. Before we start, I have dry/normal skin.

1. mac – cleanse off oil

It is harmful to sleep with makeup, so taking off makeup is extremely important. It dissolves water-proof makeups like a dream and it does not leave any oil residue at all. Besides, it is mineral oil free which means it is less likely to break out from it. 

2. TBS – aloe calming toner

NOTD – Sephora By OPI Going Nude, Eh?

Today's NOTD is ‘Going Nude, Eh?’, a straight up nude shade. If you want to paint foundation on your nails, this is perfect for you. Don’t get me wrong. I loved the nail polish so much when the nude heat was just in.  I still think it is a great nude shade but I’m over the trend now.  This nail polish has been well loved and there is only one third left which says it all.

natural light, 2 coats

Will you wear it?

Swatch : MAC Eyeshadow In Creamy Bisque

MAC released their new collection MAC Me Over, and I only got one eyeshadow which is in creamy bisque.

To be honest, I don’t think it has excellent pigmentation. Actually, I did have to work a little harder to get a swatch.

But it is a little bit too sheer for a highlight. In my opinion, it is benefit’s eye bright in a shadow form.  I basically use it everywhere, inner corner, cheekbone and bridge of the nose. You can never mess up because it is not so pigmented, but you can definitely build it up if you want to.
Overall, it is a decent hilighter. But if you already have something similar, don't even bother to buy it.

Cleaning Out

I usually go through my collection and clean out products once several months.  It is really important to do so because expired products may contribute to breakouts and allergy reactions.

1. Maybelline -- cover stick in green

I bought it mainly for concealing blemishes. Unfortunately, it is a fail. First of all, it is drying and difficult to blend. On top of that, it leaves a weird green tint which is definitely not pretty. I never grab towards it, so there is really no point to keep it.