topshop

lip stains

revlon just bitten lip stains (original)
these came in rollerball form in the clear plastic case years ago. there were four colours and they smelled fruity. the great thing is they did not dry out like the newer marker forms, but they did have a tendency to develop some funky gunk reminiscent of bloody goop. the best thing is that they didn't really dry out my lips.

benetint lip and cheek tint
this is touted as a lip and cheek stain. i prefer it as a cheek stain. it smells like roses. it doesn't dry out my lips too much. nothing much to say. seems to work for a lot of gals.

cover girl lip stains
marker form. drying. very vibrant colours, though and nice shade selection. they make my lips peel.

maybelline lip stains
marker form. made my lips peel. next.

nyc smooch proof 16 hour lip stains
these are the best marker lip stains that i have tried because they last a long time and they do not dry out my lips!

chanel rouge coco royallieu

eyeliner

dolce & gabbana 2011 spring

10 international beauty finds

1. biafine ointment. available in french and italian pharmacies, it's a savior for sunburned skin.

2. bioderma crealine h2o makeup remover from france. found backstage at every fashion show. it's a super-gentle makeup remover that feels just like water on the skin. and it doesn't leave your skin 

stripped or greasy.

3. cytol-nat centella cream. a french staple for redness and sensitive skin. you can use it on the face and body.

4. flavo-c serum. a superb skin-smoothing serum also from france.

5. homeoplasmine ointment from france. it’s like ea 8-hour cream (great for glossing eyelids and lips), but a tube costs less than 2 euros.

6. hot pink cotton swabs. you can get black cotton swabs in every family mart in tokyo (japan’s version of 7-eleven), but these over-the-top pink ones are found in tokyu hands department store in 

shinjuku.

7. pantene black sesame shampoo and conditioner from japan. the black sesame gives dark hair extra shine.

8. crème benamôr from portugal. a favorite of portugal's queen d. amelia, this light formula was first made in the 1920s, and the draw is in the pretty packaging as much as it is in the ultra-light formula.

9. bulgari uv gem spf 50 from italy. an incredibly light sunblock for the face that leaves skin with an even matte finish.

10. lucas’ papaw ointment. it's great for scrapes, skin irritations, and as a nourishing lip balm.

read more: best beauty products from other countries - marie claire 

natural vs. unnatural

sun feifei

mac pink cult blush

this is similar to the perfect cheek. it is similar to angel. it is not a dupe for either. it is lovely. and sold out.

hg liquid eyeliner: physicians formula eye booster 2-in-1 lash boosting eyeliner + serum

this stuff does not smudge. the tip is very fine and very easy to use. it also supposedly helps your lashes grow. i have not seen any noticeable growth, yet. i also just started using it. the best part is that it provides a great black line, it does not smudge, and no parabens.

beauty inspiration: marie antoinette

mac surfer baby collection 2011

i want my paradise cheek powder.

mac sheen supreme lipstick

makeup inspiration

beauty inspiration

beauty new year's resolutions

1. no new lipstick or lip gloss (except beaute or vincent longo stains/limited edition)
2. no eyeshadow since i hardly wear it, anyway 
3. no new perfume

target

i found a really cute dress on sale at target tonight! i saw a girl in sd wearing one similar with black leather knee high boots.

i need to find a nice black belt.

i used my $20 vib card to haul some nars from sephora (sex appeal and bellissima).

finally found this at macy's

wet 'n' wild color icon holiday palettes

so many great dupes (mac and nars)!

ulta wicked wonderland professional holiday mini packs

these will add some vibrancy to the dreary weather winter brings. i believe i want these more than the other holiday pack.