Astalift Flarosso Intenso Eyeshadow

Back in the spring, Astalift released a line of color makeup called Flarosso. I didn't like the flamingo theme and thought the packaging was rather big and bulky. But these Intenso Eyeshadows were quite eye-catching and I ended up with three out of five palettes: GR01, PK01, and VI01. I skipped BR01 and OR01 because the former looked boring and the latter was too red for my taste.

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Heim Natural Lip Rouge

I picked up these Heim Natural Lip Rouge after having tried and liked their UV Mineral Powder. I thought I might have some luck with these as I did with Etvos Mineral Sheer Rouge.

There were four colors available but I skipped 801 Sakura Pink and went for 802 Azalea Beige, 803 Tsubaki Red, and 804 Maple Brown. I picked these colors based on swatches on Cosme where they're decently rated. Then again, Cosme swatches have been mostly unreliable to me so I know I took some risks.

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Lipstick Queen Mornin' Sunshine

What's your opinion on color-changing lipsticks? They've been kind of hit-and-miss for me. Lipstick Queen Frog Prince was decent but Hello Sailor was a total dud. And yet I fell for yet another one from LQ, Mornin' Sunshine. I'd read lots of raving reviews for it and couldn't resist.

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Biore UV Perfect Face Milk SPF50+ PA++++

Almost done with this 30mL bottle of Biore UV Perfect Face Milk (white bottle) so here's an overdue review. I already reviewed the UV Perfect Milk (blue bottle) in the spring of 2017 and am actually looking forward to try the Bright Milk (pink bottle).

This UV Perfect Face Milk is the most recent 2015 formula. The line was repackaged in 2017 without any changes to the content so the stuff inside should be the same.

Victoria's Secret Gloss Balm Nourishing Lip Tint

A while ago I was browsing Victoria's Secret and stumbled upon these Gloss Balm Nourishing Lip Tint on clearance for half off, which often meant they were being discontinued. Sure enough, a month later I checked back and they disappeared from the website.

Anyway, it's been years since I bought a lippie from VS so I thought I'd pick up some to try. I have Cheeky, Fearless, Glam, Glowing, Kissed, and Smitten and skipped Irresistible (nude), Alluring (fuchsia), and Candied (bubblegum pink), colors I rarely ever reach for.

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Nioxin Shampoo System 1

This review is probably 4 years too late, but hubby and I have been using this Nioxin Shampoo System 1 (Normal to Thin-Looking Hair) for longer than that. Pictured is the 500mL bottle but for the past couple of years we've been refilling it with a huge gallon jug bought from Amazon ^.^

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

Just finished with this 10mL/0.33fl. oz. bottle (plus a small 1mL/0.03fl. oz.) sachet of Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate so here's a quick review for it.

Daeng Gi Meo Ri Shampoo and Conditioner

My very first Korean shampoo and conditioner, folks! I stumbled upon Daeng Gi Meo Ri Shampoo and Conditioner at my local Korean supermarket (woohoo, no more long drives for Asian food and groceries!) and didn't think twice about picking up a pair to try.



They had a few different options there, each in a deep wine colored 500mL pump bottle. There were three shampoos, Shampoo for Oily Scalp (blue font), Shampoo for Damaged Hair (orange font, reviewing today), and Shampoo for Normal to Dry Scalp (white font), and one Conditioner for All Hair Types (reviewing today).

Lipstick Queen Queen Bee

Picked up a few new Lipstick Queen goodies during a sale earlier in the year, including the newly released (and eagerly awaited) Saint Plum. The Mornin' Sunshine and Queen Bee were a curiosity buy and impulse buy, respectively.

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Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre Part II

Just finished up this tiny 5mL/0.17fl. oz. metal tube of Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre I got from the Beauty Habit Holiday 2015 GWP. It's old, I know, but it's still fresh and works pretty darn well.

Etvos Mineral Sheer Rouge

After Etvos Mineral UV Powder SPF50 PA++++, I went back and tried another item from the brand, the Mineral Sheer Rouge. There are 4 colors available but I passed on the Paris Pink and went for Prime Red, Rose Fig, and Ruby Red instead.

Etvos has two other lippies, the original Mineral Rouge that's supposed to be pigmented (and thus skipped) and the Mineral UV Rouge, basically the Mineral Rouge with SPF (also skipped).

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Addiction Stolen Kiss Enhancer

Earlier this year, along with the few Addiction the Eyeshadows, I also picked up the new Stolen Kiss Enhancer in 001 Bitten Rose (there's only one color available), yes, with the same hideous packaging and all.

All pictures taken in natural light without flash.