A Nothing-Life Update
Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2012 | 33 Comments
I haven’t been online as much as usual. Life’s gotten busy. I come home exhausted from work lately. But that’s not entirely true some nights. I watch movies or go out or play wii fit or read. Some of which I haven’t always done in the past like I should so I’ve been enjoying these activities more often. 
But tonight I thought I’d get on and blog about stuff lately. Nothing lately. 
I’ve been obsessed with this whipped body lotion from Samourai Woman Fruits Series these past two weeks. It’s a small jar that I’ve already nearly used up. It smells like a gorgeous mango and peach dessert. I think these things are perfect for me. The size. Because I could try many different ones but still feel the gratification of finishing it up!
I’ve been finishing a lot of things lately. Multiple lotions, firming creams, eye creams, soaps, perfumes, mascaras. It’s so gratifying.
I also need to get a new red nail polish. My old of Rapid Red from Insta-Dri finally kicked the bucket. Since red is my #1 favorite color I want to upgrade it. At first I thought I’d get OPI And a Cherry on Top but it was sold out. Then I was trying to get Chanel’s Pirate but it’s sold out online and in stores except at Chanel.com. I tried it on at Nordstroms and LOVED it but they were sold out (always.) But then I saw Dior’s Royalty Red and using Sephora’s new beta site I was able to verify that a store I visit has it in stock!
Hmmm I’m super happy with my other Dior polish. So I’ll probably pick up the Dior instead. I like buying stuff in-person. Honestly I’ll probably buy whichever one I find in stores first. I’m going to go get my nails done this week so there’s no rush.
Speaking of Sephora I got 2 more new night creams to try from them this week. 
I know I’ve been bitching about searching and experiencing trial & error with a new night cream to replace my discontinued one.
That Boscia’s Oil-Free Nightly Hydration I tried last week worked great but burned my eyes. The fumes or something. 
I wasn’t even applying it near my eyes!! 
Then the oil-free Clinique Moisture Surge Intense broke me out the next day. 
A few others I tried but they either stung my face too much or smelled too sweetly/strong. The search continues. I’ve got more samples in mind too like Dior’s and Origins. I’m using a Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation right now. It smells like crayons … hahaha
And after the oil-free cream broke me out I said f*ck it and finally tried Shu Uemura’s Cleansing Oil.
White Recovery Brightening Cleansing Oil Advanced Formula
AMAZING. Smells amazing. 
I’ve only used it twice so I can’t tell if it’ll break me out lol. I’ll keep trying it. I have a deluxe sample version of it though so I’ll get quite a number of test runs out of it. Removes makeup beautifully.
Also I tried that Koh Gen Do - Cleansing Spa Water and must say it’s my new eye makeup remover! 
Though you can use it all-over I didn’t really like it for that but I do love it as an eyemakeup remover!
I’ve also been using the My Beauty Diary Rose & White Peony Sleep Concentrate I got from Karen for Christmas. 
I’ve used it for at least a month now, maybe more. I really like it. Firstly, it’s a great clear gel that goes on smooth. It smells amazing and feel instantly moisturizing. I put it on every other night. I feel like if I put it on 3+ nights in a row though I get a tiny bump or two, like a whitehead. So I apply it every other night instead or else I would have totally made this my new night cream!
Also been using these two SANA brand items. Esteny Power Tight Hip & Leg and Hadanomy Collagen Face Masks. 
Well the firming gel I’ve been using since I reviewed the Hot Massage version. This one has better results and a crazy citrus smell plus heat effect! I’m liking it a lot. And the Hadanomy Collagen Masks I’ve only used once so far. It was on Sunday night and it really helped moisturize my winter wind burned face. But I want to finish the box before deciding my final thoughts on it. 
I also want to give these two SKIN FOOD samples a try! Hoping they’ll even out my skin tone that’s a bit blegh from the dryness and acne flare up from last weekend.
Oh yeah new magazine issues keep coming in and I keep meaning to scan in inspo for myself…
And lastly, for now I’m not caring about finding a new backpack. The other day I was thinking and thinking and realized I shouldn’t be over thinking something so stupid! So I’m just gonna forget about it for now. 
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Jenny @ 6:52 pm; Wednesday [url]
tags: japanese goods, beauty, review, mags
whilst feeling 
Goofy
From The Weekend
Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 | 63 Comments
I’m blogging because Karen asked me to 
Plus she wanted to see the Madewell green dress 
I don’t have much to share from the weekend.
I went out into the city Friday night. Had tickets to see Jim Gaffigan. Got home around 2am so I looked extremely tired all weekend.
Saturday I went to BVLGARI and purchased au Thé Vert Extrême. Their au Thé Vert is what I personally refer to as my “signature scent.” Surprised it’s not rose maybe? This has rose notes though, I’m a creature of habit. I finished the bottle I purchased last spring. I have a small bottle from Christmas so I wanted to finally try out the “extreme” version. It’s wonderful!
More intense, yet as subtle and delicate as the original, Extrême is the more concentrated version of Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert.
I also bought a bottle of the lotion in the regular au Thé Vert. The extreme version is going to be excellent in summer with its more intense green tea notes.
But you know, I’m already wearing it 
I also hit up Sephora to restock some things. I need a new night cream.
Mine got discontinued. I’ve tried 3 already but nothing is /perfect/
Went through all my favorite skincare items that didn’t cause breakouts and the one common thread was they’re oil-free. So sticking to oil-free.
I got a sample of Boscia’s Oil-Free Nightly Hydration and have been using it for a few days.
I also grabbed this while checking out. Those damn impulse buys! But it looks gooooooooood! Oil-free!
Koh Gen Do - Cleansing Spa Water
Haven’t tried it yet since I’m trying out that night cream. One new product at a time so I can keep track of results you know.
Anyway… that’s it.
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Jenny @ 8:17 pm; Monday [url]
tags: madewell, beauty, shopping, outfits
whilst feeling 
Exhausted
