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Etude 3 layer cotton puff I used to like the muji 4 layered ones, but last few orders were really hard to separate and bulky. Etude you really quite small squares in small box but they are more like singles. You don't have to separate. If you are doing lotion masks - do NOT get these. They are too small. If you are just applying acids (I think and don't need a big wipe, it's great. The box is small it takes up less room. Cotton Labo is similar and bigger square and prretty easy to seaparte and comes in a box (stores better).



Magic Bang Squares It's great if you have gangs. They are velcro squares and really hold your bangs back. They aren't cute and look stupid. There are cuter ones, but these work better. I have thick bangs. I like them my bands out of my face while masking. The Etude kitten ears are too tight and hair bands mess up my hair more. Work as ace bandage clasps too.

Kai Razors: Are like Tinkles but sharper and more durable. A lot better. They have a buch of styles.


Ryeo Herbal Shampoo & Rinse Damaged Hair: very hangbang smell. Not a lot of lather, which I like. It does make scalp feel nice and your hair is soft. I got the damaged hair one. I have thick coarse, dry, wavy hair that is dyed.

I've been traveling a lot for both leisure and work lately, so I've been sharing travel routines on Instagram. But my basic philosophy is to focus on decants and deluxe samples, and pack as much stuff that doesn't have to be in a 3-1-1 bag (i.e., sheet masks, etc.). I got these airless pump/spray bottles (pumps for cleanser/cream, sprays for toners) and like them well enough, but one of them has either broke or is incompatible with Liquid Gold's consistency. I got a deluxe sample of Clinique TTDO balm recently and have kept using the jar for my own homemade cleansing balm as I've used up the original sample. And I got a deluxe sample of Drunk Elephant glycolic serum to pack instead of actives (I also use it as a spot treatment). I also have a 0.5-oz. tube of Erborian BB and CC Cremes that I can bring for makeup, but I tend to keep makeup as minimal as possible to allow more room for skin care. I also will forgo non-active serums in favor of hydration, and then use a sheet mask if I want an extra boost. Also, I make sure to bring COSRX Acne patches. And I sprang for a reusable travel bag instead of using a baggie -- at the very least, I don't have to worry about a helpful hotel cleaning staff person throwing it out if I leave it empty on the vanity!

When I did a trans-Atlantic flight to the U.K., I did sheet mask and do a routine on the way there, but I didn't on the way back (mostly because we got stuck in the U.K. due to the British Airways bug and I ran through all my extra stash). When I'm not doing a routine on a flight, I make sure to add extra hydration and seal it in with an occlusive before the flight. I also always travel with a make-up-free face.

My next challenge is going to be going on a trip without my husband, as the last few times we traveled, I relied on him to bring unglamorous things like deodorant, but next time I travel, I have to bring this myself.

As far as sunscreen, I pack face sunscreen and buy sunscreen at my destination. I can easily go through a 4- or 8-oz. body sunscreen in a week, especially if the two of us are spending a lot of time outside. In Scotland, we didn't end up using everything because it rained a lot (i.e., we were inside), but I gave my half-empty bottle to my sister when our paths crossed in Inverness because she complained about getting sunburned.

So yeah, I still have at least two more business trips this summer, plus at least one weekend trip to the in-laws' house. I'm sure I'll post on Instagram for specifics.

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Just a few things first: If you're located in the US, you have lots of great purchasing options. Off the top of my head, there's:

Ingredients to Die For
Eden Botanicals
From Nature With Love
Garden of Wisdom
LotionCrafter

(None of these links above and below are affiliate links, btw)


But since I live in Canada and shipping can be a pain in the butt, I'll tell you where I got each of those three oils:

This is the seabuckthorn berry oil. If you have time, you should read the Amazon reviews, because they're pretty entertaining. There was a weird one on the Amazon Canada website from a guy who said he and his wife used it as a personal lubricant. He posted it using his real name.

Anyway, when I first bought it, I felt silly buying it from Amazon, but I don't care anymore, because it really works for me.

If you're not interested in purchasing your SBBO on Amazon, I would suggest Eden Botanicals. An ABer and redditor who really knows her oils really liked Eden Botanicals. Be sure to get the CO2 extraction.

I got the Black Seed Oil from Garden of Wisdom. I've also purchased it from Best Natures Cosmetic and was pleased with it.

I also got my pomegranate seed oil from Best Natures Cosmetics, but I don't think I would purchase it from there again. I'm intrigued by Garden of Wisdom's claim that they have the best pomegranate seed oil!

Hope that helps!

NEOGEN Real Flower Cleansing Water—Rose

Skin Type/Current Climate: Mildly dry & mild rosacea/Hot

Reason for Use: Wanted to try an AB cleansing water.

Product Size & Price: 12.8oz (300ml), $18.40 on Amazon.

Packaging: Large bottle with flip cap.

Ingredients: Water, CPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Rosa Damascena Flower, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower, Rosa Damascena Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Xylitol, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin ,PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance

Product smell, texture & finish: This product actually smells like roses, unlike MRCS. It's quite pleasant as well and not overpowering at all. The water is pink and it feels soothing during use.

Product effects compared to claims: This product claims to have multiple uses such being a standalone cleanser or post-cleansing toner that "leaves your skin feeling clean without over-stripping your natural oils." It also claims to be soothing and hydrating. This product is targeted towards dry and sensitive skin types.

I would have to agree with its claims. I use this cleansing water to remove sunscreen (I don't wear makeup). As I've mentioned above already, it feels soothing during use and definitely leaves my skin feeling hydrating. I generally use this is a standalone when I'm not in the mood to do a routine. My skin feels lovely the next morning.

Where it fits in the routine & how it behaves with other products: Cleansing step when I'm feeling lazy. Only interacts with sunscreen and I have no issues with it.

How long it has been used for: Two months.

Has it been/will it be repurchased: WR eventually. I'd like to try Thank You Farmer's Back to Iceland cleansing water next.

Concluding remarks: Does what it claims and would recommend to individuals who have a similar skin type to myself!

Broken dishwasher, broken washing machine, broken dryer. Dishwasher now fixed but we don't have a dryer at all and our washing machince just buzzes and doesnt wash. Ended up going to the local laundromat to do all of my laundry and sheets. Still not sure if we're renewing the lease. Maybe I should just find another place to live >(

I bought project highrise during the summer steam sale. That was a lot of fun. Oxygen not included is hard for me. I can't get the whole filteration system working (air and water)

Bought a game called Mint works. SUPER FUN! EVEN IN SOLO MODE! I'm going to go play some more of it right now. Can't wait to try playing it with other people. I do have a few other board games coming from amazon: Pandemic, Treasure Hunter Game, Gloom Second Edition: Unhappy Home expansion, Dairyman, monopoly deal, and i preordered splatoon 2

I finally was honest to myself and worked on my budget and student loan repayment plan. Budget looks kinda ugly. I'm terrified. There's never going to be enough money in this world... Also, I've been overspending like crazy. I'm really good at budgeting when I see the numbers. I was just in denial for the longest time because I wanted to treat myself. I didn't have the "college experience" so i went out a lot, ate out a lot, and overall threw money at crafts and animals. I'll have to be more findful now.

I wanted to get another hobonichi, but realized that they won't have them for 2017 anymore. I started looked at other notebooks. I do have a midori, but I don't really want to use it for bullet journaling. It gets quite expensive because I want to use that and keep that more as a notetaker/jot it down. I bought this STALOGY which looks pretty good. I'll be keeping an expense log, bullet journaling, and random notetaking in it.

I bought a vintage sewing machine recently. The singer slant-o-matic. I used them as a middleschooler in home economics and it's 100% BOMB. I was thinking about getting a more modern machine, but went Nah. The set I bought also came with a bunch of extra bobbins.

Last week I was at a fair and saw some people doing pillow lace/bobbin lace. It looks so awesome. I want to try it! It's a bit costly to get started though... I'm going to hold off on it for a while and use nontraditional materials to make some lace.

Since I'm really struggling with making friends and DOING SOMETHING that's not gaming, redditing, animals, and cleaning... I figured I could go take some community college classes (interior design, fashion, flower arrangement, etc), cello lessons, piano lessons, modern dance/ballet/jazz/hip hop lessons, sewing lessons, or something like that to get me out of the house.

On Wednesday, I went bouldering for the first time. I'm a bosssssss. JK. I haven't worked out in ages. My arms basically fell off when I woke up thursday morning. Couldnt even flush the toilet, open the fridge, or open the door. They even felt swollen. My legs were fine though. Normally with swimming, I get soreness in my core and legs. This is definitely a new muscle group I'm not used to have pain in. I've been taking some tylenol to help with my pain. Not sure if I like this enough to go back. I stopped going to the gym because I specifically didn't want large shoulders. IDK why when I work out, my shoulders just get bigger and bigger. My torso is a XS/S but my shoulders are an M. I'm absolute terrified of heights as well... So...maybe this isnt the sport for me. It's fun though! I'd go again, just wouldn't get a gym membership for it.

gah its soooo good right?! i love it but that teeny 10ml bottle is $15 CDN where i am. I am currently using Leven Rose Sea buckthorn oil found on amazon here which was cheaper, at $20 CDN for 30 ml. It is a great oil, lighter in color and less heavy than the Sibu and fragrance free/unrefined/cold pressed, but for whatever reaosn i find the Sibu just works better for my dry skin. I don't know if it's a mental thing because Sibu was the one i tried and fell in love with first.

I got a pretty basic set of two (four heads total) from Amazon. Can't remember the name, sorry. But it was one of the bestsellers. Looks like this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A6H2DD4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499995868&sr=8-4&keywords=comedone+extractor&dpPl=1&dpID=31cm2bMnDOL&ref=plSrch

My CC routine:

Get some lancets from the pharmacy. Yep, the ones for diabetics. They're sterile, inexpensive, and scalpel sharp. Then I lance the CC rather gently, as in top of the clog as possible. Again, these babies are teeny scalpels, so a little pressure goes a long way.

Then I press the CC with the oval-ish head. You might need to re-lance, but only use downward pressure with the extractor, and a little wiggle. If nothing comes out, LEAVE IT ALONE. slap on a hydrocolloid and try again a few days later.

But you should be able to get the clog out pretty cleanly. I swipe with a bit of alcohol, let it dry for a second, then cover with a cosrx patch.

My esthetician friend rec'd the lancets, because a clean cut heals better and faster than the more ragged tear you get from straight popping.

Wash your hands. And make sure you sanitize the tools. I use rubbing alcohol, before and after I use them.

I bought it off Rakuten and used Tenso, but this was pre Amazon JP shipping internationally. If I had to buy again, I'd definitely do the Amazon JP route (just checked and it works on Amazon JP!)

eta: here's the link. Not sure how much it is on eBay but probably just easiest to use Amazon!

Full Product Name: Meishoku Ceracolla Super Moist Lotion

Skin Type/Skin Tone/Current Climate: Combo/Fair Olive/Hot & Humid

Reason for Use:Hydration & plumping

Product Size & Price: 180ml/11,12€

Packaging: Drip bottle, very precise. You can easily measure out droplets to evade wasting product.

Ingredients: (according to Cosdna)

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-10, PEG-75, Ceramide, Ceramide 3, CERAMIDE 6 II, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben

Product smell, texture & finish: Scented fluid, ever-so-slightly viscous. Smells like a baby-oriented product, I find it very pleasant.

Product effects compared to claims: Quite nice, I've noticed a few changes in hydration levels since starting its use. My skin also appears slightly plumper.

Where it fits in the routine & how it behaves with other products: Another hydrating lotion which comes right after double cleansing. It's a thin liquid that absorbs fairly easily and does not leave my skin feeling sticky unless I use it for the 3/7 skin method.

How long it has been used for: 1 month

Has it been/will it be repurchased: Yes, most likely, although I will continue searching for better products. This will work nicely as a secondary hydrating lotion (yes, I'm a product hoarder).

Concluding remarks: Very pleasant and affordable. I particularly enjoy the fact that the liquid is not too viscous - it stands somewhere in the golden middle, which leaves my skin feeling nice and supple. Its effects have been no where near remarkable, but it is a reliable product for bringing in that extra hydration.

When I was in Hong Kong last month, I picked up some Fascy hand cream from Watson's: one for me, and two tubes for my sisters. The one I got for me is the violet scent. I really like this cream: it's thick but absorbs quickly, and the scent is very light. The other two scents (for my sisters) are Milk and Grapefruit, and they're both happy with them as well. Also, the packaging is adorable. Fascy is a Korean brand.

Omg I love Tabino yado. It moisturizes my skin and it doesn't stain my tub. It smells sooo good too except for one of them that smelled like cotton candy...didn't like that one too much haha. [Here] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V2EXL4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) is the amazon link for everyone who is curious.