Sasa contest + Working on reviews

Hello! Well life and school has been crazy and I don't have much free time. Then my poor lil dog had surgery ):

Look how cute he looks with his cone!

But he is all better now!

I'm currently participating in so many contests! Mainly design ones, but this one if for Sasa.com! And I loooove Sasa <3  

So I'm asking for your votes! You can vote up to 5 times with one valid email and also give it a facebook like. Just go here - > http://video.sasa.com/main.php  and vote for contestant Andrea Rodriguez. 

My english isn't great and my voice is very soft x3 Sorry about those things! 

And I'm going to work on reviews for some circle lenses I got, a beauty diary mask set, Rosette's apple gommage and plenty more!

SaSa free shipping!

Hello! This is a quick and short post! But Sasa is having a promotion, with every purchase of $49 dls and up you will get free shipping! And for only $8 dls you can upgrade to Expedited Shipping! So go and take advantage of this wonderful promotion! It expires on Sep 30!


I just order some things! Couldn't let that promotion escape me xD

Inkling

Hello dears!
I'm working on some reviews for two products, I'm just giving myself some time to really see the effects, though so far so good!


Anyways, this blogpost is mainly for all the artists out there! Have any of you seen Wacom's Inkling? What do you think of it? Personally, I can't wait to get my hands on it! It just seems like an amazing tool! Once it is out in the market ( Around October I think ) I'm going to buy two! xD


One for me and one for my boyfriend <3 ( Xmas gift oh yea!)


For those of you that still don't know about this new product check it out!

Pretty cool huh?

Dolly Wink Nail Polish

Hello! Well, I finally got my package with two nail polish from the line Dolly Wink by Koji The nail polish collection of Tsubasa Masuwaka. 

What I just LOVED about them is the package! It is soooo cute! Since I really like package design I surely enjoyed opening it. The plastic bow opening was a very nice touch.
I got colors # 08 and # 09 
The colors are lovely! Very cute! Buuut I was a bit disappointed. While the product design is very cute, it is so small! Making the $ 7.10 dls I paid for each look like a little too much. Hopefully they will last for a long time. 


My other problem with it was, that the nail polish is too thick D: So I have a lot of trouble using it. I don't know if this was just because where I live it has been getting pretty hot :/ 
A friend of mine said putting them in the fridge helps so the polish will thin again, so I may try that.


Will I try it again? 
I'm not sure. I'm in love with the colors but thickness and size makes me think about it. 

DIY Hair Mask

Hello dears! Well, the other day I was feeling bored and decided to invent a hair mask for myself : )


So! After doing a little research on what other natural products are useful for a healthy and beautiful hair, I decided to use Natural Yogurt, Olive Oil and Mayo! 


Mayo I already knew from my grandma and magazines that it is good for the hair, leaving it more shinny and smooth. I also read that Olive Oil did pretty much the same thing. Yogurt has so many benefits! For your health, skin and even hair : ) It can help as a conditioner and a gentle cleanser. 


What you need! 


A bowl
Shower Cap
4 tablespoons of Natural Yogurt
2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
2 tablespoons of Mayo


That was how much I used, but feel free to experiment ^^! 


Now, you mix our ingredients in the bowl until you mix them thoughtfully. 
Next is to apply the mask on your hair as best as you can, really get into the roots and tips ^^ 
Finally! Secure your hair with a shower cap and wait 20-30 minutes. Then go shower and shampoo it. 


I don't use conditioners that much, but you can use yours if you want :D 


Your hair will feel so soft, silky and with a nice shine! The feeling stays~ ( So far, 2 for me xD ) 


If you guys ever give it a try let me know the results! 

DIY Strawberry yogurt mask

Hello dears! Today I decided to make a homemade face mask :) I decided to follow Bubz's Strawberry Yogurt Mask tutorial, the only change I made was to add 2 tsps of sugar which can also be used as a natural and gentle exfoliant. 


It was kind of hard to clean off, but I liked the results, my face feels sooooo smooth! \(^o^)/ My face also feels fresh and a bit firmer. The recipe makes enough of this mask to last you some days, so I will keep on using it ^__^


Here is Bubz's video so you can try it too!

eStores and possible giveaways.

Hello! Well, I was wondering if anyone know any good webstores to find beauty and skin care products along with clothes from Asia. Oh! and circle lenses.

So far, I know of Shoponblong, Sasa, Eyecandy and well eBay.

Also, I have been thinking of starting a giveaway of my own. What would you think of that? What kind of things would you prefer getting?

Shoponblog Giveaway!

Hello! Well, I recently discovered about Shoponblog's giveaway! In which 5 lucky bloggers will get a free item to review some include Dolly Wink line items from the brand Koji <3 ( Which is absolutely cute! ) 


Now, Shoponblog is a eStore that sells some asian cosmetics and beauty products, managing brands like Candy Doll, Eyemazing, Jewerich, Koji (<3), Mailian, and Serra Melliesh. Go check it out! 


The five items are: 
- Dolly Wink Mascara ( long )

- Eyemanazing 003

- Melliesh Eyelash 02 and 04

02

04

- Candy Doll Carrot Orange

How to get them? 

Well you just need to post a blog about their giveaway! And then post the link in their facebook page. 

The giveaway submission ends on July 17 so hurry up! 

My Beauty Diary Mask - Strawberry Yogurt

Yum right!? Since the day I ordered another ViVi Magazine (July 2011) and it came with a free sheet mask I fell in love with them. It was just so fun! While the mask I got with my magazine was an Utena vitamin mask like this one but I wanted to see what more was out there before buying another one. So, I came across the brand My Beauty Diary Mask. They had lots of 'flavors'! Which was awesome xD From all the ones I found and researched MBDM was the one who caught my attention in the end and made the final cut.

The Strawberry Yogurt <3 ^ o ^! 

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Suena rico no? Hace tiempo, pedí la revista ViVi (Julio 2011) que incluía una muestra de una mascarilla de papel, y me enamore de ellas. Son bien divertidas! La mascara que venían en la revista era de la marca Utena y era de vitaminas, era como esta. Pero quería seguir viendo otras marcas antes de decidirme a pedir otra. Así, que me tope con la marca My Beauty Diary Mask. Tienen una gran variedad de 'sabores'! Lo que es muy chido xD De todos los 'sabores' que ofrece la marca, el que mas me llamo la atención y por el que me decidí fue este.

Yogurt de Fresas <3 ^ o ^!

While looking at the different ones they had, and what they were for. Strawberry Yogurt was the one I choose.. Mainly for the flavor. It sounded so yummy.. Just kidding! Well, kinda.. xD

I got mine from eBay btw.

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Mientras buscaba y veia las diferencias entre sus 'sabores' y que es lo que hacian. Termine escogiendo el de Yogurt de fresas, mas que nada por que sonaba muy rico... Es broma! Bueno casi... xD

Por cierto, yo conseguí la mía por eBay.

Purpose / Proposito:

Brightening, improving fine lines and oil control

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Aclarar la piel, mejorar las lineas finas y controlar el sebo.

Skin type:

All skin types, especially combination skin <--- Which is great for me! 

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Para todo tipo de pieles, especialmente piel mixta <--- Lo que es perfecto para mi! 

Ingredients / Ingredientes:

Purified Water, Glycerine, Propylene Glycol, 1,3 Butylene Glycol, Triethanol amine, Tween 20, Yogurt, Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Algae, Malva sylvestris, Arctostaphylos uva ursi, Saccharum officinarum, Acer Saccharum, Citrus medica Limonum, Vaccinium myrtillus, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Dimethylsilanol hyaluronate, Propyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Carbomer, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Fragariavria vesca Fruit Extract, Citrus Anrantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

How to use / Modo de uso :

1. Cleanse face thoroughly before applying mask / Lavar la cara antes de usar la mascara

2. Remove the plastic cover carefully / Quitar el protector plastico

3. Place on face and gently tap it so it will stick better / Colocar en la cara y palmear ligeramente para que se adhiere mejor

3. After 20 - 30 minutes, remove mask and gently massage face to assist absorption / Después de 20 - 30 minutos, quite la mascara y masaje suavemente la cara para ayudar a que se absorba mejor el liquido

4. Rinsing is not required / No se necesita enjuagar la cara

5. You may apply toner, moisturizer etc. after application / Puedes aplicar crema humectante, un tonico, etc. despues de utilizarla

6. Use daily for maximum effect ( Note: Some other sites recommend to use it 1 - 2 days per week though or as much as you want.) / Use diariamente para lograr un efecto maximo ( Nota: Algunas paginas sugieren que se use solo 1 - 2 veces por semana o cuantas veces quieran. )

My opinion / Mi opinion:

I really liked it! While I didn't notice much whitening of my face (though I did notice a slight change in that, nothing too dramatic) I did love the way it brighten up my skin! Plus my face was left feeling smooth, hydrated and fresh! True, after I removed the mask I patted my face for the essence to really sink in, it felt sticky, but after a while it was gone. You just need to let you skin completely absorb it. 

What I loved the most of this mask was its scent! I was just so yummy! Honestly! The moment I open the package I felt like if I had a real strawberry yogurt bowl or something there with me! So delicious~ 

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De verdad me gusto! Mientras yo no note que me aclarara la piel mucho ( Aunque si note una ligera diferencia ) ame la forma en que le dio vida a mi piel! Ademas mi piel se quedo sintiendo suave, hidratada y fresca! Eso si, después de que me quite la mascara mi piel si se sentía algo pegajosa, pero después de unos minutos se quito. Solo tienes que dejar que la piel absorba el liquido completamente.

Lo que mas ame de este producto fue su olor! De verdad huele delicioso! En el momento en que abrí el paquete senti como si estuviera a punto de comerme un plato de yogurt de fresa! Delicioso~ 

Rating: 

Package / Empaque : ★★★★☆

Efficiency / Eficiencia : ★★★★☆

Smell / Olor : ★★★★★ ( I honestly wanted to eat that thing. Sadly the scent goes away after some minutes. Wish it left my face smelling like that. / De verdad quería comermela. Tiene un olor muy agradable, tristemente se va después de unos minutos. Me gustaría que dejara mi cara oliendo así. )

Would you buy it again? / Lo volverias a comprar?  

Hell yes! Sadly, I read somewhere that it was a limited edition product, so I'm not sure if they will keep selling this. So far, I can't find it on MBDM's webpage ): Hopefully they will keep selling it. 

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Claro que si! Pero, tristemente leí en algún lado que es de edición especial, así que no estoy segura si la seguirán vendiendo. Espero que si! Hasta ahora, no puedo encontrarlo en la pagina de MBDM ): Espero que si la vuelvan a vender.

Extra:

You can rub the excess essence on you neck. I personally rub it on my elbows ( 'Cus I have dry elbows lol ) 

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Puedes poner el exceso de liquido en tu cuello. Yo en lo personal lo puse en mis codos. ( Por que tengo codos secos lol )

Photos! Click for large view.

(Sadly Mexican post can be a little rough on packages at times ): But I loved the box! Cute~ )











(Box comes with 10 pcs )

Clean and Clear - Mattifying Cleanser (Oil Free) Spanish

Hola! ^_^ ~ 

Bueno, hoy voy a hablar sobre un limpiador de cara de la marca Clean & Clear! Me compre este producto hace como unos dos meses más o menos.

De acuerdo con el paquete este producto hace lo siguiente:
-Super-absorbente 
-Complejo de minerales (?) / Mineral+ Complex. Osea que trae minerales xD
Controla el brillo durante todo el día, mientras que elimina impurezas para obtener un acabado natural
Ingredientes
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Glycerin, Steareth-21. Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 60, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Protein, Disodium Lauroamphodiaceate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Fragance, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Sodium Benzotiazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate.
Este producto la verdad funciona muy bien. Yo sobre todo tengo piel grasa, sobretodo en la zona T (mi frente (eew lo se xD) y la nariz.) Aunque estas áreas todavía se siente aceitosa después de usarlo, mas que nada mi frente (le hecho algo de culpa a mi fleco xD), si se reduce la sensación de piel grasa por mucho y eso me agrada mucho! Además reduce el brillo de la cara también.
Lo que noté fue que, si he utilizado este producto junto con mi crema hidratante marca Neutrogena (tiene protector solar :D), que también es libre de aceite, el limpiador no tiene el mismo efecto. Mi frente se sintió grasa como si yo no hubiera usado nada de nada. Tal vez debería seguir el consejo del producto y el usar la crema hidratante es la misma línea que recomienda que se llama Clean & Clear matiffying moisturizer cream.
Sin contar mi frente, el resto de mi cara quedó con una sensación de suavidad y nada grasosa! Por lo tanto, es algo así como una relación de odio-amor que tengo con este producto xD
En resumen, es un buen producto, no es muy caro. Entre 6 a 8 dls. por el bote de 5 onzas. / 141 g.  Los precios pueden cambiar dependiendo de donde los compren. Cuando no uso la crema hidratante me gusta mucho elefecto que tiene sobre mi piel! 
Recomiendo que si vas a usar maquillaje junto con este producto uses un polvo también, para sellar el maquillaje después de usarlo. Por que la mezcla de este producto mas maquillaje y si se utilizas una crema facial hidratante, la mezcla de todo eso puede que deja tu cutis con una sensación un poco grasa (por lo menos eso me sucedió usando sólo la crema hidratante después de utilizar el limpiador matiffying.). SIN EMBARGO! Esto también depende de tu piel. Si tienes la suerte de no sufrir de una piel grasa, creo que este producto funciona muy bien para ti ^ _ ^! Sin que te tengas que preocupar de si vas a usar una crema humectante o maquillaje como yo xD

Rating: 
Botella/Diseño  : ★☆☆☆☆
Eficiencia  : ★★★☆☆

Aroma : ★★★☆☆ (Tiene un ligero aroma, no muy fuerte que no es muy agradable pero tampoco detestable. La verdad muchas veces aveces ni lo noto. )
Lo volverias a comprar?
Lo mas probable es que si. Al menos hasta que encuentre algo que funcione mejor con mi tonta zona T > o < !