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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Recreating Chun Song Yi (Jun Ji Hyun)'s Look // 별그대 천송이 (전지현) 메이크업 연출법





The recently ended Korean drama, My Love from the Star, featured the beautiful actress Jun Ji Hyun as the iconic character Chun Song Yi. While she and her male actor counterpart captivated the world's attention during the drama, Jun Ji Hyun's signature makeup look in the drama was particularly popular. Today I will introduce a few products that could recreate her neutral eyes and bright coral pink lips.

큰화제가 되었던 별에서온그대! 전지현과 김수현의 러브스토리는 물론 많은사랑을받았지만 드라마속 천송이의 메이크업은 특히주목받았답니다. 천송이의 뉴트럴한 아이메이크업과 밝은 코랄핑크입술을 연출할수있는 제품들을 모아봤습니당~! 



The Face Shop Color to Eyeshadow - shade BR804 (sparkle)
더페이스샵 컬러 투 아이섀도우 BR804 (sparkle)





Chung Song Yi's eyes are a neutral warm tone brown shade with a hint of shimmer. The look does not draw much attention to the eyes because the point of the look is her bright lips. This eyeshadow from the Face Shop is a slightly orangish brown shade with a fine golden shimmer. Spread this across the lids either with your finger or with a large fluffy shadow brush and blend out the edges. Tightline if you'd like and add a light layer of mascara, and the eye makeup is done!

천송이의 아이메이크업은 뉴트럴한 웜톤 브라운 색상입니다. 메이크업룩의 포인트가 밝은 입술색이기때문에 눈화장은 아주얇고 강한라인은없습니다. 이제품은 살짝 오랜지빛이나는 뉴트럴 브라운톤에 은은한 스파클이들어간 섀도우라서 천송이 메이크업에 도전하실떼 좋을것같아요. 손가락이나 넓은 브러시로 섀도우를 눈덩이에 넓게펴발라주세요. 아이라인은 스킵하셔도좋지만 원하신다면 속라인만 살짝 그려주고 마스카라도 얇게 속눈썹 코팅을해주세요. 그럼 아이메이크업 끝~! 

MAC Amplified Lipstick - Vegas Volt




As you can see from the photos (and from the 20 something episodes of the drama that we all watched..) Chung Song Yi's lips are a bright coral-pink. Depending on the picture (or episode), they sometimes look a bit glossy as well. 
To start off, I recommend using the MAC lipstick in Vegas Volt. This is a bright coral orange shade that does not have any shimmer. The Amplified range from MAC typically features this type of finish. To achieve Chun Song Yi's lips, first apply this lipstick all over the lips. We will top it off with the next product.
드라마속 천송이 사진들을 보시면 립메이크업이 아주 밝은 코랄핑크색입니다. 사진과 드라마편에 따라서 가끔 글로씨한 느낌이나기도해요. 이색상을 연출하기위해 먼저 맥 립스틱 (엠플리파이드 피니시 - 베가스 볼트)을 입술 전체에 발라주세요. 


Etude House Dear My Jelly Lips Talk - Shade JPK001 
에뛰드 하우스 디어마이 젤리 립스톡 - 촉촉탱탱 리치속살



Next, to achieve the pinkiness of the lip color, apply this Etude House lipstick over the MAC lipstick. Although labeled as a lipstick, this product has the consistency of a tinted lip balm. It provides a juicy look to the lips without the full-on pigmentation of a creamy lipstick. It also gives off a glossy finish to the lips, so you can skip the lip gloss step! 

다음단계는 핑크빛을 연출하기위해 에뛰드 립스틱을 맥립스틱위에 발라주세요. 이제품은 립스틱보단 틴트있는 립밤의 느낌이라 입술을 촉촉하게 만들어줍니다. 맥립스틱의 코랄오랜지 색상과 에뛰드제품의 핑크색을 섞으면 천송이 입술만들기 완료! 이제품은 글로씨한 느낌이있어서 따로 립글로스 바를필요도없답니다~  

Lip Stick Swatches - 립스틱 발색샷

L-->R
Etude House, MAC, Etude+MAC
에뛰드, 맥, 에뛰드+맥
Flash (x)

Flash (o)




Of course, rumor has it that the actual products used to create the lip color on Jun Ji Hyun's lips are from Yves Saint Laurent (YSL). I've heard that the makeup artist used a combination of a few Vernis A Le Vres products - the Rouge Pur Couture, the Gloss Volupte, and the Glossy Tint. Apparently these products became so popular because of the drama that they are sold out everywhere, including Duty Free shops at international airports. Whether you've been able to grab the original YSL products or you are willing to try the more affordable alternatives from this post,  Chun Song Yi's look is a great makeup look for the upcoming spring/summer!

별그대에서 전지현이 실제로 쓴 립제품들은 입셍로랑꺼라고하네요. Vernis A Le Vres 라인의the Rouge Pur Couture, the Gloss Volupte, 그리고 the Glossy Tint를 같이써서 입술색을 연출했다고하더라고요. 근데 드라마가 엄청화제이다보니 이제품들이 백화점, 면세점, 등등에서 완전다쏠드아웃이라고하네요. 천송이 메이크업룩을 저렴이 제품들로 연출하시고싶으시다면 페샵, 맥, 그리고 에뛰드 제품들을 추천해드릴게요! 별그대는 겨울에나왔던 드라마이긴하지만 천송이룩은 이번 봄/여름에도 잘어울릴메이크업인것같아요!~ 


Innisfree Bija Anti - Trouble Line Review // 이니스프리 비자 안티트러블 라인 후기

The Innisfree Bija Anti - Trouble line features products geared towards acne prone and sensitive skin. I have been consistently using these products for over 3 years and can confidently recommend them to others with problematic skin. 

오늘 소개할 제품은 이니스프리 비자 안티트러블라인입니당~! 저는 이제품들을 3년넘게 써오고있습니다. 여드름피부를가지신분들께 강추합니다!

Innisfree Bija Anti Trouble Lotion 




The lotion is packaged in a tube form and contains 100ml of product. For those who are wary about jar products not being sanitary, this packaging eliminates that concern. 

The consistency is liquidy and very lightweight. It absorbs quickly and easily into the skin without any residue or stickiness. For my oily skin this lotion is sufficient for daytime. I do add a thicker cream at night, however. For those with dry skin, I would recommend adding another moisturizer on top of this. The product is unscented for the most part and helps to keep the breakouts at bay.

이로션은 투브형이라서 평소에 위생이고민이신 분들께 좋을것같습니다. 용량은 100ml이고 아주 라이트한 느낌입니다. 피부에 잘흡수되고 찍찍하지않습니다. 저같은 지성피부에겐 기름기가없어서 정말좋지만 혹시 건성피부이신 분들은 이로션을 바르신후 수분크림을 추가하시는게 좋을것같네요. 저도 밤에는 좀더 유분기가있는 나이트크림을 위에바릅니다. 
그다지 향은없고 여드름을 방지해주는 효과가있습니다.  

Innisfree Bija Anti - Trouble Skin

As with many Korean toners, this product is labeled as a "skin," which means the same thing as toner. This product contains 200 ml of product and is packaged in a plastic bottle with a small opening at the top. I usually pour out a bit onto a cotton pad and wipe my face after cleansing.

Like the lotion, this product is unscented.  It is also very gentle and refreshing on the skin. In combination with the lotion it is great for clarifying the skin of impurities.

토너 용량은 200ml이고 펌프는없지만 그래도 간편한 플라스틱용기에 들어있습니다. 전 평소에 화장솜을이용해 얼굴전체를 닦아줍니다.

토너도 로션처럼 별다른 향은없습니다. 강하지않아서 예민한 피부에도 좋을것같습니다. 로션이랑같이쓰시면 효과가더좋습니다.

The cleanser from this same line is also a good product (currently not pictured because I no longer have the product). It is a foam type cleanser that is most suited for oily skin because of its squeaky clean effect. When used in tandem with the toner and lotion it helps to clear acne prone skin. 

I have used the spot treatment from this line also, but personally I did not notice a big difference with spot healing and would not recommend. Other than this product, I would highly recommend the Innisfree Bija Anti - Trouble line!

이니스프리 같은라인의 클렌저도 써봤는데 토너랑 로션과함께 쓰시면 좋을것같아요 (다쓰고 버려서 사진은 없음 ㅋㅋ). 폼클렌징타입이라서 건성피부보단 지성피부에게 추천드리고싶네요. 

같은라인의 스팟트리트먼트도 써봤었는데 별효과는없었어요. 이제품만빼고 비자안티트러블라인 강추~!   

Tony Moly AC Control Line Review // 토니모리 AC Control라인 후기

I am always trying new skincare products from Korea for acne prone and oily skin. Last winter in Korea while perusing one of the many Tony Moly shops in Myeongdong I came across this pretty blue line of skincare. I purchased the toner and serum on a whim and hoped that I would not regret this purchase. After using both products I actually regret not buying more!

전한국갈떼마다 항상 로드샵 스킨케어 제품들을찾아다닙니다. 피부가 지성 여드름피부이다보니 항상 제피부를 께끗하게만들어줄 제품들을 찾으려노력합니다.  저번겨울에 한국 명동 로드샵들구경하다가 토니모리에서 AC Control 라인을 봤는데, 예쁜파란색이라서그런지 끌려서 한번구매해봤어요. 세럼과 토너를 구매하게됐는데 몇개더안산게 뒤늦게 후회되네요! ㅠㅠ

Dr. Tony AC Control Serum

 This serum is conveniently packaged in a small plastic bottle with a pump for easy use. It contains 1.76 fl. Oz or 50ml of product. For a serum this is quite a generous amount.

이세럼은 작은플라스틱 용기에 펌프까지있어서 참쓰기가 간편해요. 50ml가 들어있는데 세럼치고는 양이꽤많은것같네요.





The texture is very liquidy and absorbs very quickly into the skin. It is extremely lightweight but still moisturizing. For oily skin this is a great product. I have also noticed that this keeps the breakouts at bay. I use this product after toner and before moisturizer.

세럼자체가 아주라이트한 느낌이고 피부에 빨리 흡수됩니다. 라이트하면서도 수분기는 충분한느낌이에요. 지성피부에는 딱인것같아요. 저는 토너전에 새럼을바르고 그위에 로션을바릅니다.


Dr. Tony AC Control Toner


The toner is in identical packaging, including the pump. It contains 4.57 fl. Oz or 50ml of product. I usually pump a few times onto a cotton pad and wipe my entire face with it after cleansing. It is very refreshing and is not too harsh. It also does not have that alcohol or strong chemical scent that is characteristic of many acne fighting products. I would recommend this product to oily and acne prone skin.

토너도 세럼과마찬가지로 파란플라스틱용기에 펌프가있습니다. 용량은 50ml들어있고요. 전 솜에 한세번펌프해서 얼굴전체를 클렌징후 닦아줍니다. 여드름피부를가지신분들은 아시다시피 여드름피부를위한 제품들은 대부분 알코올냄새가 좀심한편입니다. 하지만 이토니모리제품은 전혀그런게없습니다. 향수처럼 좋은향은 아니지만 제생각엔 스킨케어제품은 향이없는게낫다고 생각합니다.

An excellent line for those who are acne prone and are seeking gentle products to combat an oily complexion! It is also quite an affordable line and for those living in Korea, it is readily available.

이라인은 여드름피부나 지성피부이신분들께 강추합니다~! 특히 좀민감한피부타입에도 써보시면 좋을것같습니다. 가격도 저렴하고 한국에계신분들은 쉽게구할수있어서 더좋은것같네요. 저도한국에 다시놀러가면 재구입하려구요. ^^

Monday, May 13, 2013

Random

Some random pics that might appear in future posts : )

Result of hoarding earrings over the years..

Favorite lip tints ever!! (Missha)

NARS polish (listed on My Poshmark!)

Recent Purchase- Kate Spade Mikas Pond Janelle

Some of my favorite Skin Food polishes

BB Cream Overview!

To start off the product reviews, I decided to pull out the BB creams that I am using/have used before and provide my opinion. Pictures of swatches and comparisons included! :)

MISSHA Perfect Cover BB Cream in #23
The infamous Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream! This product is highly raved about for its great coverage and lightweight consistency. 

Here's my review------- 
  • Packaging
    • comes with a pump for controlled application! :)
  • Shade selection
    • Depends on location. 
      • Korea (its country of origin)- available in #13, #21, #23
        • catered to people of lighter skin
      • United States (sold online and in select stores)- available in #13, #21, #23, #27, #31
    • #13- fair
    • #21- light
    • #23- light to light medium
      • gray tone
    • #27- medium to medium-deep
      • strong yellow tone
    • #31- medium-deep 
      • peach-yellow tone 
    • My shade is in #23. For reference I am an NC30 in MAC. #23 is very gray looking, but it does oxidize on your skin about 10 minutes after application. Blends into my skin tone well. 
  • Consistency/Texture
    • Thicker than some other BB creams I've tried, but not overly thick. 
    • Applies smoothly and is very easily blendable.
  • Coverage
    • Medium
    • Can be buildable, but I don't think it has full coverage
    • But by no means is it light.
  • Fragrance
    • Does have a perfumey scent. It's relatively strong (but not overly so). It doesn't bother me too much because once it is applied I can no longer smell it. But others might be sensitive to the scent. 
  • Wear
    • Semi-matte. I have oily/combination skin and I MUST set this with a powder (otherwise............) 
  • Other factors
    • Has SPF42 PA+++ (sometimes I skip my sunscreen and just wear this) 
    • Will definitely give you a white cast in flash photography
  • Availability & Price (in the United States)
    • Missha US website 
      • They have a lot of promotions. Right now they have free shipping over $10!
        • 50 mL- $29.99 (the size that I have pictured)
        • 20 mL- $12.99 
    • Ebay, Amazon, etc....
      • Will probably require airmail and is more complicated and probably more expensive than ordering from the Missha website
      • Also, issues with authenticity (yes.. people make fake BB creams.. =_=) 
  • OVERALL
    • Great product for the price and size. Convenient and easy to wear. 
    • Would recommend to those who need medium coverage, but not full. Does not replace a concealer (at least not for me). 

Red tube with plastic pump for application. Shade #23.

One pump of bb cream. 
Top- flash, Bottom- without flash. 
Can see the grayness here. 

Etude House BB Magic Cream
(only one shade available)
Not very well-known bb cream from Korean brand Etude House. But still worth a mention! 

  • Packaging
    • same as Missha, tube with plastic pump. Feels lighter than the Missha though. 
  • Shade Selection
    • only one shade available (common in many bb creams) 
    • It is a really light shade but the purpose of it is just to even out the skin tone. 
    • It would most likely blend well into skin tones that are fair-->medium.
    • It does have a neutral/beige undertone (unlike most bb creams that are pink/gray). 
  • Consistency/Texture
    • SUPER lightweight, feels kind of whipped. 
    • Very easy to blend out
  • Coverage
    • Almost nothing, lol. 
    • Meant to just even out the skin tone 
    • You will definitely need concealer....
  • Fragrance
    • Very light, pleasant fragrance. Much lighter than the Missha.
  • Wear
    • DEWY finish!! Not matte by any means. 
    • If you are oily like me....you will need a powder to set it.
    • Does not last particularly long because it is relatively slick.
  • Other factors
    • SPF 30
    • Does give you a slight white cast in flash photography, but it's not too bad because the product itself is so thin and lightweight. 
  • Availability 
    • Currently, there are no Etude House stores in the US
    • Can be purchased on Ebay, Amazon (recommend finding reputable sellers though!)
    • Also can be purchased on Korean website www.gmarket.co.kr (requires airmail)
  • OVERALL
    • It's a nice product to replace as sunscreen or for people who have like nothing to cover on their skin. But for me, it's not worth it to use as a BB cream and I always need a ton of concealer after application. And it is way too oily for my skin, even with powder. 

Light blue tube with plastic pump. 
(I did use almost all of it lol)


One pump of bb cream. 
Top- without flash, Bottom- flash.

Comparison Swatches of MISSHA & Etude House BB creams: 

One pump of each bb cream. 
Left- Etude, Right- Missha. 
Top- flash, Bottom- without flash.
Blending process
Left- Etude, Right- Missha.
After blending
Left- Etude, Right- Missha

 Holika Holika Color Change BB Cream
Appealing to those who can't find a BB cream to suit their skin tone! Claims to change magically into any skin color. 
  • Packaging
    • Same as Missha and Etude. Tube with plastic pump.
  • Shade Selection
    • One shade fits all concept
    • It starts out as a white cream with little microbeads, and once you start applying the cream turns into your skin tone
    • For me (NC30), the bb cream does turn into my skin tone. I think this would only work for up to ~NC42, though, bc on any shades darker, this bb cream might look pasty and white
  • Consistency/Texture
    • Kind of liquidy, lightweight
    • Dries to a semi-matte finish, leaning a bit more on the dewy side
  • Coverage
    • Light-medium
  • Fragrance
    • Does have a scent, but does not bother me (it is also lighter than the Missha one)
  • Wear
    • Does break down in a few hours on my skin
    • I need to wear with a powder
  • Other Factors
    • No SPF 
  • Availability & Price
    • Currently, there are no Holika Holika stores in the US
    • Can be purchased on Ebay, Amazon, and also PrettyandCute.com
  • OVERALL
    • Better for people who already have good skin and would just like to even out their skin tone. I definitely need concealer with this. Also, it would suite normal skin tones more than oily or dry.


One Pump- blending process 

After blending
Top- without flash
Bottom- with flash

I have tried a couple other BB creams but no longer have them because I either threw them out or gave them away. I may update this post later to just mention the other few that I have tried. 

Thanks for reading! : ) More review posts to come!





Sharing My Superficial Interests

Hello, welcome to my new blog! I've decided to start blogging to share my superficial interests with you. My posts will consist of shopping/style/fashion/beauty/etc.

The above photo illustrates what's to come. It won't get much deeper than shoes and makeup haha. 


Hopefully I will be posting more product reviews on makeup & skincare, as well as random shopping splurges. :) 

Also, please check out my closet on POSHMARK - it is an iPhone app that is kind of like an online consignment store. You can sell things & also buy from other sellers' closets! Used code HJOXN when you sign up to receive a free $5 credit! 
(I'm trying to figure out how to add the Poshmark widget to my blog.. will add soon!)



 

Just a few items that are currently for sale in my closet

This post initiates many more posts to come. : ) Please check back!