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bought: makeup organizer from unii

pkimbui — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:50:52 +0000

I just bought one of these in an effort to prune down my makeup kit. It’s so cute and lovely.

Depotting was a pain, and I definitely messed up a little, but still one palette vs a bunch of containers? A dream.

$29

unii makeup organizer

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redken power tame

pkimbui — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:21:04 +0000

Since we’re clearing out the list of awesome things I’ve been sent or bought lately, I thought I should wax poetic about this stuff.

It’s from Redken and it straightens my hair. Without a flat iron.

Well, not perfectly, but pretty darn close without the use of very hot objects. Of all the straightening stuff Redken sent me, this was the best.

Balms and such don’t usually work on my crazy mean Asian hair, but this…..will be bought after the bottle runs out.

Get the Redken – power tame 16

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yu-be moisturizing cream: perfect for winter

pkimbui — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:16:30 +0000

I was terrible sick a while ago. When i get a bad cold, the worst result (besides bronchitis from years of smoking) is a chapped nose.

Well, hello skin saver. Yu-Be had kindly sent me some samples to try and I got around to them right when my cold hit.

No chapped nose. Also good for sad dry winter skin.

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summertime: sun screen

pkimbui — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:24:29 +0000

(Photo by Robert S. Donovan.)

I am obsessed with sunscreen. I wear it all the time. So, I got all excited when the EWG released their 2009 report.

You should check it out, then go shopping for a good, toxin-free sunscreen. You’ll need it. I see a sunburn right there on your shoulder.

2009 suncreen guide from the environmental working group

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i got a new haircut

pkimbui — Fri, 22 May 2009 02:48:24 +0000

I got a new haircut. It’s pretty Asian, but I like the bangs.

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sale: 20% off everything at futurenatural

pkimbui — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:20:41 +0000

This week only you can get 20% off everything at futurenatural, my fave place for all things green and beauty.

My pick? Kimberly Sayer Organic Ultra Light Facial Moisturizer with SPF25.

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green idea: flannel eye makeup remover pads

pkimbui — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:22:49 +0000

Eye makeup must be removed every day. That’s a LOT of cotton pads/cotton balls. A lot. And cotton isn’t grown in the most eco-firendly way. So when I decided to green my bathroom, I had the choice of expensive organic cotton or reusable pads.

I had mine custom made on etsy, but I guess the seller has shut down. These identical little pads were made with flannel, just like mine. They work great. I have 15 and change them out every two or so days.

$4.85 for 5 pads.

Get the reusable cotton eye makeup remover pads

the perfect nude lipstick

pkimbui — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:43:05 +0000

There’s a lot of nude lips goin’ round.

I’ve been looking for something that might be nude with a little touch of….something.

Three Custom Color, of course, has it. Whisper.

$21.50, lipstick or gloss

Get the Three Custom Color Whisper collection

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quick link: save green and be green in the bathroom

pkimbui — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:54:26 +0000

Eco-Chick has a great list of green beauty and personal care changes to make that will save you cash.

I do most of these, except for coconut oil, which seems to make my skin itchy. They’re all great and have saved me tons of loot. We need it these days.

Check out the The Green Recessionistaâ€™s Guide to Beauty & Personal Care Â» Eco-Chick

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review: tripeptinon from aminogenesis

pkimbui — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:57:54 +0000

The Claim:

Sagging, loss of firmness and elasticity are all signals of a breakdown in the connective tissues of the skin. These important tissues form the support structure for each individual skin cell. The sun, wind, harsh weather and the aging process breakdown these tissues. As a result, the skin loses firmness and begins to sag.

The Results:

Usually, I review skin products and sometimes I like them. Sometimes, they’re pretty good. But rarely do I see results in the 2-3 weeks that they’re on my face.

No joke, this time was different. I think it had to do with the combination of products I’m using as well, but these little capsules did something.

They remind me of the Elizabeth Arden capsules my mom used back in the day. They feel oily, almost slippery, but the tiny amount of liquid absorbs quickly.

A few weeks and my skin is definitely clearer and has more of a glow.

Get the Tripeptinon Facial Lift Capsules, $79