This Oh m'Eye Line Liquid Eyeliner is another one of those Etude House products that you have to try because everyone seems to love it and it's so cheap! When I bought this in Korea, I believe I paid around 4,000 won, or $4 USD. Without further adieu... here's the review (haha... oh my rhyming skills).

Let's get to the breakdown....

Packaging....

This is just your typical liquid liner packaging. I actually like that the handle is extra long because it feels like it gives me more control.

Oh, Etude House. You kill me with you puny names. 

My only complaint about the packaging is that I wish the scraper on the inside (like the mouth of the container) were more narrow so it would scrape off more product. Haha I don't know how else to better describe it, but you can see in the picture that when you first pull the brush out, there's almost too much eyeliner on it. I personally like thinner liner, but it's really not that big of a deal. 

Brush...

With a little work, you can wipe so of the excessive off. As you can see, the brush is very fine and pointed. I love this because it gives a very precise line. It's not very study though, so for beginners, this eyeliner will probably take some practice to master. I have deemed myself an eyeliner professional... so for me... it doesn't really affect me. But you can definitely still use this if you're not that comfortable with liquid eyeliners yet! 

Accuracy...

Like I mentioned above, the finally tipped brush allows for very accurate lining. 

As you can see from my swatches, you can create very thin lines and very thick lines. 

Opacity...

This eyeliner is nice and dark :) I love dark, dark eyeliners. For me, the darker the better. So I was satisfied with the opacity of this eyeliner. 

Waterproof and Long-lasting...

This eyeliner is waterproof, as long as you don't rub or touch it while it's wet.  It also wears very nicely throughout the day. I didn't notice it fading whatsoever (Note: I don't have oily eyelids at all) so I really liked this eyeliner. 

Removal...

This actually comes off fairly easily with warm water and soap. You will also probably need a little makeup remover to get the rest off. This eyeliner was actually interesting the way it comes off because it reminds me of eyelashes glue. It's almost rubbery and it almost 'rolls' off. No need for scrubbing and it doesn't smudge all over your face when you're trying to take it off. I try to show what I meant by 'being similar to eyelash glue' in the picture. 

Overall....

Packaging: ****

Brush: ***

Opacity: ****

Waterproof/Long-lasting: ****

Removal: ***

Overall: ****

[Review] YourTea.com Tiny Tea Teatox System

So I'm finally posting about my experience using the Yourtea Tiny Tea Teatox System. I posted about this when I first started a while ago, but just got to posting my video/website review about it now! I had to postpone posting them because of the 12 HoliDAYS of Beauty on The Beauty Breakdown Channel! Don't forget to read my first impressions of the tea! Anyways here are my thoughts!

What the program is... 

The Teatox I did was the 14 day one. You're supposed to drink the tea 3 times a day for 2 weeks 30 minutes before or after your meal. The box comes with a set of instructions that details this, but that's the jist of it.

The tea is specifically designed to help with: bloating, indigestion, problematic skin, cellulite, increase energy, reduction of excess weight, and increase energy.

For more information and FAQ, visit their website! It's more thorough with the information they provide!

You can see the instructions included in the box of tea below. 

Ingredients....

The ingredients of this tea are listed on the website and on the back of the box. It contains all natural Chinese Herbal medicine, and it's actually gluten free!

Now for my experience...
Taste...

I honestly had some mixed reviews about the taste. If you've ever tried Chinese herbal medicine or really any type of Asian herbal medicine, it tastes fairly similar to that! It's kind of hard to explain it any other way, but I guess you could say it definitely has that "natural" taste. Now for me, it wasn't that bad, but it wasn't super delicious. I started having an issue with the taste simply because I was getting tired of drinking the same tea, 3 times a day for 2 weeks. I ended up adding some lemon or honey just to change it up! 

Side Effects....

Unfortunately, I did experience some side effects. The main side effect I experienced was some nausea. Luckily, it wasn't too mad. It was more annoying than anything. I was describe it as mild nausea. I experienced this about day 3 or 4 and it only last for a day or two.  I also mentioned in my first impressions that I had a little bit of a headache the first day or so but that could've just been a coincidence. After that, it was smooth sailing! 

Benefits...

This may seem kind of odd, but the main benefit I experienced from drinking this tea was the psychological effect. I know, sounds crazy. But the idea that I had to drink the tea 30 minutes before practically every meal forced me to plan out what I was going to eat and make a conscious decision to choose something healthy. For me, that made it worth it. Plus, I did feel "lighter". I didn't lose any weight however (my weight fluctuates a little bit anyways). I did notice my bloating went down a little bit in my tummy area, which could've been the tea or my improved diet. Either way, I'm not complaining!

Overall....

I enjoyed this Teatox and loved the benefits from it! The only thing I would change about it is I wish they offered different flavors in the pack! But since this is the first time I'd tried something like this, I would say my experience overall was a positive one! :) 

xoxo, Morgan

[Review] TONY MOLY Tony Tint Delight Lip Tint in 02

I received the Tony Moly Tony Tint Delight as a freebie with my recent haul from Beautynetkorea! I love this site and think it's awesome they give you a free full-sized product after you spend so much money. I was excited because I'd heard some good things and immediately decided to try it out.

Let's look at....

The packaging...

This is just your typical lip tint packaging. I love the shape of the cap though, which is in the shape of a heart!

Like I mentioned, the shade number I have is No. 02

The applicator...

I have mixed feelings about this applicator. I like the shape because it is pointed, which makes it easier to apply this precisely. However, the doe-foot applicator is really long, which makes it kind of difficult to use the flat side to apply it to your lips. It kind of gets everywhere. You can also see in the picture that on the flat side of the applicator, there is a fair amount of product just sitting on it. Because the bottle doesn't scrape the lip tint off for you, you end up getting it everywhere. I had to actually use my fingers to wipe off lip tint that had gotten on the skin around my lips, and then I washed my hands so it wouldn't stain. 

The color and formula....

I like the consistency of this lip tint. It's nice and watery, which makes it feel very light. It's slightly sticky at first, but once it dries, it feels nice. It's a little on the dry side, but it's not the driest formula I've encountered. As for the shade, I love these type of red colors. They look so nice, and I don't feel like I need a ton of makeup on my face to pull it off. This is also a layer-able color, so if you want it to appear darker, you can apply one coat, let it dry, and then apply another!

The wear of the formula...

Ok, so this is where is gets tricky for me again. Since this is a watery lip tint, I don't expect it to last all day. Usually with these types of lip products, expect to reapply through out the day (so take it with you if you're leaving your house for a while!) Like most lip tints, it starts to wear off in random places, so it does look a little weird after a while. In the picture below, I had it on for a couple hours, and you can see it's wearing off on the edges of my lips and really staining the dry parts of my lips (near the center). It's not terrible but it's not the most flattering thing ever so you will have to touch it up every couple of hours! 

Here's a super close up to show what I'm talking about! 

The Breakdown....

Packaging: ***

Color: *****

Formula: ***

Lasting Ability: **

Overall: ***

Korean Ulzzang Style Ombre Gradient Lip Makeup Tutorial - 얼짱

In lieu of being half Korean and half "white", I'm going to start making more posts/videos of Korean inspired makeup looks and trends that are going on in Korea right now! Korea is know for having very advanced makeup and skincare (some say they're possibly 10 years ahead of the United States!) so whatever is trending in Korea right now is likely to become popular in America. So in today's post/video, I'm going to BREAKDOWN the concept of a "Korean Ulzzang Style Ombre / Gradient Lip".

By the way, if you're wondering what the heck "Ulzzang" is...Ulzzang is a term that literally translated means "best face" or "good looking"...which hey, we're all trying to achieve that right? This style is the very cutesy, fresh, and youthful look that is really popular in Korea right now for women of ALL ages!

First, you want to start of by exfoliating your lips if you have dry lips. Then apply a nice conditioning balm. This will make a nice base for all the product we will be layering onto our lips. *Fave Alert* I'm using my Nuxe Reve de Miel Baume Levres.

This product is something I picked up in Paris, France while studying abroad! Have you checked out my Study Abroad series yet?!

Next, I applied a liquid concealer around the edges of my lips. It's really important you chose a liquid type concealer because if you pick anything drier, it'll emphasize all the lines and cracks in your lips...not what we're going for here! I used my Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Medium.

Once I've got an even layer of that around the edges of my lips, I took a hot pink lipstick and put that on the inside of my lips. I did a dragging motion from the inside of my mouth, out. (watch the video above to see a demonstration of this!) I used my MAC lipstick in Big Bow. So sad this was limited edition :( who doesn't love that packaging?!

After I've got a good coat of the hot pink color on, I took a bright red color and layered that on top. Be sure not to cover the hot pink color completely! We want a nice gradient effect :) The red I used was Revlon's lipstick in 740 Certainly Red. 

Now just use your finger and blend till you get the desired effect! So simple :) Now go rock those ombre lips you Ulzzang girl! :) 

What do you think of the Ulzzang look? Let me know I'd like to hear your opinion!! Also, be sure to check out the next tutorial in this series.... Korean Style Straight Eyebrows! :) I also just uploaded a video featuring another Korean style makeup tutorial...Park Gyuri's Makeup Look from the Kara Music Video "Pandora"! 

xoxo, Morgan 

My Top 5 Essential / Must Have Starter Kit Eyeshadow Makeup Brushes

When you first get into wearing makeup, it can seem overwhelming. So to make it easier, I made a video on my the 5 eyeshadow brushes that I use the most, and the ones I consider are essential eyeshadow brushes! Hope this is helpful! :)

Like I stated in the video, most of my brushes are from Coastal Scents or Crown Brush. These are perfect for me because they are pretty good quality but don't cost a fortune...and as college student, I can't afford to spend a ton of money on makeup brushes alone. Here are the brushes I discussed in the video:

1) Paddle Eyeshadow Brush

• If you're just starting out, this will be one of the first brushes you own. Great for packing on eyeshadow on your eyelid, running eyeshadow underneath you lower lash line, and applying a brow bone highlight. These are one of the most inexpensive brushes and pretty much every brand makes them. 

2) Angled Liner Brush

• Angled Liner Brushes, for me, have several purposes. You can use them to fill in your eyebrows to make them look crisp and defined, you can use them to line your eyes (obviously haha), concealing underneath your eyebrow to get a really clean edge, and you can line your lips with it if you're wearing a bright color (I demonstrate how to do this in the video!). 

3) Domed Blending Brush

• This is one of my favorite domed blending brush because of the size. It's large enough and not too dense so it blends out colors nicely in the crease, but it's not too large and too sparse where it overwhelms my eye area.
• Its great for softening any harsh lines, applying concealer on pimples or under your eyes, applying setting powder in certain places like on top of your concealer, and applying highlight on the tops of the cheeks and on the bridge of the nose.

4) Pinched Dome Blending Brush

• This brush gets a lot of attention because it's similar to MAC's famous 217 blending brush. The nice thing about this brush is that it's wayyyy cheaper! Although, I will say it's definitely not as soft as the 217. 
• This brush does an excellent job of applying color right into the crease and defining the crease, applying eyeshadow on the outer "v" area of the eye, running eyeshadow underneath the lower lash line, applying and blending out cream eyeshadow, and applying a wash of color on the lid.
• It's also good for applying concealer onto targeted areas like pimples or scars, but I'd say the domed brush above does a nicer job of applying concealer underneath the eyes. 

5) Fluffy Angled Eyeshadow Brush 

• I use this brush pretty much anytime I apply color to the outer "v" of my eye. It just takes the guess work out and makes it really simple. 
• I also love this brush for smudging out eyeliner, applying my brow bone highlight, applying color into the inner tear duct area of my eye, and applying eyeshadow underneath my lower lash line.

So these are my top 5 essential / must have eyeshadow makeup brushes! I use all of these pretty much everyday, and if you're just starting out, I'd recommend these brushes as a starter kit. They're also super inexpensive too.. you can purchase all of these brushes for under $15 (not including shipping!)! (Click on the title of each brush for a direct link to where you can buy them!) Let me know what you guys think and if you'd like to see a similar type of post/video for face brushes! Be sure to follow this blog, and subscribe to my Youtube Channel, The Beauty Breakdown, for my great videos and tips like this!

xoxo, Morgan

P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest look! A gorgeous gold, bronze, and copper smokey eye!