Hellooooo!

Well, I'm back from Korea! I'm ready to hit the ground running bringing you guys a ton of new posts and videos on this website and on my youtube channel, The Beauty Breakdown! Have you subscribed yet? Well, you should because there's TONS of fun stuff coming up. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Anyways, I'm getting a little distracted because I'm so excited about everything that's coming up. I wanted to talk to you guys also a bit about the new XO Memebox I'm Eyeshadows, I'm Lipstick, and I'm Liquid Lips. Altogether, I have 7 of the eyeshadows, 4 of the lipsticks, and 1 of the liquid lips and in this post, I'll be showing you the eyeshadows! If you want to read about the lip products, the post is finished! These are technically not new since they have been available in Korea, but they're new for us in the United States. Now, without further adieu, here's the review! (By the way, this is going to be a super picture heavy post!)

Let's get to the breakdown...

Let's go ahead and do a quick overview of these eyeshadows! They're formulated in Korea and they're the in-house brand of Memebox. There are three different finished offered: matte, shimmer, and glitter. I have all three kinds of I'll mention which is which as we go along. 

THE MATTES

I'm Eyeshadow #PB300 Creamy Beige

This is a matte finish that pretty much works well for everyone. I've been pleasantly surprised with Memebox's matte eyeshadows because I'm sure we all know, matte eyeshadows can be really hit or miss. Sometimes they're really great, and other times, they don't show up on your skin. Despite this being a light color, it is nice, pigmented and try smooth. 

I'm Eyeshadow #PB311 Daisy Deep Coral 

This is a matte, medium brown with a heavy orange undertone. In my opinion, it's the same color as adobe clay so I love how this compliments looks and how it shows up on yellow-based skin tone. Again, it's soft, smooth, and pigmented.

I'm Eyeshadow #PB309 Classic Brown

This is pretty much your run-of-the-mill crease color. A nice cool-toned brown that would be great for smoking out a dark look yet neutral enough to be able to pull of a natural look. 

I'm Eyeshadow #PB306 Brown Brick

This is my favorite of all of my matte eyeshadows. Such a unique color and again, this color looks great on my yellow-toned skin. Although, now that I think about it, I think this would look great on pretty much everyones' skin tone! Look how pigmented it is too! I actually took this with me to Korea and pretty much used it the entire trip in my crease!

THE SHIMMER

I'm Eyeshadow #PS305 Sparkling Hazel

 I haven't tried as many shimmer finishes from this line as I have mattes (obviously) but this one is great. Doesn't have too much fall out, it's true to color and I really enjoy this color. It's a bit of a coppery pink! In real life, it has a little more of a copper undertone than it's showing in the picture.

THE GLITTERS

I'm Eyeshadow #PG304 Blondie Brown

 The glitter eyeshadows also have a very smooth texture. I like these because they don't have too much fall out (still there but not terrible!). These are SO shimmery! I wouldn't necessarily even call them glittery because in my head, when I hear glitter, I think chunky glitter. But since this is so smooth, I just think it's like an ultra-shimmer :) This color is a gold with a pink undertone.

I'm Eyeshadow #PG302 Allure Marine

 Ok, I'm in love with this color! I think it's SO beautiful! I'm so happy I picked this one out because it does not disappoint! Like all the other eyeshadows, it's very smooth and pigmented. Like the other glitter eyeshadow, the glitters are very finely milled so it's not chunky whatsoever. Look how pretty :D

Well, I hope you guys enjoyed this review if you're looking into these eyeshadows. I'm very pleasantly surprised with the quality, packaging (which has an awesome little mirror!), and the price point. Let me know if you guys have tried any shades and which ones you've been enjoying. Hope you're all well and healthy :) 

Lasting-Ability: ****

Pigmentation: ****

Texture: ****

Packaging: ****

Price: ***

Overall: ****

xoxo, 

Morgan 

[Review] Clio Kill Black Pen Liner

So I decided to do a full post and video review because I felt this product deserved it. It's one of my holy grail products and I know it's holy grail material from a lot of other people too! It's the CLIO Kill Black Pen Liner!

Let's get to the breakdown...

So besides the couple of pictures I'll upload in this post, I'm going to let the video speak for itself. Overall, this pen liner is amazing. I have the felt tip version and I know there's also a brush tip version. The brush tip is cheaper. It's so accurate and is great for those of you who are just starting out with liquid liner. There's so much control to this tip and it's so opaque! Plus, this liner lasts all day. There's nothing I don't love about this liner!  

 You can also achieve thick or thin lines with this. So in the inner corner of your eye, you can get really close to the lash line and also make a nice thick wing :)

Overall: 

Opacity: *****

Lasting-Ability:*****

Packaging: *****

Control: *****
Overall: *****

[Review] Etude House Princess Happy Ending Fairy Glitter Eyeshadow in 03 Evening Party

How can I deny anything involving beauty and Disney?! How gorgeous is this Etude House Princess Happy Ending Fairy Glitter Eyeshadow. Mine is in shade 03 Evening Party!

Let's get to the breakdown...

 Packaging

Ok, we already know that I love the packaging. It's a nice little jar, what else can I say :) 

 Texture

This is a mix between a cream eyeshadow and a normal dry eyeshadow. It's super smooth and glides right on like a cream eyeshadow but has a powder finish!

 Shade

The shade I have in 03 Evening Party and it's a nice bronze color with pink and silver glitter. This picture is a pretty good depiction of what it looks like in real life! 

 Last-Ability

This eyeshadow last all day, but does has some fallout towards the end of the day. This is because it does have glitter in it, which tends to create fall out. I still don't think it's terrible though and this can be helped with a good primer! 

Overall: 

Packaging: *****

Shade: ****

Texture: ****

Lasting-Ability: ***

Overall: ****

[Review] CLIO Gelpresso Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick in Bottoms Up

Clio is definitely emerging as one of my favorite Korean makeup brands. They're products are great, last all day, and look fantastic. Here's one of my recent favorites: the Clio Gelpresso Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick in Bottoms Up.

Let's get to the breakdown...

 Packaging

The packaging of this is very functional. It's simple and has the shade color on the tube, which is great when your rummaging through your makeup and trying to find it! 

Shade

I have the shade in "Bottoms Up" and I love it. It's the perfect bronze color and looks amazing! I can't wait to try more shades of these because I'm sure they'll be amazing as well!  

 Lasting Ability

This stays on all day like you wouldn't believe!! It definitely gives my makeup removers a run for their money. 

 Blendability

This eyeshadow stick is creamy so it glides on nicely and doesn't pull at the skin. However, if you're planning on blending this out, do one eye at a time. This is because once it sets, this stuff doesn't budge. 

 Overall: 

Packaging: ***

Shade: ****

Lasting-Ability: *****

Blendability: ****

Overall: **** (and a half) 

[Review] Etude House Fantastic Color Eyes Rose Garden Palette 2015

How cute is this Etude House Fantastic Color Eyes Rose Garden Palette?! With all Etude House products, I'm obsessed with the packaging.... so let's see if what's inside is also just as great!

Let's get to the breakdown...

 Packaging

This palette is not only cute, but light and slim. Great for travel! Also, it has a functional mirror inside, which is always a definite plus!

Shades

The shades in this palette is exactly what's trendy in Korea right now! Koreans love nice peachy, pink, and coral colors because it makes you look cute and fresh. Also, most of the time when you apply these types of colors, it doesn't weigh down your face! Instead, it makes everything look brighter. So I'm pretty happy with these shades. I'd also like to add, it's nice to see a good mix of mattes, shimmers, and glitters.  

Blendability

 These shades are all super blendable and apply nicely. It doesn't take too much effort to work with this shades.

 Color Payoff

These eyeshadows are great quality as well! They are smooth and are nice and opaque on the eyes. I also really appreciate the mix in finishes. Sometimes it's hard to find Korean brands doing this (especially with matte shades!). Like I mentioned above, there's a nice range of shimmers, mattes, and glitters. The shades below (from right to left) are: Juliette (shimmer), Honey Bouquet (glitter), Antique Touch (shimmer), Hand Tied (matte), Vintage Rose (shimmer), and My Girl (matte) 

I used this palette in my Korean one brand tutorial, so check it out if you want to see this palette in action!

Overall: 

Packaging: *****

Shades: ****

Blendability: *** (and a half) 

Color Payoff: ****
Overall: ****

Beauteque September BB Bag: Soothing Spa

This post will be a review of Beauteque's September BB Bag, which is themed as "Soothing Spa"! Sounds amazing right?! Well, I'm actually pretty excited to share with you guys what's in the bag because there are definitely some interesting things in this bag.

Just a quick backstory, I've done a couple review of Beauteque in the past, so if check those out if you're interested! Beauteque is a subscription bag service that sends you asian beauty products every month! I personally love the idea of this, because you get to try products you might not have picked out yourself and it's more affordable than buying the products individually. Plus, if you find a product you like in particular, you can buy the individual product on their website! So Beauteque Monthly is where you can find the subscription serve and Beauteque is where you can find the individual products.

Let's get to the breakdown...

These bags always include a card inside that has the theme of the bag, an explanation of the products, and how much they're valued at!

 The Saem Mint Jungle Foot Cream ($12 value)

This stuff is so nice! My heels have been so dry since I've been wearing sandals a lot, so I definitely need a product like this! This is a nice, thick cream that has a wonderful tingly sensation. Talk about refreshing!

 Aritaum Aloe No Wash Cleansing Water ($22 value)

I love aloe products and these type of cleansing waters are awesome. This removes your makeup quick and easy and there's no need to rinse afterwards! What is this good for? If you're traveling, aren't by a sink, or are just feeling lazy, you can use this to quickly remove your makeup and cleanse your skin! Super convenient!!

 Inner Kallia Special Care Modeling Pack ($6 value)

This is the coolest product in the bag! I've never tried a mask like this! It was so fun. As you can see in my video, it dries on your skin and you peel if off! Unlike other peeling masks, this does not feel like you're ripping your skin off. I've had peeling masks that make me feel like I'm waxing my face when I'm removing them. This just comes right off! 

Modeling Pack Bowl with Stirrer ($5 value)

This is for the mask above! Since you have to mix the mask with water, you can use this bowl and spatula to mix it in... they think of everything. haha

 Acqua Gems Herbal Soothing Cream ($18 value)

Evidently, you can use this pretty much everywhere. It's a super nourishing product that absorbs right into the skin. I read on the card you can use this on your hands... I have really dry hands from washing them so much so thank goodness! This makes my cuticles nice and pretty :) 

 Secret Key Secret Kiss Holic Pigment in Glittering Gold ($8 value)

When I opened the bag, I was so happy to see this! I actually own one of these but in a different color and I LOVE it! These are so sparkly and beautiful and I love the color range! 

 Travel Bag

Finally, there's the bag! I'm going to Korea (tonight actually) and I'm going to use this to put all my electronic cords/chargers in! I love the colors of the bag... my favorite colors: pink and teal :D

So there you go! So grab yourself one and we can all have our own spa day :D haha. Hope you're all doing well!

xoxo,
Morgan

[Review] Etude House V-Line Slim Maker Shade Powder

Today I'll be review the Etude House V-Line Slim Maker in #1 Sun Gold/Wood Brown. I got this in my PrettyLilFace Haul and I thought this little gem deserved a formal review!

Let's get to the breakdown...

 Packaging

This is an Etude House product. So obviously, I love the packaging. It's also nice and slim with a nice mirror so it's great for travel. It even comes with a brush (which I didn't picture :( ) 

 Shade

This is a great shading powder for those of you who have fair skin or who are looking for something that is low maintenance. I say this because it's not the darkest or most obvious shading powder. However, this ends up being great because it's build-able. So you can add more for a more obvious contoured look, or apply it normally and get a great daily look. You don't have to worry about being to heavy-handed or looking muddy. Also, the highlighter is beautiful. So natural and doesn't have obvious chunks of glitter. I wish the swatches did this product more justice but since this was swatched on my hand (which is much darker than my face) the contour blended in with my skin. I've used this is tutorials though so if you're dying to see it in action, check them out :)

 Lasting-Ability

As long as you have a primer and a long-lasting foundation, this will last all day. This is because, or course, if your foundation wears off, this will have nothing to stick to! 

 Consistency

This powder is very smooth so I love that about this powder :) Goes onto the skin nicely and doesn't look blotchy!

Overall: 

Packaging:*****

Shade: ****

Lasting-Ability:****

 Consistency: ****

Overall: ****