My BB Cream Collection

Hello my Wonderlandians!

I  know I have gone missing for a bit these last couple weeks, however I am back and whilst I cannot promise a day with regular postings yet, know that I will do all in my power to at least have a post up per week. Once I have my schedule down and I have settled down to my fullest capacity here in Alaska I hope to have regular postings on Mondays.

I am a big fan of BB creams or Beauty Balms as some people call them. I own 4 different types and each one is good in its own way. I own 2 American brand BB creams, 1 Japanese brand, and 1 Korean brand. I love each of my BB creams a lot, but I would be lying if I said I didn't have a favorite.

These are all the BB creams I own at the moment

 The BB creams I own are:

• Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB cream (Light/Medium shade)
• Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm 
• Junkisui BB 
• Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB cream (shade No. 2)

With Flash L-R: Maybelline, Junkisui, Urban Decay, and Holika Holika

W/O Flash L-R: Maybelline, Junkisui, Urban Decay, and Holika Holika

Overall I think that BB creams are a great alternative to using foundation especially if you like a lighter coverage. While there is some heavy coverage BB creams out there I like the light coverage mine offer. I have pretty good skin and therefore do not need heavy coverage foundation, although I do own some for photography purposes. All in all I recommend all these BB creams. If you are looking for very light coverage I would recommend the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB cream especially in the summer! If you are looking for medium coverage I recommend the Urban Decay Naked Skin BB or the Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB cream. And if you want a bit heavier coverage I recommend the Junkisui BB cream.

Which is my favorite you ask?
 - My favorite of all the BB creams I own is hands down the Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB cream. It provides just the right amount of coverage and has a cooling effect on your skin. This is my go to BB cream for almost all purposes.

Keep an eye out for the individual reviews!!

Yours Truly,

Abstract Alice
xoxo

Ulta Haul No.1

Hello Wonderlandians!

As you know I have been MIA this past couple weeks. In my defense, however I have been in a rather transitional phase in my life. I have recently moved to Alaska and am only now really situated. Why Alaska you ask? Look forward to my next post ;)
I could not part with California before getting some beauty staples, so I share with you my Ulta Haul. I had  made 2 trips to the Ulta beauty store and let me tell you both times were fun and eventful. The first time I went it was 3 girls and 2 guys luckily I have some awesome guy friends and saw the fun in this adventurous spree. The second time I went was with my lovely sister and afterwards we went to go see a movie, but enough about the days events. Let's get down to what I got those days:

What I got:

• Maybelline Colorsensational in Hot Plum
• Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk and Black Bean
• Nyx Roll On Shimmer in Purple and Sea Foam
• Nyx Eyeshadow in Aloha
• Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
• Real Techniques Makeup Basic Brush Set

I must say that overall I did not spend as much money as I thought I was going to, which I was very happy about. The products I was most excited about were the Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencils and Roll on Shimmer. I have been hearing great things about Nyx and I wanted to see what all the buzz was about. I have used both Jumbo Pencils quite a bit since I first bought them and I must say I am quite pleased with the product.

Look forward to future reviews of these products in detail.

Yours Truly,

Abstract Alice
xoxo