Brazil Haul and Travel 2015

I was in Brazil for 2 full weeks for work and hauled a couple beauty items from duty-free airport shopping, and of course grabbed some must-get Brazil goodies! 

1. YSL baby doll kiss & blush 

  
Got this in #4 Orange Fougueux and #8 Pink Hedonista. Been wanting this for the looooongest time since its launch! Finally…I succumbed and even got 2! First impression, I love its soft matte texture and dual functionality of a blush and lippie. Just what I need for travel ^_^

2. Laneige two tone lip bar

  
Uh huh…yet another lip product. I got #2 Red Blossom and #3 Pink Salmon. I don’t even apply much lipstick actually, but I can’t stop buying! What’s wrong with me LOL XD 

These have two tones in 1 lipstick – and so far the only product in the market like that! I’m just very intrigued by this idea, saw some good reviews, tested #2 Red Blossom and #3 Pink Salmon and it flattered my skin tone.. so into my pouch it goes!

3. Havaianas flip flops

  
THE must-get if you come to Brazil. 
They are so much cheaper in Brazil and probably nicer designs too. Two for about USD35 including accessories add-ons!  Pretty sure you can’t get that price outside Brazil. I love how you can add accessories or bling bling to these flip flops. See the diamond heart and pink turtle? ❤ 

 

4. Kopenhagen chocolates

  
This is the Godiva of Brazil and I must say I love what I’ve tried from this chocolate cafe/shop. Bought 3 types of their 70% chocolate – should be dark chocolate in 3 different flavors but I can’t read Portuguese so not exactly sure LOL. 
I’m still in Brazil and going home in 2 days! Gotta take a 25 hour flight – oh my gawd…. Probably won’t travel here for personal trip cuz it’s simply too far! But Latin Americans are sooooooo friendly I really enjoyed their hospitality ❤

As a bonus, sharing some travel pics!

Iguazu falls weekend getaway. This is a world heritage site and won the 7 new wonders of nature! Seriously..just breathtaking. 

Argentina side~ nope this is not from a postcard and there are so many rainbows! 

  

Brazil side. Also worth visiting!

 

And my next favorite is the street art gallery at Vila Madelena. Love this place and the art is so diverse! 

   

  
I had fun taking selfies lol. I wonder if I’ll ever come brazil again cuz it’s so far but definitely a unique and friendly city! 🙂 

USA Haul 2015

My first haul post! So lucky to be able to come Boston and all these were hauled at Natick Mall, Massachusetts 🙂

Haul #1 – Estée Lauder



Actually all I got was just the Advanced Night Repair – the rest are free goodies! Just awesome, right? ^^

There is a special Estée Lauder x Lisa Perry collaboration and those goodies are not for sale! Only comes when you purchase above a certain amount (which I did) 🙂



Simple circles. Bright bold colours. I like it~ makes me feel all ready for Spring 2015 ^^



A closer look at the Eyeshadow palette. Love the packaging! Fits perfectly in the matching pouch. 



Very wearable light-to-dark neutral colours. Mixture of satin, matte and shimmer textures. Very excited to try!

Haul #2 – Sephora



I can never resist not walking into a Sephora, regardless of which country I am in. 

Sunk into a few wants:

• Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil Light.  Argan oil is all the rave now and my skin has been really sensitive and angry lately. Hope this helps to calm and moisturize it…
• YSL Rouge Volupte in #13 Peach Passion.  I love peachy coral everyday type of colours and been eyeing this for a while.  Really buttery and creamy texture. And lasting power not bad! 
• Beauty blender.  Needs no introduction. I just had to get and try. 
• Clinique dramatically different moisturizing lotion +.  A best seller from the brand so..  the free mini mascara and chubby lipstick provides yet another reason to get lol. 

Haul #3 – Drugstore (Maybelline)



So so raved and used by most Korean beauty youtubers I am following. I didn’t see it in Japan or Singapore, so I can’t miss this in USA! 

Noticed there is Instant Age Rewind for Eraser Dark Circles and another for Eraser Dark Spot.  Hmm not sure if there is any difference in texture or pigmentation.. in times of doubt, just get both LOL XD

Haul #4 – Bath & Body Works



Gonna travel abit this year so bulking on shower gels.  Hotels tend to provide body bar soap but it’s just so much easier with shower gel.. 

Great buy – 3 for $12. And all the fragrances are so yummy. 

Haul #5 – Abercrombie & Fitch



Abit on apparel haul on top of beauty stuff~~ I love the styles of this brand but just sooo expensive outside US. There was a sale going on so just had to grab a few pieces ^^

Ok I am broke now! I’m so excited to try the beauty stuff~ lemme know if you’d like to see a review on anything!