Video in progress ..ISSUES! Eekkk.

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So, while  was borrowing my uncles AWESOME Sony camera, I had the chance to film a video for you guys! And if you did not know already, I do not have a camera atm because my brother-in-law broke my camera while on a trip down south! (Booo) X/ Unfortunately, I was not able to transfer the video from the sd card onto my laptop! DARN, right?

The picture is just the still that the camera had set for my video. XD  The video was on products that I've been loving, which makes great gifts!!! Now, I don't think I will be able to upload it before Christmas time, if at all. =(

Blush, Bronzer & Highlighting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm41e9WwdyU

Ello [; I hope you guys found this video helpful!!! Maybe picked up a few tips (: Well like I said it's pretty simple, there's not much to it! Again, if you do have any questions please feel free to leave a comment or tweet us. Have a wonderful day!

Products used:

Urban Decay Baked Bronzer in Toasted

Angled brush from Walmart

MAC Blush in Pink Swoon

Crown Blush Brush

Dior Shimmer Powder in 02 Amber Diamond

Small fluffy brush ..forgot where I got it from.

Sephora Smoothing and Brightening concealer in 06 Medium\

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August 16th !!!

Today is my 21st BIRTHDAY !!! Wooooo! I'm so excited! Although I don't have anything planned, I'm still excited to just be 21. :D I wanted to share with you guys how I did my makeup for my birthday day. Lol, it's nothing special and even if I had nothing planned I still wanted to do my makeup for the heck of it.

I know it's not fancy, or sparkly or anything fantastic, but on my monolids I'm very particular with how I do my makeup. It's actually been bothering me a lot because sometimes I just wish I had normal lids. =/ But oh well, gotta deal with what you got. Also, whenever I take pictures of my eye makeup it turns out different from how I see it in the mirror. LOL. It doesn't look as nice in pictures -_-'

Anywho, I hope everyone enjoys this wonderful day.

Another video will be up soon! [;

Face/Foundation Routine Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93LTVuEumcY

Products used or mentioned:

Laura Mercier Hyrdrating Primer

Maybelline Concealer (Nude Chair)

Loreal Magic Perfecting Base

Palladio Green Correcting Concealer

Diorskin Nude (030)

Sigma Angled Kabuki F84

Bobbi Brown Correcter in Bisque

Beauty Blender from TJ Maxx

Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer (Medium)

Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder (1)

Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Powder (Pale Yellow)

I hope you guys found this video somewhat enjoyable! :D If you have any questions please do not hesitate to tweet, email, or comment. There will be more videos coming soon! 

Grand opening of Sephora in JC Penny (Woodbury, MN) HAUL!

Ahhhhhh! What an exciting day! Nalani is actually an employee at this new Sephora so along with her co-workers, they have been working hard all summer long setting up and getting the store ready. Today for the grand opening, the first fifty people in line received a goody bag full of samples along with a gift card ranging from $5 - $100! Everyone after the first fifty people received a goody bag. Of course I was one of the first fifty people, the store opened at 10 a.m. and I was there by 7 a.m. XD I overheard someone in line saying that there were forty-seven $5 gift cards! And I thought to myself, well there goes my chances of winning big. BUT!!!! I was lucky enough to receive a $100 gift card! I was so excited!

I picked up some Shiseido Cotton pads ($9.50), since I'm running low on those. I bought a Boscia Clear Complexion Cleanser ($26) because I've been on the hunt for something that'll help me get rid of my acne. For makeup, I picked up a Make Up For Ever lipstick (Rouge Artist Natural N31, $19), and the Lorac Pro palette ($42). I was able to grab two small samples of Tarte's Maracuja Creaseless Concealer and of the new Acqua di Gioia for women.

I'm so excited to start using these products and will definitely let you guys know how I like them! & if you've noticed, I've been posting!!! Lol, definitely keep up with the blog, you can follow us on Bloglovin, theres a link on the side. I will be updating the blog more often than posting up videos since I don't have a camera to film with. -__-' I hope you guys enjoyed this mini haul and check back soon! <3

DIORSKIN Nude Natrual Glow Hydrating Makeup Review

I've had this foundation for awhile, I purchased it without grabbing any samples etc except for reading a few blog posts on it. I have it in shade Medium Beige 030. When I purchased this foundation at the beginning of the year, I was a bit more fair.

First impressions:
Comes with a pump
'Hyrdrating' Great, since I have dry skin
The pump does not pump out a whole lot
A bit dark for my skin
Blends well
Scented, but not too disturbing
Good coverage, about medium

After allowing the foundation to set, it oxidized and became even darker. Hence, after that I have not worn it till now. I've used it on my cousins for their proms this year and it looked beautiful on them, they loved the way it looked on their skin because they don't wear foundation; So I was glad to give them a great first time foundation wearing experience. LOL. About a week ago, I decided to give it another go since I've gotten a bit more tan over the summer ..& I am totally in love with this foundation atm! LOVE!


Since it's not too dark for my skin now, I've been wearing it every chance I get. I'm actually in recovery mode, :D which means I've been breaking out like crazy so I don't want to cake on a whole face of makeup. On most days I've been wearing my MAC Tinted Moisturizer, anywho ..this foundation has quickly become one of my favs!

When applying this foundation I apply it with my Sigma foundation brush, I switch between the F80, F82, and F84. I do not set the foundation because I like the natural glow that it gives me, hence the name of the foundation. I feel that it lasts just as long as on the days that I do set it (I use my Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Powder in Pale Yellow). The wear of this foundation on my skin is about five to seven hours, w/out setting the foundation. Again, this foundation is scented, so if you aren't fond of scented foundations I would advise you to stay away. I can smell it during the application process but throughout the day it does not bother me. I don't have sensitive skin so this foundation has not broken me out or given me any irritations.

Foundation name: DIORSKIN Nude Natural Glow Hyrdrating Makeup
I purchased it from Sephora, I'm not too sure whether or not they carry it in stores any longer.
Price: $47 + tax I believe ...yes, pricey but worth every penny!
My shade is in Medium Beige 030
It has an SPF of 10
Packaging of foundation is glass

Final thoughts:
It comes with a pump which is wonderful! BUT, one pump does not give you a whole lot of foundation, for my entire face I usually use about three to four pumps. Blends very well, and also buildable. About medium coverage (which I like). Scented, but does not bother me throughout the day. It is hyrdrating. It does give me a nice natural glow. Great for people with NORMAL and DRY skin ..or even DRY/COMBINATION (Dry on the cheeks but oily T-zone) and NORMAL/COMBINATION (Normal on cheeks but oily T-zone) if you set the foundation in the areas you are oily. I would not recommend this to someone who is oily.
& YES! I would definitely repurchase!

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Nkuana's Spring Haul 2012

I'm excited that I was able to film this video and get it up for you guys! (; I hope you enjoyed it, and go get some shopping done!

Products mentioned in order:

The Balm, Smokey Eye Kit - Marshalls, $9.99

Laura Mercier Cream Foundation in Sunny Beige - Sephora, $50

Laura Mercier Hyrdrating Foundation Primer - Sephora, $30

Lancome Rouge in Love Lipsticks in 300 & 207 - Macys, $25/each

Chanel E/S duo in 20 Taupe - Macys, $42

Striped Tank - Macys, $11 ish

H&M items: White sweater-$10, Black pants-$29.95

Forever 21 items: Cream cardigan-$16.99?, Tribal tank-$12.99?, Tribal/printed skirt-$7, Knee length skirt-$22.80

Mossimo Coral Flats - Target, $19.99

Jessica Simpson Pumps - Marshalls, $39.99

JustFab boots, (gift) http://www.justfab.com/

RedCherry Lashes in #747U

Thanks for watching! If you have any questions about the items or anything, do let me know!

Nkuana Cha

Nkuana's Downsized Makeup Storage & Update!!!

Hello pretty people!
As mentioned in the video, I did get married! Yayy me [; The actual traditional Hmong wedding will be on April 27th & 28th! I will make sure to post up photos! I hope you enjoyed this quick video and found it somewhat beneficial :D

The drawer is from Ikea, as mentioned in my Makeup Collection video, linked here if you have not seen it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH0iKUBkRjc

Here is the link to the Ikea drawer if you're interested:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20190853/

**The organizer in the top drawer which held all my face products, (bronzers, blush, etc) is from Target.
All clear containers holding my Q-tips, foundations, eyeshadows, etc are also from Target.
Mesh container holding lipsticks, eyeliners, etc is also from Target.


Byyyyyeeeee! Thanks for watching!


<3 Nkuana
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Soft, Defined Eyes

PRODUCTS USED:

MAC Paint pot - Soft Ochre
Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette - Skin tone color all over lids, Medium brown for Crease, Darker brown for lash line (blend along lashes and up), Black for light liner for outer corner
Maybelline The Falsies Mascara W/P Black
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush - Exposed

Super easy look! Great for school, work, everyday! (: Hope you enjoyed!

Thanks for watching!

Love,
Nalani
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Nalani's Winter Foundation Routine

Products Used:
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
Almay TLC Foundation - Buff
Korres Wild Rose Foundation - WRF3
NARS Stick Concealer - Custard (Sample only)
Korres Wild Rose Powder - WRF3
NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder - Taupe

Other Products Mentioned:
Bare Minerals Foundation - Fairly Light
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder
Artistry Loose Powder - Medium
Shiseido Natural Brow Pencil - Natural Black

Hope you all enjoyed! =) HEHE

My makeup for Jan 21st

Hi everyone!!!!!
Long time no see! I've been wanting to film so so bad but havent had the time! I have a drug-store haul that will go up as soon as I get to it! :D It's so over-due!!!! BUT! I took a picture of my makeup today and just thought I'd share it with you guys!

I hope you guys enjoy this! Tutorial maybe????? Do let me know!

LOVE,

Nkuana

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Nkuana's Jan. 5, 2012 Mini Haul!

Hi-llo everyone!
So I was at the mall and I wanted to go and try out the Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer since I've read some good reviews on it. The lady at the counter was clueless so she was no help. But I did end up buying it anyways because I wanted it. I then went to Trade Secret since they were having some good deals. They had some hair products for 2 for $22!!! So I bought the Bed Head Small Talk and another thing which I cannot mention because it is a gift! They also had all Too Faced products for 50% off!!! Since they will no longer be carrying that brand, I had a couple items picked out but then I decided to put it back and got the Too Faced Shadow Insurance and the Too Faced Policy Palette for only $17.98!!! If you have a Trade Secret near you make sure to check them out!

All products:
Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer-shade 2 Light/Medium-$25
Bed Head Small Talk-2 for $22 deal.
Too Faced Shadow Insurance & Palette-$17.98

Shiseido Natural Finsih Cream Concealer

Bed Head Small Talk

Too Faced Shadow Insurance & E/S palette

Shadows inside Too Face palette

I hope you guys enjoyed this mini haul! Subscribe here on our blog because sometimes we wont be making a YouTube video on everything! Once I've used the Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer long enough, I will be sure to do a in-depth review on it!

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Nkuana

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Nkuana's Foundation Routine!

LOL! I love my silly face expressions for the still that YouTube chooses to display the videos! Does anyone know how to make it a picture instead??? :D

Anyways! Here is my foundation routine atm! Sorry, I was a bit rushed because my aunt came over! But I hope that y'all found this helpful and found some products that you would like to try! If you have any questions feel free to tweet Nalani or I, our links are to the left! <-------

ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

Make Up Forever HD Primer

MAC Strobe Cream

MAC Matte Cream

Palladio Green Concealer Stick-purchased at Sallys Beauty Supply

Sally Hansen All Over Brightener

Real Techniques Buffing Brush

Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki Brush

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation-Santa Fe

Chanel Perfection Lumiere-30 Biege

Dior Capture Totale Foundation-020
Make Up Forever HD Foundation-#127

MAC Eyebrow Pencil-Lingering

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer-50 Neutralizer

Clinque All About Eyes Concealer-04 Medium Petal

Revlon Photoready Powder-Light/Medium

MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder-NC35
Real Techniques Blush Brush

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

WOW! That's a lot of products! LOL. Well, now you know how I put on my face! :D It's taken me a long time to finally get everything the way I like it! So if you haven't quite figured out your routine yet, I hope you found some tips from my routine! I know it may seem like a ton of "stuff" that I put on, but it work for me. Again, like I mentioned in the video I have normal/dry skin. So if you have a foundation routine that work for you, feel free to leave a video response and I'll be glad to watch it! & maybe I'll learn a tip or two from you!

Thanks so much again for watching!!! Till next time ...

LOVE

Nkuana

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