My Evening Skincare Routine...FINALLY! (updated)

Hi.  My name is Alice, and I'm ready to admit that I've been SOOOO M.I.A!!!!!!


This video is dedicated to all those who continuously remind me to post on my blog.  Virtual hugs to each and every one of you!!!  Seriously, you guys have no idea how much it means to me!

WHY I HAVE BEEN MISSING (out on the blog fun): These past few months have been so hectic for me!  I'm still in the process of balancing out my schedule, but currently I'm pretty tied up in my Masters program, an intense prep course, and 3 jobs.  Yes.  3 jobs.  I miss having the luxury of updating this blog, but my free time is precious, as you can only imagine.

WHY I NEED TO PRACTICE IN FRONT OF A CAMERA LENS: I was recently accepted to do a practicum in Telehealth!  I'm super STOKED about this unique practicum opportunity and can't wait to start in May 2012. If you're confused as to what telehealth is, telehealth is where doctors use a communication tool to easily communicate with patients (in my case, patients living in rural areas that often lack needed specialists) at the doctor's office/hospital setting.  These patients may need an extra expert opinion, like the specialists, or may have hard-to-diagnose symptoms.  Instead of spending extra money to travel all the way to a major hospital (which often can be far away and costly to Medicaid/Medicare), the patients can conveniently communicate through the TV/camera/microphone set up with any doctor in the world to help resolve their case or to help them choose their next step.  One of the biggest concerns from the doctors on Telehealth is not being able to connect with your patients as well as meeting them in person.  Talking to a camera lens is WAY different than talking to a live person, so to have the skill to communicate effectively and personally through a camera lens definitely needs practice.  My way of practicing is through making youtube videos!

Without further ado....here's the video!  I absolutely LOVE where my skin is right now, and I hope you guys do/will too!  Hope this video is helpful to some of you ladies and gents!


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Products I covered in order:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover (Target's is better!)
Philosophy Purity Made Simple
Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub
Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser (I do NOT recommend this product)
Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser
Mario Badescu Strawberry Face Scrub
Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10
Kiehl's Photo-Age Activated Toner
Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum
Shea Terra Moroccan Argan Oil (HOLY GRAIL)
Lancome High Resolution Refill-3X SPF 15
Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve (HOLY GRAIL)
Mario Badescu Whitening Mask (HOLY GRAIL)


UPDATE: I forgot to tell you guys a very important step!  I use a regular ole face/hand towel after my face-washing step (includes 1 deep cleaning face wash and 1 acne face wash) to remove all leftover residue.  I find that a hand towel gently exfoliates the face everyday and works great to bring the extra dirt/oils out of your skin.  I've used this technique all my life, ever since I was 4 years old, and this technique has never failed to deep clean my skin.  It's kind of like my super duper cheap version of the Clarisonic haha...

Outfit in the intro of the video:

Silver Metallic Silk Tank Top...............................................J. Crew
Rusty Brown Open Cardigan....................................................H&M


Outfit in the rest of the video (filmed on a different day):

White Silk Blouse with Black Accents..................................Ann Taylor
Metallic Gunmetal Blazer.............................................Nordstrom BP

Face: MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream No. 23; CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Eye Concealer; Maybelline Dream Matte Powder
Eyes: MAC Rubenesque Paintpot; MAC eyeshadow in Quarry; Too Faced eyeshadow in Nude Beach and Silk Teddy (from the Natural Eye palette); MAC gel liner in Blacktrack; Waterproof Maybelline Full and Soft Mascara in Very Black
Blush: Jane blush in Blushing Earth Sheer
Lips: Revlon Lip Butter in Lollipop


I hope your holidays have been magical and amazing.  You probably deserve it ;)


Can I <3 you guys forever? - Alice


P.S. What skincare products do YOU love?  I'd love to hear and try new recommendations!

Kate Spade Supercalifragilipstick Review

The fact that I don't wear lip products on a daily basis until now with Kate Spade's lipsticks is saying a lot about this product!!!!

I realize that the video does not do the colors justice.  I will update this post with pictures if my camera takes good pictures of swatches (I don't have a nice fancy camera).


Here's 2 screenshots from when I was editing the video from my computer, which actually shows true to color what the Fuchsia Fete lipstick looked like that day:

The Supercalifragilipstick colors I talk about:

Fuchsia Fete

Bashful Blush

(I bought 2 of the Bashful Blush ones since this color was my favorite everyday, go-to color)

My makeup in this video:

Face: Sonia Kashuk Concealer Palette (Target); MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream No. 23; CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Eye Concealer; Clinique Stay Matte Sheer Pressed Powder

Eyes: MAC Rubenesque Paintpot; Too Faced eyeshadow in Silk Teddy mixed with Nude Beach (from the Natural Eye palette); MAC eyeshadow in Quarry; Lancome single eyeshadow in Color Du Jour; MAC gel liner in Blacktrack; Waterproof Maybelline Full and Soft Mascara in Very Black

Bronzer/Blush: Lancome blush in Rose Fresque

Nails: China Glaze nail polish in Fifth Avenue

Lips: Kate Spade's Supercalifragilipstick in Fuchsia Fete

My top is from H&M.

This was my first review video ever, but since no one has done a review on these lipsticks yet, I decided this might help others who might be interested in them.  I'm soooo in love with Kate Spade's supercalifragilipsticks, and the Fuchsia Fete one is right on trend this Fall with its raspberry, fuchsia color.  I personally think the Bashful Blush one is also on trend since it's a darker (but wearable) medium blush color.

<3, alice

career development day

I thought I was going to attach this to the end of my skincare routine video (which will come out soon), so that explains why at the end I say "real goodbye".  Sorry for the camera being so shaky!!!!

Face: Sonia Kashuk Concealer Palette (Target); MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream No. 23; CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Eye Concealer; Clinique Stay Matte Sheer Pressed Powder; Rock and Republic Exhibition Pressed Powder in Chiffon

Eyes: Revlon Illuminance Cream Shadows in Precious Metals; Too Faced eyeshadow in Heaven, Honey Pot, Sexpresso, Silk Teddy, and Cocoa Puff (from the Natural Eye palette); MAC gel liner in Dipdown; Waterproof Maybelline Full and Soft Mascara in Very Black

Bronzer/Blush: Lancome blush in Pink Chic; Jane bronzer in Sunkissed Bronze

Nails: Orly nail polish in Rage

heart, alice