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Irresistibly Cute // The Face Shop x KaKao Friends

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Reviewing The Face Shop x KaKao Friends - Sunscreen Cushion and Lip Creamer.
Reviewing The Face Shop x KaKao Friends - Sunscreen Cushion and Lip Creamer.
Reviewing The Face Shop x KaKao Friends - Natural Sun Eco Sunscreen Cushion.
Reviewing The Face Shop x KaKao Friends - Natural Sun Eco Sunscreen Cushion.SCENT is essentially non-existent. I love how this has none of that typical sunscreen smell.TEXTURE is just like foundation cushion, which is a blendable…
Reviewing The Face Shop x KaKao Friends – Natural Sun Eco Baby Sunscreen CushionBLENDABILITY is just ok when I use the applicator pad to apply to skin (top, using hand for more clear demo). You can still see the white-cast on my skin even after tapp…
Reviewing The Face Shop x KaKao Friends – Natural Sun Eco Baby Sunscreen Cushion// LIKE //- Super cute collectable packaging...who can resist those KaKao Friends characters!- Sunscreen has nice texture and doesn't irritate my skin. - Love that …
Reviewing The Face Shop x KaKao Friends – Melting Color Lip Creamer
Reviewing The Face Shop x KaKao Friends – Melting Color Lip CreamerSCENT is that of Jolly Rancher or fruity candies. Super yummy and doesn't smell too artificial!TEXTURE is very creamy! It's actually pretty tough to blend it evenly wh…
Reviewing The Face Shop x KaKao Friends – Melting Color Lip CreamerPREP is needed because of its creamy texture. Best to prep lips with Vaseline Lip or the equivalent. My first try was a complete failure as I didn't prep my lips -&nbs…
Reviewing The Face Shop x KaKao Friends – Melting Color Lip Creamer// LIKE //- Same as the sunscreen, it's hard to resist the super cute collectable packaging.- Soft color that's perfect for everyday & can also build up to fuller colors.- Love t…

Do you have a tough time resisting these adorable KaKao Friends, too?  Hope you've enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

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24 Hours in New York City // Korea Town Beauty Shopping & Yummy Dessert Tasting

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Sharing my 24-Hours Adventure in NYC // Beauty shopping in Korea Town. Shown here: Nature Republic Store on W 32nd Street.

My brother flew in from Asia and one of his short stops was New York City, so I flew down there to meet up with him.  We had some great meals and museum visits, but of course, when it came to beauty shopping in Korea Town, he opted out.  No worries, my trusted roommate from college @concon95 (who lives in NYC) was more than happy to go with me since she's just starting to dabble into the exciting world of Asian Beauty!

Given my 24-hours time limit in the city, I could only afford to be in K-Town for 1.5 hours.  It's not an issue as it was a Sunday and all the shops were pretty quiet.  I drew up this so-not-to-scale map of the key part of K-Town we ventured to - On West 32nd St, between Broadway and 5th Ave.  In this short block, you can hit all the major K-Beauty brands and taste some super yummy Korean food and desserts.

~ FUeling up before our express shopping spree ~

I've been to a few really great dessert places in NYC, but I've never ventured into K-Town before.  I did some homework prior to arrival and found Grace Street as one of the new faces in the K-Town dessert scene.  It has some rave reviews and it sure did not disappoint! 

P.S. I included 2 honorary mentions on the map for food - BCD Tofu House (which I frequently visit in California and love their tofu stews) and H-Mart (which is a Korean supermarket...I don't think I need to tell you why it's a must-see!)

Sharing my 24-Hours Adventure in NYC // Fueling up for the shopping spree at Grace Street Coffee & Dessert.Highlight // Korean Dessert and Perfect Hangout SpotHighly Recommended // Hodduk (Korean donuts), Shaved Snow, Savory Waffle Sandwich
Sharing my 24-Hours Adventure in NYC // Fueling up for the K-Beauty shopping spree at Grace Street Coffee & Dessert.The food here is the star, but Grace Street is also a great place to hang out or use as your remote ffice!  The st…
Sharing my 24-Hours Adventure in NYC // Fueling up for the K-Beauty shopping spree at Grace Street Coffee & Dessert.Shaved Snow:You can order Grace Street's signatures or you can make your own.  I opted for my own creation - Milk snow, swee…

~ ready for some k-beauty shopping?? ~

With that yummy meal in our stomach, @concon95 and I said goodbye to Miss S and began our express shopping spree.  

Sharing my 24-Hours Adventure in NYC // Shopping for Korean beauty products in Korea Town.Having to do an express shopping spree in less than 1.5 hours, I was only able to hit 3 stores.....But I've vowed to return!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks @conco…

 

// The face shop //

Sharing my 24-Hours Adventure in NYC // Shopping for Korean beauty products in Korea TownHIGHLIGHT // You can load up on those cute character masks here!  And don't forget the super cute KaKao Friends Collection.  I am also in aw…
Sharing my 24-Hours Adventure in NYC // Shopping for Korean beauty products in Korea TownWHAT WE BOUGHT // My Stash...New Real Nature Peony & Lily for Brightening and Revitalizing.KaKao Friends Character Masks for Brightening, Soothing and …

 

// nature republic //

Sharing my 24-Hours Adventure in NYC // Shopping for Korean beauty products in Korea TownHIGHLIGHT // I love NR products, but every time I walk into one of their stores, I am more drawn to their store designs. - The dramatic…
Sharing my 24-Hours Adventure in NYC // Shopping for Korean beauty products in Korea TownWHAT WE BOUGHT // My Stash...Real Fresh Olive & Blueberry for Hydrating and Revitalizing.Aqua Collagen Solution Marine Hydrogel Eye Patch.Multi Patch A…

 

// The Mask Bar//

Sharing my 24-Hours Adventure in NYC // Shopping for Korean beauty products in Korea TownHIGHLIGHT // If you're looking for a 1-stop-shop for sheetmasks, this is the place to go (especially if you're under a huge time crunch!).  …
Sharing my 24-Hours Adventure in NYC // Shopping for Korean beauty products in Korea TownWHAT WE BOUGHT // My Stash...I'm Sorry For My Skin for Pore Care, Brightening, Revitalizing.Holika Holika Juicy Mask Sheet Blueberries for Bright…

~ must shop more! ~

I can't believe I live so close to New York City and I don't go down there more often!  But now that I know all the "treasures" I can find there, plus having found my new Asian Beauty shopping buddy, I'll be making more visits to the fabulous Big Apple.  I do want to venture into Chinatown on my next trips to explore other Asian Beauty brands that are not available in K-Town.  Any suggestions on other Asian Beauty brands I should explore?  Leave me a comment below!

~ and i want to share this with you... ~

Needless-to-say, @concon95 and I have collected quite a few pieces of new masks to try (and nose strips for her)!  It's been so much fun reading all of your mask reviews on Instagram and I love it when you ladies share some honest insights to help me figure out if a mask is "worthy" to be added to the stash.  With that inspiration in mind, I am launching a new series where me and a few guest writers will share our utmost honest reviews on sheet masks we love and, sometimes, meh, not love.  I hope you'll join us on this new adventure on Hula With Me!

Thanks for stopping by!

If you're curious about the other legs of my NYC adventure, click links below for previous posts:

The Food Edition @ Caracas Arepa Bar + Spot Dessert

All About MoMA (Museum of Modern Art)

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