CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY!!!!!!!

HELLO!!!!! So CHRISTMAS came super early for me this year, thanks to my older brother (you da real MVP) lol. I decided to get the Clarisonic PLUS,and was lucky enough to get a HOLIDAY SET for 20% off too -- so only $155 after tax, just like the price of a MIA 2. I really did contemplate on which one to get,but decided on the PLUS :) I will further explain why in future videos. I've had it for almost 3-4 weeks now,and I love it -- don't even have to exfoliate no more.

This is the device I chose at the time, I made the purchase on THANKSGIVING and received it five days later ^^ When I purchased this, I also noticed the they now have a MIA 3,which is much more expensive...like whuttt???

I originally wanted the lavender color,but it did not come with the HOLIDAY set,so I decided the extras would be more worth it,and I'm loving the color. I forgot to mention that along with the 20% off,I was able to get a free head brush too,so I went for DELICATE since I have sensitive skin,and did not know if the SENSITIVE brush would gentle enough :) I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.

I was introduced to the CLARISONIC a few years ago, by BUBZBEAUTY because she had done a review on it, and I've wanted this since then.I even thought about purchasing it at a cheaper price through ebay,but I heard that some of them are fake,so I didn't want to risk it. Besides they were having an awesome sale at the time for CLARISONIC. 

I also did an unboxing and first impression,so please watch and subscribe to my channel!! Will do a five week review of it soon!!! CLICK ON THE LINK!!!

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GO AWAY ACNE!!!!

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIII GAAAAAAAAAAAAIS :p
I don't think I've talked about my huge huge acne breakout (for me)...like ever, but you did see my last post, and let's all agree my skin was not in it's best condition. WHO LIKES ACNE? NO ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I started breaking out really badly after coming back home from California in August (spent two weeks there)....and while I was there my skin was NEVER improving, it would stay the same (with pimples here and there, some were growing), or it would just progressively worsen -- no matter what I did, it was just totally not working at all!!

I was frustrated because my skin had cleared up quite well before going to California, and I was looking forward to a cleaner complexion, but NO!!! I didn't eat the best while in California, okay!! Like who would pass on such good food? Also experienced KOREAN BBQ and ate octopus for the first time in my life (not a really big fan, just not for sea food in general) -- I KNOW BOOHOO.

So anyways, I came back home for SOCAL,and my skin started to improve way more, it was starting to clear up, and then BAAAM huge breakout, even on my cheeks -- seriously the first time in my life that I've ever broken out on my cheeks? Picture is a bit graphic though....here it is:

Okay, I admit this isn't severe acne, but for me this is because it's the worse condition my skin has ever been in. This was when my skin was also doing a bit better, I just can't find the earlier ones, I'll see if I can find them.

Yes, I went to school like this -- only with my skincare layered right on top, with no concealer, foundation,bb cream whatsoever -- I put my skin out there...it's not like I didn't care, I did. I never really cared about what people thought about myself or my skin -- if I'm comfortable then I'm happy. But there were many people who would point it out, like "Janie, you're breaking out! OMG."

Don't worry guys, we are human and human beings are allowed to break out, we aren't meant to be perfect. Now that my skin has recovered, and now that I look back -- man it really was bad, like my bumps were literally three-dimensional??? like you could see it like "Standing up/out'?? is that the correct term, but you know what -- I would rather let people see it openly than hiding it behind makeup just making it worse for my skin. I will do a video on items I used soon!!! So if you're excited comment below or give this a "+1" ??? yaaaaas, :) lol. Don't be insecure about such silly things that people make fun of you for, our human bodies do amazing things to help us get better -- be who you want to be, no actually be yourself!! Stay tuned for future blog posts and reviews and videos!!

Here is my current skin -- one in natural lighting and one in flash. Yes my dark circles are horrible, but I've been loving my skin so much lately!! Want to see a skin care routine?? Just comment down below!! Thanks for reading!!~~~~~

xoxo, Janie :D

p.s. just ordered a whole bunch of Korean skincare products, will do a haul video foshooo.

Junior Year -- Class of 2016!!

Hello ladies and gents -- back from being M.I.A.
Life has been hectic and going to be stressful (even more) from now on. I can feel it -- well they do say that Junior yr has to be one of the hardest, and it's only been the start! I've survived two weeks of junior year so far -- with three IB quizzes just last Friday, IMPRESSIVE! lol.

Picture day is tomorrow, and I really have no care in the world about dressing up, I mean I'll still look cute right? -- lol, so full of myself, but jk :p I mean I guess maybe makeup my face a little bit? or nah? I'm too lazy to wake up earlier than my usual 6am alarm. So people who know me, may know that I get ready quite fast, but I am slow to start getting ready -- see the problem here? For example, my parents will tell me to get ready like 45 minutes before going somewhere, but when do I really get myself ready and prepared -- yepp, when already starts to put on their shoes, and get going to the car...yeah I procrastinate at almost everything..BUT I am able to write this blog post cause I did all ma homework (well partially, like 89%? lol.)

Anyways, my one year blogiversary has passed, and I wasn't able to blog then b/c I was in California w/ no wifi -- I know it sucks! But California was fun, but really hot, and filled with some yummy food, and claustrophobia hit me in the car -- like I was super uncomfortable, and couldn't wait to get home. I will talk about that in another post :) PROMISEEEE? I am also planning to update my blog every Friday/Saturday, and plan to make a schedule for blogposts ^_^

My skin has been doing very bad, to the point where I"m seeing my Doctor regarding it tomorrow, but has gotten better -- will talk about that in another post too :) lol.

Short post, but some photos to all da readers, cause you know how much I love to camwhore and take selfies xDDD

Pampered myself with this face mask I got from Daiso Japan, while in L.A. ^_^

urm yaaaahhh.

A selfie, always, to end duh post :) thanks for reading.

xoxo, Janie.

Gloomy Weather

      The weather here has been pretty gloomy - these past few days. It looks like it's going to rain today, well that's what I heard. I need to start watching the news more often, even though I wake up late...I can always check the weather forecast online though! It's a bit chilly here too, our air conditioning has not been put to use a lot lately,and I may just go back to my comfy warm sweatpants! ^_^

      Does it not look gloomy, or what? So many clouds, I think like three days ago, there were clear blue skies, and very few clouds, with the bright sun shining out. I dislike lightening and thunder, I know I'm not alone here, but I do like the rain however (wants to go and dance out in the rain)! I wore shorts out today, thinking it wasn't going to be that chilly, but nope I was totally wrong. My goosebumps just got worse. I will now turn to my sweatpants. It's only July, well near the end of July, but still it's only JULY. I didn't get to do much today, but I ate some really yummy foods today, some of my favorites. :)

      My pimple scars have also been improving, and it's starting to fade a bit now! But I do feel like my skin is not doing very good right now though, I see some little pimples appearing !!! >:| I also bought some stuff the other day,and I can't wait for it to arrive! A little anticipation for the week to come, and my camera charger came in today! YUSSSSHHHH ! 

      A weird expression on my face, but I feel like my scars are improving, and the toothpaste has also helped a lot! Hopefully tomorrow will be a much brighter day than the gloomy weather/day we had here today. 

      Look at those clouds, now let's hope for some Mr.SUNSHINE tomorrow !

xoxo , Janie .

CLEAN & CLEAR Advantage Acne Control Kit Review

Disclamer-I am not paid or sponsored to review this product.I bought this product with my own money,and this is my honest opinion.

CLEAN & CLEAR Advantage Acne Control Kit 

      Hello there guys,so today I wanted to review this Acne kit from the brand Clean & Clear.Let's face it nobody likes it when their face breaks out,let alone having a pimple on your face is a NO NO. So let's get to it,everybody has different skin types,so what works and what does not work for me,may work or may not work for you. I have dry and sensitive skin, so moisturizing is not an option, it is a must,and a must for everyone too! I actually started to break out a bit on my t-zone when I was about twelve years old,and I picked at my skin a lot,which worsened it.So once upon a time,I came upon this kit,and my mother bought this for me-my very first breakthrough in skincare products.

      This kit did not do me any good in the beginning because the problem was I would always touch my t-zone because this break out was making me feel so insecure, even though it was not very visible.So this was no good because who knows what I've touched with my hands,all the bacteria that are on my hands.So I decided to give it a go again, and I did my best to not touch my t-zone, and oh my gosh, my skin started to clear up,and my skin was almost like baby smooth. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT.

      

      I especially love this cleanser,it leaves a nice cool, tingly feel on your face when you cleanse your face,and it smells kind of minty too!My only wish is that CLEAN & CLEAR would sell this cleanser separately because I don't want to pay $19.99 again,for the whole kit.I feel like the cleanser does a lot for me.

     However, the acne control moisturizer is a different story.I don't like it really,but it helps with my acne though. The downside however,is that it leaves my skin really dry after many uses.I noticed that my skin started to get flaky,and it was disgusting,some people also pointed it out.It looked like my skin was peeling.At times when I apply this on,there was an uncomfortable burning sensation on my face,but keep in mind I have dry,SENSITIVE skin,and it bothered me a lot.I would not recommend the moisturizer though.

     I love, love , love the advantage fast clearing spot treatment though!It is just like magic.You see a pimple coming up,apply it the night before, and viola a smaller pimple- that usually disappears two days after.I love this product, it is like a lifesaver!

      This kit lasted me for about a month,and this year actually,I started to break out on my t-zone again,due to a cleanser I was using,and I had to go and buy this again.It still works wonder for my skin,but I am still not in favor of the moisturizer.

      So,to sum it all up this is an amazing starter acne kit,but I don't like the moisturizer-it could have been better,but I love the cleanser and the spot treatment. I highly recommend this kit,once again! It is a bit on the pricey side,for a teenager like me,I bought this at my local drugstore for $19.99, but you can also purchase this kit online for $16.97, at Walmart.com! I believe there are also coupons, to help you save some dollars. I hope this review was helpful!Thanks for reading!

xoxo, Janie .

p.s. (WALMART LINK) - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Clean-Clear-Advantage-Acne-Control-Kit-12-oz/10818510