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Reaction Tuesday: I need to "Get Some Air" after Gary's Comeback (ft. Miwoo)

6:01 AM

I've been a very loyal fan of Running Man, I've watched almost all of the episodes and I've even followed the Chinese version of the show. I knew that Gary was a rapper, and he hasn't had a comeback for a while, but I never knew that he was thissss goood. This song is so well written and beautiful that I probably won't be able to put it down for another month.

This is one of those songs that is breath taking. The music video is even more amazing. I seriously love soloist MVs, because it's not the typical light box and what not, but rather a whole movie playing out behind the story that's going on. The beginning of the song is just amazing and when it eases into Minwoo's part, her voice is not like any other voice I had heard. It's like a female version of Chanyeol's voice and his voice is absolutely addicting. I especially love the concept behind this, some parts of the MV is lit up while other parts are in black and white. I really enjoy how the soloist MVs do not use the singers themselves as part of the MV... This is probably also why I enjoy listening more to soloists than groups now... I think that it's not right for a soloist to be a part of their own MVs, in a way it is degrading them.
WHAT ARE THOSEEEE
I'm not saying that the other rookies who are in the MVs are being degraded but that soloists should stick to singing because that is their own talent. If they start making typical music videos then they are just like any other groups. But soloists like Lim Kim or Verbal Jint, I really enjoy the new concepts that they create when they star in their own MVs, but for the concepts of a story line and what Gary was trying to achieve in this MV, I think that it is actually better that they decided to use someone else rather than themselves. The lyrics are also really eloquent, it does convey the same meanings as any other song that I've heard but this song just appeal to my feels. Out of 10, I rate this song a 10 out of ten because I don't remember a time when I was this addicted to a song. Until next time, stay cool ma beans. 

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Q&A Thursday: Drug Store Summer Beauty Essentials

9:00 AM

After watching tons of YouTube make up tutorials and essentials, I thought I would create a post about beauty essentials for the cheap people who are out there (like me). I don't have the time to go shopping at Sephora during the weekend, nor do I have the money to spend on $30 foundation. I thought you guys should also know that I have zero experience with make up. I never wear make up unless I'm competing or presenting something, so... Whooooppiiiiidoooooo.... This post is also going to be a little different from the Q&A before since, I didn't ask you guys to send in any questions. Okay let's do this. 

Dream Fresh BB Cream by Maybelline: I don't wear foundation because I think it's too creamy and too heavy for my taste so if I ever need to wear something to even out my skin, I normally use BB cream. This is around $6-7 depending on where you buy it and I'm currently using it.
Baby Skin by Maybelline (pore eraser): This is what I wear on a daily basis because my pores are literally huge. I would wear it as a primer with my BB cream. It gives a matt texture and so I recommend wearing this with something on top just because it looks more natural. You wouldn't want a patch of your skin to be more matt than other patch.
Clean Powder by Covergirl: This cover looks dark green up close but that's beside the point. This is the powder that I wear on top of everything. It's matifying, but after 2-3 hours you have to re-touch if you want to stay matt. I don't usually bring make up with me, so my face is usually shiny by lunch, but it's still less shiny than not wearing powder.
 Color Riche by L'oreal (eyeliner): Current eyeliner is this pencil here. Why did you buy it?? Welll I saw it on sale for $2 at Big Lots so I bought it. Then a few days later I saw the same thing at CVS for $10 so UHHHHHH who is the best shopper ever?? I am!! But seriously, if you go to Big Lots, they sometimes have the best quality stuff all for less than $5.
Remarkable Mascara by Cover Girl: I'm not updated on my mascara because I don't use it that much. I have a tester from Tarte that I've had since last Christmas. Yea... But this is my big tube that I wear. It works fairly well and it kind of clumps, but whatever. I'm not really into mascara.
Brow Stylist by L'oreal:  I'm so sorry guys but I don't fill in my brows normally because I already have thick eyebrows and if I fill them in while I have really little make up on, it looks extremely awkward, so I just leave them alone. But I do fill in my brows for speech competitions and this is what I use.
Smoochies Lipsticks by Cover Girl: I literally wear these lipsticks for any occasion because they are obviously the best. I don't need to wear lip balm under this unlike normal lipsticks which makes me super happy. I currently am using Tweet Me which is this orange reddish color and I have Luv Bug all stored up for a more serious occasion. The colors looks brighter than what they look like close up.
I couldn't find a picture for my eyeshadow palette because I don't have it with me but it is basically three round mineral balls with rose gold, shimmery orange red shadow, and this light brown shimmery color. The second palette that I use often is this Maybelline Eyestudio mineral ball which I think is awesome because it's one small square and it covers everything. 
This is the palette that I use the most. Literally you just take the gold/light brown shade rub it over your lids, then swipe the bottom of the lids, then wow!! Nude eyes!!! It's super natural, trust me on that because I hate heavy makeup. 
That's it for my makeup... I like to keep a neutral look and I don't use heavy make up so all of this will definitely keep you looking fresh all summer long without all the hassle!! Until next time, stay cool ma beans!!

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