Skincare On The Go // A Guide to Organizing & Packing Your Skincare for Travel

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// Tips on Organizing Your Many Look-Alike Bottles //

• Place a piece of scotch/clear tape on each bottle and write the product name or product type on the tape.
• Using scotch/clear tape as bottle labels makes it super easy to remove when your trip is done.  Trust me, removing those white sticky label was painful!

// Tips on Downsizing Your Skincare //

• I normally rotate among 2-3 different items for each step and I'm sure many of you do the same. Unless you're traveling for more than a month, my advice is to choose your most favorite one from the rotation and bring just 1 item per step. Every little bottle starts to add up in weight and space and it's best to save yourself the headache of dragging heavy suitcases around.
• If you feel like you're really missing out on certain pampering by not bringing all your normal options, opt for treatment items (discussed below) that tend to be smaller in size (think sheetmasks or sample-size/pod-size items).

PACKING LIGHT WITH MUJI

// MUJI Travel Essentials //

• Handled Pouch L Travel Case (Only available in Black) - $22.00
• Containers (Different types, sizes, shapes, etc) - $1.25 to $4.75.
• PR Refill Tool Set - $1.50

// Similar Ones Found on Amazon //

• Wastar Multifunction Waterproof Travel Pouch (Comes with different print designs. Less compact than MUJI's version. Amazon/Affiliate Link) - $11.99
• Alink Set of 16 Assorted Travel Size Containers (Comes with tools. Amazon/Affiliate Link) - $12.99
• Sinide Airplane and Airport Safe Travel Smart Bottle Set of 9 (The pump & spray heads seem to be as sturdy as the MUJI versions. Amazon/Affiliate Link)  - $10.99

SELF-PAMPERING ESSENTIALS

• Dr. Jart+ Brightening Solution Mask - $22.18 for a box of 5 (Amazon/Affiliate Link) or $6.00 per mask (Sephora)
• My Beauty Diary Damask Rose Mask (Pre-2016 upgrade) - $11.89 for a box of 10 (Amazon/Affiliated Link)
• Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Eye Mask - $63 for a box of 12 (Sephora)
• GlamGlow ThirstyMud Hydrating Treatment - $45.oo (Amazon/Affiliate Link) or $69 (Sephora)
• GlamGlow BrightMud Eye Treatment - $33.12 for a box of 12 (Amazon/Affiliate Link)
• Daiso Foot Mask - $17.50 for a set of 6 (Amazon/Affiliate Link) or $20.16 for a set of 12 (Daiso)

BODY CARE ESSENTIALS

• Cowshed Shower Gel Collection - $24.00 for set of 7/on sale (Cowshed)
• Tatcha Indigo Soothing Silk Hand Cream Travel Size - $8.00 (Tatcha)

IN-FLIGHT ESSENTIALS

• Boscia Super-Cool De-Puffing Eye Balm - $26.00 (Boscia). Beware of Amazon listing...They are outrageously expensive!
• Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist Travel Size - $15 (Tatcha). Make sure you get the travel size because it lasts a long long time and it's much cheaper.

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4. Participants must be 18+ years of age.
5. Giveaway, fake, or business accounts will not be considered.

DEADLINE + WINNER NOTIFICATION

1. All entries must be submitted by 11:59PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) on August 16, 2016.
2. One winner will be chosen at random and to be announced on August 18, 2016.
3. The winner's name will be listed in this blog post & on Instagram post.  Winner will also be contacted via IG.  Be sure to keep your IG account in “public” mode to receive notification.
4. The winner will receive prize pack as stated above.

DISCLAIMERS

1. Please use caution when trying a beauty product for the first time.  Spot-test your skin first to test for any reaction.
2. Winner is responsible for any applicable taxes and custom/import fees.
3. This is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.
4. By entering this giveaway, participants confirm that they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram and giveaway host of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s term of use.

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Share The Love // 500 Instagram Followers Giveaway

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I can't tell you how much it means to me to be able to connect with all of you and to share our love of beauty! Thank you from the bottom of my heart...

And if you've been following my blog and Instagram feeds, you know I’m a huge fan of Tatcha!  So it’s only fitting that I share my excitement of getting to 500 followers with you with this Tatcha Ritual Discovery Kit.

This kit is a great way for you to try this lovely and luxurious Japanese-inpsired beauty brand and it includes one of my faves - the Camellia Cleansing Oil!

Without further ado, here are the details for this celebration giveaway!

GIVEAWAY PRIZE

One (1) Tatcha Ritual Discovery Kit that includes the following items:

1. PURE One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil Travel Size (25ml).
2. POLISHED Classic Rice Enzyme Powder Travel Size (10g).
3. RADIANT Deep Brightening Serum Travel Size (10ml).
4. SUPPLE Moisture Rich Silk Cream Travel Size (10ml).

*Photo credit: www.tatcha.com. Note: While products remain the same as pictured, the outer packaging may differ for actual prize pack.

TO ENTER & QUALIFY

1. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. 
2. Very Important!  Be sure to follow instructions in the Rafflecopter widget to complete the 4 requirements.
3. Also very Important!  Entering Instagram handles or emails in the Rafflecopter widget does not count. Please follow specific instructions listed in widget.
4. Participants must be 18+ years of age.
5. Giveaway, fake, business Instagram accounts and fake email addresses will not be considered.

DEADLINE + WINNER NOTIFICATION

1. All entries must be submitted by 11:59PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) on August 15, 2016.
2. One winner will be chosen at random and to be announced on August 17, 2016.
3. The winner's name will be listed in this blog post & on Instagram post.  Winner will also be contacted via IG.  Be sure to keep your IG account in “public” mode to receive notification.
4. The winner will receive prize pack as stated above.

DISCLAIMERS

1. Please use caution when trying a beauty product for the first time.  Spot-test your skin first to test for any reaction.
2. Winner is responsible for any applicable taxes and custom/import fees.
3. This is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.
4. By entering this giveaway, participants confirm that they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram and giveaway host of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s term of use.

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Share The Love // Sephora Soko To Tokyo 5-Piece Set Giveaway

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I think this Soko To Tokyo Set needs no introduction as its hard-to-get status has us all lusting after it!  I was able to get my hands on these in between the out-of-stock situation.  I requested an extra set knowing this is hard to get & may not be available globally, so I want to at least give one lucky person a chance to own a set of his/her own!

GIVEAWAY PRIZE

One (1) Sephora Soko To Tokyo 5-Piece Set Including 1 Each of the Following:

1. Too Cool for School Egg Mousse Pack Facial Mask (1.69 Fl Oz).
2. Dr. Jart+ Black Label Detox BB Beauty Balm Broad Spectrum SPF 25 (0.66 Fl Oz).
3. Caolion Premium Hot & Cool Pore Pack Duo (2 x Cool Packs & 1 x Hot Pack. 0.2 Oz Each). See picture on the right for interior content.
4. Karuna Hydrating+ Face Mask (1 Mask).
5. When Snow Magic Brighten Sheet Mask (1 Mask).

TO ENTER & QUALIFY

1. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. 
2. Very Important!  Be sure to follow instructions in the Rafflecopter widget to complete the 4 requirements.
3. Also very Important!  Entering your Instagram handle in the Rafflecopter widget does not count.  You must follow and repost within the Instagram app.
4. Participants must be 18+ years of age.
5. Giveaway, fake, or business accounts will not be considered.

DEADLINE + WINNER NOTIFICATION

1. All entries must be submitted by 11:59PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) on July 28, 2016.
2. One winner will be chosen at random and to be announced on July 30, 2016.
3. The winner's name will be listed in this blog post & on Instagram post.  Winner will also be contacted via IG.  Be sure to keep your IG account in “public” mode to receive notification.
4. The winner will receive prize pack as stated above.

DISCLAIMERS

1. Please use caution when trying a beauty product for the first time.  Spot-test your skin first to test for any reaction.
2. Winner is responsible for any applicable taxes and custom/import fees.
3. This is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.
4. By entering this giveaway, participants confirm that they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram and giveaway host of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s term of use.

Good luck!

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

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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!)

~ 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.  

 

// The face shop //

 

// nature republic //

 

// The Mask Bar//

~ 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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