Monday, May 26, 2014

Hong Kong Essentials


Now, I know many of you may not be traveling to Hong Kong in the near future, but I wanted to show you the staples of my makeup bag while I was there. Hong Kong's weather is very much like the southern United States in the summer---hot and very humid (think 85 degrees F and up, and up to 90% humidity daily). In fact, the weather is like any tropical region as well-- including Hawaii, so if you are hitting up a humid spot this summer, this just might come in handy!


Above are the very bare bones of what I brought ( I brought more, but these were the workhorses) mixed in with some of my kitschy finds!


1. It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Plus Keratin ($18): I received this free with an Ulta order (you can pretty much get this free at Ulta all the time) and a few spritzes made my hair look awesome, even with the crappy hotel blow dryer and the crazy humidity.

2. Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Apricot ($4.99): This perfect peachy color and thin tube meant I could stick this in a pocket and I never looked overdone during the daytime of crazy touristy things!

3. Benefit Gimme Brown in Light/Medium ($22): A no fuss tinted brow gel that kept me polished for nice dinners out but never smudged or ran, even when I was 'glistening'.


4. bareMinerals Ready blush in The French Kiss ($22): Great staying power and a universally flattering color!

5. Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream ($35): A larger review of this will be up soon, but this kept me looking gorgeous (and people complimented my skin) even when it started pouring with monsoon-status rains.


6. NYX Collection Noir Liquid Black Liner ($5.99): Has officially made holy grail status as a black liner for me, especially since it withstood extreme humidity for up to 15 hours straight.

7. Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm in Grapefruit ($7.50): With SPF 25 and a cheery scent, it wasn't so hard to perk up from the jet lag with this.

8. NYX Matte Blotting Paper ($3.99): Blotting papers are a must in weather like Hong Kong's, and these are my favorite!


What are your favorite hot and humid weather products?

Oh, and more photos!




Above is my favorite pastel-colored building, the Stanley beach, and the entire city at night from the tallest point!


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24 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 26, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    The Hong Kong photos are beautiful! This is a great post Margo! I love the it's a 10 leave in spray! Def one of my holy grail products!

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    1. Margo @ PrettyPandaMay 26, 2014 at 6:44 PM

      Thanks Ashley! I am so glad I have so many samples of it's a 10 lying around! But I will totally be buying it when I run out!

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  2. A Very Sweet BlogMay 26, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Awesome products! All of these will definitely keep things in place when its hot.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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    1. Margo @ PrettyPandaMay 26, 2014 at 6:44 PM

      Definitely, I was the only one that didn't have all my makeup sweat off!

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  3. AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    Love the pics! So, I need to hear about the Clinique CC Cream! I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds like I need to!

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    1. Margo @ PrettyPandaMay 29, 2014 at 5:21 PM

      Thanks! I think you will like it! Review will be up this weekend :)

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  4. LarieMay 26, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    I want to hear about the CC cream, too!

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  5. Miranda | Slashedbeauty.comMay 27, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    90% humidity is a serious NO GO for miranda's hair!

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    1. Margo @ PrettyPandaMay 29, 2014 at 5:21 PM

      Aww, yeah it was a rough hair day for everyone there!

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  6. IngridMay 28, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Your pics of Hong Kong are stunning! I give up on my hair in humid weather...

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    1. Margo @ PrettyPandaMay 29, 2014 at 5:22 PM

      Thanks Ingrid! I figured we all were a bit frizzy there so I didn't care too much! :)

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  7. AnonymousMay 29, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Blotting papers - definitely a must in a humid place.

    katespitz.blogspot.com

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  8. Sarah @ Paths & ErrandsMay 29, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Nice list! I really do have to check out that Jack Black balm one of these days. For hot weather, I ABSOLUTELY need a hair tie. So miserable without something to keep the hair out of my face and off my neck! Oh, and love that night shot of the city :)

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    1. Margo @ PrettyPandaJune 3, 2014 at 5:37 PM

      Thanks MM! I think you would love the Jack Black. It was funny because at least 5 other girls had one with them on the trip as well!

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  9. PriancaMay 30, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Great picks dear. I am very eager to see your reviews on Clinique CC cream. I love Estee lauder foundation for hot weather and use it over a sunscreen. Happy weekend :-)
    http://naturelbellefemme.blogspot.com

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  10. PilarMay 30, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Nice list and pics Margo! It looks like you had a nice time!

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  11. Elle SeesMay 31, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    i had no idea about the weather there! i'd be set since it's so hot here in GA

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    1. Margo @ PrettyPandaJune 3, 2014 at 5:38 PM

      I've been to GA in the summer and it is VERY similar in Hong Kong!

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  12. Kiss & Make-upJune 3, 2014 at 3:56 AM

    Yeah, damn heat + humidity! Looks like you're prepared though. A total essential for hot and humid weather for me is a good mattifying powder. And maybe a refreshing thermal water mist.

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