#i bought the 24hr vip pack just for this lol

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redraw of this piece!! i mentioned in that post that i would redraw it at some point and ig that time is now! (i meant to post this before id2 came out but i got really busy so y'know lol better late than never)

i like to think i've improved! still can't draw chairs though haha

side by side comparison under the cut + rambly artist commentary(?):

i still have a long way to go in learning proper anatomy but i think the new pose looks a lot more natural and comfortable! also ~sexier~ perhaps

i tried to make the bg look closer to the actual cg they used in the book, i am arguably better at doing backgrounds now i think! i used to not put a lot of thought into it and just blocked out random shapes and called it a day (okay, i still do that now lol but i put more care into it now !! i try to make the shapes a bit more distinct and actually plan and sketch it out rather than draw some blobs and hope for the best ldkfkhsl). also more colour range(?) to give it a bit more depth!!)

i'd also like to add that i think i'm also better at figuring out compositions now, idk how it is for y'all but when i look at the original my eyes can't help but just fall to the centre, bc there's no focal point(?) or anything that's visually interesting for the eyes to land on. plus with the way it's structured, my eyes just naturally fall to center (+ bottom half bc the skin showing through the rips are bright in contrast to the black) >_> in contrast, in the redraw your eyes are automatically drawn to the face bc it's arguably the most interesting thing on the canvas and thus acts as the visual anchor of sorts (plus there is enough contrast with the background to make cas stand out instead of blend in)

even though i cringe looking at the og i can't help but to also feel endeared bc this was one of the first immortal desires fanart i ever did and also one the first of my posts to do really well! i never expected to get that much attention since i was only posting casually but it really warmed my heart reading all the lovely comments and motivated to draw more :D

it's also really fun seeing how much my art style and techniques have evolved! i don't think i use any of the same brushes i used to use for my old pieces anymore now haha. i also watched the timelapse for the old one and am honestly kind of in awe at how my different my drawing process used to be!!

i still have a lot to learn (esp in terms of anatomy, lighting, shading etc.) but i'm happy with where i am rn! the great thing about being a hobbyist is that there isn't really any pressure for me to improve quickly so i can just take my time haha (except maybe from imposter syndrome but that's neither here nor there)

i think i could've drawn his face and expression a bit better but i think this is a satisfying enough redraw for now!

btw, these are just my thoughts! i am not an art student so the things i said might not be technically correct but this is how i make sense of things in my brain

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Skin Care Shopping Review

Show cased here are sites that I have ordered from. To see reviews for each individual product, please refer to that post.

Yesstyle.com -  https://www.yesstyle.com

Review; In terms of Korean beauty, this is number one on my list. As long as you watch out for the sales, no other site can beat them out in price. Of course, when not on sale, their prices can be pretty ridiculous. Buying items within the 24hr shipping period guarantees delivery in three to five days. I have noticed some items, will state in stock in 21 days, but three days later, it will say 24hrs, so it’s always best to keep an eye out! Their products are amazing, legit (not scam/dupes like Amazon), secured packaging (nothing is breaking!), prompt and friendly customer service (I had a reply within 24hrs!). Overall I am happy with this shopping service and I highly recommend them.

Taken from Google about their shipping, as I find this to be true, also from my personal experience. “In my experience, items that are marked as “24” hours took 3 days to arrive. Items marked with 7-14 days took 23 days to arrive. When placing an order, it is important to know that no matter what the shipping time says on each item, YesStyle will not ship your order until all items arrive in their warehouse.” You also cannot remove an item after you ordered. And expect a long wait if the item is truly “21″ days for stock. If you are lucky, sometimes that status can change during an order. I know a 7-14 item status changed to 24hrs in two days and I was able to get all my items quickly.

I also would not trust the reviews, as this site rewards with points to do reviews, and most are always five star, regardless if the product is good or not.

Speaking of rewards, filling out reviews and making product purchases, provides points, and rewards levels of VIP status. This will in turn give you additional % off at the end of your order as well as gift cards and coupons.

Shipping;

Look at this glorious packaging! Nothing breaking in there. Very well packed and everything was snugly and safe inside. Only took a little over a week for everything to be ordered and delivered.

Products;

Secret Nature - From Jeju Mist, COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power, I'm from - Ginseng Serum, Dear, Klairs - Midnight Blue Calming Cream, Beauty Artisan Face Cleansing Brush, THE PLANT BASE Time Stop Collagen Ampoule, Eggshell Houseware Fabric Hairband Cat Ears - Pink - One Size, Dear Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser, I'm from Mugwort Essence.

Free Gift; TONYMOLY Pureness 100 Mask Sheet (Random) 1pc. I got the Hyaluronic sheet.

Soko Glam - https://sokoglam.com/

Review; Great product selection. They also do have some exclusives. A bit pricey. Ordering and shipping took a week. Do watch out though, as some products have remained in the “out of stock” option for weeks. So you have to opt to buy things from the original manufacturer or wait. I often like to wait, so I can bundle orders for free shipping.

Shipping; Decent packaging, too a week to order and deliver. Nothing was damaged.

Products;

D'ALBA PIEDMONT Peptide No-Sebum Balancing Toner, KLAIRS Rich Moist Facial Soap, NEOGEN Day-Light Protection Sun Screen SPF 50/PA+++, COSRX Triple C Lightning Liquid, KLAIRS Toner Mate 2 in 1 Cotton Pad.

Free sample; Benton fermentation eye cream.

Glow Recipe - https://www.glowrecipe.com

Review; Very good products and selections. They also have exclusives that are worth checking out, like Whamisa. Their customer service is exceptional - as I made a mistake in my order - they do not remove items after you order, so the whole thing will be canceled. I got a reply within 24hr hours, they did however, mess up by canceling my order entirely, and refunding my money. I specifically asked for a credit/gift card after the cancellation so I could immediately reorder, but because they did this, I did not have the funds, and it takes my bank almost a week to see credits. So what do they do? Gave me a nice credit towards my purchase! Loving them already.

Shipping; Took two weeks for everything to be ordered and delivered, but this was because they had to cancel and re-do my order. I am sure if that was not a part of it, the whole process would of only taken a week.

Products;

Organic Flowers Deep Rich Essence Toner, Organic Flowers Cleansing Oil, Organic Flowers Cleansing Oil, Asiatica Calming Ampoule.

Free sample; Avocado melt sleeping mask.

The Ordinary - https://theordinary.com / DECIEM - https://deciem.com

Review; Definitely one of the more interesting sites of the bundle. The Ordinary products have to be, not only the cheapest, but provide excellent service and products. I only just started using their line, and I am already impressed. They take out all the frills of packaging and advertisement, so they can deliver products that rival competition. You can buy a $6 hydrator while their competitor, for the exact same ingredient, will charge you $60. A+ in my book.

The Ordinary is part of the main site/line, DECIEM. I am highly interested in there other products - mainly NIOD - but I am opting to do more research, to see which ones are best for me before I purchase.

Shipping; Took a little over a week for product to get ordered and delivered. Decent packaging. Nothing was damaged. Had a cute receipt. :3

Products;

The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics, The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane, The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil, The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2%, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%.

Era Organics - https://www.eraorganics.com

Review; All natural site. I have only purchased the moisturizer, but the ingredients are very alluring, and they don’t have any yucky fillers. I can’t wait to try there other products, as I am eyeing them. But so far I am happy with my current purchase! 

Shipping; They had pretty fast shipping, ordering and delivery, took less then a week. Though the packaging is very sub-par, it came in a flimsy bag, no box. The top did come with a little ding. I am sure it was due to workers man handling the package during transport. It did not spoil the product and it was still tightly sealed, so it was purely cosmetic.

Products;  Oasis Extra Hydrating Moisturizer for Dry Skin

Derm store - https://www.dermstore.com

Shipping; Very overboard in packaging for one small item lol. Took only a week for items to be ordered and delivered.

Products; COSRXAcne Pimple Master Patch (24 count) (bought 2)

Free sample; Jane Iredale, Triple Luxe, long lasting naturally moist lipstick. Three sample colors.

Costco;

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Sites to avoid;

Amazon. They are a good go to for every day household items, but DO NOT buy beauty products on this site. Skin care, makeup, body washes, etc. A lot of items are dupes of the originals (even if the item is a dupe from a name brand, that dupe is duped by low cost Chinese companies), or just plain scam - not even containing similar ingredients, because they often are swapped for a harsh, cheaper version. Good signs that indicate this are; different label, products look opened/damaged/used, the product causing adverse reactions, and missing ingredient list. A Google search will yield you the same information about the Amazon product scam. Do yourself a save, and just purchase from reputable sites and or directly from the manufacturer!