Catalina’s FAQs
ekk, I’m getting so much questions here and there (I get e-mail services from YT, so I actually monitor every single subscriber and comments/messages coming in :p) and I keep forgetting to comment, so I’ll make this page as a reference.
Q. What’s the product name you used in your video?
A. They are all listed in the info box below the video. If you are asking about something I didn’t mention on the side bar I will be more than happy to answer the question, but sometimes it saves a lot of people’s time if you just look at the side bar of the video on Youtube.
Q. Is that your natural eye color?
A. (Possibly) No. I have to wear lenses since I am literally blind without some sort of correction. I don’t have regular lenses, so I will most likely be wearing color lens in all my videos, so none of them contain my original eye color. You can see my natural eye colors when I am wearing glasses (occasionally) in some of my videos. If you want to know the colors and where I got them please search the blog with keywords such as “lenses” or “circle”. I have accumulated a lot over the past 8 months.
read post (color lenses video link and swatches)
read post (Color/circle lenses from mesmerizedeyes.blogspot.com)
read post (colored/circle lenses from pinkyparadise.com)
Q. What camera do you use to film your videos?
A. I used to use isight + imovie, now I use Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 + Final Cut Pro 7, or Canon ViXIA HV40 + Final Cut Pro 7 (or sometimes iMovie 09).
* Revlon Colorstay in 220 Natural Beige (a bit too dark for me though)
* Chanel Vitalumiere in 10 Nude
* Chanel Blanc Essentiel in 20 Beige Rose
* Chanel Vitaleumiere compact in 20 Clair
* Chanel Teint Protection Lumiere in 30 Beige Cendre
* Bobbi Brown Oil-Free foundation in 2 Sand
* Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation in 1W1 Bone
* Make Up For Ever Duo Mat Powder Foundation 201
* Lancome Dual Finish in Matte Pearl 1
* MAC Studio fix in NC20
* Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in 117
* Hera HD Foundation in #21
* mark. face xpert in Ivory
Q. It’s a random question, but are you Korean?
A. I really don’t think it’s a random question LOL it’s a very specific question! but Yes, my ethnicity is Korean
Q. What does cl2425 mean?
A. It’s an UNI (University Network ID) my school gave me when I first enrolled. cl is the initials of my first/last name, and then the 4 digits… I don’t know how it functions, but that’s the number that the school arbitrarily gave me =/
Q. Where do you live? Why is it so noisy in your videos?
A. I am currently residing in New York City.
I live on a very very busy street where tourists clash, cars honk 24/7, protest marches are frequently held, movies are filmed and all sorts of crazy things happen on a daily basis.
It’s not as glamorous as it sounds since the downside of that is the insane amount of noise, and I happen to share that noise with you guys in my videos :p
Q. How many years have you lived in the states?
A. -7 years of my whole life. I was born in Albuquerque, NM and was raised in the states until my parents decided to move back to Korea. I came back to the states when I was 17, and after that I went back and forth due to my books and publication stuff (which will be like 2 yearish), but basically I spent most of my life here in the states.
Q. What’s your favorite foundation?
A. I love my bobbi brown one, please watch or read my foundations review for more opinions :p
Q. How old are you?
A. …..
Q. What’s your favorite drug-store brand?
A. I really can’t say. I have specific products I like… but… oh well, I’d probably go with Revlon
Q. Do you think your Japanese eye makeup video will work for my eyes?
A. I made the video for people who don’t have that “Japanese facial/eye structures”. All I could say is “Try it.” You’ll never know until you actually try it.
Q. How do you take care of your skin?
A. I have a whole video about it, but basically I try to avoid direct sunlight as much as I can (everyday sunscreen is a MUST!), get enough sleep, wash my face twice daily (in the morning and at night- I especially try to get everything put on my face off before I hit the sack), be careful of the stuff I eat and stick with my vegetarian lifestyle.
click here to watch video – here’s an updated one
Q. Do you have a twitter?
A. Yes, it is twitter.com/cl2425
Q. Do you get paid to use products? How much free products do you get from companies?
A. I’m not that popular LOL. No, I have never been offered a monetary compensation to alter my opinions on products I have received from a company.
Some people might think that companies shower gurus with free products, but I actually have only gotten a very small amount of free stuff to try out from companies (less than 10). Most of the time the company will ask if you will like something to try out and as a return if you could write or record a review of it. The direction of the review is totally based upon how the recipient felt about the product. It could be a negative or a positive review. That is all. the rest if up to you guys.
— will be frequently updated (hopefully..)
last updated: November 12, 2010
Fac Couture
Hi Catalina, it’s great checking out ur blog! I’m from Singapore n love makeup fashion beauty n all. Hope u can join my site at thefaccouture.blogspot.com !Thanks!
Anonymous
love ur blog~ i'm an offical fan of urs! LOL. keep up the good work catalina!
check out my blog sometime!
<3
Lindsee
I thought you are Japanese. Well, it’s nice seeing you around on youtube. I think we have many things in common. I speak Eng., Kor., and Jap. and little bit of French. oh, and chinese.
Anyhow, I’ve enjoyed your makeup tutorial and tried to share my makeups tips like you but I am kinda afraid of revealing my μ©μΌ.
Rita, Hong Kong
Hi! May I say that you look like a Japanese actress, Ayase Haruka.
May I ask you where did you learn your make up? Personally I think you are already pretty enuf even without make up on. But I wonder how come you are such skillful at makeup?
Did you learn by yourself or make up school? If by yourself, HOW???!!!
Please let me know!
Thanks!
Seonyeong Jeon
Hello, Catalina..
κ°μ§κ°μ§ν μμ΄λμ .. μ νκΈλ‘ μΈκ²μ©γ
μ¬μ€ μμ΄κ° μμ μ΄ μμΌλ(?) ? γ γ γ
μ νΈλΈμμ μ°μ°ν 보κ²λμλλ° νμ₯λ μ νμκ³ , λ³Όμλ‘ λ§€λ ₯μ΄ μλλΌκ΅¬μ^^
μ λ§ λλΆλΆμ λμμμ λ³Έ κ±° κ°λ€μ..
μμΌλ‘λ μ~μ± μ’μ μ 보주μΈμ:D
κΈ°νκ° λλ€λ©΄ λ§λλ³΄κ³ μΆκΈ°λνꡬ κ·Έλμ! μμ°Έ μ μ§κΈ μνλμμ€μ½ bay areaμμ νκ΅λ€λꡬ μꡬμ! ν€ν·-
νΉμλΌλ μνλμμ€μ½ μ€κ² λμ¬ μ°λ¦¬ ν λ² λ§λμ !!
μ€λλ μ’μν루 보λ΄μΈμ©γ
petrina
i just found your blog today while looking for a swatch (MAC curtsy)
thanks for all your reviews!
I live in Australia, but am from Msia so I totally love the reviews on all the fab stuff I miss (and can now get my family to help me buy with confidence!)
thankyou!!
Unknown
Hey catalina, Im like your biggest fan! LOL i lovee your blog
you're a really big insperation to me, keep it up! x
Tamtam
Hi Catalina, Just leaving a comment to say how much I enjoy your blog and tutorials on youtube! Love your FAQs! They are really interesting.
I also can see that you look like Nakashima Mika!! But a more feminine and prettier version!! haha
Audrey
Catalina! I would love to become your fan on FACEBOOK!! Would you share your FB? π
Christina BK SONG
Hi!
i've enjoyd ur makeup videos.
U R REALLI TALLENTED!!!
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jewels
Hi Catlina,
I was wondering if you can do me a favour of translating a Korean product I have.
Annie Maxx
I love your sincerity of how you answered questions.And I totally agree that everyone has their own way of leading their life…and everyone should respect one another personal boundaries π And I like your name π it looks unique with C instead of K π Keep up your good work! I love your clips!
Unknown
HI CATALINA!! YOUR NAME IS WONDERFUL. I THINK EVRYONE DOSE RESPECT YOUR PERSONAL BOUNDRIES! I THINK THEY JUS GET A BIT CURRIOUSE!!>_<… YOU DO A GREAT JOB AND I LOVE YOUR VIDEO'S AND TIPS, THERE VERY HELPFUL!! @_@… HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR SKIN SOO CLEAN? IT'S BEAUTIFUL!! HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO TH UK? AND WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO?
XXX
reporta
Hello. It's wonderful seeing your kind question! I just wonder what is your nationality. Your ethnicity is Korean, but I guess you are american, dosen't it? anyway I always enjoy your video. Thanks.
love_to_shop
Catalina- do you do wedding makeup? =) I'd love it if you could teach us how to do asian wedding makeup!!!
Unknown
u are so cute ^_^
sillyfly
May I say that you're really hot(There's one video in which you were wearing a low collared black shirt)? I'm a girl, by the way. Really enjoy your videos…
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μλλ©΄ μ΄μ©μ μμ§λ§ γ γ
μνΌ μ¦κ±°μ΄ ν루λμΈμ~^,^
Mari
Hi there Catalina :p
I just wanted to say I really love all your make up tutorials, you are so good at it, I wish I had some of your talent!
Thanks for posting all the videos on YouTube as it gives some help and direction on how to do things properly ( I then realize I really struggle with putting make up on :(… So your tutorials are really really helpful ;p Komapsumnida ;p By the way I know it is totally random but I am a French Caucasian girl and got married 2 weeks ago to my South Korean husband. I wish you could have done my make up, the lady who did it for me was supposed to be a beautician and she did not measure up to your skills!
You must get this request all the time but I would be happy to exchange email addresses ;p
Thanks again for your great work and sharing it with us ;p
Marixoxo
To place your order,
Dear Catalina,
I am writing to inform you that I really like your make-up tutorial in your vlog very much. If you dont mind I like to share your tutorial lesson with my fans in my blog which discuss mainly about fashion and beauty. If you agree then i will put your website link on my website under one of my favourite blog page. Hopefully you will get more fans in your blog from Singapore. You can visit my blog at web.me.com/yukiau/Leshitas_World/Home.html and Facebook Page facebook.com/pages/Leshita-De-Closet/112827368456.
I will be waiting for your reply, my email is yukiau[at]hotmail.com
Yuki
Unknown
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Mio Love
Hey ^^
Just a quick question, sorry if this is silly to ask but, what shade of Shu Uemura Pro Concealer do you use? I am on their website, and I have the same skin tone as you, and it is hard to decide what is the right one xD
Thankyou!
Unknown
hey uhm I'd like to know what kind of lenses you used in the video Japanese Eye makeup (the makeup): youtube.com/watch?v=JVuZbI_feQc&feature=fvw
thanks π
Unknown
Oh my.. your Korean is just perfect, I think. Especially when you use the word ν γ γ γ γ awesome language.
I discovered your YT videos very recently and fell for them immediately. Awesome job. Love your videos + reviews
Rhonda in PA
I stumbled upon one of you youtube videos and then spent the next several hours watching them! You have taught me so much! Question: What is the pink velcro looking thing in your hair?
Anonymous
Hi Catalina! Do you do use sort of skin lightening regimen, or are you just naturally pale? (:
Semi Permanent
hey catalina…!i really liked the way and what you answered.
your sincerety of how you answered questions is likable..
i wish to god if i had some of your talent..and everyone should respect this sincerety ands the talent And I like your name π it looks unique with C instead of K π Keep up your good work! I love your clips!
Permanent Make Up
skunky
Hi, Cat. Random question.
It seems like you are a huge animal lover. Do you check/research whether a product you would use is animal tested? Thanks π
Anonymous
μΈλ μλ νμΈμ! I love your videos! μ§μ§ κ΅Όκ΅Όν΄μ μΈλ λμ΄λ νμ‘ν! I don't mind if you are over 30 years old too! κΌ λ§ν΄μ£ΌμΈμ! ^_^
AGirlWithBigDreams
K-pride! Haha. you're gorgeous. thanks for the vids <3