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Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II

2015-02-14T21:40:00.000+11:00

Hi guys! that must have been the longest post title I have!

Been always an Estee Lauder skincare FAN! And one of their best sellers - Advanced Night Repair (ANR) - is one of my holy grail!

Definitely a must-have in your night skincare routine, particularly if you're reaching that golden age era in your life. Sounds creepy?? Yes, it is!

But seriously, every woman should be taking care of their face and body anyway. Let's all age gracefully and happy!

As you all heard from beauty advertisements, etc : Every night, on our sleep, our skin cells repair and rebuild, the majority of cell turnover and regeneration occurs during deep rapid eye movement sleep.Very scientifi-ish. Because at night, when your skin is not being exposed to smoke, sunlight and other toxins, it devotes renewal of energy. If only you could see that magic of fairy dust while you sleep, you're surely going to believe it.

Bought mine @ MYER Online for $95 AUD. Sometimes they have package promotion where you can get free items with it.

When your skin isn't being exposed to sunlight, smoke, and other toxins, Beers says, it devotes energy to renewal - See more at: http://www.naturalhealthmag.com/beauty/you-sleep#sthash.ADskujer.dpuf

When your skin isn't being exposed to sunlight, smoke, and other toxins, Beers says, it devotes energy to renewal. - See more at: http://www.naturalhealthmag.com/beauty/you-sleep#sthash.ADskujer.dpuf

ANR Synchronized Recovery Complex II is suitable for All Skintypes.
It was believe to be the most comprehensive anti-aging serum ever from Estee Lauder. Advanced with exclusive repair technology, it is proven to significantly reduce major signs of visible aging. The powerful recovery complex supports the natural synchronization of skin's nighttime repair process.

Dermatologist-tested and Oil-free.

Are you using any night serum as well? Let me know what it is and how it works on your skin, I'd love to hear from you :)

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*DISCLAIMER* Any products or materials used or seen in this blog were purchased for personal use and are not used or suggested for advertisements or endorsements

Review : SATO Hakubi White C

2013-05-05T18:02:00.001+10:00

Disclaimer :
Following is not meant to advertise or endorse the products rather to share my first hand experience using it. I am not affiliated nor associated to the company and its makers.

Hello!

Today's review is from SATO, a Japanese Pharmaceutical company that offers skin vitamins and the makers of Hakubi beauty whitening products. I have been using Hakubi since 2008 and tried Hakubi C2, Hakubi B and Hakubi White C.

Of the 3 products I mentioned, I have opted for Hakubi White C which has whitening formula that enhance skin complexion. Although it doesn't really whitens my skin as white as snow, I did notice and most people commented that my skin is glowing and healthy looking. What I love most about it, is that, it even out my skin tone! And it radiates under the sun, literally =)

I take 2 tabs, 3x a day =)

Summer has begun and it is the season where most of us head to beaches and get our tans. As much as I wanted to go on beach getaways to enjoy the scenery, relax and just be close to nature, I'm dubious about it since I do not want to get dark. However, thanks to Hakubi White C because it helps to speed up the lightening process after getting that summer tan which now makes me enjoy the sun, sand and sea. Hep! hep! Don't forget to apply sunscreen regularly as it helps to protect our skin from sun burns.

SRP S$79.90

Overall, Hakubi works perfectly for me as it helps my skin look great and provide my daily dose of vitamins. From SATO Hakubi site,

Pardon my tired face, just watched Iron Man 3 heehee!

Pros:

It has vitamin C! our protection against immune system deficiencies, eye disease, skin wrinkling, etc. Vitamin C also helps on collagen production, a protein that aids in the growth of cells and blood vessels and gives skin its firmness and strength.
It has Vitamins B6 as well.
It gives a healthy natural glow to our skin!
And it is inexpensive, S$79.90 for 360 tablets, that's 2 months usage. Which accounts to S$1.33 for daily skin supplement.
Readily available at Singapore, you will save on online shipping charges!
Purchase @ Watsons, Guardian, Unity and John Little.

BioNike Bloggers Event @ The Spa-Lon (Chijmes)

2013-02-22T15:47:00.000+11:00

Read below to get to know BioNike and how you can get to try their product :)

Hi Ladies!
I was invited to attend the first BioNike press event that was held at The Spa-Lon (Chijmes) last 30th January.

It was organized to introduce BioNike "Defence" products that is now available in Singapore market.

The event featured the following products:

DEFENCE B-LUCENT Daily Peeling, S$89

DEFENCE B-LUCENT Skin-evening Face Cream, S$109

DEFENCE B-LUCENT Roll-on Focus, S$73

DEFENCE B-LUCENT Skin-evening Concentrate

DEFENCE B-LUCENT Skin-evening Hand Cream, S$79

More about BioNike:

BioNike originated from Milano, Italy and they are developed for subjects with sensitive, allergic and reactive skin. If you have one of these skin types, this products aim to provide relief and to prevent such conditions.

Learning that these products are gluten free is a major plus! For those who are suffering from gluten allergies, BioNike is here for rescue, to give you that illuminating skin without any blistering or itchy rashes after.

They are also : Nickel Tested
Preservative Free
Fragrance Free

BioNike products are recommended by dermatologists for treatment and daily care of sensitive, and allergic and reactive skin.

Where to buy BioNike products:

Bionike products are available in most of The Spa-Lon outlets and most of the Guardian stores (Newly opened are MBS, NAC and Paragon).

Free Samples!

BioNike will be giving away samples to their Facebook fans.

Just hit 'like' on their Facebook page, BionikeSG Facebook
Quote my name "Janice" and send in your particulars (name, IC, address, email) to online@xiaoyuan.com.sg

Hurry girls! grab your samples while stock last :)

Till then!

*All content provided above is for informational purposes only and I am not affiliated with the said company.

Review : LipIce Sheer Color

2013-02-07T00:34:00.000+11:00

Good morning Ladies!

2-3 months ago, I received a free sample of LipIce Sheer Color from LipIce SG when I subscribe to their Facebook page. I had tried and fell in love with it! So I decided to buy at Watsons for S$7.95 and ended up with Sheer Color Fragrance Free as Shimmer is not available and I don't feel getting Strawberry flavor at that moment.

About LipIce Sheer Color (excerpt from LipIce website)

LipIce Sheer Color is a unique color changeable lipbalm and it changes magically according to your own natural lips color. That mean no one person will have the same pink!

Gentle Beeswax formulation, suitable even for sensitive lips.
Enriched with natural ingredients of Shea Butter, Macadamia Nut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Ternifolia Nut Oil and Aloe Vera Oil Extract to keep lips moisturised, smooth and healthy.
Contains effective anti-oxidants of vitamin E to soften and protect lips from the harmful environment.

Available in 3 variants: Fragrance Free, Strawberry and Shimmer.

Net Weight : 2.0g


Regular size and the free sample :)

Rohto-Mentholatum

LipIce is a Mentholatum Lipcare, that offers a wide range of lip care products to pamper your lips. From flavorful fruity lip balms to dazzling glosses or soft and natural color lip balm.

Why I love LipIce:

- LipIce is worth more than it cost compared to normal lip stains
- Gives you that natural-looking lip color
- Definitely will make your lips kissable (my husband noticed it)
- Moisturizes lips that gives a healthy look
- Last longer even after eating/drinking
- Not greasy, and does not look like I just eaten an oily food :)
- Lastly it makes me feel beautiful and confident

The upper part is in pink color, after using it will eventually fades

I recommend this product if you are looking for a lip balm that will not just moisturize your lips but also leave a natural sheer pink color. You can ask for sample by visiting their website at http://www.lipice.com.sg/

Till then!

*DISCLAIMER* Any products or materials used or seen in this blog are not used or suggested for advertisements or endorsements.

Estee Lauder : 2012 Holiday Look Event at Isetan Scotts

2012-12-27T14:44:00.001+11:00

Happy Holidays Ladies!

I was fortunate to be chosen as one of the 10 Facebook fans to get special invites for Estee Lauder Holiday Look Event last 22-Dec at Isetan Scotts. Since it is an invite for two, I tag my dear friend Angie with me. I've met a lot of beautyholics like me who participated in the event, and it was fun!

It was an exclusive access to a beauty demo by Regional Makeup Director Zohn Ho, who is an expert in transforming dull face to radiant and younger looking in just minutes! He shows tricks and tips on how to achieve sexy lips, hide dark circles, basics on smokey-eye look, and more. All our hullabaloos about the Estee Lauder products has been answered. He is very nice, clever and funny, indeed!

The guru itself, Zohn Ho

Below are some of the few tips we learned (if my memory serves me right) from Zohn Ho himself. :)

When applying EL’s blush, just take a small amount of it because it is pigmented. Smile and apply it very lightly to the apples of your cheeks. And to achieve a more visibly and radiant skin, you can put EL's Ideal Light Brush-On Illuminator before applying blush.

On how to get smokey-eye look, as advise by Zohn. Line your eyes first to frame it, then apply the medium color eyeshadow all over lid and put the darker eyeshadow on the outer lid. Apply the lighter eyeshadow on the inner lid and blend it well. You can also apply eyeliner on the waterline too. Clean up any fall-out by applying concealer. Zohn used the EL's Ideal Light Brush-On Illuminator again which really shows how powerful the product is.

New trick I learn from Zohn is to mix EL's Perfectionist CPR Wrinkle Lifting/Firming Serum with
EL's Ideal Light Brush-On Illuminator and slowly brush towards the lip line to enhance the lips' natural shape.


Another feature product is the EL's Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator which is ideal to use during the day when you need to freshen up your makeup. It will instantly make your face glows and reinvigorate.

And here it is sisters, EL's a must have item is the Ideal Light Brush-on Illuminator at S$44

To wrap up the event, we receives Estee Lauder door gift : it has Nail Lacquer, Advanced Night Repair, Double Wear Mascara and Foundation. We are very pleased!

Find Estee Lauder Singapore on Facebook to get updates on the latest products, makeup and skincare tips! Till then!

*DISCLAIMER* Any products or materials used or seen in this blog are not used or suggested for advertisements or endorsements.

Review : Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Lotion

2012-12-27T01:22:00.000+11:00

Hi guys! Today's product review will be the Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Lotion. I received my free sample on the mail last month and just look closely on the pictures below to see the effects on my skin after using it for a month :)

Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Lotion with Hada Labo Cleansing Oil :)

I used to have reddish pimple scar on my left and right temple.

Small pimples or white heads used to appear in my forehead.

Verdict: After trying the product, I positively believe that Arbutin Whitening Lotion is compatible to my skin and it really helps to lighten my skin and pimple scars for a short period of time using it. I'll definitely grab this item soon!

You can find Hada Laba in Facebook and request for samples too, Hada Labo (SG)

Clarisonic Mia 2 Review : Sephora Singapore

2012-12-06T20:06:00.001+11:00

Hi girls!

Today's review will be on the least expensive range of Clarisonic's Sonic Skin Cleaning Systems, Mia 2 :)

I had been using Mia 2 for more than three months now and I can say that my breakouts minimized a lot! I feel that my skin has become smoother, less oily and it does look radiant.

Updated: As of today (4-Jan 2014) I had been using Clarisonic Mia 2 for more than a year =) and still lovin' it!

I'm actually glad that it works just nice on my skin type (oily to combination).
Why? I had been reading reviews from others that after using Clarisonic, their skin started to break out. That's a bit scary right? Bought mine for S$249 on Sephora Ion Orchard and if it doesn't do good on your skin, then we're on a deep shit... haha!

I'm only using the cleanser during night time as I just need to make sure that my makeup has been totally clean; or no residue has been left behind before sleeping. Then when I wake up in the morning, I just use my hands to cleanse my face with my usual face cleanser (I had been using Olay Regenerist Cleanser). I feel that my face is not that dirty. And besides, I do not want to rub my skin too much, it strips natural oils and will cause dryness. Dryness leads to wrinkles and fine lines, and that's not what we are aiming for. We wish for that baby soft skin, that we all used to have last time :)

Below shows how I use my Clarisonic Mia 2:

1. Remove makeup using your normal makeup remover.
2. Wet your face and the Clarisonic brush using a warm water.

3. Squeeze the cleanser on your palm and apply to the brush head.... spread it evenly, just like how you do your peanut butter jelly... =D

4. And turn On the brush. 20 sec on your forehead area, another 20 sec on chin area including your neck, and 10 sec each on your cheek area.

5. Rinse face first with warm water and follow with cold water to seals in the moisture.
6. Pat dry and apply your serum, eye cream and moisturizer.

Now on to taking care of your investment :

How do I clean my clarisonic?
I wash the brush-head and handle separately using warm water + hand soap (Kirei Kirei antibacterial foaming hand soap).

Rinse and shake off excess water by brushing the brush head on to a clean hand-towel.

Then, I let it air dry inside my room. By the way, I notice my brush head seems cleaner or maybe whiter after I switch to a different cleanser (Olay Clarity Fresh Cleanser) or maybe after using Kirei hand soap. Im not sure which one though, I will monitor it and update you if the brush-head color changes again. But I'll be replacing my brush head in the next few weeks. So hopefully, changes will be noticeable before I replace the brush head.

Note : Clean the brush head regularly, at least once a week.

Thank you again for reading my blog and feel free to leave a comment below for products that you would like me to review or just any comment under the sun :)

DIY : How To Make Christmas Bow Tree Decoration

2012-11-23T16:14:00.001+11:00

Christmas is just around the corner! You can already feel it in the air which reminds me of Christmas Season in the Philippines, the longest Christmas celebration in Asia. As the calendar hits September, you’ll start hearing Christmas songs everywhere, in the shopping malls, neighbors’ place and even when taking public transportation! Filipino decorates more during yuletide season rather than in Halloween. Upcoming events, mall sales, office/school parties will start in no time, usually parties held during 2nd week of December. Plus the Misa de Gallo, a very important tradition to Filipinos =)

The countdown begins 32 days from now!

Last week, we started putting up Christmas decors at home and suddenly our creativity starts to ignite again!– we decided to make our very own version of Christmas Bow that I will share to you all.

Following are the materials that you'll need:

one Red Felt Paper

small Christmas bells, S$2 from Daiso

- gold metal string, a silver shiny ribbon, glue gun and scissor

Steps:

Lay the felt paper for cutting,

Fold and cut in half,

Then fold and cut again, this will be the height of your bow

sorry a bit blur...

Fold and cut it equally by 3, now you have both the height and width of your bow

Take one and line each sides with the silver ribbon, use glue gun

Locate the middle by folding it in half (both horizontally and vertically). Mark it with a pencil.

Press and create a ribbon style. Pin the ribbon in place using the gold metal string

Put in the mini bells to hide the string :)

Finally, put in to your Christmas Tree!

Try it girls, it is very easy and inexpensive! With 1 red felt paper, you can make 12 medium-size Christmas Bows =)

By the way, kudos to my husband for this brilliant idea!

GoPro HD Helmet Hero Anawangin Cove - 9 May 2012

2012-06-29T18:25:00.001+10:00

GoPro HD Capones Island, Philippines

2012-05-27T20:23:00.001+10:00

NovaLash Eyelash Extension Review : Lolita New York (Singapore)

2012-04-24T00:32:00.002+10:00

Eyelash Extension? they are applied by using one single false lash to one single real lash.

What is Novalash? “NovaLash extensions are an “instant pretty” for any woman who desires longer, fuller lashes. NovaLash extensions are meticulously applied lash by lash, bonded with award-winning medical-grade adhesives, by certified professional NovaLash stylists. They are weightless, wonderful and truly transformative.” - Sophy Merszei, CEO of NovaLash

This is my first time doing eyelash extension in Singapore and was lucky that I have bought this Novalash online deal at Groupon.com

Located @ Marina Square B1

A $89 value Novalash Eyelash Extensions by Lash Technician (total 60 lashes), which I purchase for only $38, more than 50% savings!

I would definitely be back next time to do it again with or without the Groupon voucher, maybe a Glamorous set, this consist of >100 lashes, why not?

Slightly Down view =) after 1 hr

Normal View =)

Top View =) after 7 hrs, they are still comfy & intact haha

It took around an hour, the lady technician is very nice and her hands is very light. I feel very comfy lying there while she apply the extensions one-by-one. It is relaxing that I almost fell asleep =)

The adhesive glue smells, but that is normal for me. I think they mix it with an aromatherapy scent too, so it was really not that bad. You can only feel that thing they stick under your eye area, you know the white-ones to take care of your skin in case the adhesive or the lashes fell there.

Plus you are not required to removed your prescription lenses while doing this. That means that the ingredients they use are safe and tested not to irritate your eyes, which is very good!

If you haven't tried applying false eyelash, you might give it a try first before going to a salon for an eyelash extension. I think it is better to have that first-feel before you go out and ask someone for an eyelash extension, remember this is semi-permanent and might cause uneasiness or inconvenience. You don't want to end up wasting your money by asking the Lash Stylist to remove the extensions for you right away.

Taking care after the extension is the next thing you have to take note:

a. Do not go swimming for the next 2 days.
b. Do not use oil-based makeup remover.
c. If you still want to use mascara, do apply water based mascara only.
d. Be gentle with your lashes and do not rub your eyes.

To learn more, you can visit their website at www.lolitanewyork.com

Phuket Day 3 : Meet Dumbo, our Forest Tour guide - February 11, 2012

2012-03-04T14:58:00.000+11:00

Phuket Day 2 : Phi Phi Island - February 10, 2012

2012-03-03T02:54:00.000+11:00

Review : Ecotools – Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set

2012-02-29T14:49:00.001+11:00

Are you a Vegan? Then definitely you will love this brushes :)

I am not vegan (not yet) but I love the idea that Ecotools do not test on animals.

All products are made from natural and recycled materials.

I am not just buying something for myself but also protecting Mother Earth :)

Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set Includes:

a. Blush Brush - it is super soft and product blends well

b. Concealer Brush - works GREAT on applying concealers under eye area, around the nose and in hiding blemishes

c. Eye Shading Brush - does a good job on applying and blending e/s

d. Lash & Brow Groomer - the comb helps a lot on preventing mascara clumps

e. Angled Eyeliner Brush - I'm currently using this to apply my brow color =) love it!

f. Hemp & Cotton Case =)

Purchase EcoTools from Watsons, Guardian, or check up on EcoTools shop locations on Ecotools : Where To Buy

Phuket Day 1 : Let's walk around - February 9, 2012

2012-02-28T00:51:00.000+11:00

GoPro HD Helmet Hero

2012-02-18T03:15:00.000+11:00

Just learn about GoPro camera last Dec 2011 after watching a video online. Done a search on google.com, check what is it about, what are the reviews, and so on and so forth... Raving for it's great videos and awesome pictures, I am hooked! I actually plan to buy it for my husband as a Christmas present, but at that time, I thought it was only available online, and delivery on holiday season is a pain in the **s. I had opted to just bought him an Adidas Sennheiser waterproof headset, one that is readily available in most of the shopping stores that carries Mac or Apple products.

So today we bought our very first GoPro camera, it's the GoPro's HD Helmet HERO. We had been checking it out in Harvey Norman stores in both Suntec and Millenia Walk, but since there is a shortage of accessories currently - we're quite thinking twice if we really want to buy now or what if we'll just wait for their accessories to restock. But since we will be going to Phuket next week, then, why not buy now =) must buy now, seldom this travel come due to work and other stuff.

We had to call almost all the reseller for this product in Singapore just to make sure that they have the Chest mount harness available, you'll find out soon why this accessory is a MUST when you own a GoPro camera. And since we are running out of time before our holiday, right after office, we straight went to Peninsula Plaza, Funan, back to Peninsula Plaza, called Harvey Norman Raffles City, Vivo City, and other stores on this website www.streamcastasia.com, HN @ Raffles City do not have stock for HD Hero Naked, but they offer me a good discount if I will purchase HD Surf Hero since it is the only one left and the next in line after Hero Naked. I did note the salesmen name just to make sure that he's not bogus or he will just say thru phone-only when actually it is not. Well he did assured me to look for him when we come to their HN store later or on another day. And I guess, o---kay, why not trust this young men and just go there as you do not need to travel far or something.

BUT before we did that, my husband was able to contact a reseller located @ Holland Village, stating that they still have 2 more stock for Chest mount harness. And thinking that we already missed our chance just now in one of the store at Excelsior Hotel regarding this accessory, my husband decided that we just went ahead and get the Chest mount harness first before getting the camera @ Raffles City, a stone throw away from where we are at that time. Now, we are running again to make sure we reach the store at Holland Village, Parisilk before they close at 8pm. And what a fool, we took bus rather than MRT. So we reach at 7:52pm, glad that they are still open and that there are still customers inside. Robert was able to buy and off we go to Raffles City.

We travel from Holland Village back to Raffles City via mrt to get the camera, you remember, the one with the discount, yes - that's a very good deal provided that it is from a Harvey Norman store and that we had been or we had contacted most of the HN stores to check their availability and price, this is the only store that offers a 20% discount just because it is their last stock. A saving of S$40 from the actual retail price and on other resellers, yay! Went there and got interested on HD Helmet Hero instead as it has more accessories along with the head strap (which cost up to S$29, if I'm not mistaken), adhesive mounts, etc, and etc. So then we look for Sam, the guy who I just spoke with and ask him what is his price for Helmet Hero, he go back ask someone and get back with a 20% discount too! What a nice guy! We are lucky to found him, I mean glad that he is the one who answer my call just now, and give us this savings. Thank you Sam from Harvey Norman Raffles City. Good job man =)

With professional quality 1080p / 960p / 720p HD resolutions and can record at 30 and 60 frames per second, up to 2.5 hours on a single charge and up to 9 hours total on a 32GB SD card, this was not included.

Helmet camera mount options include a headlamp style head strap that you can quickly share with your friends, a lace-through strap-mount for vented helmets, two curved and two flat adhesive mounts for attaching to gear, vehicles or whatever else moves you.

What is in the Box:

1 HD HERO Camera (5 megapixel)
1 Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
1 Waterproof Quick-Release Housing (197’/60 m)
1 Headlamp-Style Head Strap
1 Vented Helmet Strap
2 Curved, 3M™ Adhesive Mounts
2 Flat, 3M Adhesive Mounts
1 Three-Way Pivoting Side Arm Assembly
2 Quick-Release Buckles
1 USB Cable
1 Component Video (HDTV) Cable
1 Composite Video + Audio Out Cable
Warranty: One Year

With this, we also bought Chest Mount Camera Harness a.k.a Chesty, this is fully adjustable to fit all sizes. Making it easy to capture immersive video and photo footage from your chest. Perfect for skiing, mountain biking, motocross, paddle sports, or any activity where you want to get a “lower than the helmet” view of the action. See more of your arms, knees poles, and skis while skiing…or your arms and handlebars while biking or riding your motorcycle. Recommended as a more immersive way to film than on the helmet.
Compatible with ALL HD HERO Original + HD HERO2 Professional Camera.

Plus the dedicated Tripod mount for GoPro, this is compatible with ALL HD HERO & HD HERO2 cameras.

All their accessories comes with one year warranty as well.

Will be posting videos and photos using our GoPro HD Helmet Hero plus reviews or tips and tricks to make you a Hero =) hehe

Visit GoPro's Official Website here to learn more http://gopro.com/

Review : Rohto C Cube eye drops

2011-12-07T18:53:00.001+11:00

I have been using this product since 2008. And this is the only Rohto C product available in Singapore market. I usually buy it either at Watsons or Guardian, whichever has a good price or promotion. A 20% or 10% discount is still a lot of savings, especially if this is one of your necessity =)

It is quite expensive, from S$5.75 it become S$7.95 in the span of 3yrs =) I am not really sure if you will agree but some items in the shelves stay exactly the same price 4 or 5yrs ago, others even get lower prices from their actual price. “The price of an item is dependent on the demand for that item and how much of it is for sale”. Might be, a lot of buyers find Rohto C more comfortable so the demand goes up, as well as the price.

The size of the eye drops vs. its box

I have been looking for a replacement, like below S$5 but this is the only eye drops I found that can be used with soft or disposable or hard contact lenses. I was able to found a cheaper one though, but it is not as comfortable as Rohto C. That’s why for the past 3 yrs I still go for Rohto C.

And I’m glad, my friend Angie goes to JB Malaysia every month and she would always buy me Rohto C, for RM13.95 which is S$6.34 sumthin’ (depends on the exchange rate) is still cheaper than in Singapore. And if lucky, Watsons Johor Bahru (JB) even has a promotion, so I get it way way cheaper then.

What is inside the box

Well enough with complaining about its price, let’s go on its PROS. I wear clear contact lens everyday for more than 12 hrs and these eye drops did make the lenses more comfy. During summer, I put it inside the fridge and drop the solution on my eye, it is super refreshing =)

It reduces a bit on eye redness when I’m wearing color lenses and of course moisturizing. My eyes are always dry and our office aircon adds up in my pain, so this product helps a lot in lubricating my eyes.

This are the product know-what and how:

I will normally stick a date label on the bottom of the container, in that way I know when it is expiring. You can only use it for a month,

To sum up, I cannot go out without Rohto C Cube in my pocket =)

And if you are currently looking for eye drops that can be use while wearing lenses, you might give this product a try.

*DISCLAIMER* Any products or materials used or seen in this blog were purchased for personal use and are not used or suggested for advertisements or endorsements

Sigma - Free Standard Shipping Worldwide!

2011-11-25T11:44:00.001+11:00

Black Friday Special Deal, Free Standard Shipping Worldwide

Sigma will waived shipping fee for all orders on Black Friday, starts from 9AM to 5PM Central Standard Time (CST) on Friday November 25th. So if your concern is the increasing price of shipping cost, now is the time to buy and try the Sigma brushes! Whether you are in Philippines or in Dubai, Sigma will waive the shipping fee.

Order Here and don't forget the FREE shipping code "BF2011"

One of the Sigma's Top Sellers Kit

Synthetic Essential Kit

DIY : All Natural Honey and Salt Facial Scrub

2011-10-13T14:56:00.000+11:00

Do you have that irritating pimple sitting on your face right now? Who doesn't? I hate it, but I've learned to deal with it. And I've got discovered a DIY scrub that really works.

Pimples, they usually go away after sometime. But the sooner you treat them, the more likely you'll be able to get rid of them.

I would normally get pimple when my period is coming near, or when I tried a new product, or when I wasn't able to wash my face the night before, or when I sleep late, or simply, when I don’t sleep at all.

Others say, if you want to dry pimple, you can apply toothpaste on it and leave it overnight (which I have not tried though). Or you can try honey and salt facial scrub which I normally use to help clear my pimples fast =)

What you'll need:

a. 1/2 teaspoon of salt

b. 1 teaspoon honey

c. small mixing bowl

Measurements are for one time use only. You just need to make sure that the mixture is pretty thick, so that it won't drip off your face (that is messy).

Mix all the ingredients together. Then wash or cleanse your face. Let it dry and apply the honey-salt facial evenly. Keep away from the eye area while applying and massaging, do small circle strokes especially on the sides of your nose and on the pimple area. Be very gentle, salt can be very rough. I'm using the normal sea salt that you can get on supermarket.

Leave it on for about 5 to 7 mins, take note that you'll feel a little bit of sting but that should be okay. Then wash your face with warm water. Pat it dry, and make sure you apply moisturizer, it's a must!

Your skin will feel smoother right away, I assure you.

Do this every other night, till the pimple dries up and say hello to a pimple-free skin!

MAC Eye Shadow Mini Haul

2011-10-13T01:25:00.000+11:00

I was amazed to find MAC eye shadows on my closet this morning! Can you imagine a guy buying makeup on the counter? That is soo gay, quite cute and I think, sexy =)

Moving on, anyone who have no experience or have not tried putting eye shadow makeup at all will have a very difficult time looking for which shades they should go for. My husband has asked the saleslady for any recommendation and since he knows that I have been eying for a yellow-type shade, he have picked 'Sunny Spot', the rest are Amber Lights, Dazzlelight and Knight Divine.

(L to R) Knight Divine, Sunny Spot, Dazzlelight and Amber Lights

Amber Lights : Peachy-brown with shimmer (Frost)

easy to wear, just apply all over lid and line your eyes with either black or brown eye pencil

Dazzlelight : Neutral with shimmer (Veluxe Pearl)

put on your browbone as a highlight or on the corner of your eyes for that brightening effect

Sunny Stop : Light acid green yellow (Matte)

all over lid shadow, make sure you put it over a white cream shadow base to boost the color =)

Knight Divine : Black w/silver pearl (Veluxe Pearl)

night out makeup for that smokey/sultry eye effect

I will show you how to use this shades next time, I’m gonna go play and think for combinations that will work well on this colors first.

How about you, which eye shadow colors you plan to get on your next purchase?

Review : Concealers

2011-09-23T00:41:00.000+10:00

Today we will talk about concealers which a must-have in our makeup collections.

Every morning after applying moisturizer, I squeeze a bit of concealer and pat it using my ring finger. By doing so, this will warm up the solution and makes applying/blending easier. Do not apply the concealer direct from the tube or from the stick canister.

Our under-eye area is very sensitive, we should not be rubbing it hard and pressing too harshly. If we do not take extra care now, we are welcoming thin lines, wrinkles, dark eye circles and redness.

Choosing the correct concealer color is vital, we do not want to end up looking like a facial eye mask has been left there. Fear not, every girl had encounter difficult time in finding the right concealer. Let me help you to list what are the things to consider in buying your concealer, or to some, their very first concealer:

Choose concealer that is one or two shade lighter than your skin tone.

For concealing under eye dark circles, select a creamy formula.

For concealing pimples or scar, solid or matte formula. Medicated ones are highly recommended to treat pimple as well.

Below are my concealers at the moment:
1. Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil

Check this at urbandecay.com

I have olive skin tone, the color I'm using is NSA. It is very compatible on my skin, it has a creamy formula and it does dries matte after applying. Even if you don't use powder to set it, still it stays put and doesn't crease. I always bring it along when I travel, good for all season; summer or winter. The price is not so expensive, S$28. The only pain is that it needs to be sharpen, and sad to see some of the products being wasted. By far, my most favorite.

2. Bourjois Health Mix Correcting Concealer

Visit bourjois.com

The color I'm using is 52 eclat medium. It is a bit light on my skin. I normally mix it up with a darker foundation to get the color I want. They have 3 available shades: fair, medium and foncé (darker). The formula is not so creamy, I use a foundation brush to blend it well, though it last all day =)

Price S$19.50 and I've got 20% discount when I bought this from Watsons.

3. The Body Shop - Tea Tree Concealer Arbre A The Correcteur

www.thebodyshop.com.sg

I have 01 color. This is meant to conceal pimple as the formula is dry and medicated. I use it along with The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil and I noticed my pimple clear faster. I do not use it under my eye area as the formula is too dry, does it tends to cake and harder to blend compare to cream or liquid foundation. You can get it from The Body Shop stores for S$19.90

Overall, concealer helps to even out our skin tone, it can brighten up our face without even using a foundation. In this way, you are letting your skin breathe especially if you apply makeup everyday. You can skip foundation and just use concealer under your eye, along the nose, on the sides of your lips and on the chin.

I hope this post was helpful, thank you for reading and good luck on finding the right concealer! =)

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What are the Top Beauty Tips?

2011-09-17T01:23:00.000+10:00

Below are my top beauty tips, feel free to comment and share your beauty tips ladies!

First and foremost, stay away from direct sunlight. Use a sunblock (with SPF 20++) daily. Selecting the best sunscreen product is really important in order to avoid the damaging impact of the sun on our skin complexion.

When you travel overseas, do take care of your skin. You can bring eye cream to avoid dehydrated eyes during your flight, as well as a paper bag for your feet - to prevent swelling.

Our lips normally dries up, especially in cold weather, so we must use a lip balm. I recommend using Burt's Bees, my husband also use this.

To make your eyes pop, I mean, to stand out, use an eyelash curler. Most of makeup guru recommends Shu Uemura, I bought mine and I'm satisfied with the result. Just 2 squeeze and my lashes curls up easily, and if you are feeling dramatic, apply two coats of your favorite mascara or why not, a false eyelashes!

Drink plenty of water, it was suggested to drink at least 8 glasses of water. To finish 1 glass of water each hour, will makes you feel refresh and active. Water helps to make our skin glows as well, when you drink lots of water it helps to clear toxins in our body.

Jogging, running or simply walking for 45 minutes each day will help to keep our body stronger and have an amazing skin too! Natural glow comes when our body sweat, that is because we are removing harmful chemicals. And exercise also is a good way to unstressed.

And finally, smile! It boost our immune system, it makes us attractive and it makes the world a better place =)

Thank you for reading and do subscribe for more beauty tips!

Review : Benefit - It's Potent Eye Cream

2011-09-16T12:05:00.000+10:00

Hi there!

I want to introduce to y’all the latest addition to my Benefit collections! Benefit's it’s potent eye cream – I have been using this for the past 2 months and I noticed a difference on my under eye area, my dark circles fades and when I applied concealer afterwards, the makeup glides on smoothly and it stay put for more than 12 hours.

The product solution is light and not greasy on my skin. We all know, each product depends on our skin types, by the way, mine is combination-to-oily.

The packaging is very cute as well; I loved the vintage feel of it.

As for the price, a bit expensive than other eye cream but definitely worth it, you just need a very little amount, and viola!

You can purchase it via Benefit website, http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/its-potent-eye-cream (price: $32) and get free international shipping for $125 orders, you can also visit Sephora stores.

P.S Do not forget to subscribe and stay beautiful ladies!

Clarisonic is now available in Singapore!

2010-09-02T23:01:00.000+10:00

Sephora finally brings in Clarisonic Skin Care, now you don't need to worry on online shipping fee!

Just visit Sephora stores below:
• 391B Orchard Rd #B1-05/06/07 Takashimaya Singapore (238872)
• 2 Orchard Turn #01-05/06 ION Orchard Singapore (238801)
• 1 Kim Seng Promenade #01-59/60 Great World City Singapore (237994)

and join their early access special where you can get a free additional brush head (retails @ S$42), purchases must be made before 12th Sept.

Girls, happy shopping and do not forget to subscribe!

NEW! Urban Decay Primer Potion!

2010-09-01T14:07:00.000+10:00

This is what we have been waiting for! Finally, Urban Decay grant our wish to pimp the packaging of their super famous UD Primer Potion! It's in a squeeze tube with 150% more potion, no need to depot our genie bottle primer ladies! Say goodbye to those days when we have a hard time getting out the last drop of this amazing product.

Original Price is $45 but you can get it now for only $29. Visit www.urbandecay.com to grab this holy grail soonest. For me, Ill be waiting till Sephora ION have it in store!

Thumbs UP for Urban Decay team, brilliant idea!