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January 18, 2017

The Body Shop - Expert Facial Masks

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I can't describe my love for this amazing product from The Body Shop that was launched not long ago. They are 100% all natural, no animal tested super food masks formulated in tackling specific skin concerns. I purchased two out of the five launched masks - Chinese Ginseng & Rice and Himalayan Charcoal.

The chinese ginseng & rice mask aims to brighten, even and revitalize skin, removing dullness. As this was purchased for my mum to try, she had been telling me how her face feels super soft and the unevenness on her skin has slightly improved. She has been loving it so far.

I, on the other hand have been using the Himalayan Charcoal. I have never used a charcoal mask before and was excited to use and see results. The product is a mud-textured exfoliating mask which deeply cleanses and detoxifies the skin. It helps unclog and refine pores, giving my face a purifying glow. The mask mixture consists of Himalayan charcoal, green tea leaves and tea tree oil. When I first applied the mask, I did feel a slightly tingling and cold sensation as mentioned by the Body Shop beauty consultant. I could feel the product working on my skin as it gets tighter and upon removal, I could see that my face looks brighten, pores tighten and excess oils been extracted out, the best feeling of all, my face feels super soft. The mask drys quickly, within 10mins and its also easily removable.

As you know my skin has been a little messed up lately due to my acne, however I do see an improvement after I have started using the mask every 2 days per week as recommended. I am definitely gonna be masking alot more.

Till my next post,
take care & stay beautiful

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January 6, 2017

ColourPop Ultra Matte Review

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These Ultra Matte lipsticks by ColourPop Cosmetics have been creating a hype in the beauty world that I had to get them and join in the bang wagon. This brand itself has a wide range of lipsticks and makeup and retails for $6.00 AUD, however shipping to Singapore is expensive to the amount of lipsticks I wanted to buy, so I ordered mine from an online store called The Makeup Bag, which purchases the authentic products directly without charging shipping fees. Each lipstick is S$13.00 and delivery of 3-5 working days. The seller has been indeed very nice and patience in answering to all my enquirers, as I kept changing my order. If your interested in getting some lippies for yourself, I do recommend to check the page out.

I settled for these 4 colours - Lax, Avenue, Tulle & Better More. With all the reviews seen and read online, I have to agree with my fellow beauty gurus on the product. Its formula, is amazing, super pigmented that glides on smoothly and effortlessly, then dries to a velvety matte finish. It is very long lasting and does not require much touch ups. I also like how eye catching and see-through the lipstick packaging is with the brand name in a holographic logo. My favourite purchase out of the four is Tulle, a prefect everyday go to colour. Overall, I am sold with these ultra matte lipsticks and highly recommend to give them a try, if you have yet to try them. I am tempted to get more of the other colours and products available from the brand.

Till my next post,
take care & stay beautiful

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# Colourpop Ultra Matte

July 19, 2016

Acne Episode

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It has been awhile I have spoken about acne but if you have read my previous post, you will know that i suffer from mild acne on my cheek area and that my skin was progressing well after so long, until the recently, I have noticed small breakouts forming on my cheeks that somewhat became worst. I am not very sure of what might be the cause for my acne to reappear, surely it did take me by surprise.

My cheeks looked so red as if I have slapped on a pack of blush. Everyday has been a struggle because whichever product I had used before was now not helping me fight away my acne. I know using makeup on the acne is the last thing you would want to do, but I felt like I have no choice since I work facing customers and I did not want people coming up to me looking all grossed at my face.

Having the dependence of makeup surely did give me confidence to hide my acne/ redness until I remove my makeup, that is when i feel and see the ugliness and cry staring at myself in the mirror. Even though my family members have been very supportive and constantly reminding me that my skin condition is not the worst. I however, have so many questions on my mind - "why does it have to be me suffering", "why isn't anything I do working" or "why can't I have spot free skin".

I did see my GP and have asked for a referral letter to see a dermatologist,till that appointment is fixed in a month's time, he has given a lotion to apply which may reduce the size of the acne a little. I did re-looked into my entire lifestyle by keeping track on my meals, my fluid in takes, facial cleansing routine and changing minor ways in order to get me seeing a change. Day by day, I try not to be bothered by my acne, even though it is constantly on my mind. I have been placing ice onto my cheeks as and when I could to help reduce the redness and did see slight improvement, but I am still not all confident to leave home barefaced.

I truly understand what it must feel to be stared in public for my peers whose are dealing with acne that are alike or worst from what I am sharing. I hope that every acne sufferer does find a healing solution on dealing with acne so you are not constantly bugged on worrying. I would be happy to share any solutions/tips that have worked for me and the updates with my dermatologist.

Till my next post, Take care

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# Acne # face

June 17, 2016

Victoria Secret - Secret Escape Body Butter

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When buying Victoria Secret products I usually pick out their body mist, body wash and lotions, but surprisingly, I leave out their body butters, but for some reason I decided to purchase one last weekend. I bought the older packaging of the newly improved Victoria Secret's Fantasies range - Secret Escape. This body butter is amazeballs and had to give this product its worth sharing.

A deep-softening body butter containing jojoba butter with scents of shea freeshia and guava flowers gives off a warm and floral feeling. Ahh.. If you love such combinations, trust me this product is for you too. Its texture and after effect is what I am bowled over, that has also made me to smell my skin- silly me!!. The rich thickness does not feel sticky or tacky on my skin, leaving skin feeling so smooth and is a hit for me. Packaging is pretty standard like many other body butter brands available.

Overall, I am glad to have purchased it, eventhough I could have opted for the newly improved formula from the fantasies range, whichever way, I do love this product and suggest to anyone reading this to give the older formula a try, if a VS store near you does still carry it, surely to not regret it.

Let me know in the comments below, what different range of body butters I should try from Victoria Secret.

Till my next post!!
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# BodyButter # VictoriaSecret

May 17, 2016

SH-RD Protein Hair Cream

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I was introduced to this hair care brand by my hairstylist when I was over at the saloon - The Hair Styler to get my ends trimmed. I was telling her how my hair have become so dry and frizzy over the years, and the fact of using heated hairstyling tools and sometimes ignoring the step of applying a heat protector before styling. She then recommended, I try out SH-RD Protein Hair Cream. It is a Taiwanese hair care line that had been launched for sometime now and have users of the product seeing some positive results. Enriched with herbal Rosemary and multi-vitamins, it addresses hair that has been damaged, dry, frizzy, excessive use of chemicals etc. by restoring lifeless hair back to health. I have not seen it being sold widely at any departmental stores, and bought mine directly from the saloon.

Since using it for more then three months, I have noticed a difference, my hair is no longer as frizzy and drying as I had before and now feels soft and manageable. So how did I use this cream? Well, I apply a tiny amount of the product onto my hair before using any heated hairstyling tools, it acts as a heat protector and then apply another tiny amount when I am done styling to lock in the heat, making hair stay soft and shiny. Not to mention it does give a nice smelling scent too. I also use this cream to untangle my damp hair, it manages running a comb through my hair much easier. Would I recommend? Definitely, like how it has made me notice the difference in my hair, it could do the same for your's too..

Till my next post!!

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# Product Review # SH-RD Protein Hair Cream

March 6, 2016

Sally Hansen - Vitamine E Nail & Cuticle Oil

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Who doesn't love painting your nails and giving them a pop of colour once every month. Well I do, and just last month, I decided to get a gel manicure and pedicure done for the first time. I enjoyed the fact that gel manicures do last for 3 weeks to a month, however I disliked every bit of the removal process done on my nails. My nails became so brittle, dry and broke easily. It did bothered me and knew I should get something done. Sticking to the brand that I knew best and having heard positive reviews, I had to try out the
Sally Hansen - Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil.

This product helps strengthen and nourish nails and cuticle. With its built into cap brush applicator, it is very simple and hassle free to apply. Massage the oil well onto the nails for about 5-mins and wash it off before applying any nail polish. If your not applying any nail polish, you can leave on your nails bare or use a hand cream to seal in the smoothness of the oil. I like to use the oil every night before bed and have been doing so for almost a week now and have seen a difference. My nails are no longer brittle, dry or breaks easily and they look strong and healthy as ever.

There anything to dislike about this product when it has already given results and would recommend anyone with the same issue to try it out.

Till my next post!!

# Product Review # SallyHansen

February 26, 2016

NXY Conceal Correct Contour Palette in Medium - 3CP02

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When it comes to under eye coverage, I usually leave that section out of my makeup routine because I feel that I do not need to conceal them fully with another product apart from my foundation, and not that I do not have any dark circles but because they were always covered by my glasses most everyday except on days when I am wearing my contact lenses that I notice the difference between a concealed under eye area gives to my entire face or makeup look.

Sometimes the conceals I have work well for a few good hours , until I notice my dark patches bopping up and would need a touch up. Having learned recently that a colour corrector could help fix this completely, I headed to Sephora in search of a colour corrector, only to be introduced by a makeup assistant at the NXY brand section on this NXY Conceal Correct Contour Palette in Medium - 3CP02. I was not sure if those colour correctors he chose would work on my medium darkbrown skin tone but after he tried them out on my under eyes before I went ahead to purchase, the colours actually suited and the finish was amazing.

I have been using the conceal and my views on this palette is that all six shades are brilliant, does not crease or transfer, creamy textured even though blending might be a little tough, so I suggest using your finger instead of a conceal brush. The product does last for a good 8 to 10 hours without a need to re-touch. Overall, Í am pretty satisfied with this palette.

Till my next post!!

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# Beauty # NXY

February 12, 2016

Valentine's Day Heart Nails

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Painting your nails in a same colour would be the easiest thing to pull off at any day of the year, but why not jazz up your nails with a little bit of love this Valentine's Day and I have an easy tutorial just for you. To achieve the design you will only need the following:

❤ Two nail colours of your choice

❤ A dotting tool

❤ Top coat

Last get started:

1) Paint your nails with the desired colour chosen. I'm using (Lady in Red by Rubi) as my base colour.

2) Once the polish is dry, dip the dotting tool into the second colour (Baby Mint by The Face Shop) & create three small dots in the shape of a 'V'.

3) Fill in the 'V' which will then form the shape of a heart.

4) Lastly secure the design with a top coat.

I hope you had fun trying out this design as much as I did. Leave a comment below, if you did try out this design. Till my next post....

Happy Valentine's Day

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# Nail Art # valentine's Day

January 24, 2016

Forever 21 Jewelry

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Arm candy bracelets - S$4/-

Earring set - S$7/-

Flowers & leaves ring set - S$ 7/-

Necklace - S$ 5/-

I'm an accessories freak and when it comes to accessories shopping the first place I go searching is at Forever 21. Known for its inexpensive and trendy accessories, I will never fail to leave the store empty handed. All the pieces I bought are in gold, cause i love the how the colour give a sophisticated finish to my outfits. I am really happy with my purchases and I do see matching these pieces over and over again in the months to come. Leave a comment below if you have bought any accessories from Forever 21. Here are a few pieces I picked up at my local Forever 21 store!

Till my next post

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# accessories # forever21

January 11, 2016

What's In My Work Bag

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I was clearing out my work bag and I thought why not I share a little glimpse on the things I carry in my bag. I used to carry a handy big bag where I could stuff almost anything, but since I have gotten this bag from my brother, who picked up for me while holidaying in Thailand.
I actually love it. Its a simple black velvet material bag, and I like how it perfectly matches with any outfit. The strap is adjustable which allows me to sling it across. Space wise is very limited, nevertheless I can still carry my important items without a fuss cause of it size and junk items somehow still find its place inside the bag too.

Till my next post...

# Work Bag

December 21, 2015

Tea Tree Oil & Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion.

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I have been dealing with mild acne problems on my cheek area for a long time. The worst times my acne would act up has to be during the "time of the month". I have tried so many products including creams recommended by my doctors hoping for a positive outcome but none have worked its magic on me. I did hear about The Body Shop's tea tree range for problem skin, but I never went on trying any of it, until one day I decided to walk in to store to find out more about the range, since I have read and hear positive reviews about it, that I came out of the store buying two products as my try out - Tea Tree Oil & Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion.

It says that the tea tree blemish fade night lotion helps improve the appearance of blemish-damaged skin and I have to say it did work its magic on my face (by far my favourite product). I did see a difference after a week of using the lotion. The lotion is very light on the skin and doesn't leave my face feeling oily or sticky in the morning.

As for the tea tree oil, I had a 50/50 satisfaction with the product. When I first applied it on my face it sting a little, as I begin to apply it regularly on my face, I noticed on some days my acne would reduce and on some days new ones would starts popping out. I stopped using it for sometime now, and have noticed that I don't have any new pimples forming, even though I am still using the blemish fade night lotion. I am not sure what might be the cause for me to experience that or probably my skin is too sensitive.

Eventhough the product was suppose to be suitable for all skin types, guess it wasn't for me. Apart from that, I did came out loving one of the purchases I bought, so its a fair chance.

Till my next post

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# BodyShop # Tea Tree Oil

December 17, 2015

Velourlips Matte Lip Creams

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Finally got my hands on this lip product called Velourlips Matte Lip Cream by Australis that I have been wanting to get. I have read so many reviews on this lip product, and wanted to give it a try for myself. I picked out 2 colors from the range and a lip liner. First is a maroon color lip cream called Buda Pash and a purple pinkish color called Doo - Bai. The lip liner is called My Fair Lady. As you can see from the swatches, all the colors look very matte and pigmented. Apart from the lip liner which is amazing, my only downside is on the lip creams. Its not as creamy comparing to my other matte lip creams I own, and did make my lips feel slightly dry. I also felt that whenever I reapply the product, it create an uneven cakey finish, which requires me to remove the product off before reapplying. Overall, I would say its a pretty ok product and I love the colors, but I don’t think I’ll be wearing them on a regular basis.

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# Australis # Velourlips Matte Lip Creams

October 31, 2015

Vacation Destination - Thailand

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Wat Trimitr

Marble Temple

I have never been to Thailand before, and that is where my family and I decided to go to for our family vacation for the year. So on 16th Oct 2015 we packed our bags and flew off to Thailand for a 5 day stay.

The feeling of being in a plane after a long time, got me even more excited about the entire vacation. Anyway, upon reaching and clearing through customs, we decided to take the train (go local) to the hotel we were staying at as we didn't have much baggage with us. Our accommodation was a cozy budget class hotel at Petchaburi Road called - Bangkok City Hotel a quarter mile from BTS Ratchathewei station. The rooms were quite small, nevertheless we had a great stay and since the hotel provided breakfast every morning, which made things slightly easier for us to carry out our planned itinerary . Lunch and dinner was mostly trying out local dishes at various places in the city. The first two days, we went on tours we booked from Bangkok Tours - Asia Discovery. We visited the beautiful temples, took a boat ride to the floating market, went to watch the elephants and crocodiles show. The remaining three days, we went shopping!! We had a chance to go to the weekend market at Chatuchak. Its a huge place (impossible to cover in 1 day) with lots to see and buy. Since our hotel was a walking distance to Platinum Mall, Pratunam Market and Big C, we spend most of our time shopping there as well as the street stores along the walkways. My crazy shopper instinct went slightly out of control and bought a ton of clothes, shoes and bags (which I'm still finding a place to store them). Seriously, each mall you go to, there is a least something you will be drawn to buy cause not only its very affordable but the quality is good too.

Overall, I really enjoyed the entire trip. Thailand is a beautiful country from its heritage and cultural places to being a truly shoppers paradise, I'm glad I had a chance to visit Thailand, and I know that I will be making a second trip back sometime soon to explore more places.

Till my next post..

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# Thailand

September 29, 2015

Dinner at Sufood Restaurant

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Last night my colleagues and I went to dinner at a meat-free vegan restaurant called SUFOOD located at Raffles City. It was my first time there. Hailing from Taiwan, the restaurant serves up Italian inspired dishes with an Asian blend. The first dish served for the night was the trio appetizer, explained by a staff that it should be eaten from left to right, in order to appreciate the different taste in flavors. Shortly after our starters arrived. While my colleagues chose salads as their starter, I chose to have freshly cut fruits with strawberry yogurt. Nothing much to say about the fruits but the presentation of each dish that came to our table was nicely presented. Next was the soup dish, I had the pumpkin soup with small chunks of pumpkin inside, somehow it didn't really impress me cause I felt it was a little bland. Following which came the main dish, I had the Macaroni Alfredo Casserole which did remain me of lasagna. Filled and layered with pasta, mushroom, tomatoes, broccoli and lots of cheese, this dish was surprisingly yummy!! For dessert, I chose Vanilla Ice-Cream with Chocolate Sauce and Coffee. I was told by the staff that in order to truly enjoy the ice-cream, pour the chocolate sauce onto the ice cream and the chocolate sauce magically becomes hard.

Overall the dinning experience was great. I enjoyed myself not only by the company of my colleagues but also with the food I had. Price range varies from $25++ for a full 8 course meal. Express set lunch at $18++ per person & A la carte is also available at your preference. Reservation is a must.

Website: http://www.sufood.com.sg/

Address: #02-19 Raffles City Shopping Centre 252 North Bridge Road Singapore 179103.

Opening hours: Lunch: 11.30am - 4.30pm (last order at 3pm)
Dinner: 5.30pm - 10.30pm (last order at 9pm)

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# Dinner # food

May 25, 2015

Cafe Hop - The LAB

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My ideal Sunday would be going to a café for a brunch or dinner, ordering up some mouth watering food and spending quality time with friends while watching the world go by. My post today is on a café themed like a mad science lab. Located at Jalan Pisang The LAB offers a variety of delicious cuisines and desserts. Its my first time exploring the café and I did like the cozy, scientist theme ambiance and friendly staff.

The LAB café is a go to spot for all café hoppers. A little note to keep in mind- arrive early to beat the queue. For latest updates, do check out their social media sites.

THE LAB
Address: 1 Jalan Pisang, #01-01, Singapore.
Telephone: +65 6299 5681
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weexperiment
Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_lab_sg

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# cafehop # dessert

Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

January 18, 2017

The Body Shop - Expert Facial Masks

January 6, 2017

ColourPop Ultra Matte Review

July 19, 2016

Acne Episode

June 17, 2016

Victoria Secret - Secret Escape Body Butter

May 17, 2016

SH-RD Protein Hair Cream

March 6, 2016

Sally Hansen - Vitamine E Nail & Cuticle Oil

February 26, 2016

NXY Conceal Correct Contour Palette in Medium - 3CP02

February 12, 2016

Valentine's Day Heart Nails

January 24, 2016

Forever 21 Jewelry

January 11, 2016

What's In My Work Bag

December 21, 2015

Tea Tree Oil & Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion.

December 17, 2015

Velourlips Matte Lip Creams

October 31, 2015

Vacation Destination - Thailand

September 29, 2015

Dinner at Sufood Restaurant

May 25, 2015

Cafe Hop - The LAB

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