Tuesday, 5 February 2013

NEW! NYX Are You Depreyeved Collection!!

It seems like NYX wasn't discontinuing their lash and brow serums after all! They are being replaced by a whole new line of eye products!

The ingredients list for the old and new serums seem to have similar ingredients but in different order... UGH! WHY CHANGE SOMETHING THAT'S NOT BROKEN?! I hope it works the same though.... Will post review when these become available~ Also, I think the price didn't change though :)

This line is currently only available on Ulta.com now and nowhere else, not even NYXcosmetics.com.

 





 
You have no idea how excited I am to get my hands on some more brow serum! My brows could seriously use some thickening~ Can't wait til my favorite serum becomes available!

Sunday, 6 January 2013

I am your Dry Skin Saviour!!!


These tips will eliminate your dry skin woes! It's ok.... you don't have to worship me but I don't mind if you fall in love with me ;P

Flaky Skin & Makeup: MY BEST TIP!

I've always had issues with foundations emphasizing my dry skin that I've pretty much put off all of them. Until recently I was at my wits end dealing with my flaky dry skin so I bought a giant bottle of Glycerin from NOW brand. I've read some reviews and it seems the quality of glycerin can differ from sources. I trust NOW and it was one of the cheapest option. Straight up used on the face at nighttime didn't seem particularly helpful. 

I know glycerin is used in many skincare and makeup products. So, I bought it intending to mix it with base makeup to create a moisturizing foundation hoping that would work. That didn't seem to work very well and I still looked cakey.

Finally, my HG moment came! I mixed Glycerin with a silicone primer ( Too Face Primed and Poreless) but I am sure all silicone primers will do~ This is literally photohshop in a bottle! My skin looks baby smooth with this concoction on. This also finally made foundation possible for me! I can finally make use of my drawer of foundation that was collecting dust before. All my flaky skin is well concealed and this keeps my face moist ALL DAY LONG! My skin still feels supple after my I wash off everything. It's like having a hydrating mask on all day. I also only need 1/3 of the foundation that I used to use to achieve flawless coverage. It's truly a miracle! o\ ^_^ /o

This method really saved my skin! I used to use pure oils and butters every night because normal creams weren't moisturizing enough for me. Now I can use many different creams and my face is in great condition. No more flakies and cakey face anymore. 

Best Eureka Idea EVER!!

 Toners: using it the right way!

 Pat toner on your face before putting on your facial cream! Pour a tsp of your favorite toner in your palm and dab it over your face. My HG is Thayer's Witch Hazel Toner. Pat it in to help it absorb. No alcohol based toners though! I despise any beauty products with alcohol. Sadly, many beauty products have alcohol in them but it irritates my skin and makes it red. Please read carefully and make sure your beauty products are not alcohol based!

What goes inside matters too!

Of course, hydrating from the inside is just as important. Drink lots of water! Yes... this sounds lame but this is truly the best "hydrating mask" you can get!

Eating healthy oils is another must because it will nourish your skin and give you a glow! Avocado, flax seeds, chia seeds are part of my everyday diet. They are so packed with nutrients that are useful for many parts of your body. Incorporate them into your meals because they are tasty foods anyway!

Hope this helped make a change in your skin!

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Puffy Eyes Remedy & Makeup Tutorial



So maybe your son of a b!tch boyfriend broke your heart or you simply bawled your eyes out from The Notebook rerun, either way, your eyes are now puffy and red. I admit, I tear very, veryyyy easily! On the other hand, I laugh very easily too.... Everything amuses me for some reason.... Anyway, so this is my routine after an epic crying session.


Hydration

Replenish those fluids! Water, or even better, some hot tea~ Tea always makes everything better. Dehydration can cause puffy eyes so stay hydrated!

Cold shrinks and heat expands


Of course the frozen spoon trick works great but what if you forgot to keep something non-edible like a spoon in the fridge? A cold can of Coke works just as great! Just roll it gently and you'll look refreshed in no time!~
Puffy Eyes Makeup

This is going to be very different from your usual eye look. 
  1. Instead of a light base color, use a dark shade and apply all over lid to a little over the crease. This will give it more depth and look less puffy. 
  2. Then dab a light shimmery champagne eyeshadow on the middle of your eyelid to bring out a more dimensional look. 
  3. Use the same champagne eyeshadow to highlight your inner corners. This will take away some of the redness and also makes your eyes look more awake~
  4. Now line your eyes but not the waterline! Lining the waterline may give your eyes more definition but it always makes your eyes look smaller. Your eyes are already smaller from all that puffiness.
  5. Load on the mascara and that's it! Nobody can tell you just cried because they'll only notice your awesome makeup ;P
Don't cry and keep on smiling my loves <3

Monday, 17 December 2012

3 -step Low Carb "Risotto" recipe


I've been addicted to quinoa lately ever since I got a giant bag from Costco. It satisfies my comfort food cravings while I feel good about eating it! Quinoa tastes like a grain but it's actually a seed. It is high in protein and fiber and packed with nutrients!

I was getting bored with eating it as a salad. Seems like salad is the only way people know of. I think there are endless way to eat quinoa. I had some cream cheese that I had to finish so I came up with this!

As usual, I inhaled the whole bowl before I could take a picture....-_-"

Ingredients
1 cup Quinoa
2 cups Water
1 1/2 tbsp Cream Cheese (regular or light)
1 tsp minced Garlic

1 cup mushrooms sliced

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions
  1. Cook quinoa with the water until fluffy.
  2. Sautee mushrooms with garlic, salt and pepper.
  3. Mix quinoa, mushrooms and cream cheese in a bowl until everything is coated in creamy goodness. Volia! 
Tastes so similar to a risotto but so much easier to make! Best of all, so much healthier, especially, if you use light cream cheese!

Saturday, 15 December 2012

Essence is so awesome haul

I've loved every product I've bought from Essence. Their prices are dirt cheap starting from $1.99 at regular price. Yet, their quality are never compromised. I also like how their products are made in Europe. Makes it feel extra special and fancy ;)

Colour & Go Nail Polish in 110 Modern Romance $1.99

This is a pastel peach with iridescent pink shimmer in the bottle. The shimmer doesn't show up on the nails though. Nonetheless, this is the perfect peach shade! It goes opaque in 2-3 coats. Pretty impressive for a pastel. Made in France.

Gel Liner in 02 London Baby $3.99

This gel liner is the bomb! Better than MAC or Bobbi Brown!  It's smooth, pigmented and ultimately lasts!! Unlike MAC which dried up into a rock, Essence is still creamy smooth after being used for many months. London Baby is a gorgeous shimmery deep taupe~ The shimmer doesn't show up much once on though. It looks like a natural black on my pale skin~ It also comes with a heavy duty glass jar just like other highend brands. Made in Italy.

Eyeshadow in 35 Party All Night $2.49

This is a gorgeous golden taupe. It claims to be metallic but it's not very shiny for a metallic eyeshadow. More of a shimmer finish. I love how I could just put this on by itself and it would give my eyes great depth! My new favorite neutral~ Made in Germany.

MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30 reviews


This line has been launched recently but there doesn't seem to be any North American reviews surfacing yet~ These are in Chinese so you'll need to Google Translate them. Nonetheless, they all have many detailed pictures and swatches that are very helpful!~

http://forum.pchome.com.tw/content/8/17449

http://www.iswii.net/myswii/showpost/53247

http://beauty.pchome.com.tw/myroom/yang8162/article/1323585302

http://blog.fashionguide.com.tw/3449-anitakuo/posts/51909-%E8%A9%A6%E7%94%A8%E8%BC%95%E3%80%82%E8%96%84%E3%80%82%E9%80%8F%E7%9A%84%E8%A3%B8%E5%A6%9D%E5%B0%8F%E7%A5%95%E5%AF%86-mac-bb%E8%BC%95%E7%B2%89%E9%9C%9C-spf30pa

Hope this helps some!

Friday, 14 December 2012

Face Lace - Art for the Face~


I stumbled on this recently and I had to share with you... 

 
A line of intricate art work for the face. Definitely a foolproof way to stand out from the crowd!
 

The laces are made of very thin vinyl with hypoallergenic adhesive backing.


So pretty.... I want to collect them all!