2010 Most Love Products

Its the last day of 2010!!! Yeay..Hoping next year will be a good year ahead. Okay, as promised this post will be on the 10 products that I heart the most in 2010.


Item1- Cure Natural Aqua Gel

A very effective yet gentle scrub as it contains no beads at all. Made from 90% percent water, this product will not thins out the skin layer like other exfoliators do. It really leaves my skin so so soft after using this.100% love




Item2- IQQU Advanced Sunscreen

The popular Michelle Phan's line and this is a must have product. It is mousse type and easily absorb to the skin without greasiness. Could be applied over make up.What I raved about this is that it corrects my skintone and I only need to apply little foundation on my face. Certainly a must have sunscreen.


Item 3- Kose Sekkisei Lotion

Heart this product alot. Leaves my face really plump after using this and it really hydrates my skin. The only downside is that it does contains alcohol in it. However, my skin is really soft after using this and I must have more of this.lol.


Item 4- Estee Lauder Hydrationist

Did I mentioned that this is the first time I tried on EL's moisturizer? And hell ya, its superb. I really like touching my own skin everytime after applying this. It makes skin so supply and plump.


Item 5: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair

Its supposed to be an anti-aging serum and I think alot people used to compare this with the Lancome Genifique. What I basically think is that this has more benefits compared to the Lancome one. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the Lancome one does contains alcohol denat in it. Plus, the price is like way too expensive. Hence, this is my love for now. When I apply this, it leaves skin so smooth the next day and I was told that you can use anti-aging products at the age of 18 :)


Item 6- MAC Cremesheen

It looks really flattering when I see swatches of people who have it and indeed it was. My lips is kind of pigmented and this certainly suits me the best as I couldn't go over empowering on the lips. And this somewhat hydrates my lips too.






Item 7- Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Bronzer

This product is a bronzer and I had to admit that every bronzer that I used before will leave me looking rather tanned and unnatural but this one really makes me looks flattering. It is buildable and it gives the most beautiful bronze on the face. Comes with a small kabuki which makes application really easy.




Item8- Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude

The most pretty nude I tried. It might washed me out a little but I like to top this with a nice lipgloss. Love the packaging, so sleek and classy. A total hits for me.




Item 9- Amazing Concealer

Sorry mine looks a little crappy here but this has the most high coverage concealer I used but yet it is still lightweight and not cakey. You only need a really tiny bit of it and the concealer could be easily blend into the skin. Adheres perfectly.Highly recommend this product. However it is a little pricey but it has really good coverage. 


Item 10- MAC 187 brush

I'm not sure the authenticity of mine but this brush is really soft and it can be used for almost everything, for blusher, face powder, and I like to use this as a foundation brush. Hence, pardon me with the dirty brush.lol.With a stippling motion, I could get a really perfect airbrushed look. Heart it.




I hope you guys could enjoy the last day of 2010. 
What's your new year resolutions?
Mine is to pray hard to work on things that I want to lead my life to :)
Wish you a happy new year.
Takecare 

10 Products I Regret Buying In 2010

Hey peeps. 2010 is gonna over in just a few days left and I decided to do a post on things I regret buying in 2010 and also things that I love. So I guess I will start with things I hate first because I am the kind of people who will go thru bitterness before sweetness.lol


It will be a mixture of skincare and also makeup products. Alright, we shall begin .

Item 1-Skin 79 Sun Protection Balm SPF 50+ PA+++

It is like a sunscreen and makeup base which has like cream consistency.What I have to say is that it is really greasy and its as if couldn't absorb to the skin. It leaves my skin feeling so uncomfortable. Plus, you need to get the sponge and dig on the product which I think it is really troublesome as it picks up very little each time. Totally regret buying this.


Item 2- Origin Zero Oil Pore Purifying Toner

I don't blame on this product because it is really meant for oily prone skin, to control the oil and acne. However, I felt that it is way too strong for me as it contains alcohol denat in it. I am quite sensitive with strong alcohol content and this really smells alcoholic.My bad because I missed out the ingredients when I bought this.Was sold off when I see the packaging :P It does contains salicyclic acids which I love as it helps to control and prevent acne but my skin doesn't like the smell and the alcoholic content :(


Item3- Revlon Beyond Natural Smoothing Primer

I got this for free when I bought the Photoready foundation and I have to say that I don't love it. It doesn't helps in oil controls and my foundation doesn't last for long hours at all. And I have to touch up my foundation quite often. I thought that a good primer could at least helps with the staying power.So this is definitely a miss for me.




Item 4- Revlon Mascara Double Twist Mascara

I seriously do not know why I picked this up, like seriously.Haha. The bristle is way too big for me as I have really small eyes and it makes application kinda hard as it keeps on touches on my lids and the wand is kinda fat and unsteady. Also, after a few hours of applying, small particles will start coming out. I thought it is really weird as it is suppose to be a waterproof one so I am quite disappointed with this one.




Item 5- Biore Cleansing Oil

This really didn't takes makeup off completely and it leaves my skin feels really oily even after washing. I now use this to remove makeup on the back of my hands after doing my makeup,as I use my hand as a palette :)
I think I have done a review on this on my old post.Do check them out if you are interested.




Item 6- Laneige Pore Clear Cleansing Foam

It is supposed to be a foaming cleanser but it has like little beads in it to clear up the pores. However, I think it is way too drying for my skin as it leaves my skin feels really tight when I use this. But it smells really lovely as though the flowers they distribute in church during Easter Day. Haha. Okay don't judge me with this. Just go smell it yourself :D




Item 7- Vyes Rocher Cotton Pads

I hate cotton pads that will have like streaks left on the face when you apply toner or lotion with it. And this is one of the example of that. I almost went crazy because the SA told me this will not happen. Roarr.. 




Item 8- Kose Emulsion

I still cannot accept the fact that this needs to be used together with cotton pads. I understand it could help exfoliates the skin, but I thought this is really nonsense.lol. I am a typical traditional people. haha. I just feels that all the emulsion seeps into the cotton pads and I was like apply nothing on the face but when I use it alone, it is way too sticky and it will not absorbs into my skin. However my mum love it as she says it absorbs perfectly. So I thought it was better for dry skin human? I don't know.lol




Item 9- Sasatinnie Aqua Boost Moisturizing Eye Mask

This is really cheap but I don't see any difference it made to my eye.No hydrates, no brighten, no reduce puffiness no effect at all. A total waste of my money.




Item 10- Bioglo Deep Cleansing Mask

It is supposed to deep cleanse the face as well as cleaning up blackheads. I really feels it does it jobs BUT it is as though sticked to the skin when it is dry. Very hard to peel off and I almost shouted my lung off when taking this out. Its so painful and its killing me, I don't lie. A big no-no for me.




Well, thats all for the 10 bad boys. Do stay tune for the products I love.

Review: Schwarzkopf Moisture Kick Spray Conditioner

I didn't know the goodness of this product until mum got me to try out. I was kind of skeptical at first as alot of spray conditioner I use didn't makes any effect to my hair. But I have to say this one does do wonders. It is said to help to detangles normal to dry to curly hair and infuses it with essential moisture.

Okay, say me 'sua ku' or anything but this is the first time I came across hair products that has hyaluronic acid derivate in it. Also, it has amino cell rebuild and both of these could help to rebalance the moisture level of the hair and also repairs inside the hair cell. 

It comes with a convenient spray head and it contains 200ml in a bottle and I would say it kinda hit pan fast as it is water base but I think with the good result it is really worth the penny.

How to use:

It has like a two layer liquid inside where you have to shake it up well before spraying to pre-shampooed,towel-dried hair. No rinsing is required. 

My hair feels really really soft after using this and I can't stop touching it.Haha. Highly highly recommend this. lol. Love it so much that me and mum have to get backups for it. I think it has like a Christmas promotion now  whereby you can buy one and get one free but it depends on where you go.

Rate: 4.5 out of 5 

Review: Tomato Fresh Pack

I got this for quite some time and I thought this will be a good time to do a review on it. This is the tomato fresh pack by Cosline and you can get this at Sasa.com. What I could say is that this is really a good mask. It is cheap, yet effective.


This is the description that I got from Sasa.com

description
COSLINE Tomato Fresh Pack contains various extract of plant and extract of tomato (1700mg), which can deeply cleansing pore, cleansing dead cell, smaller pores and whitening skin. Claming sensitive acne skin and increase skin elasticity. Increasing brightness and smoothen after use. Especially suitable for acne skin. 




Tomato is rich in anti-oxidant because it contains lycopene and this mask is said to help to heal acne. 

It is a gel consistency and it has really nice smell. Bear in mind its not perfumed or anything but it is the smell of the tomato itself. It feels really great and refreshed with the tomato smell and the ingredients is full of plant extracts. My skin feels hydrated and moisturized after washing the mask off.

 How to use: 
- For hygiene purpose, use a spatula and dig some of the product out and apply evenly on cleanse face leaving out the eye and lip area 
- Wait for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water

As you can see I already use quite a bit of it but it still have so much left after so long and I think it can last me like forever.Haha. But I do have two backups of it just for in case.lol. I also have the grape and honey one but the tomato one is my love. 


I highly recommend this especially if you have acne or oily skin. 
Rate: 4 out of 5


I hope you enjoy this short post and I will see ya soon.Takecare

My skincare routine

Hi peeps. Today's post will be showing on skincare products that I use recently. I wouldn't say that this is the best I had ever use but this is my most updated regimen, so yea.My skin type is combination to oily where I get oily on the T-zone and quite drying on the cheek area sometimes.Besides,I also had acne and my skin is a little sensitive.I am allergic to benzoyl peroxide so the most I can go is salicylic acid. Okay, wtf now I think my face have every problem.rofl


So anyway, I basically rotate my skincare every half a year or so, as I mentioned earlier I do not want my skin to be immune to that certain products and will not works for the others.


Morning routine
I keep it quite simple in the morning with these products before doing my makeup.

From L-R
1) Stem Gentle Cleansing Milk
2) Kose Sekkisei Lotion
3) Estee Lauder Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher
4) H20 Eye Oasis
5) Estee Lauder Hydrationist
6) IQQU Advance Sunscreen
7) Diorsnow White Reveal UV Shield

I actually uses different suncreen depending on my skin condition. When my skin feels oily, I will use the IQQU one as it is a mousse type and it leaves skin feels matte and nice.The Dior one will leave my skin looks dewy hence I will use it when my face feels alittle drying.


Night Routine


My skin will be more pampered during the night as I believe when we sleep, the skin repairs and heals themselves.Hence, putting more rich products will eventually help more in the recovering system in the skin. Also, making sure that all your make up is taken out is equally important because the last thing that you want is a clogged face. So, these will be my night routine products.

From L-R
1) Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil
2) Purity One-Step Facial Cleanser
3) Optrex Eye Lotion
4)L'occitane Fresh Face Water
5) Kose Sekkisei Lotion
6) Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye
7) Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
8) Paul and Joe Whitening Serum
9) Estee Lauder Hydrationist
10) Kiehl's Blue Herbal Moisturizer


I always make sure that I double cleanse my face: one to take the makeup off and the second one will takes out the dirt and oil and also the last traces of makeup.


Okay, item number 3 is kinda out of topic here but I guess it is part of my important routine as I like to make sure that my eyes are cleared from mascaras or any eyeshadows that would probably trapped in the eye. Caring for your eyes is very important especially if you are a contact wearer. Make sure that you clean your contacts properly and do not forget to change your casing every 3months to avoid bacteria. 


The Kose Sekkisei Lotion is really good but sadly to say that it contains alcohol in it so I wouldn't recommend this to people who is allergic to alcohol. However it leaves skin feels really smooth and hydrated. I also has the emulsion but I had to say that I hate it. It is actually quite sticky if you use it on its own and I've been told that you need to use a cotton pad which I think it is rather ridiculous as the cotton pad almost seeps everything in. So this will go somewhere else from the drawer. 


I only use the  Kiehl's moisturizer on the affected area of my skin. It contains salicylic acids and I'm really loving it very much.It heals acne but becareful as it is a little drying hence you only applied on the acne area.


I'm sorry this post is like quite messy and all.lol. IMO, everybody has different skin. What works for me might not works for you, vice versa. I'm just here to share mine :)


I hope you enjoy this post and I will talk to you soon.

Have a nice weekend and take care.