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Eucerin DermoPURIFIER Cleanser Review

2009-10-23T19:08:00.008+08:00

It has been a very long time since I last wrote, Song Ling was asking on why didn't I blog anymore ^^;;;

Well, the reason is because I am SUPER BROKE!!! I am going to graduate but I am still not getting a job that will give me an income. Even my family is facing financial problems.

I am so broke that I can't even afford to pay for public transportations if they don't have the Touch 'n Go reader TT_TT *sighs and cries* So basically, righte now, I am just sitting at home, doing house work, cleaning and help my mom out occasionally ~_~ and also doing my cosplay props for this coming November's AFA event in Singapore.

Anyway, those depressing moments aside. I am going to review Eucerin's DermoPURIFIER Cleanser.

Picture credits to Eucerin.com.my

I currently cannot get my usual Skinfood Tea Tree Gel Cleanser due to *ahem* the above problem despite having it finished T_T so I am using my brother's cleanser instead.

My brother has been crying for Skinfood's Gel Cleanser since his bottle finish but *sigh* can't buy. So he make do with Eucerin's bought from Watsons. Thus, this review is based on both our experience using it.

Firstly, this product is watery, not as thick as the usual cleanser. It does not have any particular smell although it had a hint of medicinal smell. The bottle itself is quite big but one thing I don't like about the packaging is the way it dispenses the cleanser.The bottle mouth is the push and click open type, the cleanser is dispense by pouring method. Because of the watery content, I cannot control the amount being poured out (I prefer if its a pump type) so there are times when I accidently poured out the contents onto my entire palm thus wasting it. So I guess the large bottle that it came with is for this purposes? =/

The cleanser itself does not foam too much. It's a very good news for me since my face cannot take foaming cleanser (it'll dry and pull my face instantly). It's also good for people who have sensitive but problematic skin (because I am facing the same problem too). My face feels clean after washing it off ^v^.

The effect? Quite effective actually (after some time of continuous usage). The most noticable result was from my brother (thanks to his awful problematic skin, he tends to take care of his face investing in ways to heal and make his face better). He told me that the acne on his face has reduced quite a bit and I noticed that his face's redness has reduced too. As for mine, the number of acne have reduced too although once I am nearing to my menses period, nothing can help it clear. I don't experience too many break outs as before when I used other brands when my Skinfood finishes. My skin does not feel dry after washing too.

Best part of it is I felt my face squeeky clean!!!! Without feeling like a dried leaf and no sticky feeling too~~ A very good product actually despite the flaw in the dispensing method.

It is now officially my favourite cleanser after Skinfood Tea Tree Gel Cleanser ^u^v

Instruction on usage:
Like your usual facial cleanser routine.

Price: **Can't remember ^^;;; been using it for 1 month plus**
Repurchase?: Of course!!! That is when I can't get my usual Skinfood's Gel Cleanser
Recommended: Yup~! Its a huge bottle too *nods* =)

John Little Warehouse Sale

2009-06-05T09:56:00.002+08:00

I went over to John Little's warehouse sale in Expo last Wednesday when I was on MC =p eitherway, managed to grab some stuffs from there and I am quite happy with it.

John Little does not only sell cosmetics...its a departmental store actually, a branch off Robinsons.

Will spoiler everybody when I am free around the weekends~

I've got nothing better to do...so Memes it is~

2009-05-31T23:09:00.002+08:00

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Feel free to tell us a little about your space.
Tag five other bloggers to show their blogspots.
If you are tagged and do not participate, you will become allergic to cabbage.

What are you wearing right now?
mini frill skirt and racer back shirt

What's the last thing you read/are currently reading?
Bolero by Ravel's music score

Do you nap a lot?
Yeah...quite a lot ~_~

Who was the last person you hugged?
XDDD my doggies!!!

What's your current obsession/addiction?
cosplay, japanese stuffs, make ups, cute stuffs, skin care products, cute stuffs...CHOCOLATES!!! manga, anime and games...ugh so many more..

What's for dinner?
Wanton noodle that Aya treated me

What was the last thing you bought?
Craft foam, stenciling brush, colour pallete, Balsa wood planks and Wax ceramic mini seal from Art Friend.

What are you listening to right now?
Busses driving pass by outside

If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Ability to teleport.

What is your favourite weather, and why?
Cloudy, cool...but not cold...why? because I can't take weather that is too cold...nor its too hot. But never rains when I'm outdoors

What time do you usually get up?
5.45am

What is your most challenging goal right now?
do my SAM analysis properly...and try to stay in Singapore longer XDDD

Say something to the person who tagged you:
Song Ling...well, she didn't tag me but since I was bored, so I took it and did the meme myself. She's a little darling~~ really love to share many more stuffs with her

If you could have a house - totally paid for, fully furnished - anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be?
A traditional Japanese house with a tea house, pond and garden to stroll about in Japan. A place where I can enjoy autumn as long as possible~

Favourite vacation spot?
Japan, Korea and Europe....Paris...Vatican~~~ ohh!!! All historical places with arts and inventions~~ and artifacts~

What is your favourite item of clothing?
Shirts. Practical and a need for all.

Favourite pair of shoes you keep going back to over and over, even though your closet is overflowing with a zillion others?
my sandals...my most practical wear...by BATA XDDD cheap too~ ohh!!! my flops as well~ goes along with anything in the world

Name one thing you cannot live without.
internet and bed with pillows and a bolster.

What time is bed time?
anytime when i feel sleepy

If you could wake up anywhere tomorrow morning, where would it be?
Japan please~~~ KYOTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have nobody in mind to tag...because its kinda empty XDDD anybody who wants to do this may please do so~~

Majolica Majorca Makeover

2009-05-25T14:00:00.007+08:00

Remember my previous post about me winning the contest? Yeah~ so this will be my review on the stuffs that I tried during the makeover.

Natural Girly makeup (well not exactly girly but because I was wearing skirt...so they match up with my dressing)

Anyway,
Eye: Shadow Customize (single - PK421, BE121, SV830 and WT920), Majolook eye palette(RS354 - purplish fushia) and Frozen Splash Eyes (PK705) as base <---- really nice~

Eyelashes: Mascara Base (white) and Lash Enamel Glamour Neo (Volumising mascara)

Face: I don't know what face powder was brushed on me because there was not casing indication...since everything is glued bare on the palette.

Blusher: I think its a ZA brand blusher because I have never seen that blusher in MJ range

Lips: Majek (lip balm - HEAVENLY!) and another 3 mix colours of Rouge Majex which I don't remember which (combine them~ and you'll get the ultimate lip sensation). MY NEW HG!

The only bad thing about the makeover was that I was not explained on the items used =.=||| I guess it goes that way because everybody was itching to go back home as it was late (around 6pm almost to 7pm) and that, they did not actually prepare our face to a face up rather, just put on the make up on your bare oily skin >.<||| Which I have no choice but to wash it off immediately upon reaching home because my skin's start to "irradiate" Product introduction's done~ now the review part.

The eyeshadow first~. Eye shadows for the single customize was...a little bit too sheer for my liking (I am a cosplayer...so bear that in mind) but it did create a natural yet not too harsh look on my face. I still prefer the palette shadows as it's my favourite~. The Frozen Eye Splash which was used as an eyelid primer and eyeshadow was really smooth too~ but it makes my eyelids oily after a while (maybe because it was oily when the mousse was applied on). Nothing much to expect other than the colour variety and the packaging which is very princessy and cute~

My eyelashes was curled up before being applied on the mascara base which is white in colour. It adheres and kinda volumes up my eyelashes quite nicely. The structure of the brush which is a comb type makes it easier that we don't have to zig zag our wand to coat it...rather, light and swift sweeps across the eyelashes is adequate. The mascara that they used on me was no stranger to me because I use that range of mascara too~ And again, the wand shape make it easier for use to volume up the eyelashes without effort but with special techniques. Which is kinda cool for me because I don't need to be afraid of the bristles poking into my eyes.

Face powder wise, I am quite skeptical because I can't really use MJ's face powder - be it foundation cake or loose powder because of my skin condition. I was brushed with an anon face powder XDD but the effect of it was really nice~ It illuminates my skin. But it has not much of oil control properties. All in all, I don't have any comments on the face range =.=||| Blusher....another no comment product because the blusher used on me was a ZA blusher =.=||| doesn't fit the purpose but it did gave me a sheer blush look on my cheeks XD

Ohhh!!! my favourite part of the entire makeover~ The lips!!! Yeah, remember how heavenly MJ's lippies are?? How smooth and moisturising there are??? Well, the make up artist for me showed me a way to make your lips feel heavenly. Answer lies in the MAJEX (Moisturizing lip balm. An essential lip care item! Use as base before Rouge Majex for extra bee-stung effects) lip balm. Because of my dried up and cracked lips, she applied a generous amount of lip balm onto my lips. It smells of tea tree oil...or eucalyptus...or something in the middle which I can't remember but it feels very very nice on my lips~ I was enjoying it~~~ The smell was herbal too~ XDDD Next comes the rouge which she's concoted up. The moment it touches my lips~ OHHHH LA LA~~~~~~~~~ Its soo cooling and moisturising and it makes me feel so nice~ However, I don't really know what are the ingredients for it. I don't know what did they put in to make it feels so nice~.

But everything was gone when I accidently swipped my lips on some anon in the sardine packed MRT thanks to the hustling and pushing.

I however, did not managed to take photos during my makeover because everything was really rushed. So I camwhore at the toilet in a shopping complex instead XDDDDDDDDDDDDD because I want to quickly remove it when I reach home as its starting to itch.

That's all for it. A short review but, I did learn something good in the end.

credits: Pictures are all credited to Ai Candy Affairs

Till then~

~mata ne~

I won!!! I wOn!!! I WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-05-21T11:11:00.003+08:00

This is really super good news!!! I've won a giveaway contest from Majolica Majorca~~~~~ Advertised on My Paper's newspaper last Tuesday!!! I can't believe my luck!!!

MJ brand rep, Sharon called me up just 10 minutes ago to select my choice of prize apart from informing me about the complimentary makeover by MJ as well as chances to appear on My Paper next month on the review of it which...I don't think and probably hope to get it. XDDD

The feeling of winning is so great!!! This is my 2nd win in my life from such competitions!!! \*v*/ *whhhhhheeeeeeeeeeee~~~~~~~~*

This is what I choose out of the 2 options given

MJ Neo Automatic Liner (I choosed this because I always use liner)

MJ Brow Customize

Will post up pictures of my makeover tomorrow as soon as I get it~~

Will dedicate this post to my dear Song Ling~~~

Love ya Lots! XDD

Skinfood Pineapple Peeling Gel Review vs. The Face Shop Pomegranate Peeling Day Water

2009-05-20T13:47:00.005+08:00

This review is made based on two of the types of facial scrub that I have used all this while apart from the Skinfood' Chlorella Peeling Gel which is not in production anymore given to me by Song Ling.

1. Skinfood Pineapple Peeling Gel

Picture credits of Skinfood.com

The texture of this scrub is very similar, almost identical to that of the Chlorella Peeling Gel that Song Ling once gave me to try. It's really good because the scrubs is really micro small and that it give a soothing feeling to my skin too. Just wondering how long will it lasts me.

The scrub is creamy milk in colour and it comes with microbeads too.

This scrub is strong though...as in the effects (it's even err...stronger than Chlorella as what the S.A told me). I've got a few stinging sensations everytime I use it on my face because my face is sensitive...so I don't think that this sensation will apply to others. BUT!!! the after effects of the scrub is sensationally GOOD!!! My skin felt very very very soft and smooth~~~ It feels very nice too~~~ I think its because of its softening enzymes that pineapples and papayas have...which is the Papain enzyme which is often used in meat softening purposes. It works really nice on our skin too ^v^d (but I don't think it was mentioned in the ingredients list)

It smells like pineapple too~~ young ones that is. Not the overriped ones. Quite fragrant..but not too overwhelming~

The end result was good too~ no sticky nor taut nor uncomfortable feeling on the skin~. It gives me a refreshing feeling at the end too~ no matter how tired I am at the end of the day.

Instruction on usage:
-Please refer to the instructions on the label-
But, there are some steps which I ignore...I usually scrub before I wash my face with my Skinfood Milkmania Cleansing Gel before I hit the Wash Off Masks and then my usual skin care regime and sheet mask should I want to.

Price: RM57.90
Repurchase?: Yeah! Definitely!! Its good!
Recommended: Why not?! This is good stuff!

2. The Face Shop Pomegranate Peeling Day Water

This is one of my very first Korean beauty products scrub that I got for myself which I desperately am searching for at that point of time. The entire tube itself lasts me about half a year or more with weekly usage as it is a big tube! *o*

The scrub comes in an almost reddish clear gel with red beads which will turn into pink when you start to scrub it on your face. The texture of this scrub is quite watery because it'll start to drip after some point of scrubbing D:

This scrub does not give me any complications during scrubbing but it does leave a "squeeky" sensation after drying your face...the feeling like you touch squeeky tile floors...It's funny though but, it did not bother me much till I try the Chlorella Peeling Gel. It too leaves a soft and smooth sensation on the skin after usage. The skin also definitely looks better and much more refreshing as well as lighter.

The smell is quite refreshing too~ Nice pomegranate smell which is a little tangy on the side.

Instruction on usage:
-Please refer to the instructions on the label-
But, there are some steps which I ignore...I usually scrub before I wash my face with my facial wash before I hit the Wash Off Masks and then my usual skin care regime and sheet mask should I want to.

Price: RM39.10
Repurchase?: Don't think so because I've found a better option
Recommended: Yeah, if you are budgeting. Otherwise, the above would be better.

VERDICT: Which one is better?

It is obvious from my review that the Skinfood is better in so many ways. It's also really reliable as in the quality, consistency and effects. However, it's up to individual to judge it because, the reviews above are entirely based on my own experience.

Make your choice~

Till then,
~♥ Have a happy Scrubbing day♥ ~

Short updates

2009-05-19T13:49:00.004+08:00

It's been a while since I last update this blog of mine. Recently I've been going through some bad skin days because there are friggin lots of random diamonds and rubies popping out on my face...partly is because of my work, my habit, and my skin care regime. Well, I work in a freezing office actually...its freezing to me but I think it's not to others...and because of my work, I spend all of my time in front of the computer thinking and analysing. Thus, my HANDs...they moved on their own to my face...you know the MSN emoticon where the emo rubs its chin while thinking? Yeah I did that! and that's how all the poppies popped out TT^TT another factor was also because of my mouldy mouse...seriously need to get a new one even though this is my best mouse. I also have been neglecting my face during those times because I always wake up late >.>||| not an excuse though...a fact instead ~_~

I told my mom about it...and she warned me not to touch my face anymore >.<|||

So now, well my face is getting better..but not entirely D:

On the other hand, due to my long working hours, I have been having troubles exploring out...takes me 1 travelling hour from my office back home >.>||| plus 9.5 working hours...but babysitting the kids. It's killing me! Still, I'll try to enjoy myself on weekends since I don't actually work on weekends XDD

Just a reminder to everybody,

DON'T EVER EVER TOUCH YOUR FACE WITH YOUR HANDS!!!

Sweeties~

2009-05-07T11:09:00.005+08:00

It's been almost a week since I've arrived here in Singapore. I'm not exactly a noob in Singapore but this country never cease to surprise me with the multitude of pretty stuffs and goodies~~

Here's a picture I promised Song Ling for being here for a week and her possible CP requests XDDD

Shop's name is Star Dust by John Little. I found it in Plaza Singapura. This place sells a lot of make up related stuffs~~ and more importantly, Japanese beauty products *v* like Canmake (as shown in the pic) Sana, Sony CP, Liese, Asience, Hello Kitty, Kawaii Me, Wakilala stuffs, etc. Its kinda like a haven for me at the moment as I have yet find the time to actually go explore around looking for stuffs to buy and try out XD

Upclose on the Hello Kitty cosmetics X3333

The shop at its closing time D:

I was there early...but I didn't take pictures until it was almost the closing time due to some disputes my friends are having with a bunch of kids and the police came along too =.=|||

Dear, I'll go dig up as much stuffs as possible for you to enjoy ya~ ♥

That's all for this week. I have a lot of hauls post pending...have to find some time to post them up >.< style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">♥ matta ne ♥~

Shu Uemura Giveaways~

2009-05-07T10:50:00.004+08:00

I stumbled on this giveaway when I was browsing Song Ling's webpage so, I clicked on it and was wow-ed by it.

The blogger was really generous!~~~ anyway, I decided to join in the fun too~ XDD

Enjoy this~~~

This blue/violet is really nice *v*

the brushes~ by Shu Uemura

the interior

Sweet right?~ *hearts*

Here are the guidelines:

1. Write about the contest in your blog.
2. Make sure to link your post to this post.
3. Leave a comment informing me of your post.
4. Wait for 7 days because The Beauty Writer will announce the winner on May 7!

Good luck to everyone~~~
here's the link again if you can't like to it~
http://beautyforaliving.blogspot.com/2009/05/win-mika-heart-shu-makeup-brush-set.html

Still alive

2009-05-03T20:58:00.003+08:00

It's been a while since I last blogged. I have been fine, just managed to get my self somewhat settled down in Pasir Ris, Singapore.

I hope my stay would be alright...have some high hopes in getting some stuffs...and some wishes too.

I really missed my friends already >.< (no...I am not homesick...I am just friends-sick). Hopefully, my cousins here will do well after all my teaching =.=||| and I hope their endless facebook accounts can be uhh...terminated as soon as possible =.=|||||||||||| *headache* I am having a major headache though =.=||| *haiz*

Kids these days...really!

Chihara Minorin~rin~~

2009-04-27T03:21:00.003+08:00

I know, this has got nothing to do with shoppings or hauls or even reviews...but I just want to share the good news to those who are interested~ and I well, basically just copy pasta-ed from .:『*ＳＯＬＥＩＬ*』:. because I am lazy to re-type this everywhere just to announce it XD

Chihara Minori - seiyuu for Nagato Yuki (SHnY) and Natsume Aya (Tenjou Tenge ) just to name a few ish coming to Malaysia for the DaiCon event in Multimedia University - Cyberjaya Campus!! <---- a very alienated but yet huge place for a canpus *x* WTF!! It's clashing with CosFest (an annual event in Singapore which once invited Sr. Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew as the most honoured guest of the event) too!!! Well, its not like she's my favourite seiyuu...but I am really glad that it's not Tomokazu Sugita coming..because if he comes, I'll do or die coming back to Kuala Lumpur just to see him /*A*\ even if I have to take emergency leave >.>|||

Well, I hope people in KL will welcome her~~ hopefully there'll be enough/more than enough audience that goes to her event...instead of flooding down to Singapore for CosFest (and WCS)

XDDD
がんばれ！！！しょして～マレシアにようこそ！！！
この国はおたのしみに～～～～＊ｖ＊

Oh yeah!! Behold! the link for your confirmation XD

Reminder Please!! >.<

2009-04-25T10:37:00.002+08:00

OMGosh!! I've been posting this all over my other blogs but....

SOMEBODY PLEASE!!! PRETTY PLEASE REMIND ME TO BRING MY MASCARA DOWN TO SINGAPORE WHEN I LEAVE THIS COMING THURSDAY!!!!

Because I don't want to waste any extra moneh just to buy a new one for cosplay use >.<|||| and I forgot to pack them together when I send my stuffs over there last week >.>

Elan reminded me about it yesterday but I don't think she could remind me anymore because she's in Taiwan already *lol* so I need others to help remind me.

たのむ！！おねがいします！！　＞。＜

Thank you~

Heavenly Stickers~~~~

2009-04-24T00:33:00.006+08:00

On my recent trip down to Singapore, which was quite a rush one, I managed to get something out of the blue XDD

Stickers!! yeah!! *wheeeeeee~~~~~~~~*

I love to collect stickers as much as you girls collect beauty products. From that trip, a trip that ended up in an old church because mummy wanna buy some stuffs to fill the alter back at my home, I got stickers! Yeah!! Heavenly stickers I'd call them *hahaha*

Being a Roman Catholic although not as devout as my mother (I still attend church at least once every 2 weeks because Jesus will keep reminding me that he wants to see me =.=||| and this is no kidding. Especially when I didn't attend mass for a loong time =.=||| and then there I can see Mother Mary smiling at me.) So, back to the main point, yeah! almost every church have some small stores when you can buy your daily Herald, bibles, etc. This particular church's store (St. Paul & Peter Church) sells A LOT of Catholic stuffs! From statues to frames to CDs to anything you need! So, the moment I entered the shop, I saw STICKERS! \*o*/ *ish uber happy!*

I took my own pleasure of choosing the stickers while my mum and dad went up to the 2nd floor to look at more stuffs. Best of all, all the stickers was paid by my dad *hehe* happy happy~~~ *v*

I got myself a cross motive key chain too but since Ruh wants it, I gave it to him first since I could go down to that church anytime I want to buy it. Its also cheap~ S$2.2o each

spoils...

These are just S$0.50 per strip!! CHEAP!! but its made in China. XD still a good steal because it's the 3D spongy type *v*

A gold rimmed sticker that is awesomely S$1 each!! /*o*/ yeahhhhh!!!!!! pretty stickers too~~

Lastly, the awe of my hauls (might not be for you though)

(2 different angle of photog because of the lightning)
But this is The Station of the Cross (all 15 of them) and the Mystery of the Rosary (all 4 mysteries) stickers!! \*o*\ its really beautiful too not to mention. Unfortunately, the beauty could not be captured on camera because its super late already and there's no natural sunlight to shine on it >.> The price? S$2!! for such a big piece! *v*b

Compared to my 1 half months ago sticker haul from Popular Bookstore which costs me RM9.90 for each of them w*A*w *expensive!!* but awfully adorable!

Funny faces poo poo stickers along with gel tablets medicine bunnies~~ X3333

Yummy bears with healthy snacks and cookies and gingerbread man on the other side ♥

all of them are those 3D sponge/plushie type of stickers which I love the most. But it also is one of the highest priced stickers compared to the normal flat ones XD

Till then~
~♥matta ne♥~

My Etsy Dennis Anderson's Haul and Reviews

2009-04-23T15:03:00.023+08:00

Yeah I am currently free enough to blog for a while since I am taking a break. As to it, I am gonna show you guys my recent soap haul from Dennis Anderson of the Etsy webpage with Song Ling about 2 weeks ago (yeah I know its old story).

I've bought quite a lot from that shop actually because its having some sales...something that I kinda regret after paying because I ended up penniless for a while after paying TT^TT but still, the stuffs that came was enough to cheer me up....for only a short while. Here are my hauls and my reviews along with it.

These soaps are first and foremost HANDMADE and VEGAN FRIENDLY!!! meaning vegans can use them as it does not contain any animal based products which is a good news for them but no difference to me as I like to eat seafood and beef XD

I'll start with the whippy soap:

"The Soap in the Jar is a fantastic whipped soap that is full of bubbly fun. This whipped soap leaves your skin feeling silky smooth and holds a scent wonderfully!"

I bought like....4 types of flavours. The soaps where filled to the rim when I got it and it was a huge container for such a cheap price of $5 O_O!! really nice~~~

1. Orange and Sandalwood

Sandalwood being my favourite fragrance did not leave my sight even once when I was browsing on the website XD. The smell was really awesome!! woody orange fragrance~~ just that the orange kinda smell chemicalised orange >.<

2. Pomegranate

This soap has the strongest smell of all!! Its pomegranate~ and it smells great with a tinge of sourness as how the pomegranate itself tastes like XDD it pink in colour too~ although the real pomegranate that I knew has reddish flesh inside D:

3. Chocolate Drizzle

Chocolate!!!! YUMMY!!!! XDDD With my chocoholic addiction, this soap instantly replaces my fortnightly cravings for chocolates because I can use it whenever I want too~. No more frequent sudden late night craving and journeys to 7-eleven to get a bar of chocolate to feed my cravings already *lol* not to mention that the toasted almond scent adds up to my excitement X3333.

4. Pure Romance

"A perfect combination of citrus, black cherry and a white musk, Called pure romance because the scent is pure love. Heaven."

This....is....not a very heavenly for me...because I really don't like the smell at all >.>||| It smell really horrible to be because it smell of powdered almond which is horrible to smell but yummy to eat especially when turned into jelly. Its the seller's wife's favourite though D: Initially, I wanted to sell it away, but after showing it to my mom (after she nagged at me for spending so much again) she smelled it and said that she like it~ yeah! so, not a waste to me anymore. I think largely is because she likes almonds...so she happily takes it from me~ ^-^ but the mix of contents...somehow, I doubt it or maybe I could not differentiate it D: still I can't smell the citrus even a tiny bit >.<

Reviews:
These soaps, are really smooth and bubbly~ the smell linger long enough even after some light sweating under the sun XD and it even emits slight fragrance throughout the entire day after using it to bathe.

However, due to my sensitive skin, especially my entire right arm, I could not continue on using this TT^TT It really makes my skin itchy and dry even with the essential oils mixed in the soaps >.<>.<>

Next....is the soap bars that I got from the shop which costs me $3 each...I didn't have much pictures because I did not bring them along with me to Shah Alam when I returned here few days ago.

1. Elements Shea butter Soap bar YUZU (Vegan Friendly)

picture courtesy of Anderson Soap Company

"Commonly Referred to as Japanese Grapefruit, Yuzu is far from an ordinary grapefruit scent. Yuzu has top notes of mandarin, tangerine, lemon satsuma, and ruby red grapefruit with hints of bergamot and a bottom note of oak moss.
It is also said that Emotionally, Yuzu is said to encourage concentration and focus, give spiritual strength and courage, and to encourage centering making this a wonderful bar for starting your day.

This soap bar is one of a series that adds a modern geometric/Organic twist on the soap bar.
Inspired by Life
Simple but so

fun.
Enjoy!"as quoted by the owner itself

This is awesome!!! Again, I bought it because I really like yuzu~ If you girls wanna know, Yuzu is a Japanese Citrus Salad Dressing. The smell is really awesome but I don't think I am gonna use this because the bar itself is really something to me and the smell too~.

2. Exfoliating Milk and Honey Oatmeal Soap Bar (VEGAN Friendly)

picture courtesy of Anderson Soap Company

"Enjoy the exfoliation of oatmeal and a delightful warm, sweet and toasty scent. Oatmeal, milk and honey is pure bliss!" as quoted by the owner itself

This smells of honey oatmeal X33333 but I hate the part because it has some milk smell in it which I really don't like. Still its good for our skin so I am not complaining. I have yet to try this out yet though. Too many soaps at once ~_~|||

3. Exfoliating Sugar Blackberry Viennese Latte Soap Bar

picture courtesy of Anderson Soap Company

"Blackberry Viennese Latte has that strong note of italian espresso, steamy frothy milk, ghirardelli dark chocolate and blackberry Syrup!

Latte lovers this is a must in your bathroom!

Small enough to hold in your hand and the sugars are a fantastic exfoliate that wont clog your drains.

A perfect little gift or even in a guest bathroom too!" as quoted by the owner itself

Ohh this, the blackberry smell really overpowers the Viennese latte smell but! It blend out nicely as Viennese latte aroma itself is really smooth and the fragrance, from what my brother told me, is so strong, that it could replace our bathroom's air freshener but with a nicer fragrance XDDDDDDDD the smell is really lovely =DDD

4. Green Tart Exfoliating Oatmeal Bar (VEGAN)

picture courtesy of Anderson Soap Company

"Apple scent lover unite with this sweet and tart green apple scent fresh from the orchard! This is a fantastic fragrance with a little bite. Enjoy the layers of oatmeal, glycerin and she butter soap as you scrub away a delightful bar to wake up to or to wrap up the day with." as quoted by the owner itself

This little bar has the yummy apple taste to it~~ ahh apples~~~ *drool* and the oatmeal that comes with it actually complimented the apple tart's fragrance too~

Reviews:
The first bar that I used was Exfoliating Sugar Blackberry Viennese Latte Soap Bar. It has a sugar end which is for the exfoliating purpose and the rest is just soap.

The soap itself is REALLY SOAPY!! O_O!! I mean its slippery all the way and the soap does not wear and dry off like other commercial produced soaps~ you can lather it once and stay lathery throught your entire bath~ the fragrance however did not last as long as the whippy soap in a jar review above D: But there's a flaw to it, the sugar part. It exfoliates the first time...after which constant lathering causes it to melt and wears away. So its like I ended up taking a sugar tinted bath along with the soap XD But it smells heavenly *o*

Too bad....like the whippy soap in a jar, I too can't use this soap. All thanks to my sensitive skin TT^TT mmeeehhhhhh!!!!!!! But! I'll still use them once in a while ignoring the pain just to enjoy the pleasure XDD *hahahaha*

But if you girls noticed, most of the soap bars that I bought are for exfoliation because I wanted a body scrub...a good one though although my favourite for now is still the Happy Bath Day Sugar Scrub (course grain type)

Solid Perfumes~
The practicallity of this perfume that its solid and its compact! No more are the days where you worry about spilling out your perfume bottle should you bring along and carrying it heavily or risk breaking it into pieces should your bag drops. This perfume is really neat for me because I don't really like to carry too much things in my bag D:

"Made using candelilla wax is a natural non-animal based wax. plant based candelilla wax grows in Mexico, in the north central plains, and the Chihuahua desert. It is a very hard wax with superior quality I am switching over my solid perfume base to this was the smoothness is wonderful and I really love the finished products. Also this is a perfect alternative to beeswax."

1. Eco-Earthy Scents Solid Perfume LOST IN PARADISE(VEGAN Friendly)

picture courtesy of Anderson Soap Company

"Lost in paradise is a fantastic blend a blend of tropical flowers and island fruits this perfume will win your heart." as quoted by the owner himself.

This little container is really hard >.<||| but the fragrance it produces is very flowery smell even before you swatch it on your wrist. But I suggest that to warm it up between your palms before you swipe it up so that it glides on smoothly

2. Eco-Earthy Scents Solid Perfume Gardenia(VEGAN Friendly)
picture courtesy of Anderson Soap Company

"Gardenia is a beautiful and refreshing scent that is very true to a real gardenia in full bloom." as quoted by the owner itself

This perfume smells really Gardenia~ no! no! no! its not the Gardenia bread that we always eat >.< it's the Gardenia flower itself. However, it does have a 'lil of what I call the Indian fragrance. Fragrances that IMO most Indians love. My mum loved this and I ended up giving it to her since it is easy for her to carry around like her Skinfood's lipbalm tin X3

3. Eco-Earthy Scents Solid Perfume The Secret Garden(VEGAN Friendly)
"The Secret Garden is a blend I put together adding lavender and some mints to make a bold lavender scented with a hint of refreshing mint. Because lavender is part of the mint family I felt this would be a perfect blending." as quoted by the owner himself.

This smell...consists of lavender and mint O_O!!! Of all the smell, Lavender is the smell that I detest the most! I have no idea why but it does not relaxes me at all and I have the slightest clue as to why on earth did I bought this either TT^TT. I gave my mom to have a whiff of it and what do you know, she don't like it at all either because she said that the smell is really errr....not nice >.<

I have no idea on what should I do with that perfume until yesterday when I decided to take another whiff of the perfume again at NIGHT. It smells better than it is during the day but still, its quite awful to me. Nevertheless, it did make my sleep better after that whiff last night. So, I guess I'll put up with it till when it can't serve me anymore then I'll let it go if possible because I wanna sell it away.

Well, that's about it. Will update more once I am done with my exam and thesis because I've got more hauls which I received yesterday to share with you all ^^v

~♥later days♥~

Short updates

2009-04-20T10:45:00.002+08:00

Recently I have been very busy...dead busy.

With my thesis viva (pronounced as waiva) coming up...later *yikes!!* my 1st final exam paper this Wednesday and last paper on next Monday as well as shifting my stuffs to Singapore for my attachment.

It's been dreadful but I will be doing some reviews on the Etsy Dennis Andersons soaps that I bought soon~

Ageless and genderless barrier when beauty comes in

2009-04-17T14:53:00.003+08:00

To think that I was the first child my mum took to do the eyebrows was totally wrong!! It came to light yesterday across the dinner table when my mom told Chun,

mum: "Chun, after you've finished your studies, go shave your eyebrows ok? shave away all of it *looks intently at Alex's eyebrows*..."
all of us: ...O_O!!! *speechless*
me: "you sure or not?!! HIM?!!! Then he'll be eyebrowless and will be walking with big sunglasses till his eyebrow grows even while watching in the cinemas!"
ruh: "why need to?"
chun: "what if it won't grow back?"
me: "yeah! I can imagine him going out bald and I can say that he'll be the 1st male to do eyebrow embroidery XDDD"
chun: ".............."
mum: " no! it'll grow back nicely!! like what I did to your elder brother *nudges andrew* see! his eyebrows are thick and nice!! yours is so sparce behind"
all of us: ...O_O!!! *shocked and speechless*
me and ruh: "when did you do it??!!!"
mum: "ohh when you we're full moon that time...your head was shaved and so was your eyebrows *sounds proud*"
ruh: "......"
me: "what the..."
mum: "...you also~ I trimmed your eyelashes while you were sleeping when you are a baby~"
me: o_O!!! "what?! no wonder my eyelashes are so short!! *depressed*"
mum: "they were even shorter before I trim them"
me: "......."
table was err...in an awkward silence before my dad arrives

Finally~ 1st shopping haul from aeons ago >_<

2009-04-14T17:42:00.009+08:00

Yay! After forgetting to get the card reader while squeezing through PC Fair KLCC last Sunday, I managed to buy a card reader from Low Yat Plaza yesterday because my brother was browsing through the shop for mouse. So, as stated, my post on my hauls...but this is old one which I have been keeping since my laptop KO-ed on me 'bout 1 week plus.

My Singapore hauls~ not much but still, although, I was in a super pinch at that point of my stay =.=|| I was not provided money to travel down to Singapore at all TT^TT managed to lived off some friend's and cousin's generosity *seriously love you guys who helped me*

The stuffs that I got are mostly from Daiso Singapore which sells everything for S$2 compared to Malaysia - RM5. They have a lot of what I want though. Managed to loot of some of my wanted stuffs XD

First up!

Cosmetic Refills Accessories

packet contains a spatula, pipette of 2 sizes and a plastic funnel

They're seriously life saver!! Imagine when you want to transfer your care products into smaller travel sized containers? These are the ones...the HG of travel size containers must-haves!

What more! Its only S$2!

Daiso Eye Patches

Yeah eye patches. Err...well, this is for my cosplay uses. Nothing special about it except that you can't find this in Malaysia D: To those who know about it, its basically used for characters like Agito/Akito from Air Gear, Ciel from Kuroshitsuji, Rei Ayanami from Eva etc.

Liese Hair Cocktail (Light)

This is something I would recommend to those who have dry or frizzy hair as it really smooths and tame those frizz *lol* It contains nourishing water and anti-frizz oil as you can see floating on the top surface (you must shake it before using). Its S$16.90 per bottle if I remember it correctly by Kao.

This is a lighter version of the normal ver. because, I don't like stuffs that can weigh down my hair. Whats more, it smells fruity too~~~ However, I just gotta know from my hair stylist that my hair is not dry at all >_>||| its just that its "porous" meaning it will frizz once dry...but will go back normal after some pillow bedtime pressure and becomes oily after a few days later >_>||| what a combination!

But this is seriously good! Try it!! only a small amount is needed to tame it.

Ora2 Stain Clear Liquid

Erm, sad and shy to say that my teeth is heavily stained TT^TT and I suspect the culprit being the McD Lite Cokes that I frequently drink. Anyway, this bottle costs me S$19.90 if I remember it correctly. Unlike other mouthwash, this one doesn't sting my tongue as well as choke me when I gargle. It has cherry flavour too~ as compared to Listerine. Not "spicy" at all!! REally nice~ but as to whether it works or not, I have still yet to find out because I don't use this regularly as it is a big bottle and a hassle for me to transport it from my rented house near my campus back to my home ever so often.

Ez-Link Card Stickers!!!

I am seriously a sticker fanatic!! when I saw these stickers on sale - S$1 for 3 and S$0.50 per piece, I took the liberty to err...buy almost every cute designs in the box! I only used one of it as I have only 1 Transport Card, the rest? They're going into my collection box XD like the other stickers that I have XDD

My friend Penny joked on how I have to take all of them out to enjoy before I hit the sack *lol*

Good News: My Etsy Dennis Andersons haul has finally arrive~~ *wheee*

1st post

2009-04-08T21:01:00.001+08:00

It took me quite some time to decide on the name for this blog...but there it is...after rummaging my head for about 5 hours @_@||| This blog, will solely be on my shopping and haul purchases as well as some reviews when I have the mood. Personal blogs is available in the links attached~~ Hope you'll enjoy my blog~

I'll edit this blog when I am free...stay tuned~

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Eucerin DermoPURIFIER Cleanser Review

John Little Warehouse Sale

I've got nothing better to do...so Memes it is~

Majolica Majorca Makeover

I won!!! I wOn!!! I WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Skinfood Pineapple Peeling Gel Review vs. The Face Shop Pomegranate Peeling Day Water

Short updates

Sweeties~

Shu Uemura Giveaways~

Still alive

Chihara Minorin~rin~~

Reminder Please!! >.<

Heavenly Stickers~~~~

My Etsy Dennis Anderson's Haul and Reviews

Short updates

Ageless and genderless barrier when beauty comes in

Finally~ 1st shopping haul from aeons ago >_<

1st post

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