Today marks the end of 2010. I wish everyone will have an awesome countdown to bring in a better 2011.
2010 have not been the best year for me, so I really hope that 2011 will bring good news to me.
I have not been in the best of mood this week as my beloved grandpa passed away on Boxing day, 26th December 2010. It is a really depressing week for me as I cried to sleep every night.
Even though the death should be considered a relief to him, bringing him out of his misery, but I still missed him lots and found it difficult to accept the fact that he's no longer with us anymore.
While I understand that death is part and parcel of life but my heart still feel very painful whenever I thought of him.
Nonetheless, I still wish him the best and hope that he will be happy in heaven.
To all my readers,
May year 2011 be a fabulous year for all of you and for myself too.
Review : Estee Lauder Ideal Light Brush On Illuminator
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Product Description ( from Amazon
)Reveal radiance. Conceal flaws. A stroke of brilliance. It's a makeup artist's dream--the one tool you'll most want to take wherever you go. With the sweep of a brush, you can highlight and refresh your look. Brighten dark circles, age spots and shadows. Light-reflective Photo Optic technology diffuses light to minimize the look of fine lines, wrinkles and imperfections. Fragrance-free. Dermatologist- and Ophthalmologist-tested.
I have been thinking of this for the longest time even before I went to USA. The promoter at the counter in Las Vegas told me, its a highlighter and not a concealer.
Heading back to Singapore, I decided to get this when I was trying to top up the amount to get the GWPs. The lady at the counter told me its a concealer.
Looking at the description, it seemed to imply that it can be used as both a highlighter and a concealer.
I got the lightest shade 01 for my fair skin tone and tried to use it as a concealer under the eyes but it does not seem to help much. After stumbling upon an Amazon review
, a reader commented that 01 is for highlighting while the rest of the shades are for concealer. That said, I wondered how a darker tone can help to conceal the dark circles on my undereye area since I am an obvious 01 shade, I am stupified yet again.Then I decided to use it as a highlighter and applied along the bridge of my nose after my Estee Lauder Brightening Compact Powder
but it looked patchy no how many times I have tried it. Am I doing something wrong?
I wrote in to Estee Lauder and below is the reply from their senior training manager, Marjorie Lee
"The primary function of this product is a concealer and it has properties that will diffuse light away from the area of the skin that is applied onto to so that will not accentuate lines and wrinkles. It may also be used as a highlighter, and hence the confusion.
When selecting a concealer, you should look for a concealer that is as close as possible to your own skintone or just slightly lighter to cover dark circles under the eye. Ideal Light provides a medium finish and if you require more concealing, then you may layer one layer over another for greater coverage. The great thing about Ideal Light is that you may use it to touch up during the day over your existing makeup.
If the Ideal Light Concealer is much lighter than your skintone, you may also double up the usage as a highlighter on the cheekbones or on the bridge of your nose as you had mentioned. One of the reasons as to why it was patchy could be due to the amount that was dispensed. Do try to use a smaller amount and after brushing it on, blend well in a patting motion with your fingers.
I also read the Amazon Review and the Pink Shade that the website is referring to, and this product is not sold in Singapore. This light Pink shade is called Soft Pink, and it may only be used as a highlighter as it has no coverage."
The above reply clarified my confusion though I still think this concealer does not work well for me. The tube is handy and convenient to carry it around for touch-up though I do not do that in general. It dispenses the right amount for usage and I can twist it again, if I do need more of its contents. I usually brush the product on my hands and then blend it on my undereye area using my fingers.
The texture is runny and lightweight hence it does not really do much to cover up my dark eye circles. Its abit dry on my under eye area area and hence accentuates the fine lines too.
However, it does slightly brighten up the area though my dark eye circles and eye bags are still quite prominent.
It scored 8.2 from 11 users on Total Beauty and 4.0 from 75 users at Makeupalley.
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Review : Organic Blue Mandarin and Ginger Body Scrub
Monday, December 27, 2010
An ideal exfoliating shower lotion. We use an infusion of traditional Ayurvedic herbs including anti-bacterial Neem to help tonify the skin. A suspension of peach kernel powder acts as the exfoliating agent.
I bought this body scrub together with the shower gel which I have reviewed previously. However, the body scrub is a disappointment. At $10.90, its considered slightly more expensive than the normal body scrubs, however, I am fine with spending this amount for organic and natural brands since its going to be good for the skin and for the earth.
No synthetic fragrance or artifical colourings and housed in a pretty dark blue opaque bottle, it does remind me of the EO brand.
The material of the bottle is abit slippery when wet so I have actually dropped the bottle several times.
The contents are white in colour with brown tiny beads. The fragrance is uplifting and very soothing to the senses. In fact, I like the fragrance very much.
However, the peach kernel beads are gritty and abit harsh on my delicate skin. My whole body was left feeling dry after each scrub. To sum it up, I would say, it left my skin dry 8 out of 10 times.
Awful and I would not get the scrub every again.
Ingredients
Herbal infusion (Aqua (water), Azadiracta Indica (Neem)*), Glycerine (Vegetable), Coco Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Prunus Persica (Peach Kernel) Powder, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Oil, Citrus Reticulata Oil*, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract*, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract*, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract*, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract*, Zingiber Officinalis Root Oil*, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aloe Barbadensis, Tocopherol Acetate, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Limonene. (*certified organic)
Source : Organic Blue
Review : Yes To Carrots Lip Butter - Citrus
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Product Description
conditions, invigorates, and revitalizes your lips, moisturizing to keep them the smoothest and softest they can be.Its made of all natural ingredients, paraben, petroleum and phthalate free and there is no animal testing
I have not been reviewing lips balms for an awfully long time because it took me ages to finish one.
Previously, I have been using a Badger Lip balm but there was a weird scent which I have since tossed it aside, no review was done for that, since I am not sure if that scent is associated with all Badger lip balms as I was new to the brand.
Anyway, back to this brand, it was something I have tried it out before when it was available in Watsons Singapore but somehow I could not seem to find it anywhere now. Subsequently, I went ahead to order on Drugstore because I really love their lipbalms. Before I started out on natural formulations, I was always buying those mass-produced brands available in Watsons and Guardian but after a recent scare of eczema on the lips, my lips seem to have form a barrier against those un-natural formulations. Even my expensive neutrogena lip balm failed to soothe it. It was swollen and red. I was never keen in spending more than $6 on lip balms so at that time, Neutrogena lipbalms were considered as expensive to me. So imagine my horror that, my lips turned red, burning and hot when I used Neutrogena lip balm for the first time, after my eczema flare-up was subdued. I continued to use it, unknowingly because I never suffered any reactions to my lipbalms before so it was a surprise that I eventually found out that the culprit was my lipbalm.
So now, all my lip balms have to be of natural formulations which is how this review came about. This is a flavour I never try before but it turned out that its not exactly a flavour I like to use on my lips, though that is the only thing that I do not like about it.
I personally feel that all Yes To Carrots lip butter are super-nourishing and conditioning for my lips without the waxy and greasy after-feel. And its such an absolute steal at just US$2.99
It goes on smooth on the lips, non-sticky and non-yucky.
There is absolutely nothing I hate about their lip butters except for this citrus flavour which does not go well with me. Its just a personal preference, of course. You may like it better than me.
An amazing score of 9.6 at Total Beauty by 22 users.
Ingredients:
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Citrus (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Limonene, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citral Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Cucumiss Melo Cantalupensis (Melon) Seed Extract, Pumpkin Seed Extract, Carrot Root Extract, Linalool.Source : Yes To Carrots
5 Nourishing Natural Ingredients
1. Lavender
Known for its therapeutic properties, lavender essential oil is also antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-fungal as well as being able to promote a calm and sound sleep.
Skin benefits:
o Lavender essential oil speeds cell turnover to repair and replenish skin
o Lavender can also benefit acne, small cuts or bruises, burns, fatigue and stress.
2. Macadamia nut oil
Macadamia nut oil is known to help to retain moisture and protect the skin.
Skin benefits:
o Macadamia nut oil is rich in palmitoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that’s similar to skin’s natural sebum. So, it’s an excellent moisturizer.
o It’s especially helpful for mature skin, because sebum production diminishes as we age, contributing to dryness.
o Macadamia nut oil is a potent antioxidant as it contains vitamins E and A so it’s a key factor in protecting skin from damage and signs of aging.
3. Shea butter
Also known as karite because it comes from seeds of the karite tree.
Skin benefits:
o Because it’s an emollient, shea butter helps the skin retain moisture, so the skin is super-soft.
o Shea butter encourages skin repair by helping to heal wounds, burns and other skin injuries
4. Olive oil
Helps protect the skin from damage, strengthen nails and deeply moisturize the skin and hair.
Skin benefits:
o Similar to vitamin E, olive oil’s polyphenols are potent antioxidants. They combat free radical damage, caused by pollution, environmental stressors and UV exposure.
o An olive oil treatment can help treat damaged tresses. To nourish the hair, try this treatment: Massage a few teaspoons of olive oil into your hair and scalp; cover with a plastic cap; let the olive oil soak in for about 30 minutes and rinse well.
o Are your nails brittle and prone to breaking? Soak them in a bowl of olive oil, which “can help new nails grow in stronger,” writes Elizabeth Einstein in Allure.
5. Lemon
It exfoliates the skin and deep cleanses the hair.
Skin benefits:
o Because it contains alpha hydroxy acid, lemon essential oil can effectively exfoliate and clarify the skin. It removes dry, dead skin cells that clog pores and create a dull complexion.
o Is your hair extremely greasy? Lemon juice also acts as a natural cleanser. After shampooing, try this lemon rinse recipe to thoroughly cleanse the hair and scalp: Steep a few cut lemons in just-boiled water and let it cool to room temperature. Then, strain and pour over your hair. Be careful to avoid the eyes. Rinse completely and follow with a hydrating conditioner.
Source : Skincare news
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