Finally, I was able to try on this Garnier Brightening Eye Roll-On which I blogged about a few months back. It is meant to reduce dark circle and puffiness in your eyes.
When my mom and I were randomly doing our vanity kit shopping along with some turks and caicos all inclusive packages researching on the side, we chanced upon a buy one, get one 50% off for this product. Of course, being the sensible shoppers that we are, we immediately grabbed ours.
It has been my 2nd week of using this and unfortunately, I do not see much effect. I think cucumber slices work better than this. I will make another review when I passed 1 month of using this.
I’ve been making rounds in my xx# blogs posting a total of 31 things I want on my 31st birthday next month. Like I previously said, I am not fond of writing down birthday wishlists because mostly, my birthday wishes are not material things. But, just for the heck of it, here are some beauty products I would want to GIVE MYSELF on my birthday, but then again, I have maxed out my shopping budget for this year so, these remain to be in my wishlist hahah!
Shu Uemura Limited Edition Brightening Cleansing Oil.
SPANX Slim Cognito Mid-thigh BodySuit Shapewear (so, I have something to replace my other Spanx shapewear)
NARS Kabuki Artisan Brush
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The first time I heard of this Oil Cleansing Method was when I was checking my feeds from Google Reader and found THIS ENTRY. It is pretty simple as you will only need these:
- a soft washcloth
- a blend of castor oil and olive oil
- hot water
I had a hard time looking for castor oil and even thought that this kind of oil is being used to tune up cars and other auto accessories, but I was wrong hee hee 
. I researched where to buy it but ended up getting a bottle from DH’s Aunt who always has everything you’ll ever need. Giddily, I did it one weekend and again, the instruction is pretty simple as well:
The Method:
1. Pour the oil into your palm. Rub your hands together to warm the oil and smooth it over your face.
2. Massage the oil into your face. Massage the oil deeply into your pores in a circular motion. Work it into your pores so that blackheads and all that gunk can be dissolved and steamed away. (I love it when I feel little beady, pore-clogging stuff coming out of my pores as I massage the oil, delightfully gross haha!)
3. Once you feel your pores are clean enough, pick up your washcloth and soak it in hot water. The water must be warm enough to open pores and remove the oil.
4. Cover your face with the warm washcloth, and let it stay until it cools.
5. Wipe the oil away and rinse the washcloth well in hot, running water. Repeat steps 4 & 5 for at least 2 more times.
Amazingly, you’ll instantly see how this method can rid off your stubborn black heads! For more information, you can read THIS. I do not recommend it to oily skin because DH who has oily skin, broke out when we did this process together. I have normal-dry skin and got no breakouts.
If you want an easier step but would spare some budget, Shu Uemura really sells out good cleansing oils. Check it out HERE and HERE.
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Here’s a quick run down of the life span of Make-Up before I head on to buy some kitchen rugs. I still wonder what Hoarders and Make-up Addicts do when their Make-Up expires. I bet they just keep throwing them away to make room for newer ones.
This is one of the reasons I control myself from hoarding because I know it’s never healthy to use expired make-up.
- MASCARA:4-6 Months
- EYELINER:1 Year
- FOUNDATION&CONCEALER:1 Year
- BLUSH&EYESHADOW:1-2 Years
- LIPSTICK:8 Months
- BRUSHES:A year of longer, even forever, depends on the brand and how you care for it.
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Okay as promised, after sharing a natural beauty regimen, here are the moisturizers, cleansers, toners, facial soap/lotion, and make-up remover that I use depending on the season . Care to share yours?
I remember a friend who has wireless alarms/alarm clocks in her vanity dresser. She needs to time herself whenever she applies make-up. Isn’t that cute 
FROM RIGHT TO LEFT.
- Clinique Toner for travel bag
- Clinique Rinse-Off Eye Make-up Solvent, eye make-up remover
- Clinique all about eyes. Reduce puffiness, undereye circles etc…
- Clinique Moisture Surge, very good for extreme weather condition
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
- Clinique Liquid Facial Soap, Mild
- Clinique Facial Soap, travel kit size
- Clinique Moisturizing Lotion, travel kit size
- Clinique Clarifying Lotion/Toner STEP 2
- Clinique Moisturizing Lotion
- Olay Total Effects 7 Signs Serum
- Regular Olay Moisturizer
- Olay Total Effects 7 anti-aging moisturizer, one is with SPF 15
- Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub
- St. Ives Apricot Invigorating Scrub
The first time I heard about Egyptian Magic Cream was when I was checking updates from my Google Reader, I was reading an article on Blue Advantage and was swayed to researching more on EM. My favorite Beauty blogger made a comprehensive review on this product with matching pictures. I was convinced right there and then. Then I skimmed on other bloggers’ review and You Tube videos, not once have I read or watched a negative testimonial. My face has been growing freckles left and right and I want them to be at least a little bit lighter through religious application of this Magic Cream. The only problem is they do not have a sample size so you would have to share it with someone or risk buying 1 container all by yourself. If it breaks you out, you can sell or exchange it at Make Up Alley Forum, though. So am I buying? Yes siree!
For a comprehensive review on this product, check THIS and THIS.
They say Genetics contribute a lot to the kind of skin a person has. I agree with this. Fortunately for me, I inherited my mom’s genes which is not acne-prone, although my mom’s skin is way way better than mine.
Speaking of genes, if you are interested to trace your roots, you might want to check out this ancestry dna site and be surprised how far you can go as per your family background is concerned.
Moving on, I found this best 10 Skin Care Tips from THIS SITE and I agree with most of the items here. I’m guilty of #1 and eventhough I am very much aware how much Sun can be damaging to the skin, I am so lazy in terms of applying sunblock.
1. Be religious about sun protection.
2. Support “the girls” at all times, even while you sleep.
3. Consider plastic surgery as a last resort.
4. Do your research if you decide plastic surgery is right for you
5. Stop (or don’t start) smoking.
6. Drink lots of water.
7. Give up caffeine.
8. Exercise!
9. Cut back on stress.
10. Nourish your inner beauty.
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