Friday, September 11, 2009

Love of the week: MAC Woodwinked eyeshadow

MAC Woodwinked is such an easy color to wear, specially when I am in a rush. Brush is on the lid, apply kohl on upper and lower lashline, mascara and done!

It's a lovely browny gold color on my lids..

Love of the week: MAC Woodwinked eyeshadow

MAC Woodwinked is such an easy color to wear, specially when I am in a rush. Brush is on the lid, apply kohl on upper and lower lashline, mascara and done!

It's a lovely browny gold color on my lids..

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Tag: Currently using.....

**Bath**
♥ Shampoo: The Essential Oil Shampoo French Lavender
♥ Conditioner: The Essential Oil Conditioner French Lavender
♥ Shower Gel: Bath and Body Works Lavender Chamomile gel
♥ Body moisturiser: Bath and Body Works Lavender Chamomile lotion
♥ Deodorant: Bath and Body Works Lavender Chamomile body mist

(yes I do love Lavender...:):)

**Face**
♥ Fake Tan: None
♥ Cleanser: Cetaphil reguler
♥ Exfoliator: St. Ives Ultra Gentle Apricot Facial Scrub
♥ Primer: None
♥ Foundation: MAC Full coverage in C40
♥ Concealer: Bobbi Brown Corrector in Dark Peach
♥ Powder: MUFE HD Microfinish Powder
♥ Blusher: Bobbi Brown Powder Pink
♥ Bronzer: None
♥ Moisturizer: Cetaphil lotion (but looking for another one for dry skin, any recomendation?)
♥ Eye cream: DERMAdoctor's Wrinkle Revenge Eye

**Eyes**
♥ Eyeshadow Base: Urban Decay Primer Potion
♥ Eyeshadows: Most used are Brule, Cork, Espresso, Carbon
♥ Eyeliner: Bobbi Brown Black Ink Longwear Gel liner
♥ Curler: Shu
♥ Mascara: BE Buxom

**Lips**
♥ Lipstick: Current faves are MAC Half-n-Half, Twig Twig and a few from Lakme Bridal Sutra
♥ Lipgloss: Sephora brand Rusted Rose (I freaking love this!!)

**Nails**
♥ Nail Colour: Zoya Pasha

I tag anyone and everyone! :):)

Tag: Currently using.....

**Bath**
♥ Shampoo: The Essential Oil Shampoo French Lavender
♥ Conditioner: The Essential Oil Conditioner French Lavender
♥ Shower Gel: Bath and Body Works Lavender Chamomile gel
♥ Body moisturiser: Bath and Body Works Lavender Chamomile lotion
♥ Deodorant: Bath and Body Works Lavender Chamomile body mist

(yes I do love Lavender...:):)

**Face**
♥ Fake Tan: None
♥ Cleanser: Cetaphil reguler
♥ Exfoliator: St. Ives Ultra Gentle Apricot Facial Scrub
♥ Primer: None
♥ Foundation: MAC Full coverage in C40
♥ Concealer: Bobbi Brown Corrector in Dark Peach
♥ Powder: MUFE HD Microfinish Powder
♥ Blusher: Bobbi Brown Powder Pink
♥ Bronzer: None
♥ Moisturizer: Cetaphil lotion (but looking for another one for dry skin, any recomendation?)
♥ Eye cream: DERMAdoctor's Wrinkle Revenge Eye

**Eyes**
♥ Eyeshadow Base: Urban Decay Primer Potion
♥ Eyeshadows: Most used are Brule, Cork, Espresso, Carbon
♥ Eyeliner: Bobbi Brown Black Ink Longwear Gel liner
♥ Curler: Shu
♥ Mascara: BE Buxom

**Lips**
♥ Lipstick: Current faves are MAC Half-n-Half, Twig Twig and a few from Lakme Bridal Sutra
♥ Lipgloss: Sephora brand Rusted Rose (I freaking love this!!)

**Nails**
♥ Nail Colour: Zoya Pasha

I tag anyone and everyone! :):)

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Love of the week: M2 HP Skin Refinish

I have been using an AHA treatment for the past 1 month. While I have been loving the results, I wanted to wait for a significant period to try it out before I YELLED about how much I LOVE IT!!

The lotion is called M2 HP Skin Refinish (it was previously called Mama Lotion).



The website claims that I should see the following:

1. Within a month of using the M2 Collection:
a) you will see a significant improvement in the clarity and color of your skin.
HUGE YES!!

b) Pigmented areas will be greatly improved
Not seeing any improvement here :(

c) The overall texture of your skin will be softer and smoother.
HUGE YES!!

2. Within two months of use, you will also notice a significant decrease in the number of blemishes. If you are still breaking out, you will find that the blemishes will be greatly reduced in size—and the marks they leave behind will vanish even faster than before. Dark pigmented areas on the body will start to peel and will leave behind smooth, flawless skin.

After I use it for another month, I will update the post to tell you know if I experienced the above.


How do I use M2?
In the evening, I apply a peas size amount to clean, dry skin. I wait 10-15 mins after washing my face. I wait another 15 minutes before applying moisturizer.

For the first 2 weeks, I used it every other night. (Note: If irritation or excess flaking occurs, decrease frequency of application or buffer it with moisturiser, meaning apply moisturiser firt and then the treatment)

VERY IMPORTANT: You MUST MUST MUST use sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 daily, else your skin will darken.


Ingredients (from their website):
Water, Mandelic Acid, Malic Acid, Algae Extract, PEG-8/SMDI Copolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Polysorbate 60, Isohexadecane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ubiquinone, Hyaluronic Acid, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Squalane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Tetrasodium EDTA

Love of the week: M2 HP Skin Refinish

I have been using an AHA treatment for the past 1 month. While I have been loving the results, I wanted to wait for a significant period to try it out before I YELLED about how much I LOVE IT!!

The lotion is called M2 HP Skin Refinish (it was previously called Mama Lotion).



The website claims that I should see the following:

1. Within a month of using the M2 Collection:
a) you will see a significant improvement in the clarity and color of your skin.
HUGE YES!!

b) Pigmented areas will be greatly improved
Not seeing any improvement here :(

c) The overall texture of your skin will be softer and smoother.
HUGE YES!!

2. Within two months of use, you will also notice a significant decrease in the number of blemishes. If you are still breaking out, you will find that the blemishes will be greatly reduced in size—and the marks they leave behind will vanish even faster than before. Dark pigmented areas on the body will start to peel and will leave behind smooth, flawless skin.

After I use it for another month, I will update the post to tell you know if I experienced the above.


How do I use M2?
In the evening, I apply a peas size amount to clean, dry skin. I wait 10-15 mins after washing my face. I wait another 15 minutes before applying moisturizer.

For the first 2 weeks, I used it every other night. (Note: If irritation or excess flaking occurs, decrease frequency of application or buffer it with moisturiser, meaning apply moisturiser firt and then the treatment)

VERY IMPORTANT: You MUST MUST MUST use sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 daily, else your skin will darken.


Ingredients (from their website):
Water, Mandelic Acid, Malic Acid, Algae Extract, PEG-8/SMDI Copolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Polysorbate 60, Isohexadecane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ubiquinone, Hyaluronic Acid, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Squalane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Tetrasodium EDTA

Monday, August 31, 2009

ELF complexion brush vs. MAC 134

I got a few questions asking if the ELF complexion brush was similar to MAC 134. While the general shape is similar, the MAC brush is way more fluffier and is wider. Nevertheless, the ELF brush is quite soft, and can be used to apply loose powder on the face quite effectively. But I have been spoiled rotten by the MAC brush - it's so luxuriousness :) Since it's so expensive, I will be carrying my ELF one when I travel..

Hope this helps!





Top: ELF Complexion Brush, Bottom MAC 134