Lactacyd face wash

I've had a few nasty cases of breakouts.

I had my first major breakout when I was 15. Zits all over my face. Went to see a dermatologist and was prescribed antibiotics and Lactacyd face wash. This combination cleared up my skin. However, I stopped using the Lactacyd cleanser because I found it too harsh - the skin on my palm peeled off after continuous use.

The next time I experience a bad breakout was when I was around 23 years old. I tried MAC Studio Fix Liquid foundation and got a bad reaction from using it. I went to the same derm and she prescribed me antibiotics and Cetaphil cleanser for oily skin. I continued using the cleanser for about a year, until it reached a point where it did nothing for my oily skin.

Then at age 24 I broke out again, this time because of Sephora mineral foundation. I went back to the same derm, and this time she gave me antibiotics and Lactacyd cleanser. Prior to the dermatologist visit, a colleague told me that she swore by yoghurt cleanser to maintain flawless skin. Lactacyd's active ingredient is lactic acid which comes from milk so I was excited to try the cleanser again. Oh, and did you inow that Cleopatra used milk as part of her beauty regime? I didn't plan to use it for a long time though, because based on my experience, it's abrasive.

Surprisingly I've been using Lactacyd for almost 2 years now. I guess they changed the formula because it is no longer harsh on my skin. Another thing that I like about this cleanser is that it doesn't contain a lot of chemicals. It has very few ingredients, with the main one being lactic acid.

This is how the Lactacyd face wash looks like:

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The manufacturer has changed the bottle design for the Lactacyd feminine hygiene wash so consumers won't get confused with the face wash.

Actually this Lactacyd cleanser is not just for face, you can also use it as body wash and shampoo. But right now I'll just stick to using it as facial cleanser :-)

My office is just 5-minutes walk to Sephora...

...which is why I always go on impulsive shopping during lunch break!

Just to share 3 products which I've purchased from Sephora recently:

1) Urban Decay Naked Basics eye palette

Initially I was skeptical about spending RM90++ on an eye shadow palette (I can get cheaper ones at Watsons & Guardian) but it was the good reviews and peer pressure that motivated me to buy this. A lot of people are raving about the two Naked palettes by Urban Decay. I didn't buy the original 2 Naked palettes because a) it's RM 179 and b) I don't use all the shimmery shades. When a colleague told me that the smaller Naked Basics palette was out and how good it was, I headed straight to Sephora and bought 1 for myself.

What I love about the Naked Basics eye palette:

- small size, perfect for travelling
- matte eye shadows only! Perfect for my everyday office makeup.
- highly pigmented
- when I use it with the Urban Decay eyeshadow primer, my eyeliner stays dark and last for the entire day!

What I dislike about this palette:

- it's hard to open the case
- it doesn't come with a brush

2) Bare Minerals concealer

I need a concealer to cover my acne scars. I have sensitive skin so I can't just simply use any concealer or else it will clog my pores. I've been avoiding those creamy and stick concealers and gave this Bare Minerals concealer (which is in a loose powder form) a try. It's unusual for a concealer to be in a loose powder form. Surprisingly, the Bare Minerals concealer provides a pretty decent coverage (and buildable, of course). I got mine in shade 2B: Summer Bisque (it's the second lightest shade). I can't remember the price but I do have the ingredients list (FYI for those who have sensitive skin like me):

Ingredients: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Bismuth Oxychloride, Iron Oxides.

3) Too Faced Primed & Poreless Powder

Another downside of having sensitive acne-prone skin: you cannot just use any primers.

I'm glad I found this powder from Too Faced. It's a 2-in-1 skin smoothing priming powder AND finishing veil.

It comes in a cute vintage packaging. Downside - it's hard to open the container and everytime I twist the top, it will make this annoying squeaky sound.

Ingredients list (all natural!): Silica, Populus Tremuloides Bark extract, Honeysuckle flower extract, Water, Mica, Iron Oxides, Bismuth Oxychloride (no silicone like all the other primers in the market!)

Product description on the box:

Primed and Poreless Skin Smoothing Priming Powder and Finishing Veil turns any foundation into high definition makeup. Our silky, translucent primer and finishing veil adjusts to any skin tone while minimizing the appearance of pores and fine lines. It can be worn alone or under and over foundation to prep skin, lock down makeup and control shine for a complexions-smoothing, flawless finish.

My review:

Don't expect this powder to miraculously turn your makeup on HD makeup (considering the natural ingredients) but I'm loving this powder because:

- it gives my complexion a nice glow
- pores are minimized (though the effect is not as good as normal primers)
- helps control sebum and minimize the need to use facial blotters

The price is RM105, quite expensive but hey, you're getting both a primer AND finishing powder! :-)

5 things I'm into right now...

1) Taylor Swift

Love all her albums! From Fearless to Speak Now to Red...

2) Smule Magic Piano

My sister-in-law introduced this game to me and I'm hooked! Most of the time I'm playing "piano" on my iPad, feeling like modern-day female version of Bach :-p

3) Avene skincare products

4) Pinterest

I could spend hours going through all the interesting pins and reading the links to those photos. Pinterest gave me a lot of ideas when it comes to home décor, cooking, travel, fashion and beauty.

5) Scarves

I'm into scarves right now. Since I have a lot of low-cut tops, scarves are great accessories to cover the chest area. I do get funny looks when I wear them in this hot humid weather but whatever.

Makeup primer for acne prone skin

I have acne prone skin and I just can't simply use any makeup primer.

One day I found a makeup primer for sensitive skin - Avene Oil Control Milk. The product claimed that it will mattify skin and it contains antibacterial ingredients that will prevent future breakouts so I decided to give it a try.

This product is definitely gentle on my skin but unfortunately, it is the worst primer I've ever used! Makeup DOES NOT glide smoothly after applying this oil control milk.

Then I found Avene Sensitive White Whitening Fluid. It's a moisturizer that helps clear blemishes with its whitening properties and it also can mattify skin.

I tried it and my foundation did go on smoothly on my skin BUT this moisturizer is not sweat resistant! Makeup melts away easily whenever I used this. Not a good look!

Next I decided to try the Avene Sensitive White Serum. This is not a makeup base actually but I think it does a better job keeping my makeup stay put compared to the usual makeup primers.

Whenever I use this before applying foundation, makeup will lasts for a very long time. On top of that, this product is suitable for my acne-prone skin. This is my favourite beauty product at the moment!

*All images from Google

Shopping for hantaran : makeup set

Mr.Y banked in some cash into my account so today I went to Sephora KLCC to buy some makeup for hantaran!

I spent quite some time there, trying to make full use of the budget. I had a hard time deciding what to buy!

Finally, I settled for these:


L-R: Mascara & Eye Makeup Remover set, Makeup Studio set, a bottle of bubble bath.

Front: Anti-shine primer.

I went only RM10 over budget!!! Not bad, right?

Sephora has this temporary loyalty program. My last visit there, I spent about RM300 and today's visit, I have reached the RM500 requirement for a RM75 voucher! So I redeemed the Burt's Bees lip shimmer which I love so much and the Soap & Glory Trick & Treatment under eye concealer.


FYI, the Makeup Studio set looks like this:

Makeup brushes

Went to the Japanese beauty mart 'YOKOSO SHIYUKI' and bought a full set of makeup brushes for only RM45.


Open the case and ta-daaa... 18 different types of makeup brushes.



Now the question is...what the heck is the use of each and every brush???

Sephora

It's Wesak day and I felt really bored. BBM-ed Mr.Y and asked him to accompany me to Pavillion. Wanted to check out Sephora across the street!

That's Sephora with it's futuristic architecture...

The lembaga hitam in this photo is me...a failed photography attempt to act like a tourist in my own country.

The Sephora store in Malaysia offers:

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  The usual departmental stores brand -- Clinique, Lancome, SKII, Benefit etc.


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  Brands from US/UK -- Soap & Glory, Burts Bees, Rosebud, Bare Escentuals, Smashbox, Urban Decay.

There's a "COLOUR WALL" at the store. At that wall, there were lots of eyeshadows in different colours. I almost went crazy. Mr.Y was patiently waiting for me while I run amok around the store.

Despite being in a beauty megastore, I ended up buying only 2 things: Sephora Loose Mineral Powder Foundation and Sephora Nourishing Nail Balm. Yes, there were lots of great brands, but the one that appeals to me the most is the very own Sephora collection. The nail balm looks yummy and smells so good.

In future, I will continue to buy from Sephora (they're opening a store soon in KLCC!) but I think I will only buy the eye makeup from the Sephora collection itself. I had promised myself not to try any face products (both makeup and skincare) because lately my skin had turned into sensitive skin.

It's hard being me...

...because I just can't simply buy any makeup / skincare products.

If I'm looking for cosmetics, I have to go for those that has either one of the following labels:

• ALLERGY-TESTED



• NON-COMEDOGENIC / WON'T CLOG PORES



• OIL-FREE



• DERMATOLOGICALLY TESTED

And if I wanna go the extra mile, I'll look for these labels:

• FRAGRANCE-FREE



• PRESERVATIVE-FREE

Just to be cautious because fragrance, preservative, alcohol can irritate skin.

Before purchasing any makeup or skincare product, I'll have to read the reviews first. If at least ONE reviewer mentions about break outs from using the product, then I won't buy it.

The story of my pimples

Exactly one year ago, I was hellbent on giving up on an engineering career. I was so determined to work in other industries, which was how I ended up working in the airline industry now.

So what do I get from working in this company? I got headache, stress and pimples. My job requires someone with at least 10 years of experience in the company and I think it's a cruel joke that I'm placed in this position.

So...anyway...back to the story of pimples.

I came into this company with crystal clear skin. But now, my face is like the surface of the moon! At first, I wasn't really busy. I kinda enjoyed working there. But then gradually, all the projects commenced, and suddenly I'm swamped with works. And then the pimples came.

I thought that since I spent about 10 hours in the office, I should switched my Revlon Photo Ready foundation with a mineral one. So I bought the MAC Mineralized Liquid Foundation. That's when I started getting pimples all over my forehead.

I went to MAC, and the salesgirl told me that the Mineralize foundation is for dry skin. For oily skin like mine, I have to use the Studio Fix Liquid. So I bought it and the pimples on my forehead cleared up, but a few new pimples started growing on my cheeks.

I decided to change my skincare regime. I swopped my L'Oreal White Perfect cleanser with a special cleanser for acne-prone skin, the Himalaya Neem Facial Wash. That's when my skin broke out like crazy. I got tiny cystic acne all over my cheeks.

Desperately, I went to the medical centre at my office. The doctor prescribed me Minocin and Dalacin T. She told me that I'll have to take Minocin for about 6 months to a year to see its effect. She's right. Within a week of taking Minocin with Dalacin T, my pimples cleared up a bit, but my face is still blemished. The antiobiotic is very slow.

Everytime I see my senior manager, she'll be like "Wao your pimples are getting worse everyday!" So I decided...that's it. I have to see a dermatologist.

So yesterday (Saturday), I went to Ampang Puteri Hospital. The skin specialist confirmed that Minocin is very slow and she prescribed me Roaccutane (a form of isotretinoin). Due to its high vitamin A content, people taking Roaccune must avoid getting pregnant or donating blood (due to the possiblity of the blood being given to a pregnant women). Roaccutane may result in a fetus malformation. Besides that, Roaccutane is not to be taken by those with high cholestrol problem so I had to take a blood test on that day to determine my lipid profile and my liver efficiency or something like that. I also had to sign an agreement saying that my doctor has briefed me and I should avoid pregnancy during the course of taking the medication (duhhh...I'm not even married yet).

The doctor prescribed me some pills and cream and I had to pay RM353.30 for the treatment. My Journey-To-Clear-Skin Kit consist of the following:

1) Augmentin (antibiotic) - to clear up the tiny cystic acne

2) Roaccutane - to minimize sebum production

3) Cetaphil cleanser for oily skin - I likeee! My face feels squeaky clean after using it.

4) Lactacyd body wash

5) Differin topical gel - to be applied at night only, for pimples and scars.

Whoever reads this post, please pray that I will never ever have pimples again in my entire life because pimples make me really depressed. Thank you.

Great day

Today is one of the (very rare) happy days when I get to spend time with Mr. Y.

We went to the Cineleisure/The Curve/Ikano area. Watched a movie at Cineleisure, "True Grit." A boring Cowboy movie. Lots of shocking, loud gunshot suns which I really don't like.


Did some shopping as well. Bought the Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream to heal my acne scars.
Went to Ikea and bought a document tray to sort out all the papers at my desk in the office.

...and some artifical flowers. Each stalk costs RM3 and the vase is only RM3.90. Oh how I love Ikea.

Dropped by my favourite accessories store, Diva. There's a promotion -- a pair of earrings cost RM10. Buy 4 for RM30. Comes with a pink pouch.

And of course, a couple of headbands. I'm into headbands. Initially I wanted to buy headbands at the flea market but it was an extremely hot day and I wasn't in the mood for bargaining.

Next week will be the start of a busy period for me. 3 projects to work on. Targeted deadline** is in September this year. Can I handle this? I don't know.

** Now I can spell 'deadline' correctly. All this while I spelled it as 'dateline' until my boss corrected me :-p

I need help

I need help. I can't control my shopping. Which is why I don't have a credit card until now. Coz I know I won't be able to control my spending. To me, having a credit card is about spending money which you don't have. Tak best! Last month I owed my mum RM500. So this month I had to pay her back when I got my salary. I think having a credit card is like that. I spend money which I don't have, and once I get my salary I have to pay the bill. I don't like the idea of getting my salary, and then having to pay back all my debt. I want to earn my salary, and have all the money to myself.

Yesterday I went back to JB. I was on stanby, because I have to work 10 years then only I can get confirmed status on concessional travel. Luckily the flight wasn't full so the guy at the counter confirmed my booking.

Went to Body Shop to buy my foundation and makeup remover. Previously I used Skinfood's makeup remover. Then I thought I want to try something new. So I bought this Cucumber Cleansing Milk. Airline staff get 10% discount.

Cucumber Cleansing Milk

All in One Face Base

Then went through the security check and walked to the gate, I looked at my ticket, and it turned out that the flight was DELAYED. So I spent time wandering around the chocolate and perfume counters. I bought this body mist from Victoria's Secret. Got the 10% staff discount here as well.

This is Fruity & Bright. The one I bought was Warm & Cozy. But the bottle is the same though.

Arrived home in KL today, checked my bank balance, and I didn't like what I saw. Then I was rummaging through the things in my drawer, and I found a RM50 note. Don't you just love it when you find money (especially RM50 bill) in your jeans pocket/drawer???

The most expensive skincare product I've ever owned!

Last night I was browsing through the Temptations in-flight shopping magazine. With my staff ID, I can get 10% discount on all the products. But my dad works in the department that deals with all this in-flight shopping thingy, so he can get an extra 30% discount.

And my dad always encourage me to buy stuffs from Temptations. For example, if I see a perfume that I like in a departmental store, he'll say, "If you buy it at Temptations you can get it at a lower price."

So last I was browsing the catalogue, and I saw the famous Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex. I've heard (and read) that lots people find this product as a 'magic liquid.' So I said casually to my dad, "If I use your staff discount, I can get a 50ml bottle at RM200 only! Ground retail price is RM290! What a bargain! Maybe ONE DAY IF I HAVE THE MONEY I will kirim from you."

My dad was like, "OK OK!"

Then, TODAY, he texted me, saying that he already bought that serum! I didn't tell him to buy it, I only said I WILL buy it IF I have the money.

Now I have a HUGE bottle of this very expensive serum and I have to fork out RM200 to pay him back. *Sigh*
Takpe la, support my dad and his work.

FAQs

People are always asking me these questions...

1. How did you managed to get your lashes to curl like that?

I don't use lash curlers. I only need a Maybelline mascara, which cost about RM35.90 only. And I don't know how to explain to you how I apply my mascara. But here are a few Maybelline mascaras which will do wonders for your eyes:


Define-A-Lash (not available in Malaysia)

Magnum Volum' Express

Volum' Express

2. How long does it take you to do your makeup?

Full makeup takes about 30 minutes. If I'm in a rush, I can do it in 15 minutes.

3. How to put on false lashes?

Practice! My first attempt at using falsies was at 15 years old. Failed miserably. And I don't know how to teach you how to put on false eyelashes! But here's a tip: DON'T USE THE GLUE THAT COMES WITH THE LASHES. Those glues are hopeless! Buy a good eyelash adhesive at Sasa or Shins instead. I'm using this Korean-made adhesive, DON EYELASH ADHESIVE, priced around RM8.90-RM12.90. I can't remember. But don't buy the RM20-something eyelash glue at Watsons (can't remember the name either, but it's packaged in a nail polish-like bottle). That adhesive is also hopeless!

4. How much does it cost you to curl your hair?

Free! DIY at home! I use the long sponged rollers. Before curling my hair, I sprayed on Lucido-L Hair Curl Lotion. For best results, keep the curlers on overnight. But usually, a few hours will do. To make my curls last longer, I use Lucido-L Superhard Hair Spray.

2 hours of curling will result in waves like in this picture. Sleeping overnight with the curlers will result in tight curls.

5. What type of foundation are you using?

ZA True White or Now Edition foundation. Not sure about the full price, but the refills are priced at RM34.

The best makeup remover ever!

I've always been in search for the perfect makeup remover.

I've tried Origins Liquid Crystal. It's in a cleanser form (I don't like that, I'd like the makeup remover to be tissue-off), it's oily and expensive.

I've tried Simple Facial Cleansing wipes. It's really goooood. But wipes are not economical for everyday use (1 packet cost about RM20) so I only use it when travelling (so convenient!). I heart Simple Facial Cleansing wipes. It removes makeup in a jiffy!

L'Oreal makeup removers are OK. Some of their makeup removers are in creamy form and some are in gel form.

Neutrogena Deep Clean makeup remover is OK too, but it's creamy and I don't like creamy makeup removers (haha cerewet kan). Plus, the pump dispenses too much amount at one press and I don't like that either.

And then I discovered the Mandom Cleansing Express Sebum cleansing lotion. The name is kinda funny coz it's a Japanese product. And like any other Japanese product, it's really good!

Picture source: evecare.com

WHY THIS IS MY FAVOURITE MAKEUP REMOVER:

1. It does not only removes makeup effectively, it also clear your pores. It contains green tea extract which has pore-tightening benefit. Your pores will feel clean and fresh and I really like that refreshing feeling after I used it.

2. It's 100% oil free, water based and contains moisture-retaining ingredients. My skin feels clean yet moist with no unpleasant tightness.

3. It's dual-purpose. Serves as a makeup remover and toner.

4. It's very versatile (tissue-off). You don't need to rinse off your makeup, just wipe it off. Very convenient when it's late at night and I'm tired and lazy to do anything.

5. It's hypo-allergenic, friendly to sensitive skin, alcohol free, preservative free, fragrance free, colouring free, noncomedogenic, paraben-free.

6. And the bottle is nice once you remove all the stickers.

=D

Skincare tips from me

A few people had asked me what skincare products I'm using right now. They say my skin looks great. Yeke? I don't think my skin is flawless though. I can see huge pores, clogged pores, uneven skin tone, dull skin, dead skin cells, pimples, acne scars...the list goes on.

Anyway, since I have nothing better to do on a Saturday evening, I'll just tell share some skincare tips.

**You might find my tips boring as you've probably read about it a million times in magazines. But bear with me OK? Haha**

#1:Always follow a 3-step skincare regime
By that I mean always cleanse your face, followed by toner and lastly moisturizer. Twice a day (morning and night). Last time I never bother about 3-step skincare, I felt that a cleanser's enough to do the job. I found that once I started the 3-step skincare, my skin looks better.

Products I'm using:

Cleanser: L'OREAL WHITE PERFECT FACIAL FOAM
Toner: L'OREAL WHITE PERFECT TONER
Moisturizer: SIMPLE OIL BALANCING MOISTURIZER

Never forget your toner! Toner helps create great skin! It exfoliates dead skin cells.

And if you are willing to spend extra time (and money) to pamper your skin, you can use serum as well. I've just started using L'OREAL WHITE PERFECT RADIANCE BOOSTING DOUBLE ESSENCE coz I terpengaruh with the advertisement that says you can have pinkish skin after using it!

Lip & eye care

Eye care: CLINIQUE ALL ABOUT EYES...according to the product information, it can diminish lines,shadows,puffiness,circles...everything!

Lip care:NIVEA LIP CARE REPAIR & PROTECT...helps prevent and repair dry lips. This stuff seriously works! Has UV protection as well.

Extra

Once a week, I'll use a mask. I'm using FREEMAN FACIAL CLAY MASK (AVOCADO & OATMEAL)...my pores are always clogged and this stuff helps purge pores.

I scrub my face with GARNIER PURE-A ANTI-IMPERFECTION SCRUB WASH three times a week. Normally people should scrub twice a week. But my skin builds up dead skin cells easily so I scrub 3 times a week. This scrub helps keep acne at bay.

And when I get those annoying acne, I'll use GARNIER PURE-A SOS BLEMISH PEN.

To diminish acne scars, hydrate skin, prevent skin from aging, I use BIO OIL. It works like a miracle.

*Sigh* I have a truckload of skincare products...

Sorry no pictures. I'm tired after my industrial training presentation.

What I bought with my birthday money...

After keeping my birthday money safely in my piggy bank for ages (well, 3 months to be exact), I finally found some things I like (and need), so today I spent it.

Went to KLCC. All the way I was thinking, "It's recession Nana! What the hell are you doing in a shopping mall??" But another voice told me that if I don't buy those things I want, I will experience sleepless nights.

So I bought these things:

This bag is from Dorothy Perkins. I've always wanted a bag like this. Black, spacious, err...durable. Don't know how to describe it. But it fits the bill of The Bag I Want.

Clinique All About Eyes eye cream, Anti-Blemish Clearing Concealer, free toiletries pouch and free moisturizer.

Thanks dear!

By the way, I would strongly recommend this book. It's the bestest Little Black Dress book ever!

Anyone who has had their heart broken by an evil ex will enjoy this! It's funny, the way Maddy(the main character) plots revenge against her ex, Carlton. The writer did a really great job in potraying Carlton as the biggest jerk on the planet, I'm sure you'll hate him as much as I do!Hehe.

This book also send out the message that life has its ups and downs. Just because your life is in the dumpster doesn't mean you're fated to be like that forever. You'll just have to work hard and have a positive mental attitude to suceed. This is a chick lit and motivational book rolled into one.

Anyway...

My mum has gone back to JB...for a week! Errk. This coming week will be a Modern Wife Training Module for me. Office work + house chores.

Go to work, come home and do the laundry, clean the house...and now that my mum's gone I'll have to be Koko's mummy. That cat is supernice to me now. She doesn't even try to scratch me. Ha! That's because she's stuck with me and my mum's not home!

The best lip gloss ever

Reasons why I love the Revlon Color Stay Mineral Lipglaze...

• It's long lasting. Can last up to 8 hours.
• It moisturizes my lips.
• Gorgeous colours.

I bought the Mineral Lipglaze in two shades. Front: Everlasting Blush (golden pink), back: Neverending Nude (nude of course). I'm a fan of nude, natural shades.

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WISHLIST

• An all-in-one printer (photocopy + scan + print), preferably HP, priced at about RM200
• A fast absorbing eye cream!
• More LBD books. Some tear-jerking books. Haha I'm so emotional la.
• Cute handphone cases for my *clears throat* new phone. By the way, handphone cases are some of the "unnecessary" items which I collect, apart from sunnies (I always buy sunnies, but never wear them). And I only keep my mobile in phone cases when I first got them. Wait until 1 year, it will be covered in scratches :p
• Blackmores Bio ACE. Used to take this vitamin before, and I feel like switching back to it. The vitamin that my mum bought for me is very cheap (RM16.90 for 30 capsules) but it contains very little vitamins (Vitamin E only 2 IU!). So stingy la (the vitamin company I mean).

By the way, I don't have hypertension (Alhamdulillah!). Apparently the other day, I was bitten by an insect (I suspect it's a spider, my room got lots of spiders), so my blood flowed extra fast to flush out the venom. I got all the symptoms of insect bite, such as swollen at the affected area and high blood pressure. I'm so glad that I'm normal!

Vibrating mascaras

Mascaras with vibrating brushes are the "in" thing right now.


Lancome Oscillation

This is the first vibrating mascara by Lancome. Perfect lashes will be yours just at the touch of a button. The vibration mimics the technicques of professional makeup artists. Lashes look fuller, longer and perfectly seperated.

Estee Lauder Turbolash

The auto-powered vibrating brush gives you magnified volume, daring length, curl and separation. All at once. Patent pending. But then how come other makeup brands are producing similar vibrating mascaras as well?

I don't know how effective these vibrating mascaras are. Haven't tried it yet. When I was in London, all deparmental stores were promoting the Lancome Oscillation, but I didn't dare to come near the Lancome counter as they have a GIANT mascara brush (taller than me!) and it's vibrating all around. Scary.

Splurge!

Today I accompanied my mum to KLCC coz she wanted to buy this necklace at M&S that she really liked. I didn't plan on a major shopping spree, I was only looking for a face powder and Himalaya Protein Hair Cream.

Anyway, I ended up buying more than I planned for. M&S was having a sale (every shop is having sales), everything 40% and 50% off. I bought two tops and a gold purse. It's been awhile since I last shopped for something nice to wear, I always buy boring t-shirts and cheap clothes at Sg.Wang. Besides, I got my loan already. It's not that I want to finish off the money. But the logic is, loan + sale season = shopping! Total amount spent = RM250. Which is still OK, coz last time Mr.Y spent RM200-300 on just one shirt at M&S. At least I got 3 things (Haha.Nak sedapkan hati).

The necklace comes with the top!

The other day I accidently knocked my face powder off my desk and it broke! I've only been using it for a few times! I shopped around for it today, but it's nowhere to be found. I guess the manufacturing of that powder had stopped. Then I went to Watsons. The Maybelline, L'Oreal, Revlon, Kate, Fasio powders failed to interest me. In the end I bought the ZA face powder (because there's a sticker of Winner of Malaysian Women's Weekly Best Beauty Buys 2008). And the price is reasonable too. RM30.90. *Sigh* I am such a scrooge.

On my way to Himalaya to get my hair cream, my mum wanted to go to Parksons. I tried NOT to look at Warehouse and Dorothy Perkins. Buttt...I walked away from Parksons with a DP pink fashion thighs (RM26). OK la tu, at least I didn't buy everything at Warehouse! Haha.

Ade org tu excited nk pegi Pavillion esok. Name org tu Yasser.

Selamat hari raya aidiladha

Spend raya haji in KL (yeay!).

It's a very boring holiday. But it's OK, coz I love staying at home feeling bored. I'm a homely person, you see.

Went to MPH Great Eastern mall coz they're having a 3-for-2 sale. I was hoping to buy Rich Dad,Poor Dad (Mr.Y wants this book too), Shopaholic & Baby and Who Moved My Cheese. But when I got there, Shopaholic & Baby was out of stock. And there were only OLD copies of Rich Dad,Poor Dad. And I was having second thoughts about Who Moved My Cheese.

I've always wanted to buy motivational books. But once I got my hand on a copy, I hesitated before making my way to the cashier. I thought that those self-help books can benefit me in terms of self development. But the contents are so...LAME. And the titles are embarassingly cheesy. So I think, those self-help books are not for me. My life isn't so screwed up so I don't need them.

So I went home empty-handed (but with plenty of cash in my purse).

I love books. But I'm always debating which books I should buy. I'm a fan of chick lits. They're great when you first bought them, but once you've read the whole book? I'm not the kind of person who read the same book twice. So I think paying RM35.90 for a book you only read once is not worth it. Except if it's a Little Black Dress book, coz it's only RM19.90. But still, things like these accumulates over time. And like I mentioned, I only read them once!

But I always ignore all these thoughts in my head and proceed to buy the book anyway :p


Once I'm home, I tried studying for the Soil quiz, but I couldn't get pass even one sentence in the book.

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Note to self: always try makeup before buying it. Especially eyeshadows. I love eyeshadows that have a rich colour, high pigment, however you may describe it. Sometimes, I would buy eyeshadows that looks DARK but when applied, the shade is really light.
Best eyeshadow brand: L'Oreal
Worst eyeshadow brand: Maybelline, Rimmel
I think MAC has great eye colours as well.