Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Mabelline blush "sweet cinnamon"

I made this purchase a few months back before i purchased the two crappy ones from priceline.
Although this blush has pigmentation but its too muddy looking for fair skin tones.

Pigmentation: 3/5
Packaging: 3/5
Staying power: 3/5
Buy again: NO

So thats all i can say regarding this product.

Upcoming blogs: Review: Missha Signature Real Complete B.B cream in 21, And Guide to surviving uni.

For the mean time, Stay beautiful.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Yogurt mask for pore refining and acne reduction

Yogurt is great for our digestive system but did you know its also great for our skin.
Yogurt has lactic acid that help reduce pore size, tighten skin, eliminate dead skin cells, reduce excessive oil/dirt on skin and in pores (helps reduce acne) and it also works as a mild skin lightener to reduce imperfections.

For those who have normal to dry skin may want to opt for a full fat yogurt because it can moisturize the skin a lot better. For those who have combination to oily skin, a low fat yogurt is a better option. Is best to use pure yogurt, dont think the fruity yogurts are very beneficial.
There are various ways of prepping the mask, some dry skin users may add olive oil+honey in there yogurt mask, oily skin users may want to add lemon in there mask.

Yogurt is most effective when is at room temperature, because if its chilled it may just tighten the pores without effectively cleaning inside the pores. Also, like all mask its best applied after a warm shower so that the pores are opened.

I apply the mask with a facial mask brush, but i think using your fingers are just as good.
Then I will leave the mask on for 15-30mins depending when it drys. Wash off with warm water after appropriate waiting time. Then tone and moisturize as normal.

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The pictures don't show a great deal, but i have been using the mask for 2 weeks now and i love the results it gives.

The mask is mild enough to be used every day, I however only use it twice a week because i have other masks too.

For the mean time, stay beautiful.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

For those who love DIY

Recently I visited the "I love you beads" store located on 311-315 Parramatta Rd, Leichardt NSW 2040.
I spent a good 1hr and half in the store the first time and my finish products are below. For the 4 swarovski necklace, 2 Pandora key chains and still plenty left over i spend around $110.
The necklace is made from steel in sliver material and real Swarovski Crystals, and the key chains are not real Pandora beads but they are pretty cheap for their quality and selection ($0.4-$0.8 each bead and $2 for key chain). The crystals cost around $4-$10 each, the steel in silver chain is $11 and the claps are $3 for 3 (steel in silvers).


This store is for those who love DIY, Bargains and best of all making an unique 1 off item.

Upcoming blogs: Yogurt masks and Review:Maybelline blush "Sweet Cinnamon"

Until next time, Stay Beautiful!