Makan Sutra & Esplanade as @ 04 March 09

Last night went makan sutra for dinner. (Oh forget to take the foods' pic) Actually, find it quite a okie and affordable place to dine. Hawker lover like me, will like to go as it is convenience, just right beside Esplanade. Open till late night so can go after shopping hours. Plus with great view too. It will be greater if that day is windy.






Furthermore there are always many interesting decos at Esplanade. Don't have to wait for X'mas or CNY lightnings.

Some of the pictures that I have taken.

Want to enjoy and see the real deco, do drop by. Its FREE!!!!

Latest Purchase from Whoopeekiddies.com in March 09

Just start of a new month and I got a big hole in my purse. I have order quite a number of stuff from Whoopeekiddies as they have released some new products in its website. Plus purchase of SGD100 and more have free delivery. Plus their stuff are quite affordable. Now just waiting for its reply and invoice to make payment.

Products that I have order:
1 x # Ultimate Facial Serum (1.5oz) = S$13.00 (NEW product)

1 x Firming / Pore Refining Masque = S$10.00 Size 1oz (1st time order)

1 x Shea Butter Organic Unrefined = S$5.00 Size 1oz (1st time order)

1 x Helichrysum (Helichrysum Italicum) Hydrosol - Certified Organic =S$26.00 Size 8oz (Favourite)
1 x Chamomile German Hydrosol - Certified Organic = S$9.50 Size 2oz (1st time order)
1 x Lavender Hydrosol - Certified Organic = S$5.00 Size 1oz (1st time order)Type refill bottle

1 x Fragrance Oil: Sunflowers & Sunshine (0.33oz) = S$5.50
1 x Fragrance Oil: Romance Type (0.33oz) = S$6.00

1 x Grape Seed Oil = S$3.50 Size 1oz (1st time order)
1 x 30ml cobalt blue glass bottle with dropper = S$2.00

As my makeup is running really low and lot of people are saying mineral makeup is very beneficial so decided to give it a try.
1 x # Flat Top Mini Kabuki Brush = S$14.00
1 x Loose Mineral Foundation: #2 (5g) = S$4.00 Type 1g sample
1 x Loose Mineral Foundation: #4 (5g) = S$4.00 Type 1g sample
1 x Loose Concealer Foundation: #3 (5g) = S$4.00 Type 1g sample

After placing my order, realized I miss out the Northern Essence Mini Lip Butter Pods, peppermint flavor @ SGD1.80. Have emailed and inform them about it. Hope they will accept it as it will take me a while before I place another order as l have quite a number of products on hand and will be trying out them first.

Can't wait to get my hand on them!!! ;P

More SALES coming out!!!!

Daily Night SkinCare Routine

Yesterday I blogged about my morning beauty regimen, now I shall talk about my daily night beauty routine.

Face Makeup Remover: Shu Uemura Skin Purifier - HIGH PERFORMANCE BALANCING CLEANSING OIL FRESH (RP: about SGD130)

Texture: Oil

Aroma: Not much smell
Colour: Colorless
Verdict: It can remove all makeup, even mascara. Last time I used to apply all over my face and neck, then will use water to wet it and becomes foam. Then just rinse it off. Now instead of using just water, I will use a warm damp face towel to clean off the remover.

Any difference?? I cannot really tell but read from others blog, it is good to use it to wipe off oil makeup remover, so just giving it a try. More hard work again! I cannot really tell whether the product is good or not but at least it really removes all my makeup and removing all impurities from the face at night is very important. I have another bottle of it but it is CLEANSING BEAUTY OIL PREMIUM A/O, number 1 selling Shu Uemura’s cleansing oil. But will take another half a year to finish my current one. (think can a bottle of 450ml can last 6-9mths, depends on your usage)

Whenever I use eye color, eye liner or mascara, I will use eye makeup remover for better cleansing. I use Loreal, Gentle Lip & Eye Make-Up Remover (RP: SGD7.20 at Chinatown)

Texture: Water to oily

Aroma: Not much smell
Colour: Translucent blue
Verdict: It can remove all eye makeup, even for waterproof mascara. Good and cheap and as been using it for years.

Facial wash: At last, this morning, I finish my Fancl Washing Powder Light. So tonight I am going to start using my new facial wash, Origins A Perfect World Deep cleanser with White Tea. Will keep you update with my review.

Toner: Usually for night time, I will use Hydrosols. Currently I have Helichrysum and Lemon Balm Hydrosol. Both can get it from Yours Essentially and Whoopeekiddies.com.

I really love Helichrysum Hydrosol as it has this herbal smell and it supposes to help in skin healing. I even tried it on my friend’s acne back. But I really do not know whether does it help or not as I tried many other product on my face or my friend’s back. But it is affordable so why not give it a try.

As for Lemon Balm Hydrosol, I bought it when Yours Essentially had a sale for it. It has a lemon smoothing smell and will help to ease menstrual discomfort and stressfulness.

As for Serum, I will use back my morning Origins Modern Fusion Skin Transforming Catalyst or else I will prepare DIY Vitamin C Serum (RP: SGD3.50 from Whoopeekiddies.com)

Note: Do remember to do skin patch test before applying to your face.

Eye: I will use Under Eye Bryten or Dior Capture R60/80 Yuex Wrinkle Eye Crème. I have no idea what is its retail price because I bought it in a warehouse sale costing SGD45.

Dior Capture R60/80 Yuex Wrinkle Eye Crème
Texture: Creamy

Aroma: Faint pleasant smell
Colour: White
Verdict: It is rather thick and too oily for me, thus I do not use it often to prevent milia seed outbreak. Will not buy it again, maybe when I age further and my skin are tighter, will try using it again.

Moisturizer: Origins Youthtopia Skin Firming Lotion with Rhodiola (RP: Abt SGD90)

Texture: Creamy lotion

Aroma: Light herbal smell
Colour: Beige
Verdict: Lightweight lotion but I do not see much improvement on my skin. Furthermore the price of this is quite steep. I am rather quite disappointed with Origins’ products as it does not really deliver what the sales gal had promoted about it.

So much things to do before I can really go to bed. ;P now I know why my eye gel is not effective and my eye bag are getting worse. Hahaha.

Many sales coming out....

Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream

Recently from Viva Women's blog, I learnt about this Egyptian Magic cream and make me real excited. I went to its website http://www.egyptianmagic.com/ to find out more and from there, I learnt that even the Hollywood stars sing praises about it. Wow. It must be good! It has ingredients such as olive oil, bees wax, honey, bee pollen, royal jelly and bee propolis. It can be use as a face moisturize, scars cream, relieves skin ailments and even for hair.

I heard from my friend that the Singapore store that carrying it, has sold out all its stock and a tub of 4oz costs SGD79.90. Its crazy. Egyptian Magic Cream is HOT!!! And I decided to give it a try. Hoping to get into one of the spree that Viva Women has provided but no hope. All are closed. God, I can't believe it.

Thus after seeing me and other girls so desperate for it and done with some research, my friend decided to order and sell them. So I became his first customer. The cost will be roughly about SGD45, much cheaper than other online purchase. Some of my friends have also placed order for it. Gals!!!

Anyway he has placed his order and I can't wait to get my hands on it. Hope it can cure my many chicken pox scares on my face. Can't wait to review it.

Cheers!

PS. Interested can always comment on it and I will see what can be done. Else wait for his ebay sale.....

CURRENT MORNING BEAUTY REGIMEN

Nowadays I really take hours to prepare myself to go out as I have a series of beauty products to apply before I can start my actual makeup.


Do I see improvement on my skin??? Not really but at least my skin do not get worse. ;) That's really make me feel better.


Following are my morning skin care steps:

Facial wash: Fancl Washing Powder Light (bought it at Japan but think Singapore RP is around SGD26)
Texture: Smooth powder, once water is added, become white foam
Aroma: Faint powdery smellColour: White
Verdict: After washing, skin feel clean and not tight. However due to being preservative free, once open, must use it within two months. This make it very rush for me so I use it day and night even though I usually use a cheaper facial wash for my morning. Not sure whether I will buy it again as I prefer my product with nice smell.

or

Neutrogena Pore Refining Cleanser (RP: Abt SGD7-8)
Texture: Creamy with particles
Colour: White
Verdict: After washing, skin feels clean. As there is particle, feel it is too rough for my skin if I use daily. Thus will alternate with other facial wash.

or

The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Foaming Face Wash (RP: SGD19.90)
Texture: Form
Aroma: Tea Tree smell
Colour: White
Verdict: After washing, skin feels clean and refresh. Love the smell too.





Toner: ICM Rose Water (RP: SGD5-6)
Texture: Liquid
Aroma: Light rose smell
Colour: Light pink
Verdict: Cheap, will try out White Hazel and Rose water first and see which 1 is better.





Serum: Origins Modern Fusion Skin Transforming Catalyst (RP: SGD75)
Texture: Liquid lotion
Aroma: Nice, light rice smell
Colour: Light beige
Verdict: Love the smell but not much effect on me.







Eye: Under Eye Bryten (RP: SGD68 from my GP)
Texture: Light cream
Aroma: No smell
Colour: White
Verdict: Even thought it is a cream, it is very light and has not caused any milia seed. However, I didn’t see much improvement for my eye bag. If I cannot find other good alternative, will buy it again.

or



Avon Advanced Eye Perfector with Peptiddes (RP: abt RM15).
This was mentioned in my previous acticle on Malaysia trip.
Texture: Gel
Aroma: No smell
Colour: Light orange
Verdict: Light but when I constantly used, I found that under my eye has a milia seed so alternate with Under Eye Bryten. Will not buy it again.

Moisturizer: DiorSnow Pure Whitening Mattifying Emulsion
Texture: Creamy gel
Aroma: Faint smell
Colour: Translucent off white
Verdict: Easily absorb, do not feel oily and nice smell. Believe it is quite expensive as this I bought it at a warehouse sale, cost SGD45.





Sunscreen: Aloe Sun Essence SPF 27 PA++ (RP: SGD23)
Texture: Creamy
Aroma: Faint smell
Colour: White
Verdict: Oily after applying. Will not buy again.





My main concern is my visible pores so if you have any secret remedy do share with me. Cheers.

What is love???

Love is a caring, patient, selfless fond feeling toward a person. As time goes by, it will nurture to a beautiful relationship.


People said love is between two persons but marriage is between two families.


I do understand the above but I am a great believer as long as two persons are in love and committed, why couldn't they be together. They can fight all obstacles, be strong together, stay by each other, grow together and many others things. A real romantic!!


So when one of the family does not like the partner, what do you do??? Give up or carry on? Why give up? Isn't love a very special feeling that you have with a certain person? If you can easily get this feeling from someone else, then is that really love or what? I know it easier for me to said the former as it does not happen in my family. I have not experience such painful experience where your family members are so unhappy with you. But I know it will be very stressful, pressure and many unhappy incidents such as words exchange, sarcastic remarks, nagging etc will occur. Especially when all these come from the person you love and respect. It takes a lot of courage to continue.


The next thing I have in mind is why can't the family member just be a bit more open minded since the party is someone you care and love so much. Why make things difficult for him or her? You also hope they have the best in this world. Respect their decision. Put in this way, whether a relationship work or not, shouldn't it in the first place depends on the two parties in love. Maybe in the future they realised they are not suitable and end it. Or maybe without the family objection, the relationship could blossom into something wonderful. Why aren't they given such opportunity? Isn't it a waste? Maybe is the family belief but all these can be changes. Take an example, as years goes by, when the government find some rules or regulations are no longer applicable or effective, they will make amendment to the law so that it has the best fit in today's world. Initially some may not accept the changes but as times goes by they maybe glad for these changes, used to it or remind disturb with it. However, life still goes on.


I know all these are my one sided thoughts. I am not that person that going through the pain, I do not feel it. I can just talk and talk. So what can the two person in love do??? The relationship is under pressure, will it continue to grow or has it been strained?? Should they just let go of the relationship, since love does not means that they have to be together forever? Seeing the person you love is in pain, what will you do. In dilemma, right??? I always thought when two person end a relationship is mainly due to different personalities, not suitable, cannot compromise, no longer have feeling etc. Where long term, both cannot accept each other and not any other reason. When a relationship nurtures, doesn't mean your partner is very special to you and you want to walk your reminding life with him or her. Isn't he or her becomes part of your family too?? Isn't that how a new family is form.


Something for sure, I am a dreamer. All these are just my one sided feelings. There are people who do not agree my view. Its alright. I think it is better to try hard now than regret in the future. At least, I can answer to myself. Maybe in the future I will laugh at myself for being foolish and wasting my youth (as if I still got), but isn't this call "life". Where you have all the ups and downs. Where you need to put in effort to achieve something that you treasure very much......

Happy Valentine!!! May all couples have a fulfilling relationship and never have to experience the above. Cheers.

Malaysia trip (15 - 19 Dec 2008)

All my goodies from Malaysia. Went Genting and KL. Initially was very excited about this trip as Malaysia is now having sale. Thot I can go there and grab some good deals. Even wrote a long list of items that I wish to get during this trip. In the end, it was a quite disappointing as I didn't get much stuff. The sale was not extremely cheap as compared to things sold in Singapore.

Some of the items that I bought:
1) Shoes

Top - From Nose. Guess this is the best deal I got. After sales this pair of shoes cost me about RM24.

Right - From Vincci. Cost: Abt RM43

Left - From Nose again. It is platform shoes that I planned to wear them during CNY. Cost: Abt RM40

2) Pajamas - The shorts on the left are 2 for RM35 and the top is RM10. The set on the right is RM33. Quite expensive right!!!

3) Some magazines that I bot in Malaysia. Cheap and lots of information.

4) My favourite - Toiletries. Finally I found the shop that carry Avon products. Watson used to carry them but not anymore. Avon's Eye Perfector with Peptides (2nd pic, 1st product on the right) was higher recommended by one of the Malaysian blogger. So was really very excited when I found this shops. Right now, I am using it but it is too early to make a review on it.

1st pic - (left to right) What I understand from the store assistant, Anew is supposed to be the superior range of Avon. But have not try it so no idea how superior it is. As for the rest, they are toner. One is tea tree & grapefruit and the other is with AHA. I have try the tea tree toner, find it quite normal.

2nd pic - (left to right) Foot works to remove rough skin fr foot. It contains peppermint thus it is quite refreshing and it costs about RM15 so it is cheaper that Bodyshop's foot scrub. Haha. The 2nd product is a scrub. and lastly, Avon's Eye Perfector with Peptides.

3rd - (Top to bottom, left to right) All these were bought at Waston. Guess Watson is still my favourite store. Actually saw this Biore UV gel in Japan but find it quite expensive over there. This I bought it in Malaysia for RM25. Pure & Mild White Brightening Cleansing Foam and Pure & Mild Moisture Softening Lotion. The cleansing foam is also recommended by the Malaysia blogger. Where else for the lotion, I think it is a toner but it is richer. Will review it when I'm start using it. Chinese Medical oil, Liquid Eyeliner pen (my 1st, hope will know how to use it and not turn up like panda) and Johnson & Johnson's Mini Face Powder - rosy pink. After using this powder, my face actually looks brighter but after using twice my face develop pimples so I have stop using it for some times. Maybe will try using it again.

Think the toiletries that I bot are quite cheap. Avon's product range from RM10 to RM 20. Maybe all the products that I chose are either on sale or promotion. Hehehe. That's me!!!!

Products' Review

Product name: The Body Shop - Aloe Gentle Facial Wash
Texture: Form
Aroma: Light
Colour: White
Note: Gentle facial wash for sensitive skin.
Cost: Btw S$12.90-16.90
Verdict: Too light for my liking, a bit steep for it. Will not buy it again.

Product name: Canmake Concealer Foundation UV SPF25 No.2
Texture: Quite smooth
Aroma: Nil
Colour: Beige
Note: A bit cakey and do not why but always need to apply a few times around the eye area.
Cost: Think is S$26.90 with casing and around S$20 for refill pack.
Verdict: Will not buy it again as too cakey.

Product name: Biore Facial Form - Cool
Texture: Creamy gel
Aroma: Light faint smell
Colour: White
Note: Normal facial wash but feel clean and a bit icy cooling after washing. Usually use it for my morning wash.
Cost: S$4.80 at Chinatown area
Verdict: Will buy again but will like to try out other cheaper range of facial wash.

Product name: Olivin-Fragrant Olive Oil
Texture: A bit oily but still quite light
Aroma: Typical aroma of olive oil
Colour: Light yellow
Note: Use it mostly for my hair as understand that will olive oil will soften the hair but not really in my case. My hair still coarse after using it. Maybe my hair texture is not good. Try to apply when hair is semi-dry.

Cost: Less than S$5.50
Verdict: Depend whether I can find any alternative or anybody got other suggestion for my hair!!!

Shopping sites

December is here!!! lots of party etc..... ya for others, not for auntie like me. anyway need new clothes, accessory etc can go to the following sites to take a look...

http://www.sunnanz.com.sg/index.php
-Recently, I bought a dress at this web site. Christina, the person in charge is very friendly and helpful. Even chat with her over the phone on some enquires about the dress.

They even have Japanese tibits, bags and nu ren wo zhui da stuff.

http://pinkaddictcloset.multiply.com/
-Till now I have not make any purchase at this web site but I have friends who are quite satisfied with it. So if I happen to see any item that I like, do not mind giving it a try.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/beautifulmums/
-This is highly recommended from my colleagues. They bought a lot of dresses from here. It ranges between S$33 to S$35. Sometimes there is also a sales period.

Dresses are all free size. Should be able to fit M-L size.

Terms and Conditions:
Things to Note:
1) All photos and product description are being given by the supplier. I personally do not see the actual product therefore no exchange

2) If item is OOS, refund will be done

3) Estimated timeline for goods to arrive is about 1 week after BP closure.

4) Payment are to be make before spree close, otherwise order will not be taken in, can transfer to DBS savings plus 048-200-42-42 For ATM transfer, please indicate date, time and amount transferred.

Distribution Mode:
> - Meetup @ Great World City/Orchard/AMK/redhill
> - Local Postage FREE
>> Registered mail Free for $100 and above purchase.

> Please join only if you are comfortable with the terms and conditions stated above.
>
>Ordering Format:
> Name
Contact no.:
> Item#1 (eg.)
> Item code:
> Qty:
> Price:
> > Alternative if OOS:

Personally I got a short dress from here, it is not bad and I have also help my friends with their purchases but they are all through my colleague so I have no direct contact with the seller. Question, you can drop a mail to the seller or to me ( I can check with my colleague).

Lastly, join only if you are comfortable with any of the above sites as it will be on your own risk. have fun shopping!!!!