Empties #58

It is rare when I retire a brush but sometimes it does happen. Sponges are different and need to be replaced more often due to the likelihood of contamination and germs.

Empties #39 - Skincare Cleanser

I have a lot of skincare empties so I have split them up and this is the cleanser empties! Let's get started~

Face of the day and some quick reviews

Today's makeup products are all worn in the attempt to show you how they look on and to give you a short and quick-fire review of the products.

FOTD

Sometimes people blog about how it takes 5 products to get ready, but today let's look at the mess created just to get ready for a wedding.

New + Reformulated Shu Uemura Anti Oxi Cleansing Oil

So back in August (or was it in July...?) Shu Uemura actually launchaed a reformulated Anti Oxi Cleansing Oil and I went to pick up some samples to try it out.

Empties #30

I could not possibly fit all my skincare empties into one photo because I actually skipped last month due to a hectic schedule and so this month you're in for a massive treat! I have a pretty massive pile and needed to do recycling before I travelled and so here we are!

Sephora Sale

There was a 20% sale across the board for Sephora Black Card members so even though I was all the way in Japan, I managed to pick up a few things, online of course! I did not go as crazy as I did last year, mainly because I knew there would be another sale around February-March time, plus I am trying to cut back a little and to clear out my stash.

May favourites

Another month, another favourites post.

empties #25

If you think this is all of this month's empties, I wouldn't blame you for this thought. Except this is only skincare. Granted, it is the biggest pile of them all!

April Favourites

April's favourites have got me all starry-eyed, I don't really know why but I am just really loving these so much.

Empties

If you think these are the empties for the month...... 

They are, but I have about 20 other products!

Shu Uemura Anti-Oxi Skin Refining Cleansing Oil

This is my favourite cleansing oil - Shu Uemura Anti-Oxi Skin Refining Cleansing Oil.

July Favourites

July appears to be a month of skincare and makeup favourites, I have quite a few rediscoveries and just 1 new addition to my regular skincare.

Skincare Snobbery?

This post is scheduled for a little later, but it was actually inspired by this post written by Really Ree which I urge you to have a read!
Apart from talking about Simple wipes (which I am planning to try out), the important part of the post was actually skincare snobbery.

Now, I do not hide the fact that I have huge amounts of respect for Caroline Hirons and her take on skincare, but even she will tell you that what works for her does not work for everyone (most people, but not everyone).

Take mineral oil for example, so many people hate mineral oil. While I understand that mineral oil is a by product and is something which is so cheap and so us as consumers should not be paying so much for it, I just do not agree with the hate. I don't love mineral oil but I certain see no issues with using products with it!
In fact, the Shu Uemura cleansing oil's first ingredient is paraffin liquidium, aka mineral oil.

I love this stuff. No, the price point is less than ideal, but compared to The Body Shop offering (which has no mineral oil but has a .. scent to it which I do not like) I prefer the high end offering. Mineral oil and all.


There is a wealth of information out in the internet and now with beauty blogs, youtube channels, there has never been a time that information is so easily accessible. Nothing beats trial and error but I will leave you with two pieces of information.

1. My mother only washes her face with water, and she uses soap if she has make up to take off (eye make up is taken off with vaseline) and she looks at least 20 years younger than her actual age. Oh and she does not use SPF despite living in Malaysia. The horror.

2. A leading dermatologist in Taipei, who is even older than my mother, has the skin of a teenager. Yes there are a few lines here and there but apart from the grey hair, her skin could easily be mistaken for someone is her 30s (she's in her 70s). What does she use? Bar soaps and vaseline. In fact, she swears by vaseline and tells me to use a small amount after showering because mineral oil works to lock in moisture so there needs to be moisture.

Take what you will from this, but don't be too caught up. If something does work for you and the whole beauty world frowns upon it, hey it's probably okay. Obviously if it is causing you grief, try something new!


Ps. The next blog post is also something which will probably have Caroline Hirons throwing her hands up in exasperation! (no, not wipes...) Stay tune to read about it!

FOTD

Today's make up includes A LOT of products for my standards

Empties #15

 I've really been quite diligent in using up products as I am moving to my boyfriend's place by mid July, and then I'm moving again later, back to Malaysia. So I really am trying to use products up.

Holiday Bag

Now you know how if you only have a carry-on bag, you are only allowed a little bag of toiletries that are not more than 100ml?

Welcome to travel mayhem!

Now here, you can see 3 bags. Let me clarify. The pink bag houses all things that are not creams/liquids and the top clear bag, is my boyfriend's toiletries. That essentially meant I packed it with gender neutral items we could both use on the holiday (I forgot the toothpaste) and then I packed my little bag of toiletries. EXPLOSION.

Face of The Day

Fav Five Eyeliners

All About Lips #44

Shu Uemura Gloss Unlimited PK 70 C

This was actually given to me as a gift with purchase and I forgot about it (lip hoarder problems)