Goddess Clutch

It is cosmetic pallete, and it is a clutch too after take out the pallate. But I never took it out as I do not need a clutch now and it serves my purpose of holding it as a "Cosmetic Clutch"! Hehe!

(Pictures taken with my mobile camera, therefore not very clear. :P)

Well, this was bought from Sephora during my last visit to Singapore with my husband. Which cost me around 55-65 SGD (Don't really remember the price. :P)

This re-usable clutch contains 8 eye shades, 2 cheek shades and 1 lip glow.

Hope I will not allocate too much of my shopping budget at Sephora this coming Hong Kong trip. Hehe! Hong Kong, here I come "again" in two weeks time. Yeah, it's "Again"! I promise myself that I don't want to go Hong Kong anymore after my another coming trip with family. I want to go Japan la!! Or Switzerland! Hoho!

Mandom Cleansing Express

I have heard a lot of good review about this cleansing water online before. And it is now selling at the local drugstore too. It was just happened when I was doing my personal shopping at Watson and it was selling at promotion price which cost me not more than 49 bucks. (Gosh, I've forgotten how much it was selling, 29.90? 39.90? :P). I bought it home because of the word "agecare" that caught my attention.

Actually, I was a bit hesitating whether to buy it because of my best girlfriend's review on the product. According to her review, she doesn't like it because their "poor" cleansing power. Somehow, I insist to give it a try because of the agecare ingredient - Q10.

"Removes even point makeups (eye and lips). Simply wipe off after cleansing. Keeps moisture in your skin after wash. Moisturizing cleansing ingredients instantly removes makeups deep in the pores without drying your skin. No rinse necessary. Perfect for sensitive skin. No preservative, no fragrance, no colorant, no alcohol, no oil. Allergy tested"

As for the result after used, skin did not fee too dry but will feel a little sticky without rinsing with water. I think it was due to their non-drying formula and most importantly, it's pretty convenient where you do not require to rinse off after removing make up. Somehow, I don't really care as after a while, it will not be that sticky anymore. As I don't really put on heavy make up everyday, so the cleansing power is still alright for me, but it will be a little difficult in removing waterproof mascara.

And the consumption of this cleansing water to remove the entire face make up is quite heavy, which I usually need to pump at least 7-10 times and a big bottle of this 300ml waterbased make up remover can only last not more than 2 months at average usage. :P

Anyhow, I will still continue to use this to remove light make up because it is really very convenient. (also very cheap! and... AGE-CARE! Haha!!)

Paul & Joe

The reason I bought this treament oil is because of the unique bottle design and also the multi-purpose usage of this treatment oil where it can be used on face, body or even on your hair for a shinning moistured result.

The fragrance is very light and smell like grapefruit (but it does not contains grapefruit, I believe...haha)

The texture somehow got a little greesy, but yet it will absorps well after a few minute massage.
Look at the bottle cap! It's so lovely! (^_^)

(Product introduction sources online)

Treatment Oil (40ml)
Containing 8 types of plant oils, this treatment relaxes and purifies both body and mind, making tired skin radiant and soft. It can also relieve stiffness in the skin and help to create a more slender face line. This new treatment oil softly relaxes your skin, leaving it glowing and refreshingly moisturized.

Directions to use:
After washing the face, lightly pat dry and massage softly into the skin.
Take about 1 teaspoon of oil into warm palms, and gently rub in, covering the entire face.

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Besides, I also like their handcream which has similar fragrance. It very moistures but not so convenience-to-use for me, I dislike closing the cap after applied the handcream. I think it will be great if it comes in a tube-like type/with a pump.

神仙水

SKII，相信很多爱美的美眉都有听过吧！

N年前，我是此品牌的使用者。当时我才21岁。也许，有人会觉得我很“富贵”，这么年轻就开始用明星品牌啦？但是请相信我，几年前这品牌的价格并没有这么贵。不过用了大概一年后，我便开始转用其他的牌子，因为那时候爱上了价格比较便宜的Kose，而且一 用便用上几年。直到最近比较“感情泛滥”，同时间使用几家不同的品牌护肤产品，而自分比较常用的有L'occitane和Clinique。

上星期再次经过SKII的专柜，看到超值的促销。购买一瓶75ml的精华露（俗称神仙水），加送一片面膜、40ml的去角质Clear Lotion和一盒化妆棉，售价才仅187元。

由于目前还用着Clinique的去角质toner，所以我都只是直接把神仙水涂抹在脸上，轻拍让皮肤吸收，当作护肤前的护理。(^_^)

而最近，我对某个品牌的精华露非常感兴趣，好想立即把它家的全套系列给带回家。嘻嘻！就是以下这一个瞬间无痕智慧多元抗皱精华（Perfectionist [CP+]）

图片来自http://www.esteelauder.com/

Busy days after CNY

The weather this few nights were so cooling and comfortable. I had very good sleep lately.

Last night in the middle of my sleep, he suddenly kissed on my forehead. Though I was still sleepy, but I did feel touch at that moment. To my husband-to-be, even though I might not know why your did so, but thank you for loving me. (^_^)

Alright, here comes a few random update of recent activities.

Last weekend went to Ikea with Ken. It was really tired to hunt for our furnitures but we were happy when finally we had made our decision for the wardrobe and TV bench and rack. I think this weekend I will go to get our bathroom set and doors. Hmm...

Time flies and it's another year where we gathered for Lou Sang dinner. Love you guys! (^_^)

It's lunch time, and I have to continue my diet plan after CNY. You know, my diet plan was completely failed during CNY. I had been eating too much and totally lost control. :P Never mind, just hope it will never be too late before the actual day. Haha!

Laneige Strawberry

Lately was quite busy on my pre-wedding preparation. It just another 3 more months to go. And I am looking forward the coming trip with my girlfriends too in April. As usual, I have to plan ahead for our trip itinerary which is still pending on my side. :P

Last two months my friend gave me this Laneige strawberry skincare which I found really good and efficient in polishing dead skin cells. Previously using scrub for a well polish-finish for better skincare absorption. But now with this Strawberry peeling pack, it's so easy to use and skin feel so smooth after used.

Just squeeze a small portion and apply on cleansed face, then gently rub all over the face for about 1 minute. Once the cellulose brings dead skin cells out of the skin, wash off with lukewarm water.

Besides, their Strawberry yogurt mask is very nourishing too. The smell is awesome. It is not really smell too sweet but yet very refreshing.

Here are product introduction found online.

Strawberry Yogurt Peeling Gel [150ml] For all skin types

Suitable for all skin types, deep-nourishing Strawberry Yogurt Peeling Gel with twice the yogurt extracts, is especially effective for dull skin with a darkened tone. A fresh and light soft, creamy peel, it contains nano-sized spheres of the enzyme Papain. These reach deep-down to bring about long-term internal and external exfoliation, and boost skin renewal for a visibly more glowing complexion.

Its Vitamin E content (visible as tiny red granules) affords skin added protection from free-radical oxidation, while the cellulose from plant extracts assures irritation-free exfoliation as it provides nourishment for the skin. Use 2 - 3 times a week.

Recommendations:

Apply a nickel-sized amount (2cm in diameter) on clean dry face, and spread it evenly on the entire face avoiding eyes and mouth area.

Massage for 1 minute. Once the cellulose brings dead skin cells out of the skin, wash off with lukewarm water.

Recommendations

Use once or twice a week. Adjust frequency depending on skin conditions.

If you have sensitive skin, massage very gently.

Laneige Strawberry Yogurt Pack

Pleasantly citrus-scented, Strawberry Yogurt Pack is now enriched with double dose of yogurt extract which translates to optimum conditioning of the skin responsible for the resultant baby-soft and firm skin. A time-release pack, it works by exfoliating continuously, even in between masking sessions. Vitamin E granules prevent oxidation while its Olive Oil content helps retain and maintain moisture levels and protects against the ill effects of exposure to today’s polluted environments, including UV radiation.

Ultra-moisturizing, this exfoliant-cum-mask delivers an exquisite softening effect with improved elasticity. Use once a week to complement your skin renewal regime.

Recommendations:

Use after cleansing your face and applying skin refiner.

Evenly spread quarter-sized amount (3cm in diameter) on your face. Massage gently and let the red particles to be dissolved. Avoid eyes and mouth area.

Wait 5 - 10 minutes after massage and then rinse off with warm water.

Recommendations

Use once or twice a week depending on skin condition.

Well, I know I have been quite lazy recently to update my blog. Hope I could catch up with the drafted post and share more with you guys. (^_^)

CNY 2010

Time flies. Today is the 9th day of CNY and I am already at work since last Friday.

Well, I had a great CNY this year. 4 days at hometown since CNY’s eve seems not enough for me. I love the new year atmosphere at my hometown, with lots of firecrackers and fireworks at night. Of course, I love to go home during CNY because all my beloved family members will be gathered under the same roof. Unexpectedly, I still receive lot of Angpow in return this year though one month of my salary has been distributed to my family members. (^_^)

This year Valentine’s day falls on the first day of CNY. Therefore, me and my husband-to-be had our early celebration at Bangsar the “Tea-for-Two” restaurant. As usual, I ordered my favourite Sirloin steak and ox-tail soup. Although he didn’t buy me any roses that night, but I was really happy with the Valentine’s treat and the rose given by the restaurant’s owner. It made me remember the first roses given by him on my birthday. Yes, the roses were beautiful but he was not with me to celebrate my precious day. And this year Valentines, I felt happier with him around, even without beautiful roses from him.

All these photos were taken during the dinner. Please ignore my pale-looking face without make up. :P

美丽的花朵会让心情变好，可是有你陪伴的心情，或许比玫瑰花来得漂亮。

The next day after our celebration was CNY eve. It was Saturday and I worked till 1pm. After work, I had a simple reunion lunch with his family before heading back to my hometown. By the time I reached hometown, my sisters and mom had already prepared our reunion dinner. :P

The round table for adults and two small tables for the kids. (I always like to seat with the kids. :P)

My mother is Hakka and these are her favourite cook - Vineger Pork & braised pork! High calories, high cholesterol! But tastes so damn good!

This white gingerbread man is a must when you gamble. Haha! Just kidding! It's homemade cookies by my eldest sister.

At night I cooked "Tong Yuen" after reunion dinner for my beloved family. It was the second time I make Tong Yuen (Glutinous rice balls).

The rest of the photos below were taken at night during our pray for God of prosperity. (^_^)

My three little angels - Baby Sam Sam, Yu Xuan and Yu Qing.

This CNY, I helped to cook a lot and they like my cooking so much. Haha! *so proud of myself* (^_^) Too bad I forgot to take any pictures.

Somehow after the festival break, it's time to return to my boring working life, again. :P Anyhow, life is not always so perfect, isn't it? So? Be happy and stay 'pretty'! Haha!