Sorry for the low res pics, my camera ran out of battery and I really wanted to get this post up!

 

So I recently purchased a konjac sponge (“konnyaku in japanese”)  from Ebay after seeing it at the Beauty & Spa Expo two months back! I was really intrigued at the texture of the sponge and started to do some research. There are many different konjac sponges and many compare this to the couple of hundred dollar Clarasonic!!!

 

“Konjac is a perennial herb in aroid family and since ancient times, it has been widely used as a medical and edible natural plant. It is a popular and healthy vegetable in Korea and Japan. Being unbelieably soft and gentle, konjac sponge exfoliates dead cells while wiping the face and body, and leaves behind a colloid film to nourish and protect your skin.” – source

 

I’ve never had much of a problem with my skin but of course, taking care of your skin is always a must.

 

The advantages of using a konjac sponge over your palms is that it will help you to deep cleanse areas which your fingers are not able to reach! The konjac sponge is also 100% natural (make sure you do not get a fake one!) and so it’s extremely gentle to your skin – also suitable for sensitive skin!

 

I got mine in a heart shape from this fellow ebayer for about AU$4.50.

 

 

 

The konjac sponge arrives in a regular plastic packaging with instructions on “how to use”. These instructions were actually rather useful because when you first take out the sponge, it’s hard as rock!!

My face was like literally like.. :O when I took out the sponge. Felt like… a pedicure rock.

 

You need to run it under water for several minutes prior to use, or you can fill a bowl up with water and leave your sponge in there to absorb.

 

 

 

If you are not a regular make up user, you do not need to put a cleanser over the sponge, but I like to because I need to remove my daily make up. I’ve been using a foam cleanser from The Face Shop. But your regular cleanser is just fine.

 

 

 

Squeeze the excess water out and you are ready to cleanse!!! Be sure you make circles around your face so you can ensure every area has been properly washed. I’ve found that using the konjac sponge has helped me to uselessproduct whilst feeling cleaner!!

Many have been comparing it to the Clarasonic’s rotating cleansing brush which is about $200 for the Mia!!

 

 

 

There are also many alternatives of the Konjac Sponge. I know Sasa also sells one (which is currently out of stock) and many other bloggers have reviewed the Kuu Konjac Sponge which I want to try next.

 

Have you tried the Konnyaku Sponge and have you replaced it with your Clarasonic brush due to convenience or price?

 

Lots of people mistaken me to have perfect skin. But ofcourse, that’s not the case. No one has perfect skin. Especially for a girl who wear make up every single day, it requires alot of care to have perfect skin. Unfortunately for me, I just need to fake it.

So, I’ll teach you to fake it. LOL

To be honest, there’s really not much to it. The most important thing is to really take care of the smoothness of your skin. Exfoliate, cleanse well, and eat well.

I choose to use a light daily exfoliator. That way, I can get rid of the dead skin cells and dry skin and excess make up from my skin on a daily basis. I use Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash pink grapefruit scrub but ofcourse, you can choose any of your choice.

Next, I like to use a rose water mist to keep my skin hydrated. Sometimes I replace my moisturiser with the mist. I use a natural rose water mist, but you can choose from any brands, such as Jurlique or Trilogy (as a cheaper alternative,  Australis also make a make up setting spray with rose water and aloe vera).

Now that my skin is set, I prime with a make up primer. To be honest, I don’t find primers very useful in controlling oil but I do find them useful for creating a smoother surface and protecting your skin from sucking in all the chemicals in your foundation. This step really helps to free your skin from clogging up.

 

 

 

After primer, it’s covering up the blemishes time. For the summer and special occasions, I love to use my Revlon Photoready foundation. It really helps to create an amazing flawless face without feeling overly heavy.

 

 

You can check out my flawed (non photoshopped) skin. #shame

For many years, I didn’t take care of my skin because I thought I was blessed with such flawless skin. Little did I know, it’d slap me back on the face one day.

Ok, so to cover, I suggest you DAB the liquid foundation (up to you which one) on the areas you need most coverage. I have been breaking out like crazy on my chin and jaw areas, so I have dabbed a fair bit on those areas. Do not dab foundation on the other areas you do not need the coverage because we can go back with the excess on those areas later.

 

 

 

Using more of a “patting” motion rather than “swiping” motion, try to blend out the foundation to create maximum coverage on your blemishes areas. This can also be doubled up as concealer, but ofcourse if you require, you can also use concealer (which will be shown later). The reason I use my hands is because using your fingers can warm up the foundation allowing it to blend more flawlessly into your skin.

 

 

Tada. See how most of the red spots and blemishes are gone already? The technique you use to apply make up is sometimes what makes the biggest difference. 50% product, 50% skill.

Now, you can go back in with concealer and cover any spots which need the extra coverage. I typically skip this step unless I have a huge red pimple or a cluster of acne. But this is rarely the case.

I like to use a concealer palette because it means I can mix my own combination of shades depending on how tan I am during the year.

 

 

 

With concealer, I like to take a flat concealer brush (shown below) to pat on the blemishes. I find this is more helpful with aiming at smaller areas – especially any where you may have missed by using your fingers in the first step.

 

 

The last step is the most important step which I think most people seem to miss! It is to set the concealer. Setting the concealer is important because if you just use a big fluffy brush to set your own face makeup, you will most likely miss the little areas you just spent minutes concealing!

I like to take a blending brush and loose powder and similar to setting your face make up, I set the areas I applied concealer or had more blemishes!

 

 

And you’re done!!

Remember to deep cleanse your face every single night and take care of your skin by keeping hydrated and moisturised at all hours of the day. Keep a water spray – such as rose water sprays or Avene thermal water spray – in your bag handy to spray when you need like you need to freshen up!

Don’t pack on more and more foundation because more than 90% of the time, your skin is only feeling dehydrated. And one of my biggest tips would be “do not pick your blemishes“.

Keep these things in mind and you’re on your way to a brighter, clearer complexion!

Leave any other tips in the comment section to help everyone else battling with their skin! 

So.. it appears I haven’t made a video in a really really long time! My last video was over a month ago when I did my best friends tag!! Time passes so quickly.. #sigh

 

Welll. Here is a new one!

 

For a long time, I’ve been testing out my favourite eyeliners. It’s always a hard one because everyone has different eyelids and for some, they like a smudgable formula, whereas for others who have oily eyelids, they prefer a waterproof liquid formula.

 

For me.. I prefer creamy, fast drying pencil liner.

Here is the list of eyeliners I’ve tried in the last few months..

Barry M mechanic pencil liner
BYS automatic pencil liner
Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner
Face of Australia mechanical eyeliner
Prestige automatic waterproof eyeliner
Prestige waterproof pencil eyeliner
Prestige Total Intensity long lasting eyeliner
L’Oreal Extra Intense pencil liquid eyeliner
SAX blackest black liquid eyeliner
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battle of the black eyeliners

 

 

 

 

 

And here is a shot of meeeeee!!! I’ve missed blogging so much but all the micro blogging is making me soo lazy to blog!!!

 

 

 

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Last week I was invited to the launch of Eternal Beauty’s new line, Elevate. Lately, or should I say.. for the last few years, I have been testing and trialling different skincare products to find the right products for my skin type. Lucky for me, I have quite tough skin and so I do not suffer from trial & errors like those with sensitive skin.

During the Elevate launch, the Plump and Shine was introduced and it really caught my eye!! Fillers have been such a hot topic in the market but not every one wants to pay the dollars $ for a temporary effect.

Full lips have been a want since Angelina Jolie came into the picture – they call it “Pillow Lips”

 

 

Eternal Plump and Shine

Plump & Shine does not just plump the lips, but it actually moisturises too – without leaving your lips feeling all sticky!! I used a nude lipstick (Gosh Darling lipstick) on my lips to mute out my natural lip colour prior to applying the gloss.  The best thing about this product is that with continuous usage of about 2-3 times a week, you will actually notice a difference in the fullness of your lips without applying the gloss!

 

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One coat of the lipgloss is more than sufficient. Infact, I would suggest to only lightly dab it on your lips because if you get it on your tongue, it may numb/sting your tongue a little! But it’s not dangerous or toxic ofcourse!

 

 

It comes with a typical doe foot applicator which is my favourite for applying lip glosses anyway.

 

 

The Plump & Shine really does moisturise your lips and the colour pay off is also quite nice!! I used the shade “Candy” above.

 

 

It comes in three shades. So you can choose from any of the three to match your make up and outfit! I personally like the nude or candy one the most because they are more neutral shades but the “red” one would be nice if you were to hang out with the girls at a night club.

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And… since red lips don’t work on me….

I’m happy with my nude pink (candy) ones. Do they look fuller?

 

 

 

Now you know how to get sexy pillow lips! Flaunt it!

 

 

 And… here is an act cute pic of myself.. just because I haven’t posted my face on here for some time la!

 

 

 

 

Plump & Shine is available at the Eternal Beauty online store and retails for AU$49.00. To order, click here to be taken to their online store.

Ok so I’m sitting here on my bed and thought “I’m just going to blog on my iPad”. Yes, it sounded like a good idea at first but now that I’m required to type with two fingers and I’ve only typed a paragraph.. I’m too sure I’m keen on doing this too often anymore.

Ok… So I was tweeting just a couple of minutes ago (from when I type this) and so if you were following me, you would have seen my two cents on the Bijinsenmon leg slimming mask already.

About an hour ago, I decided to try on the leg slimming mask I had purchased off Sasa two weeks ago. There was a sale on at the time.. And seeing as Summer is coming along, I thought it’d get some good use. Plus, it’d be great to review as well.

Oh and I also purchased the arm slimming mask which I haven’t tried yet.

#imgettingoutofthetopic

First of all, i have to mention that I had some problems with using the mask because the whole packaging is in japanese. I opened the box to find 4 packets so I took the first one out. Turns out to be some plastic sheets with tape around it. #confusion

Then of course I turned to Google and had to type in “how to use bijinsenmon leg mask” to which I found English answers for.

I was told to open up two packets. One which includes the wrap and one which includes the actual slimming mask. Great. I happened to choose the plastic wrap packet – which is why I was so confused.

So I open another packet to find two sheets… which sort of looks like a face mask – its made of cotton and has a liquid – very much like gel soaked into the cotton sheets.

I unwrap the sheets to find that it is a rectangular shape… I place the long side around my calves and the shorter side down my calves. Then I use the plastic sheets from my first packet and wrap around the wet cotton sheets wrapped around my leg. I assume this is used to heat up the product. Easy. I use the sticky tape to stick the sheet around my legs and go onto the other leg.

#waits

The wait is easy. For the first 10 minutes, I do not feel a thing. Almost refreshing because of the gel on my legs. Then I take my legs are throw them under my blanket.. with the electric blanket on e highest setting in hope that it could help to speed up the process and possibly enhance the results.

5 minutes later.. I can feel my legs heating up. “Heating up” is probably an understatement. They are BURNING!!!!

My sister walks in to distract whilst talking to me about business. I’m sitting there (with my legs out of the blanket now) and fanning my legs hoping I can fan off the flames. #imdyinginside

15 minutes later.. I can no longer handle it. Instructions say that the recommended usage is 15 minutes, but I always leave facial masks on for longer. This does not differ.

So I’ve had this slimming leg mask on for 30 minutes. It’s stinging and burning my calves. I think it’s working. The heat is meant to stay for 30-60 minutes…

After I pull off the mask, it still felt quite wet. I decided to throw it on my thighs and see if results are the same. I throw the used sheets on my thighs and reuse the plastic wrap to secure the cotton masks on my thighs. I pop my pajamas over the masks and wait.

10 minutes later, I start to feel the heating sensation again. I wonder if it’s just because of my electric blanket?

I turn all my heaters and wait another 5 minutes.

Ok. Done. I’m not going to make the same mistake. If the recommended usage time is 15 minutes, I’m taking it off at 15 minutes!! Learnt that the hard way #murmurs.

I’m feeling the heat sensation again!!! But not as painful as my calves.

I can’t wait to continue using this. I actually think it works with regular use!!!!!!

Next time I use this.. I’m using a measuring tape.. And some pictures.

Stay tuned ladies!

I’ve been searching for the best quality eyelashes for the longest time and since I was introduced to Velour Lashes, I have not stopped searching for the mink lashes.

The amazing thing about mink lashes is that they are made with real siberian mink fur. This means, that each stand of hair is soft and delicate.. just like human lashes! Mind you.. this is not animal cruelty because minks do not need to be killed.. the fur is basically brushed off the animals and is harmless!

 

These are some new lashes I’ve been wearing recently that I super love! I got them from Ebay here.

 

 

 

 

These are the lashes I’ve been wearing recently in a lot of my Instagram and facebook photos lately. These lashes are super long and luscious. Perfect for a night out with the girls.

Mink lashes are just so realistic!!! Can you see why I love these so much? (Excuse my eyelid tape)

 

 

 

 

It’s also the lashes I wore in this picture I instagrammed!

 

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It was Jeanice‘s birthday last week and I wore these lashes to her birthday gathering on Saturday – happy birthday again baby girl!!!

 

Check out how amazing these lashes are!! They really stand out from the crowd.. and maybe.. looks even a little too dramatic with my tiny eyelids – hence why I wore tape in the first few photos!! I could imagine these lashes to look so natural on Caucasian eyes!!!

 

Contact lenses are GEO Bambi in Sesame Grey from Shoppingholics

 

 

 

I’m also in the middle of a little project I can’t wait to share with you guys!!

 

But it is taking a bit of my time but when the whole project unveils, it’s going to so so so exciting!!!

 

Just incase you aren’t subscribed to my youtube channel

here is the video

I’m always interested to see what’s in other people’s iphones.. what applications they store, what pictures they take.. what wallpaper and case they have..

 

Call me curious or 8 gwa, but I’m just super interested! I think it can really show someone’s personality.

 

If you got nothing, can also just be a simple, minimalist person!

 

For me….. I’ve a crazy applications person! I’ve got 50 applications altogether with 21 of them being photo-editting apps!!! Shows my personality is major vain. hahaha!

 

 

 

my awesome hello kitty bumper case

 

 

Features a super cute pink crystallised bow and a bumper with pearls. I love the fact that it stands out.. but isn’t too inconvenient. And best of all, it does not affect the flash on the camera when taking photos under low-lighting!!!!!

 

I think this case really shows that I am (still) a camwhore. Wants a bling and pretty case yet still wants to take nice photos. #princess

 

 

 

 

I changed the wallpaper after I filmed that video, so this following pictures are going to look a little different to the video.. but here are my applications!

 

 

 

I’m pretty sure I went through all my applications one by one in the video (to be uploaded very soon), so make sure you watch it if you also like to know what is my iphone!

 

 

And ofcourse.. as always, I know you guys are interested in what applications I use to take and edit my photos for instagram! Here are the 21 photo editting applications I use. I wrote a photo-editting applications blog post here to show which photo-editting apps are my favourite.. so make sure you read that one before you ask me! :)

 

 

 

 

I’ve added a lot more photo-editting applications on my iphone since my last blog post on my favourite photo-editting applications, but some still remain my favourite. Should I make another blog post on tutorials to use other photo-editting apps as a “part II” to my last blog post?

 

 

Leave a comment to let me know which iphone apps are your favourite!!!