less is more

After I am done with all the beauty products I currently own, I am hopping on a self-created "less is more" bandwagon. I am going to immensely cut down on my skincare and make-up routines! Also, I am banning myself from making anymore beauty purchases for the upcoming two months (travel neccessities excluded in this deal). Keeping my fingers crossed that my Project X Pan will work out so much better with these imposed schemes. Wish me luck!

My Women Stuff Readers’ Choice Awards Winners

Favourite Cleansing Oil or Makeup Remover

- Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil

Favourite Cleanser

- Hada Labo Tamagohada AHA/BHA Face Wash

Favourite Moisturizer or Cream

- Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief Gel Cream

Favourite Lotion or Toner

- Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion

Favourite Scrub

- St. Ives Apricot Scrub

Favourite Serum

– Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex Serum

Favourite Mask

– Laneige Water Sleeping Pack EX

Favourite Eye Cream

- Clinique All About Eyes

Favourite Sunblock

– L’Oreal UV Perfect SPF50

Favourite Skincare Brand

– Clinique

Favourite Organic Skincare

– Esmeria Organics

Favourite Foundation

– Revlon Colorstay Foundation

Favourite BB Cream

– Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream

Favourite Face Primer

– Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

Favourite Blush

– MAC powder blush

Favourite Eyeshadow

– MAC powder eyeshadow

Favourite Eyeliner

– Bobbi Brown Longwear Gel Liner

Favourite Eyelid Primer

– Urban Decay Primer Potion

Favourite Mascara

– Maybelline Volum’ Express

Favourite Lipstick

– Dior Addict Lipstick

Favourite Makeup Brand

– MAC Cosmetics

Favourite Soap/Body Wash

– The Body Shop

Favourite Haircare Product

– Kerastase

Favourite Nail polish

- OPI

Favourite Body Lotion or cream

- Rosken Skin Repair Dry Skin Cream


(credits: MWS)

Systema Toothpaste

 

I do not have overly sensitive teeth but I do like consuming cold foodstuffs and iced beverages on a regular basis, thus my father suggested I utilise a toothpaste catered for sensitive teeth to protect my teeth sensitivity. As already mentioned on countless occasions, I am a huge loyal supporter of Japanese beauty brands and hence I chose to use Systema by Lion Japan. I have gone through numerous tubes of this particular toothpaste over a really long period of time and will definitely continue to re-purchase. I recommend this toothpaste to everyone, even if you do not have sensitive teeth, because I have heard so much about how the two most popular toothpaste brands, Colgate & Darlie, are actually kind of useless.

skincare routine (October 2011)

DAY

1. Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild
2. Hada Labo Arbutin Hydrating + Whitening Lotion
3. Lancome Youth Activating Eye Concentrate
4. L'Oreal Derma Genesis Pore Minimising Smoother
5. Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin Moisturiser
6. The Body Shop Vitamin E Creamy Neck Gel
7. Biore UV Bright Face Milk (face)
8. Sunplay Sunblock Lotion SPF130 (neck & hands)
8. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF30 (body)
9. Maybelline Baby Lips
10. Liese Smooth Hair Cocktail

NIGHT

1. L'Oreal Gentle Lip & Eye Make-Up Remover
2. L'Oreal Gentle Cleansing Milk
3. Pantene Pro-V Total Care Shampoo
4. Essential Nuance Airy Damage Care Conditioner / Essential Damage Care Rich Premier Intensive Hair Mask (once weekly)
5. The Body Shop Shea Body Scrub (once weekly)
6. The Body Shop Peppermint Smoothing Pumice Foot Scrub (once weekly)
7. Lux White Impress Whitening Body Wash
8. Rosette Hello Kitty Apple Gommage Peeling Gel (twice weekly)
9. Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild
10. Hada Labo Arbutin Hydrating + Whitening Lotion
11. Lancome Youth Activating Eye Concentrate
12. Naruko Narcissus Total Defence Fundamental Serum
13. Muji Whitening Essence
14. Naruko Marjoram & Lavender Classic Whitening/Brightening Night Eye Gelly
15. Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin Moisturiser
16. The Body Shop Vitamin E Creamy Neck Gel
17. Organix Moroccan Argan Penetrating Oil (hair)
18. Nivea Night Whitening Body Milk
19. Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream (thrice weekly)
21. The Body Shop Almond Oil Daily Hand & Nail Cream

REVIEW: Amethystory Eye Contour Brightening Amethyst Roller

“Amethyst is well known as a natural aid for our body. It produces small, detectable magnetic field & emits beneficial far infrared radiation & negative ions that enhance circulation, promote anti-oxidation & rejuvenate skin cells, all of which are essential to help smoothen & beautify skin.”



So what are my opinions about Amethystory Eye Contour Brightening Amethyst Roller? I have only used in on a few mornings and I currently do not have any raves about this. It refreshes the eye area with a cooling sensation and I believe the ball tip aids in de-puffing. I have yet to notice a brightening result but I am aware that such effect takes quite some time to surface. However, a note of caution - do not place the roller ball too closely to the undereye area because there may be a slight tingly sting.