Review: Sleek Blush in Flamingo

I have always wanted to try Sleek's blushes because of all the raves online. Hence, when I saw this going for S$8 on sgbeauty, I HAD TO GET IT. It wasn't in my most wanted colour (Rose gold!) but I can definitely see how much I like the texture/pigmentation on my face!

Review: Sleek Blush in Flamingo

I bought L.A. Girl Pro. Conceal Concealers too, but they are crap. Not worth reviewing at all. 

Ingredient List

Very very sadly, the item came damaged in the mail. The blush was cracked beyond help! :'( However, I can't not use it right? There's so much product in it!

This is the real colour of the blush. The above photo look very orange due to my room's yellow lighting. Flamingo is a hot and loud pink blush that is less disastrous-looking on darker skin-tone individuals.

Of course, I'm not saying you fair ones should avoid this altogether, but you need a very very very IMMENSELY steady hand to apply it beautifully and without looking like a ge-tai singer wannabe.

Pigmentation-wise, there's nothing that I'm unhappy about. It's bloody pigmented to the point that I need to dab my brush on the product SUPER gently to avoid looking like a clown.

Application-wise, this colour can be tricky for beginners. What you really need are a good steady hand and a good wide blush brush. Those itsy-bitsy blush brushes will catalyse the almost-expected disaster. You have to dab the brush extremely lightly on the blush, and then either tap off the excess or swirl some on the back of your hands. Then apply. This way, you can build up the level of brightness that you want on your cheeks.

I hate it when I apply too much colour on my cheeks. I can't exactly brush it off right? I always end up removing makeup from my entire face (concealer, foundation, etc) and redoing everything. =__=

Swatch: one swipe of product

Swatch: product blended out

To be honest, this is a very gorgeous colour if applied carefully. For those of you who are tanned or dark-skinned, this is a very suitable blush colour for you!

Let's stop focusing on the bright colour for a moment.

• The powder is very finely milled, almost velvety.
• Slight fallouts during application. If you have high cheekbones, then life's good. If you don't, you may get some fallouts on the lower half of you cheek too. 
• Impressive staying power. I wore this out THE ENTIRE DAY and it faded only a weeny bit. Maximum longevity unlocked. 

Is Sleek Blush in Flamingo a good blush?

• Yes, if you take the colour out of consideration. This is a good blush colour for certain people, but definitely quite risky for fair-skinned ones. The pigmentation, texture and staying power, however, impressed me beyond words and I would definitely be purchasing this in other colours! 

Review: Majiami Whitening Eye Jelly and My Scheming Teatree Night Jelly

Lot 1's SASA was having a wipeout sale roughly a month ago and I couldn't resist the too-good-to-be-true prices. Masks were going at $0.99 (even those obscure indie-brand ones) and toiletries were going at 3 for S$someridiculousprice. 

I bought some usual toiletries like shampoo, body wash etc, but my star purchases should be these items:

• Majiami Whitening Eye Jelly (S$10, retailed for S$19.90)
• My Scheming Teatree Night Jelly (S$10, retailed for S$24.90)

Both products were made in Taiwan. 

Review: Majiami Whitening Eye Jelly (30ml)

It's an interesting product because it's not an eye gel, but more of an eye mask consistency. You know those under eye mask sheets? This is the jelly version, and you are supposed to apply it to sleep.

According to the packaging, there are three recommended timings to apply the product: after skincare routine, before going to bed, or anytime during the day when your eyes feel tired.

This advice sounds intriguing, but if you realise, they are actually trying to tell you that you can apply the product any time of the day. =__=

Nevertheless, main ingredients in the product are:

• Eyeliss, E 2, Eyeseryl, Biophytex LS 8740

It comes in a cute dainty blue packaging, which holds 30ml of product. This is quite a change from the usual eye gels/creams that come in a tube packaging.

Application (from SASA.com):

1. Apply in the evening after cleansing and toning the face or before sleep. Evenly apply a proper amount to the eye contour. You may also apply a proper amount to the eye contour in the daytime to soothe and moisturize.
2. Gently press with fingertips for better absorption. 

I find that tapping/gently pressing the applied area helps any eye product work better. I guess it has got to do with blood circulation and all that jazz. 

The jelly itself is clear and its consistency parallels aloe vera gel.

The thing that I really like about this product is that it has cooling properties. When I applied it on both my under-eye areas, the soothing and cooling sensation actually made the entire first-time experience better. I love any products that give such an effect.

However, the stickiness of the eye jelly even after massaging the product in needs some getting used to. I think it's because this is more of a mask, rather than the usual cream, and so it's not supposed to be that easily absorbed so that it can work its magic throughout your sleeping time.

Then again, how does one use this product and get rid of the stickiness when using it in the daytime? My makeup will be ruined. Yikes.

I highly suggest application to be strictly before bed time.

So does the Majiami Whitening Eye Jelly deliver?

• Yes, it does. Usually after taking off my eye makeup, the area around my eyes will be quite sensitive and red. After application of this product, the redness reduced and the area wasn't so sore anymore. Also, I woke up the next morning with relatively better under-eye condition nowadays, even on days when I rest my eyes for less than 5 hours. 

Review: My Scheming Teatree Night Jelly (60ml)

I was drawn to this product because I have used masks from this brand before and they were quite good. The brand's name in english ("My Scheming") sounds highly dubious, but I shan't comment further because LET'S TALK ABOUT THE PRODUCT INSTEAD!

Main ingredients (from SASA.com):

• 【Tea Tree Extract】has anti-bacterial, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatiory, healing and anti-mould virtues.
• 【Saccharide Isomerate】locks in moisture and acts as a lubricant.
• 【Green Tea Extract】fights free radicals and has an antioxidant virtue.
• 【Sodium Hyaluronate】strongly hydrates.
• 【Chamomile Extract】has anti-inflammatory, itching-relieving, disinfecting virtues, and soothes allergy.

It's similar to the Majiami Whitening Eye Jelly because this product is also in a jelly form. You use it for your entire face instead of your eye area.

According to SASA.com:

"My Scheming Tea Tree Night Jelly provides hydration and repair at night. The jelly relieves dry and 

dehydrated skin and leaves skin watery and lustrous. It comforts tender skin, relieves oily skin, and 

increases the pores’ degree of cleanliness."

I LOL-ed at the last point on increasing the pores' degree of cleanliness. However, I do agree that tea tree does have that effect!

It comes in a standard packaging that looks very poorly made (the description paper was glued on the container rather badly).

It's very nice of the company to include a small scoop (usually only high-end products provide such meticulousness). The scoop is really helpful when you have almost exhausted the amount of product in the container. No need to worry about the product getting caught in between your finger and nail (for those with long fingernails), the scoop will scrape the last bits out for you. It's very hygienic too!

As like all tea-tree products, this jelly is green in colour. The product also has that signature tea-tree smell and it's quite strong, so for those who hates the smell of tea-tree, you might want to skip this product altogether.

Application (from SASA.com):

1. After cleansing the whole face, evenly apply a proper amount to the entire face, avoiding eyes and lips areas.
2. Leave on for 15 – 20 minutes before rinsing off. Or leave it on overnight and rinse off after waking up.
3. For a quick relief of dry and dehydrated skin, apply an amount 2 to 3 times the normal amount to cleansed face, avoiding eyes and lips areas. Leave the thick layer on for 20 – 30 minutes before rinsing off.

I do not advise rinsing it off after 15-20 minutes because leaving it on overnight simply is better. I believe, many of my readers sleep in an air-conditioned room and that's the main reason why you shouldn't rinse it off (unless of course, you are feeling eeky about the stickiness and can't fall asleep because of that). 

Also, please do apply your night moisturiser after this mask, especially if you want to get rid of the sticky factor. It's a common misconception that people with oily skin should not apply as much moisturiser as those with normal/dry skin. HIGHLY WRONG. No matter what type of skin you are categorised under, you still need moisturising, and all skin types need AMPLE amount of moisturising, especially those that sleep in A/C rooms! The only difference will be that those with oily skin should avoid moisturisers that have oil as an ingredient. My current moisturiser is oil free, but still provides enough moisture for my oily skin. 

Anyway, back to the topic of the My Scheming Night Jelly, I tried step number 3 once and actually it works for my skin too. After facials, my skin will be highly sensitive due to extractions and also my skin will start to peel off to make way for new skincells. This product really helps to soothe the dry, after-facial skin and actually accelerated the healing process. BRAVO. 

Do I recommend My Scheming Teatree Night Jelly?

• Yes, I highly recommend it! The tea-tree in it helps to control oil and prevent breakouts. The jelly texture is very soothing on the skin and the cooling sensation makes it all better. I wouldn't recommend using this every night, especially for those with oily skin, but 3-4 times a week will be more than sufficient. This is definitely a staple in my current skincare regime!

OOTD: Forever 21 Accessories, H&M Laser Cut Shorts and Alexander Wang inspired Creepers

The first 3 photos were from Wednesday, while the rest were from today. Wednesday's outfit was very laidback - an all black ensemble with pops of colours from the accessories. All necklaces featured in this post are from Forever 21!

Please pardon my ugly toenails that are highly bruised from years and years of abuse. :( 

Today's outfit! I still think this pair of Topshop polka-dot leggings is the best pair of quirky leggings I own (unless I get the H&M FAA one tomorrow! HEHEHEHE!). 

Shorts were from H&M Stockholm, and wow I didn't realise I was wearing a H&M knit top too! 

One thing that really irked me today was how rude people can get through email exchanges. Even if you are someone higher up in terms of ranking, that doesn't mean that you can abuse your authority and omit courteous words altogether from someone you don't know. Crazy rude.

So the problem was regarding a weekly report that I have to send every week to this particular lady. She records down important notes from the reports so that she can watch the trend of how shows are performing, etc.

I sent her the report, as per usual, and didn't expect a reply (because she doesn't have the courtesy to at least say "thanks") but then she did however not with kind words. She demanded that I check the report again because there were some errors and she insisted that I was the one who generated the data wrongly.

Of course I was infuriated. I am highly meticulous in my work and I don't make such nonsensical mistakes. So I approached my supervisor and we checked the data together. Nope, I didn't make any mistakes. However, it will be futile to get back to the lady saying that whatever I did was right only, I NEED TO GET EVIDENCE THAT INDICATED HER DEPARTMENT WAS AT FAULT.

So my supervisor and I checked the previous logs and compared them with the current one, and no surprises, we found major errors there and these errors were the ones that screwed up the entire system, leading to me generating the wrong numbers, because halo, you implanted these numbers in YOURSELF.

I went on a printscreen frenzy mode and circled all the errors in red (the feeling was extremely therapeutic) and replied her with all the evidence.

She replied of course, addressing the person in charge of the logs to update the files into the correct format and all that jazz. WITH NO FREAKING APOLOGY. Amazing, her level of courtesy is as much as the fats I have on my teeth - NONE.

Even my supervisor agreed that she should at least acknowledged the problem and retracted her accusations.

Seriously, this lady is rude beyond the tolerable means.

She is nice to everyone else though, so haha she hates me now lar. =____=

Irritating encounter that spoiled my entire day. BAH!

H&M Fashion Against AIDS Collection (Out 27th April 2012)

The upcoming H&M Fashion Against AIDS Collection is simply too stunning for me to not notice it and to not buy anything from it. It's on a whole new level, and the prices are all surprisingly affordable. DOUBLE the attraction!

Luoer had media invites for the launch party at Tanjong Beach Club on Thursday and she was very very nice to ask if I can be her +1, but of course LUCK HAS RARELY BEEN ON MY SIDE - I have too much work to do on Thursday and rushing down to Sentosa from Lorong Chuan by 7pm is impossible. :'( 

I feel my heart sinking... :'(

However, I will still make it a point to go down to the store after work on Friday to see what I can get my hands on. I'm rather disappointed that the tribal-print bralet is NOT AVAILABLE in Singapore, or I assume so because I couldn't find any pricing information on the local website! :(

These are the few (actually quite a lot. oops) things that caught my eye! YAY TO H&M! 

THESE LEGGINGS. SUCH DETAILS, ARGH. TO DIE FOR. S$24.90 I believe!

I need to try this pair of shades in-store. I hope they still have it when I'm there on Friday night! *fingers crossed* (S$14.90!)

Pretty bandage skirt for a great price! S$17.90!

This is too pretty. Topshop has similar styles but they are going for S$99 and above. This pair from H&M is S$39.90! I WANT IT! 

 This is very cute and rather easy-going in terms of how to wear it. Just throw it on over some gorgeous bikini and you are good to go! I believe this is S$24.90?

Another pretty pair of shorts. However H&M shorts and I have no great connection with each other. A size 38 will be tight and a size 40 will be loose. :( I don't remember how much this was, but I think should be in the range of S$35-S$45. 

I think this jacket will be the first item to sell out. The front design is the generic FAA (Fashion Against AIDS) design, but the back.. OOH LALA~

THE BACK DESIGN IS SUPER DOPE! I can imagine wearing a really tight black dress underneath this, and then paired with black leather hi-cut sneakers. AMAZING. This retails for S$59.90! 

Now comes the problem of this collection - there's only one H&M in Singapore, and A LOT of people are anticipating the arrival of the FAA collection. This means if I do purchase items with the signature FAA print, I'm bound to bump into someone wearing something with a similar print. THE AGONY OF CONFLICTING THOUGHTS. D:

OOTD: The Floral Bandage Skirt

I can't believe it's only a Tuesday. This week seems to be crawling by and the ever-increasing amount of work that I have to do makes it worse. 

Nevertheless, I always make it a point to at least make an effort in dressing up to work. I gain my early momentum this way and I won't feel so depressed in the morning. 

Today's outfit is another simple concoction - a batwing white tee with floral bandage skirt. 

The thing I love about this outfit is how incredibly comfortable it is at the top and how flattering it is at the bottom. It's definitely all about the balance. 

The skirt's previously from ZARA, but I got it online for S$9. Shirt's thrifted online too, can't really remember the exact price. Purple shoes were from Covet. 

Bandage skirts really make your sides look that much flattering. 

Necklace is from gmarket for under S$6. It's simple but a closer look reveals intricate details. I love things like that! 

Accessories were from H&M, gmarket, scape flea and Diva. 

My top has this weird, quirky print that I have never taken a closer look at until I took this photo. I see a key, a saxophone, a casette tape, a cello and a sewing machine. A very random print. Such awesomeness!

I can't wait for H&M's Fashion Against AIDS Collection. ARGH HURRY HURRY! 

Haul: Tribal Tops, Floral Bandage Skirts and Neon Necklaces

Going to H&M on last Sunday was a bloody huge mistake. The Marni for H&M stuff were going for 50% off and people were going frantic. The Conscious Collection proved to be a hit with its pale palette and flowy cuts. Everything was just of catastrophic level. I could barely breathe and I was so turned off by the crowd that I just grabbed the two tops that caught my eye and queued straight away. 

The queue was another story altogether. EVERY BLOODY QUEUE WAS LONG. That was precisely the reason why I didn't try the tops on and just sprinted straight to the cashier queue. Blergh. Bad mistake because the tops were a size too big. :( I guess I can do with the oversized fit then. Match them with fitting bottoms for the balanced look. 

ANYWAY, I bought these two tops for S$17.90 each, and should have gotten size M =__=

I bought the same design in two colours - mint and coral. 

Tribal prints without being too over the top. They are slightly sheer too so wearing a really well-fitted black bra underneath adds that edgy touch. Talking about an outfit with visible bras. PLEASE STOP WITH THE NEON-COLOURED BRAS. Only black bras will look classy enough to be seen under sheer tops. AND OMG, people who pair the sheer tops with RED BRAS, they should be shot. 

I also bought 2 floral bandage skirts from sgflea, I paid S$18 for both, and the price was certainly a HUGE bargain because the left one is from River Island and the right one is from ZARA. SCORE! :D

Especially like how bandage skirts make me look like I have a perky butt. HEHEHEHE. 

The left skirt has such an OUT-THERE print that I'm scared to pair it with any colour other than black or white. *gulp*

Finally some necklaces from Forever 21. So many youtube gurus were featuring them in their haul videos and I HAD TO GET THEM. Rather apt for the neon trend too! 

These necklaces were S$11 each, I believe? 

They will be good with any tops with not-so-loud prints. Solid coloured tops will be the perfect match!

OOTD - Coral Grey Combo!

Finally gotten back into track with the Outfit-of-the-day photos. I have decided to halt the instagram posts because my phone's camera is of the lousiest possible quality right now. iPhone 5 HURRY UP AND SAVE MY LIFE, PLEASE! :(

Anyway, I went ahead with a coral grey combination today. Something I matched in a hurry because I woke up late, as usual. 

The shoes were from Mitju. Got it from their warehouse sale for S$18! Pretty orange colour and in a very flattering cut to make your feet look slimmer. 

I just bought the slightly sheer coral top with tribal imprints at H&M yesterday for S$17.90. It was too gorgeous and I ended up buying one in mint too! 

The necklace's from gmarket! I find the emerald green a rather odd but surprisingly workable enhancement to the entire outfit. 

Talking about H&M, Fashion Against Aids collection will be out in stores on 27th April 2012. The collection is seriously to die for and I have already planned on what to buy because some are really really affordable! The problem will be WILL THERE BE ANY LEFT WHEN I'M THERE? It's out on a Friday and I'm sure there will be a mad queue and by the time I make it there after 6pm, many of the items should be gone. HOW LIKE THAT? :(

This pair of jeans is from Cheap Monday, and I got it really cheap (S$12!!) during a storewide sale in Stockholm. MAD AWESOME. 

Although it's not obvious here, this pair of jeans is increasingly loose on me, which is of course something worth a beer toss for. 

Accessories are all either from H&M or gmarket! :D

CUPCAKES CUPCAKES FOR SALE! @ Scape Flea

One of my colleagues is helping her friend sell some cupcakes at Scape Flea today, and of course we have to grace the event and spend some money on a few handmade cupcakes. 

There were four flavours available for sale: Sesame, Matcha, Red Velvet and Mocha. I had to buy more for my bosses also (from now on known as my work mothers) to collect some brownie points. HEHEHEHEHE. 

I polished off the sesame one and the red velvet one. DINNER IS DONE AND IT'S DELICIOUS! :D

Mr Ivan Ang was rather late and we just took a quick photo and all of us parted our ways. 

Posing with Lizhen (the girl in red plaids) and her awesome cupcakes!

Before going to Scape, Lirong, Aaron and I did some shopping. Or maybe, I did some shopping. I left my camera with Lirong and I came back to a whole barrage of photos. This girl needs to exercise some self-control! Siao one. :D

Her hair is too awesome! And I just got a deal from her aunt for a cheapo dying session. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. :D 

Obligatory outfit shot. H&M top, ASOS lace shorts, Forever 21 shoes, accessories from Gmarket, Forever 21 and H&M, Gmarket bag. 

After losing 3kg, it's quite obvious my face has slimmed down after I looked at photos taken last year. YAY!