Moisturizing the body

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Beauty, Body Moisturizers, Skincare

Starting this year, I’ve made moisturizing my body my beauty resolution.
I’ve been pretty slack in this area just because the body has a larger surface area and it’s impossible to keep up with it every night.

Sometimes I think my body doesn’t need to be moisturized as it doesn’t feel rough or flaky. But whenever I went for a massage, the beauticians will definitely comment that my skin is dry as the massage oil was absorbed very quickly.

So I thought I need to keep up with it. I need to find a way to make me do so!
And for me, it is to buy scented moisturizers. The smell often lingers around and they made me calm and relax especially when I use it at night.

So these are my scented moisturizers which I own. Just got my sis to get me a few new items from The Body Shop Sale!

The scents which I have includes rose, strawberry, perfume (white musk + dreams) and lavender. So I’m pretty much a fruity and flowery scent person.

Apart from the scents, I’ve different type of moisturizers to suit my different needs.
I would use the perfume scented body lotions in the morning and layer it up with their perfume. I do no own the white musk perfume yet cos I’m not too sure I’ll like it as my perfume. But I will try the lotion first and see how it goes. On the other hand, I love the Dreams Perfume as the light scent is suitable for everyday use and it stays on for about 5 to 6 hours!

The Strawberry body lotion will be good to apply during night time when I feel that I do not need that much of a moisturizing power. But unfortunately the smell became boring after awhile.

I’m using the Steamcream at night as well. This is much more moisturizing and I could feel the instant smoothness after applying it. I love the lavender scent as well. Unfortunately, for a small tin, this is kinda expensive. But as long as it works, why not?

I have not started using Vitamin E body butter yet but I’ll definitely use this at night. Got this because I tried my sister’s one night and I am amazed how moisturizing this is and it doesn’t feel greasy as well. Also, I noticed my skin turns brighter after using this! Might be cos of the Vitamin E? The body lotion smells awful unfortunately but I am okay with this body butter’s.

And as for the Ettusais body mist, it is for my chest and back acne and it is effective in lightening my acne scars, though slowly.

I’m using Cybercolors Velvet Rose hand cream and I’m really loving the smell!! I always feel like a baby when I use this. : )

Are you using a body moisturizer?
Can you keep up with it?

Feb hauls

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Beauty, Hauls

You might have noticed the change in my blog’s layout once again!
I get bored easily which explains why I am constantly revamping my layout. :p
Anyway, hope you like my new vintage feel! Hehe.

So for Feb haul, here’s what I’ve gotten and tried!

Babybliss Gtionic II hairdryer (comes with a brush set)

As you all may know, I do not have good quality hair which is why I really took effort in taking care of my tresses. Afterall, if I wana play with it, I will have to take extra care for it!

And good healthy mane starts with a good hairdryer. Over the years, with improved technology, a hairdryer may not necessarily spoil your hair. With a good one, your hair will be more healthy and beautiful!

This hairdryer comes with

• cool shot button
• 6 heat settings
• Advanced Ceramics
• Active ionic conditioning system for smooth results
• Removable rear filter for easy cleaning
• Powerful 2000W dryer with high torque motor for optimum airflow and precise drying
• Salon Length Cord with hanging loop
• Slim concentrator nozzle for precision drying

My verdict:
This hairdyer is definitely awesome! As compared to my old one which gives off a burnt smell every time I blew dry my hair, this one does so much better! With the active ionic conditioning, my hair always felt smooth to touch after hair drying. It does not make my hair more fuzzy. Also, I noticed my hair look shinier with this dryer, like I’ve already put on serum when I didn’t. I like the 6 heat setting though most of the time I would use the highest/the second highest speed as my hair is super thick.

The only downside is it is a tad heavy for me, so sometimes my arms can get quite tired after awhile.

Then again, I didn’t regret getting this hairdryer! It’s about 60 plus in SGD including shipping and I got it from ukhairdresser.com here. Second time purchasing from the web. I think it’s cheap for a good salon standard hairdryer!

Ettusais limited edition face powder

Was on a lookout for a compact powder for touch up and decided to get this after seeing good reviews on this powder.

My verdict:

I like the cute packaging plus the fact that it has a mirror in it. Some of the compact powder which I love like the Za’s doesn’t have a mirror which makes it difficult for me to touch up at times. I like to sit on the toilet bowl and do my touch up at the same time. lol.

I also love the fluffy sponge provided. It is really soft and smooth to touch.
There’s not much coverage, just a simple powder to mattify the skin. I use it when my skin turns oily in the mid-day. I would blot away the excess oil before applying the powder. No oil control was noticed.

Will I buy it again:
Yes for the packaging (cute looking and mirror) and good quality sponge.

Lastly, it’s the Browlash EX water strong creamy eye pencil in deep brown

I’ve always been on the lookout for a good brown eye pencil to do tight lining and draw on my water line. So far, none has impressed me. Decided to try this after watching clicknetwork’s tried and tested.

My verdict:
Water proof and smudge proof but not oil proof. Somehow the line disappears on its own after awhile. I’m guessing it’s my oily eyelid that’s causing it.

Will I buy it again:
No.

Thanks for reading! =)

Review: Ettusais White Body Mist

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Beauty, Skincare

So to cure my back acne and chest acne, I’ve started to use this product – Ettusais White Body Mist.

It is said to be able to lighten dark pimple scars while preventing pimples on your body, so you get smooth and clear skin.
It contains AC control oil which fights acne bacteria.
Features a unique spray that works from all angles.

It is about $38 (quite expensive) and it can last for at most 2 months?
I need to use it twice daily.

I’ve been really deligent recently, making sure that I wipe off my sweat and spray this on after every morning walk.

I’ve just started this treatment since 5 days ago and I’m already seeing results!!
I think the most reliable way to tell if a product works or not is to take pictures!
REAL EVIDENCE!

Back Acne:

My day 1 was horrible ….the pimples were super big and red, and my scars are forever there ….

I’m quite happy to see that by Day 5, some of the pimples have became smaller in size and the scars have faded too!
Can you also see that my skin seems brighter with lesser red spots?

Chest Acne

For some reason, my chest acne flare up a lot as you can see in Day1 …

By Day 5, the marks of the pimples have faded tremendously!!

I’m very impress with this product and I’ll definitely continue to use it.
One thing though, it doesn’t unclog the pores I find so my back and chest is still kinda rough …
I think I need a back facial but I am not sure where can I do it …

The SA also gave me samples of their Medicated Acne Aroma Body Wash. I’ll try it and decide if I want to purchase it or not.