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Thursday, December 16, 2010
It's almost Christmas
How time passes by so quickly! There is another 8 more days to Christmas. 15 more days to the new year. 2010 has passed me by so quickly.
And, it's another 4 months to my solemnisation. And I have not even gotten into the details of it yet. LOL! Jer and I have kind of sorted out the photographer and we've confirmed out location. We will be going back to our secondary school to have a look about again, as the school has gone through some major renovations and such. The school looks so different from when I graduated. So we will be heading to look around and confirm the location where we want to hold our solemnisation. I also have to get around to going down to the shop at Centrepoint to check out the Cheongsums and ask for quotes on a MTM one (read: lazy).
Work has been crazy busy of late, due to the year end. It's like that when you're in the insurance industry. The agents are rushing to hit their targets, and are doing everything last minute. -_- Otherwise, I'm actually enjoying my time here. I've managed to do some underwriting, not alot but it is a start. =D
I'm eating a chocloate brownie now. =P
I was filming my video on Sunday, and after reviewing it, I'm going to film it again. I think I spoke too much. LOL!! And repeated alot of words. It's hard work filming this sort of video, trying to get in everything you want to say, and keeping it under 10 minutes. I really salute all those Youtube girls who put in so much effort in filiming and editing all those videos. You girls are the best!
Another half an hour more till I get off work... Not sure if I'll be able to go swimming later. It looks like it's going to rain anytime soon. And I'm feeling a little under the weather lately. I'm breaking out, getting puffy eyes every morning, 2 huge ulcers that don't seem to want to go away, and chapped lips as well. I think it's to do with not enough sleep and water. So it goes to show how important these two things are when it comes to your health. I'm trying to make up the water and sleep, as I've been too busy to be mindful of the amount of sleep and my water intake. And yes, I know that it's not good enough an excuse. And I've been on a spicy food lunch alot lately, and I think that is adding up to it as well.
Well, I'm going to bum around for abit more and then I can pack up and head on home. =P
And, it's another 4 months to my solemnisation. And I have not even gotten into the details of it yet. LOL! Jer and I have kind of sorted out the photographer and we've confirmed out location. We will be going back to our secondary school to have a look about again, as the school has gone through some major renovations and such. The school looks so different from when I graduated. So we will be heading to look around and confirm the location where we want to hold our solemnisation. I also have to get around to going down to the shop at Centrepoint to check out the Cheongsums and ask for quotes on a MTM one (read: lazy).
Work has been crazy busy of late, due to the year end. It's like that when you're in the insurance industry. The agents are rushing to hit their targets, and are doing everything last minute. -_- Otherwise, I'm actually enjoying my time here. I've managed to do some underwriting, not alot but it is a start. =D
I'm eating a chocloate brownie now. =P
I was filming my video on Sunday, and after reviewing it, I'm going to film it again. I think I spoke too much. LOL!! And repeated alot of words. It's hard work filming this sort of video, trying to get in everything you want to say, and keeping it under 10 minutes. I really salute all those Youtube girls who put in so much effort in filiming and editing all those videos. You girls are the best!
Another half an hour more till I get off work... Not sure if I'll be able to go swimming later. It looks like it's going to rain anytime soon. And I'm feeling a little under the weather lately. I'm breaking out, getting puffy eyes every morning, 2 huge ulcers that don't seem to want to go away, and chapped lips as well. I think it's to do with not enough sleep and water. So it goes to show how important these two things are when it comes to your health. I'm trying to make up the water and sleep, as I've been too busy to be mindful of the amount of sleep and my water intake. And yes, I know that it's not good enough an excuse. And I've been on a spicy food lunch alot lately, and I think that is adding up to it as well.
Well, I'm going to bum around for abit more and then I can pack up and head on home. =P
Sunday, December 12, 2010
My Skincare Routine
I thought to share my evening daily skincare routine, and let you guys know what I use on myself and how I like the products that I use.
Ok, so here goes... =D
I wear makeup on a regular basis, especially on work days. So before I get into washing my face, I have to first remove my makeup. And sometimes, my makeup can be rather thick on certain days. Especially mascara. I love using mascara and all my mascaras are of waterproof formulas. I use the L'oreal Eye Makeup Remover for waterproof makeup. I soak a cotton pad with the product and then gentle place it on my lids. Leaving them on for a minute or 2, gently patting the area as well. After which, gently wipe the lids and most of the eye makeup would have been removed already. Another gentle wipe or two and all of it would be gone. And I emphasize on the word gently, because the area around your lids are very delicate.
With the eye makeup removed, then I will use a makeup remover from Kose. Perfect Cleansing Oil. It's a japanese brand, and I like the texture of the oil. It's light and it works well in dissolving my makeup. All I do is gently massage the cleansing oil, in circular motions all over my face, avoiding the eye area, as that area is already cleansed. This cleansing oil formula can be washed off, but I prefer to wipe my face with a tissue or a cotton pad to remove the makeup.
Next, I wash my face with a facial cleanser. I use the Avene Soapless Foaming Gel. I love this gel formula. It's light and the best part of it is that it is soap free. And it cleanses really well too. After washing my face and drying it, I use a toner to tone my face and prepare it for whatever I'm going to put on later.
Frankly, I never was a toner user. Just so because I never believe what a toner does. It's supposed to be a second cleansing and to prepare the skin for the serums and moisturiser that you will be putting on later. In any case, ever since my HTB proposed, I have been pretty diligent with my skincare routine and have been going through with all the steps.
Anyways, back to my routine. I use the Avene Thermal Water Spray as my toner. It's a great product that does not contain alcohol. It actually is a facial mist, but it can be used for alot of other things as well. And I use it as a toner. I spray the product onto a cotton pad, pretty much soaking it through and gently go over my face and neck with it. With that done, my face would be somewhat wet, so what I do is use my fingers to pat the product in until my face feels dry.
After which, I move onto eye cream. I'm using the Avene Soothing Eye Contour Cream. Squeezing out a tiny amount on my finger, I gently apply it to the area around my eyes, and massage it, using circular motions. When I feel like the product is pretty much absorbed, using the same finger, I gently tap the lower lid area, as a gentle massage.
I know it's alot of steps, but it is considered pretty minimal, because I don't use any sort of serums and such.
Next up is the moisturiser. I have two types of moisturisers. One for day and one of night. For daytime, I use the Avene Light Hydrating Cream. This has SPF 20 in it, and I absolutely love this moisturiser. Mine's for normal/combination sensitive skin. They do have one for dry/very dry sensitive skin. This is absorbed by the skin very quicky, and even with the SPF in it, it does not feel greasy or sticky AT ALL. It's a great makeup base, coz if you're in a rush for time, you need not have to wait for your moisturiser to set into you skin. Thumbs up from me!!!
And for night, I use the Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturiser for combination skin. I was using this for day and night previously, before I discovered the Avene one. I liked that it did not feel to tacky after I applied it, but after Avene, I kind of feel like it is a little tacky for me. So I use it at night coz I feel it is a little heavier, which is great as a night moisturiser.
Then finally, I use a pore refining essence from Fancl, which is also a japanese brand. They make preservatives free products, which is why it is in a tiny tube. But it is enough for about three months, being used twice a day. All I need is a bean size amount and I apply to my forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. And anywhere else I feel like my pores are big.
And this concludes my daily skincare routine. I know it's alot, but I'm getting married soon, so I'm bucking up on looking after myself in general. And my complexion is one of those things, coz good complexion means lesser makeup in general.
Hope you guys found this useful and not too overwhelming. Lol!
Lots of love,
Qiuru xxx
Ok, so here goes... =D
I wear makeup on a regular basis, especially on work days. So before I get into washing my face, I have to first remove my makeup. And sometimes, my makeup can be rather thick on certain days. Especially mascara. I love using mascara and all my mascaras are of waterproof formulas. I use the L'oreal Eye Makeup Remover for waterproof makeup. I soak a cotton pad with the product and then gentle place it on my lids. Leaving them on for a minute or 2, gently patting the area as well. After which, gently wipe the lids and most of the eye makeup would have been removed already. Another gentle wipe or two and all of it would be gone. And I emphasize on the word gently, because the area around your lids are very delicate.
With the eye makeup removed, then I will use a makeup remover from Kose. Perfect Cleansing Oil. It's a japanese brand, and I like the texture of the oil. It's light and it works well in dissolving my makeup. All I do is gently massage the cleansing oil, in circular motions all over my face, avoiding the eye area, as that area is already cleansed. This cleansing oil formula can be washed off, but I prefer to wipe my face with a tissue or a cotton pad to remove the makeup.
Next, I wash my face with a facial cleanser. I use the Avene Soapless Foaming Gel. I love this gel formula. It's light and the best part of it is that it is soap free. And it cleanses really well too. After washing my face and drying it, I use a toner to tone my face and prepare it for whatever I'm going to put on later.
Frankly, I never was a toner user. Just so because I never believe what a toner does. It's supposed to be a second cleansing and to prepare the skin for the serums and moisturiser that you will be putting on later. In any case, ever since my HTB proposed, I have been pretty diligent with my skincare routine and have been going through with all the steps.
Anyways, back to my routine. I use the Avene Thermal Water Spray as my toner. It's a great product that does not contain alcohol. It actually is a facial mist, but it can be used for alot of other things as well. And I use it as a toner. I spray the product onto a cotton pad, pretty much soaking it through and gently go over my face and neck with it. With that done, my face would be somewhat wet, so what I do is use my fingers to pat the product in until my face feels dry.
After which, I move onto eye cream. I'm using the Avene Soothing Eye Contour Cream. Squeezing out a tiny amount on my finger, I gently apply it to the area around my eyes, and massage it, using circular motions. When I feel like the product is pretty much absorbed, using the same finger, I gently tap the lower lid area, as a gentle massage.
I know it's alot of steps, but it is considered pretty minimal, because I don't use any sort of serums and such.
Next up is the moisturiser. I have two types of moisturisers. One for day and one of night. For daytime, I use the Avene Light Hydrating Cream. This has SPF 20 in it, and I absolutely love this moisturiser. Mine's for normal/combination sensitive skin. They do have one for dry/very dry sensitive skin. This is absorbed by the skin very quicky, and even with the SPF in it, it does not feel greasy or sticky AT ALL. It's a great makeup base, coz if you're in a rush for time, you need not have to wait for your moisturiser to set into you skin. Thumbs up from me!!!
And for night, I use the Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturiser for combination skin. I was using this for day and night previously, before I discovered the Avene one. I liked that it did not feel to tacky after I applied it, but after Avene, I kind of feel like it is a little tacky for me. So I use it at night coz I feel it is a little heavier, which is great as a night moisturiser.
Then finally, I use a pore refining essence from Fancl, which is also a japanese brand. They make preservatives free products, which is why it is in a tiny tube. But it is enough for about three months, being used twice a day. All I need is a bean size amount and I apply to my forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. And anywhere else I feel like my pores are big.
And this concludes my daily skincare routine. I know it's alot, but I'm getting married soon, so I'm bucking up on looking after myself in general. And my complexion is one of those things, coz good complexion means lesser makeup in general.
Hope you guys found this useful and not too overwhelming. Lol!
Lots of love,
Qiuru xxx
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Shopping for Christmas gifts and mini haul
Oh man.. It's back to work again tomorrow. The weekends are over already. Totally not fun..
Didn't do much this weekend, except for some Christmas shopping. I got a new pair of shoes from NewLook over the weekends (read: YAY!!!) and also some stuff for Christmas gift exchanges. It was amusing shopping with my sis for gifts, we were laughing out heads of thinking whom to give certains gifts to and what the person might think when they received the gifts. It was hilarious!
So right now, I have to find the time to wrap up the gifts. But yeah, I hope they'd be useful for whomever receives them. Coz I had a really hard time looking for generic gifts which were practical and for which both guys and gals can use.
Moving on... Jer and I met up with a photographer for our wedding on Friday. We like his photos and the videos done by him and his videographer. The total damage will be $3.5k. But yeah, we have yet to confirm him, but I think more or less we want him as our photographer.
Oh ya, Jer and I also recently went to Metro to do some shopping, coz his Dad has got this staff discount thingy going on. I got some stuff, not alot though, but ya, stuff that I need. I got a perfume, cleansing oil and mask from Kose, and toner from Murad for my sister. The rest of the stuff are samples given to us. Hehe.. See my haul below.
Didn't do much this weekend, except for some Christmas shopping. I got a new pair of shoes from NewLook over the weekends (read: YAY!!!) and also some stuff for Christmas gift exchanges. It was amusing shopping with my sis for gifts, we were laughing out heads of thinking whom to give certains gifts to and what the person might think when they received the gifts. It was hilarious!
Hand wash soaps, they smell pretty pleasant.
My new shoes from NewLook. <3
Some of the other gifts that we got. Yesh, those things at the bottom are facial masks.
So right now, I have to find the time to wrap up the gifts. But yeah, I hope they'd be useful for whomever receives them. Coz I had a really hard time looking for generic gifts which were practical and for which both guys and gals can use.
Oh ya, Jer and I also recently went to Metro to do some shopping, coz his Dad has got this staff discount thingy going on. I got some stuff, not alot though, but ya, stuff that I need. I got a perfume, cleansing oil and mask from Kose, and toner from Murad for my sister. The rest of the stuff are samples given to us. Hehe.. See my haul below.
Muahahahahhahaa!!!! So ya.. I guess that pretty much sums it up. Hmm.. I realised that my digital camera takes pretty good videos, and my Dad has a mini tripod. Maybe the makeup videos might actually happen soon. Now I have to figure out how do I plug in the microphone, coz it does not seem to pick up sounds very well. Yay!
Cheers,
Qiuru xx
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