Guilty? Grossest Beauty Habits

Hello and Happy Friday Ladies! Two days ago I read an article on Cosmopolitan about the grossest beauty things every woman does and I would like to share some of them to you which I think most of us plead guilty to. I know this is not one of those articles that would help improve a skill or inspire but I believe it would raise awareness for us that the list below is unacceptable and we shouldn’t have to overlook and tolerate it as a habit.

1.  Popping Pimples – first on the list, and I plead guilty! I just couldn’t resist, especially if it becomes the center of attention in my face. I have to pop it, though my mom would insist that I leave it alone when I whine so much about it. In the end, regretting it because it leaves a wound in my face.

2. Not washing make up brushes as often – according to Elle we should do it every two weeks. A recipe for breakouts is not washing brushes and sponges, so if you wonder why you have breakouts, it might be because you haven’t washed your brushes that often.

3. Not throwing out mascara – admit it, some of your mascaras are two years old. To avoid getting eye infection experts says we need to toss it out every three months. Blah! I’m not that rich to change mascara every 3 months, I say 6 – 8 months will do, agree?

4.  Removing chipped manicures by yourself – when bored (petiks) in the office or just watching a not-so -interesting TV show I do this, leaving a pile of nailpolish pieces on the table, not very chic.

5.  Squeezing nose to do extractions – not a pretty sight if we are caught doing this, it also leave an evidence (a very red nose) when we do it.  If a see a bunch of nasty whiteheads on my nose I try to extract it using a tissue. I’m not a pore strip girl; I rely on my microdermabrasion set to remove these every week.

6. Plucking a hair using your finger nails – that’s why I carry a tweezer in my bag always, but sometimes when I look in the mirror and I see a misplaced eyebrow, I do this.

There are other habits on the Cosmo list, I just included the ones I’m guilty with. I know 6 out of 14 is not an ideal number, but I will try to be mindful of them and avoid it.  How about you do you plead also on the list above? Try to ditch these habits and enjoy the weekend loves!

xoxo,

Clyde

Beauty Find - Facial Oils

Hello loves, I hope everybody is having a great week start.  On the weekend I finally got hold of this precious oil – The Body Shop, Oils of Life, Intensely RevitalisingFacial Oil. Yes, like you, there was a push and pull inside me about adding this to my beauty regimen.  Why should I be putting oil on my face when I struggle to remove it all day?!  Fact: Essential oils are from botanicals, which are usually packed with antioxidants, oils can be absorbed quickly, lock in moisture, and helps prevent fine lines and even ward off breakouts. So far so good right? So when I was finally convinced that these oils don’t equal oil, I finally got one. Want to try them too, but don’t know how to choose? Here’s a quick guide:

Dry Skin – plant oils from argan, almond sunflower, rose, raspberry, primrose and avocado. These types of oil sink into your skin instantly, locks moisture leaving a smooth and radiant skin.

Normal Skin- grape seed oil and jojoba oil are antioxidants that fight off damage caused by ultraviolet light. Argan oil  contains healing and anti-aging properties to keep skin balanced.

Oily Skin - there’s an oil that actually kills bacteria and fight breakouts – tea tree oil. Over cleansing and using harsh oil control or blemish treatment strip the skin of oil making it produce more to compensate.

Aging – seaberry oil has restorative properties. Primrose, macadamia, marula, rosehip are also good for matured skin.

Started using on the weekend, face feels smoother
already. 

Facial oil can be used day or night, and these oils have an amazing scent that is calming and help to lift your mood. There are many facial oils out there, surely overwhelming for a first timer, but be sure to try before you buy, like I did. There are shops offering free samples, so better try first before purchasing a full bottle. It might help if you could ask your dermatologist if your skin is sensitive or you have allergies.

xoxo,

Clyde

TBS gave free samples for the Oils of life
range

Khiels Midnight Recovery Concentrate was also
 given for free. It's amazing, love the smell.

L'oreal Extraordinary Facial Oil,
budget friendly for on $24 online

Josie Mara is available at Sephora,
and has been raved by many.

Most recommended for matured skin -
Fresh Seaberry Moisturizing Facial Oil

Traditional (Bullet) Vs. Liquid Lipstick

Wohoo! We survived another week, cheers to the weekend. It’s time to put on that bright red or pink lipstick for a weekend night out with a special someone or with the girls. Ladies what’s your lipstick preference? Lately I’ve been gravitating towards the liquid matte lipstick which I think is becoming very popular nowadays. I like how it’s easy to apply, the staying power, plus the finish it gives. What’s really the difference between a traditional and liquid? Let me break it down for you and tell me what your verdict is:

Traditional Lipstick or Bullet

Traditional, Bullet or the Twist Up Lipsticks have a wide range of finishes – satin & sheer, creamy, frosted, glossy or matte. Many of us like them because of its texture, feel and wider color selections.  Also we can twist all day, it’s quick and easier to apply, can be applied even in a moving vehicle – without mirror for some! Having control over the sheerness in each application by applying fewer or more swipes.  Downside: less staying power, if mistreated in heat or bumping, lipstick could melt or break.

Traditional (Bullet) Lipstick Finish
Photo Credit: britishbeautyaddict

Liquid Lipstick

Liquid lipsticks comes in wide range too, glossy, creamy and the one I’m loving right now, the mattes! They are ultra-pigmented, offers instant color in a single swipe, applied like a lip-gloss with a wand applicator. If you find the right brand liquid ones are very long lasting and feel weightless once it’s set. While application its glides on your lips like a gel, resulting to a gorgeous, vibrant and fuller looking lips.  Downside: Application can get inaccurate better have steady hands, some brands are very drying to lips so we need lots of prep before applying, and higher price point. Some liquid formulas don’t set making it transferable to your hair, clothes or teeth easily.

Kylie Jenner loves liquid mattes she even created her own line, Kylie Lip Kit - but a very pricey,
you can get others for a very affordable price

Love to know favorite lipstick formula.  Smile, drink and kiss with confidence ladies, happy weekend!

xoxo,

Clyde

Left: Wearing Nyx shade in Istanbul
Right: Wearing Colourpop in Tulle

My two weekends in Photos

I miss putting up an outfit and sale finds here on the blog, blame it on the very busy work week, including Saturday, I don’t have that much time to write and take photos.  But thankfully, the work shift has now allowed me to be free every weekend. I already enjoyed my 3 work free weekends, and now I am ready again to commit on posting great finds, and sharing my inspirations to keep everything chic and lovely!

Ladies, let me share my past 2 weekends in photos, I get to wear the other floral romper which I purchased some time ago, (click here for the link), get a new hat, just because …… I know it’s not a typical outfit accessory but a good floppy hat really helps especially when you are walking around on a sunny day.  Aside from getting it for only $5, yes believe it! , the color really helps up to brighten your OOTD.  So without further ado, here are my off days summary in photos!

 

This maroon Floppy Brim Hat completes my OOTD, I got it online for $5 only.                                                         

My hat and these colored stone walls.

Walk with me to Sentosa

How did I manage to balance and still strike a pose? I can coz
I'm at the Trick Eye Museum

How can I not share this with you? Pretty girls enjoying
posing too!

Enjoyed the day with these ladies.

Of course there is no better way to end up a day
than to get a blueberry ice cream. 

xoxo,

Clyde

Skin 911: Palmer's White and Even CBB Cream & Dark Spot Corrector

Cheers to the long weekend and hello lovelies!  So much stuff has been going on nowadays, that’s why a long hiatus again from the blog, (a weeklong vacation to the Philippines, and moving to a different apartment) with all these crazy but sweet busyness including the constant change of weather, I think my skin needs a 911.  

A have a couple of breakouts that has left some dark spots on my skin.  To help me out on these dilemma, I tried Palmer's White and Even Range:

• Palmer’s White & Even CBB Cream – it’s a cream that has a multifunctional formula that targets discoloration and spot while providing natural pigment-perfecting coverage and SPF 15 protection, helping to prevent darkening from recurring.
• Palmer’s White & Even Dark Spot Corrector – this formula delivers a concentrated dose of advanced ingredients to target discoloration such as age spots, dark spots, post acne scars and sun damage, to even skin tone.

 There are a lot of causes that leads to discoloration of the skin – to much exposure to the sun which becomes worse with age, acne scarring (my case!) severe dryness, pregnancy, birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy.  My breakouts caused some dark spots on my cheeks, so now I’m using the Palmer's White & Even CBB Cream as base before I put on make-up, it offers just about the right coverage, its very light and smells good too! At night after cleansing my skin, I apply the Palmer’s White and Even Dark Spot Corrector, oh I love the white lily fragrance, over a week’s use, I noticed that the spots has become a bit lighter.

Its available at Watsons, Guardian, BHG, Robinsons, John Little, Essentials Pharmacy, Nishino Pharmacy, all leading pharmacies, departmental and cosmetics stores.

I’m sure you’ve been to lots of vacation which entails long exposure to the sun, so give your skin some 911 and try some of these Palmer's White and Eventone perfecting range. Its offers unique skin gone correcting formula, potent but gentle ingredients that helps reduce hyper-pigmentation, free of parabens, sulphates, synthetic dyes and fragrance.

Love your skin ladies and happy weekend!

xoxo,

Clyde

P.S. – a link to Palmer’s White & Even Dark Spot Corrector TVC:

https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=_prylKG1QT0&feature=youtu.be