I never used to be a person that likes watching
'monthly favourites' on youtube.
But i was in the shower thinking about life
(as you do), and i was thinking about how much i've recently come to like the Shu Uemura cleansing oil.
So this is where it beings...
Shu Uemura - Anti/Oxi Cleansing Oil
made in Japan
There's a range of different types of oils eg. for uneven skin tones, acne-prone/ oily skin, etc.
When my mom went to Hong Kong, I asked her to have a look for it
(not really expecting her to buy it because it is so bloody expensive ~$77).
But my cousin's girlfriend actually bought it for me in Hong Kong as a gift, and she bought the big 450mL bottle. I was so surprised!
She chose for me this Anti/Oxi oil which is for skin refining and anti-dullness.
I'm not sure why but I didn't really enjoy using it at the start.
Possibly because I was left feeling oily afterwards and I didn't really feel like my face was clean.
But after i changed face cloths
(another favourite product mentioned below), I began to use this cleanser religiously in January
(roughly a year after I got the product).
After work I would be starving and would be too hungry to shower first, so I would use the cleansing oil just to get the makeup off my face.
The makeup really just melts off, and it's so good for the eyes without being too rough. I then do a quick rinse off and use my wet muslin face cloth to wipe/ dab it off.
I feel
SO fresh afterwards.
It has no fragrance, and i feel like it really has made my skin smoother and brighter.
Totally loving it!
I started using it
(very sparingly) since last year feburary, and now i still have half a bottle left.
Is $77 worth it?
Probably not as there are other brands that do more affordable cleansing oils, but I think it's such a luxurious product and it has made my skin feel better.
So if i was in a splurging mood, I would definitely buy another bottle.
(tip - use a good face cloth otherwise you will still feel oily afterwards)
Pai - muslin face cloth
made in Czech Republic, 100% organic cotton
I bought a pack off BeautyBay and I read really good reviews about using muslin cloths for the face.
Apparently it's a gentle enough exfoliation to use for eczema and babies.
I love it because it's not super thick and it's quite
'porous' so it feels so amazing when you use it with warm/ hot water and put the cloth over your face. It feels like you're steaming your face and really opening up the pores.
After using this to wash my face/ wash cleanser off with a gentle exfoliating motion, my face feels
SO clean and refreshed.
I definitely recommend this, it's not too pricey either.
Perfect duo with the Shu Uemura cleansing oil.
Neutrogena - Hydro Boost night concentrate
My friend recommended this to me and
OH how I love this product.
It is a gel/ watery consistency so it feel so light on the skin and it gets absorbed quickly.
It is oil-free and my skin instantly feels so hydrated without feeling oily or sticky.
I wake up with my skin feeling plump and rejuvenated.
Sometimes when my skin is feeling extra dry after cleansing or if I am sick, I'm not afraid to layer up this product on my skin.
(tip - Moisturising is key!
My skin was going through a crazy, painful, acne stage and I was using harsh products, scrubbing, over-cleansing, and not moisturising enough. That made it much worse.
I've now changed up my products and using more gentle/ sensitive washes with plenty of hydration from moisturisers, my skin has less bumps and it looks brighter.)
Rimmel London - Soul Session super gel nail polish
I used to be a matte type of girl wearing either white, black, or pink.
But I decided to try out this cool-toned nude and now I have been wearing it every day in January.
It is such a nice natural colour and the gel shiny finish from the top coat is great, lasting for about a week before it starts slowly chipping.
It looks like you have put a lot of effort into your nails, but it's just the formula of the polish making it look fly.
I have also tried doing some white accent art on top of the nude and it makes a good combo.
Veet - Epilator
I know, I am really behind on the epilators.
I just never used to have the need for it as I shaved whenever I needed to.
But it got to a stage where I got tired of having to shave my underarms after the second day or so.
I saw this on sale during the christmas period and I decided to give it a go.
I use it for my legs and underarms, and it's magical
(especially the pits).
I haven't been counting, but because it essentially pulls the hair out from the roots I don't need to re-epilate for a few weeks!
It's a great feeling when you touch your pits to check if you need to shave before the basketball match, but oh! hair hasn't grown back yet!
In addition, it's cordless so you can carry this to wherever you like to epilate.
Now onto the question of pain.
I have a pretty high pain tolerance so it doesn't bother me too much.
You just have to make sure your skin is taut.
I bought this for about $50 which I think is one of the cheapest types, so it can only go up from there!
