Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Review: Palmer’s White & Even Dark Spot Corrector

Seriously, I can't believe my luck!! Woohoo!
Received 2 products to review and they are exactly what I need!!

Can't stop smiling to myself while I'm blogging this..


Sneak Preview!


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The Product

There's actually another one but I'll blog about it tomorrow.. Stay tuned!
For now I will share more about..

Palmer’s White & Even Dark Spot Corrector


Just a side note: Fluffy is forever so curious to see what I'm doing.. Haha!

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More Info about the Products

When used daily, the advanced blend of ingredients in Palmer’s Eventone products, works in two ways: 

• Lightens surface skin cells producing more uniform skin tone within 3-5 days 
• Acts on the deeper skin layers to inhibit over-production of melanin. 
(Even skin tone develops as skin cells rise to the surface. 4-6 weeks, depending on age, health, and exposure to sun.)

Wow, really?? I wish I don't have to pile on layers and layers of concealer and BB creams just to make my skin tone look even anymore! *Feeling hopeful!*

Oh wait! 

And check out some of the ingredients used: 

Cocoa Butter - Smooths marks and scars
Licorice Extract - Improves tone and texture
Niacinamide - Targets unwanted discoloration
Soy - Restores luminosity
Synovea - Lightens age spots
Vitamin C - Natural skin brightener

WAH, I WANT NEED ALL THESE BENEFITS!!

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About My Face

Before I start with the review, let me share a bit more on myself.. Or rather, my face.
(Which will explain why I'm so excited to try out the product.. Haha!)

I am blessed with good complexion.. Thank God!
But still, no one is perfect.. Looks will deteriorate with the passing of time.. 
And of course I am no exception!

See what I mean?

Photo taken right after shower. (Totally no makeup and no editing!)
(Geez, why do I look so sad and haggard up close!)

The Problems:
1. Uneven skin tone (worsened by prolonged wearing of spectacles)
2. DARK CIRCLES (I think I'm practically born with them!)
3. Dull complexion!

Haven't been able to find any good products to resolve these..
Hence.. BB / CC Creams (and photo editing apps) have been my best friends.. >.<

So.. Will this product be my new best friend?
Hur hur.. We shall see! ;)

Using The Product

I'm not Sonia but still.. 

I couldn't resist creating my own "commercial".. Haha!


Self-proclaimed Meipai "model".. Opps!

My Verdict

I gotta admit, I am beginning to feel a weeny bit bias towards Palmer's products.. Haha!

This is the 3rd product that I've tried.. 
And I must say they really put a lot of thoughts and efforts, be it from the packaging, texture, absorption, scent and of course, the contents of the product itself!

As usual, the packaging makes it easy for me to keep it, use it and even bring it around.
I also love the soothing, relaxing scent.. Helps to lure me into dreamland since I have the habit of applying my facial products just before going to sleep. The texture is light enough and gets absorbed into my skin pretty fast too! 

Results wise, I honestly can't tell much from just one application.
According to them, it takes about 4 weeks to see visible overall results!
Will continue to use and hope to share good news.. And a prettier face to you all!

Where To Buy It

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

Retail Price: SGD 29.90 for 30ml

Grab yours now!

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P/S: I also had the chance to try out some other Palmer’s products. If you are interested, you can read my reviews!



Monday, June 29, 2015

Resuming my healthy routine!!

Alrite!! *With renewed determination!*

Been slacking for way, way too long!
Now that my projects are all completed and submitted, I need to resume my healthy lifestyle!!
Went cycling for a short while last night.

And I started doing this before bedtime!


But without the weights though. I need to get a pair of weights..!!

Of course, just working on the arms ain't enough.
Shall work on my arms and..

..Stomach tonight!


Good luck to me!

Go go fighting!


Sunday, June 28, 2015

Simple Bliss on a Lazy Sunday

Planned to exercise but it was TOO HOT out there. Really! >.<

Hid in my room instead and enjoyed the simple bliss with having Cookie and Fluffy by my side.
Thank you God for blessing me with these 2 darlings!

This is how Happiness feels like.. ♥♥♥

Cookie was resting in the background so here's a close up of her! 

Seeing them happy and contented brings me so much joy and warm!
Love them so much! 

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Ever since Shuqi mentioned about the Animal Communication Workshop, I can't stop thinking about it! Don't even know when is the next course intake but I'm already starting to do research and thinking of how I can prepare myself for the course.. Haha!

In fact, I even added the trainer in Facebook.. And she accepted! :)

Wanted to get her book but the shipping charges are so expensive!
(More expensive than the book itself!)

Wonder if the course provider sells the book too? Hmm..

I do wish I can communicate and truly connect with animals though!

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Makan & Movie

Met up with Shuqi, Ah Li and Choy! 
(Too bad Chun Cheung was working so he couldn't join us.)

So lucky to have Shuqi as my animal buddy..
She always selflessly drives me to the places we wanna go and back to my home.
Especially lucky that our workplaces are so near!

On the way to Vivo City, she was telling me about this Animal Communication Workshop.
Whoa! I wanna go! So glad that she wants to go too!
(In fact, she was asking if I wanna go with her.)

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Dinner at Marche

Aimed straight for my beloved steak.. Medium rare!

Our dinner.. :)

Haha, dinner was so enjoyable! Nice food and a lot of jokes and 'suanings'.. Heehee!

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Movie... Minions!


One of our favorite scenes in the movie.. Haha!

Looking forward to meeting them again! ;)


Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Time to Tidy Up My Room!!

Now that my projects are finally settled.. Time for me to RESUME my plans!

Wanted to start tidying up my room so I went to Best Denki to check out the following:
1. Humidifier
2. Hand Held Vacuum Cleaner

The staff introduced me some products which I think are pretty good!
But the prices were a bit pricey.

Decided to think it over before buying.
Which I am SO GLAD!!
Found cheaper lobangs!!!


Perhaps I can do a review after buying them? Heehee!

Oh! I also saw the color of the wireless mouse that I wanted to buy but Challenger didn't have it.
Well.. Challenger is cheaper so okay lah! :) 

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

The Power of Makeup! ♥

Just came across this video and WOW!
She is awesome!


I also look drastically different with and without makeup.
In fact, I look different with different types of makeup styles.
Which makes makeup even more fun! Haha!

And I must say, putting on makeup gives me A LOT more confidence. :)

Some may argue that it's not good to rely on makeup to feel more confidence..
Putting on makeup is fake.. 

But is it really..?

To me, it's no difference from wearing clothes that are washed and ironed nicely.
Or clothes that are appropriate for the special occasion.
For example, if we usually wear t-shirts and shorts on normal days..
We are 'fake' if we are dressed in office wear when we go to work?
No, right? :)

Anyway, it's really up to one's opinions. If you don't like to wear makeup, don't.
General rule: Don't do anything that makes you very uncomfortable!

As for me, I LOVE MAKEUP! ♥♥♥
Even though I go au natural most of the time nowadays. Heh!

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Barely-There Makeup with Ugly Hair
(Okay, enough said! >.<)

And so that's me with only a little bit of makeup left after a vigorious Zumba session.
(The Zumba instructor is so cute ya! Opps, haha!)
And I was too lazy to style my hair so I simply swept my fringe to the back and pinned it with my hair clip.


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Full Makeup (with Fake Lashes) with Nicely Styled Fringe
(And wearing a simple, sweet white dress!)

And that's me with slightly heavier makeup than usual.. Plus fake lashes! (LOVE THEM.)
(Specially dolled up as I was attending the wedding dinner of Rae and Del!)


(Pardon the messy background. Opps.. LOL! Too exhausted after returning home from the wedding dinner.. >.<)
ANYWAY.. I looked so different right?
Super love my eye makeup here!

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Basic Makeup with Nerdy Specs and Nicely Styled Bangs
(And super act cute pose.. LOL!)

Here's another photo of me.
With makeup but different hairstyle.


This was taken about 2 years ago.
Se said the photo didn't look like me at all.
WHAT?! 
But.. Yalah, This photo is way cuter than the current me!
*Rubbing my bruised ego.*


Never mind!
Maybe I should cut this hairstyle (fringe) again to prove him wrong then.. Haha!
Gin said I looked much better with bangs.

I want to look young and cute again!!
♥♥♥


Searching and Searching..

Was browsing for some accessories to buy for Fluffy when I saw this!


Haha! Looks like Fluffy?


Compared to dogs, it's so much harder to find stuff for rabbits!

Maybe I should set up an online shop to sell rabbit stuff..?
Maybe. Heh!


Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Oh, my Fluffy..!

Was brushing Fluffy when I noticed that the area around her right eye was a bit 'botak' (bare).
Found some dried up mucus there. Upon closer inspection, it was a bit red and swollen!

After cleaning it up, it was much better.. :)

Was trying to look for some relevant articles and I found this!


Huh, so serious? Isn't mucus something common??
Hmm. Mucus.. Considered eye discharge? No? Yes? I hope not!

But anyway..
Rabbits are more fragile than I realized!


Her right eye seem okay after I've cleaned up and removed the dried up mucus.
Will monitor and see how it goes!
Hope she's okay!

Monday, June 15, 2015

Hang in there..!

These days have been quite tough because of ASSIGNMENTS.. 
On top of the work I already have.

Done with my individual assignment.
OH YEAH!

The group one has been pretty painful for me (in various ways).. 
But at last I've done my part!

Today our teacher briefly went through the report.
Said that we need to improve on one of the parts.
NOT MINE.. Heng ah! Haha!
And he said the facilitation plan was okay.
THANK GOD.

1 more week before facilitation!
HANG IN THERE!



Pain will be over soon. 
I would have successfully overcome an obstacle.
:):)

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Singapore Comedy Fringe 2015

Elise got some FREE tickets (again!) and asked if I wanna go and watch them with her..

YES PLEASE THANK YOUUU!

Photos stolen from Elise's Facebook

Was a bit late and Elise wasn't annoyed at all.
She even asked if I need her to buy anything for me in case I get hungry!
So sweet of her, right!! 

I managed to reach not too late and had just enough time to wolf down a slice of pizza. Yum yum! Haha!

Seated and excitedly waiting for the show to start!


Love the Malaysian comedians!


So cute of them! 

(I am quite slow.. Haha! AFTER the show, I realized the last performer was Harith Iskandar!
I really love his Singapore-Malaysia jokes!)


(Feeling so lucky to have a chance to watch him perform 'live'!)

- Break time -

Back again for 2nd round, this time by comedians from India.


Haha, we were seated behind this guy who attended EVERY show in the front seats!

But he wasn't sitting in the front seat in this one.
And he left halfway.
(Maybe that was a hint that the performance isn't as good as the other. Opps!)

Personally I prefer the 1st show. 

Didn't understand most of the jokes in the 2nd one even though Indians sitting around us kept laughing. 
Different culture, I guess.

I even felt sad and depressed for the ladies when one of the Indian comedians joked about marriage sex. "..And the next morning you still have to get up and make a sandwich for your rapist."

People actually laughed at that. Very loudly.
Funny meh??

Nonetheless, I had a good time! Really love 'live' shows like these!

Once again, many thanks to Elise for the tickets!! 

Monday, June 8, 2015

Achievement Unlocked!


YES I DID!

Another childhood dream fulfilled!

Today's FHI outing.. Cycling at East Coast Park!

Even though I can cycle now, I still lacked confidence.

Was kinda worried and my mind started to generate lots of random questions.. 
What if I'm not used to the bicycle there? 
What if I forgot how to cycle?
What if I knock someone down?
What if I fall down?

My worries lessened a lot after I started cycling. Haha!
And after cycling for a while. I began to feel A LOT more confident.
Okay, I can really cycle now.. I guess!

I CAN REALLY CYCLE NOW! WOOHOO!

In fact, I could even admiring the scenery and enjoy the cycling process!
Love going down the slopes (not too steep!) and feeling the wind tease my hair!

After cycling for an hour, it was time to go home.
Tired but very, very happy.
When I was young, I couldn't join my friends because I didn't know how to cycle.
But today, I could cycle with my colleagues!

Although I still cannot cycle very well yet, it was a huge achievement for me!
And I was happy to know that I can control the bicycle better now!
好开心耶!

I will continue to practise cycling!



Sunday, June 7, 2015

Happy Birthday to Le Cnet!

Life is always interesting, thanks to the interesting friends we have!

One of them would be David, fondly known as Cnet from the good, old forum days.
He is also our 9gag / meme teacher! Haha!

Specially designed this to wish him a happy birthday.. Trollolol! :D






And his response..? 


LOL!

Ah, I miss the good, old days!

The day Cnet taught us how to 9gag and use meme! 
(In the bus heading to JB!)

Oh wow, I used to look quite cute eh? Heehee! Eh.. 3, 4 years ago?


Hope to meet up with the old forum folks again soon! :)



Saturday, June 6, 2015

Rainy Saturday ♥

Wanted to go Mac to eat my brunch and do my assignment when it started to rain heavily!

Decided to cook my own brunch instead. 
(Yay, time for healthy brown rice! Been a while since I last had it.)

Waited and waited but the rain didn't show signs of stopping any time soon.
Not that I minded.. Haha!
Love the coolness of the air, thanks to the heavy rain! 
BEST weather for sleeping.. Woohoo!

Tried working on my essay but failed! Hahaha! I really tried..
I was feeling way too relaxed until I was struggling to keep my eyes open..

Looked at Fluffy and caught her dozing off.. Aww, cute max! 


Seeing her like that, I made a decision..

..Okay, assignment can wait.

*Headed for my wonderful dreamland blissfully*  
Life is perfect.. Haha!

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Woke up in the evening.
Okay! Time to do my assignment!
Fighting! 加油!

I guess I can really use this excuse: My bunny ate my homework.. Haha!


Hope to finish my assignment by this weekend!
Deadline is next Tuesday!
Wish me luck! :)

Monday, June 1, 2015

I love Bonus!

Honestly I am never good in managing my finances.

Previously I had been fretting about the unexpected (and rather alarming) amount of money that I needed to fork out within short notice.. Was so stressed and depressed!

Fortunately, things turned out fine. Thank God!
(Well.. Perhaps I worried unduly because I wasn't aware of the solutions available. Heh!)

And I finally received the last installment for last year's bonus!


So happy that I still had a bit of money left after deducting the lump sum that I need to pay my sis for my dad's expenses (she forked out the money first).. Woohoo! Feels so darn good to repay another big debt! 
(And still have some spare cash in my bank account!)

Shall save up the rest for:
- My studies; or
- Any urgent and unexpected expenses required

But nonetheless, I splurged a little on a gift for myself.. Haha!
Not expensive lah.. About $30 only!
Waiting for it to be delivered! Guess what it is? Heehee!

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Currently my only debt would be my studies loan. Should be done repaying in a year or 2.
So looking forward to it! :)
Then I'll have more money to save up each month!
(Hope I don't have any new expenses by then!)