Another Miri Haul (theBalm, Dolly Wink, Garnier, Books, etc.)

Should I just do a pic dump?
I'm kinda tired lol.

Anyway, I overspent a little bit than normal because some of the stuff I bought was pricier than I normally go for...in fact, I nearly indulged in a high-end foundation (Estee Lauder Doubler Wear) but I didn't!! That'd be in my wishlist.

Well, two items from theBalm already used up most of my money lol. I am so far happy with the things I got, the ones I've used already. Like, I think it's worth it.

Moving on~

From SaSa

It's hard to resist this place, really. Especially when it's the only place that sells theBalm.

I've become more wary of the things I buy from them, of course, I always ask for the SA to show me the products now lol before I buy. I do notice that no matter what, it seems like it's SO HARD for theBalm powder products to look flawless somehow.

Of course you can't tell if it's been swatched or not but sometimes, there are marks still, and it makes you go "What." but eh. The foundation is sealed inside, which is good. I still wish the powder products are sealed as well. like, after they inspect if it's broken or what, they should tape it.

Here's what I got:

1. theBalm timeBalm Foundation

2. theBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer

3. Lennox Calorie Limit Tea (found out that I might be allergic to one ingredient >_>)

4. Combos Skin Pore Refining Set

5. Dolly Wink Liquid and Pencil Eyeliner

6. Prestige Primed & Ready Eye Primer

The foundation is the priciest item I got in this haul...it would have been beaten by the ELDW if I did buy it though LOL.

I got only one item from Watsons.

This thing right here.

I actually love the feeling of this scrub. On the body and on the face, it works wonders XD

Yes, it is abrasive for the face BUT I have pretty thick skin >_>

From Guardian

1. Nexcare Acne Patch x2

2. O'slee Lemon Soda Serum

3. Darlie Expert White Toothpaste

4. Garnier BB Cream

No.2-4 is mainly bought because I saw ads on it.

Yes, I fall for ads.

Damn me.

Haven't used any of them yet (except for the acne patch)

From Super Save and Cindy

Random stuff haul lol.

I needed some stuff for my bathroom.

I got some hair ties, some cheap e.l.f brush dupes...they work well btw.

Tweezers for falsies, eyelid tape (yep, for days my eyes are uneven) and a hairbrush.

The envelopes are for sending giveaway presents.

I started to force myself to draw again...so I bought some sketchbooks.

I dunno why, I have a lot at home but I did it anyway.

Sorry, trees ;-;

BOOKS.

As always, I find myself buying ViVi even though I'm not THAT into fashion :x

I got the Little Black Dress book so I can learn about making dress patterns.

A book about cats? I needed one.

That's all for my haul!

I'm pretty content with the things I got I guess lol.

'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

My Current Skincare Routine :D

Hi everyone!

I hope you're all well :)

I had sad news yesterday, with my psychiatrist having to go away, thus transferring me to someone else's care. I cried.

But anyway, let's focus on what the post is about, shall we?

Lyn asked last time what my current skincare routine was. I didn't want to do one without really sure of the things. 

Truth is, my whole routine was disrupted when I ran out of my HG moisturiser and I haven't found a replacement. I had recently placed an order so hopefully it'll come back to my routine!

I used to rely on TWO main things: Eskinol Papaya Smooth White Facial Deep Cleanser and C+M Papaya Gel Moisturiser. I am not using any of those now. The reason why I had it as a routine was to fade my acne scars FAST.

I made do though.

I found a routine that works for me.

So far I haven't had any breakouts. The last breakout I had was on my nose, and it didn't occur to me to use my Mario Badescu, so I have a nasty scar there >_>; but that was 2-3 weeks ago.

Moving on!

Here are the facial washes I use~

Facial Cleansers & Scrub

I don't use them ALL at once! That's just crazy!

I use the scrub when my nose feels all congested and to scrub off some flaky scars. Do I think it works? So-so. It's not a miracle product.

Sometimes I also use two gentle scrubs from SkinFood for daily use.

Peeling Gel (Gentle Scrubs)

I use the St. Ives Apricot Cleanser when I feel like my face needs a gentle, gentle scrub. I use it when my pores are just feeling weirdly congested. After cleansing, usually it leaves my skin soft, not too dry.  This is supposed to fight blemishes.

I generally use the TheFaceShop Blemish Zero Bubble Foam Cleanser in the mornings. It's not harsh at all. I bought it due to the recommendation of a fellow blogger. It's really gentle, has a nice scent and leaves my skin feeling clean without stripping the natural oils.

Lastly, I use the Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser when I use makeup on that day. To make sure I removed all my makeup when I use my cleansing creams. You know what's the best weapon against acne? Removing your makeup properly. I try not to use this unless I did wear makeup. I think I tried using this daily, and it wasn't being nice to my skin. It's not harsh, but compared to the other two, it's the strongest of the bunch. 

For me.

As for the moisturisers and toners~

I approve of this.

Truth be told, I have A LOT of toners. I also have A LOT of moisturisers. For moisturisers, it's more tricky though. If I hate the scent, I would really not use it. This is the case of moisturisers I buy online. LOL. Poor them.

I actually have a ton of facial cleansers too, ones that don't work for me or I just never bother reaching out for. I might use them again when I run out of some of the items.

Anyway~

My new beauty find that I happen to LOVE a lot is the HadaLabo Arbutin Whitening Lotion! For this one, I was afraid it would break me out, I read some reviews saying it breaks them out. However I think that happens if you use the milk too. I just have the "toner" version of it. For me, it works like a light moisturiser. If my skin is not that dry, I skip my snail cream and just end the day with this.

I recently finished my Eskinol Classic White Blackhead Prevent Facial Deep Cleanser, so I moved on to the lemon variant. I'm now using the Eskinol Oil Control Facial Deep Cleanser. My friend Kat uses this. Does it really help with oil? Nope. At least not for me LOL. I read online that this freaking dries them out! It doesn't for me. I am hoping that this helps fade scars since lemon is known for that.

It's gentle though, just like the papaya variant.

Depending on my mood, I would sometimes use The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner. It doesn't mattify my face at all LOL. Then again, I'm not using the whole range for it. I like this, but I would stay away from my eyes I guess. This is pricy so I'm glad it's not my HG!

Although I gotta defend their oil control BECAUSE I use a moisturiser that kinda makes my face oily after a few hours. I use The Skin Shop Recovery Solution Cream as my moisturiser. I use this when my face feels very dry, or I have some popped pimples. It's supposed to help heal them faster. I like the scent too, but if I use it too heavily, it clogs my pores.

For my eyes, I use Tony Moly Fresh Aqua Cooling 24 Eyes Stick. I usually don't bother to deal with my eyes though.

When I have bumps and acne, I spread a thin layer of the Mario Badescu Drying Cream.

Had I known, I would have used this on my nose earlier. This immediately calmed down the annoying painful nose acne!

So basically my daily routine is:

Cleanse Face -> Toner -> Lotion -> Moisturiser

If I use makeup:

Remove Makeup -> Cleanse Face -> Toner -> Lotion -> Moisturiser

I also generally use mud masks after I use makeup. It depends on how heavy it was.

If I feel like my skin needs to be decongested, I'd whip out my facial sauna, do nose strips and mud masks. I ALWAYS neglect my PMD though ( ;-; ) that expensive thing.

Yes, I do mud masks more than face masks. I need to use my face masks really ( ;-; )

Is my face perfect?

Nope.

In fact, I have congested pores sometimes, so I have to deal with the skin-like bumps here and there but generally, I'm happy.

Ever since I used the HadaLabo Lotion, I felt an improvement. Hence, I'm very happy. 

Makeup seems to glide on smoothly too.

Is this a routine you should use to clear your face? NO.

EVERYONE'S SKIN IS DIFFERENT!

WHAT WORKS FOR ME, MIGHT NOT WORK FOR YOU!

Try out these products at your own risk. I'm not a dermatologist but I've had some consultation and I've deduced what's good for me and what's bad for me.

Well, it's not flawfree.

My battle with whiteheads, big pores, oily skin and those pesky bumps aren't over.

I'm happy though, I got my acne under control.

Do tell me in the comments what your routines are, or if you've used any of the products here before!

Take care then!

-Nisah-

Love/Hate Products: August

OMG.

It has been SO LONG since I blogged.

I mean, properly.

First thing's first: SELAMAT HARI RAYA, MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN!!

I actually have a lot of mini hauls I did, ordered things from SaSa, from abroad...but things happened and I'm just not into it.

But I do have a collection of what I'm loving and maybe two products that is subpar from the rest.

Most of them are loves though :) which is really good.

Don't you think so?

I'm supposed to be sleeping since I have an early morning. Kinda.

I have a meeting later at university and I hope I can wake up early.

Anyway, moving on, let's talk about these products!

Skinz UV White Perfect White BB Cream
theBalm Time Balm Face Primer
SkinFood Vita Juice Hand Essence
Etude House Surprise Essence Concealer in shade 2
TheFaceShop Herb Day Cleansing Wipes
L'Oreal Anti-Frizz Serum

St.Ives Intensive Healing, Skin Renewing Body Lotions
L.A Colors Cafe Au Lait Palette
Etude House Soft Touch Auto Lipliner in (I'm NOT sure lol)
next Paradise (perfume)
Maybelline Baby Lips in Smoothing Cherry
SilkyGirl Pure Fresh Oil-Control Pressed Powder SPF 20

Skinz UV White Perfect White BB Cream (Love)

This was something I bought on a whim. I saw its adverts on CLEO so I was interested, but I never thought of getting it that soon. I was just walking around a supermarket when the saleslady just recommended it. She was offering 2 for a big discount but I only wanted one. I still got discount for it though. To be honest, I wasn't looking forward to it at first because when she swatched it on my hand, it was pinkish white. However, on my face, it just blends after a few minutes. It has been my go-to BB Cream for a few weeks, so I have little left. It's about the same amount as my Peach Sake BB Cream. Will definitely do a full review on this one!

theBalm Time Balm Face Primer (Love/Hate)

This is the first love/hate product I have in this list. Why? Because at first it didn't work for me. It broke me out, it aggravated my acne BUT I decided to give it another chance because my acne's getting better and I've doubled my effort to cleanse my skin thoroughly every night. Sometimes it provides the best oil control but sometimes it doesn't. Weird, right? I hate the fact that it's expensive and lasts only 6 months. I also love the scent. I MIGHT do a full review on this.

SkinFood Vita Juice Hand Essence (Love)

I hated myself for even considering buying this but then I got this for redeeming my card. I didn't regret it. This is my third hand cream (I've tried two and I hated the smell and it was so sticky) and I'm loving it. It's lightweight, it absorbs fast and it smells fresh. Citrusy but not overpowering. It does soften my hand but sometimes it's not enough. But points go to the fact that the scent and texture is nice.

Etude House Surprise Essence Concealer (Love?/Hate)

This...I dunno. I kinda hate it more that I love it. I got this because my favourite SkinFood Rice Concealer smudges when I cry and the saleslady said this was waterproof. Is it? I'm not sure yet. I don't think so. Comparing my favourite concealer with this, the former provides more buildable coverage and blends easily. This, however, dries so fast on the face before I even manage to blend it. I do like it for my undereyes. I'm still trying to work this out. So far, not impressed.

TheFaceShop Herb Day Cleansing Wipes (Love)

Oh God. This has made my makeup cleaning routine much easier than before. More thorough. Depending on how thick my makeup is, sometimes I only need this to clean my face but somehow with eye makeup, I need my eyemakeup remover still. But I love this. Too bad there's only 20 wipes in it. What I do is cut them into two or three and use it based on how much makeup is on my face. It's not that expensive though.

L'Oreal Anti-Frizz Serum (Love/Hate)

I love this, especially the scent. It works well with my hair but I have such thick hair, I need to use a lot.  It works fine for a few hours but then it loses its powers soon after lol. My hair then gets affected by the surroundings that it gets very rough D: but for the scent itself, I love it to bits.

St.Ives Intense Healing, Skin Renewing Body Lotion (Love?)

Again, this is another product I love for the scent. Both somehow smells the same. Texture-wise, it's also the same. Effect? I'm not sure yet but I love to use them on my arms. It's very lightweight and absorbs fast. It's also cheap. Ish. Would I buy the full size? Maybe. This is a pleasant product to use.

L.A Colors Cafe Au Lait Palette (Love)

I got this because I'm gonna use it for my first giveaway :D I mean, I can't give it out without knowing how good it is. Is it good? Yeah. For its price, very. The only complaint I have is the frosty white shadow. It's very frosty I rarely use it. It's very soft. Is it buttery? Kinda. Comparing it to some Korean brands, this wins hands down. It has enough pigment for its price. Plus it's small and compact.

Etude House Soft Touch Auto Lipliner (Love)

Liplining? Not really. I use it as a matte lip shade :) and it works so well and it's so pretty with my skintone. It's very neon-like when you first use it but then once you blend it out, so beautiful. I sometimes use a clear gloss over it and it works so beautifully. Plus you can barely feel anything on your lips since it's not lipstick. I'd definitely try out the other shades!

next Paradise Perfume (Love)

I'm running out of this and I love it. I dunno where I can get this since it used to belong to my older sister. I love it. I just love it. It smells nice, not so offensive (since I'm very sensitive to scents) and it works. Best of all, I'm not allergic to it. I'm still on the hunt for a perfect perfume for me but this passes for now. Plus, it's running out ): I take this everywhere with me, since the size it so compact.

Maybelline Baby Lips in Smoothing Cherry (Love)

I'm running out of this balm, but I have a backup in the form of another Cherry flavour. I love anything cherry flavoured and this is wonderful. Granted, it all started because on my first date with my ex, we were eating ice cream and he gave me his cherry. LOLFRUITMINDYOU. It was a nice experience and it's funny too. Anyway, this works so well, I use it at night, everywhere I go I bring this, and it's less oily than my Vaseline Lip Therapy in Cherry. Lovely balm. Will definitely repurchase.

SilkyGirl Pure Fresh Oil-Control Pressed Powder SPF 20 (Hate)

This thing, I really regret getting. I thought I'd get a new pressed powder that actually helps control oil. This, does not. It does not. I get oily in just less than an hour. What is up with that. I still prefer the other SilkyGirl powder. But I'd still use this and see if I can make it work like what I did with the face primer.

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Okay, so that's it for now. It's already so late and I don't know why I decided to write this late.
I just felt like it.

I got a new laptop now :)

A Macbook Pro. Do I like it? So far, it's okay.

I really like the trackpad.


So far.

LOL.

Okay then.

Goodnight, sweet people.

Take care.

-Nisah-

Another Miri Haul :O (Mainly SkinFood)

YES. I am totally in love with SkinFood!
Like, yes, really.
And if I had unlimited budget, I would have emptied that shop!

There were a lot of things in my list I didn't get but I'm happy with what I DID get.

I couldn't find SCawaii for Feb!!! So disappointed ): Oh, and only ONE sample after spending  RM130+? Is that normal?

New clothes and an original copy of one of my favourite albums!

Finally got the less harsh scrub lol. Yeah, it IS significantly less harsh but I somehow prefer the rough texture of the Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub :/ but I'm gonna use this instead, for now.

The things I got from SkinFood are:

- Tomato Sun Cream SPF 36 PA++
- (Another) Peppermint Pore Diet Mask Peel-Off (Proves how much I love this stuff!!)
- Rice Concealer Tip
- Parsley & Mandarin Spot Gel (For Troubled Skin)

What I wanted but didn't get:

- Quince Whitening Sun Lotion SPF 34 PA++
- Peach Sake Sun Lotion SPF 32++
- Peach Sake Serum
- Peach Sake Perfect Concealer #2 Natural Beige

The SA recommended the Rice Concealer instead of the Peach Sake one because it can be a bit drying for the under eye area, so yeah, I wanted to try a more liquidy concealer too, so I didn't mind much :)

I got one sample only this time (I guess...one sample per RM100? LOL), it's Acorn Jelly Mask. The SA told me it can be used for spot treatment but I'll try it another time.

I wanted an eyeliner with a marker pen tip so I decided to get IN2IT's. I tried it for a bit...and what I noticed is that it dries slow? Maybe it's just me but it IS pigmented. It smudged because I wanted to check the dryness lol.

Well, if I'm lucky, I wanna try and get a membership card this month LOL. Before my birthday, or during LOL. Ceh.

It took a  lot of energy to not buy face makeup. The one up there, listed, are things I didn't have prior, or have tried (except for the mask peel-off) so yeah. Quite excited, I am :)

And here's to hoping that my skin heals faster!!!!

Okay, 'til then! Stay safe!

-Nisah-

Another Wrong Product. I am soooooo careless.

I researched. I researched.

But I forgot the name.

What I wanted was: St. Ives Green Tea Scrub
Second choice would have been: St. Ives Blemish & Blackhead Control Apricot Scrub

What I got in the end: St. Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub

I really am careless.

I forgot which apricot scrub it was, and ended up getting the abrasive one LOL.

Ah well, I just need a good face scrub, or a body scrub.

I'll just use this.
If it's too abrasive for my face, at least I can use for my body.

Wrong Product yet again. This must be some kind of curse.

My mom told me to use the Kanebo Blanchir though. Yes, yes, mom but I still need a scrub.

'til then!

-Nisah-

Miri Haul~

I guess lol.

I didn't buy much but they cost a lot lol;

Random Haul

I got blue contact lenses...and I don't know how to use them yet.
I used to try, but I failed.

This time, I'll try harder!!!!

Two of these things are freebies, it's the pouch and the Kanebo sample.

Mom is a loyal Kanebo user and well, I got this for free because she bought a LOT of stuff.
I won't say how much the price is but it was a lot.

For skincare.

I got a Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Cherry Tart. I know red isn't my colour exactly but I don't have any red lipstick/balm/stain so yeah, might as well. It's okay, but it does emphasize more on my blemishes ):

That's why I need to fix it!

Next time, I'll buy Peach Parfait or Macaroon.

From SaSa, I got a Kate Loose Foundation. I asked for loose powder...is that the same? ):< I'll be mad if it isn't!!

I got a Canmake Eyeshadow Base too :) It's so tiny, but expensive.
LOL I was the first one to use the tester.

I was tempted to take the tester.

But no, I didn't D:

I got my St Ives lotion and two magazines too. And a soft toothbrush, for the benefit of my gums.

That's it for now :DDD

I'm so tired ( ;_; )


-Nisah-

Cyclax?

So, today was my English Literature exam. And it sucked. One more written paper left. It's also English Literature. It's saddening for me since it's always been one of my stronger subjects...but I disappointed myself today. Like, seriously disappointed. I'm not even expecting a C. I just couldn't write tangible sentences that made sense. Really. It was as if I was stupid and couldn't write.

But, immediately after the exam, I went to The Mall with my mom, sister and my two baby fruits (niece and nephew), for lunch and for playtime. I was depressed really, food was the answer, unfortunately.

But then I also got sick of food so I might as well exercise after this.

I bought another Cyclax product from Winmark. This time, it's a face mask. It's a 'Lavender & Tea Tree Clarifying Face Mask'. I was shocked that I didn't notice this before. So far, my St Ives mask isn't working as well, sucks as a spot treatment...it does help somewhat but I need more time before I can review it. Trying to get my face into shape first before I can judge.

Sorry for the bad quality pic ;-;

I haven't tried it. It smells like lavender of course, mixed with a somewhat oily smell from the tea tree. I bought it for BND$4.50 (n.p BND$5.00) so I'm assuming there's a sale? lol; last time, it was also like that though. Ah well, not complaining.

I might try this tonight and pray that it won't break me out. It's nearly that time of the month and I'm breaking out from it. Plus, I had cereal for dinner last night...woke up with tiny bumps. Hopefully they're harmless.

Ever since I started using the Biore Acne Cleanser, I noticed that acne stayed at bay where it makes sense (as in period acne? lol hormonal acne I guess), scars are diminishing VERY slowly.....but then recently I've only just washed my face, no toner, no moisturizer. I just treat my acne with NEXCARE Acne Patch. From time to time I do pop them though...when NEXCARE failed.

Anyway, this mask 're-balances excess oils, de-toxifies & clarifies, cleans & freshens'. I hope it lives up to its claim. So far, the two Cyclax items I've tried...well, they're pleasant but they don't do anything different. I mean, I'm not allergic or anything but they're body care, not face care. So this is my first Cyclax face care item.

I hope it works somehow. So that when I finish my St Ives clay mask, I don't have to hunt it down. This is a cheaper alternative. So I'm really hoping that it does my skin wonders.

We'll see. Even if it doesn't work, I just hope it doesn't break me out!!!!

So far, Cyclax has been pleasant. I don't want it to be my enemy.

Okay then!

-Nisah-

Miri Mini Haul + eBay Buys

Been a long time since I blogged. Haha. Easily losing interest? Yes. But it's more to procrastination right now, actually.

I would love to blog more if I had a better camera. It's not fun to not be able to focus an item well :(

Anyway, yesterday I went to Miri. It's a 2 hour drive from Brunei I guess. I was mostly asleep anyway lol.

So, I bought lots of stuff. More than I had intended to. Having my older sister tag along helped with that.

In terms of makeup/body beauty products, this is my haul:

From Left to Right: St Ives Skin Firming Lotion, Nexcare Acne Patch,  Sample Jars, Biore Acne Clear Cleanser, Falsies Applicator Clip, Oil Blotting Paper, Marie Beauty Eyelash Glue, SilkyGirl Silky White Powder in Natural, SilkyGirl Double Intense Gel Eye Liner + Gentle Eye Makeup Remover. 

I've never bought this much. lol. Kinda surprised. I don't shop much.

I bought the SilkyGirl cosmetics last minute when I saw at Watsons that it was at the 'Buy 2, Get 20% Off'. I took that as a chance since I don't have a gel liner yet, I needed  new pressed powder and my eye makeup remover was nearly finished. So I happily (last minutely) bought them. I have to say that from the swatches I did, it's quite nice.

I also tried the St Ives lotion and I was so happy that it wasn't at all sticky. We'll see if it firms up my skin or not. I'm quite fat lol. It's moisturizing too so I love it for now.

The oil blotting paper was kinda scratchy...but it has 150 sheets so who cares!

I haven't tried the eyelash glue and the applicator yet. Looking forward to it.

Nexcare is my holy grail in stopping me from further scarring my face ;-; it looks so horrible when I ran out of the acne patch. So I bought two to make sure I'll get by a month or so XD

The Biore cleanser...so far, since I used it last night, it didn't break me out so I'm super happy and looking forward to good results in a week. I'll do a follow up to that one in another post.

I bought the sample jars because it retailed at RM1.50 at SuperSave. It's sold for BND1.50 in Brunei too so wtf. It's also a different design than the ones I bought here. I bought two.

I also bought November's S Cawaii and this book I've always wanted, "Not Without My Sister". It was kinda a steal too. Selling for RM39.90 at Popular, with a 10% discount card, I calculated it to be around BND$14+!!! ( OAO ) that's like...waaay cheaper than ordering it online (BND$28 + taxes probably). Also, a hair accessory from Parkson.

Mom also bought me footwear!!

I've always wanted flats! But somehow this colour is....meh. Well, I'll wear them anyway. Wanna go on a date with my boyfie looking girly.

Other than that, my orders from eBay also came :D

Professional 20 Color Camouflage Concealer Palette

(Fake) "M.A.C" Hello Kitty 7 Brush Set

12 Waterproof Pencil Liner

I love them all. I didn't get disappointed by the brushes either, I expected low quality brushes...but they weren't bad at all. I tried the stippling brush, the lip brush and the eyeshadow brush already and they were all fine. Except...maybe the eyeshadow brush was a bit scratchy and hard. I dunno if it's supposed to be like that. I was also surprised the colour didn't stick to it despite it being white when I washed it! So I'm very happy with that.

As for the concealer, I haven't really managed to wear them fully for a long time to see its lasting power, and whether or not it cakes. It's creamy but at the same time, it's also quite hard to get product onto a brush. I prefer to use my finger. Need to experiment more.

The eyeliner looks awesome swatched on my wrist but when I tried to apply it to my (oily) eyelids, it was hard. It was like any other liner I had. I'll try with a primer next time and see how it goes. As far as being waterproof, it is. But it is not smudge-proof, so be careful when you rub your eyes!!!

I'm loving the pink for lining my lower lashline, I don't know why.

So, that's all for now! I can't get nice swatches of things yet without a good camera! I feel like I'm depriving people and myself lol.

Until next time!!

-Nisah-

P.S: Oh yeah. I forgot to add, I also bought AKB48's 'Beginner' single LOL. Random I know. Usually I'd buy comics but I didn't this time. SUPER SHOCKED.

Yogurt Twister

Twisted!!

Today's my parents' anniversary. We went to Excapade Sushi in Gadong. I was too busy eating I forgot to snap some pictures. I need to get myself a good camera first because my phone doesn't take pictures well in dim light and we all know that the main branch is always dark in atmosphere.

I tried out one of their new menus, one of the udons. They served it on a pot with fire and it kept on boiling the curry in it, burning my tongue. I had to request for the flames to be put out, only then did I enjoy my meal. I thought the salmon was supposed to be raw though, it came cooked. Disappointed.

Anyway, I wanted to go to a supermarket to buy dessert. I can't have food without my dessert, just like a spoiled child! I wanted ice cream but the place we went to didn't sell any. Bummer.

So~ I decided to buy a drink. It's ice blended, right? lol.

'Yogurt Twister' from Kokoberry!

I LOVE anything with yogurt! Even yogurt chocolate. It's so good. I really don't know why I love yogurt, I just do! Putting yogurt on your face...even though it's healthy...the smell is just----ugh. lol. But it can be refreshing.

Somehow tonight, the taste wasn't as good as the first time I tried it. I didn't taste the chocolate. I tasted the yogurt a little but then somehow it was bland.

In the pic, the snack behind the drink is also something I like eating. But none of that tonight...sad :(

Other than that, I also bought St. Ives 'Mineral Clay Firming Mask'! I wanted to buy this at Winmark but they didn't have it. I saw that it was BND$8.40 and thought that it was cheaper than other places. It's 134g though for the price :I I hate the pricing here. It's like what? $3.97 in the US? According to that website I checked anyway.

I've bought many different products this week, and weeks before that too. Some I liked, some...not so much.

But I'll still use them. I have two facial cleansers from The Face Shop, a Cyclax body scrub and body butter, a soap that's supposed to be good for the skin...I'll try and post pics on my next post.

What I like using so far is the Cyclax stuff and the soap. It's a Philippines product, the soap. I thought it would be drying like this other soap I tried but it's not! I'm not sure if I'm breaking out from it or what but problem areas like my cheeks and jawline hasn't had any for a few days. I've had two on my forehead and two on the sides of my eyes. I think my glasses need to be disinfected with alcohol :(

I did take a pic of my face before I used the soap, so I'll see in two weeks to see if there are any positive changes. I also use it on my body.

So, tonight I'm gonna see if the mineral clay mask dries out my spots or not. I pray to God that it does. I hope it works for me!!! I don't want any wastage going on like that friggin' shampoo. I might give it away to someone whose hair suits that effin' shampoo. I just don't want to look at it anymore! It depresses me.

I guess it depresses me more because I bought it with my own money. I'm a student without allowances so...it's just sad.

Sigh. I haven't tried it to wash my brushes. I might try tonight.

Either way, I hope it works. At least, for something.

I'm so full from dinner!! Might sleep early tonight.

I guess it's a good thing I didn't wear makeup tonight, no need to cleanse face like hell. I don't like using the makeup remover that mom bought for me from Etude House. It's too oily. It also has mineral oil!

Happy Anniversary, mom and dad~ I think it's their 32nd Anniversary? I think so.

-Nisah-