Slit-Mouthed Woman/Kuchisake-Onna using DIY Scarwax

A few weeks to a month ago, my cousin told me about the Japanese Culture Week that was just wrapped up today. He asked if I'd like to cosplay or be involved in the haunted house. When I heard the 'haunted house' being mentioned, I was like "HELL YES!"

I may be susceptible to getting bothered by ghosts and spirits but I do love horror stuff.
In fact, I immediately wanted to be Kuchisake-Onna.

That ghost/urban legend and me go WAYYY back.

Back in 2008 when I was in Japan, I remember my host sister telling me about her at a park.
We were out accompanying her little sister playing.

I was on the swing set or something, that part I don't remember BUT I remember her telling the story. It was cold (Spring just came) and windy, a bit gloomy...the weather was perfect for a horror story.

And then she told me, in Japanese -while I was not fluent yet- the story.
Somehow I guess, horror stories just translate themselves.

Because I understood every bit of it.

She told me it's the only thing (or ghost) that her mom is scared of.
That she'll always have hard candy with her just in case, to distract the ghost so she can run...

Plus, we had a Haunted Festival for our Bunkasai (School Festival) and I really wanted to be Kuchisake-Onna but wasn't allowed to.
But it's fine, back then I was fat as hell.

ANYWAY, after what my cousin said, when I went back home, I immediately went to play with makeup.

At first I was fretting, like "MAN I don't have any SFX stuff D:"

So I did the slit with just makeup.
It didn't work that well unless it's from afar.

From afar, my sis was like "WHOA"
Then I came closer and she's like "Eh"

So the next day, I looked up DIYs and found this!

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Easy-Halloween-Prosthetics/step2/DIY-nose-and-scar-putty/

I had vaseline and flour.

So I went to mix it.

This is a last minute batch I made for the JCW.
It was a bit drier than my first batch.

My first attempt at using this turned out like this:

It was a bit too big.

Although it does look like it's smiling.

Used eyeshadow, burgundy lipstick and black gel liner for making it more realistic.

Attempt number 2 turned out better I guess.

The lenses made it less scary lol

One side was more deep, and the other was more shallow and open.

I preferred the deeper side.

Yeah, this side.

I didn't have fake blood then.

Debating whether or not to make the lips patchy red or just pale.

Trying to look scary.

Here's the close-up of my favourite side.

Eww.

Unfortunately on the day itself, the new batch I made, kinda made it harder for me to kinda blend it.

And it was thick.

Disgusting to be honest.

With the fake blood.

Unfortunately I didn't take pics of today's last minute wound. It looked quite nice, I used the old batch, it was more emollient.

Well I hope I can show it from the embassy group photo lol.

When I bought the fake blood, I was disappointed because it was very light.

Just a test.

So I Googled.

And I found this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzhlCX50gXU

Used cocoa powder!

So, I did and well, it worked. Ish.

And it smells like cocoa powder.

I don't think I can scare people though, somehow, maybe it was the darkness but every customer kept saying I looked pretty or fabulous.

I'm like "Whaaat"

It turned me off from scaring them LOL

Until I found that jump scares work the best.

And I even hurt my knee from doing this jump scare lol

It was basically slamming my body (yes, slamming) on the floor out of nowhere, kinda.

When I heard some screams from shock, I smiled :D

Some were unfazed but hey, timing was key.

And I couldn't see ;-;

My body ached from this action.

At least I didn't get punched or stepped on.

I was NEARLY stepped on.

I feel bad for some of the volunteers that got hurt :T people, be nice!

And don't be rude!

It was nice though, kinda.
They were strangers (at first), I wasn't really part of the community but it worked.

Met some very awesome people too.

I DON'T KNOW how they can scream time after time but they did, consistently too.

I only did that on the first day.

;-; really want to work with proper liquid latex and stuff though.

I need to buy a foundation palette as well. Just for my kit.

Practice does make perfect and I prefer to work with a big mirror LOL, just from this experience.

Makeup IS art, and it CAN be art.

Since I stopped drawing and painting, it feels about the same.

I like to take my time and I hate rushing.

When I did the makeup for PAC's Kuriose, I was rushed (and lacked some stuff) to do makeup and I HATED that. I guess that's how backstage is at runway shows and stuff.

I was only happy with the makeup I did on my cousin.

Maybe I'll share that on another post.

'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

Cooking is So Fun (Pic Heavy)

Yeah, I know. I've been gone again.

Not for any good reasons I guess, mostly just having no inspiration to write stuff.
I've had some things that happened in between the last time I updated until now...like getting two of my wisdom teeth out, went on a short holiday, slapping people-- stuff.

Basically, stuff.

...and procrastination. I've had some drafts but I never managed to post them yet.

Soon.

I'll be having two hauls in one post maybe.
My KL haul and my Paloma haul (might add first impressions here and there)

Anyway, food.

I don't know if I've shared anything recently but if you follow my Twitter (I've deleted my old personal IG), I do share some of them on there.

Cooking's just therapeutic somehow. Last year I mostly learned to cook more stuff to prepare for possible married life, and just to see if I'm any good at cooking. I don't really cook Malay food though, I go for Western, or Eastern..I just find Malay food too oily for my liking.

AND I still don't know how to cook rice (mostly laziness to learn)

Well, here are some pics of food I've been happy with :)

I cook with no rules, I don't really measure...so I'm not a good baker.

Attempted an old recipe, kinda overcooked it a bit but it was still edible!
Followed Nigella's recipe, with slight adjustments.

This one was a meatball/meat patty thing. It was really good.
I forgot what spices I used though.

Chicken marinade challenge with my mom.
We both did a good job :D (but I prefer mine better 'coz it's thicker)

I love baking cookies. There was a time where I just tested out different stuff.
Measurements, ingredients, timing...etc.
Some hits and some misses. 

Potatoes, Cream and Cheese.
Made with my sister. I was in charge of mandolin-ing the potatoes.
Scary experience.

Also made with my sister.
Carbs on Carbs with Chicken.
It was really good!

Wasabi Mayo Chicken Stuff.
I really liked this one. I should make more of it.
People don't like the wasabi but I do!

My sister's work of art.
I helped too, of course! But it's mainly her recipe.

This one followed OnePotChef's recipe :)
Really love snacking on these.

Another cookie experiment.
Tried tweaking ingredients.
Added mint...didn't not like it LOL

Chamchijeon (Tuna Pancakes)
Really simple, really tasty!

Tried making choux creme (cream puffs)
The texture and taste was alright but the custard needs work.
Need to learn how to make the cream properly.

This one was another experiment.
Family approved but I found it too sweet.
Good texture though.

My host mom's recipe for pasta salad :)
Really missed eating this in Japan so I tried making it.

My Muesli and Cream Cheese Cookies.
LOVE THIS (and I can actually bake this consistently!)

Steak with Mushroom Sauce ala Antam.
Quite happy with this one. Family liked it too.

Mushroom Risotto with a Sprinkling of Blue Cheese.
It was missing something...hm.

Steak :3
I'm the official steak cook in this house now.

I like mine medium but everyone likes it well done.
I add blue cheese on mine, it's so creamy!

Have you noticed that most of them are yellow? Beige?
LOL. Why do I cook yellow stuff?! I guess it means I cook mostly carbs.

Not a lot of veggies huh? I generally don't cook them, I boil them or grill them lol
But yeah, ideally, I'd serve the steak with veggies, mash or couscous I guess.

But yeah, cooking is so fun.
If it's not attacking you anyway.


I kinda wanna ask for a pasta machine for my birthday, been wanting to make blue cheese ravioli lol

Maybe I will :3


Do you like to cook?

'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

Moving? I Hope So.

Well, if you follow me on Twitter, you might have seen me update about moving and stuff.
This was actually a sudden thing. A plan. Well, it's official to me though LOL.

My parents are still thinking about it but it was actually them discussing with my older sister.

She lives (well, right now she's back in Brunei for the holidays) in the US for at least 3 more years and I guess they discussed me moving in with her family to help out with taking care of my niece. Also, there's talk about me studying Cosmetology degree or at least some courses.

Her house is quite close to a university so it's easy I guess.

I'm actually interested in art, writing..E.Lit...but honestly, it comes and goes.

As for Cosmetology...do I know shit? No. It'd be something completely new to me.
Maybe I'll like it.

Plus I wouldn't mind learning. I am constantly discovering new things as I apply makeup. Like today, my eyeliner wings were a bit more bold and evil looking LOL. And I changed up my foundation routine. Well, I always do. I rotate them a lot but dammit, two breakouts ;-;

I'm not very adventurous with my makeup I guess, mostly because I wear glasses 99% of the time. With my astigmatism, wearing lenses generally strain me more than help me. Plus I only wear lenses when I do some costume looks.


Moving to the US for a little while would be a welcome change for me.
The more I stay here, honestly, my anxiety is getting worse. I'm not as depressed like before. I was told to take my anti-depressants but I really don't want to :(

Maybe just for anxiety.


I'm scared at the thought of going to uni with no one I know, no friends, everything is fresh.

Unlike my Japan stay back in 2008, I feel like I'm not as brave as I was back then.
I feel small.

Scared.


Depression changed me.
Or maybe Japan changed me.


I'm scared, even though my sister will be there :(

Well, it's also very far from here.
Travelling...ugh, I have motion sickness, even two hour flights kill me!


Also, my favourite kitten died last Sunday.
I blame myself for it, really.
I still can't get over it. Slowly, I am.

But it's a bit traumatic for me...I feel like I've failed the mother cat.

It's the first kitten death under my care (officially).

Man, I really don't wanna cry again. Ha.


Anyway, tomorrow/today we're having a family BBQ, I marinated some chicken and lamb stuff. I hope it tastes good. My chicken will compete with mom's. I have a smaller portion though.

If mine tastes good, people will just have to share!


I've been busy taking care of the niece and nephew :)
I don't mind it one bit, well, except when they cry and I don't know what's wrong D:

And their poo-poo.

No.

Anyway, bought this:

Glazed Apple Hand Cream BND8.90

I'm kinda bummed they don't have the body butters separately.

They only have it in a small kit that's like BND19.90 and a big kit that's BND89...something.

( ;-; ) how is that a good deal?? It's not like everything's full sized :< well, okay, maybe 3 out of 4 of it are full sized...but still.

I'd buy it if it was BND69 maybe lol. Well, maybe.

I just splurged on some MUG Vegas Collection...so of course, I can't.

Sorry for the rambling, just in the mood for it.

( '-' ) I'm kinda half-down. I forced myself to workout for 3 days straight, so I'm less prone to hormonal outbursts. I am late though. My period I mean.

I guess it's stress.

Or the anti-depressants.


Anyway, I need to sleep.


'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

I Can't Stop Eating!

No, seriously.
I've been quite naughty with my food intake. I guess it's the hormones, PMS stuff...you know the drill. It's a rare thing though, I am normally able to control my food intake. For a week now, all I want is to eat, eat and eat.

I guess it's the opposite of depression. Well, thing is, I don't really wanna gain weight. I wanna lose it. Usually, I have very bad weepy and screaming episodes before my period but it's less this month. Not that I want that either. I've actually taken a break from Uni again. I couldn't cope with my fluctuating moods and studies. Actually skipped my psychologist appointment today because I was feeling down (and I had a stomach ache)


Sigh.
Maybe university isn't for me. I might have the brain for it, but maybe it's just not for me. I want to study but I don't want the commitment until I'm 100% fine. Lately, I've been having dreams where it does point to it. Like, trying out something else.


I am interested in art, writing, beauty related things...but I can't seem to get that excited about it locally.

All I do is shop and waste money.
Well, I do use my makeup a lot more now. Even when I don't need it (good skin days y'know).

However, with me eating like a pig, all the carbs and sweets....I EAT IT ALL.

Yeah, it's showing on my skin.
Breakouts and such.

My skin's been behaving so well since I changed my skincare routine.
Now it's shit again because I can't stop myself.


Veggies, tomorrow, veggies.

....and potatoes.

Ooooh, potatoes.



Kinda wanna bake brownies too.

Imagine me being pregnant with these cravings x2 or more.
I can't imagine.

I don't wanna be obese.


Well, who knows if it's the opposite and I can't stand food.


Maybe I need time out from Brunei.
Go back to Japan or something.


Do you know that  I can't cook rice?
Well, I never tried.


I prefer western cooking anyway. Risotto, pasta...I can do that.

Maybe I should try keto diet again.


I hope I'll be able to do proper reviews again. I keep saying that but procrastination...you know the drill.

Planning on doing a Holiday Wishlist (not that it's necessary). Just things I've been lusting over. 90% of it will not be bought though LOL.


Since my sis lives in the US, I do plan on ordering some stuff to send there but no :x she won't be able to bring it all back safely. She has a baby to bring around.

Said baby turned 6 months today!
Baby Maira :D

Aunty can't want to see you!
Remind mommy to get my Benefit thing!


Okay? Okay then.


I'm also afraid of taking my anti-depressants. Scared it'll break me out ugh.


'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

Skin Problems Again...

It sucks.
It's already the 17th of July and I haven't updated in a while.

Right now I have the Etude House Wonder Pore Modeling Clear on my face.
Here's my impromptu first impression:

It smells....not so good. It smelled okay at first and then it smells weird.
It smells like spirulina?

I like that it's cooling on the skin though, but very hard to apply evenly. It takes a while to mix it up to a consistency you can use before it hardens.

I'm just using 1/4 of it, and I think I can use it for another 3-4 times. Granted that I store it well.
Now I'm just waiting for it to dry.

Have you guys shopped at Etude House recently? With the sale and stuff? I think I should get some more stuff before the promotion ends on the 19th. Not that I need anything else I think.

If you follow me on Instagram @beautyandfrogs you'd have seen my mini haul.
I've been refraining well from buying unnecessarily even with all the sales going on I guess.

I'll give myself a pat on the back. *pats*


Wanting to use up my makeup is a bit tricky I guess. I know some foundations and BB Creams won't break me out but having to finish them all with just one face? I've learned my lesson x.x;

Reviews? Yeah...I should, but pictures are tricky.


My battle with clogged pores are never-ending, especially on my jawline and cheeks. Even when I'm not wearing makeup it's still clogged so...might be my skincare. The only thing I notice that may have caused this is either my toner or the fact that I ran out of my trusty Neutrogena cleanser.



I want to believe it's the latter.
Or the cleansing cream or oil I use that's not really cleaning my face well?


My skin behaved so so well for months already and I freak out when it is out of balance.

I should get the Neutrogena cleanser again I guess!!!


It could also be a hormonal problem.
Well, my doctor did say something about my hormones are concerning. Just a little. I'll be having another blood test in September to see if I'd need to go see a OB/GYN or not.


I'll try and get some photos and reviews up soon...been feeling a bit down though.

Ah well.


How's your Ramadan been? Mine's been eh, because it's the first time I missed a lot of it due to period stuff. SO FUN.


'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

Makeup "Organising" + My First Shu Uemura :3

...or trying to.

I've bought myself an Ikea Trofast (that's mainly used to store toys) from HomeStar last month? Or so, but I remember it was when my parents were in the US. My room is a mess but I really want to put my makeup in one place. It's all over the place, really.

I bought the one that can have 10 small drawers, but I also got the medium sized drawer to store things that might be too big (palettes and such), or just backups. All in all, I have 8 small drawers and 2 medium ones. I bought 2 covers only (because to buy all of them? I think they were either BND2.50~3.50 or something. That's too much).

The cover has holes on them anyway, so it can't really protect the makeup from dust...that much.
My plan as of now, is to put transparent covers on them. It's workable for now.

I only have three drawers so far that's "filled".

In actuality, I just tossed them in there, especially the first drawer.

Base Makeup Section

Well, most of them.

This is where I put my primers, my BB creams, concealers and powders.

There are some things that I need to sift through and throw away, or give away, especially those that don't work with me (clogged my pores, broke me out) and old things.

I've been having very bad clogged pores, I noticed it from using the Pixy powder and a primer. Still need to re-test it to make sure though.

I need to review the Etude House Cotton Fit BB Cream and the Dr Jart+ one. Have I?

But my go-to BBs right now are those, and the Nymph Aura Volumer Baby Glow Balm. I LOVE THEM.

I seriously do!

I have a lot of scarring right now (because my face scars very easily), so I do dot some concealer around.

Really need my trusty Nexcare patches ASAP.

Guardian's been out of stock for months already. I am dying.

Random Section

For now, this stores my eye primers and cream shadows, single shadows, neutral palettes, foundations, blushes and contour products.

I might move this around still, to include some liners and lip products. I dunno.

I need a drawer where I store all my daily essentials. Well, "daily". I don't wear makeup often, especially since my skin is clogged as f***.

Small/Medium Palettes Section

These are mostly palettes that I don't really reach out for but I still do, when I want to.

I try and really rotate my palettes around so they all get used...but I need to really pack them on to actually make dents LOL.

I like how this drawer looks like. So colourful~

The plan is to have a drawer for my daily brushes, face base, other essentials....etc.

One drawer I'd depend on when I'm in a hurry and all that.

I think I'll have enough space.

I'm very bad with organising, I really am.

However, I'd like to think that this way, I know that I need to stop buying things I don't need. Even my friend doesn't encourage me to go to makeup stores anymore. I can window shop, but he'll remind me that I don't need it.


Frequent repurchases are normally body lotions, toothpaste, dry shampoo and makeup wipes anyway.


So yeah.

Things I always end up buying are eye primers, concealers and foundation/BB creams. I KNOW I don't need them.


My friend's like "Well, only if you review them"

And I'm like "........haha. I'll try."


Honestly, there are a lot of things I'd want to review...but I have this set template that I don't wanna change, but I need to.

I need to make my reviews shorter and straight to the point lol.

I love rambling.


BLEAH.



( '-' ) sigh.


Anyway, I got this!

Haruki Murakami S-Curler

I've been wanting this for a long time, regretted not getting it last year.

It would have been cheaper buying it back then....plus I wouldn't have needed to pay shipping!

Well, I've had a hard time sleeping thinking about wanting this, so I caved.

They also gave me a free box of falsies (quite dramatic).

I got mine from dolltodollcosmetics.com .

Here's the link to the S-Curler.

It takes time to get used to using it....my right eye was weirdly sensitive to it, but my left was okay.

So yeah :D HAPPY.

But the customs didn't release my SaSa package (I came late, so I need to wait for Pharmacy approval. PHOOEY)

BLEAH.

I hope it's all approved.

Anyway, yeah, I rambled.

'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

Coastal Scents Revealed 2 Palette, Revealed (and yeah, Pro Palette 2)

Don't mind my title lol

Anyway, I saw that Coastal Scents released the sibling for the first Revealed palette!
It's gorgeous!

Pic from Coastal Scents

The colours I think are a mix of Naked 3 and a bit of Nude'tude.

Maybe it's just me?

But I do like it :O

It's just gorgeous (I know I said that already but it is!)

It's really my kind of shadows~

Unfortunately I can't get anything new right now. I forbid myself. Palettes especially.

I've been itching to get single shadows but I do need to stop myself!

I guess if you're interested in colours similar to the Naked 3, I think this is a night one to have.

Oh yeah, Lorac's also released the Lorac Pro Palette 2 yesterday.

Talk about adding more to the neutral palette hype :D

Pic from mp.com

Personally, I'd choose the Revealed 2, just because there are some shades I would NEVER wear on this grey palette. I'm not a fan of the palette colour either.

That's just me though.

Anyway, the Revealed 2 is on sale for 48 hours for USD9.95!

If you wanna buy it, here's the link for your convenience.

( u.u ) palette fasting right now.

Using up what I have (with many unopened ones too.)

Anyway, what would you get out of the two?

I wanna know! Plus, tell me why~

Sorry for not blogging much ( >_< )

'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

Beauty Tools I Kinda Want...

...and some I might need :/

There's not a lot, but they are useful. At least one of these items, I REALLY do need.
I have a lot of tools, like the PMD and the facial sauna.

I also have the Sigma Spa Solutions (the full kit) and it sucks.
That's a big regret! I kinda wanna use it just for the body.

Anyway, here are some of them.

Photo sources are all from Mr. Google.

1)

Shu Uemura S-Curler

I really need this, the one I have right now sucks.

The one I use now is from Daiso. It's okay, considering I've had it for years...but it still pinches my lids sometimes!

I bought a small curler from Daiso also and that is even worse. I don't even know what I can use it for.

A big regret of mine was not getting this last year in KK.

It looks scary from the picture but considering that it doesn't have the sides to pinch, that's already selling it for me.

I'm not a big mascara user but it's starting to grow on me.  BOUGHT :D

2)

Benjabelle Brush Tree

I haven't decided which tree I'd get but I just want it for the fact that it has that middle thing.

I made my own, something similar BUT I'm lacking the middle support. It's very hard to work with (the one I made) and this just seems a lot easier.

But it's not a priority. If I can make the support one of these days, I wouldn't need this.

3)

Clarisonic Pro

*EDIT*

FOREO LUNA/LUNA mini

(Yeah, I think I'd prefer this over brush heads)

Okay, I don't necessarily need the pro one.

My face has been doing okay, I do have occasional break outs but that doesn't concern me as much.

My main concern are clogged pores. I HATE THEM.

They won't go away. I don't wanna invest in another clay mask until I finish what I already have but the masks I have aren't that good ;-;

Clogged pores, unclog yourselves, PLEASE.

---

I really need a new lash curler!

That's what I need now.

Oh, and new contact lenses I guess.

I've had my blood drawn out today for a test.

I haven't had my blood checked in a while.

Anyway, do you have any of these tools?

What do you think about them?

'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

New Skincare + Upcoming Reviews

Hi guys! It's been a while.
It's February and this is my first post of the month!

Sorry.

Uni's taking over, and some personal life too.
I HAVE been trying out products here and there, formed my opinion, but haven't taken pics and all that.

In fact, in between my last update and now, I just changed my skincare routine like, 3 days ago? Or 4.

I'm now using the Collagen Plus Vit E skincare set.
I just changed it like, BAM kind of thing, not really giving it time to settle in.

I'm using the:

- Whitening Beauty Soap
- Whitening Beauty Toner
- Day & Night Cream


I don't normally change my skincare drastically like that since I do have experience with bad breakouts. I did have like 2 breakouts, one on my nose and one on my cheek when I started this BUT I really think it's from the foundation I was trying out.

I'm on day 3 or 4 and I noticed parts of my face having less bumps, but felt like there's two that's flaring up.


That's where my Mario Badescu comes in.

The reason why I changed to this is because my sis-in-law's skin just looks fairer and glowy!
I'm like "I WANT THAT" because my face is a lot darker than the rest of my body.


I've been using less makeup though. With the day cream, I just use it to even out my face and then cover dark marks with a concealer. Sometimes I set it with powder. I still do conceal my dark undereyes of course.


But that's about it.

Since I started uni, the hassle to do eyeliner and eyeshadow and all that---it's just, like I said, a hassle.


Sometimes when I go out with my friend, I just go almost barefaced. I look younger that way.

I don't even do my brows anymore.



My makeup cries.


Oh, make sure you buy the authentic skincare btw. Even though my sis made sure it's the authentic one, I feel a bit paranoid still. But so far, no adverse effects and stuff.


ANYWAY, here's the list of upcoming reviews:

- Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 001 Transparent
- Etude House Dear My Jelly Lips Talk in JOR203
- Etude House Play Color Eyes Palette in #2 So Chic Play
- essence Stay All Day 16H Long-Lasting Make-Up in 10 Soft Beige
- Catrice All Round Concealer Palette
- Garnier BB Eye Roll-On

....and no, I haven't taken pics.
Hopefully I can, later, after I do laundry.


I hope it won't rain ( ;-; )


Truth be told, I have tried so many products now but since I rotate a lot, sometimes I forget my thoughts on it ( u.u ) it happens.


My memory sucks.

I'm a bit sleepy.
Should sleep.


Goodnight, take care!


-Nisah-

Blame the Post Office (Giveaway Sneak Peek)

Haha, well, actually it's also procrastinating, but mostly it's the post office's fault!
I swear.

I mean, the reason why I'm taking my sweet time with the collective haul video is because the post office loves to marinate my packages! Always! It's annoying, especially if the tracking says "Arrived on the 2nd of January", the card was stamped on the 8th, but it was sent on the 15th. WHAT.

How stupid!! UGH.

Well yeah, I was waiting for three packages before I wanna do my haul.
But eh.

What made it worse, also, was that one of my cards was MISSENT. Can you believe that??? I just feel so over with the postal system here.

Anyway, I'll try and do the video tomorrow after uni, and do the damn giveaway.

Here's the stuff I waited for:

Waiting like hell for these.

I'll do the breakdown in the video somehow.

Maybe.

I can't trust myself.

Also:

For the giveaway.

It's nothing much to be honest, unlike my past giveaways maybe? There's no totally high-end stuff in here lol

See?

I'll add a few more things.

But hopefully I'll have this up soon omg ;-;

I'm so sorry for neglecting my blog.

Since I went back to uni, it's just, I can't seem to divide time well.

I need to take pics for reviews too, and trying out this product.

I'm actually chapping my lips for it.

Yes, I am that dedicated because I don't normally have chapped lips unless it's like last year.

ARGH.

Until they bleed....but stupid me didn't take pics.

Also quite busy with the cats ;-; like, yesterday, was so busy because of them.

So yeah, hopefully I'll record the collective haul and giveaway next week.

NEXT WEEK!!

'til then, take care!!

-Nisah-

Happy New Year :D (Ramblings)

Yes, I'm a bit late on that. I've just been quite busy.
I decided to go back to uni last week, so today is the start of the new term. At first I wasn't very excited but I think I'll be able to do it this time. Less mental and emotional problems but I still have some physical ones. My stomach hasn't been kind to me at all but whatever.

Anyway, the only resolutions I have this year is to lose as much weight as possible and have an easygoing year all around :) I'll do my best with university but this time I'll be more relaxed and more positive and carefree.

I kinda wanna lose weight before my birthday...I think I can do that *eats chocolate jelly beans* !!!

Oh, I also want to be a better Muslim. At least, to make sure I cover up as best as I can, and be more patient and forgiving. Just things like that and stuff.

There are many posts that I need to write, hopefully I can write them all this week before I get super busy. I think I can do that!

At least, a few review posts, maybe some of my favourite products of 2013....and that giveaway I've been holding off... I really want to record a video for it with a haul, so, I'm still thinking. I need a nicer place to record at too. For the background at least.


I also might do a makeup collection video, or post, something I've also been putting off doing!! UGH. But I'm organized a lot better now! The collective haul I'm going to do should be the last haul I have at least for 6 months. If I can reach a year, that'd be a miracle.

I ran out of makeup wipes though, that doesn't count right ;-;

OHHH, I also found a very nice moisturiser I can buy locally that suits me well! But if it's not a discounted price I wouldn't buy it. It'll last me a long time though, definitely can't wait to share with you guys.

Also waiting for my orders to come :/ my Luxola order already arrived in Brunei LAST WEEK.
Where the hell is it, post office??

I have three packages I'm waiting for. I really hope all is well with it :T that's from last year okay?
But...Luxola also gave a $10 coupon from the purchase. So tempting. I'll ask my mom if she wants it or something. Or maybe my cousin or sister. I really don't have anything else I want other than Mario Badescu stuff.

But I have time :)



I'm so hungry and so sleepy.

Happy 2014 yet again and may all of you have a great year!
Take care of yourself :D

-Nisah-

Etude House Play Color Eyes Palette

This is the palette that caught my eye last night @_@
Since I missed out on the EH Rose Flowering Eyes Palette, I really want this.

There I go again ( >A< )

Kinda fixed SOME of the wordings.
Some I ignored LOL.
You can find the original on some sites.

Out of the two, I am gravitating more toward #2 So Chic Play.
I am in LOVE with #1 So Hot Play's 'Burning Red' and 'Temptation' BUT not the last 5 colours. I don't do smokey eyes that much.

As for the second palette, the only colour I might not like very much is 'Midnight Star' and 'Glam Forest'. So basically, 2 out of 10 is out but the rest is in.

That beats the first palette, no? LOL


I was in love with 'Blossom' from the Rose Flowering Eyes, so I'm tempted by the red and orange.


EEK.

Well, I MIGHT get this.

Or I'll wait for reviews and swatches.

I DON'T KNOW.


IF I DO GET THIS, THEN IT'S PALETTE FASTING.


UNLESS I GET IT, I SWATCH IT AND I DON'T LIKE IT THEN IT MIGHT GO ON A BLOGSALE.

HELP.



Another negative is that I prefer #1's packaging over #2.

Sigh.

I am NOT getting both, that's for sure.


Should I get it???


I really should write more reviews lol, rather than rambling or ranting.


If you guys are gonna get it, which palette do you like more?
Tell me!

'til then, take care!


-Nisah-

I don't need sleep.

...I was gonna sleep but I kept thinking about death.
It's been a few days since it's like that. I wasn't depressed.
Well, now I am.


It's nothing too bad. I can still control it, so far...
I decided to do chores like laundry and feeding the cats, cleaning the area, washing some dishes, etc.

Kinda feel like playing games too.


Sleepy...but I'd rather do some stuff, y'know.



I wanted to clean my room and organise my makeup but my room's just too small for this.
Makes me wanna have a small room just for makeup.


Sigh.

Kinda contemplating on selling my still new UD Naked 2 because I have the MUA 'Undress Me Too' that I won from a giveaway held by Ka Sheila. It's not the same payoff, I'm sure (well based on reviews online, plus UD makes awesome shadows) but then again, I don't think I need it. I WANT to keep it for the sake of keeping it. I bought that as a birthday present for myself.

...but it's like, I kinda want MORE.


I'm eyeing this new palette I saw last night.


I don't even know about the colour payoff yet.

It's just that...I want it.



I told myself after Balm Voyage, I'll stop, but this palette is just...so cute.


Limited edition too.


But forget about that.

I'm just frustrated because I have less space now.
If I organise my makeup space well, I can at least use my makeup in a good balanced rotation.


The only palette I've made a dent on is the Sleek Au Naturel, which is funny because it doesn't WOW me. I just love to use it lol.


My sister gave me (I think I mentioned this) three of her TooFaced palettes and one Sephora (although I've convinced her to take it back because it was a gift from her hubby) so that added to my collection SIGNIFICANTLY.

Interestingly, the only palette I liked so far was the Sephora one LOL.


A review will come soon hopefully.


Makeup kinda made me depressed. Well, it added to it.


Maybe I can get a new vanity place. Or a better drawer for them.


( =_= ) sigh.




Well, maybe I should take a nap.

I don't wanna break.


'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

Less is more? What about my addiction?!

Yes, I have an unhealthy addiction to makeup. Buying them. Less about wearing them.
I do wear them, but not as often as you'd think.

Nowadays, I go out at night with only sunscreen (yep, you read that right), some concealer (which I rotate around) and my Rimmel transparent powder. Sometimes I use eyeshadow, sometimes I don't. As for the lips, I mainly try and use a lipstick or a lipgloss. I try to always do my brows though.

Just like that, I look presentable.

But I somehow CAN'T STOP buying new things.
Like whyyy.

Sometimes I tell myself, "I don't need it!" but then my heart goes, "But I want it!"
I look at my wallet, see money, grab the thing and pay for it.

I run out of skincare and bodycare a lot faster than makeup, which is to be expected.
I'm not a makeup artist, I only ever use makeup on myself. I have too much makeup for one person.

Knowing this, try and take a look at my wishlist, and come back here.

Yes, I still want them.
Quite strongly too.


Nowadays, I even go out without makeup sometimes, especially when my scars are faded.
I let my skin breathe quite a lot, but my makeup is crying.

Crying for me to use them.


I use them, I do use them! But for one person, I only have one face to use up all these products!


Most of the time, I buy it because it's pretty, because it's cute.
I get tired of skincare when it breaks me out or something.

Makeup on me rarely does that, hence I have no reservations.


The things I really love buying are mostly eyeshadow bases, eyeshadow and foundation/BB cream/face powder. I think eyeliner too lol. OH, let us not forget lip products.

I'm kinda 'eh' about mascara and blushes.

I also have a growing lash collection (but I only use them for photoshoots x.x).


But nowadays, I like how I look with less makeup. Just spot concealing and stuff is enough. I think my eyes are okay on their own too.

But my makeup is crying.



I'm planning on getting one or two theBalm palettes I want.
I plan on getting one new foundation. Maybe even two.


I even plan on the Naked 3 palette.



....I think I need rehab.



( ;~; ) this isn't healthy and I know it.
But the joy it gives me when I have something beautiful in my hands...I'm sure you all would understand.


Of course it'd be even better if I'm using the makeup on someone else. At least, eyeshadows and stuff.


The makeup looks I try on myself aren't that hard anyway lol.

Sigh.


Also, I have an older sister who gives/lends me stuff from time to time.
To try out, or to keep.


She's kinda enabling me lol.
My mom kinda does too.



Dad knows it makes me happy, sometimes he gets me stuff from time to time.


I have two other sisters who aren't that into it.
My sis-in-law loves makeup, but is reserved about it.


( 'w' ) I have a brother who likes to say I look like a man with makeup.
THAT'S NOT GONNA STOP ME, BROTHER.


So yeah.

I love makeup.


Because it can turn me into a pretty person. Or someone guy-ish.

But I don't like it when people think I'm pretty.

Because it's not the real me.

Which is weird.

I dunno.

To be honest, I think it's mostly angles, poses and wigs.

LOL, seriously!

The lighting of this pic is bleh but whatever.

Sunscreen, concealer, transparent powder, eyebrow pencil and a lipstick.
I was wearing my sister's Chanel Rouge Allure in '78 Instinctive'

From this, I went home and well, there's this:

Ohai.

Angles, face expression, wig...etc.

Honestly, if I do this all the time, I'd realize I don't need all the makeup.

But I'm a collector.

I also use these things.

But I mostly collect.

I love theBalm eyeshadows.

I want the wearable palettes.

ALL OF THEM.

( ;A\ ) NUOOOO.

Of course, for photoshoots, I need the best makeup possible.

Sigh.

So I'm looking for the best foundation.

Less is more nowadays because I look okay with less.

I used to have horrible acne and scars, that's when I needed it the most.

Now I mainly feel like I need to use them.

I think after the two theBalm palettes and maybe Naked 3, I should stop.

After the two foundations, I should rest my wallet.

If I ever need more makeup, I should focus on concealers. 

....something smells burnt.

I need to stop this here.

'til then, take care!

-Nisah-