Moisturising vs Hydrating

Moisturising, Hydrating, Moisturising, Hydrating.. which is which??

Common mistake most of you and me made is to confuse the two and classified them as one. They sounded somewhat different, but yet it sounds like they are referring to the same thing, right?

Wrong. They are poles apart. But they are equally important.

First, let us start with some very simple question:

• Is oil and water the same?
  
• Is adding and retaining the same?

I sure hope your answer is "No"... if you said "Yes", then I'm quite sad to inform you this, YOU REALLY GOT ALOT TO LEARN.

Starting with sebum. What is sebum produced for?

"Sebum is secreted into hair follicles and functions as a lubricant for both hair and skin. The production of sebum helps to prevent hair and skin from becoming overly dry. When joined by sweat, lipids and environmental dirt, sebum forms an oil coating on the skin, called an acid mantle. Acid mantle protects the skin from water loss and bacterial infections."

(via http://www.ehow.com/about_4613837_what-is-sebum.html)

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Put it simply, looking at a moisturiser on its own: it is to retain the sebum in the skin; internal to external.

It also moists the external of the skin, but very minimal. I'd say, not enough such that we are always in air-conditioned room. Thus explains the we need the hydrating part.

And hydrating agents/contenct/ingredient: it is to hydrate the skin (adding water); external to internal.

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It looks rather essential to have the both isn't it? Now, the tricky part is - to balance it.

For those whom experienced "unwanted glow" and acne, it is understood that you have an oily skin which is caused by excessive sebum. Like yours truly. We will need to work balancing the sebum to avoid further acne problem. Occasionally using hydrating products to "add water" so that the external of the complexion will not appear too dry.

There are also cases where people are suffering from constant outbreaks, despite their complexion looked dry and some to the extend of peeling. That shows they still have excessive sebum internally, however it is not produced to moisturise the skin. That spells double trouble. People in this category will need to work it out slowly.

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First, using balancing products to balance the sebum internally and externally. Now for that to even out, it takes time. Do not expect instant results.

When the external complexion feels less dry than before, it is time to introduce the hydrating products.

Note that people with excessive sebum be it internally or externally - it is not advisable to use hydrating products frequently. It only induces and creates more acne because you are constantly nourishing the skin.

So, my advise for people under the category of excessive sebum is - using balancing agents first. Afterwhich introduce the hydrating agents.

FYI...

hy·drate (hdrt) n. A solid compound containing water molecules combined in a definite ratio as an integral part of a crystal. v. 1. To rehydrate. 2. To supply water to a person or thing in order to restore or maintain fluid balance. hm_med() The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved

Madness!

I was whimpering while watching this...

This is insane! Please don't do that to your kids!

I'm sure there's a better way to learn swimming.

Bloody molester

This is to warn some of you girls out there, that any one of you, might be the target of some pervertic molester.

In the eyes of a pervert, one does not necessary have to be drop dead gorgeous to be a target. Hell knows what are the fetishes of theirs right? Well of course, pretty girls tend to get more of such nonsense statistically.

Right, so this was what happened to me last week in Plaza Singapura, on my way to the foodcourt. There was no solid evidence to prove what I said was right. No witnesses, no one but pretty much me myself - whom witnessed the entire sick behaviour of a man. I'm not being over-sensitive. Read on.

Before that please excuse me. For I curse him, for all those sick actions he did. You sick muthafucker and may your hand rot or gets run over by a truck.

I was getting up the escalator and then this mtfk, probably in his mid to late 20s, suddenly got very close to stand beside me, gazing to my direction. I ignored him and looked straight.

While walking, mtfk suddenly behaved strangely, fidgety as if he was in a rush. With that, his hand hit against my ass. I ignored that too, thinking that he did it undeliberately because he was in a rush. Mere incident, I was ready to forget about it there and then.

But what happened next, got me very, very startled.

Mtfk brisked walked to 4 respective women/teenage girls and did the same thing - to their ass and some on their waists.

1st girl - knock against her and hit her waist area: Ok, that, probably was another incident. Forget it.

2nd girl - hand hit her ass hard: Wtf? What is wrong with this asshole? Rushing to see someone on his or her deathbed iszit? Cannot walk properly meh?!

Subsequently I was certain he did it ON PURPOSE. Why so?

Because I tailed him and because he fucking siam all the male and mothers and aunties!!! Choosing the teenage girls and probably executives to accidentally knock onto.

$%^#Ω{;>*&ccb#*#$%!!!

3rd girl - Same thing.

4th girl - Same thing again. Nahbey I is damn pissed already.

And obviously the respective girls didn't noticed mtkf was deliberately knocking against them because they didn't see him doing it REPETITIVELY.

So, albeit with my 3 very thick textbooks and high heels, I ran and managed to catch up with the molester and used my book to hit him hard on his back.

Not hard enough definitely. I definitely wanted to do more trust me. Kick his groin, slap his face, whatever lah!!! Piang oei damn TL lah.

My classmates was saying I should bring him to the security or whichsoever. At least kick up a big fuss. But on the contrary, what evidence do I have to convict him in any way? My memory? I eventually had to let him off, after scolding him. I could embarrass him, but to what extend? I'll looked like a fool too if asked to produce any proofs.

His features are etched to my memory. Thank god I was blessed with photographic memory where I can recognise outlooks pretty well. I swear I'll go up to the same mtfk if I sees him for the second time, give him a hard hit on this head, with no rymth or reason. Same goes to the third time, fourth time. I don't care.

Very exasperated isn't it? You saw it with your own eyes that somebody is doing unmoralised acts yet you cannot do anything prominent about it? Sad. Very sad. He should be given a good beating.

Trust me, even police will pretend they did not people bashing molesters. As long as the molester is still breathing and the officers can send him back to their HQ alive, they are pretty much receptive to the former said.

For me, despite I was TL with what happened, I at least had my share of revenge. A reasonable one I say. For those that are oblivious, they simply allow such fuckers to get away with things and indirectly encouraged them to commit more of such immoral acts.

Be attentive my dear girls, you do not have to jump into conclusion and point your fingers at every men whom contacted your skin. Some are really undeliberate I must say. But it is not wrong to feel invasive. And it is not wrong for you to voice out that you felt outraged. Afterall, a pervert might just be unknowingly, beside you.

Wilber Pan - 007

TOTALLY.GOT.TO.GET.IT.

Information

And I'm going to rush to grab his album, go home, quick quick rip it, transfer to my ipod so as to gear for my 7.30pm jog later.

Lemme proclaim - ain't a fan of his. I've got less than 5 of his songs in my entire music collection. Chanced upon some of his latest hits from haoting.com and man, must I say - this blardy album is good!

Randomly checked some songs to listen and surprise surprise! All of their standard are quite pretty high as far as I'm concerned leh!

Not only he collaborated with Akon which added more elements to those mediocre mando pop songs, some of his other songs are preppy to my liking too! Praying hard time pass faster so I can go get the CD..

*stares at clock which indicates 4:10pm only....*

Can eyepower make the time go faster?

Next in line....

...Cosmoprof...

YOU

ARE

NEXT!

Somehow I wonder, what am I doing with a degree in marketing, which cost 10 times more than this makeup diploma...

Why didn't I take up this course and inturn, chose to further a diploma in marketing management which cost me friggin' $6k?

Why WHY WHY!!!?

Melts with my pore cleansing masque... and gel eyeliner

I is lousy with photoshop. I admit. Those minimal amount of creativity learnt donkey years back are long forgotten.

There are thousand and one ps brushes to download but what's the point, I cannot make wonders with them and I'm seriously weeping with the fact that I'm backdated and cannot keep up with the upcoming trends of the youngsters...

OK SERIOUSLY, I'M SUCHA BLATANT LIAR!

Mua.ha.ha.ha.ha.ha.infinitemuahahahas.

The photoshop part is real, thou'. I am lousy. But I pretty much learnt what that you saw, by myself. I should worth a lil' clap. Hmpf.

Remembered what I said earlier on about falling asleep with my Artistry pore cleansing masque? I'm gonna have to repeat myself - I LURVE THIS BABY. IT'S HEAVENLY.

*slaps forehead* Ok, that's not the point. Point I'm going to bring across is: Never leave any masque on for more than 15 minutes (unless it is stated).

Why so? That is because if you leave the masque on for too long, (1) the pores will absorb the impurities accumulate on the face after the optimum time, (2) it causes the skin to loose its moisture because it is being counter-absorbed by the masque itself.

In the case of my pore cleansing masque, because it is deep-cleansing, leaving it on for more than 15 minutes not only will the skin absorbs the "unhealthy" elements, it also causes the skin to loose excessive moisture.

Therefore, be it whichever type of masque you are using, unless it is stated, otherwise one should never apply and leave it on for more than 15 minutes.

For those of you who are using my recommanded Artistry pore cleansing masque, do take note of this alright?

Here comes the review (despite I already made clear that I'm in love with this product and had be raving about it for the umpteenth times already).

Product: Scented. For those of you who have sensitive nose, you may want to try it out first. Stings a lil' for first time application but that is normal because it is deep-cleansing the pores. Subsequently it feels therapeutical it makes you wanting to sleep...

The Artistry team did a demo for Annie (free somemore)last Saturday and boy was I surprised to learnt that she blogged about it!!! Thanks dear!!! Now it makes me wanting to share this product with you all more than ever~.

Seeked her permission to use her written as a form of testimonial because, the masque really worked wonders. Don't believe? Go try it yourself then..

Suitable for: All skin types. But again, it is always good to do a skin patch test for ever product you are using. Better be safe than sorry my dear.

Price: $34.50

Where to get: email me at calmisc@live.com for more information.

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Ok, another fantastic product I'm gonna share - Beauty maker gel eyeliner by Kevin (女人我最大) from PayEasy.

In shades of black and brown.

Together with the brush.

I must say, the packaging looks extremely, stingy-ly small, but then again, this bottle can last any ordinary human being for at least 1 year I tell you. How much can you use for drawing eyeliner you tell me?!?!?!?

Mad good can??? Having oily eyelids, even the most smudge proofed pencil liner (lao niang can totally forget about liquid ones. Nothing of that type works for me) gets smudgy in the afternoon, but this... this doesn't smudge AT ALL. Wah piang, I finally gotten the puuuuurfect eyeliner for myself after so many experimentations..

Best thing is, IT'S SO EASY TO USE OMG I WISH I CAN USE IT EVERY DAY, EVERY NIGHT, EVERY MINUTE, EVERY SECOND...

For those of you who's having problems with drawing eyeliner: This is so much easier to use compared to liquid and pencil I guarantee you!

The website claims its better than the "B" brand. Can you guess which brand they are referring to? I dunno. You tell me.

Price: Erm.. plus shipping? (they are shipped from Taiwan, in case you dunno) The 2 bottles of eyeliner + the brush cost me about S$53 something...



Incredulous amount of (80 pieces) dainty's collagen face masque purchased for lovelies...

Stupid econs text. #$%^&wtf#%$&!!

Credits goes to Princess Lob's for the eyeliner, masques and textbooks! ^^v

Geez, I managed to complete and post this entry on a Saturday morning! Now if you excuse me, I need to go rest.

Ok bye.

Ohayo!

Yikes! I'm supposed to be blogging but was totally glued to online mangas.

MSN nick writes: Lady Jinxed - comic addict.

Anyway, I got new poll! On the left hand sidebar. (It's official, I got more male readers I wonder why... 0_o so the poll is closed. Oh, not forgetting those readers that need to check with their sexuality with their mum, have you done so and get answered??). Do vote and lemme know so I can narrow down yeah?

Am gonna do more research on problems that most men are facing so hopefully, more entries targeted on male.

Tonight. I swear to draft my blog entry tonight and (fingers crossed!) update by Saturday.

Self-made electric chair, kills 5

Via http://mosnews.com/weird/2009/05/29/chair/

Copied and paste the gist:

"...killing one man whom he lured into his garage by posting a classified ad on the Internet claiming he wanted to buy some computer parts. Then, the maniac tied up his victim and put him into the car, wrapping his body in electric wire connected to a powerful capacitor.

While staying in the pre-trial detention center, the criminal said that he also planned to make a device that would erase people’s memory with an electro-magnetic ray. "

What.is.wrong.with.these.people!.!.!.?.?.?.? Siao or what?!?!

Ok fine, they ARE siao. But I'm more perturbed with why would it make them like that. Can it not be prevented?

I mean, we weren't borned to be that vicious wad? How great a turmoil must it be to turn someone like that? Or how weak a person's mind must it be in order to adopt such psychotic behavior?

First, I hear people talking about cannibal posting ads on the internet in search for victims to be eaten and there actually are people willing to sacrifice, then now people diy-ing electric chairs to electrocute innocent people?

Seems to me, the ficticious plot for gore and horror movies are turning, quite real. Then again, if one is able to come up with such a plot, one will have the capability to turn it real.

Sooner of later such things will happen in Singapore. More and more people turning psychotic because of the increasingly stress and lacked of opportunity to destress.

Hmmm, probably that's a good business segment for entry. No not those mediocre spas and massage and stuffs. Something more unique.

But maybe the barriers for entry will be slightly higher because in order to establish the business, one has to learn how to be armed with protective skills in order to fend for beserk customers. Hah.

Oh, the person providing the destress service must possess great patience and high EQ. Me? I'll probably kill those bersek customers before they kill themselves. :P

Sorry for the digress, got too carried away.

Coming back to the topic, evolution of the internet and virtual world - really aren't that safe isn't it?

Makeup for men

That's one of the assigment I was partly busy with! To conclude the month of May, each of us was to submit 2 reports - one individual and one group assignment.

While the individual one was pretty a much fixed 4,000 words report, the group task is for us to do a presentation - again, anything under the sun. But anyone smart enough will know the topic will have to be related to the subject we were being taught lah.

So my groupmates (very nice) came up with the topic of personal grooming - for corporate presentation. To share information of what to take note when you, you and YOU are required to represent your corporation to do a formal presentation.

We were all limited to a 12 minutes presentation, so the messages has to be concised yet powerful.

One of the segment was a 4-step demonstration on makeup for men. Done by yours truly! Just as well, I can use this as my blogging material.

I'm proud to say, we did well. In fact I think we have done it beautifully. Totally proud of Joe, JJ and JT. Of course, with the credits of the very supporting and participative audiences as well.

And here's some screenshots of our slides!

JJ, my guinea pig. LOLLL.

So why makeup for men? Looking from the above, the right one looked more radiant isn't it?

What I'm saying is, men don't necessarily have to wear makeup such that it looks very wayang. But a soft touch of colors to make you look healthier and not ghastly when you are up the stage.

No need to put on any makeup because you got a flawless skin? Look at JJ, he's got flawless complexion too, but when compared to the one on the right, the left picture seemed more sickly.

Why do male celebrities need to put on makeup? Why do the bridegroom needs to put on makeup? No, not only it's to cover their flaws. The answer is: lighting.

When strong lighting shines on your face, it reduces the its color. Meaning if you were to go up the stage (usually with strong spotlights), your naked, au natural complexion would be a shade lighter and thus, ghastly - from the eyes of the audience.

That is why even for men, it is essential to add some colors to their complexion so as to look normal onstage. Furthermore, it's really quite hassel free you know? 4 steps and its done.

Note that I DO NOT mean men have to wear makeups every now and then.

Current new love!

WELL guess what? I'm gonna do my face masque later at home. Best part of this Artistry pore cleansing masque, it is heavenly scented. Makes me feel real relaxed while waiting for time to pass.

So relaxing I sometimes fall asleep unknowingly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is bad! Very bad! In fact, the consequences of you doing face masque, any face masque and falling asleep is DISASTROUS! And I mean d.i.s.a.s.t.e.r.o.u.s. with the capital D!

(Why so? Stay tune. I'll explain more to you guys in the review entry pretty soon ;p)

I wonder if it's the masque that is soothing or was it the scent that actually puts me to sleep...

With the facial steamer JJ helped me bought!

Image not taken by me, ripped it from http://s.lowyat.net/uploads//attach-59/post-205459-1239430988_thumb.jpg

Artistry Pore Cleansing Masque

An invigorating deep-cleansing mineral clay masque colored light green, with a soft honeydew blossom fragrance that is refreshing and clean.


Features and Benefits

Contains creamy light-green mineral clay
Noticeably reduces the appearance of pores;
draws out excess sebum and debris from pores leaving skin thoroughly cleansed;
absorbs excess oil deposits that can attract airborne pollutants which clog pores; and
reduces shine by regulating surface oils.

Contains Menthyl PCA
Known to stimulate a cooling sensation on the skin; cools and refreshes upon application.

Contains mineral salts of Zinc, Copper and Magnesium
Known as essential for skin health.

Contains Nutrilite-approved Ginseng
Known for its astringent properties

Contains light honeydew blossom fragrance
Imparts a clean and refreshed feeling.

Alcohol-and oil-free; dermatologically, allergy and sensitive skin tested
Suitable for all skin types.

Alright, I'll be back soonish.

Fantastic 4 regime - the basic regime to adopt

I swear by the name of erm, my neighbour's plant, that I wanted to blog yesterday. But because I was pretty much hovering at Tampines 1, it was quite late when I finally settled down.

And so, here's the regime and product sharing I've promised!

While not all of us put on makeup to work everyday (considering I got more male readers here..), but the car exhaust, construction site's dust, air pollution, even bacteria - it all constitutes to dirt and accumulates on our face.

So like it or not, it is too, essential to use makeup remover even when you do not have any makeups on your face. Note that this is my own set of regime.

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Step 1) Remove exccessive impurities from face using Artistry's Gentle Action Makeup remover. Cream base; not greasy.

Marvellously gentle lotion that effortlessly removes stubborn make-up. Allergy and dermatologist tested, suitable for sesitive skin.

Step 2) Cleanse the face with Artistry essentials Balancing cleanser.

Natural cleansing agents gently whisk away excess sebum, dirt and debris without stripping the skin. This cleanser/exfoliator-in-one clears and clarifies as it evens tone and texture. Surface dullness is improved, leaving skin revived and refreshed immediately after cleansing.

Step 3) Using the Artistry essential Balancing toner to clean off any remaining impurities and, to close up the pores

This unique toner optimises the skin’s own ability to control oil throughout the day. Revealing clearer, smoother skin ready to receive the benefits of the Balancing Lotion, it leaves skin feeling refreshed, toned and with a fresh matte finish.

Step 4) Moisturise the face with Artistry essential Balancing lotion SPF 15

Unique micro-sponge and mattifying powders absorb excess oil and diminish shine, and oil production and balances moisture levels all day long. Enhancing the skin’s own natural protection mechanism, this lightweight lotion offers unparalleled protection to shield and defend from environmental assaults and UV rays with a patent-pending complex – Aura of Protection.

Psst.. I fell in love with my newly bought pore cleansing masque!

Busy and messy

Some of the pictures I've accumulated during the past few weeks. Quite rojak lah.

Annie dear came over to mine place for yours truly to makeup for her wedding lunch. Bringing along the Stage pretties I asked her to buy.

An eye primer + lipstick + blusher cost me $80 nett! How cheap is that? Considering some of the products are from France etc. Such price range is really a must stash I feel.

To add, Stage is giving a free eyeshadow or lipstick free for every $80 worth of purchase! That explains the free eyeshadows. And knowing my eccentricity for cosmetics, Annie dear gave me her's too.

Muaaaks lah.

My finished piece of work, acting chio... =.="' I'm so gonna get killed by her for saying this. :P

Piglet from Ting-er during meetup. Double muaaaks. Horrible woman finally added me to her facebook account. Took her forever to click that few buttons.

Lip bum from Joanne. Woots! I love lil' gifts.

To end, here's to show some of my battle-mates. It's kinda relieving (and heartwarming too!) to see so many of your classmates still actively on-line at some 2am in the morning... fighting the same battle as you are.

Bottom screenshot showed JT and I getting quite delirious.

Getting my PayEasy stuffs, dainty mask (and reference text =____=" ) from Princess Lobs' coming weekend! Will update if I got the time.

Tarah lovelies.

The shit moral

Some interesting stories I read from Joanne Peh's.

1) A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was.

The dung was actually thawing him out! Soon, a farmer passed by and heard the little bird chirping. Seeing the poor creature covered with dung, he decided to help the bird get out of the mess and placed it under a shrub.

By this time, the bird was feeling warm and chirpy. And A cat passing by heard the sounds, saw the bird and ate it up.

Moral of the story:

• Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy.
• Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
• When you’re in deep shit, it might be better just to keep your mouth shut.

2) A turkey was chatting with a bull. “I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree,” sighed the turkey, “but I haven’t got the energy.”

“Well, why don’t you nibble on some of my droppings?” replied the bull. “They’re packed with nutrients.”

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.

Finally after a fourth night, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.

Moral of the story:

• Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won’t keep you there.

3) A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, “Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?” The crow answered: “Sure, why not.”

So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story:

• To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.

4) A priest was driving along and saw a nun on the side of the road, he stopped and offered her a lift which she gladly accepted. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to open and reveal a lovely leg.

The priest had a look and nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg. The nun looked at him and immediately said, “Father, remember psalm 129?” The priest was flustered and apologized profusely. He forced himself to remove his hand.

However, he was unable to remove his eyes from her leg. Further on, while changing gear, he let his hand slide up leg again. The nun once again said, “Father, remember psalm 129?” Once again the priest apologized.

“Sorry sister, but the mind is weak.” Arriving at the convent, the nun got out, gave him a meaningful glance and went on her way. On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to retrieve a bible and looked up psalm129. I

It said, “Go forth and seek; further up, and you will find glory.”

Morale of the story:

• Always be well informed in your job; Or you might miss a great opportunity.

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Tips for Double eyelids

Hello people I'm back! Ok, I wasn't exactly away.. But my reports and group projects killed a huge part of me and my youth. Today is D-day. Everything ends here.

My 4,000 words report, the lesson log, the group work, the peer assessment - all ends today.

I should be happy but no. The end of this only leads to a more horrendous, new beginning. Msn nick reads, Lady Jinxed - bradford tortures their part-time students.

Anyway, some interesting tips I've read from Andy Lee's makeup blog! I've personally try some tapes for eyelids, but problem is, the color of eyeshadow cannot be applied on the tape such that there is this ugly looking shape of the tape after I do my eye makeup!

So I guess looking for the correct tape is critical over here. Must get those that eyeshadow can go over with. The ones shown in Andy Lee's looks paper-liked to me. Those I got are plastic ones and pretty much collecting dust on my vanity table.

P.S. I'm a double eyelid. Just hoping I have a deeper one hence I tried the tapes.

Quick updates!

The weather is scorching hot I'm getting very pek chek.

I got class later. Econs. I'm dead. So dead.

I dread econs. I can never comprehen the relationship between demand and supply.

Lesson starts from 3:30pm to 6:30pm at Unicampus. Horrible timing. Horribly far place. And then it's back to assignmenting again.

My lower teeth hurts. Cuz I went to tighten my braces this morning.

Dr Tan was chiding me for skipping the last visit, thus explains my gap, thus the pain. People whom wore braces before will know what I'm talking about.

Dad's whipping our dinner now. Lucky me will come home to see a table of yummilicious food. Although I might not be able to bite later because of the pain...

I realised some interesting comics are out. I want to get them.

Have to leave home by 2.15pm or so.

I got to go get prepared. Else I'll run late for class later. Again.

Am always late for Saturday classes.

Bye bye love.