Archives for March 2016

Uniqlo Airism Camisole: The next best thing to going naked in a heat wave

March 25, 2016 Paris B 31 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge HUGE fan of Uniqlo. Sure, I’ve had people tell me that their clothes aren’t fashion forward, too simple and in some cases, very aunty-looking. To all that I say “Pfbfttt!” I’m not fashion forward, I like simple and why, I’m in aunty-category! Gone are the days when young kids will call me “Jie Jie PB”, now it’s “Aunty PB” and I’ve (thankfully) come to terms with it HAHA!

But this obsession of mine with Uniqlo means that I physically avoid the stores, because I’d always walk out with something, and now that they have online shopping, that’s even more dangerous. I have to physically stop myself from going to the online store! That said, I’ve also picked up some excellent deals online, so let’s just say that I don’t hold back that often. Hah!

What I really wanted to share with you however, is not my obsession with Uniqlo, but with the Uniqlo Airism range. (NB: I’m not sponsored, although I won’t say no to Uniqlo showering me with Airism clothing in all forms, thank you LOL) The Airism range is what I think was formerly known as Dry Lux, something I’d shared with you many years ago, and it is the anti-thesis to the famed and popular Heattech range which is targeted at winter-wear. But for those of us living where the sun beats down relentlessly on us for practically 365 days of the year (366 this year!) Airism is the way to go. In fact, if you’re suffocating in this heat, but are loathe to parade in the altogether, then get thee to a Uniqlo store stat! It’s the next best thing to going naked 😀

For those who believe in hydration, I Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb will be your pick

March 24, 2016 Paris B 20 Comments

Belif, the curiously intentionally misspelled word that grates on some people’s nerves, is a Korean skincare brand that I’d come across a number of years ago. A friend in Singapore had kindly gifted me some samples, which I had tried back then, and filed away in my Mind Palace as a “brand to try in the future”. Well, the future is here, and I was offered to sample one of their star products, so I could tell you if it lived up to its hype. Gosh, the hype!

The hyped product is the Belif The True Cream – Aqua Bomb, which has its focus on hydration, and is therefore something that piques my interest. I however later found out that there are 2 versions, with the Aqua Bomb being a gel moisturiser that’s more targeted at oily-combination skin types, and the Moisturizing Bomb, being a cream moisturiser which is targeted at normal-dry skin types.

So, while this Aqua Bomb formula will be the one that appeals to most people, especially those who shy away from using moisturisers due to their perceived heavy texture (why would you do that?! Use a moisturiser, your skin needs it!) I believe that my skin would have preferred the heavier version. Still, let me tell you about this, and why it’ll be the last time I feature this brand save for one exception 🙂

Save & Splurge: Boost skin hydration for better skin with these Hydrating Serums

March 23, 2016 Paris B 7 Comments

If you didn’t already know, I’m a great proponent of adhering to a skincare routine that’s strong on hydration. Many of us have dehydrated skin without our realising it, primarily I feel, due to our lifestyles and age. From personal experience, if you treat this problem of dehydrated skin, you are already one step closer to better skin.

One of the things I like using in my skincare routine therefore, is a hydrating serum. These serums usually contain high concentrations of hyaluronic acid in various forms, that help boost skin hydration, while maintaining those hydration levels by attracting and holding moisture from other products you use. Well hydrated skin will naturally look plumper and smoother, and this will also strengthen the natural skin barrier, so your skin looks and feels softer and smoother and better.

In recent times, I’ve come across a few hydrating serums that work fairly well, and which conveniently fall in different ends of the price spectrum. What better time then, to share my Save and Splurge picks with you! 🙂

Your Say: Do you expect beauty bloggers to be experts at makeup application?

March 22, 2016 Paris B 31 Comments

I received an interesting comment recently, that had me first roll my eyes and then, start to think about perceptions. Without quoting the comment verbatim, what was essentially said to me in the comment section was that I “obviously” did not know how to use makeup, since the product I featured did not look like I’d taken a spade to it, and I suppose it was also because in my photo of how it looked when I wore it, it did not look like I had trowelled it on. At least that’s what I think was the intention. The words used weren’t as complimentary. LOL! 😀

But after I got over the initial irritation, I started wondering if that’s what readers perceive of bloggers. Is it the general perception that bloggers all know how to do immaculate magazine-cover makeup? Or that if a blogger is talking about a makeup product, they must therefore be able to trowel it on, and look perfect at every angle, contoured and highlighted to within an inch of their life. Is that what you think?

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