Musings

Do you stick with a skincare product you love despite its rising price tag?

September 14, 2020 Paris B 3 Comments

I had a little food for thought recently, about being loyal to a product despite its increasing price. It made me think about how much I’m willing to pay for skincare, in relation to how often and how much I use of it.

I was asked if I was going to try the new iteration of the Shiseido Perfect UV sunscreen. (If you’re new here, you may not be aware of how many bottles of the original Shiseido Perfect UV sunscreen I’ve made people buy over the years! The answer is MANY! LOL!)

When I first introduced the Shiseido Perfect UV sunscren as my go-to sunscreen in the past, it was the perfect sunscreen. The consistency was just right, the formula was the perfect blend of physical and chemical blockers, and it protected my skin very well.

But 2 things made me stop using it. First, they changed the formula, and the new one (then, called Multi-Defense) sucked.

Second, the price kept going up, and my use of sunscreen increased due to my daily activities. I eventually stopped being loyal to the product, and looked for alternatives.

So, when I was asked recently if I might try and review the new Shiseido Perfect UV Protector with Wet Force x Heat Force, I knew what my answer would be.

5 Things I Love: Breezing through August

September 1, 2020 Paris B Leave a Comment

Hello Friends!

Just like that, August is over, and the year is entering its final third. Our borders remain largely closed, and we can’t leave the country so all travel plans are out the window.

While our lockdown isn’t as strict as it used to be, we are still offically under a Movement Control Order, which means masks must be worn when out, and we must record our attendance at any stores. Still, it does seem that things are back to normal, albeit, a little more inconvenient.

What this brings us to is my month-end ruminating on what I’ve enjoyed from the month before. For the most part, I think I’ve gotten used to not going out without purpose, and minimizing dining out. The latter is also due to my pup who can’t be left alone 🙁 Kind of miss eating my meals in situ as opposed to having to takeaway when we choose to eat out. Somehow, it doesn’t taste the same.

Oh well, here’s how August went down for me. Tell me yours!

What are you spending money on these days? Has your spending habits changed over time?

August 28, 2020 Paris B 5 Comments

2020 has turned out to be an interesting year not just for me, but for most people I know, and the world at large. If there’s one thing I can say about how the year has progressed, it’s that we have been forced to evaluate or re-evaluate our choices and connections.

One of the bigger reevaluations I’ve done is on personal finances and spending.

It isn’t to say of course, that I’m only thinking about this now. Personal finance and spending is something I’ve been thinking about since I made the decision to slow down in my working life a year or so back.

With a slow-down at work, naturally, I had to expect a slow-down in income earned. With that in mind, I adjusted my spending accordingly.

But even then, 2020 clearly had different plans, for many plans and projects were shelved, my income has certainly been impacted, and my spending pattern has changed again.

So, I’m curious. With everything that’s happening in the world today, has your spending changed? If it has, how and what are you spending more on lately?

Yes, you can still wear lipstick under a facial mask!

August 17, 2020 Paris B 5 Comments

Now that wearing a face mask has become the ‘new normal’, I’ve come across many people bemoaning the fact that there is no more point to wearing lipstick, or any lip colour.

For one, it’s covered by your mask, so what’s the point?

Second, lip colours will transfer onto your mask, and it smears and makes a mess.

But you know what? I still wear lip colours, especially lipstick. I feel naked and unfinished without a slick of lip colour, so let me tell you how I manage, and the types of finishes I pick to avoid smearing 🙂

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