Picking up the Perfect Foundation

Hi Sweeties~
This post really takes me a whole lot of time~ I have been writing this for a few months and i finally finish it. Thanks to the lazy me. So let's begin...
Use of Foundation:
To give your face

• Even out skin tone
• Brighten your face
• Covering up your flaws (Optional)

"covering up your flaws" really do depends on your preferences and the type of foundation (powder, liquid, cream) you are using. Some people prefer to use a light-weighted foundation and cover up the flaws with the concealer while some just want the foundation to brighten up their face.

What foundation SHOULD NOT DO:

• Clog your pores
• breakouts
• oxidize and give a muddy look to your face.

You really want to make sure that the above problems will not happen to you. As once you faced these problem(s), you will have a difficult time healing you skin back to usual.  I still have light brown spots on my forehead which makes me super sad.

However to prevent this, it is not easy as different people's skin are sensitive to different chemicals/brands. Therefore, before buying any foundation, I strongly encourage everyone to do more research about them, be it a drugstore brand or a high end brand. I will not touch into this too much as this really depends on the brand you are looking at and also your skin.

Different type of Foundation:

• Tinted Moisturizer
• Moose Foundation
• Liquid Foundation
• Cream Foundation
• Powder Foundation

Tinted Moisturizer

*image is taken from www.makeupandbeautyblog.com

On touch, tinted moisturizer feels like a serum. It helps to moisturize your skin and also give a very light coverage as there are some pigments to it. It goes on really smoothly and you will not feel heavy at all, just feel naked :)

Suitable for:

• People with good skin
• People who only need very little coverage
• "no makeup" makeup look
• People who do a lot of Sports
• Students

As this give very little coverage, not everyone like it.

However, I would recommend to people who do sports but like to put some makeup. That is because people sweats while doing sports. You do not want to have ugly sweat line on your face and your pretty outfit in the end of the day. Also, I love looking pretty even when i am exercising but do not want to make it looked obvious.

I would also recommend to the students (Secondary/Polytechnic/University).
As Secondary students are not allowed to put on makeup, tinted moisturizer is like a hidden foundation which is good. As for the polytechnic and University students, we tend to spend most of the time in school, meaning, having our makeup on for really long time. To take this chance, I would like to tell Singapore students (THE LADIES!) to at least put on a little makeup! First to present yourself better (fresher looks) and second to attract the guys! (haha) I do think that Singapore student standard of beauty should level up a lot more. Peace!~


Mousse Foundation

*image is taken from google.

Moose Foundation are something similar to Cream foundation but have much light feel. I personally felt that they are like a stain foundation. Some popular one will be the Shu Uemura mousse foundation. They are the one that suits hot humidity country like Singapore. It is not very heavy but have a decent coverage.

Suitable for:

• Hot humidity Country
• Oily Face
• Daily foundation - long-wearing
• Young Adults
• Indoor Sports
• Polytechnic/University Student

For this, I highly recommend for people who need coverage everyday. They are buildable but might feels heavy after to much layers. This is really good as it is not too heavy and it last longer. You do not want to have an oily cakey face in the end of the day.

However, applying these kind of foundation can be very difficult as it tend to dry up much faster, you will have to work fast. I personally suggest using a sponge to apply them as it tend to create foundation lines quite easily too~ They tend to be slightly more expensive too due to the new market.


Liquid Foundation

*image is taken from o5.com.

I personally love using liquid foundation for everyday foundation. Their coverage is very similar to the mousse foundation. However there is a lot of difference to it. Liquid foundation is easier to apply them and build-able. I am currently using the Chanel Vitalumier Aqua in  which i done a short review on this~ (this is written months ago so i have finish this lovely bottle already~ sob sob... trying other products now~)

Suitable for:

• Oily face
• Daily foundation - long-wearing
  
• Young Adults
• Polytechnic/University Student 

I really love this for everyday foundation as it feels really light and it does coverage most of my flaws. However, you might still need concealer at times.

Liquid Foundation is best apply with either your hands or a foundation brush. As it's a liquid formula. I personally felt stapling brush is not a good brush to use over here.  You can find liquid foundation anywhere. However, there is a different thickness, smell and coverage for different brands. You might have to research more before you buy. I personally have tried a numbers before i found my favorite one. Some breaks me out.


Cream Foundation

*image is taken from thecosmetichouse.co.uk.

Cream Foundation is like a paste to me. It is a much thicker formula. Normally comes in a container/packs. To me, it's not suitable for people staying in a hot weather country as it tend to melts away unsightly. You will need to put a layer of loose powder if

Suitable for:

• Special events
• All Ages

It's really good for special events as it's much long-lasting(thicker). However, I have seen a lot of people using them everyday with little amount on targeted area. Some people use this as a concealer. It really depends on yourself on how you want to use them. However, I do not recommend using them on daily basis.


Important facts about Foundation

So, to end this off, I would like to let all my lovelies to know some facts about foundation. No matter what kind of foundation they are, there are allow some disadvantage that we will need to face. 

To have a good foundation, it's important that they do not oxidize. And due to this, our skin are not breathing the lovely air that they should have. In long runs, our skin will get dull. Therefore, I recommend not to put them too thick and maybe not all around the face for daily basis (just like me!). Also, it's good to allow your face to breathe at least 2 times a week. I don't put makeup during weekends if possible. And on Monday, I can definitely see big difference. Once, due to my lasik, i didn't put makeup for full 2 weeks and my face are really brightened up! If have have good skin, why spend so much on foundation? Care for them more than cover them up. 

If you are used to use them on daily basis, remember to clean your face properly. spend a bit more on good makeup remover and facial cleaner. Good doesn't mean expensive ya~ I recommend The Faceshop makeup remover and cleanser. They are great!

I really hope that my this post that i use really long time to write is beneficial for your lovelies~ This is all base on my past research and of course my experience! Hope it's not to lengthy!

 xoxo! 

Giveaway: Beauty Product and Asian Tibits

HI Lovelies!

Finally a giveaway after so long! I have been wanting to do giveaway for so long and finally i manage to do it! It's my youtube giveaway though. So please! Go to my youtube video and look at it! My lovely friends! Please help me to spread the joy!

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My 2013 Resolution

HI Lovelies~

Since I wrote my 2012 experience, I thought i should write my 2013 resolution! I have stopped setting goals ever since i work. It's just really difficult to accomplish and i am just not firm enough.

So for this NEW year, I am going to set my resolution for the year~ Also, I have a big news to share too! I shall break my resolution into Personal, Family, Career and Studies. I gave a big hint already. haha!

Personal
In my personal resolution, I really wish that I can accomplish them as i believe if i accomplish them, It's will make myself to be a much better person. And here, I am going to be really trueful. So you might see some of my negative side. haha~

To be more Proactive
I am someone that you will hardly see me initiate to ask for a meet up/dinner. Someone who hardly message my friends and even if someone message me, I will kind of only reply when i am free. Someone who don't look at her phone after she reach home. Well, that's me. I can live without a phone. At some point, I hate them. I just felt that they are a gadget that prevent me to meet my friends. But yet i hardly meet my friends. A lot of my friends will say i am always busy... haha~ So, this year, i would wish to be more proactive towards every area. Towards my friends and family. I really wish that they will feel their importance in my heart and hope that they thought i'm a trustful friend~

To save more money
I am going to start saving more money this year. Hopefully $500 without spending them. haha~ The reason for it is not only for my future and stuff. I have a dream that i want to make it happen on the year of 2016/2017. It's my biggest dream that you have to continue reading until you reach my Studies section. haha~ Another wish that i really want to accomplish is to buy a pair of Rolex/Longines watch for my parents. Not only that they love watches like me, it's like a object that allows them to know that their daughter, Grace, has grown up and are able to take care of herself. Definitely, i will not be able to accomplish this this year but 1day, i really wish i am able to make this happen.

To destress without spending much money
Till now, or ever since i starts working, the way i destress myself turn to be expensive. I would choose to buy things or go for a facial to let myself relax. However, i just felt it's wrong. Not only that, that relaxing point it's only for a while. So, i decided that rather than going for a facial or goes out for shopping, i decided to go for various kinds of sport. I really wish that i can goes back on windsurfing. But i fear that my blemishes will worsen. So starting this year, i shall start running at least 3 times a week. It's really a good way to destress and detox. Maybe I will try hiking too. As you know, i love nature~

To lose weight
I am not afraid of stating my weight as i do not want those figure to depress me. But i want to be more confident. I felt that if i lose some weight, it will make me more productive too. Another reason that i want to lose some weight is because, on the end of 2013, my lovely second sister will be holding her wedding banquet! I am totally excited about it and this might be the last banquet for our family for this few years at least. As you know, i am the only person in my family not married. haha~ Totally can't believe it. I am just 23! I don't think i will get married for the next 5 years at least. I might not get married! haha~ So to look the best for my sister wedding and also an excuse, i want to lose some weight! I'm someone whose weight won't go down fast but i have to be perseverance! I do hope that I can at least hit 52kg but best 49kg. So good luck to me!!!

To be more cheerful
Somehow, I have lose my smile. If you saw me, it seems like I'm always tired/dull/lonely. But i am not exactly like this! I used to smile a lot. Even smiling while daydreaming. I want to smile more as i believe it will definitely change my way of living and also affect the people around me too!


Family
If you are close to me, you will know that my life has kind of change about 2 years ago. I used to goes out a lot, do a lot of videos and research a lot about things i love. Well after my brother got married. I have to say, it's really difficult to have to family staying together due to their different habits and culture. I did not used to think so much but not everyone can be as tolerant i guess. Well, totally no blaming on any sides but since we are living together, it definitely affects me quite a lot. Worrying that my parents will be tired to take care of my 3 niece and nephews, I will always try my best to help them out on my weekends and allow them to relax for the day. As you guys know, having a kid around has a lot of restrictions. Therefore, the time of me spending out with my friends or even alone has lessen alot. However, it's really fun being with them as somehow, you will feel the importance of yourself:)
I really like the feeling of it.

To be more postitive
As times pass while staying together, we tend to take advantage of each other and expectation from each other increases. For example, I expect my clothing to be wash within these 2 days but not more than 3 days later. Another, you expect the your sister will be the next person buying the daily products. Well, i do not have much issue on the stated as to me, I am not financially committed much on my family living expenses. What i have given them might not even be enough for them to buy my part of gorceries for the month. Therefore, i will always buy those daily used products which is shared among us. However, i really cannot stand when things are not put back on the right place and my clothings are not hanging/place as i like. So, I really wish to be more positive on such area. Or should i say, more tolerance and outgoing on this area. To me, if you want to have a healthier home, you should be more tolerance towards each other but not expect more. Although i know that this has to be done with all the family members support, but i believe, someone has to start so that the others will. Even if they don't, at least i will feel better.

To help more on the chores
I do help on chores during some weekends. But after 2 weeks of being alone when they went back to Thailand, I realise that i am doing too little chores for the family. So i shall change myself by doing more chores and not complaining when there is some other cups or plates at the basin. haha~

Occasional family treats!
Ok. I have to say i hardly treat my parents for lunch or dinner. Only last year that i decided to treat my family and some close relatives during my birthday as i really want to thank them to be there for me when i am at my most bottom line. I do buy some snacks home occassionally but I felt that it's still not enough. So, i decide to treat more to my family. Or at least to my lovely parents. My family is just too big for me to treat too often. haha~ Starting from this year, I shall initiate to treat my family more than ever cause i love yall! hehex

A better Listener
Being the only child that are not married, my families and close relatives tend to talk to me when they have problems and sorrows. I am a very good listener last year as sometimes, in the end, i quarrel with my father because i do not like the way he phrase it. He kind of like phrasing things very harshly and vulger. Also, i kinda of burst out recently about how stress am I from hearing all the complains that i can't do anything to it.  I might hurt someone at that time. Though i immediately said sorry but what said have been said. And lastly, i wish my brother will approach me more so that i can understand his problems like in the past rather than keeping to himself. I want to become a better listener that will try to understand where to person stands and not gets agitated. I think this is my biggest challenge! haha~ Wish me luck!


Career
If you do not know, i am a Graphic Designer. I have been working for 2.5years and are still a Junior. I will need to work harder to improve myself!

See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil
Well, this will be my slogan for my career. If you guys have starts your career, the way people gossip is really crazy. And i mean in any area. In school, if we are to gossip, it won't really harm the other party that much. But in work, it will definitely affect the way your colleagues see you. Gossiping might allow you to be closer with your colleagues but for example, when it's time that your manager want to promote you, all this gossiping might not favour him as he scared that you might gossip about him at his back! So bang!, there goes your promotion~

To be more initiative
Presently, i will always do the job given to me on time. However, if i would want to success in my career, i have to be more initiative. To not only do what's given but also prepare for the future projects and finds out what needs to be change. I won't be able to do this suddenly but gradually. However, I thing that i am afraid is that i might step on my Supervisor's job which i really do not want. That's why, i shall gradually change the style i am working~


Studies
Finally!!! I very big news!!!! I am going to pursue my Degree at UniSIM!!! It's a huge step for me. Previously, i do not really want to study there but due to how our Prime MInister introduced UniSIM and how government subsidies 55% of the cost, I felt that it is very attractive! Also, they have the course that i really am interested. Visual Communication with Business. I always want a degree with a combination of design and marketing as i felt that in the market, this position always work together.

 To study before Lecture
As UniSIM has a very independent way for teaching, I felt that it is important that i have to study all the notes required beforehand. This gonna be difficult but that's the way i want! So good luck girl! hehe~

To improve my English
Improving language especially English is real difficult for me. As i came in a mixed family speaking with various languages and dialects, it is hard for me to improve them. Or should i say, i am just not good with them. I love reading storybooks, watching movies that will helps with my languages but it's just not a habit for me to use them! so improving my English is my biggest challenge. Just a bit, i will be happy.


So this is the end of my resolution and Gosh! i have to start them fast! I have a lot to accomplish!!! Well, I might not accomplish them all but i will try my best!!! Somehow, writing this makes me motivated. Can't wait for a better, healthier lifestyle and being a better person!!! Please say good luck to me!

Link me your resolution post of the year or comment below! I want to know!!!!

xoxo!