Back to University haul

Sup ?

it is back to school season :(

I'll start Uni on 15th September (1 days to go) and I am a bit nervous, I don't know why but I keep feeling that I am not yet ready ( both emotionally and materially ), so to make myself feel better I got out all the stuff I got for university and took pictures, because this way I'll know if there is something I didn't get yet.

and since I already photographed everything, I thought why not blog about it ? you know it can be a good reference for me for next semester, and it might help some people.

so here you go :

Splashlights

Hey, it's me again ~




Even though I am not allowed to dye my hair (ugh, parents), I am always on the look out for the next big hair color trend, but my findings usually ends up with ombré. But ombré has been a thing for so long it became over-used and mainstream (no, I am not a hipster).




I was so tired of seeing this ombré look, I thought that there is no new hair trends, Until I came across this picture :






at first I thought it was just shadow reflection on her hair, but when I looked again, I know it wasn't.

after googling a bit I discovered that this hair trend is called ‘splashlight’, splashlights are a streak of highlights that move horizontally across the hair, creating the illusion that you are standing in a spotlight.




the creator of this look Aura Friedman, (who is a pioneer in the hair colour world; and she is the on who started the original ombré trend), told Allure that she 'wanted to create the effect that a laser beam is hitting your hair at a certain spot.'To achieve this look, start with fully bleached hair (I think it is easier that way), then colour the hair below and above the sections you want to stay bleached with a shade similar to your natural hair colour.


Do you think this trend will be the new ombré ? would it be the next hair trend of 2014 ?

CHILDREN 【自主制作アニメ】

Clever addition to dark circles knowledge

① towel soaked in cold water/milk apply under eyes for 15 minutes;

② gauze dipped in yogurt apply on dark circles for 10 minutes; 

③ tea: stored in the fridge, then applied on dark circle using cotton pads, leave under eyes for 15 minutes;

④ hot eggs: cooked with shell (boiled), wrapped in a towel massage the eye; 

⑤ apple slices: apply under eyes for 15 minutes; 

⑥ 

Potatoes: peeled and sliced, and used as eye mask for 5 minutes; 

⑦ 

bee royal jelly powder: Mixed and applied on dark circles for 1 hours.

DIY natural skin whitening

1) Exfoliate at least once a week.
 Mix 1/4 cup of milk, two tablespoons of oatmeal and brown sugar, lightly scrub. 

2) Whitening Mask # 1:
Mix equal parts of lemon juice and egg white in the pot and heat until  semi-solid. Remove and store in a jar, put the fridge. put it on your face for 15 minutes, rinse with water. 

3) Mask # 2:
Mix a tablespoon of tomato juice, cucumber juice, sandalwood mud and lemon juice and put it on your face, after it dries, wash with water.

*Please use discretion according to individual circumstances, for people with sensitive skin Please test it on a small area first.

How to smell good without taking a shower

Sometimes, we may have to do something in a hurry such as go to school, an appointment, or go on a date with a boyfriend/girlfriend, in this situation taking a shower might not be an option.

Other times, you have P.E, which makes you be tired, stinky, and sweaty. You don't want to go to your next class like that, do you? Especially when you feel uncomfortable taking a shower in gym class.

Maybe you are plagued by body odor that seems to pop up during the most inopportune times .

Or just to lazy to get up and take a shower.
so what can you do ?


- the most important step is to get clean clothes, because odor tends to linger on fabric, so wearing a clean shirt would reduce the smell by 50%




- ( this step might not be an option sometimes, but it is highly recommended )

wash your armpits with soap, because armpits are the main source of smell, keeping it clean will get rid of the smell.




- But if washing is not an option, you can use use baby wipes, it cleans, sanitize, and smells good, also it is really good for people with sensitive skin.

my favourite is chubs baby wipes, because it doesn't smell like baby powder (I am not a big fan of baby powder smell)

and it only cost $1~$2

- apply deodorant. it is really important to do this, deodorant helps get rid of the odor and it reduces sweating (when using anti-perspiration).. even if you don't smell bad you HAVE to wear deodorant, I apply it every morning when I wake up.




- apply scented lotion, and helps mask the smell and it stays on for a long time.

I like to apply it underneath my arms like this :

- as for hair, my hair rarely have a bad smell, when it gets oily and I have no time to wash it, I put really tiny amount of talk powder on the roots on the front of my head and comb it through my hair -WARNING: don't put too much powder because it is hard to get it out of your hair, especially if you have dark hair it is very obvious- another option would be dry shampoo, but I never used it before.




- apply nice smelling perfume, if you want the smell to stay on longer, then apply it on your pulse points, I also like to apply perfume on my hair :)




if you follow these steps, no one would be able to tell that you skipped taking a shower ^___^


Disclaimer: I am not encouraging anyone to not take a shower.

TonyMoly Nutra-Energy Mask Sheet Review (JYJ)

Hello ~

Sorry I haven't been posting anything in the past few days, but I didn't have internet access, also my BFF gave birth to my future son-in-law and he is the cutest baby I ever saw I love him(｡♥‿♥｡)

anyway, here is a review of a face mask I tried last night..

the main reason I bought these was JYJ on the package :)

I bought these in my last haul, from ebay 

Cost: $7.90 for 7 masks

Product claims: Ageless face made by highly nutritious & energetic skin power.

this is mask sheet that provide full nutrient and moisture with care.

JYJ !!

the pack, you can see instructions and ingredients

close-up of ingredients list

How to use: tear open and apply to face. leave on for 15~20 minutes then remove.

this is how it looks when you get it out.

I know I look weird, but this is how the mask fits, it covers my upper lip which is annoying.

used mask

the left-over essence

after I was done with the mask I squeezed the package to take out the leftover essence, then I spread it on my face and pat it to absorb :)

Pros:

- Have JYJ face on it.

- Cheap

- Moisturize the skin

- Smell good

- Contains Argan oil, which is beneficial for the skin.

- The sheet is super hydrated and full of serum

- Did I mention it have JYJ on it ?

Cons: 

- Doesn't fit well.

Repurchase: yes

Rating: 4/5