The Beauty Junkie Has Arrived

I'm BACCCKKK

2010-08-01T07:38:00.001-07:00

Hey Hey!

Its been like forever since I wrote on this blog. Please forgive me, I had recently started a job and had not gotten use to the routine and thus am always sooo tired after work. Now that I am 3 months into the job, things has gotten better and would be doing more reviews and tutorial soon.

Anyway, I am absolutely excited how I have like over 12,ooo views!! I know its not much compared to other bloggers but this is something I did not expect at all!! Yay!! How exciting!! Hahahaha... I am extremely motivated to continue this beauty journey.

Till Then Chicas,

La Belle Vita

Dee

Pop em' Lips

2010-04-22T09:56:00.000-07:00

As promised... ENJOY!

For the captions and instructions please go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zbMJiJL5ko

I edit the video via youtube so ya.... good luck!

Till Then Chicas,

Dee

La Belle Vita

MAC HAUL - FROM MAC SALE 2010

2010-04-17T10:45:00.000-07:00

Hey Lolitas,

I was thrilled when one of my friends gave me an invite to an exclusive MAC sale event this week. The sale was from 9am to 8pm and I had intended to go first thing in the morning but due to some piggyness (I woke up late as I was up all night watching a Korean Drama Series), I ended up going at about 3.30pm. So as expected, everything was almost GONE. What was left was so-so and I wouldnt die if I didnt get them.

However, being the make-up retard that I am, I couldnt help but make a few purchases. Not much, but enough to satisfy me. So here it is...my very first post on MAC. MAC HAUL 2010 begins NOW.

5 Sexy Shenanigans - 5 Mini Lipglass/Lustreglass

I know!! How cute right!! The colour palette was too cute to resist. All those soft pastel colours. Makes me feel like singing. PS: Sorry for the pixelated image, I tried to increase the image size in a lazy way and my laziness resulted to this. Sorry guys. Wont be lazy the next time round.

I wanted to do swatches but the colours does not have a big contrast with my skin colour. So I decided not to do coz it looks seriously dull when swatched agaisnt my skin. But trust me when I say these colours are pretty and perfect for ANY skin colour.

From left to right : Ensign, Elle (Looks white but turns a very pretty pink once applied), Cruise Control, Morning Glory, Poetic License (My fav!!)

I think they retail for about $80 over SGD dollars BUT I got them for $30.00. Yay for me! Hah!

6 Mystic Cool Eyeshadows - Holiday Palette

Ok so this one I wasnt completely LOVING it but I just HAD to buy it coz it was really cheap. Plus I never had that shade of blue/green before and the plum colours are pretty as well (Ok now I am just defending myself) Hahahahaha

From Upper Left to Lower Right: Cool Incantation (Superb Highlighter for browbones), Blue Enchancement, Deep Secret, SHHH Dont Tell, Rose Potion & Violet Vows

I dont know if its just me but whenever I purchase a palette from MAC, the pigments of the eyeshadows are always not as pigmented as the pot ones. Anyone esle noticing that? Or am I just being ridikidoink?? Hmmm...

A MAKE-UP tutorial soon for this? I dont know how yet, need some time to figure this one out. Oh! And this one cost me about $25.00 original retail price at $58.00 or $78.00 cant remember.

Young Thing - Lipglass

I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS ONE RIGHT HERE!!!!! Its perfect for that plain, fresh face look which I ADORE!! And goes beautifully when paired with smokey eyes. Seriously such an AWESOME buy. Oly $10.00!!! Weeeeeyaaaa!!!

So in the end, I realise that the purchases made were not at all retarded huh? I mean they were pretty decent purchases are pretty decent prices. So I am not such a make-up retard afterall (This is meant to be a statement not a question, so dont bother answering..hahahaha)

Hope you guys like my pretty purchases coz i sure DO!!

Have a FANTASTIC SUNDAY!

Till Then Chicas,

Dee

La Belle Vita

FOLLOW ME - UV White (O2 Advanced) Moisturiser

2010-04-13T09:20:00.000-07:00

Good Evening Ladies,

Today I want to talk about a product that has been sooo good to me. It has been an amazing product and I have made up my mind about it being the BEST moisturiser that I have used so far. Yes in my whole 24 years of life... this is by far one of the best if not the BEST moisturiser I have ever owned. And no.... I am not exaggerating.

Let me introduce you to my number one moisturiser LOVE

FOLLOW ME UV WHITE (O2 ADVANCED) MOISTURISER

What is it? (Taken from product description)

O2 Advanced Skincare System. A new skincare line from Follow Me.

So what is the O2 Advanced Skincare System? (Taken from product description)

It packs all benefits of oxygen to revive every cell for superior anti-ageing properties. Coupled with an advanced Vitamin C to whiten skin and combat pigmentation. (I am loving the sound of it already, sold yet?)

So the moisturiser is? (Taken from product description)

The 02 Advanced Moisturiser is further infused with Advance Moisture Complex and Ceramide Catiosphere to enhance moisturisation, skin repair and reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.

Application? (Taken from product description)

Apply desired amount over clean face. Can be used as a day time and night time moisturiser.

Price?

It is soooo friggin reasonble. Like $13.00 - $15.00 for a 60ml tube.

Where can I find it?

Watsons, Giant

Pros

Cheap
It is light yet not sooo light - light enough not to make your face look like a frying pan and heavy enough to know or feel that your face is being moisturised
Nice simple packaging
Smells good
Paraben FREE (for more information of the goodness of PARABEN FREE products please click HERE)
No irritation/No break outs
Good for sensitive skin

Cons

The whitening effect is not immediate, you have to use it for like 1 - 2 months before you can see a WHITENING effect. Having said that, your face does feel softer/supple after like a few days of using this product

Final Verdict

I will continue using it like forever until they discontinue it or something. HOORAY for cheap and effective moisturiser. No holes in my pocket!

So if you want a cheaper alternative to those expensive departmental store brands... FOLLOW ME is the best option!

PS: I do not get paid in any form to do such reviews. I just like to share or sharing is caring esp when it comes to beauty or make-up related things. Heh.

Till Then Chicas

La Belle Vita

Dee

Wordpress - No No No

2010-03-30T08:45:00.000-07:00

So I think I prefer blogspot. Correction... I know I prefer blogspot.

More updates coming your way. Its good to be home.

Till Then Babies,

La Belle Vita

Dee

I HAVE MOVED

2010-01-12T10:02:00.000-08:00

Hey Babies,

I will no longer be on blogspot. Moving to wordpress.

My first ever make-up tutorial can be found there so please come visit me!!

Link here : http://chynatowngirl.wordpress.com/

Till Then Chicas

Dee

La Belle Vita - BYE BYE BLOGSPOT

Happy 2010!!

2010-01-07T08:43:00.000-08:00

Hey Kids,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Its still January so it is still not too late for me to wish everyone of my beautiful readers a HAPPY 2010 right?? TEEHEETEEHEE (I know so annoying)

Anyways, I have been obsessed with this KOREAN Girl Group for like ever now. The more I see them, the more I LOVE them. Most of you must have heard about them by now, then something is wrong. With YOU. Not ME. bah.

Girl Generation (SNSD) I LOOOOOVE YOU GUYS...

Sometimes they all look alike, but if you are a huge fan like myself... you would know that they DONT. Well at first glance la they look alike but after awhile or rather after watching their videos like more than 100 times you would know who is who la.

Here is a MV of one of their smash hits (I know, who says smash hit anymore) GEE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diFVqPVMrsU <---- click here.

Just thought to share what I have been wasting my time doing. HEH. More make-up/beauty related things coming soon..k? :)

Till then Chicas,

Dee

La Belle Vita

Mascara Review - Finally

2009-12-20T02:14:00.001-08:00

Hey Kids,

Just got back from my Europe trip. One word. Beautiful. Now lets move on to business. Highly anticipated Mascara Review. Hah. I have decided to do the eyeliner and mascara reviews separately cause I just feel like it. So lets get a move on shall we?

Rimmel is a well known "drug store" cosmetics brand which originated from... yep you guessed it!...London. I believe it is now available in Singapore, Watsons and we all should be very happy and thankful to the smart people at Watsons for bringing the brand into this country where longer, fuller lashes are much needed.

First Up!

1) Rimmel Glam' Eyes Mascara

First of all....BRAVO RIMMEL. BRAVO. This is one of the best mascaras I have ever owned. I love how flexible the brush is (so its easy to reach the inner corner lashes) and how pretty the packaging of the tube is. But most importantly, it separates your lashes beautifully and really delivers on its volume and lengthening promises.

Overall Verdict

5 out of 5 lippies

2) Rimmel Magnif' Eyes

This particular mascara is suppose to "open" up your eyes by lengthening your eye lashes. One word. Crap. Didnt do much for my lashes. Hated it. Waste of money. Dont get it.

Overall Verdict

-1 out of 5 lippies

3) Rimmel Sexy Curves

As the name suggests, this mascara is suppose to curl your lashes with a lengthening effect. What can I say about this one... hmmm... its alright I suppose. Its not as bad as the "thing" I mentioned above but not as good as I thought it would be. Someone the brush feels kinda hard on my lashes and it kinda hurts when I apply it on. It might just be me...but I dunno. You get the effect of the curve not much but you can definately see it.

Overall Verdict

2.5 out of 5 lippies

Loreal... you guys all know about Loreal right? So I shall not bore you with their details.

1) Loreal Volume/Shocking Mascara

Happy I'm in love with my best friend. Lalalala. I LOVE IT!! Absolute LOVE. It is sooooo goood. And the comb on this thing...FANTASTIC. The mascara wand itself looks like a comb so its great for separating your lashes. The gold colour wand is an enchancer (applied first) is also great!! This one really helped me out alot. Girls with really sparse lashes....this one is definately the one for you!!! Note though that this is more for volume rather than length. Length wise....it wasnt too great.

Overall Verdict

4.5 out of 5 lippies

2) Loreal Double Essence Mascara

This one is very similar to the Volume/Shocking mascara but not as good. I dont know, some people have said that its the best mascara they have ever used but I dont really care much for this one. I mean it looks like it would be great but really....its just ok.

Overall Verdict - You can Skip IT

3 out of 5 lippies

Maybe she's born with it. Maybe she's maybelline. Nuff said.

1) Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

This one is great if you want that natural looking mascara look but a total nonsense if you want to appear like you have fuller lashes. So naturally, me not wanting the too natural look completely hates this mascara. This mascara should be best friends with the Rimmerl Magnif' Eyes mascara. They should hold hands or wands (hahaha) and jump off the bridge or something cause honestly...they suck. I know alot of make-artist like to use this brand for photoshoots but I hate it. If I had my kryptonite..this would be it.

Overall Verdict

-3 out of 5 lippies

2) Maybelline XXL Mascara

The only XXL thing about this mascara is the width of the tube. Everything esle is just plain wrong. It clumps, its fat and it doesnt work. Dont waste your money girls.

Overall verdict

1 out of 5 lippies

3) Maybelline Full and Soft Mascara

Ok so I know I dont really dig the natural look but when I feel playin' my lips up I'll go subtle on the eyes and thats when this one comes is handy. It does give you that ommph that you need but not so dramatically. I really love this one too. Its great and it doesnt make your lashes feel HARD or BREAKABLE. Good mascara.

Overall Verdict

3.5 out of 5 lippies

I absolutely love Cover Girl. But sadly it has been discontinued in Singapore for whatever reason so unfortunately you cant get this brand here. But bless your little hearts cause Internet has the power to make every one of you happy. Online Shopping babies.

1) Cover Girl Lash Blast

Ladies!!! Screaaam!!! This is the best MASCARA EVER invented by any MANUFACTURER!!! It is realllll good like seriously, seriously FANTASTIC. If any of you ever get the chance to buy it...grab it. Coz it just good. Volume - Checked. Length - Checked. Gorgeous Lashes - Double Checked.

Overall Verdict - Dont get it if you dont want beautiful lashes

6 out of 5 lippies

So the best mascaras are ........ WINNAHHHHH

Rimmel Glam' Eyes and Cover Girl Lash Blast!!!!!

Sorry if I was harsh on some of the reviews but I am extremely passionate when it comes to mascaras... hahahaha

PS: All the reviews are done on drugstore mascaras so all prices ranges between 15 to 25 $S.

Till Then Chicas.

Dee

La Belle Vita

Dining and Dancing in Europe

2009-11-25T09:48:00.000-08:00

Hey Kids!!!

I'm off to Europe with the family for a much needed vacation!!! Super excited...have been waiting for this for an impossibly long time....See ya guys in 2 weeks!!!

Stay Beautiful!!!

PS: Mascara and Eyeliner post would be up when I return. SORRY!!!

Till Then Chicas

Dee

La Belle Vita

Consultation Charges for DR ANG POR

2009-11-23T04:47:00.000-08:00

Hey ladies,

Went to Dr Ang's today for a follow up review. Decided to check on the consultation charges as many of you have been asking...

First Consultation - $90 to $250
Follow up Consultation - $70 to $150

These were the prices I saw, I might be wrong coz I can be a blind bat at times but I am pretty sure it is correct.

Hope this helps anyone of you out there!!!

Till then Chics

Dee

La Belle Vita

Clinique Intensive Lip Treatment

2009-11-22T02:24:00.000-08:00

Heyo Hoohas..

I am currently addicted to lip balms or lip treatments. I think women with soft and luscious lips are beautiful. It just frames or rather enhance a person's face...well thats what I think anyways.

So I went on a lip balm/treatment rampage online and saw a review on Clinique's Intensive Lip Treatment. Review read something like this....long lasting moisture which keeps your lips soft throughout the day... SOLD!

Went for dinner with the family yesterday and decided to get one. Initial reaction? SUPER SHOCK! It is sooo freaking expensive for a lip treatment and honestly way expensive for a Clinique product. But being a beauty sucker that I am... I caved and bought it.

Note: I will also be doing a review on Estee Lauder's Lip Conditioner.

Item 1
Product

Clinique Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment

What does it claim to do?
(Information was shamelessly plagiarized from their website http://www.clinique.com/)
Intensive lip treatment helps repair the look of wrinkles on and around lips. Provides antioxidant protection against the environment. Boosts natural collagen production. Replenishes natural moisture barrier so lips stay soft, hydrated.

What it actually does? (Personal Experience)

It is very moisturizing to the point of it being thick
Lips does have an illusion of being fuller
Lips definitely feels smoother and softer
Need to apply several times for it to remain that way...however not as often as other lip treatments

Pros?

Nice Packaging (Very Clinique)
Nice taste (not your normal lippy taste)
It works...but not assss much as I expected it too..but then again my expectations for things can be quite ridiculous so..

Cons?

Ridiculously expensive (S$57.00)

Verdict? (3 out of 5 lippies) - not happy about the price

It is a good product not FANTASTIC. Definitely one of the better ones that I have tried... but seriously though... S$57???!?!?!

Item 2

Product

Estee Lauder Lip Conditioner

What does it do? (Information taken from http://www.esteelauder.com/)
Hydrates, smooths, comforts and protects lips , SPF 15 sunscreen , Vitamins C and E , Shea Butter and other naturally derived moisturizers

What it actually does? (Personal Experience)

Everything it said it does.
Loves it!!

Pros?

Not as expensive as other "branded" lip treatments (S$30 or S$32)
Loving the packaging
Really does moisturize your lips

Cons?

To achieve that kissable lips look you have to apply it quite often. Especially for dry lips like mine...so the lip conditioner only lasted for about 2 weeks to 3 weeks.

Verdict? (4 out of 5 lippies)

I just love it. I really do.

OVERALL VERDICT?

Dont waste your time and money getting the Clinique one, the Estee Lauder one works amazingly well and I bet the Clinique one would run out the same time as the Estee Lauder one. If you look closely, both brand have the same "stick lenghth", so in terms of quantity, no difference. Honest opinion.. Go get the LIP CONDITIONER from ESTEE LAUDER...makes more sense dont ya think?

Have fun being beautiful.

Till Then Chicas.

Dee

La Belle Vita

www.foodfashionfabulous.wordpress.com

2009-11-20T07:19:00.000-08:00

Hey Kids,

One of my very good friend just started her blog. Its all about (FOOD! LOVES!), (FASHION! LOVES!) and its FABULOUS!!!

Head to www.foodfashionfabulous.wordpress.com and have a look around... no excuses just go. Its great... not much material just yet but I have a fantastic feeling about this one...

Have Fun Chicas!!

Oh and next entry would be about mascaras and eyeliners... everyone who knows me would tell you that I have tons of mascaras and eyeliners...LOVES IT!!

Till Then Babies...

Dee

La Belle Vita

Beauty Tips

2009-11-18T11:31:00.000-08:00

Hey Ladies!!

Finally back in Singapore... which means I would be a graduate soon!!! (If I pass all my papers). Looking for a job now...but in the mean time...I'll just re-start my blogging passion. Its been long and sad...my blog looks sad doesnt it? Too little updates? Yes I think so too...

Anyways... BEAUTY TIPS

There are several items that we girls MUST have. These items are absolutely necessary.. period.

ITEM NO. 1

Cotton Buds/Q-tips

Cotton buds are extremely important, apart for using it for obvious purposes, cotton buds can also be used to smudge eyeliners for the bottom lid, cleaning smudged mascaras/make-up and for squeezing pimples or blackheads.

I know there are many of you who cannot stand the sight of pimple and even after YOU KNOW that squeezing pimples are a HUGE nono... you still do it. Well..... guilty. I didnt use to be like that but ever since my dilemma with the pimples... I couldnt help myself. But I was always so scared that using a tissue or a cotton pad would create more bacteria for my pimple, so what did I use? Cotton Buds...

Just simply use two cotton buds to squeeze your pimple. By doing this, the chances of your pimple getting more infected is less...good enough reason to try this one out!

ITEM NO. 2

Eyeliner

Seriously. I dont care what anyone esle says, eyeliner are here to stay. For a long long long long time... like forever. Eyeliner really makes a person eyes pop, going from day to evening with an eyeliner and a Q-tip is super easy.

Day Look

Just line your upper lids

Night Look

Line both upper and bottom lids, smudge the bottom lid with the Q-tip to give it a more feathered look. It would make you eyes super sexy.

A tip on how to make your eyeliner stay longer? Line it with a pencil eyeliner first then outline it with a liquid eyeliner. I SWEAR BY THIS. It really does work. Try it.

ITEM NO. 3

Lip Balm

Everyone must must MUST have lip balm in their purse. It doesnt matter what kind/type just one that you like. Nothing is worse than having dry, chapped lips. Seriously...its not very pretty. Trust me I had to experience it coz of my medication and it just looks ghastly.. so yes lip balm people!!!

ITEM NO.4

Matchbox

This is something I got from a fellow blogger. Ever chipped your nails when you are out with your friends? Isnt the sight of chipped nails horrendous? Well, the next time that happens, just get a matchbox from any pubs or restaurant and use the "sandpaper textured" side to file down the nail.

ITEM NO.5

Face Moisturizer

Did you guys know that a face moisturizer can double up as a make-up remover? Didnt know? Well...yes it can. And its actually more gentle than some of those make-up removers in the market. You dont have to scrub your eyes out when using moisturizers...its actually pretty easy.

So go ahead, the next time you forgot to bring your make-up remover or wanna save some dough.. just use your facial moisturizer instead....:)

Thats all I have for now babies... good to be home...:)

Tell Then

La Belle Vita

Dee

Saturday...

2009-11-05T19:47:00.001-08:00

What rotten luck! Exams next week, wisdom tooth growing this week. super painful. Super uncomfortable. Super duper ANNOYING.

Come back tomorrow... EMERGENCY beauty tips coming your way soon.

Till Then Chicas

Dee

La Belle Vita

WEEEE

2009-10-31T21:23:00.001-07:00

Babies!!

Only 2 more weeks till I return to Singapore for good...Will definately miss Perth (more of the wonderful friends I made rather than the place itself) and the weather but hey Singapore is where I belong (cheesey super cheesy i know). I might however regret saying this when I am back in Singapore, actually being there and knowing you will be stuck there...ok...maybe I should dial down my excitement a notch. Hehe

Having exams the next week, so I'll be superly busy. I'll be squeezing in a blog entry about EMERGENCY BEAUTY TIPS within the next week... so keep a look out...:)

HAPPY LATE HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!

Till Then Chicas,

Dee

La Belle Vita

Egyptian Magic Cream Update - Way Over Due

2009-10-30T22:24:00.000-07:00

Hey Kids...

So remember the day I bought the Egyptian Magic Cream and promised to blog about the effects of it?? Well here it is!!! I know its way over due and I do apologise...(I seem to be apologising alot these pass few entries..heh)

The weather in Perth now perfect...not too hot and not too cold but its very very I repeat very dry. My skin is suffering majorly cause of this...not my face THANKFULLY but the rest of my body...See I have eczema so any dryness will make me look like a prune. Unless I am religious about moisturizing my skin everyday.

I usually apply Cetaphil (moisturizing cream for very sensitive skin), but lately it doesnt seem to help reduce the dryness as much or as fast as I would like. So I decided to slap on some of THE FAMOUS EGYPTIAN MAGIC CREAM.

So whats my verdict?

In all honesty, all the reviews and hype about it....all TRUE. Yes true!!!! Finally a product that is not mass produce to trick us into purchasing it just so they can laugh at our faces later!!

It gets rid of old scars and new scars pretty darn fast!!! I am so elated with this product..seriously!!! I mean I've tried everything from Bio-oil to Rose Hip Oil and nothing worked for the post eczema scars for my skin, but this one definitely works!!! HAPPY AS A BUMBLE BEE!!

As previously mentioned... you lucky people in Singapore can purchase at this retail outlet called True Colours in Takashimaya...it is about $79 I think... this is for people who wants instant gratification...who cant wait a few weeks for postage...people like me...:)

There is howevere another route to this...go on ebay and search for it...it is ALOT cheaper...If I had patience (which I am slowly learning as I have been making more online purchase), I would definitely go for the ebay option.

So people with unsightly scars anywhere....go ahead and try this masterpiece of a product.

PS: I know people who it on the face as well but I rather not coz its kinda oily and you guys know how my face thrive on oil...

Till then chicas..

Dee

La Belle Vita

Progress on Roaccutance

2009-10-12T07:44:00.000-07:00

Hey Babies...

Its been a LONGGG time....anyways...

I am happy to report that roaccutane has been doing well for my skin. I do get the occasionally pimples but its not big cystic pimples, more hormonal pimples.

Been taking roaccutance for about 4 months now and am only starting to see the difference and I LIKEY. hahahaha. Havent had the time to take a picture but would definately post one up when I have the time.

Hmmm, the only side effect that I personal experienced from consuming Roaccutane is SUPER DRY LIPS. This was really bad within the first 2 months of taking the medication. However, by drinking LOADS of water and applying MASSIVE amounts of lipbalm helped reduced the dryness of the lips. It got better after the 2nd month.

So my verdict?
I say to anyone who is suffering from bad cystic acne... TRY ROACCUTANE. It is pricy but I assure you its definatelt WORTH IT.

PS: THE FACE SHOP now has an outlet in the CITTTTY (Perth) !!! WEEEE HAAAA ... I know I am a little slow.. hehe

Till Then Chicas ...ITS GRREAT TO BE BACK

La Belle Vita

Dee

Question

2009-06-30T10:34:00.000-07:00

I feel like fuck.

How do you react when someone honestly told you that you are fat and flabby, well since the last time the person saw you. Isnt it only human to be upset about that comment for awhile (like maybe 30mins or less)? I knew I asked for complete honesty but I was affected by the answer because I have been extremely religious on my exercise regime in Perth. I was not upset by the person who told me the truth, I was upset at myself for not noticing that I was doing something wrong.

I feel like fuck.

Just when I thought my skin was getting better, 3 more pimples decided to join the acne party on my face. Asked my dermatologist and she informed me that it is completely normal for pimples to pop out within the first month of taking the roaccutane. Great just what I needed, more pimples.

I feel like fuck.

I ask myself every now and then if I am happy. It was always a definate yes previously. But now, I am more doubtful of my answer.

Life is tougher than death. But I enjoy life, I really do. In fact, I love life. I just dont understand it at times, thats all.

Till Then Chicas,

Dee

La Belle Vita

Another apology

2009-06-27T22:23:00.000-07:00

I know this is getting annoying...but please forgive me...I dont know whats gotten into me...I am just tooo effin lazy to update my blog, maybe its becuase of the notorious (i know, not a good adjective to describe the weather) sun and heat in Singapore. I must admit though its cooling down nicely this pass few days.

Random note:

I am still very much in love with make-up but it seems that I dont play around with it as much lately because of my skin. Remember I told you how horrendous it was/still is....well went to a dermatologist Dr Ang Por and she prescribed me Roaccutance. She warned me of the side effects but because of beauty sake I am willing to endure it.

Been taking on for almost 3 weeks now and I must say its pretty good. My acne is clearing up well and my scars seems to be lightening as well.

Side Effects (personal experience)

Very dry lips (cracks soooo badly, you need to apply like lip balm every 1/2 an hour, no joke)
Your skin would be dry too, so moisturizer is a MUST
You MUST drink TONS of water, at least 2 litres or more if not your skin and lips would be even more dry. I didnt take the whole drinking thing seriously, and my lips bled and cracked and it was damn painful. Water helps...so please do drink.
It is a very strong drug so please please please follow the rules.

DO NOT (VERY IMPORTANT)

Get pregant when you are on Roaccutane as it is very toxic for the baby. The baby would either die or be deformed
However, your chances of getting pregant with a healthy fetus would not be jepordized once you are completely off the medication. So mummy wannabes, no worries, your wishes for a happy family would still come true with the addition of beautiful SKIN.

The doctor advised me to take the medication for about 6 to 8 months. Sigh hate being on daily meds, its very troublesome. But for beauty, I'll do it. I'll be posting more on health related and beauty stuff rather than make-up. So please do drop by yea? I'm going to update my blog MORE OFTEN. PROMISE!

PS: This is drug/medication is so potent and strong that a waiver form have to be signed once you have agreed to the roaccutane. This is to ensure that you are not currently pregant or are not planning to have a baby. I knwo right, kinda scary.

Till then chicas...

Dee

La Belle Vita

I'm BACK

2009-05-30T10:13:00.000-07:00

I know right, whats with the lack of updates...well coz I have been soo busy with school and have finally just arrived in Singapore...well about 2 days ago but I had some (and more) catching up to do...so apologies to my readers.

I have to share a lil heartbreaking news....my face is a horror site...pimples think that my face is a playground for reproduction and has been reproducing (variety of shapes and sizes) all around my face...esp the cheeks, chin and forehead...Its bad real bad. So bad that when I met my family and friends, they went like...aiyo what happen to your face (with that OMG your face condition is damn bad facial expression). So yes I am sooo not exxagerating.

Cant wait to go to Dr Ang Por this coming wednesday. To people who want to consult with her, you better make an early appointment coz I tried making one last thursday and next wednesday was the EARLIEST available slot. So yes she is that good and popular.

During the last 2 weeks in Perth this semester, I have been using Proactive (given by my best friend in Perth and sil) and it actually does work. I tried the trial size ones when I back in Singapore last year and it didnt do shit for my face. Apparently, there has been rumours that the Proactive in Australia and Singapore are different. Alot of users claim that the one in Singapore does not work and the one in Australia does. I did not know this until I tried the Proactive in Australia and was amazed to find out that it actually worked. When I told my sil about it, she then told me the little rumour. So yea, go figure. I say purchase Proactive online.

Nothing much to say except...pray for my face people pray!! I will pray for yours too...hehehe...everyone is beautiful...you just have to realize it first...until you do, plastic surgery is a GREAT option (hahahah...I SO KID)

Till then chicas

Dee

La Belle Vita

Cant Wait!!

2009-05-10T18:49:00.000-07:00

Just 17 more days till i return to sunny Singapore!!!

I am totally piled up with work but hey at least there is something to look forward too!!

YAY!!

Till then.

Dee

La Belle Vita

Dermatologist review

2009-05-04T19:05:00.000-07:00

I cant wait to return to Singapore. I need a dermatologist badly. I dont trust the ones in Perth coz I am afraid they would not know how to treat Asian skin. So I am going to wait till I return home. In the meantime, here are some thoughts on the few Derma that I had been to.

Dr Joyce Lim

Experience

The receptionist at the clinic were extremely unfriendly almost to point of being rude.
I had to wait for a further hour although I had already made an appointment
Receptionist then showed me to consultation room where I had to wait for a further 15 mins
Dr Joyce Lim was finally ready to see me.....FOR FRIGGIN 5 MINS...NO I AM NOT EXXXXXXXXXAGERATING!!!
When I wanted to ask her questions regarding my skin, she didnt see the importance to answer my question and just on explaining whatever she was explaining before.
She is a cold person.
Not friendly.
She even told me that whatever creams I use, it would NEVER remove my acne scars. She insisted that the only way is to do laser treatments. Funny. My previous scars are gone now.

Lotions and Potions

Her stuff does really work
The best one is her sunscreen cream...SPF 70

Price

Pricy as hell.

Verdict

I went back to her two after the first visit. I finally decided to stop going when I had to wait for close to 2 hours just to see her despite making an appointment. Her receptionist were rude and I hate rude people. I need a doctor who cares, she doesnt give a rat's ass.

Where to find her

290 Orchard Road #11-16/18, Paragon Medical Suites, Singapore 238859Tel: 6834 9159 Fax: 6235 4387 Email: drjoyce@joycelim.com-->Website: www.JoyceLim.com

Dermatology Associates - Dr Ang Por

Experience

Appointment necessary.
Waiting time less than 15 mins.
Recep girls were very very friendly
Dr Ang Por is my favourite, she is soooo nice and she list down all the options for you and explain each option in detail. Afterwhich, she would recommend the best option for your skin
She is super friendly
She really does care for your skin
Makes you feel very comfortable and happy knowing that there is "hope" (ok la a lil dramatic on my part)

Lotions and Potions

Very light
I love it .... nuff said

Price

Way cheaper than the (I think I am the best in Singapore) doctor above

Overall Verdict

I love Dr Ang Por!! She is seriously the bomb. Hahahaha.

Address

290, Orchard Road#15-05/06, Paragon (Office Tower)Singapore 238859

Office tel:(65) 6333 8108

SYY Skin Club

Experience

Friendly staff. Appointment necessary
Picture of your face would be taken
The doctor was alright I cant even remember his name, thats how insignificant the experience was to me
It was just damn BLAH

Lotions and Potions

I kinda like it, it really makes your face radiant.
Its esp good for people with like bad textured skin but I wouldnt recommend if you are acne prone.

Price

Reasonable for sure, not like U KNOW WHO
Oh and their treatments like chemical peels and stuff are really cheap. Like $80.00 per session or something close to that.

Overall Verdict

I loved their products. Hmmm... maybe I should go back huh...hahaha..

Address

391 Orchard Road#05-14 NGEE ANN CITY Singapore 238872Contact : 67386771Fax : 67382307

(They might have moved to Liat Towers, I am not sure. But the number remains the same)

Dr KC Tan Skin Clinic

Experience

I go there more for eczema than for my acne problems
The receptionist there are the best ever!!! I super love them. Very Very Very nice.
He is the cutest sweetest doctor you can ever meet!!! Seriously, he really really cares.
But again, I think he is more specialized for like eczema or like skin dieseases rather then acne and stuff.
I did try to go to him for acne once, and well he recommend a few things to clear my acne.
Basically he just doesnt have those private brand lotions and stuff like other dermatologist

Lotions and Potions

Definately works

Price

He is alright, not too bad

Overall Verdict

Will always go to him for my eczema issues..

Address

402 Orchard Road #05-18 Delfi Orchard Singapore 238876

68352868

Thats all folks! Hope this might help you dollies in the future or something.

Till Then.

Dee

La Belle Vita

Oatmeal Face Mask

2009-04-23T09:21:00.000-07:00

Something I learnt off an internet site...

1) What you need?

Ingredient ONE

OATMEAL

Oatmeal is very good for minor skin irritations caused by sensitivies to certain skin care products, chemicals or the environment. It also helps to balance your skin's moisture.

Ingredient TWO

HONEY

Honey is good to treat minor acne problems and also acts as a good moisturizer.

Ingredient THREE

YOGURT

Yogurt helps to reduce redness caused by irritations of inflammations from acne. (Mild acne)

2) Directions

Mix two tablespoon of oatmeal, two tablespoon of yogurt and a teaspoon of honey in a clean bowl

Mix the ingredients together until it becomes a paste. (Add a little warm water about a teaspoon if necessary)

Hmmmm ...... YUMMM!! NOT!

Slap the paste all over your face evenly.

VERDICT - 2/5 lippies

I didnt really like it. Didnt make my face feel so soft or anything. I do have very sensitive skin so maybe my face was not recetive to some of the products...although natural...it didnt seem to work for me.

However, I do know of many people who have claim that this mask is WONDERFUL. So why not try it for yourself. Its not expensive and if you dont like it you can eat the ingredients bought afterwards...HAH!!

Have fun trying!!

Till Then

Dee

La Belle Vita

Talent

2009-04-17T10:40:00.000-07:00

Talent is so superficial nowadays. Meaning. Being beautiful = TALENT. LOAD OF BULL.

Want to see real true talent?? Click HERE

Never ever judge a book by its cover. EVER. I mean lets admit that this person is not physically fortunate (looks department) but her voice is huge and it is quite amazing! Kinda makes you want to dance around on top of a hill with wind blowing in your hair...hahaha...well kinda..

First reactions when I first saw her

Dress: Ugly
Hair: Needs help DESPERATELY
Attitude: Someone I would want to have tea with, she looks like she makes good scones
Talent: Honestly, although she looks the way she looked, I actually thought that she knew what she was getting into. So thats why I was not amazed when she could do what she did and she did it reallllll well. BRAVO

So remember you beautiful people out there....I hate you I would so choose looks over talent..hahahahahahah...KIDDING...really I am...

Good on you Susan Boyle. Good on you.

Till Then Chicas

Dee

La Belle Vita

All about Lip Balms

2009-04-15T07:44:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

My lips are super dry here so I have been buying a number of lip balms in hope it might save my lips from being DEAD.

Lippie Balms Bought

Nivea Lip Care - LIGHT KISS

Pros

Cheap
Nice Sheer texture
Quite Moisturizing

Cons

I dont like the taste of it (think vanilla icing on your lips) its just weird for me
Doesnt last long, it goes off within like what 10mins!
I dont really like pot balms, its very troublesome

Verdict

Its teh-na-na (2 out of 5 lippies)

Carmex (For Cold Sores)

Ok so I dont think many of you would get this in Singapore, I dont think many Singaporeans or people living in Singapore had the unfortunate experience of dealing with a cold sore. I DID. AND IT SUCKED.

Basically this balm is to help reduce cold sores on your lips and let me tell ya guys, if you ever have it BUY THIS. It totalllllly helps. Like within 2 days my lips were back to normal.

Pros

Totally works

Cons

Ugly packaging (very medication like)
Again the whole pot balm thingy
Smells funky
I didnt care for the colour of the balm either

Overall Verdict

Ok doctor! I'll use it only when I have to! 4 out of 5 lippies (just coz it did helped my cold sore)

Nivea Lip Care - Strawberry Kiss

Pros

It smells AMAHH-ZING
Convenient
It leaves your lips looking slighty reddish pink
Healthy looking lips
Cheap

Cons

Hmmm, NONE I LOVE IT

Overall Verdict

WINNNNAH!! 5 OUT OF 5 LIPPIES!! YAY

Kiehl's Lip Balm #1

Pros

It really is Number 1, super moisturizing

Cons

I wished it came in a lipstick form, more convenient
The texture is like vaseline so your fingers gets a little eeky after
It is kinda pricy for a lip balm - I think S$15 for a tube?

Overall Verdict

If only it was cheaper 3.5 out of 5 lippies

Lucas Paw Paw Ointment

I was introduced to this when I first got to Australia. It's been my love since then.

Pros

Oh its just so super moisturizing, it soooo good
It looks so good on-top of lipstick, I know you can use other balms but this one makes your lips looks sooo yummy
Cheap

Cons

Its vaseline texture makes it a lil eeky on the fingers
I dont really care for the taste and smell (kinda funky)

Overall Verdict

WINNNNAHWINNER!! SUPER WINNER!! 6 OUT OF 5 LIPPIES

P.S: Those of you who would like to have it, just let me know. I can get some before I go home to Singapore.

So yes, that concludes my review on lip balms. Boring to some, totally exciting to me.

Till Then Chicas,

Dee

La Belle Vita

Mid Terms

2009-04-10T19:49:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

Having my mid-terms now....super duper busy with last min studying...wish me luck you guys...

Till Then

Dee

La Belle Vita

Skin Skin Skin

2009-04-01T08:03:00.000-07:00

Heya Dollies,

Why am I so freaking obsessed with my skin. Seriously its an addiction. I am so sick of it! Ok I am lying, I love being obsessed about my skin. If only it was worth obsessing about. Anyhues, I went to a nearby mall a few days ago and chanced upon this ACNE thingy called Thermaclear Acne Device. Its soooooooo something I NEED. NOT A WANT A NEED.

BEHOLD - MY WISHLIST FOR THIS WEEK...(changes quite often)

THE ONE AND ONLY THERMACLEAR

What is it? (All info taken from http://www.shavershop.com.au/)

ThermaClear is the first acne clearing device in Australia. Using thermal energy to kill acne-causing bacteria, ThermaClear clears blemishes and pimples upto 4 times faster than leaving them untreated.

How does it work?

ThermaClear uses a short, controlled, and very targeted pulse of heat to neutralize the bacteria that causes the pimple, allowing it to heal faster. The thermal pulse triggers a dual-action response, neutralizing acne-causing bacteria from above, while also stimulating the body’s own acne fighting proteins from below. This dual mechanism fights pimples on two fronts, clearing them in as little as 24 hours.

Directions

I guess just zap the machine on your zit...heh...I am not sure YET...I am so determine to get it. (Oooo i heard it hurts when you zap your zits...that sounds promising O_0)

Price?

Sadly...its AUS$199.95....so I really need to save for this one...BUT I WILL...like i said...I NEED IT

Anyone wanna donate AUS$200.00? I'll accept!!! Hahahaha..mummy? hahahaha...j/k...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6mCeFDs4Ak

A relatively long but insightful review on this little must have. I want it so badly.

Sigh

Till Then my little beauty babies

Dee

La Belle Vita

Hawaii in Aussieland

2009-03-28T23:31:00.000-07:00

Hey Buttercups,

I just came back from Goldcoast with the man and his family. Had such a beautiful experience. I am dead tired now, and I have a mid-term exam tomorrow. SUCKS. Oh wells, just wanted to update you guys. Didnt do much shopping, welll NOT MUCH to me at least. Hahaha.

Love GOLDCOAST. ABSOLUTE LOVE.

Till Then Chicas,

Sleepy time DEE

La Belle Vita

Mario Bedescu

2009-03-22T08:06:00.000-07:00

Hey Dollies,

Been super busy with school and family coming over to Perth. But a beauty junkie will always remain a beauty junkie, even in busy times.

As you guys may already know, I have been attacked by the pimple army. My face is full of unsightly gross ugly big yucky ewww mother freakin pimples.

WARNING! PIMPLY FACE AHEAD .... I AM SO BRAVE! I AM SO BRAVE!
HIDUP MAU BERANI

LOOOK AT EM' PIMPLES

(this was when it was super bad)

Ok guys before you guys judge, my face was NEVER like this before. I mean I had pimples before but it never got this bad. EVER. So I was extremely devasted when it happened.

The doctor told me I was allergic to some product coz I have SUPER sensitive skin...but the problem was, I wasnt using anything new to my face. Thats when she concluded it was the sun. Just not use to it. So I had to take some pills and some antibiotic cream. Its better now but there are tons of pimple left. Not so bad but still there is.

My friend introduced me to this product called 'THE DRYING LOTION' by Mario Bedescu (pronounced...BA-DES-Q). Its an amazing product I tell ya. You see for people who have acne you will never stop finding answers or products to cure your ance so ya I gave this product a try. I LOVE IT.

BEHOLD! MY LOVE (for now)

I'll give you guys a more detailed review on it. I am falling asleep on my laptop. So tired.

In the meantime....click here to find out more...

Till Then Chicas

Dee

La Belle Vita

FUN! FUN! FUN!

2009-03-18T06:14:00.000-07:00

Heya Chicas,

So my mummy and my sister are here in Perth. Its been AWESOME. I miss them sooo much and its sooo great having them around. Even Elephant The Penguin seems to be loving their attention!!

So I bought a few things.....ok many things!! HEH! I bought some make-up from CHI CHI and I think that their packaging is great but the product so-so. Oh and yes! my coastal scents products has finally arrived!! Yipee for me!!

A review will be done soon.

Till Then

Be happy Chicass

Dee

La Belle Vita

Diane 35

2009-03-15T04:30:00.000-07:00

Hey Dollies,

Lets talk about acne. Its ugly, horrendous, unacceptable, expensive, awkward and frightening. Now lets get it of rid or prevent it. With What? Diane 35

Dian35 is also doubles up as a contraceptive pill. I reckon its more well known for its acne busting purposes though. Or at least that's how the product is being marketed.

I was pescribed Diane35 before and stopped because my boobs were getting bigger and if you know me I really dont need the enhancement. I dont know of any other people getting that "side effect" but I did and I totally hated it. But it worked wonders for my skin. Seriously, no more acne and my skin was definately brighter and healthier looking. So yes I want to start on this pill again.

I know it retails for about S$35 for a month's supply but you have to get yourself checked with a GP first. Afterwhich, you can go in to the clinic and just purchase it over the counter. So any of you with bad acne and just dont know what to do anymore, I highly suggest that you go to your nearest clinic and ask more about this pill. LOVES IT.

PS: This is just my own personal experience with taking the pill, results may vary with individuals. So please please consult a doctor first so that you have full understanding of the pill. Alternatively you may visit this website .... DIANE 35

PPS: My skin is getting better but a hella lotta scars. HATE IT.

Till then my dollies,

Dee

La Belle Vita

BAD SKIN

2009-03-11T02:26:00.000-07:00

Hey Ladettes,

It seems that the Australia Sun literally HATES ME. I am not used to this type of HARSH sun. Its dammmmmmmn sunny and bright but not HUMID. Great for some but sooo bad for my skin. Its so horrible that I had to go to the doctor this morning to get some anti-inflam pills. Note that i did not and never will go tanning here. It just happen that my walks from the carparks to school or shopping centres did damage to my face.

I am so upset that I literally feel like crying. I know vain. I would show you guys but its so horrendous that I rather keep the ugly to myself. I am not being a drama queen. I am just being very very very me.

So please tolerate with me as I am instructed not to put any type of make-up on my face. I will do reviews on certain products that I have used before but I cant test any new ones just yet. I was so excited to conduct my first make-up tutorial when ugly decided to attach itself onto my face. Once again my apologies, or rather I am aplogizing on behalf of MR AUSTRALIA SUN

Till Then Ladettes,

Dee (UGLY)

La Belle Vita

Chris Brown and Rihanna

2009-03-05T22:02:00.000-08:00

Hey Girlies,

Just a quick blogdate. I have been reading that Chris Brown and Rihanna are back together. Sigh, there goes my chances of being the only loyal fan of Chris Brown. Oh wells, I just hope she knows what she is doing.

Honestly, I reckon she must have provoked him somehow for him to have reacted the way he did. Although this does not by any means justify his actions, I mean the girl can be quite a diva no? Be well Chris Brown and Rihanna.

Till Then...

Dee

La Belle Vita

Coastal Scents

2009-03-05T07:13:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys!!

I just purchased some stuff from Coastal Scents. Way excited.

78 Piece Make-Up Palette - USD$21.95

Gel - Liners

Colours Purchased - USD$6.95

Turquoise

Indigo Blue

Truffle

I wanted to get the true black one but it was out of stock. BLAH. Will definately do a review when I get them!!! Yay!! Something to look forward too!! Yay!!

Till Then Chicas...

Dee

La Belle Vita

Naughty Elephant The Penguin

2009-03-05T06:16:00.000-08:00

Hey Girlies,

Sorry for the lack of updates.Once Again.

I have been internetless for last couple of days, all thanks to my dear cuddly (NOT) bunny, Elephant The Penguin.

I let him out of his cage everyday, supervised. But just so happen a few days ago I was extremely exhausted and fell asleep on my couch. With him still loose running around my apartment.

I woke up and there he was looking at me. I thought, "awww so cute my baby looking at me sleep". So I went to my computer and attempted to go online. After about NINE times of trying, I finally realised that the MODEM itself was not lighted up! And here is the reason why...

ARTWORK DONE BY ELEPHANT THE PENGUIN

THIS WAS WHAT HE DID TO MY MODEM ADAPTER!!

THIS WAS WHAT I WANTED TO DO TO HIM!!!
(ANIMAL LOVERS: Dont worry I didnt, this is an image I found on the web)

He is sooooo not looking cute to me right now!!! I had to drive all around PERTH to get that adapter. Perth is not like Singapore, where anything and everything can be easily found. Argggghhh...So ya! Thats my story.

My life is Perth. How exciting.

So again, my apologies for the delays in the update. I'll do a picture make-up tutorial tomorrow.

Till Then...

Dee

La Belle Vita

Coastal Scents

2009-03-02T06:51:00.000-08:00

Hey Dollies,

Hope everyone is having a great time...its started to get a lil chilly here in Perth, so thats good...hahaha...

Remember the eygptian magic all purpose cream I was blogging about some weeks ago? Well I have been using the product for about 3days now and I am in love with it!! It makes my skin feels sooo soft and I dont know if I am "tricking" my mind, but I think that my scars are fading too!! So yay!! Will do a full review once I have tried it for one week..:)

I was surfing through the web and am so god damn tempted to get some Coastal Scents products. I have been wanting to purchase the 88 eyeshadow palette for the longest time. And plus I have read sooo many GREAT reviews on it! So should I?? I just might!!

88 Eyeshadow Palette

I know how pretty!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT. Its like USD$21.90....Coastal Scents

I also want to get a few of em' brushes...I know I have many but hey you can NEVER EVER have tooooo many...go to their website (above) I swear you will be addicted!

Ok I cant take it anymore, I am going to get it!

Will do a make-up tutorial soon...let me know what kinda looks you Dollies are going after...

Till Then Chicas...

Dee

La Bella Vita

Benetint, Poise

2009-02-26T07:18:00.000-08:00

Hey Dollies,

I bought this little magic potion before departing from Singapore.

POSIE TINT

What is it?

The cheekiest flush you can get from a bottle. Our petal-pink stain plants a kiss see-through tint on cheeks & lips. With hours of smudge-proof, just-picked perfection, you'll be the preetiest bloom in the bunch! (Marketing people..genius)

Directions?

Brush three strokes on the apple of the cheek and blend quickly with fingertips. Do the same on the other cheek. Dot on lips & blend with fingertip. For deeper pop of colour, repeat.

For the lips, i recommend putting on lipgloss after. Makes your lips pop out a little more.

Price?

I got mine for about S$60.00 from DFS but I think its about S$67.00.

Where can I get it?

Sephora located at Ngee Ann City.

Pros?

Its very light and have such a pretty colour.
Very natural and makes your lips look so fresh
Great for a natural look

Cons

I feel that the colour isnt very strong, thus for the natural look is good
It doesnt last as long as it claims

Overall - 4 out of 5 lippies

I mean I totally love the light pink colour. Its very flattering espcially if you have fair skin. But you would need to put another coat of like powder blush over this as it doesnt have a strong colour. But I LOVE. I LOVE THE NATURAL SPRING FLOWER LOOK.

Hope you guys find this review useful..

Till Then...

Dee

La Bella Vita

Alive and Sleeping

2009-02-25T02:10:00.000-08:00

Hey Kids!

Ok, this is a short post to inform you dollies that I am still alive. I have alot of things to do now and I get sooo tired when I get back home. But tomorrow, I promise to do a review on benetint, from benefit. One of the best products that I have been using for the past week. And oh, I purchased my eygptian cream!! So yea a review on that too!!

Sorry guys.

Till Then..

Dee

La Bella Vita

Perth

2009-02-23T02:19:00.000-08:00

Hey Dollies...

Sorry for the lack of updates. I'll be active again soon. PROMISE. I'm back in perth and its great meeting up with my friends. I need to re-adjust myself back only then would I be able to be focus and concentrate what is needed for my precious blog and my fantabulous readers.

Till Then...

La Bella Vita

Molton Brown - HEAVEN

2009-02-16T09:16:00.000-08:00

Hey Dollies!!

Happy Belated Valentine's Day!!! Sorry for the late wishes...hope you girlies were showered with pretty pretty gifts...

Well, today I held a steamboat party at my house. It was a simple get-together with the gang as this would be the last time I see them before I head back to Perth. It was super duper fun (lots of laughter), but it was also kinda sad. I cant begin to express how much I would miss you guys. You are the bestest friends anyone can ask for...seriously. I mean like you guys are truly amazing. Just perfect. I'm starting to get a little teary eyed...sigh. So Nad, Tini,

Perks, Rej, Cheryl, Adeline, Nuk, Nadi and Meng....I WILL MISS YOU GUYS. Remember now, bring a cut-out of me to all the parties!!

Oh!! On a lighter note, Cheryl and Meng gave a SWEET going away present. A MOLTON BROWN body lotion - AMBRUSCA BODY TONIC. THANKS GUYS.

MOLTEN BROWN - AMBRUSCA BODY TONIC

DOESNT IT LOOK SOOO PRETTY??

What it does?

Hydrates and tone
Supercharge life-less looking skin
Contains vital minerals and vitamins

Ingredients?

Sorry for the blurrrrrrrry image guys.

Direction?

Apply to skin in a circular massaging movement after bathing or whenever needed.

Price?

I dont know as I got it for a gift. But if you guys want to check out there products, please click HERE. If you want to go and see their products physically, you can go to Ngee Ann City basement 1 opp Mango.

Pros?

Smells HEAVENLY (SERIOUSLY YOU GUYS!!!)
Your skin feels super soft and hydrated
The smell stays on your skin for quite sometime
Beautiful Packaging
Instantly dries upon application

Cons?

The smell is pretty strong so some might not like it (BUT I LOVEEE IT!!)
I know its pricy - maybe about $50 something for a 200ml

Overall Verdict - 4.5 lippies out of 5 lippes

I LOVE IT. GO GET IT.NUFF SAID.

Till Then Chicas,

Dee

La Bella Vita

Oh my why...Chris Brown

2009-02-12T22:03:00.000-08:00

My long time "lover" Chris Brown is in the dumps...he has been charged for felony domestic battery...those of you who are not aware of what happened between Chris Brown and Rihanna...please click HERE

How can he do such a thing...everyone is hating on him right now...It is absolutely wrong of him to have done what he did. Sources revealed that he must have been provoked or something for him to have "hit" Rihanna but that is no excuse for a man to violently touch a woman. NO EXCUSE.

So here is my plan...since every now is like hating him right now...I shall be the only one who still believes in him and continue to support his music. Then right he might notice me and then he will become mine.FOREVER.HAHAHAHAHAHAHA....FREAK!....

Ok but in all honesty...my heart goes out to Rihanna...My heart goes out to her and I hope she is doing better each day...We women have to stick together...:)

WHY CHRIS BROWN WHY!!

Sigh...

Till Then Chicas

Dee

La Bella Vita

Egyptian Magic All Purpose Cream

2009-02-11T10:41:00.000-08:00

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! KILL ME NOW!!!!! ITS OUT OF STOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok so I have been reading so much about this miracle cream. ONE CREAM is all it takes to remove everything we hate. Except for FATNESS. Anyhues, this cream promises to remove scars, improves complexion, relieves dry skin, makes hair super shiny and more. This product was firstly used by dermotologists and plastic surgeons for patients who has just undergone surgery. Prolly for scarring and healing purposes. NOW. ITS A MUST HAVE FOR ALLLLLL. AND I MEAN ALLL.

CLICK HERE to read more articles on it.

It retails for about $25USD dollars. Plus shipping and all its prolly gonna reach maybe $30 something USD. You would have to wait for about 1- 3 weeks shipping time. But you know me...I dont have that kinda patience. So I came across this blogsite that mentioned a retail outlet in Singapore that sells it. I read it this morning and was out the door by 2pm.

Tragically, the store has ran out. ZERO.NONE. They brought it in like only 2 months ago and everything is gone. All gone. They said stock would come it like next week but I would also be gone by then...back to Perth. I dont know if they sell it there but I must try to find it. I NEED TO FIND IT!!!!!!!!!! SIGH...

Retail outlet in Singapore - True Colours (Ngee Ann City)(Basement One)($79.90)

Those who have patience - Please click HERE

By the way...this is how THE MIRACLE WORKER LOOKS LIKE .....SIGHHHHH

Till Then Chicas...

Dee

La Bella Vita

REVIEW - KERASTASE

2009-02-11T02:08:00.000-08:00

Hey Dollies!!

Bought me some Kerastase hair products.

1)

Kerastase - Volumising Shampoo

What is it?

Volumising shampoo for fine and vulnerable hair. Consolidates the hair structure from the root and gives long-lasting body and volume.

Directions?

Its a shampoo. So use it how you would use any shampoo. Oh BUT!! please...a small amount goes a long long way. This product lathers up quite nicely.

Price?

I bought mine from those shops that wholesale lots of beauty products and stuff (Peaches & Herbs located at basement 1 at Parkway Parade Shopping Centre). It cost me $25.90. If you buy from the salons, its gonna cost you at least $40plus.

Pros

Smells heavenly
Really does give your hair the extra oomph it needs (IF YOU HAVE FINE HAIR)
Lathers up quite well, so like aforementioned - small amount goes a long way

Cons

Its pricy - $25.90 for like a 250ml bottle for a shampoo

Overall Verdict - 3.5 out of 5 lippies

ABSOLUTE LOVE

The only reason why I am not giving this product more lippies is because of the price. It is very steep for a person like me (STUDENT). But other than that....its my LOVE. Been using this product for more than 6 months now. A bottle would last me for about 1 month plus? maybe slightly longer? So yep.Love.

Kerastase - Oleo Relax

What is it?

Ultimate control for extremely unmanageable hair. Perfect smoothing of hair from roots to end.

Directions?

Apply 1 to 2 pumps into towel-dried hair.

Price?

$38.90 for a 50ml bottle. Again I bought it from Peaches & Herbs from Parkway Parade.

Pros

Smells Fantabulous
Seriously when applied onto your hair....your hair feels absolutely GLORIOUS!!! Your hair feels so soft so silkly sooooooo gooood
This bottle can last you for more than 3 months depending on the number of pumps you use....so its worth the $38.90

Cons

NOTHING....LOVE IT

Overall Verdict - 4.5 out of 5 lippes

Ok seriously people, this is such a fantastic product. You so need have must want to try this PRODUCT. ITS FANTABULOUS!!!

By the way...KERASTASE has been my love for a long time. So now I am finally sharing my hair secrets to you guys. I know how sweet of me eh? hehe...

Till Then..

Dee

La Bella Vita

Laneige Sensitive Range - REVIEW

2009-02-09T07:33:00.000-08:00

Hey Dollies,

Just came back from my Batam trip with the girls and one boy..haha. What can I say...FUN!FUN!FUN!.

Anyways, here is the review on the Laneige (Sensitive Skin Range) products....I KNOW FINALLY.

1)

LANIEGE Sensitive Mild Skin Refiner

What does it do?

A sensitive skin toner with Sensitive Mild Complex to soothe skin
Maintains skin's outer layers with rich moisturizers such as Lipidure PMB, an ingredient known for promoting effective hydration
Absorbs thoroughly into the skin without leaving any residue behind

How to use it?

After cleansing, moist a cotton ball with the Mild Refiner.
Apply to skin by patting lightly.

Price?

Its $42.00 for a 130ml bottle

PROS

Very gentle on the skin, no stinging feeling at all when applied to the skin
No alcohol
No fragrance
Perfect for sensitive skin as it feels light weight makes your skin feel fresh at the same time

CONS

Its quite pricy incomparison to drug store products BUT ITS WORTH IT
No smell - its good for the skin but I would prefer a smell it would make me have an impression that my face is SUPER CLEAN - (I CAN MANAGE IT..haha)

Overall Verdict - 4 out of 5 lippies

LOVING IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Honestly I have tried countless toners, I have to say that this is one of the better ones that I have tried. I super love it!

LANEIGE Sensitive Mild Essence

What does it do?

Specially formulated essence for sensitive skin with Sensitive Mild Complex ingredients to strengthen skin cells
Thin Film Coated Emulsion (TFCE) using exclusive ingredients developed by Amore Pacific Technology Institute enchances the natural protective layers of the skin's surface.
Pentavitin HM,a natural carbohydrate complex, protects the skin by providing moisture to dry, outer layers.Oligosaccharide extract from plants creates soft, moist skin without leaving stickiness or oily residue behind.

How to use it?

Pump 2-3 times onto palm
Apply gently on skin starting from the center working your way out to the outer edges of the face.
The directions given inside the box said that I should use the Emulsion first then follwed by the essence. However, the SA instructed me to use the other way round. So its totally up to individuals. I guess there is no harm both ways.

Price?

Its $60.00 for a 35ml bottle

PROS

The cream itself it sooo light weight
The cream is non-greasy and not thick
Makes your face feel very "feathery" after application
Absorbs really fast into the skin
Skin feels extremely hydrated after use
No Alcohol
No fragrance

CONS

Very pricy - $60.00 for a 35ml bottle
Again with the smell thing, this time it has a little funky smell, well to me at least. Its not very noticeable so its alright.

Overall Verdict - 4 out of 5 lippes

What can I say girls...a absolute LOVE.

LANEIGE Sensitive Mild Emulsion

What it does?

Specially formulated mild moisturizer with Sensitive Mild Complex for silky, smooth skin
Thin Film Coated Emulsion with exclusive ingredients developed by Amore Pacific Technology Institute enhances the natural protective layers of the skin's surface
Non-sticky, light-textured moisturizer that penetrates rapidly into the skin

How to use it?

Apply a tiny amount of the Sensitive Mild Emulsion on your palm and allow it to warm up
Massage it smoothly into your face in an outward direction according to your skin texture

Price?

Its $48.00 for a 100ml bottle

PROS

Like the essence, super light in texture
Seriously non-sticky, non greasy
Absorbs quickly into your skin
Makes your face feels hydrated and supple
No Alcohol
No fragrance

CONS

A little pricy

Overall Verdict - 4 out of 5 lippes

Sigh....another love.

Honestly!! Why didnt I try this BRAND sooner. I totally LOVE IT. Its such a good brand and product for extremely sensitive skin like mine. Even if you dont, I reckon you should give their Hydrating line a try cause I have been hearing nothing but positive remarks on it.

Hope this was useful.

Till Then,

Dee

La Bella Vita

WEEKEND GETAWAY

2009-02-05T06:55:00.000-08:00

Hey Dollies,

I'll be going for a weekend trip to Batam with my friends tomorrow. I promise I'll do the Laneige product reviews when I return!!

Have a fantastic weekend!!

Till Then...

Dee

La Bella Vita

Poor Bunnies :(

2009-02-04T08:47:00.000-08:00

I was reading a fellow beauty blogger's site and felt that I sooo needed to share the content of her entry. And its all about how countries like France and China have rabbit farms to "manufacture" rabbit fur. (I KNOW HOW FREAKING SICK)

AND!!! Who might buy them?? Well - Giorgio Armani

This is what PETA had to say in their website;

Armani now sells fur, including rabbit-fur coats for babies and children. The new designs mean he has broken the promise he made just last year when he said, "I spoke with the people from PETA, and they showed me some materials that convinced me not to use fur."

PLEASE VIEW THE VIDEO HERE .... I AM SO SORRY I TRIED UPLOADING IT LIKE A THOUSAND TIMES!! BUT IT KEPT SCREWING UP!! PLEASE VIEW THE VIDEO!!

Disgusted Much?? Lets do something about it... Well those who wants to anyway :

Please contact Giorgio Armani and urge him to keep the promise that he made by permanently removing all fur from his collections.

Please also send polite comments to:
Giorgio Armani Corporation
114 Fifth Ave., 17th Fl.New York,
NY 10011 212-366-9720

Or at least pass it on or blog about it...I have a pet bunny who has been part of my family for more than 9 years...I cant imagine COCO COOKIE MARCELL getting tortured like that!! I also have a pet bunny in Perth. I also cant imagine ELEPHANT THE PENGUIN getting tortured like that!! My babiessssssssssssssssss

ELEPHANT THE PENGUIN - MY BABY

I am sooo affected...sigh

Till Then Dollies

Dee

La Bella Vita

Laneige - Sensitive Skin Range

2009-02-03T01:02:00.000-08:00

Helllllo Dollies!!

I am so very excited!! I just went to Parkway Parade to purchase the whole sensitive skin range set from Laneige. After the positive response I got from their mild cleansing wash I thought why not invest in the whole range. So here was what I bought;

Sensitive Skin Refiner

Sensitive Skin Emulsion

Sensitive Mild Essence

AND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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FREE GIFT - ME LIKE FREE GIFTS!!

(ok I had to spend $150 and above to receive this but I wanted to try the products outs anyway)

The Free Gift Includes;

A medium size cosmetic pouch
A small size cosmetic pouch (PERFECT FOR OUR HANDBAGS LADIES!!)
A sample size Qucik Massage Gel
A sample size Water Bank Cream 2
A sample size Balancing Emulsion 2
A sample size Power Essential Skin Refiner Light

I'll do a in-depth review on these products once I have tried them out. I cant wait!!! I feel like a kid who had just purchased new toys!!!!!

Till Then...

Dee

La Bella Vita

BIG SEXY LIPS

2009-01-30T11:13:00.000-08:00

I always find women with thick pouty lips to be somewhat sexy. Even if their individual features are kinda off, the lips would always get me. I am not ready to give to in to cosmetic needles just yet, so I went looking for a product that would give my lips the extra boost.

SOAP & GLORY

SEXY MOTHER PUCKER

What is it?

This baby is a lip plumper. It claims to expand up to 10 times when applied to your lips.

How does it work?

Apparently, the water from our lips would react with the ingredients found in this product which would then result in fuller lips. I also reckon that it might also contain an ingredient/agent that would irritate our lips for the plumping effect to work.

Price?

I purchased mine from Boots pharmacy when I was in Chiang Mai. It was about $20 something.

BEFORE - BARE LIPS
AFTER - SEXY MOTHER PUCKER

Verdict - 3 out of 5 lippies (Lovely Product)

As you can see, there was not a HUGE difference. There was definately a difference but it wasnt much. Maybe not for me at least. I did feel somewhat sexy....HAHAHA. About 5 mins after application, you would be a bitting sensation to your lips. (Which I reckon is an agent/ingredient which irritates the lips to plump it up) It is not painful at all and the lip plumper taste quite alright. I would recommend putting on some nude lipstick after application as this would definately emphasize the plumpness of the lips. I do like it alot. Definately not for daily usage.

Where can I find it?

HERE YOU GO!!!

A more natural way for a fuller lip is just using sugar and a little bit of water. Brush the "concoction" on your lips with a toothbrush. Be gentle or your lips might bleed. This would aggrevate the lips for a while thus making it fuller.

Now who says we cant be like Angelina eh?

Till Then Dollies,

La Bella Vita

Dee

Product Review - Laneige (Sensitive Face Wash)

2009-01-27T07:17:00.001-08:00

Happy Chinese New Year!!

Here is a quick blogdate concerning a product that I have been using for almost a month now.

Laneige Sensitive Face Wash

I have realllllly sensitive skin. The wrong products would either coz me to break-out or make my skin very very dry. So I was mildly surprise to find this product super fantastic.

Loving It

Smells heavenly
Makes your face feel super duper clean
Matches my skin type well
No break outs and my skin feels super hydrated

Hating It

Hmmm maybe a little pricy for some - S$38.00 (But its actually quite reasonable for a "BRANDED" product)

Rating Time

4 out of 5 lippies!! YAY!!

So people with super sensitive skin like mine, look no further!! Here is the perfect product for you!! Ok i am starting to sound like a sales person - I am NOT!! I just get excited when I find a product I absolutely LOVE...and it makes me happy sharing my joy with others like me...:)..hahahaha

Till then...

La Bella Vita

Dee

Palm Reading

2009-01-19T07:49:00.000-08:00

Palm Reading. A very interesting practice. Is it true? I went once to a palm reader in Australia, its freaky but whatever she predicted about my future came true. It seriously did! But anyhue, todays palm reading is not all about the whole future thingy but also indicates internal well-being.

Lets Begin

LIFE Line

The area below the Life Line corresponds to the intestines. This is the fleshy part just at the base of your thumb. Stiffness or pain in this area indicates intestinal problems. Hand reflexology is a good way to get rid of the toxins.

Now this is extremely interesting. The life line can be broken into parts. As shown in the digram above, the life line can actually predict the length of your life (ok duh! life line). Try it! It can be scary..haha

The line should be strong and clear. If the line is doubled, around that age there might be mental or social difficulty. If the lines are jagged and unclear, indicate problems with your digestive and respiratory systems are weak. Where the lines are jagged and unclear is the age where this sickness might surface.

A break in these lines indicate serious illness and or danger. Hmmm...

Line of Intellect

If your line of intellect is more downwards and longer = Intellectual (Artistic and Romantic)(This is sooooo accurate - I am intellectual, artistic and romantic...hahahaha... - I am joking!!...or am I?)

If your line of intellect is shorter and straight or slightly upwards = Active and Practical

Line of Emotion

This line corresponds to organs such as the heart, kidneys and bladder. It is said that it is better if the line goes below and beyond the index finger.

Line of Fate

Only some people have this line. A vertical line upwards through the palm indicates that your mom was hardworking. (HMMMMMMMMMMM?????Ok this must not be true lor)

So, what do you guys think? I TRY hard not to believe such things but its just toooo fascinating!!

P.S: The above entry was based on a reading I had done. I am no expert. If you want a more in-depth reading, I think you might want to...ok I have no idea where you can go..

Hope this was entertaining!!

Till Then..

Dee

La Bella Vita

Sigh..healthy TIME

2009-01-18T09:49:00.000-08:00

Alright so Monday comes and I am suppose to start my weight loss/healthy/beautiful skin journey. My plan is going to be based mostly on the eat right 4 your type plan. However, after reading tons and tons weight loss/health books, I have decided to combine a few of them together so as to make my life easier, a plan that is more suiting to my lifestyle.

Before I begin, I have learnt that my body should be detoxed. It is not advisable to immediately go into a weight loss programme as this might cause SHOCK to your body system. As such, this week I will slowly eliminate most wheat out of my eating plans as well as most sugared foods.

I will start a detoxification on Wednesday - 2 days enough time for some crap to get out of my system. A 3-day detox and then the full change of life-style plan will come....yay!...

Tomorrow - PALM READING!

Till Then Bellas...

Dee

La Bella Vita

Majolica - Shiseido

2009-01-18T02:13:00.000-08:00

I'm pretty sure many of you have heard of Shiseido. A brilliant brand which offers a wide range of skin care and make-up line. What is also fantastic about Shiseido is the fact that most of its products are catered towards Asian skin.

Majolica

The awesome people from Shiseido has introduced a line of "lower-range" cosmetics called Majolica. YAY!!! Now students like me can purchase make-up at a more affordable price without comprimising on the quality of the product. Whats even more exciting is that these Majolica products are packaged sooooo beautifully that its almost a waste not to purchase them.

Majolica has been out in Singapore for a few months now and are sold in Watsons islandwide (I THINK). I havent gone out to purchase any yet but I sure will. I love the packaging sooooo much!! Its tooo cute to resist.

WISHLIST

Mascara - BLACK AND BROWN

Blusher

Eyeshadows - Blue and Green

Pencil Eyeliner - Blue

Ok I will try to get my hands on them and give do a review on it soon. PROMISE. Cant WAIT!!!

Until next time...

Dee
La Bella Vita

Blood Type Diet

2009-01-17T10:59:00.000-08:00

It seems to me that I have been posting more on health products rather than beauty products. Its just that I feel that beauty starts skin deep. Having smooth,beautiful and healthy skin would allow someone to capture their own unique natural beauty. Dont get me wrong, I love my make-up and how it can create certain features that I lack of. However, it just feels good knowing that you can go out of the house without having to put on ANY make up and know for sure that you still look good or healthy at least. Ok enough with the ranting...

What is the Blood Type Diet?

The EAT RIGHT 4 YOUR TYPE diet book basically teaches readers what to eat and not what to eat base on your blood type. Somehow, the author and founder of the diet/book claims that there is a connection between blood types and our dietary elements.

My blood type is O, so according to the diet, wheat is extremely bad for me. Rice based things are alright, corn is a big no no and we mostly thrive on animal proteins. Somehow, this does makes sense. I eat lots of bread,pasta and noodles which are mostly wheat based - Although not in huge portions, I do consume these items on a regular basis.

I always question when some of my friends consume a HUGE quantity of carbs and never put on weight. The answer might lie in their blood type. Hmmmm...could it be?

BLOOD TYPE O BOOK

I purchased this book like 3 years ago. (Thus, the condition of the book) It is written by the same author, however it is only for people with blood type O. I read the book and was determine to follow the diet but I guess that didnt happened. Now 3 years in the future, I am starting to hear rave reviews about the diet. So many people have loss weight without even really trying. And that to me is extremely attractive. So this time, as you guys are my witness, I will follow this diet and let you know what the outcome is.

Protein Blend Powder - Blood Type O

Lucky us, there is now a MyType retail outlet in Singapore. Books and products based on this diet can be found in these shops. I purchased a PROTEIN BLEND POWDER which can act as a meal replacement (the blend that I bought is sepcially catered to blood type O, other blood types blends are available). I have these type of powders before and trust me, they can be very filling. I plan to replace only one meal a day as I love food too much.

I'm sooo excited!! Cant wait to try it out. I'll give a more detailed review once I've tried it out!!If learn more about this diet click HERE.

PS: I want to be as skinny as Nicole Richie - Who cares if she looks sick at least she is thin. (HAHAHAHAHA...ok just kidding...or am I....hehehe)

Question of the day - Why must I be FAT..........................................................HAH! No its not about losing weight its about having a healthier well -being = good skin = look better in clothes = more confidence = better in picture ....ok I am totally contradicting myself..haha

Till then...

Dee

La Bella Vita

Tea Time

2009-01-16T09:29:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday!!

TEA

Tea. A famous beverage especially in Asian culture. It has been made to believe that regular consumption of tea offer health benefits. I personally feel that this is true. Many detox plans out there encourages one to drink plenty of tea, especially green tea.

Pink Rose Buds

I recently went to a Parkway Parade and bought a packet of pink rose buds from an aromatherapy/tea shop. They are located at basement 1 directly opposite Chamelon (sorry if i didnt get the spelling right). Its $11.70 for 30grams.

Benefits

Good for anti-depressant
Highly rejuvenating
Aid in perserving beauty and youth
Reduces cholesterol levels
Aid in hormonal imbalance
Rich in VITAMIN C & PRIMROSE OIL (two ingredients great for the skin)

Directions

Put 3-4 rose buds in a cup of boiling water and leave to infuse for about 10 minutes

Taste

It has a very light refreshing taste, it is also mildly sweet. Nothing too overpowering.

Verdict - 3 out of 5 lippies

I feel healthier when drinking the tea, but it might be all psychological. I have only been drinking it for the last two days so I dont think the effect can be seen straight away.

It taste good, it looks pretty and it is supposedly good for my well-being and my skin - I'll keep drinking it!!

I wouldnt mind visiting the shop again to purchase more teas. My friend told me that I could get these "special" teas at local supermarkets at a cheaper price, but I rather purchase from the shop. Although a little pricy, they seem to know what they are selling and their products seem authentic. Supermarket ones might not be as authentic.

Dee

La Bella Vita

So high up

2009-01-08T08:10:00.000-08:00

Hey Bellas!!

I'll be flying off to Chiang Mai tomorrow and would only be back next wednesday. In the meantime, have fun and feel beautiful!! Hahaha...

La Bella Vita

Dee

Face Reading

2009-01-05T08:05:00.000-08:00

Ever heard of face reading? More of a eastern belief than a western belief, face reading has been used by many traditional Far East practitioners which includes China and Japan. It is believed that by reading faces, one can tell the type of illness one has and the type of food one should avoid.

Today I will be explaining a very simple exercise on how to face read. The diagram below indicates the different organs the face represents. These areas can either be oily, rough or wet. Each texture indicates a certain condition.

Our Face

Rough

Rough skin area indicates that one has consumed excess animal fats. An abundance of saturated fats in the diet produces a hard texture in the skin. Try reducing intake of animal fat and pile on fruits and vegetables.

Oily

Oily skin area results from eating too much oil (fried foods) and from overeating. Overeating causes the excess food to turn into fats which comes out of the skin as oil. Try reducing the amount of food prepared with oil (fried food). Try preparing food the healthy way such as steaming,boiling or baking. Or simple, food in thier natural state. Such as fresh salads prepared with the slightest bit of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.

Wet

Excess liquid on skin indicates overconsumption of water or other liquids. People with this type of condition usually sweat more easily and have sweaty palms. These people are said to be most likely suffering from overburdened kidneys and sometimes overworked heart.

Try reading the faces of some people you know. After reading, ask them about some problems they may have internally. If it connects with your face analysis, then viola! It works. I have tried it on some of my friends and about 40% of it were true. Just give it a shot! Its fun!

Till next time...

La Bella Vita

Its soaking time!!!

2009-01-04T10:52:00.000-08:00

Oh my pooor tired feet....I have been walking around alot and its killing my feet!! Ok, I'm kidding...haha...I havent been doing anything much since coming back from Perth. But I just needed a reason to soak my feet just for the sake of pampering myself. But with the whole recession thingy that is going around, I thought why not give myself a home-made "soak me feet" treatment. I found three "I HAVE TO TRY" recipes and I am certain you guys would enjoy.

Soaks are a fantabulous way to cleanse and soothe tired feet. Even if you think your feet arent tired, they probably are. So try it!!!

Pineapple Soak

Pineapple contains an enzyme which breaks down dead skin cells. This soak is especially effective when followed with a smoothing exfoliating treatment.

Potions Needed

Warm Tap Water
2 Cups of Pineapple Juice

Instructions

Pour juice into the basin
Fill the basin with warm water about halfway
Soak your feet for about 5 - 10 minutes
Follow with a sugar rub (or any exfoliating scrubs) for best results

Minty Foot Soak

This is a refreshing foot soak, perfect as part of a full pedicure or all on its own.

Potions Needed

Warm Water
3 Herbal Mint Tea Bags

Instructions

Place teabags in basin
Fill the basin halfway (ideally to your ankles) with warm water
Soak your feet for about 5 - 10 minutes

Lavender Salt Soak

Epsom salts soothe aching, tired feet and reduce swelling. Epsom's salts can be found in most drugstores/pharmacies in Singapore.

Potions Needed

1/4 Cup of Epsom salts
Warm Water
5 - 10 drops of lavender essential oil (or essential oil of your choice)

Instructions

Pour salt into basin
Fill the basin halfway with warm water
Add essential oils (5 - 10 drops)
Soak feet for about 5 - 10 minutes

I have tried them all but my personal favourite has got to be the Minty Foot Soak. Your feet feels so light and refreshed after the treatment. Go on! Have a feet soaking party and have fun!!

Till then...

La Bella Vita

GOOOOD MORNING 2009!!!

2008-12-31T11:55:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!!

Hope everyone had a fantabulous time ushering in 2009. Anyhue, when asked, what is your New Year's resolution, many just roll their eyes and say nothing coz they cant seem to stay to it. I have to admit that I loveeee making them but never seem to be able to commit to them for more than a month. Ok who am I kidding, I'd be lucky if I could make it through a week. Since I am all about change this time round, I shall make this year's resolution work. And what is that you might ask? Easy. Be healthy. Short and Sweet. Ok now to a more interesting topic.

I just came back from Korea like 3 weeks ago and bought some beauty stuff. To all you beauty junkies out there, Korea is a place you just HAVE to visit. Dont worry about the rest of Korea just concentrate on the beauty stores. I mean if you want to know or see more of Korea just go online, its probably the same. Hahaha. I know shallow, but I am not called a beauty junkie for nothing. Anyways, I will be reveiwing 2 products that I purchased from there. All items can be found in Singapore. So no worries ... :)

Some basic information on facial masks.

Facial masks provides a deep nourishment for your skin, almost like a mini pamper session. It also helps to increase circulation, moisturize and detoxify your skin. However, to make the most out of facial mask, make you purchase one that is most suited for your skin type, as unsuitable ones would cause skin irritations such as acne or rashes. I know that many of you might think that facial masks are small ticket items and thus no research is needed when wanting to purchase such a product. But please, ladies do your research. There are tons of online outlets that does amazing reviews on almost everything and anything. So I say, do your research! Dont let those nasty acne crawl out of your skin for nothing!!

Item No.1
Laniege - Water Sleeping Pack

What is it?

Laniege WSP is a gel based mask that is formulated such that it can be left on even when you sleep. The SA informed me this mask is extremely hydrating for the skin and would make your skin feeling soft and supple.

Price?

I am not too sure how much it cost here, I reckon its like $36.00 for a tub or something. I think its totally worth it coz you dont have to use a whole blob. I also reckon that one tub can last for about more than 2 months. (For a twice a week application)

Directions

Just like any other masks, apply product evenly after cleasing your face. Then go to sleep and be excited to get up the next morning to see what the results are like.

Verdict
LOVING IT - hmmmm 4 out of 5 lippies

I truly do. Firstly, I can go straight to bed instantly after applying the gel coz it dries up quite nicely. Secondly, it gives me a good enough reason to want to wake up early (so I can see or rather feel the results, haha). And thirdly, it does make my skin feel hydrated and somewhat radiant.

Item No. 2
Pearl Mask - THEFACESHOP

What is it?

A face mask which contains pearl essence, this pearl essence claims to help whiten and brighten the face.

Price

In Singapore, it cost like 3 packets for $10.00. So I wont recommend using it on a weekly basic coz it can get a little pricy.

Directions

Again, apply mask sheet onto a cleansed face.

Verdict?
Lovely Product - 3 out of 5 lippies

I have actually been using this product way before I went to Korea. I love the fact that it is convenient, such that it is not messy and I dont have to literally scrub my face off to get the mask off my face. However, I dont see any difference on the whitening effect of it. My face however does feel fresh after using it, I guess it also helps brighten my face. Slightly though, not much. The only reason why I am still a user of this product is probably because of the smell.

Hope these two short reviews helped you guys.

Till the next time!!

La Bella Vita

The Skin

2008-06-19T14:24:00.000-07:00

I believe that having flawless skin makes someone beautiful. Now when i say flawless, i mean radiant, smooth, acne-free, hydrated skin. Some imprefections such as freckles are extremely cute.

So today let me share a few good tip on keeping your skin supple.

1) Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Water is THE most powerful beauty secret that everyone should know. Drinking lots of water would make your skin very very happy and this would definitely make you extra happy. Trust me, i have tried doing this before and it really works! Do it for 2 weeks straight and i promise you would notice a dramatic difference. It does need a little getting use to, drinking that amount of water, your skin would thank you for it. Plus its totally inexpensive! If you are not sure how much you should drink for your body weight, simply visit dietnation.com which provides a water consumption calculator for your convenience.

So i say, drink up ladies!

2) Supplements. Important. Super Important. While you can get some of the vitamins and minerals from everyday foods, one cant possible consume enough to fully benefit from its properties. So i suggest, popping those pills. Two pills comes to mind. Vitamin E and Vitamin C.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant known for its properties of fighting off free radicals. (Antioxidant here should be the magic word) It is said that Vitamin E helps to improve certain skin conditions such as acne and eczema.

Vitamin C is an important element involved in creating collagen. Now, collagen as I know, or rather aggrevating collagen production is good for reducing acne scars. Apart from this, it has been rumoured that by taking daily amounts of Vitamin C supplements, one can actually whiten their skin. I actually know of one person who consumes 1000mg of Vitamin C per day and has actually gotten really fair. Havent tried it out myself, but will definately do it and let you guys know the progress.

Note: I am no dermatologist, the above information were retrieved from books. I would recommend that you ask your local pharmacist for the correct dosage before purchase.

3) Exercise. So obvious yet sooo hard to follow. Alright ladies, lets do this one together. I mean 30 mins of exercise, 3 times a week wont kill right?? So yes, lets perform our 30mins exercise at least 3 times a week to have that natural radiant glow. Hey who says beauty is easy.

4) Food. So fried, fattening food is bad for our skin. Bah! I say we get to eat what we want but in moderation. Lets increase our consumption of yummy fruits and vegs and reduce our intake of food that would make our skin hate us. What I like to do is, eat healthy throughout the week and choose a cheat day where you get to eat that one super fattening thing that you have been craving for, in moderation of course.

So yea, thats about it. Easy no? Try it out and let me know how it goes.

La Bella Vita

Lets Try This

2008-06-18T12:06:00.000-07:00

Welcome! I am so very excited! After exploring through dozens of beauty blogsites, i have decided to start one of my own! I am a total beauty junkie so i thought why not give it a shot! Before i start, here is a brief introduction.

I have always love make-up. I attended make-up school and earned a diploma in Professional Make-Up Artistry. Unfortunately, due to my studies, i have not been able to actively fully utilize my make-up knowledge. However, this definitely did not stopped me from purchasing and "experimenting" with different make-up brands, make-up textures etc. I also occasionally freelanced for weddings/day-night make up...but like i said, i was not active.

Apart from make-up, i am very much into health. I have tons and tons of beauty and health books with great tips and DIY beauty products. (Dont worry i will definitely share some of the great tips and recipes with you guys! Cant Wait!) Oh i am also a fitness junkie....well at least i buy hundreds of those diet/health books, so diet tips would can definately be found on this blogsite. It would be so great to be able to share with everyone some helpful tips on looking healthy and most importantly feeling healthy.

Hmmm lets see what esle....oh yes, I would be furthering my studies in Perth, Western Australia by myself...in July 2008. (Very scared but excited at the same time as this would be the first time i am away from the family for a long period of time, but its a good adventure..haha) So i reckon with my school assignments and this blogsite i would be kept very busy.

Ok i think i shall leave it here for now. Till then have a lovely lovely week ahead!!