Log | Solo Movie Night

 

Been dying to go out for a movie night and I finally did! Although I was dead tired from running around all day today and still having difficulty to recall the scenes from Suzume no Tojimari. Guessing that's a sign for a rewatch.

Log | Shopkeeper

 

Helping my friend selling toys today. Yes, that's a custom apron from The Apron Maker for my other blog. 

Log | Rainy Days. Happy Days.

 

I'm so digging this Cotton Blend Parka these days and I'm totally obsessed with the olive colour!

Log | Red

 

Not Taylor Swift.

Log | My kind of #OOTD

 

All things dusty and pink ✨️

Log | Hanging Out with My Bestie

 

As people would say, you're only best friends with that person when there's less pictures of the two of you in your photo gallery.

My friend and I were on our way to having lunch together when we've passed these standees of Jujutsu Kaisen movie character so of course, we'd have to take selfies there.

Log | Road Trip!

 

So my family and I took a family trip to my mum's hometown last week and I've figured I needed to bring some beauty essentials for 6-hour long drive. Other than some sheet masks, no-rinse makeup removers and facial mists, I also packed my current favourite sunscreen and it's this Dr. Jart+Every Sun Day™️ Sun Fluid SPF50+. I love that this sunscreen is watery and lightweight therefore easy to reapply. Never skip your sunscreens, okay!

 

Log | The Day After

 

How was your weekend? It was all red and hearts at the mall yesterday which I've found to be weird for like a second there as I was picking up my flower reservation. It was Valentine's Day yesterday and I totally forgot about that. 

Anyway, things are quite busy even though I'm working from home so I was hoping to clear out some stuffs this week so I can take some photos to be shared on my Instagram. It has been months but I seriously don't know why I still can't keep up with my schedule 😅😅😅

I hope you are having better Mondays out there so I'll be seeing you guys on my next post. 

Lifestyle | Good Reasons To Ditch Your Contacts and Stick With Glasses

 

When we first start wearing glasses, most of us dream of the day that we can finally get rid of them. Perhaps you hate having those large frames on your face or maybe you’re just tired of maintaining them and keeping them clean. Perhaps you’ve considered laser eye surgery as a long-term solution to correct your vision, or maybe you’re interested in a number of other surgeries that can help you get rid of your glasses.

Regardless of your circumstances, perhaps the most common and effective way to be free of your glasses is to wear contact lenses. However, there are a surprising number of people who are now ditching their contacts in favour of putting on their specs once again. But why? Why are people going back to their glasses if an option such as contact lenses exists? In this post, we’ll be covering some of the best reasons why you might want to ditch your contacts and stick with your glasses.

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Glasses can be cheaper if you know where to look

Contact lenses are fairly inexpensive these days. Even daily disposables are affordable especially if you mix them with wearing your glasses like you normally would. However, most people don’t realize that glasses can also be quite affordable if you know where to look.

For example, you can actually ask your optometrist for details about your prescription. They often don’t tell you because they know you’re likely to go and purchase glasses from another service for a lower price. However, they’re obliged to tell you and will eventually give up the numbers if they’re hesitant at first. Once you have your prescription, you can browse around for frames with a stylish shape, frames from designer brands and much cheaper options than what the optometrist can offer. This helps you save a huge amount of money on glasses and can be even cheaper than lenses in some cases.

Glasses can look fantastic if you treat them as a fashion accessory

More and more people are starting to think of their glasses not as a necessity but a fashion accessory that can transform your look. It’s a great addition to any outfit and can look rather stunning if you pair it with the right clothes. You might need to invest in a pair of designer glasses to truly get a unique look, but there are also plenty of cheaper options if you’re willing to browse around and look for offers and lesser-known brands. Unlike other fashion accessories and clothes, brand names don’t really mean too much in the world of glasses.

The key here is to pick glasses that are suitable for your face shape. You generally want to pick frames that oppose the facial features you have. For instance, if you have a round face then picking glasses with sharp angles and straight edges can contrast your face and look amazing. By identifying your face shape, you’ll be more aware of the types of glasses that suit your appearance.

Glasses can actually be less maintenance than contact lenses

When people first get contact lenses they often feel overwhelmed at the amount of work it takes to put them on in the morning. Sure, you’ll eventually get used to it, but what about all the other little annoyances that you have to worry about? For example, you might find yourself struggling to take them out after a long day at work, they might dry your eyes out more than a regular pair of glasses and you might get tired of maintaining them with your contact lens solution and case. It can be surprisingly annoying to wear lenses every day which is why a lot of people still carry around their glasses in the event something happens to their lenses.

So even if you don’t want to completely get rid of your lenses, it’s always a good idea to keep your glasses around. You’ll find that this is especially true if you’re new to wearing contact lenses and are still going through the honeymoon period of trying them. If you find that you can’t really get over the adjustment period then we’d highly suggest ditching your contacts and just sticking to your glasses. They’re a lot easier to wear, they come in lots of different designs and they won’t dry out your eyes as much. They’re far less maintenance in the long run and can even help you save money if you know where to buy your glasses.

Review | Lyanature.co Fleur Ball Twin Klenzer

Upon entering my 30s, I had to give away many of my skincare products especially those for sebum controlling as my skin had transitioned to a much drier side. While my skin feels normal on my best skin days, my T-zone is no longer feels oily. 

With the changes, the first type of product that I switch out with dry skin-compatible product is facial cleanser. While I can still use all of my first cleansers which are mostly oil-based cleansers, I can no longer use harsh, high pH water-based cleansers that contain alcohol and sodium lauryl sulfate; at least not when these two drying ingredients are listed in the first half of the ingredients list. 

As I was searching for gentle cleansers I can use for my dry and sensitive skin days, I have discovered this South Korean brand, Lyanature.co which is co-founded by one of the top Korean actress, Lee Young Ae who also a brand ambassador of one of the most prestigious Korean skincare brand, The History of Whoo. But above all that, the sole reason why I decided to invest a bit more in this brand is because the ingredients in their products are zero hazard level assessed by EWG. 

High points of this soap! There are 2 different ball cleansers to be used together for elastic and brightening effect. Basically, both cleansers have Camellia Seed Oil, Olive Oil, highly-enriched Red Ginseng extract with botanic neroli essential oil.

• Oleic acid from Camellia Seed Oil for soft, elastic skin.
• Olive Oil that is known for its moisturising properties and great for dry skin.
• Saponin contains in Red Ginseng Extract helps enhance skin's elasticity and fortify the skin for healthy, glowing complexion.

While the Bright Tone cleanser contains Organic Raw Grains like whole wheat, rice and potato, the Elastic cleanser contains mung bean and black bean that are long-known to be good for anti-aging and radiance skin. Each cleanser comes in 50g (dry) or 55g (wet) size so I estimated that this actually lasts for about 4 months, used twice daily.

Ingredients list:

• Fleur Ball Bright Tone Klenzer: Camellia Seed Oil, Olive Oil, Organic Raw Grains (whole wheat, rice, potato starch), Highly enriched Red Ginseng Extract, botanic essential oil (neroli).
• Fleur Ball Elastic Klenzer: Camellia Seed Oil, Olive Oil, Organic Raw Grains (black bean, mung bean, potato starch), Highly enriched Red Ginseng Extract, botanic essential oil (neroli).

PACKAGING

 

The facial cleanser comes in a box with Korean product description printed at the bottom of the box with the expiry date in YYYY.MM.DD (Year.Month.Day) format.

There's also a small leaflet with instruction on how to use although in Korean as well.

 

Originally, you can purchase the cleansers separately but this is more of a limited edition product where 2 ball cleansers come in an earthenware which can also be used in various ways as a decorative piece for the home interior as well. The brand was designed in collaboration with creative director, Bo Kyung Lee.

 

The ball cleansers came within a mesh bag with a thin grey ribbon to secure its opening by using the metal pin. I've noticed that the mesh bag has a double  lining which is to create plenty of soft foam.

As shown above, that's how the actual ball cleansers look like; the Bright Tone cleanser with visible organic grains in it while the plain-looking one being the Elastic cleanser that contains mung bean and black bean extracts for anti-aging benefits therefore using these together is to achieve  soft and smooth-looking skin while being nourished with phytonutrients from the plant extracts.

 APPLICATION

 

To use this, you can simply put the cleansers in the mesh bag and make plenty of foam by adding water to it. The foam feels soft and so fluffy on my skin! It is easy to rinse off in a sense that it is not too soapy so these cleansers take less time and water. It has a subtle neroli scent to it which has recently became one of my favourite scent therefore it doesn't bother me at all but you might want to consider if you are sensitive to essential oil.

THOUGHTS

When it comes to this type of cleanser, I would prefer to use it as my morning cleanser as my skin usually feels a bit drier in the morning; yes, I still can't give up sleeping in air-conditioned room.

After using these cleansers for over three months now, I find that not only they don't make my dehydrated skin even drier as there's that slightly oily film left on my skin but also they don't irritate my redness-prone area at all. I feel that my skin feeling so soft to touch after every single wash.

I'm still quite impressed with how minimal the ingredients list is and it was thanks to the brand's low temperature treatment that have made it possible to extract raw plant nutrients which also helps in preserving the nutrients better than the regular hydrothermal process.

While I do consider these cleansers as hydrating cleansers so I usually follow up with layers of soothing, hydrating or brightening toner then use a lightweight moisturiser as a sealant to my routine prior tone-up sunscreen or base makeup application.

 

How to store these cleansers is to just simply let them in the mesh bag after properly rinsing them off with lukewarm water and then hang them on the wall just like that but once they dried out, I'd keep them in the earthenware they came with to avoid water contamination in between uses as shown below.

Overall, I give these cleansers 5/5. They work very well especially during my sensitive skin days and while the products from this brand are more on the pricier side, I'd be investing more in them because of the sensorial experience I've been having while using the products. In addition, I personally find the design and concept of the whole brand is very much appealing which can be seen from its beautiful packaging to the minimal ingredients in their products.

I guess that's all from me and definitely let me know if you're using facial soaps by leaving comments down below so I guess  I'll be seeing you guys on my next post. Take care!