Mother & Son Bonding Moments

I proudly announce that my son Yu Kai is getting manageable :) Hopefully, he will grow up healthy & wise and obedient :) He used to be a difficult little boy who drained my energy and I had to keep up with his fussy & crankiness. For the past week, I spend more time with him as usually my dad will help me to care for him after work. I take over the caring part after work as my dad is in overseas. Amazingly, my little boy has a different behavior now..I am so surprised that taking care of him is no longer draining but it turns out being FUN! From being dislike hassle, now I enjoy every moments with him. Shockingly to say this :- I am constantly looking forward to go home now and I even plan what to do with him after work. 

I am very happy that he is now into Lego building. Starts off with Mega Blocks. He loves stacking and dismantling. Besides running around and be little rascal, he can now sit and play for awhile. Of course, the toys must fascinate him to bind his butt down..hehehe...He can now understand and listen to what I tell him. He is less stubborn and also less fighting back. I strongly believe he happens to be a good boy because I spend more time with him and patience with him. Less scolding him so he is more happy and willing to listen than despise me. He still does some naughty actions that I said no to but the occurance is much lesser now and not that drastic. 

He is way too smart boy that is why sometimes I feel that difficult times with him are because he know what he wants and he is well aware of his surrounding at a very early age. Like a tiger fighting for its' survival :) So happens to be his zodiac that is why he caters some of the tiger's criteria :) Afterall, he is just a simple plain boy who enjoys fun time and wants constant playing. I have faith in my little boy when he starts pre-school that he will excel and definitely will show me another amazing side of him that is hidden in him. I know he will continue to amaze me :) I know and pray hard that he will be an obedient and healthy boy many years to come :)!

I love you my baby Yu Kai!! Muacks Muacks!!

Facial Special Care

Out of so many masks experience, the best and really works on my skin is Silk Whitia Q10 product of Hong Kong - RM55.90 per box with 5 pcs/box - easily available at SaSa. I have scars on my chin and after 1st mask, the scars seem to lighten ALOT. Yes, I do mean ALOT! The outcome is amazing. By using normal skincare regime, the scars will recover but take time for cell renewal. But when you add some special care to your skin, Q10 is best for skin healing or renewal - whatsoever. Conclusion:- I use this mask everyday as the box stated recommended for daily use for best result. So, after 4 applications, some mild scars already fade away and those obvious scars lightens up and also become smaller. For one or two pimples, it expedites the maturing and recovering progress. How can I not love it? From research of Q10 and also told by a close friend that Q10 is for collagen purpose. Very good for wound healing. Must be very true :) Either you consume pills or you use mask. After a week, my skin is almost pimples and scars free. I will not say I will have porcelain skin as I am very much an acne prone skin type but with well maintain and careful using of products, my skin is very much well maintained now.

Additionally, I am using Kose White Mask. It is of black color mask and when it dries off, need to peel it off. If you know how to use, you will love it. Read a few reviews, many dislike because of difficult application plus it hurts during removal time. On my own experience I would say I do not have those experience at all. NONE! Firstly, press out around 2 cm long on your middle and ring finger and spread over forehead, chin, nose and cheeks area avoiding eye and lip area. Continue with 2 cm each time not more. If too much definitely will drip and messy. Application should be thin coverage - meaning just enough to cover skin but not too thick layer. Secondly, when feel tight sensation, is time to peel it off. Before peeling, check every part of the mask to make sure it is dry. Do not leave for too long or too tight. The reason why I said do not apply too thick, is difficult to completely dry so when certain parts already dry and you are waiting for those wet area to dry, you will hurt the over-dry part when you remove it. When you apply just nicely, you will not feel painful during removal. Final tip:- before application, you can use Infinity serum/other range moisturizer on cheeks as cheeks area are less oily. Peeling time will not hurt. NOTE: just apply thin layer of moisturizer.

Recently, I bought Kose Seikkisei Herbal Esthetics mask and Seikisho Exfoliating gel. Promoters of different counters kept asking me to use Herbal mask and I do not know why. They kept saying is good. Since my skin is now stable down, I am afraid of another breakout. But when I voice my concern, they said it actually help pimples skin - eg. they personally had breakouts and pregnant lady had breakouts also used this mask along with Seikkisei Lotion. One of the promoters said it is to cleanse inner deep skin layer while White Mask and Exfoliating gel are for surface impurities, blackhead and whiteheads. I have not used the Exfoliating gel yet, will blog about it when I start using. On the other hand, my 1st experience on Herbal mask was immediately appeared 3 pimples. Not major ones but considered mild. If is not too bad after subsequent days, I will still continue using. Not too sure is it deep cleanse into skin layer so the popping is actually detoxing my skin or what. If this is the stage that I need to endure in seeking healthy skin, I will continue to use as future after proper cleansed I am sure I will have less sensitivity towards pimples breakouts in the future perhaps. Afterall is not that bad as the popping already have pus head so it comes and goes fast.

My Personal Review of Skincare Products - Part 2

If you have been following my blog, I blogged on a skincare review in Sept. I am solely using Kose products for almost 3 months now. I cannot describe how remarkable this products are to my skin. With simple words to describe will be - Magnificent, Superb. Like I said before, each time I was hit with bad skin condition, Kose is the only rescue remedy to my skin. This is my 3rd time returning to Kose regime. Since I am now into my 30s', I am mature enough not to skincare-hop again..hehehe..HOPEFULLY..:) Right from my teens till now, almost 2 decades into using Kose, I think this is the right products for me to settle on.

The Infinity range is superb and really delivers moist into skin. Skin feels comfortably throughout the day. Simple steps - Lotion & Serum. So, is a thumbs-up for busy women on the go. Easily absorb into skin which is good as it can function the benefits as promised in the ad for healthy glowing moist skin. Astringent is not a must but I do use. It is a toner used after serum, for tightening pores so that it can control sebum secretion. Face won't easily oily and can last throughout the day with matte cum radiance skin. The secretion won't be much, just nice to give skin radiance. For night regime, after cleansing will use Clear Force - acts like scrub but it is in liquid form by using cotton to rub against face avoiding eye and lip area - remove impurities - for daily use.

Comparison between Infinity Oil Cleansing Cream and Seikisho Cleansing Oil - I prefer Seikisho cleansing oil because when contact with water, easily wash off as for Infinity oil cleansing cream, when contact with water, still can feel some oiliness on the surface. Pro and con will be these items are for makeup removal or double cleanse purpose. So in long run, in order not to strip skin, best is use Infinity over Seikisho. Since after this step, will use a facial cleanser. For sensitive skin or acne prone skin, best is not to over strip skin. My personal recommendation will be use alternately.

Seikisho facial soap is very good for acne prone skin as it contains an ingredient that curb pimple from forming. Also, during cleansing will remove melanin and other impurities that cause pimple breakouts. Skin feels clean and refreshing after washing. For cleanser purpose, do not wash too long. Allow 30 seconds on skin is sufficient already. Since skin is already cleansed 1st step mention above, remember, do not over strip face skin.

Next, since I am progressing well, I add another bottle into my regime called Moisture Skin Repair - Rice extract. It is known rice water is superb to skin. Therefore, I use this after cleansing face and before lotion. It is just a rice water so it is easily absorb without greasiness or oiliness thereafter. I realized after applying the rice water, subsequent applications are easily absorb into skin and also retain skin moisture. I can see by using this rice extract, scars heal faster. Something like expedite the skin renewal process :)

Previously I am using Laneige dual eye cream. My mom said is nto good to use SPF on eye area since the skin around the eye area is very fragile and thin. SPF is for UV-block so maybe too strong for the eye area skin. As to how true this is I am not sure. So far, there is none eye products that come with SPF or even so, I am sure not many. The infamous Dual eye cream is Day cream comes with SPF 25+ and Night cream without SPF. After using, I do not find anything in particular except my eye area skin feels tight and dry most of the time. So, now I am using Kose Infinity Eye Cream for day and night. It is without SPF and it is rich in moisture neither oily not greasy after application. Skin feels comfy, no longer uptight.

Sunblock is a MUST USE AND HAVE!! It is the step that can help in prevention of skin aging due to harmfulness of UV and other exposure. It also prevent sunburn. For my skin, is easily blushed. So by using sunblock can prevent sunburn when I am out under sun for too long. For dry skin people, by using sunblock can help prevent freckles.

Yu Kai's progress - age 22 months

It's been awhile I last update my dear boy's progress. He has grown so much not in terms of his height and weight but more on mentality. He starts to say more words and he is definately a smart boy. He understands what we are saying about. He is a firm boy too, he stands firm on things he wants and not. He will shake his head to let you know he does not want something that you give or tell him. If you do not get what he means by goo-goo-gaa-gaa, he will fuss until he gets what he wanted, which means you finally understand his jargons :) He knows alot of things now - vocab is increasing. Which makes communication much more easier now. He practically knows everything ranging from raining - aeroplane (practically all vehicle) - grasscutter - toyshop - gurney plaza - food (mum-mum to him :)) - shoes - bottle - bag - shower - so forth....on and on..He now will let us know when he pee and poo. Although, he does not wait to be given potty for him to release. He just informs us and continues to pee and poo in his pampers. Am sure potty training will be easier when the time comes.
       For now, he will not stray far when comes to meal time. So, our meal time is so enjoyable with him. All he wants at the restaurant is keep feeding him!! haha...As for toys he plays, he knows shapes now. He likes playing the shapes we bought him. He loves ball. He likes to play ball :) He is a helpful boy too. He willingly help us whenever we ask favour from him, such as, bring me the newspaper, bring this bag/bottle to cheche (maid), help me carry this or that...so much fun now!!! Hehehe...
        He will be starting pre-school very soon. In about another month time. I am looking forward to his progress in school :)

My Personal Make-up Experience

I love to paint my face. Hehehe...I started to make-up when I was in my teens. Since then my skin has been a disaster. Perhaps, I did not cleanse well and when I was hit with problem, the more I rushed to recover it, the more mistakes I had done. So, in the end besides not helping, my skin resistance got worst. After more than a decade, I started to make-up again.
      My skin improved alot since giving birth. So, I gave make-up a try. Kick start with:-

Dior

Tried Skin Nude Liquid Foundation and Pressed Powder. The liquid foundation contains spring water so during application can feel cooling effect on skin. Finishing is very nice and natural and yet not thick. The powder can add to control sebum. Hence, skin looks matte throughout the day. If oil does happen, just blot it with blotting paper or tissue off. Skin will look instant matte and fresh. No negative reaction to it. A very good products to try on.

Clinique

Since I am prone to breakouts, I tried Even Better foundation and Mineral Loose Powder. Result - disappointment. First, the foundation is thick and visibly obvious one has put on a foundation. Second, the loose powder looks cakey. It is even worst when noon comes as face tends to be oily and instantly skin looks darker and powdery uneven-ness. No negative reaction to it. But not recommended.

Laneige

Thumbs up for this brand make-up. Used Dual Foundation and Loose Powder. Perfect combination and absolutely natural finishing veil. Even right up till the end of the day. Will not feel something sticky on face instead comfy and fresh. No cakey effect and after blotting away the oil, skin still look matte and fresh. Even out skin texture and pores are covered visibly. 100% no negative reaction.
     Tried BB Cushion Foundation. It is sweat-proof. Cooling on application as it contains spring water. But not suitable for pimples skin as it may cause breakouts.

Voila..If you have been following my posts, my previous post was on Skincare. Now, my skin is very much improved after using Kose - radiance, refine texture, pores shrink, no reddish skin..so, I no longer apply foundation. I simply enjoy my current face. Looks so much moist and plump :)

Present, I still use mascara and liner on off basis.

My Personal Review of Skincare Products

Never blog on anything else besides my own personal life and family. What make me to blog on skincare? Well, have been spending thousands on skincare and makeup for the past 3 months. I have a habit of browsing in depth on the items I am using via google (reading other posts up by users), youtube and the brand website. Hence, leading me to come up with my own personal review :)

Herbaline (Duration: approxi. 1 yr)

First, I need to clarify here that Herbaline has no relation with Herbalife. People always tend to mix this up. Herbaline has its own range of skincare and salon on spa and facial. I was introduced to it by a casual friend who saw me with pimply chin after delivery of my first born. I always have pimples throughout my teens till adulthood - on off basis. Naturally, after my first born, my cystic acne cut down to only on chin area. Had been using the skincare for pimples skin plus frequent facials at its salon, eventually I got rid of my pimples:). After my amazing experience and result, I have been introducing to people who have pimples to pay Herbaline a visit before settling down to any specific skincare brand counters.
     As to why i change? Even though I got rid of my pimples, my skin still dehydrates as my skin still look abit reddish and my pores were big and visible. Resulted by pro-long squeezing of blackhead during facial. It has no skincare range on pore care. The only way to solve my open pores and occasional breakouts are to do its Light emitting facial - meaning, it uses a technology to scan through my skin that emits strong light and burnt smells. It does not provide proper glasses to protect eyes from the strong lighting. Even with shuteyes and cotton covers on eyes, the light still piercing through my eyes annoyingly. So, I refuse to do such facial after experience it. Moving on to the next skincare brand...

Clinique (Duration: a couple of months)

A good brand. Economical. The 3 Steps is simple enough and yet work well with my skin. Soon, I got bored of it..hehehe...not improving to the extend of not giving me more refine texture, radiance and suppleness I am looking for. No doubt, it really does not give breakouts. Blemishes are controlled. Moving on to the next skincare brand...

Clarins (Duration: 2 months)

During my pregnancy, I visited Clarins counter for its infamous essential oil, which i rubbed on my tummy to prevent stretch mark and itchiness. I stopped using after a few application because it is greasy and oily which I dislike. I have been using Clarins bodywash (choices of 2 colors - yellow or blue) since 3 years ago until present. During pregnancy, I had problem with itchy stretching skin especially on tummy area. Only Clarins yellow bodywash can soothe my skin. Been loving it until now. Considered a loyal customer on bodywash line.
     I did try its skincare after delivery and after my Clinique experience. Not suitable for me. Eventually, caused breakouts after a couple of weeks into using it. The problem with cystic acne is it leaves behind a scar which takes weeks to heal. It spreads easily to other neighbouring area too. So, even I might not have pimples but the scars might cause misunderstanding to people thinking the scar is pimples plus the real acne - result was a massive disappointment - red mark here and there, cystic acne bumps here and there.
     Tried Clarins facial. It is special and different from other types of facial services. Clarins has no extraction session. It is more on massage with essential oils to regulate and detox by itself after the session. So, it is a big no-no for me as it is not helping on my blemishes and blackheads.

So, at this stage I stopped using counters skincare. I used back Herbaline pimples range skincare until my blemishes were recovered. I went for facial at Herbaline too to speed up the recovery. NOTE: Facial can clear off the blemishes' pus and dirty blood. Proper antiseptic to prevent infection and spreading. Hence, can reveal skin without pimples. For cystic acne, it can mature the acne into pus and extract out in a proper way. From reduce to stablize the skin. Moving on to the next skincare brand...

Shiseido (Duration: approxi. 6 months)

I used this products before during my teens. The Pureness range is good in combating pimples skin. However, all pimples range products are always dry. Lead to strong dehydration - back to old redness skin with open pores. In my teens, I used this brand and range for 1-2 years diligently. Now, in my adulthood I tried using again. But this time I had better skin comparatively in my teens. So, I used its The Skincare range which is for hydration. To prevent breakouts, during the day I used Pureness range and during the night The Skincare. If I felt dry, I would use The Skincare moisturizer during the day. Result was good after some time but longer run, breakouts and dryness appeared. Too concerntrate on Pureness would give me dryness, too concerntrate on The Skincare would give me breakouts.

Facial experience given by Shiseido Counter:- Ok, not too bad. Typical facial procedure. Prefer Herbaline facial more because Herbaline provides more massage towards halfbody and arms.

Once again, I stopped using or partially mixed with Herbaline pimples range to stablize my skin. NOTE: Never throw away products that you are not using anymore when you change to new brand products. Cause, you will never know when you will need it when the new ones not working out well for your skin. Moving on to the next skincare brand...

Laneige (Duration: 1-2 months)

A very good Korean skincare range I must say :) I started off with its Sensitive Refiner Lotion, Sensitive Emulsion and Gel Cream Water Bank moisturizer. It is a MIRACLE!! My skin hydrates instantly. Say bye-bye to my reddish face..hehehe..It gives glowing but not oiliness shine. I do not feel tight and dry. I feel waterful!! Amazing isn't it? I am actually using the word WATERFUL..:) Laneige delivers what its' advertisement promised. The infamous Sleeping Pack is a very good live-on overnight mask. The next day, your skin is moisturized. Very good products for people who have dehydrates skin and also people who are always expose to air-conditioned environment. Add on will be its' Pore care line. I absolutely love its Meltdown Blackhead Gel and Remover Strips. Work wonder on my nose blackheads. Remove my blackheads well. Pore Clear Essence matures my pimples and heals them. Scars fade faster. Helps to reduce clog pores. Pore Tightening Essence visibly reduce my open pores within a few days to a couple of weeks into using.
     I changed brand again due to after a trip back from Singapore, my chin started to have cystic acne again. I do not know what caused this but during that trip I used Laneige Water Bank series. Must be too rich for my skin. I do not use back Sensitive range after my breakouts, instead, Moving on to the next skincare brand...

SK-II (Duration: Present)

For blemish skin, it is strongly advised not to use SK-II. It is famous for richness in its products. However, pimple skin people can use Clear Lotion which has AHA function to remove dead cells and impurities and the infamous Facial Treatment Essence - use it has essence by cotton pad or as mask. Get cotton sheet mask and soak it with the pitera essence and spread over face, remove after 5-10mins. Instantly radiant my face. For my breakouts, can actually mature it. Pores are visibly shrinked. Skin texture is much refined. I love the mask (economical way i mean, DIY, soak and spread method :)), so i do 3-4 times per week. Done the facial once to remove my cystic acne. Facial experience was wonderful and comfy. I did not breakout after that session. Will consider to do the facial again :) Moving on to the next skincare brand...

Kose (Duration: Present)

I am a good hopper..hehehe..I have the habit of not sticking to one product forever after :) no matter the result is good or bad. I must admit that Kose is a very very good products. My mom has been using for decades loyally. In my teens, I had full pimples skin face. Forehead, cheeks, chin, u name it, i had it. After using Seikisho facial soap and Seikisei lotion. My skin responded well to these steps. I must give credits to this range as my skin from pimples to radiance spotless skin. Not a single redness, neither pimples nor scars and open pores. Only radiance glowing skin - not oiliness shine but healthy shine. Since, I love hopping around, eventually breakouts and poor skin happened again. So, when i used back Kose, It did not respond well. So, I keep changing and changing in terms to look for a radiant healthy skin back.
     Here I am, in my adulthood now, I am going back to Kose again. This time I am using the Infinity range. I cannot believe it that first application, I already can see result. My cystic acne reduced in size, redness disappear. So, it appears tiny red dot acne scar but the surrounding no longer reddish. The acne eventually heal. I get back my radiance, healthy glow. Pores refined too. No longer dehydrates - leaves my skin a healthy pinkish skin. :) Since, I still have my SK-II lotion and Essence, I plan to finish them off and continue using Kose. Kose has done a lot for me as each time when I got hit with poor skin, Kose somehow recovers the skin for me. This time, I hope i learn my lesson and STOP hopping...hehehe...As for now, I love the result! :) So I am sticking to it...

August Extravaganza!

Time flies so does days passby very quickly and now is already end of August 2012. I celebrated my birthday this month amazingly with hubby and son. Got a Burberry bag from hubby. Feasted at Traders Hotel's coffee house. A la carte - mamak mee, nasi lemak, coffees and ice kacang. Yummy delicious!! Big portion and tasty food. My family celebrated with me a week earlier at Yin & Yang restaurant of G Hotel. Was a Sunday lunch, the set lunch is great - a few choices of chinese cuisine for us to mix & match plus soup and dessert of the day. Good meal with tasty food too!

For Raya holidays (approx. 1 week), went to Singapore. Cedric was a little different behaviour on the flight comparatively when he was 10 months old then. He did not fuss or cried for no reason. This time he is 20 months old boy. All he wanted was to play and move around which was also difficult to handle during flight. He despises to listen, is a great rebellious little tyrant. Hehehe..So for short flight will be bearable, long haul flight is a BIG NO-NO. :(:(  The improvement in this trip compared to last year were less thing to bring along, slept with us and babycot (provided by hotel), less crying - even he cried also because he refused to sleep, all he wanted was to PLAY, so any obstruction by us - he would go mad :), kai kai-ing became so easy and during meal time, he was good as he joint eating with us. He loved to eat so easily bind him on high chair till we got through our meal. He drained his energy during the trip so making him slept easily after milk during noon and night.

As for myself, I am famous and well known for shopping spree at Singapore. However, this trip I did not shop for anything. Isn't it SHOCKING?!! :) Bascially, I enjoyed my trip with my family and hubby and son! Had great food and time!

Another day's work then will be holiday for National Day. Another long weekends :) September coming, chinese lunar calendar for August is coming up so wishing everyone reading my post a very Happy Mid Autumn Festival.