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  • Bloody Scalp no more!

    I had mentioned that during the pandemic, my sensitive scalp had gotten worse. Be it because of the stress or because I needed to adapt to the new … Read More

    Bloody Scalp no more!
  • The Pandemic vs. Skin, who wins? – #1

    It's no surprise that I would write about this. HA! Not because I love skincare, which I do, but more because I didn't expect that the pandemic would … Read More

    The Pandemic vs. Skin, who wins? – #1
  • Time Flies and I’m A Basket Case

    This was supposed to be published in 2021.  -- I haven’t written anything on this blog for a couple of years. Do I feel guilty? Yes. Have to say, … Read More

    Time Flies and I’m A Basket Case
  • Foreo Luna Mini 2 – Blackhead Shaker

    Years ago, Clarisonic was the number one it-tool that had a lot of people praised for, including me. It was really great until it wasn't. Even though … Read More

    Foreo Luna Mini 2 – Blackhead Shaker
  • A day at Korakuen Garden – Okayama

    Okayama was the city we chose for the next destination. For a few reasons. The first one is as a place to stay while we go to Naoshima for a day trip. … Read More

    A day at Korakuen Garden – Okayama

Bloody Scalp no more!

January 6, 2023

I had mentioned that during the pandemic, my sensitive scalp had gotten worse. Be it because of the stress or because I needed to adapt to the new lifestyle, which is staying at home. Maybe because I was also trying to save electrical bills by reducing air conditioner usage, I ended up sweating many times during the day.

Sweat means adding humidity, my scalp felt more itchy than usual and of course, it started to create even more bumps and blemishes. The obsessive scratching caused my scalp to bleed, again, but this time the evil cycle is more vicious.

Coming to the end of 2020, I got introduced to a local brand that had just launched its new sub-brand for the scalp and hair category. I was really excited when I saw the lineup and they ended up being my go-to scalp treatment to this date!

It was this bad…

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Categories: SCALP & HAIR

The Pandemic vs. Skin, who wins? – #1

January 3, 2023

It’s no surprise that I would write about this. HA!

Not because I love skincare, which I do, but more because I didn’t expect that the pandemic would have a huge impact on my skin and its routine. It is a struggle and I don’t mean it lightly. 

And it still continues to this day. 

We all have to wear face masks.

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Categories: #TFCBeautyTalk, SKINCARE, Special Treatment

Time Flies and I’m A Basket Case

December 31, 2022

This was supposed to be published in 2021. 

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I haven’t written anything on this blog for a couple of years. Do I feel guilty? Yes.

Have to say, sharing on Instagram took over. Albeit, it has its own challenges. With the limited characters in the caption and how I try to keep my information concise (because I personally don’t have the time to simply scroll that many stories in one go). I get used to it, but then it became convenient and I got somewhat complacent.

And then we hit 2020 and it was a blur – that’s not an understatement.

I experimented and cooked a lot with the air fryer. It was the thing.

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Categories: LIFE, Uncategorized

Foreo Luna Mini 2 – Blackhead Shaker

April 24, 2019

Years ago, Clarisonic was the number one it-tool that had a lot of people praised for, including me. It was really great until it wasn’t. Even though I used the Sensitive and Delicate brush heads, in the end, my skin couldn’t handle it anymore. It started to get “thin” and raw, easily sensitized. I slowly reduced the usage before stopping it completely. It also coincided with the device completely broke down on me 🙁

Then, FOREO fever started to appear everywhere. Designed with a modern approach, the smart device has T-Sonic™ pulsations to deep cleanse while still being gentle on the skin and offers massaging while doing it. It uses nonporous, medical-grade silicone that resists bacteria buildup; definitely more hygienic compared to regular brushes. 100% waterproof. Now, the catch: the products are definitely expensive. FOREO has since branched out in creating other beauty devices, such as IRIS, UFO, etc.

It took me a good few years before finally bit the bullet last September 2018. Out of the different styles, I chose LUNA Mini 2. If you want to know why and (of course) how the product functions on me then keep on reading. Just a little note, if you’re not familiar with the device, then head on to FOREO’s website and get acquainted first.

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Categories: SKINCARE, TOOLS

A day at Korakuen Garden – Okayama

January 4, 2019

Okayama was the city we chose for the next destination. For a few reasons. The first one is as a place to stay while we go to Naoshima for a day trip. The second one is to visit Korakuen Garden, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan.

The last reason was simply that we never set our feet on this city before and thought why not? We love exploring the different cities in Japan and this will be another new adventure for us.

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Categories: LIFE, Travel

J.One Jelly Pack – Original and Black

October 3, 2018

I couldn’t quite remember exactly when was the first time I heard the hype on J.One Cosmetic. I only remember that many people were saying that it’s the super sticky primer.

After the success of J.One Original Jelly Pack, Ha Ji-won (the founder, a popular Korean actress, and trendsetter), launched another one into the line, Black Jelly Pack. Now this time, I was more intrigued.

Hey Glow was kind to sent me these two products for me to try. I’ve used them for the past few months and I’m ready to share my thoughts.

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Categories: Face Mask, Face Primer, Overnight Mask, SKINCARE

How I Maintain A (Relatively) Acne-free Skin

September 18, 2018

Acne is such an intrusive, problematic issue for most people. I mean, who wants to have acne? No one, I’m quite sure!

I battled quite a horrific hormonal cystic acne when I hit 25, 6 years ago. I was really stressed out because they kept coming by the day. Painful? It sure was. It was an eye-opening moment for me that I needed to take better care of my skin. Not just simply washing my face every day and slap on a moisturizer, for the sake of it.

Fast forward today, I’ve learned a lot of things during my skincare journey. And it doesn’t stop there, because I keep coming across new knowledge every day, experiencing different things and in general, a better understanding of my skin and health. That’s why, the sharing will never end for me, hopefully.

In all honesty, writing this post kind of terrifies me a little. Part of me wants to share it, the other is scared of jinx-ing what I’ve been doing to get into this point where I can say that my skin is at its best shape at the moment. But, I can’t be selfish because I hope that whoever reads this can find an enlightenment, or two 🙂

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BASIC SKINCARE ROUTINE

Cleanse – Hydrate – Moisturize – Protect (SPF)

Sunscreen at daytime, always.
Double Cleanse at night, a must!

Exfoliate regularly, as necessary, and don’t overdo it.
Don’t forget to use a Hydrating Toner after Exfoliating Acid Toner to prevent dryness and irritation.

Opt for calming and soothing products more than anything else. Pick gentle cleansers. Aim for hydration and moisture. Maintain the skin barrier.

Proper hydration and balanced moisturization are key to achieving a healthy skin, even if your skin is oily.

Always be gentle on your skin.

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