All about Beauty

A friend of mine is planning for her next vacation now and another friend is having a nice honeymoon away with her husband. I know that I’ve just come back from Bangkok, but it’s not a vacation. We were there for business and setting up a new home, so it’s not only tiring, there’s nothing special about it. I came back being sick now, so that’s how tiring I am.

How I wish I can afford to plan for a vacation this year, and if possible, I would like to go somewhere other than Bangkok! If possible, I would like to go to New York since my brother said it’s such a nice place to go. It’s not only for shopping, New York City Sightseeing is something not to be missed as well. I think going on day tours on a double decker bus sounds very nice as we have time to relax during the journey and just hop down once we reach the famous tourist spots. Besides that, my kids love to ride on the buses as they hardly have the chance here. But if you can afford it, check out the helicopter ride from City Sights NY. It would be nice to see The Big Apple from the sky! However, if you prefer to have a free and easy trip on your own, this site offers tickets to some tourist attractions in New York too, so check it out if you are interested.

So, let me just go to bed early tonight and dream all about having a nice holiday. I don’t think I can have any vacation for months to come!

I’m leaving Bangkok tomorrow and I hope that we can arrive at the airport a few hours earlier as I have some shopping to do. As usual, I will try to grab some skincare products there, and I’m eager to try a few types of foundation and mascara again. If possible, I will check out some handbags too, if time permits.

We are not carrying as many stuffs as the time we arrive, so it’s only a hand carry for me with my laptop, camera, HDMI cables, and charges. I think I can carry a few more shopping bags if I manage to buy more.

Let’s see what can I grab tomorrow. I hope to get some great products at cheaper price!

Let;’s admit it, most women want to look their best in any occasion and at any time. But if you have the look and body to kill, what will you do? If I have Gisele’s face and body, I will definitely join the Look of The Year contest and try to win myself a model contract and some cold hard cash. Won’t that be great?

Too bad I’m too old for that, so if you are a beautiful young girl, check out the beauty contest at http://www.lookoftheyear.com.

I didn’t have much to do in Bangkok except shopping for the house mostly. I still don’t have time to check out the beauty products like RMK curl separate mascara, Clarins UV base with SPF 40, and the whitening mask from Cosme Decorte.

However, I managed to try out a few items and here’s my review:

1. Loreal’s Telescopic Clean Mascara

I tried it for a few days and it is really easy to apply the mascara without clumps. However, it will only lengthen my lashes, so I still have to use another mascara to curl or thicken my fine lashes. It’s very affordable, so you can think about getting one if you prefer long lashes. BTW, it’s very easy to be removed, so it’s suitable for someone who’s lazy to remove makeup like me.

2. Estee Lauder CyberWhite Ex Extra Brightening UV Protector with SPF50/PA++

I don’t really like it at first because it’s richer and creamer than my usual sunblock. But then I found that it’s best to put a thick layer of sunscreen on my face and slowly pat it until it’s totally absorbed. Thus, you really need to put in more time for this sunscreen if you plan to apply another layer of foundation or anything else after the sunscreen protector. I have to look for a sunscreen with at least SPF50 now since I’m being exposed to the sun a lot, even by staying in the house in Bangkok! So, I’ve shortlisted this sunscreen in my list, but I still want to try some other brands before buying one.

3. Loreal Revitalift Double Eye Lift

I finally bought this eye cream last Sunday. It’s really cheap, so no harm getting one and see if it works for me. I don’t feel the tingling sensation when I apply the eye gel on my upper eye lids. Frankly, I didn’t see any significant lifting effect, as comparing to my La Mer.

But I have only used it for a week, so maybe I will give it another try for a few more weeks. Let’s see how…

I guess I will be getting a few more beauty products at the airport if I have time for shopping. I want to make a trip to some shopping malls again, but we are too busy for that. Hopefully hubby can drop me at The Emporium or Central World when he goes shopping for video cards. Then I can go shopping on my own!

My Amplicils mascara by Lancome has almost dried out, so it’s time to shop for another mascara again. My friend just called me and let me know that both L’Extreme and Hypnose have waterproof versions now, so I might want to check them out at Bangkok airport later. Hopefully, they have the waterproof versions there.

Hypnose Waterproof

L’Extreme Waterproof

If the price is much cheaper at the airport since it’s duty free, I might get both of them. I just hope that they are really smudge free and won’t smear after a few hours. Don’t you just hate it if you look like you have just cried? Gosh, those 70s scenes where Taiwanese actresses crying in their bedding with smeared eyeliner and mascara are too scary to me. My mascara has to be waterproof.