So I went to get a haircut the other day with my daughter and the hairstylist was flooded with calls – with people who needed to sugar their eyebrows. Now that raised my eyebrows too – I am used to waxing my eyebrows – so i asked her what’s the difference? I heard of the stripless waxing – that was something new to me a year ago now when another esthetician recommended it to me. So anyhow – this is what i learned and it is pretty interesting – because according to my hairstylist the ingredient is so easy – you can actually do it yourself – the sugaring i mean. But i would never attempt it myself – because i’m so bad at doing my eyebrows on my own – and i wouldn’t wanna mess up and look horrid – hahah!!
So this is what i learned – the technique of sugaring is from Arabic culture and they have been sugaring for centuries. This technique is said to smooth the skin and make one more beautiful. Sugar wax is a thick, syrupy compound. Many people relate its appearance to honey or soft caramel. Like these sweet substances it is compared to, sugar wax is also extremely gooey and sticky. This makes it easy to apply, and is what causes it to remove hair nicely, as it clings to individual hairs very well. The concoction is also water soluble, which means that, unlike other waxes used to remove hair, it washes away easily with plain water.
No chemicals or artificially made products are used in making sugar wax. Actually, the ingredients are so common you could make the wax at home. Typical sugar wax is made using granulated sugar, water and lemon juice. When hair that has been sugared regrows, it is finer and lighter in color. After continuous sugaring, hair may eventually cease to regrow in these areas. Sugaring is also gentle enough to be used on sensitive skin or areas with varicose veins. So there you have it – have you been sugaring your eyebrows and don’t know about it ? the next time you have your eyebrows reshaped – check with your esthetician eh.
Waxing can get very expensive but DIY can be time consuming and plus one can’t really do it properly if you are like me short-sighted. So this month I had to hold off my Cole Haan that i had been eyeing on and get my upper lips and eyebrows done. Well, with the eyebrows you can still do it yourself.. if you are diligent enough and do it every couple of days to keep them tamed but the upper lips part no matter what i use, it still has that faint black patch on it that makes my skin tone looks different and sure makes me look a lot like a man with a mustache – I can’t stand that! And how can one feel good about oneself when you don’t feel confident right? So yes, I’m $20 poorer today – boo hoo!
For $14.99 – it’s worth trying i told myself and woman my age – 45 soon – must learn to take time and take care of not only their skin or how to lose weight fast but to give attention to every part of their body and health too – that goes without saying.
So my g/fs are anxious to know what i think of this Garnier Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Eye Contour Cream - well, it’s perfume free it said.. and it’s made from natural ingredients … and this cream is supposedly to firm up your skin and reduces wrinkles and supposedly help skin to revitalize to its natural condition.
Well, i used it for a week – and am pleased to report that it is not so greasy to use – and even though .. i donch have wrinkles yet around my eyes.. i feel that it has tighten my skin a little. I am gonna continue using it – since only a small amount is required. Prevention is always better than cure – i would say.
For someone who had worn eye glasses almost all her life, you can imagine how important it is to get not only the right one.. but a fashionable one right..?? When i was a kid.. it really didn’t matter how the frames or lens looked like .. as long as it is functionable. But these days.. even for the kids.. it had to be light, it had to be the thinnest lens.. it had to be pretty. And you know what..?? some frames and glasses can get so expensive.. more expensive than the breeches that we buy for our horses.
But who can resist a designer brand frame..?? the opitician that I went to the other week.. had a full range of Dolce and Gabana frames.. and Gucci.. and more. The other one that i went to .. did not have designer brands.. but they were still pretty ex. The last time i changed my frames.. was like 9 yrs ago.. so it’s that time.. and i wanna make sure.. that mine is trendy. What about you ..?? are you wearing fashionable eyewear.. to speak for yourself. Did you know that eyeglass is another form of accessory to those who needs glasses.
New in the market..?? i don’t know if it is .. but I had recently been plagued by eye bags .. actually eye luggages .. more like it .. due to lack of sleep.. and lots of work. Who doesn’t want awesome looking eyes right..?? i’m no different than any other woman other there.. and this Garnier roll on.. is easy to use .. and simply awesome.
The roll on actually massages below your eyes.. and thus massages your eyes as well. it is supposedly does decongesting effect.. but for me.. it took a little while. With caffeine known for stimulating properties.. like the coffee you drink i guess… so it stimulates your eye bags too…?? Simply roll it on your bottom eye lid.. whenever you feel a need to.. it’s lightweight.. and absolutely easy to hide in your pocket if you want. Pretty neat. .and not expensive at all. I think i paid about $9 for it.
Ta-da ..!! beautiful eyes..!!
Gem Of Life Episode 33 is ready to watch and download at my buddy’s blog and I just noticed what shapely brows these actress have. So envy…!! i don’t know what’s with the Asian woman and their eyebrows.. but they all looked so nice..!! and i cannot stand it.. if i don’t get mine done regularly. What about you ..??
I cannot helped but took a second look at Cover Girl’s enhancer eye shadow. They were absolutely pretty.. i tell yer.. 
This 3 kit shadows colors were hand picked by professional make up artiste .. and you can mix and max the colors that suits you the best. I liked the shimmering effect when applied on your eyes, great for those teenagers too.. who are going back to school in a few days. And the best part of it is . they didn’t cost a bomb. I think i paid less than $20 for it.
Single colors are even cheaper at about $4.44.
Mascara is a must for all working girls or even staying at home mum but there are so many out there.. which one is the best buy.. and the most value for money..?? I don’t want to spend all my money on buying a few .. to try. So I would try one at a time. .and if i found something that works..i recommend them to my girlfriends. And i also get tips from my girlfriends.. who usually try different types of mascaras too.
Cover Girl Lashblast Mascara at $10 let you get dramatic with its silicone bristle brush. It is designed to max out each and every lash .. making your last flirty and easy to bat. Great for first date.. and absolutely within my budget.
I’ve tried just about every kinda eye mask .. there is in the market. i tried even this skin vital ones since they weren’t so expensive. Do you really think they worked..?? i didn’t find any difference to be honest. At $3.99 .. it definitely isn’t expensive..but i didn’t feel any difference. If someone did see a diff in using this eye mask.. please let me know.
Going organic may be the way .. i may try out soon . .because it is said to be 100% chemical free or harsh chemicals .. and if you know me.. and my skin.. you know i cannot take anything strong nor harsh. Before coming to Canada.. folks tell me that the HongKie gals gets such nice skin because of the 4 seasons they experienced.. but how untrue it is. Because the 4 seasons are so harsh on my skin.. and having to change and adapt my skin care products to suit my skin on the different seasons is darn hard.
They have makeup too.. that is totally organic.. as you can see here. Eye colors.. and Eyeliner pencils.. and even for your lips.
Anyone tried this before..??
