tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28924512748214198962024-03-13T07:27:29.734+08:00Beautifully Brainy MusicLBD = Living around the world + Beauty Reviews + DevotionMusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-52371104116097028722013-08-01T15:48:00.000+08:002013-08-01T21:07:05.460+08:00Elemento Mineral Black Clay Soap
I need to send Rossana from Elemento Mineral a huge apology, I owe her two reviews for the products she sent me when I was pregnant (that was over 2 years ago now!!!). There were too many things happening in my life that made it impossible for me to blog for a looooong time.
The first product is a mini Black Clay Soap. The website says it "has high Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-63564369678925306612013-07-18T23:08:00.000+08:002013-07-18T23:08:20.362+08:00Long Time No See!
Hello! I haven't been on the blogosphere for eons. Life had been throwing me curve balls by the bucket loads.
It's way past midnight where I am now, suddenly remembered that I had (still have?) a blog. Quick check on the long-neglected gmail finally brought me back here.
If anyone out there still remembers me, can you please give me a shout? You might just help to bring this Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-76912963566663067782011-04-01T13:03:00.001+08:002011-04-01T13:05:45.662+08:00Sanctum Body SootheI came across Sanctum Body Soothe during my stay at a Sydney hotel recently. It's a light lotion that's easily absorbed by my skin and smells strongly of lemon myrtle to my nose. When I checked out the description on the webpage it's supposed to have the natural aroma of vanilla. The ingredients list on the webpage also differ from the tube I have. I'm not sure why. Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-24887856382698762432011-03-25T08:35:00.000+08:002011-03-25T08:35:34.110+08:00ELF Studio Angled Eyeliner BrushThe key word here is ANGLED. You can tell that I'm intrigued when I saw the new ELF Studio Angled Eyeliner Brush pictures in my inbox.
The blurb on the webpage says, "This thin pointed brush creates even and accurate color application in one fluid movement. The perfect angled tip of the brush provides exact placement for concentrated color right up to the lash line."
Sounds promising, Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-43966655054202636732011-03-22T13:51:00.000+08:002011-03-22T13:51:15.942+08:00Billy Goat Soap: Milk & HoneyLast year I had to change most of my skincare & bodycare products due to pregnancy. I was so sick I was stuck at home for 4 months. Hubby tried to get me some "non-perfumed" soaps. Unfortunately according to my super-sensitive nose they still stink badly. (Don't tell me about Simple soap bars, I retched whenever I smelled them!!!!) The only option was for me to Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-76775407250634094242011-03-16T15:04:00.000+08:002011-03-16T15:04:29.802+08:00Kit Cosmetics Lip Sheen"Minty shine for soft lips and fresh breath" - that's what it says on my tube of Kit Cosmetics Lip Sheen. I've been on the hunt for a lip balm as my lips have felt dry recently, thanks to full-blown A/C to ward off humidity and heat in Cairns. I also feel hot, hot, hot as a result of being pregnant.
I don't want to use any lip balm that contains rosemary, just being cautious because I've Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-582574178976311112011-03-13T21:26:00.000+08:002011-03-13T21:26:16.825+08:00Welcome & Goodbye to MaxMy nephew, Max, was born on 28 Feb 11. He passed away two days later because of health complications. I never saw him, as he was born overseas. Nevertheless, he has made a huge impact in my family's life.
I had tears of joy when he was born. I had tears of sorrow when he left this world. No one knows why my brother and his wife have to experience this. My parents are Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-76218592175840148442011-02-28T09:04:00.000+08:002011-02-28T09:04:27.065+08:00QV Face Purifying MaskEver since I got pregnant I had to do a total overhaul of everything I used, from skincare, haircare, to bodycare. Somehow the moment I hit "5 weeks" suddenly my sense of smell went 100X stronger than usual. Even slightly scented product smelled horrible, making me feel sick. Had to do a super quick shower and had to hold my breath everytime I washed my hair, otherwise I mightMusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-70296566850189268572011-02-23T13:11:00.001+08:002011-02-26T09:04:43.971+08:00I'm Back... with a MUCH Bigger TummyHello everyone!! *waving*
I've been away for sooooo long I can't really remember the feeling of blogging.... I hope someone is still around to read this.
I have been unwell in the past few months. Reason being: I'm PREGNANT! The early trimester was just terrible, the "all day" morning sickness hit me hard and fast, the nausea, the dizziness, etc. I couldn't do much, couldn't eat Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-80182998322279402422010-10-23T17:54:00.001+08:002010-10-23T17:56:21.149+08:00Natralia Nourish Naturals Shampoo & ConditionerI like to use "natural" products, the kind that says "FREE FROM sulfates, parabens, artificial colours and fragrances..." But I only like them IF they work. Which can be a quite rare occassion in the hair department, as in general those "natural" products aren't just as good as the ones with "bad chemicals"....
Meet my newest best friends: Natralia Nourish Naturals Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-54794563936567444582010-10-19T15:17:00.002+08:002010-10-19T15:41:18.139+08:00Book FeverToday is all about books. Just because I'm still having fever on and off this week. This "Woman Flu" is worst than what I had before. Thank God for books!
Here are the ones I've finished in the past few weeks. Look away if you don't like reading...
"A Healthy Place to Die" by Peter King - It's one of his Gourmet Detective series. I love the mix of murders and culinary adventures. There are Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-68531588205920768682010-10-13T14:06:00.000+08:002010-10-13T14:06:12.788+08:00"Woman Flu", Anyone?The famous "Man Flu" was over in 2 days, helped by endless amount of "Magnum P.I." on dvds. Until I hummed the theme song in my sleep...
Then "Woman Flu" attacked for 2 solid weeks. Sore throat, fever, body ache, swollen sinus, followed by itchy hives caused by allergic reaction to something - possibly the mosquito spray.
Thank God for online grocery shopping, internet connection (patchy Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-73176266120416782052010-09-28T15:09:00.000+08:002010-09-28T15:09:43.548+08:00How Do You...... deal with flu, especially if it's a "MAN'S FLU"???
The best answer will get my gratitude and a spot in my "Hall of Fame". :)Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-3645418793232872372010-09-22T13:11:00.000+08:002010-09-22T13:11:35.122+08:00Charles Worthington Moisture-Seal Shampoo and Conditioner
Last week I finished my Charles Worthington Moisture-Seal Shampoo and the matching Moisture-Seal Conditioner. Sometimes I get bored easily, so using up two full-size bottles (250ml) brings a certain amount of satisfaction. I would have been able to do it sooner if I didn't use other brands in between. (As of today I own 4 big bottles of shampoos, 2 big + 2 Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-3385590901587974592010-09-16T15:22:00.001+08:002010-09-16T15:27:09.453+08:00Benefit Eyecon Brightening Eye CreamFor the past 10 days I've been using Benefit Eyecon Brightening Eye Cream sample I received from my swap with GQ long, long time ago... So far I'm impressed with it. The supposed "fading action" really works, I can see the difference on the areas underneath my eyes - less shadow, perking up my appearance instantly. It doesn't "erase" the darkness completely, no super duper magical Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-89296508185229549592010-09-15T14:53:00.000+08:002010-09-15T14:53:46.704+08:00Innoxa Line-Defying Eye CremeI bought Innoxa Line-Defying Eye Creme when my favourite eye contour gel (Germaine de Capuccini = GdC) turned super runny. Which wasn't the gel's fault, really, as it had served me faithfully for about a year (12 months expiry date on the tube).
The blurb said, "Targets lines, wrinkles & dark circles around the delicate eye area. Specifically formulated to help reduce the appearanceMusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-32383176040880397372010-09-14T11:33:00.000+08:002010-09-14T11:33:38.574+08:00Chouquette, Gateaux, EclairsBack in July I had a little trip to Brisbane. At that time I was missing French pastries, so much so that I dragged hubby and his brother to New Farm to visit an authentic French Patisserie called Chouquette, which is actually the name of one of my favourites pastries (pictured above).
As I suspected, the long walk from the city was totally worth it. There were so many Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-21974887163096023252010-09-10T15:23:00.000+08:002010-09-10T15:23:33.513+08:00Garnier CleanSensitive 2 in 1 Waterproof Make-Up RemoverI'm pleased to announce that Garnier CleanSensitive 2 in 1 Waterproof Make-Up Remover has officially got rid of the bad taste left by the recent power-cuts. Not powerful enough to wipe Labour out of this world though. *wink*
Back to wiper remover. It has been ages since I find a makeup remover that makes me excited because it works well. This is one of those rare occassions. I Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-9642905869514468682010-09-08T20:34:00.000+08:002010-09-08T20:34:14.829+08:00Another Power CutThe title says it all. Now you know why I can't blog as regularly as I did.
I'm officially living in an un-civilized place. Even "developing countries" don't have this much power cut. Atrocious. Perhaps it's to "celebrate" Labour being in power again?! Now that they've won the election, looks like they have started cuttting services. So NOT supporting Labour. Blah.Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-61945166681334722992010-09-02T11:52:00.003+08:002010-09-03T14:30:32.076+08:00Napoleon Perdis Protégé Lip GlossFirstly, picture of The Aromatherapy Bar Soap is now up.
Back to business. I received NP Protégé Lip Gloss limited edition for doing a survey. The packaging says: "This limited edition strawberry-flavoured lip gloss is the secret to lustrous lips 24/7. A built-in mirror ensures ease of application, while Bees Wax nourishes and protects your pout. Result: lips are left super-shiny."
I Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-9701178434381865062010-08-29T07:47:00.000+08:002010-08-29T07:47:35.180+08:00Starving and Cold: Power Cut in AustraliaWe've been without electricity for 13 hours straight. No electricity = no lights, no ignition for cooking, food going bad in the fridge and freezer. No hot water, no heating, nothing. I'm writing this using the leftover power in my netbook battery. You would think we're living in the dark ages. In Cairns, Australia. A civilized country.
Good thing we have plenty of candles and blankets. I ate dryMusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-30008773486469504112010-08-26T14:24:00.002+08:002010-08-26T14:40:18.909+08:00Alpha-H Micro CleanseAccording to the website, Alpha-H Micro Cleanse with 12% Glycolic Acid, Cucumber Extract and Rice Bran is "A granulated exfoliant formulated to help dislodge dead skin cells and oil from pores. An entire beauty regime in a bottle: deep cleanser, exfoliator, polish, mask, all-in-1."
I generally used it as a heavy-duty exfoliator, never tried it as a mask. To me the texture Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-63433501226037824832010-08-21T13:00:00.005+08:002010-09-03T14:46:21.113+08:00The Aromatherapy Company Tuberose Essential Soap BarMeet my new love: The Aromatherapy Company Tuberose Essential Soap Bar . This gorgeous smelling triple-milled soap is made in New Zealand. The packaging said, "This blend contains the Essential Oil of Rose Geranium, Tuberose (calming and soothing), Organic Manuka Honey and Organic Avocado Oil to nourish & soothe sensitive skin."
The claim must be true, it doesn'tMusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-47246578313733326322010-08-20T10:35:00.002+08:002010-08-20T10:51:22.782+08:00Pantene and 3 Minute Miracle TreatmentI don't normally use Pantene products. Somehow it always caused itchiness on my scalp. Same with hubby. Everytime I tried it again I always ended up regretting it.
For example, back in November I received a full bottle of Pantene conditioner to try. Since it was labelled "new formulation", I decided to give it a try. My hair felt light and smooth for about a Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892451274821419896.post-74261973720405186692010-08-20T09:40:00.000+08:002010-08-20T09:40:26.597+08:00130+ Boxes...After many months of waiting, our worldly goods arrived from UK on Monday. Our rented place is filled with boxes and more boxes. That, and the terrible internet connection here, counts for my blogging hiatus. In the perfect world I would sell almost everything and get ready to move somewhere else again, just because of the poor internet connection.
Many boxes = many treasures (and junksMusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.com2