Tuesday 19 April 2011

SAY.baby: MAY 2011 Calendar



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Here is one out of a compilation of calendars for May next month. So if you're a Big Bang fan, or even better, a Seung-Ri or T.O.P fan, here's a desktop version of their feature in W April 2011 in collaboration with 10 Corso Como.
My friend Annabel told me this was too dark for May, so fret not, there will be more to come, so stay tuned!

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ver.5.02

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Version.5.02 features Kim Tae Hee in May's issue of Cosmopolitan Korea


If you need re-sizing then please let me know! =))
and please leave any feedback or suggestions if you have any!

Sunday 17 April 2011

April Showers and Sunshine


A quarter of the year has already gone by, and its finally the time where birds release their voice boxes and the sun is able to have a longer curfew. Its also that time of the year where pretty things start to bloom and animals come out to socialise with nature.

One of the fewest things that I do in life is spend time with nature. I'm not really a country kinda girl, but whenever Spring rolls around, everything looks serene and it almost gives me that calming effect.

In addition to the list of the fewest things I do in life..  is photography.
It's one of the things that I rarely have time for, and today, I thought I'd abandon all the stress thats been going in my life and take a walk with nothing but acoustic music and my camera in the realms of the natural landscape.

Serendipity. 





Skin 79 Oriental Gold BB Cream vs. Skin79 Super BB Triple Function Cream



So today's post is a review between two different BB Creams from the same company, Skin79
One is the Super BB Triple Function (in Hot Pink!) which I've been using religiously for the past 8 months and the other is the Oriental Gold BB Cream which I only just got a week ago. =))


So, I'm going to start with the hot pink one, which is my favourite BB Cream that I've ever tried. The main reason why I like this so much is the fact it doesn't feel heavy on my skin, it blends in well with my skin tone and it keeps it hydrated. For me, it gives me a nice dewy glow complexion, it doesn't clog up my pores and in turn brightens some areas of my face. 

However, the downside is to this cream, is that it only comes in one shade. But generally, how a BB cream works is that it usually oxidises when exposed to air so it matches your skin tone. (clever eh? xP) Although having an easy pump, it's not that hygienic-- so be careful of that. 


In comparison, the Oriental Gold BB cream feels a bit thicker in texture and has better coverage than the hot pink one. Despite being a thicker cream, it doesn't feel as heavy. It is easy to apply, and once applied, it hydrates your skin. For me, it is a bit light and it takes a while for it to oxidise.



And with this BB cream, it comes with its own cream blush and mirror which is amazing! =)) 

The downside of this cream, is that the pump is bit odd. Instead of being at the side, its located in the middle which makes it a bit awkward to get the desired amount of cream. 


Comparisons


As you can see, the Super BB cream has more of a grey undertone compared to the Oriental Gold where it has more of a pink undertone. 



Please excuse the condition of my skin.. it's been so bad lately (mainly due to the stress of schoolwork >_<;;) 

So on my face, the Oriental Gold shows a fairly good coverage with the exception of that random spot on my cheek. 


As for the Super BB Triple Function, it does not have as good coverage as the Oriental Gold, but it provides a nice dewy glow to my skin. This is also not as light as the other BB cream, but I personally think this shade suits me better. 

At the moment due to the condition of my skin, I would choose to use the Oriental Gold more, as it provides more coverage, but normally, when my skin is alright, I would definitely go back to the hot pink one, especially in the summer when the heat is burning you alive! haha 

Overall, both creams are equally as good. I guess it depends what your preferences are as a person and what skin type you have. For me, I have oily skin, so I would prefer to have something lightweight on my skin so it doesn't clog up my pores. In terms of texture, the Oriental Gold is heavy, but in comparison to other BB creams in the market and to foundations, it is definitely light in weight! 

Both of these products were purchased in HK, and the Oriental Gold was more expensive than the Super BB cream -- probably because of the additional blush and mirror? But in my opinion, both products are definitely worth it! 

Hope this will help  those that are considering of converting to BB creams or are starting out/research about them! =))