How to make your face looks slimmer

published in KoreaCosmetics.kr as "How to make your face looks slimmer"

The golden rule to a thinner looking face – the exposed areas of your face should be more to an angular shape, near to diamond shape. That is the summary from various articles and also personal experience.
Some key tricks to make your face look thinner, these are also my usual practice:

1. Contouring your cheeks with a combination of blush and bronzer. Sweep bronzer along your cheekbones and then blend in pink shade blush below the bronzer. This can create contrast which will reduce the roundness of your face.

2. ALWAYS choose a foundation or powder that is 1 or 2 shades darker than your skin. It does not mean you no longer need your normal foundation or powder. Apply your normal foundation and only blend in the darker shades afterwards; darker shades are used for shaping your jaw line to create a more angular effect. But you have to ensure you do not overdo, else your face will appear two tones like trying to cover up some bruises. It takes some time to master the contour technique!

3. The third trick is a hair technique. Try the eyebrow-skimming bangs rather than keeping your hair one length. It will make your face appears narrower.

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More than just an essence mask

I'm pretty sure that most of the ladies are consuming essence mask sheet as part of their beauty rituals. So am I. Nice scent and easy-to-use, and furthermore, no washing required! That's the best part of it.

I super love essence mask~ My weekly usage is about 2 pieces in average. What more can an essence mask supply to you besides the nutrients for your face? Have you think about it? Paying around RM6-RM30 for more than a 15-minute temptation on your face... =)

This is what I usually do after putting on the essence pulp onto my face.

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Tips for travel make-up

Chuseok holiday is comming in Korea!! It’s time for travel! But… it is impossible to bring your whole box of cosmetics with you. So what do you need in your suitcase to stay chic? Let’s count on the MUST brings in your tiny cosmetic bag.

For skin care:
Travel pack (miniature) of your current skin care series. This is to avoid allergy or irritation to skin, it’s not worth risking during travelling.
(1) Cleanser
(2) Toner/Lotion
(3) Moisturizer
(4) Sun block
(5) Facial cotton pads
(6) Acne gel (if you have acne problem)
(7) Face mask (scrubs and essence mask sheets)

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Yogurt for your skin

Preface: I was offered a sponsorship on cosmetics by Korea Cosmetics recently. Thus from now onward I will make regular make-up tips once a week along with the sponsorship schedule. Babes please stay tune as there will be new released cosmetic products review from time to time. Perhaps... free giveaways for the readers too.

Yogurt... lassi, yogurt ice-cream, yogurt bar, yogurt drink, yogurt cheese cake....everything that goes with yogurt is irresistable! And oh...I lost 5kg last time with just a daily dose of 2 cups of yogurt in 2 months without exercise.... I tell you Yogurt is pretty kick-ass!

So why yogurt? Because it is natural, because it is easy to get, and the most important thing - because it is budget-friendly! Yogurt is good as a natural remedy for skin problems such as acne , dry skin, dullness or excessive oiliness. It cleanses and moisturizes at the same time, and also prevents premature aging.

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走吧！漂漂亮亮去旅行~

前言：
这是我期待了很久，写出来的“爱靓一族”分享心得。。我一向来很喜欢写的 topic，除了旅行、事物，就是关于美、关于 fashion。
虽然我并不是 fashion designer。虽然我不是 beautician。
我就是那么一个认为女人爱美无罪的女子。
这一篇写了很久才终于写完的文章。。一篇旅行和爱美的综合体。
很有满足感，希望你也喜欢。

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你是否羡慕MM们的旅行照总是明艳照人？甚至有些简直像特地去拍写真集一样。关键在于你如何打包你的行李，什么应该带的，什么不需要带的。。

我每次旅行，基本上要带的东西分为三部分：衣帽首饰、护肤化妆、电子设备。

相信MM们多数属于 flashpacker，很少是 backpacker 吧！

何谓 flashpacker？简单的形容，flashpacker 就是出门旅行还是会介意有没有带着 i-Phone/i-Pod/i-Pad 或者手提电脑、数码相机等等的新新人类（新新人类还好听吧）；或者换句话说，每到一个地方如果没有 update FB 就会周身不自在的一族。所以真正的背包客其实不是那么多的，出门旅行还要配衣服鞋子衬颜色准备拍照的，包包里有着化妆品和手提电脑的，住宿不能够和不认识的人一起睡 dormitory 得，你们只是 flashpacker。

我也是 flashpacker，从头到脚都是，因为我很爱美，所以不可能可以牺牲我的原则屈就的去旅行。以上提到的必带品，都是我的旅行之宝。有时候还会带三脚架，自拍风景照至少不用担心有没有人可以代劳。

旅行扮靓靓时还要看季节、活动、民俗风情，才能配搭的贴切，以免招来别人奇异的目光，搞不好像四不像一样。。季节大致上可分为冷天（秋冬春）或热天（夏）；活动方面就要看你旅行的目的：户外类（攀山涉水）、休闲类（一堆朋友走马看花拍照吃吃喝喝）、摄影假期（只要 DSLR 在手就可）、浪漫假期（蜜月或纪念日）、特别任务型（公干或体验当地生活）、或完全放松型（什么都不问不知不理，就是放假就对了，有什么可以做到时再打算）；民俗风情就数目的地的宗教信仰和禁忌，千万别因为疏忽而错失了些什么。

就说春季去旅行好了。。春季我蛮喜欢的，因为可以穿出温柔浪漫的感觉。

衣帽首饰
（1）花衣裳和外套是必备之物！带花裙子，或一件式洋装，加上鲜色外套，很 sweet!
（2）现在流行 leggings，不但是潮流配搭，也很保暖，所以一定要带。
（3）两条围巾，春季常吹风，而且可能会下雨，随身有条围巾，不但保暖，必要时还可以暂时帮你挡风遮雨。
（4）Baby-T 和牛仔裤。任何时候都是受欢迎的配搭。可以试试穿短的牛仔裤，里面穿黑色或灰色 leggings，蛮不错的。
（5）一双穿得舒服的靴子或包鞋，因为穿裙也容易配搭。运动鞋不太适合，虽然耐穿，但是MM也想学外国风，型一型嘛。
（6）耳环手镯项链可以带一两件，玩 mix and match 配搭风。发饰也可以带一两件，春天未必适合一天到晚把头发放下来，一吹大风你就会希望随手可以把头发盘起来。
（7）偏褐/红色镜片的太阳眼镜。
（8）有暗花的渔夫帽和画家帽都不错，如果行李袋够大的话。

护肤化妆
（1）旅行装的护肤系列，要用平常用的，免得到时才发觉对某某没用过的产品敏感，神仙都难打救。必带：洗脸霜、收束水、面乳、防晒膏、BB Cream、暗疮膏（可能会因天气变化而需要用到哦）。
（2）凉凉的天气，你的脸色通常都会比较苍白（除非遇冷会双颊泛红的人)，所以上点妆反而看起来比较自然。必带：BB Cream、蜜粉、褐色/粉红暖色系列眼影、腮红偏橙、眼线笔、眉笔、睫毛液、润唇膏。
（3）旅行若超过4天的话，记得带面膜，滋润一下。
（4）还有，卸妆棉花记得带。
（5）如果染有一头浅褐色的头发，眉笔尽量衬回发色。

电子设备
（1）国际插座 (International adapter)
（2）充电器 (charger) ：手机、手提电脑、数码相机/DSLR、等等。。。
（3）手电筒

现代社会，好像没了“手提”产品，活不下去了。。太适应随手可得的方便，少了哪个都好像瘫痪了一样。如果你是 blogger，你会发觉没带相机出门，好像忘了戴手表一样。虽然有手机在手，也有像缺了必需品的感觉。

离题了。。言归正传。

说说夏季吧。由或者位于赤道地区，一年四季都是避寒的天堂，长期住这里，热得要命。。

衣帽首饰
（1）是短裤、短裙出场的时候咯~ 收起你的长牛仔裤吧！
（2）小背心，有无花纹都一样杀。玩撞色，热天最适合。
（3）泳装戒备，碎花 bikini 可代替内衣裤，很方便不是吗。
（4）走 retro 路线的，可以背心披闪亮珠片外套。
（5）热天里鸭子帽、草帽都一样实用。大个包包较适用，要装很多东西嘛，可别忘了夏天是“傻拼”的好时刻。
（6）凉鞋不可缺。脚趾甲尽量涂。运动鞋也可出场，就看你穿什么裤。
（7）项链玩花式，越夸张的就配越单调的衣着，搭配风不失华丽。耳环可以带大大个的。
（8）头发要绑马尾也可以，束个 hairband 也不错。可显出活泼可爱的一面。
（9）墨镜专找黑的灰的镜片。

护肤化妆
（1）旅行装的护肤系列，要用平常用的，免得到时才发觉对某某没用过的产品敏感，神仙都难打救。必带：洗脸霜、收束水、面乳、防晒膏、BB Cream、暗疮膏（可能会因天气变化而需要用到哦）。
（2）热天的问题，就是曝晒率很高，很可能会起色斑，最重要是防晒，所以记得做足防晒功夫，切忌别涂浓妆，裸妆最棒。皮肤向来水嫩嫩的，其实只需夹个眼睫毛，扫一扫腮红就可以了。必带：BB Cream、蜜粉、青/蓝冷色系列眼影、腮红偏粉红、眼线笔、眉笔、睫毛液、润唇膏。
（3）旅行若超过4天的话，记得带面膜，保湿一下。
（4）还有，卸妆棉花记得带，卸妆不妥，很容易毛孔阻塞起暗疮的。

电子设备如上，个人需要。


再来秋天的童话。。看着落叶满地，一点浪漫，加一点哀伤，很情绪化的季节，穿着也一样。

衣帽首饰
（1）自然色系列的季节！有米色、棕色、灰色、白色、灰色都可以搬出来。深绿色也不错。
（2）带件毛衣准没错。黑色或灰色最容易配搭，白色旅行可能有点麻烦，吃吃喝喝要小心别弄脏咯。
（3）绒织围巾和帽子，单色的会比较适合。画家帽也不错的。
（4）不怕冷的话，短裙配靴子。选择格子样式(Burberry那样的)也很好啊。
（5）可以考虑穿丝袜，有线条的样式，衬靴子或包鞋都 OK。
（6）首饰尽量减少，因为整体上已经有很重的感觉，不需画蛇添足，弄巧反拙。
（7）头发可以走欧洲风，绑 bun 或随意卷起用发夹夹着。
（8）天气不会晒，想戴眼镜可以选透明镜片的款式，挡风多过遮阳光。

护肤化妆
（1）旅行装的护肤系列，要用平常用的，免得到时才发觉对某某没用过的产品敏感，神仙都难打救。必带：洗脸霜、收束水、面乳、防晒膏、BB Cream、暗疮膏（可能会因天气变化而需要用到哦）。
（2）秋天的问题，就是皮肤容易变干燥，甚至会容易敏感。记得做足滋润和保湿功夫，嘴唇也一样。不需要太多浓妆，注重眼睛的线条美所以记得刷睫毛液，或粘假睫毛，再扫一扫腮红就可。唇色不要太红也不要太淡，毕竟秋天的自然色已经很单调了，没必要太融在其中或制造 shocking effect。必带：BB Cream、比肤色深一个 tone 的粉底（修饰脸型）、深色系列眼影（修饰眼睛）、腮红偏浅褐色、眼线笔、眉笔、睫毛液、假睫毛、润唇膏。
（3）记得带洁净的和保湿的面膜。在外被风吹了一整天，秋天灰尘蛮多的。
（4）卸妆棉花记得带，卸妆不妥，很容易毛孔阻塞起暗疮。

电子设备如上，个人需要。


如果说秋天是展现自然色配搭的季节，那么冬天就是华丽的变身好时刻。什么斑马纹、豹纹、animal print 都可以在这个时候出现啦~ 闪亮珠片、金色银色也是我的最爱。

衣帽首饰
（1）冷得发抖的白雪天地，未必要死守黑白灰色的。冰天雪地，大胆一点，穿红色毛衣或红色风褛。颜色也会帮你潜意识的暖身，信不信由你。
（2）单色风褛内多数都是卧虎藏龙的，展现华丽的一面吧！特别是当你拿下外套的时候。
（3）在圣诞节气氛陶熏下，我都疯起圣诞吊饰的颜色来了！特别是那些 hair pins/clips、耳环、hairband、腰带和包包。。
（4）很爱靴子！各款各式的。。特别是有点毛茸茸的。
（5）单单挑选长裤来衬风衣都很烦恼哦，因为实在太多造型了！一点小变化就可以穿出不同的感觉。（不过还是有人觉得冬天的衣服色调很闷）
（6）长长的围巾~~ 真得很长的那种。对，就是可以绕着颈项转几圈的那种。
（7）皮制包包、皮制外套。
（8）墨镜戴黑的！

护肤化妆
（1）旅行装的护肤系列，要用平常用的，免得到时才发觉对某某没用过的产品敏感，神仙都难打救。必带：洗脸霜、收束水、面乳、防晒膏、BB Cream、暗疮膏（可能会因天气变化而需要用到哦）。
（2）冰天雪地，如果有去滑雪，就要做足防晒功夫，高原的紫外线很高，可能会变熊猫脸。
（3）发觉冷天的样子看来很残的，皮肤又明显较干，切忌没涂润肤液就化妆，不然整体上会变得很 flaky 的感觉。涂厚粉底的话，又会觉得很苍白，所以一样要用深一个 tone 的颜色来修饰脸型，看起来比较有立体感。建议刷睫毛液来让眼睛更有神，腮红带点金粉的会不错。必带：BB Cream、深一个 tone 的蜜粉或粉底、深色系列眼影、带金粉的腮红、眼线笔、眉笔、睫毛液或假睫毛、润唇膏。
（3）记得记得带面膜！冬天皮肤很脆弱，需要加多点爱心来呵护。
（4）卸妆棉花记得带，以免卸妆不妥，引起毛孔阻塞。

电子设备如上，个人需要。

长篇文章看累了吗？希望多少可以让你知道爱美的人旅行出门前所需做的准备。

爱美无罪，更何况是去旅行啊？当然要靓靓现身啦。

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DIY Scrub Time!

Inspired by the question raised by one of my reader on the Korean Beauty Spa, I think it's time to share something on beauty regime.

Yo girls~ Everyone loves economic and DIY beauty products. DIY most of the time means natural ingredients and least chemical, that means being healthy and go green.

SO.. Let's talk about scrub today.


(1) DIY Chocolate Body Scrub

Ingredients:
3 tbsp. cocoa powder
1 tsp. vanilla oil
1 cup brown sugar
Olive oil

Directions:
1. Mix all the ingredients except the olive oil.
2. Add the olive oil gradually until the mixture looks like a paste.
3. Take a shower then apply/massage this scrub on your moist skin, using circular motion.
4. Rinse off with warm water.


(2) DIY Honey Ginger Mint Scrubs

Ingredients:
Honey
Freshly grated ginger root
Chopped fresh mint leaves
Olive oil
Brown sugar

Directions:
1. Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl — it’s up to you to decide how much ginger and mint you’d like, but a ratio of 1/3 olive oil to 2/3 brown sugar will provide a good base for the scrub. About a tablespoon of honey will provide an antiseptic quality to the scrub.


(3)DIY Rose Mint Scrubs

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of coarse salt (ie sea salt, kosher salt, margarita salt)
Olive oil 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rose flower water (I picked up this one at a Middle Eastern store)
1 rose
3 stems fresh mint

Directions:
1. Combine salt and rosewater, but don’t mix.
2. Shred or cut the mint leaves into small pieces, add to mixture, and use a blunt object (I used the back of a screwdriver) to muddle (basically, bash and twist the mint into the mixture so the scent and oils are released).
3. Take 3/4 of the petals off the rose and do the same.
4. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and mix. Feel free to add more, but be careful — it gets too greasy very fast!
5. Use the rest of the rose as a garnish, either keeping the bud whole or adding bigger chunks of petals.


(4) DIY Classic Milk Mask

Ingredients:
1 tsp. powdered milk
1 tbsp. runny honey
1 tsp. aloe vera gel
2 drops essential oil
1 tbsp. pulverized almonds

Directions:
1. Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl.
2. Apply to freshly cleaned face and leave on for 15 minutes.
3. Wash off with warm water and pat dry.


(5) Milk & Honey Facial Mask

Ingredients:
4 tbsp. powdered milk
1-2 tbsp. warm water
2 tbsp. honey

Directions:
1. Combine the powdered milk with enough water to make a paste-like texture.
2. Blend in the honey until smooth.
3. Wet the washcloth with as hot water. (only as much as you can stand)
4. Spread mixture over face and relax with the washcloth over your face for 10-15 minutes.
5. To finish, remove mask with washcloth and pat dry


(6) DIY Coffee Scrub

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup ground coffee beans
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp honey
3-5 drops essential oil

Directions:
1. Mix sugar, ground coffee beans, and olive oil in a bowl until fully combined. Add honey followed by the essential oil.
2. Transfer the mixture to a container with a lid (the scrub can keep for 1-2 weeks sealed at room temperature).

Some people suggested cane sugar as it is a natural exfoliator. Sea salt can be substitute as the exfoliator too! As for the essential oil, you can always substitute the essential oil with lavender or ylang ylang or other oil of your choice.

The main ingredient is actually the ground coffee. Any brand will do, just get it from the supermarket. Most important thing you need to remember is to store the paste in an air-tight container and finish it within 2 weeks.

Remember to wet your body before you apply this scrub. Always apply in circular motion, as this will help to reduce cellulite and varicose veins!


Till then, stay pretty healthy~

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Sunburned!

Princess Cheryl's thought of the day:- I love my koala cuddlies very much. Gonna send Koalalala for a bath this week. This fella's getting dirty after sitting in the cupboard for 2 years...

'Present' from my latest trip. In Bali, even with sunblock, it would not help much... obviously. This was only the second day evening, I was there for 6 days. You can imagine how tanned my shoulders are right now. Luckily I didn't wear sleeve-Tee. This is still acceptable to me.

Advice for the pro-Snow White babes -- BUY THE SPF130 PA++ sunblock. My SPF50 works most of the time, but not this time..

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洁肤DIY

>>今天起会继续分享我的美容知识啦，公主小小美容教室>>
(click on the translator on your top right bar if you cannot read chinese)

每天洗脸，是不是真的够干净呢？保养肌肤的第一步，就是把脸蛋洗得够清洁呀。

有些人，拼命地把所有最滋润的面膜往脸上贴，但是做面膜之前的洁肤步骤却做得不够好，结果就弄巧反拙了，还长了满脸豆豆，吃力不讨好。

所谓好的开始就是成功的一半，所以护肤就该从洗脸开始咯。正确的洗脸方式应该是选择真正安全、有效的清洁产品，错误的方式和护肤品选择，反而会使精心呵护的肌肤越来越多问题。

每日关爱与呵护您的肌肤，从洗脸做起吧！



完整洁净的四大要素
TIME 时间
每天早晨起床与下班回家后，是两个洗脸的最佳时间。特别是经常化妆的女士们，更需要将带妆的时间降至最低，因此最好一进家门就洗掉脸上的污垢与彩妆。

AMOUNT 次数
不要以为洗脸次数越多越好，其实每天洗脸2-3次就以足够，超过3次就太多了。一般来说，干性肌肤1天2此，油性肌肤1天3次，再加上正确地使用洗面乳，就可维持肌肤的清爽与洁净。

HOW 方法
在用了洗面乳后，需要用大量的清水将洗面乳洗干净，最佳的清洗次数为10次左右。这样，不仅可以让肌肤喝饱水，也能避免清洁产品堵塞毛孔而产生粉刺。

GOODS 工具
除了优质的洗面乳之外，毛巾亦是清洁的重要工具。一定要用自己专用的毛巾；洗脸用的毛巾应和洗澡用的毛巾分开；洗脸用的毛巾，应该用吸水力强、容易风干的那种。

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