Life, pets, skincare, and stuff
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elusivekLife over here has been pretty stable. I also know that I am very lucky to still have my job, not required to take any unpaid leave time (only having to clear out my overabundant leave balance, but still allowed to keep a small balance). Our company is also the first (and so far the only) of the 6 concessionaires to still get our "bonus" payment, though they will not call that a "bonus" payment becaus by the word "bonus" it means they will have to give it. Instead they've termed it a "Living Subsidy".
I was getting sick of wearing heels so I brought my pair of white boots out. They look super casual, and I definitely shouldn't be wearing them to work, but since it seems nobody gives a shit if I don't have to meet with people for meetings, then.... I'll go ahead and wear it, no matter how it mismatches my attire LOL
Nutmeg is still a shoulder cat. I think I've mentioned Nutmeg found a Dad in Harley. Well, Dad has to check out the kiddo when she goes out on dates, you know, especially inter-species dates LOL
I've been trying to keep down frivolous expenses (ha bloody ha, what a joke, I've still been buying crap) so while my skincare things have been running low, I haven't replenished much. I've dug out all the freebie samples or travel size stuff that were given out before, and I've started to use them as well. Those 4 bottles of travel size Shu Uemura cleansing oil does fill up a little more than a quarter of the actual bottled product. I've also used up a lot of my serums, day/night creams, essence, etc.. etc... I now only have a single serum oil thing, which if I go by the book, I shouldn't only rely on it. However, my skin has actually cleared out better than before. I'm theorizing that before, I had too many products, and they actually clogged my pores, and thus I had constant breakouts. Now, using only the cleansing oil, an eye cream, and an oil serum thing (that I don't even remember the brand), my skin has cleared out. It could also probably because I'm getting old and my hormones are stabilizing, but whatever. After clearing out all these existing skincare items, I will strictly only use an eye cream, a moisturizer for skincare and that's it. Sunblock, a tiny bit of concealer for under the eyes, and minimal eye make up (just eyeliner and mascara to define the eyes) and that's it.
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kurikuribebi had once posted about this LUSH mask. Since I am the type of person who hardly does my own research, or read magazines or whatnot, simply because seeing someone on my F-list write about it, I went ahead and got it to try. The sales lady tried to dissuade me to buy this though, saying it's very drying and that their newer mask is better. Me being me, insisted. And I LOVE THIS MASK for all the WRONG reasons LOL. This Magnaminty mask... it smells like mint chocolate ice cream! Or those After-8 chocolate thins! Every time I open it, this nice mint chocolate ice cream just fills my nostrils and then I'm happy.... LOL. Though, seriously, if you ask me about masks, one that I like is a Body Shop Himalayan charcoal something something mask... I've used that up so I don't have a photo of it and can't recall the proper name.
Still trying to Yoga daily (or, according to the schedule an app gave me) and of course the dog has to stay in the way hahaha!
I was getting sick of wearing heels so I brought my pair of white boots out. They look super casual, and I definitely shouldn't be wearing them to work, but since it seems nobody gives a shit if I don't have to meet with people for meetings, then.... I'll go ahead and wear it, no matter how it mismatches my attire LOL
Nutmeg is still a shoulder cat. I think I've mentioned Nutmeg found a Dad in Harley. Well, Dad has to check out the kiddo when she goes out on dates, you know, especially inter-species dates LOL
I've been trying to keep down frivolous expenses (ha bloody ha, what a joke, I've still been buying crap) so while my skincare things have been running low, I haven't replenished much. I've dug out all the freebie samples or travel size stuff that were given out before, and I've started to use them as well. Those 4 bottles of travel size Shu Uemura cleansing oil does fill up a little more than a quarter of the actual bottled product. I've also used up a lot of my serums, day/night creams, essence, etc.. etc... I now only have a single serum oil thing, which if I go by the book, I shouldn't only rely on it. However, my skin has actually cleared out better than before. I'm theorizing that before, I had too many products, and they actually clogged my pores, and thus I had constant breakouts. Now, using only the cleansing oil, an eye cream, and an oil serum thing (that I don't even remember the brand), my skin has cleared out. It could also probably because I'm getting old and my hormones are stabilizing, but whatever. After clearing out all these existing skincare items, I will strictly only use an eye cream, a moisturizer for skincare and that's it. Sunblock, a tiny bit of concealer for under the eyes, and minimal eye make up (just eyeliner and mascara to define the eyes) and that's it.
kurikuribebi had once posted about this LUSH mask. Since I am the type of person who hardly does my own research, or read magazines or whatnot, simply because seeing someone on my F-list write about it, I went ahead and got it to try. The sales lady tried to dissuade me to buy this though, saying it's very drying and that their newer mask is better. Me being me, insisted. And I LOVE THIS MASK for all the WRONG reasons LOL. This Magnaminty mask... it smells like mint chocolate ice cream! Or those After-8 chocolate thins! Every time I open it, this nice mint chocolate ice cream just fills my nostrils and then I'm happy.... LOL. Though, seriously, if you ask me about masks, one that I like is a Body Shop Himalayan charcoal something something mask... I've used that up so I don't have a photo of it and can't recall the proper name. 
Still trying to Yoga daily (or, according to the schedule an app gave me) and of course the dog has to stay in the way hahaha!
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Date: 2021-01-07 11:10 (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-01-07 18:44 (UTC)Awww the picture of Harley and Nutmeg is adorable ♥
I love Lush and that mask sounds divine...what a lovely smell. I have to try it!
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Date: 2021-01-10 14:10 (UTC)The key is to keep a smart-looking jacket or blazer, so in case there’s any ad-hoc meetings I can look presentable on the upper half of my body, hahaha
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Date: 2021-01-10 17:50 (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-01-07 21:24 (UTC)Actually, I was going to post about skin care as well. Now I have to cancel that :P I have tons of skin care products, but I don't use them all at once. My skin is very finicky, so I have to switch products quite often. Like, my AM and PM creams and serums and toners are different.
But typically, I use a face wash, AHA toner, hydrating toner, face mask, eye cream, moisturizer, sunblock. I have three different moisturizers and two hydrating toners. But not everything gets used every day or at the same time.
The 10 step korean face care scares me, lol.
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Date: 2021-01-10 14:07 (UTC)The Korean is 10-step face care? I always thought it’s a 7-step thing... too much work... I’m lazy LOL
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Date: 2021-01-10 22:05 (UTC)2. Chemical cleanser
3. Exfoliant
4. Toner
5. Essence
6. Serum
7. Sheet mask
8. Eye cream
9. Moisturizer
10. Either night cream or Sunscreen depending on the time of day.
Maybe it's grouped in to 7 steps, but it's 10 products lol.
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Date: 2021-01-09 00:12 (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-01-10 14:11 (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-01-11 03:30 (UTC)I love da boots!
I'm glad you like the mask! I've heard good things about the skin care from Lush. I would personally never use this particular one because I don't care for mint. D: