Gee, 2008 is just around the corner. How time flies when you’re having fun, eh?

I started this baby (blog) in May 2007, and sadly, I’ve been neglecting it due to my wedding preparations, work, and all that. I had big plans for this blog, and it started out great. It still is, albeit a little slower than I’d imagine. My bad for not following it closely. But there’ll be changes once everything is settled, I promise.

So, beauty-wise, what did I learn in 2007?

• I went for a makeup course at Stella-In. It wasn’t cheap (RM380 for two classes), but it was so much fun as I went with a group of friends from work, and we had such a blast learning how to properly put on makeup. I would definitely encourage those of you who enjoy makeup to go for one, if not to learn more about skincare and makeup, then for a laugh, because it really is a whole lot of fun.
• Ever since I started the beauty blog, I began buying more beauty products! I used to be massive bag junkie (well, still am, albeit toning down a little), but now I hoard beauty products like there is no tomorrow. Everytime I see something new, I’d go “hey, I want this. Can blog about it” :p I was unstoppable. And now, I have a lot of barely used stuff which I’ll be giving away to some of my girlfriends before I leave for Melbourne.
• I became my friends’ unofficial beauty consultant. Free one at that (tsk tsk!). I don’t claim to know a lot, but I really hope I did help y’all out a bit by dishing out a bit of advice here and there. Remember ladies, WE are our asset
• I became addicted to blusher (not as much as Paris, tee hee, but I’m so getting there). I love how it lights up my face on a dull and dreary day.
• I discovered loads of cheap and chic makeup and skincare products like Elianto and Clinelle. See, this is what happens when thoughts of “blogging about it” can’t leave your mind.
• I finally found my holy grail of body lotions. Whee!

So yeah, that was what 2007 was for me. My pockets became lighter from the massive products I amassed, but I sure found a lot of goodies along the way. Let’s hope that 2008 will bring us more new things to try out (ouch says my purse), especially when I’m in Melbourne. Can’t wait to try out the Australian brands. Oh, and I’ll also send some goodies back to some of you

Cheers to 2007, and may 2008 bring you lovely ladies good finds and great bargains.

Stay beautiful!

Fancy this for Christmas?   

Ten hand-crafted brushes from Bobbi Brown, with 24-karat gold accents and ebony handles. Now THAT is luxury, my dears

Brushes in set: Eye Shade, Eye Shadow, Ultra Fine Eye Liner, Eye Brow, Face Blender, Bronzer, Blush, Powder, Foundation, and Concealer.

It’s available at Bergdorf Goodman and priced at $650.

Double ouch!

When I finished my Kanebo Freshel White C Cleansing Oil, I originally wanted to repurchase the product. However, I thought I’d give other cleansing oils a go, just to see if they measure up. After some searching, I settled on Za’s Deep Cleansing Oil. I’ve never tried Za’s skincare products before, only their makeup, so I thought this could be a good start.   

Description:

The fluid oil dissolves even waterproof makeup and pore-clogging impurities and blackheads. Once your fingertips start feeling grainy, rinse it away. The natural plant oil leaves the skin feeling soft, moist and baby-smooth. 

My take on this cleansing oil? MEH. The oil is not as thick as the Kanebo’s Freshel White C, thus it needed a few more pumps of the oil to thoroughly clean the face. Thought it was a bit of waste to use so much oil to clean off my makeup.

Speaking of which, Za’s Deep Cleansing Oil claims to remove stubborn makeup, even waterproof mascara. Well, I tried removing my waterproof mascara after a wedding dinner – no such luck, mister! I even tried gently dabbing the eyelashes, and pressing them between my thumb and forefinger with the oil for a minute first to remove the mascara, and very little came out. I had to do it many times before they were finally removed. You can imagine several hairs came out as well

Would I repurchase this? Nope. It’s not very expensive; it’s certainly cheaper than Kanebo’s Freshel White C cleansing oil, but to have to use so much oil for one wash doesn’t sound so cost-effective in the long run. Once this is finished, I’m going back to me Kanebo, that’s for sure.

Za’s Deep Cleansing Oil retails at RM23.90, and is available in any Watsons or Guardian stores.

What I like about it: Me no likey this cleansing oil.

What I did not like about it: Needed to use quite a lot of oil to clean off my makeup; Did not remove my waterproof mascara as well as it claimed.

Dahlink readers, 

My apologies for not posting for a while (I apologise despite what other people may think I shouldn’t even bother because it’s my blog, yadda yadda yadda, I do have a responsibility towards my readers, and my advertisers). It’s been a hectic couple of weeks, what with work and wedding preparations.

Many a time I find that I lack the energy to keep up with so many blogs of mine, but as this is my baby, I’m definitely not about to give it up. So please bear with me, for I do have more reviews (and *ahem* bitching about) on beauty stuff. For even though I’m tired from it all, I am still full of energy when it comes to shopping :p

I shall be back real soon, do stay tuned

Love,
Tine