Skin 79 BB Cream: First Impressions & Swatches!

Hello! It has been a while; but I finally got my samples of BB cream from Skin 79!

Here is there website:
http://www.skin79northamerica.com/

I had a trouble ordering them and they gave me a bunch extra for my trouble! =] That was nice of them!

I have samples of the VIP Gold and the Hot Pink. I will post a review in about a week or after finals time. (Got to get studying....@_@)

...I might give some samples away so stay tuned for that as well!!

So enjoy the video and I will talk to you guys later!

Asian Skin Care - Video

Lets Talk Skin Care

Whats up guys? Ok, my face is having an explosion right now so I think a good topic to talk about is skin care. What steps can you take to ensure a healthy fresh face? Well I have a few suggestions:

Wash you face!
Try to wash your face, with a cleanser at least twice a day. Use a formula for your skin type and be gentle with your skin.

Moisturize!
Its so important whether you have oily skin or normal skin to always moisturize your face.


Exfoliate and Use a Mask!
I know I am guilty of not exfoliating my face when I need to. It helps to sluff off all the dead skin, leaving your skin renewed and smoother. Also use a mask at least once a week. A deep treatment once a week can make a huge difference. Also you can do different masks that suit your needs for that week, whether it be for acne, dry skin, red skin, to hide pores or tone the skin. Using a mask should definitely be apart of your beauty routine.


With my love for all things Asian, I also want to touch on the topic of Asian skincare. If you have seen these wonderful ladies, you notice that their skin is practically glowing! If you are wondering how do they achieve such great skin keep reading. I passed an article yesterday about a Asian skincare routine. Here is the link: http://k-popped.com/2008/04/korean-beauty-tip-5-step-skin-care/


Here is the article below: (All credit for this article below goes to the individual authors, provided with the link above. I assume no credit for this article or its contents below.)

Korean Beauty Tip : 5 Step Skin Care Routine

by Orchid | Thursday, April 10, 2008

I grew up thinking that it was enough to have a 3-step skin care routine. Wash – tone – moisturize. Only recently, i learned that it would take more steps if you want to really take good care of your skin. Korean and Japanese women are known to follow a 5-step skin routine.

The 5-Step Skin Care Routine is Korean women’s biggest beauty secret to flawless skin.

Here’s the 5-step routine:

Double cleansing —> 2. Massage & mask —> 3. Tone —> 4. Essence —> 5. Moisturize

Phew! Let’s find out in detail what each step is all about.

1. Double Cleansing

Thoroughly cleanse your skin with makeup remover and cleanser before going to sleep. Never ever go to sleep with your makeup still on!

Have you heard of Cleansing Oil? It is a washable oil that is emulsified with water to quickly remove all makeup, grease and dirt. One very famous brand is the Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil. It removes all traces of makeup gently yet effectively as well as other types of pore clogging dirt while maintaining skin’s natural sebum levels

2. Massage & Mask

Facial massage is the secret to glowing skin. Apply a massage pack or cream and massage your face. You could even use a gentle scrub. It is exercise for your skin.

A facial massage improves blood circulation and is a great stress reliever! Facial massages also stimulates the flow of oxygen and nutrients to improve the elasticity of your skin. The skin temperature rises, opening pores and pushes out the dirt embedded deep within the skin. Your skin will look visibly fresher, younger and glows after a massage.

Incorporate a facial massage into your beauty regime at least 2 – 3 times a week for visible results.

A word of caution for those with acne or oily skin, massaging will agitate the oil glands and increase oil secretion. So refrain from massaging.

On the days you do not indulge in a facial massage, apply a mask on your face. There are many types of masks out there in stores, but the two that are most important are clarifying mask (deep cleanses the skin) and moisture mask.

Facial masks should be applied 1 – 2 times a week, after cleansing and preferably at night.

3. Tone

Some might think that toners are useless. But toners actually remove dead skin cells and residue from cleansers. Choose a toner that is suitable for your skin type.

4. Essence/serum

Essence or serums are very light, liquid concentrated treatments to correct skin problems. Essence is easier absorbed and penetrates deep into your skin, better than regular moisturizers. For best results, wait 5 minutes after applying serums before applying your moisturizer to allow maximum absorption. Because of their concentrated affects, serums are generally more expensive.

5. Moisturize

Choose a moisturizer suitable for your skin and use it diligently.

I am not one who is blessed with flawless skin, but i have learned that no matter what your skin type, you could make it better by paying extra attention to your skin care routine.

As you can see from the article above that these beautiful women go that extra mile to take care of their skin. I will be trying this method and make a video about my journey to clearer, brighter, and acne free skin.  

A video is also coming up about these 5 steps!

Intro vid

Ok, I just made my intro vid for my videos; its a little crappy and with a picture of Isis in it (LOL I didnt have any other pictures to put in it :P). Stay tuned to watch it along with another new video. . . its a surprise! =]

What video should I make?

I am thinking of video topics and Im not sure which I will make first. Here is my list:

Beauty Recipe: I am having some acne issues right now and I want to find a all natural face mask that will help. And I want to share it with you guys.

Review: I need to build my makeup kit again, and probably will be buying products in the next few months (e.l.f, BH Cosmetics [eye pallet], Avon, drug store brands, etc.) I will probably make a "Beginners Makeup Kit" video too.

Tutorial/Makeup Look: Using products I already have (which is very few...) I guess I should make some "school/work" looks and a "going out" look.

Food Recipe: I would like to say that I am gluten intolerant/sensitive, basically I am allergic to gluten. So that means no wheat, no pasta, bread, cookies, pie, pizza, pastries, etc. =[ And since I am on a gluten free diet, I want to share some recipes that have helped me transition to my new lifestyle, while not getting sick.

Kitty Adventures: I have a kitten named Isis, and she is a handful! I will definetly be posting videos of her and her crazy antics. @_@

Fashion/OOTD: I also want to make (even though its rather late in the season...) a video about fashion and occasional ootd's (outfit of the day). I will make a video about a college girls basic closet essentials and trends for fall/winter 2011. 

So these topics will be made into videos soon while I think of which one I will do first. =]

First Youtube Video

Here is my new youtube welcome video!

Ok guys. . . im going to sleep now! Goodnight =]

Welcome!

Ok so I am new to blogging. (This is actually the 3rd blog I have tried to create so far....)
Its like 1am and I wanted to make this blog so here is am- :P
I will be posting the usual girly stuff, reviews, and just life as it happens.

So welcome!

Also here is my new youtube channel. (<---click the link =]
No videos yet but I am working on it.


Thanks for reading guys and ttyl!