Tea for Health and Beauty :)

Hi Beauties,

Ever wondered if tea that we drink have health and beauty benefits? Well they do! Here are some of my favourite tea and their benefits :)

Rose Hip Tea

Rose tea/rose hip tea is known for its many medicinal properties. Derived from the fruit of the wild rose hip plant it has a slight tart flavor but is refreshing and delicious to drink. The fruit confers many health benefits as it contains many essential vitamins like C, D, K and E, as well as organic acids, like citric and malic acids and pectin.
It helps to build strong immune system, strengthening the digestive system and the detoxification of the urinary tracts and kidneys.
Fun fact: Rose hip tea contains high levels of vitamin C which helps the body fight off colds and flu germs and viruses. The rose hip fruit contains more vitamin C levels than fresh citrus fruits, like oranges or grapefruits. A single cup of fresh rose tea is equivalent to approximately fifty to sixty citrus oranges!!!

Green Tea

Green Tea is known as one of the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on our body.

This includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many more other benefits!

Rids the body of excess fluid – Getting rid of excess water weight is one way to lose weight, and provide a slimming effect. The diuretic effects of green tea have been used for centuries to help the body get rid of any extra fluid it’s not using. You might be surprised just how much better you look and feel when you aren’t carrying around extra fluid. When maintained as part of a daily process you should prevent excess fluid buildup as well.

Protects Skin From Sun Damage – The antioxidants in Green Tea being used topically, and in conjunction with sunscreen can work from the outside in, not just the inside out, and it’s being discovered that while it doesn’t necessarily block the sun’s rays, it does mitigate the damage that is done to the skin from the sun. The free radicals that help UV rays cause damage are neutralized, and the green tea helps with inflammation as well.

Snow Chrysanthemum

A ‘heavenly’ rare flower tea that is grown only in the Kunlun mountains, where slow flower growth results in a delicious flower taste with notes of caramel and dark red tea liquor. 

Snow Chrysanthemum flower tea contains high amounts of amino acids and proteins, which are beneficial to your health by lowering blood sugar, reducing high cholesterol, and preventing heart diseases, inflammation, colds, isomnia.

It is fresh with sweet aroma, and great for relaxation & releasing stress. 

It also contains Vitamins A, B and C which helps in giving the skin radiance and give it a healthy glow.

Drink healthy babes :)

Smiles,

Charmaineskx

Supporting sources:http://bembu.com/benefits-of-green-teahttp://ubeni.com/mag/column/beauty-benefits-of-rose-hip-tea%E3%80%80-dr-akikos-skin-beauty-consulting/http://www.teasenz.com/snow-chrysanthemum-flower-tea#.U8UqePmSySohttp://www.livestrong.com/article/71165-rose-tea-health-benefits/

My Everyday Skincare Routine

Hello darlings! 

Pretty much what every beauty blog has, a everyday skincare routine is here :)

For me, I have sensitive skin (breakout on certain products), blemish prone skin (lucky me that i dont have to deal with painful and itchy acnes), dehydrated/oil t-zone and pigmentation. So i have to choose my products very carefully, which includes trying and testing products ($$$ fly away!!!) 

Here are the products that till now i am pleased with and are helping my skin look better and feel better :)

Cleansing

To remove my makeup, I use Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleansing Lotion. with 1 pump, i rub it throughout my face and it removes all makeup even my eyeliner and waterproof mascara (if i have heavy makeup on i would use cleanse it twice - 1 pump rinse X2)

Thereafter i use Bio-Essence Miracle Cleansing Gel - Soap free to wash off excess cleansing lotion, pairing it with my Clarisonic to deeper cleanse the pores and dirt.

For Day - skip the lotion for makeup removing :)) 

Aftercare - Moisturising

After cleansing, next step is replenish your skin with what has been washed away.

My skin type: Dry Combination/Oily T-Zone

Using the Clinique range, steps as follow:

Toner - to cleanse the skin and shrink the appearance of pores.

Even Better Essence Lotion - Infuses skin with hydration, radiance, life. Plump skin to soften and comfort. Renews texture and luminosity. Nourishes dry skin.

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel and/or Moisture Surge - Hydrates the skin and improve skin's texture and condition. Oil Free.

Add-On 

No matter whether you are a student or a working adult, there bound to be times where we have to stay in an air-conditioned room for the longest period of time. Or some of us just cant sleep without air-conditioning. 

Do you know? - Air-Conditioning dries out moisture from our skin cause it to be dehydrated. Stay less in the air-con if possible :)

To give the hydration a extra boost, i top everything up (with or without makeup) with the Bio-essence Miracle Bio Water Mist. It not only hydrates the skin but it also gives your makeup a dewy and natural look :)

Last but not least and the most important of all - DRINK LOTS OF WATER!!!

Water Helps Keep Skin Looking Good. Your skin contains plenty of water, and functions as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss. Dehydration makes your skin look more dry and wrinkled. So keep your body and skin hydrated with the recommended dose of at least 8 cups a day.

Keep your skin hydrated internally and externally for a healthy body and a healthy glow :)

DRINK IT UP BEAUTIES!!! :D

With Love,

Charmainekx

Universal Studio + Am I a Shopaholic?

Hi all!

Here comes my first post to this new blog! :D *Clap Clap*

Well today was a impromptu trip to USS as my mum's company is having a company trip and someone fell sick so i went to cover, means i get to go for FREE!! It comes in a package - USS+S.E.A+Trick Eye+The Wing Age+Lunch+Dinner! Totally awesome.

First lets talk of what's important for this blog. It's a BEAUTY Blog! Makeup!

Well, Singapore is a super humid country all year round, going to places that has much exposure to the sun, i would want as minimal as possible for my makeup.

After prep-ing my skin with toner, serum, moisturizer and sunblock (i shall talk about these in another post), I basically use a round fluffy brush to brush on ZA's Perfect Fit Two-Way Foundation in OC20 (23), using a sponge pad to pad on the areas that needs more coverage such as the undereye, pimples, scars etc.

Next I line my eyes with Maybeline's HyperSharp Liner in Black and wing it out slightly. Using a flat small brush, i dab on a little of the VOV Shine Shadow in no.1922 (bronze/copper) to give it a little tone.

For the brows, I used Arezia Eyebrow Powder in no.04. I used only the darker tone one to fill in the outer corners of the brows and whats remaining on the brush to lightly brush the rest of the brows. Brush used is the angle brush that came along with it.

Blusher, i used a blush brush with Silky Girl Blush Hour in the colour Nectar Blush 01. Lips i put on some tinted lip balm from Sasa in the colour 02 Strawberry. 

Below are the brushes that i used today. Since it's a simple look, i try to use as little brushes as possible - keep it simple :)

My make up lasted me for quite some time. Considering i was out since 8:15am and the day ended at 8pm! Sorry that these photos are not taken very well. But i reassure you i made no editing to my complexion.

I confess that I am not a photo taking lover (i shall change that soon - cultivate the love to take more photos) so here comes the little attempt i took today!

Start of the day! 10am

5pm while queuing up for a ride :)

Haha! as for my #OOTD, I wore a denim sleeveless top with denim shorts and a canvas shoe. 

This photo was taken at the new Trick Eye Museum. I only took this one as i think it's the nicest - dreamy. Though I agree that the art displays where nice and interesting, I kind of got turned of by the crowd and the small cramp space they have for the displays. As compared to the one at korea (where such museum originated from) I prefer the Korea one more.

Some other photos from the day:

My first visit to the S.E.A Aquarium

Lunch at Hard Rock Cafe :)

BBQ Pork Ribs - super tender and yummy!!!

Never forget the Starbucks Happy Hour Promotion!

Tiramisu and Strawberry Cheesecake Frappe!!!!

Well now you might be wondering why "Shopaholic" appeared in the title. Well i was thinking I might be suffering from mild Shopaholic. 

Just a little background, I have been jobless for the past month and have been surviving on my savings. (im only starting my part-time job in July). I am finishing up my last few practices for my practical driving test which is taking place end of June. I am also on dental and skin treatment. All these is costing me! So i have been trying to cut down on my expenditure :(

I realise i was able to restrain myself from doing online shopping however, if i every step out of house and come in contact with any shopping mall, i bound to have something home -.-" 

I cannot step out of the house!!! ARGH!!!!!

Anw so here's my purchases for today (USS means theres VIVO CITY!)

Sunglasses from ALDO at $29.90, White basic top and Grey loose top from UNIQLO at $14.90 & $7.90 respectively.

I hope that my sharing is helpful and interesting in someway or another to make you want to follow my future post. Do drop feedbacks and let me know where i can improve on :)

Till then, Smiles!

Charmaine :)

Hello! :)

Hello everyone!

The idea of having this page started when i finally decided to give-up on a 9-6 job and pursue my dream of becoming a Make-Up Artist! Make-up has always been my 'hobby' and it all started when i started dancing at the age of 8 and ever since I have been dancing for 10+years - Chinese Dance, Modern Dance, Jazz Ballet, Dance Sport & Contemporary. As a freelance dancer/choreographer/makeup artist/vocalist for church events, i am exposed to DIY costumes, stage makeup/hairdo - which helps me practice and expand my knowledge on Makeup Artistry. I've also tried a project on designing and preparing a church wedding reception counter for a friend. 

And so since I have decided to take up this challenge, I would love to share with all who loves pretty little things -  my thoughts, ideas and projects through this beauty blog. I LIKE trying new brands/ make-up/cosmetics and I ENJOY doing DIY and I LOVE BEAUTY.

So stay tuned and let's have a pretty beautiful time together! : )