Product Review: SkinFood

Sorry there hasn't been much updates for almost a month. Prom was crazy, had tons of pending assignments and reports, went for viva with a blank mind, and now it's study week. The finals of finals. Five years of shit and everything comes down to this. I keep reminding myself to start studying hard, because this is the final obstacle and it's what's standing between me and freedom. But as usual, procrastination is working hard and progress is very slow. Since all the current series have ended, there's nothing much to watch so I'm resorting back to older series. Which lead me to the Canadian series Lost Girl, about supernatural beings and oh-so-hot naked guys all that interesting stuff. Progress on that is much faster than studies. What kind of life is this? =/

So anyways, today I thought I'd write about some product reviews. This issue is on SkinFood, a korean skincare line which I've known since five years ago. I started off using their wash-off masks, which honestly is just sort of okay-okay for me. But one of my favourite products from them would definitely be their Peach Sake Pore Serum.

1. Peach Sake Pore Serum

If you have oily or combination-to-oily skin, and are looking for something to help control sebum during the day, I would highly recommend this product. It comes in a glass bottle of 45ml, but don't underestimate it as it can last for a really long time. The previous bottle I bought lasted me 3 years. =/ Maybe because I stopped using it at one point, because I was lazy and kinda forgot of its existence. LOL. Anyways, I apply a small amount to my T-zone in the morning, which can get very oily very fast, and by the evening I can hardly feel any oiliness. So far this is the only product I've used from the whole range, but from what I know the whole range is suitable for sebum control. But if you don't have the money to spend on the entire range, just this bottle is very much sufficient.

2. Black Sugar Mask

This is a wash-off mask which works much like a scrub. I bought it a few years back but after it finished I didn't purchase it again as I'm currently more attached to The Body Shop's Deep Cleansing Mask. For me this scrub feels a bit hard as the particles are rather big-sized, and honestly I don't feel much difference after using. I bought it after I saw their poster on how it can reduce blackheads and minimize pores, but honestly I feel that The Body Shop's works much better.

3. Black Sesame Hot Mask

This is another mask which I adore very much. It feels a bit sticky and might smell funky to those who are not used to it, but I find that it works rather well. After applying to your face, in gets warm after a few minutes, which is supposingly to help open up pores. I use this before doing my weekly scrub or using pore strips, which does help to remove the impurities a little better. But I don't particularly like the sticky feel, but it does wash off easily with water.

4. Green Tea Milk Cleansing Cream (Fresh)

I was browsing through the shop when the salesgirl asked me, "Do you use makeup removers?" Of course I replied no, as I wasn't the type who uses makeup on a daily basis because I just can't stand putting so much stuff on my face. But then she told me makeup removers are not only for removing makeup, but can help remove impurities too. I was skeptical, but she introduced me to this product which is a gentle cleansing cream that can double as a makeup remover. It has a subtle green tea smell, and comes in a bottle or tube. I chose the tube one as I figured it would be easier to use, but of course the bottled one will be more hygienic. I use it before using my facial cleanser; do note that this cannot replace your normal cleanser as it does not form bubbles. It just acts to remove impurities better, but you still need to follow up with your normal cleanser for a better effect.

5. Papaya Yogurt Mask

My cheeks has been feeling very dry lately, which makes it very annoying because my T-zone is oily like nobody's business while the sides are flaky. Sigh. My Nature Republic Aloe Vera Gel doesn't seem to be working as much as before, which I don't know why. Maybe my skin is getting used to it? Anyhow, even after applying a thick layer, my skin still feels dry the next day and sometimes it gets itchy. So I have resorted to purchasing another cream, and also hopefully get a moisturising wash-off mask. Which is when I came across this particular one. I was torn between this and the Kiwi Yoghurt one, but I ended up taking this as I fear the sebum-control of the Kiwi Yoghurt will make it worse. The texture is rather runny, and it has small green beads which I'm not very sure what it is. It doesn't smell much of papaya, but it does smell like yoghurt mixed with antibiotics. =/ At least it's not too strong and overpowering. It just arrived today so I'll be using it later, hopefully it helps with moisturising and making my dry skin better.

So these are just some of the products I've used before, will review more if I ever purchase any new products in the future. Might do a review on The Face Shop and/or Nature Republic in the future. *wink* In the mean time, back to facing notes and fighting for the final semester!


xoxo
-Penny-

4 Days and Counting

The best thing about April is of course that big day. The day that only comes once a year, but means so much more. The day that you turn a year older, and have to start to be wiser than you were before.

Coincidentally it falls on the same day as prom this year. I think I'm more nervous about prom than my big day. Honestly, I don't really want anything grand or special, even a simple dinner with close friends is enough. Sure, when you were younger you would have asked for a huge party with balloons and a huge cake and all your classmates; but somehow as you grow older you really start to feel that it's very much unnecessary. I'm not even looking forward to big dinner outings with fake people who only smile in front of you. I just need a few close friends beside me and it would be perfect.

4 days to go. Fingers crossed that everything will be perfect. =D

My wish for the past 2 years. I just want everything to go back to normal before they became so screwed up.

xoxo

-Penny-

How much is too much?

People need to start knowing about this rule. Seriously. Can't someone just be quiet and not talking without being judged?

Mentality is a funny thing. You get judged by every small matter just because other people have nothing better to do. It's really frustrating sometimes. But what can you do? Suck it up and keep your mouth shut. The more you protest or say anything, the more people have to say about you.

This is my life to live. I don't need your permission or your approval. Why don't you stop sticking your nose into my business and just try to live yours?


xoxo
-Penny-

Tough times don't last; Tough people do

So you'd think that after mid-semester exams finish we could take a break and breathe. Nope, you have it wrong. Four assignments and one report pending, SPA interview and prom all piling up. A bit nervous about the interview, but just keep calm and everything should be fine. *fingers crossed*

So for this interview, our lecturer suggested that it would be better if everyone could wear the same dress code. So everyone just blankly decided on baju kurung, which is a traditional Malay wear. Honestly I'm not a huge fan - I wore it a couple of times during my National Service, and probably it's the cutting of the dress that makes you look extra fat. I've already had my mind set on formal clothes - white formal top, black knee-length skirt and kitten heels. So screw their plans, I'm dressing to make myself happy.

But no, someone had to have a say in it. So A said she could borrow some baju kurung-s to lend me for the interview. I declined, saying I'm not planning on wearing that. So she went to tell B, and B had to speak up her mind saying that because of the few people who don't want to cooperate, the interviewers will all hate us, that we were the black sheep of the flock and we are sabotaging everyone.

I was pissed off at this comment. Hell, why should I follow the norm? In case you'd forgotten, you also wanted to wear formal wear too, but when everyone was wearing baju kurung you just had to follow the trend. Suit yourself. It's to your liking - not mine. Wear whatever you like. I didn't comment on that. So why do you need to comment on what I'm gonna wear?

Pray that everything will be alright.

P/S: Two weeks to go. =P


xoxo
-Penny-

Study Week

Yes, it's study week again. Actually it already started since last Saturday, but every single day feels more like relax and procrastinate day more than studying. Adding on to that with the crazy hot weather, I'm feeling slightly sick and have been downing water like no one's business. I miss home.

Domino's opened last Thursday and dragged some friends along to try it out. Their service was good, with more polite staff than other pizzerias. Somehow the pizzas tasted better too, and I feel that they have a wider selection with better toppings. Though I still miss Pizza Hut's spicy chicken fingers and honey BBQ wings. Actually told myself to stop eating pizzas this semester, since I suspect that all the weight gained last semester was from eating too much pizza. But then Domino's had to open, so WTF right? LOL.

Entering into the sixth day of study week, procrastination has to stop but it seems endless. Everything else just seems more interesting than studying. Oh exams, please be kind to me.

Oh, how I wish I could do this every day.

xoxo

-Penny-

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The weather's so hot right now I'm having a headache. But I can't sleep yet because I have to wait for some friends to online to discuss our hospital training stuff. My head is pounding and I don't feel very well, especially with the nose block and sore throat. Someone kill me please.

Yesterday we had to make up our mind on which hospital we would like to go to for the 5-week training after finals. Of course everyone wanted the closest one which is about 5 minutes drive. Being the bigger person, we decided to go to Hospital Alor Setar. We were all okay with carpooling every day, but if it got too tiring then we would rent a house there. Which I dreaded because it would be so troublesome. Especially when there's no internet. But then some people had to make our lives miserable and steal our spots, so we ended up going to Hospital Kulim. Right now the people who are going to the hospital are all pretty nice ones, so it should be a fun experience. *prays*

Been pretty active in Whatsapp lately, but sometimes I really don't feel like replying the messages there. I thought I had let it go, but whenever the ringtone comes up I still have a dreaded feeling. Trying to look past all of it, but sometimes I really do miss talking to him.

I think I'm gonna head to bed early, have dimsum plan in the morning and also need to send my printer for fixing. More money needed, FML.

 

xoxo
-Penny-

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It's funny to see how some people make up stories and lie to your face when you've already known the truth. It's funny to see how they try to cover up their own lies by spinning some crazy excuse and story as if you're dumb. It's really funny.

You know, I try to be the nice girl, the bigger person, the better one. I ignore your sloppiness, your laziness, your dirtiness, your bitchy-ness, and all your imperfections. I don't say anything, not because I don't care, but because I don't want to bother myself with these petty things. Another five months and I won't see your fake face ever again. I'm starting to count down the days.

 

xoxo
-Penny-