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The Science Behind Stupidly Hot Peppers!

Why I posted this? Because I survived Sunset Grill’s level 30 buffalo wings and suddenly has the urge to have it like RIGHT NOW!~

Whee!!!~ so hot we can’t stop drinking ice water for the next 30 mins! you need to keep the water in your mouth else your mouth and tongue burns and burns! that was even after I cut up the meat neatly before eating them all at once so that the spices don’t have such a long time lingering in my mouth.

wings…I’m craving! gahhh..GYM TOMORROW MORNING!!!

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MURAD Hybrids Launch Event @ Mandarin Oriental!

Linda and I have been invited by TSS to the Murad Hybrids Launch at Mandarin Oriental – a night of Dinner and Beauty Indulgence on 12th May! The dinner and presentation were really awesome! Food, glorious food plus great decorations in their ballroom. Saw a few famous bloggers from My Fat Pocket too!

Venue’s at Mandarin Oriental Garden Suite!

Check out their massive product range!

The durian essence product range that Linda was so fascinated with! Haha!

Their best selling Vit C range – Environmental Shield

Lindaaaaa

Nadia (Nadnut) and Kanny Theng (extreme right)

Product consultation at the different booths before commencement of dinner

Presentation on Murad Hybrids – combination of skincare and “makeup” eg tinted moisturizer into single products ie they’re multi-purpose and prove to be extra beneficial to users.

Sampling the products after!

Makeup and skincare demonstration time!

After that the demonstrator and the model went on their rounds to show everyone the effect of Murad’s miracles!

Dinner time!! the food’s awesome!!!

See the spread? woohoo!~ but we still decided to control our diet to some extent, if not our exercise and gyming efforts will be in vain!

Souvenir and product info waiting for us at the dining table.

Pretty cutlery and deco adorned with pearls on our dining table, so nice!

The presentation begins, with Sales Director (Asia, Australasia & Middle East) Ariya sitting at our table! Very charming and gentlemanly man.

Make up demonstration – “After” application of the products

The awesome products we got to sample! Linda was raving about the skin perfecting primer when I met her yesterday, it really made her skin flawless and glowing, and makes her make up stay longer matte too!

Mei mei Linda got 2nd prize during the lucky draw! congrats dear!

the girls are v engrossed in the presentation! hahaha some of their facial expressions so cute eh!

GROUP SHOTS!

Finale event shot!

Thanks to the Murad lovelies!

the freebies!

happy girl with great Murad products! thanks to the TSS for the many opportunities, and I’m grateful for the perks of being a blogger!

xoxo,

Melissa Jane <3

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SANA – Defining Your Eyes

Our eyes are the windows to our soul and we can never refute how important our pair of eyes are to the appearance of our faces. They are central to the face and is the brightest part of it because its mobility (we blink, rove our eyeballs around and our pupils reflect light)

I must say an important asset to be are my eyes too – I don’t have a sharp nose, in fact it’s very “button”, but my eyes are often complimented and they provide a deep gaze. Just so unfortunately my myopia is very serious such that no coloured contacts have the kind of degree for me! Else I would be so happy to enjoy a pair of blue-green eyes I so adore. Hence I’m currently saving up for LASIK and make do with the light brown eyes that I naturally have.

Anyway, this picture is what I specially selected – what I call unforgettable, mesmerizing eyes that you can’t take your eyes off, literally!

Same for guys, a pair of deep set, captivating eyes just makes him so attractive!

Before I digress too much, this is another post reviewing products from SANA!

Time to put some colours on and define the eyes with liner, eyeshadow and mascara!

Got to sample 3 awesome, awesome products from SANA!

The Sana Super Quick Liquid Shadow EX, Sana Extra Heavy Eyeliner and Sana GAFIXX Mascara F101

I started out using the eyeliner, and I’m really impressed at how easy it is to use it because the liquid glides on so quickly and smoothly. It’s really easy to line your eyes with this beauty product and I love the results too! The liquid is also really thick and heavy and it dries up very fast as well.

Look how sharp and sleek the tip is! I’ll definitely purchase it myself after this is used up because it’s a great product! Doesn’t smudge, dries quickly, offers good control and is a fuss-free liner :)

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Circles the eyes completely! Eyeliner that hugs the eyes, leaving no spaces!! This brush does it all! Super consistent model! Using its thick, flat brush pen blocks off the eyelashes and the area between the eyelashes!
Make your eyes look huge with these super-tight lines!!
Note:This product is not suitable for customers who do not want strong features.Using the thick, flat brush pen:
  • Flat brush pen type: The thick, flat brush pen fits the lash lines. Block off the eyelashes and the area between the eyelashes!
  • HEAVY BLACK: Accentuate black eyes! Huge impact!!
  • Water-resistant film formula: Keep crisp lines that look like they were just drawn on for long periods with this blur-resistant, quick-drying formula!
Worried about having a hard time controlling when drawing your eye line? Do not fear for SANA’s EXTRA Heavy Eyeliner is HERE! (:
You have complete control – since it’s a flat brush, you can draw super-thin or thick lines depending on how you use the brush surface.
Take a close look at the ways you can draw using the Thin tip and Flat tip !
UP NEXT! The defining liquid shadow~
Just twist the bottom to get the liquid rising up to the brush tip. The golden-brown liquid is  shimmery and overall has a pretty colour. Nice ;) You can line both your upper and lower lids to highlight your eyes with the glitter and give more depth to your eye makeup.
This liquid eyeshadow, like the liner, is also easy to use and the liquid glides on smoothly, exactly how you apply it without smudging. There is also room for blending immediately after application, just don’t wait till it has entirely dried up!
See how I topped up the black eyeliner with the golden-brown eyeshadow and that brought more “life” to my eyes? I didn’t line my bottom lid because I wanted to keep my makeup lighter that day~
Finally, the mascara launched in October 2010!
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Falsies are very commonly used in Singapore. Falsies are troublesome when you’re rushing for time especially when they drop out halfway during an important function or shopping trip .Japan is slowly moving out of falsies trend and THIS is the new awesome trend!
A Mascara which can give u the effect of falsies!Move on from falsies – try Silhouette Mascara! Get girly eyes through flare silhouette!
Use Silhouette for light eyelashes that curl up
Special Features:
  •  Lightweight fibers cause eyelashes to curl up lightly
  •  Each and every lash is coated with a clear, black color
  •  Long, strong curls, all the way from the roots
  • Unique brush: Consist of round side and square side
True enough I REALLY MAD LOVE this product because it gives me long and thick lashes that stay without needing to top up every time! Just this product is good, don’t even need a lash primer~
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And this is new version of their upcoming mascara, launching soon!
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Anyway, time to showcase the final look of my eyes!
Now, you can stand a chance to win SANA Products too!
simple head over to their Facebook Page, under the Contest Tab on the left [below the profile picture], submit your very own before and after eye makeup picture!
*Disclaimer: pictures in this post are minimally photo-shopped to portray the most accurate images and results to readers :)
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Ginvera New Launch – Green Tea range!~

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GINVERA product review!! The Green Tea Aqua Whitening Cream and Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream!

camwhore picture taken with webcam~ because I gave up taking self shots when I can angle myself well looking at my own reflection! haha! Anyway, when I go for shoots I usually slap on thick makeup, and it includes the korean Coogi bb cream that provides awesome coverage, but I have little doubts that it’s extremely pore clogging. I bought a new bb cream from SASA recently that promises good coverage yet is very light and smooth, but I have yet to try it.

The Sample Store sponsored me this Ginvera range, and the highlight is its smell! Very pleasant and fresh!

I’ve never used Ginvera’s products extensively, but once in awhile I did buy their cleanser, toner and moisturizer, especially after beautiful Michelle Chia started endorsing the brand! They’re honestly pretty good, not some mature brand that our mothers use. But you gotta select the range that suits your skin type and needs most to be effectively, just like any other products.

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I was gushing to Linda how wonderful this smells and feels good on the skin upon application! It really smoothens your skin to prepare it for makeup (or without, both are fine), and the thing I love about it it’s that it hydrates AND yet controls oil and sebum production, how cool?!

Always treasure products that not only covers up blemishes but also protects and nourishes skin from environmental damage. Another + point, it has a whitening formula!

Enriched with Green Tea Essence, Thanaka Extracts and Biogel, Ginvera Green Tea Aqua Whitening Cream.

HELPS: Skin whitening, UV protection, oil control, lightening of spots and acne scars, prevents the formation of pimples.

Its deep moisturizing and oil control effects help to effectively hydrate and clarify the skin for natural and radiant glow! Suitable for normal to combination skin.

$16.90 Net weight 40g

I enjoyed whitening cream – pleasant smelling, soft and lightly creamy, I like!

The effect is dewy and gives a glowy look! Once the cream is absorbed into your skin, your complexion immediately looks fairer, brighter and more flawless!

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Ginvera Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream! This product feels as good as the whitening cream, also light and smooth and coverage is good – it also moisturizes, brightens and nourishes the skin and protects it from harmful UV rays with its SPF 30/PA++

Some perks of this BB cream, in my opinion -

1. non greasy, provides a natural matte finish

2. coverage is good yet looks natural

3. lightweight and gives an even tone to skin

4. smells fresh and pleasant

5. provides hydration for dewy and more radiant skin

Most bloggers who also reviewed this product mentioned that the colour is a little dark, especially for the fairer skinned girls, and I have to agree. However, you can always apply a thin layer of loose powder or two way foundation to lighten the overall appearance and results will still be desirable too!

HELPS : Nourishes skin, protects complexion against free radical damage, prevents the formation
of dark spots. Balances skin tone, brightens complexion.

I used this product for a recent beach shoot – see how even the cover is and matches my skin tone too with some touch ups?

My face doesn’t feel sticky or oily even after 2 hours of shoot at the beach ;) the best part was, I love how it minimizes my pores so that my face looks tight and flawless!

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And stand yourself a chance to win
a 4D3N Trip to Hongkong for 4!!!!!!!!!!

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Beauty Obsessions.

What is it like to be a girl who is surrounded by other beautiful girls? A world plunged into the realms of beauty, cosmetics, fashion and beauty photography and an obsession with outstanding physical appearances…

I’m beauty obsessed but it doesn’t mean I’m shallow.

Every time I’m hurt I just wanna be better than who I already am, and there’s no stopping this desire.

Sometimes I ask myself if I’m going to make it in the financial industry, when my utmost and first love is fashion – just browsing some cosmetics products/apparels/shoes/accessories or looking at beautiful things makes me relaxed and happy~

We give you the keys to prepare the most chic travel suitcase. Don’t forget a pair of Bermuda shorts and the ethnic accessories to spend a stylish weekend.

Don’tcha just love Mango’s new collection??

Always a fan of Estee Lauder, I’m also loving their skincare essentials. Currently using the hydration and lifting range~

MAKE IT A BOMBSHELL SUMMER!

As for fragrances, I’m still a true to VS’s very sexy smells that are so full of vitality and feminity.

Loving my life, my job, and my healthier, toner and fitter body thanks to consistent gyming and diet with Linda dear ;) yes gonna set my target for the rest of the year right now!

Look out for my next post on Ginvera products <3

xoxo

Melissa Jane Ferosha

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