My Thoughts Corner

Setting powders and sprays are the only meaning of making the makeup stay put and longer. There are plenty of those out there however is it worth paying the hefty price tag for something that’s full of chemicals???  Well the answer for me is NO especially when I can get a cheaper and a better version using natural ingredients. I have normal to dry skin which makes me prefer the sprays over powder. In this post, I’d share with you my latest DIY makeup setting spray which I’m obsessed with. It smells divine, my skin is super soft after and it got a lasting power too.

For this spray, I only use the 100ml spray bottle for a couple of weeks supply as there are no preservative and then I can make fresh batches every now and then.

What you need:

Rose Water.

Glycerin.

100 ml Spray Bottle.

What to Do:

Combine 1 part of glycerine with 4 parts of the rose water.

Shake before use.

This setting spray takes no time to make and is dead cheap. It could also be used as a facial spritz throughout the day for glowy skin.

Thanks for your read and hope you enjoyed!

Hi There,

For many years, my hair was in desperate need of treatment. It had no life, no shine, no volume, nothing at all. I’ve been trying plenty of high-end and drugstore treatments until I decided to go 100% natural. It took me almost 2 years of homemade work to make it alive and to prevent a setback; I needed to constantly moisturize it… This is when I made my way to Lush. Once I stepped in the shop, I asked the lady to get me the ‘No way to pronounce the name of’ hair mask and guess what?? She knew what I meant and seconds later, I had my tub for H’Suan Wen Hua, which is the Chinese God Of Hair!

Packed in its unique recyclable pot, Lush says: ‘We packed into this pot everything we know of to put condition and shine back into the hair’. So true! It is a combination of the most amazing and efficient home remedies for dry frizzy hair. Full of protein and nourishing ingredients; such as eggs, avocado, olive oil, cinnamon, bay leaves …etc. which makes it a unique hair treatment to moisturise and soften your hair. In other words, it brings life back to the dull and damaged hair.

A lot of folks don’t like the smell of this product which is organic and fresh. I could mainly pick out bay leaves and cinnamon. It’s not a pretty aroma but not the worst of all. I kinda got used to it after few times of use. I apply it once week and I’ve got to say that it worked its magic from the first application … I was impressed! The result is a healthy, shiny and detangled hair which made me skip the conditioner whenever I use the H’Suan Wen Hua.

From the down side, I’m really disappointed at the fact that it contains parabens, alcohol and sulphate. It is unquestionably a star buy and a definite hair saver however it’s pretty confusing for me if I should stick to it or kick it and up to now I’m unable to make up my mind.

I really hope that it was helpful. Thanks for stopping by!

If there’s a beauty resolution I made for this year, it is better care for my skin. Thank god, I’ve already crossed the step of eating well and falling asleep with my makeup on. However I’m still struggling with my daily water intake… No worries folks, I’m getting there. Fingers Crossed!!

I profoundly believe that there is nothing more crucial than taking care of our skin, that being said, I’ve been in the hunt of good, efficient and most importantly natural products/brands. Today I will share with you a list of brands I’m planning to test for year 2016… With no further ado, let’s get started.

Kiehl’s| Pretty much known to most of you guys. I do appreciate the natural ingredients of this brand’s products, such as lavender, calendula, caffeine, vitamin C, blue algea and rosa arctica. I’ve got on my list several beauties I’m interested in, including the dark spot corrector, the powerful strength line reducing concentrate and many others.

First Aid Beauty| (aka FAB) it is one of the brands of choice by countless women, thanks to its natural beauty products. The brand is not using any harsh chemicals and is cruelty free. FAB is also the best to treat sensitive skin issues from eczema to dry flakes.

Dermalogica| The first time I got to know Dermalogica, was through the spa I regularly go to. And I have to admit that I immediately loved it. The main thing I like about these products is their natural ingredients without having any artificial fragrances.

Liz Earle| Their Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser is what made me know this brand thanks to its ingredients which includes chamomile, my beloved one as you already know by now. It’s another great brand using bounty of stuff that nature has to offer, such as chamomile, calendula, rosemary, cucumber and it goes on and on and on.. Beauty community is raving about Liz Earle and I’ve got to have my bit… J

Neal’s Yard Remedies| Last Christmas I gifted my friend and personal trainer a pack of hand creams from Neal’s Yard Remedies and I have to admit that I wanted to go back and get the same, or maybe a bit more. I tried while there, some of other products and they all have a divine smell. Again, I love I’m interested in this lovely brand because everything they’ve got is made from natural ingredients and essential oils…  

If you've got any favorite products from any of these brands, please mention in the comment below.