Random Updates: 9

Hello Everyone =) I have been in a good mood since Monday.. weird eh? LOL! It's the time of the month so my mood swings usually gets crazy.. ☺ My Monday doesn't seem that busy, it actually went by fast.. and now its Wednesday and I'm off.. Thursday is my "Monday" but I don't really care that much.. 

I'm really loving my LV artsy MM. I've read mixed reviews regarding about it. Some people L♥ve it.. Some people don't.. We have different opinions, but one comment made me laugh, it was that he/she thinks that only "kid's arm" can fit into the handle of the Artsy MM bag. Hahahah! I may be skinny, but I do not have a "kid's arm".. so whatever :P  Probably that person has hippopotamus arms :P

Shots are from the Spring/Summer 2010 ad campaign..

Skin Update: I have some new skin care products that I am trying right now.. Its only been a few days so I can't review them yet but I will soon :) I won't reveal them yet.. :P Some of you commented that my skin seems to be getting better. Hmmmm.. a little bit, but not a lot! It seems like I have flawless skin in pictures, that's because the L'egere BB cream is doing its job covering the nasty pimples and acne scars. Amazing coverage isn't?

Here is a photo with a flash using the L'egere BB cream :)

Here is my review for the L'egere BB cream: http://withadriyah.blogspot.com/2009/01/beauty-review-legere-white-multi-bb.html

taken with the natural sunlight.. I really love using that stuff! :P Also using DSK jewelry by Steph DSK

http://www.dskjewelry.blogspot.com

I also bought some brush guards for my brushes. It claims to protect the vulnerable bristles of the make up brushes. We'll see.. I will do a separate review for this.

FTC: I bought this product with my own money and I am not affiliated with this company.

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Tag Game

Hello! :) Just an update.. Hmmm.. I've been feeling weird lately like sad, then happy, then sad again.. I don't know these mood swings can be irritating! >.< I hope I'll be able to get up tomorrow to work out.. I really need to! I feel my best after working out, sweating all those negativities. *sigh**

Anyway, I got tagged by the lovely Abby.. Here's my answers: ♥♥♥

SKINCARE

✏ How many times do you wash your face daily?
I wash my face only at night..

✏ What skin type do you have?
I have very dry skin >.< and acne-prone skin

✏ What is your current facial wash?
I alternate using the Aveeno Calming Facial Cleanser and the Clinique Extra Mild Cleanser

✏ Do you exfoliate?
Yes! Once or twice a week..

✏ What brand do you use?
Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream

✏ What moisturizer do you use?
Benefit Dear John moisturizer

✏ Do you have freckles?
None.

✏ Do you use eye cream?
Yes! I use ~h20 sea results eye mender cream

✏ Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Yes. I have very sensitive skin and acne prone also

✏ Did you ever have to use Pro-active?
Nope. Never tried it.


MAKE UP

✏ What foundation do you use?
I use L'egere BB cream or my Benefit Tinted moisturizer

✏ How about concealer?
My Dior concealer

✏ Do you know your undertone color?
Pink or sallow? I'm not sure!

✏ What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I use them from time to time..

✏ Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yup. I know that!

✏ What brand of mascara do you use?
I use Buxom mascara

✏ Sephora or MAC?
Sephora!!! =)

✏ Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
I wish!!!

✏ What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
MAC brushes, some drugstore brushes

✏ Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Yes. I use UDPP or TFSI

✏ For the face?
Yes. MUFE Microperfecting Primer

What is your favorite eyeshadow
✏ MAC eyeshadow in Tete-A-Tint :P

✏ Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Both!

✏ How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Oftentimes.. lol!

✏ What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
so messy!! :P not really a fan of pigments..

✏ Do you use mineral makeup?
I have some..

✏ What is your favorite lipstick?
Right now, its the MAC Viva Glam Cyndi =)

✏ How about lipgloss?
Dior lipgloss in Jersey Pink(i think? forgot the name..)

✏ What is your favorite blush to use?
Hard Candy in living doll

✏ Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
No.

✏ Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes


✏ Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
Yes!

✏ Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
Yeah.. :P

✏ Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Not really!!

✏ Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Buying it just because of the packaging! >.<

✏ Do you like colorful shades of makeup
Yeah sometimes..

✏ Which celebrity always has great make up?
uhm I don't know..

✏ If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
Lipstick - I can use it as a blush and a lip color :)

✏ Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Yes of course.

✏ Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Maybe? :P

✏ In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
Uhm.... MAC? I'm not really sure...

✏ What do you think of Makeup??
It's my crayons to create an art :)


I'm TAGGING everyone who hasn't done this. :) Ugh it's Monday Madness! Hope we all survive this day!! Love you all! ☂☂☂ it's raining.. don't forget your umbrellas.. ☁☁☁

My Secret Valentine's Gift

I participated in he Secret Valentine's Day Exchange gift by Diana and Kay.. and I got Kay - yup, I'm her secret Valentine :P Here's her post: http://bihadadiaries.blogspot.com/2010/02/secret-valentines.html

I got my gift 3 days before the Valentine's Day! ♥ My Secret Valentine is the beautiful Tammy! :D Yay.. she is like the sweetest ever! :D

Woohoo!! Such cute wrapper.. She is so nice to give me such lovely gifts! ♥

Hello Kitty cuteness!! OMG.. what could it be?? :P

What?? OMG OMG.. Its the Nars in Angelika!! One of the things I wished for.. OMG Tammy.. Thank You so much!!! =)

..and another wish granted!! Woohoo!! Korres Guava.. Yummy lotion... I love Korres a lot! =)

Sexy red nail polish by Elf :)

and her sweet card. =) Thank You so much Tammy for the lovely gifts! I love it a lot! :D

M•A•C Viva Glam Lipsticks

I went to Macys to just see these new M•A•C Viva Glam lipsticks. I originally just want the "Gaga lipstick" because the swatches I saw online was so pretty, I just have to get it.. and of course because of Gaga also.. hahahah! :P

I ended up getting both! They're both pretty  but I have my favorite... can you guess which one?

This is the Viva Glam "CYNDI" This is such a pretty color, I just can't pass it.. and yes this is my favorite between the two :P

This is the Viva Glam "Gaga" and this is SOLD OUT online >.< I feel lucky to get one.. I got it because its Gaga, but the color looks similar to my M•A•C Hello Kitty Pink Fish lip conditioner.

excuse my chapped lips.. I am thinking  maybe because my lips is so pigmented, that's why the colors doesn't show that much. I have to experiment with using a concealer on my lips to make it nude then apply this lipstick.

Do you like the new Viva Glam lipstick? Which one did you get? Which one did you like?

Happy Valentine's Day! Surprise from Adrian :]

Happy Happy Valentine's Everyone!♥♥♥ I hope everyone had or will be having the greatest time of their life with their love one today and if you are single, hope you are celebrating your single-ness and have fun! ;]

Well, as for me, a big box was delivered to my house today. I didn't know where it came from because it doesn't say where. LOL. I kept on asking Adrian what is it and he's like, "I don't know, maybe you ordered something. I told him, no.. So when I opened it, this is what I saw..

I was so surprised. I looked at the husband, and he was smiling at me.. I was teary-eyed when I was opening it (tears with joy of course) because I would not ever think he'll give me a purse for Valentine's Day.. Last Valentine's he surprised me with Gucci. I told him, next year, it better be a Chanel :P

This came with the box. Such a sweet note. ♥

OMGOSH! It's the Louis Vuitton Artsy MM. I remember browsing online and posting this on facebook. I told him, "this is such a nice bag don't you think? But kind of expensive.." Its their new addition to the Monogram Canvas. It has been sold out and I have not seen this at the stores because it will suppose to be out on stores by March 2010.

I told him, "it's sold out!" and he joked, "I would have bought it if it weren't sold out." I just laughed because I know he's not gonna buy it.. but lookit... sooooo SNEAKY!!! :P I have the best husband ever! :P He just loves me too much. LOL.

It looks really nice and kind of unique from the bags I've seen. So I am very happy with it.

I really like the handle. So different. So unique.

Thank You to my Adrian who always know how to make me feel special. ♥ He was like, "why are you crying? You want me to return it?" I was just so happy and it was tears of joy and that I would never expect for him to surprise me and spoil me like this. :) I love him so much! ♥

It's sad because I only gave him a card. I guess I have to make up for it. *wink* and you gals know how we make our guys feel special.. yes in a special way.. hahahaa! :]

Hope you all are having a great Valentine's Day.

Happy Hearts Day..

Beauty Review: IQQU Acne Serum and Jasmin Rice Scrub

FTC: I am not affiliated with IQQU or the owner of this company. I did not get paid to do this post or review and I paid the products with my own money.

NOTE THIS: This is my personal experience and I AM NOT STATING THAT THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOU ALSO, so please be open minded since everyone has different skin type. Everyone will have different reaction to products. I am not here to ruin anyone's reputation. I am just stating my personal experience here.

IQQU ACNE SERUM

Website: http://iqqubeauty.com
Reviews from IQQU site: http://iqqubeauty.com/int/index.php/review/product/list/id/13/category/3/

According to iqqubeauty.com, this acne serum is a concentrated treatment that is designed to treat acne and redness. Non comedogenic. No fragrance. Paraben Free.

MY TAKE:
I don't even know how to begin with this review. I don't like to take my time reviewing a product I don't really like but some people emailed me telling me what I think about IQQU and I tell them I didn't like it and people asked me "but why?? its such a good product.. blah blah blah..." Ok so here goes...

I take pride in having a good skin [note: not great but good]. I might have break outs during my period but usually goes away and acne scars goes by after a week or two with the help of any whitening soap or cream.

Then why did I buy Acne serum...?
Of course I want to minimize the redness, hyrdates my skin (I have dry skin) and in their website it claims that acne serum hydrates the skin and also brightens up the skin and also has antioxidants. I thought it would also be good to minimize the acne I get during the time of the month. Boy, I was so wrong..

What IQQU Acne Serum claims:
☛ This product is for you if you want to hydrate your skin - ✘ It dried my face so bad even if I put my moisturizer, it is still dry!
☛ This product is for you if you want effective action to reduce acne - ✘ It made my acne worse! Some people in the review claimed that it also made their acne worse but after that, it got better. I used Acne serum on and off because its making my acne worse like after I apply it at night, one pimple with puss will come out the next day so I still apply it at night thinking it will cure that acne but the next day two acne came out so I decided to stop using it and the acne went away but after a couple of days I decided to try it again, and yes I was right, it happened again.
☛ This product is for you if you want a skin detoxifying treatment - ✘
☛ This product is for you if you want to brighten your skin while treating your acne - ✘ I didn't see any brightness on my face at all. I think its the same.
☛ This product is for you if you want to sooth and renew your skin - ✘
☛ This product is for you if you want to provide your skin with antioxidants without irritation - ✘
☛ This product is for you if you want enzymatic complex to control oily skin - ✘ Maybe that's why it didn't work for me because I have dry skin?


The packaging is also not good because it took me several pumps for the product to come out. And this is what IQQU stated, "Turn the bottle upside down and pump. The product will come out. Pressure changed during air shipping, so you have to give it good pumps, once you create the vacuum, it will dispense normally. Thats why we are having this sale to improve by creating new packaging that everyone will find effective"

And a person who reviewed IQQU also stated that the Acne serum broke her out and this is what the IQQU stated, "You probably broke out first because of the retinol, it usually happens for 1 week. After the first week, the skin should get use to the retinol and clear up. Also, remember to wear sunscreen over the acne serum to product your skin from further irritation. "

IQQU should state this on their label that you are PROBABLY GOING TO BREAK OUT BECAUSE OF THE RETINOL! and should warn people that has sensitive skina about this.

I have tweeted before, "My acne scars is slowly fading, thanks to IQQU." Do you guys remember that Tweet? I think I spoke too soon because the next day, I broke out like no other.. *sigh*

Also note that I was using same old products that I was using before I broke out. The only addition to my skin care routine are the IQQU products.

I TOLD YOU GUYS MY SKIN IS SO UGLY RIGHT NOW. THIS IS ONLY HALF OF MY FACE. IMAGINE WHAT MY OTHER CHEEK and FOREHEAD LOOKS LIKE? *Sigh*

I FEEL SO EMBARRASSED POSTING THESE PICTURES. :(

Here are some reviews which shares what I feel about IQQU Acne Serum: http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=320168

I didn't bother to email them about this. Maybe I should have before I even reviewed this product but what for? It doesn't change anything - it still didn't work out for me. Also they don't have a good return policy. They only accept those unusued or unopened product. For an expensive product like this, at least have a good return policy.

JASMIN RICE SCRUB

According to iqqubeauty.com,
This luxurious rice scrub is a delight for the skin using the finest organic jasmine rice grown in Asia. The rice is hand milled to perfection to smooth away any dullness to the skin. The delicious scent is reminisce of a bowl of fresh rice, making this scrub a treat for the skin. This scrub is paraben free and should be used at night once every 2 days.

The young rice scrub and rice
bran oil is enriched with vitamin
E, a natural powerful anti-oxidant.
This creamy scrub firms the skin
and reduces wrinkles while
balancing the skin's complexion.
There is a natural exfoliation effect from
the young rice scrub. Furthermore, it
helps whiten the skin. This creamy 
scrub gives a natural moisturizing
effect that keeps the skin looking
healthy and young.

This scrub actually smells delicious. Smells like a cake batter, but when I 1st got it, I couldn't stop smelling it. I almost wanted to eat it. The grains of this scrub is very fine.

✔ After using this, it did make my face softer.

✔ I love the smell, it really smells delicious and the smell stays on my face even after I washed it.

✘ My skin gets a little red whenever I use it. I think its because my skin is so sensitive, its just reacting to the grains of this product. No big deal because the redness goes away.

✘ It contains MINERAL OIL -  I also read about some articles about mineral oil that is bad for acne prone skin: http://www.acnetalks.com/pimple/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=574&Itemid=9&mosmsg=Thanks+for+your+vote!

In that article, it stated there that, "But, certainly mineral oil is not an appropriate choice for using on a very oily or acne prone skin that does not need any more emollient as excess of mineral oil can be harmful. The good thing about mineral oil is that it does not clog pores, in fact, it decreases inflammation in acne patients but the products containing this ingredient are actually too oily for clients. According to some people, mineral oil found in Vaseline and or any other kind of petroleum jelly worsen the acne leading of severe pimples on the face. The truth according to few people are that mineral oil can have adverse effect on acne skin care. It would not help in treating acne instead, would definitely worsen it by making your skin more oily. So, use only mineral oil free cosmetic and beauty products to have an acne free skin."

So what is the truth about MINERAL OIL?! I Direct Messaged Michelle Phan about my concern regarding the Mineral oil in the Jasmin Rice Scrub but I never got an answer. I understand that she gets lots of emails and probably don't have time to answer all of them. This is the time that she needs to get associates in order to help her answer her costumer's questions. Good costumer service is a plus in a company.

Now this review doesn't have anything to do with Michelle Phan - me liking her or not because honestly, I watch her videos and truly think she's an awesome make up artist, so please don't ask me if I still LIKE HER OR NOT just because her products did not work for me. I don't want to judge a person that I don't know personally.

OVERALL: I won't repurchase.

Early Valentine's Day Date and Update..

Its me and Adrian's day off today but we decided to just stay home and cuddle =p But at around 0700pm, he told me to get ready so we can have dinner out. Yay for dinner! Nom Nom.. It's gonna be our Early Valentine's Day Date since we are both working on Valentine's Day. Adrian is such a sweetie!♥

We decided to eat at Claim Jumper.

(You can't see my acne here because the L'egere BB cream does its job real good covering up acne and acne scars)

Adrian: "hmmmm...what to eat?"

I decided to order their Lobster tail. It's so yummy!! I really love Sea food! ♥ I also ordered a side of baked potato, Really really good. I got so stuffed!

Adrian ordered Rib eye steak. I didn't taste it but he said it was good =)♥

After our scrumptious dinner, we decided to go to Walmart because we needed some things..

I got this Aveeno cleanser to try because my skin right now is unbelievably UGLY! Yes you read it right,  I hate my skin right now. I am breaking out LIKE EVERYWHERE! I hate this, I hate this feeling, you know having a low self esteem especially when I look into the mirror and see these ugly zits all over my face, and to top it all, it has these nasty pus on it too and leaves me scars when they heal! I HATE YOU ZIT! DIE DIE!!!

Ugh, I'm sorry for the outburst but I am having the worst skin ever! I have never had this much acne before. I hate it.. What to do.. What to do.. I think it has to do with the stuff I added to my skincare routine which is the IQQU. Whenever I use that stuff, I get new zits. Ugh. I stopped using that now. Like completely stopped. If it weren't expensive, I'd throw those stuff to the trash! I'm sorry if you are a fan of IQQU, that stuff just doesn't work for me. Before I used to think it was working for me, then after a few weeks of using it, acne formed on my cheeks like there's no tomorrow. When I stopped using it, acne slowly started disappearing but left me deep acne scars.

I also got these disposable toothbrushes as when I needed to just remove any food stuff that gets stuck on my braces. I can't wait til they remove my braces. I think it adds up to the ugliness that I'm feeling right now. UGLY BETTY.. UGLY IYAH. Ugh. I am not overreacting. It's really nasty.

I also got this smackers lipgloss. I am a fan of great smelling lipgloss and I bought this because its cheap and its strawberry :P

My friend gave me this to cheer me up. LOL. cracks me up everytime I open the barrel. HAHAHA! Thanks Kristine for this cute gift :P

Anyway, that's my update and if you have any questions, feel free to formspring me. I will try my best to answer everything but try not to ask sexual question as it can be awkward. :P Especially when Adrian or any of my family reads my answers. Yup, my family and friends know my blog and reads it once in a while =) Thanks for the consideration :P

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FTC: I did not get paid to do this post, I am not affiliated with this company and I did NOT get any free products to promote ~H2O+. I did this own my own because I like some of their products :)

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I recommend:

✔ Sea Results Eye mender plus - This is my mom and my HG eye cream. It just so great, I want to get another one before I run out. This is great for people who wants to prevent premature wrinkles, dark circles, and puffiness. Considering that I sometimes work 16 hours a day, and usually don't get enough sleep, I am happy that I get to wake up with no puffiness or dark circles at all. Thanks to this ♥

Happy Shopping!! and Please let me know what you are buying as I want to know what else to try :P

Beauty Review: Revlon Fantasy Lengths Lashes

FTC: I did not get paid to do this post and I am not affiliated with this company. These lashes were sent to me for free to try.

REVLON FANTASY LENGTHS LASHES

I was contacted by Ms. Janet Lai and offered if I want to try Revlon lashes. She sent me 3 lashes to try.

I don't use fake lashes everyday. I just use them when I feel like it or when there's a special occasion. I used to buy Revlon lashes and then forgot about them when I found some Japanese lashes that I fell in love with. Then when I tried Revlon again, I remembered why I really like it.

♥ The base of the lashes is thin so it looks natural

♥ It was very easy to apply

♥ It did not poke my eye like the Japanese lashes usually does

♥ There are so many designs/lengths to choose from

♥ It is very affordable and you can find it in any local drugstore

♥ It was easy to remove and it doesn't pull my real lashes

My only complain?

☹ The glue was hard to open even when using the top part or head of the glue to poke the foil. Also the glue gets really messy.

I hope to try the other Revlon lashes where you don't need any glue to apply. 

Here's my Review for the Revlon Runway Collection: http://withadriyah.blogspot.com/2009/08/beauty-review-revlon-runway-collection.html

Update (02.05.10)

I enrolled in Bikram Yoga class and it was my 1st day today. It was really fun and I totally enjoyed that class. It was hard, and I was sweating profusely as the room temperature was 90-100℉. All in all, it was such a good work out. My goal is to be physically and mentally fit in 3 months. :) Also I wanna be more flexible. :)