PRODUCT REVIEW: Kérastase Cristalliste Hair Mask

 The next product review is on the Kérestase Cristalliste Hair Mask.

As you can see from the packaging, it's very luxurious and has a the Kérastase feel to it. The Cristalliste line is quite new to the Kérastase family. It's main goal is to add more shine to the hair, without compromising moisture. We all know that most products that add shine usually skip out on the moisture part of the deal, well Kérastase hasn't failed me before so I gave it a try.

This is what the product looks like, it has a pink creamy texture with a lustrous sheen to it. In short it feels smooth to the touch, and looks super girly. It smells really good too, kind of like a sweet candy smell. So when I use this, I follow the instructions of making my hair wet by rinsing it out first, then I massage some of it to my scalp before leading it down to the ends. Then, I put my hair up in a shower cap to trap heat, so the mask would be delivering more nutrients. I usually leave it for around 30 or so minutes before rinsing it off and shampooing it.




After continued use of the mask, I can say that once again, Kérastase never fails to meet my expectations. It gave my hair a very light and airy feel, making it very smooth to the touch but at the same time not at all oily. My hair now has more shine to it, making my hair feel healthy. I love the mask and recommend it to anyone with LONG hair and have problems with shine and oily scalps but dry ends. It helps to evenly distribute the hair's natural sebum along the entire hair. I give this product a 9/10 because of it's great performance.

Everyone, try the new Cristalliste line, it really gives a lot of shine, and I can say that the mask does also give the correct amount of moisture. Sometimes, we focus too much on our skin while our hair needs a little pick me up too. With all the styling we do to our hair, they deserve a little pampering :)

-Elizabeth Tiffany

PRODUCT REVIEW: Laniege Water Sleeping Pack EX

So today I'm going to make a review on the Laneige Water Sleeping Pack EX which is supposed to be a better and newer version of their old sleeping pack. For all of you who don't know this brand, it's actually a Korean mid level brand. As Korean skin care products are kinda popular, I wanted to see what's the big fuss about them. The sleeping pack in particular is also a very Korean product, but now some western brands also produce them.

Onto the packaging, from here you could see that it looked pretty cool and has a luxurious feel with the cooling blues and the nice thick packaging. I liked that its in a jar instead of a pump cause it's supposed to be like a mask that you wear while you sleep. It lets me get ALL of the product without any wastage. It seems unhygienic though since so much of the sleeping pack was exposed to the air, but thankfully they provided a little spatula that lets you scoop the product to your face so no bacteria transfer from your hands to the pack.

The Claim:
The product claims to have a soothing brightening effect that helps with moisturising the skin throughout the night, it also claims to let you sleep and relax better through their sleepscent technology. By using their snow water, Ceramide SLN, Hunza Apricot Extract, and Chesnut Extract, it claims to be like an antioxidant and  to help renew skin cells for a sleek skin texture.

This is what the product looks like, together with the spatula that I just mentioned. Its a light gel like texture with a faint blue colouring. When applied, there's a cool feel to my skin with each application. It really helps me relax and cool down my face whenever I use it. However, you can only use the sleeping pack twice a week maximum. This is to make sure that the skin does not get too irritated, due to the sleepscent. It has a very  nice smell which also alerts me to actually follow the dosage on the product (I usually don't do this and use products as often as I wish but not for this one) it's hard to believe that a product which you could clearly smell the perfume could be safe to use everyday. After using this product according to the instructions, it is safe to use.

This is how it looks like when its first applied to the skin, the cream is a semi-transparent and has a feels very cool and soothing to the touch. When its evenly spread out on the skin, it has a watery sheen to it. But it absorbs fast, and doesn't feel sticky when it's dry.

When the sleeping pack is already absorbed into the skin, the smell is not as strong as before and the skin looks moisturised and is soft to the touch. It only takes about 3-5 min for the pack to be absorbed into the skin.












After the full 8 hours, the pack should then be washed off, leaving clear, brightened and moisturised skin. In my case, my face felt moisturised and is not as oily any more. I have combination skin (oily on the t-zone area only) but its not acne prone, just gets a lot of white-heads (I hate them.) and the sleeping pack was great for me. The only major turn off for me would be the amount of perfume in it, so there is only a twice a week dosage. I'd rate this an 8/10 for overall use. I totally recommend this product to anyone who just needs a good moisture boost. For those living in four season countries this is great for the winter months. For people living in the tropics, its great for you guys too, the humid weather provides some moisture for your skin but under the AC its just as dry as being in a four season country.

Love the product, and remember a little goes a long way with this sleeping pack. :) Try finding them in Sephora, they are carrying the brand in my area so try them first. If not you could find them online. Have fun trying this sleeping pack :) its works like a dream.

-Elizabeth Tiffany

Blood Type Diet Series (Type B)

Okay, now its time for all you Blood Type Bs out there. You guys get the best of both worlds, unlike the Blood Type A whose good with veggies only, or Blood Type O that's all carnivore, Blood Type B is great with BOTH veggies & meats, to top it off, you could eat Dairy products & Eggs, something that they the other diets cannot do. Congrats guys, you have the blood type that lets you eat a bit more well rounded but like all diets remember WILLPOWER and eating JUST ENOUGH is key for a successful diet.

So the typical health concerns you guys would have are:

1. Immune system disorders
2. Neurological disorders
3. Puffy type arthritis
4. Anaemia (NOT due to lack of meat)

That sounds serious but worry not, a good diet and a healthy lifestyle would help you avoid these problems. Another thing about Blood Type B would be that you need a balance between mental and physical activities to stay in shape. Working too much, try relaxing a bit and go do some exercise like a light jog or some yoga, it'll help you do wonders. When you're all stressed up, Blood Type Bs handle that by creativity so try you're hand at art or music, maybe knitting or sewing? Be creative and try new hobbies, that should help with relaxation.

On to the DO's and the DON'Ts for the food category:

• Meats: Best type would be Lamb, Mutton, Rabbit, Venison, Cod, Flounder, Mackerel, Salmon, Monkfish, Ocean Perch, Sardine, Seatrout, and Sturgeon. AVOID Pork, Ham, Bacon, (All pig derived foods), Chicken, Cornish Hen, Duck, Goose, (All Poultry), Anchovy, Barracuda, Clam, Bluegill Bass, Crab, Crayfish, Eel, Lobster, Octopus, Oyster, Sea Bass, Shrimp, Snail, and Yellow-tail.
• Dairy & Eggs: Best type are Cottage, Farmer, Feta, Goat, Kefir, Mozzarella, Ricotta cheeses, Skim or 2% Milk and Yoghurt. AVOID American Cheese, Blue Cheese,Ice Cream and Strong Cheese.
• Oils & Fats: Best type would be Olive oil only, AVOID Canola, Corn, Cottonseed, Peanut, Safflower, Sesame and Sunflower oil.
• Nuts & Seeds: There are no best types for these but you could eat Almond, Brazil, Chestnut, Macadamia, Pecans and Walnuts once or twice a week. AVOID Cashew, Pistachio, Peanut, Poppy, Pumpkin, Sesame and Sunflower seeds
• Beans & Legumes: Best type are Kidney, Lima, Navy and Red Soy Beans. AVOID Azuki, Black, Garbonso, Lentil, and Peas 
• Cereals, Breads, Grains & Pasta: Best types are Cereal (millet,oat bran, oatmeal, rice, spelt), Bread (brown rice, essene, ezekiel, fin crisp, millet, wasa), Flour (rice & oats). AVOID Buckwheat, Barley, Bulgar, Couscous, Corn, Rye, Wheat
• Vegetables: Best type would be Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Kale, Lima Bean, Shiitake Mushroom, Mustard Greens, Parsley, Parship, Pepper, Sweet Potato, Brussel Sprouts, Yams. AVOID Artichoke, Avocado, Corn, Olive, Pumpkin, Radish, Tempeh, Tofu, Tomato
• Fruit: Best types are Banana, Cranberry, Grape, Papaya, Pineapple and Plum. AVOID Coconut, Persimmons, Pomegranate, Prickly Pear, Rhubarb, Star-fruit.

That's it guys for the Blood Type B diet, with all this info it won't hurt to try the diet out. It maybe hard to adjust immediately to the food changes but it's okay. Baby steps are better than no steps at all. Try easing yourself to the diet and do your best to maintain it. So good luck and have fun on your new healthy lifestyles :) 

-Elizabeth Tiffany

How to get the Perfect Eyebrow

Eyebrows! They can either make or break you. Why? eyebrows are basically the frames of your eyes and can make your whole face pop. Perfectly groomed eyebrows that match your face shape will instantly change up your whole look and could even make you feel a lot more confident. However, not everyone is destined to have the same kind of brow. Each of us are born with a different or similar face shape and that could help guide which are the best brows for you!

1. LONG FACE SHAPE: 

If you have a long face shape. stay away from an arched brow and go for a thick straight one. An arched eyebrow can look too overpowering. The key is to balance out the proportions of a long face. A long face can look "too long" with a very high arch. Thick straight brows can shorten the face shape and will make you look better.

2. SQUARE FACE SHAPE 

The Square face shape, which usually comes with a strong jawline may want to skip an aggressive too high arch and should opt for a softer curve instead. An overly arched eyebrow can exaggerate the jawline. It is best for a medium sized brow that is not overly flat or arched.

3.ROUND FACE SHAPE                                                                                                                                 

For those with rounder faces, a higher arch will complement natural features, as opposed to a straight, thick brow that will only make the face appear wider. If your face is round, the arch of your brow should taper to a sharp point,This will make your cheekbones appear higher and your jaw line more distinct for an overall elongating effect.

4.OVAL FACE SHAPE                                                                                                                                

The Oval Face shape, known as the most versatile can also flaunt any eyebrow shape they want. Whether a low or high arch, they could easily pull it off. Even that high coveted eyebrow shape. Thinner high arches are "an attention-grabbing power brow" for oval faces because it suits the proportions of the face.

5.HEART SHAPE FACE                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                        

Those with a heart shape face can pull off almost any brow except for a straight one. Always keep them arched! 

Good eyebrows can make you look younger,fresher, better rested, sexier and more feminime, just as easily as poorly styled eyebrows can make you look tired, angry or even surprised. A beautiful brow can balance out your features and it is an essential piece for facial proportion. So remember, Take care of your brows! 

By: Tiffany Olivia