Product Review: Derma E Very Clear Problem Skin Moisturiser

The Derma E Very Clear Problem Skin Moisturiser is targeted towards acne prone skin of all skin types and its main purpose is to hydrate, soothe and prevent any bacterial issues or clogged pores. It is made from all natural ingredients and is a good alternative to products that are made of harmful chemicals or hash ingredients. 

PACKAGING: 

The product as you can see, comes in a medium sized jar packaging which is pretty handy to carry around however, it would be a lot more hygienic and long lasting if it were to come in a pump bottle rather than a jar. I was always told to never use your fingertips to scoop out the product as there is staph bacteria that live on our hands naturally which could cause premature wrinkles and rancidity of the cream. Dipping your fingers on the product back and forth could also transfer the bacteria. It is best to use a q tip to scoop it out and place it on your palm to fix this problem. However, this is quite a hassle for me. 

PRICE: 

I can't really remember the exact price of this product but i do remember it being relatively cheap or atleast of a reasonable price. It was also placed on the bestseller aisle. 

FIRST REACTION:

When i first opened the jar, the product was of white cream like texture but not really thick or greasy. A little goes a long way and it smelled somewhat like wood or tea tree. I didn't mind the scent or the texture as during application, the product disappeared almost immediately and it felt like i wasn't wearing anything at all. 

OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 

I've always had oily, combination, sensitive acne prone skin and so throughout the day, it is really easy for my skin to get greasy or a pimple suddenly about to emerge. This product didn't really do much towards oil control . I still needed to blot throughout the day and actually, it didn't really reduce the amount of breakouts either. As for my sensitivity, the product didn't really soothe anything as well. The only thing it did do though, was that it did hydrate my skin very well but that's pretty much it. I used this day and night for 5 weeks straight and honestly, it was sort of a waste of my time. It didn't really do much but it wasn't a horrible product either.

I would probably give this a 5/10.

The product might work very well for you, but it didn't do much for me. Everyone's skin is different but this is just my verdict. 

-Tiffany Olivia

Blood Type Diet Series (Type A)

For Blood Type A, its completely different from blood Type O, reason being this diet is pretty much filled with veggies.

This is cause blood type A is from the farmer age, where there's a lot of grains and vegetables. People in who are a type A would benefit more from going on a vegan diet than by eating meat. Having low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, its harder for type A's to digest meat. So type A's if you  like veggies, you're in luck cause they are GOOD for you. So lose the meat and pile on the veggies.

Blood Type A are also usually kinda fragile,with a few health problems so here are some health concerns that you guys might have that can be tackled by the diet.

Health Concerns:
1. Low Stomach Acid
2. Sensitive Digestive System
3. Excess Amount Of Mucus
4. Infections
5. Heart & Cardiovascular Diseases
6. Cancer
7. Diabetes

Yikes, thats a lot of problems to deal with, but look at the bright side its motivation to stay on a healthy lifestlye. These diseases won't affect you as long as you eat healthy, stay positive and be active in your day to day life.

The key for ALL diets is to eat in moderation, you do NOT starve yourself to death. When you starve yourself, the moment you stop, your body would just eat a lot of food to replace the food lost so you're weight is going to bounce back really quickly. Meaningless suffering anyone? So eat small portions but OFTEN. Don't starve and DON'T go overboard.

So for the Blood Type A diet the foods are:

• Meats: Best type FISH ONLY (eg. Carp, Cod, Salmon, Red Snapper, Yellow Perch etc) with servings of 4-6 ounces per meal (cook by bake, broil or poach) Turkey, Chicken, Sea Bass, Cornish Hen, Swordfish could be eaten once or twice a week. AVOID ALL RED MEAT.
• Dairy & Eggs: should be avoided ( rice as a primary alternative, soy as second. Goat cheese and yogurt could also be used and once in a while its ok to eat low fat mozzarella)
• Oils& Fats: Try to use Linseed (flaxseed) oil or Olive oil
• Nuts & seeds: Best are peanuts (with skins) and Pumpkin seeds, AVOID Brazil, Cashew and Pistachio nuts
• Beans & Legumes: Best typewould be Azuki, Black,Green, Soy, Red, Pea, Lentils. AVOID kidney & lima beans 
• Cereals, Breads, Grains, & Pasta: Best Type Cereal (Amaranth & Buckwheat), Bread (Essene, Rice cake, Ezekiel, Soya & Sprouted wheat), Soba Noodles, Flour (rice, rye, oat). AVOID wheat, english muffin, white flour, semolina and spinach paasta

• Vegetables: Best type: Artichoke, Beet Leaves, Broccoli, Carrots, Garlic, Horseradish, Romaine Lettuce, Onion, Parsley,Pumpkin, Alfalfa, Tempeh, Tofu, Tunips. AVOID Cabbage, Lima Beans, Mushroom (shitake), Olives, Peppers, Potato, Tomatoes and Yam.
• Fruits: Best type: Appricot, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Cranberry, Fig, Lemon, Pineapple, Plum, etc. AVOID Banana, Coconut, Mango, Honeydew, Orange, Papya, Rhubarb, Tangerine

Alright, so now all you Blood type A people are all equiped for your Blood Type A diet.  One thing is for sure, if you want to slim down FAST you need to do your diet properly AND put in some exercise, thrice a week is good enough each session being a minimum of 30 mins. So now good luck on your diets, and get some good results :) have fun with a healthy lifestyle.

-Elizabeth Tiffany

How To Get Clear Skin

1. WATER

Our body is made over 70% of H20. Lots of people may have heard about this but yes it is definitely true. Our body needs water for essential hydration and to flush out toxins by any means necessary. Water helps skin look and feel hydrated. Thus, preventing the skin from overproducing oil or excess sebum to combat any dryness. It will also flush out every toxin or bacteria in the body and helps cells to regenerate better. For example, a woman in Britain started drinking 3 litres of water a day and the results are exemplary. Here is the article and see the absolute difference of what drinking lots of water could do to the skin : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2480491/How-drinking-litres-water-day-took-years-face.html                             

2. SLEEP

When you sleep, Our skin takes time to regenerate itself and it is scientifically proven that our skins absorbs anything you put in it at night,  whether it'd be good or bad. Sleep will definitely prevent you from having a dull, dehydrated or lifeless appearance. Lack of Sleep on the other hand, will increase levels of stress hormones which would cause inflammation within the skin that will definitely lead to an accelerated amount of premature wrinkles and worsen acne. It is also been proven that when people are sleep deprived, they could have trouble with skin sensitivity and irritation due to a reduction in the skin's natural ability to protect itself from chemicals and pollutants within the environment, Atleast 6 hours of sleep is essential. 

3. ADOPT A GOOD SKINCARE ROUTINE

We have all got different skin types. One could have Dry, flaky skin. The other oily, combination, acne prone skin and then there could be one with perfectly normal, problem free skin. Nonetheless, it is best to adopt a good skincare routine that is suited for one's skin type. In time, everyone will experiment with many different products to see whether they work or what suits best for them. Finding a skincare routine will be hard. It may take months or even years to find that one product that will practically save your life. A good skincare routine includes atleast a cleanser and a moisturiser. Others will add in toners, emulsions, boosters, serum, concentrate , masks, exfoliaters , scrubs, and sunscreen. Find one that works for you best and stick with it. Also, our skin type tends to change depending on the climate or time. So it is also really good to change or switch up a few products to ensure that your skin always stays in the best condition.                                               

4. DIET 

What you put on your body will show up eventually. And it may or may not appear on your skin. Lots of Models, Celebrities, Socialites always say they eat well and healthily and it definitely has paid off. Their skin looks absolutely wonderful and near perfect. Eating a diet of junk food and not drinking enough will make skin appear lifeless, parched and worsen its condition. Although, many do has said that diet has no connection or whatsoever to the skin. It is proven that eating a diet that is high in sugar or dairy will spike insulin levels and therefore contribute to hormonal imbalance and could produce acne. So try eating healthy and cut down on junk food and your skin will definitely thank you.

5. RELAX

Stress will show up in your skin. It is best to take a deep breath and be in touch with your surroundings to relax. When you are under a lot of stress or pressure, your body releases stress hormones including cortisol, which may increase the skin's oil production, making your skin a lot more acne prone. The mind and skin are connected in some way as a lot of the nerve endings are connected, which wraps around the organs so as emotions are played out neurologically, they can be expressed through the skin. So, whenever you are tense or have a bad day, take slow deep breaths and try to relax.

6. EXERCISE 

Exercise will increase blood flow. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to working cells throughout the body, which definitely includes the skin. In addition to providing oxygen, blood flow also helps carry away waste products, including free radicals, from working cells. It will also keeps skin vital and helps nourish skin cells. Not to mention, Exercise releases endorphins which reduces stress and leads to happier and healthier looking skin. Even a 10 minute walk a day will make such a difference. 

-Tiffany Olivia

DIY Mask to Fade Away Acne Scars, Clear out Acne, Blackheads and Tightens Pores

This Mask is officially my favourite DIY mask of all time. no joke. it is really really amazing.

So i have very bad skin.

-Oily

-Acne Prone

-Blackheads

-Sensitive 

and i also have a mild case of eczema.

Terrible right. 

However, A lot of beauty gurus tend to rave about the benefits of  plain yoghurt. Why? I dont know

But here's what i found out: 

Yoghurt contains Lactic Acid and Protein which are essentially good for the skin

It has been used for centuries as a skin treatment as well. 

It helps to hydrate and rejuvenate the skin

So basically, yoghurt is really good for the skin but an acquaintance of mine who just happens to be a esthetician also recommended using oatmeal as a skin cleanser. I tried it and it was alright but i decided to experiment by mixing up Oatmeal and Yoghurt together and guess what, IT IS SO FREAKING AMAZING.

ingredients: 

-1 tablespoon of oatmeal 

-1 tablespoon of natural plain yoghurt (it could be greek, probiotic doesnt matter as long as it plain and natural)

-a small bowl

-a mask brush or foundation brush 

1. Grab a bowl and put a tablespoon of oatmeal and natural yoghurt

2. Mix it up evenly until it forms a paste. By this point it smells really good and you'll be tempted to eat it. 

3. Dont eat it

4. Using your foundation or mask brush (make sure it is clean and washed right), apply a handsome amount until it covers the whole face, you could even apply it to your neck and body as well.

5.You will look really stupid 

6.Wait until it dries up. This usually takes about 30 minutes. 

7.Rinse off with water.

RESULT:: 

Within the first try of this mask, the redness of my acne reduced about 70% and no i am not exaggerating . it really did reduce the inflammation. my skin looked brighter and really even, my pores were tighter and best of all, i didnt have to blot my face at all the next day. im pretty sure it is because the yoghurt hydrated my skin really well thus my skin didnt feel like it should produce any more oil or sebum. I also had eczema on my arm and it was really itchy and annoying. i decided to put some of the mixture there and when i rinsed it off. the redness reduced, it looked smoother and it wasnt that itchy anymore! I continued using this mask atleast twice till everyday of the week. yep you could use it everyday too if you got the time. 

After 6 month result: 

-faded acne scars

-prevented any breakouts

-cleared up my skin

-reduced blackheads

-reduces  oil 

-removes grime and excess sebum

-tightens pores

-brighter and more radiant skin

-elimintated and prevented my eczema! 

-reduces redness

-anti aging 

its cheap,effective and all natural! Try it out! 

Hope you find this post helpful

Good Luck

By: Tiffany Olivia 

How to make your nose smaller without Surgery or Fillers!

Today i am going to share to you how to reshape your nose without surgery or fillers! Sounds awesome right. Pain free, non invasive and definitely. all natural.

However, this will not gurantee you a completely different nose as that my friend, is impossible unless you do surgery. This will however tone and firm up the the muscles around the nostrils and as a result, it can reshape, tone and narrow the nose area. 

You gotta be consistent though as the change on the nose area are not as dramatic or obvious as on the body or other parts of your face. 

You cannot expect overnight results or changes by doing the sxercise once a week.

The nose is made up of cartilage not muscle, so we can only work on the muscles around the nose 

Basically, do this exercise daily, diligently and you will see results soon enough! 

IT ONLY TAKES LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. 

Do 3 sets of repetitions up to 5 repetitions.
If you feel dizzy, stop the exercise and take a deep breath.
Focus on the nose area and relax the reset.
Do not wrinkle your forehead.

Take "Before" photos from many different angles.

And "see" the results objectively in a few weeks!

GOOD LUCK

By: Tiffany Olivia 

PRODUCT REVIEW : Guerlain Issima Midnight Secret

I have been using this product for about 6-8 weeks and i'd like to give my verdict on it. So i was browsing around google and there came a post about Celebrity's favourite or recommended beauty products. Rosie Huntington Whiteley, former Victoria Secret Angel and actress recommended to splurge on the Guerlain Issima Midnight Secret. When i first read it i thought wow that sounds really expensive, but i decided to check it out in makeupalley and it got 4.0 out 5 based on 93 reviews!.

And then i went on a family trip to Europe and while in Heathrow Airport in London, i passed by and saw the Guerlain Issima Midnight standing there looking all classy and shit and i thought well why not give it a go. Thankfully it wasnt over a 100ml so it was all good. HOWEVER, it was 80 freaking pounds.

The product comes in a midnight blue packaging with a gold cap .At first i thought it was for anti aging but nah, it is for all skin types, all ages and best of all, it is a freaking late night recovery treatment! So what is a late night recovery treatment? basically when individuals dont get enough sleep, the skin cant regenerate itself therefore resulting in really dull and pale skin. The midnight secret with Hydronoctine detoxifies by replenishing moisture and oxygen to the cells, while yeast extract improves cellular oxygenation. Vitamin E and rice extract combat free radicals. 

Looks pretty right? 

Well wait till you smell it, when i first opened the cap, i smelled an amazing scent that i cant really make out what but it smelled so good seriously! but i was a bit worried as i have oily combo acne prone senstive skin and suspect it might not be fragrance free but nonetheless i tried it anyway. 

HOW TO USE: 

Apply to cleansed skin at night, either alone or under another skincare product for up to three times per week (on non-consecutive nights).

It comes with a pump bottle as you can see, so clearly it is definitely hygienic and wont be such a hassle as  there is no need to use q tips to scoop out the product if it were placed in a jar packaging. I usually use one pump and it is already enough for the entire face, 

It comes out a white goopy gel like texture that wont clog your pores and it is definitely oil free! It felt like i was applying gold to my skin as it absorbed really well and there was no greasy or any discomfort during application. I used this only when im going out to a sleepover, concert, party, flight or when im pulling out an all nighter. 

So the result?

When i went on a 15hour flight, i could barely sleep as it was really uncomfortable sleeping in economy class so i stayed up, watched a few movies and listened to music, However with lots of free time, i made a trip to the toilet, washed my face, slather on the guerlain issima midnight secret and returned to my seat. By the time we landed, I felt really tired and sleepy but my skin feels great, rejuvenated and moisturised. Even my mum commented on how even my skin looked. 

The week after, was exam week meaning i stayed up all night almost everyday and basically i knew my skin was about to look like crap and i could feel a breakout coming through. However, i began to use the midnight secret in conjunction with La Roche Posay Effaclar K (which i use as a night moisturiser)  and barely had any sleep. Instead of the usual dehydrated oiliness, a cluster of acne and blackheads or dull looking skin, nothing happened. Seriously, the midnight secret prevented it from happening. Instead it was like sleep in a bottle! . My skin stayed even, clear and hydrated. 

I didnt use this every night though as it is meant as a 'late night recovery treatment' so i do recommend to use this for those late night partying, concerts, long haul flights, all nighter or even sickly days. Even though it is soo freaking expensive, i definitely would recommend to splurge on this! 



RATE: 9/10 . if the price was lower, definitely a 10/10! 








By; Tiffany Olivia

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