Viva Woman

The temperature has been reported to be as high as 30° C and the UV index is at 11 and that is an extreme UV status which calls for ultra UV protection of course!  Definitely an extremely good excuse to get the La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Stick Protection SPF50+ I say.

Anyway, I was eyeing this protection stick for awhile but couldn’t find a reason to buy it until the 20% discount from GSS.  I was told that this broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 50 stick is good to protect the delicate eye area.  I had a look at the ingredients and was slightly dismayed to find that it contains Isopropyl Palmitate, which are fatty acids and derivatives that are known for their ability to clog pores.  So much for calling this a non-comedogenic product.

I never imagined I would suffer from a breakout from using skincare or makeup but yes, it had to happened.  I am suffering from a bout of bad itchy rash on my forehead and under my eye area which is refusing to subside quickly.  After examining my skincare routine and makeup, I believe the culprit to be a matt mineral veil from Ferro Cosmetics that I was using for half a day yesterday.  This is the second time I’ve used the product.  The first time I wore it for a short duration when I was testing the line of makeup and I recalled my forehead being itchy too.

The Great Singapore Sale has started and the first things I grabbed are personal care products at Guardian.  One is the Klorane Oat Extract Gentle Dry Shampoo With Non-Aerosol Spray, which I have been using on a daily basis for over five years now.  I have a very oily scalp and this dry shampoo keeps my hair looking polished by banishing the grease that clings on to my hair.  In fact, I will never leave home without first using this product.

If you’ve been shopping at Etsy for handmade jewelry, you might already have come across Veronica Willingham’s handmade jewelry using gorgeous faceted gemstones.  Her pieces are very intricately designed with lots of unique details using a combination of jewelry making techniques.

I have been eyeing her collection but never did order because there wasn’t a compelling reason.  Well, there is now!  She’s offering a whopping 50% off her unique handmade jewelry to make way for 200 over new items.  Check it out at Veronica Willingham Etsy Shop.

The best part is that she ships international and shipping everywhere is always free!  So hurry while it last!

I’ve been very careful while using the Tri-Luma Hydroquinone Cream that my dermatologist has prescribed to me last month.   And since yesterday, after seven weeks of usage, I stopped applying anymore of it on my face because I noticed that some of my spider veins were more obvious than usual, which is a sure sign that my skin have become thinner.