My hand cream obsession

I’m a bit of a hand cream addict.  I can’t get enough of them.  It really started because one of my ex-bosses said he can judge a woman’s age just by looking at her pair of hands.  That remark got me sitting up and taking note of the condition of my hands.

So let’s see the number of hand creams I currently have.  I have three by my bedside.  One in my vanity tray.  One on my working desk.  One each in a few bags.  Ranging from brands like Dove, Nivea, Sally Hansen, Biotherm, Neutrogena, Crabtree and Evelyn, Elizabeth Arden, Body Shop, Marks and Spencer to Skinfood.   And still, I must buy more. 

Lemongrass feet treat

lemongrass

I’m totally biased towards lemongrass.  Which explains why I love this lemongrass range of products from Body Shop for my footbath. 

This is what I do with them. 

After rolling my feet over a beaded foot massager, I prepare my footbath by dropping some lemongrass deodorising foot soak and immersing my feet for about 15 to 20 minutes.  Next, I scrub my feet and calf area with the lemongrass deodorising foot polish which contains walnut granules to work on dry rough skin and sesame oil to soften things up.  Finally, I wash my feet thoroughly, and after drying them, apply the lemongrass deodorising foot powder lotion containing sesame oil which quickly transforms into talc when dry. 

Foot cushions for comfortable heels

I used to have a problem wearing certain high heels.  I couldn’t stop my feet from sliding forward and it was most annoying.  I also had to stop myself from buying certain shoes because the outer soles were too slippery and I dislike the idea of sending them to Mister Minit.   Well, now I don’t have these problems anymore.  All thanks to Tip Toes and Sole Stopperz from Foot Petals which help to keep my feet perfectly cushioned and allow me to strut confidently and safely. 

Bobbi Brown long-wear gel eyeliner

My best friend San has been waxing lyrical about this innovative eyeliner which offers the precision of liquid liner and the ease of a gel-based formula.

She said this gel is best applied using Bobbi Brown’s ultra fine eyeliner brush.  

“Draw as close to the top lashes as possible, making it curve up a little at the outer corner.  Practise makes perfect.  If you’re not sure, start with a short line, then dip more when the brush run out of gel.”