Toxic Addiction : Makeup Brushes

Hey gorgeous babes,

I am away from my hometown for 1 week to spend holiday in Bangkok. First day in Bangkok, it has given me good impression. I am addicted to their local food not only because their food is delicious but yet afforable in price.
Alike with my addiction to food, my other addiction is makeup brushes, seriously! :). Last 2 weeks I have ordered luxurious makeup brushes imported from Japan, Chikuhodo. Unfortunately I haven't got the chance to feel indulgence until next 2 weeks prior to shipment. Below is sneak peek of my Chikuhodo brushes purchase. What I love most here is that the I got these brushes engraved with my name on its handle. 😍. I will soon share my review.

I just can't say NO to this addiction.

Smoooooch!

Crystal Clear Skin

Gorgeous babes,

Health is the main thing in my life and as well as the importance of taking care of our health, we also need to take care of our skin. We are born with different skin type and skin tone. The differences are not an excuse for not taking care of our skin. Healthy skin starts from the selection of proper skin care .

My skin tone is Asian type and I have a typical skin of normal to dry in some areas and oily on T-zone area. I started using skin care products when I was in high school which was 14 years ago, and at that time I used Oriflame skin care products. Then I tried Clarins and Elizabeth Ardens for last 2 years but the results did not meet my expectation. Then one time my Singaporean friend recommended me to SK - II products and now I have been using SK - II for 7 months and still going.

Let me share my experience with SK - II products below. You can view their products at http://www.sk-ii.com/en/index.aspx
Day regimen :

A. Facial Treatment Essence

B. Facial Treatment Repair C
C. Cellumination Essence EX 

D. Facial Treatment UV Protection

E. Cellumination Deep Surge EX

Day regimen from left to right : E/B/C/D

                                       

Night regimen :
F.  Whitening Spot Specialist

    

G. Stempower and Stempower Rich Cream

From top to bottom : Stempower/Stempower Rich Cream

I love how all the ingredients in the product work together to hydrate my complexion without making it oily and add more resilience to my skin! Oh yes , I super love the Facial Treatment Essence (called Miracle water). Yes ! ! ! It does wonder to my skin . My skin looks more bright, fresh and glowing.
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A right choice of skin care is a long term investment.

" Taking joy in living is a woman 's best cosmetic " - Rosalind Russell 

xoxo,

Rachel

My Bobbi Brown makeup brushes

Dear Beauty Addict,

It all started from my sincere love of Makeup Brushes. As I promised earlier I would post my VERY FIRST Bobbi Brown makeup brushes. They are eye smudge brush, concealer brush , eye brow brush, eye definer brush and last but not least the award-winning ultra fine eye liner brush . 

Let me start review it piece by piece

a. Eye smudge brush

Condense brushes of pony hairs which allow you to apply eye shadow smooth application from line to crease. I also use this brush to create a smokey eye look.

Usage = pick up your favorite eye shadow with this brush and gently tap off excess.

b . Touch -up brush 

One brush has more than one function. It applies to this touch up brush, which I use daily for application of eye shadow to the eyelid area. In addition it can be used as a foundation touch-up in the area of ​​the nose and mouth.

c . Eye definers brush 

This brush really FASCINATES me as it does a double - duty : creates a soft lining for the eyes and strengthening thin or sparse brows.

Usage = goes well with brow shaping kit BENEFIT browzing by BENEFIT cosmetics. it creates a natural - looking brow , ZINGGGG ! ! 

d . Eye brow brush

This angled brush allows you to create a natural brow line. 

Usage = frame your eye brow with eye brow pencil, and blend for a perfect finish.

e . Ultra fine eye liner brush 

The Brushes are finely pointed to an ultra thin line creates precise application . 

Usage = goes well with any of your favorite Gel Eyeliner . Mine is NARS eye paint pots , and Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner . FYI, this is an award winning eye liner brush = ) 

If you ask me what my favorites are, definitely the TOUCH UP and EYE DEFINER brushes , I would say. Tell me yours.

as Bobbi Brown said " the right tools are just as important as the makeup itself". So who has come into agreement with me ? = )

                                     Top to bottom: ultra fine eye liner, eye definer, eye brow, 
                                     touch up and eye smudge

 
xoxo,
Rachel

Life is about creating yourself

Beauty addict,

I believe that life is not finding yourself  but life is all about creating yourself . I am SO inspired by the quote.

When I started this blog, I take the liberty to write what became my passion is all about makeup and beauty. Beauty and make-up have become a passion in my life since the last 3 years, it all began when I asked for a birthday gift to my (late) husband which was makeup brushes, surprisingly he made my wish came true (I was truly blessed, too!), and his gift was 5 pieces of Bobbi Brown makeup Brushes , those are my first makeup brushes EVER! (which I will share to all of you soon ). Ever since, I become a beauty addict , make up lover , and also a makeup artist too. 

So as an introduction I hope you enjoy my postings related to makeup and beauty on www.truebeauty-byrachel.blogspot.com. You can also put down your comments or inputs right away in my blog.

"Always remember that true beauty is about living your LIFE and being HAPPY cause TRUE BEAUTY simply comes from the inside of your heart".

 

xoxo, 
Rachel