I don't often switch up the contents in my makeup pouch because everything in there is essentially what I would need already.

On occasions I may throw in an extra lip gloss, lip stick or maybe facial mist though if I don't need them anymore, I usually remember to take them out.

If anything, the one category that 'builds up' the most within my makeup pouch would be lip stuff, for varying reasons. Sometimes I simply forget to take them back out and other times I would deliberately bring them along in an effort to give them more love and (hopefully) use them up.

Nonetheless, here are the items I lug about:

A rundown of items in here (somewhat left to right):

• Anna Sui Oil Blotter
• Gatsby Powdered Oil Blotter
• Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream (travel size)
• Revlon Eyeliner Pencil (which I should throw out...)
• Maquillage Glossy Perfect Rouge in RD306
• Maybelline Moisture Extreme in Natural Nude
• Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude
• Lip Smackers x Paul Frank lipbalm
• Bvlgari Perfume (small sample / travel vial)

I have a couple of items which I photographed separately and listed in this entry but those are mainly a powder compact, spft protection, 1 more lip item and liner / brow stuff.

I know the first question I may get is... why do you carry around two oil blotters?!

Well, because the Gatsby powdered oil blotter is the ultimate oil blotter by ridding the icky oil feel and setting the skin, making it feel smooth and fresh again. The Anna Sui oil blotter is non-powdered and reserved for situations where I get nit-picky and feel like my skin is oiling up a little and feeling blah yet it's not oily enough to justify using the Gatsby blotter.

I know... it's strange but does anyone else get what I mean?

As for the lip stuff, I find carry neutral tones would be the easiest so if I am heading out with a bold lip, I would bring that along for touch ups. Otherwise, I would solely rely on what I have in here though of late, the most popular thing I slap on when I need to touch up my lip color is the Maquillage Glossy Perfect Rouge; I am almost out of it!

Everything else is really in there... just cause.

A perfume incase I run out without perfume or my perfume fades away by mid-day, a handcream incase my palms get dry and liners incase I want to intensify my eyelook after a day out.

So do share, what do you carry around in your makeup bag? Do you prefer to be prepared or travel light?

Thanks for reading!

Hello, here's a quick entry!

I came across this promotion and figured I would share! Especially for SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence lovers out there.

If you love and use FTE, you may want to stock up on the 215ml bottle.

Currently the counter at TANGS is giving away a rather dandy 'travel' set with every purchase of the 215ml Facial Treatment Essence.

Within the set, you will receive the:
• Facial Treatment Clear Lotion
• Facial Treatment Essence
• Cellumination Mask-in Lotion
• Cellumination Deep Surge EX
• Whitening Source Derm-Revival Mask

There isn't an indication of size but my guess is that they are about 30-40ml.

I was initially planning to get the 150ml FTE and go but the SA brought this promotion up. While the 215ml costs about S$50 more, I think it's a fairly good deal if you are looking to try some of their other stuff too! It also makes for a good 'gift set'.

Incase you are wondering, nope I didn't get this for myself, it is what I decided on for my mom's birthday gift (she doesn't read my blog, phew). Which explains why I didn't take the bottle out to photograph it. After reading up on it, I have grown curious about this miracle water and... maybe I might just snag the travel sized FTE, after consulting the birthday girl.

After all, how long is the 215ml one going to last! Heh.

Hope this was helpful to those who love and need to stock up on FTE or perhaps those who are looking to splurge and try. I don't know if this promotion is valid at all SK-II counters but I was at the TANGS Orchard one.

150ml - S$168 | 215ml - S$209
(it comes in 1 more size before 150ml, I don't know the price of that one)

Thanks for reading!

Come July, Bellabox looks to whisk you away from the mundane routine of life into a wonderlust journey around the beauty world!

While it's not really jet-setting anywhere, July's box brings to you the best in beauty from across the globe which is bound to bring just that bit of travel excitement.

Let's take a look at what is in this globe-trotting box!

My Bellabox came with 5 types of beauty products though some products came in a pair or a set so technically it worked out to be a well worth box filled with loads of beauty goodies!

Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner

Organix's Brazilian Keratin Therapy range is infused with a blend of coconut oil, organic avocado oil and cocoa butter to smooth and nourish the hair. Scent-wise the coconut really peeks through, making this take on a tropical vibe minus the whole sun, sand and sea aspect - it's mainly coconut-y and luscious. I haven't tried it for myself and would likely be saving this for travel.

Jimmy Choo Fragrance (EDP)

Representing London is an Eau De Parfum sample vial of Jimmy Choo, the Fragrance. The idea of this scent is to bottle in feminity, luxury and style while the EDP has an extra punch of Italian Orange and Indonesian Patchouli to take a nod towards sensuality. The fragrance itself isn't exactly the conventional light-sweetness yet is a sensual sweetness combined with floral, likely from the the top notes of Tea Rose, Tiger Orchid and Cedarwood.

This isn't a perfume review so I will save my words but the sample bottle is undoubtedly adorable and the scent is something worth checking out. In short it's a mature yet mildly playful scent, something I think a good deal would enjoy.

Twistbands (Hair tie)

From California, we have the Twistbands! This is something I have been intrigued in and wanting to try every since Mag's positive mention about it. I generally dislike tying my hair because some hair ties are too tight, or too lose, or put a weird bump into my hair. Though Twistbands are made to solve all those problems while looking cute and simple! I tried it out the minute I received it and am loving it. I think I need to pick this up in more colors!

SK-II skincare sample set

From Japan, we have some sample tubes of the ever popular SK-II! Despite the renown about the brand, I have never tried anything from SK-II and this is honestly my very first encounter with it. I have been curious but yet have also heard some pals mention that certain items didn't feel right for them. So instead of splashing out that amount of cash, I can now give these a shot before passing my verdict!

Included in this little set is the Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser, Cellumination Mask-In Lotion, Facial Treatment Essence (the star product), Cellumination Deep Surge EX. Can't wait to try them out!

Skinmiso Pore Beauty Nose Pack

The evolution of these pore nose packs are starting to really amaze me! Gone are there days where you just stick it on and rip it off once it is dried, hoping to pull up some white/blackheads while you're at it. Those are still fun (and good) to use but now packs that 'bring dirt to the surface' are starting to... well, surface! This Skinmiso beauty nose pack even comes with a Step 2 to help contract and shrink your pores after you are done ridding them of dirt.

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While the above is all there is to the products within July's Bellabox, there was a little bonus cutie within as well.

It's a lipstick? it's a laser pointer? It's a plastic toy?

No... it's a pen! A lipstick pen, how fun!

This would be such a nifty thing for beauty addicts to whip out during meetings or taking quick notes while on the go. I have already popped it into my handbag and the fact that it's a good size (for carrying around and holding while writing) makes it even better!

I don't think I have formally mentioned on here but in rather recent times, Bellabox had increased their monthly subscription from S$15 to S$19.95. Though if you had any doubts about that increment before, take a look at the quality products in their boxes now and you'll know that the increase is certainly worth it!

I love the fun themes that they are throwing out with the boxes and now I honestly am looking forward to each and every Bellabox!

Thanks for reading and hope the weekend went great for you!

Disclosure:
Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.

As the title says, am heading off to Hong Kong on Friday morning (7 hours time!)

(not all my stuff, sharing a suitcase with the bro)

I haven't been overly active here the past couple days because I was trying to clear up my Bangkok posts and it's finally done so while I'm away in Hong Kong, here's what happened in Bangkok!

Bangkok 2011 trip

If you noticed, it's a different site this time. Boyfriend and I decided to move hosters and also change our URL altogether. Hopefully boyfriend can actually get the hang of blogging and make that a blog-blog, not solely a travelogue. He did take a stab at documenting one of our Bangkok days, so baby steps right now!

I have also re-colored my hair a few days ago, choosing the Jewelry Ash shade in the end. No fancy mixing and the color is kind of okay... What I expected? But photos when I get back (:

I return on the night of the 13th, so shall see you all 14th onwards!

If you're bored and done reading about the Bangkok trip but haven't read my Hong Kong 2009 trip, you can check that out.

Will see you guys when I get back!