I've only been away for like.. 2 days, and when I checked my email - GONE CASE. I saw this and felt a tug at the corner of my heart... I want this.... I heart heart Estee Lauder, and I want this.. boohoohoo... Estee Lauder Sensuous. Should I or should I not? -.-

Do you like house brand products? Or do you think they are cheap and low in quality? I find myself more willing to try house brands these days, probably because: - the recession (haha) - the packaging is much nicer now - the products look like they'd do a pretty decent job while saving some $$$. I bought this Cocoa Butter & Vanilla Hand Cream for only $5.74 - 350ml. What a steal! I'm happy to certify that this hand cream is keypad friendly! I love hand creams, and my number 1 requirement is that they don't leave my hands feeling sticky and stain my laptop. I'm always with my laptop (work and home), and I hate the shiny oily stain some creams leave. But no.. this is perfect! Well absorbed within a few seconds. The smell... mmmmm for a mo I was thinking hard for that word. Smells so familiar... and then... SARSI!!! Yep, smells sweet and Sarsi-ish. I don't know how long this bottle will last me.. I use it like every hour or so. Its now standing proudly next to my laptop :) I love this as much as my Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Butters... muaks! I love it more for the price!

I feel like smackin myself silly. -For not getting the Skinfood Black Sesame Hot Mask way back. How could I not? Its so good! I had a sample that I totally forgot about.. until I check my samples. Didn't know what to expect really.. but upon tearing off the packet, whiff whiff.. Smells like Zi Ma Wu.. the sweet black sesame dessert that momma makes. :) Yummy~! The texture is kinda thick... when I slathered it on my damp face, a warm sensation was there, lasting about 30-40 secs. Gel like with crushed black sesame. Uhmm the warming sensation worry me a little, as I was thinking if I'll go red after washing it off (like Estee Lauder's). So after scrubbing and rinsing it off... whoa.. no patches, just rosy cheeks. Just like blushing. Love it instantly. Will definitely be buying this soon! :)

Mmmm stumbled upon this site while surfing, I'm soo going to try out these DIY recipes: {cool names too!} 1.Caring Carrot Mask: Take a carrot, grate and mix it well with one spoon of honey. Apply this all over the face and leave it for only 15 minutes. Now wash and feel the difference after regular use. 2.Punch of a Pineapple: After mashing up well a pineapple slice, mix it with the juice of an orange or a lemon and add all these ingredients with wheat flour. Apply this mixture on the face and neck. Scrub it off after some time, to get fresh and smooth skin. 3.Lemon-Egg Protector: Whip an egg white till it gets peak up and store it in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Now add the juice of a lemon and a grated tomato with this. Apply on the skin; practice the same for minimum of a month to get the soft skin. 4.Guava Grace: Mash one guava; stir it well with the mixture of oatmeal and lemon juice. Apply this now on the face for about 20 minutes and wash it off to see the better glow. 5.Spinach Support: Take a cup of raw pureed spinach, and one spoon of fresh cream, mix well all these and apply on the face. Leave it for about half an hour and wash it off to see the charming skin to support your great looks. 6.Ravishing Radish Touch: Take half grated fresh radish, one spoon of vinegar, one spoon of lemon juice and one spoon of honey. Mix all these ingredients in a glass of distilled water and store in a bottle. Wipe your skin regularly to shrink open pores and reduce greasiness. 7.Healthy Honey treat: Mix one spoon of honey with the white of an egg and grated potato. Apply this on the face and let it dry. Wash it off with cold water and feel the magic of freshness. 8.Marvel milk treatment: Mix together 50 grams dried pea powder, lemon juice, one pinch of camphor and a little milk. Apply it over the face and leave it for 15 minutes and scrub it off with milk. This is good for treating scars. 9.Strawberry silky soft: Mix well about 5 strawberries, one spoon of china clay and the juice of a small orange. Apply this on the face and scrub it after about 20minutes with a towel dipped in cold water. 10.Tomato and Sandal pack: Mix well one grated tomato, one spoon of sandalwood powder and half spoon of china clay. Mix again all these ingredients in rose water and apply on the face, leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it off to feel tightened skin.