My train-case

I have been procrastinating, as always.

This was supposed to come like four months ago but since I did not check my past entries, I've somehow or rather, forgot about this entry - like totally.

Yeah, I know - bravo is the best word for me.

Okay, I've been contemplating to get a train-case since ages ago because my make-up products are piling up scarily and I kid you not. So... yeah, SO... I bought a black train-case at our local night market for around RM90. Click here for detailed pictures because I am just too lazy to re-upload those pictures.

Basically, those pictures in the provided link above shows an empty train-case because back then, I didn't have time to clean up my collection but now, yeah, clearing and cleaning are done! This is how my train-case looks like.

Just for your information, I don't like to keep lips' products in the train-case, hence, you can only see one lip gloss in the picture above. I have another small bag to place all my lip glosses, lipsticks and lip balms.

The same goes to my eyeliners, eyebrow pencils as well as eyelash curlers, brushes and powder products.

On the first shelves on both right and left sides, these are the things you'll see...'

Yes, right, my colour lenses, pigments, bronzing powders and also blushers. I know, nothing special so... Imma not gonna brag about them.

On the second shelves on both sides, these are the products I've placed...

My Monistat, NYX White Pearl Eyeshadow, MAC Midnight Madness Eyeshadow and also Stage Eyeshadow Primer with one pair of eyelashes from Shins. On the opposite side, you can see my concealers, face primers and the one and only lip gloss in the train-case just because it was new at the time I arranged stuffs in my train-case.

End of story.

Let's move on to the final compartment where I store all my palettes and well... BB creams and foundations.

There goes my NAKED palette, Sleek Original Palette, NYX Nude on Nude Natural Look Kit, Shiseido Palette, Stage Foundations, BB Creams, yada, yada, yada...

Believe me, you can still put more products inside!

Then again, I shall not do so because I am trying to finish up every single product that I own...

Okay, people, have a wonderful week ahead!

Maybelline Clear Smooth BB Cream

Okay, I should admit... there was a period of time when I went hype over BB cream because everyone was talking about how good these miracle creams are. At that point of time, I went overboard and bought several different BB creams at one go because I was so scared I might run out of it.

The first BB cream I had ever gotten was from Skin79. Click here for the review. It was a meh product because there would be white cast no matter how little product I used. So, I gave it up to stupid sister since she is definitely fairer than me.

After that, I was into Etude House Collagen Moistfull BB Balm for a while before finding out that this product left white cast on me too. I didn't do review on this product since I gave it to my mum.

The final BB cream I tried was Heynature Silver Label Aqua Blast Blemish Base. I kinda liked this one for a while because it oxidized at a much lower rate than the previous two BB creams I have tried. However, after a while, I had decided that this BB cream was more towards lighter coverage BB cream. I always need heavy duty stuffs, hence, I gave this away to one of my BFFs.

Bah... true, indeed, I still have other BB creams in my collection but I have yet to try them because I want to finish up my current foundation.

Three months ago, however, there was this tiny weeny sample sized collection of Maybelline BB cream in my CLEO magazine.


Honestly, I wasn't quite impressed with BB creams after the incidents hence, I did not expect anything from that BB cream. A friend of mine dislikes this BB cream because according to her, it doesn't have enough coverage or bla, bla, bla...

I thought to myself, "No harm trying since this is free."

I kept it for quite sometime and totally forgot about this freebie until CNY that I realized I have so many unused products in my possession. Since this freebie came in a small tube, I was sure I could finish it all within three days but boy... I was wrong...

5ml worth of product and I still have it - unfinished... like how are you going to believe that?

I tested it out just a day before CNY and geez... I fell in love with it... the shade matched me so well that I felt it melted into my complexion like magic. Oh, the shade I had gotten was #01 Fresh.

It was as if I wasn't wearing any foundation or BB cream!


I know you get the ideas of choosing the right shade of foundation or BB cream by testing it on your jawline. If the shade matches you, it kinda blends well into your skin. I agree to that but since I thought of sharing the shade of this BB cream with you guys, I tested it on the back of my hands.

The shade is a perfect match to my skin tone - both on my jawline and also on the back of my hand! Like how magical can BB creams get, right?

It was love at first use and throughout the first three days of CNY, I was basically hooked to Maybelline Clear Smooth BB Cream!

Owh, this is how I apply the BB cream...


It felt smooth and not to heavy. I wouldn't say you will feel like you're not wearing any BB cream or foundation. Trust me, it's light weight!

Coverage is light to medium, depending on the amount you apply.

Best of all, no white cast noted during day or night time!


Lasting power, it didn't last the whole day like foundation but at least, it did lasted a few hours before it wore off on me. Like always, I would apply a thin layer of powder after the BB cream application to ensure it's longevity.

Anyway, I am pretty sure I'll be stocking up this product when I am through with all the BB creams I have now.

Here's my two-cent.

Pros
Very, very affordable! Available everywhere throughout Malaysia. Convenient packaging in tube for hygiene purposes. Light weight and smooth.

Cons
Only two shades available - might not be the right shades for certain skin tones.

Price - RM16.90 to RM22.90
Product - 3.4 out of 5
Packaging - 3 out of 5
Availability - Watson, Guardian, Sasa and almost everywhere!
Re-purchase - Yes, why not?

Have you tried it out yet?

Budget travel to Singapore

I've been procrastinating a lot lately, especially after getting over with my thesis.

So, yeah, you're right, I am free... in fact, too free and nothing much to do while waiting for my result. I thought about part time job but it'd be a hassle especially since I have yet to submit my hard copy of my thesis. Full time job, nah... not planning to stay long in this place so... that's why I am blogging now!

I thought about writing this entry for quite some time already but I kept telling myself, "This can wait, this can wait."

I am a superb procrastinator, am I not? Hahaha.

Anyway, I'm going to share with you on how to minimize your spending and maximize your travelling experience to Singapore if you're thinking to plan a visit to our neighbouring country any time soon.

I bet ya'll know the currency exchange rate is RM2.42 to SGD$1, right now, on the date this entry is posted. So, if you're thinking a plate of chicken rice that costs SGD$2 is cheap, re-think again. It costs around RM4.80 to RM5. Basically, the price is the same in Malaysia but if you're earning Singaporean dollar, then it'd be a different story.

Anyway... budget, budget, budget!

Where to stay?

I think this is the MAIN problem for a lot of Malaysians who are going to Singapore because most of the better hotels cost around SGD$80 to SGD$100 per night. That would approximately be RM200 to RM250. Hella expensive, right? Well, traveling alone sucks sometimes.

If you're a frequent traveler, I bet you have heard about travelers' lodges, right?

Correct me if I am wrong - lodges are like hostels but they're for backpackers and such people.
Since my trip was a budget trip, I figured out that I didn't need to waste a lot of moo-lah in accommodation since I just needed a place to sleep and shower. For most of the times, I'd be out of the room, so... my budget was about RM50 per night.

There are a lot of lodges or hostels available throughout Singapore that cost around RM50 to RM70 per night - best of all, they come with breakfast!

You just need to google some information and that's it.

How to contact your friends or relatives?

Now, now, now... please don't quote me just yet. I am a budget traveler and I am not a rich, spoilt kid, hence, if there are chances for me to minimize my spending, I guess... why not, right?

True, Maxis, DiGi or Celcom offer roaming but trust me when I tell you to NOT TO ROAM!!! You will thank me later if you're someone who's on budget trip there.

If you're on Maxis prepaid, it will cost you RM1 to send ONE, yes, just one SMS, I kid you not!

So, head out to 7/11, any outlet, get a prepaid phone card!

Yeah, it's stated on the SIM card, it's SGD$15, that's approximately RM36. You'll have SGD$18 credit in the SIM card.

Believe me... SGD$15 can last you like, OMG... endless phone calls and SMS-es. I even called stupid sister and we talked and talked and talked for hours over the phone. Then, I even SMS-ed friends like mad!

I was left with SGD$2 in the SIM card before I left Singapore!

Hey, DiGi, Maxis and Celcom, you shouldn't torture us with international phone bills!

LOLX!

Best of all, if you're gonna reload your SIM card, look at the offers below!

Free credit for top ups!

I went like, "OMG, OMG, OMG!" when Mimi told me you'll get free SGD$20 if I were going to reload my SIM card. It'd last me forever... since I was leaving, I didn't top up. So, basically, SGD$18 lasted 5 days for me.

So, get a SIM card if you're gonna call your parents at home or even your friends and relatives at Singapore - it's more worth it than roaming!

How to travel?

I am not gonna brag but travelling using MRT in Singapore is way better than travelling in KL using LRT, monorail or KTM.

For easy travels, go to any of the counter at any MRT station, request to purchase EZ Link. It will cost you around SGD$12. SGD$5 is non-refundable so that means you have SGD$7 in your card to travel around Singapore.

It is basically like our version of Touch n' Go.

Don't worry... SGD$7 will last a while because traveling from one place to another costs approximately less than SGD$1, depending on your destinations.

At least for me, it lasted for 1.5 days before I topped up another SGD$10.

If you were asking about taxi rate in Singapore, if I am not mistaken, the starting price once you board a cab is SGD$2 or SGD$3. So, you do the calculation on your own. Well, there are exceptions actually... if you have a traveling partner, well... you can consider cabbing. LOLX!

I did try! Hahaha... well... again, if I am not mistaken, you can use your EZ Link for cabs too!

Now, how convenient can the transportation in Singapore gets?

What and where to eat?

When it comes to food, I have to admit, this situation forever happens if you're a Malaysian going to Singapore. You tend to convert, convert, convert!

Take for example, a plate of chicken rice at SGD$2.50 only, right? After conversion, it is RM6 approximately, right? Hahaha... So, more or less, it's the same or in another word, budget food!

I admit, I did fest on ramen that costs SGD$13.80 or something like that but yeah, thank you so much to BFFs, Mimi and Christine, for the treat!


Believe me, you pay only RM13.80 to get exactly the same food in Malaysia... so... if you're a budget traveler, like me again, try to avoid ramen restaurants. LOLX! Unless ramens are sold at SGD$2 to SGD$3, then, I will consider going there.


Well... not to worry... try hawker stalls at Chinatown or some where similar. Geylang, perhaps? Heard there is a stall selling the infamous frog porridge.


Anyway, I went to Chinatown with BBF and friends. Well... food there was decently priced if you're gonna convert. LOLX! Hahahaha... Well... variety of food can be found there!

Take for example, Mango Ais Kacang!


We paid SGD$2.50 for it. Quite decently priced, I'd say since if you're gonna buy yourself a similar treat in Pavilion, KL, you have to pay around the same price.

Furthermore, if you're missing Malaysian food, there are a lot of stalls in Chinatown that sell similar dishes!

~ Fried noodles with kway teow ~

~ Braised pork, dried tofu and eggs ~

~ Grilled banana leaf fish ~

~ Bak Kut Teh ~

Dinner was courtesy of Steven and BBF, Vince. Well... I always get free food from friends, that's my life for you. LOLX!


Okay, sorry, I crapped, so... friends, please don't kill me! Hahaha.

Alright... conclusion is... Malaysia is still the best place to go to if you're on food hunt! At least I know our gastronomical delights are one of the best in the world - decently priced, not to forget!

Where to shop?

I am not fan of high class or branded shopping centers. Even if I do go there, the most I'd do is just to walk around. Unless there are sales or promotions going on at 70% to 80% discount, then, I will consider to shop there.

Yeah, cheapskate, so?

I don't born with a golden or silver spoon!

Best place to my interest - Bugis!

Hahahaha... I wouldn't say everything is cheap there but yeah, considering the fact that if you're going to shop at Ion Orchard, Bugis is far cheaper!


Forgive me for the yellow plastic bag. Hahaha... I was at Forever 21 when I found a dress I like! Hehe... I got it for SGD$39. After conversion, it is still cheaper than what we have here in Malaysia, RM129.

Okay, Bugis!

Bugis is something like Sg. Wang and Times Square but well... even though I don't really fancy those places, still, Bugis is better than those malls. At least there are less lala mui-s or Ah Bengs at Bugis.

Alrighty, if you're already at Ion Orchard, walk further down and you'll find Far East Plaza - another decently priced old shopping mall.


Vivo City is another mall you can go to if you feel like traveling further.

Another place is yeah, Chinatown!

My intention wasn't to shop, thus... I didn't end up going to a lot of shopping centers.

Places of interests

I know, I know - Merlion Park!

The signature park in Singapore!

So, if you ever go to Singapore, be sure to take a picture there, like me!

~ Acting touristy ~

There is the Singapore Parliament Building that was built with inspiration from durian, so... remember to take a picture there!


I don't know such fact but yeah, I heard it from Mimi.

Again, remember to take another picture of the Ship Museum or something like that. I don't know what the heck the building is called but... whatever...


Since it was too far away, I couldn't act touristy with the building. LOLX!

Those places are all nearby each other so... do go there!

Oh, right... if you're already there, take a walk across the bridge to Fullerton Hotel. You'll be amazed at the sight!

At night, you can visit Marina Bay Sands for a magnificent view and also a story told by water that is absolutely something new!

~ BBF and I after the show at Marina Bay Sands ~

So, afterwards, you can tour the casino if you are interested.

Did I hear you guys ask about the infamous Sentosa?


Entry is SGD$2 per person and you'll see Sentosa from outside. If you're considering to go inside, you need to pay another amount of moo-lah.

Oh... Universal Studio Singapore? It is at Sentosa but you've gotta pay a different rate to get into the place.

SGD$64 on normal working and no holiday days whereas SGD$72 for holidays and weekends. Price is per person.


Since I was on budget trip and did not want to make a hole in my pocket, I've decided to camwhore outside USS. Hahahaha...


Camwhoring is FREE, by the way.

Well... I know there are still a lot of places I didn't go to but rest assured I will do so in time to come - end of story!

Anyway... that's it about my budget trip.

If you have any other suggestions or questions, do lemme know.

The annoying wait

I guess I haven't really have the urge to blog or review about any beauty related products lately.

No, I have not been busy but now, this is the case of being extraordinarily free. The excuse - no inspiration or anything, hence... I don't have a single clue what I should blog about. Well... on the other hand, I am trying to limit myself from purchasing too much stuffs since yeah... I plan on leaving KL for good, so... I need to restrain myself from shopping these days. However, I do have some products in hand that I'd like to share with you all but then again... we shall leave that for another day.

So, right now... what I am doing for life is - WAIT.

It is sad but true - wait.

Waiting for my result is like the darnest and most-est annoying thing on Earth that has ever been bestowed upon me!

The thing is... since I don't intend to stay on for good, I can't apply for jobs here. Then again, if my result is gonna come out in a month's time, I can't possible do any tutoring or stuffs like that because nobody wanna hire a part timer for just one month!

Annoying, right?

I am getting more and more depression from staying at home while facing four walls.

Gawd, when is this gonna end?

Sighs... I wish I could have taken more pictures to share with everyone but lately, I haven't have the mood to camwhore or even take nice pictures of anything.

All of a sudden, it does feel like I have no aim in life but well... I guess there are people going through the same thing like me. It's just a matter of time before I get my result and hopefully, I'll get a job out of the country.

I don't hate KL, it's just that... I get bored of this place.

For once, I just want to run away from my responsibilities for a while and do what I've wanted to do since 3.5 years ago.

Therefore... everyone, please wish me luck and pray for me!

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter

Just like any of you makeup geeks and lovers out there... I was really curious before I get to try out these lip butters.

I was supposed to run out to Midvalley to pick up these last week but since I was in a rush, I didn't manage to pick up anything.

Yesterday, I was at Guardian and coincidentally, saw these lip butters!

As expected, I tried all of the shades because for sure I know I won't be picking up all of them since I have tons of unused lipsticks and lip glosses.

I was excited over Peach Parfait because most of you out there went crazy over this shade. I tried it on myself and upon looking into the mirror, I was shocked that this shade looked sooooo freaking glittery and shimmery on my lips! The shimmer and glitter were sooooo crazy! Even after I wiped it off my lips, the shimmer and glitter remained around my lips until I washed it off with water.

I'm not sure how about shades are there available in Malaysia but I did see 8 different shades at Guardian yesterday.

Priced at RM24.90 each, I wouldn't say it's very expensive nor cheap. It's kinda OKAY for me, I think.

So, after trying out each shade, I managed to pick my top 3 favourite shades! Here are the swatches!

~ L to R - Cherry Tart, Lollipop, Strawberry Shortcake ~

Well... I am not sure about the moisturizing effect or anything like that since I have yet to try this product out for the whole day since I don't own any of them. So, I won't be reviewing or telling you about what I think of these products just yet.

I'll be purchasing the above shades once I am done with my current lips' products.

Anyway, my holiday is coming to an end soon - I shall be returning to KL tomorrow night... Time to face reality!