Epilator - Panasonic ES-WD51

what is epilator? 

It is a hair removal tools.

It is when shaver and tweezer marry and had baby together! -_-"

It is like a shaver, but instead of blades, it consists of small tweezers. 

I owned 2 of them; this Panasonic one, and Braun. I got the panasonic epilator sometime in february this year from amazon. I decided to get the panasonic one because it is cordless - so it is easier to remove hair on my legs. I use it for both my armpit and legs and anywhere I need to remove unwanted hair. Panasonic epilator can be use in both dry and wet condition, but I actually never try using it wet. I think the braun epilator removes/pluck better than the panasonic; with the panasonic I have to go through a certain area multiple times (more than the braun). However, the top pink portion of the panasonic is sort of flexible allowing it to get to a more curvy area.

**gross alert** sorry for the hair - I tried to remove them, but it is hard to get everything out. This is the head part of the epilator consist of a lot of small tweezers.

I bought Braun and started using epilator since 2010, back then I mainly use this for my armpit, because I find it really annoying with the cord to remove hair on other part of the body. Ever since I started using it, I found my armpit to discolor a lot (over the course of 2 years +)! When we shaved, we cant really get the root of hair beneath our skin, therefore the under arm appears darker. Whereas plucking them will remove all the way to the root. My armpit hair is not as coarse and thick as it used to be and grow slower and more sparse. 

I think this is a very smart innovation. I love it! It makes "shaving" so much easier. I don't even need mirror to shave, and the result is so much better than blades. I can do it where ever I need too. I bring it along with me in my purse (it comes with a cap) for emergency purposes. I save a ton of money by not going to salon to wax my legs.

One downfall about using the epilator is you have to wait a little bit (about 1mm hair growth) before you can epilate, or else, it will start plucking your skin which will hurt!! So you have to bear with your rainforest armpit for few days... :P Hahaha...

Here is my previous Braun Epilator Haul/Review HERE

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Coconut Oil

OMG! this is like so addicting!

Some of the coconut oil benefits...

1. Skin Care: Wanna look like you just came back from an hour of yoga? Coconut oil works wonders as a moisturizer for all skin types, especially dry skin and aging skin, leaving you refreshed and looking wide-awake. No headstand required! The fat in the oil helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles without any irritation. Coconut oil can also help with skin problems like psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin conditions. In fact, the oil is frequently used in expensive skin care products.

2. Stress Relief: Long day at the office, kids won’t stop screaming and your dog left a little “present” on your vintage bedspread? Relieve mental fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging motion. The natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to lower your stress level.

3. Digestion: The saturated fats in coconut oil have anti-bacterial properties that help control, parasites, and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion related problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in coconut oil also aids in the absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making you healthier all around. 

4. Fitness: Coconut oil has been proven to stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function, and escalate energy levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat, while increasing muscle. Because of this, coconut oil has shot to popularity by being the world’s only natural low-calorie fat. Sign me up!

5. Healing: When applied on scrapes and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the wound from outside dust, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil speeds up the healing process of bruises by repairing damaged tissues. Plus, it smells a heck-of-a-lot better than anything from the pharmacy.

6. Hair Care: $20 hair conditioners? I don’t think so! Coconut oil is one of the most nutritious products you can put on your hair. Massage a bit of the oil onto your scalp and presto – no more dandruff. Since it provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair, it’s used in a ton of over-the-counter hair products anyway. Why not cut to the chase and skip all the unnecessary chemicals?

Source: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/6-healthy-uses-for-coconut-oil.html#ixzz2428gyYrk

After watching JulieG on youtube, my search for coconut oil began. I got the coconut oil at whole food market for $12.99 + tax. But I found a cheaper source at vitacost.com. 

I bought this to use it as a hair treatment. Turned out, Indian women have been using this trick forever! no wonder they can grow their hair really long and healthy. So, today morning my cuticles to be very dry, so I put some on my nails and hands. Surprisingly it is not oily at all it absorbs instantly to the skin. My hands feel really soft and smells really good! (reminds me a lot of Indonesian dessert -- I want to eat my hands).

Have you try coconut oil? What do you use it for? Do you like it? Please leave a comment below... I love to know more about this!

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YSL Rouge Pur Couture #201 Orange Imagine

Another Orange Red lipstick by YSL - YSL Rouge Pur Couture #201 Orange Imagine

This lipstick is one of three colors for Fall 2012.

A comparison with the famous orange-red color by YSL #13 Le Orange (on top). Somehow the new lipstick does not have "YSL" stamp on the lipstick.

Swatches of both lipsticks. They are very close, but Le Orange is a touch lighter and more orange whereas Orange Imagine is more red. Also, I feel like Le Orange is more cooler tone.

me with bare lips

with Orange Imagine on me

The sun made it looks more orange.

I love this YSL lipstick (and the rest of Rouge Pur Couture lipsticks). It is very very pigmented, very long lasting, and does not dry my lips. I had bagel, drinks, and lipstick is still on... :) 

I bought the other 2 lippies from this collection, I will try to post them too!

My blogpost for YSL Le Orange is HERE

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