​       I have been struggling with my dry skin and dry hair for a few years. Moving to Southern California means more sun exposure and less humid air. 15 miles away from beach, I live in extremely dry conditions that my skin got extremely dry during fall and winter here in LA. “Use moisturizer,” everyone knows, right! But here is the question - there are too many options out there, and which brand could provide all-inclusive care for my skin, hair and body?

​​The length of my hair is outrageously long, at least for me. After several times of coloration and texturization, I still insist washing hair DAILY...It's such a pain to blow dry my long hair. But KareCo offered amazing brushes that fastened my blow-dry process.

Summer is my favorite season for blogging because I feel like wearing more tan products and creative makeup in this season. However, it would be more challenging for skincare with too much sun, cosmetics and outdoor activities. 
Perricone MD's PRE:EMPT SERIES uses ​antioxidant-rich Turmeric, Olive Leaf, Cress Sprouts and Green Tea to refresh dull skin and minimize pores for this summer. I tried its Pre:Empt cleanser and pore refiner. The first step is to clean the skin with the cleanser which has light weight gel texture. The gel foams well and it efficiently removes the makeup residue and deeply cleans the pores. I don't feel any dryness after cleaning the face. The second step is to further minimize the pore refiner. At this step, I simply use a cotton pad to saturate it with this refiner and massage the liquid into the skin. After a few minutes, the liquid dries up and I can use other skincare products including the serum and moisturizer. The benefit of using pore refiner is to take care of large opening pores before other skincare products so I can feel my skin to be softer and smoother, showing natural complexion. This step also improves other skincare effectiveness. 
Simply repeat these two steps in the morning and before bed. I observe exciting difference in about four weeks. Find the product at 

So excited to try LamiDerm Apex High Performance Bio-serum. This is an all-in-one bottle for younger healthier skin. The serum is super absorbable. I tap the serum into skin before bed and it gives a healthy glow next morning. After using for a few weeks, I found this serum amazingly brightens my skin tone and restores my fine wrinkles. I especially like the high performing anti-UV rays ingredient which doesn't exist in other serums that I have used before. The ingredients in this bottel have been thoroughly tested for safety and efficacy. I just love this serum and would love to share with all the beauty junkies. 

It's December when our lips need extra moisturizing and nourishing. I tried the holiday box from Beessential, a personal care brand using natural ingredients. These are cinnamon & clove flavored. ​On my lips, they taste a little like cinnamon donuts! I can't describe how smooth and creamy this lip balm is. It's all natural which I absolutely love. It makes my lips so moisturized and I can just rave about it on and on. The holiday packaging is a nice and simple tin with a bright red color. This has become my holy grail lip balm and it's only $10.99 for 5 on their website. 

I used advanced mineral makeup foundation powder for my upcoming YouTube video just shot last weekend. I can't wait to share it with you all before the tutorial is up. This is one of my most favorite beauty finds recently. Advanced Mineral Pressed Foundation Power does exactly what high-end setting powders do at a lower cost - delivering medium coverage and flawless effect after a single layer of application. It contains no Parabens, talc, fillers or perfumes - 100% safe for sensitive skin. I have a mixed facial skin and this powder can keep makeup stay put and allow a smoother application of blush and other powders at the same time. I have even used it under foundation or BB cream and have gotten the same results with one layer of application. This is a good sized product that I can expect to last a long time and the color match is spot on. The best way to apply this (and all setting powders) is to use a large puff and firmly 'roll' onto the skin without sliding. Brush off any excess with a large soft fan brush. The color option here is Angelina Jolie. To get her semi-matt and natural skin tone, just simply apply this powder to finish up the base of your face. 
Find the powder here: AdvancedMineralMakeup

I received an amazing hair straightener from EVB Group. You may know that I always have very straight and soft hair but this is no so true after I permed my hair twice in last year. It became a daily routine to straighten the hair using a blow dryer, heating brush or straightener. 

First, what I love about EVB hair straightener is the design. This is a relatively light-weighted but fully functioning iron, which I can carry to my studio or pack in my luggage when I travel. The length and width of the iron is perfect for the a medium volume section of my hair. The all black tool and package looked modern and stylish. The presentation is very good if you have this item as a gift. Also, the heating processes only takes about half a minute after turing on the button, you don't have to wait for too long before it is ready. After I heated it to 450F, I can easily get my hair straightened with hurting the hair. The iron makes my hair silk and sleek after heating. The texture is not like very tough or overly burned.
​Overall I am very satisfied with the result. I would recommend this item to girls who like to have straight and sleek hair without spending too much in salon. 
Get this item on Amazon. Here is the link:
https://www.amazon.com/EVB-Proline-Ceramic-Tourmaline-Flat-Straightener/dp/B00R1IL1MA?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
​#haircurlingwandflatiron #EVB

I have been using SwissVita Eye Cream recently and I like it. So good that this brand invited me to try the Anti Aging Serum with AC-11®. Honestly, I used to only buy YSL youth liberator serum which is very good at fighting wrinkles and smoothening the skin but it caused minor allergies on my forehead once. After I switched to SwissVita serum for a few weeks, I didn't feel any irritation and the overall effect of this serum was satisfying. The texture is not too greasy, perfect for mixed skin type. The active ingredient AC-11®, a natural plant extract from the Amazon rainforest can regenerate the healthy skin. And its Vitamin B12 brightens and firms the skin. All natural goodness in one-bottle. This Swiss Vita Serum is one of the best items of its collection. 
You can order it from Amazon: http://www.amztk.com/swissvita-anti-aging currently on sale, it's only $37.99 now. I don't have to spend $150 per month on anti-aging serum any more. 

1. Wash your hair and blow dry.
2. Apply some conditioner or essence oil to prepare your hair for the styling. 
3. Turn on the straightener, set it to 400F and wait for a few minute to let it heat.
4. Comb your hair and iron the hair section by section, the smaller the better. 
5. After you are done with the iron, comb them thoroughly and use some dry finish spray.
-->> Done! ^^
It usually takes 10 minutes for me to straighten the hair. If you are really busy, you can do it in five minutes by ironing bigger sections. 
This premium professional quality ceramic tourmaline flat iron gives you professional results at home. With the ISA hair straightener you can create fabulous, fashionable looks by your own in minutes! The ultimate in versatility, this professional iron isn't just for straightening hair. It allows you to effortlessly create waves, curls and flips, not to mention incredible shine and volume! All without drying, frying or damaging your hair. Just beautiful, professional results every time! I love using this flat iron. It allows me to start out with straight, shiny hair, which tangles less, and curls even better. It gives me perfect, bouncy, frizz-free curls from root to tip. I can really say I love it.
Find more at http://www.isa-professional.com/products/victorya

Like all the other girls, I just love all these bling bling CZ diamond accessories, they are so easy to style - perfect daily accessories making me look elegant in details. I got these beautiful earrings from SilverLuxe, a brand making the finest, high quality necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings. You will easily find hundreds of CZ earrings on Amazon but SilverLuxe has very high quality in its handcraft. The design is always very classic and simple. Check out my picture, the size of the stone is perfect for my ear. I personally love silver ones better than the gold ones because its easy to pair with my rings and other silver or platinum accessories. 
You can order these earrings from Amazon (click here).

I truly recommend this Acne Scar Cream from New York Biology to you all if you have some old acne scars that trouble you. This is something inexpensive but actually working. 

I recently find this BenQ lamp an essential to anyone who spends more than 4 hours on laptop - it improved my reading experience SOOOO much. A 120°-wide intelligently controlled adjustable arch light can actually relieve my eye stress after a few hours of reading laptop. This is added to my little desk, effortlessly lightens the whole monitor. I also love the modern look of the silver lamp, which perfectly blend in my home decor. It also has four more color options: gold, pink, blue and green. 

Here are some of my bedtime essentials:
Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum - classic luxury perform is perfect for night scent with mix of orange, jasmine and rose.
Tranquility essential oil - natural made ingredient helps relief stress
YSL Forever Youth Liberator Serum - apply on the face before bed and make the skin firm and radiant the next morning. 
Vanilla candle - some soy-blend vanilla scented candle for bedtime 
What is your favorite bedtime item?

Before I use this Swissvita Eye Cream, I have very small wrinkles under my eyes and some darkness if I don't sleep well. After using this eye cream for a few weeks, my wrinkles are improved and it also helped some puffiness in the morning. Some suggestions for usage: apply one drop under both eyes, tab into the skin until it is fully absorbed. Keep applying it for a few weeks and you will see the difference. The ingredients are very safe, no allergies or irritation to eyes. The texture is creamy and light. I don't notice any fragrance in it.
The eye problems are not totally solved but this product does help a lot. I will definitely recommend Swissvita and might try other eye products of this brand.

​Find the product here:
http://www.amztk.com/eye-cream-for-wrinkles

​​This Citronella Essential Oil is in a sizable 4oz bottle. The delivery comes in a cardboard box with bubble wraps. The eye glass dropper and a bottle capped with a strew lid are wrapped separately. The product is carefully packed and delivered just in two days after booking.

​I used the essential oil for massage with hot stone. This oil smells very good, it's relaxing and it's effectively driving mosquito away. I also added a few drops to the melted wax in my candle. 
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To shop this oil: http://www.up-nature.com/citronella

Thicker, Longer and fuller? 
As an Asian girl, my eyelash and eyebrow are much thinner than other girls. I have to use fake eyelashes and wear heavy mascara for makeup. I wanted to use such serum to grow more hair but I was skeptical that any eyelash serum could do anything to help fill in my sparse brows and lashes. But after I tested with this New York Biology Eyelash Growth Serum, I started to love it! 
This Eyelash Growth Serum is a clear liquid formula with a small fine brush. It was easy to apply to both brows and lashes. It did not cause any irritation or redness around my eye area, which was surprising since I have such sensitive skin. This 3.5 ml bottle is not big in size but I only apply a drop a day so it can last for a few months. 
I used this product on only left eye and eyebrow. After a few days of use, I notice small hairs growing in my eyebrow area on the left. I must say, I was surprised at how well this worked.

I have read lots of good things of Ultra Pure Vitamin C Serum L Ascorbic Acid from Brooklyn Botany. I was pleasantly surprised at the size and package of this bottle of Vitamin C Serum. A 30ml bottle is an extremely large quantity for such a reasonable price. The product comes in a nice brown tinted glass bottle. Wrapped in bubblewrap and inserted in a cardboard box for shipping. 

Some uses for this serum are:
As a daily skin care product -- Apply gently to the face and neck with fingertips after skin cleansing. 
As a beauty treatment--Mix this in with a base oil or contour cream. 
As a supplementary oil to other skin care products -- mix fully with night cream or lotion and apply to the skin. 

This anti-aging Vitamin C is so beneficial to skin and body and with this sized bottle, you will have plenty uses to aid you to a more radiant and healthier skin. It comes with a nice glass dropper, to help extract your substance. The smell of the serum is a mix of orange, jasmine and sandalwood. Very gentle and beautiful smell. I also plan to add it to my daily skin care steps. I highly recommend this product.
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