Vitamin D to make YOU happy, Vitamin C to make your SKIN happy!

I have always had skin problems.

Especially when I entered my teens and my skin just broke out in pimples. As if high school didn't give you enough problems already! 

Now my skin is relatively zit free, but the scars remain....I don't know if most of you know but the best way to lessen the appearance of scars is through the cell turn over of the epidermis (skin). An effective way to stimulate this process is by using topical Vitamin C. Hence most of my products are Vitamin C based! 

Yesterday I bought this daily face lotion that was rated 10/10 by consumers on totalbeauty.com. I had to try it out because it was only $20. 

BODY SHOP VITAMIN C daily moisturiser with SPF 30

I had some doubts because in the past I bought a Vitamin E eye cream from Body Shop that did absolutely nothing, but that was when Body Shop hadn't been bought out by Estee Lauder...

RESULT: 

the reviews were RITE! seriously! IN ONE NIGHT my crazy bumpy textured skin on my cheek is smoother!!!!

YOU MUST TRY and tell me WHAT YOU THINK!!! 

I will update you guys after I try it for a week, then a month and see if it is worth replenishing, as well as other products within the Vitamin C line! I got a sample of the micro-dermabrasion so we will see how that works!

YSL haul

Happy Friday everyone! I wanted to share with you all my latest makeup haul from YSL.  YSL's newest foundation is called Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation.  It's key point - illuminating foundation with weightless perfection and also sunscreen. Basically it's their foundation version of their fabulous Touche Eclat.  

Rouge Volupte Silky Lipstick & Le Teint Touche Foundation

The reason why I wanted to try this new foundation was because it has all the necessary elements for the perfect foundation for the summer (weightless, illuminating, and sunscreen).  I'll give an update on my verdict next week! 

My other two purchases are also my Mio's favorite as well.  It's the Rouge Volupte Silky Lipstick.  I purchased number 1(natural beige)  and 7 (Lingerie Pink).  

Right now, if you sign up for YSL Beauty US mailing list (click here), you receive a 10% off for a week on any beauty purchase.  

What's your favorite product from YSL Beauty Line?

XOXO - R 

is it real?

Lash extensions - hate it or love it.   My first experience with Lash extensions was at Noir Lash Lounge in Vancouver.  Though the lashes were beautiful, the lashes that they used on me were too heavy for my natural lashes to hold.  Eventually it started to droop down which made it seem like the lashes were covering my eyes! I said to myself, never again!

Then, I met my lash extension specialist in Vancouver who worked from home.  The lashes that she used were natural and light which made a huge difference!   From then on, I was addicted.  I get lash extensions every 3-4 months.  Because they can last anywhere between 4-12 weeks (if you take good care of them) I give at least a 3 month break before I get them re-applied.  

Lash Extensions - Nailstory LA

Today, I went to a beauty bar in Koreatown (LA) called Nail-story to get my lashes done! And I will go back! 

XOXO - R

Summer Hair

My hair is finally long enough! I've been doing the fishbone braids for the last couple of days now.  It's just way to hot in LA to not tie my hair. The easiest and simplest way is letting the braid come straight now.  But I wanted to try something different and while looking for inspiration, I found a pictures of  Blake Lively at the Savages premier with her hair  done in fishbone braids

Blake Lively at the Savages premier (courtesy of the Superficial photos) 

What she's done is simply tying her hair in a ponytail then fishbone braiding the rest.  The look is so simple and flawless - and she looks stunning!

Though my hair isn't as long as hers, here's my take on it! 

Higher ponytail - shorter braids 

You also have the option of making the fishbone braids very loose or very tight - whatever your preference may be

What's your favorite hairstyle for the summer? 

Please leave comments! We would love to hear from 

you! 

XOXO - R 

perfecting the arch

What does it take to create that perfect arch? Is it your brush, the natural shape of your eyebrows, or maybe you are already gifted with having a very plentiful brow.  Whatever your answer may be, I have recently discovered the perfect product for my eyebrows! If you have ever have the pleasure of visiting Japan, you must check out ranKing ranQueen store. 

ranKing ranQueen in Shibuya 

They carry all the top ranking beauty products that you can think of.  The two products I bought were an eyebrow pencil and a liquid eyeliner.  

{Left to right} eyebrow and eyeliner 

{Top to Bottom} liquid and pencil

What I love about the eyebrow pencil is that it has both pencil and liquid contents...and yes it's waterproof!! Because it comes with both pencil and liquid, it helps to create a more natural look!  And creating that perfect arch has never been easier! 

{Top to Bottom} pencil and felt liquid tip 

What's your secret weapon?  If you care to share, we would love to know!! 

XOXO - R