320 of Project 365: Oldie but Goodie

I first used the Origins Spot Remover more than 10 years ago and it was my saviour for treating the never ending outbreaks. I can't remember how many bottles I've gone through before ending my long term reliance. Back then, it cost S$20.00 a bottle which is really expensive compared to products like Oxy 10 and it wasn't a drugstore brand so I had to travel some distance to Isetan Scotts to get this shot.

Now, more than 10 years later, I was reminded of this goodie when I suffered a bout of outbreak (hormonal or not) and decided to go back to it. Oh my, how times fly and prices soar! This baby here cost me a good S$29.00! Well, hopefully this will last me a long time and I won't be needing it much as I seriously don't want to deal with frequent outbreak.

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/200 sec

Aperture: 1.7

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

316 of Project 365: Poudre Universelle Libre

Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre

Natural Finish Loose Powder (Net 30g) in 20 Clair

When it comes to cosmetic & skincare products, I'm a fickle and adventurous consumer who likes to try different brands and products - most often before I finish any of the existing arsenal of products I already have. Which is why, it is a surprise when I realised that I've finished this loose powder from Chanel within the recommended 18M used-by date.

The only explanation is: I like this product enough to keep reaching for it. The finely milled powder matched my skin tone and it doesn't make me look pasty which is a common problem with powder products. It also has a light floral scent which is pleasing without being overwhelming. 

I would definitely repurchase this product but that is only after I finished the existing loose powders I have stashed in my drawer. I can think of at least 4 - 5 other tubs from different brands like MAC, Laura Mercier, Kanebo, Natural Republic,.....

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/80 sec

Aperture: 2.5

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

315 of Project 365: Tool of the Trade 2

Here's another post about the tool I used to apply my makeup. The first post was a dual ended foundation-and-concealer brush.

This is my current favorite brush to apply liquid foundation - Sigma Round Top Kabuki (F82). While doing my research on Sigma synthetic brushes, I found that many recommended the Flat Top Kabuki (F80). In the end, I decided to go with my own preference for a round top brush because I already owned something similar to the flat top kabuki brush.

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/60 sec

Aperture: 2.5

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

314 of Project 365: Under-redded

I bought this "Red Carpet" Revlon ColorStay nail polish when it was on sale at 20% off (RP: S$13.90).
The sales person told me that this is the same red nail polish used by the SIA girls. She even went on to recommend me the matching red lipstick in "Really Red" which I already owned. For those aspiring to create the SIA girl look, here's something affordable to consider.
This is definitely one of the best nail polishes I owned. I've tried many different brands from high-end to low-end so I know that this is a winner when it's quality stood out clearly enough to woo me.
Rich creamy finish with high shine, minimal chipping after one week (with minimal fading around the edges which is a rarity for me).
The thing I love best about this polish is the applicator which has a slightly rounded brush tip so application is a breeze. Another thing I notice is the brush picks up the right amount of polish and it's easy to control the amount of polish being picked up so I wouldn't end up with a huge gob of messy liquid or insufficient polish resulting in uneven finish.
I am tempted to buy another bottle in a neutral color but sometimes different colors might perform differently, which is something we have to bear in mind.

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/250 sec

Aperture: 1.7

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

313 of Project 365: Burberry

This is what happened when I can't make up my mind.

Burberry Complete Eye Palette

NT WT 5.4g

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/200 sec

Aperture: 1.7

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

The eyeshadow is housed in a velvet pouch which also has a side pocket to hold 3 brushes.

307 of Project 365: Harmonie Du Soir

A picture of perfection for the record before I dip my brush and paint the window to my soul with a rosy view of the world.

Regard Signe De Chanel

Ombres A Paupieres Quatuor

Quadra Eye Shadow

Harmonie Du Soir

ISO: 400

Exposure: 1/30 sec

Aperture: 5.6

Focal Length: 45mm

Flash Used: No

Les Exclusifs De Chanel

"What if we could capture time and hold it in a bottle, along with all of its treasures and promises? What if time - both past and future - was revealed from one bottle to another, until it was all held in a unique collection of fragrances? The time of CHANEL; time that comes back, if only to fly away again."

"Twelve identical bottles; twelve pure forms; luxurious simplicity: an expression of the genius of CHANEL. A collection of rare fragrances, composed in the past by Ernest Beaux - the exclusive perfume creator for Mademoiselle Chanel - and in the present by Jacques Polge - the "Master Perfumer" for the House. A way of reinvesting time and celebrating something that goes beyond fashion: the spirit of CHANEL."

Unboxing Beige from Les Exclusifs De Chanel.

Les Exclusifs De Chanel is only available at the Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands.

This is by far the biggest bottle of perfume I owned at 200ml, but it's not the most expensive on a per ml basis. If you have read my earlier post, you would know when my love for perfume began.

It's always so pleasurable and enjoyable to shop at the flagship Chanel store at MBS because of the outstanding level of service. Shopping at the store is more than purely transactional, the Beauty Advisors would share the history & philosophy behind each product and this is where I had a taste of "going out of the way" service from the Beauty Advisors to provide the best shopping experience.

 A special magnetic cap that ensures that the logo would stay align to the bottle.

The twelve creations of Les Exclusifs De Chanel:

1. No. 22

2. Gardenia

3. Bois Des Iles

4. Cuir De Russie

5. Eau De Cologne

6. 31 Rue Cambon

7. No. 18

8. Coromandel

9. Bel Respiro

10. 28 La Pausa

11. Sycomore

12. Beige

219 of Project 365: Tool of the Trade

Foundation & Conceal: How apt is thy name!

One end is a foundation brush to lay the groundwork of a perfect canvas & the other end is a concealer brush to hide imperfections.

ISO: 400

Exposure: 1/40 sec

Aperture: 5.0

Focal Length: 26mm

Flash Used: No

161 of Project 365: Lippies

Another obsession of mine is lippies. Actually, wearing lip balm or lipstick is more of a necessity than vanity because I have dry lips which need constant moisturising.

The MAC Disney Villains collection is my latest purchase, and I've been using MAC products since it reached our shore back in my Uni days.

My colleague always complain when she saw me buying another lipstick because I buy them so frequently.

I suspect that most of the stuff on my lips eventually ended up in my stomach. When I commented that when I'm dead & the doc open up my stomach, I wonder what they would find there, my colleague actually said "crayon". Well, I thought that's really funny & it might be true.

ISO: 400

Exposure: 0.3sec

Aperture: 5.6

Focal Length: 45mm

Flash Used: No

160 of Project 365: Perfume

I still remember that my dad bought me my first perfume when I was in Primary 6.

We were doing our weekend shopping at NTUC FairPrice and I was looking at a row of Enchanteur perfume, powder & lotion. Suddenly, my dad came up to me & asked me to picked one. Frankly, I'm quite surprised by my dad's gesture, which I gladly obliged. And I've been hooked since that first bottle of perfume.

Nowadays, I never leave home without a spritz of my favourite scent. I'll feel uneasy & weird if I'm not wearing any perfume. So I make sure that I have a small vial which I carry around for occasions when I forgot to wear my perfume before leaving the house. Of course, there were still a couple of times when I have to live through the day "scentless" and I must say the experience was really tortuous.

Some of my favourites include Lanvin, Chloe, Chanel & Sarah Jessica Parker.

Exposure: 1/40sec

Aperture: 5.6

Focal Length: 45mm

Flash Used: No

77 of Project 365: Freebie

Buy a magazine at $5 & you will get an eyeshadow worth $75 for free. What's the logic?

ISO: 100

Exposure: 0.5 sec

Aperture: 1.7

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

64 of Project 365: Rogue Coco Chanel

It has been quite a while since I used the 20mm pancake lens which has been gathering dust.

This is one of the most expensive lipsticks I've ever bought at $44 per pop. But I really like the color "Mademoiselle" and the faint rose scent.

ISO: 400

Exposure: 1/25 sec

Aperture: 1.7

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

Brushes