Review on NIVEA Cleansing Exfoliating Wipes

Hello Pretties,

Today I will be writing about a review on NIVEA's new product, 3-In-1 daily deep cleansing exfoliating wipes which I have gotten from NIVEA. Am excited that I was able to be their exclusive reviewer for this new product that they will be launching soon.

So what is it about this wipes that is so amazing? Like what it states 3-In-1: it deeply cleanse, exfoliate and fight impurity. Cool right? So for lazy people like me it's like a dream come true! hahaha. After all who doesn't want a 3-in-1 item? Not only can it saves time and also save money! :x

The wipes has a slight scent of magnolia extract which helps to calms and smoothes the skin. My face actually felt smooths and firmer after cleansing.

Did you know that magnolia is known to used for weight loss, anxiety, stress, problems digestion, inflammation and many more. 

The wipes has two side - one textured which has a textured side which looks like mini bumps and a soft side. As stated on the packaging, the soft side deeply cleanses and remove the makeup whereas the the textured side exfoliates dead skin cells and refines the skin.

Textured side that helps to exfoliates

What's so good about this cleansing exfoliating wipes is that it is highly formula with magnolia extract which helps to prevent impurities without irritating the skin! No redness occur when I was tried it out. In addition, this cleansing wipes can also be used as a makeup remover, not only can it remove waterproof makeup and does not clog pores!  This product is skin compatibility and is dermatologically approved!

Signing off with a picture of me and the wipes!
Khione

Me and NIVEA Wipes :D

Films for Chapman University

Hi Beautiful!

Today I will be sharing my experience in makeup for films which I have been helping out for students in Chapman University. There were in total of three shot-films which I have helped out. Be warn that there might be some disturbing pictures shown in this post.

The first film was about a volunteer who visits an elderly who suffers from diabetic. So my work was to create a rotten leg. If you did not know, I really enjoy doing special effects and fashion makeup. So of course, I was more than willing to help them out! :D So we discussed through texting and email on the details, venue and etc. Did a few trials on myself to let them see the effects they wanted.

Trial Makeup 

We then settled with the final look for that day. So on the actual day, I headed down to Common Wealth where the filming would be held.

Common Wealth

Met the actress, Beatrice, who I was going to do my makeup on. Beatrice was a friendly old lady, had fun chatting with her as I did her makeup. Found out that she has been acting for awhile and usually helped out for student films. She even had to dressed up as a green monster before, having her face painted green, she even mention she had a tough time removing the makeup. Hahaha.

Me (still in long hair back then) helping Beatrice doing the special effect makeup

Anyway here is the final look that I did to her leg. Sorry that it looks kinda disturbing. (some felt quite gross out after seeing it, but that means I am a good right? Since I manage to make it look realistic! ) :p

Special Effect: Diabetic; Rotten leg 

Anyway I stayed for while before I left. Must say that Beatrice acting was good. She was quite engross in her role. But that is what acting is all about, being engross in your own role which can bring out the character in you.

The second short-film was a murder scene. Below is the poster for this film:

It was a simple makeup for the actress and actor. It was located at CHIIF CAMERAS,

Excelsior Shopping Centre. However when I reach there, the director requested to have a beard for the actor, so that it will make him look tired and shag. And so I did as he requested. Add some dark circles and a beard for him. What do you guys think?

The victim and the so called murderer 

He says " shhhhhhhhhh..."

Here is a short trailer for this short film:  Caught In The Act (click on the link)

The third short-film I helped out was called the Last Wish. I was supposed to do an aging makeup for an elderly. I found it weird, why would I need to do an aging makeup for someone who is already in his 50s? Thats is until I met him, Michael, I was quite surprised that he maintain his look and figure well. He looked like almost in his late 30s or early 40s instead. So as usual was chatting with my customer as I did his makeup. Michael was used to the fact that people was shocked seeing him look younger despite his age and thus they always have to find a makeup artist to make him look older. "Its kinda depressing, you know.", Michael says.

Here is a before and after look for Michael:

If you are wondering why he looks paler, its cause he is supposed to look like he is dying in this film. 

Here are a few more pictures behind the scenes:

Michael on the bed

Me helping Michael doing touch-up

It was fun, working with the students from Chapman University and it was indeed my pleasure helping them out. Being an ex student from Mass Communication, I really can see the difference in their learning between polytechnic and university. Their equipment used and all is really much advanced from what I learned back when I learned in my poly days. So yeah, thats it for today.

Signing off~
Khion

Knowing Your Skin Type

Few people have naturally perfect skin. However, with knowledge, the right product and a healthy lifestyle, it is possible to greatly improve skin's appearance  Skin's needs changes from day to day and season to season. Hormonal fluctuations, stress, pregnancy, medication, travel and seasonal changes are only a few factors that affect how our skin looks and feels. If you learn how to recognize the various skin conditions you will be able to choose the right cleaning and moisturizing options.

There are in total of 4 skin types:

1) Normal: 

- Comfortable feeling.

- Smooth and even texture with small pores

- Cheeks are the driest area, but not excessively

- Water and oil content in this skin is balanced

2) Oily:

- Shiny especially through the T-Zone.

- May have larger visible pores

- Frequent breakouts

- Few signs of aging, e.g. fine lines

3) Dry/ Extra Dry:

- Feels tights after washing 

- May look dry or flaky

- Feels rough and uneven, dehydrated

- Pores are small, almost invisible

- Shows fine lines faster than other skin types

4) Combination:

- Oily through T-Zone 

-Dry cheeks or spot dehydration

- Larger pores on the forehead, nose and chin

Now do you know which skin type are you? This way when selecting skincare products or makeup items, you will know which items will be suitable for you :) 

Signing off

Khione

Behind the Scene for Harper's Bazaar Photoshoot Competition

Good Day Lovelies!

Today I will be sharing about my experience in one of my shoots that was taken one month back. This was actually for Harper's Bazaar photography competition that my friend took part in and I just helped out with the makeup. This competition is usually an yearly thing, so those fashion photographers or any photographers out there who are keen can participate this next year!  

So in this competition he was supposed to submit maximum of 5 photos, the theme was "Uniquely Singapore" and has to capture the essence of Singapore's heritage and culture, while still incorporating the beauty of its fashion, lifestyle and the beauty of its fashion, lifestyle and the arts. Sounds tough right? Really cracked our heads for this theme. So in the end we thought of three places - The Pinnacles, Tiong Bahru and Toa Payoh.  We had two lovely models - Crystal and Emma, helping us for the shoot. We had to separate the shoots to two days as the locations were slightly away from each other and one of the models had something on the first day as well.

So on the first day, we went to the Pinnacles to shoot with Crystal. Thankful for the weather it was a sunny and bright day. However it was too hot that all of us got sunburnt despite being under the sun for just 2 hours. Here is the makeup and hairdo that I did for Crystal :)

Crystal 

Crystal's Eye Makeup

Crystal's Hairdo

It was fun helping Crystal doing her makeup. She is a lively and cheerful lady. Had fun doing her makeup and hair. Crystal's hair was slightly thin so I had to do some teasing to give volume for her. For her makeup, I did a cat-eye look and added two layers of fake lashes to give her eyes a fuller look. And if you have noticed her lashes has a few pearls at the end ;)


Anyway here are some pictures behind the scene of the Pinnacles :)

The Pinnacles' Sky Garden

Testing Shoot 

The view from the sky garden

I must say that the Pinnacles is a lovely place. Had a wonderful view up on the 50th floor. Envy the residents living there as they get to exercise and enjoy such a wonderful view there. Personally compared to Marina Bay Sands (MBS) sky garden, it really does have a different view here.

Oh and I must say Crystal's poses are damn sexy! Weather was already hot and she was adding in the heat with her sexiness!


Here are two photos from the first shoot. Still waiting for the rest of the photos...

Then on Day 2, we went down to Toa Payoh and Tiong Bahru. We started off with Emma at Toa Payoh. Here is Emma's makeup and hairdo. I called it the dragon girl cause of the background we were taking at Toa Payoh which also inspired me of her eye-makeup.

Emma's Makeup and Hairdo

Closeup on eye-makeup

I believe most people would be able to recognize this place. Really brings back a lot of childhood memories. Back then our playgrounds were filled with sands, while nowadays its just EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Di Monomer) Rubber surface.

Here are behind the scenes at Toa Payoh:

Toa Payoh Playground

Corridor of the old flats 

Looking badass here.. Miss Dragon Girl..

Having Lunch at McDonald

Then we went to Tiong Barhu to meet up with Crystal to have the next shoot. Those who are looking for old school kind of shoot, here is the place you can go! This place is one of the popular places where most wedding shoots take place in Singapore, not to mention of the yummy food located there as well.

Here are Emma and Crystal Makeup, I called it the Devil and Angel due to their dressing - black and white. Emma's makeup was slightly thicker due to the dark smokey eyes and hot red lips whereas Crystal had soft smokey eyes with soft pink lips to give a natural look. I tied their hairs in a side pony tails and tease it to add volume.

Emma the Devil

Crystal the Angel

Devil and Angel

Here are some behind the scenes at Tiong Bahru:

Candid Shoots taken during our photoshoot:

Doing Emma's Hair

Doing Touchup for Crystal

Emma and Me :)

And here are the Final 5 photos that were submitted for the competition :)

I enjoyed a lot in this photoshoot and will be looking forward to the upcoming shoot with them soon :)

Signing off
Khione