How To Make Your Own Pore Strips

I'm currently into skin care (and a little make up). It isn't like I wasn't before, but I brought spending to a whole new level D: don't even get me started on the amount of money I splurged on products recently. I am after all investing in my skin, so you can't blame me for spending luxuriously. I however still like a fat bank balance so I learned how to make my own pore strips lolol. Kononnya to save money la (for my wedding).

Making your pore strip
Ingredients
Milk
Gelatine powder

Use approximately 1 tablespoon of whole milk and half a teaspoon of gelatine. It took me quite a while to get the consistency right. I like mine to be of the same thickness as that of mushroom soup. You can always adjust yours according to preference.

Pop the milk in the dish into the microwave for 5 seconds to heat it up. Then sprinkle the gelatine powder evenly across the milk to prevent clumping.

The milk usually won't be hot enough to dissolve the gelatine so pop the dish back into the microwave for an extra 5-10 seconds. Stir the mixture and you'll get something like this:

Now to apply (you may want to wash your face before preparing your pore strip as it hardens when it cools):

Step 1
Wash your face with your regular cleanser and warm water. This is to open up your pores so that your pore strip will be able to get a firmer grip on your 'heads' (white heads and black heads). Dab dry.

Step 2
Spread in an even layer your pore strip mixture across your T-zone using your finger or an unused make up brush. That is your forehead, nose, cheeks and  chin. Liddis:

If your mixture is too thin, you'll find that it does not form a nice even film across your face. It'll be all drippy and patchy. You'll have to either use less milk or more gelatine the next time.

Step 3

Let it dry! This will take approx 20-30 minutes.

It becomes translucent when dry. And very tight so very shiok (it doubles as a mask).

Step 4

Gently peel your pore strip away. Liddis:

It peels off easily. I can feel it pulling all my fine facial hairs out. Very shiok also lolol.

Step 5

And then you get nice clear skin. Rinse your face with cold water to close up the pores. Use your moisturiser or pore minimiser if you have one.

Yaya, I can see pimples. Exam stress, what to do, right?

Step 6

The funnest part of the whole process- looking at the all the dirt and 'heads' the strip managed to extract.

Can't see anything here because I used a digital camera but there are white heads on it. Pinky swear.

I was addicted to this I did it everyday until the skin around my nose started to peel hahahaha. I'm doing it every other day now and it's such a good alternative. It's so cost effective I can see my purse smiling up at me with pride in its zippers. Plus you get to spread it over as much skin as you please unlike the commercial pore strips that restrict application to your nose and the surrounding areas. The only drawback is THE SMELL. I must say gelatine is smelly, it is after all animal fat. But I got used to that.

GE13

The 13th General Election (GE13). A big hoo-ha in Malaysia. We even gained international publicity for crying out loud. It's a known fact that corruption is rampant in this year's election, flip through any international newspaper and you'll be bound to read about it. Take CNN as an example    http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/02/world/asia/malaysia-election-preview/index.html?sr=sharebar_twitter. What angers me most is the fact that this is happening under broad daylight and nothing has been done about it. Correct me if I'm wrong but I haven't read of a solution regarding the vote-buying in Malaysia thus far. Chartered flights from East Malaysia? How subtle is that? The Election Commission has failed the Rakyat on this. 

Next you give identification cards (IC) to illegal immigrants for your own selfish gains. You are willing to give everything at any cost to uphold your position, but at whose expense? I've read about cases where locals have yet to receive their ICs. Their children are not able to attend school because they do not have proper identification. But here you are, handing ICs out ever-so-effortlessly without (I believe) the proper procedures. 

So you win (albeit unfairly), and then what? Now that these people are citizens of Malaysia, you are obliged to protect them and care for them, like how any country would for her people. Are you able to put a roof over their heads and give their children and their children's children an education? My heart goes out to these people whose votes you bought with money. They become the subjects of ridicule and people lash out their dissatisfaction towards a certain local party at them (I do not in any way condone this). 

OK, maybe they accepted the bribe against their better judgement but if you put yourself in their shoes, wouldn't you do the same? I'm talking about people who are not very educated and in need of money. It's disheartening to see the insults and remarks hurled at them. Is this the Malaysian hospitality that you promote? It was wrong in the very first place to obtain votes by unlawful means, but you turned a deaf ear to the pleas of the Rakyat (during the Bersih 3.0 rally- duduk bantah). You therefore sparked hatred among the people. Why can't you see the larger picture?

And it all comes down to love. Do you love your people enough to sacrifice (your seat)? At this moment, I doubt that. But it's not even about sacrificing, it's about democracy- the Rakyat's choice. And we, the Rakyat, are deprived of this.

So in the midst of a heated election season, please let's not forget to show some love to those around you. 

On a lighter note...

Prague, Czech Republic

Nah, as promised, pictures from Prague (pronounced 'Pra-gie', like how you'd pronounce dengue). If you believed me then you were pwned. Today you learn a new word- that is pwned. By the way before I get carried away, Prague is pronounced Praq. 

I must say Prague is one of, if not the prettiest country I've ever visited. Words and pictures do this quaint little medieval town no justice so you can just admire my face in the pictures below thank you. The food wasn't my cup of tea though. I'd probably be a vegetarian if I stayed there lolol. 

#1 Potato pancakes with cheese - my favourite so far

#2 Cheese something something

#3 Beef goulash 

#4 Pork knuckle

#5 Dessert - Apple crumble 

Dessert also not nice. This was the first time I did not gobble up my dessert so you can imagine how not-very-nice the food was. 

 

#6 Powder Tower

#7 Astrological clock 

#8 At the old town square 

#9 Bird's eye view from the Astrological clock tower 

#10 Church of Our Lady before Tyn

#11 Vainpot/ camwhore whatever you call it

#12 Charles Bridge

#13 On top of Charles Bridge

#14 In front of Charles Bridge

Have to take pictures 360 degrees around Charles Bridge. Didn't you know that camwhore rule of thumb?

#15 In remembrance of the guy who jumped off the bridge for I-dunno-what reason

#16 Prague Castle

The guard rolled his eyes behind those dark sunglasses. Like I dunno.

 #17 St Vitus Church

 #18 Inside St Vitus

#19 

#20 Bird's eye view from the castle's tower 

#21 Random street view

 #22 Took a picture at the random street

#23 Krumlov castle at Cesky Krumlov 

#24

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#26 The Dancing House at Prague new town

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And a bonus for you guys cuz I'm awesome. Also cuz I am so full of myself that I don't care what the passers by think of me.

#27 Unprepared shot in front of the Municipal House

 #28 Prepared

 #29 Hair biting

 #30 Kiyomi take 1

 #31 Kiyomi take 2

#32 Kiyomi take 3

#33 Kiyomi take 4

#34 Kiyomi take 5

#35 Kiyomi take 6

I also fan bai yan for you......

Kthxbai.

Blah

The kraken is awake from a 4 month hibernation and is grumpy. I did CPR on myself cuz I fainted from the cold. It snowed in April/ Spring *points to window* *curses weather*. Anyway see no more ads ------------> 
cuz inactive for too long #stupid. 

Can never put my head to something for long. Let's hope my marriage lasts hahaha. Blame my astrological sign. Been wasting my time playing tarot cards on the tablet too.

Nah, a section about libras. I love myself #bin poi kau.


Libra is among the most sociable of the signs. As scales of old were really "balances," so to do you seek balance in all that Libra does. You respond to situations with grace as Libra attempts to put others at ease. Artistically, Libra tries to balance form, content, colors and elements, and for this reason can be drawn toward creative endeavors.

The greatest balancing act is between self and others, and it is here that many Libras focus their energy. Here, in the realm of interpersonal relationships, you are a champion. Libra know how to be the charming host or hostess. Libra can sense what others want before they ask for it. And you can make the needs of others a higher priority than your own. In fact, Libra is the shuttle diplomats of the zodiac, going back and forth between the extremes until a solution is negotiated. 

The Libra motto might be "To every action there is an opposite and equal reaction." It is your innate sense of cause and effect that makes you so effective as a strategist. Whether it's playing chess, relationship counseling or civic planning, you know how to be effective while staying in the middle of the road. Your easygoing attitude can serve you and others well, but don't forget that your needs cannot go totally unfulfilled or you won't have anything to give to others. 

..................................................................................................Taken from, hufftingtonpost.com


Ha they missed indecisive and a procrastinator. Quoting someone I know, "Librans make the best friends." And yes I'm praising myself. It's what I do best #self praise is no praise. 

Stay tuned for photos from Prague. Sooooon. 

Cleanser of the month

and the winner goes to...

clarin's one step gentle exfoliating cleanser.

it contains silica beads that are ever so gentle on the skin. and the scent... lovely!

it also contains :

moringa seed extract that detoxifies by temoving resdues and neutralises the effects of toxic air pollution

orange extract that revitalises, tones and purifies

and not one, but two types of microbeads!!!

all these for....

rrp : GBP 20 for a tube of 125ml. it really isn't that expensive for a product like this. you get what you pay, that's all i can say. it rhymes haha. clarins does promotions very often. usually in the form of free gifts. it really works out to be economic. plus if you spend above 50pounds, you qualify for free delivery.

monsters inside me

go YouTube and type monsters inside me..

i tell you, it's super nice to watch. i go around recommending people to watch this series by animal planet...

got a patient pooed worms. long long ones. another had maggots eating her eyes. very geli but i somehow keep going back for more.. very addictive. some more i recommended them to watch while having lunch bwahahaha. someone called me sick lolol.. these people..

Then one night i dreamt my legs were hollow.. left only the bones. they were eaten up by maggots. TT insaf now.. don't wanna disgust others anymore.

Twenty Thirteen

Sempena the new year (and the fact that I'm not dead) I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all for your kindness and support. 2012 has been a great year no doubt so I need to shower myself with more gifts. HAHAHAHAHAHA I know that last sentence doesn't relate. But who knows when the next meteor is coming to hit earth? I want to die a happy person so I need more presents (get the hint?) hahahaha. I know Jee will find this paragraph very pessimistic cuz of the word 'death' that keeps appearing ZZZ. Don't wanna dwell on this topic anymore *abrupt end*. P.S.: I am optimistic. 

So like everyone on facebook who're posting about their new year resolutions, I've also come up with my 5-year plan #kiasumax which I intend to keep ok. Although I'm widely known as the san fen zhong re du punya person (three minute heat) this plan will bug me forever till I eventually achieve it.

Corrinne's Legen-waitforit-dary 5-year Plan:

1. Graduate

2. Get a job in Selangor. PLEASEEEEEE. If possible become a model/ actress/ air stewardess hahahahahaha. 

3. Find my perfect wedding dress.... No, actually this doesn't apply cuz I want a few wedding gowns and perfect is equivalent to ONE.

4. Get married by age 27

5. Complete my list of bags I wanna get from the UK cuz when I start working I will have no time to shop. And also cuz I made a promise to not buy anymore bags in Malaysia with two exceptions ie, I can bagshop when I'm travelling and if the bag is a gift.

6. Buy a house/ condo/ apartment anything la as long as I get a walk-in wardrobe I'm happy

7. Buy a fully automated car ie, a car that can autopark and with as many cameras installed on its exterior as possible

8. Plan my wedding 

9. Get a dog and name it Honey

10. Quit my job and open something else (subject to change.... it depends on my current hobby in five years. And whether I love my job)

THE END
*lifts glass* To 2013!!! 

May it be a year filled with blessings to every human, animal and alien in this Universe.