tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.comments2024-02-17T01:11:34.207+08:00Of Kids and Educationmonlimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comBlogger5944125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-68504919100065633762018-05-18T12:15:09.519+08:002018-05-18T12:15:09.519+08:00Hi,
I used to get acnes right before that time of ...Hi,<br />I used to get acnes right before that time of the month, every month w/o fail. Not sure if it's called cystic acne, but it does leave permanent marks :( <br />Chanced upon konjac sponge on sale from Sephora, and used it. After a month, to my surprise, no acne! Once I forgot to use it over a few weeks, and the acne appeared though. Now I'm trying to remember to use it at least one a week. Crossing fingers that it will continue to keep me acne-free.<br />I still need to find something that works to lighten my age spots and wrinkles though. Thanks for the recommendation of the 2 skincare, will browse them.<br />Gosh.. age 40+ is really annoying!<br />Disclaimer: I'm not selling any konjac sponge, nor related to any company selling one :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-30911071715785928592018-05-16T19:49:52.379+08:002018-05-16T19:49:52.379+08:00Jenn: The Ordinary has moisturisers, just that you...Jenn: The Ordinary has moisturisers, just that you may not be aware cos they name their products after ingredients instead of what they do. If you go to their website https://theordinary.com/, you'll find the moisturisers under "Hydrators and Oils". Their cold-pressed oils are very popular but if you don't like the oily feeling, you can try their NMF + HA. I personally love their squalane - it's hydrating like oils but not as greasy (it's actually oil-free).monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-59531214802539035222018-05-16T13:00:01.635+08:002018-05-16T13:00:01.635+08:00Hi Monica,
I read your post and it is like some k...Hi Monica,<br /><br />I read your post and it is like some kind of sign for me to start taking care of my skin as I only use cleaner wash now and there are spots developing since I am also past 40. For starter, which moisturizer do you use? Cant seem to find one from The Ordinary though. I think I should get a decent moisturizer before I start on the Vit C regime since it can be stinging and burning.<br /><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585664541356183635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-75652385842145569272018-05-15T21:42:47.129+08:002018-05-15T21:42:47.129+08:00A close up of my skin for all to see?? *shudder*A close up of my skin for all to see?? *shudder*monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-47657230686277466002018-05-15T21:30:01.707+08:002018-05-15T21:30:01.707+08:00With a post like that, how could you not show some...With a post like that, how could you not show some before and after pics! Not too late though to add them in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-60278402300381393402018-05-14T12:11:22.282+08:002018-05-14T12:11:22.282+08:00Anon: I've only just started on The Ordinary&#...Anon: I've only just started on The Ordinary's skincare so it's too early to tell. Basically Vit C is the gold standard for dark spots so maybe you can try one of their many serums? I've tried their Azelaic Acid, which has brightening properties as well, and I saw a difference in skin texture within the first week. So maybe that's another option.monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-19679994660344488182018-05-14T11:52:26.496+08:002018-05-14T11:52:26.496+08:00Hi Monica
Can you recommend the serum or moisturi...Hi Monica <br />Can you recommend the serum or moisturiser that you are using too. Dark sports are creeping up my face in a horrifying speed. So this post of yours is really timely. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-20725157588097234782018-05-08T15:51:05.555+08:002018-05-08T15:51:05.555+08:00Here I come The Ordinary!Here I come The Ordinary!Rachel Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12009179336023902682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-14026078069689692742018-05-08T12:48:38.811+08:002018-05-08T12:48:38.811+08:00Rachel: Oh, retinol and vit C are definitely for p...Rachel: Oh, retinol and vit C are definitely for prevention too! Easier to prevent the dark spots than wait until they appear, then frantically try to reverse them, like me lol. <br /><br />These are not acids though, vit C is an antioxidant and retinol is a derivative of vit A. So they're pretty safe, as in, they won't do any harm to your skin. Btw, retinol is still best for wrinkles, so try that with the argireline for your neck and see if it makes any diff! I think those deep lines are very challenging though.monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-51792196826376570002018-05-08T12:43:28.838+08:002018-05-08T12:43:28.838+08:00I tell you Monica, I am the worst-est person when ...I tell you Monica, I am the worst-est person when it comes to skincare. I don't go for facials, and all I use is a cleanser, and SK2 Facial Treatment Essence - no moisturizer, no toner, no masks no nothing. I use SK2 once a day and a 75ml bottle lasts me 5 to 6 months! lol :) Then in the day time, I use a Korean moisturizer (Innisfree or one of the likes) only because it's not possible to apply BB cream or liquid foundation on dry skin.<br /><br />Thankfully, my face skin is pretty ok! However now that I am turning 40, I've been hearing horrible stories of facial degeneration, if I may say, and how important it is to prevent it. I am wondering whether retinols and vitamin Cs are a preventive measure, or are they for treatment. I'm worried that I'm risking my face to these acids when nothing is wrong with it. However, if they are necessary for prevention, I'd better start.<br /><br />The neck however, has been completely neglected and it shows. Let me go pick up The Ordinary's angireline solution - cheaper than botox lol.Rachel Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12009179336023902682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-89935633637358284372018-05-08T10:33:29.171+08:002018-05-08T10:33:29.171+08:00Rachel: Ooh, those are a pain! I use retinol but I...Rachel: Ooh, those are a pain! I use retinol but I suspect nothing short of surgery would get rid of those :P You can also try The Ordinary's argireline solution. I heard that works like Botox. The effects are temporary though.monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-73197992735721421212018-05-07T22:14:33.213+08:002018-05-07T22:14:33.213+08:00What should one apply on the neck to reduce the dr...What should one apply on the neck to reduce the dreadful lines! Rachel Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12009179336023902682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-57753888035201755802018-04-16T14:38:20.559+08:002018-04-16T14:38:20.559+08:00Thank you for the kind wishes, Grace! The cake is ...Thank you for the kind wishes, Grace! The cake is from www.thecakeshop.com.sg. Their rainbow cake is very good, prices not too exorbitant and free delivery above $70 :)monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-41627726483250020262018-04-16T12:59:07.956+08:002018-04-16T12:59:07.956+08:00Wah happy 21st BD, Lesley-Anne! Big girl liao ah!...Wah happy 21st BD, Lesley-Anne! Big girl liao ah! =))))<br />Love your mesg, Monica - so inspiring!<br /><br />Grace<br />p/s: btw, the rainbow cake looks great - where is it from? =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-20045522029403625122018-04-08T20:23:53.017+08:002018-04-08T20:23:53.017+08:00Phoenixsoul: If I'm not mistaken, I think they...Phoenixsoul: If I'm not mistaken, I think they cut off the date by the specific month, depending on when they administer the test.monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-50347466268412892492018-04-08T20:09:09.368+08:002018-04-08T20:09:09.368+08:00In secondary school, do they take the age by year ...In secondary school, do they take the age by year or something else. For example my birthday is this month so do they take day, month or yearAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283607801487128791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-77884752789955255602018-03-04T13:40:47.866+08:002018-03-04T13:40:47.866+08:00Anon: Oh, so happy to hear that! Glad to know your...Anon: Oh, so happy to hear that! Glad to know your son enjoyed the books. Hope he'll enjoy Secrets of Singapore too :)monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-72785521052734869952018-03-04T07:59:13.211+08:002018-03-04T07:59:13.211+08:00Hi, my 7 year old son just discovered Danger Dan r...Hi, my 7 year old son just discovered Danger Dan recently and was instantly hooked. In two weeks, he finished almost all of both series. This is the first time I see him so drawn into reading. I was searching online to find if there were any more books, and I found this post! Sad to hear that its the end. Thanks for bringing the joy of reading through these books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-59847544471765036172018-02-13T09:34:22.955+08:002018-02-13T09:34:22.955+08:00Keep this going please, great job!Keep this going please, great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-81765614739659176822018-02-08T09:10:50.611+08:002018-02-08T09:10:50.611+08:00And now they may be revising Eldershield to allow ...And now they may be revising Eldershield to allow entry at 30! lol :)Rachel Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12009179336023902682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-65591790289269995452018-02-06T14:17:23.611+08:002018-02-06T14:17:23.611+08:00Rachel: Yup, that! Only in Singapore one is consid...Rachel: Yup, that! Only in Singapore one is considered elderly after 40, harumph! monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-5034237358974787752018-02-06T13:41:43.832+08:002018-02-06T13:41:43.832+08:00and at 40, the government reminds you that one is ...and at 40, the government reminds you that one is aging, with Eldershield letters and phone calls :pRachel Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12009179336023902682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-31914916133264807662018-02-05T20:21:45.455+08:002018-02-05T20:21:45.455+08:00Haha, you are full of grace like your name! I thin...Haha, you are full of grace like your name! I think I would have given her a death glare :Pmonlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-44859419187385960562018-02-05T18:16:25.349+08:002018-02-05T18:16:25.349+08:00Aiyoyoyo,
Happy Birthday, *Auntie* Monica! =pppp...Aiyoyoyo,<br /><br />Happy Birthday, *Auntie* Monica! =ppppp<br /><br />sorry can't resist!<br /><br />hiak hiak hiak<br /><br />I am in my 40s and yes, I hv had the 'misfortune' of being asked for my senior card too at supermarkets - I simply shrugged and put it down to extra-diligent cashiers =ppp<br /><br />GraceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-71848010924927613172018-01-26T13:29:26.537+08:002018-01-26T13:29:26.537+08:00KJJ: A lot of our beliefs are shaped by personal e...KJJ: A lot of our beliefs are shaped by personal experience, for sure. But I guess it's also expectation - we know there are male asshole bosses, but we kinda accept this cos we tend not to doubt their authority and as long as we learned something from them, that's ok. But female asshole bosses are generally just considered bitches and unacceptable. Social norms on gender influences thinking and behaviour a lot more than we realise.monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.com