Using my MacBook PROOOOOO

Ok, I'm using my MacBook pro, can't quite figure out how to work it, like right then, the screen had super duper small writing so I thought I was going mad, but then I figured out that I can press command and the plus sign and VOILA! I'm done. It's very shiny and nice. I feel a bit like its too nice for me. But whatevs, its cool.

Back is kind of killing me today which sucks. Tomorrow is my first pilates lesson. Hope it's good.

Ok gotta go.

Acne Update

I realize that I never did a follow up post about how my skin has been doing. So in my last update I was taking Diane-35 as an oral contraceptive to clear my skin, I was using the Eucerin Gentle Cleanser, Dr Brandt Intensolution and Oil Free Hydrator. I have also been using the Aesop Chamomile Blemish Mask twice a week.

Basically this has really worked for me. My skin has cleared up and I am no longer getting cystic acne. I have a couple of blackhead issues and a ton of scars (I'll address that a bit later) but in terms of acne, I'm really happy with the results.

I think that the reason why it worked was the combo of products together. Diane-35 regulated my hormones while the other stuff really worked to calm down the surface of my skin and control oil. I also used Dalacin-T as a topical antibiotic since Benzoyl Peroxide doesn't work on me anymore. The Aesop mask is actually very effectively is calming down the skin and reducing oil. Highly, highly recommended.

I've stopped using Diane-35 after about 4 months because it was giving me very bad dry eye syndrome. Which is actually painful. I now have to use Natural Tears (preservative free) and I've developed sensitivity to contacts, which I don't really mind since I wear glasses most of the time. However, my acne did mostly subside before I stopped taking it.

I now have pretty deep pock mark type acne scars on my cheeks that are also dark in color. I'm not going to do any kind of medical procedure yet since I think its a little too soon and also because the last time I did a chemical peel, my skin died.

So instead I went back to Kens Apothecary in Empire Subang and met with Marznum (the SA who helped me last time and recommended all the Dr Brandt stuff). She suggested that I get the Dr Sebagh Vitamin C powder to lighten my scars. It costs a whopping RM679. which is a bit shit since its only cost 79 pounds on the damn website, which is like half the price. But whatever, nvm, if it doesn't work I can take it back and she'll give me a refund and other products or whatever. So ANYWAY, I'm going to be a doing a review of whether it works later, hopefully it does!

A day in the life of Back Pain Induced House Arrest Dini

Wake up. Drink Apple Cider Vinegar and Manuka Honey. Do Breathing exercises. Lie back down for a while. Take a shower. Eat 2 eggs and fruit. Lie down somemore. Use the heat pack on my back. Do stretching. Check my email. Look at make-up blogs. Lie down. Heat Pack. Stretching. Eat lunch. Lie down. Heat Pack. Stretching. Look at fashion blogs. Lie down. Heat Pack. Stretching. Eat dinner. Watch Criminal Minds/Bones/House/Got to Dance/Glee. Lie down. Heat Pack. Stretching. Sleep.

A little sad, I know. I'm kept sane by awesome Mom and Dad. Also making lists for Singapore help, so far I've established that I really need a fly swat (roaches)and a spray bottle to put water and soap in (rooches - do you know that they breathe through their skin?? They die if they are sprayed by soap!)

I have rediscovered all my favorite blogs tho - which is always good :)

Ooh and I ordered a MacBook Pro! Coming Wednesday, can't wait.

Shopping and Other stuff

It's been awhile because of various health issues and also because I just haven't felt up to blogging honestly. I'm off to Singapore in August and I'm slowly getting ready to go, making lists of things to buy, things to pack, things I wish I could afford to buy :P

It's a bit all over the place at the moment. So in my attempt to "cope" I've become completely obsessed with make-up. Since I have limited resources when it actually comes to buying the stuff I've become totally psycho when it comes to checking beauty blogs. Which just added fuel to the fire. I have recently discovered a much healthier alternative which is doing beauty reviews on Makeup Alley (MUA). Since I basically buy most of the products that I buy after a tip from this website I figured I might as well contribute, because who knows, some other oily, acne-prone make-up lover could benefit from my wisdom. I've done like 26 reviews and I'm going strong. It's only hampered by the fact that I can sit for an hour at a go (health issues).

So anyway I'm going to be linking my reviews for any beauty products to my MUA reviews from now on. Brilliant, I know.

Anyway, here's the stuff I bought that I never got around to posting.

Something Borrowed - got this from The Book Depository for like RM18, super cheap. It's on everyone's fav chick lit list but I kinda hated it. I don't think I can do infidelity. Makes me feel ill.



I got the Shady Lady Vol 2. palette for sale at Sasa. I kinda hate it. See my MUA review here.

I got this great t-shirt for like RM40 from a stall in Empire Mall. It's from China and its super cute, long, comfy and has birds on it.

So that was all my random shopping, I also did a bunch of shopping for my Annual Dinner for work.

Let's start with the small stuff, I got this nail polish from Sasa. It's TERRIBLE. Horrible in fact. The normal Sally Hansen base coat is way better and the nail polish is a lurid fluorescent coral pink.

Got this Charles and Keith evening bag for like RM129 which is awesome, except for the fact that it cant really expand. I have a tendency to cram things into my bags so I think I may have already kind of damaged it.

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Got a MAC Lustreglass called Flashmode. LOVE IT. Read my review here. You know what? I cant find my review, anyway its a great product. Sheer fuchsia, nice and light and looks great layered on top of lipstick.

I got this Gosh Lipstick in Burgundy FREE with an order from Strawberry Net. Makes me look a bit like a prostitute. Actually it makes me look A LOT like a prostitute but with a bit of mixing or a light hand, its a superb berry color.

Got these ear-rings from black pearl, I wore the rhinestone ones for the annual dinner. A bit juvenile I know but they look really good on.

These Scholl shoes were RM188 so worth it and look amazing even though they're supposed to be comfy. Actually they are quite comfy.

Mum picked out this top for me, it was RM40. Looks really good on. Very asymmetrical, very sexy. A bit hot though.

So that's it :) Will be updating more on all the stuff I have to do before I goooooooooooooooooooooooooo