my hair care products

Hello there~

Long time no post,, been really busy, stressed,depressed and was starting to get sick again so took of few days from blogging. I feel like Ive been away for a long time and missed looking at other blogs, XP My stress level have gone so high that I feel like an empty shell and havent been stimulated to do anything, that's why you might have noticed that I dont post much of my photography and art stuff any more... :(
also I never really talk much about anything too personal here about my feelings and thoughts about my life since I try to dedicate this blog to sharing informations to you so I wanted to be more personal since it is my place, my blog.

so here is alittle more about me today
I have battled depression all my life, started out right when I moved to America its a constant battle to stay postive and happy, most people's first impression of me is that I am happy go person but truth is that I battle to stay happy. Some people say depression is just the way you think, feel and you yourself can control it but matter the fact is that its NOT, sometimes I just wanna give up but staying postive is the key to happiness

so with that said I know alot of you have same issues, mine was triggered by alot of things that have happened in my life which I dont want to get into but wanted to share this info, think postive and stay postive at all time in the end you will be truly happy. Sometimes it can be really hard but at times but really, stay postive! also anti depressant is not the answer either, I take chinese herbs *since my bff is eastern medicine doctor*, exercise, have a hobby and relax*keep your mind off from negative issues* :D

so even tho you might of seen me and my character here on my blog to be happy but it sometimes its not what it seems to be..we are all human being with emotions, with me I try really hard to bring happiness and positivity here & I hope you all do as well♥

so off to main topic
I get alot of questions regarding to what products I use for my hair so here is the items I use! :D

For many years now I ONLY use shiseido hair products, why shiseido products? well it started off with my aunt who works for shiseido, so I always had shiseido products around the house so got custom to using shiseido products.

Shiseido is a Japanese brand also world oldest hair care and cosmetic company so they pretty much produces just about anything health and beauty care products so you might see alot of Japanese products are made by shiseido :)

They make really quality products from low end to high end products~ my all time fav shiseido product brand for hair is Tsubaki and ma cherie but just about any hair product made by shiseido is LOVE :3

so my current line of shampoo and conditoner is white Tusbaki line.
Tsubaki line are one of top shiseidos best seller and highest quality product of hair care that shiesido makes. White tsubaki is for damage care good for color treated and permed hairs.

for more info from my past post on this product.
HERE

use this product for more than a month and you will see results! your hair will be more manageable,thicker and shiny :D

buy here


after I wash my hair I apply Ma cherie platinum veil leave on treatment on my ends since I color my hair alot which can leave your ends damaged so this products keep my ends healthy~
you can use just about any ma cherie product they are made to protect your hair and keep your hair shiny and healthy♥

buy here

I style my hair with my HG hair wax made by SALA I use shiny wax its the yellow one~

you can see my past post on this product
HERE

buy here

I blow dry my hair with Tescom ione hair dryer with built in brush and this dryer produces positive ion to your hair so it leaves your hair healthy and shiny.

its suppost to be really good for your hair and I do see a difference from using regular dryer and a postive ion dryer much faster in drying time and leaves my hair silkier! :)

and lastly to style my hair I use 1" Chi nano straigtner, I use this to straighten or to curl my hair.
I have been using this for about 2 years and I love it! It heats up in 5-10 seconds so its always great cause Im on the go and keeps my hair shiny and nice! :3

here is what it says at folica.com

The CHI Nano Ceramic Flat Iron is the latest in advanced technology in Hairstyling Irons with a pure ceramic heater combined with CHI Nano Silver Technology.

"Nano Silver Technology" is a health system which works to eliminate bacteria from appliances to promote a germ-free zone of protection for your health and safety. This high tech flat iron utilizes Ceramic Technology, Negative Ions, Far Infrared, and Nano silver technology. Features include flash heating in under 10 seconds, curved edge plates for curling and straightening, and a temperature setting from 302-356 degrees F. Innovative Nano Silver Technology in the iron eliminates bacteria on the appliance, creating a germ-free environment every time you use it. For fine, thin or damaged hair, try a flat iron with an adjustable temperature and Nano Silver Technology such as the CHI Nano Digital 1" Flat Iron.

Product Features:

• 1" Ceramic plates
• Curved edge plate design to curl, straighten and flip
• Non Adjustable Temperature
• Professional Salon Model
• Far infrared flash heating in only 6-10seconds
• Energy saving - Uses only 20-25 watts of electricity
• Ergonomic design
• Ceramic ionic technology reduces frizz and creates shiny silky hair instantly
• Nano Silver Technology eliminates bacteria from the handle promoting a germ free environment
• Swivel power cord.

I read their review from people and all the negative things that are on there Ive never experienced with mine so I think its user error with most people but really
after I use this Chi nano my hair looks and feels so healthy I love it♥

but Im sure after this one breaks on me I will get Sedu or GHD next :D

so I hope this info helps and I am still in process of making a hair styling vids, so many things I have to take care before the vids so Im sorry about this,, :P

well take care and thx for stopping by again♥

XOXO
eki

p.s I used the code for free shipping to sasa.com paying out with paypal works :3
thanks shop n chomp♥
code:paypalus2009

recent hauls, FOTD canmake look with castledew gloss

Hi :)

here is the look of the day with canmake and castledew lip gloss~

face:

DHC Q10 cream foundation in natural ocher 02

NYX jar concealer in beige

Canmake cheek gradation in 01

eyes:

canmake metallic eyes in 11 for base color

majolica majorca pk 740 lightest shade for highlight and brown shade for lower lash line shadow

Jill stuart jelly eyes in 08 for shadow on top lids

Loreal felt liquid liner

majolica majorca lash expander for base

fiberwig mascara on top

nyx brow pencil in light brown

lip:

Castledew over settling gloss in11

Castledew over settling lip gloss in 11

peach pink shade with gold glitter

smells like fruity candy and very glossy but the wand is alittle weird it does not let you put much product on your lips so have to apply several times but overall very moisturizing and feels nice not too sticky :)

on to recent item I got in the mail♥

I got a custom earring from Cady Nation by Diana

she has another one in her store in different color if you are interested! :D

very kawaii with swarovski stars nicely hand crafted~

she also gave me her origami earring as extra!

thank you Diana its so beautiful & kawaii♥

also bought Paul & joe toner from Mona's blog sale! I been wanting to try their skincare line so I was happy to see this on her sale! she even gave me my dairly beauty mask in apple for me to try!! thank you M~!! :D

currently have alot on my plate, but I am working on making a great tutorial with help from my BF as camera man since taping myself doing my hair was a disaster and looked really bad with horrible quality,, Im really bad with making a video so will have a good one up soon after I take care of alot stuff! also will show you my hair care, maintenance and what products I use for my hair so please stay tunes for that!

thank you for stopping by :)

great giveaway by Rina!

Hello

so remember my good friend and a major sweetie RINA of rae630? she is the one that gave me my piggy while back? Well she is having a GREAT giveaway! 4 winners will get to claim the prizes♥

so check out her blog of cuteness! she always have nice hauls, major food porn & kawaii handmade crafts hehe :D

click here

just a little message :)

if you visited my store recently and couldn't get to my store its because store is getting forwarded to ekilove.com and it will be down for a while :)

will have lots of new items after giving it a facelift!♥

thank you :D

Anna sui for target

so did you know target and Anna Sui got together for gossip girl inspired collection?

It was released in August,  so I saw the commercial and went to the closest Target and I didnt see the collection so went to their online store and its only at selective target stores, :P I live in MN where target is based from so I figure it'll be all MN target... so Im gonna go see it when I have some time to the stores that is available :D

or you can check their online store

Anna Sui for Target

I know its random hehe but I love Anna Sui so its a big news for me :3

Very good price for Anna Sui and cute too~

FOTD, Love package, & canmake maxi volume rouge

Hello♥

here is a FOTD I call this look lazy makeup aka natural makeup X3

why I call this lazy makeup look cause this looks will only take about 5-10 min to do :D

prime, foundation,conceal,highlight the face and around the eyes,blush,mascara,define brow & lip products~

I do lazy makeup if I had to wake up really early :3

product used for this look:

face:

dhc Q10 cream foundation yellow ocher 02

Jill stuart mix blush in rose bloom

nyx concealer jar in beige

eyes:

dior show mascara

ettusais shiny powder in white
dhc brow pencil in med brown

lip:

canmake maxi volume rouge 22 peach beige

sorry not too exciting makeup with matching lazy hair do hehe :P

In the mail I got a Love package from good friend and a super sweetheart Lotus♥♥
we have been trading love packages to each other and she always know what I want without me telling her!! X3 its always a happy surprise :D
last time she send me Matcha latte and I LOVED it so she sent me more for me to enjoy♥ its SOOO good! a must try! also I been wanting some canmake cosmetics and kamipita *hair holder* so to my surprise she sent me some~ Im telling you she has some kind of a mind reader power hehe XD

THANK YOU SO MUCH HUN!!
I know you are really busy and Im really thankful that you find some time & love for me!! ^0^

matcha latte LOVE♥ just have to add hot water so easy and GOOD :D
Rilakkuma strawberry gummy!! so kawaii! & super kawaii earrings

Kamipita~
hair velcro on one side so you know when you are applying your makeup and your hair gets in the way, this will keep your hair out of your face while you are doing your makeup without messing up your hair do and doesnt leave any mark on your hair :) works really well
really kawaii~

CANMAKE is very affordable & great quality cosmetic line from Japan

canmake maxi volume rouge in 22 peach beige~
really pretty nudeish pink color♥
it says its suppose to plump your lips with gentle treatment formula, ingredients include volume-enhancing complex, honey and grape seed oil.
sounds good to me! goes on very smooth and creamy I like it :D

canmake cheek gradation 01
very shimmery really pretty color

canmake metallic eyes eyeshadow in 11
pinkish gold shade looks really shimmery cant wait to try this :3

Vov Castledew over setting gloss in 11
orangish peach shade with gold shimmer, smells like candy
packaging is pretty, very similar to Jill Stuart's packaging

also new items in my store :D

Loreal Feria b61 & Jill Stuart jelly eye color in crystal sky 08

Hello♥

Finally colored my hair yesterday with Loreal Feria HI-LIFT brown in B61 downtown brown.

Again nothing like the box color so alittle dissapointed but it did color my roots really well so no complaints :P

on the instruction says to leave it on for total of 30 min but I did with roots first for 20min and rest for 20 so I had it on total for about 40 min. On the box it says,, downtown brown is a COOLER shade that minimizes red/orange or golden tones. But as you can see in my photos you can see that it have reddish tone >_<

but in the natural light it looks cooler tone but Im sure that's gonna fade... oh well Never trust the box shade as I already knew it but I always try out new shades hoping that they finally got it right for us dark haired girls :3 but maybe I'll start using Japanese hair dyes again to get that color that I want :)

overall it did sting and felt alittle bit more harsh than loreal preference and garnier nutrisse but my hair does feel silky and soft after coloring :3

Im favorite drug store dye still is the Loreal superior preference!

dont think I'll buy this dye again XP

Also got in the mail is Jill Stuart Jelly eye color in crystal sky 08♥

I wanted a taupe/purple shade and so I thought this was the perfect shade :)

you can wear it light and shimmery or you can build it to get more bold in color~ very shimmery and beautiful! Stays on very well & you dont have to use much at all~ packaging is so pretty & beautiful I LOVE it! :D

also the jelly feels like soft jello which I also love easy to use! its def worth getting if you like beautiful shimmery eye shadow! ♥

Im sorry for not posting any new creations lately my industrial glue gun broke it started to spark and smoke came out of it so I had to replace it with a new one so it really put me back in making new creations & also was backed up on orders and requests so Im so sorry for taking so LONG...

so Thank you for being so patience with me♥ ^__^

will have new items posted with in few days!

thanks for reading!!

XOXO

FOTD, DHC Q10 foundation and powder

hello♥

I know alot of you were interested in the DHC Q10 foundation that I use~ it is one of my HG foundation, been using this product for few years and I LOVE it! Im really disappointed that they are being discontinued so I stocked up :D They are on sale till it gets sold out at dhccare.com~

so one thing about this foundation is that it can be worn light for dewy look or build it for matte full coverage, but first the key for this foundation to look flawless is to PRIME your skin first so your foundation goes on smoothly.

What I do to prime my face is before the foundation I apply oil free moisturizer first :) right now I used clinique moisture surge, its perfect for my skin since I have oily face so I dont want to add more oil.

This foundation is beneficial to your skin as well since it includes age defying coenzyme Q10, olive oil, spf 18. I mostly love this foundation because it feel weightless on my face, I hate it when foundations feel like a mask just feels like a moisturizer also the shade are perfect match for asian skin tones :P

here is what it say on dhccare.com

Q10 Cream Foundation

Creamy fuller coverage. Achieve perfect-looking skin at last! This long-lasting SPF 18 foundation offers fuller coverage to smooth over pores, blemishes, and imperfections. Enriched with age-defying coenzyme Q10, hydrating olive oil, and UV damage–fighting olive leaf extract, these ingredients can help you win the fight against fine lines. Feels silky, not heavy, on skin. Elegant matte finish.

1.4 oz. Net wt.

ingredients

Active ingredients: titanium dioxide zinc oxide
Inactive ingredients: water, cyclomethicone, butylene glycol, diglycerin, cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, isononoyl isononanoate, PEG-10 dimethicone, disteardimonium hectorite, nylon-12, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, trimethylsiloxysilicate, silica, phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, dimethicone/methicone copolymer, glyceryl abietate/maleate, octyldodecyl myristate, phenoxyethanol, laureth-7, magnesium sulfate, alumina, methicone, simethicone, alcohol, ubiquinone, acorbyl tetraisopalmitate, olea europaea (olive) leaf extract, polianthes tuberosa polysaccharide, beta-glucan, talc (Natural Ocher 00-Natural Ocher 03, Natural Ocher 06, Yellow Ocher 01-Yellow Ocher 03, Yellow Ocher 05, Pink Ocher 01-Pink Ocher 04), aluminum hydroxide (Natural Ocher 00-Natural Ocher 03, Natural Ocher 05, Yellow Ocher 01-Yellow Ocher 03, Yellow Ocher 05, Pink Ocher 01-Pink Ocher 04), iron oxides

get it here

here is the foundation shade I have:

my shade is yellow ocher 02 or beige ocher 02 they are very similar in shade, also I use yellow ocher 03 to contour my face

DHC Q10 powder in yellow

very silky and smooth fine powder with hint of shimmer~

I use this sometime but when I do use it my face does stay matte longer. Since it have shimmer in it, it will give me a nice glow as well :)

one hand is with beige ocher 02 finished off with q10 powder

you can see that it does have really good coverage

items used for this look:

face:

DHC q10 foundation beige ocher 02

DHC Q10 powder in yellow

Jill Stuart mix blush in rose bloom 02

NYX concealer in beige

eyes:

Loreal liner felt tip liquid eyeliner

fiberwig mascara

Canmake fresh eyecolor 04

ettusais shiny powder in white

lip:

NYX mega shine lip gloss is tea rose

topped off with Rimmel volume boost in innocent

my hair is not colored yet XP

you can see that the color faded to reddish shade...

making time for tonight to color hehe♥

thanks for reading!

Tagged, Future clothes and wants* Liz Lisa! :D

 hello♥

I was tagged to do a future clothes from Pink Monkey :3

I thought is was nice tag since I like to browse on things that I want online alot especially living in Us its hard getting Japanese things here so :P

my favorite brand that I think that is absolutely pretty is Liz Lisa♥

they are popular gyaru Japanese brand, mostly very girly girly and semi hime style!

here is their website

LIZ LISA

here is the items Im eyeing on from Liz Lisa XD

I want all this items!! so kawaii!
the jacket is super kawaii!!

 Bless is another Japanese brand based in Tokyo

I like their simple, cool and kawaii designs

here is the items im eyeing on :D

I LOVE boots and I want all of this boots! the knee high boots and the middle boots are both fold able to however you wanna wear so cute♥

Bless tokyo

 

 finally Ravijour is kinda like victoria's secret but popular amongst gyaru~ very kawaii :3

so many cute stuff I want from there >_<

Ravijour

so many things I want but so hard to get here :(

also I havent had time to color my hair again! X3 hopefully I will tomorrow! I didnt want to do a hair tutorial until I color my root hehe :P sorry..

thanks for reading♥

XOXO

Bridal nail art scans

 Bridal nail art scan from nail max 10.09~

please bear with me with the image sizes LOL XP 

I wanted to share some nail art scans from nail max 10.09 in the same theme as the Aya Ueto wedding dressing I thought its neat that they had bridal nail art feature as well :D

can anyone tell me what the best way to upload multiple images at once from flickr? any application or a trick? :3

THX~

 

 

 

also I need to color my hair really REALLY badly..... been too busy,,, have like inch and half growth XP

will color tomorrow and will share with you the results :D

until Gnite~♥