tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post7013417589554194854..comments2024-01-03T02:45:27.257-05:00Comments on Musings of a Muse: Beauty Secrets: Whitening Your Skin, How To Rid Yourself of Dark Circles, and Other Babblingsthe Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-30805206893605303682008-05-18T14:56:00.000-04:002008-05-18T14:56:00.000-04:00Hi MuseI was browsing around the web and happened ...Hi Muse<BR/><BR/>I was browsing around the web and happened to stumble upon your wonderful blog! I love your reviews and lovely pictures. So when I saw your post of your whitening agent I was all kinds of happy. Unfortunately on days without makeup my face is tanner than my body by a lot :/ haha like a panda. I wear sun block spf 45 everyday and try to keep out of the sun, but to no avail. I just want my skin to go back to its normal color, I read you mentioning licorice lightening could do that? I did a google and found so many I am not sure which brand would work. Can you direct me to a specific brand? Thank you so much!!! <BR/><BR/>-ElleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-67256089531718243762008-05-12T10:47:00.000-04:002008-05-12T10:47:00.000-04:00I adore Memoirs of Geisha :) Great film! The ele...I adore Memoirs of Geisha :) Great film! The elegance of the Geisha's makeup is truly gorgeous :)<BR/><BR/>Lilac might work but it might be a bit too ghosty for your tanner skin! <BR/><BR/>Embrace being tanned :) golds, bronzes, etc must rock on your skin tone :)<BR/><BR/>hehe thanks again for the comment a ;)the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-49146900281435221442008-05-10T10:27:00.000-04:002008-05-10T10:27:00.000-04:00MY GOD, that's CLE-VURR! This reminds me of that s...MY GOD, that's CLE-VURR! This reminds me of that scene in the book Memoirs of a Geisha when the "mean one" (I can't remember her name) does her daily beauty routine..truly elaborate and artistic.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, my skin is naturally on the tan, milky coffee side, so I guess these tips won't work on me. Always good to know for a friend or something, though :) Knowledge=power AND ..beauty![a}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06965188295886556899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-89816594615717341522008-05-01T11:59:00.000-04:002008-05-01T11:59:00.000-04:00hi plue :)do call me Isabella or Izzy :) awww I'm ...hi plue :)<BR/><BR/>do call me Isabella or Izzy :) <BR/><BR/><BR/>awww I'm glad you still loves me hehe!<BR/><BR/>send a pic? Maybe I can give you a rec for a color that might work for you?<BR/>thanks for being so understanding. I get swamped with emails and have a difficult time keeping up!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-39491512377082110852008-04-28T21:29:00.000-04:002008-04-28T21:29:00.000-04:00oh dearie, of course me still hearts u :Dit's a ju...oh dearie, of course me still hearts u :D<BR/><BR/>it's a just late mail reply, not anything serious. hehe.<BR/><BR/>i'm still finding and thinking of the right foundation colour, and i still dunno wat kind of skintone i have... <BR/><BR/>take your time kay?<BR/><BR/>btw, call me plue, i'm known as that online. hehe.<BR/><BR/>love,<BR/>心。葵pluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019269725605539864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-60623914180598712872008-04-28T13:09:00.000-04:002008-04-28T13:09:00.000-04:00hi jojoba!Thanks so much for reading it ;)I was re...hi jojoba!<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for reading it ;)<BR/><BR/>I was reading your article about MUFE and just realized that, wow, they have a lilac primer awesome.<BR/><BR/>have you tried erase paste for your brown spots?<BR/><BR/>Might help!<BR/><BR/>Hugs!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-46194999176417585272008-04-28T13:08:00.000-04:002008-04-28T13:08:00.000-04:00hi 心。葵!How are you!?Aw I'm so glad! I know. I'm...hi 心。葵!<BR/><BR/>How are you!?<BR/><BR/>Aw I'm so glad! I know. I'm so backed up. Do forgive me? Still love me I hope?<BR/><BR/>;)<BR/><BR/>Hugs!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-22464609441538792582008-04-28T13:07:00.000-04:002008-04-28T13:07:00.000-04:00hiya girlyGal!Happy Monday!Aw shucks thanks ;) I...hiya girlyGal!<BR/><BR/>Happy Monday!<BR/><BR/>Aw shucks thanks ;) <BR/><BR/>I'll def pop it into my purse for your next visit! <BR/><BR/>I'm really flattered you're enjoying the blog.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm just looked at the Orchid Gel looks promising. Does it allow your foundation to last longer throughout the day?<BR/><BR/>I've been using on again off again primers from MAC, Smashbox, Etc....<BR/><BR/>I do like some Signaure Club A but some items aren't so fab :P <BR/><BR/>I liked the Peach Meltdown! Never tried the Vanilla ;)<BR/><BR/>I liked some of the blushes however I've never used her foundation. The color combos scared the hell out of me ;) Too beige.<BR/><BR/>I was just looking at some items Ice offers! They had an under eye filler that looked interesting. Of course now I'm wanting to try this 2 minute miracle hehe ;) I'm off to have a look after I reply to this!<BR/><BR/>I haven't experienced any discoloration or redness but I do have a certain dullness to my skin and of course irritating flakes as I am dry skinned :P<BR/><BR/>I normally use Philosophy's Microdelievery Wash which is fab. It really works well plus it's very gentle and works for everyday use!<BR/><BR/>If you say it's good I'm definately all over it ;)<BR/><BR/>Keep your eyes peeled you might see a review of it shortly!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great comments and feedback! Appreciate them! I'm looking forward to your next visit so we can chat makeup, skincare, and all that good stuff and maybe if we have time we can discuss insurance but cosmetics are far more important ;) hehe!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-65116168899703612682008-04-26T22:14:00.000-04:002008-04-26T22:14:00.000-04:00Thanks doe a great writeup on this subject. I have...Thanks doe a great writeup on this subject. I have brown spots on my cheeks and i have been using MUFE Full Cover to camouflage them. I am not into lightening up my skin but this article has taught me a lot more than just "lightening" up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-91417372314115215982008-04-26T02:44:00.000-04:002008-04-26T02:44:00.000-04:00darling,of course you've help me out!will have to ...darling,<BR/><BR/>of course you've help me out!<BR/>will have to hunt for foundation slowly...can't rush it :D<BR/><BR/>btw, you haven't replied my mail izzit? :)<BR/><BR/>hugs,<BR/>心葵pluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019269725605539864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-5986030737835315372008-04-25T19:29:00.000-04:002008-04-25T19:29:00.000-04:00You always make my day, Muse, and I'm glad you tol...You always make my day, Muse, and I'm glad you told me about this fun blog :-) !! I'd love to see your technique with the colorwheel. <BR/><BR/>Re the Orchid Gel, they used to sell it on Shop-at-Home Network, but you can get it on the Dimitri James website http://www.skinn.com/product_p/fg-otd.htm I really liked the mattifying effect of the Orchid Gel everywhere on my face except my nose. For some reason, it seemed to look mottled on my nose once I had applied foundation. Go figure!<BR/><BR/>For a while, I was using a lot of the Signature Club A skincare products and always enjoy Adrienne's presentations on HSN. I especially loved the Vanilla Meltdown cleanser! I also liked the makeup, but I thought the foundation was a bit heavy (and sometimes streaky) for me, even though I used a sponge to apply.<BR/><BR/>One of my fav beauty secrets which is kind of on topic with skin lightening is also from HSN. I LOVE the Ice Elements 2-Minute Miracle Exfoliating Gel! As I've gotten older, a few of my challenges have been redness and discoloration. I had tried a bunch of exfoliators, but they were always too irritating for me. This one does not irritate my skin at all. I feel it really has brightened my complexion and evened out my skintone. The only issue I had is that there seemed to be a learning curve with this product. It took several attempts to figure out how much to use and how long to leave it on to get the exfoliating effect. Now I'm on autoship for this cuz I don't want to be without it!GirlyGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380992771441518578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-54937466553456121882008-04-25T11:20:00.000-04:002008-04-25T11:20:00.000-04:00Hey gee!The aspirin mask really brigthens me up to...Hey gee!<BR/><BR/>The aspirin mask really brigthens me up too plus it gets rid of flakes which is fab!<BR/><BR/>Gosh thanks! :) *blush* I try to take good car of it ;)<BR/><BR/>I haven't tried whitening soaps from Kose and a few others but they didn't really work well for me.<BR/><BR/>Oh my gosh me too! Totally two toned. Lighter on the face and darker on my body!<BR/><BR/>It's weird to hear it works as I dubbed it a gimmick! It never seemed to do anything for me although it did give a sorta polished look!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-45501394590744112002008-04-25T09:12:00.000-04:002008-04-25T09:12:00.000-04:00Hi girlgal ;) I got your fax this morning :) Tha...Hi girlgal ;) I got your fax this morning :) Thank you very much! It totally made my day!<BR/><BR/>I had the same experience as you. When I blended in front of my bathroom/vanity mirror I looked amazing but when I got into the sunlight I was scary as hell!<BR/><BR/>It took a very LONG time for me to work with this correctly and without ending up looking like a scary ghost girl!<BR/><BR/>Next time you visit ;) I'll have to show you how I use it!<BR/><BR/>I've never tried Orchid Gel but now you got me googling. Curious about it!<BR/><BR/>I think after a few attempts and a few pictures with my cam on high flash I realize my mistakes (as you can see how very WHITE you're looking prior to leaving the house).<BR/><BR/>It's funny that someone else has used to Signature Club A as whenever I mention it I always get asked "what? which brand? who?"<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for the great comment and the fax ;)<BR/><BR/>Talk to you really soon!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-25440052678273824432008-04-24T22:23:00.000-04:002008-04-24T22:23:00.000-04:00I try to stay pale too :P I think the aspirin mask...I try to stay pale too :P I think the aspirin mask brightens my skin up alot. But I don't think I have any beauty secrets...I must say though you do have GREAT looking skin! <BR/><BR/>Have you ever tried any asian whitening soaps like Likas? You can use it on your face and you will lighten up like permanently. I use it for my farmer's tan I get because for some reason my face doesn't really tan as much as my body does. I'm two-tone, lol :P The soap helps me stay one tone.Geehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17395325291564067125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-85254048883313402632008-04-24T18:02:00.000-04:002008-04-24T18:02:00.000-04:00Very informative post, Ms. Muse! I have used the ...Very informative post, Ms. Muse! I have used the Signature Club A colorwheel, though not specifically for skin lightening. My only issue was blending thoroughly. In front of my makeup mirror, everything would look perfectly blended. Yet once I was in my car I'd look at my reflection in my rearview mirror and see colored streaks. YIKES!!! I had a similar experience with Orchid Gel by Skinn. I loved the product and thought I blended it well, but I'd see a bit of orchid showing by my ears. My mishaps were due to my own clumsiness in blending, but thought I'd mention my unintentional peacock experience :-) . <BR/><BR/>Nice blog!GirlyGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380992771441518578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-66242816706967350132008-04-24T14:50:00.000-04:002008-04-24T14:50:00.000-04:00Hi Jen!YAY! I gots a coupon for you then!C56574 g...Hi Jen!<BR/><BR/>YAY! I gots a coupon for you then!<BR/><BR/>C56574 gets you 15% off!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Jen!!!!!!!! *MWAH*the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-89259293176254034852008-04-24T14:48:00.000-04:002008-04-24T14:48:00.000-04:00hiya 心。葵!!!!!Good day!I think you're right :) but ...hiya 心。葵!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Good day!<BR/><BR/>I think you're right :) but it's nice to know I'm not alone using these primers :)<BR/><BR/>This blue isn't actually a high end brand. It's quite a rubbish brand hehe. I've never really seen blue aside from the one from Tricia Sawyer. She does one called Eye Slept but a fellow blogger said it's crap and I've personally swatched it and feel the same way!<BR/><BR/>aw I was there one time! Poor college student days ;)<BR/><BR/>I know it sounds weird but maybe your fingers lightly will give it a lighter finish ;)<BR/><BR/>Shhh I always buy one lighter instead of darker lol!<BR/><BR/>To be truthful I highly recommend splurging on a good designer brand foundation. A posh brand is much better than DS. <BR/><BR/>Sadly when in a DS it's near impossible to really test items out :( Here in the US exchanging is possible but sadly not where you are located. It's kinda hard when in a DS to see which would be best :(<BR/><BR/>I honestly have no good recommendations for testing out colors sadly :( Like here we have no testers for DS brands so it's difficult to just see with your eyes if the color is good or not :(<BR/><BR/>Maybe you can see if a friend with similar skin tone is using the brand you do and swatch a bit?<BR/><BR/>adambeauty sells sofina :) <BR/><BR/>Oh no ask away and I'll help anyway I can :)<BR/><BR/>I hope I've helped a little?!<BR/><BR/>*hugs*the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-11530478839241235532008-04-24T14:31:00.000-04:002008-04-24T14:31:00.000-04:00hi helly!!!!!!!!LOL! I get the dull days too! I ...hi helly!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>LOL! <BR/><BR/>I get the dull days too! I totally understand!<BR/><BR/>I appear ashy as well if I use too much but with a bit of good blending it works a treat ;)<BR/><BR/>I find that shimmering whites work great brightening up my eye area ;) very good technique lovie!<BR/><BR/>Thanks or bopping by this week and leaving comments ;) You were missed!<BR/><BR/>Hugs!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-66284644341264685352008-04-24T11:16:00.000-04:002008-04-24T11:16:00.000-04:00oooh I am a new HSN customers. i love coupons and...oooh I am a new HSN customers. i love coupons and discounts!<BR/><BR/>found these on the hsn site, thanks so much! from what i've seen from your photos, you have amazingly beautiful skin :)*Jen*https://www.blogger.com/profile/13636627923833206270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-16535452396796048972008-04-23T21:34:00.000-04:002008-04-23T21:34:00.000-04:00hi darling~I suppose those in US don't quite fancy...hi darling~<BR/><BR/>I suppose those in US don't quite fancy using a corrective primer i guess, the asians usually use this i think. <BR/><BR/>i haven found any blue concealer yet from drugstore brands or from average counter brands, i suppose it's only available for higher end brands? >_< sigh, the pitifulness of a poor student. <BR/><BR/>i tried using sponge and brush, but haven tried fingers with powder foundations, i shud give it a try, but even with foundation (liquid or powder), it still look too light. i reckon we should always buy foundation that either matches our skintone, or buy one that's slightly darker? oh, wan to ask too, that i usually buy drugstore brand for foundation and powder, how do i test it out to see whether the colour matches me? the only light available is those fluorescent light in the mall, and to walk out of the mall and step under the sun is like impossible to do so, since either the sun is glaring n super hot, or it's a rainy/cloudy day. how do i go about this?<BR/><BR/>i don't have sofina over here in my place, and no one is selling it, even online. >_< i've heard great reviews for some of their products, but they just don't get enough limelight.<BR/><BR/>so sorry for the handful of question, but foundation n powders are always my biggest makeup gripe. >_< <BR/><BR/>thanks Muse for everything!<BR/><BR/>regards,<BR/>心。葵pluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019269725605539864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-84844767161326197852008-04-23T11:13:00.000-04:002008-04-23T11:13:00.000-04:00I WANT TO BE WHITEEEEEEE!!lol but i think i'm like...I WANT TO BE WHITEEEEEEE!!<BR/>lol but i think i'm like you; i'm in the middle. some days; i look alright, just medium; other days, i look pooey as if i'm fading into the wall.. almost.. i dunno... just plain. dull lol<BR/>i actually have a bottle of purple primer; which makes me look ashy if i use it on the face (and i use selectively and not a lot) :( so now i just use on the eye. it does brighten it a whole lot!! <BR/><BR/>and i found that if i use a slight shimmery eyeshadow (such as the big white one kates glamtrick) as 'base' then use primer/foundation; it does a better job of brightening. ^^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-2261581483193541092008-04-23T09:49:00.001-04:002008-04-23T09:49:00.001-04:00Hey Serene!;) Yup! If you need it and don't min...Hey Serene!<BR/><BR/>;) Yup! If you need it and don't mind waiting for my rather long cp time I can get it for you ;)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Hugs!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-42720865162694116942008-04-23T09:49:00.000-04:002008-04-23T09:49:00.000-04:00hey *Jen*!Hmmmm. It might work but you're better o...hey *Jen*!<BR/><BR/>Hmmmm. It might work but you're better off finding a cream primer!<BR/><BR/>If you're a new customer to HSN I have a coupon you can use :)<BR/><BR/>here's the item numbers:<BR/>Item: 258-243<BR/>Item: 258-240<BR/>Item: 258-239<BR/><BR/>Just punch the number in search and you'll find 'em! Also ebay has these around too!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-67957814590226894052008-04-23T09:47:00.000-04:002008-04-23T09:47:00.000-04:00hey Allysia-May!!!!!*hugs* Good. That's settled....hey Allysia-May!!!!!<BR/><BR/>*hugs* Good. That's settled. Hehe!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-12458984815228544142008-04-23T09:46:00.000-04:002008-04-23T09:46:00.000-04:00hi Emilee!You can indeed :) Yellow does work wel...hi Emilee!<BR/><BR/>You can indeed :) Yellow does work well but lilac much better ;)<BR/><BR/>I used to be darker myself but as I got older I was using all sorts of items to lighten up I believe that it helped lol!<BR/><BR/>Oh lord honey! Isn't that always the way? Too light, too dark, too fat, too skinny, too cute, too ugly...etc...etc....the world of a girl is hard lol!<BR/><BR/>I think you're gorgeous period. ;) Your skin looks gorgeous to me!<BR/><BR/>Hugs!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.com