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Health and Beauty - July 2007

Ladies, I don’t think I’m alone in saying that our bathroom can use some spring cleaning every now and then. The condition of my bathroom has sparked many a domestic fight. When my husband returns anything of mine, he’ll open the door slightly, ensuring he keeps his head averted and throw whatever he borrowed in the general direction of the sink, like one would throw food in the cage of a feral pet. I didn’t realise he had a habit of doing this until I got hit by a bottle of Domestos at the back of my head.

Scream
Oh NO! I've run out of Rogaine!



The question is always “How much gunk can you put in one room?” And by gunk, I mean the litter of beauty/costmetic/spa/feminine products on the surface of the counter and spilling out of the cabinets. While I only ever use a cleanser and moisturiser as part of my daily beauty regime, I can’t seem to part with any of the other bathroom products I’ve hoarded in the past years (yes, years!) including the little shampoo bottles you’d get from various hotels around the world.

When I complained about my husband’s lack of understanding about the state of my bathroom to a friend, she snapped, “Women store too much crap these days. You should look at what you have and ask yourself what products you can’t live without.”

For the sake of this post, I’ll take this advice one step further. If a fire broke out in your bathroom, what is that one product you will take with you?


For me, it would be Olay Total Effects Moisturiser. This is the only product I remember running out of and instead of waiting until the next day, I found myself driving around in my pyjamas at midnight, looking for an open supermarket and even bribing an employee.

So, what’s yours?
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This exciting lip range from Joey NY Specialty consists of LipNIX to curb the urge to smoke, LipFIT to curb your appetite and cinnaMEN to attract a man all available in lip sticks, glosses, balms and gloss pallets.

Each of the formulas takes different fragrances which are proven to assist in the certain urges and further contain Dermaxyl which is clinically proven to firm and plump lips instantly. The fragrances are meant to work by triggering the brain to react and do so without an over bearing fragrance, much like aromatherapy however Joey NY Specialty refers to this as “aromachology”. The LipNIX contains the fresh aroma blend of Geranium, Lemon and Helichrysum proven to assist in quitting smoking. A mix of peppermint, grapefruit and spearmint is there to assist slimming the hips. While a man cannot resist the combination of vanilla and cinnamon.



Now I love lip glosses and lip sticks and believe their promises whole heartedly to last longer, shine all day, cover evenly all while gently conditioning my lips and making my pout irresistible. However, helping me quit smoking, attract a man and loose weight now that I thought perhaps going a little too far on the promises… but I was happy to take the Joey test with an open mind.

I was planning to quit smoking so I took the Joey challenge and used only their LipNIX. To give an idea I smoked approximately 15-20 cigarettes per day, 8 mg and had smoked at this rate for approximately two years. I used no other smoking aid such as patches, gum or lozenges,… cold turkey was the only way for this trail! I was re-applying the lip gloss each time a craving would occur or a situation where a cigarette would normally be consumed such as after a meal.

I am happy to report that it has now been exactly 27 days and I have not had one cigarette, not even a puff! And due to the ingredient blend of Beeswax, Shea Butter, Aloe Oil with Vitamin E, Lanolin, Safflower Oil, Castor Oil and aromas my lips are kept wonderfully moisturised and soft.

Obviously I did go through normal withdrawal symptoms, and my partner can vouch for my irritability the first two weeks. I was an emotional yo-yo some days, so please if you do trail this product be realistic that it does require your will power and effort to quit also. This is not a quick fix solution, merely a great tool to help you. Definitely a tool I can highly recommend all the same which I purchased at an affordable and realistic price of $16.99 from Priceline.

With one success under my belt not only am I very happy to recommend the Joey NY Specialty LipNIX lip balm but I am looking forward to trailing their cinnaMEN to see how much the aroma really has on my partner! You can check out the whole range at www.joeynewyork.com.
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I’ve heard of strapless bras, bra buddies, nipple covers, nudi-bras and even the new u-bras. But in search of better nipple covers as mine have turned my nipples from perky peekaboos to deformed lumps, I discovered some boobies accessories that had me going, “What the…?”

Faveo Freedom Bra
Faveo Freedom Bra
www.debras.com.au
I don’t know but this bra seriously looks like it belongs to the S&M collection. This ‘revolutionary’ bra, retailing at AUD$109.95 was seen on Today Tonight (you know, the so-called current affairs show where they promote bra products every 3 months just so people can tune in and cry out, ‘Boobies!’) and is the first strapless AND backless bra ever produced in the world. I am guessing this bra is only good for breasts that are still defying gravity because there is no way the style and design of this bra can support my chest.

Bra Disc Nipple Covers
Nipple Covers
www.amazon.com
Ok, I have got to try these out, just so I can say my nipples are wearing mini-fans or skin-coloured little UFOs. These covers are different from the norm in that they have ‘curving slits around the edges for a perfect non-slip fit’. They are re-usable and you simply wash them with soap and water and dry them on a towel after use. Best of all, you can wear them under your bikini top. Sounds good to me. I found these on www.amazon.com for US$19.

Chest-A-Peel
Chest a Peel
www.chestwrinkle.com
I saw this woman at a café with a plunging neckline and wrinkles in her cleavage so deep, I had the urge to reach out and see how much of my forefinger would sink into a fold. I didn’t think there was really any way to get around this as you age without going under surgery but then comes Chest-a-peel from www.chestwrinkle.com. It’s an adhesive, comfortable pillow pad that you stick to the area just above your breasts to prevent any creases forming throughout the night as you sleep on your side. Am I sold? Let’s just say I’ll make a conscious effort to sleep on my back from now on.

Perfect Form Miracle Lifts
Miracle Lift
www.perfectform.com.au
Want a breast uplift for just under AUD$20? I do! Miracle Lifts are transparent patches you adhere to the tops of your breasts to achieve an instant lift. No more lifting your arms over your head to lament over what they used to look like or sticking your chest out when you’re naked just so your nipples don’t graze your belly. I really don’t know quite how it works – maybe you adhere the bottom of the adhesive pad to just above the nipple, then lift your breast and adhere the top half of the pad to the tops of the breast? But whatever it is, I’m sold. I’m definitely putting my hand – or my boob – out for this one.


Have you ever tried any of these or have come across products that made you go hmmm……?
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Eye Liner Post

July 25th 2007 06:24
As the not-really-gothic kid I am, I wear eyeliner on occasion. Sadly, I couldn't find a suitable pic.

I shop at The Body Shop because it's right down the street from my aunt, the main source of my makeup money.

Body Shop Eye Definer. Black (comes in brown, white, and other shades), $10. Worth it?

The eyeliner works pretty well. It's easy to control, it's a nice pencil, and it's not too hard to wash off in the evening. On the other hand, it fades a bit, and if you have your eyes wide open all the time in hot weather, lines form around where your lid meets your skull.

As long as you keep your eyes half-shut and stay in the air-conditioned weather of most offices, this eyeliner works wonders and is worth the $10. Body Shop is guaranteed not to have allergy problems, and this stuff isn't gonna make me look awful by ruining my complexion.

If you live near a Body Shop, go ahead. If not, don't bother.
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What's your Daily Beauty regime?

July 23rd 2007 00:04
As I had already highlighted in one of my old posts, I used to be a beauty product marketer’s dream. If I was impressed by an advert, I bought the advertised product the next day. And if a sales clerk happened to stop me and gave me a spiel on why I should buy certain beauty products, I would. And if I asked a sales clerk what products would be recommended for my specific skin problems and she listed 100 products, I would walk out of the shop with a $500 charge on my credit card.

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And now, it's finally come to this...

# Pot Scourer, the new exfoliator
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#2 Cooking Oil for shiny hair, anyone?

Cooking Oil

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I've done some pretty bad things to my hair... believe me. I've gone through massive mats in my hair and horrid hair cuts and awful orange. Here are the three worst hair cuts, the biggest mistakes... the first one anyone with a working brain should be able to figure out.

1. The 'my friend was doing my hair and the brush got stuck in part of it, so she chopped that part off' haircut. Um, bad idea. I had to go and get it cut evenly... my beautiful, shoulder-blade-long hair which was really not that beautiful, but which happened to be my pride and joy at the time, went to just-above-shoulder length


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#3 Hiding "Lady Lumps'


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Color Pulse Part 2

July 13th 2007 00:32
Color Pulse


Same pic, I know, but they are REALLY hard to find


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Help! Advice needed -

I’m in a bit of a dilemma here. A girl at work (recently hired by yours truly) is reportedly bulimic. A couple of other coworkers had heard the unmistakable sounds of her retching in the toilet cubicle and have noticed that she goes to the toilet after every meal without fail and spends about twenty minutes each time. Whenever she comes out, she doesn’t look guilty when she’s asked, “Are you alright?” and merely replies brightly, “Yeah, I’m fine. Why?”

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#4 Annihilating Morning Breath

Chewing Gum

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I’m not a novice when it comes to having massages. As a matter of fact, I try to get a massage at least every 3 months - ever since my first experience where my therapist was this muscle-bound, dark-haired Greek Adonis. It didn't matter that he avoided going nowhere near my stinking feet, I was hooked. I regularly go to those Chinese massage places you find in the malls where the cubicles are small, the walls are thin (you can hear people next door asking if they should take off their underwear) and it’s not uncommon to find your massage therapist has switched halfway through.

Which is why I find it frustrating whenever I book a one-hour massage in a Day Spa and I’m asked if I want remedial, shiatsu, relaxation, Swedish or aromatherapy among other things. The first time I was asked, I replied with, “Oh you know, that massage where you lie in bed and someone massages your sore spots, makes you feel all nice and jelly-like, you fall asleep and you wake up, realising you’ve drooled.” After the woman cackled at me, I grudgingly just said, “Just give me that relaxation one then.” And since then, everytime I go to a Day Spa, I always get the relaxation massages – and I always end up regretting them afterwards. To me, relaxation massage is getting a massage from air – I can never feel a thing. So this year, before I book myself into a Day Spa with the girls, I thought I’d research the most common types of massages. I won’t go into much detail for each one but will only highlight the main differences between them.

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(Now I feel like a n00b)

First, let me say hello. I'm the newbie here. I'm naturally blonde, so the dye actually shows. I also have *le gasp* normal hair. (A bit fine and a bit thick...sadly...) Or, at least, close to normal. I look really bad with blonde hair. In the past two years I've spent $82 or thereabouts on dye BEFORE taxes-probably comes out to about $100 total


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#5Slimming 'Pooh' Tea

Slimming Tea

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#6 Anti-Perspirant Cotton Balls?

Cottonballs

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#7 Shaving….down under

Shaving Brazilian Wax
A Brazilian shave, anyone?

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