Workin' on your Fitness

I really enjoy writing posts about health and fitness. Makeup and beauty is one thing that is key to looking great, but to really look your best, being healthy and feeling great about yourself is so, so, SO important to me.

One thing I haven't really talked about is workouts to do at home because as a teen blogger, I don't really go out to the gym.

If you have heard of them, Beach Body has made some of the best home workouts that provide some of the best results that are proven. If you haven't heard of Beach Body in particular, then perhaps you've heard of P90x? Well, they are the makers of that.

Insanity Workout

This one I highly recommend to the girls.  With long bursts of max-intensity exercises with small periods of rest you can burn up to 1000 calories in an hour! And if you stick to it, you will burn fat and gain lean muscle. No bulk up, just lean, toned muscle.  This workout switches from aerobic to anaerobic exercises which keeps you challenged and interested. The best thing is that this workout requires NO weights or equipment and you can do it right in your living room! This workout is perfect for getting ready for that bikini you've been dreaming endlessly about. Don't deny it, I know you're dreaming about that bikini. Get 60 days of Insanity for 3 monthly payments of $39. 95, that's actually less than the gym! 

Look, she's freakin' smexy! 

P90x2

It's P90x... 2, people! I recommend this one for both girls and guys, but guys especially. P90x is known for giving you hard, toned muscles, but P90x2 also builds your balance, agility, core strength, and athleticism. It even gives you a customisable Nutrition Guide that helps you succeed even more. It contains 12 amazing workouts developed by professional sports trainers that will leave you feeling great and looking great. It even focuses on breaking your plateau. I never knew there was a way! This workout is great for getting ready for summer, or just for completely your New Year's resolution. So get out-- oops, stay in and get the results you're looking for! For 3 monthly payments of $39.95 you get 13 DVDs (12 workouts & How To Bring It Again), a nutrition guide, a fitness guide, and a workout calendar. It's totally worth it. 

You see, man? It works! 

Ultimate Reset Cleanse

This isn't a workout, but it aids in weight loss and maximum health to go along with you workout routine. I really do recommend this one to girls especially. It helps to revive you body to optimal health without depriving your body of the nutrients it needs. The Ultimate Reset goes through 3 gentle phases to Reclaim and rebalance your body. Release those harmful toxins in your body, and Restore your body. Remember, your body is a temple. There's no starvation or harsh laxatives included in this cleanse. Instead of depriving and stripping your body of key nutrients, it supplies your body with all the necessary nutrients. In 21 days you'll have more energy and focus, better digestion, and a better, happier mood. It will help you with your weight loss goals and make you feel a whole new kind of GOOD. 

You get six essential supplements: Detox, Mineralize, Optimize, Oxygenize, and Revitalize; One-on-One support from online team members, two DVDs that walk you through how to start, Ultimate Reset Program & Nutrition Guide Book that give you some fantastic eating plans, "Cleanse Caddy" travel pouch so you can bring Reset with you, and the Reset Bracelet to remind you of your goals. 

XOXO

❤Circle Lenses & Stuff❤

So, I finally managed to do the circle lens review I promised to do! Yay! I also added a couple more product reviews in here, that's your belated Christmas gift from me, not really!

P.S. I'm not feeling good, so I don't look that great in these photos, don't mind it. Just read the reviews and don't tell me I look tired or sleepy or sick because I already know, okay?

P.S.S These are only webcam photos, which means they are low quality photos, don't mind that either. I also had way too much fun taking these pictures so don't mind my O.O and @.@ or OoO okay?

    ❝EOS Candy Magic King Size Blue❞

I bought these lenses from HoneyColor. They have a wide range of circle lenses to choose from-- many colours and brands. They even sell Dollywink! They also have sales very often. So check them out sometime! 

Brand... E.O.S, a.k.a Candy Magic  

Colour... blue/aqua

Diameter... 14.5mm

Base Curve... 8.8mm

Strength... -0.00 plano (both eyes)  

Effect... 16.5 mm 

Upsides: 

• They are very opaque
• They have a rich dark blue colour
• The limbal ring is very dark
• They create a wonderful wide-eyed, doe-eyed, dolly look. 
• They look good with pink!

Downsides: 

• They look slightly pixelated when close up
• They look very light when not in the eye, which is deceiving since they are very dark when worn
• They don't look very natural when close up
• From far away they look black (but I'm OCD, ignore me) 

Comfort ✭✭✭✭✩

At first I can feel them on my eye and it feels like I have an eyelash or some other kind of debris in my eye, but after a like 15 minutes I can't even feel them on my eyes! Sometimes I think they have disappeared. 

Appearance ✭✭✭✭✩

I love the colour and dolly look of these lenses, but like I said in the downsides, they are very pixelated and unnatural when you look at them up close. A lot of people say they are creepy, but that's just because no one around my town has seen people wearing circle lenses, if I was in, let's say Japan, I wouldn't get that reaction. 

Enlargement ✭✭✭✭✭

Five stars for enlargement! They have a 14.5 mm diameter and create a noticeable 16.5 mm effect! To me that's some big eyes! 

↓Here are some more pictures of me wearing the lenses↓

Some other stuff I bought (from various places): 

Oh, by the way, I'm wearing the circle lenses in these photos! (^_^)

I really, really don't like this picture at all, but whatever! What the heck? Why are my lips blue??? and why does my nose look huge??? Why is my fingernail red???  Ugh, I can' t win (T_T)

Rhoto C3 Moist Eyedrops

This makes my eyes go, "Ahhhh..." when I've worn my circle lenses for a few hours. It lubricates and moisturises the lens, reduces redness and irritation created from lenses, protects the cornea, replenishes the eye with vitamins (your eyes need vitamins?), and releases a cool feeling into the eye. I love these and they are a must in my purse!!! 

Available at: HoneyColor.com

You can't see the product label or anything-- but I'll tell you, just wait okay??? Thought I should put it in my face because it's small and wouldn't be very noticeable otherwise; plus, I don't want that big nose disaster that seems to happen when I hold small objects (T_T)...
Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Shadow Duo

I absolutely LOVE this eyeshadow! Especially the lighter side! I don't like bright eyeshadows, so here's to the natural, golden look! The colour is called 24K Bold and the colours look like: medium matte brown with only a little bit of shimmer and golden flax with a lot of shimmer and sparkle. Looks lovely in real life, not on webcam since I was wearing this eyeshadow in all of these pictures (T_T) 

Available at: Victoria's Secret (can get it at the VS store or catalogue too!)

Please don't ask about this photo (T_T) I don't even know... I just don't even know...
Victoria's Secret Runway Eye-Liner

Can you say "NEW FAVOURITE EYELINER?!" I love this eyeliner! It goes on so smooth and soft! It includes a smudger on the other end that is perfect for creating that winged cat eye look. The colour is called Extreme Black, which is basically a very rich, dark black. 

Available at: Victoria's Secret (can get at the store and catalogue, as well)

That's all for now!!!

Sincerely, 

Yumi

❤XOXO❤

Review Time: HoneyColor.com Continued...

I wrote a post regarding the site HoneyColor. I will now review how their service was.

This is my first time ordering from them and it was really GOOD! My order arrived way earlier than they said it would arrive, which is really good. Also, they replied to all of my emails right away and sent me a tracking number and such, like I wrote about in the first review post. So, I guess the experience with HoneyColor wasn't that good for some people, but it a good site if you want a large selection of circle lenses. They also sell Dollywink and eye care products along with different cases and automatic lens cleaners. They also give you free animal cases with every purchase and free express shipping on order of 100+. Their site also has a very good layout and they people are polite. They give good information on how to care for lenses, as well. So, if I would recommend this site.
❤❤❤XOXO❤❤❤

Review Time!: Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

This used to be a remedy sworn by my mum. I was always trying new products to try and get rid of stubborn little blemishes that just won't budge. She was always telling me, "when I was your age, I used Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque. It dries up blemishes over night." I had not idea what that was, nor have I ever heard of it, so I never really tried it or thought much of it. So one time I was at my local beauty product store, when I saw a jar of the tell-tale Mine Julep Masque. I bought the small jar; because the product was really cheap! Like $2.00 for a small jar. The large jar was $4.00. So I used it and it really worked! Unfortunately, I could only find it at that one beauty store! I ran out after I moved, so I was desperately rationing my one small jar. Then, while picking up some stuff with my dad at the local drug store, guess what I see? A tube of my beloved Mint Julep! I didn't buy any though because we hadn't gone to the store for my beauty needs. But, when I bought my Neutrogena Deep Clean facial cleanser, I also bought a tube of Mint Julep masque!! This big tube was only $3.50! That's so AMAZING! I'll tell you it's said benefits on the front and back.

Front:
Helps dry up acne pimples, rinse away blackheads & shrink enlarged pores

Back:
Mint Julep Masque is the original natural home treatment developed by a dermatologist that helps dry up acne pimples, rinse away blackheads and shrink enlarged pores. Simply apply Mint Julep Masque to your clean face and neck. Within minutes it firms and hardens, drawing out impurities from your pores. After the masque is removed, you skink will feel clean, refreshed and smooth. Even for individuals who are fortunately free of skin problems, Mint Julep Masque is a refreshing facial treatment that helps relax tired muscles and ease tension lines on the face and neck.


Is it true? I shall tell you...

Of course it's true! It dries up, sucks all the toxins and dirt out of your face and then rinses away clean, leaving your skin tingly and fresh. It doesn't dry out your skin either. It takes care of spots over night! just dab on the blemish and sleep with it on, wash it off in the morning, and voila! no more spot! I do a full face treatment with this once a week. I love how it keeps my pores small and my skin clear. This is a magical skin product! Don't we all want a product that magically dissolves blemishes. Even if this doesn't dissolve them; it dries them up and defeats them. It's also a very refreshing thing to do after a long, stressful week.

Review Time!: Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser

This is my first time ever using this cleanser. I just bought it last weekend when I had run out of my St. Ives Green Tea cleanser, which wasn't that good at all. So, I've heard quite a few good reviews about this cleanser and that's why I wanted to try it. I've always loved Neutrogena because it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. First, I'll read off what it says on the front and back. I think that's important to do, so you know it's properties!! (^_^)

Front: 

Normal to oily skin

a penetrating and thorough cleanser that improves you complexion

Back: 

cleans so deeply and thoroughly that it improves the look and feel of skin. Skin is left clean-- with not pore-clogging residue. Your complexion looks fresh and healthy; feels smooth and soft from deeper, more thorough cleansing. 

This effective face wash contains a hydroxy acid which penetrates deep into pores, dissolving dirt, oil and make-up. It also removes dead surface skin cells that can dry, roughen and dull your complexion. 

Oil free - Alcohol free - Dermatologist tested 

Is it true? I shall tell you...

Yeah it's true. I have no idea if it's penetrating into my pores and such, but it gives me a deep clean feeling I've never felt before. My skin felt so soft and fresh after I got out of the shower. My skin also looked very matte, yet dewy throughout the day, and my foundation didn't look cakey. I think that's because the cleanser improved the surface of my skin. This cleanser also evens out skin tone because my skin is usually redder in some spots, but after using this cleanser, my face is all one tone. How magical??? I would totally recommend this product, it's great! Neutrogena never fails me!!