my story

i grew up as a girl with low self-esteem about my look

i was constantly comparing myself with (and been compared to) my sister who was obviously prettier, fairer, and thinner

she had clear skin too whereas i was having  oily skin and acne problem

i had boys fallen for me, but i didn't believe them

i thought they were mocking me

 

i started to actively doing something to change myself when i was 17

i put myself on diet

i managed to lose 10kg (22 pounds) in a year

i also started to dress up to class

i didn't use any makeup at that time except for powders (no foundation whatsoever), lipbalm, and sheer lipgloss

i had fairly okay skin with occasional breakouts

 

then i was hit hard with bad skin problem when i was 22

i was on the verge of depression

i felt so embarrassed to go out and meet people because of my acne and spots

after my college doctor prescribed me with doxycycline for a few months, my acne stopped, but i was left with black spots all over my face

 

that was the time i started to use Mary Kay skincare products

and all i can say is that they are miraculously great!

my skin improved tremendously

all my black spots were gone

=)

 

and then i started to get interested with makeups

my first brand was Maybelline

i was 25 when i bought my first foundation, mascara, and lipstick

needless to say, my passion grew bigger as i took a step further and bought pencil eyeliner, liquid eyeliner, blush, and more lipsticks

 

today, i'm using Dior and Chanel products

i am more confident and comfortable doing my makeup

of course i do not believe in having heavy makeup, to me they are only tools to enhance our natural beauty

what is more important than that is to have healthy glowing skin beneath in which i am truly grateful for

 

i learn a lot about makeup by watching tutorials in youtube and reading blogs

i admire simple / natural makeups

lisa eldridge is currently my ultimate favourite because she always made it look so easy to apply makeup, yet the results are always so pretty and natural

i'm inspired!

i even teach my sister how to makeup and i'm happy that she is showing interest to look pretty as well, prettier that she is naturally