My Skin Care Routine

[reeseknowles12]

Thanks for sharing awesome info. I use REGENEVIVE every night to clean my face. It works great, even for super sensitive skin like mine. It leaves your skin feeling clean and smooth. I use it in combination with the moisturizer, Hope in a jar. Together, they put the natural moisture back into your skin.

[homebusinesshowto]

Have you tried Artistry's Gentle Make-Up Remover? It works wonders for my friends. By the way, I am from Singapore as well. :)

[jadeyfamous]

do you have a fetish for eye makeup remover...

[pinkmidget101]

I heard the st Ives apricot scrub is really harsh on your skin it actually makes your pores bigger and makes your skin mature faster

[JeffersonDinedAlone]

The apricot snatch scrub is good, as well as the pore-cleansing kerosene/honey mix. After treatment, lightly burnish with some 600-grit sand paper with a delicate oval motion, a spritz of Spring Fresh, and you're there! Lovely!

[sillybilly4545]

Have you ever tried Freya? I would love to hear it reviewed

[puteribobo]

where do u get the ST Ives scrub? I tried to find at some stores in Singapore but didn't managed to find it.

Loves.

[NatashaaTan]

@puteribobo i found mine at john little:D im singaporean too!:D

[meXTOXbe77]

@puteribobo you can get it at any walmart nd targets just any drug stores have it

[LieutenantD0gg]

Bunch of B8tches trying to improvise as cosmetic proffesionals.. they just want guys to see how pretty they are with all that clown paint on they faces!!!get a life u bimbos!!!

[TheBleutini]

i've been using Neutrogena shine control daily scrub which has some kind of rice protein that remove 85%of oil and dirt in deep pores. This is the best product ever!  It made my skin super silky and whole lot better than Apricot. I totally dropped using the Apricot since this new product works so much better and daily use is actually recommened for this one. =)

[himuiie]

i love love love your hair colour in this video! may I know what u used? thanks! XD

[dreea2006]

I have the Chamomile eye remover..i love it! Maybe your eyes are sensitive..

[icyabstract]

@dreea2006 Probably, pity though it seems quite a number of people like and use it. 

[luvsnice]

ur hair is adorable!

[hanaatira]

where can i get that Mira Blia?

[icyabstract]

@hanaatira I'm not sure about this as I got it from my beautician but I do suggest checking out those beauty stores like facial and spa places as it seems Mira Blia distributes to those places.

[nathanwsf]

holy shit you use apricot scrub EVERY DAY? your skin must be tough as nails damnnn

[icyabstract]

@nathanwsf haha no, check the annotation (: I don't do that anymore.

[iam89julia]

@nathanwsf i use it twice a day :')

[icyabstract]

@Hairwhoregoddess13 Ooh I get what you mean! Especially since certain eyeshadows come that way it's really annoying.

[icyabstract]

@Hairwhoregoddess13 Yeap that's true! As long as you wash it off well sometimes I really don't mind the slight oiliness.

[icyabstract]

@helohah Ooh I'm not too sure about white heads though... sorry I can't be of much help. I only know of my mom talking about going to facials to really get rid of those. I'm not sure how effective it is though.

[crowntwinkietaster]

COOL I'M SINGAPOREAN! amazing, you don't have an annoying accent like everyone else XD awesome

[icyabstract]

@crowntwinkietaster Hello fellow Singaporean (:

[ApplepieRocks00]

your pretty(:

[xBabiClox]

Does the apricot scrub help with acne? Just wondering whether I should get it. x

[icyabstract]

@xBabiClox It does not specifically help with acne though exfoliation is a good thing to practice as it helps to slough off dead skin.

[MsGoldy77]

@xBabiClox You can get Blemish fighting Apricot Scrub, for blemish prone skin... Try it, it may work for you.

[aernidius]

i loveeee that scrub too :D

[MTran0708]

I love st Ives apricot scrub! I use it twice a day it's the only product that actually makes my skin feel clean

[icyabstract]

@MTran0708 Yeap! I love how smooth it makes my skin feel. I've been venturing into other scrubs lately but I feel that I must still have a tube of this in the shower for whenever I choose to revert back to it.

[SabrinaCrapCaptain]

wow. you look singaporean.

[icyabstract]

@SabrinaCrapCaptain I am Singaporean dear (:

[stopdreamingkid]

who are those people in the picture in the background? haha

[icyabstract]

@stopdreamingkid The ones on the polaroid? It's Radiohead (:

[wsupbrandon]

U got beautiful eyes. Btw is that toner good for combination skin? Thanks in advance :)

[icyabstract]

@wsupbrandon I have combination skin and it works good for me (:

[swtdre4u]

totally off subject..but wat's ur hair color..i like it

[icyabstract]

@swtdre4u Here I had Medium Ash brown hair (:

[pinkeyshort]

@icyabstract COOOLLL high-five! Singaporean ftw! :D :D :D

[icyabstract]

@pinkeyshort *hi-5!* :D

[WYLTEN]

Hey may I know where you got the St Ives products? Watsons or???

[cherryapple2010]

@WYLTEN you can get st ives products at walmart or any drugstores plus CVS

[WYLTEN]

@cherryapple2010 hmmm... but I live in singapore. I'll try to search at the drugstores here ((: Thanks

[icyabstract]

@WYLTEN Yeap I got them from Watsons, though I'm sure it's available at places like Cold Storage, NTUC and all as well.

[WYLTEN]

@icyabstract okay thanks! ((:

[pinkeyshort]

@icyabstract are you singaporean? (:

[icyabstract]

@pinkeyshort Yes I am (:

[gorillazabizkit]

I heard Tokio Hotel!! <3333

x3 My favorite bannndddd.~

[icyabstract]

@gorillazabizkit Yeap, love them (:

[nbblover24]

ur not meant to exfoliate everyday!!!!!!!!!!!

[icyabstract]

@nbblover24 Yes dear, I did annotate in the video already (:

[hanhanhayhay]

can u do a tutorial on how u whiten ur teeth please?

[icyabstract]

@hanhanhayhay Hi I don't actually use anything to whiten my teeth. Lately I've tried using a whitening toothpaste but otherwise I don't have any prior experience so I don't think I'll be able to do that video just yet.

[hanhanhayhay]

@icyabstract oh ok thats fine but if u do can u do it before the 4th of july ?

[icyabstract]

@hanhanhayhay Hi there, I don't think I'll be able to do one before then though. Since that wouldn't be enough time to try stuff out and see if it really works. However I'm sure there are some videos on youtube about teeth whitening that you can look up (:

[hanhanhayhay]

@icyabstract ok would hydrogen peroxide do any damage to ur teeth?

[icyabstract]

@hanhanhayhay I don't know about that but you should not ingest hydrogen peroxide so I don't think it's a good idea to use it on the teeth.

[hanhanhayhay]

@icyabstract i mean like just take a q-tip and put the hydrogen peroxide on that and then rub it on ur teeth and then brush ur teeth afterwards. But dentists recommend it  more than baking soda becuz baking soda breaks down the enamel which isnt good for ur teeth and i dont think hydrogen peroxide does that. So ill try once and tell u how it works. :)

[icyabstract]

@hanhanhayhay I'm not entirely sure about it though, but if a dentist gives the green light for it then I suppose you can go ahead and try it (:

[hanhanhayhay]

@icyabstract ill tell ya if it works or not :)

[adrianapereiraa17]

you use a lot of makeup removers :|

[superfunnyTV]

How long do you keep the St.ives on?

[icyabstract]

@superfunnyTV I don't keep it on. I probably massage it on my face for awhile and rinse it off, no longer then a minute or anything.

[dhhdhhdskk1]

That St Ives stuff is AMAZING but really strong on my face. I love the smell <3

[icyabstract]

@dhhdhhdskk1 I agree! It feels awesome using it but it can get a bit harsh.

[milkcow92]

Hello.

How much is that St. Ives firming mask?

I have been eyeing this for ages.

Where do you get it?

[icyabstract]

@milkcow92 I got it from the drugstore, Watsons, though I haven't seen it around so much anymore. Only at select drugstores or grocery stores, like Carrefour and Cold Storage.

[246810hiie]

what ethnicity are you?

[icyabstract]

@246810hiie I'm Chinese (:

[AbbiexKane]

i have a mini clinique take the day off make-up remover too, and my mum got an original sized bottle when we were on holiday in Orlando, i think The Cosmetics Company Store outlet? And it was only $12! It's real good at taking off your make-up yeah, makes your eyelashes really soft..

[icyabstract]

@AbbiexKane Wow that's awesome! I got the mini one from a random sample store but the full size here is so costly!

[alien0and0show]

lol chinese on clean and clear. i want to try the St ives cleanser and i have combination skin. but i heard that it is very drying but does it help clearing blackheads and acne?

[icyabstract]

@alien0and0show Ha yeap, they tend to import Clean & Clear from different countries here, sometimes it's Thai.

[TheLaurenWollerman]

What do I tell my hairstylist in order to get this cut? Like what should I tell her to do cuz I love yer hair in this! :]

[icyabstract]

@TheLaurenWollerman Hi there (: Well I guess you mainly have to say that you would like your hair layered and the shortest layers to stop at about your chin. It really depends on your face shape and I think stopping at my chin area works for me. As for the bangs I was actually growing it out from straight bangs so maybe you could say a slight gradiented cut, with layers on the bangs too so it's not too heavy.

[TheLaurenWollerman]

@icyabstract Thank you!!

[TheLaurenWollerman]

I love yer haircut. :] What should I tell my hairdresser in order to get this cut?

[genieeex3]

what color is your hair color ? how did you dye it ?i like!

[icyabstract]

@genieeex3 I think during this video I had Medium Ash Brown. I used a Revlon box dye and DIY-ed it.

[softlyserenademe]

if you get the chance you should try the eye makeup remover pads from neutrogena. I like those better. They probably don't last as long but definitely less oily ! lol. Nice video=]

[icyabstract]

@softlyserenademe Oh they have those? I don't think I have seen them around but I have tried their remover wipes, are they kind of the same thing?

[softlyserenademe]

@icyabstract are the wipes the face ones? I don't think I've used them but I know what you're talking about. These are kind of like that but you can't use them on your whole face. Well..I don't think lol. I'd send you a link but youtube never lets me do that!

[icyabstract]

@softlyserenademe Ooh yes I believe so. Haha oh well you actually can. Just replace the consecutive dots with (.) or (dot). Though it's a bit of a hassle. But it's okay I can google them :D

[softlyserenademe]

@icyabstract lol thanks! I never knew that!

[LehCarXRachel]

Thanks for sharing your routine! :D

I heard using extra virgin olive oil is good for removing eye makeup!

That could be a cheaper alternative xDD.

[icyabstract]

@LehCarXRachel No problem, thank you for watching! I've heard of that too but I havent tried it out just yet, I shall one day!

[leanathelamb]

i used to luuuuv st. ives apricot scrub and used it from when i was 12 to 17 years old daily n it was the only thing i used. :X So yeahh i switched up my face hygiene regime for 2 years & was met with fails. n0w tho i have near perfect skin, i came back to saint ives along with ponds cold cream and lemon juice (<----thats right juice from lemons lol)

[icyabstract]

@leanathelamb Wow lemon juice, that sounds interesting!

[suraida85]

yup i break out instantly due to clean n clear products...

[icyabstract]

@CaitlinLouise991 No problem, so glad it worked out great for you!

[CaioBella15]

You talk kind funny, your so cool!

[loveyoulots007]

I relaly love the St. Ives Apricot scrub.

It really clears my skin. (:

[icyabstract]

@CaitlinLouise991 Hmm I really like the brand Neutrogena, especially their Deep Clean range, you can give that a shot.

[xinwei1984]

I hate that body shop makeup remover too! The shop assistant told me that I could use it to remove foundations, it drys my skin so much!

[icyabstract]

@xinwei1984 I know right! It was recommended to me but I really don't like it..

[TheAngelhoney]

you sound like your voice is a mix of American and English but its really cute though

[macluver35]

Hi! Do they sell the Clean and Clear soft cleanser in the US? Because I noticed the bottle was written in a different language! =)

[icyabstract]

@macluver35 I'm not entirely sure if they do or not because I just realized there are some ranges available in the US that aren't available here. Yeap the Clean & Clear bottle is in a different language, but they do have English ones too, so... maybe? I'm not entirely sure, sorry!

[macluver35]

It's totally ok! Thnx anyways! =)

[exoticblaqueX]

By you applying an exfoliator on your skin as a cleanser everyday, all your doing is scratching your new fresh layer of skin, which is actually going to irritate it and even make it sensitive or red in the long run. When you exfoliate, you have a fresh new layer of skin, which takes about 5-7 days to turn into dead skin cell again. When you use this exfoliant on brand new skin, your harming it and not letting it breathe. It's meant to take off dead skin, what are you taking off everyday??

[icyabstract]

@exoticblaqueX Hi there, yes thank you for your input on this matter and I do know better now and I don't use it everyday. I guess you're right I should annotate it on this video about the matter.

[exoticblaqueX]

your seriously using St. Ives Scrub EVERYDAY???? Ok. If that is true, you shoud just reconsider deleting this whole video right now then lol because your giving the WRONG advice to people. you should NEVER EVER EVERRRRRRR exceed using exfoliants more than 3 times a week at the MOST because it's meant to take off the top layer of dead skin, and it takes about a week to resurface new layer of skin so WTF are you doing? lol.

source - I'm a liscenced Esthetician and MAC Makeup Artist.

[macluver35]

Ooh wow your a mac makeup artist? I want to be one when I get older! It would be super fun, do you get a discount at all? =)

[makeupgirl9]

ive got st.ives im going to use it more thankyou this was helpfull

[icyabstract]

@makeupgirl9 I'm glad it was of help to you, thank you for watching!

[makeupgirl9]

@icyabstract thank you for replying it did help

[amillionfakes]

Ohhh you shoulde try a lush toner maby tee trea water it's reeeally good =)

[icyabstract]

@amillionfakes Aw, it's not weird. I kind of get what you mean when I see those bigger gurus use the same product as me. I'm definitely honored you feel this way :D Yeah I've heard tea tree water is good too.. maybe I should give it a shot.

[amillionfakes]

Thanks<333 xxxx

Yeah you shoulde really try it it's absolutely fabulous ;D

[amillionfakes]

Oooohhhh i use that eye makeup remover too from the body shop =)

I know i sound weird but i think it's cool using the same product as sara ( you ) xD LOL

[goodjade]

u luke like my hmonq friend

douci lol same cheeks :D

[Lastg12]

it looks like your in a motorhome or something sounds like it and looks like it lol! Love the review

[icyabstract]

@Lastg12 haha nah I'm not. It's just the cars from the roads and all.

[missmakeupaddict1]

you know bangs aren't for everyone, just so you know

[soooyi]

please do detail review of the st ives apricot scrub :]

[icyabstract]

@soooyi Ohh! Lol, I realized I've been answering questions about it but I never properly reviewed it. Thanks for reminding, I will remember to!

[Swordyfiish]

Lololol! It just seems to evaporate or something xDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[TheMianneHiMe]

for eye makeup remover, i'll recommend loreal waterproof eye lip makeup remover. it's the one with a blue and transparent water layers separated and we need to shake it before using. Super gentle, a couple of times i've even used it w/o removing my contacts. and, is the loreal exfotonic a body scrub?? Or they have facial scrub as well?

[icyabstract]

@TheMianneHiMe Oh I'm using that one as of now. (: I do quite like it but at the same time I still prefer using the Neutrogena one. The L'oreal one seems to work a little better at removing waterproof mascara though. And yes that was a body scrub. haha. I feel so dumb but I totally didn't know it was a body scrub till after awhile. Lol.

[22cassandralynn]

i havent seen the st ives eye gel or mask in any of my drug stores, i live right outside of San Diego CA. i need a face lotion that is not greasy. its winter so my skin is a bit more dry. if anyone knows of any let me know!

[icyabstract]

@22cassandralynn Ohh it could be some country thing. Hmm, have you tried cetaphil? I've not tried that but I heard that it's a pretty good moisturizer and it's affordable too (:

[XXXteacakesXXX]

what do u use for blackheads? or do you use anything?

[icyabstract]

@XXXteacakesXXX I do use those blackhead removers, though not very often. I think tons of brands carry such things. They are like little band-aids that you stick on.

[vball4maaznlife]

wuts that pimple gel that u use?

[icyabstract]

@vball4maaznlife It's from a Swedish (I think) brand called Mira Blia. The pimple gel is called Anti-Bac

[peteylindaproduction]

I love that St. Ives stuff. I use it everyday, it works for my skin. I get pimples, but, they're not red. If that makes sense? It makes them less red for me. (: I love it.

[icyabstract]

@peteylindaproduction Haha I think so? Like little bumps on the skin or something? I love how it makes my skin feel uber smooth after. haha.

[peteylindaproduction]

Like, they are like bumps. They're pimples, but they don't turn red. My skin is confusing, lol

[pinkcharms]

OMG.

the st ives mask sounds similar to the queen helene mask!

shall check that out

[icyabstract]

@pinkcharms I did quite like the mask, but I guess after using that full bottle I got kind of bored of it and am shuffling around other masks. I love the color of it. haha. Super random, makes you look like a scary blue monster for awhile.

[KimberlyKaile]

OHMYGOODNESS. I use Mira B'lia Anti-Bac too! I thought Im the only one, Actually I use like the whole line(Non-antiaging products, Im too young) Where did you get it cause I cant get it off the shelf and only from my facialist.

[icyabstract]

@KimberlyKaile Haha yay! Someone else who uses it! I get it from my facialist as well since I can't find it off the shelves either. Though I don't use it anymore because I used this one up and its kind of expensive to up keep? Also because I found another acne medication that works and isn't so pricey.

[KimberlyKaile]

But it's really good. They have a new packaging now, which looks sooo chic. It's like a vial(Cylindrical) of awesome liquids.. What did you find?

[XoXforever13XoX]

hey! nice videoo!!!!

lol i used to use 2 of the products that you use. clean and clear hydrating soft cleanser and oil controlling toner. hahha =)

oh and if u wanna change toner u should use the body shop vitamin e hydrating toner. its really good =D im using it atm

xx.

[icyabstract]

@XoXforever13XoX Thank you (: Ooh I've been interested in the Body Shop Vitamin E line for awhile now. I liked their moisturizers and it smells good too. I'll look into that once I'm out of my toner!

[0987654321hellooo]

how often should u use the st.ives invigorating apricot scrub? u mentioned daily? but i heard from someone that its rough(?) and so she uses it twice a week. and according to the st.ives website, they said to use it 3 to 4 times a week. soooo how many times a week should u use it actually? ive very oily skin/acne prone as well.

[icyabstract]

It depends on your skin type. Yeah, I don't use it daily anymore. I have to say it is kind of rough and I didn't really know better then. Right now I use it about 2 - 3 times a week and I have combination skin. I guess for oily skin sticking to 2 times is good, unless it aggravates your acne.

[AnnaSmee]

To remove makeup, just use Vaseline.

[YILING9018]

Oh okay. Thanks dear. :)

[YILING9018]

Do all Watsons outlets have St Ives products? :)

[icyabstract]

I believe so... At least most watsons I've been to carries it. The range varies slightly.

[bighairozana]

actually why can't u juz use your neutrogena oil-free eye makeup remover for the entire face?

[icyabstract]

I could, but to use it for the entire face, it feels really oily and I don't need something so 'effective' for my foundation. I'd rather use something milder.

[bighairozana]

wow dat was prompt! anyway i hav always been an avid youtube makeup junkie viewer (amidst my fav faffinnetteX3, panacea, makeupgeek etc) and u sound sooooooo freakin similar to them! and yes im also an urban decay primer potion, neutrogena oil free eye-makeup remover user, revlon color stay foundation and soon to be cover girl lash blast user- basically the stuff raved abt on youtube.. glad i came across your site thanx to our LOCAL newspaper... refreshing change yet still somewhat similar- LOL!

[icyabstract]

Oh, haha, I see. I guess I'm a cover girl lash blast convert. Took me a bit of getting used to, but I'll definitely repurchase now. haha. Thanks for taking the time to stop by my channel! :D

[Dayvne]

You should try Johnson's and Johnson's baby oil. It's a great makeup remover!

[Dayvne]

I don't really mind the oily bit, I always wash it off with cleanser. i only use the baby oil when i want to completely clean off my make up. so... dont use this if you're just clean up your look...everything will just melt off =X

[icyabstract]

Ah I see, thanks for the tip. I used to use Baby Oil though I've heard that mineral oil isn't the best product to use for the eye area.

[jennayy5]

i like your hair color ! :D

[icyabstract]

Thank you (:

[munirahct]

yeah her hair color is actually very nice...

[icyabstract]

Thanks (:

[SinCityfanboy]

wowza

[lavenderlove889]

if you're looking for a great makeup remover that's relatively cheap, doesn't feel oily, and takes off waterproof, victoria's secret is the best i've used :)

[icyabstract]

Aw that's cool. Sadly we don't have victoria's secret here. I'll be sure to look out for it online though!

[ppiinnkkrockangel]

luv your hair!!!

[TickleMeRainbow]

hiii(: nice video! i have some products to try now!

i have a quick question for you:

what specifically is the st. ives eye stress cream for? like is it for under eye bags?

anyways, thank you soo much!

:D

[icyabstract]

Hi, thanks!

Well the St Ives isn't targetted specifically at eye bags but it's meant to just relax the eye region, making your under-eye circles less obvious and I guess work on de-puffing eye-bags. But it's not stated that it is specially to help counter-act eyebags. (:

[TickleMeRainbow]

cool!

thanks!!!

[ThisISMAIsarah]

can you do a review for the clean and clear oil controlling toner?? is ok if you can;t, cause i juz bought it and i'm wondering if its gd or not thanks.

[icyabstract]

I'm actually not using that anymore so I don't think I'll be able to do a review on it. But all in all it works pretty good for me when I was about 13-16 or so, but then I realized in recent days it didn't seem to work as well on me anymore.

[gladys8333]

Yea, the neutrogena one works best ! I agree.

[TotoLevski]

I love how you say gentle. :) Ha, please review the toner. :) And do a video on the use of it...how to use it and stufff.

[icyabstract]

Haha, yeap sure thing I would do a review and how-to on it (:

[GiselTY]

i use the apricot scrub twice a day n it doesnt really do any bad

[LolaLuv01]

natural extra virgin olive oil WORKS really good, for removing eye make up, and other face makeup.

Its cheap , natural, and it works!!

[icyabstract]

Yeap I've heard tons of people recommend that. Would probably try it out in future when I get my hands on it. haha.

[GiselTY]

can that break you out thou?

[juniorjx17]

hi there i am very interested in the beauty industry and im a trainee beauty therpaist atm and im just working on some of my videos can you comment one please i want to see what you think thanks xx

[whateverdemi]

umm i hate a question,

for the eye makeup remover,

do u like put it on the eye lid and stuff

and then wash it off with ur makeup cleanser?

[whateverdemi]

lol, i meant have

and btw, what do u use a toner?

[icyabstract]

Nope, I just use it to remove my makeup and then wash it off with a regular cleanser. Not a specific makeup cleanser.

As for toner I use the Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner.