FAQ

Q: What does the word 'blushfully' mean?
'blush' as in blushers, blushes, blush on. '-fully' with blush, may the day be turned from a gloomy to something bright and awake like what blush does to the face. And I wanted one word to encapsulate all.

Q: When did you start blogging?
First official published post in Blushfully was 8th October 2009. However I have been blogging way longer than that in other genre - poetry, shorts and verses - at a different blog.

Q: What ethnicity and what nationality are you?
Ethnicity - Indonesian | Nationality - Australian

Q: Did you dye your hair black?
No. My natural hair colour IS black.

Update in May 2013 - highlighted/foiled my hair at Tsiknaris Hair, New Farm, Brisbane.
Update in February 2014 - added more highlights/foils, freshened up at Tsiknaris Hair
Update in April 2015 - added even more highlights and freshened up at Tsiknaris Hair
Bill always cuts my hair, while Chris always colours it.

Q: Did you chemically straightened your hair?
No. My hair is naturally straight.

Q: What do you do with your eyebrows?
I have naturally thick, black bushy eyebrows.
I go threading every around now and then. I use a tweezer to pluck any growing stray hairs for maintenance in between threading.
For those in Brisbane who are interested in threading, email me I can pass you her details.

I use Shu Uemura Hard Eyebrow Pencil in 05 Stone Gray
Update January 2014 - F.O.X Cosmetics Eyebrow Pencil in TE02
Update - Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Dark Brunette 
Update April 2015 - I also use Shu Uemura Hard Eyebrow Pencil in 06 Seal Brown alternatively, since my hair has lots more brown tones through it now. 
 
*Update 2020* brow products:
Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Dark Brunette
Peripera Speedy Skinny Brow in #2 Dark Brown
Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim 1.5mm Defining Pencil in 260 Deep Brown
Maybelline Tattoo Brow Pomade in 05 Dark Brown
Luma Beauty Beyond the Brow Gel in Medium/Dark

*Update 2022*:
Kosas Air Brow Fluff & Hold Treatment Gel in Brown Black
Peripera Speedy Skinny Brow in #2 Dark Brown
Shu Uemura Hard Eyebrow Pencil in 06 Seal Brown
Chanel La Palette Sourcils Brow Wax and Brow Powder Duo in 03 Dark
Chanel Crayon Sourcils Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil in 40 Brun Cendre
Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Dark Brunette


Q. What skincare do you use?
I only have one word for all seasons - Simplicite skincare range. I pretty much have not changed since I started using it mid of 2012.
I now use the cleanser, toner, face oil, moisturiser, sunscreen, exfoliating cleanser, face masque, blemish gel and the lip balm. I also enjoy their body wash, hand cream, body oil, body scrub, and body lotion.
Update September 2020: have started incorporating the Antioxidant Serum into the night time routine.

Update September 2022:
I use a selection of skincare range which is worth a whole new post - incorporating Vitamin C, Retinol in oil form, Mugwort, Galactomyces, and more.


Q: Do you photoshop?
No.

Q. What do you use to put watermark or put borders in your photos?
Picasa and Windows Live Writer to the rescue - prior to 2016

Q: What did you study at university?
My first degree was Bachelor of Science (majoring in Biomedical). I have covered studies in areas of Anatomy, Arthropods and Human Health, Microbiology, Parasitology, Nutrition, Food Science.

My second degree is Bachelor of Nursing
 
Q: What experience do you have in beauty?
Previously a skincare specialist/makeup artist/consultant for various brands - 


Q. What are some of your current favourite makeup brands?
I love the ethos behind Hourglass, Westman Atelier, Chantecaille, and Chanel
I do love my Japanese and Korean brands too, as they, at times, cater better for the Asian skin tone and concerns. Some of my favourite Asian brands: Beauty of Joseon, Pyunkang Yul, Isntree, Peripera, I'm From, Canmake, and more


I gravitate more towards cruelty free brands. 
I also love one of a kind, unique pieces, or clever design and technology, pretty embossing and limited edition items. 
 

Q. What do you do apart from blogging?
I write poetry, stories, draw, paint, play the piano, horse-riding, and I love to read. 
One day I hope to get the chance to travel more, I love to see all the historical remnants and sceneries of the world.





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