#O HUI

[vanityfairness]

March & April 2024 Empties

* = disliked the product - would not repurchase ** = liked the product - would not repurchase *** = liked the product - might or might not repurchase **** = loved the product - would repurchase *HOLY GRAIL!*

1. Shiseido Urea 10% Hand & Foot Cream (60g) source: Stylevana thoughts: I brought this along on my trip to Asia back in the summer of 2023. I really like this as it works for both the hands and feet. It is very moisturizing and it makes my feet nice and soft. I do like the red one as well but that one is more so just for hands which is also very good but this one is definitely more moisturizing. I haven't seen this one in my local stores but this is available on YesStyle and Stylevana. rating: *HOLY GRAIL*

2. floun carrot blending serum (30ml / 1.01oz) source: YesStyle thoughts: I really liked this serum. It was lightweight and hydrating and I just love how easily it absorbed into my skin. It also leaves a nice cool and refreshing feeling. The only thing I don't really like is the packaging; about half way through it became difficult to pump the product out. I do have a bit left in the container but it's very difficult to get unless you have like a small spoon/ scoop in your stash. Overall I do like how simple the packaging is and I always look forward to using this product. I do want to try other products from this brand as well. I finished this product in 63 days using it every morning. I did purchase my serum on YesStyle but it looks like it's currently out of stock. I don't know if this will come back on YesStyle or not as I do see that they are carrying less products by this brand as time goes by, which makes me sad. This is a really good serum and something I would want to repurchase and really enjoyed using. rating: ****

3. Biossance Squalane + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub (60ml / 2oz) source: Sephora thoughts: This was okay. I'm glad that I got to try it in a mini size rather than getting a full size. it was nice but if you do remember I'm not a big fan of sugar scrubs as I find that it doesn't give me enough exfoliation. This felt like it would give a good exfoliation at first but it melts really fast upon contact with water unless you have a lot of it on. This is the set I got from Sephora but they do also offer it on the Biossance website. rating: **

4. Mediheal A-zero Shot Trouble Dressing Spot Patch (80 patches) source: Stylevana thoughts: These are 10mm in size and the pack comes with 80 patches. I did not like these at all. They were really thick and I feel like it didn't suck and adhere that well. rating: *

5. Native Deodorant: Sweet Peach & Nectar (75g / 2.65oz) source: Native thoughts: I do really like Native deodorants. They have nice scents and I do find that it works. I do feel a bit sad when I finish one sometimes as some of the scents are limited edition and usually they don't reproduce them again, but this scent is one of their regulars. I feel like I have been using this for a really long time. I do notice that the scent is no longer as strong as when I first used it. I can say it has been a few years, I feel like I might had purchased this back in 2022 or maybe earlier. I do wish that they would offer the travel size versions on their website. When the site first started they did offer a travel size as a freebie and also the option to purchase a travel size for a few dollars if I remember correctly. You can buy travel sized versions at certain drug stores but they can be hard to find. i think Target was the place that I saw that had the most selection of scents for the travel size versions. Here in Canada I typically only can find the Vanilla & Coconut version. rating: ***

6. O HUI Age Recovery soft animo foam (45ml) source: Jolse thoughts: I really enjoyed using this. It foamed and cleansed well without stripping my face. This was definitely great during the colder months. It is a cream type of cleanser and it does also have a scent but not something I mind. This lasted about 3 months with me using it twice a day. I did get this in a set. I sometimes do wish that cleansers came in this size, as I found it to be the perfect amount and size for a seasonal trail. rating: ***

7. Juice to Cleanse Powder Wash (10 pieces) source: Jolse thoughts: I really enjoyed using this. I did find that one packet contained quite a bit of powder for one wash. I feel like 1 packet could be split into 2-3 uses, but of course it would be hard to set aside since the product is in a packet. I found that it cleansed and exfoliated the face quite well. I mainly brought this along on my travels so that I could still stick to my skincare routine of exfoliating twice a week. rating: ***

8. Derma B Body lotion: Mandarin Till Dawn (30ml / 1.01oz) source: Stylevana thoughts: I'm not sure how I feel about this scent. It does have the scent of mandarin mixed with a kind of woodsy-like scent. The cream itself is nice and light. It spreads and absorbs nicely into the skin without much effort. rating: ***

9. Briogeo Scalp Revival (236ml / 8oz) source: Sephora thoughts: This was okay. It smelt nice and I find that it did kind of cleanse my scalp. It did help with my flaky scalp, as I did notice that my scalp was less itchy when I had this in my routine. I used it once a week. The only thing that I don't really like is that it's hard to determine if you really have washed everything out, however I do shampoo a second time. rating: ***

10. The Face Shop Herb Day Cleansing Tissue (70 wipes) source: The Face Shop thoughts: Once again I finished a pack. These are a staple and are always in my stash. This is probably the product that I have used the longest and on a consistent basis, compared to everything else. rating: *HOLY GRAIL*

11. Watercolors Intense Shampoo: Lilac (250ml / 8.5oz) source: Forme Hair Salon thoughts: I purchased this when I got my hair bleached 2 years ago. It's suppose to help retain the color longer. I feel like it did help for a bit, but eventually it just became kind of brassy. The concept was nice but I didn't feel like it worked for my dark black hair. rating: **

12. Function of Beauty Shampoo (473ml / 16oz) source: Function of Beauty thoughts: I've had this in my stash for a really long time. I can't even remember what formulation I chose for this one or what it was suppose to do. I did mix this with the Watercolors Intense Shampoo as my hair stylist suggested I do 1:1 when using the Intense Shampoo. I actually had another set of these which I ended up giving away as I found that it didn't work for my scalp condition. rating: *

13. Hakugen Iiyutabidachi Turbid Open-Air Spa Inn (12 packets) source: T&T Supermarket thoughts: I really did enjoy the scents of these. The scents made it a nice way to end the night for a relaxing effect. I find that this brand has a stronger scent and less affective on relieving the body but more so the mind. My least favourite one was probably the Green one but overall not bad. rating: ***

14. Tatcha Forest Awakening Hinoki Body Milk (132ml / 4.5oz) source: Sephora thoughts: This was a very light weight cream as well as lightly scented. It goes on so smoothly and absorbs quickly into the skin without much effort. The packaging is also very nice and looks lovely on the vanity. I feel like there may be a good dupe for this, as this is expensive for the amount you get. I do really like the texture of this though, plus I like that it does contain squalene. rating: ***

[rosalie-starfall]

Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)

[stuff-diary]

American Born Chinese

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2023

American Born Chinese (2023, USA)

Creator: Kelvin Yu (based on the graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang)

Mini-review:

I loved this so much! Sure, it has its flaws, but its strengths far outweigh them. The show feels refreshing and almost groundbreaking thanks to the way it takes inspiration from Journey to the West and Chinese culture. With these elements, the show gets to tell a fantastic story about coming of age and finding your identity. It also tackles the topic of representation head-on, with a beautiful monologue by Ke Huy Quan in one of the last episodes. I can't think of many TV shows that talk so frankly about this, and American Born Chinese deserves big kudos for that.

But the main reason why this show is a hit is its cast. For starters, we have legends like Michelle Yeoh, the aforementioned Ke Huy Quan and Daniel Wu. Obviously, they are as great as anyone would expect from them. But the young cast also delivers: Ben Wang's comedic timing is perfect, and Jimmy Liu pretty much steals the show with an incredibly charming and adorable performance. On top of all this, the action scenes are fantastic, with amazing choreographies and very stylish and cinematic direction. Also, I thought this was supposed to be a limited series, but I guess it's not? I'm not complaining, cause I really enjoyed it, but I hope it's doesn't end up being cancelled.

P.S. Why the f**k is Disney+ not promoting the hell out of this? They have Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Stephanie Hsu from Everything Everywhere All At Once, plus Destin Daniel Cretton, who directed the Shang-Chi movie, and they are doing nothing to promote it. It's seriously baffling.

[dramafantiny]

Tae-Oh & Hui-Ju| I Will Catch You (1x06)

[xkaylinh]

[blue-orangeade]

hui on boys planet this is ridiculous,,, what’s next, hoshi on i-land 2?

[westeroswisdom]

Apparently, House of the Dragon can continue work on Season 2.

It seems to have to do with a different union covering UK actors and peculiarities of British law as regards trade unions.

House of the Dragon and Industry are set to continue shooting in the UK this summer, despite the SAG-AFTRA strike. [ ... ] Though a U.S. program, Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has a largely British cast working under Equity contracts rather than SAG-AFTRA ones. Similarly, fellow HBO show Industry operates under Equity rules and sources close to production say both shows are moving forward as planned. [ ... ] Guidance issued in the past hour informs SAG-AFTRA members working under Equity contracts that they should should “continue to report to work.” Whether the shows’ casts would want to work under the current conditions isn’t known but the UK has strict anti-trade union laws that do not allow for members to strike in unity with counterparts in other countries. Should they boycott, they would be open to legal action from the studios. “Industrial relations legislation in the United Kingdom is draconian, and often viewed as the most restrictive in the Western world,” the Equity guidance stated. “The convoluted and pernicious hurdles faced by all unions in the United Kingdom are a national disgrace and need urgent reform. The regrettable consequence of this framework is that what artists working in the United Kingdom – whether SAG-AFTRA and/or Equity members (or both) – can do, may be different from their comrades in the United States and other parts of the world.” However, the union, which has 47,000 members from various entertainment backgrounds, says it “stands in unwavering solidarity” with SAG-AFTRA.

The bottom line is that there won't be a work stoppage in production of House of the Dragon. Though the actors associated with the series can show solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strike in other ways.

The new spin-off series The Hedge Knight will remain on hold. Unlike House of the Dragon Season 2 which had been fully scripted, The Hedge Knight cannot go forward because the writers (WGA) have been on strike since early May.

I'd just like to point out that most members of SAG-AFTRA are not the fabled "A-listers" like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Will Smith, and Nicole Kidman. There are vast numbers of little-known actors who have to hustle just to make ends meet.

Pedro Pascal was not always one of the most sought after actors on TV. He spent over a decade acting in minor roles just to put food on the table. Earlier this week we mentioned his 1999 appearance in an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

The strike is to improve the lives and working conditions of the 2023 versions of young Pedro from 1999.

The people who run and own the studios are already filthy rich. They are resisting SAG-AFTRA and WGA out of insatiable greed.

It's the actors and writers who made "peak TV" possible – not CEOs who make more in one month than many people earn in a lifetime.

So feel relieved that production of HotD S2 won't face interruption. But also support the members of SAG-AFTRA and WGA who are the backbone of the industry.

[alnbarcelos]

Tudo em Todo o Lugar ao Mesmo Tempo (2022)

Daniel Kwan e Daniel Scheinert

Filme Favorito

[nowakityphoon]

Aun no entendía el funcionamiento de la academia, pero estaba seguro de que haber ingresado al círculo principal de esta era un gran paso para un huérfano, por lo que estaba muy dedicado a emprender esta aventura.

Ultimamente no tenía tiempo para nada más que pensar en como lidiaría su hambre estando tan lejos de los humanos, emparejar sus intereses y su condición como un híbrido no era una tarea fácil.

Los cabellos del incubo jugueteaban con la brisa siempre presente en la academia, mismos que eran re-colocados por las manos anchas del otro, que disponían a las hebras negras en su lugar. A pesar de tener los ojos escarlata fijados frente a su marcha, tenía mucho en la cabeza, como para prestar atención a la anatomía que torpemente, se acercaba a él sin decoro. Antes de entender que pasaba, se encontraba en el piso, casi sobre una delgada criatura, de no ser por su brazo, dispuesto por reflejo, detrás de la espalda ajena.

-- Lo siento mucho, Te encuentras bien?-- admitió, antes de recoger las cosas de la pelinegra.

@grccve

[anbubisibuna]

Mara and Magnus Ship dynamic

[liliana-von-k]

[seokmattchuus]

I'm finding it hard to believe only one G team won. Especially the team the G center was in 🙄

[rosalie-starfall]

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Best Actress Michelle Yeoh

Best Supporting Actor Ke Huy Quan

Best Supporting Actress nominee Stephanie Hsu

Best Supporting Actress Jamie Lee Curtis

Best Editing Paul Rogers

Best Original Screenplay Daniel Kwan /Danie Scheinert

Best Directing Daniel Scheinert / Daniel Kwan

Best Picture Everything Everywhere All At Once

[dioneq]

# FOGATA: para un starter donde cléo y dione se encuentren alrededor de la fogata.

suspiro que abandona sus labios, mientras los tonos naranjas y rojizos terminan de teñir los alrededores  “¿estas lista para la sesión de canto improvisado de hoy?”  porque es todo lo que las fogatas terminan siendo. / @vekemvns​

[therequiemforthelost-archive]

Scarasweep

#scarasweep

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Pintores chinos contemporáneos Guo Xiao Hui.

El juego es una parte vital de lo que somos como seres humanos. Se encuentra en todas las culturas y expresa la esencia  de lo que somos. El juego es la diferencia entre vivir y existir simplemente.

Las pinturas Guo Xiao Hui capturan la energía física y emocional del juego. Inspirado por las composiciones equilibradas de Piero della Francesca (1415-1492) y las figuras escultóricas de Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506), Xiao utiliza el medio tradicional del renacimiento florentino, temple al huevo y óleo para crear un trabajo directo, inspirado.

Nacido en Guangzhou, China, 1969, se licenció en Bellas Artes, Academia de Bellas Artes de Guangzhou, Guangzhou. Actualmente vive y trabaja en Toronto.

Nos dice el autor:

»Empecé pintando al óleo hasta que peregriné a Italia en 2004. Pasé día tras día visitando capilla tras capilla, maravillándome con las grandes pinturas del gran maestro, desde Giotto hasta Piero Della Francesca. Yo estaba asombrado de estas obras maestras. No veo nada antiguo o fuera de moda en su trabajo. Por el contrario, noté que su composición precisa, su fantástica habilidad para manejar el color y su sólida construcción hacen que estas pinturas sean universales y atemporales. Este viaje fue un momento crucial donde las experiencias pasadas se unieron para solidificar mi vocación por la pintura. Escuché una voz muy seductora instándome a seguir su guía hacia el reino que quiero alcanzar. Después de este viaje, comencé a trabajar con temple al huevo sobre lienzo para transformar mi inspiración. El temple al huevo es una técnica milenaria que aporta más transparencia al color. Por lo tanto, le da a la pintura un temperamento único. Me he enamorado tanto de esta técnica. Me encanta cómo se siente el temple al huevo y que requiere terminar una pintura pincelada a pincelada. Creo que una buena pintura debe hacerse con mucha paciencia y pasión. Al igual que un creyente entusiasta rezando al dios. Practico con temple al huevo pero nunca olvido la infl uencia del Arte Oriental, especialmente el antiguo arte chino que está arraigado en mi sangre. La forma en que el antiguo artista chino maneja el espacio "en blanco" para crear un significado implícito y una sensación de equilibrio en la composición ha infl uido profundamente en mi pintura. Estéticamente, me encanta alejarme de la realidad para recrear una realidad que la toma por sorpresa. Me fascina el juego porque creo que sólo en el juego se revela nuestra verdadera naturaleza. Año tras año, he estado explorando este tema universal que, como el arte, atraviesa las fronteras de la cultura y el idioma.»