Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts

Monday, November 28, 2016

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Limited Edition Inspired by Suminagashi

 
In this coming Christmas season, SK-II is revealing limited edition of Facial Treatment Essence bottle beautifully crafted design inspired by traditional Japanese marbling, Suminagashi, or “floating ink” in Japanese. I love the artsy designed on the bottle! 

The art of Suminagashi was chosen for its powerful philosophy which states that there is no wrong drop; each dot and swirl of colour come together to create a unique art piece.

Suminagashi (墨 流 し) or "floating ink" is the process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to transform it into something vibrant and colorful. And I felt this Suminagashi is pretty similar to Turkish marbling.

Our team really had fun expressing our art sense through Suminagashi art and our masterpiece was selected by Suminagashi Master Shuhei Goto from Japan to be the piece of art that day :P  

The art of Suminagasi serves as a reminder of one’s power to paint their own path, in the same way that the simple ink and water of Suminagashi art can be transformed into a beautiful masterpiece, one drop at a time.

The SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Limited Edition is available in red, blue and green Suminagashi-inspired designs for a limited time only at all SK-II counters across Malaysia and is only sold as part of the festive sets and not available as individual bottles.

Tips to use : Besides using SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (pour a 50 cent size on cotton pad) to keep the skin moisture, it can be used as base just before applying makeup and mask to replenish lost moisture

Below are some of the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Limited Edition sets available now in all SK-II counters in Malaysia, this would be the perfect choice for Christmas gift for those who are using SK-II products :) Afterall it's less than a month from Christmas! 11


 SK-II Ageless Beauty Set - RM1,015
 SK-II Crystal Clear Skin Set - RM620
 SK-II Glowing Aura Set - RM1,175
 SK-II Refreshing Skin Set - RM833
SK-II The Gentleman Set - RM579

For more information, visit www.sk-ii.com

Saturday, November 26, 2016

My K-Beauty haul from Koreanmall

I love shopping and everyone knows about it!! 

Nowadays, I prefer to shop at online store because it’s so convenient, lots of time/cost saving (save my petrol, parking and toll fee!) and I can actually get better deals than to shop in offline stores. 

What if I tell you today, you do not need to fly all the way to Korea and you can enjoy Korean online shopping at the comfort of your own house? http://koreanmall.com/app/ is the 1st Korean Global e-Shopping mall which is selling products made in Korea and more.

Koreanmall offers products such as fashion, beauty, food, baby/toddler, home gardens, sports and not forgetting K-pop directly from Korea. I love that there are varieties of category of products and I haven’t seen an e-commerce site that sells Food and K-Pop sections directly from Korea! So, basically the product we see in K-dramas, we can get directly from Korea... No need to wait for them to be launched in Malaysia!

This is the Top 10 Best Seller Beauty Products in Koreanmall!


No matter where you are, Koreanmall offers International Shipping from South Korea. Just need to chill at home and wait for your parcel after you made your purchase from Koreanmall :)

You do not need to worry about the shipping fee when you purchase from Koreanmall because all orders over $49 will be shipped right to your door. Absolutely free using Economy airmail! Yay more reasons to shop and enjoy the free shipping!

While it’s convenient to shopping online, there are times we are not satisfied with the products we receive. And I appreciate that Koreanmall offers Free & Easy return policy on all orders of $49 or more (exclude the shipping fee) within (14) days of the date you receive the item.

I feel so confident shopping on Koreanmall because it pledges to sell Korean products that are Korean Genuine items. And if you find out the products to be unauthentic, Koreanmall will refund you 200% of the price you pay. So rest assured that Korean products in KoreanMall are made in Korea, designed by Korea and Korean brands. 

With all these promises, I feel so much more secured and confident shopping from Koreanmall!

Plus, there are a lot of different payment methods available on Koreanmall for the convenience of shoppers!

This is my parcel from Koreanmall. The delivery was pretty fast and smooth. My purchase was properly packed in a box and sealed securely before it arrived at my doorstep.

Can you guess what I have purchased from Koreanmall?

I like how Koreanmall took extra effort to wrap my items individually with bubble wraps to protect the products.

On top of that, Koreanmall also stuffed the box with air pack to make sure shaking/impact is minimised during delivery.

The products were so securely packed with bubble wraps. I need to use scissor to open it! Jeng, jeng, jeng.... 

Guess what I purchased from Koreanmall.....

 My Korean beauty online shopping from Koreanmall!

Woohoo... This is my early Christmas gift for myself!

Trying Sulwhasoo Clarifying Mask EX 

Been wanting to try this peel-off mask forever! Finally, I got this from Koreanmall! Love the herbalish smells from mask which has the benefits to purify, clarify dull and devitalized problem skin. 

Just peel off from top to bottom after 20-30 minutes when the mask dries. Love how my skin felt so much smoother, brighter and somehow slightly hydrated after used. Highly recommending this!

 Laneige Water Bank Ultra Moisture Cream 

This is a new product from Laneige which I have not tried before. I got this because I read that this ultra moisture cream is suitable for winter. And since I’m planning for my winter trip at end of the year, it’s a good time to pick this to try out!

The texture is thick & buttery! I can feel the instant hydration treatment when I tried it on. Interestingly not only this can be used as a face moisturer, it also works as a night mask, hair essence, elbow care, makeup retouch, massage cream and makeup base to give radiance to the skin as well.

Laneige Perfect Renew Regenerator Serum 

This is a new product from Laneige which promises to re-new, re-energize and re-generate our skin by making sure it’s moisture, smooth and glowing. Although this is an oil essence serum, the texture is pretty lightweight and absorb quickly into the skin leaving it feeling soft almost immediately.

 
 Laneige MultiBerry Yogurt Repair Pack 

I love anything about berry! Hence, I picked up this high-concentration of multi berry extract yogurt pack from Laneige to try! Not only my skin smells sweeter after the mask, it also felt more hydrated and smoother.

Son & Park Beauty Gel 

My friend, Cynthia, recommended this brand. This is a skincare and makeup booster all-in-one! The moisture gel promises to make your skin texture smooth, all thanks to the collagen capsules containing non-sticky, refreshing moisturizing oxygen gel and rose oil. I use this as my makeup base before applying my foundation, it seems to make my foundation stays longer and hydrated.

 Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion Brightening SPF50+/PA+++ 

I have been wanting to try this BB cushion ever since I read the high raved review made by Parisb, she said that this product makes her love cushion foundation! Got to agree that this lightweight cushion foundation goes beyond providing long-lasting coverage with a flawlessly satin, soft matte finish. 

Honestly, I am very happy with my purchase from Koreanmall. My K-Beauty products were reasonably priced and they arrived very fast in good condition directly from South Korea. I love the free international delivery for purchase over $49.

For more information about Koreanmall, please visit 

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Review of Olay Regenerist Miracle Duo range after 4 weeks!

It’s every women dream to look beautiful.

Be it your dream V-shape face, big eyes, sharp nose, luscious lips or attractive hair, I’m sure all of us yearn to look younger than our age. Well perhaps that’s the reason they said a woman’s age is a secret. And often when someone compliment us that “Hey you look younger than your age, what’s your secret?”. Well you can’t help but show a beaming smile to the person and say “Awww.... thank you, I shall buy you a meal!” Sounds familiar? 

I’m not sure about you but I stand inches away from the mirror to closely examine my face every now and then. Deep inside I was asking myself, where does this pigmentation, dark spots or wrinkles come from? Well I have tried all my life to take care of my skin so that I don’t age too fast. After all, the first thing a person sees when they meet you is your face (i.e skin). I’m so thankful for the creator of makeup because it makes me looks beautiful. There is a lot of things that can be concealed under makeup... Dark spots, pigmentation, uneven skin tones, dark eye circles etc, but do you realise you can never hide your wrinkles or lines? And wrinkles are a tell-tale sign of aging.

With the amount of pollution we face today, we are actually guilty of our skin’s aging process. We cannot stop the aging process but we can slow it down a little bit for sure. The natural aging process is called intrinsic aging, while the aging process caused by external factors is called extrinsic aging. Both show up visibly with the same results, but extrinsic aging is something we can fight against.

We all know we cannot stop our skin from aging but we can slow down the process, at least to reduce the signs of aging with the right anti-aging skincare. The new Olay Regenerist skincare range promises to renew from within, plumping surface cells for a dramatic transformation without the need for fillers.

In this Regenerist Miracle Duo range, there are a total of three products namely; Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence, Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Day Cream and Regenerist Mirco-Sculpting Night Cream.


Honestly I haven’t been using Olay products for the longest time, I think the last time I was using them was during high school because it’s fairly affordable and my mum was using it. Over the years, Olay has improved their formulation and packaging and here I’m trying out this new Regenerist Miracle Duo range that an anti-aging skincare range that hydrates and renews to firm and lift, helping to retain skin’s youthful surface contours. In addition, they are fragrance free as well! Anyway, I have tried it for 4 weeks, so I’m going to share my thoughts here with you girls!


Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence (RM79.90/40ml) is designed to boost the penetration of anti-aging actives of your moisturizer 2 times more to increase skin cell metabolism and renewal for stunning, youthful skin that looks up to 10 years younger.

Olay Scientists and their research partners have combined the most advanced cellular bioenergetics tools with genomic, proteomic, and human skin modelling to identify anti-aging ingredients that can accelerate anti-aging results for faster, more noticeable benefits :- 

  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) : Boosts surface cell metabolism and renewal, Reduces wrinkles. 
  • Amino Peptides  (Pro-Collagen molecules): Helps repair skin, Reduces wrinkles & Firms
  • Lys’lastine (natural extract of Dill seeds): Enhances Skin elasticity 
  • OliveM  (Antioxidant from Olive Extract): Improves penetration of anti-aging ingredients and helps protect skin from oxidative damage*

Ingredient list : Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-32, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Inositol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-100 Stearate, Fragrance, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Morus Alba Root Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PVM/MA Copolymer, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract.

 Its unique auto-dropper packaging ensures the exact and right amount of the pre-essence is delivered in every single application. For ideal results, apply two-pump dosage per use. 

Apply product twice a day after toner, and before serum and moisturiser. Just un-screw the cap to automatically draw product into the dropper. Press the pump button to dispense the pre-essence.

The texture is gelish watery and easily absorbable. I did a skin moisture test with this alone and the result is amazing; my skin moisture jumps from 23.2% to 85.5%! I really like this product because my skin does not feel sticky, but instead very soft and supple.

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream (RM99.90/50g) is a day cream. It’s formulated with the most concentrated Amino-Peptide Complex and Hydra-Firming Complex to :- 
  • Renew skin’s surface layers for smooth texture and refined pores 
  • Reduces lines and wrinkles with moisturisation 
  • Exfoliates for smooth skin 
  • Hydrates to help plump and firm skin
Ingredient list : Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyethylene, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Ethylparaben, Dimethiconol, Polyacrylamide, Fragrance, PEG-100 Stearate, Propylparaben, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, C12-13 Pareth-3, Laureth-7 , Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract, Sodium Hydoxide, Propylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4


Although it looks creamy, but I assure you it is actually not the case. The texture is gelish and absorbs fairly fast into my dry skin once I massage it in. 

Using your fingertips, massage a small amount on the face and neck in an upward circular motion, focusing on areas like the brow and jaw line, which need more support (i.e lifting). My face feel amazing smooth and plump at this point. Even after spending several hours alternating between being outdoors and in an air conditioned room, my skin still feels moist without feeling sticky.
For night time, I used Olay Regenerist Mirco-Sculpting Night Cream (RM99.90/50g). It’s said to plump & firm skin, provide smooth & supple skin texture and enhance radiance. The cream is in transparent milky colour and texture is creamy gel-like. It’s a little heavier than the day cream. My skin feels soft, smooth and supple after applying this. As the texture is a little bit heavy, you do not have to apply a lot, yet my face feel so fresh and hydrated the next morning! More savings yay!

So what I do every night is to have a mini pampering massage of few minutes for myself. I take a small portion from the jar and warm up using my palm before applying to my entire face. Stroke from your forehead, down your cheeks and over to your neck. After a few minutes of gentle stroking, I use gentle pressing method to enhance absorption of product more efficiently. And please don’t forget to do the same to your neck because it’s the first sign of aging that often people neglected. 

Massages like this help to improve blood circulation and lymph circulation, which can enhance the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells. This makes the cells healthier and more efficient. Remember do not use excessive pressure or pull on your skin, soft, gentle movements are sufficient!
After using for 4 weeks of using Olay Regenerist Miracle Duo range, I’m pretty impressed with it. My skin looks more radiant, soft, plump and smooth and that’s the sign of healthy skin right? I think the healthier living lifestyle that I’m trying to adopt contributed to all this as well. I try to sleep earlier nowadays, have less oily & spicy food and have a mini walk to the lake nearby my house with my dog while playing Pokemon. 

Well I feel as we aged, we need to take care extra effort to look good inside out. And feeling beautiful is really powerful because it gives positive vibes to ourselves and people around us. I understand that as a woman living in this era, there are a lot of obstacles and pressure we are facing every day. But the fact that we feel beautiful is a proof that we have a lot of confidence in ourselves. Let’s forget how people are going to judge us because each of us has our own true beauty hidden within all of us. We are unique and there is no one else who will looks exactly like us. Be beautiful people <3 

Olay Regenerist Miracle Duo range new packaging is available in major pharmacies such as Watsons, Guardian and Caring starting October 2016.




Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Swatch & Review of Laneige x Lucky Chouette Collection

 
The LANEIGE MEETS FASHION project is an annual collaboration between LANEIGE and trendsetting fashion designers. LANEIGE MEETS FASHION blends fashion and beauty, presenting them as one look to create a new trend of ‘fashionable beauty’. With this initiative, LANEIGE offers new limited edition beauty products for a fashionable look. 

Now in its third year, the 2016 series of LANEIGE MEETS FASHION is in collaboration with Lucky Chouette, the second line from Korean fashion brand Jardin de Chouette. The brand has been growing dramatically over the last three years and is adored by Korean girl members, celebrities and influencers.

Presenting to you the Limited Edition LANEIGE x Lucky Chouette Collection where it features chic owl-themed designs exclusively for the new LANEIGE Serum Drop Tint, BB Cushion and Multi-Colour Palette.

Introducing this 2 owl character i.e chouettes which is used as the main design in the limited edition LANEIGE x Lucky Chouette beauty products. 

Bella Chouette, a gorgeous pink owl, exudes charm with her deep double eyelids and plump lips. She is eloquent, confident, enthusiastic and is not afraid to speak her mind. 

Vely Chouette is a lovely, blushing blue owl that is shy and introverted. She has clear, shiny eyes that can melt anyone’s heart. 

So I did a personally test to see which makeup look should I do? No surprise that I am a Bella Chouette because I live the motto of "I do what I like like what I do" As you scroll down to the end, I will show you my Bella Chouette makeup look.


One of the best seller product Laneige BB Cushion SPF 50+++

Both Laneige BB Cushion for Whitening and Pore Control BB Cushion underwent a facelift and reformulation earlier this year. Hence the packaging here is merely a limited edition but the formulation is still the same.

Laneige BB Cushion Whitening SPF 50+ PA+++ (RM159) - pink packaging
Brightens skin with Dual Whitening care and provides the ultimate bright, clear skin. The new formulation keeps skin moisturized with no darkening all day long, complete with a powerful UV protection of SPF50+ PA+++.

Laneige BB Cushion Pore Control SPF 50+ PA+++ (RM159) - black packaging
Keeps skin looking fresh and feel moisturized for long hours with its two- step oil control system. The new formulation keeps skin matte for hours without dryness and the feeling as if nothing is applied on the skin! Pore control maximizes the sweat-resistant effect so that the product stays on all day and provides complete protection with SPF50+ PA+++.

As I have dry & dull looking skin, I got the Laneige BB Cushion Whitening SPF 50+ PA+++ . The last time I reviewed in my blog was their old formula BB Cushion (here). 

I'm pretty excited to try out this new formulation as I have heard a lot of positive review about it. Well finally I have a chance to give it a try. 

Tip to apply BB cushion is to dab lightly and repeat the dabbing movement to build up the coverage. 

Here is a before & after picture using Laneige BB Cushion Whitening SPF 50+ PA+++. Imperfection seems to be perfectly covered without the use of concealer. Face looks instantly brighten and even up!

Newly introduced, Laneige X Lucky Chouette Serum Drop Tint (RM75) which will be permanent part of the LANEIGE lip colour range.

This new Laneige X Lucky Chouette Serum Drop Tint has 4 things to offer:-

1) Serum Tint that blends seamlessly with the lips

Serum Drop Tint formulated with an oil serum, the tint is designed to provide a wealth of essence to the lips. Its Berry Mix Complex™, rich in vitamin C and anti-oxidants keeps the lips smooth and supple while also giving off a vivid colour on the lips. 

Moisture Wrap™ with its wrapping technology, keeps skin moisturized all day through a network of hyaluronic minerals packed with skin purifying ingredients. To finish it off, a highly viscous paste is added for its moisture retaining and preserving power on the lips. 

2) A tinting upgrade that provides crystal clear gloss and rich colour
Oil and water soluble pigments are optimized for layers of moistures, providing rich colour and enhancing tinting effect, creating a super glossy oil for a vibrant and healthy look on the lips.

3) Moisturising, liquid-type serum oil tint
The combination of oil and a water type tint provides the best emulsion creating the serum drop tint. This mixture provides a texture that seamlessly blends into the skin to give a comfortable, long-lasting and refreshing finish with intense coloration. 


4) A triangle-shaped applicator designed especially for oil tint texture
Unlike a regular water drop tint applicator, the new serum drop tint applicator is specially designed with a hole in the middle of the tip to hold an ample amount of product. The triangle- shaped edge tip helps fill in the lips with colour from the inside. There are a total of 10 shades. It also comes with a Limited Edition packaging incorporating Lucky Chouette’s exclusively designed owls.


 I was given 2 shades to bring home to try. 

Laneige X Lucky Chouette Serum Drop Tint in Bite Me is a burgundy red lips.If you realised the colour is darker on the tube but looks not too dark on the lips. 

Laneige X Lucky Chouette Serum Drop Tint in Urban Coral looks hot pink on the tube but looks more sweet pink on my lips. I love this shade because it flatters my skin tone and it's easy to pair with any eye makeup from day to night!

This tinted lip colour is really easy to apply and blend. It does not feel drying at all on my lips and I guess the serum which has the same ingredient with their Lip Sleeping Mask is helping! Unfortunately for me the colour does not really stay as it will be gone after a meal and reapplication is needed. Oh before I forgot, this Serum Drop Tint has a mild sweet fragrance which is quite pleasant. 
 
Laneige Multi-Colour Palette (RM120) is designed with the charm of Bella Chouette and the lovely shyness of Vely Chouette, the Laneige Multi Shadow double-ups as an eyeshadow and multi-use palette that gives off a soft, shimmer highlighting effect.

Which is your favourite from Limited Edition LANEIGE x Lucky Chouette Collection? I like the Serum Drop Tint in Urban Coral and I can't deny I really like this cute pink packaging. 

Before I end this blog post, here is my Bella Chouette makeup look! 

Here is a tip how to create Bella Chouette look
Complexion : Bright, Clean & Glowing Base Makeup
Blush : Highlighted cheek and minimal pink hue blusher
Eyes : Clean eye shadow with black extended eyeliner topped with seductive aurora reddish liner
Lips : A glamorous, kissable lips.
Hair : Wavy romantic S curl hair
Accessories : 1 bold focus accessory.

The Laneige x Lucky Chouette Collection will be available at all Laneige boutiques and beauty counters starting September 2016. Don't forget to check out ya especially the Serum Drop Tint!

For more information on Laneige, visit: 
Website : www.laneige.com /  www.laneige.com.my 
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/laneigemalaysia
Instagram : http://instagram.com/laneigemy


On the other hands, sometimes I buy flower for myself because it can immediately cheer up my mood! How many of you do that?

Currently loving the hand bouquet by Flower Chimp a local floral E-Commerce market place . They have professional florists to create a unique assortment of fresh flower bouquets and arrangements for any occasion. With roses, gerberas, lilies, tulips, orchids and many more types they have flowers for every season and occasion starting from as little as RM79 including delivery.
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