Review : Maybelline New York Baby Lips

You know the feeling when your lips are so dry that they feel tight and pulling? Well, you don’t have to put up with dry lips anymore, thanks to Maybelline New York’s latest lip revolution. Maybelline New York Baby Lips promises to get your lips feeling soft, hydrated and smooth – much like baby lips!

I have 4 flavours in my hands and there are Energizing Orange, Relieving Mentol, Smoothing Cherry and Anti-Oxidant Berry. So from the names, you can roughly guess the scent of the lipbalm and what are the benefits.

Oh I love the colourful & cute packaging, very eye-catching!

I read that in just one application, Baby Lips instantly moisturizes for up to 8 hours. Within four weeks, experience 82% visibly less dry lips, 94% less rough lips, 77% more supple lips, 77% better-looking lips. Use daily and see your lips transform within eight weeks where cells are completely renewed for reborn lips and lips’ natural moisture level is increased by four times. Dry lips are so over; soft baby lips are it from now on!

If you looked carefully this lipbalm has a SPF20 which means it is only for day use and good protection against sun rays.

Ingredients list

I read that Baby Lips is able to deliver superior results because of the unique combination of ingredients and Maybelline New York’s exclusive Botanical Cell Repair Concentrate which are

CENTELLA ASIATICA
A small herbaceous plant that is used in traditional African and Chinese medicine for centuries. Proven to combat ageing thanks to its very high anti-oxidant properties, Centella is gives Baby Lips this one-of-a-kind efficiency to deliver plumpness, hydration, replenished elasticity while stimulating natural collagen production for a line-free look.

BOTANICAL CELL REPAIR CONCENTRATE
Maybelline New York’s exclusive formula for adult strength care. Lips are properly cared for so they become baby soft in just four weeks!

SUPERIOR INGREDIENTS
Baby Lips is a combination of nature’s best ingredients – Shea Butter to repair and leave lips soft, moisturised and comfortable; Vitamin Complex packed with powerful anti-oxidants to prevent oxidation of lip molecules and restore damaged cells; and SPF20 for the ultimate protection from dangerous UV rays.

So I took out Smoothing Cherry to try out. It's clear and not tinted
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Review : The first thing I noticed when I applied it on my lips is that it's heavily scented according to the lipbalm flavour you pick. As expected the Maybelline New York Baby Lips gives smooth & easy application. It is light and not greasy. I keep my lips moisturise for for few hours before I need to re-apply it, love it because it has SPF 20. However the only thing I do not like about this lipbalm is the scent (i.e cherry) which is too strong for my liking. However I am not sure of the others flavour cause I gave the other away to family & friends to try and there seems no complain from them. Usually I prefer my lipbalm scent to be mild or just un-scented.

Maybelline New York Baby Lips is available for for only RM10.90 at all major retailers and pharmacies and has the following fragrant flavours & benefits:-

-Moisturize for hydrating purposes;
-Mint for a fresh take;
-Relieve to repair and soothe lips in buttery goodness;
-Pink Flush with a passion fruit zest;
-Plum Flush for a grape flavour;
-Red Flush for cherry goodness;
-Nude Flush for that peachy sweetness we all love

Laura Mercier Spring 2012 Lingerie Collection & Swatch

I was happy to be invited to Laura Mercier Spring 2012 Lingerie collection launch a few days ago in Sunway Pyramid. Yes I know so fast and it's spring now !!!

The best thing is Jodi Riley, the Laura Mercier International Make up Artist from US was there to do makeup demostration and to share her tips and experiences.

She started introducing the Spring 2012 lingerie collection and I thought I heard wrongly... Lingerie ? This Lingerie collection came about because of Laura’s background as an artist. She was a fine art painter and the inspiration for this collection was the soft romantic colours and fabrics from the Victorian Age. The colours are reminiscent of Boudoir vintage lingerie pieces such as lace, petticoats and silks.

And this palette has the colours combination that could easily create Romantic, Feminine and Playful look.

Jodi doing demo on the model

As she was doing the demo I was hoping the model could sit facing infront rather the sideways as I could not really see how Jodi apply the makeup on the model :(

She highly recommended Laura Mercier eyelashes curler which could curl up short eyelashes easily.

I have tried it and easily my eyelashes curled up!

Model finished look

Model closer look no 2

Well let's see how the colours of the collection looked like ya ! I managed to do some swatch for Laure Mercier Spring 2012 collection!

Simple and classy packaging of the Eye & Cheek palette

My first impression is I love the colours combination in this palette because all this colours are "useable" and "pretty". Seems like one that I could bring for holiday easily without needing to bring so many palettes.

The combination of colours here I would think are pretty natural except for african violet. The colour is so beautiful and unique. It's violet/gray with some gold sparkles! So tempted to buy because of this african violet! *love*

Swatch of the blusher in Laura Mercier Spring 2012 collection palette

Lip shine

Tempting Coral is such a beautiful colour ... tempting my heart too!

Sheer Lip colour

I did went to the makeover to try out the collection. And honestly this is my first time trying their famous tinted moisturizer and lates foundation premier too! Kinda like it cos it is quite light but definitely not good enough to gives me a flawless look.

After makeover

I found out Laura Mercier eyeliner powder something quite unique! I was told to wet the brush before dipping them into the eyeliner powder palette. And the method of applying of eyeliner is dabbing. *unfortunately was told later on it's not waterproof*

I like how she does the makeup for me. Very natural and radiant look!

Close-up for the eyes makeup.

Group photo with blogger friends

Group photo with the sexy panties pouch ! Yes it is a sexy pouch & it's in our goodie bag!!!

Thank you Laura Mercier for being so generous, now I can tried some of their products at home... especially the foundation premier ! And I super love the flip-up mirror with lighting at the side *so glamour feel*

Finally a picture with Jodi Riley !!

Reviews will be up after trying out the products!
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Was wondering whether any of you went for talented Lee Hom concert last weekends? I heard it was awesome and and if you didn't managed to catch Lee Hom Music Man II: Live in Malaysia 2012 Concert like me, why not win some amazing & money cannot buy prizes from Celcom Xpax?

1 x Imported Lee Hom Bahamut Dragon Air Guitar

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Win prizes in Rexona “Reach for Your Advantage” Event in Celebration of International Women’s Day in Times Square!

Women from 176 countries worldwide will have live celebrations of the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2012. In Malaysia, the world’s No. 1 deodorant brand, Rexona is stepping up to empower women in reaching out and seizing more opportunities through an event open to the public.

Women are required to confidently (and literally) reach out for the prize they have their eyes on, without fear or limitation. Participants who successfully reach out to the prizes dangling within the event area stand the chance to win up to RM20,000 worth of prizes including iPad2, iPod, GPS, Polaroid cameras, spa vouchers and more.

Hosted by Hunny Madu, the event will be held in Berjaya Times Square, Main Concourse on Thurday, March 8 from 12 noon to 8 pm.

For more information, please click here.

Come by and stand a chance to win these prizes… all by reaching out your hands to prizes dangling off models at the event. As simple as that!!

p/s: Did i mentioned the models are hot hunks! Don't sweat, use Rexona ya!

Prolonging the Beauty of Salon Treated Hair with Keratinology by Sunsilk

(Pic from google search)

Everytime I stepped out from the salon, I felt I'm Rapunzel because my hair is perfect the way I wanted. But after few weeks, it is not the same anymore... I wonder why?


Deborah Henry the emcee at the media launch Keratinology by Sunsilk said that the reason we often step out of the salon only to be faced with difficulty in keeping the beauty of salon perfect hair at home is because our hair undergoes scientific alteration at the salon and is more prone to damage afterwards. Consequently, the loss of salon effects is inevitable.

Hugo Verkuil, Marketing Director, Malaysia and Singapore, Unilever (Malaysia) Holdings Sdn Bhd

He said that "Hair is often weakened through chemicals used salon treatments. Oftentimes, this condition is intensified with daily styling that causes loss of protein and tiny surface imperfections appear. These small openings allow the entrance of free radicals that effects the deterioration of hair fibres. Over time, this process becomes the culprit behind fading beauty of exquisite salon style causing hair to look lacklustre and lifeless. This is known as ‘The Infinite Cycle of Beauty’.

“With a deep scientific and professional understanding of how hair behaves, Unilever recognises the need for a solution to help women win their battle in maintaining the effects of their salon treated hair and express their personal style. Keratinology by Sunsilk is designed to take women from the salon chair and maintain their hair in its most beautiful and lustrous state. The range complements the anatomical changes within the hair structure especially after salon treatments,”

The revolutionary formula ensures no hair is left untouched, catering to for all hair types whether it has been coloured, permed, professionally straightened and even on hair which has naturally become damaged over time.

Keratinology by Sunsilk keeps hair’s cycle of beauty alive by reinforcing its natural strength and shine.

Ashlee Ng, Marketing Manager for Hair, Malaysia & Singapore, Unilever (Malaysia) Holdings Sdn Bhd

The secret to maintaining a gorgeous mane lies in protection and nourishment. The Advanced Reconstruction Program has been created using revolutionary Pico Technology™ that enables pico-nutrients and keratin complex to penetrate deep within the hair cortex, to nourish and reconstruct hair. Own shiny and healthy tresses well beyond the salon chair for longer and experience a total hair metamorphosis by adhering to a hair care regime that complements the hair’s cycle of beauty.

The creation of Keratinology by Sunsilk is deeply rooted in this understanding of consumer trends, augmented by their proficiency in product formulation.



Therefore Keratinology by Sunsilk encompasses home hair care ranges customised for tresses that have undergone different chemical treatments to deliver long-lasting salon perfection. The premium hair care range consists of three variants – Advanced Reconstruction, Korean Bounce Therapy and Sun Kissed Colour Therapy ranges to prolong the gorgeous styles of salon treatments.

Keratinology Advanced Reconstruction Program

Revives shine and reconstructs hair, while simultaneously repairing damage and replenishing moisture to prolong the beauty of salon treated hair. Recovers up to 1 year of accumulated damage in 5 days.

KerationologyKorean Bounce Therapy

Luscious, healthy and soft curls that add bounce to hair can be retained with the new Korean Bounce Therapy. It is designed to nourish every inch of hair, right down to the fragile perm tips of hair.

Keratinology Sun Kissed Colour Therapy

Gives intense long-lasting vibrancy and shine to women with the latest colour treatments, including 3D of high and low lights.

Group picture with the models

Group picture with celebrities that came to support the event.

Myself with the product range

Keratinology by Sunsilk range is available at leading retail pharmacies and is priced quite affordably from RM17.50 to RM32.90. Each shampoo, conditioner, mask and overnight treatment with a first of its kind Head Protector Spray Anti Frizz with UV Filter and Dual Treatment Shots is combined to lock your style and bring life to your hair for a salon-like finish every day.

I will be trying this range Keratinology Advanced Reconstruction program soon after I finished with my current hair products. And reviews will be up soon after I tried them for few weeks at least. Hope by that time I will have Rapunzel's hair.

So have any of you tried this range ? Do share with us here .

Happy International Women's Day

Happy International Women's Day to all of you out there!

We have worked hard in contributing to the nation, economic, political and social achievements

Let's celebrate today with joy, love and pride!

Go BALD for Charity Fund

Dear friends this coming Thursday 8 March is Women's Day and here I am typing that I am proud to be a woman but there are 16 ladies that go beyond this and go Bald on this date!

Inconjunction with Women's Day A Cut Above is organising BALD FOR FUN event where 16 ladies will go BALD to raise fund for 3 cancer societies; namely MAKNA (National Cancer Council), Breast Cancer Welfare Association and National Cancer Society Malaysia. Salute to all these women!

And to those who are brave enough to go Bald why not go bald a good cause??
Note : And if you interested to go Bald for this charity event, do let me know so I could contact the organiser for you.

I will be there to witness all these brave ladies, and if you are free , do join us there :)

For more information visit https://www.bald-is-empowering.com