REVIEW ON CUBECRATE JANUARY 2016 SUBCRIPTION BOX

Hi everyone =),

It is already January.  I have a lot of things going in my life this month.  Unhappy stuff actually but I will not make you unhappy about it unless you do want to know?

So getting a box from Cubecrate =) does cheer me up =)  .

Let us check out what is inside this Chinese New Year theme box.

CUBECRATE JANUARY 2015 SUBCRIPTION BOX

Famous Gold fortune cookies.

Beautiful angpow of monkey design since this year is a Monkey year.

The Batik Boutique pretty keyfob

The Batik Boutique pretty keyfob .  Each product is specially handmade using wax resist dyeing.

SMEEKA mani/pedi bombs

SMEEKA for the mani/pedi bombs.  Siren Secret .It smells of fresh lime =) It has organic sea salt and sea kelp. Love the pampering =)

TheSabun edible lip balm in Pinana Berry

TheSabun edible lip balm in Pinana Berry.  It contains shea butter,cocoa butter,avocado oil, beeswax,vitamin E, essential oil.  Loving this kind of edible lipbalm =)

White lotion super moist lotion

Mycare Malaysia for the White lotion super moist lotion with hyaluronic acid. Taiwan famous brand for it hydrating ability.  It is without fragrances, No alcohol and low irritation

 earrings

Potsie Pottie for the earrings,




Overall, this is lovely box with lovely products. My favourites is the edible lip balm, Smeeka mani pedi bombs and the batik Boutique keyfob.  Excuses me because it  is time for some pampering for my feet XP. I have seriously forgotten about my overworked feet.




Cubecrate ship closes every 13th of the month and ship every 3rd week of the month.

Product retails for

A box is Rm25 plus shipping
RM 20 per box for 3 months
RM 15 per box for 6 months



For more information, please visit Cubecrate official website, Cubecrate Instagram and Cubecrate Facebook.

Product is sent for my consideration. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

Follow me on my blog and social media sites:

Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // Bloglovin' // Facebook

‘SCULPT YOUR LIPS WITH LAKMÉ ABSOLUTE SCULPT STUDIO HI-DEFINITION MATTE LIPSTICK

Do you know what is Sculpt feature? The Sculpted look is the most In trend features of makeup and on fashion show right now.

“The ‘Sculpted’ look is essentially the look in the makeup world right now – it’s in every fashion show and even backstage. It’s about reshaping the face using highlighting and contouring techniques to create definition. By contrasting light and dark shades of makeup, you’re able to achieve the illusion of sharper, 3D facial features.”

SCULPT

Inspired by a fresh wave in high fashion around the globe and originating from architectural design play, Sculpt emphasizes chiseled, contoured lips with Lakme’s newest range of high-definition matte lip colors – LAKMÉ ABSOLUTE SCULPT STUDIO HI-DEFINITION MATTE LIPSTICK. With HD makeup, each and every feature stays perfect from all angles.



ILLUMINATE

PurnimbaLamba, Lakmé Head of Innovations said, “Our lips are the most prominent part of the face, and it is equally important to contour them for a well-defined, structured look. This new collection of matte lipsticks comes in a stunning palette of rich plums, deep reds and feminine pinks to provide sculpted bold look for your lips. The 12 shades of this collection are highly pigmented, and express dimension and strength to help you feature your lips more prominently.

LONG-STAYING POWER

Recommended by Lakme makeup experts, this new range also promises high color payoff for that long-lasting matte pout in just one stroke. The stunning palette of rich plums, deep reds and feminine pinks are the brightest colours so far in Lakmé’s Absolute makeup range – the perfect lip product to make you stand out from everyone else and shine under the limelight.



STYLE

This unique Lakme beauty statement brought to life by internationally acclaimed designer Anamika Khanna who known for her non-traditional aesthetics, featured a colour palette of vivid corals and reds, along with bold pinks and plums.

At the same time, Lakmé Makeup Expert Natasha Nischol lent her expertise to craft the season’s most sought-after ‘Sculpted’ makeup looks to complement Anamika’s designs.

And who better to act as Lakmé’s muse than Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor, known for her ability to play versatile characters in blockbuster movies such as KabhiKushiKabhieGham…, Ra.One, Heroine and more.

“Kareena has beautiful chiselled cheekbones, a full mouth and an exquisite jawline, making her the ‘dream face’ for any makeup expert to work on,” commented Nischol, who worked her magic on Kareena to create a signature ‘Sculpted’ look using Lakmé Absolute Sculpt Studio Matte Lipstick.

“Lakmé Absolute Sculpt is all about ultra-defined matte lips,” said Kareena. “And even with the high-definition matte texture, you get a very vibrant, rich colour. The look is very edgy and absolutely chic,” she continued when asked about what she loved most about the matte lip trend that is currently making waves all around the globe.



STEPS

Three steps are all you need to achieve a flawless HD matte lip:

Step 1: Start applying from the center of your upper lip.

Step 2: Glide lipstick towards the outer edges, following the contours of your mouth.

Step 3: Fill in the entire bottom lip, working from the center to both sides.

With its professional formula, LAKMÉ ABSOLUTE SCULPT STUDIO HI-DEFINITION MATTE LIPSTICK is the finishing touch to your high-definition makeup look. Best of all, one stroke is all you need for a long-lasting, matte finish that leaves your lips looking perfectly ‘Sculpted’, even up close.







Product retails for

LAKMÉ ABSOLUTE SCULPT STUDIO HI-DEFINITION MATTE LIPSTICK  comes in 12 versatile shades, and retails for RM39.90. Lakmé can be found at selected Guardian outlets nationwide


For more information, please visit Lakme facebook and Lakme official website. Press release.

Follow me on my blog and social media sites:

Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // Bloglovin' //  Facebook

REVIEW ON ORAL-B 3D WHITE WHITESTRIPS

A smile is the prettiest thing that you can wear.

I love this saying as smile is contagious and can make the other person feel at ease.  However, most of the time we are conscious of our yellowish teeth because of course we do not want to scare the other person of seeing our yellowish teeth.

So, here I am introducing the famous Oral B whitening strips and it finally arrives in Malaysia!

Oral-B Whitening Strips is a 14-days treatment to whiten teeth at home. The whitening result can last for at least 6 months.

ORAL-B 3D WHITE WHITESTRIPS

Here is the box containing the strips.  The box is quite big.

ORAL-B 3D WHITE WHITESTRIPS

Sorry, probably too bright.  The back which has instruction on how to use the strips. There are some videos that show how to use the Oral-B Whitestrips on Oral B facebook.

ORAL-B 3D WHITE WHITESTRIPS

ORAL-B 3D WHITE WHITESTRIPS

ORAL-B 3D WHITE WHITESTRIPS

ORAL-B 3D WHITE WHITESTRIPS

Here is the 14 days strips.

ORAL-B 3D WHITE WHITESTRIPS

ORAL-B 3D WHITE WHITESTRIPS

Here is the transparent strips.the short one for the bottom teeth while the long one for the upper teeth.
The strips are thin, flexible coated with a tooth-whitening gel containing Hydrogen peroxide 5.25%

ORAL-B 3D WHITE WHITESTRIPS

Here is my ugly irregular teeth.  Don't condemn on it because that I couldn't afford braces.

ORAL-B 3D WHITE WHITESTRIPS

Here is my teeth with the whitening gel.

Place them across both upper and lower sets of teeth then pressed on the gel and it will stick to the teeth until time to remove them.  I keep it on my teeth for 60 minutes once a day to remove the stain build-up. I use it continuously for 14 days.

There gel bubbles up a bit once you place the gel on the teeth.  There is no taste and I can drink water but of course I can feel something stuck on my teeth until I remove it.  It is not uncomfortable or painful =) .

So, here is the before and after.  Sorry of the after lighting is stronger but you can see the difference of teeth colour in both picture. Yes, my ugly teeth T_T

Is it worth it? Of course.  It is cheap, painless and safe to use everyday.

Oral-B® 3D WHITE™ Whitestrips™ can be purchased exclusively in participating dental clinics.

For more information, please visit Oral B facebook.
Product is sent for my consideration. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

Follow me on my blog and social media sites:

Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // Bloglovin' //  Facebook

CiUM- ASIA'S FIRST KISSING LIP BALM

A kissing lipbalm?

CiUM- ASIA'S FIRST KISSING LIP BALM

CiUM is a kissing lip balm which can be used by couples to improve and enhance their relationship. Singles can buy too, just that they need to apply one on top lip and another on bottom lip and squeeze lips together to get a fusion of flavours.

Here is the story :

CiUM- ASIA'S FIRST KISSING LIP BALM

CiUM- ASIA'S FIRST KISSING LIP BALM

Here is the current packaging.

CiUM- ASIA'S FIRST KISSING LIP BALM

The ingredients list

CiUM- ASIA'S FIRST KISSING LIP BALM

A brand new classy packaging is coming up and can be used as gift for Valentine's Day. You can also PRE-order CiUM.

There are four set type of flavours:

a) CiUM Sambal/Ais

b) CiUM Meeko/S'berry

c) CiUM Jumbo/Ying

d) CiUM Zac/Kimmy






Product retails for 

A set of RM40 at CiUm website

For more information, please visit  official website. Product is sent for my consideration. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON MON CHERI ESSENTIALS MOISTURISING LIP BALM

Mon Cheri Essentials has cute candy like packaging and appeals to girls.  

Here is Mon Cheri Essentials moisturising lip balm review.


Here is some details about the brands and the lip balm.

MON CHERI ESSENTIALS MOISTURISING LIP BALM

MON CHÉRI is to love and be loved. Staying undeniably true to its name, MON CHÉRI is a skincare line that encourages people to cherish their inner and outer beauty, to be comfortable in their own skin and to be confident in parading their natural beauty. MON CHÉRI , in short, is a brand with a well-defined attitude with the etat d’edprit of being a unique individual.

Mon Cheri Lip Balm is silky and soft on your lips, just like true love’s first kiss. Enriched with deeply moisturising Bee Wax, Shea Butter and Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax from the peel of the fruit of Japanese Sumach, it is full of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiallergenic, and germicidal antioxidant properties which aid the healing of dry and chapped lips. It contains Vitamin C and Vitamin E which are antioxidants which protects your lips against free radicals; and Atelocollagen keeps your lips luscious and hydrated by locking in moisture and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Use Mon Cheri Lip Balm everyday to experience kissable lips.

MON CHERI ESSENTIALS MOISTURISING LIP BALM

The lipbalm is inside the tube.The tube is grey.

Here is the list of ingredients printed on the box.

Here is the packaging MON CHERI ESSENTIALS MOISTURISING LIP BALM

MON CHERI ESSENTIALS MOISTURISING LIP BALM

Application is easy because of the tip.  Just press the tube and the lipbalm will come out.  The lipbalm has yellowish transparent waxy gel.  There is smell of bubblegum.  One only need a little for the lips.  It does moisturise my lip and feel minty because of the menthol ingredients in it.  However, I am not sure about other beneficial effect that I can see from using it for a week. After all, our lips doesn't have oil gland that makes it prone to acne.

Here is 10% discount code to shop for their products.

Discount Code: bfsMC10

MOISTURISING LIP BALM – 12ML retailed at RM35.00. Formulated in France.


For more information, please visit Mon Cheri Essential , Facebook and Instagram . Product is sent for my consideration. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

Follow me on my blog and social media sites:

Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // Bloglovin' //  Facebook

NEWS: THE LAUNCH OF A FREE BEAUTY SAMPLES WEBSITE MUFFIN.MY

Do you love a free website that you can redeem beauty products from writing reviews?  We finally have one in Malaysia now after waiting for so many years!  You can check my review HERE

Muffin.my is officially launched! Introducing you Muffin.my, the first unbiased beauty review community in Malaysia, where we encourage members to share their beauty

experiences by writing reviews and earn points. From the points that they earned, they can redeem beauty products from our redemption catalog. Having more than 500 brands and 23,000 products in product library, Muffin.my connects beauty users with brands and products.



The Founder

The founder of Muffin.my, Ms Florence Chee shared h er story of the start up of the beauty community website. “Back in 2011, I was pursuing my professional degree in Manchester United. I was searching for beauty product review online and I found there was great information and reviews being shared in one of the top beauty review websites in the states, but I couldn’t find such website back in Malaysia. This is where I want to set up a one stop beauty review community in Malaysia,” she explained.

With a team of energetic and motivated staff (1 founder, 1 developer, 1 designer, 2 web administrator, & 1 PR manager), Florence tends to hand out to those who are in passion in beauty, skincare, and makeup products, to meet all their honest reviews on the products they are using. Florence described Muffin.my as a similar version of TripAdvisor website, but with more interactive elements. “We ensure all reviews are genuine and unbiased to ensure quality inspections,” explained Florence. After working in a web consulting firm for a year, she realized that working life isn’t her real goal. “Just as what Steve Jobs quoted “the only way to do great work is to love what you do”. I want to make my dream come true, and my dream is to create the largest beauty review

community.” “A lot of people asked me why use ‘muffin’ word for my website. I wanted to create a simple name where people will remember the websiteeasily. The word ‘muffin’ just popped out in my mind and the next day, I tried to register the domain, and volla, it is valid! So immediately, I registered my website www.muffin.my . However, many people thought that we are selling muffins!” laughed Florence. With 6 years of experience in internet retailing and marketing, Florence hopes that Muffin.my will reach

100,000 members in 1 year time. Currently, 92% of our members are women; with most of them are 19-29 years old.

Skin care was one of the most dynamic categories in Malaysian beauty and personal care, and with RM1.6 billion being spent annually by Malaysia, the vision to be one of the largest www.muffin.my



.

Future Plan

Our next step is to create a mobile-friendly app version, to allow people access to our website easily at anytime, anywhere. Our future plan is to create beauty forum, help beauty merchants to conduct online surveys or marketing research, mystery shoppers and who knows? Maybe we will sell beauty products in the future!

Press release. For more information, please visit Muffin website.  You can find them at Muffin Instagram

Follow me on my blog and social media sites:

Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // Bloglovin' //  Facebook

Pastel Noodles: Click to shop

HiShop: Click to shop

ZALORA: Get 15% off storewide with no minimum spend with the code ZBAPQW6J

REVIEW ON MAC MINERALIZE RICH LIPSTICK IN PINK VIBRATIONS

MAC is a well known cosmetics brand for their wide range of cosmetics.  It is a brand that appeals to many makeup artists as well as other walks of life.  There is even 'fake' MAC in the internet and that means the brand must be good enough for someone to copy it.  As people say, "imitation is a form of flattery".

So, MAC came out with mineralize range of cosmetics and one of it is their mineralize rich lipstick which has beautiful range of colours.  Here is my view on their mineralize rich lipstick in pink vibrations.

MAC MINERALIZE RICH LIPSTICK IN PINK VIBRATIONS

The bullet comes in such beautiful elegant bullet which really make it worth while to get. It has magnetic closure which is really something unique.

MAC MINERALIZE RICH LIPSTICK IN PINK VIBRATIONS

The part that house the lipstick is true glossy black and the other one is matte black. No pearl shimmer on the lipstick's case.

MAC MINERALIZE RICH LIPSTICK IN PINK VIBRATIONS

Beautiful colour right?  I think this "Pink Vibrations" colour is either sold out since I don't see it in the online shop anymore.

Mineralize lipsticks are bigger but are a bit shorter compared to their usual bullet so you will for sure finish this faster than the other type of lipsticks.

Original MAC lipstick is actually heavy and has good quality casing.  The colour of the casing doesn't fade. The lipstick also has a nice faint vanilla smell.  Besides, the colours are really pigmented and beautiful with just one swatch.  Fake ones doesn't have some of those features and normally smell bad.

MAC MINERALIZE RICH LIPSTICK IN PINK VIBRATIONS

MAC MINERALIZE RICH LIPSTICK IN PINK VIBRATIONS

The colour is really beautiful, lightweight, non sticky and it is more moisturising on my lips than any other MAC lipstick.  The vibrant colour doesn't fade and it feels like a moisturising tint than a lipstick.  I don't even need to use lipbalm when I am using this lipstick.  Don't worry about the vibrant shocking pink colour as it actually looks natural when you apply it on the lips!  I am in love with the colour!

There is a little subtle shimmer but you can't see it on the photo.  If you are new to MAC lipstick and want to find something hydrating on the lips, MAC mineralize rich lipstick is highly recommended!


Products retails at RM92 for 3.6g at MAC outlet or their online shop.  It is no longer sold in the market as this is a limited edition.

For more information, please visit MAC official website. Product is not sponsored. The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

Follow me on my blog and social media sites:

Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // Bloglovin' //  Facebook

Pastel Noodles: Click to shop

HiShop: Click to shop

ZALORA: Get 15% off storewide with no minimum spend with the code ZBAPQW6J

REVIEW ON MENTHOLATUM CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

Japanese products has really cute and pretty packaging.  It is hard to resist them especially when it comes with such affordable price.  Here is the cute Chu lip's lip balm named Paris Perfect memories.

MENTHOLATUM CHU LIP- LIP BALM FROM JAPAN

CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

Love the vibrant and cute design. =)

CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

It has fruity raspberry,peach and vanilla smell to it.  There is no raspberry taste.

INGREDIENTS FOR CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

Here is the ingredients list.

CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

Sorry, can't read the Japanese words.

CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

Here is the Eiffel tower keychain all the way from Paris which I received two years ago.  It is the dream destination to many.

CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

The lip balm is really hydrating. One of two layer is enough to hydrate my lips.  It is also easy to apply and I don't have to pout my lips to apply lip balm.  It is so cute to bring it around and it looks good to keep inside the cosmetics bag as it has the screw kind of lid so that the cap will not accidentally come loose inside the bag.




Here are all the list of the flavours:

1. NY, Brilliant My Way - RED (apple, ginger&tea rose)
2. Nordic, Fancy Nostalgia - GREEN (orange, lime &nordic)
3. Paris, Perfect Memories - PINK (raspberry, peach&vanilla)
4. Arabian, Floral Shower - PURPLE (rose, germanium, clove)




Products retails at normal price at RM25.90 at 7g .  Made in Japan. Sold at all Guardian and online stores.  (Discounted Rm20.90)
For more information, please visit Chu Lip official website and Chu Lip facebook. Product is provided for my consideration. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

Follow me on my blog and social media sites:

Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // Bloglovin' //  Facebook

Pastel Noodles: Click to shop

HiShop: Click to shop

ZALORA: Get 15% off storewide with no minimum spend with the code ZBAPQW6J

WHAT IS IN MY MAKEUP BAG?

Hi, I think I am just going to share what I have in makeup bag for a change.  If you are interested in what I have in my makeup bag, read on.

This is a bag from the beauty bag in Malaysia.  Bag of love is one of the beauty boxes in Malaysia.  I don't know what happened to others but this Bag of love is sure love by others.  Mimi, the founder came out with new design every subscriptions.  I like this edition of bag for the simple design.  I am not much of a frilly person.

Here are the products that I have in my makeup bag.  Here are some of the products that I am currently using.  What I have in the makeup bag changes from time to time but the essentials are still the same.  I need tissues to blot my oil, face mist or carbonated water, lip products(it can be any since girls have lots of lip products) , eyebrow pencil and powder.

I don't carry BB or CC cream because I don't like using my fingers to apply.  I have lack of skills and only sponge works for me.  So, I can't never understand how others are able to have flawless makeup using fingers or brush because those just don't work for me now.

My lips crack all the times so it is a must for me to carry lipbalm because it is not nice to be seen with dry lips.  I also have carbonated water or mist in the bag because when it is hot and I just need something to spray on.

Sorry to disappoint you because I sure don't carry my whole lots of makeup bag to work because for me my bag has to be as light as possible because I am just not use to do my makeup in the toilet.  The must items for me even on days when I look so sick are bright lips products and eyebrow pencil.  These two are must items.  I take lots of time to draw eyeliner and put on foundation so usually I skip those if I am short of time in the morning.


I have review some of the products and some I haven't.  There is no specific reasons I haven't review them yet but if you want me to review them, let me know.


MAC Studio Careblend pressed powder
Melvita Organic Rose mist
Kiss Me Eyebrow pencil
Mentholatum Lip Pure fragrance free

THEFACESHOP LOVELY ME;EX MY LIPS EAT CHERRY AQUA TINT JUICY RED
MAC LIPSTICK
Tissues


The product are not sponsored.  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

Follow me on my blog and social media sites:

Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // Bloglovin' //  Facebook

Pastel Noodles: Click to shop

HiShop: Click to shop

ZALORA: Get 15% off storewide with no minimum spend with the code ZBAPQW6J

REVIEW ON COLLECTION COSMETICS URBANISTA LIP CRAYON

Along with Collection Lookbook, Collection Cosmetics also introduces Urbanista Lip Crayon.

Beautiful. Confident. Urban. And above all Unique. Every Urbanista works the colour her own way. She is fearless and having fun as she expresses herself through her sense of style and fashion. Confidence and inspiration are her tools as she makes her mark and shares the glamour of the city with all those around her. With success at her heels, a great fashion sense and fabulous friends, every Urbanista owns the city.

COLLECTION COSMETICS URBANISTA LIP CRAYON

The length of one lip crayon is about 1.5cm x 1.5diameter which makes it really convenient to bring it around.

COLLECTION COSMETICS URBANISTA LIP CRAYON

1.CITY BELLE

2. CITY SLICKER

3. MS. METROPOLIS

4. BELLA FORTUNA (not in the photo)

5.URBAN ANGEL (not in the photo)

6. DASHING DIVA

7. WEEKEND WILD

8.AFTER HOURS

1.CITY BELLE 2. CITY SLICKER 3. MS. METROPOLIS 

6. DASHING DIVA 7. WEEKEND WILD 8.AFTER HOURS

1.CITY BELLE 2. CITY SLICKER 3. MS. METROPOLIS 

6. DASHING DIVA 7. WEEKEND WILD 8.AFTER HOURS

Here is one good affordable lip crayon that has 8 colours that will sure rock your boat =).

1.CITY BELLE 2. CITY SLICKER 3. MS. METROPOLIS 

6. DASHING DIVA 7. WEEKEND WILD 8.AFTER HOURS

The simple and light packaging is really handy for travelling. The lip crayon has soft glossy finish which is really creamy and hydrating to the lips. The colours are really vibrant, pigmented and provide one full coverage with just one swipe. It is also really soft on the lips.

I am not sure about the kiss proof but it does stained the cup.  It will probably work out better if you let it dry down first or bloat it first and apply a second layer.  The colour doesn't fade if you don't eat anything.  I don't mind about colour fading since it feels light on my lips and don't dry my lips.


Products, Urbanista Lip crayon retails at RM24.90 .
Products are available at selected Watsons(Midvalley), fashion label F block stores in Sunway Giza Mall, Setia Puchong, Farenheit 88, Cheras Leisure Mall, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Kuchai Lama and Bangsar Baru.
For more information, exciting news and update from Collection Cosmetics Malaysia, go to Collection Cosmetics website, Facebook and Collection Instagram.
Product are sponsored.  However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

Follow me on my blog and social media sites:

Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // Bloglovin' //  Facebook

Pastel Noodles: Click to shop

HiShop: Click to shop

ZALORA: Get 15% off storewide with no minimum spend with the code ZBAPQW6J