Tuesday, May 5, 2015

HISHOP HAUL-ONLINE SHOPPING FOR SKINCARE

Hi beauties,

I did a shopping haul at HiShop and here is the few things that I bought.  A usual, HiShop products comes in a pink box.

HISHOP HAUL


HISHOP HAUL CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Timeless Truth Instantaneous Brightening Cooling Mask




Currently they are giving out two samples which is quite little but you can choose the samples you want instead of getting random samples.  Hishop always changed the samples they gave out and those good samples are always out fast.

Most of the time, I do online shopping because I am not living in the big cities so the choices for skincare products are very limited.  It is good that I am living in the centuries where I can get things online.

Customer service is not bad because they answered my question on the next working day.  I was actually asking if HiShop has already posted my items. The person was courteous and well mannered.  I got my products wrapped in plastic bubbles and the products arrived in good conditions in a pink box.

The Cerave foaming facial cleanser is no longer available on Hishop as it is a pre order from the Amazon website.  I ordered it because it is a rave drugstore cleanser for acne prone skin.  Of course I am intrigued and so I bought it.  Lucky for me as the products I got here are really original from reputable source.

The Timeless Truth mask is a buy one free one mask.  I do love masks and can't wait to try this cooling mask.

So, have a good day =).


Show your love and support by liking HiShop's Facebook page too.www.facebook.com/hishopmy
Be updated with HiShop's latest happenings, giveaways, products and exclusive offers by subscribing to their newsletter www.hishop.my/subscribe
Check out HiShop's official website. They even ship worldwide now. =)

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser 355ml -for Normal to Oily Skin RM56.00 reviewed here
Timeless Truth Instantaneous Brightening Cooling Mask (Buy 1 free 1) RM8
Osmium Multivitamin Aqua Gel (Sample)
Osmium Clean & Refresh Cleanser (Sample) 

There is 6% GST tax.

For more information, please visit Hishop official website. Not sponsored products.

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WISHTREND DISCOUNT CODE FOR MAY 2015

It is already MAY.It is the month of celebration for Mother's Day, Teacher's day and it is summer.  Well, it is always summer in my country. People here always wish that there will be winter here.  So, have you prepare gift for your mother?

So, here I am sharing with you my dearest reader on the discount code and freebies that you can get when you key in the code:


1. Wishtrend are giving the regular 10% discount with any purchase over USD 55. Coupon code cannot be combined with any other discount or voucher code.
Share code WISHMAY2015

2, For MAY 2015, customers will be receiving FREE Berrisom Panda Mask Sheet as free gift with any purchase. Here is how it looks like.

Type this code: WISHGIFTMAY2015


You could use the promo code 06442512 to minus off USD5 from your shopping.
If you are new to Wishtrend, do register with this link HERE to get $5 off your first purchase



3. Free shipping zone products where you will get FREE SHIPPING with just buying that one item.
Even if you purchase just one single item from the Free Shipping Zone you will receive free shipping on your entire order! Even if that order contains items that are not from the Free Shipping Zone!


Here is some of the link that I did for some of the products in Wishtrend

MY WISH LIST OF TOP SKINCARE PRODUCT AND COSMETICS FROM WISHTREND

REVIEW ON KLAIRS MOIST SOOTHING CREAM

REVIEW ON KLAIRS RICH MOIST SOOTHING SERUM






Now, they have Mizon products too. Here are the links
Mizon All In One Snail Repair Cream USD18.03

Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule
Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream

Discount codes are provided by Wishtrend.

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Monday, May 4, 2015

WISHTREND HAUL- ONLINE SHOPPING FOR KOREAN SKINCARE PRODUCTS AND COSMETICS

Hi beauties,

I noticed that it has been quite long since I did a haul post about my shopping haul.  If you love Korean skincare products, I am sure you will come across many Korean websites and Wishtrend is one of them.

Here is my haul with Wishtrend.  As usual, I bought more skincare products XP.

WISHTREND HAUL-SHOPPING FOR KOREAN SKINCARE PRODUCTS AND COSMETICS


Here is the box all the way from Korea Gangnam Seoul. *love*

Shipping is really fast because I got it withing 2 weeks of ordering and a reader-Luscious told me that she got it within 2 weeks for standard shipping to US.  Glad that she got her parcel fast =).


WISHTREND HAUL-SHOPPING FOR KOREAN SKINCARE PRODUCTS AND COSMETICS

As usual, Wishtrend gave samples and here is the packets of free samples. Samples given are really random, seasonal and not everyone gets the same samples for their orders.  You will get samples even if you order only one products which is really nice.

As for the ELISHACOY Vitamin & Collagen Mask Sheet, it is a free gift  if you key in the free code provided by any wishtrend affiliate.  Wishtrend change the free gift code and gift every month so do keep update to get them.  I will usually just share it on a separate post whenever I get the codes.  After all, sharing is caring = ) . I don't get paid if you use the codes since it is just free gift for my readers =).


WISHTREND HAUL-SHOPPING FOR KOREAN SKINCARE PRODUCTS AND COSMETICS

Here is some cards which contains information about their popular products. I personally love the Skinmiso pore pack which works wonderful.

TOSOWOONG 4D Vibration Pore Brush WISHTREND HAUL-SHOPPING FOR KOREAN SKINCARE PRODUCTS AND COSMETICS
TOSOWOONG 4D Vibration Pore Brush
Finally my TOSOWOONG 4D Vibration Pore Brush arrives in a good condition.  the box is wrap with few layers of bubbles wrap which is to safeguard my products.  Personally, I was worried because I have not bought tool before but now I can rest assured that all the things are wrap securely even if it is in a box.  The vibration brush comes with free battery.  Prices are different if you buy extra heads or the makeup/foundation puff.

As for the Tosowoong cleansing tool, I was thinking about the Elisha Coy 3d cleansing tool.  It was really a difficult choice.  I end up choosing this one just because I don't feel like going mainstream.


23YEARS OLD Pergillus 15 Sec. Foam CleanserWISHTREND HAUL-SHOPPING FOR KOREAN SKINCARE PRODUCTS AND COSMETICS
23YEARS OLD Pergillus 15 Sec. Foam Cleanser


The second skincare products I got because I am really curious about this 23 years old Pergillus 15sec foam cleanser that looks like a gum stuck on the face.

Which one would you like me to review first?


TOSOWOONG 4D Vibration Pore Brush (Machine+Facial Brush)
Review Here

23YEARS OLD Pergillus 15 Sec. Foam Cleanser
Review Here

ELISHACOY Vitamin & Collagen Mask Sheet
Review Here


Referral code: 7252756B (10% off)

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SKINCARE VIEWS ON THEFACESHOP TOP MUST TRY PRODUCTS

THEFACESHOP TOP 10 PRODUCT'S SAMPLES
THEFACESHOP TOP 10 PRODUCT'S SAMPLES


THE FACESHOP is one of the renowned Korean roadshop cosmetics products. So, here is their top must try product from THEFACESHOP.  The list does not have any order.  I have tried the chia seed range and they are not bad for moisture =) .

1. Herb Day 356 Cleansing Foam

2. SMIM Radiating Moisturizing Essence

3. Ardainte Eco Therapy Crystal Water Super Gel

4. Clean Face Acne Solution Foam Cleansing

5. Face It Power Perfection Bb Cream SPF37 PA++

6. Face It Aura Color Control Cream Spf30 PA++

7. Face It Smart Capsule CC Cream Spf40 PA++

8. Chia Seed Moisture Holding Seed Cream

9. Chia Seed Sebum Control Moisture Cream



For more information, please visit THEFACESHOP Malaysia official website.  I got these samples from my haul and these are not sponsored products.

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Thursday, April 30, 2015

REVIEW ON PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT- PURIFYING TREATMENT SHAMPOO FOR OILY SCALP


While most are complaining about how dried their hair are, I have problem with extreme oily scalp. I really dislike it whenever I have to see a hairdresser because the first thing that they will do is to complain on how oily my scalp is. I have more nightmares with hairdressers than seeing the dentists!

Next, the hairdresser will start their list of recommendations of products including dyeing to reduce the oiliness of my scalp. Of course dyeing hair dries out the oil on my scalp but it can also make me lose a lot of hair. What is the point of adding more to “the list of my oily scalp problems”?

Sorry that I haven’t mentioned about the hair and skin on top of my head because I was battling with acne and so oily scalp is just a mini problem which I ignored. Besides, who talks about oily scalp when they have all those gigantic pesky red bumps on the face?

Finally, I am here to introduce one of my favourite hair products which are really affordable for the effectiveness that these wonderful products can provide. It actually saves me the trouble, hassle, money and my tears (tears because I have to listen to annoying hairdressers).

Phyto's story began in 1969 in the countryside of Southern France. Legendary hair stylist, Patrick Alès, had a vision of creating plant-based haircare products using environmentally conscious methods. PHYTO offers the best botanical solutions for all scalp & hair conditions such as thinning hair, dandruff, sensitive, oily scalp & dry, damaged hair.


Their products are 95% from natural products and really safe for your hair.


Phyto famous products includes phyto 7 the first day cream for hair (1968) , phytophanere the first dietary complement to fortify hair and nails (1980), phytolaque soie first botanical spray with no aerosol (1989),phytocyane first age-defying treatment to revitalize thinning hair in women (1992), phytoprogenium the first intelligent shampoo (2006), phytokeratine all the strength of botanical keratin to repair your hair (2010)

PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT- PURIFYING TREATMENT SHAMPOO FOR OILY SCALP
PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT

PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT- PURIFYING TREATMENT SHAMPOO FOR OILY SCALP
PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT



All Phyto hair products start with the word Phyto and the box has a simple futuristic design to it.



The bottle is a tall cylindrical aluminum silver color bottle with a simple cap. It is really sturdy.

PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT- PURIFYING TREATMENT SHAMPOO FOR OILY SCALP
PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT


PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT- PURIFYING TREATMENT SHAMPOO FOR OILY SCALP
PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT



PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT- PURIFYING TREATMENT SHAMPOO FOR OILY SCALP
PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT



What it is:
A treatment shampoo to purify and control excess oil.


What it is formulated to do:
This luxurious shampoo delivers deep cleaning and antifungal benefits. Recommended for those who tend to have oily scalp, it controls excessive oil production while preventing oil migration to reduce shampoo frequency. Hair is left cleaner, fresher, and fuller-looking.

Formulated WITHOUT: - Phthalates





Phyto Paris Phytocedrat is purifying treatment shampoo for oily scalp. It is for weekly usage or use it everyday for very severe cases. The shampoo is very runny so be extra careful during pouring. Pour it to the palm first before applying it to the hair and leave it for about 2 minutes before rinsing it off.

This shampoo smells really nice  with a light citrus smell and has a clear brownish colour to it. No artificial on the shampoo.  It does have a little foam but not much which is good because lots of foam doesn't mean it will clean your hair well.

  Here is the ingredients list.

PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT





PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT

I am actually very *shy* to release a photo of such oily limp ugly looking hair of mine but just has to show you how oily is my hair.  This is not even second day of wash.  It was taken after only 3 hours after the hair wash.

PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT- PURIFYING TREATMENT SHAMPOO FOR OILY SCALP
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Please ignore my face with zero makeup.  Don't mind my eye bags.  Can you see that my hair has more volume to it? This is the second day after wash =)


PHYTO PARIS PHYTOCEDRAT
















This is highly recommended professional hair products if you have serious oily scalp like I do.

The shampoo treatment is really potent and works really well to reduce the oiliness on my scalp without stripping my hair off its oil. What I was surprised was Phyto offer treatment which is in form of a shampoo! 

Extra tip for oily scalp is you do not need those extra essence, oil or conditioner because it will just worsen the condition of your oily scalp.

I love this treatment as this treatment change the time that I need to wash my hair. Now I can go three days without washing my hair but still have bouncy hair! The shampoo leaves my hair silky soft. My scalp is also healthier and not greasy at all.  Now, I don’t have to waste money on conditioner and all I need is one bottle of shampoo to wash my hair. Think about the amount of time and effort that I can save with just using this Phytocedrat.


Now, no even one hairdresser said anything about me never washing my hair or having extreme oiliness on my hair anymore.




 Please check out Phyto other wonderful products that they offer. You name your hair problems, they will have the solution for you! This brand is way cheaper than some high end brands which usually doesn't have products for my oily scalp. Besides, Phyto are made from natural products.  *thumbs up* to Phyto for such wonderful hair products!


Products retails at RM99.82 for 200ml(excluding GST) . Made in France. You can find it in Guardian Online, Sephora and Isetan KLCC
 For more information, please visit Phyto Facebook Malaysia and Phyto official website.

Product is sent for my consideration. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.
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Saturday, April 25, 2015

SKIN TIPS: ANTI AGEING TIPS FOR 25 -35 YEARS OLD


The truth is we aged the moment we are born but the capabilities of the cells deteriorates faster once we reach 25 years old and above. Upon that time, most will notice that scars don't heal as fast as when they are in their teens. So, starting from 25 years old, we have to add anti ageing skincare products into our skincare regime for the fear of fine lines forming on the face. No one wants to age faster than they do.

ANTI AGEING TIPS FOR 25 -35 YEARS OLD


However, those whose age are in between 25 – 35 does not have the same skin structures as those who are 40-50 years old so using the wrong skincare products can harm and cause more problems. 

So, here are some tips to look out for choosing anti ageing products if you fall in between 20-35 years old.



1. Choose a moisturizer that is light
It is still necessary to use moisturizer but it is absolutely not necessary to jump immediately to those heavy duty kind of cream because it can clog the pores. So, use a moisturizer than is most suitable for your kind of skin type.

KLAIRS MOIST SOOTHING CREAM

2. Look for ingredients for such as retinol, vitamin C, peptide or snails
Adding ingredients that contains antioxidant or ingredients that can help heal the skin are really necessary to kick start the cells' ability to heal damage and replace the dead cells to have fresh new skin. Besides, these ingredients are already well known for their capabilities.
Currently, in Korea it is the horse oil ingredient but I haven't try any of them yet so I don't know what is the long term effect of using one.

*no retinol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding


Pure Vitamin C21.5 Advanced Serum
SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK OVERNIGHT “V” MASK

3.  Start using a serum/ampoule/ essence
If you have not start using serum, it is time to add it into the skin regime as serum/ampoule/essence can really help in boosting the capabilities of the skin to renew. Not to mention that serum or ampoule penetrate faster into the skin and give faster effect than moisturizer.
This does not mean that you should use three serums at once.  Find one you like best and use for an amount of time to reap the benefits.

ANTIPODES WORSHIP SERUM

4.  Use a light eye cream
I was told that I have to start using eye cream once I hit 25 years old. Yes, prevention is better than cure. The eyes area are delicate so it take even more time to heal the damage once it is done. So, look for one that is light and penetrate fast to avoid milia seed.

A'KIN WHITE TEA&CORNFLOWER EYE DAY GEL

5.  Use a sunscreen or sunblock
This is a no brainer. The sun age the skin fast so try to avoid the harmful ray especially in the afternoon because it sure can age the skin fast.  Use protection or sunscreen to help block of the light. However, using sunscreen is no passport to be out in the sun the whole day.  The amount of spf can only last maximum about 2hours and then one need to reapply. Besides, one need to apply the sunscreen 1hour earlier before the product is able to ward off the UVB and UVA lights. Using makeup with spf doesn't mean you are well protected so do use sunscreen.  It is a long term investment for your skin.
CETAPHIL UVA/UVB DEFENSE SPF 50+ UVA 28


6.  Do not over exfoliate your skin
Do not over used all those scrubs and peeling gels just because the skin dead cells accumulate more on the skin surface.  It might just irritate the skin more and cause more harm.  Use gentle peeling gel or peels once a week because it helps to renew the skin.  Over enthusiasm  can just cause very red skin, sensitivity or more breakouts.  If you are already using ingredients such as retinol or vitamin C can exfoliate the skin, then you won't need peeling gels or scrubs.

SHILLS MANDELIC ACID SKIN RENEW ESSENCE


I hope the the skin tips here is useful for starting your anti ageing skincare regime.  You absolutely do not have to use whatever I am using because I haven't get to try everything.  It is not recommended to keep changing skincare too often as it can really hurt your skin.  Besides, your skin preference and mine might be different too. I like everything light and my skin is combination now.



Here is another link that you might be interested
Do I need serum or essence?



The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.  Again, I am not a dermatologist, medical doctor or professional chemist and my opinions here are based on my past experience as a skincare products junkies. I am just sharing my opinion here and please do not harass or shoot me with a rifle if there is any changes to the world of skincare products in the future. XP

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

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




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




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

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REVIEW ON THEFACESHOP REAL NATURE MASK ALOE

THEFACESHOP is one of the famous Korean brands for their skincare products and makeup.
They have a few ranges of face masks and what I have here is the Real Nature range which uses natural products and doesn't have synthetic fragrance or colouring.


Here is the list of the sheet masks that you can use according to your skin types and concern. 

1) Cucumber:- It hydrates and vitalizes lackluster skin with cooling effect of hydrating minerals with no artificial coloring contained.
2) Lemon:- Brightens dull skin tone with Vitamin C with no artificial coloring contained.
3) Aloe:- This mask hydrates and soothes puffy and sensitive skin with no artificial coloring contained.
4) Red Ginseng:- It is made from a six-year-old Korean red ginseng extract which nourishes and revitalizes the skin with no artificial coloring contained.
5) Pomegranate:- This mask is enriched with with Vitamin B1, B2 and minerals improves resilience and provides radiance to the skin with no artificial coloring contained.
6) Mung Bean:- This masl clarifies the skin and purifies pores with no artificial coloring contained.
7) Rice:- It exfoliates dead skin cells and brightens dull skin with no artificial coloring contained.
8) Olive:- Emulsion-type essence mask sheet with intensive moisturizing effect. Olive extract that provides extra moisture; helps soothe dry and rough skin.

THEFACESHOP REAL NATURE MASK CUCUMBER
THEFACESHOP REAL NATURE MASK CUCUMBER




THEFACESHOP REAL NATURE MASK CUCUMBER

20ml
All Skin Types

A mask sheet that has aloe extract calms down the sensitive skin and provides moisture.

Instruction:
1.  Use a toner after cleansing.

2. Place the mask sheet evenly according to where nose and eye areas are.

3. Take off the sheet after 15-20 minutes. Gently pat for better absorption



I guess it is a well known fact that Koreans love their sheet masks and they use it everyday according to their skin types and reason.  As for me, it has become a weekly treat or else I will be so broke because since sheet masks is a one type usage, it is also more expensive here.

Make sure to use a moisturiser after sheet masks to seal in all the moisture into the skin.


The sheet mask size is okay for my face size.  The holes for the eyes is for medium size eyes.  The mask itself is not too thin as it can hold a lot of essence.  There is a lot of essence inside the mask which you could use it to apply on the hands or legs.

THEFACESHOP REAL NATURE MASK CUCUMBER

Since it is a cucumber mask, it really smell like cucumber mask.  The smell is not too strong but one could smell it even when it is on the face.  My face sure become more bouncy and well moisturised after using mask.  My redness is reduced too.
Of course one can't expect miracle from just using one mask alone. That is why many do mask weekly and some even do mask daily in order to maintain the same effect.

So, do you use sheet masks daily or recommend any sheet masks that you love?




Products retails at RM6.90 per piece.
I redeemed it from this Muffin website. Registered and then collect points for reviewing products.  It is a free sampling Malaysia website.

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Sunday, April 19, 2015

NEWS:MELVITA NECTAR BRIGHT BRIGHTENING CONCENTRATE LAUNCH IN MAY 2015

CORRECT AND PREVENT THE APPEARANCE OF DARK SPOTS WITH MELVITA’S NECTAR BRIGHT BRIGHTENING CONCENTRATE


High-altitude meadows, wild moors, secluded woodlands…After years of exploring untouched natural areas and seeking out plants with remarkable benefits, leading French organic skincare brand, Melvitahas put together a unique bouquet composed of five white flowers. Each one holds a secret to maintaining its radiance. Some of the flowers only bloom when sheltered from the sun’s rays. Others close their petals the minute they feel the patter of raindrops. Together, these five white flowers form a complex with brightening properties.


:MELVITA NECTAR BRIGHT BRIGHTENING CONCENTRATE




Melvita has placed this illuminating complex at the heart of its Nectar Bright range. Over the past two years, as many as five Nectar Bright products had been introduced in the market. 
This May, Melvita is proud to launch another new product - Nectar Bright Brightening Concentrate, a targeted action serum that combines the properties of 5 white flowers complex, together with a brown algae AscophyllumNodosumextract, to CORRECT existing dark spots, PREVENT future appearance of dark spots and PROTECT the skin against endogenous and exogenous stress.



WHY DO DARK SPOTS APPEAR ON THE SKIN?

Over-exposure to UV radiation, as well as the passing years, can disrupt the process responsible fornatural skin colouration, known as melanogenesis. This complex cellular process is stimulated bylight: the more the skin is exposed to the sun, the more melanocytes produce melanin to protectit (causing the skin to tan). However, with age, the production of melanocytes can becomedisorganized and some keratinocytes end up containing too much melanin. This, combinedwith a slower rate of cell renewal, leads to the appearance of dark spots in certain areas.


INTELLIGENT FIVE WHITE FLOWERS HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HIDE FROM THE SUN TO PRESERVE THEIR RADIANCE

On top of the 5 white flowers complex with brightening properties, the new Brightening Concentrate formula contains a new extract in order to truly target dark spots. 

This extract is obtained from the brown alga Ascophyllum Nodosumand it acts at 4 levels of skin pigmentation, for whitening and brightening effect: 



AFTER ONE MONTH OF USE,
The complexion looks more even for
8 out of 10 women.***


AFTER TWO MONTHS OF USE,
Pigmentation irregularities appear evened out and the skin looks more beautiful.




USAGE &EFFICACY TESTS***

After 8 weeks of use

Dark spots number (on the entire face): -19%

Dark spots colour intensity: -17%

Skin brightness: +31%



Usage Test Results
After 8 weeks of use, the complexion is less greyish: 91%mplexion is less greyish: 91%




MELVITA NECTAR BRIGHT®

THE ORGANIC BRIGHTENING JOURNEY TOWARDS NATURALLY GLOWING SKIN


Enhance the efficacy of the new Nectar Bright skin-brightening formulas when you use them together with Melvita Nectar Bright skincare products and achieve skin that is evenly-toned, luminous and radiant, the ORGANIC way!





1.  Brightening Eye Contour Serum (RM170, 15ml)
Reduce the appearance of signs of fatigue, dark circles and puffiness. The eyes look beautifully bright.



2.  Brightening Essence (RM230, 30ml)

5-flower complex cleverly corrects and fades away existing dark spots while protecting your skin against future hyperpigmentation.



3.  Brightening Concentrate (RM230, 30ml)

A complex of 5 white flowers* with illuminating properties brought together with brown alga extract with brightening properties, for complete corrective action.



4.  Brightening Cream (RM215, 40ml)

Intensely moisturizes, regenerates and smoothes the skin whilst mild lactic acid formulation provides extra-gentle enzymatic exfoliation and mineral powders instantly reflect light to increase skin brightness.



5.  UV Shield-Sunscreen SPF15 (RM128, 30ml)

A 100% natural origin lightweight mineral sunscreen to help defend against everyday UV radiation.



6.  Brightening Exfoliation Mask (RM120, 50ml)

A 2-in-1 weekly mask/scrub, that contains the signature 5-flower complex and exfoliating silica beads, to truly illuminate your complexion.



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Thursday, April 16, 2015

REVIEW ON MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH JUST A WISP

Hi Beauties,

I am back again with another MAC makeup products review.  This time, it is their mineralize blush "Just a Wisp" blush.

MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH JUST A WISP
MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH JUST A WISP

I love the mineralize packaging for their blushes! So beautiful right? It has the black MAC matte elegant look on the outside.  The clasp is magnetic and really durable.



MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH JUST A WISP
MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH JUST A WISP
There is a plastic cover inside and the inner rim is glossy black which I really like.


MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH JUST A WISP
MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH JUST A WISP




MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH JUST A WISP
MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH JUST A WISP

MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH JUST A WISP
MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH JUST A WISP





Mineralized blushes are baked minerals refined into powder to provide sheer and pearlized shimmer look. The blush "Just a wisp" is of pale pink, has pearlised shimmer and it looks really great on fair skin.  It is for those who want healthy pinkish glow but doesn't want to know that they are wearing blusher at all.  It is also for those tend towards natural makeup.

This blush only need one swipe to get those pretty pearlised shimmer which differentiate original MAC to counterfeit MAC blushers.

You can even use it as pink eyeshadow too . The blush stayed put on my skin for about 6 hours before it faded a little. To last longer, prep your skin before that.





MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH JUST A WISP

I am very light handed here in applying the blusher.  You can see the cheeks here is brighter compare to my lower part of my face without the blusher.

If you have sensitive skin but still want to wear makeup, then do go for their mineralize range =) . It is a bit more expensive but sure worth the price as MAC product generally last a long time even with everyday usage.



Products retails at RM105 3.5g at MAC outlets and MAC online shop
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Monday, April 13, 2015

FOOD: SKEWERED MEAT ( SATAY RECIPE)


Hi foodies,

It has been some time since I share or write about food. With the spike of price for almost everything (not for salary), I tried to lessen my activities outside now. Have to cut amount of shopping too.  Many are eating at home and bring food to workplace.


Today, just sharing a local Asian food that is popular in my country. It is called Satay which I have no idea where the words came from. It is basically a skewered meat. You can use more chilies if you like it to be spicy and different kind of meat. The one here is not spicy at all. Chicken meat tastes the best. You can also use beef but it will be hard which I don't really like.

SKEWERED MEAT ( SATAY RECIPE)
satay and sata sauce


SKEWERED MEAT ( SATAY RECIPE)
Satay


SKEWERED MEAT ( SATAY RECIPE)
satay sauce


Here are the ingredients:

A.The sauce:
5 shallots
1 big onions
1 bulb of garlic
6 bulb of lemongrass
4 dry chillies 
4 red chillies
1 pieces of turmeric1 pieces of galangal
1 tablespoon spoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon Tamarind diluted with 1bowl of water
200ml coconut milk
A pinch of salt
70g sugar
125ml of vegetable oil
100g grounded groundnuts or coarse groundnuts



B. The meat:
500g meat
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons of soya sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons sesame oil
Skewered stick


C. Side dishes

1 cucumber cut into slices




Instructions:

Sauce:
1. Blend shallots, onions, garlic, lemongrass, dry chillies 4 red chillies, turmeric, galangal, coriander seeds, salt, sugar. Cooked under low fire with the 150g oil until well blended.

2. Then add in the Tamarind and stir it. Cook under low fire

3. After that, add in the coconut milk. Cook until the colour turn golden or fragrant.

4. Take it out and add in the grounded groundnuts . You can use coarse groundnut if you want the crunchy feeling to it.



Meat:

1.  Just add in turmeric powder, soya sauce, sugar,sesame oil into the meat and just mix.

2.  Leave it for about 15 minutes. Then, skewered the meat.

3. Grilled it until it is fully cooked.

4.  You can also use the oven. Just wrap it with aluminum foil to prevent the meat turning too hard.

5.  Serve with cucumber.



I hope that you will like it.


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Saturday, April 11, 2015

REVIEW ON HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML

Hi beauties,

There is so much type of beauty oil out there that we sometimes have no idea which to choose.

Today I am reviewing another beauty oil known as Jojoba oil.


Jojoba oil is from the seeds of the desert shrub Simmondesia Chinensis which grows wild in the south west U.S. and areas throughout the world. Actually, it is more of wax than oil.  There are many uses of jojoba oil besides for cosmetics purposes such as additive and it more shelf stable than other type of oil but less stable than coconut oil and castor oil.



HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML
HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML


HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML
HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML
HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML
HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML
The oil comes in a dark glass bottle to avoid the UV light destroying the minerals and vitamin E inside the bottle.

HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML
HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML


SUGGESTED USE:
Pure Jojoba Oil is gentle enough for the most sensitive skin types because its molecular content is similar to our hair and skin sebum. Use it to nourish your complexion, cleanse clogged pores, remove make-up, soften skin, and massage your scalp. It quickly penetrates and moisturizes without leaving an oily residue.

INGREDIENTS Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil.

Eco-friendly & cruelty-free.
WARNINGS Caution: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. If irritation, redness or discomfort occurs, discontinue use and consult a licensed health care practitioner. Dilute properly before use.



HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML
HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML
HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML
HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML
HERITAGE STORE 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL 30ML

The one I have here is the unrefined jojoba oil which appears as clear golden liquid with a slight nutty odour.  The unrefined one is colorless and odorless.  As for which one is better, it really depends on your type of skin and purposes.

The unrefined version is more suitable for dry and normal skin type as it absorb slower compare to the unrefined version.  You can also use it as massage oil. cuticles , hair and also as your body oil =) .


Heritage Store 100% pure jojoba oil is really nice as it absorb into my skin very fast leaving no residue.  I use about two drop for my face.  If you want a glowy sheen, then use about 4-5 drops of jojoba oil.  It sure helps the penetration of other products into my skin and balanced the amount of oil production on my skin after using it for about 2 weeks.  I do love the slight nutty smell.

You can mix the oil with moisturiser and apply it on the hands to soften the hands.  Some use jojoba oil mix with other oil for aromatherapy purposes. For those with sensitive oil, one can use jojoba oil as has the most similarity with our sebum compare to other type of oil.  It can help to trick our skin into thinking it has produce enough oil and thus a less oily face.  This is good especially for those who are looking for a way to reduce oil on their face.  I don't have any breakout from using jojoba oil on my face =).

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Products retails at RM31.00 for 30ml  Here  .  Made in US.  They have castor oil and other type of oils sold.
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