MAKEUP: KOREAN NUDE GLOWY MAKEUP&GRADIENT LIPS 2014

Natural makeup is such a huge thing these days and not everyone can go out with smokey eyes on daily basis especially in Malaysia.  So, I think many Malaysian find natural makeup one of their favourite looks.  With the extreme hot and humid weather, I find most of my makeup will melt down even before the end of the day.  Therefore, I do change a little of the normal makeup that the Korean do.

Basically, their usual consist of drawing the eyebrow straight with eyebrow mascara, cc cream, cc cushion, lip tint&peach blusher.  They do not use powder as it will take away the 'glow'.

As for me, this is how I normally do my makeup for a natural look.  Actually no one notices anything on the days I don't even makeup.  So, it is like makeup but no makeup.  Oh, gosh.  What am I talking about?

1.  Just fill in the spares very lightly to balance the eyebrow for a straight eyebrow.  No obvious changes to the eyebrow.Do not need to draw too thick or too dark.  Korean eyebrows look natural.

2.  Mix the bb&cc cream.  Apply the mixture on the face with a rubbery kind of puff.  Pat it on the face.

3.  The apply a little CC cream/CC cushion on the parts that you want to highlight such a cheek bone and forehead.

4.  Apply liptint using the gradient lip style. Use lip concealer after applying the lip tint.

No touch up. Does it look natural? Oh and sorry, I forgot mascara or fake eyelashes.

Sorry look angry here but the gradient lips look more obvious here.

So, here is it =),  I don't apply a lot of bb cream unless you are using those water resistance or waterproof type or else it would all melt few hours later and mix with the oil and cause skin trouble later.  In the room itself is 31 Celsius.
For those working in aircon room-use cc cream or CC cushion since it contain more moisture than BB cream.



You do not have to use all the products I list here as it is just suggestion.

Here is the list of product use:
1. ZA Eyebrow pencil / clear eyebrow mascara /brow shadow. Go for your natural hair colour.
2. LC derma CC cream (get one that is water resistance)
3. Tony Molly BB cream (again get one that is water resistance)
4. light coral blusher or very light pink (MAC blusher- azalea in the afternoon) ( you could use none as well)
5. liptint in orange or pink (I used Elianto lip colour, lipstick mix with lipbalm)
6. Brown eyeliner (optional)

Tips&tricks
1. I mix the bb cream with cc cream for a healthy glow look and for enough coverage.  My ratio is about 2:1     .  If your skin do not have any skin problem to cover or have dry skin, then just use cc cream or cc    cushion.
2. Korean generally use cc cream that is one tone lighter than their natural skin colour for a fairer &brighter looking effect.  If you find that is just too 'white' &unnatural , then mix it with bb cream or foundation. You could skip it if you have flawless skin.
3. I use a rubbery kind of puff to just pat the mixture of cc&BB cream onto my face for even coverage.
4.  Highlight is done in a very subtle way with just using cc cream or cc cushion. (reason for the 'light' colour)
5. No bronzer or shimmery makeup products.
6. You could use clear mascara and only apply the fake eyelashes(cut them into few pieces) at outer corner of the eyes.



Ps: This year makeup focus more on the lips instead of on eyes.  So, go for orange or pink lips with gradient effects =)  .


This is not a sponsored review. The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

L'OREAL PARIS MAT MAGIQUE ALL IN ONE COMPACT WITH SPF 34 PA+++

L’Oréal Paris Malaysia has just introduced the all-new L’Oréal Paris Mat Magique All-in-One Compact with SPF 34 PA+++ recently.

This product which is specially developed and formulated for South East Asian women, allows you to achieve your dream of having abeautifully fresh, radiant and perfectly poreless-looking effect complexion that lasts for up to 12 hours*!


Fresh from Paris Fashion Week, the Modern Matte look is taking the beauty world by storm. Forget the dull and chalky effect that we used to associate matte skin with; Modern Matte is all about creating a light, smooth effect that’s radiant and fresh. Imagine shine-free with perfectly poreless-looking effectskin that lasts all day without the need for touch-ups.


With the all-new Mat Magique All-in-One Compact by L’Oréal Paris, you can instantly transform your skin. A beauty breakthrough in the form of a superior unique mineral: Natural Volcanic Perlite mattifies skin and absorbs sebum, giving you a shine-free, freshly-applied look for hours on end.



This all-in-one compact powder works three ways for a lasting Modern Matte look:

1) Primes – Mat Magique’s skin balancing properties prepare skin for a flawlessly matte or shine-free finish that lasts up to 12 hours*, even in a hot and humid environment like Malaysia. Best of all, you don’t have to touch up!

2) Covers – Mat Magique helps to conceal blemishes and imperfections, providing the ultimate coverage like any foundation, while caressing skin with a veil of lightweight powder. With its refined airy smoothing finish, skin is instantly transformed.



3) Protects – With SPF34 PA+++, Mat Magique offers broad spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays, making sure your skin stays shielded from potential aggressors for long-term beauty.

It’s official – matte is in this season. With Mat Magique, you can easily recreate the Modern Matte look with just one sweep, and finish it off with your favourite Color Riche Moist Matte. Let your skin take centre stage and revel in the feeling of being noticed for all the right reasons. After all, it’s “Because You’re Worth It”!

To complete the Modern Matte look is the new L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Moist Matte, a range of rich and vivid matte lip colours that envelops lips in a flawless matte finish, lasting up to 4 hours.

L’Oréal ParisMat Magique All-in-One Compact is available in three shades that are specially-formulated for South East Asian skin tones: R1 Rose Ivory, N2 Nude Vanilla and G2 Golden Ivory; and L’Oréal ParisColor Riche Moist Matte has 8 shades. The compact are selling at recommended retail price of RM39.90, refills are available for only RM19.90, and lip colours selling at recommended retail price of RM35.90 each,all at major pharmacies and retail outlets.

Here is the review about the product.

Press release.  For more information, please visit L'Oreal Facebook and L'Oreal official website  .

FOOD REVIEW ON KLUANG RAIL COFFEE

KLUANG RAIL COFFEE OUTLET

Since 1938, this Kluang rail coffee is very famous.


Ermm, I did not know that the Kluang rail coffee has another outlet. In my mind, it must be some very looking ancient depleted going to fall apart look kind of traditional shop so I do not expect that it is looking like this?


I am way too imaginative. Although it was a working day, this outlet is full with people and we have to wait for about 15minutes before being served. I have no idea what is wrong with me ordering nasi lemak. The waiting hour for my nasi lemak was 45minutes and I was already imagining strangling the waiter and shaking the sense into her! If she is playing the Dinner Dash, I would have left ago with a huge red face and fuming cloud over my head.

It is impossible that the next table with more complicated food has arrived and all my other friends’s food has arrived except for mine!


What is so difficult to make the nasi lemak??????? Does it really 45minutes for it to arrive? That is only after I started asking where my food is and the waiter nonchalant ask to check the receipt! How can my food not arrive when it is already paid????? Luckily a friend deals with it.


That is why I dislike eating outside. For the amount I paid, my food has not arrived. If not for the company I am, I might have left. I guess food does taste better when you are laughing and enjoyed the people you are with.

Let’s go into the food. Here is some of the food but mine is only the rail coffee cendol and the nasi lemak. The rest is ordered by friends so I have no idea how they tasted.

KLUANG RAIL COFFEE the interior

KLUANG RAIL COFFEE ROTI BUN BAKAR

KLUANG RAIL COFFEE ROTI BUN BAKAR

This their famous A must try Bread. Presentation wise, it look a little bit flatten and very traditional.  The bread is a little dry but quite good in the sense that it is fluffy.  The bread is already applied with generous butter.  The kaya texture is just nice and not too thick but there is not much although you might there is a lot since there is some outside the bread.  Kaya is not as fragrant as I thought it will be but it is okay.

KLUANG RAIL COFFEE CENDOL TEA

This is the tea cendol. The drink is not too sweet and the cendol has pandan fragrant in it. The tea on the other hand is just normal so I was actually blaming myself that I should have tried the coffee instead.

KLUANG RAIL COFFEE RAIL NASI LEMAK

KLUANG RAIL COFFEE CURRY MEE

KLUANG RAIL COFFEE PORRIDGE

This is the rail nasi lemak that has made imagined bad thoughts. Because of it as well, I managed to control myself and snapped the photos first before I get into eating mode. Normally I will just forget everything when the food is in front of me. The chicken is grilled just nice. The meat is is quite soft but it could be softer I think. The sambal spiciness is just nice but for those who dislikes spiciness, it is better not to order this. It is not hot to the extend that one have to drink few gallons of water. I think the spiciness level is probably just 2 out of 5. Rice is not bad. Anchovies and groundnuts is generous. Overall it is not bad.


I guess I am always the unlucky ones to get bad service each time I am in the restaurants.



No.33, Ground Floor, Jalan Manggis,Kluang Town, 86000
07-7710 853 / 019-322 0072 / 012-728 8802

RM11 - RM20





It is halal restaurant.

Ice Cendol tea at RM3.30
Rail Nasi lemak at about RM 12.90
Roti Bun Bakar about RM4



For more information, please visit official website kluangrailcoffee.com.my/. It is not a sponsored review.  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

FOOD REVIEW ON YUEN FATT MOONCAKES

Chinese Valentine Day which is the Mid Autumn festival is coming.  It is actually the celebration for the Chinese community.  I remembered the lantern and mooncakes that I ate throughout the years.  The unforgettable one I ate was the Green tea flavoured mooncake which tasted like eating perfume.  My whole face turned red from eating it.  The rest of the mooncakes were given by friends and I truly appreciated all of them.

This year, it is the first time I get a box of a very unique mooncakes and I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.  Let's check it out why it is so unique. =)

Address and phone number of YUEN FATT MOONCAKES

YUEN FATT MOONCAKES

 It is the famous Shanghai mooncakes from Kluang.  Beautiful box and I love the look. =) It makes a good gift for your friends and loves one.

YUEN FATT SIGNATURE MOONCAKES

I was wondering what this weird looking pasty was and upon inspection, I realized that it was suppose to be mooncake!  It looks like a banana, rugby ball or some UFO plates to me.

The holes indicates the types of filling is has. Three holes for pandan flavoured and lotus paste.  No holes indicates the black beans paste.  One holes for one egg yolk and two for two egg yolks.

YUEN FATT MOONCAKES PANDAN FLAVOURED.  This is the best flavoured other than lotus paste

What is unique about this Yuen Fatt mooncakes and others lies in the pastry’ crust.  The crust is  similar to pies as it crumbles upon cutting.  It tasted very crispy and would not stick to your mouth.  The sweetness is just nice too.  Eating it with tea is definitely good and well should I say one of the enjoyable moment in life.

Moreover, I am really touched for bringing this all the way from Kluang to Mersing.  The effort is very much appreciated so I decided to put this into my blog for future embalmment of memories.

Sorry, I am not sure how much this cost so I figured it around RM6-RM8 per piece. No pork or lard.

Yuen Fatt Biskut
Address: 39, Jalan Hj Manap Nordin, Kluang Baru, Kluang, Johor
Phone number: 077737107


This is not a sponsored review.  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

SKINCARE TIPS: DIY TOMATO MASK

Every time someone asked me for something cheap and natural, I would recommend the DIY tomato mask. It helps to get rid of scars and help heal the skin faster since tomatoes contain vitamin A. Well, if you are lazy, then be ready to pay more money for readymade products that contain those amazing ingredients to do the work.

I am certainly not a certified skin doctor or a chemist that is able to look into ingredients so I can’t tell which products will suit which type of skin but most people are compatible with tomatoes and honey. Not everyone is suitable with aloe vera because there are many who are allergic with it especially if you have eczema and dry skin.

A friend even told me the secret of her mother’ to look young. One of it is the tomato mask or scrub. The reason some do not like it because it does drip and some dislike the slimy feeling on the skin.

I find that tomato is sure of the DIY mask that I like the best. If you keep doing the tomato mask every day, you could see the results in a week.

Tomato mask is suitable for sensitive acne prone skin because it helps to heal and tone down my sensitive skin. It is just that I am not so hardworking now due to water cut issues making it troublesome to do mask.

The tomato Juice

1. Choose a red tomato.

2. Cut the tomato into half.

3. Scoop up the juice and the flesh.

4. Use a cotton pad to dip into the juice.

5. Then separate the cotton pad and put it on the face.  I prefer using cotton pad because the pulp won't drip on to my face while I seat.  I don't like to lie down as I will go into sleeping mode.

6. Remove the cotton pad after 30 minutes.

7. Rinse with plain water.

Some can feel the difference on the first day itself but generally after one week if you are hardworking.  Try it at home =)


Do not try this if you have skin allergic to tomatoes.
This is a DIY tips and opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON MARY COHR DOUBLE ACTION EXFOLIATOR

MARY COHR DOUBLE ACTION EXFOLIATOR box

MARY COHR DOUBLE ACTION EXFOLIATOR

Try to finish it within 18months and the box is recycleable.

MARY COHR DOUBLE ACTION EXFOLIATOR's  ingredient

Exfoliating the skin has become important nowadays for a flawless skin.  It is important to remove the dead cells that is accumulated on our skin.  Even skin specialist would suggest using certain ingredients or procedure to help the skin to shed those dead cells for a healthy skin.  So, here comes the exfoliator to do the job.

MARY COHR DOUBLE ACTION EXFOLIATOR

MARY COHR DOUBLE ACTION EXFOLIATOR

MARY COHR DOUBLE ACTION EXFOLIATOR

The exfoliator contains scrubs and one can actually feel it so make sure to use it on wet skin to reduce the friction on the skin.  If your skin is really sensitive, I would suggest you NOT to USE this kind of exfoliator as you may end up with red skin.

It does it jobs in exfoliating the skin as I can feel that my skin is much cleaner and brighter.  Mary Cohr double action exfoliator doesn't dry the skin at all since it contains sweet almond oil in it.  My skin is still much moist after exfoliating it.  Just don't go over or scrub hard your skin too many times with this kind of exfoliator.  Just glide the exfoliator over the skin once is more than enough.  Leave it for two minutes for the enzyme to help disolves the cells.

The exfoliator sure smell pleasant like papaya since it contains papaya extract to help with the exfoliating the dead cells.  We do need to get rid of the dead cells but of course don't do it everyday.  One in a week is enough for sensitive skin.



Mary Cohr Double action exfoliator retails at RM158.  Made in France.
For more information, please visit official website Mary Cohr. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON MR.NUTCASE EXECUTIVE FLIP LEATHER CASE

What can be more special than a personalise gift for your love ones?

Mr Nutcase has been established for many years as a supplier of personalised mobile phone and tablet cases placing quality over quantity, whilst offering our customers a large range of manufacturers and models. This is what makes us 'the experts in personalised mobile phone and tablet cases'.

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EXECUTIVE FLIP LEATHER CASE
This case will give your phone or tablet that executive and stylish look it deserves with its leather effect exterior with complimentary stitching. It is a classic looking flip leather style case featuring a soft-touch cloth interior lining. This will protect your screen from scratches and smudges when in your pocket, handbag or briefcase. You can be assured that any lateral movement of the case lid will not cause any damage to your screen. This flip lid closes with a built-in magnet which means you know the case is closed without having to check any snap fastenings. It is also much quicker to open and close than a traditional fastening system.
The inside of the case includes a reinforced plastic edging which securely holds your device in place. The simple snap on design allows for easy installation and removal of the case without causing damage to your phone or tablet. This case has all the appropriate cut outs for the ports and features to your chosen device, allowing you to use the full capabilities of your device without removing the case. Using the latest specialist printing technology we print on the flip lid surface area of this case.

this is the design that one can create

Pretty?

magnetic clip one with no marks

the inside of the phone

the very beautiful and neat sewing

the inside lining pattern

You can pay at  Mr.Nutcase with the following methods: Maestro, Mastercard, Visa, Paypal.

The phone case is very durable and don't worry about the material as it is made from PE leather and not from animal source.  No animals are harm in the process.  The internal lining is so soft that I just keep going my hands through it XP .  Love it.

 Mr.Nutcase uses very good material and colouring as the colours does not stain or went yellow after using it everyday for the past two months.  I really love the features that one can design their own because many would love to embossed their favourite pictures or designs to make it suits their personality.

While we can't bring the photo frames everywhere we go, we will sure carry our phones with us and at the same time having something dear to us is important.  It is a special gift that everyone would really appreciate.  My friend love this and sure your dear ones will too.

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TRAVEL: HOW TO COME TO TIOMAN ISLAND VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORT? (PART 1)

I have been staying in Mersing for some time and sorry to say that every time I was about to go to Tioman Island, something will happen.  So, I don't really know when I will have the chance to go to Tioman Island.

This is the post that I have been holding for almost ancient now because of my procrastination too and since I need to venture out a little from just writing about beauty all the time.

Everyone has been telling me how beautiful Tioman Island is and nobody knows where is Mersing town but when I mentioned about Tioman Island, everybody knows it.  So ramble aside, I will break the post into many posts since there is quite a lot to write about since one post is not enough.


First, I would suggest not to take night bus to this town-Mersing because the Mersing bus station will empty and it is dangerous.  The only thing you will see will probably be stray cats.  Even if you decide to take the night bus from TBS(Bandar Tasik Selatan station) Kuala Lumpur, one will probably reach at around 3am in the morning and so there are only 3 places that you could wait until the sun rises.  Well, you could look for hotels but it won't be worth the money since normal check in is about 1pm.  No taxi service here so you will have to rely on your two legs to walk from one end to another end.
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From TBS (bandar Tasik Selatan) , there are three companies that offer bus to Mersing-Transnational, S&S International and another one which I wouldn't suggest to take.  Expect 7 to 8hours by bus unless the bus driver is driving like a Formula1 driver in car race.  The buses will stop few times so do not get down until you have reach Mersing bus station.


S&S International link to check the price, number of seats available and date that you are going.  Please put Kuala Lumpur TBS as there are two main bus stations in Kuala Lumpur.  All the bus that goes to the south is in TBS while buses to the North operated at Pudu.  Personally, I dislike service at Pudu because of so many bad experiences I had.


Transnational link to check the price, number of seats available and date.  Please put in Kuala Lumpur.  I prefer to take the earlier bus at 9am so that I will reach in the afternoon.  Carry some food with you as I do not like the place where they stop for a break.  Food is too expensive and with flies flying around.

E-Club (Tuesday)

From	:	KUALA LUMPUR	To	:	MERSING
Fare (Adult)	:	29.80	Fare (Children)	:	22.40
Distance	:	353 KM	Duration	:	4 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
Departure Terminal	:	Term B'spadu Selatan	Arrival Terminal	:	T.BARU MERSING
Time	:	Early Morning Morning Afternoon Evening Night 09:00 12:30 18:00 23:30
		* Fare is not inclusive of any surcharge/discount and insurance.

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From Johor Bahru or the bus station larkin, there are the causewaylink and also S&S International.  I always take Causeway because the trips are more frequents and faster.  It takes about 2hours to reach if it is Causeway buses.  Others takes 3hours.

You could go to this link Here to see the schedule and the price of the bus fare for Causeway. RM12.80


Johor Bahru to Mersing

TRIP

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

1	08:00AM	08:00AM	08:00AM	08:00AM	08:00AM	08:00AM	08:00AM
2	11:30AM	11:30AM	11:30AM	11:30AM	11:30AM	11:30AM	11:30AM
3	04:00PM	04:00PM	04:00PM	04:00PM	04:00PM	04:00PM	03:00PM
4	07:00PM	07:00PM	07:00PM	07:00PM	07:00PM	07:00PM	07:00PM

Mersing to Johor Bahru

TRIP

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

1	08:00AM	08:00AM	08:00AM	08:00AM	08:00AM	08:00AM	08:00AM
2	01:00PM	01:00PM	01:00PM	01:00PM	01:00PM	01:00PM	11:30AM
3	03:00PM	03:00PM	03:00PM	03:00PM	03:00PM	03:00PM	03:00PM
4	06:30PM	06:30PM	06:30PM	06:30PM	06:30PM	06:30PM	06:30PM

From Malacca, there is three trips per day and that is S&S International .  Expect about 3.5 hours journey. I would suggest one to go on a trip to Malacca first before coming to Mersing instead of going direct to Tioman Island. I wrote about my trip to Malacca Here and Here.

Welcome

i

Destination

Single Trip

From

- Please Select -AYER HITAMBATU PAHATIPOH (AMAN JAYA)JOHOR BHARUKLUANGKOTA TINGGIKUALA LUMPURKUALA LUMPUR TBSKUANTANLUMUTMELAKAMERSINGMUARPONTIANSEGAMATSEREMBANSERI ISKANDARSINGAPORE

To

- Please Select -BATU PAHATJOHOR BHARUKLUANGMERSINGMUAR

Depart

Depart

MELAKA - MERSING

Thu, 28 August, 2014

Time

Adult (RM)

Child (RM)

Seating

1. 08:00 AM
   RM 25.10
   RM 18.80
   40
2. 12:45 PM
   RM 25.10
   RM 18.80
   40
3. 06:15 PM
   RM 25.10
   RM 18.80
   40

Word of caution, check if it the first day of school holiday, public holiday (Hari Raya, Chinese New

Year&Labour day ) because all the bus tickets to GO OUT of Mersing will be sold out two months before. A high chance that you will get stranded here in Mersing for a week.
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Here is the link to visit for the buses.

www.causewaylink.com.my

www.ssinternational.com.my

http://www.transnasional.com.my/


Okay, so once you reach the bus station.  The Mersing bus station looks like this.

the photos look nicer than in reality

where the ships are

where all the bus counters are-there is only one row.  behind this counter is the market

bus counters

one travel tours and closed up shops-nothing here

bus from Johor Bahru

KFC is the place you should use as your direction. On the left of the photos there is a pathway.follow it

further up the road to the KFC-look for this

Then look for KFC.  That is where all the hotels and other amenities are.  If the 'sea'(where all the ships are parking)  is behind you, then take the left road.  You could see the KFC further ahead.  There is actually understructure pathway on the left side of the photo but it is not in the photos. You could follow the pathway.

 The right road lead to the Pasaraya Kini- a local supermarket.

If you don't see KFC after walking for 10minutes(walk very slow) then you are probably lost.  If you see Timotel Hotel, then for sure you are lost.

Lastly,

DO NOT COME TO TIOMAN ISLAND AT THE END OF THE YEAR!THERE IS NOTHING TO SEE!  DO NOT COME ALONE!

PART 2: THE HOTELS&AMENITIES
PART 3 : HALAL FOOD &NON HALAL(CAN GET LIQUOR HERE)
PART 4 : (ANY SUGGESTION?)



This is not a sponsored review.  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.