REVIEW ON CREMORLAB HYDRATING KIT

Cremorlab is a Korean brand that is very famous for their smooth pudding moisturiser and also their Cremor Mineral Essence which makes your skin bouncy and hydrated.  Cremorlab is available at Muse by Watsons.  It is one of the famous products known for hydration and soft smooth skin.

Cremorlab key ingredient in the skincare is T.E.N. or thermal water from Geumjin. The hot spring water there is very rich in minerals which are amazing for a flawless skin.

Lets get to know two of their most products before I show you the results of using the hydrating kit.

T.E.N. Cremor Mineral Treatment Essence

moisturizing , refreshing, anti- wrinkle & whitening, Pore tightening

270ml-9.12fl.oz.

Toner + Lotion + Essence  =  One Step Total Solution

üWith organic mineral, T.E.N. Cremor Total Treatment Essence minimizes pores.

üTechnical R&D Coorperation: The institute of Hydro therapy The Catholic University of Korea

ü10 nanoparticle of T.E.N. maximizes percolation rate into the skin so its efficiancy permeates into the skin.

üskin's surface-smoothing, softening and refreshing.

ü

One-step solution for younger skin. Mineral fermented treatment

 

Mineral total moisture essence contains T.E.N., formulated through collaborative research with Catholic Medical School in Korea, and it is paraben free, artificial color free, fragrance free and denatured alcohol free. It is a one-step solution that contains natural minerals to take care the optimum moisture balance and natural fermented components with high skin compatibility that provides ample moisture and also takes care of wrinkles&whitening, skin resilience, texture and pore. It will help you to find your original radiant skin back.

How to Use

Soak a cotton pad and gently smooth onto your face for 1 minute. Turn the cotton pad around and gently pat onto your face and neck for another minute. Apply every morning and night after cleansing and toning.

T.E.N. Cremor for Face Fresh Water Gel

highly effective hydrating,  soothing & smoothing

for all skin types

100ml – 3.38 FL.OZ.

As a paraben free, fragrance free, artificial color-free and mineral oil-free formula, it hydrates, soothes, and invigorates the skin by building a layer of moisture protection that keeps skin supple. It contains natural Bulgarian rose oil, known as the queen of all essential oils, to provide soothing qualities.

Ingredients

ü Bulgarian rose oil

ü HamamelisVirginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycerin : Moisturizing

ü Vegetable extracts : Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hordeum

    Vulgare Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, ChamomillaRecutita (Matricaria)

    Flower Extract

Usage instructions

Apply over the face and neck every morning and night after using toner and eye cream.

This is the deluxe size hydrating kit

It comes in a box.

the back of the kit

It is written with the details of the products in Hangul and also in English.  The kit contains deluxe products from 15ml to 5ml so it lasted about a week on me.

The hydrating kit-from the left mineral treatment essence,  fresh water gel, sun protection (sunscreen) and skin tone up cc cream

1.mineral treatment essence 

2  fresh water gel

3.sun protection (sunscreen)

4. skin tone up cc cream

Even the deluxe size products are just so cute and pretty!  It is just like mini size of the work of art!

fresh water gel

fresh water gel

The mineral treatment essence is made from fermented water but there is no fishy smell.  It smell something like mineral water ( almost no smell at all).  The skin feels really hydrated and soft after using it and followed up with the fresh water gel.

The fresh water gel has a very light rose smell to it. The texture is so light, soft and has a cooling feeling.  I like that it is also soothing.  The gel texture is really nice and absorbs into the skin fast leaving no trace.

CREMORLAB Sun protection

 The Sun protection is actually the sunscreen and it is good that it has high SPF and the texture is sure light and hydrating.  Those who find sunscreen drying could try this as it is hydrating to the skin and it does not leave any white cast on the face which I like.  The sun protection literary turned transparent and it leaves a very subtle sheen.

CREMORLAB CC cream

CC cream is a In-thing now after BB cream since it helps to moisturise the skin and CC cream contains more moisture than BB cream.  Don't be shocked with the white cream and there is a capsule where it will turn into your skin colour after applying.  For a dewy skin, try their CC cream which has light coverage.  It will brighten and leaves a dewy look.  Both the CC cream and sun protection has a nice smell of powdery flowers.

Overall, I think the treatment essence and fresh water gel are worth to get considering that it is very affordable and could rival some high end brands.  If you love Korean cosmetics products, their Cremor treatment essence is a must to try.

You could get Cremorlab from Muse by Watson at Sunway Pyramid.

Cremorlab Mineral Treatment Essence, 270ml, RM129
Cremorlab Fresh Water Gel, 100ml, RM119

Products retails in between RM69- RM169.  For more information, please visit MUSE by Watson facebook and Cremorlab website. Samples deluxe kit are provided by Muse Watson. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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FOOD REVIEW:MY KUALI HOKKIEN PENANG PRAWN NOODLES/MY KUALI PENANG HOKKIEN MEE UDANG

MY KUALI HOKKIEN PENANG PRAWN NOODLES

the bac of MY KUALI HOKKIEN PENANG PRAWN NOODLES

MY KUALI HOKKIEN PENANG PRAWN NOODLES- I add my own egg and vegetables

I wrote about the Famous Penang White Curry and  I am back with another review after seeing this in the Giant. I am not a person who likes to eat instant noodles but when I saw the title of the instant noodles, it pique on my interest which is food. I might look like I have strong control over my eating habits but in reality it is hard if and I tend to break my ‘strict diet’ few times in a month. After all, I am just a normal human being after all and the word Hokkien Prawn Noodles is just screaming that I have to try it and I ended buying it without remembering how I took it at the first place.

I guess it has been long since I ate prawn mee. Hokkien is actually a dialect and not a race. There are a lot of Hokkien style of cooking but well I can’t remember as I will just eat them as long the food taste good. In the South, Hokkien noodles means the long black colour noodles but in the North, Hokkien noodles means prawn noodles. I know it is difficult but even I have no idea who makes the rules for the North and South version of Hokkien noodles. Overall, do take note of it because food in the Northern region and the Southern region of Peninsular Malaysia are different from each other.

Penang Hokkien Prawn noodles is actually spicy with prawns. Of course there is no fresh prawn inside this instant noodle but there are dried shrimps as well as fried onions which are good. The soup is very fragrant with prawns and the sambal.

The Hokkien Penang prawn mee might shock you into thinking that your stomach will do the somersault but it won’t unless you can’t tolerate even a little of spiciness. The spiciness is just right and I love the tangy noodles. I would say that I like this prawn noodles way better than the white curry which does not leave any much impression on me.



Well, at least My Kuali Penang Hokkien Prawn noodles will satisfy me when I am pinning for northern prawn noodles.

Products retails at RM7.90 for packet of four. It is available at Giant and other supermarket or you can even order online now.

For more information, please visit official website My Kuali . This is not a sponsored review.  However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

TNS SKIN LAB, A’KIN SKINCARE PRODUCTS

A'Kin Skincare products

TNS Skin Lab is pleased to announce the introduction of A’kin, a leading natural skincare brand from Australia, at all its retail outlets in Malaysia from July 2014.

A’kin skincare products are well known for their “Power of Purity” – products with a high concentration of purest natural ingredients uniquely formulated to maximize the benefits and effectiveness on the skin. A’kin skincare products are rich in natural antioxidants, vitamins A, B5, C & E , and essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6 & 9) to deliver truly effective anti-aging benefits to the users.

A signature ingredient in A’kin skincare products is Echium Oil – the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acid on earth, which is highly anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, thus an extremely potent and effective skin rejuvenation and anti-aging ingredient that is suitable even for blemished and sensitive skins.

A’kin rosehip oil is a leading rosehip oil brand in Australia, owing to its effectiveness in combating facial scars and wrinkles and creating a radiant and even skin tone. This is a result of using the super-critical CO2 extraction method to obtain the purest and freshest rosehip oil possible.

The flagship product in the A’kin skincare range is the Cellular Radiance Serum, which is a pure natural blend of echium oil & rosehip oil, combined with elastin boosting amaranth and powerful antioxidants from pomegranate and seabuckthorn, to deliver exceptional anti-aging benefits - clinical trials results in 2011 confirmed that this serum can improve skin texture by 84%, skin radiance by 69% and wrinkles by 22%.

Finally, all A’kin products are beautifully and delicately scented with the purest essential oils to complete a magnificent skincare experience.





Press release.

A’kin skincare products are available at all TNS Skin Lab outlets nationwide, and online at www.mytnsskinlab.com
For more information, please visit official website.

SKINCARE TIPS:DO I NEED SERUM OR ESSENCE?

I wrote about the differences between skincare products Here and thank you every readers who love that post.  I really appreciate your support and thank you once again for all your lovely comments.

So, someone asked me this question about "whether she needs serum or essence" so I think why not I write a post about it.

Normally, even a skincare junkies like me would normally just use one whether it is serum or essence  at one time as I am not a person who loves to layer 10 products on my face.  Well, it is because my skin can't handle too many products with active ingredients in it.  I have sensitive skin so it is best not to aggravate it with too many skincare products.  Another reason is because I am plain lazy and thrifty.  I am trying the best to get best out of all the products and to keep track so I know which product can cause me allergic.

Okay so back to the question whether should one use serum or essence alone or use both at the same time.  I think I will break down the question into few parts.  I hope that it will answer or help you in your decision in buying skincare products.

The question here is whether you need to add serum or essence in your skincare regime.  You will still need the cleanser and moisturiser so don't take out of your skincare regime =)






Get the Serum
Serum is generally more expensive than essence but again it depends on your preference.
Serum has many varieties ranging from hydrating, anti acne/trouble skin, brightening and popular ones would be the anti-ageing type such as Vitamin C or retinol. They comes with heavier texture such as oil or gel but serum penetrate faster as the base is different from essence.

I am not sure about others but most of my friend above 25 years old are mostly incorporating/adding serum into their regime.  This include the ones that went to see the dermatologist as most anti-ageing products are in form of serum.

I have sum up the reasons here:
1.Willing to spend more money
2.Your skin can handle serum with higher concentration of ingredients
3.You prefer dermatologist advices-derm will normally recommend serum than essence
4.You want fast results (it won't be as fast as Botox, fillers and other cosmetics procedure though)

Normally, serum is for night as the skin can absorb the ingredients better.


Get the Essence
Essence is generally cheaper than serum so the concentration is also not so high.  You will need to be patient to see result from using essence.  It will take longer to see result in essence than in serum.

However, do not think that it doesn't work as it is not the same as moisturiser.  Generally, people who just start with skincare products or have never use serum before would be recommended to use essence.  I think generally someone in between 16-25 would use essence instead of serum in their daily regime.

There are many type of essence (brightening, anti aging, acne/skin trouble&hydrating) available in the market and also the texture range from watery to oil type so do not be shocked if the essence is in form of oil.  From my experience oil based essence works faster than water type.

I have sum up the reasons here:
1. Essence is cheaper than serum
2. New to skincare products&never use serum before
3. Water type essence could be use as essence for mask.

4. Your skin can't handle serum

5. You prefer 'slow and steady' kind of results


Can I use serum and essence at the same time?

As far as I know, most people WOULD NOT use essence or serum at the same time because both contains active ingredients and it might cause allergic to your skin.  You could still ignore my advise and try at our own risk.

We normally use essence in the morning while serum at night.  That is the common way of using skincare products.  Besides that, why use essence + serum when you can just use one product and save time?

Unless you are using the essence as mask which is a different story altogether, I would not recommend to use serum and essence at the same time.  Another thing is to make sure that your essence and serum is from the same brand and same type(anti-ageing) if you do plan to do layering. Make sure that the texture of the serum and essence are different from each other (oil essence and oil serum doesn't work together).



Do I prefer serum or essence?
I think both has its good points.  I use essence during the Day and serum at Night.  That is why it takes time for me to finish the products.  One only need a few drops of essence and also serum so they are really worth the money as they can last quite long.

Well, at my age, there is no choice but to start using serum and essence to actually help my skin condition.  After all, I am worry of looking older than my age and my skin is not easy to take care off.


Choose the serum and essence according to your skin condition and skin types.  I always stresses how important it is to know your skin types because it really helps to choose products for your skin condition.




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 shoot me with a rifle if there is any changes to the world of skincare products in the future. XP

The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

LIFESTYLE: MARK&SPENCER (M&S) OPENED IN JOHOR BAHRU

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has just opened its new outlet in the heart of Johor Bahru which is the first-ever outlet outside of Klang Valley. Now, Johoreans will be able to experience shopping at Marks & Spencer.

main entrance

blue harbor

Foodhall

ladies' wear

men's wear

Spanning a space of 10,000 square feet, M&S Johor Bahru is located at Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR), JBCC. As one of the trendiest hotspots in the city, KOMTAR JBCC brings fresh and innovative retailers to the forefront of the Johor Bahru scene, so that Johoreans can delight in a refreshingly new shopping experience without having to travel farther to do so.



Highlights at M&S KOMTAR JBCC include clothing for both women and men, food hall that showcases the outstanding quality food of M&S as well as a wide range of M&S bath and beauty collections.

MAKE UP TIPS-HOW TO GET A SOPHISTICATED LOOK

Make Up is the tool women use in order to prep up their look every time they are going out. Make up allows women to feel confident and it is a secret kit for them to cover any unwanted spots or pimple before stepping out of the house. Another benefit of make up is that it allows women to change up their look from naturally blushed to super cute to dramatically sexy. Going for sexy look is not that easy as there are certain steps of make up tricks which women have follow.

The first one to create a sexy look is to target the eyes. Women could start exploring the multiple colours in the eyeshadow pallete and experiment a smokey eye look. 

1. The first step to get a sexy smokey eye look is by wedging black creamy eyeliner into the upper and lower lashes of your eyes. 

2. Then, soften it up by rubbing it in gently and layer a black coloured eyeshadow on top. 

3. After that, apply a shimmery grey eyeshadow colour on the upper lids and blend it together. 

Once you are with the eyes, let move to lips that look supple and moisturize naturally. Women should never look down upon the nude natural lip look as it looks sexier then you could ever think of. To get a natural moisturize lip is easy! 

1. First, apply some lip balm onto your lips to avoid dry cracked lips and then select a lipstick colour which matches your natural lip tone. 

2. Browse through the lipstick colour shade selection and choose the perfect one for you. 

3. After all that is done, top your lip with another layer of lip balm or add some shine with lip gloss. 

Other than that, having a blushed cheek will definitely make you look adorable and fresh. As different women have different skin tone colour, choose a blusher which is suitable for you. For the fair skin tone ladies, a pink colour blusher will be perfect for you to show off your sweetness. While the olive and darker skin tone ladies, could opt for a golden or copper coloured blusher. 

1. Apply it on your cheekbones and swab it in the corner of your eyes and tip of your nose for a naturally blushed look. 

2. For women who can’t wait to try out these simple tips, check out ZALORA as it offers customers with a wide range of cosmetic products online. Purchase new make up products and start creating your feminine look. 

TIPS: SECRET TO FLAWLESS SKIN?

Do you notice that there are many advertisements promoting flawless skin that sound more like "mission impossible"? Well, no doubt that there are few people who just have flawless skin with very simple routine like using plain water to wash the face but majority of us are not blessed with such skin especially once we hit puberty. I really dislike bursting everyone’s bubbles that some of these advertisements are photoshopped or edited to look flawless.  Even some certain claims by some are actually not true but I can't mention it here because I am sure going to get sued or might not live until tomorrow.


So, here I am sharing some of these secret of flawless skin.


1. Really strict diet
   I guess this is a no brainer.  Well, one can eat everything but there is a need for a balanced diet.  A smooth skin usually consist of a lot of vegetables and fruits.  There is very little processed sugar in food as sugar that is well known for clogging the pores and cause the loss of collagen making a person look old.

Of course eating a ice cream once in a month is not going to hurt your face but eating it everyday will sure do.  Even if you do not get diabetes from it, your complexion is sure going to hurt and you will look older.

Of course don't make it that you will only eat vegetables and fruits which is really crazy because we are not herbivores and therefore we do need protein in our life.  I mean a balanced diet is good for the face in a long run but try not to be extreme.

A healthy complexion is also a sign that one do eat a balanced meal so if you are unsure what is a balanced meal, do check the food pyramid.  Don't just eat vegetables with rice because it won't get you look 10 years younger.

Just eating certain supplement will make you look 10 years younger?  DO you certainly believe that kind of bullshit?  Please do check if the REAL person do look like that all the time and if it is not,  the photo certainly edited.  There is not a single product that can actually make you look 10 years younger if you eat it for only 2weeks!  If there is, why is there is a need for Botox??

It is a supplement and one should also still have good balanced diet to maintain your looks.  Maintaining the looks is not easy and certainly not a one day MAGIC.  If there is, do let me know because I am sure interested in this.




2. Good genes
Well, if you have genes that makes your skin as smooth as it is .  We start with a good skin until puberty creates havoc in our hormones.  Well, if you have good skin that is not affected by the imbalance of hormone, then it is one of the reason your skin is good even even with just water.  As we age, our skin get clogged up but it will won't happen until we hit puberty.

The rest of us commoner with no good genes will have to just find ways to just tone down the skin from break outs and can only dream of flawless skin.  I understand this because I do not have good  flawless skin' genes in me and I always envy my friends who does not need to even use anything at all. Do you believe it when she said she doesn't even remember if she washed her face but have flawless skin?



3. A good dermatologist
Well, a GOOD dermatologist does make a differences in your skin.  It doesn't have to be a real expensive one but the price is not on the consultation but the products and medicine that comes with it.  So, do a lot of research before going to any dermatologist.  Not every dermatologist is the same.  Some are good and some just want your money.

It would be more expensive if you are going for procedure such as laser, fillers and peels. Generally, one would need to visit the dermatologist a few times before you can actually see results and of course nothing is miracle.  Well if all the Korean celebrities owe their beautiful skin to their dermatologist, so you can also save up for it.  Of course, beauty comes with a price.

In Malaysia, laser usually cost around RM15k++ , peels around RM400++ and other procedure will cost you around RM400++ so just be prepared with that amount of money.

4. Good skincare products for your skin type
This is one thing that people like me could do for ourselves considering I am not rich to run to the dermatologist all the time.  Please check out the type of skin one has before thinking I want this this this this this and the endless list goes on for you. Of course everyone want a flawless skin (who don't right?) but the first step of knowing your skin is to know the type of skin you have and your age.  Do not just figure out your skin type just from one opinion.  Please get a professional help and what I mean is see a dermatologist if your are really unsure of your skin type.

What I mean by good skincare products NO, you DO NOT NEED to use 15 products a day.  Depending on your skin type, using a few products is more than enough.  No use of 'drowning' or force feed your skin.  Combine with a balanced diet and lifestyle, your skin will change its type soon.
Not every brands is good for everybody so you will need to do some research first before actually trying it out.  Don't just run and buy the products just because everyone raves about it.  Trust me, I have been there and I do felt 'cheated' so it is better to wait and research on it first. After all, you only have one face and skin.

No product sponsored here.  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON DEOPROCE SNAIL MASK

Are you into Korean trends?  It has been few years since snail secretion Hit the world with it healing properties and it is still one of the favourite skincare ingredients besides the bicarbonate soda which is in trend now.  It helps to moisturise and heal the skin from the scars.  Many that had tried snails products and mask were amazed with the results and that is why it is among of the favourites.

Of course, do not think of snails crawling on your face as there is no slimy or smelly feeling with snails products.  So, let's get to know this Deoproce snail mask =)  .


This Deoproce Snail Paper Mask with Snail Secretion extract that is effective for skin cell regeneration, repair and promote skin elasticity and smoothness while working together with collagen and elastin inside your skin. It is recommended for all skin types.

A great way to nourish tired and rough skin is to apply facial masks, specifically facial mask sheets. The function of face masks is to provide an intense nourishment of essential ingredients to help your skin become younger looking, soft and smooth.

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Here is the list of ingredients.

Here is the direct link to the product.





Applying Facial Mask

· Cleanse your face with Deoproce cleansing foam and rinse your face with lot of warm water.Even if you don't put on makeup, your facial skin is still exposed to the dirt and pollution in the air which will only clog our pores.

· Good idea to open the pores so that when you apply the facial mask, all the nutrition is immediately absorbed into your face.

· Open by peeling the sachet and apply a face mask sheet by pressing it across the face, avoiding sensitive areas such as eyes and mouth.

· Wait for of 15 to 20 minutes for the nutrition to absorb in the skin.


· Remove and gentlypatting or massage your face with the remaining essence to enhance deeper absorption into your skin.

To soothe and maintain your moist and nourished skin, apply plenty of Deoporce moisturizing cream or lotion
For better result, the frequency of mask application should be around every alternate 2nd or 3rd day.

So here is the results after using the mask.  I find the mask helps to reduce the redness and the dryness of the skin especially my skin since I get burned easily.  Of course one mask is not going to produce results that is even more amazing than going for cosmetic procedures so you would need to use it diligently to see results.  Do look for snail mask that is beneficial to help the healing of your skin. Snail mask is suitable for all type of skin and there is no icky or any weird smell to it.  In fact the mask has a nice scent to it =) .

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

Good day everyone =).

Many do use powder on daily basis especially when one started using makeup.  I think it is one of the staple makeup products besides lip products.  However,one common problem that I find is that many will apply the powder thickly in order to help ease out the oil on the face. Normally the powder will disappear and leave the face looking so oily by noon itself.

the box is also in metallic pink which is so pretty

So introducing to you the L'oreal Paris Mat Magique all in one compact that helps making your face matte without the dry, cakey and plastic look of the face.

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.

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.

Here is how the box looks like

pretty chic pink casing

the back is transparent-i got the Rose Ivory

the powder comes with a latex sponge and mirror

I got the one Rose Ivory.  It is compatible with my skin tone unless I apply a few layer which is certainly not the right way to apply powder.

sorry for the different lighting.  I only apply a layer of a very thin powder here

see the differences?  My eye bags are already out but my face still stay matte even after 10 hours

  True to the claim, it does keep my face matte throughout the whole day until I wash my face.  It doesn't cake on my face and looks very natural unless you apply a lot (4 to 5 layers of powder) .  The sponge that comes with it makes the application easy and the power is really soft on my face.  I prefer to use the latex of sponge provided as really help the powder to adhere to the face.  I think this is truly a good drug stores product to have.

L’Oréal ParisMat Magique All-in-One Compact R1 Rose Ivory, N2 Nude Vanilla and G2 Golden Ivory retails at RM39.90, refills are available for RM19.90.
For more information, please visit L'Oreal Facebook and L'Oreal official website . Product are sponsored by Loreal Malaysia.  However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON MARY COHR LIGHT MOISTURISING CREAM

Mary Cohr Light Moisturizing Cream
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The box- ingredients list.

This care cream diffuses hydrating plant active ingredients in the skin, holding water in the skin and giving dehydrated skin back its radiance and beauty.

The skin is well hydrated and protected, it feels completely comfortable again and the wrinkles caused by dehydration are plumped.

ACTIVE COMPONENT

Aloe Vera Extracts : Nourish, hydrate, facilitate cell regeneration and soften the skin.

Jojoba Oil : Nourishes the skin and reinforces its hydrolipidic film.

USE : Apply daily, morning and evening, to the whole of the face.

there is the Mary Cohr cover on the glass jar

very opaque light cream

 There is no spatula provided so I suggest you to have one and not dip your fingers in it to avoid contamination.

Mary Cohr light moisturising cream after applying immediately

The jar is actually quiet heavy since it is made of glass.  So if you are bringing it for travelling, I suggest that you transfer it to the smaller glass jar for lighter travelling.

The cream is opaque white and turn transparent after applying on the skin leaving a light sheen on the skin.

I love the smell of the cream. It is light and surely not overpowering.  The smell lasted for few hours after applying so don't worry even if you do not really like the smell.

It is certainly is light and not too heavy on my skin so I use it during the day when I need something extra to help hydrate the skin.  It doesn't leave a greasy feeling so I sure do like it.  It moisturises the skin and doesn't cause breakout so I use this during the day.  No SPF so you could use this at night too.=)

Mary Cohr Light Moisturizing Cream 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 CARBONATED WATER, SPARKLING WATER (KOREAN TREND IN 2014)

Carbonated water (also known as club soda, soda water, sparkling water, seltzer water or fizzy water)

I wrote Here and Here about some of the Korean trends. It has became really popular to clean the skin with carbonated water and there are so many products using carbonated water or another word for it would be sparkling water.  Even Laneige came up with the sparkling water mask.

Many Korean and Japanese celebrities use this carbonated water in their skincare routines and was said that it helps to clean the pores for a flawless skin.  Of course everyone would want flawless skin right?

Thanks to that I have finally decided to give it a try and so I bought this carbonated drink Spritzer from Giant.  I was curious on the taste and so I decided to drink.  The results?  It taste just like mineral water and with a bubble popping inside the mouth.  My stomach was a little warm and I was wonder if it is just me feeling that.  Do not have to worry as it do not contain any sugar or calories.

1.  Prepare 1:1 ratio of carbonated water and mineral water for the cleansing.

2.  Wash your face first.

3. Then dip your face inside the water with the eyes close for 10 seconds.

4.  Do not rinse.  Just wait for the face to dry and follow with your skincare routine.

5.  Use it once in a week for sensitive and dry skin.

So, the results.  I don't know if it is this brand or me alone.  There is no bubbles forming at my face when I dip my face in it probably the concentration for this brand is not high enough.  It just feel like washing my face with plain water.

I did it 3 times in a week and my face were less oiler.  It is good to help regulate the oil in the pores but other than that I am not sure what it will do.  One would have to do it more than one month to see obvious results such brightening and cleaner face.  As for me, I am too lazy to keep dipping my face in the water so I stop doing it already after 2 weeks.

I prefer to just buy products that contain higher concentration of those carbonated water in it to see much faster effect.  I am not patience enough for this.

So, have you tried this carbonated water or sparkling water trend?


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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.