REVIEW ON ETUDE HOUSE PRINCESS HAPPY ENDING ROSE CHEEK BLUSHER #1 PINK SHINE ROSE

"I wanted some much more than they've got planned"

The quotes are printed at the side of the box for the rose blusher for Princesss Happy Ending Belle.

This is Etude House Princess Happy Ending Rose Cheek Blusher  that has yet to be available in Malaysia.  It is from the Etude House Princess collection and here is the Belle’ Blusher.

There are two colours for the blusher- 1# Pink Shine Rose and 2# Coral Rose .

The box is actually design to look like a book. Yes, one can’t help falling in love with Etude House’s products that are just so pretty and fit for princess.  I don't even have the heart to throw such beautiful design book away.

Here is how the box looks

the top

ingredient list

ingredient list

the side of the box

the back of the box

 Sorry can't read the Korean words but it is sure pretty to look at.

ETUDE HOUSE PRINCESS HAPPY ENDING ROSE CHEEK BLUSHER

The blusher itself it is made from light good quality plastic. It is in pink with good printing as the colour doesn't fade away.  Gold colour makes it look more luxurious.

back of the blusher

the rose blusher

 Inside, there is a rose embossed on the blusher. It looks just so pretty and I find it is a little like Milani blusher which also has rose embossed. Well, this blusher is sure cheaper than other pretty looking blusher available around too.

It is so pretty that I don't have the heart to even use it but well I still have to use it someday.

the rose blusher

 The blush itself has a very light scent of roses =) .

Here is the swatches

The blusher feels really soft and fine.  The blush has a pearl light pink colour.  So, one might need to apply many more layers for the colour to show.  I think it is meant for people with very light skin tone or for those nude makeup or princess makeup.  I think that this blusher would work better as a highlighter on my face.  The colour stays for a few hours unless one rub it off.

I am sorry that I didn't post up the photos of the blusher on my face because really, one can't see the colour on my face unless I edit the photos.



Etude House Princess Happy Ending Rose Cheek Blusher 2 Colors 4.8g at ($ 10.29 USD)  Sale Price: ($ 8.75 USD). Made in Korea.

You can get it at BeautyNetKorea. It is a company in South Korea.  They shipped internationally. 

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

REVIEW ON CONI BEAUTY'S WHITENING BLACK JELLY MASK

Hi Shop Pink box

Here is the Hi Shop pink box bringing beauty skincare here. =)

We need to clean our pores before using other skincare products on our face. This why there are some products to exfoliate our skin. I was very much intrigued when I saw this mask on the Taiwan beauty show and was really surprised at the very low price.  However, do not look down on it since it is cheap and affordable compare to other masks.

If you have trouble skin like me or congested pores, then you will probably need to try this one out.

Coni Beauty's Beauty Whitening Black Jelly Mask (20ml)

  Coni Beauty's Beauty Whitening Black Jelly Mask (20ml)

Added black diamond charcoal, rich in whitening and moisturizing nutrients, regulate excessive oil.

Black Rose essence provides sufficient energy to skin cells, enhancing brightening and anti-oxidant ability, with comprehensive whitening effect.

Particularly well suited for blemished complexions which require deep cleansing.

Remove melanin from the inside out and exfoliate. Restores skin’s vitality and elasticity, rejuvenates & brightens dull skin.

Skin feels fresh, elastic and bright and no longer oily!

The link to the product Here

Coni Beauty's Beauty Whitening Black Jelly Mask (20ml)
Instruction on how to use it

The jar is made from light plastic and it is matte black.  It is easy for travelling as I do not like to carry heavy jar of products.  Most of the words are in Chinese.  Sorry, I can't read them.


I could only guess that it is the usage instruction of applying the mask about 0.3cm after washing the face.  Leave the mask for about 30minutes.  Then, use the cotton pad to wipe it the mask off before washing it off with warm water.

Coni Beauty's Beauty Whitening Black Jelly Mask that is very black

The mask is black in colour and it has a very subtle metallic shine on it. I sure feel like I am applying roses on my face.  The colour is because this mask is specially made from the rare black Rose and diamond charcoal which functions is to clean the pores from pollution and also to moisturize the skin. I love the heavenly cooling feeling of the mask especially during such hot weather .


The dark black colour might shock everyone but it sure does it job in cleaning the skin without the tight and dry feeling.  It looks as if I am applying charcoal on my face and  I don't mind looking silly for 20 minutes before revealing beautiful skin.  Try to do this when no one is around or for Halloween purposes as I am sure you do not want anyone to have a nightmare from looking like you are having charcoal on the face.

The jelly mask has very soft pudding texture and definitely no sticky feeling at all.  Application was as easy as a breeze.  After 30 minutes, it wouldn't look so black.  Then, wipe it off with tissues before wash it off with warm water.  I prefer not to leave anything on my face so I normally wash it off. I  love the nice feeling and the bouncy feeling of using this mask.  I do think that jelly mask is more suitable for those with combination skin or dry skin that couldn't use clay mask which could be very drying.

 Jelly mask can also helps to balance the water on the skin to avoid the pores producing more oils.

It will certainly helps to brighten the skin, deals with pores and clean the pores plus it is super cheap.  I am going to add this into my weekly treat =)  .

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Coni Beauty Beauty Whitening Black Jelly Mask 20ml at RM6.90 . Made In Taiwan

Coni Beauty Beauty Whitening Black Jelly Mask 100ml at RM49.90 . Made in Taiwan

Products are sponsored by HiShop's official website. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON HANDMADE SOAP FROM SERI EMAS FACIAL SOAP SAVON VISAGE TONIQUE

Are you looking for products for oily, sensitive, acne prone skin and handmade from natural ingredients?  Why not try a product made by local Malaysian with natural goodness from the magic coconut oil?

This is the Seri Emas, Facial soap savon visage tonique

It comes in a cute box with golden writing.  It is sure very cute and pretty.

HANDMADE SOAP FROM SERI EMAS

HANDMADE SOAP FROM SERI EMAS

the box of HANDMADE SOAP FROM SERI EMAS

the ingredients of HANDMADE SOAP FROM SERI EMAS.
Here is the list of ingredients at the back of the box.

HANDMADE SOAP FROM SERI EMAS

Inside, the soap is wrap with plastic.

HANDMADE SOAP FROM SERI EMAS

The soap is made from 50% honey, pomegranate, cinnamon, turmeric and many more herbs. It is good for oily skin, acne prone and sensitive skin. Those dots that you are herbs.

The soap smell of herbs and I love the smell of it. It is actually for the face but you could also use it on your body and also for the hair. It is sure multi-purpose and it is easy to bring during travel. The soap is about the size of my palm which is about 4.5 x 5cm.

It is pink and it is soft when it is wet so do not leave it with water or it will melt away. It lathers up easily and I will use the bubbles to clean my face. My face always feels so clean. The soap removed all the dead cells even without using any force so make sure you do not use any strong astringent when you are using this soap. Although it is natural, it is good enough to remove dead skin and help to heal the skin.

My pores is sure smaller and those pesky blackheads did not appear when I was using this soap.  I guess it is because of the coconut oil and the turmeric that are well known to help with the acne and trouble skin.  This soap sure help me with shrinking the pimples and help with reducing the redness too.  I was sceptical at first with this soap but now I think this soap is sure amazing because it does work wonders!


So, here is the result after using it every day for three days.  As you can see, I have cystic type of acne on my chin that makes my skin bright red but won't come up to the surface.  The other pus was shrunk into nothing in just a matter of three days.  There is nothing done to the pictures, my skin was bright red before I used the soap.

So, my dear readers, good things are meant to be shared.  Here is the link for you to apply for samples for you to try the soap too.

*samples are only for those residing in Malaysia

Fb :www.facebook.com/seriemasmy
To buy : sms BB60 ke 0132298329
Products retails at : RM60 peninsular malaysia.  RM65 Sabah & Sarawak plus postage 40g.  Made in Malaysia.

Ambassador : Raisyyah Rania Yeap / Felixia Yeap

For more information, please visit official website. Product is sponsored by Seri Emas.
However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

FOOD REVIEW:LOADING BAY AT KLUANG

This is a restaurant in Kluang.  It is on the same row as KFC so it should not be hard to find.
This restaurant serves mostly western food and some cakes.

the interior of Loading Bay

The interior design is actually romantic so it is a good place for dating and also for meeting friends.

Service wise is good as the waitress can speak English and also recommend some of their famous dishes. No force or also imposing air and she would repeat the list of what we ordered for confirmation.


The portion of their food is quite big compared to what I imagined.  The food is good and tasty.  A good place for tea and cakes =)  .

There is a lunch set which cost RM19.90 which is worth the money but since I arrived late, I don't get to order it.hahaha Well, arriving for tea is different.

mushroom soup

mushroom soup

The mushroom soup does has its own kind of right texture. It is not thick or too thin. The texture is just nice with fragrant smell of mushroom and there are bits of mushroom in the soup which further enhances the taste of the mushroom soup.  The mushroom comes with the garlic bread and it is so crunchy and every bites is a moment of joy!

French fries

french fries

Frech fries are crunchy and not too salty.  It is not too oily and portion is quite big given the price. It comes with tomato sauce.

mash potatoes

mash potatoes

The mash potatoes come with the sauce that is extremely yummy and the mash potatoes has the rough texture but will not get stuck in between teeth. I think it is really healthy and filling as they do not put any milk into it.

lamb Quesadillas

The main food is actually this lamb Quesadillas.  It is really tasty and you could choose the type of meat, the sauce and the skin. It is hard for me to choose and knowing me, I would just choose original. The other type of skin is with onions. I love the sauce and the filling with melted cheese. There is no fat and the skin is so crunchy but no hint of being oily! The sauce is very nice and fragrant. It is scrumptious! Definitely suggest trying this dish out when you are there for tea. Don’t order too much as this is sure very filling. Looks can be deceiving so don't think that you would need to order ten plate of this to fill your stomach.

I am really thankful for the kind friend who brought me here.



Lamb Queadillas RM12.67

Homemade mushroom soup RM4.17
French fries RM4.17
Mash potatoes RM2.47

There is service charge of RM3.01

No pork or lard serves.  There are also Muslims workers.





Loading Bay
19, Jalan Dato Haji Hassan, Kluang Town, 86000 KLuang, Johor.

07-776 6984
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This is not a sponsored review.
The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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.