SHOPPING HAUL DIRECT FROM JAPAN WEBSITE (KIREI STATION)& PERSONAL SHOPPING REQUEST

While there are many websites for Korean products, I can't find Japanese website offering products direct from Japan.  Okay, I can't read Japanese words so finding website that is in English is really difficult without going through website like Amazon or Gmarket.

Personally, I prefer to buy direct from Japan and so happy that I found this website > <  . Japan to you doorstep since who wants to fly to Japan just to buy a bottle of sunscreen?

Kirei website

I actually stumbled upon this website that offers Japanese products direct from Japan and they do personal shopping too. Only pay extra RM20 (USD5) for all the items which is ridiculous cheap. But of course don't asked for 100 different things since the fee charged is so low.

You can do the request from the Inquiries or pm them direct from Kirei facebook website.

I am kind of being frustrated with myself after I found out that I can request for other Japanese items not found on their website!  However, I need to be careful with choosing cosmetics now. If you read at the end of this post, you will know why.

New arrivals

 They have new arrivals and also Manager's Diary where there Editor favourite products.  Prices are in  Japanese yen and you need to use converter to figure out the prices of your items.  Transaction is done only in Paypal at the moment.

Les Merveilleuses de Laduree Face Color Rose Laduree SET

 12,500円 (USD104)

Here the famous Laduree Face  blusher from Japan.  It is really pretty and Princess- liked.  I heard buying from Gmarket cost like USD200 which is really more expensive than here. This is the summer version.  There are many popular makeup products like Kiss Me, Kose, Shiseido from the makeup section.



Shipping is based on weight depending on what you choose.
They will send you an invoice from PayPal after deciding on your shipping fees based on how much you bought.
Here is their Shopping Guide Link . Check for more details on shipping.


You can choose EMS which is really fast or SAL although it is so much cheaper since there is no tracking numbers and they will not be responsible for lost items.






As for shopping in their website, I think it is easy.  Just registered at the sign up now, fill out your personal details, choose products and click check out. For personal shopping, please request via Inquiries  . Have a name or photos of the link for the product ready to make it easier for them to track things you want.  I am not sure how long it will take for them to respond since I missed it.  Hopefully it is fast you if you plan for them to do 'Personal shopping'.



I took the EMS and it reach me in 5 days.  This package is opened for checking and please read the bottom on why it was opened and there is a cop there (ditahan-meaning they hold my item)
(especially if you are living in Malaysia)

So, what did I buy?

Moritaya Tofu Yogurt Pack& Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Skin Care Emulsion

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Skin Care Emulsion (the pink bottle)
Selling Price: 1,407円 (USD12)
Size 380g

Moritaya Tofu Yogurt Pack (tofu mask) (the one in jar with a face of a girl)
Selling Price: 2,660円 (USD22)
Size: 150g




I got the sake emulsion which comes in really a huge bottle.  I am really curious as this is a skincare from a famous sake brewery! I saw some like the lotion very much.  At first I ordered the emulsion but it is out of stock T_T and the company is not making it because of the changes in the weather. Why is the emulsion is selling out so fast? It must be good stuff since it is sold out?   I wanted to get the lotion already to compensate it.   I am so impressed with the good customer service by the website!  They managed to get that bottle of emulsion for me!!!!  That is such high good customer service!  I think really highly of Japanese customer service and this really prove that I am right!  Nothing like what we have some lousy customer here.


*sigh* On the other hand, I will be very unhappy since this will be the first and the last bottle I can order.  My country doesn't allow sake stuff to come in here. T_T *cries*.



As for the Moritaya Tofu Yogurt mask, I saw some not so good reviews about it but the ingredients are really interesting and they are from natural things so hopefully it is going to be fine.  This is not cheap but apparently good for dry skin type.  I am just so curious and hope that curiosity is not going to kill me > <


So, that's all my simple haul from Japan. XP


PS:warning. If you are living in Malaysia like I do, then please do not Order brands that is not in the notification list with EMS.  Use just normal registered mails or The SAL.  IF you are really lucky, you will get a warning letter like me. I am really grateful and can't thank my lucky star enough for the whoever that hold my parcel is being nice to me and my product arrived to me with just a warning.  Worse your things get stuck at the "kastam" and destroyed just because some people is not holding the licence to import those product to this BOLEHland  !  Why is this so sad?  Do read this problem written about another person here too.  It is okay if the product is one piece, from brands like Shiseido, Kose, Canmake and not more than 1month supply if you want to use EMS.  I am envious of people from other countries that can get brands into without problem.  *cries bucket*  Ah, my *Kikumasamune*
Okay, I can still order it but I must use SAL.(slow mail)

19/1/2016 -  edited on the shipping details

update 26/1/2016 : 2 points is discount for 200 yen when you use it for your shopping later.
You will get 1pt from buying 1000 yen .

New sign up will get 10% discount and additional 5% if you use my codes. I don't get any benefits or money for it but just your readership or liking what I do.



Special codes for my readers: 5% DISCOUNT COUPON CODE- S01 

(From:1 Feb 2016   To 1 Apr 2016)


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REVIEW ON CUBECRATE NOVEMBER 2015 SUBSCRIPTION BOX

This month is actually my Birthday month. *Blow the candles* . I love surprises but at the same time I am broke to be able to get something expensive for myself. If you are like me, then consider getting a box of with little trinkets that you love?

Cubecrate is not the usual beauty subscription because it includes a lot of other things. There is also food items which I am really happy about. After all, I haven't see a subscription box which includes food items. > <

This month advertisers =)

sps muruku

Claire Organics

https://www.facebook.com/joeyspeanutbutter/?fref=ts

KFIT

http://www.beyondbeauty.com.my/

https://www.facebook.com/Testerlaboratorycafe/


What is Cubecrate?

At Cubecrate, we are a monthly mysterious subscription box, we aim to make your day a brighter one by giving you the gift of some of your favourite little things….Because hey, who doesn’t love surprises? No more waiting for birthdays or Christmas to come round, as long as we’re concerned. Every month, we carefully source for the trinkets that tickle your fancy – all handpicked with love. Let us get to know you better and wait for the magic to happen. Not your cup of tea? Fret not, for we offer you a 100% Money Back Guarantee.


We fully understand that tastes differ from time to time and if our surprise didn’t quite carve a smile upon your face, just let us know and we’ll send you another one at no extra charges. From various little knick-knacks & décor items, to handy everyday things, midnight snacks and cute accessories, find a joy in every little box at the comfort of your home. Look forward to that boxful of sunshine every month and we trust that in time, we’ll be that friend everybody would love to have.

CUBECRATE NOVEMBER 2015 SUBSCRIPTION BOX 

CUBECRATE NOVEMBER 2015 SUBSCRIPTION BOX 

 Here are the vouchers,

Gym vouchers from KFIT, Coffee vouchers from Testerlaboratory cafe 

CUBECRATE NOVEMBER 2015 SUBSCRIPTION BOX 

 Here are the vouchers for Beyond Beauty redeemed in Klang Valley

Joey's homemade peanut butter

Joey's homemade peanut butter.  It comes in form of 350g jar which is really huge!

The Joey's peanut butter is of good quality as they use sunflower oil =) . I do like that it is fragrant and the peanut is not hard like the usual peanut butter.

SPS Kacang Puteh Ipoh

Food =)  *dance*.All the murukku in my stomach already.  It is really tasty and reminded of the kacang putih man.

Claire healing balm

The Claire Organics healing balm is sure handy and helpful. It smell really nice. Claire is a brand that produce many amazing organic handmade skin products.  It helps with the insect bites and even children can use it.

All the three products inside if you minus the vouchers which are worth more than RM25 and I love all of them =P.  It is nice to surprise someone who is not into beauty stuff because after all who do not love food? Besides, it is good to get to know more locally produced brands =)

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




Product retails for

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



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

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FOOD: SEA CUCUMBER FOR YOUR HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Before you take the first look at my first photo, SCREAMED at the sight and decided to avoid visiting my blog forever, please HOLD ON!

Don't panicked!  This is not a lizard or caterpillar.  This is not a 'Reptile' cooking blog or Blog promoting 'Bug' eating.

This is what the Chinese called sea cucumber.

 SEA CUCUMBER 

This is the fresh cucumber not soaked yet from the seller.  It still has all the 'internal' organs inside the sea cucumber so you can be sure of the authenticity.

 SEA CUCUMBER 

The dry fresh sea cucumber.  The smaller is cheaper while the bigger is one more expensive.  You need to soak it.  There are ways to soak it.

Texture wise both are different. Smaller one has the texture of squid and it is to cook with vegetables.

I prefer the big ones as they are just like soft jelly.

Good quality sea cucumber should not break apart easily during soaking and cooking.

 SEA CUCUMBER 

Don't look at the small size.  It will grow in size after soaking.

 SEA CUCUMBER 

Have you give you another heart attack?  This is how the sea cucumber look after soaking and removal of internal organs for few days.  There are lots of 'work' to eat all these expensive food.  You can't just cook it like that or else it can't be eaten. > <  I mean it will taste really horrible if you eat it just like that.

 SEA CUCUMBER 

Since this is such expensive food ingredients, I am making use of writing another post for it.  I need mementos of my 'food' recipe.


It is a high grade luxurious food ingredients especially for the Chinese cuisine.  It is on par with those bird nest, ginseng, abalone, truffles and fish maw.


Why is this UGLY looking creatures are so expensive?  Well, because it contains a lot of beneficial ingredients for our body.  I love it mainly because it helps to preserve beauty like looking young since it has a lot of collagen.  It also helps your body to heal itself.


Sea cucumber contains high levels of chondroitin sulfate that help with arthritis and reduce the joint pain Sea cucumber contains natural anti-inflammatory compounds which reduce the ageing of the skin which is important for beauty XP


Sea cucumbers also contains higher in protein than almost food and it contains zero fats which is really good for the body.



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REVIEW ON OPI - THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

OPI is a prominent brand well renowned for its beautiful nail polish.

The latest nail polish collection from OPI - the Color paints Blendable Nail Lacquer is range of semi-translucent nail lacquers that allows multiplied layering, stripe, swoosh, or swirl and mix colours to create special looks.

There are 9 beautiful colours:

OPI - THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

OPI THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

 Here is 4 bottles of these beauties and here is the designed that I have created.
Silver Canvas, Magenta Muse Turquoise Aesthetic , Chromatic Orange.

OPI THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

 The bottles are fairly heavy and have well printed name on the bottle which will not fade.

OPI THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

 Original OPI products will be labeled with hologram sticker to show the authenticity. As there is an increase of fake OPI items in the market today, It is an effort by 11street to make sure that shoppers get genuine items.

OPI THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

OPI embossed on the top of the cap.

OPI - THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

Silver Canvas is opaque with just one swipe while the other four colour is semi transparent but have equally beautiful bright colours. It is really to apply the nail lacquer as well as the patterns on my nails. The nail polish dries up really fast =).  The colours lasted on my nails for more than a week without fading or chipping. =)

How to shop on 1street

Products are press samples.For further information on the full range of OPI products, please visit  11street , 11StreetMY Facebook and OPI

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REVIEW ON I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK AND GIVEAWAY

My dearest readers,

How have you been?  I hope you have a fulfilling month.  For readers that have been following me through the few years of blogging, thank you for being there and also listen to all my ramblings.  It really brings me to tears when you leave me kind comments and appreciated what I do here.

I am actually hesitance for a giveaway because well... It seems so quiet here but I have finally decided to just go ahead with this giveaway.  I personally have taken the time to go through the products, chose it and do prepare this giveaway ahead of time so hopefully you will love this item.

Do stay until the end of this post for a giveaway.  It is opened internationally.


I'M FROM is a Korean brand that offer natural skincare products that works.  They are famous for their Honey mask for dry skin type.  I choose this I'M FROM Volcanic Mask for acne oily skin type which I think can benefits from exfoliation.

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

I'M FROM Volcanic Mask

+ Contains 8.6% of natural pure volcanic clay.
+ It help to remove dead skin cells, and
cooling effect.
+ It absorbs excess sebum and skin waste
strongly.

Volume : 110g
All Skin Types
Made in Korea

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

Ingredients:

Water, kaolin, volcanic ash, bentonite, disodium laureth Sulfosuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Freesia Flower Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Bellis Prennis (daisy) Flower Extract, lilium candidum Flower Extract, Houttuyria Cordata Extract, Gnaphalium Leontopodium Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng root extract, portulaca Oleracea Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Disiloxan, Dimethicone , Betaine, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Totarol, Hexylene Glycol, Decylene Glycol, decylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

The clay is collected from Oedunggae where there is cleanest wind. They clay are pure and thus no toxic.  it also contains ingredients like sulphur to help with reducing the acne prone skin condition.  I sure do find those ingredients helpful for acne prone skin like mine.  There are betaine, plants extract and also Ginseng which I am sure many love for the beneficial it gives to skin.

There is no added colour or fragrance so feel safe to use them.  The mask smell very subtle of earthy clay.

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

I do like the simple design of the box.

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

The jar is made from glass so it is heavy XP.   The lid is made from plastic. I like their sleek design of the jar.

The jar comes with a free plastic spatula inside.

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

The Hangul words actually means the expiration date.

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

Application of the masks on my face is really effortless as it is creamy and spread easily.  I enjoyed the cooling effect on my skin too.  As if dry, I can actually feel that it is tightening my skin.  Removing the mask is really easy. The mask melt away with just water and there is no tugging on my skin.  I could feel that my skin is really purified, clean, firmer and less irritated. Not to mention that my pores looks much cleaner and smaller.

I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

So, if you have pores problem and acne, using a clay mask will sure help your skin.  Dry skin with skin problems can also use clay but do use a hydrating mask or moisturiser after that =) .

Do I love this clay mask? Yes!  I am a convert!.

Product retails for
I'M FROM Volcanic Mask 110g
Made in Korea

Referral code: 7252756B (10% off)

For more information, please visit official Wishtrend website and Wishtrend Facebook  .Only product is sponsored.  However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

11STREET BECOMES OPI’S EXCLUSIVE ONLINE PARTNER IN MALAYSIA & GIVEAWAY

Dear Beauties,

I think it is common that we shop online for many of our products especially for people like me who do not live in the big city T_T.  I hardly have access to civilisation and thank goodness that online shopping let me have pretty little things and connected to the world.

So, today I am just recommending 11street which is a very popular online website in the US especially for the shopping for Korean products.  It has already reach Malaysia.  So, here is a little about them. Do stay or go down to join my giveaway.

OPI - the Color paints Blendable Nail Lacquer

About 11street

11street is a trustworthy and convenient online marketplace that offers a great variety of products at competitive prices. It strives to revolutionise today’s consumers’ online shopping experience by making it more personalised and engaging. 11street has a diverse selection of product categories which are tagged on Fashion, Electronics, Groceries, Health & Beauty, Kids & Baby, Leisure & Sports, Home & Living and Books & Services including deal offerings like E-vouchers. 11street is also an optimised marketplace where its merchandising ecosystem, education and training programs can fully support sellers regardless of the size of their businesses. Established in Korea since 2008, 11street is now one of the top global e-commerce marketplace providers with 400,000 sellers serving over 30 million consumers worldwide with annual gross merchandising value of USD6 billion. 11street also has a presence in Turkey and Indonesia, known as n11 and elevenia, respectively. For more information, please visit http://www.11street.my.

Leading online marketplace 11street (www.11street.my) have signed an agreement with OPI to become their exclusive partner. Through this partnership, consumers can find a wide variety of OPI products for sale ranging from manicure and pedicure sets over foot care lotions to all sorts of different nail polishes.


Additionally, to further reinforce the quality of products available on the e-commerce site, all OPI products will be labelled with hologram sticker to indicate the product authenticity. As there is an increase of fake OPI items in the market today, this is also a concerted effort by 11street to reassure shoppers that they are purchasing genuine items.



Shoppers would also be able to purchase the latest nail polish collection from OPI - the Color paints Blendable Nail Lacquer, the newest revelation of nail art in Malaysia. The OPI Blendable Nail Lacquer is a line of ultra-luminous nail lacquers that let you layer and mix colours to create one-of-a-kind looks. Featuring semi-translucent, buildable lacquers, the collection invites you to stripe, swoosh, or swirl on layers of eye-catching nail colour.

This complete line is now available on 11street at a discounted price of only RM67.25 per bottle and consists of 9 stunning  colours:

OPI Colorpaints Blendable Nail Lacquer

The colours are really pretty =)   and you can mix and do many patterns with the colours.

Here is the http://www.11street.my.

11street website

Type 11street at the all category to go to the discount page.

11sreet website

Type in the coupon code and click submit to get discount.



Here is a giveaway for 5X RM30 discount coupons( RM60 purchases) that you can use when you shop online at 11street.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

That's it! Thank you again so much.  Good Luck to everyone =)

Terms&Conditions:

➡ Must be following my facebook page and entered through this rafflecopter

➡ share and tag three friends to be eligible for the contest

➡ Open to Malaysia 

➡No giveaway accounts.   All entries will be checked

➡Giveaway starts on 11/11/2015  and ends 16 November 2015 at 12:00am GMT+08.00 Kuala Lumpur

➡5 winners will be selected at random. Winners must reply to my email within 48 hours with their details after being notified or I will draw again

➡Any unfollowers will be blocked from future giveaways.

➡No purchase necessary for the giveaway

➡prices are sponsored by (www.11street.my)

How to shop on 1street

For further information on the full range of OPI products, please visit(www.11street.my) and 11StreetMY Facebook

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REVIEW ON SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN

Glycolic is already renowned for being one of the TOP ingredients for anti ageing and flawless skin. If you have read the press release news Here, you will probably know about this new innovative product from Swiss Line which is the Cell Shock Age Intelligence Perfect Skin.

This product is name Perfect Skin for a reason =) .

AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN


This innovative, two-part revitalizing and resurfacing treatment, consisting of Resurfacing Glycolic Lotion and 60 1-Month Youth Treatment Pads,brightens the skin, minimizes fine lines, reduces post acne marks and refines pores.



The system is activated by pouring the entire contents of the Resurfacing Glycolic Lotion directly onto the pads in the container. Once the lotion has saturated the 1-month, twice-daily supply of pads, they are ready to be used!The pads should begentlywiped over the face and neck areas, morning and night, after the usual cleansing and toning products and before any other serum and/or moisturizer. It should not be washed off.

SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN

SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN

SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN

SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN

Perfect skin comes in form of a bottle of solution which can be activated once you pour it into the pads which is in the jar.  It comes with instructions in few languages.

SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN

Here is the bottle containing the solution which smell so good!

SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN

There is a sticker which stain the bottle once removed to avoid the solution getting tampered.  Cool!

SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN

The solution is transparent =) and smell amazing!

SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN

Here is the jar containing the pads =)

SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN

 The back of the jar.

SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN

Here are the pads.  There are 60 pads for 30 days usage.  Use 2 pads each time.  You can use them during the day or night.  I prefer to use such goodness only during the night. Use it after cleanser, toning and before serum, essence and moisturiser.
Do not however, wait too long to finish them up because glycolic acid might change. =)
Also do not try to add in whatever acid or other exfoliating ingredients in your skincare or else your skin might get irritated!  Keep your routine simple.

Glycolic is a type of AHA so avoid using other exfoliating AHA, BHA or retinoid.

I use Perfect skin every night after cleansing.  The pads are soft and there is slight texture but it does not feel rough on the skin.  In fact it just feel like the usage of soft cotton pads.  It smell really nice and nothing acidic.


I think Swiss Line is doing a great job by making glycolic not irritating at all because it is one of the hardest to use AHA.  I really did not feel a single sting at all when using this Perfect Skin.  The effect of softness of my skin texture is almost immediate.

I can see that my skin is brighter after using it for 3 weeks.  Pores are also less apparent and my other actives works better with faster results when I am using Perfect Skin.  However, if you are new to using AHA , BHA or actives  you might experience 'purging' which should disappeared on its own after few days.  Do not in a way pick on those pimples.

SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK AGE INTELLIGENCE PERFECT SKIN

Overall, it is a wonderful product to have if you are looking for celebrities Perfect skin without paying for procedures which is much more costly.



#Tips:start slow since AHA  might cause your skin to 'purge' but it usually goes away after few days for me. Do not pick on those pimples.

Suggested Retail Price:190 CHF .Made in Switzerland.

Launch Date:End of October 2015




You can buy it at ShopSwissline for world wide order. Do check if it is delivered to your country.

As for Malaysia, Swiss line is available at Deftness Professional Beauty Centre (03 2698 5008 / 012 378 2684)at 3rd Floor, Pertama Complex (Jalan TAR)



There is ongoing selfies competitions on their instagram now =) .

(https://instagram.com/swissline.skincare/) with the hashtag‪#‎SwisslineSelfie‬ for a chance to win 1,000 CHF worth of your favorite Swiss line products.

For more information, please visit Swiss line official website , Swiss Line Facebook , Swiss line twitter and Swiss Line Instagram.

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