Althea Milk Peel | A bubble mask or a bubble cleanser or something else?!

SKIN

Tamanna

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April 11, 2019

Have you had a chance to try Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask? This Milk Peel Cream Mask is a bubble mask actually. It’s also fast working which recommended to keep on the face for 30 to 60 second. I’ve had it for a few months now and also been trying it enough to understand it properly s far. But this 60-second timing is just going over my head. When it’s a mask, bubble mask or whatever else, I need time with it.

Previously fastest masking time, 2 minute, I encountered with FOREO UFO Smart Mask even which I like to repeat for a couple of session!

Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Kaolin, Glycerin, Disiloxane, Bentonite, Propanediol, Myristic Acid, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Stearic Acid, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Potassium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitic Acid , Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Milk Protein Extract, Disodium Edta, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Titanium dioxide (Ci 77891), Fragrance (Parfum), Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, and Citronellol.

Focused ingredients are –
Milk protein extract – Moisturises and strengthens the skin
AHA & BHA – Gently exfoliates away dead skin cells for a smooth complexion
Kaolin – Detoxifies and pulls out impurities from the pores

How Althea Milk Peel Mask Works?

This clay-based mask activates with water. When you massage the mask with water or in a damp skin it bubbles up. Unlike other bubble masks, [e.g. Mamonde Bubble Mask or such] Althea Milk Peel doesn’t really bubble up right away when dispensed out from the bottle.

The more you massage the more the mask bubbles up. I like playing with this bubble mask so I could never stop in instructed 30-60 seconds but I go along with my mood-timing.

The bubbles this mask creates is also very fine which I kinda like. However, in my opinion, this fine bubble is nothing smooth like whipped cream as said by Althea Korea. Contained AHA and BHA properties of Milk Peel Mask works work to give the skin a gentle exfoliation. Also the milk protein suppose to give a nourishing feeling after each use.

My thoughts on Althea Bubble Mask AKA Milk Peel Cream Mask:

After my generous time of using this Althea exfoliating bubble mask I actually failed to under the naming reason of it. The mask initially doesn’t even smell like milk but those budget baby powders. 30-60 second of use give me a feeling that I’m using a bubble cleanser, straightforward.

If I take it as a cleanser then Milk Peel fails on the term it won’t work over my makeup. I can’t only take it as a 2nd or 3rd time cleaning. Which is why my best found time of using this mask is at night after cleansing ritual and before my sheet masking session.

Yes Althea Milk Peel does gives a refreshing feeling after the use but my combination skin seeks for hydration. Considering this fact I will say it’s not moisturizing like milk. At least for my skin! I like to follow up this mask with a sheet mask every time.

Don’t ask me… but if you’ve used it then you tell me… Why exactly this mask calls a ‘Cream Mask’?!

This Milk Peel mask has no characteristic of a cream mask formulation. For the most common fact, a cream mask will soothe irritated skin. Whereas Althea Milk Peel is an exfoliating [kinda-mm-sorta; turned out too gentle to notice anything for me] mask!!!

It would give me a good feeling if It was named straight –

Althea bubble mask.
… It bubbles up after all!

let me know if you agree/disagree with me in the comments below.

Is this Althea exfoliating mask works on skin brightening?

I’ve discussed the mask with a few of my friends who have been using this mask as well. Some of them found this mask brightening. Which I disagree with! It’s refreshing and skin feels clean but I think the AHA/BHA exfoliating effect is too gentle to give a visible brightening effect.

Well, it might! In case if you’ve never used (or not using) any acids/other exfoliating skincare items in your skincare routine. I’m obviously must on retinol and other acids in my skincare regimen. Not to forget me on my 30’s and I do care for aging!

I assume for young skin or those who have sensitive skin Althea Milk Peel can come handy.

Shopping info:
Althea milk peel cream mask | 36.00 MYR for 50ml
Available to purchase online at Althea Korea.

If you have tried Althea Milk Peel Bubble Mask (AKA Cream Mask) how you feel about it? Do you feel satisfied with the outcome?

Do you feel the exfoliating effect is enough for you?
Are you tussled up with the name of this mask like me?

Share your thoughts. Your opinion matters to me and all the readers of GreenStory.

Olay Magnemask and Olay Whip Moisturizer | Olay Malaysia’s Premium Skincare Range

Tamanna

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February 28, 2019

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Early January 2019, Olay introduced its premium skincare range with Watsons Malaysia. This exclusive skincare range consists of Olay Magnemask collection and the new Whip Moisturisers. I have been a fan of Olay Regenerist skincare range. I was excited to get to know these newly launched premium skincare products by Olay.

We, the media people AKA storytellers were given an elaborated demo by Olay Malaysia. In this post, I’ll be sharing with you basics I learned about these two new premium Olay skincare product.

Olay Magnemasks and the Magnetic Infuser

This is literally Olay’s first-ever premium face mask collection. This is an overnight mask. Specialty is the Olay Magnemasks comes with a Magnetic Infuser. The science behind this mask is to utilize magnetic repulsion which increases the benefits on the skin.

Olay Magnemasks has Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and Penta-Peptides (PAL-KTTKS) as its key ingredient. It claims to restore skin’s youthful glow and deliver spa-like rejuvenation overnight with the magic of magnet.

Magnemask collection has two variations; anti-aging and hydration. The Anti-aging Magnemask claims to improve skin texture and elasticity. Magnemask hydration range claims to boost moisture in the skin.

How Magnemask by Olay promises to Work?

This overnight Magnemask has a lightweight melt-in texture just like a night moisturizer. to enhance penetration. With the Magnetic Infuser and easily penetrating formula of the mask improves skin elasticity and works overnight reducing the sign of age.

Only 2 minutes massage of Magnetic Infuser deivers 3 times more benifits of the ingredients that Magnemask fomulated with. Both types of Magnemask can be combined in a multi-mask skincare routine.

About Watson Group and Watsons Malaysia

Since 1841, AS Watson Group is the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer. The company was established in Hong Kong, now has over 14,400 stores worldwide. AS Watson Group is also a part of the renowned CK Hutchison Holdings Limited which runs five core businesses ports and related services, retail, infrastructure, energy, and telecommunications in over 50 countries.

Watsons which is the flagship health and beauty brand of Watson Group has been the most popular pharmacy/drugstore brand in Asia since 2009. Watsons Malaysia currently has more than 450 stores countrywide including online service.

Olay Whip Moisturizers

The packaging of this new Olay Whip gives me a flashback of the Olay Regenerist Anti-aging range. Although this premium moisturizer range by Olay claims to be new and different. But wait, among 3 variations of Olay Whip there is one call Regenerist.

Are you wondering if the old Olay Regenerist range going to discontinue by this new Regenerist Whip?
– I’m not sure. I’ve not informed anything about that fact yet. Let me know if you’re curious. I’ll try to get information
for you from Olay Malaysia.

Olay says these moisturizers will feel ‘light as air finish’. Olay describes ‘light as air finish’ by the powerful and true outcomes of these moisturizers.

How Olay Whip Moisturisers works?

Each type of Olay Whip is formulated differently to work considering different skin needs. They formulated with Olay’s Active Rush TechnologyTM which holds and releases 1000 times than its weight in hydration and active ingredients. Moreover, Olay Whips transforms from cream to liquid on skin contact which makes it fast absorbing into the skin. They also give a smooth and matte finish upon application.

When noticed, I instantly liked the Olay Whips ‘transforming to liquid’ fact. Previously I’ve experienced and enjoyed that term with Japanese Cure Water Treatment Moisturiser.

Types of Olay Whip Moisturisers and facts:

As I mentioned earlier, Olay Whip has 3 variants to meet every possible skin need. They are…

Regenerist Olay Whip
- For powerful anti-aging results without heaviness on the skin.
- claims to diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Actively hydrates to improve elasticity and firm skin.
- It has advanced Amino-Peptide Complex II to regenerate surface cells.
Olay Total Effect
- Assures ultimate nourishment without weight.
- This moisturizer gives 7 skincare benefits at once. Actively replenishes nourishing moisture and evens out skin tone. Enhances brightness, visibly smooths fine lines and wrinkles and minimize pores. Restores firmness and also visibly reduces dark spots.
- Contains VitaNiacin Complex II and Vitamins C & E to fight the early signs of aging.
White Radiance
- Promises lasting radiance without shine.
- Actively moisturizes to even out skin tone and minimize pores.
- Formulated with PearlOpticsTM science for lasting radiance.

Shopping Info:

Olay Magnemask (Jar + Infuser Kit) | RM 139.90
Olay Magnemask (mask jar only) | RM 109.90
Whip Moisturizers by Olay | RM 109.90

These Olay products are available at all Watsons stores in Malaysia also in Watsons online. In case you don’t know there is always some exclusive promotion going on at Watsons for Watsons members

To summarise about these premium range of Olay skincare products,

I, honestly, feel that previous Olay moisturizers got a formula upgrade along with a new name!

Do you agree with me?

Anyhow, after the grand launch event I got back home with a goodie bag (courtesy: Olay Malaysia & Watsons). In my goodie bag, there was a Magnemask (kit box) and a Whip Moisturizer which I’ll be trying out soon. If you’re interested how these two premium skincare products by Olay works on me then do keep your eyes here in GreenStory.

If you’re already a user then do share your experience in the comments below.

St Ives Scrub | Apricot, Green Tea, Acne Control, Coconut-Coffee Face Scrub, Oatmeal Face Mask & more…

SKIN

Tamanna

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November 24, 2018

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St Ives Scrub | Apricot, Green Tea, Acne Control, Coconut-Coffee Face Scrub, Oatmeal Face Mask & more…

I’m sure you’re familiar with St. Ives scrubs, aren’t you? After all, the St. Ives Apricot Scrub has been always been a drugstore classic. First, ever scrub in my life was a jar of ST. Ives Apricot Scrub. I’m talking about the time a couple of decades back. That time there was no other scrub used to be seen in the Bangladeshi cosmetics stores but St. Ives. It’s good to see this Unilever product is still rocking the market with the same glory. Not same actually, the recent quality and product development of St. Ives facial scrubs are impressive. Have you had a chance to try out this new range of St Ives facial scrubs?

I don’t use much of a physical exfoliator anymore for my face. But when I was sent these new bunch of St. Ives scrubs I had to give them a try. In the past, all I’ve tried is their original one so other five of the 6 is fairly very new to me. Gotta mention that I do like the new colorful packaging yet it’s the same good old ST. Ives formula.

The 6 St Ives face scrubs I’ve been trying are…

Radiant Skin Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange Scrub
Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
Acne Control Apricot Scrub
Energizing Coconut & Coffee Scrub
Blackhead Clearing Green Tea Scrub
Gentle Smoothing Oatmeal Scrub and Mask

All these scrubs claim to be dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores), oil and paraben-free. According to St Ive’s says, these new scrubs are also eco-friendly (made with 100% natural exfoliants) and microbeads-free.

Let me tell you my thoughts individually on these scrubs…

Radiant Skin Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange Scrub

This is a moderate level of physical face scrub. This St.Ives scrub for radiant skin has mandarin peel and lemon extract in it to help skin unveil its natural glow. I love how this radiant skin scrub smells, soothing and refreshing yet kinda familiar. This same fragrance I did notice in some soap (by Unilever of course) I believe. Anyhow, the scrub made it to my everyday shower-shelf products. I like a quick shower time exfoliation with this particular St Ives face scrub.

Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub by St. Ives

This one reminds me of the very original St Ives Apricot Scrub. It smells the same and feels the same as far as I remember. The exfoliation level of this Fresh Skin Scrub is high. Thus I prefer using it mainly for my hands and legs. Hello, I love my hands and legs the same as my face! It’s all my body after all.

St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub

This Acne control Apricot Scrub is oil free and with salicylic acid (2.o%) as an active ingredient. This face scrub promises to work as an acne treatment while giving you the scrub job. Although this is for acne prone skin, please do not use it if you have active acne on the skin. The scrubbing particle (walnut shell powder) is quite harsh in it to use it over even on the inflamed skin. The exfoliating fact is also mentioned in the packaging as ‘Deep’ exfoliation. It’s better you use this acne scrub when the acnes are dead. This Acne Control scrub really helps to get rid of the dead skin fast. As a result, the post acne spot fades away quickly leaving the glowing skin.

Energizing Coconut & Coffee Scrub

If you know me then you know that coffee excites me anytime and anywhere! This blend of coffee and coconut smells delicious, however, this is ‘DEEP’ exfoliator, has walnut shell powder as the mail exfoliating particle. St.Ives Energizing Scrub also took place in my shower-care-shelf because I kinda prefer this sorta exfoliators [read my previous post about shower exfoliation ritual with coffee scrub] for my body, specifically legs.

Blackhead Clearing St. Ives Green Tea Scrub

Among all 6 this is my top favorite. With its pleasing green color, this St Ives Green Tea face scrub has 1% salicylic acid as an active ingredient in it and it smells lovely. This Green Tea Scrub is a moderate level of exfoliator but it’s kind to the skin. I love how it removes the dead cell and reveals clear skin. I do not have blackheads on my face so I’m not sure how it’ll help on that but I guess it will with regular use of this scrub.

Gentle Smoothing Oatmeal Scrub and Mask

This is a 2-in-1 product. The mildest of all 6 St. Ives scrub and also works as a face mask. An Oatmeal face mask is the first thing I opt for when my skin acts sensitive. Oatmeal somehow is incredibly amazing to calm down skin irritation. I’ve been using this St.Ives Gentle Smoothing scrub as a mask only because I like it more this way. As a mask, this revived dry skin fast and my skin does look kinda brighter afterward.

About the brand:
St. Ives, Founded in 1980, St. Ives is widely-acclaimed and number one scrub brand in the USA, with big market share across regions worldwide. St Ives believes the most powerful ingredients can’t be created in a lab. In formulating the products, St. Ives uses the most effective and fresh ingredients sourced from nature – with no unnecessary chemicals. St. Ives offers to meet the needs of target consumers who are feminine and grounded optimists and who enjoy nature as well as its natural products. Inspired by nature, the formulas are made with 100% natural exfoliants, moisturizers, and extracts for healthy-looking, radiant skin. St. Ives is committed to bringing an enjoyable skincare experience, with formulas that smell great, feels nice on the skin, and leaves a fresh feeling. St. Ives is Fresh. Better. Naturally. More information visit St. Ives website.

Have you tried any of the St Ives face scrub? Any favorite you spot here?
Share your experience in the comments below 🙂

Shopping Info:

– The full range of St. Ives face scrubs are available pretty much everywhere in Malaysia.
– These faced scrubs retail for RM 24.90 and one tube contains 170g of products.

My Luxury Skincare Routine | Combination Skin, Day to Night

SKIN

Tamanna

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September 20, 2018

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My Luxury Skincare Routine | Combination Skin, Day to Night

Kind of almost suddenly I realized that this year I have got a major change in my whole skincare routine. Didn’t happen overnight though! Since I stepped into my 30th I started growing interest in luxury skincare products. Right now dominating part of my day to night routine is all luxury skin care products and I (freaking) like it!

I have combination skin, guess you know it already! I’m not acne prone or so and my skin acts normal most of the time. However, since May ’18 I and my skin was going through a roller coaster. I was expecting and then lost hope. Mental and physical stress went at its peak. In between, I’ve also fallen in love with some luxury skincare items that’s been saving my skin. I love this part of beauty the most, it’s like a meditation that helps you to de-stress from the pain of life.

Anyways, as I was going through my skincare and thought I must share with you guys about my current HG skincare products. Also, you guys have been asking me about my day to a night skincare routine. So, here you go!

There are a few of I’ve been using for years and my must-have skincare products. A couple of them I’ve started using since last month. A part of them I’ve been using for a couple of months.

Herbivore Jasmine Green Tea Balancing Toner | RM 169.00

Been a month I have been using this toner and using it like crazy. As because it’s a mist toner, I use mostly this during the day to water my thirsty skin. If you’re a Jasmine fragrance lover you’ll surely love it. Then again, might not like the green tea’s bled with jasmine fragrance. I do like it and it smells strangely refreshing to me. Also, the toner really helps to hydrate skin and keeps it away from dullness.

First aid beauty Charcoal Cleanser | RM 113.00

Charcoal craze is still going strong in skincare, no? It is indeed a good ingredient to suck out impurities from the skin. It is almost a cream like a cleanser but not, this cleanser doesn’t lather up either. This Charcoal Cleanser by First Aid Beauty turns out to be a very good one to maintain my skin when it is sensitive or having breakouts. I use it day to night and anytime I want to use a cleanser.

FFOREO LUNA 2 | RM 900.00

Just recently shared a post talking all about this cleansing device by FOREO, have you read? LUNA 2 has been a major love recently to deep clean my skin and to give me a quick anti-aging massage right after the cleansing process. Oh yes! it’s a 2-in-1 skincare device that gives anti-aging massage too. I don’t use this for cleansing in my morning skincare routine but to give me the anti-aging massage after using Noni Glow face oil on my skin. LUNA 2 helps my skin absorb any face oil so much better. It also assures the maximum benefit of the product with FOREO’s signature technology T-sonic pulsation.

Other than that, in my nighttime skincare, LUNA 2 is a must. I use it religiously to deep clean my skin at night. Whether I’m wearing a ton of makeup or it is just sunscreen I need to take off, LUNA 2 does it all for me in 2 minutes. Oh, by the way, the blue color of LUNA 2 is specially made for combination skin type.

Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil | RM 240.00

This is a rich face oil with antioxidants and fatty acid. It’s rich with a number of organic oil and Nonfruit extract but this oil is lightweight enough to use in a hot Malaysian climate. I’ve been enjoying it in my morning skincare routine where everyone like it in their night skincare. As I said earlier, I apply Noni Glow oil and take a quick anti-aging massage with LUNA 2 before my moisturizer. Really helps me to glow up, especially if I’m doing makeup afterward. I do also use it the day I skip retinol/acid products in pm skincare to soothe my skin with its nourishing formula.

Peter Thomas Roth Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Moisturizer | USD 58.00

Name of this PTR moisturizer though, such a mouthful! Just like the name, it’s a full-splash of water on the skin. I need to write a different post about this moisturizer to explain why I’ve been loving. For now, I will just tell you this Peter Thomas Roth moisturizer a savior (for any skin) who lives in a super dry and hot climate.

Shiseido WetForce SPF 50+ | RM 165.00

This lightweight sunscreen is one of my old favorite, been using it for years. The WetForce is a water-resistant sunscreen formula that leaves no white cast. I love it when I’m going out for a rough day or going for a swim. For a normal day at home, I use a regular sunscreen like the Murad City Skin Age Defence, Dr.Jart+ Sun Fluid or else.

Fresh Sugar Lip Wonder Drops | RM 115.00

This is fairly new products by Fresh, kind of an instant lip treatment by Fresh. I like all their Sugar lips treatments but this one felt like a magic potion for lips. This live-on type lips drop just instantly revive my lips to normal no matter how dry my lips are! I have also been loving it to wear underneath my matte lipstick. Throughout the day the Fresh Sugar drops work as a barrier between the lipstick and my lips.

Dior Addict Lip Glow | RM 127.00

Favorite since Dior lip balms are available here in Malaysia. I like the original and matte glow formula more than the holographic ones. It’s not a lip balm to give you all the lip care but I like it as my go to and as a base for my lipstick. I like their color revive fact and they’re kinda delicious.

To talk about all-in-one intense lip care I’ve to tell you what I’ve been loving…

Philosophy Kiss Me Tonight | RM 56.00

This delis pot of lip treatment I go through like a pot of jam! I eat my lips at night?! Maybe it’s the KISS (as it named) wink-wink! This is my trusty night time lip care buddy and I’m yet to find anything that can replace it.

FOREO UFO Smart Mask | RM 1251.00

The star in my must-have luxury skincare product list is UFO Smart Mask by FOREO. This is not our regular sheet masking thingy in any way. I would be stupid if I compare it with a sheet mask just because this works with a sheet mask eventually. Yes, there is a sheet mask with Korean formulated essence that benefits me as well. But what I love about UFO is it’s main features, the Thermo-Therapy and LED Light Therapy.

I’ve been addicted to UFO mask ever since I got it. In the beginning, every night I was taking a UFO mask therapy! The heat therapy with pulsation AKA ‘Call It A Night’ is my favorite. Kinda going overboard with the good feeling, you can say. Thank GOD I got me into control and not I’m using UFO mask bi-weekly now.

I shared a detailed post about my experience with FOREO UFO earlier, Have you read? Frankly, peeps, if you’re planning to invest on a skincare device I suggest you keep UFO in mind. You won’t be disappointed!

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream | RM 286.00

Glycolic acid toner by Alpha-H is my old favorite. Then, I got familiar with the Firming Eye Cream at Sephora Press Day a couple of months ago. To be true, after a long time I’ve fallen for an eye cream. I use it in my day to a night skincare routine. Love how nourishing the cream is and how cooling the applicator is!

However, at night I skip using the attached applicator and take a 1-minute eye massage with my…
– that calls the name of my next must-have luxury skincare product, keep reading!

FOREO IRIS Eye Massager | RM 419.00

I bought this Eye cared gadget by FOREO last year on a whim but never regretted. In a minute it gives me that proper eye massage that I was never been able to do with my fingers. Plus IRIS also has this two mode, Spa which is a professional massage type and Pure mode that replicates the regular human (like what I or your fingers would do) type.

IRIS majorly helped me to keep my stress out of my eye zone throughout these stressful months. Due to the loss I mentioned earlier, my insomnia went to its peak, there wear some miserable teary nights and what not! It has been crazy; like this moment I’m doing beauty routine and then the next moment I going mad over sadness. But I can bet there was no eye bags, no dark circle. And till date, nothing you can read here on my face unless you dig deep in.

Thanks to modern beauty technology! I’m an introvert person and I hate it if my face shows any of my emotion unless happiness!

By the way, do let me know if you guys want me to write a dedicated post on IRIS describing how I actually use it and else.

Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil | USD 105.00 / SGD 148.00 / coming early ’19 in MY

This face oil is the newest product in my pm skincare. Been around a tad more than two weeks I think. I still don’t know why exactly Luna is called a sleeping oil. It surely doesn’t help sleeping like my holy grail this works Power Sleeping Spray (damn! I need to share about this with you guys very soon. That’s a magical product for who want help with sleeping) would do.

Luna is the lightest (among the one I’ve experienced) anti-aging oil with the retinoid.

I’ve been really enjoying the way it smells. Is it Blue Tansy alone or other ingredients too?
– I’m not sure.

This face oil is a genius one to calm the skin down, especially when your skin goes red. Also visibly helps to revive dull skin. I’m yet to decide on the anti-aging fact, will let you know soon.

That is it for today!

Hope you guys enjoyed getting a quick insight about all these pricey but the best skin care products I’ve been loving! If you want to know anything more or want me to write a post please feel free to ask.

Plus, I would love it if you recommend me your luxury skincare favorites that I should give a try 🙂
Get commenting below.

Sleek MakeUp | New Shade of Matte Me Liquid Lipstick & Lip Shot Glosses

Tamanna

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September 19, 2018

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Sleek MakeUp | New Shade of Matte Me Liquid Lipstick & Lip Shot Glosses

Sleek Makeup just added three new Matte Me liquid lipstick shade in their range. I’ve Swatched (picture below) all three of them Matte Me lipsticks for your convenience. I have a serious love affair with anything orange and so the new Sleek MakeUp Matte Me Hellacious didn’t take much time to become one of my favorite.

Hellacious – rusty orange
That’s So Fetch – vibrant fuchsia
Unreal – deep wine

I am not sure if Sleek MakeUp upgraded their Matte Me liquid lipstick formula or not but to my surprise, these three new shade felt really comfortable on the lips comparing my previous experience with Sleek Matte Me lipsticks.

Have you tried Sleek MakeUp Matte Me lipsticks before?

If yes, then you know what I’m talking about. Previously A couple of the Matte Me lipstick shade I found very that doesn’t even apply evenly. However, each of these new shade also applies evenly and feels quite lightweight on the lips.

Sleek MakeUp Lip Shot Lip Glosses:

Lip Shot lip glosses are available in 8 shades.

Don’t Aks – neutral beige
Brutal Honesty – nude pink
Plot Twist – red drown
Get Free – salmon
Do What I Want – light fuchsia
Behind Closed Doors – raspberry
Game Player – red-orange
Corrupted – blue toned red

I’ve here 3 shades (Corrupted, Get Free, Behind) with me and swatches are above in the picture. These sleek lip glosses are nicely pigmented and luscious on the lips. They don’t have any added fragrance to them that I could smell. They are glosses but they aren’t heavily glossy on the lips. The finish is more on the subtle side thus they’re very much wearable even if you are not a gloss fan. Lasting power of these Sleek MakeUp Lip Shot glosses depends on the user as because they don’t stain on the lips.

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Shopping info:

Sleek MakeUp Matte Me Liquid Lipstick – MYR 42.40
Sleek Lip Shot Glosses – MYR 45.00

Sleek MakeUp is available at selected Sephora stores, Hermo, Lazada, and Zalora.

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FOREO LUNA 2 | Not Only A Facial Cleansing Device But a 2-in-1 Skin Care Gadget

Tamanna

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September 11, 2018

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FOREO LUNA 2 | Not Only A Facial Cleansing Device But a 2-in-1 Skin Care Gadget

Before this FOREO Luna 2, I use to be a religious facial cleansing brush user (you know that if you’re an old reader). You might’ve noticed as well that I’ve been a user of LUNA play. I use that only when I’m traveling. To be honest I never felt the urge to get myself a full-size LUNA facial cleansing device.

Are you wondering why exactly?

– because I never tried this luna 2 before on my face.
That feeling is long gone now since (courtesy of FOREO Malaysia) I started using this facial cleansing device by FOREO call LUNA 2. Tini-tiny silicone tooths of LUNA 2, its touch point and FOREO’s signature T-Sonic mechanism altogether feels mysteriously comfortable on the face. Alongside it does the cleaning job just perfectly.

The blue color of my LUNA 2 is its code of skin type, combination skin. I like this fact that LUNA 2 has five different colors (including the Black for men) that specifically made for each skin types.

LUNA 2 by FOREO – what is this device?

It’s ‘not-a-cleansing-brush’ looking facial cleansing device plus the anti-aging super girl at the same time. LUNA 2 is completely waterproof and portable. Yes, it is rechargeable like the original LUNA and has a delightfully long battery life.

Seven months! (approx. but might work for me more)
– can you believe that?!

This 2-in-1 beauty gadget is made of medical-grade silicone that makes it bacteria resistant and super easy to keep it clean. Little tooth like bristles (picture above) on the cleansing side are made according to each type of skin need.

The opposite side of the cleansing part (picture below) is the anti-aging side LUNA 2. Anti-aging mode of it gives a soothing pulsation which is quite different than the cleansing mode pulsation. According to FOREO, lower-frequency pulsation of LUNA 2 anti-aging mode helps to visibly diminish the age sign. Because it makes sure that the skin is getting most out of whatever skincare product you’re using with.

LUNA 2 power button is programmed to do all the job. The device turns on with one tap, stay on for 3 minutes per (one use of cleansing plus anti-aging) session. The cleansing mode works on 1-minute cycle and one minute for the antiaging message. In between, with a tap, the device will be in a pause mode. LUNA 2 also pulse on 15sec while cleansing and 12sec while massaging as a note to change the working zone of the face.

Both cleansing and anti-aging mode pulsation strength are adjustable in 12 level. Hence there is literally no way this beauty gadget with cause you any discomfort.

My experience with LUNA 2

Generally, I take the time to deep clean my face every night. From cleaning sunscreen to make up everything happens to me at night. It’s is kinda rare during the day when I feel like to deep clean my face. That being so I was using LUNA 2 once a day for the past months. I’ve also been trying it with various type of cleansers, from a gel to foam to cream to mud.

…haha no, no; I didn’t go crazy. I always prefer gel formula for a cleanser but you know how #bloggerlife goes!

Found out that LUNA 2 works the best with a gel type, to say widely, thin type cleansers. This cleansing device doesn’t hold water like a normal brush would do. So for those cleansers that are thick and meant to foam up aren’t really easy to work with. I had to later up the cleanser before using the LUNA 2. Other than that facial cleansing with LUNA 2 feels like that cozy evening breeze after a rough day. No matter whatever amount of makeup was there in my face this cleansing device takes all off within a minute.

Certainly, having the roomy option of T-sonic pulsation adjustment in LUNA 2 made it more worthy. I keep it a tad up from the mid-level, 7th or 8th intensity. Sometimes when my skin acts weird I simply lower down the pulsation intensity.

Are you aware of the benefits of facial massage?

Whether it’s the hand, in the spa or by a beauty gadget; a regular face massage routine will always return back healthy and glowing skin. Apart from serums, just recently I’ve been enjoying facial oils to use with LUNA 2 anti-aging mode. It does work way better and faster buffing the oil into the skin. My fingers or the Gua Sha Rose Quartz Heart Stone thingy I’ve doesn’t even work anything near.

The antiaging mode of LUNA 2 is instructed to gently massage/stimulate on the wrinkle prone areas only. After a quick 1 minute anti-aging treat on my smile lines, temples, neck and decollete I follow up my eyes with FOREO IRIS.

Oh yes, my FOREO army is pretty strong! If you’re with GreenStory in my social media then you must’ve noticed that IRIS eye messenger is my good old skincare buddy. Too bad that I’m yet to talk about IRIS here in the blog, maybe soon!

That’s it, I finish off my PM skincare with a moisturizer. A little note, the night I use my FOREO UFO Smart Mask I skip using the anti-aging mode of LUNA 2.

Is this facial cleansing device, LUNA 2, beauty device worth it?

One of my friends is an old user of FOREO LUNA. I’ve been a Clarisonic lover ever since. She always told me she would always pick LUNA over a brush. Apparently I never really got her point which I know now.

While first time using LUNA 2, this thought came into my mind, ‘damn! I don’t have to think of buying replacement brush heads anymore!’
– this was such a major relief!

Buying replacement brush heads always gave me that feeling of paying installment even after paid the full! 😂 Jokes apart, if you want to invest in a cleansing device, clearly, LUNA 2 well worth it. Then the anti-aging messenger mode of LUNA 2 will be an added bonus.

Additionally, if you consider the 2-year warranty and 10 years of the quality guaranty the price of LUNA 2 feels smooth enough. I was feeling, using the same device for 10 years is gonna way to boring, it’s not a TV after all 😅.

Confused which LUNA you should get?

As because I’ve been using the LUNA play before (plus my hands are petite) so initially size and shape of LUNA 2 felt bizarre. After a couple of use, it started to feel handy.

I’ll sound stupid if I compared LUNA 2 with the Play one!
Don’t even think so.
Straight out, LUNA Play is sort of play-thing considering the effectiveness of LUNA 2. Also just recently I got the LUNA fofo (a ‘real’ virtual reality. Man, future is indeed here!) which surely going to replace my LUNA play but not my LUNA 2. If you ask me which FOREO LUNA type I would recommend the most – LUNA 2, without a second thought.

Haven’t tried LUNA original or LUNA 2 Professional yet within my theoretical knowledge I do prefer LUNA 2 the most. Specifically, LUNA 2 being tailored by skin type gives me a neat feeling. Except, if you say ‘LUNA Luxe’ then I’ll forget that feeling. Not because that is made of gold but its more like, if having nice and balanced skin is wrong then ladies, I don’t want to be right 😉

To summarise my thought on FOREO LUNA 2,

No complaint and actually very satisfied with this facial cleansing device. LUNA 2 is something that makes my beauty routine a bit easier and faster to cope with a busy life. I believe with the time my skin might start showing visible anti-aging improvements as well.

Are you using any FOREO skin care gadget? Any other facial cleansing device you using and loving? Share your opinion and experience in the comments below.

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FOREO LUNA 2 | MYR 900.00 / USD 199.00
Available to purchase at Sephora stores and online.
You can also buy them directly from the FOREO website [20% OFF sitewide with code ‘GREENSTORY20’].

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Haircare at Sephora Malaysia | All New Hair Products at Sephora This Fall

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Haircare at Sephora Malaysia | All New Hair Products at Sephora This Fall

Tailing from my last two posts, Skincare at Sephora and Makeup at Sephora, this is my last post about what is new in Haircare at Sephora Malaysia. In this post, I’m sharing about the new hair products that caught my attention at the press event. There was a lot we previewed at the Sephora Malaysia press event but thought to list those exciting hair products only which I think you’ll be keen on having a look.

PS: don’t forget to read the other two posts after you finish going through this one.

From Percy & Reed Haircare at Sephora:

Beyond The Beach Texture Spray by Percy & Reed pleased me instantly. My fine and straight hair like to lay flat and pretty stubborn when it’s about creating texture with them. I like how this texture spray gave me a volume and did hold the texture until my next wash.

Another new and catchy product by the brand is Up, Up & Away Root Lift Mousse. Those you’re used to a mousse hair product surely will enjoy checking this out.

New from IGK haircare:

The brand educator of IGK recommended me their Bad & Bougie Deep Repair Shampoo and Conditioner (RM 120.00) seeing my colored hair. If you’re aware of the benefits of amla then you wouldn’t ignore these hair products. Neither do I. Both of the shampoo and conditioner went in my ‘things to try’ list right away.
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Another IGK hair products I excited to try is their No More Blow High-Speed Air Dry Spray (RM 128.00). It claims to speed up the air-drying process by 46%. Although I can’t live without blow drying my hair, yet nothing hurts to try something new! I know many of you out there are way more caring to hair than me and do like to air dry hair. If you’re that person then this the products you may want to have a look.

OUAI haircare at Sephora:

Have you tried OUAI dry shampoo (RM 100.00) before? I haven’t until the Sephora Malaysia Press Day. I also brought home one, a gift from the brand, and since then I’m literally obsessed. This dry shampoo is giving me the lightest feeling of all I’ve tried so far. If you’re a ‘living-on-dry-shampoo’ girl like me then add it to your shopping list ASAP.

There was more variety of hair products by OUAI. Of all, I want to mention another one for girls who are blessed with curly hair. You must have a look at the new OUAI Air Dry Foam(RM 123.00). This hair mousse claims to give a frizz-free perfect wave/curl while your hair is drying naturally.

GHD Hair Care:

There wasn’t much from GDH, just they’re offering a gold accent hair styling tools collection for this season.

I asked the GHD trainer how this new Gold GDH straightener differs from the old Platinum (I’m using this for years now) straightener?
He replied, “the Platinum is you iPhone X and the Gold one is iPhone 8“.

What a cleaver explanation and I got my answer right away!

However, If you’re new to GHD then this Gold accent is definitely an attractive color choice for you unless you want to grab the best, the platinum series of GHD hair styling tools.

No need to wish-list just shop away!
All new hair care products are already available at Sephora Malaysia Stores and online. Plus, I’ll try to share my experience with the products I try in future. Also if you want me to try hair products from a particular range/brand, feel free to drop a comment 🙂

Sephora Fall/Winter 2018 Release | Makeup – what you should expect at Sephora Malaysia

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August 14, 2018

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I had a lovely afternoon last month with Sephora Malaysia press day exploring and learning about all Sephora Fall/Winter 2018. This fall/winter Sephora will be flourished with a whole bunch of new products from skincare to makeup to haircare. Some are already available now at the store and online. In the next few months, others new items will be available with as well. I know you’re a beauty lover like me. So I couldn’t resist sharing previews on new makeup at Sephora Malaysia so you know what you should expect. Happy wish listing!

NOTE:

Initially was thinking to share everything in one post. Turns out it was going way too long! So ended up parting the whole Sephora Fall/Winter 2018 Release in three section, Skincare, Makeup, and Haircare. Previously I’ve shared about Skincare release at Sephora. In this post, I’m sharing about Sephora Fall/Winter 2018 Makeup Release. Next post is about haircare at Sephora Malaysia. Do check them out once you are done reading this one 🙂

New makeup at Sephora Malaysia – Fall/Winter ’18

CoverFX Makeup:

The main attraction of CoverFX this season is their new Power Play foundation and concealer range. These velvety matte Power Play foundations (picture above) and concealers are coming with 24 shade variety. The brand is also adding a couple of new setting sprays in their collection. One is called Dewy Finish and another High Performance which promises to hold makeup for 24 hours.

Stila Cosmetics:

I was personally waiting for the release of Stila Vivid & Vibrant Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadows here in Malaysia. You know how Sephora Malaysia gets things always late! The previous range of Stila liquid eyeshadow became available online just last month or so I guess!

Better late than never, haha!

Anyways, these Vivid & Vibrant collection is simply ah-mai-zing! Each of these shadows are highly pigmented and the spark of jewel you can literally see. No no, not any chunky glitter but gorgeous shiny. However, not every one of them shines the same way. For example, Garnet and Amethyst have less sparkle in them compared to others.

Along with the Vivid & Vibrant Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadows, there are also matching waterproof liquid and pen eyeliners. Eyeliners are available in the same shades, except the garnet shade. There is a black liner that replaced the Garnet shade.

I haven’t tried Stila liquid eyeliners before but their pen version (in black) has been one of my HG liners for a long time now.

Stila Heavens Dew, Silverlake, All Over Glimmer is something that I deeply fell in love with at the Sephora Press event. Fell in love with after trying it on in my face. Otherwise it never really looked anything different than all other highlighters. And that’s the scope of its magic!

Heavens Dew All Over Glimmer gives an intense wet shine on the skin. This highlighter is soft and bouncy to the touch. Fingers are the best applicator for this product. It looks wet but this is not anything wet on the skin. I will write another post on this alone to give you guys a detailed idea.

In short, you need this gamechanger, Stila Heavens Dew, in your highlighter collection.

All Stila F/W ’18 collection will be available at Sephora Malaysia later this month (August ’18).

Zoeva Cosmetics:

It’s all about old Hollywood rosy glam at Zoeva section with their new the Screen Queen collection. Zoeva Screen Queen collection of Zoeva represents them unique and empowering movie sirens who captivated audiences with their iconic beauty. This blush-pink-gold glam look of Zoeva Screen Queen collection will win any makeup lovers heart. I love the look of this collection.

The Screen Queen collection offers two brush sets, one is a complete brush set and another is an eye brush set only. If you’re an old GreenStory reader then you know I’m a fan of Zoeva makeup brushes. None of my Zoeva brush, face or eye, never failed me till date. If you’re planning to get makeup brushes they I highly recommend you to keep Screen Queen brush set in consideration.

The collection also offers an eyeshadow palette, a highlighter palette, and four lips crayons. Screen Queen Lip Crayons are made for multi-use, can be used as a blush as well. Color selection of eyeshadows, highlighters, and lip crayons are all has a soft and muted character. Yet every shade is very flattering and universal.

Zoeva Screen Queen Collection will be available at Sephora Malaysia this August’18.

Too Faced Cosmetics:

I’m intrigued by the re-formulated Born This Way Concealers (RM125 approx.). Absolutely love the packaging this time cause it reminds me how much I liked using Too Faced Born This Way Foundation. The concealer should be available in the store by now, although Sephora Malaysia Online still has the old formula available only.

The delicious Too Faced Peaches+Cream collection is finally here, already available at Sephora and online.

The special Too Faced 20th Anniversary collection was also there at the Sephora Fall Press Event. This collection is nothing but a beautiful dream of glitter also exclusive to Sephora. The eyeshadow palette, Then and Now, is the core of 2oth Anniversary Collection. It pays tribute to the 10 colors Too Faced launched back in 1998, embellished with 10 new shades inspired by the originals. Then and Now Eyeshadow Palette smells like birthday cake and it feels nothing but a fairytale fantasy.

However, the Anniversary collection lipstick (pictured above) didn’t impress me much, texturewise. This collection will be available at Sephora Malaysia later this month but they’re already available online.

A new range of Melted Matte, the name is Matte-tallic, with 14 shade variety will also land at the bay of Sephora Malaysia this fall.

Tarte Cosmetics:

Keeping Maracuja fruit & flowers at the soul, Tarte Cosmetics came up with a vast makeup collection this fall, call #flowerpowerd Love Trust and Fairy Dust (Limited Edition). The packaging of this collection is so shiny, sparkly, vibrant and fun. Tarte Flower Power makeup collection includes Love, trust & fairy dust eye & cheek palette, Fairy brush set, Fairy blush and limited edition Lights Camera Lashes mascara.

The original Maracuja Creaseless Concealer also got a new #flowerpowerd upgrade. The concealer now has a better applicator and 30 shade to cater every skin tone.

Tarte’s Rainforest of the Sea collection also added quite a few new makeup and skincare products in the range. The one caught my attention is the Quench Hydrating Primer (RM142). This water-based concealer is formulated with hyaluronic acid & antioxidant-rich marine plant extracts to ensure 12hr hydration. Also, it smells like coconut!

Tatre fall collections are currently available in Sephora stores.

Smashbox Cosmetics:

Long awaited Smashbox limited edition Valda Petal Metal collection is finally here with full range! There is a couple of new addition in the Smashbox Cover Shot palettes as well. Also, the new Camera Ready Artist brush set is something to check out in your next Sephora visit.

Pretty Vulgar Cosmetics at Sephora Malaysia:

Quite a few new brands are boarding at Sephora Malaysia around mid-September ’18. Pretty Vulgar Cosmetics is one of them you must have in your checklist. This cruelty-free cosmetics brand is inspired by an eclectic vintage aesthetic. Each of their dainty looking products is hard to resist. I, at least, can’t wait to give them a try!

Marie Dalgar Color Studio:

Another catchy new arrival at Sephora MY is the Chinese makeup brand, Marie Dalgar Color Studio. The brand introduces ‘It’s HOLO’ makeup collection at the press event. The packaging of this Marie Dalgar Color Studio collection is holographic but the products are very much focused for daily makeup need. Their color range represents a soft and subtle hue, pearly sheen and luminosity.

it cosmetics at Sephora Malaysia:

Coming September It Cosmetics will release new Your Skin But Better Oil-free Matte CC cream here in Malaysia. It’s a full coverage formula along with SPF 40 just like the original. The new Matte CC cream is specially formulated for the Southeast Asian climate, as I was told.

It Cosmetics Matte CC Cream is also infused with charcoal, tea tree extract, colloidal clay and Moroccan lava clay, along with oil-absorbing and pore-minimizing technology and an advanced anti-aging serum. The original version of Your Skin But Better CC cream has 6 shades which were a bit hard for me to get the exact skin match. Luckily, this time the shade range is diverse, coming in 12 shades.

Hourglass Cosmetics:

There are quite a few exciting new releases from Hourglass Cosmetics. Hourglass Veil Retouching Fluid, Veil Setting Powder, and the Powder brush already made a major impact on the market. I myself also in love with the Taklon bristle of Veil Powder Brush.

Just released at Sephora online, Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara and Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadow is simply the show stopper of all. The mascara claim to increase the lash volume by 400%. Scattered Light eyeshadows give that intensified light reflection.

3CE cosmetics:

The fun Maison Kitsune collection is new from 3CE. Not only these foxy and adorable lipsticks (picture above) but they also have eyeshadow palettes and face palettes in their collection.

I will conclude this part about new makeup at Sephora Malaysia, Fall 2018 collection here,

but not forgetting the Becca X Chrissy Teigen collaboration! The collection includes Be A Light Face Palette, the Glow Body Oil, an Endless Bronze & Glow compact, a trio of lip glosses. A bunch of new makeup is also there from Sephora’s own collection. Sephora Collection is offering new eyeshadow palettes to powder and a liquid matte foundation this fall. I like the shade variety of Matte Liquid Foundations and their coverage is also pretty good.

I have to write a bit more,

Nudestix’s co-founder, Taylor, herself introduced the new Tinted Blue Stick at the press event. She explained how nicely the Blur Stix works getting that soft, filtered look. At Nudestix, there will be few new shades of Gel Color Lip & Cheek Balm this fall!

Huda Beauty is a fresh new arrival at Sephora Malaysia. Unfortunately, Huda Beauty is only available online for now.

No new release from Kat Von D either at the press release, neither from Fenty Beauty. I guess because Fenty Beauty released their Moroccan Spice Palette just recently.

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Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask Ingredients:

How Althea Milk Peel Mask Works?

My thoughts on Althea Bubble Mask AKA Milk Peel Cream Mask:

Althea bubble mask. … It bubbles up after all!

Is this Althea exfoliating mask works on skin brightening?

Olay Magnemasks and the Magnetic Infuser

How Magnemask by Olay promises to Work?

About Watson Group and Watsons Malaysia

Olay Whip Moisturizers

How Olay Whip Moisturisers works?

Types of Olay Whip Moisturisers and facts:

To summarise about these premium range of Olay skincare products,

The 6 St Ives face scrubs I’ve been trying are…

Radiant Skin Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange Scrub

Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub by St. Ives

St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub

Energizing Coconut & Coffee Scrub

Blackhead Clearing St. Ives Green Tea Scrub

Gentle Smoothing Oatmeal Scrub and Mask

Herbivore Jasmine Green Tea Balancing Toner | RM 169.00

First aid beauty Charcoal Cleanser | RM 113.00

FFOREO LUNA 2 | RM 900.00

Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil | RM 240.00

Peter Thomas Roth Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Moisturizer | USD 58.00

Shiseido WetForce SPF 50+ | RM 165.00

Fresh Sugar Lip Wonder Drops | RM 115.00

Dior Addict Lip Glow | RM 127.00

Philosophy Kiss Me Tonight | RM 56.00

FOREO UFO Smart Mask | RM 1251.00

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream | RM 286.00

FOREO IRIS Eye Massager | RM 419.00

Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil | USD 105.00 / SGD 148.00 / coming early ’19 in MY

Have you tried Sleek MakeUp Matte Me lipsticks before?

Sleek MakeUp Lip Shot Lip Glosses:

LUNA 2 by FOREO – what is this device?

My experience with LUNA 2

Are you aware of the benefits of facial massage?

Is this facial cleansing device, LUNA 2, beauty device worth it?

Confused which LUNA you should get?

To summarise my thought on FOREO LUNA 2,

From Percy & Reed Haircare at Sephora:

New from IGK haircare:

OUAI haircare at Sephora:

GHD Hair Care:

New makeup at Sephora Malaysia – Fall/Winter ’18

CoverFX Makeup:

Stila Cosmetics:

Zoeva Cosmetics:

Too Faced Cosmetics:

Tarte Cosmetics:

Smashbox Cosmetics:

Pretty Vulgar Cosmetics at Sephora Malaysia:

Marie Dalgar Color Studio:

it cosmetics at Sephora Malaysia:

Hourglass Cosmetics:

3CE cosmetics:

I will conclude this part about new makeup at Sephora Malaysia, Fall 2018 collection here,

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