Home Blog Page 9

Easy 6-Step Facial Spa at Home | Mamonde Rose Bubble Mask

0

Don’t you agree that getting a facial spa is pretty much one of the most relaxing experiences and the perfect remedy to rejuvenate our skin? After all, it’s not easy to take a break from our busy daily life. I find it absolutely rewarding when I can indulge in a facial spa treatment, especially at home. Because you might need one in an emergency!
Just like a few days before it was my wedding anniversary. I and Husband were spending time together on a remote side of Cox’s Bazaar (BD). I badly needed a morning facial spa just the very day because ‘Me Time’ is so important. 6 easy step of facial spa and my recent favorite Mamonde Rose Bubble Mask rescued me big time.

I thought I would share those key steps to creating a spa-like environment and kick-start your DIY at-home facial mask treatment. Not for an SOS situation only but you can apply this method any time you want; after a long day at work or running errands away from home.

A regular facial routine is always recommended by experts to achieve a healthy, glowing skin. Not only facials help even out the skin tone, one can also enjoy multiple deep cleansing benefits and experience overall rejuvenation.

 

Does it interest you?

 

Step 1 – Eliminate Disruptions
– Give a heads up to the people around you to allow you 30 minutes of facial spa time. This is to ensure that you can completely enjoy some uninterrupted “ME” time. You may also consider turning off your mobile, or at least put it on silent mode.

Step 2 – Gather Your Spa Supplies
– Have it your way with a comfy robe and slippers, sufficient water, some healthy snacks, scented candles and soothing music. Remember to also include all necessary facial equipment such as a headband, wet tissues, face towel and most importantly your favorite facial masks. A leave-on or wash-off mask, anything you prefer. I’ve picked Mamonde Petal Purifying Bubble Mask (Rose) for this session which is a wash-off mask.

Step 3 – Set the Mood
– It wouldn’t be a spa-like experience without you lighting up the scented candles and turning on a playlist that you can relax to. You may also opt for some essential oils of your choice to create the atmosphere you desire and to enhance the effect of your DIY spa day at home.

As because this session was kind of an SOS session for me so the wide open sea-view from my window and the jazz music played by the resort was I could have.

After the setup – Holà! You can now kick-start your DIY at-home facial mask treatment.

Step 4 – Cleanse Your Face
– This step of your facial spa is crucial. Cleansing helps remove dirt, oil, and impurities on the skin surface to give your skin a “clean slate”. With cleansing give your skin a bit of exfoliation if possible. You can use any physical scrub that is available to you [e.g. Neutrogena Daily Scrub]. It will also ensure other products to penetrate optimally into the skin. Don’t forget your toner after cleansing your face.

Step 5 – Pick Your Favourite Facial Masks
– Masking is obviously the main part of the facial spa treatment. Pick your mask depending on your skin need. For my special day, I obviously wanted to indulge in something best. Rose flower infused Mamonde Rose Bubble Mask is in fact made to prepare skin for important dates.

Alternatively, you can also opt for the facial mask layering if you have a couple of mask available around you.

Step 6 – Moisturize
– If you have opted for the wash-off mask (i.e. Clay Mask/ Bubble Mask), then the final steps to your DIY facial treatment will include moisturizing the skin. Continue by applying the similar steps you’d complete in your daily skincare regimen. Finish off your facial treatment with a 1 to 2-minute face massage and be amazed by the overall effect!

You’re done! – time to look in the mirror and kill the world with your beauty 🙂

 

If you find yourself getting caught up in a busy lifestyle, don’t wait just follow the steps above and give yourself an experience of being at a spa right at home.

Mamonde Petal Purifying Bubble Mask - Mamonde Rose Bubble Mask

Mamonde Rose Bubble Mask (Petal Purifying)

This is a new facial mask by Mamonde. The Petal Purifying Bubble Mask is infused with visible rose petals together with green tea and peppermint extracts. It helps revitalize stressed skin caused by external environments, bringing dull-looking skin back to life. Green tea is well known for its anti-oxidative property and the peppermint extract helps maintain adequate moisture on the skin surface.

Mamonde Purifying Bubble Mask is just the right thing to combat dull and tired looking skin. When applied, it forms soft, fluffy and chiffon-like bubbles to purify and give skin a clear complexion. After each application, this Rose mask almost instantly gives skin a radiant look.

 

Suitable for:

  • Dry Skin
  • Dull and Fatigue Skin

Mamonde Petal Purifying Bubble Mask - Mamonde Rose Bubble Mask

How to Use Mamonde Purifying Bubble Mask:

After cleansing, refine the skin with toner. Take out a generous amount of the Purifying Bubble Mask on dry hands. Because if you keep the jar open for long, with air contact the mask will form bubbles inside the jar. Apply the mask all over the face except for eyes and mouth area. Once fine bubbles are formed (approx. a minute later), apply warm water and massage the lather gently for a minute or two. Wash off thoroughly with warm water.

[wp_ad_camp_3][/wp_ad_camp_3]

[color-box]

Shopping Info:

Mamonde Petal Purifying Bubble Mask | RM85 for 100ml jar
Available at Mamonde Beauty Counters at Aeon 1 Utama, PJ, Aeon Mid Valley Megamall, KL, Parkson Suria KLCC, KL, Aeon Bukit Indah, JB, Aeon Tebrau City, JB, Aeon Queensbay Mall, Penang and, Parkson Gurney Plaza, Penang.
Mamonde Rose Bubble Mask is also available on 11street and Lazada.

[/color-box]

 

Essential Read:

[signoff][/signoff]

Fenty Beauty Lipstick | Mattemoiselle Plush Matte – Are they worth a try?

0

Hie there? I hope your new year is off to a great start! I’m here literally for the first post of the year and it’s about Fenty Beauty Lipstick. Since Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Launched in the market it was always the hype. Although they deserve that especially for their face products (read my previous article here). Just at the end of 2017, Fenty Beauty launched their Mattemoiselle Plush Matte lipsticks. This was, in fact, my last makeup purchase of 2017.

Initially, I was eyeing on Freckle Fiesta. I went to Sephora just on the released date but evening and found out Freckle Fiesta is already out of stock. The sales assistant said it was the bestseller of the day. It has to be, that brow is gorgeous with a perfect warm undertone. However, I wanted Saw-C as well. Because it’s a perfect matte orange shade.

Fenty Beauty Lipstick | Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Shawty

I ended up buying Fenty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte lipsticks Saw-C and Shawty. Shawty is a brown as well but in a dark deep manner. I found out when I mix Saw-C and Shawty it turns out just the Freckle Fiesta shade. Jackpot! Thus I had to get those two shade.

Above in the first picture of this article I mixed two shade, Saw-C and Shawty to get the color Freckle Fiesta. It turns out pretty well. In fact, it looks just the same as Freckle Fiesta. What you think?

Fenty Beauty Lipstick | Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Saw C

These matte Fenty Lipsticks are nicely creamy in texture. Actually most of them. A few of them vary at consistency. Like Saw-C and Up 2 No Good doesn’t glide as creamy and smooth as the Freckle Fiesta and Shawty does. But they are not as bad as you can’t wear, they’re good. These lipsticks have no smell and last on the lips pleasantly long time.

Fenty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte lipstick packaging looks sleek from far but I’m totally not a fan. Up close, the packaging gives me a cheap feeling, specifically the inner tube. Fenty could’ve done it better for sure. Looking at the price, packaging and lipstick quality I would, apparently, choose MAC lipsticks over Fenty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte.

Fenty Beauty Lipstick, Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Swatch:

I skipped swatching blue and other popping shades. Here are the swatches of 11 Fenty Beauty Lipstick –

Fenty Beauty Lipstick | Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Swatch and Review
  • Ma’dam
  • Griselda
  • Saw-C
  • Freckle Fiesta
  • Midnight Wasabi
Fenty Beauty Lipstick | Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Swatch and Review
  • Spanked
  • Single
  • Up 2 No Good
  • Shawty
  • PMS
  • Candy Venom

Shopping Info:

Fenty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte lipstick | RM85.00
Available at all Sephora store and online. Also, you can get them directly from Fenty Beauty website.

Did you get or planning to get any of the Fenty lipstick? If so which one? Let me know in the comments below 🙂

4 Belif Skincare Products For Oily Skin | Oil-Control Moisturiser, Cleansing Oil Fresh, Aqua Gel Oil & Tinted Moisturiser

0

Christmas is just too close! How are you prepping for the holidays? I feel like to take the vacation right now but maybe I’ll do a couple more post to conclude this year of 2017!
As you can tell from the title that this post is all about Belif Skincare. I’ve been eyeing on Belif Skincare for a while now. Their moisturizers are quite popular among skincare lovers. Finally, last month I’ve got my hand on 4 of the Belif Skincare products (thanks to Belif Malaysia).

About Belif Cosmetics:

Belif, where time-trusted apothecary meets modern Korean skincare science. Belif is a herbal cosmetics brand that carries 150 years old knowledge and philosophy of Duncun Napier (British herbalist). Inspired by 19th-century apothecary techniques, belif offers a unique range of products that follow Korea’s intricate skin care regimen. Each effective formula uses the purest of ingredients powered by modern skin science and traditional herb processing methods. Minimalistic packaging, no harmfull synthetic substance but true combination of natural ingredients and science empowers Belif to deliver value to the customer. True Ingredients, True Formula, True Safety, True Benefit and True Timelessness are 5 promises that the brand makes to their customers.

 

The four belif skincare products I got are especially for oily to combination skin type. It’s been a nice journey so far experimenting with all 4 Belif Skincare Products. Love their minimalistic packaging and top-notch quality. I’m sorta impressed with their true claim.

Let’s talk about them one by one…

 

Belif Oil Control Moisturizer Fresh:

Belif Oil control moisturiser | Skincare For Oily Skin

Belif Oil control moisturizer has a thin gel consistency. Absorbs into the skin like magic. Skin feels silky smooth and well hydrated afterward. Controls oil secreting really well for hours. I love the fact that Makeup goes really well with it.

At first look, a lot of skin conditioning agent mentioned in this belif Oil Control Moisturiser really caught my eyes! Moreover, there is silica as well. If you’re reading regularly then you know how I feel about silica. I got skeptical. Though this moisturizer might be something like Milky Jelly Moisture Cream. Turns out, it is and it’s not as well.

Ingredient of Oil Control Moisturizer, Fresh:

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitol, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Rosa Caninafruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract+, Viola Tricolor Extract+, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract+, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract+, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract+, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Nepeta Cataria Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract*, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract*, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract*, Silica, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Trisodium EDTA, Parfum/Fragrance**, Limonene.
* Napiers original formula – a herbal formula for clarification and hydration

+ Napiers Moisture formula – A herbal formula for oil moisture balance
** Fargrance of natural origin

Now there are a lot of herbal extract in it, which is good. But within my experience, I felt this moisturizer alone isn’t enough for my skin. Especially considering that I’m in my 30th now so face needs special care. I’ve been using belif moisturizer as a topper of my serums and all. Also, I had to put it in a rotation. There are some days when my combination skin needs some intense moisture.

Belif Oil Control Moisturizer Fresh is an excellent moisturizer without a doubt but for my younger sister who is in her 20s!

 

Belif Aqua Gel Oil:

Belif Aqua Gel Oil | Skincare For Oily Skin

This Aqua Gel Oil is a very interesting product. Something like this I came across for the first time. Initially, I got confused thinking what should I actually use it for! The product looks almost the same as the Oil Control moisturizer just with a light blue tint. But obviously, Aqua Gel oil and the moisturizer isn’t the same thing at all.

Ingredients of Aqua Gel Oil:

Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract*, Nepeta Cataria Extract*, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract*, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract**, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract**, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract**, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract**, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract**, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract***, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract***, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract***, Viola Tricolor Extract***, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Amino Esters-1, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Tromethamine, Trisodium EDTA, Fragrance+, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool.
* Napiers original formula

** Napiers aqua formula
*** Napiers moisture formula
+ Fargrance of natural origin

Belif Skincare For Oily Skin | Oil Control Moisturiser and Aqua Gel Oil Swatch

Belif Aqua Gel Oil is an intense aqua based moisturizer which has oil in it to provide a double benefit at once. Don’t be afraid! This Aqua Gel Oil doesn’t even feel anything oily in touch. Yes, It’s magical the way it sounds haha.

This has become my favorite for pm skincare routine. As because it contains oil so I use it after all my pm skincare stuff. It leaves an emollient (or I should say glowy) finish upon application. More interestingly, even if I use a facial oil the before the Belif Aqua Gel Oil, It takes away oiliness from that oil as well. It creates a strong barrier and locks all the moisture inside. Each morning I get a fresh and nourished face.

Simply love this product!

[wp_ad_camp_3][/wp_ad_camp_3]

Belif Cleansing Oil Fresh:

Belif Cleashing Oil | Skincare For Oily Skin

What is a good Oil Cleanser?
– That takes off all makeup and dirt with an ease but leaving no oily residue!

Belif Cleansing Oil Fresh own my heart without a second thought. The consistency of this cleansing oil is lighter than usual cleansing oil, probably because it is made for oily skin. Melts down makeup very easily. Emulsifies with water and when rinsing off leaves no oily residue. For waterproof makeup like mascara or so, you might need a second go.

Ingredients of Cleansing Oil, Fresh:

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Triethylhexanoate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saponaria Officials Leaf Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Sapindus Mukurossi Fruit Extract, Benincasa Cerifera Seed Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Calendula Officials Flower Extract*, Nepeta Cataria Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract*, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract*, Stelaria Media (Chickweed) Extract*, Fragrance+, Citronellol, Limonene.
* Napiers original formula – a herbal formula for clarification and hydration

+ Fargrance of natural origin

Belif Cleashing Oil | Skincare For Oily Skin

The characteristic of it clearly reminds me of Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil. Considering the lightweight formula I think I love this one better. I love how it smells too. Something like ginger-ish, very mild but super refreshing.

There is an interesting claim that this cleansing oil helps to remove blackheads. I’m doubtful about that! Maybe I shouldn’t because I don’t have blackheads.

 

Belif Tinted Moisturizer, Powdery BB

Belif Tinted Moisturiser | Skincare For Oily Skin

There are 3 types of Belif tinted moisturizer available, Basic BB, Waterdrop BB and this one, Powdery BB. The Powdery BB gives more matte finish and oil control compared to other two types. This one is for oily skin after all!

Belif Tinted moisturizer consists SPF 43, PA+++. A little goes long ways and claims to give a medium (some kind of, as I read the packaging) coverage. There was an ingredient list attached to the packaging but in Korean or so which I was unable to read.

Belif Tinted Moisturiser Swatch | Skincare For Oily Skin

Belif Tinted Moisturizer Powdery BB has only one shade/tint with a neutral undertone. The shade blends into the skin to an extent but unfortunately, failed to match with my warm/tan skin. I love how comfortable it feels on the skin and healthy finish it gives. However, I can’t resist any white cast on my face or things that make me look whitish!

As because I loved the finish initially, I tried to mix coverFX custom drop in it to warm up the tone. It worked obviously! Then again I felt the tinted moisturizer was losing its characteristic because of coverFX. Mixed with CoverFX custom drops, the tinted moisturizer felt like a medium coverage BB cream (e.g. Nars Skin Tint). Whereas the Belif tinted moisturizer alone was giving a nice clear and dewy (except the white cast) veil.

I stopped using it after a few try. However, I’m sure those with medium to fairer skin gonna love this tinted moisturizer.

[wp_ad_camp_4][/wp_ad_camp_4]

In a nutshell,

I’ve nothing much to complain about these 4 Belif Skincare Products. They are indeed perfected for oily to combination skin type. I’ve to appreciate the belif Aqua Gel Oil. Apparently, I love it more than the Belif Oil Control Moisturizer. Belif Cleansing oil is simply a sweetheart. Except I really wish the tinted moisturized matched my skin so I could use it. After using them four I’m more interested to try out their anti-aging skincare range.

[color-box]

Shopping Info:

Oil Control Moisturizer Fresh | RM160
Aqua Gel Oil | RM205
Cleansing Oil Fresh | RM140
Tinted Moisturizer | RM99

*Available at all Belif Malaysia Outlet.

[/color-box]

Have you tried belif skincare before? You have any favorites that you want me to give a try? Drop your recommendation in the comments below 🙂

[signoff][/signoff]

5 Reason Why You Need Argan Oil In Your Beauty Routine | Mogador Pure Argan Oil

It’s not been long since Argan Oil has become so popular in the beauty industry. But there is a solid reason behind that. This oil is nothing but full of goodness to earn the reputation. It is a Moroccan traditional ingredient to heal skin diseases and a natural skin care product. But as soon as the world learned about its benefit no one hesitate to adopt argan oil in their beauty regime.

 

Are you aware of it? If you aren’t then your beauty routine is missing something very important.

 

5 amazing benefit of Argan Oil:

  1. Revive Dry Skin
    – Argan oil is simply a magic potion for the dry skin or just to nourish any type of skin. It has a high volume of Antioxidant properties, Vitamin A, C & E, linoleic acid and omega-6 fatty acids. Thus for any dry parts of your body, from face to your nail, argan oil works as the perfect moisturizer.
  2. Acne Treatment
    – When oils like coconut oil and else are highly comedogenic but Argan oil has an amazing ability to regulate the sebum production.
    Take a few drops of oil in your palm and pat gently over the acne affected area. Use twice a day. Contained anti-oxidant heals and soothes the skin inflammation, helps new cells to grow. Thus, you’ll also notice your acne scar will fade away faster.
  3. Prevent age sign
    – As I said before, high volume of Antioxidant properties and Vitamin E; which makes Argan Oil a perfect solution to battle with you aging issue.
    Use a few drops of oil daily at the last stage of your PM Skincare routine to seal off all them skincare you applied. The oil will act as a barrier and it will not only restore the elasticity of the skin but will reduce the visibility of wrinkles and pores.
  4. FightHair Loss and Dandruff
    – More or less, we all suffer from hair loss and dandruff. Argan oil can be your one stop solution. As because it contains a high percentage of antioxidant, fatty acid and vitamin E, argan oil revives the dry scalp faster and nourish both of your scalp and hair.
    Use it as a hair mask before shower 2wice a week. Apply a few drops or as much as you need on your scalp and massage for a few minutes. I also apply it on the tip of my hair. Leave it on for 30 minutes to an hour and then shampoo as usual.
    Argan oil also stimulate scalp to produce more hair, which is a bonus! You can add Argan Oil in your homemade hair oil recipe as well for added benefit.
  5. Say Hello to Shiny Hair
    – You’ll Forget all those readymade leave on hair serum if you try argan oil instead. Nothing can beat the shine argan oil gives regardless of your hair type.
    Take just a few drops, depending on your hair (my hair needs 2 drops), in your palm. Spread gently on your damp hair after the shower. Blow dry or style as you prefer. This will help your hair to detangle easily, protect your hair from heat/hot tools and give your hair a healthy shine.

[wp_ad_camp_3][/wp_ad_camp_3]

 

About Mogador Liquid Gold:

The one I’m using at the moment (picture above) is Mogador Liquid Gold (RM119) that I’ve been introduced by the company, recently. It is 100% pure, cold-pressed, made in Morocco, additive free and obviously certified by ECOCERT. The fact that impressed me the most is, Mogador works directly with Women’s co-operative in Morocco to support their social and economic welfare and their oils are sourced from there.

 

[signoff][/signoff]

Althea Wanderlust Beauty Box | Another #MustHave Althea Box with Hot K-Beauty Products

0

It’s been quite a while I haven’t reviewed any Althea Beauty Box, no? I feel you. In fact, I was also missing something new from Althea as well. And so, here I present this article on Althea Wanderlust Beauty Box. This Wanderlust Althea box is overloaded with cutest k-beauty products. Of course, all Althea Beauty boxes are like so you know that are ready if you’ve been through my previous posts (e.g. althea Halloween Bucket & althea Glitter Box) .

I’ve been giving all products from Wanderlust Beauty Box a good try for quite a while now before I share my thought with you. They were mostly something completely new to me to give a go. Good part I like the majority of the products in this box.

 

Althea Wanderlust Beauty Box comes with 5 full-sized K-Beauty Products.

  1. Etude House Dr. Mascara Fixer
  2. Aqutop Watercolour Blusher
  3. Hey Nature Dual Eyeshadow
  4. COC Momo Waterproof Gel Eye Liner
  5. Peri Pera Fashion People’s Carrier

 

Etude House Dr. Mascara Fixer

Etude House Dr Mascara FixerEtude House Dr Mascara Fixer

Dr. Mascara Fixer is a mascara primer that has little flakes of fiber in it. The gel is transparent. I’ve used lash primers before but without those flakes. Although I’ve long lashes, I also like the look of a full eyelash.
I found out Etude House Mascara Fixer only helps to enhance the lashes by adding those fibers. Otherwise, it doesn’t give any length or lift like a mascara would do. I don’t wear false lashes. I really love the dramatic effect this mascara fixer created in my natural lashes.

 

Aqutop Water Colour Blusher – Soft Pink

Aqutop Water Colour Blusher in Soft PinkAqutop Water Colour Blusher in Soft Pink Swatch and Review

At first look, this Aqutop Water Colour Blusher packaging totally feels like a nail polish bottle, no? The shade comes in Althea Wonderlast Beauty Box is Soft Pink. The quality of the packaging is pretty decent. The blush inside is watry but not runny in consistency. Blends easily and you can use it not only as a blush but anyway you want. Although this is a super pretty shade I’ve here, it doesn’t show up in my tan skin. I needed something a bit deep.

 

Heynature Eyeshadow Stick & COC Momo Gel Eye Liner

Hey Nature Dual Eyeshadow Stick

Heynature and COC Momo, both of this brand are completely new to me. I never even heard of these brands before. In fact, this is why I love Althea Beauty box. I can get to experience a lot of unknown gems.

Heynature Dual Eyeshadow Stick, that has a spongy tip at one end. The two-color ombre eyeshadow stick is on the other end. I have here the shadeChampagne Coral, a pretty shade for everyday use. The eyeshadow is easily blendable with the sponge tip it comes with. I prefer an eyeshadow brush to do so. Also, the shadow is really long lasting.

COC Momo Waterproof Gel Eye Liner impressed me with its creamy and budge-proof formula. Glides easily and once dry it’s not gonna move a bit unless you use a good makeup remover. The shade I’ve here is 01 Real Black.

Swatch of Heynature eyeshadow and COC Momo gel liner are below…

COC Momo Waterproof Gel Eye Liner and Hey Nature Dual Eyeshadow Stick swatch

[wp_ad_camp_3][/wp_ad_camp_3]

 

Peripera Fashion People’s Carrier – New Yorker

Peri Pera Mini-Mini Peppy's Carrier

This is, of course, our star product of the Althea Wanderlust Beauty Box. Peripera Fashion People’s Carrier or Mini-Mini Peppy’s Carrier whatever you call it, your wish. This set has the cutest travel makeup packaging I’ve come across so far. The luggage is such a well made one. Stickers you seeing on it comes separately so you can decor it the way you want. I wish I myself had a dollhouse or maybe a girl child! haha

This Yellow (New York) Peripera Carrier comes with 5 mini product:

  1. Ink Airy in shade Elf Light Rose
  2. Vivid Tint Water in shade Apple Squeeze
  3. Ink Velvet in shade Grapefruit
  4. Peripera Ink Concealer in shade Vanilla
  5. Ink Multi – a cool tone shadow shade

I’m not sure if any of them are limited to this carrier only. This is, obviously, my first take on any Peri Pera makeup product.

 

Peri Pera Mini-Mini Peppy's Carrier Review and Swatch

These mini products are super cute and well made as well from its bottle to the applicator. They are very handy to carry around.

For the shade of the Ink Concealer, Vanilla, I had to put it aside. I assume this might be their fairest shade and surely not for my tan skin. Inc Multi is a multi-tasking product. You can use it to contour your face as well as an eyeshadow.  Or the way I’m using it – a mixer of the lipstick. Works simply fantastic!

Peri Pera Mini-Mini Peppy's Carrier Review and Swatch

Ink Airy and Ink Velvet both are nicely pigmented and lasts on the lips for forever. They don’t dry out the lips but leaves a stain. Where the Vivid Tint Water is your straightforward lip staining product. Between Ink velvet and Ink Airy, Velvet stains the most and fast. Maybe because Ink Airy is less opaque pigmentation wise.

They all have a sweet smell, specifically, the Tint Water smells like apple juice. Tint water gives a quick and subtle tint to the lips which last for a generous time as well. If you are a fan of k-beauty bitten lips trend then this Peripera Tint Water is surely your thing to have.

Peri Pera Mini-Mini Peppy's Carrier Review and Swatch

Peri Pera Ink Velvet is like a mousse liquid lipstick. Sets and dries on the lips within a minute but then it’s not like a liquid lipstick. It feels velvety when I touch my lips together. The Ink Airy has a more lightweight texture than the Ink Velvet. Peripera Ink Velvet and Ink, both lipstick gives a matte finish when they are dry but not smudge-proof. They will transfer in contact but they’ll be on the lips for forever. I never had to retouch with 5/6 hour when I wore them.

I love them both but I love the texture and feeling of Ink Airy the most. The shade I’m wearing in the picture below is a mix of Ink Velvet, Ink Airy and a bit of Ink Multi.

PeriPera Ink Velvet Ink Airy Review and Swatch

Isn’t the lipstick shade turned out pretty? I’m also wearing Etude House Mascara Fixer under my mascara and Heynature Eyeshadow Stick here in this look.

 

Overall, I really enjoyed digging through each and every product of Althea Wanderlust Beauty Box. If I only think about Peripera mini’s, it was such a good sampler for all the five product. Where each Peripera Ink costs approx RM 30 to 35. I found that these lipsticks also work well as a cream blush.

[color-box]

Shopping Info:

Althea Wanderlust Beauty Box | 114.00RM / $26.50

You can get them directly from the website. I’m not sure if Althea Wanderlust Beauty Box is still available but right now they’re having a lot of Year-End Promos like a Free Gift with the purchase and Buy 1 Get 1 Free etc.

[/color-box]

Do you have any favorite Althea Box that you want me to try? Let me know in the comments. I would love to give your recommendation a try 🙂

[signoff][/signoff]

New in Skincare | 3 Cult Beauty Faves – OSKIA, Emma Hardie & Su-man – from Caliata

0

I’m not really a fan of online shopping specifically when it’s an international skincare purchase. The shipping charge, tax, and other headaches sometimes just go over the head. In terms of skincare product, I’m yet to try so many Cult Favourite brands, mostly those aren’t available here in Malaysia.
And so, I’ve been really excited about my recent skincare haul of 3 cult beauty faves – OSKIA, Emma Hardie & Su-man.

It’s not been long that I have grown an interest in skincare. Even though I’m just trying to figure out the flow but there is always that x-factor works when it’s about popular picks. I started falling for ”cult-faves” term with REN (is available here) last year then tried a couple of other brands. I always wished if brands like Tata Harper, Omorovicza, and Emma Hardie was available here. The hustle and bustle of getting products from another country were never really delightful.

My Wish Came True?
– mmm, kind of 🙂

I got to know Caliata, an online beauty store based in Malaysia, around a month ago and was invited to experience their service. They’re carrying mainly cult beauty brands that weren’t available here in Malaysia [e.g. Emma Hardie & Oskia] along with brands like Darphin and more. Needless to say, didn’t delay to place my first order at Caliata.

Shopping Process at Caliata:

Calita is an authorized retailer of the brands they carry. Don’t be in doubt, this was the first thing I checked about Caliata when noticed that they have Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm (was on my wishlist) in stock. No matter what, authenticity I care the most! Considering a fairly new shopping site, I have to appreciate how user-friendly Caliata is. Product pricing of the website felt okay to me as well. Some Caliata product has just the fair price, some are at a slightly high price. Cult beauty brands are always on the luxury side anyway. It was fairly simple like all other sites to choose a product and add them to the cart.

Click through the pictures below to have a bigger view…

 

The website also offers free shipping for order above 150RM. Although the standard shipping is very cheap. As for the payment procedure, there’s the option of Paypal, Credit Card (via Paypal gateway which doesn’t require a PayPal account) or manual bank transfer.

I took the express shipping for my order (it was afternoon already) thinking to get the product in hand next day. To my surprise, got the delivery by evening. Honestly, such fast delivery and smooth service I wasn’t expecting at all.

Overall, it was a satisfactory shopping experience with Caliata. No complaint what so ever! I just wish to see more new releases in the stock. Not only luxury skin care products but I would love some luxury makeups as well.

[wp_ad_camp_3][/wp_ad_camp_3]

Cult Beauty Faves I got From Caliata:

Caliata Beauty

Initially, I planned to get the Oskia Get Up & Glow Serum but ended up getting the Renaissance Cleansing Gel. This vitamin-infused gel to oil Oskia cleanser is very well loved by the skincare junkies. This also felt somewhat like a reverse working method of Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil. Therefore I agreed to give this cleanser a go first.

As mentioned earlier, all them 3 products are completely brand new in my skincare routine. You must be wondering why would I get two facial cleansers out of three products at the same time! Apparently, I was indeed on a whim. However, EH Moringa Cleansing Balm is more like a makeup cleansing balm.  I feel this might have some similarities with The Body Shop’s Chamomile Cleansing Balm or the Banila Co clean it Zero Balms but I’m not sure. The texture of EH Cleansing Balm is surely looking different. Gotta give this EH one a try first.

What is a skincare haul without some face mask, right?

Too bad that I’m getting to know Su Man Skincare by Taiwanese former dancer and celebrity facialist SuMan Hsu just now. This exquisitely innovated premium skincare line is focused on brightening, sculpting, and reawakening the skin.
Better late than never!

Su-Man Facial Glow Rejuvenating Mask is one of the most popular product in their skincare line. The mask claims to be a 10-minute treatment to resulting an intense supple skin. Simply I couldn’t just say no to this mask. I’m yet to fix the date with this luxurious beauty call Su-Man Facial Glow. I shall update you soon again.

 

[wp_ad_camp_2][/wp_ad_camp_2]

[color-box]

Shopping Info:

Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel | RM195.00
Su-Man Facial Glow Rejuvenating Mask | RM250
Emma Hardie Amazing Face Introductory Kit | RM160

[/color-box]

 

Is there any cult beauty faves in your wishlist at the moment?

– I’m happy to inform that Caliata was kindly shared a discount code for especially you as a GreenStory reader 🙂
You can enjoy a 20% off with the code 👉 GREENSTORY20 [valid until 17 December 2017] with any amount of purchase. I’m sure you don’t want to miss the deal.

Happy shopping 😀

 

[signoff][/signoff]

Half Moon Eyes Skincare | Milky Jelly Toning Essence and Moisture Cream

0

If you’re reading GreenStory regularly then you must have noticed that just a while ago I’ve reviewed one of the most popular product from Half Moon Eyes skincare, Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask. I’ve been trying another two Half Moon Eyes Skincare product, Milky Jelly Moisture Cream, and the Toning Essence. Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask happened to be one of my favorite wash off mask. I’ll be sharing today how the Milky Jelly Toning Essence and Moisture Cream worked for my skin.

[wp_ad_camp_4][/wp_ad_camp_4]

Half Moon Eyes Milky Jelly Toning Essence:

Half Moon Eyes Skincare | Milky Jelly Toning Essence

HME calls this product a 3-in-1 cosmetic diet. This works as a toner, booster, and essence at once that is suitable for all skin type. Milky Jelly essence comes with a small pack [10pc approx] of cotton pads as well. Perhaps to tell you that it works better if you use it with cotton pads.

Milky Jelly Toning Essence has Silica, Fig, Pomegranate, Tea Tree Leaf extract/Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water/Allantoin as its major ingredient. All those fruit extracts especially Fig is full of natural mineral and vitamin C. Tea tree leaf extract is an amazing anti-inflammatory ingredient. Silica is pretty well used in the beauty world to control skins oil secretion.

Pretty much everything written on the packaging is Korean. Needless to say, I couldn’t read but was curious to know about it a bit more. Google helped me to get the full ingredient list, below.

Ingredients:

Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Silica, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Allantoin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Morus AlbaFruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitol, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Trideceth-10, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

 

Half Moon Eyes Skincare | Milky Jelly Toning Essence

How to use:

This toner has a visible amount of silica powder in it. It is must, you shake the bottle well before every use. Once shaken you’ll have a milky look/consistency of the water. Wet a cotton pad with the toner and swipe over your face, before moisturizer or anytime you want. You can also use it in your home-made type sheet masking ritual.

 

How I feel about Half Moon Eyes Toner:

Milky Jelly toner has a strong fruity scent in it. a point to note If you’re not a fan of fragrance in skincare item. It feels nicely hydrating on the face. After a minute of application, it gives my skin a tightening feeling as well. That feeling goes away right after following up with other skincare product.

Just like you, I’m not a fan of oils on my skin. I don’t like to control skin-oil but I try to maintain a balance. I feel controlling natural ratio of oil secretion actually triggers it to produce more. Hence using silica within skincare isn’t really my favorite.

Upon application, the toner creates an invisible layer of silica. When I follow up with a serum next, the silica layer creates a visible mess. Because that silica powder was just sitting on the top. If I don’t use a serum afterword but just opt for the HME moisture cream (thoughts on this below, keep reading😉) it works just ok. But again with my other gel creams, it creates some kind of milky lather when massaging.

To be straightforward, I don’t like this in my skincare. I prefer a targeted serum and all other steps to take care of my 30+ skin and I’m happy to be old school. However, not everyone prefers things the same way. If you’re a fan of sebum control and skip all other skincare steps, a targeted serum or such, you gonna love this as your toner.

[wp_ad_camp_3][/wp_ad_camp_3]

Half Moon Eyes Milky Jelly Moisture Cream:

Half Moon Eyes Skincare | Milky Jelly Moisture Cream

HME Milky Jelly Moisture Cream is your big tube(100g) of multi-tasking moisturizer that can meet your basic need. I’ve been using it throughout my 10days trip to Bangladesh last month. In fact, I took only this to fulfill my whole body moisture need. I was slightly hesitant at the beginning to rely on this moisturizer completely. Took the risk depending on how it felt during the prior use of a couple of days.

A big tube of moisturizer always makes me happy. I also appreciate that this one had the ingredient list written in English on the packaging.

Milky Jelly moisture cream contains a lot of botanical ingredients and claims to be effective on anti-aging. However, within my understanding, there are alcohol, mineral oil, and other ingredients as well that might be hazardous for an oily/acne-prone skin.

Ingredients:

Water, Mineral Oil, Cyclomethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Methyl Glucose, Sesquistearate, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Collagen Extract, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyacrylate-13, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyisobutene, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 20, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

Half Moon Eyes Skincare | Milky Jelly Moisture Cream

How I feel about Milky Jelly Moisture Cream:

It’s a nice and soothing moisturizer. There are a lot of emulsifier in it so the texture is very silky and skin feels silky after the use. I love how it creates a moisture barrier. My makeup sets well over it. However, when it’s a long day and I don’t get a chance to re-clean my face often, after 4/5 hours my skin starts to feel heavy.

The good thing is the moisturizer didn’t cause me any skin issue so far. I don’t find it as an anti-aging cream but don’t have any sort bad feeling about it either. I like it, LIKE it even more in my hands, to be honest. The amount of moisture this Milky Jelly cream can hold is just perfect for my dry hands.

Overall, for my face, in particular, I feel a need of anti-aging moisturizer that has some targeted action.On the other hand, It’s my favorite as my hand cream now. I would recommend this one for those with younger (23/24 onward) skin who likes simplified skincare.

 

[color-box]

Shopping Info:

Half Moon Eyes Milky Jelly Toning Essence | RM65.00 / $16.00 for 180ml
Half Moon Eyes Milky Jelly Moisture Cream | RM67.00 / $14.90 for 100g

I got my supply from Althea, you can shop from there too. Althea has a set of Half Moon Eyes Skincare that includes 3 pods of my favorite Pink Fruity Mask (reviewed earlier). The set is a better value (RM118.00) of price than buying the product individually. Of course, only if you’re interested in trying each one of these.

[/color-box]

[signoff][/signoff]

Murad Hydro Glow Aqua Peel | Age Reform 2 Step Skin Treatment

0

For a long time now, it’s a rare case that I visit a clinic for skin treatment. Maybe once a year! Mainly because I don’t really feel the need. Since I started concentrating on skincare a vast world self-care knowledge opened up for me. I’ve been enjoying every bit of it and also because the world of stress makes us opt for compact lifestyle. Life is definitely comfortable if you can get the same service/benefit you want at home while saving time and money both. Am I rumbling a bit too much today? Probably, perhaps it’s because I feel truly grateful for a product that actually works and gives me beautiful feeling. I’m having a serious love-affair recently with Murad Hydro Glow Aqua Peel – Age Reform dual phase Skin Treatment.

Earlier, I’ve tried the Hydro-Dynamic Moisturizer from Murad’s Age Reform range. I liked the moisturizer quite a lot too. Yet this time the LIKE-scale is just too way higher!

Murad Hydro Glow Aqua Peel | Age Reform 2 Step Skin Treatment

What is Murad Hydro Glow Aqua Peel?

– This is a 2-step skin treatment, skin re-texturization, and replenish skin hydration. One box of Murad Hydro Glow Aqua Peel comes with 4 single-use treatment pack.

For the first step, re-texturization, there is an oversized cotton swab soaked with Lactic and Glycolic acid. These two acids have just the perfect blend to give skin a gentle peel. They melt away the dead skin layer and stimulate the natural skin renewal process.

The second step is to replenish and deeply hydrate skin. A sheet mask infused with Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, Aloe, Peppermint and more leafy goodness.

Both of the treatment steps contains fragrance in their ingredient list but they are fairly mild to catch the nose.

Murad Hydro Glow Aqua Peel | Age Reform 2 Step Skin Treatment

How Hydro Glow Aqua Peel Worked On My Skin

In general, I like to use any sheet mask at night. A 30-minute masking session at night helps me to calm my mind and sleep well. It is just once in a while when I use sheet mask during the day.

Murad Hydro Glow Aqua Peel contains Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) so it is best to use at night. I’ve was taking this Murad Aqua Peel treatment on a Friday night. Not because of any extraordinary reason but I wanted my skin to be party perfect on weekends. haha!

After giving my face an initial cleaning, with an upward motion I swipe the re-texturizing swab all over my face. No pressure but in a gentle hand. I focus on my nose and chin area slightly more because those are my problem area. The swab doesn’t contain much liquid (1.5ml) so I could use a bit on my neck as well. This is the only fact I really miss about this treatment.

After using the swab, skin feels visibly clearer and refreshed but thirsty. Then the second step,  I apply the sheet mask. The sheet mask contains enough liquid to go over the neck as well. After keeping the mask for 15-20 minute I simply pat in the leftover serum. And lastly, I follow up with my normal pm skincare routine before bed.

The nourishing feeling and healthy glow this Hydro Glow Aqua Peel Treatment gives is just incredible. A regular sheet mask gives hardly a day or max two days hydration balance. After using Hydro Glow Aqua Peel treatment skin stays balanced longer.

 

Long story short,

I was (genuinely) neglectful when I received Murad Aqua Peel to give a try. Until I used the first treatment pack, it was just a fancy sheet mask to me with a high price tag. Pleasantly It just took one use to realize that this is not just a sheet mask. Murad Hydro Glow Aqua Peel is simply a compact version of a full form of Clinical Re-texturizing facial treatment. This unique 2 step treatment is such a fresh take on skin exfoliation and reviving dull skin effortlessly. If I take similar skin treatment in any skin clinic, 4 sessions of that will cost at least 6-7 times more than the price of Murad Hydro Glow Aqua Peel. Keeping that in mind, I’m so happy that I was introduced to Hydro Glow Aqua Peel, trust me 🙂

 

[color-box]

Shopping Info

Murad Hydro Glow Aqua Peel | RM 238
Available at all Murad Skincare Store in Malaysia. You can also purchase online from their website.

[/color-box]

[signoff][/signoff]