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

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Tamanna

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December 6, 2017

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

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.

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Cult beauty brands from Caliata.com — Product arrived from caliata.com

shopping at caliata.com — overview of Caliata Website

skincare shopping at caliata.com — Overview of caliata.con Shopping

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.

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Cult Beauty Faves I got From Caliata:

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.

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Shopping Info:

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

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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 😀

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

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Tamanna

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November 12, 2017

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

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.

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Half Moon Eyes 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

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.

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Half Moon Eyes 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

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.

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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.

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

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Tamanna

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November 9, 2017

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

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!

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.

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 🙂

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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.

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Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil | The Ultimate One-Step Makeup Cleanser?

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Tamanna

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November 6, 2017

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Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil | The Ultimate One-Step Makeup Cleanser?

Beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin, I myself totally agree with this belief. Along with that, I would say, beautiful skin depends on how beautifully you clean your makeup. From a drugstore makeup remover to a high-end cleansing balm, I’ve tried quite a lot so far. A while ago I got to try the iconic makeup cleanser – Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil. Shu Uemura claims to sell 1 bottle of this cleansing oil in every 7 seconds worldwide. This claim is surely fascinating, no?

What Shu Uemura’s says about their cleansing oil:

Shu Uemura cleansing oil melts away your skin’s impurities (skincare and the most waterproof makeup) in just 1 deep cleanse. Cleansing oils are often misconstrued as being not gentle enough for the skin or so greasy that a face wash is necessary afterward. Shu Uemura cleansing oils have been specifically developed to respond to these concerns and provide a thorough yet gentle deep cleansing in just 1 step – the ultimate blend of oil molecules and quick and easy emulsification technology.

Shu Uemura has quite a few variations of their cleansing oil. In Shu Uemura’s 50 year anniversary, I was given (to try out) these two type of cleansing oil,

Anti/oxi+ Skin Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil
Blanc Chroma Brightening & Polishing Gentle Cleansing Oil

I tried them both but there is hardly any difference I can mention except their scent. Blanc Chroma, the light lavender one has a super mild smell, something floral. Anti/Oxi+ one has an herbal scent, almost tea tree-like, which is pretty strong. Fragrance-wise I love the Anti/Oxi+ one more. Although their ingredient list is not same at all. Each of them contains different beneficial ingredient focusing on different skin demand.

My Experience with Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil:

One step deep cleansing formula was quite interesting to me. When you massage with Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil it literally melts away all makeup very nicely. Not gonna lie, for the waterproof and stubborn mascara it actually takes two attempts to melt it completely. Then if you add a bit of water and emulsify, the oil act just like soap/cleanser. It doesn’t foam up but creates smooth lather. You can simply wash off. I like that Shu Uemura cleansing oil doesn’t give any dryness but supple and clean skin afterward. After giving these oils a use for enough time, I was amazed that my combination skin, (or you can say oily skin) wasn’t bothered by this makeup cleanser at all.

I do agree that this cleansing oil removes makeup completely and deep cleanse the face. However, I would agree with the word – one-step cleansing. I do feel the need of using a wipe in between to clean my mascara. Also, I wash my face afterward with a facial cleanser. If I don’t follow up with a facial cleanser after using Shu Umera Cleansing Oil, I’ve always found my mascara left a solid dark residue. Now, this can be only my Benefit Roller Lash mascara haha, I don’t know!

Do I recommend Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil?

– I do if you’re fancy spending on a high-end makeup cleanser.
To be honest, I prefer a cleansing balm more than a cleansing oil. Therefore I don’t really opt for oils regardless the price tag. If I were a fan of cleansing oil this Shu Uemura one could have been a favorite of mine.

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Shopping Info:

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil | price varies from RM 145-180 depending on their type.
Available at Sephora and Shu Uemura Store.

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Jimmy Choo and The Uncollected Shoe of Princess Diana – A Tribute to Her Highness!

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October 13, 2017

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Jimmy Choo and The Uncollected Shoe of Princess Diana – A Tribute to Her Highness!

If you’re following me on my FB and IG then you must have noticed my excitement towards the Jimmy Choo and his exhibition (starting from today, 18th Oct”17) of Princess Diana shoes.

Just after my birth, I was named ‘Diana’ by my loving uncle (Brig Gen, Bangladesh Army). Needless to mention, he was under the influence of the majestic beauty of Her Highness. like all other men around the world. I talked with my uncle just after attending this press conference with Jimmy Choo about his ‘Tribute to Diana’ show. I was curious to know why my uncle named me so. He said, of course, every man in the world had Diana in there heart that time. Also, he joined the commission just the day I was borne. I’m also the first baby in my maternal family. For such very reasons, he named me with princes’ name. However, after the death of the princess, he decided to discontinue it. Thus now I, obviously, known by a different name.

Initially, my fascination and interest grew about Diana because of the name. Since I know about her, no one is a princess to me but her. You won’t believe, I use to collect her pictures and posted in my childhood. The craze I had for her, once upon a time, never had for even any alive celebrity. I simply love her. And so when I heard the news of ‘My Tribute To Diana’ exhibition by Jimmy Choo I got excited like a child. Because he is going to exhibit every shoe he made for Princess Diana and also the last uncollected pair of her.

In fact, the excitement about this exhibition is actually double to me. I think you can already guess that. no? Comm’n, who doesn’t dream about a pair of Jimmy Choo and more specifically for that IDOINCHOO moment. I won’t deny at the conference seeing the creator Dr. Jimmy Choo, was completely a fangirling session for me haha. Nonetheless, not only me but you might get to see him in person a well at the event, especially on the award ceremony day.

Enough of being personal and talking about my stories. I already had the luck of having a peak on Diana’s last Shoe. I’m sure you wouldn’t like to miss the chance to have a look either. Let me tell you about the actual event that is coming in your way this week.

About Malaysia Fashion Week (MFW)

Malaysia Fashion Week (MWF) is a dedicated trade fashion event initiated by a government agency in partnership with the private sector and its multinational collaborators at an international level. The nation’s largest lifestyle and fashion trade event is a collaborative effort between national trade promotion agency, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Malaysia’s leading lifestyle fashion event organizer, STYLO International Sdn Bhd. MFW is supported by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). The private sector’s efficient, market-oriented approach coupled with the government’s knowledge of local circumstances brings together the best in this partnership. This initiative creates opportunities for social and commercial innovation and opens doors to better engagement with designers, traders and buyers from all over the world. This year onward, STYLO International will be the sole organizer of the national events.

Last Thursday, 12 October’17 at Publika, in a press conference the opening of MFW was announced along with the signing ceremony with the partners and sponsors. Dato’ Nancy Yeoh-Reissiger (President & CEO, STYLO International; Chairman, MFW ’17 and Marcedes-Bens STYLO AsiaFashionWeek, Datuk Dr. Jimmy Choo (OBE; Honorary Advisor of MFW and MBSAFW), Dr. Claus Weidner (Chief Executive Officer & Precedent, Marcedes-Benz Malaysia), En. Abu Bakar Yusuf (Director of Lifestyle; Lifesciences, Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Section, MATRADE), and Raymond Cheah (Chief Operating Officer; Commercial, UEM Sunrise Berhad) was there to announce the opening.

Details of MFW and Jimmy Choo’s ‘My Tribute to Diana’ exhibition:

The Malaysia Fashion Week (MFW) is about to start its fourth edition from 18-22 October’17 at Publika. This year’s theme is ‘Art Beyond Fashion’ – The Capsule Collection. Accordingly, this fourth edition of MFW will be a blend of art and fashion. Along with the star of the show – Jimmi Choo’s “My Tribute to Diana” Gallery, there will be a large variety of fashion and lifestyle artsy displays, clusters, and galleries. Additionally, fashion shows by local and international designers, a special showcase of antique Mercedes-Benz cars and TIGA motorcycles, vintage Coca-Cola collectibles and many more activities.

The exhibition is open to both trade and public visitors. The Malaysia fashion week event will close with Jimmy Choo and MBSAFW Fashion Award ceremony.

Half Moon Eyes Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask | Get rid of skin oil in 10 minutes

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Tamanna

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October 10, 2017

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Half Moon Eyes Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask | Get rid of skin oil in 10 minutes

Half Moon Eyes, have you heard the name of this Korean Skincare brand before? Around 6/7 month ago, I didn’t. I have a young sister, actually over-the-phone-besty from Bangladesh who is a solid skincare junkie. I was introduced to this mask by her. She always raves about this mask whenever we gossip about skincare. So my curiosity climbed up and I got myself a few pack of Half Moon Eyes Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask from Althea. You won’t believe, I fell in love as well just after my first use.

We use to call it Pink Fruity Mask, sometimes dragon fruit mask because the packaging has that fruit printed on it. After a really long time, we actually noticed the brand name – Half Moon Eyes. Might sound funny that we both loved this mask so much but we noticed the brand name after so long when we thought to dig into some more product by the brand. However, it is true!

I swear this Half Moon Eyes Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask impressed me so bad that I was planning to feature it here in GreenStory ever since! But as usual, everything takes time for me, better late than never of course!

Half Moon Eyes Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask & its Basic:

Pink Fruity Mask is a clay-based mask, comes in a 10ml capsule pack/pod. Pink Fruity mask has a sweet scent in it which is not really strong. I don’t know what is this smell is like, nothing felt like dragon fruit but I love this scent. There are some black seed-like particles in Pink Fruity Mask. The number of those seeds aren’t a lot to act as exfoliating beads or they don’t interrupt while spreading the mask either. Oh yes, this wash off mask is pinky-coral in color.

Half Moon Eyes Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask claims to provide 8 benefits:

Pore tightening
Exfoliation
Sebum control
Nourishment
Hydration
Moisturization
Cooling effect
Texture care

Ingredients of Half Moon Eyes Pink Fruity Mask:

Unfortunately, everything was written on the packaging and in the Half Moon Eyes website is in Korean so I was not able to read anything. The ingredient list below I collected from Amazon and Althea sale page.

Talc, Water, Glycerin, Kaolin, Glyceryl Stearate, Bentonite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Montmorillonite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyethylene, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Fragrance(Parfum), Lactose, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Carbomer, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Red 33 (CI 17200), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Honey Extract, Pentylene Glycol

How Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask controls skin oil:

First of all, this HME Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask is super comfortable on the skin. Every clay mask I’ve used so far will give some sort of drying sensation. Where Pink Fruity mask doesn’t feel drying at all. Every clay-based mask I’ve used created a powdery mess when they dry but this one somehow sticks to the face. It melts so easily with water and creates a creamy paste. It is so easy to massage onto the face with it and feels good as well. I can rinse it off way faster than any other clay-based mask I’ve used.

Secondly, every clay-based mask I’ve used created a powdery mess when they dry but this one somehow sticks to the face. It melts so easily with water and creates a creamy paste. It is so easy to massage onto the face with it and feels good as well. I can rinse it off way faster than any other clay-based mask I’ve used.

This dragon fruit mask leaves my face completely oil-free without making it dry. My skin feels clean from the core and radiant after every use. The effect of this mask actually lasts for a couple of days. I noticed that it is really a good mask to get rid of the daily suntan.

However, I was not able to break those black seed-like things ever while massaging, as it is instructed on the packaging. Maybe that’s why I didn’t really find this mask cooling or so. I’ve used up more than 15 pack of this mask so far. My skin does feel smooth afterward but that is an instant effect. I don’t agree with the individual ‘Texture Care’ claim considering a long run result.

Simply I’m a superfan of this Half Moon Eyes Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask and I love it more than any of those clay-based masks I’ve used, even more than my pricey ones!

What I Miss about HME Pink Fruity Mask:

I can actually get 3 use from one capsule pack if I don’t apply it on my neck. Even if I use the mask on my neck, one mask pod give me 2 generous use. As because it is not right to use a clay-based mask every day so keeping a mask pod intact is quite a challenge. I love this mask and I know I’ll buy it regularly just the way I’ve been. I really wish Half Moon Eyes comes up with a tube or jar packaging of this mask so it becomes easy to store it.Although when I’m traveling a capsule mask pod is super handy!

Although when I’m traveling a capsule mask pod is super handy! Althea has only single and triple pack of this mask available but I’ve noticed in HME site that they have a larger package available as well.

Have you tried this Pink Fruity mask?
By the way, I’ve been using 2 more Half Moon Eyes skin care product; Milky Jelly Toning Essence and Moisture Cream. Thought about those two products HERE 👈

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Shopping Info:

Half Monn Eyes Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask | 10ml Single Pod 7.00RM
I buy these from Althea, not sure if they are available anywhere else in Malaysia. Also available on Amazon. If you’re in BD and wondering where to get them then you should look into Korean cosmetic shops in Bangladesh or those online pages who sells Korean skincare products.

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Follow Me Green Tea Shampoo and Conditioner for Soft & Silky Hair

HAIR

Tamanna

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October 6, 2017

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It always excites me the most when I find a drugstore product that works the way it claims. My recent find is Follow Me Green Tea Shampoo and Conditioner. They are not anything new in the market but had a reformulated launch very recently. The new formula claims to be enriched with Green Tea, Vitamin C & E; to help strengthen hair from the roots, keep them more manageable and healthy.

I’ve been using them for quite a while now. The shampoo & conditioner both impressed me from the first use. Yesterday just before taking a shower this thought came in my mind that I must feature them here in the blog.

Follow Me Green Tea Haircare Variant

At the moment they Follow Me Green Tea Shampoo range has 5 variant.

6-in-1 Care
Anti-dandruff
Anti-hair Fall
Soft & Smooth
Scalp Care

However, the conditioner comes with two variety – Soft & Smooth and Anti Hair Fall.

My Experience with Follow Me Green Tea Shampoo & Conditioner

First of all, the shampoo has a light green color, and the conditioner is plain just like all other conditioners. Both don’t smell the same but they smell something nice, flowery. If you prefer a sulfate-free haircare then these aren’t sulfate-free.

I don’t want to adorn my statement about this Green Tea shampoo and conditioner at all but want to be straightforward. I’ve super fine hair with an oily scalp. If you read GreenStory for a long time then you know how much my oily scalp troubles me. I’ve mentioned that in pretty much all of my hair related posts. I judge a hair product, especially shampoo, depending on how it cleanses the oil off my scalp without sucking off the moisture out of my hair.

The main fact I’m impressed with this Follow Me shampoo is, it is able to clean every bit of oil from my hair just with one wash. The shampoo doesn’t even make my hair dry by stipping off natural moisture. Additionally, my hair feels enough moisturized without even applying conditioner. But yes I never skip using a conditioner because my colored hair always needs some extra protection.

Follow me Green Tea Conditioner is also made me fall in love with it. Most of the drugstore conditioner I came across, tend to give an outer moisturizing effect that goes away within a day. Where this conditioner is giving me a feeling that my hair is properly conditioned from inside. With this conditioner, my hair stays evenly soft and smooth until the next shower [two days to be exact I skipped washing my hair].

Even though I’ve fine hair naturally but due to how I treat my hair so often with color It gets dry & fizzy very quickly. I’m happy that this Follow Me Green Tea Shampoo and Conditioner was able to keep the frizz away. In fact, another day I was talking with a friend about this Green Tea hair care range and she totally agreed with me!

Overall, this shampoo and conditioner both worth a try. I appreciate that they have quite a few variations to serve different hair. I don’t have dandruff or another issue except for oily scalp and dry hair, otherwise, maybe I would give those other varieties a try. But you can obviously pick any of them according to your hair necessity.

Shopping Info:

– Follow Me Green Tea Shampoo and Conditioner is available in two sizes, 320ml & 650ml. Retails at 10.90RM, 18.90RM respectively.
– They’re available at all drugstores (Watsons, Guardian, etc), hypermarkets and supermarkets here in Malaysia.

KLAIRS Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask | Really gives Bright & Glowing skin overnight?

SKIN

Tamanna

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September 28, 2017

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KLAIRS Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask | Really gives Bright & Glowing skin overnight?

KLAIRS Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask – I’ve been using such an awesome hydrating mask like this after quite a while. This Vitamin E Mask is a new addition to the Klairs skincare range that just launched a while ago at Wishtrend. I’ve been using this Klairs Mask for a couple of weeks now and it didn’t take me long to fall in love.

I haven’t used much product by Klairs before, just the Supple Preparation All Over Lotion and their cotton pads (I’m freak about different types of cotton pads). I love the all over lotion and in fact still using it for my body. Needless to say, It was exciting for me to give this new product by Klairs a try.

The name, Freshly Juiced, kinda describes how juicy it is for the skin. This Klairs Mask is also a multifunctional product that can be used as a mask, sleeping pack or daily moisturizer just by maintaining the amount according to your skin need.

Ingredients of Klairs Vitamin E Mask:

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) , Sodium Hyaluronate, Carrageenan, Gellan Gum, Betaine, Algin, Mannan, Ceramide NP, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Adenosine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Focus ingredients of this mask are –

Vitamin E – is an oil, which is super moisturizing and full of anti-oxidant.
Niacinamide (2%) – A well-known ingredient to reduces pigmentation by balancing out the formation of melanin.
Adenosine – Anti-inflammatory property, effective on healing and regeneration thus effectively improves acne. High concentration of it serves the function of improving wrinkles.

Packaging, Texture & Other Basics:

I have to appreciate the elegant glass looking jar that comes with a spatula. The mask smells something very shooting, I can’t really recall a similarity but I like it.

I usually apply a face mask with a flat brush. Also if the packaging is jar type, I just dip the brush directly onto that to pick up the product. Initially seeing it I expected this Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Mask to be like all other masks. When I dipped the brush in it, it tricked me 😅 Felt so stupid and laughed at myself for a moment. On the jar, the mask looks like all other cream mask but it’s nothing like that. This has a pudding-like texture, not even a gel mask; Klairs call it ‘Shape Memory Cream’. Totally reminds me of Astalift Jelly Aquarysta; no matter how much you stir this jelly/pudding thing it goes back to an even shape after a while. No matter how much you use you’ll find a neat jar every next use, it’s super fun!

The product gets into the skin very quickly without leaving any mask-like-trace or residue, it feels like (slightly-sticky) gel cream. You get 90ml of product in the jar. You don’t need much for one use and this is going to last really long. Unless you’re like me and slather a thick layer so the skin can drink up enough :p

How I Use Vitamin E Mask

I’ve been using this in many different ways so far as it claims. Leave-on typical mask way, as a moisturizer also as an overnight mask.

In a typical leave-on way it is fantastic. I’ve used it literally any time of the day, lat on my face for 15-20 minutes. After washing off the mask it always gave me a refreshed skin. It was like an instant skin soothing magic.

I’ve used it as a sleeping mask. Sometimes used it alone instead of moisturizer, sometimes mixed with serums I’ve been using. I liked it better alone. For the past few days, at night, after the WishTrend Mandelic Acid Skin Prep Water, I tap a few drops of Nutox Renewing Treatment Lotion, then apply The Ordinary Advanced Retinoif 2%. Give my skin a 10-minute break then use a few pumps of Nutox Renewing treatment Essence and lastly slather Klairs Freshly juiced Vitamin E Mask all over my face. Of course, I was careful with the amount I was using. Just as much I needed because I don’t like to go to bed with a sticky face.

I tried to use this Vitamin E Mask as a day moisturizer but I didn’t really like it that way. As a daily moisturizer, this mask is way too sticky for me to handle. Even with my supper matte sunscreen, Murad City Skin Mineral Sunscreen, it was being sticky within just 30 minutes.

Overall Experience with Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask

As a normal mask, it is super soothing and skin reviving. It gives a visible freshness just instantly. Whenever my skin feels tired nowadays I’m finding myself opting for this straight away. 15 minutes and BAMM! My skin is revived from dullness and plumped with hydration. My skin kinda feels RADIANT and firm too!

As a sleeping mask, it is great as well. Every morning It does help me to have a nourished and glowing face. However, I ended up with the feeling that I don’t like to use the mask this way. Mainly because my skin is combination type and Klairs Vitamin E Mask gets a bit too much with all my other pm-skincare. I’ll go back to a normal, non-sticky, moisturizer. Trust me it is not about this mask at all but it’s me, I guess I don’t like to use sleeping mask anymore.

About it claims on anti-aging benefit – can’t really state anything so quick. But the way it revives my skin from tiredness and dullness gives me a feeling it is definitely going to prevent age signs as well. Klairs Freshly juiced Vitamin E Mask claims to be more functional with Vitamin C. Which I can’t tell you anything about cause I’m not using any Vitamin C Serum right now. I might get the Klairs’ Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Drop or the I’m From Ginseng Serum (again) soon to try the mask out with.

Overall, this Klairs Freshly Juiced Mask is simply a Korean skincare gem!

Do I recommend it?

– yes, without a doubt!
For a dry skin to normal skin people, with all that Vitamin E and other benefits, it will be a magical hydrating mask. And it will work amazing as well for oily to combination skin type. I feel this mask is quite appropriate for young skin as well.

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Shopping Info:

Klairs Freshly juiced Vitamin E Mask | $27 for 90ml Jar [10% Off code WISHVITE10]

Shop from Wishtrend Website directly. They always have a lot of attractive promotion going on and they offer international shipping with std and fast option.

Free worldwide shipping on orders $69 or above and most of the time Wishtrend offers Free Shipping for many exclusive products.

BONUS: You can receive a 5$ coupon instantly if you use my code ‘146262906’ upon signing up. Key in the Code when asked for ‘SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM’ code on the registration form.

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How I feel about Milky Jelly Moisture Cream:

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How Pink Fruity Wash Off Mask controls skin oil:

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Follow Me Green Tea Haircare Variant

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Ingredients of Klairs Vitamin E Mask:

Packaging, Texture & Other Basics:

How I Use Vitamin E Mask

Overall Experience with Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask

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