My Grown Up Christmas List

Do you remember me?

I sat up on your knee

I wrote to you with childhood fantasy

Well I’m all grown up now

Can you still help somehow?

I’m not a child but my heart still can dream

So here’s my lifelong wish

My grown up Christmas list

Not for myself but for a world in need

No more lives torn apart

That war will never start

And time will heal our hearts

Every man would have a friend

That right will always win

And love would never end

This is my grown up Christmas list.

Michael Bubble - My Grown Up Christmas List

Cellnique Intensive Hydrating Silk Masque

This was a free item that I got when I purchased the Intensive Hydrating Serum beginning of this year. I have read some reviews about this mask and most of the reviews said that this is nothing to shout about. This is the most expensive sheet mask that I have ever used. That is why, I only used it to the rescue when my face is in a very bad condition. 

 

For the past 1 week, I have been suffering from dry, flaky, red  and itchy cheeks. I am not sure what causes it, probably my Ipoh trip because I was walking under the sun for quite a while. I used the mask yesterday after the Origins Scrub. I place the mask in the fridge for 20 minutes prior to putting it on my face. The mask was quite wet but because I put it in the fridge beforehand, it wasn’t dripping. The mask is a little thin and I accidently tear of the part near the cheeks but it was ok. After I place the mask on my face, I can feel a little tingle. I left it there for about 25 minutes, then I massaged the essence onto my face till it is fully absorbed.

The next morning I woke up and I felt really happy because when I touched my cheeks the flaky texture is gone. It is still a little red but it felt much much smoother. I will use the Taiwan mask I bought tonight and I think by no time, my skin will be back to normal.

Verdict: Aside from it being a little wet and thin, it is a hero mask for dry flaky skin.

Price: Premium

Where: Cellnique Salons

Origins Moden Friction – Nature’s Gentle Dermabrasion

I bought this together at my Origins haul about 2 months ago. This is a sample size and it is also my new favourite scrub because it is easy to use and fast comparing to my Bio-Mask from Cellnique. I think it gives the same effect but the Bio-Mask smells much nicer because of the tropical fruit ingredient.

This scrub contains rice starch which is the main ingredient that helps remove sluggish cells, and uneven patches. It also contains aloe which keeps skin calm and comfy and I think that is why my skin does not feel dry after the scrub instead it was smooth. 

According to the instruction, this scrub can be used 2-3 times a week. First, make sure your face is dry. Squeeze a reasonable amount of scrub on your fingertips and start working onto the face in circular motion. If it is too difficult to go in circular motion, squeeze out a little more scrub. 

Then wet your fingertips and start working a circular motion again on your face for a gentle lather (add water when necessary). At this point you can already feel how smooth the lather feels. After that, rinse off clean. It really makes my face very smooth and prep it really well for any skin care that follows.

Verdict: Easy to use, convenient, keeps skin smooth. Scent might be unpleasant to some but I am fine with it and I will definitely re-purchase

Price: Pricey RM 150 – 125 ml

Where: Origins store nationwide. ( Gardens MidValley, Parkson Pavillion, Metrojaya Mid Valley, Parkson 1 Utama, Isetan KLCC, Queensbay Mall, Parkson Gurney Plaza, Johor Tebrau City)

LÓccitane Honey Miel & Lemon Citron Delightful Cream

I bought this quite sometime ago. This was from Singapore and LÓccitane does not carry this in Malaysia. For those who have read my post on the L'Occitane Honey Miel & Lemon Citron Hand Cream would know that i LOVE this range. You can read the review HERE. Unfortunately, when i purchased in Singapore, the sales person told me that they are also going to discontinue this.

The texture of this cream is very smooth and light and it glides very easily onto the skin. It also absorbs pretty quickly. It really keeps the skin moisturize and the best thing is i adore the scent so much! Because i only bought 1 jar, i am now using it for the top half of my body and bottom half, i am using another lotion. Sayang to use up so quickly because i know i cannot get this any more.

And this cream can also be use on your face. I tried using this cream to massage my face a couple of times but then i got lazy :p anyhow, i think it is a little too oily for the face.

Verdict : Nice texture, glides smoothly on skin without the oily feeling. Very nice strong scent (if you like lemon and honey). Too bad they will not have this anymore :(

Price - Premium - SGD 56 (250ml)

Where : Not available in Malaysia (have been discontinued in Singapore)

Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream

I bought this during my Origins haul more than a month ago. I have been using this since then. The color of the cream is a very light orange. It looks like thousand island dressing hahahaha. The key ingredients are caffeine from coffee beans, Panax Ginseng and magnolia extract. I have researched a bit about the properties of the main ingredients.

Caffeine – Might not be good when over consume as it caused hydration, but if it is applied on delicate area like the eye area, it is known to tighten fine lines and smooth puffy surfaces. Some might already know that it is also use to combat cellulite

Panax Ginseng – Is also known as Asian, Korean or Chinese ginseng. The word Panax is a Greek word that means all-healing. Ginseng is known in general to help combat fatigue and for overall wellbeing.

Magnolia Extract – It is known to release stress, anxiety and depression. So it helps keep your eye area stress free :)

The eye cream does help in moisturizing my eye area and also preventing my dark eye circle from getting worst but I do not think it lightens my dark circle that much. Maybe because it’s only been 1 month of usage.

The instruction says that you can use under or over makeup. I feel that it does help brighten up my eyes if used over makeup. But if I apply the eye cream first, then only my concealer, the brightening effect will not be that apparent. The cream contains small shiny particles and I think these particles are the main ingredient for the illuminating effect. I personally feel that this product delivers better as a beauty fix more than an eye cream. Maybe that is also why the instruction says it should be used in the day.

Verdict: I have a mix feeling about this product. This is a nice to have eye cream for beauty fix but I am not so sure if it delivers the best result as an eye cream. I think the best way to complement this product is to have a night eye cream (firming or anti aging) and this GinZing eye cream for day use.

Price: Pricey- RM 135 (15ml)

Where: Gardens MidValley, Parkson Pavillion, Metrojaya Mid Valley, Parkson 1 Utama, Isetan KLCC, Queensbay Mall, Parkson Gurney Plaza, Johor Tebrau City

My Revlon Haul

I ran out of powder foundation as I have finished my benefit Hello Flawless foundation. Read my review HERE. Really liked it but I am kinda broke these days so I was out looking for a more economical option :)

I tested the new Revlon Photogenic foundation but I feel that it is too shimmery for day wear and I did not pick the Beyond Natural powder foundation because I wanted to try something else. So in the end, my pick was Revlon New Complexion one step make up and because it is a liquid with powder finish foundation, the sales advisor said that I need to top up with loose powder, so I also bought the loose powder from the same range.

This is my first time using 2 in 1 liquid & powder foundation (something new mahh). I would normally settle for liquid foundation or powder foundation but never tried 2 in 1.

The foundation glides on very easily and gives a pretty good coverage. On the other hand, I think that it might not be too suitable for people who have oily skin. Maybe in general oily skin should stick with powder foundation as it gives a sheer finish.

I feel that I cannot skip the loose powder if I am using this liquid with powder finish foundation or else I will look pretty “shinny” after my moisturizer and sunblock. But I have also tried using this loose powder alone after my skin care and sun block. It works as well but of course coverage is minimal. I am using 03 sand beige for the New Complexion one step make up and translucent 01 for the loose powder.

Verdict: The foundation comes with SPF 15 and glides on smoothly. Both also come with a sponge. The packaging is not very appealing. Nothing much to shout about, for me this is just normal, value for money.

Price: Mid-Range

New Complexion one step compact make up – RM 52 (9.9g)

New Complexion loose face powder – RM 50 (30g)

Where: Watson & Guardian pharmacies nation wide

Kiss Me - Heavy Rotation Perfect Eye Liner

I was looking for an eye liner a couple of weeks ago because I have finished using my Fiber Wig eye liner. The fiber wig one was pretty good so I was thinking of re-purchasing. I went to Sasa and was contemplating because it was pretty expensive :p The sales personnel came to me and ask if she could help. So I told her I was looking for eyeliner.


She introduced me to this eye liner which was new. She said that it is from Kiss Me (the logo was hidden at the bottom right) and she said that Kiss Me is famous for water proof and of course I KNEW that. BTW, Kiss Me is my favorite Mascara. For the review, click HERE.

This is a really good liner that comes with a blending tip and a sharpener. This is the first time I own a liner that comes with blending tip and sharpener :) The sharpener is for you to use when the pencil is blunt. I have never used it yet and I personally find it pretty wasteful to sharpen the eye liner. I do not think it needs to be sharpen unless you want to draw a really fine line. Blending tip is good to do some smudging. Do take note that the blending tip is made out of rubber. It is like the pencil that I used in school with a pink rubber on the other end of the pencil.

This liner has a very dark color and the best part is it lasted me the entire day. Because it is water proof, remember that you need to remove it properly. The L’Oreal Make up remover which I reviewed is good to remove this liner. See review HERE.

Verdict : Dark color, waterproof and it is also quite tacky because it comes with a blending tip and sharpener. Blending tip is made out of rubber; some people might not be comfortable.

Price: Mid-Range – RM 39.90 (0.35gm)

Where : Sasa

Origins Perfect World Antioxidant Moisturizer and Skin Guardian with White Tea

It is my first time using Origins. I am reviewing the moisturizer and skin guardian this round. This is part of their Perfect World range whereby the main ingredient is White tea.

It is an extremely rare silver tip white tea which was prized by China’s emperors as the key ingredient in China’s elixir of immortality. This ingredient is considered to be one of the world’s most potent antioxidants, anti-ager, anti-stress, anti-smoke and anti-pollution antidotes. It also neutralizes skin aging free radicals.

The guardian is supposed to create a protective bubble around the skin to prevent any substance to age the skin before its time. The moisturizer on the other hand is supposed to deeply moisturize the skin. It also contains Vitamin C for brightening effects.

(Source: from Origins Product Guide – you can get this from Origins outlet)

The moisturizer and the skin guardian is a 2ml sample pack. It lasted me for about 4 days. I have been using these 2 products together for 4 consecutive days. I first apply the skin guardian, and then follow by the moisturizer.


The texture of both products is very velvety. I feel that it is a little too heavy for my skin the first day I apply. When I apply on the second day my skin kind of adapted to its texture. It might feel rich, but it is not oily.

Honestly I am a little disappointed with these 2 products. I feel that it is not moisturizing enough and I have dry patches after using them. I am not sure if it is because of the reasons below:

1) This is a sample pack and 4 days is not enough to judge the result.

2) White tea is just to protect the skin and not treat the skin. Therefore, this range is not suitable for my skin.

3) Natural products take longer to work.

The reasons above are just based on my assumption. BUT my friend who is using this range enjoyed it to the max. So probability of this range is not suitable for me is pretty high. But anyhow, I like their Modern Friction Nature’s Gentle Dermabrasion which I will review some time next week.

Verdict: Not moisturizing enough for me. Texture is velvety and can be perceived as too rich for certain skin, but my skin did get use to the texture after 2 applications.

Price: Pricey

Perfect World Antioxidant Moisturizer with White Tea – RM 170.00 (50ml)

Perfect World White Tea Skin Guardian – RM 180.00 (30ml) / RM 225 (50ml)

Where: Gardens MidValley, Parkson Pavillion, Metrojaya Mid Valley, Parkson 1 Utama, Isetan KLCC, Queensbay Mall, Parkson Gurney Plaza, Johor Tebrau City

A Beautiful Sunday

It is a beautiful Sunday and I am at MidValley. Sitting alone at Delicious waiting for my friend :)

It had been a while since I hang out this early on a Sunday morning with my coffee and breakfast alone at a café/restaurant. It is a really nice feeling, lazing and not thinking of what to do next. I am here just gazing at people who walked by. As usual there is a lot of young family hanging around, with their baby strollers and young kids or some older kids who is helping their parents pushing the strollers, some with their maid. Also older adult in their late 40s, hanging out with their friends and or with their spouse . Not too many young people at this time on a Sunday which I can understand, especially after the world cup match at 2.30 am this morning.

Here’s my laptop and my coffee

Makes me realize that life is beautiful if you know how to enjoy it :)

Amante Nail And Spa

I visited Amante, the one in Puchong recently . It was my first time there. Once, my friend told me that the one in Aman Suria was having a promotion for manicure and pedicure. I can't remember what was it about but i only remember her saying that it was a pretty good deal.

I was reading some blog reviews and decided to check out this place. They have a 30% discount for new customers. I had the 1 and a half hour aromatherapy massage. The place is big and nice with huge mirrors all around. It feels like a maze for me as it was my first time being there.

The front section is for manicure and pedicure and they quadrant off the rest of the place for the rest of the services that they offer. They have massage, waxing, eye lash extension and facial (starts in July). They will be using this brand call Belle Wave ( I have never heard of it before though)

The masseur was a Malay lady. She brought me to the room (see below) for my massage. She gave me a disposable panties and a shower cap. The bed is lower than a lot of places that I have been for massage. It was more convenient because you do not have to climb onto the bed.

The masseur was pretty good. She uses long strokes to massage and it was really relaxing after the massage. After my massage, I changed and went out to the reception area.

They served me ginger tea. Here is when the sales person tried to sell me package. They sell packages by the hour and also by value. For instance, you pay RM 1,000 but get RM 1,500 worth of value.

I did not purchase anything that day, but i will definitely come back for a manicure and pedicure someday. They have this treatment that immediately whiten and reduce wrinkles on your hands and feet (that’s what they say in their menu).

They also have a promotion for buy 1 free 1 if you bring a friend but it is ony for first trial. So i will go with my friend next time. :)

Verdict : Nice ambient and the massage was pretty good. Sales advisor not very pushy which is a plus point. The only problem was there is no locker in the room, so you have to put your belongings on the floor in the room. I am not sure if it is the same in all rooms.

Price : Mid-Range - Normal price for 1 and a half hour massage is RM 117, i got 30% discount for 1st trial. Which brings the amount to RM 82.

Where : Puchong, Aman Suria & Solaris

Burt’s Bees Radiance Lip Shimmer

I bought this together with the honey lip balm. When I purchase this I wanted something that has a sheer shine on my lips. When you first apply the shimmer, it gives a cold minty feeling. This tingling sensation is caused by the peppermint oil which is part of the ingredients. It does not feel waxy nor does it feel sticky. After you apply, it might be a little whitish, but fear not, after a while it will look natural.

This is a lip shimmer but I think it works well as a lip balm too. It does keep my lips moisturized. They have a lot of other colors and all of them are colors from natural ingredients. The one that I bought is call radiance. It is colorless, but it gives a light shimmer the way I like it :)

The only problem I have with this is the twisting mechanism. Once you twist it up, it cannot come down. I have checked with Burt’s Bees if this is how it is supposed to be and YES it is supposed to be like this. Reason is because the lip shimmer is made of natural ingredient and it is soft, that is why the shimmer is non-retractable.

Verdict :This is great for women who are on the go because it is a works as a lip balm and gives you a nice shimmer. Down side is the non-retractable mechanism.

Price : Premium – RM 31.80 0.09 Oz/2.6 g

Where : Gardens at Mid Valley and The Curve

My first time at Origins

Currently I am on an organic & natural product hunt. I have never tried any natural or organic products I guess now is the time. While I was browsing through Origins FB, i came across their promotion and I posted up on my blog as an entry.

After work last Friday, I went to Gardens with my friend to check out Origins. And we ended up buying everything below.

Here is a short summary of the benefits.

1) Sensory Therapy - This is supposed to help you relax and melt all the tension away. Good for mid day stress and to pull you through the day

2) A perfect world starter kit - The key ingredient for this range is white tea which is considered to be one of the world's most potent antioxidants, anti-agers, anti-stress, anti-smoke, anti-pollution antidotes. By the way, this was purchased by my friend so let's see if we can get her to review.

3) Leg Lifts - This is said to be able to de-tense tired calves and thighs. It is also known as Origins seamless pair of stimulating stockings. (This is also purchased by my friend)

4) GinZing Eye Cream - This is a new product from Origins. It is suppose to help brighten and depuff eyes.

And because they are having a promotion, here are all the freebies we receive after we hit RM 350 :)

That is not the end of the freebies. We manage to Hit RM 480. And we get 2 more freebieS.

And more samples...
It was my first time at Origins and i blow quite an amount of cash there and i pulled my friend along to be a "victim" BUT i think we both left the outlet feeling rather happy. I will review all the items once i have used them.

Burt’s Bees Honey Lip Balm

I was spending some time researching about ingredients that are in cosmetics and skin care. And there are substances that are speculated to be harmful. And like I mentioned on my article on SLS, it is a personal consumption choice on whether you purchase the product or not. If you are interested in that article, click here

Therefore, I have been going around checking out natural products. And I found out that Burt’s Bees have arrived in our shore. I saw the brand in Singapore and Taiwan but never tried before. So I decided to check out their branch in The Gardens. Here is a picture of their new outlet.

It was actually a pleasant experience getting to know their products. The sales person that attended to me was really helpful and patiently explaining the whole range that they have. They have Skin Care, Hand care, Baby care, Body care and Lip care. They have all sort of lip balm and lip shimmer. Some in the normal cylinder kind tube where you can twist up and down and some in a small aluminum tin.

I have decided to buy their honey lip balm and radiance lip shimmer (will review the lip shimmer soon).

The honey lip balm really smells like honey and it is 100% natural. It gives a layer of wax on my lips that keeps it moisturize. The smell feels so natural; it is a natural honey scent. Below is a picture of all the contents.

The only thing that I was doubtful is tocopherol and lanolin. So what I did was I google them up. And here is a summary of what are these 2 substances.


Tocopherol - a class of chemical compounds of which many have vitamin E activity.

Lanolin - A pure, natural product, lanolin is simply the wax taken from sheep's wool, after the sheep has been shorn.

I guess they are not harmful.

Verdict : It is a good buy though a bit pricey compare to those in the pharmacy. I like it that I am assured that the lip balm is made put of natural product and it is ok if I eat it :)

Price : Mid Range – RM 18 (0.15 oz)

Where : Gardens at Mid Valley (near cold storage) & The Curve (near Borders)

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - is it harmful or harmless?

I am currently researching on main ingredients in basic toiletries, cosmetics and make-up. These articles are NOT meant to scare anyone from using products containing these ingredients that are speculated to be harmful to human health. This article is meant for knowledge purposes. At the end of the day, it is really up to one self on the choice of consumption.

Today's article is about Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). This substance is in almost everything that has foam. This is because SLS is the main ingredient to create foam.

What is Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate started its career as an industrial depressant and garage floor cleaner. It is used in lower concentrations with tooth paste, shampoo and shaving foams. It is an important component in bubble bath formulations for its thickening effect and its ability to create a lather.

What is the side effect of SLS

SLS has not been proven to be carcinogenic (substance or agent causing cancer ) when either applied directly to skin or consumed. Below are some side effects that i have researched.

1) Can keep children's eyes from developing properly. Children under six years old are especially vulnerable to improper eye development.

2) Can cause cataracts in adults and delays the healing of wounds in the surface of the cornea."

3) Sodium Lauryl Sulphate has a low molecular weight and so is easily absorbed by the body. It builds up in the heart, liver and brain and can cause major problems in these areas."

4) Causes roughness and dryness on the skin.

5) Corrodes the hair follicle and impairs the ability to grow hair."

6) Do you also know that SLS is routinely used in clinical studies deliberately to irritate the skin so that the effects of other substances can be tested."

Scary or not, you decide for yourself. I went down to the pharmacy and check out the content of major shampoo brand and all of them contains this substance. From off-the shelf brands like Sunsilk to salon brands like Keratase. I guess you must have this substance to create lather!

BUT i have also googled and read a number of articles and NONE of the articles say that it caused death. There are articles that speculate that it is cancerous.

My own opinion on cancer is that, it is something that is caused by various factor and not only one. This includes your health, your genes down to your lifestyle; meaning what you consume and how often you get your heart pumping. I do not think that cancer is caused by ONE single factor.

But again i would just like to stress that this article is just meant for knowledge/reading purposes. It is really up to you when it comes to your consumption choices.

Anyway, Here are my source for the article.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_lauryl_sulfate

http://www.health-report.co.uk/sodium_lauryl_sulphate.html

Origins Mid Year Sale

Origins is having their mid year sale starting today till this sunday.

Purchase above RM 350 and receive a 7pc gift worth RM 168.
Additional top up to RM 480 and receive and receive 2 pc gift worth RM112.

Unfortunately, this promo is only available at The Gardens and Queensbay Mall.

For more info go to
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/ORIGINS-MALAYSIA/30443354206?ref=ts 

Cellnique Exclusive 10% discount for bloggers + youtubers + your readers

I opened up my e mail today and found this.

Here is what the email says

Dear Cellnique Bloggers and Youtubers Community

Thank you for blogging and youtubing about Cellnique products.
We would like to offer an exclusive 10% discount to you and your readers as the privilege of being part of our Cellnique Bloggers + Youtubers Community.

Details as following:

Where: www.cellnique.com
Promo Code: BGJUNE10 (in caps)
Valid: now till 30 June 2010
T&C: Not applicable for promotional items (Just Arrived, Expert Kit, Perfect Glow and Derma Brightening Complex)

How? Enter the promo code at shopping cart.

Hope that you and your readers will enjoy the discount :)


I am kind of happy because i am consider a blogger :)
If you are interested, go check out their website.
And if you decide to buy, remember to key in the promo code.

My Sleeping Products

Stress at work and other forms of stress really does make me have problem sleeping. That is why I fancy sleeping range products (regardless of whether it works or not). I don’t think there is a lot of sleeping range products available here in Malaysia though. I have previously reviewed the Faceshop Rasberry Sleeping Mask (it does not help you sleep, but it is an overnight mask that you can wear to bed). Today I am going to review 2 products that are said to help you sleep better.

This Bath & Body Works Lavender Chamomile hand cream was a gift from a friend. Bath & Body Works is a US brand & sadly, this brand is not available in Malaysia :( I wish it will come to our shore some day. This cream contains Lavender and Chamomile essential oils that soothes calms and enhance your sleep. I really like the smell and also the texture. It has a pleasantly relaxing scent. I tried going to their website and purchase the rest of the product from this range BUT it is so sad because they do not deliver outside the US. Haihhhh….that is also why I am using this product sloooowwwly.

Another sleeping product that I have tried is Quiet Night Dreamy Pillow and Body Mist. This mist contains Jujube date extracts and Chamomile. I do not fancy the scent too much but it is kind of relaxing. I normally spritz on my pillow, blanket, and bolster. You may ask why I spritz at so many places? This is because the scent does not last; it vaporizes after about 5 minutes. On the instruction it says “night time movement releases the natural fragrance” but I seriously do not smell anything after 5 minutes.

Verdict: To be honest, these sleeping range does not help you sleep, but it helps you to relax. So do not think that these will let you sleep like a baby, it does NOT. They just release a relaxing scent. As for The Body Shop’s body mist, I do not think it is worth investing because I do not like the scent and it is not long lasting.

Price: Expensive
Body Shop Quiet Night Pillow and Body Mist - RM 59 (100ml)
This Bath & Body Works Lavender Chamomile hand cream – N/A

Where: The Body Shop (Body Shop Quiet Night Pillow and Body Mist)

L’Oreal UV Perfect

I use this as a make-up base cum sun block. It is very light and it does not give me the sticky and oily feeling like a lot of sun block. They have 2 different range, one for anti dullness and another for even complexion. I heard a radio commercial last week that they just launched a new mattifying range. Honestly, the current one that I am using is already mattifying enough. I mean it does not feel oily or shiny on my face. And the best thing is that it has SPF 50 UVB and UVA PA +++ so I am well protected from the sun.

On the back of the tube, it says that it hydrates the skin, but I don’t think it does, but it also does not leave the skin dry.

Verdict: This is a sun block that is worth investing in. It is not thick, oily or sticky. Glides easily on your skin and can be use as a make-up base.

Price: Affordable - RM 32.90 (30ml)

Where: Watson & Guardian pharmacies nation wide

Maybelline Magnum Volum' Express Mascara

I bought this mascara because of all the hype in magazines and also the super huge billboard right in front of 1Utama. And also I was thinking, it is not very expensive so what the heck! I bought it :)

It is said to be able to volumize your lashes by 5X. Ok here’s my take on this mascara. I tried using it alone and I think it does work what it says, volumising. Lashes look more and it is really black. I use it together with my other mascaras. I normally pair it with the rest of my mascara (I have 3 different tubes of opened mascara; Benefit Get Bent , Kiss me and Fiberwig) and it works better for me. I will normally put either one of the 3 mascara first then followed by this Maybelline mascara for volume.

This mascara is also waterproof and smudge proof so you do not have to worry about getting panda eyes at the end of the day.

Verdict: It works best with other lengthening mascara. If used alone, it does not work much magic for girls with short lashes. It does clump-up so it is best to use a metal brush to comb your lashes after applying the mascara. I think it is ok to invest in this mascara because of the price and most importantly, it is waterproof.

P/S – The mascara comes in a tube as it is without a box, and there is no ingredient listed on the tube. So I do not know what goes into this tube of mascara. So for those who are really cautious about ingredients in cosmetic, this might be an issue.

Price: Affordable - RM 28.72(30ml) (this price is after discount normal price is about RM 30++)

Where: Watson & Guardian pharmacies nation wide

Lost...

Once upon a time, in a far far away land there live a funny prince and a chatty princess. They were living happily and lovingly for the longest time. Then one fine day, something mean happened. And the next thing they knew, a war has begun between the prince and princess.

They started saying and doing more hurtful things to each other. The princess turned green, mean and ugly and a lot of nasty and hurtful words came out of her once nice and sweet mouth. The prince who used to be so kind and devoted to the little princess on the other hand choose to ignore the little princess and the poor princess got more frustrated and say even nastier thing to get his attention. Everything blew out of proportion and there was silence for a while and it all repeated itself again and again.

Then one day after a long silence, they both decided to meet and talk at the prince palace. They sat at the prince's garden. It was a peaceful night with thousand of stars shinning upon the two souls. They both sat down quietly. The princess refuse to look at the prince. They asked each other 1 question at a time and get a 1 word answer in return.

Then the princess decides to look at the prince. Her heart sank at first glance. The prince looks horrible. He looked so tired and lost. And then again there was silence. They continued their conversation and the both of them got more comfortable. It was getting late and it was time to go home.

The both of them felt like staying but neither of them say anything. They kept asking each other to leave the garden first. The both of them stood, getting ready to leave.

They turned away from each other.

Started walking away from each other.

Then they stopped.

They turned around, the last thing they knew, they were hugging each other and tears started streaming down their cheeks.

Silence follows...

Very heavy heartedly, they walked away from each other that night when the stars were shinning bright.

Author
Your LiTtLe PrInCeSs

(The above article is merely a fiction imagined & created by ~Miss La-La Land~. All rights reserved)

Goodies From Taiwan

I was in Taiwan last week. It was a good short break. I am not exactly at my best these days and kind of problematic. So the retail therapy does help a little. Felt sad when i landed in Malaysia because it's back to reality haihhh....

That aside, Taiwan is a place where you can get a lot of cosmetics and skin care at a cheaper price compare to in Malaysia. Shoes are also pretty cheap and the quality is better than those in Bangkok. If you are planning for a shopping and eating trip I would recommend you to go to Taiwan instead of Bangkok, looking at Thailand's political situation. Food is also very good in Taiwan. Remember to try their Bubble Milk Tea, it is extremely GOOD. Nothing compare to the ones you get here.

Here is all the beauty stuff I bought from there. 4 boxes of mask. I bought the Strawberry and yogurt, Aloe Vera, Apple, and the Cooling Mask. I also bought different types of Mascara. They still have Kiss me mascara there and I bought 2 tubes. I also bought 2 tubes of fiberwig extra long and lash knockout which are not available here in Malaysia. Another mascara that is not available here is Sky Long Mascara. I bought canmake mascara as well because it is much cheaper in Taiwan.

Last but not least is a double eye lid glue. The brand is Eye Talk. All these are either from Watson or Sasa.

I will definitely review them once I use them. This will take a while especially the mascara because I currently have 4 open tubes which I am struggling to finish!! I am a greedy little girl :p