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

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Here is what the email says

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