Beauty Drink

I haven't take collagen or any beauty drink for almost a year. I was too occupied with my wedding and new house. Hence, I didn't have time to think about anything else. Only wedding and house.

I think few years back are collagen glory days. Today, I heard less of them. Today, I heard glutathione and stem cell mostly. Their marketing are more powerful. 

I almost sold to this

Beautiful skin in just 7 days? Who doesn't want right? The only restraint is, is it safe for my body. Is it safe for long term. Then, I have a chit chat with my colleague,voiced up my desire and lust to have beautiful skin in a blink of eye. I should thanks to her for turning off my lust. She said, whatever product that claim can whiten in very short time may be contains of mercury. I know for sure mercury is not good for long term. And I'm not sure how safe all these products right? So play safe. I don't want to get beautiful skin but suffer in the end. For me, it does make sense. Fast effectiveness product have more chemicals in it.

I also hooked with this

It has many benefits and safe since it stated 'non GMO'. No toxic! And Shaklee is also well known in health industry today. I even consumed their Vitamin E and Omega Guard. But for ESP, I still thinking what is the difference between ESP and Melilea soy? Both are soy! Melilea is far cheaper than ESP. Albeit, ESP claims more benefits, but my mind still says they are same,made from soy. 

Thus, until now I still consuming Melilea soy. 

Going Organics

I've been eyeing for organics skincare and cosmetics. I wanted to lessen the chemical intake in my body for health and future. Aware that I can't be organics in food because they all have chemicals. Chicken,meat, vegetables and fruits. Maybe fish don't have. At least I can lessen the chemicals absorb by changing what I use on my body and skin.



Skincare

I really feel that this is the right time for me to change my skincare to organics one. I don't have to make long research because I've listed this brand for so long.

Melilea

I heard a lot of positive feedback for this product. I know their skin (Melilea user) are glowing healthy. It is certified organics so I'm sure this is the right choice for me.

Body And Hair Care

It is hard for me to find one good brand for this. But I think Avalon Organics is quite a trusted brand.

They have lotion, shampoo, hand soap, conditioner and shower gel. Actually they also selling Vitamin C skincare but I trust Melilea more for skincare.

Cosmetics

I think I would give Ronasutra a try. They claim it is mineral and safe to sleep with it. How safe is that.

They have foundation, powder, blusher and eye shadow. 

I think Virgin Mineral from The Body Shop is also one that I would consider. It is just they only have foundation and powder. I would love if they come with blusher and eye shadow like Ronasutra.

Make-up Remover

I use this on my skin everyday so it is important to get one that is organics. This is quite affordable.

The changes will cost me a lot for sure. 

Make-up Class

Enroll in a pro make-up class is one of my list-to-do but for some unknown reasons, it never happen. Maybe I don't have friend to go or I love my money that much I'm not willing to pay hundred bucks for fee.

Until one day, I found an advert on FB. A make-up artist looking for two models for her make-up class. It was school holidays so without thinking long, I contact the MUA. She asked for our (sister and I) picture. I purposely mention my sister name so that I have friend. My sister didn't know. The next day, the MUA informed me that she will be using us as her model. YAY! 

My intention to become as a model was to feel and try her touch and to learn her technique. I don't have to pay right for her class since I am her model. Being dolled-up by her and learn the make-up technique was a great bonus. It was a class for bridal make-up.

The greatest technique I learnt was the glue technique for eyebrow. It is a technique to draw the eyebrow without cleaning the stray hair. Usually it requested by muslim women who don't pluck their eyebrow. Then, I learnt how to set the falsie correctly for upper and lower lashes.How to get them in fullest look. How to set the make-up using the shuemura. And most important was the base; foundation, shading and highlight. I think I learnt more than that to improve my make-up skills.

During my second reception, I have this heart to try my own touch. Bila lagi mau rasa mekap sendiri.

I chose natural look. I save hundreds bucks by doing my own make-up. I will practice more to improve my skills in the future.

Q&A: My Makeup Story

Its like a revenge for being so silent and hiding from blogging world for so long. I wish..wish..wish..to  write more entry. 

Just now I strolled around on youtube beauty community. Well, its a hobby for me. Gain more knowledge about beauty. I saw this questions which is inspired me to blog out here. source

1. How old were you when you started wearing makeup?

18. After secondary school, I started to feel free to attempt  anything out of school rules.

2. How did you get into makeup?

Some older girlfriends. Inspired by their makeup made gorgeous looks.

3. What are some of your favorite brands?

I don't have specific brand to list down. Its what I need and suit me become a consideration.

4. If you could only wear 4 products on your face what would they be?

BB cream (with spf)

Mascara 

Lip Balm

Blusher

5. What does makeup mean to you?

Beauty Accesories

6. What is your favorite thing about makeup?

Enhance confidence and personality.

7. What do you think about drugstore makeup vs high end makeup?

I usually go on with drugstore makeup. Its cheap of course. What I need is just a little bit enhancer for my bold look. And its nothing to do with price. As long as I like or comfort with the product. 

8. What is one tip of advice you can give to a beginner?

REMOVE makeup with makeup remover! It is more important than putting on all the chemical dust on your skin. Non removed makeup will clog the pores and causes blemishes.

9. What is one makeup trend you never understood?

I think I'm not able to answer this since I'm not really updated with makeup trend. I wear makeup on what I think best for my look. One thing I always put on my mind about makeup is "LESS IS MORE"    

10. What do you think about the beauty community on YouTube?

I really.. really owed them! They taught me a lot about beauty. I wish I read and watch their video when I was 12. Thanks to Michelle Phan and Bubzbeauty. I love them sooo much..

Baviphat

Its another Korean brand same like Etude House and Holika Holika. Wallaweh...KK are quite lucky to be selected by them to open their outlet. For Baviphat, there are 2 outlets opened since early 2011. Girls, you can find them in Wisma Merdeka next to Familia and Warisan Square Block D 1st floor.

My Baviphat Haul ;-)

1.Peach All In One Peeling Gel -RM39.90 (Normal price is RM49.90)
2.Apple Lip scrub - RM19.90
3.Collagen Essence Mask Sheet (5's) = RM16.90 (its very cheap for the price of 5's)
4. Pomegranate Juicy Fruit Mask Sheet = RM5.90 (FOC. I guess for being nice with the ladybos :p)

Peach All In One Peeling Gel

The packaging is very cute. I think its a trademark of Korean brands to bottled or packed in cute style.

The peeling gel provided with spoon for hygiene purpose I guess. 1 spoon is enough for one treatment and I guess this will last for long. The peach smell really makes your tummy craving for refrigerated fruits. This peeling gel is functioned as same as gel exfoliater.  It doesn't peel the skin actually. It exfoliates the dead skin and remove dirt deeply down the pore. Skin will smoother than before. If u ever use Ginvera Marvel Gel then you will know how this gel works for your skin. I love this!

Apple Lip Scrub

I don't suffer with cracked lip. I just want back my teenage lip. Pink and smooth. Something that is hard to do due to the age. But there is nothing wrong to have a try. There is nothing wrong to work hard right. Thats why I purchased this lip scrub. I used it once. It leave my lips with smooth and firm condition but a little bit dry. I put lip balm after the treatment. Maybe I have to use few times to see the result and give my verdict about this lip scrub.

The mask sheets is a must for me to grab everytime I pay a visit to new cosmetic outlet. My skin don't have problem with any brand so far. My favorite all the time are;

Pomegranate - to lift and lighten (antiaging)
Collagen Essence - antiaging


Till next post girls and guys.Enjoy your holidays :))

Holika Holika

I was there during their grand opening just now to witness the ribbon cutting.I couldn't wait actually to meet the No.1 Korean cosmetic brand.Wow...Guess what their products are superb,cute and unique.Far different from other brand not to say the packaging only.I think Holika Holika have their own pride to produce such qualities products. I managed to test some of their products and I really want to make them mine.Hoho..but have to keep in mind that I still have many makeup stuffs and skincare. I didn't buy anything but definitely will come again once I'm out of stock and can't wait for that actually.Can't wait to use Holika's products. OOo..saya macam peminat fanatik pula.hehe...

Holika Holika at 1st floor of Suria Mall

Products I heart

Egg Soap

There are 4 colours for different skins concern

I read a review about this egg soap here. The girl claimed the results can be seen in just 3 days and give 10/10 marks.yay! Enda sabar me tapi kasi habis dulu la skincare yang sekarang. 4 eggs = RM80++, 2 eggs=RM40++

Face 2 change Roller BB Cream

I tried this on my skin.Its pretty good on my skin.Non oily and the roller really blend well the cream compare by using finger or brush. Aduh...saya mau kasi habis cepat2 tu BB cream saya.huhu.. Price RM90++.  Holika have many kinds of BB cream actually but this seriously makes me wanna bring it home.Sabar sajala..

Magic Pole Mascara

Ahhh...this one also pump my heart to have it.But later once I finish up all my mascara. It have pole at the end of the brush.Thats make it different from other mascara. 

Aish...I have many things actually to list down for my next Holika Makeups.I have to wait maybe 3 months to get the egg soap, 3 months to have the pole magic mascara and 1 year to have the roller BB cream. Estimation time to finish up my stock.hehe..but don't get surprise if you scroll down your reading list and find  'My Holika Haul' by Dyana.Hahaha..enda ketahanan sudah tu maksudnya.

Kuasa BB Cream

Saya tidak banyak mencuba BB cream yang berlambak di pasaran. Setakat ini hanya 2 produk sahaja yang saya pernah try. My first time with BB cream adalah pada tahun 2007. Masa tu sangat payah untuk mendapatkan BB cream di KK. Belum femes di sini lagi masa tu. Oleh kerana tidak banyak pilihan maka saya beli saja Elianto untuk merasakan kuasa BB cream yang disebut2 sekalian wanita Asia.

Habis juga 2 tiub Elianto saya pakai tapi tiada kuasa apa2 yang saya nampak pada kulit. Ianya cuma berfungsi sebagai foundation untuk tutup flaws and bagi muka nampak flawless. Tiada effect to my real skin. Then saya stop pakai ni sebab saya rasa tiada guna juga pakai BB cream kalau effect macam foundation saja. Saya kembali kepada foundation Loreal True Match. My first trial with BB cream tidak menunjukkan saya kuasa BB cream yang sebenar.


Tahun 2011, perasaan untuk mencuba BB cream kembali lagi. Ni kali tidak payah susah2 cari sebab memang berlambak BB cream.Pasar malam pun ada jenama sendiri. Sebelum saya membeli sesuatu produk, saya akan google dulu review2 pun tidaklah termakan terus dengan review  sebab 'every skins are different'. Bagus di kulit dia tidak semestinya bagus di kulit saya.


Saya pergi Selective SASA di Suria. Nah..terjumpa SA yang sangat informative dan ikhlas berkongsi ilmu bukan semata2 hendak menaikkan sales. Dia introduce saya Gowoonsesang Brightening Balm (orang panggil Dr.G). Harga RM95 for 60ml.

Gowoonsesang applied special skin moisturization system using 2 different ingredients, hydrophilic and lipophilic. It focused inner and outer in human skin.


Ayat di atas inilah yang menyebabkan saya mengambil keputusan untuk memilih Dr.G berbanding BB cream yang lain. Inner and outer maksudnya dia boleh kasi cantik kulit luar dan dalam. SA tu cakap dengan saya supaya pilih BB cream yang  medical formula. Yang dibuat oleh doktor pakar kulit. Kalau BB cream lain2 tu adalah kosmetik formula. 


Dr.G Info: The founder of Gowoonsesang, Dr. Gun-Yong Ahn entered medical school with the facial burn from his childhood. He treated his scar and restored skin of many patients. He gained a reputation in the skin restoration area. He developed Dr.G by special request of a patient who wanted daily skin care after the dermatological treatment. Five skincare lines of Dr.G suitable for people in different ages, the Trouble Care Line for acne skin and Luxury EGF Line made Dr.G become a reputable top brand in Korea. 

My Testimoni

Yang sejujurnya, saya dapat melihat kuasa Dr.G BB cream ini  dalam masa kurang 1 minggu. Kulit saya lebih cerah dan bermaya selepas beberapa hari sahaja.Bukan cerah hanya dengan memakai BB cream tetapi cerah semulajadi walau tanpa makeup. Saya memang impressed dengan results dia kerana dalam sejarah skincare saya tidak pernah jumpa skincare yang begitu cepat kesannya. Dr.G ini datang dengan 1 shade sahaja (greyish sikit) tapi it suit my skin very well.Nah..I tell you, saya bukan penjual produk. Saya cuma berkongsi pengalaman. Bukan di blog sahaja tetapi juga kepada keluarga dan kawan2 saya. Kalau barang bagus mesti mau dikongsi sama orang2 tersayang kan.

Gambar2 saya dalam blog ini kebanyakannya ditemani BB cream Dr.G. Saya hanya menggunakan foundation apabila perlu makeup tebal untuk menghadiri majlis. Rutin harian saya apabila keluar ke mana2 adalah;

wash > tone > moist > face primer > BB cream

Oleh kerana blog ini sudah banyak gambar saya, maka kali ini saya pinjam gambar kawan baik saya untuk entry 'Kuasa BB Cream'.

Si kawan saya ni pun guna BB cream Dr.G dengan face primer Elite Paris setelah melihat kemarblesan 2 produk ni tempat si Dyana.^;^. No powder since she is very sensitive to any kind of powder. Just face primer and BB cream.

Perlu diingat 'Every skins are different'. Baik di muka saya tidak semestinya baik di muka orang lain.

Chirstmas Hair Styles

Christmas is coming. Ada sudah baju kamu? Pagi2 sebelum pegi church mesti mo berlawa2 kan.Yang penting jangan lupa perkara wajib. ????   MANDI la....

Semua kali mesti baju baru kan. Makeup pun cantik. Tapi rambut??? Biasanya rambut paling cun pun kita buat kasi curl guna thong. Mau cepat kan. Nah...sini saya kasi suggest kamu style rambut untuk christmas ni. Mana tau ada yang rajin mo style rambut.

Kalau kamu mau belajar ni hair style boleh check sini. Nama ni perempuan Lilith Moon. Hair stylist untuk model Milan and Paris. Boleh visit Facebook dia juga Lilith Moon FB. Banyak dia ajar saya tips and tricks yang model2 di Paris pakai. Aiseh...budak hingusan lagi ni.

Paling malas pun time christmas boleh kasi curl rambut guna paper bag macam si Michelle Phan.

Ini memang senang.Kasi lilit rambut dengan paper bag time christmas eve sebelum kamu tido. Esok Christmas  , Nahh...tinggal buka tu kertas dapat sudah curl. Tiada paper bag gunala apa2 jenis paper. Saya kasi koyak buku latihan adik saya. Yang tiada guna sudah bah...

Atau pun curl guna stokin. Ahh...cuci dulu

Yang guna stokin ni macam ngam untuk rambut panjang yang tiada layer. Tapi kamu cuba dulu la. Nanti rosak rambut christmas kalau tidak menjadi.

Isopropyl Myristate

Remember the name girls.. ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE. Especially for those with  prone to breakout and/or sensitive skin like me. Check the cosmetics or skin care ingredients before purchasing.

This chemical used in cosmetics  to helps cosmetics apply more smoothly and gives them a slicker and sheer feel. Isopropyl Myristate has been shown to show a comedogenic and irritability to users with acne-prone and sensitive. You can read here.

As for my real experiences, yes! I got sudden breakout and blackhead became worst. So now,  I always read the ingredients label and from past experiences, I know what my skin can and can't accept and read a lot about chemical effects to my skin type. FYI, my skin is combination and sensitive.

Not all the skin care range is suitable with our skin type. For example, I'm using "X" brand for my cleanser, toner and moisturizer.Hell..I wanted to use their essence as well since it is highly rated but I just can't when I checked its ingredients. It contained Isopropyl Myristate!

So, always check the label even though the brand is highly rated. Every skins are different!

Etude House and 30% Discount

Yup! They were in KK since 19th of November. Some of my friends and me especially have been waiting for their opening. And… additional good news is they are having 30% discount for every Etude’s products. Discount for their new opening outlet in 1Borneo. But it will last until this 30th of November.Enda lama sudah…

The outlet is just nearby Elianto, Gnd Floor

Etude’s Eyeshadow. I got enough so no more purchase.

I managed to get 3 samples of Precious Mineral BB. Will try later .  The blusher.. not impress me. But look at the small bottle called ‘Nymph Aura Volumer’. It function to give our skin more glow. Blend together with BB cream to enhance or volume the glow. Bulila tahan but I forgot the price. Maybe around RM60-70 before less. I’m not sure if I want to purchase it later. Because in my opinion, my face primer also gives me the safe effect with cheaper RM.





FYI, I’m a big fan of mask sheet and eye patch. It gives instant result!  Its like…heaven, to find many types of them. These will be extra mask sheets in my hands.

The haul of the Etude’s day

Vacance Special Kit.  (The big box.I purchased this as a giveaway to my readers someday)
Blackhead Off Oil (Yellow box)
Fresh Nailwash Safe(pink bottle)
Collagen Eye Patch (The packet with cute girl face)
Pomegranate Mask Sheet
Essence Mask Collagen
Lucidarling Fantastic Rouge Gloss
Nymph Aura Shine Lips

Oh…the water bottle is a free gift for purchase more than RM80. I got another free Etude’s mirror (its free gift for purchase RM30 above) and 3 samples of BB cream.

And also pow them extra Etude’s shopping bag. Its cute so I asked another one




Actually their outlet still have many unstock products. Should I say here that I had found my perfect lipgloss? Hehe…I just love their mask sheet and lippie stuff.

BTW, have any of you try Baviphat ( I forgot the correct spelling). Its another Korean brand located in Warisan Square and Wisma Merdeka. Hrm…I’m into Korean and Japanese product now. I feel safe…I mean Korean and Japanese product is more to herbs and organics. Some more I feel most of their product suit my Asian’s necessity.

Makeup Remover

Ching! Dulu2 saya ada janji tu mo buat review pasal my makeup remover kan. Nah….





Jangan ditanya kenapa saya ada few makeup remover. Saya memang suka kumpul barang2. For me its ok to have few because last2 semua pun habis juga saya pakai.No worry! Lagi pun saya memang orang yang mengamalkan double cleansing. Even pakai powder seja pun saya tetap cuci guna makeup remover juga. Saya tidak harap tu facial wash buli kasi bersih segala kotoran di muka saya. Itu sisa kotoran yang masuk pore lama2 akan jadi blackhead!

Its my personal opinion ya.Lain orang lain perasaan juga kan

SILKYGIRL Hydra Clean
Ini cream based. Buli kasih hilang waterproof mascara and semua la jenis makeup. OOO…kecuali tu ZA mascara dia hilang power. Tapi saya tetap suka dia.


Maybelline Makeup Remover.
Yang ini lagi power dari Silkygirl sebab dia busi kasi hilang tu ZA mascara. Tapi…saya tidak berapa gemar pakai melainkan untuk buka mascara. Ini oil based. Saya tidak suka lumur muka saya dengan minyak. Minyak ya minyak! Kalau kamu tidak cuci betul2 tu sisa minyak di muka nescaya jadila blackhead and oil seed macam ni…




Ini saya baca dari internet jua ni. Then bila saya pikir2 balik macam betul juga. Tu minyak masuk dalam pore. Bila sudah banyak,jadila la oil seed. Errr…namau2. Sebab tu kalau tidak perlu sangat saya tidak mau guna yang oil based punya makeup remover. Prevention better than cure dia bilang tuh..


Bio-essence Deep Cleansing Milk
Lebih kurang macam SilkyGirl. Cuma ini dia claim banyak sikit benefit & ada vitamin E. Jadi mestilah saya suka kalau barang yang disebut bervitamin2 ni.


Mandom Beauty Sebum Cleansing Express
Water based.Dia cakap tidak payah cuci guna facial wash. Buli trus tido lepas guna ni. Erm..buli percaya ka?  Tapi betul dia kasi bersih segala makeup sampai bersih. Kulit terus segar macam perasaan baru lepas mandi.Sejuk ja kulit. Rasa memang kulit bersih la. Walau macam mana feel bersih pun,saya tetap cuci guna facial wash juga selepas tu. Safety bilang tu. Melainkan betul2 tiada air bulila eskep.

Lepas buat entry ni, secara kebetulan si Xiaxue buat entry about Mandom cleansing product tapi saya confuse dia kasi nama ni produk Bifesta. Erm.Mungkin saya yang salah tengok nama. This is Japan's product so saya memang tidak pasti kalau tulisan Jipun.Saya berabis jua cari nama dia tapi last2 sy jumpa Mandom Beauty ja sana label.Wateverla nama dia tapi produk yang sama jua ni. Xiaxue cakap plak ni produk cleansing no.1 di Jipun.Ehehe...wow bangga plak saya.Tapi erm...agak mahal baini sama cepat habis. Tapi apa yang saya tahu water based la cleansing yang paling bagus untuk muka saya walaupun mahal. Bah kalau kamu mau baca Mandom/Bifesta cleansing Xiaxue ada di  sini. Siuk jua ni cleansing sebab ada banyak jenis ikut kesesuaian kulit.

Ok, paling disukai ialah Bio-Essence sebabnya efektif sama murah sikit dari Mandom/Bifesta.