Hooray…today I’m going to do a review on a new series of facial sheet mask by Naruko. Do you like sheet masks?

For Naruko fans…do you agree with the above?

When do you actually apply a facial sheet mask? I applied my facial sheet mask after exfoliating (facial scrub). Why do I need exfoliating? To remove dead skin cells and also blackheads. This way eventually show a better result.

Cleanse → Exfoliate → Facial Mask.

Pick a mask that meets your necessity. For example if you want to emphasize on Moisturizing, Anti-Aging, Firming, Whitening or Pore Refining.

A. HA Hydro-Lock Moisturizing Mask

HA Hydro-Lock Moisturizing Mask emphasized on moisturizing.

The sheet mask is quite thin and rich with serum. Best to store your masks in a cool place.

It fits my *fat face ^_^… Feeling cooling and had a relaxing facial mask session 😉

How to apply a sheet mask. Leave it on your face for around 15-20 minutes. While waiting, I can watch my tv drama series 😉

The sheet mask in the sachet is soaking with generous amount of serum. I did not waste or threw it away…instead, I applied it on my shoulders and knees.

I felt my skin much smoother and softer.

Price : RM5.90 RM3.00

B. Q10 Age-Defying Brightening Mask

Q10 Age-Defying Brightening Mask emphasized on Anti-Aging, improve skin dullness.

Instantly brighter and fairer skin. Also softer and smoother skin.

Price : RM5.90 RM3.00

C. Mandarin Orange & Pineapple Pore Refining Mask

Mandarin Orange & Pineapple Pore Refining Mask minimizes pores and controls sebum secretion, delivering bright and smooth skin.

Perhaps my pores aren’t that big. So the result was barely visible.

Price : RM5.90 RM3.00

D. Arbutin Intense Brightening Mask

Arbutin Intense Brightening Mask emphasized on brightening and soothing.

The main ingredients uses in Arbutin Intense Brightening Mask. Among the rest, Arbutin Intense Brightening Mask has stronger smell. Its smells quite sweet and nice.

E. VC Brightening & Deep Hydrating Mask

VC Brightening & Deep Hydrating Mask emphasized on Brightening and Anti-Aging.

Price : RM5.90 RM3.00

Verdict : These masks helped to improve the complexion, making it clearer and brighter looking!  Face masks have deep cleansing and conditioning action on the skin, are great in refreshing tired skin or soothe troubled skin. You can use it daily…but I’m just using for may be twice a week. Hehe….I admit..sometimes I am lazy. LOL! However my preferred choice would be A) HA Hydro-Lock Moisturizing Mask and B) Q10 Age-Defying Brightening Mask. They showed significant result on me.

**Reviews are based on individual thoughts and observation**

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Ladies….what are the must have items in you handbag?

For me, my handbag gotto have my wallet, handphone, tissue, face powder and also not forgetting lip balm! Lip balm has became part of my essential. I’ll make sure I carry a lip balm when I go out. I have few of them and I actually place it in different bags so that I won’t forget to carry along when I switches handbags. The reason why I did that is because I’m quite forgetful at times. LOL!

I was introduced to Naruko‘s lip balm. A popular brand from Taiwan. It comes in a set of 2. (Lip Repairing & Soothing Lip Balm).

Both ingredients are printed at the back of its package.

Just like any other lip balms…it comes in a convenient stick. *easy to carry*

I felt that lip balm is important especially when you spend long hours in an air-cond room. It able to keep our lip moist. You know what…I have this really bad habit. When my lip is dry, I’ll tend to peel. *itchy fingers*

(A) NRK Vitamin ACE Ageless Lip Balm

[ Description ]
Improves fine lines and signs of aging for the lips using vitamin A,C,and E.

(Fine lines and signs of aging often occur when you are expose under the sun)

[ Ingredients ]
Polyisobutene, Caprylic /Capric Triglyceride,Ethylhexyl Palmitate,Squalane,Lanolin,Petrolatum,Ozokerite,Polyethylene,Beeswax,Jojoba Oil,Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Oilve Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum, Peppermint,Tocopheryl Acetate,Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate,Retinyl Palmitate, Cl 19140, Cl 15985

(B) NRK HA Intense Hydrating Lip Balm

[ Description ]
Relieves dryness for the lips by providing and locking in moisture.

(Our lip often dry when we stay in air-cond room for long hours, also dehydrated can be the cause of dryness)

[ Ingredients ]
Polyisobutene,Ozokerite,Polyethylene,Beeswax,Jojoba Oil,Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Olive Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Peppermint, Fragance,PEG-8 Isostearate,Titanium Dioxide,Sodium Hyaluronate.

So, the above is a photo of before and after application. In result; moist, glossy and plump lip. The texture, not too thick nor creamy. But just nice to have a nice coat to keep my lip moist.

Like : Jojoba oil is one of the listed ingredient. Which I like most. Although it contain peppermint, but it is not strong..very minimal. Does not have fragrant scent, more like natural flavors. My lip look healthier with these lip balms.

Dislike : I wish they could combine both effect of hydrating and anti-aging into 1.

Price : RM12.90/set of 2 through Natta Cosme.

For every purchase above RM50, you may enjoy rebate of RM5. Simply key in MEL55 on the ‘use coupon code’ for the instant rebate.

Recently there are a numbers of Beauty Boxes available for subscription. They all come with a minimal monthly subscription fee. But what you get in box would be quite mysterious. You will only know the content after you unbox it. *I like surprises*

Hence, Bag of Love is doing the same thing. The main difference is that the contents are placed in a bag rather than a box. Bag of Love is something new to me. It arrived since March and therefore they had this bag call “Debut Bag”.

This is my first subscription. I actually got attracted by the bag when they posted a teaser photo of the bag on their Facebook page. I thought if someone would to put effort on the look of its bag, I assumed the content wouldn’t be disappointing too.

Received my parcel within a week after purchase. My box was in a good condition. So, I can recycle it for other usage. Many complained about their rip off or dented box after opening the parcel. Probably they need to change the courier service. However I wouldn’t bother much about the ripping off box…as long as the bag and content inside are in good condition. Right?

This is the look of the bag which I’ve mentioned above. I can use the bag to keep my make up stuffs or storing my skincare products when I go for travel. Look alike Victoria Secret’s color. *LIKE*

All 5 products are nicely placed in a bubble wrap for better protection.

As promised; “With a subscription, you get a beautiful bag of 5 deluxe sample-size beauty products – ranging from hair care to skincare, body care, make up, nails and fragrances – delivered to your doorstep monthly so you get to sample the products before buying it. “

A thank you card together with cute Mi Mi from Bag of Love. At the back of this card, its the brief explanation on each product in the bag.

Mi Mi also promised each and every month, she will come up with a different bag design. I guess…that is why they are named ‘Bag of Love’. You know what….I like bags…no matter how many I have. LOL!

There are more………….RM30 Gift Voucher on Murad products and also a complimentary movie pass to watch “The Host” which will be screening on beginning of April.

Murad Vitalic Energizing Pomegranate Cleanser, 150ml, RM148

Use 2 pumps on damp face. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Here, I got a deluxe size of 50ml. This cleanser came at the right time! As I am about to replenish my finishing cleanser. I’ve heard alot of good reviews about Murad. Now I get to experience it!

Revlon Professional Color Sublime Treatment, 200ml, RM88

How to use: Coat hair from roots to tips after shampooing. Leave on for 5 minutes then rinse.

Lunasol Skin Fusing Powder Foundation SPF20/PA++, 10.5g, RM140

Comes in 6 shades. I usually choose liquid foundation over powder foundation. That is because powder foundation often gave me this powdery or uneven face. However there is an exception to Lunasol Skin Fusing Powder Foundation by Kanebo. It able to control my T-zone area which often oily, shin free look for long hours. I applied 2 layers for a better coverage. Furthermore the powder texture is very smooth.

Definite Face Blending Brush, RM98

How to use:For a great finishing touch, sweep a loose powder over face with this brush.

WOW! I am so happy to actually receive a full size brush from the well known Definite Cosmetic! It is a good quality brush. Swipe over your face and you can actually feel that its very soft and not rough at all.

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire EDT, 50ml, RM248

A sample size of EDT by Guerlain. The bottle is quite nice hor…

This is an EDT. So, do not expect the smell will last long hours. But I do like the scent of it. Not too strong and very lady like scent.

Conclusion : This is my first time experiencing brands like Kanebo, Murad, Benefit and Guerlain. For just paying RM39.90, but I am getting content worth more than RM100 and I get to try all these popular brands. I’m quite satisfied with the debut bag. I wish Bag of Love could remain its quality assurance and bring us more good brands. Especially on giving out deluxe or full sizes. 😉

What is the price? (all inclusive postage)

Monthly – RM39.90/ month

Quarterly – RM119.70 (for 3 months)

Annually – RM478.80 (for 12 months and get the following 1 month for free)

How to subscribe?

Kindly visit Get the Bag.

Alternatively, you can also join their Facebook page (Bag of Love) to know about their latest news.

Introducing Yadah, a new skincare brand from Korea arrived in Malaysia.

Korea is well known for skincare.

Korean gals are so pweetee… I want to look pweeteee with beautiful radiant skin too…. *envy*

Look how pweetee they are… (Girls Generation). ♥

Let me introduce you to Yadah and her alien pet Yom Yom. Such adorable characters use for the brand. I must admit that I often fall for nice or cute packaging. In this case…they had successfully attracted me! haha….

What I like about Yadah is that, they are using natural ingredients. Which is good comparing to some strong chemical products.

I decided to purchase their Starter Kit [Vitamin Range] from Hermo to sample it myself. The starter kit is priced at RM25. Consist of:-

1.  2*Vitamin Emulsion (trial size) (8ml)

2.  2 * Vitamin Toner (trial size) (8ml)

3.   BB Cream SPF 20 PA++ (trial size)

4.   Sun Cream SPF 40 PA++ (trial size)

5.   Special Care Line Cleansing Nose Strip (1 pcs )

6.   Special Care Line Brightening Mask Pack (1 pcs)

7.  Brightening Ampouler (2* Trial Size)

Additional samples. (Brightening Ampoule, Sun Cream & BB Cream)

Brightening Ampoule has excellent pigmentation control function.

YADAH Vitamin Toner
80ml  for RM49
Enriched with organic Opuntia Ficus to soothe and hydrate the skin..Specially formlated with orange and lemon extracts filled with vitamins.Refreshing,Toning, and Brightening.

Suitable for combination and oily skin. Non-comedogenic, oil free and irritant-free.

YADAH Vitamin Emulsion
80ml  for RM49
Filled full with natural goodness similar to the Vitamin Toner in a light matte-fluid texture leaving the skin naturaly moist, brghtened and velvety soft.

Suitable for All Skin Types.

YADAH Sun Cream
SPF40 PA++
40ml  for RM35
Super-effective high protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Natural and organic-based extracts make it less irritating to the skin.

Can be used alone or as the last step in your daily skincare routine.

YADAH BB Cream
SPF20 PA++
50ml  for RM49

Anti-wrinkle, anti-oxidant, brightening, UV sun protection, moisturising, sebum control, and the best part of all, it comes in pink and yellow undertones for natural-looking skin coverage.

Available in Light Beige and Natural Beige.

Above I’m using “Light Beige”. I feel that their BB cream blends well on my skin, it gave me the natural look. Moreover its not too creamy, your face won’t look so oily.

YADAH Cleansing Nose Pack
10pcs  for RM19

1) Lightly wet your nose. Then remove the adhesive strip.

2) Place it over your nose and wait for 15-20 minutes.

3) Peel off strip when times up. Ouch…I felt quite pain while peeling it leh…Ermm…are those tiny strands on the strip are my blackheads? Not really visible. I think Biore’s nose pack is more effective ^_^

Verdict : Yadah provides an affordable skincare range. I think I will purchase the full size of BB Cream and also the Vitamin Emulsion.

Yadah is now available at all Stage, StageAsia outlets and SaSa Malaysia.

To purchase online, visit Hermo.my, Zalora Malaysia and HiShop Malaysia.

Yadah Malaysia

I’ve seen friends started to take collagen drink as early as age 20+.

I want to stay youthful despite my growing age. I don’t want to look so ‘aunty’ either. I don’t apply full make up to work, except for foundation and blusher.

I then asked my friend, why do we need to take collagen drink. She said, our body’s collagen level decreases as we age. Therefore a collagen drink acts like a supplement to us. Nevertheless sufficient rest or sleep is also important.

The collagen drink is a type of energy drink infused with collagen to help promote the body’s natural ability to produce the fatty tissue. The drink claims to stimulate the collagen-making mechanism in the body, which in turn will give the skin a more plump, younger look and feel by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and sagging. The collagen drink is said to do these things without the use of needles, collagen fillers, or the invasive surgery of collagen implants. The drink hails from Japan and comes in many variations.

 

Hence, there are too many collagen brands in the market. Some are in liquid form and some are in powder form, which you need to dissolves them in water. They comes with various pricing too. I discovered Lennox FirmUp Collagen’s price is cheaper than other brands.

The new Lennox FirmUp Collagen comes with a sachet of OPC(Grapeseed Extract), in powder form which has whitening effect. Add into the bottle of 50ml collagen. It taste like grape juice. After adding the OPC..the drink became more concentrated. Taste is acceptable to me.

How to consume?

For first timer, take 1 bottle daily at night for 10 days. After the 10th consumption, you can reduce it to a bottle every 2-3 days alternately at night. Best chilled and shake well before drink.

Product Ingredients:

Aqueous Marine Collagen, Co Enzyme Q10 and multivitamins.

Here’s how it works:

• Low Molecule Collagen 5000mg
  Effectively builds our skin moisture shield and promotes skin firmness, elasticity and suppleness. In comparison to conventional collagen in the market, it has finer molecules that can be easily absorbed by our body hence providing visible results in a shorter time span.

• Co Enzyme Q10 100mg
  Protects skin cells and collagen from damages of oxidization, improves energy of cells and promotes skin metabolism which helps to reduce or delay the appearance of wrinkles, varicose veins, cellulite, scars, age spots, edema and bruises.

• Vitamin C 100mg
  Vitamin C plays a crucial role in diminishing the effects of free radical damage. It is also an effective protector of the skin from ultraviolet rays’ damage. Besides that, Vitamin C also promotes the synthesis of collagen.

• Vitamin E 50mg
  It forms a shield that actively protects the skin from the destructive actions of oxidization.

• OPC Grapeseed Extract Powder
  Anti-Oxidant & Whitening Essence

Verdict : After drinking few bottles I don’t see significant changes on me. But I do noticed that my skin tone has improved a little. An even skin tone. Perhaps one should consume consistently.

Beauty from within.

Lennox FirmUp Collagen with OPC(Grapeseed Extract)24 bottles –

Price RM119.92 through Natta Cosme.

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♥ Have A Nice Day ♥

At age 30s, I started to be more concern about my skin. Hoping that I would not look older than my age. Besides living a healthy lifestyle, skincare is equally important too although I do not have major skin/ acne problem. Picking a right skincare that suits your skin may be tedious at times. I do not invest on very expensive skincare products and to find out the results which is just average I thought.

Working long hours in an air-conditioned room and sometimes working under the sun, may leave my skin quite dry or dehydrated. In this case, hydration will be my main concern as well as anti-aging.

Recently, I was given an opportunity to try NARUKO Rose & Snow Fungus Classic Hydrating Night Gelly. I’ve heard and also I’ve tried before NARUKO’s products. One of the popular brand in Taiwan. The price is affordable and it works pretty good.

NARUKO has wide range of skin care products. However, Rose & Snow Fungus Classic Hydrating Night Gelly is specially formulated for mature and dry skin. Other than hydration, it also has anti-aging formula which repairs and hydrates skin during night time.

What it smells? Nice rose scent…reminds me of ‘sirap bandung’.

What is the texture? Its translucent white. Texture between gel and cream.

I uses my clean hand to scoop out a small amount of NARUKO Rose & Snow Fungus Classic Hydrating Night Gelly which is sufficient to apply on my whole face. You may feel it abit sticky after applying. But once its fully absorb into your skin..its fine. I uses this like a night mask, after cleansing my face.

The overnight water restoration makes my skin dewy and smoother the following day. The moisture content really helps. Now my face T-zone no longer as oily as before.

Where to buy? You can make your online purchase through Natta Cosme.

Good news for my readers. For every purchase above RM50, you may enjoy rebate of RM5. Simply key in melissa633 on the ‘use coupon code’ for the instant discount. 😉