Althea Malaysia | What will you buy from Althea for Raya 2017? + free gift!

For this upcoming Raya, Althea will be giving away free gift untuk siapa siapa yang shopping dari Althea. FREE ok, FREE! Boleh tengok dekat sini kalau nak tengok barang free tu.

How to redeem your birthday gift from Sephora Malaysia 2017?

My birthday gift from Sephora Malaysia yay!

So, how to redeem your birthday gift from Sephora Malaysia?

Tarte Brighter Days Highlighting Moisturizer Review

A moisturizer and a highlighter combined? Yes please!

I straight away added this item into my bag before I checked out.

The packaging is so so so pretty, I can't resist. One of the reason why I looooove Tarte's products!

Drugstore Eyebrow Pencil Review (Catrice, In2it, Silkygirl, The Face Shop)

 These are the review of my drugstore eyebrow pencils that I've used before:

 From top: Catrice Eyebrow Stylist, Silkygirl Expert Slim Brow, In2it Triangular Eyebrow Liner, The Face Shop Designing Eyebrow Pencil

NYX Lip Lingerie Review

The first time I saw NYX Lip Lingerie, terus rasa, "I need this!". And I straight away bought two of the shades (One of the hardest decision ever! I wanna buy all shades!), even though it is not available yet in Malaysia. #priorities

Hermo VS Althea, mana lagi best?

Hermo (www.hermo.my) and Althea (my.althea.kr) are both my fav sites kalau nak window shopping beauty products especially from Korea.

My shopping experience with Althea: Althea Haul
My shopping experience with Hermo: Hermo using GDEX

Sooooo, sebenarnya mana lagi best kalau nak beli?

Nature Republic dari Hermo/Althea, original ke tak?

Actually ni last year punya issue hahaha tapi sebab Nature Republic baru keluar public statement, so teringat je lah.

Dua minggu yang lepas, dari instagram Nature Republic Malaysia

[ONLINE SHOPPING REVIEW] Hermo Malaysia using GDEX

Hermo.my is one of my favourite shopping site for beauty products especially from Korea!

[Review] Tarte Cosmetics Rainforest of the Sea Color Splash Lipstick

Brand: Tarte Cosmetics

Collection: Rainforest of the Sea 

Product name: Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick

Shade: Sunkissed

Price: RM90

Availability: Tarte's website. (Not available at Sephora Malaysia)

[Review] Dupe products that I've tried

What is dupe?

Dupe is normally a product that is a similar colour compared to the original / higher-end / expensive product. Dupe ni macam brand yang harga lagi murah tapi warna/formula nak dekat sama dengan brand yang mahal. Tapi bukan fake ok. Fake makeup bahaya, rosak muka. Jangan pakai fake.

[Review] Sleek i-Divine Oh So Special pallete

Honestly I rarely reach for this eyeshadow palette but while I was cleaning my vanity, rasa macam kesiannya dah beli tapi tak guna sangat. The reason why I bought this palette in the first place is because of the greyish shade, my other palettes don't have that kind of shade.

So why not some review?

From Tarte USA to Malaysia [Online shopping review]

Product Empties #1

My first product empties entry! I have quite a few products that I've used up so why not some mini reviews?

All my empties.

Skincare stuffs.

 #1: Olay Essentials Beauty Fluid

This is my holy grail moisturizer since 7-8 years ago. Only this moisturizer, nothing else. Cewah. Even after trying other moisturizers, I still come back to this one. Suitable for normal/dry skin and sensitive skin. Absorbs quickly, not sticky, smells really nice. Totally recommended! (Price: Around RM40 at Watsons or Guardian)

#2: Innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask

Full review here: [REVIEW] INNISFREE SUPER VOLCANIC CLAY MOUSSE MASK. Totally recommended for oily skin! (Price: RM70 at Innisfree store. Also available online at Althea and Hermo)

#3: Burt's Bees Moisturizing Lipbalm

I love the vanilla smell and it totally moisturizes my lips. Really need to do a full review for this lip balm because I love this and totally gonna repurchase! (Price: RM25 at Burt's Bees store)

Body care stuffs

#4: Bath and Body Works's Sweet Pea shower gel

It contains shea butter and vitamin E to keep the skin moisturized. I love the scent! A mix of juicy raspberries & pear kissed. But nothing major on improving my skin. Just a fun shower gel that makes me feel happy while having bath haha

#5: Nivea Deodorant Roll On Dry Comfort

I love the scent and totally makes me dry the whole day! No ketiak basah. 

Makeup stuffs

#6: Wet N Wild Megaclear Mascara

The function is to keep your brows in place. It does a pretty good job. It's actually a clear gel but right now it looks disgusting because of my brow pencil residue. I love this but I'm not sure if I'm gonna repurchase this. Right now I'm using Essence's Eye Brow Fixing Gel. (Price: RM21.90 at SaSa)

#7: Maybelline Clean Express Miracle Water

To remove light makeups, dirt and dust. No need to rinse. A bit sticky. More review and comparison here: [REVIEW & COMPARISON] GARNIER, MAYBELLINE & SEPHORA MICELLAR WATER

Masks

#8: Innisfree Jeju Volcanic blackhead 3 step program

It contain three strips. The first one is to open the pores. The second one is like the biore black strip, to remove the blackhead. The third one is to tighten back the pores. It works but nothing major. Maybe I need to do if often. I love this but it's quite pricey for only one time use only. (Price: RM11, available at Innisfree store)

#9: Innisfree It's real squeeze mask Strawberry

It claims to makes the skin smooth and bright. For more relaxing sheet mask session, put you sheet mask inside the fridge before using it. I used this sheet mask at the end of the day, before sleeping and it is very soothing. My skin felt soft after using this. (Price: RM5, available at Innisfree store)

Wow, quite a long post with a few Innisfree products. You can find Innisfree store in Malaysia at Sunway Pyramid, KLCC, Pavillion, Paradigm Mall, Sunway Velocity and KL SOGO.

Thankyou!

*Not a sponsored post

My fav SILKYGIRL cosmetics's products

Silky Girl products ni memang famous dari zaman sekolah dulu which is 10 years ago. Dari dulu semua products dia best. I remember buying their eyeshadow lepastu eyeshadow tu jatuh habis berderai. Sedih. 

But for this entry, I'm gonna pick my most fav items from Silky Girl.

#1: Expert Brow Slim Liner

Price: RM21.90

Why I love:

1. Retractable. Which means I dont have to sharp it. Pulas pulas je dia keluar.

2. Spoolie brush at the opposite end to groom and blend the colour

3. Easy to use for beginner, blends well

What I don't love about it:

Senang patah. Tak boleh tekan kuat sangat.

Overall, it's one of the best eyebrow pencil!

#2 Long wearing eyeliner

This is my eyeliner since high school! My first eyeliner and also the best. Tak ingat berapa kali dah beli ni.

Why I love:

1. Glides easily

2. Good colour pay off

3. Easy to use

4. For natural/everyday look

5. Retractable

#3 Eye opener water proof mascara

Price: Around RM10++

Why I love:

1. Easy to wear

2. Although it says waterproof, it's actually not that waterproof (which is a good thing actually), hence it is easily removed. I don't fancy waterproof mascara

3. Lengthening 

4. Cheaaaap!

What I don't like about it:

1. Clumps easily. One or two coating is enough

#4 Matte Junkie Lip Cream

Full review here: [REVIEW] SILKY GIRL MATTE JUNKIE LIP CREAM

Why I love:

Pigmented, kissproof, longlasting.

The swatches of Expert Brow Slim Liner 020 Dark Brown, Long wearing eyeliner in Black and Dark Brown, Matte Junkie Lipcream in Retro

#5 Be Mine Roll On Perfume

This is a true legend! Since high school. Since 10 years ago!

Dulu rasanya ada banyak choices and famous sangat, rasa nak beli semua bau. But this one, "Be Mine" is personal favourite. Letak dalam bag makeup for "just in case" situation. 

That's all. Thanks!

*Not a sponsored post. Bought everything with my own money.

Althea Haul!

My first time purchase from Althea! Selama ni tengok tengok but I prefer to buy at physical store sebab takde alamat tetap, nanti entah kemana parcel pergi, malas nak pi collect dekat post office, malas nak tunggu, lagi suka belek belek ha macam macam la alasan malas beli online.

And, dulu Althea takde debit card payment method, they only have paypal and credit card, lagi la malas nak beli from Althea. Now dah boleh bayar pakai debit card!

What it claims. Althea is direct from Korean and it's 100% authentic.

What I bought:

1. Skin Food Premium Lettuce & Cucumber Watery Toner for RM33. (Review soon!)

2. Skin Food Brightening Eye Cream (for the dark circles...) for RM55

3. Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel for RM14/each! Review here!

Placed order: 26th Oct 2016 (Wednesday)

Shipping: 31st Oct 2016 (Monday)

Arrived: 3rd Nov 2016 (Thursday)

Took 8 days to arrive. Okay lah sebab it's direct from Korea kan. I bought these masa ada offer, RM99 free shipping (Normally RM150 above baru free shipping).

The price is affordable, cheaper from the physical store, and the packaging is so cute, totally gonna buy from Althea again!

*Bought using my own money, not a paid review!

My dream came true vanity from IKEA (almost)

I've always wanted my own vanity table. A real one. Bukan meja lepastu alas dengan kain putih then letak semua makeups. My every day routine: berangan, buka website IKEA, kira budget.

And finally, for my 24th birthday, my husband bought me my dream vanity table from IKEA.

And gigih pasangkan memalam.


Prices:

1) Two Alex drawers, RM280 each

2) Melltorp table top, RM159

It's quite big, I feel like buying a smaller one because it consumes space.

3) The cheapest tool, Marius, RM12.90

4) Mirror

I actually bought the other one, yang ada bekas kaca boleh letak barang, tapi tak jumpa pula dekat website IKEA.

The result:

I wanted to buy this light and mirror, 

Tapi susah nak drill dekat dinding and nanti nak pindah, satu hal pulak nak cabut.

Right now, I am so happy with my vanity! Cuma kerusi tak selesa kalau duduk lama lama. Nak a comfy chair please.

Maybe like this? :p

My fav place! <3

Thanks for reading.

My current go-to makeups

My current favs yang bila nak makeup, terus pakai yang ni je, cuma warna lipsticks je bertukar.

1. Foundation : Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer

Why I love it: 

Lightweight, tak tebal sangat macam normal foundation (obviously because this is a tinted moisturizer), great for my dry skin because it doesnt emphasis the dry patches, enough to cover the redness and dullness of my skin. Has SPF. Paling penting, tak rasa macam pakai foundation pun, just perfect!

Im in shade light-medium.

Price: RM164

Where to get: Sephora Malaysia

2. Concealer: Urban Decay Naked Skin

Why I love it:

Great coverage for my dark circles. (Bad dark circles due to working depan laptop more than 12 hours/day zzzz). Isnt drying, and normally concealer for under eyes akan crease but this one, minimal creasing although I need to set it with a loose powder. Has a wide range of shades and undertone, mine is in Light - Warm.

Price: RM105

Where to get: Sephora Malaysia or Urban Decay

3. Eyeshadow: Tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte

Why I love it:

The packaging is so pretty, senang nak bawak travel because it has a big mirror, AND ALL PRETTY MATTE EYESHADOWS. 

Especially Force Of Nature, Natural Beauty and Best Friend! It has enough colours for base (semua yang belah kiri, and sometimes can use as under brow highlight), transition colours and crease. 

The swatches from left to right, ikut turutan macam dalam the palette.

Price: RM175

Where to get: Sephora Malaysia

4. Eyeliner: Maybelline Hypersharp Liner

Why I love it: Easy to use, easy to remove. Senang kerja I yang tangan bukan nya reti nak berseni ni.
Price: RM29.90 tapi normally ada discount
Where to get: Watsons, Guardian, any pharmacy yang ada Maybelline

5. Mascara: Essence I Love Crazy Volume Mascara

Why I love it: Easy to use, easy to remove. Tak waterproof okay, so senang nak remove and bukan nak pakai lama sangat pun.
Price: RM16.90
Where to get: Watsons yang carry brand Essence

6. Blusher & Bronzer: Elf St. Lucia

Why I love it: Suddenly I'm loving the subtle look when wearing the blusher, nice peachy natural shade! Mini review: here. Also for the browkit.

7. Highlighter: Essence Soo Glow!

Why I love it: The pinkish shade of highlight, nampak macam bersinar dari jauh haha mini review about Essence's product, here

8. Setting spray : Urban Decay all nighter

Why I love: Sebab ada satu je setting spray so pakai je lah yang ni hahaha. Doesnt irritates my skin.

Why I bought: Because I couldnt find NYX Dewy Setting Spray so I just bought this. Great for dry/combination skin, and some claimed that kalau spray this thing on your makeup, masuk swimming pool pun makeup tak hilang! (Tak pernah try lagi). And nama pun all nighter, it can last all night (kalau pakai makeup all night).

Price: I bought the travel version RM55. Full size is RM130
Where to get: Sephora Malaysia and Urban Decay.


Hasil dia:

Jadilah macam ni.... (Takde gambar selfie lah pulak)

That's all. Thanks for reading! xx

**All bought using my own money, bukan review berbayar

[REVIEW] E.L.F Cosmetics

I got these ELF makeups about 4 months ago, tapi sekarang baru sempat nak review! Bought it from my husband's friend, tiba tiba je Marwan offer, "Nak makeup ELF tak? Bagi lah list kalau nak". Eh jangan offer offer, terus I buat list. Satu malam tak tidur sebab nak pilih apa.... #gigih

Blush Palette (Light)
Got four gorgeous shades, but I normally use the first and second one. (Pink barbie gitu and orangey shade which sometimes I use for bronzing)

A little powdery. Best kalau buttery/creamy (lembut macam butter gitu, baru lah senang nak apply dekat pipi, takdelah berdebu debu). One of the reason why I bought this palette is because Kathleen Lights recommended it in this video: here! You can skip to minute 12.54. Overall, I like this blush sebab senang nak apply, matte, pigmented (pakai sikit pun dah nampak, kalau pakai banyak nanti nampak macam clown pulak), affordable and got a huge mirror. Senang bawak travel.

Light pink, light brown peach(orangey), mauve-rosy pink, coral pink

Contouring Blush & Bronzing powder in St Lucia

I love ELF because of the sleek design, all black and most importantly, casing dia tak senang terbuka so tak risau dia terbuka dalam makeup bag, nanti habis bersepah. I bought this because people claim that it is a dupe for NARS Orgasm Blusher and Laguna Bronzer. When I read about this, Im like, okay, KENA BELI.

The blusher which is in peachy pink shade, is a bit shimmering. Kalau kulit melayu ni, macam tak nampak sangat pun blusher dia so I rarely use this blusher. The bronzer is matte cool brown shade, suitable for contouring for beginners! My one and only bronzer for contouring right now haha because sebelum ni pakai brown eyeshadow je for contouring. #serbaguna

Prism Eyeshadow in Sunset

I honestly don't know why I bought this palette. At first I wanted to buy another one tapi dah habis stock, so I settled for this one. The only colour that attracts me is the gold one. All are shimmery, pigmented, almost creamy. I rarely use this palette because of the colours, tak natural for everyday use and taktahu nak pakai pergi mana so..... Memang tak pakai sangat.

But if you love the shimmering and the colours, then buy! The quality is quite good and its gorgeous! Look at the colours!


Brow Kit (dark)
The dark one is the gel, the lighter one is the powder. Used it to make my brows more 'defined' tapi macam takde beza pun bila pakai... Easy to apply, but the brush tu macam tak best sangat.

Matte Lip Colour in Praline
The first time I saw the swatch, I'm like, OKAY NAK. But of course, bila pakai je mesti jadi warna lain dari swatch. Here is me, wearing the lipstick.

Abaikan orang sebelah tu, sebab dia watak yang tak penting dalam review ini.

How the swatch looks like in google:

Apparently its too brown for my skin tone, I was imagining a pinkier tone. Hence, tak best nak pakai selalu. It's pigmented and matte, and I'd love to try out other colours. Maybe next time bila ada peluang.

That's all. Thanks for reading!