Koyudo Kakishibuzome Makeup Brush Set Review

Reading about Malaysia's political drama everyday can be a little bit depressing... So I guess it's about time for me to fix that and write about things that makes me happy for a change. I'm obsess with anything related to beauty; cosmetic, skincare and yes, beauty tools too! My collection may not be as big these days, I've learned the hard way to be a minimalist in this pandemic and keep only things that I can't live without.

Casting The Blue Spells with Herbivore Botanicals Lapis Facial Oil

Hello again lovelies, I'm here with a beauty review to make up for the lost time. It's one of my favorite skincare find; the Herbivore Botanicals Lapis Facial Oil. As some of you might recall, I have a combination oily skin that has the tendency to be unpredictable. I desperately need something that can balance it out to make it more manageable. I came across the Lapis Facial Oil when I did my research on skin balancing and the dreamy shade of blue definitely caught my attention. I decided to give it a try despite my reservation towards anything oily and I'm so glad I did!

Burt's Bees Sets Up Hives @ Sephora Malaysia

Calling all natural health and beauty enthusiasts out there! Burt’s Bees; one of the world’s most popular nature-based personal care brand is now available at all Sephora's outlets nationwide to satiate your clean skincare and beauty needs. As a leading provider of personal care that committed to providing natural health and beauty solutions, Burt’s Bees’ products are 99 to 100 percent natural and contain no harmful chemicals or synthetic preservatives especially Parabens, Phthalates, Petrolatum or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).

Coming Up Peaches With Too Faced Peaches & Cream Collection

I've developed a new addiction recently and if you're still not getting where I'm going, here's a little clue... It have something to do with peach and makeup. Yes, you got it right, I'm all about the Too Faced Peaches & Cream collection these days! I'm perfectly aware that the peach rage is not exactly new. It's all started with the success of Too Faced Sweet Peach palette couple of years ago and now, the line up is getting bigger and bigger with new additions to give you the delicious taste of peach and sweet fig cream without the extra calories.

Goodbye Filter with Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Foundation

Okay I lied, I'm not ready to say goodbye to all the photo filters that I'm obsessed with just yet but all the hype about Huda Beauty #FauxFilter definitely pique my interest! I know I'm a bit late to join the craze, I just want to wait until Huda Beauty available here at Sephora Malaysia to match the shade myself because I'm not really sure which one suits me better. According to #FauxFilter shade comparison guide, I'm matched to Toasted Coconut (deep light skin tones with neutral and golden undertones) but I kind of like the sound of Macaroon more, mmmmm~

Silky Smooth Glide With Esqido Gel Eyeliner Pencil

It can be hard to keep up with a full face makeup especially when you have a clingy little one but I try my best to at least wear an eyeliner to work everyday. Honestly, I kind of feel naked without one... I'm running out of it quite fast too so another one or two more certainly won't hurt. I received the latest Gel Eyeliner Pencil from Esqido recently (they shipped to Malaysia by the way) and available in two color selection; Black and Brown. I never really use gel eyeliner before, I usually go for kohl or the regular pencil liner so yes, I'm very excited to take it for a spin!

Discover The Latest Addition @ Elianto Makeup

Can't believe I've successfully restraint myself from buying any cosmetics all this while and the latest beauty arrival from Elianto couldn't have come at a better time. If you're a fan of natural botanical extracts in your cosmetics and skincare, this one is definitely for you. Say hello to the brand new makeup from Elianto! Meet the Deep Sea Water Lip & Eye Makeup Remover that's formulated with the deep sea water, the Pro Matte Lip Crayon which is enriched with natural oil and of course the Stay On Mascara that is specially created to enhance your beautiful eyes.

Refresh & Revitalize With Hijabista Hair Care

It's been a while since my last beauty review and to be honest, I don't really have high expectation when it comes to hair care products. I switched shampoo all the time but nothing really impressed me to just stick to one. I have an oily scalp with dry and dull hair. Let's add dandruff to the equation too so basically my quest for the perfect hair products that address all this issue is kind of on-going battle that will never end. Sounds pretty dramatic, right? Not really actually because trust me, I can easily find 10 other women who going through the same problems...

Starlet Smize With Esqido Mink Lashes In Starlet

It's been a while since the last time I'm wearing false lashes and I still remember clearly how unpleasant the experience was to me. It felt so heavy and irritates my eyes to no end, sigh~ Yes lovelies, I'm talking about my wedding day, probably the only day you ever see me with falsies. To be perfectly honest, I wasn't bless with naturally long or curly lashes and rely heavily on mascara and eyelash curler. I know, sooner or later I'm going to need a lot more help to elevate it instead of hiding behind my good old glasses. 

Nothing Less Than Ordinary With The Ordinary Coverage & Serum Foundation

I've been let down over and over again by overrated, high-end foundation so I guess why not I change direction and set my sight on a cheaper alternative instead. That's basically how I end up with not one but two highly rave and cult favourite foundation from The Ordinary. Since it's so affordably priced, I decided to purchase both version; coverage and serum right away. All the review I read looks promising, the website information is very thorough and the shade selection is quite easy to figure out with, who am I to say no to all that, right?

Ignite Your Tropical Senses With Elianto Musang King Collection

You don't get to call yourself Malaysian if you have no idea what "Musang King" is. It's the most sought after durian and treated like a national treasure here, thanks to it's thick, creamy texture and not so cheap price. I'm not really into exotic food to be honest but Elianto Musang King makeup collection definitely piqued my interest. I'm really excited to test and see what it's all about! I've heard about durian inspired coffee, cake and even cookies. Beauty products however seems to be too good to be true, is it going to capture the king of all fruits in all it's glory? 

Lux It Up With Colourpop Lux Lipstick

Before you start asking, no I'm still not over my liquid lipsticks obsession... Colourpop Lux Lipstick is pretty much a spur of the moment kind of purchase. The truth is, I don't have much experience with Colourpop. I know they're affordable and on par with other well known beauty brands in terms of quality but I never really tempted to purchase before due to my bad experience with their Lippie Stix. The Colourpop Lux Lipstick finally had me at hello all thanks to the irresistible packaging. It looks a lot like Charlotte Tilbury luxurious lipstick line, isn't it?

Shape Up With Tarte Shape Tape Matte Foundation

If you're in the loop with everything that's going on in the beautysphere, you probably know why Shape Tape Matte Foundation caused such a huge uproar earlier this year. It's the most controversial liquid foundation that I've ever owned and believe it or not, it's all because of Rihanna! Ever since the launched of her cosmetics line "Fenty Beauty', Rihanna definitely raised the bar when it comes to shade selection. It's one of the reason why it's so successful and thanks to her, I do see lots of beauty brands out there following her lead. 

Soothe & Treat With Pixi Glow Tonic

This post is definitely long overdue. I'm on my 4th Pixi Glow Tonic bottle now and I guess it's about time I'm sharing my insight with you lovelies. I still receive messages asking me about the PRP treatment that I did few year ago which you can read here. It's a very expensive treatment and I can't afford to keep doing it on regular basis so I've been doing a little research, looking for cheaper alternative to treat my less than perfect skin. I've heard a lot of great things about Pixi Glow Tonic and decided to get it right away when I saw it back in stock at Sephora.

Refresh & Hydrate With Clarins Hydra-Essentiel

The weather is very unforgiving these days and with skin like mine, it's just a matter of time before it's getting any worst. I always have a hard time figuring out the right kind of moisturizer for my combination-oily skin. My forehead and nose can be very oily meanwhile the rest of my face is quite dry. To find the perfect fit that can cater to both problematic area is not as easy as it looks. Most of the moisturizer out there were created either for those with extremely dry skin or for very oily skin so I normally play safe and use two different kind of moisturizer on my face instead. It's not really a pocket friendly solution but a girl got to do what she have to do, right?

Lippy Love With Elianto Brilliant Riche Lip Color

It's been a while since the last time I bought lipstick for myself and this lovely Elianto Brilliant Riche Lip Color couldn't have come at a better time! We celebrated my husband birthday last weekend and obviously, I need new lippy for the occasion. It's always cheaper to get new lipstick than a new dress, right? After all, a woman can never have enough lipsticks! I was given 4 new shades from the range; Amber Nude, Toffee Brown, Rouge Pink and Russian Red to test out so stick around to find out what I really think about these liquid lipstick!

[Tips & Tricks] Beautyholics Online Shopping Guide

Honestly, I do believe that online shopping is clearly the best ever creation for us women (next to skinny jeans of course =P) I can basically shop while doing my laundry or even when putting my son to sleep, isn't that incredibly convenient? As I'm getting older, I realized that I no longer have the energy to spend hours going from one shop to another just to get my beauty essentials nor the patience to queue up for limited edition items! So yes, online shopping is definitely how I roll these days. There are some tips and tricks that I normally used to make the most of my beauty purchase and here's a simple guide on how you can fully utilize your online shopping experience :-

Kiehl's Nature's Playground @ MyTown, KL

It's officially a decade since Kiehl's landed in Malaysia and there's no better way to celebrate it than having the world's largest Kiehl's Nature's Playground brought to live here in a shopping mall, right? They've come a long way from the very first boutique in Pavilion back in 2007 and now Kiehl's presence in Malaysia continuously grows stronger with 18 stores nationwide and an e-commerce platform. As a fan of Kiehl's skincare, this is certainly something I don't want to miss and I'm glad I have my husband with me to enjoy the lovely night with.

Redefine Your Beauty Experience with Idospa Mobile App

If you love spoiling yourself with indulging beauty treats, I have good news for you lovelies! Malaysia finally have it's first online spa booking platform; Idospa to make your pampering sessions so much more interesting. With over 1,000 merchant base and counting, the application is essentially a one stop platform that grants customers easy access to a wide range of spas available in the market. Even the mobile app name itself is actually derived from the terms 'I do Spa' which not only reconciles well with its business nature, it's sounds very catchy too!

Clarins World's First Retail Kiosk Opening @ IOI City Mall, Putrajaya

If you knew me well, you probably noticed how much love I have for Putrajaya, right? And now I have another reason to keep coming; all thanks to the Clarins world's first retail kiosk at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya! Located strategically at the ground floor, the 600 square feet retail boutique promise you a unique immersive experience centered on a 360-approach to beauty. Besides housing the full range of Clarins's skincare, makeup, body and men's product, the digitally integrated kiosk offers variety of services in a very sophisticated and exclusive setting.