Beauty Obsession | Facial Mists

Annyeong, my lovelies~ Few years back, I was doing on some research on what are the must-have beauty items in any Korean girl's bag and one of them is facial mist. From hydrating to sebum controlling, there are many kinds of facial mist available released by most of Korean beauty brands.

As I'm working on Monthly Favourite post, I just noticed that I have 4 opened facial mists on hand. Though 3 of them are actually travel size but still. 4 opened at the same time? It's given I guess especially when you love trying new products and out of those 4, only one I actually repurchased. Wanna know more? Keep on reading!

Beauty Empties 7.0 | October

Salam and annyeong, lovelies! Recently, I noticed that my drawers are filled with empty tubes and bottles - yes, I didn't throw them out right away as I keep on saying that "I'm gonna include this on my next monthly Empties post so let's just put it in here". But then, when I opened the drawers yesterday, it's full!! XD Yes, this post is long overdue so let's get onto it, shall we?

Just to show you that I care. About my hair.

Okay, honestly I was picking up my regular shampoos at Watsons in Suria Sabah, Kota Kinabalu but I just can't resist returning them to their respective shelves and picking up my choice of shampoos and conditioner from Dove. 

Yeah. I'm not gonna lie here. It's definitely because of the that cute bear!! I named him (yes, all my bears are guys! LOL) Joong Won. It's because of both So Ji Sub and L's character which is Joo Joong Won in Master's Sun - a drama that I'm currently re-watching for the 5th time so far.

As for the products, I picked up Hair Fall Rescue Shampoo and Conditioner along with Dandruff Care shampoo and Straight and Silky Conditioner. The reason? Both are my current hair issues that I'm having right now which resulted of trying some crappy shampoo at the hair salon that I went the other day. I've been straightening and re-bonding my hair for about 10 years now but I have never experienced hair fall like crazy as right now.

Well, the last time I was using Dove products was probably 15 years ago and I was using their facial cleansers and shower creams. I do love them but of course I was introduced to Garnier by a senior and hopped over to that brand. 

Anyway, if you were wondering, the bear can only be grabbed home of you accumulate RM40 and above of total purchase on Dove hair therapy line of products and EXCLUSIVELY at Watsons Malaysia. So if you're new to the brand, you might wanna go and grab the products - along with this cutie as it's SALE time at Watsons, till November I think. 

I let you guys know how the products work on my hair real soon. Stay tuned!

Toodles!

Beauty Talk | Makeup Brushes

First thing first, Salam Maal Hijrah 1437 to all Muslim readers!

Lovelies, annyeong~ it's been awhile since I last sit down in front of this computer and do a blogpost! I've been busy getting my hands on trying new products - skincare and makeup items, finding the ones that suit me the best and of course, when it comes to makeup, the ones that can suit me skin tone.

I've been experimenting with several makeup items that I never actually give much attention like eye shadows and I've been expanding my interest towards western brands like Urban Decay, M.A.C, Estée Lauder and Marc Jacobs. So far, I gotta say, I'm hooked, baby! Along with that, I also learn more about makeup brushes especially for eye shadows which lead to several number of purchases:

The ones on the left are quite new additions to my Real Techniques brushes for base makeup but the right ones - lip brush, blending brush, eye point brush and eyeliner brush are definitely the kinds I don't have before.

11 Things You Don't Know About Me

Hi, guys! It's been a long time since my last Tag post! I know this is super late my dear +Mieza Everdeen but things have been really crazy for the past few months so I guess it's better late than never! XD

I really love doing this kind of post as it's a quick way of getting to know one another. So let's get to it, shall we?

1. Choose a sport you never tried but you really wanna do it. 

That would be basketball. I've always wanted to do it ever since I was in primary school but I never had a chance. Maybe I should include it in my 2015 To-Do list? 

2. If you're accepted into Hogwarts, which house would you be in?

I thought about this before like 14 years ago... But I'm pretty sure I'm a Hufflepuff. Oh, yes. It's definitely because of Cedric Diggory. LOL

But actually, it's probably because I'm someone who believe in camaraderie in every aspect of my life. To me, my family and friends are as important as my life and I choose loyalty, integrity and honor any day.

3. You're going to live in a jungle for one week. List 3 things you'll bring and why?

Blade that cut just about anything. Lighter to start fire so I can cook my food for survival.

Most importantly my Nikon D5100. I don't think anyone will believe me if I don't have much evidence to show that I actually go and live in a jungle knowing myself can't never do that! 

4. What type of vacation you'd love?

When I can just go walk on the beach while holding my flip flops in the evening, having a long conversation over dinner with great friends at night, waking up to the smell of brewed coffee in the morning and going to spa all day. 

But shopping at Myung-dong Street, buying all the Korean skincare and makeup items I want is awesome too. 

5. You're given an all expense paid trip. Where to?

Kyoto, Japan. There's no other place I want to as much I want to go there. Not Seoul, not New York, not Rome and not London. 

I want to do all the things people do in Kyoto. Visiting shrines - not for religious purpose but just to enjoy it's architecture, flower arrangement, tea party, pottery, kimono, and summer festival. 

6. Name one skincare/supplement product you cannot live without. 

I don't think I can live without my Laneige Firming Sleeping Mask. I'm on my 4th tub and still can't find it's replacement

7. A piece of advice you'll give to anyone. 

Know your own self. What you like, dislikes. Your principles, your line of trust. Your belief. The exact amount of grey between your black and white. Most importantly, the things you love that are worth fighting for. 

8. What do you expect from a good friend?

Tell me to stop doing things I don't love, scold me when I do wrong, support me in my decisions... 

Pretty much just like Ted and Marshall in How I Met Your Mother. I thank God everyday that I found my Marshall. 

9. Your favourite recipe/food?

Ikan merah masak asam pedas. Period. 

10. Recommend me a book. 

If you haven't, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

11. Define your character to someone who would like to know you.

It's easy for me to forgive but very hard to forget. It takes me years to let go some things. My currency in friendship is time. I'm strongly against violence in everything. I love watching History Channel. Dan Brown is awesome. I read manga and watch anime. I get bored easily but once I'm stuck with something, it's gonna be a long haul. Like Starbucks. Yep, I hang out there a lot. Bookstores are heaven. I love the long walk on the beach. Sunsets are beautiful. So as Persuasion. Linkin Park is the best band in the world. Architecture is a life-long journey.

So that's about it! I hope you enjoyed reading my answers so to anyone who'd like to join this tag, feel free to do so and please drop some comments (or links) if you've done something like this or want me to join another tag. 

Until next post! Annyeong!

xx, Mira

I'm Still Here, Alhamdulillah

3 months. 3 months???

Hello to all readers out there. It's been 3 months since my last post. T______T

First, I'd like to thank you for those kinda messages received in my Official Facebook page, giving me encouragement to keep on blogging though I didn't informed you guys that I was temporarily on hiatus. 

Second, to you guys out there who's reading, thanks so much for reading my posts! Hope they help! 

Third, thanks so much again to those who followed me on all kinds of platforms and SNS. Really appreciate your support. Let me know if I haven't return your follow. 

... I think that's it? 

Actually, the reason I didn't update this blog is because I was caught up with so many things as I was moving back to my hometown, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 

So far, I only sent back like half of stuffs from KL so I'm planning to go there like next month to get the rest of it. Hence, the reason that I don't come up with review posts and whatnot. 

My beauty products (except for skincare) were left behind in KL as I got so many things but so little time to send them back home. Teeeheee~

Other than that, I'm just busy adjusting with my life here. I haven't stayed at home more than a month for more than 10 years as I was busy with uni life so right now I'm actually still overwhelmed by things at home. 

By the way, Eid is coming soon and of course, preparations are to be made so yeah~ it's been weeks since I started planning on the Eid dishes, cookies, cleaning the whole house and of course, catching up with latest Korean dramas. 

Anyway, I'm sorry this so gonna be a short post. 

Eid Mubarak to all readers out there. Have a blast and may Allah be with you. 

If you have anything to suggest on what posts I should do next, do leave comments down below. 

Lots of love, Mira. 

Review: TheFaceShop Real Nature Kiwi Jelly Mask Pack

Salam and annyeong my lovelies! The weather has started to be really hot right now as we're approaching Summer season. Though Malaysia is a tropical country where it's sunny all year around but believe me, from May till July, it's hotter than any other months hence more rain in the evening. Well, though it's hot, I love rainy season. hehe

Anyway, let's get onto the review! Today I'll be reviewing this wash-off mask from TheFaceShop - a favourite brand of mine of all time, Real Nature Kiwi Jelly Mask Pack.

I've actually tried its sister product in apple (exfoliating) and strawberry (moisturizing and soothing) and finally among the three variants, I have found my favourite, Wanna know more? Keep on reading!

Review: TheFaceShop Smart Peeling: White Jewel Peeling

Hello, beautiful people! Can you feel the weather is getting hot right now? I drank like 3 big bottle of water last night and still feeling thirsty! 

Anyway, with the weather is hot I really think that dead skin cells are piling up faster than usual as I always find my makeup doesn’t really adhere to my skin and sometimes I can feel that my sleeping mask isn’t working like it used to. 

What could be the solutions? Well, I think the easiest way to lessen the problem first hand is to exfoliate. But then again, exfoliating everyday would not be good so I guess I’m going to exfoliate regularly but mildly at the same time. 

These are among the exfoliating products that I have been rotating for the past few weeks and I have to say, I’m loving all of them. As I’ve already done reviews on that Etude House Baking Powder Crunch Pore Scrub and Skinfood Black Sugar Gold Special Edition Wash-Off Mask,today I’m going to do one on this peeling product from one of my favourite Korean beauty brand, The Face Shop which is this White Jewel Peeling from the Smart Peeling cleansing line. 

Talk about peeling products, some of you may know what kind of product it is but to those who doesn’t, let me tell you a little bit about it. Peeling gels are one type of chemical exfoliators that somehow take off layers of outermost dead skin cells by chemical means and some known products contained AHA in them that helps in the exfoliating process. Most Korean Beauty Company have in their line of products. You may think this method is harsh like using scrubs that sometimes can be abrasive to most people but peeling gels are usually gentle on skin.

The Face Shop Smart Peeling: White Jewel Peeling – that… was mouthful actually. :D

Review: TheFaceShop Natural Sun Eco Sebum Control Moisture Sun SPF40PA+++

Annyeong~ my lovelies! Ah~ it's getting hotter and hotter these days and I just can't get enough of drinking water even at night. Which is why I want to share with you guys about a sunscreen that I've been loving these days.

Can you guess which one? 

Review: Etude House Every Month Cleansing Foam in Lemon & Garlic

Annyeong, lovelies~ It's getting hotter these days isn't it? I'm enjoying a cup of cold green tea right now as it's really good for your body as it helps with detoxifying process.

Anyway, today I'm gonna do a quick review on my current morning cleanser which is this cute Every Month Cleansing Foam in April from Etude House that contains Lemon and Garlic extracts to deep cleanse and purify your skin from impurities especially with current weather these days.

Speaking of detoxifying, lemon, mint leaves and cucumber makes great detoxifying drink!