Mask Review | Naruko Bunga Raya Snow White Ice-Cooling Mask

On my previous post, I talked about how I'm loving daily sheet masks from affordable Taiwanese brand; Naruko and I actually tried another variant from this brand that I really like to the point of ordering the whole box for myself after trying one. 

This time around, I'm going to share with you guys about this really cool sheet mask, literally.

Description || 

Provides hydration, evens out the skin tone and reveals calmed, soothed skin.

Usage time || 15 to 20 minutes 

Impression || I was really pretty skeptical at first when it comes to cooling sensation, thinking this probably just gonna feel fresh but boy, it’s cooling like putting my face on the wall of my fridge. Yes, it happened way before when I foolishly tried one of those local products that gave me burning sensation. I don’t have thermometer with me though. 

Hibiscus extracts are known for many of its great features such its ability to even out skin tone, anti-aging property as it's rich in antioxidants e.g. anthocyanosides but of course these applied when it's in high concentration i.e. skincare products. Still, a low concentration but repetitive usage as in using it for daily sheet mask session can probably give you some result.

This mask also contains Niacinamide for brightening and Panthenol for soothing which both are my favourite ingredients right now. Did you noticed the pinkish essence for this mask? Now that’s a first for me.

My thoughts || I love this sheet mask! I was right about using the mask in my morning session. It hydrates, soothes and actually brightens up my skin a little bit. After 20 minutes, though there’s a lot of essence not yet fully absorbed, I just tapped my facial area lightly for a minute till it dries down and I just love how it doesn’t leave me with tacky finish. I just followed up with light moisturiser and my favourite anti-pollution sunscreen.

Overall, 4/5. A minus point would be the preservative (phenoxyethanol) being high up on the ingredients list but that’s just it. I guess that’s why masks from Naruko usually have 3 years of shelf life. 

Purchased from Hermo Malaysia at RM36 per box of 10 sheets which is awesome compared to RM6.90 at Watsons Malaysia. Definitely will repurchase! 

That's all from me, I'll see you guys on my next post! Annyeong~

Blogger Mail | Hermo Christmas Holiday Like a Star

Approaching towards the end of 2017 with sales both online and offline; I mean seriously? Have you walked down the shopping wings in Imago, KK Times Square the recent weeks? I know I did though only for a little bit of time as things at work rather multiplied itself around this time of the year. Which is why lunch hour at the office can't be more exciting with the online deals, vouchers and discounts especially at Hermo Malaysia. 

Now, talk about this Holiday season, whether I'm just hanging out at home for the weekend or a quick getaway with my family, COSRX products are always be among my beauty essentials. Be it my favourite exfoliating cleanser, Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Cleanser, my One-Step Pimple Clear Pad to remove dead skin cells and my new favourite, One Step Pimple Clear Kit which include a cleanser, the toner pad and a sheet mask in one packet; all of these are among the products I have in my weekender bag.

Of course, with my current obsession towards sheet masking and as I've been using at least once a day in my evening routine (sometimes morning), I just had to grab these great daily sheet masks from Naruko. I got the above 5 variants along with the limited edition that only being released here in my country, Malaysia; the Bunga Raya Snow White Ice Cooling Mask. 

I've been loving lots of regular or daily sheet masks as I call it as they're simple, easy to use and the texture is refreshing and hydrating at the same time; two things I need throughout the weekdays as I don't really have much time for a 10-step skincare routine in the morning. Just cleanse, tone, do the sheet mask for 10 to 15 minutes, light moisturiser and finish off with a light-textured chemical sunscreen. Then, getting ready for about 20 minutes and I'm off to work!

I've been into shopping online for Korean beauty products since 2014 and quite honestly I don't even know that I'm a Platinum member on Hermo Malaysia until I started to use their Mobile App and saw the member status on the Account page. I usually just put things on my cart and checkout while I'm shopping on my desktop. Though I can't enjoy the member privilege during the sale time but still, the deals are just so irresistible!

I guess that's all for now and I'll be seeing you guys on my next post!

Skincare Diary | Brightening AM Skincare Routine

For my morning skincare routine, I focus on brightening beauty products and these days I prefer to have simple i.e. 3 to 4 steps with lightweight consistency so my sunscreen can glide on smoothly.

As I received the brightening tone-up cream from THE FACE SHOP Malaysia back in October, I went and got myself the rest of the skincare line except the face cream as I still have my LANEIGE White Plus Renew Original Cream as my brightening day moisturiser. 

The White Seed Exfoliating Cleansing Foam contains small beads that can help in removing dead skin cells as I wash my face. I just need small amount of this as I don't need deep cleansing especially in the morning. 

As for the White Seed Brightening Toner, it works like a regular toner to me. The consistency is still watery with milky colour that disappear once I wipe my facial area with cotton pads. I usually go for a second sometimes third time with this toner for extra moisture by merely tapping my skin with it.

The White Seed Brightening Lotion that goes after my morning sheet mask routine is a nice lightweight moisturiser that helps the White Seed Spotlight Radiance Cream; the tone-up cream to glide on my skin evenly and smoothly. I only use the White Seed Pure Vitamin Concentrate at night for spot treatment. 

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Then, I followed up with my current favourite chemical sunscreen also from the brand, Natural Sun Eco Daily Essence SPF40/PA+++ as it's really light in consistency and just perfect for under makeup. 

I have to say that I'm liking this routine as I don't feel congested throughout the day and for the time being, I solely depend on my sebum-controlling and pore-blurring primer, Benefit POREfessional Primer for my oily T-zone area. 

I guess that's a quick look on my morning skincare routine. I'll see you guys on the next entry under this Skincare Diary. 

Until next post, annyeong~

Mask Review | Mediheal W.H.P Black Mask EX

There are several types of material for the sheet when it comes to facial sheet masks and charcoal is one of them. You might be interested to try one with this ingredient as it helps with detoxifying your skin, reducing skin inflammation and what I love the most is its sebum or oil controlling function for my T-zone.

Description ||

Whitening and moisturising power mask sheet includes the ingredients excellent in whitening; Niacinamide, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract and great moisturising effect ingredients such as skin Aquaxyl (Xylityl glucoside, Anhydroxylitol and xylitol).

The black sheet mask emitting far-infrared radiation on skin increases skin elasticity.

Usage time || 10 to 20 minutes.

Impression || I already know that I’m going to love the fit for this Mediheal masks. The essence is clear and slightly thicker than regular mask so I think this is more on ampoule type sheet mask and the amount is a lot! I could even spread the extra on my neck area. After use, I feel my skin hydrated, brightened, fresh and slightly matte.

   

My thoughts || I super love this number from the brand. It does what it claims and I would prefer to use it in the morning next time. Definitely will repurchase soon.

Overall, 5/5. Super love it! It’s on my Top Black Sheet Mask List. Purchased from Watsons Malaysia online store for RM9 each but I’m pretty sure you can better price online.

So that's a quick review from me! I see you guys on my next post. Annyeong~

Beauty Talk | DIY Cleansing Pads

Few months ago, I've discovered this Japanese brand; Bifesta and I can't deny the fact that I'm obsessed especially with the cleansing water to the point I even bought other variants; Bright Up and Enrich as I do want to see the difference.

As with other cleansing waters, you can use this product to remove makeup but when it comes to this one from Bifesta, that's just the first cotton pad. Go ahead and use the second pad for a thorough cleansing and a third pad for toning your skin and you can just get right into your skincare routine or in my case for most nights these days; sleeping masks as I'm just too tired to do full routine.

As I'll be needing lots cotton pads per evening cleansing routine, I figured that I need to pre-soak them so it's easy for me to just take one out from a container and use one right away.

I use the Sebum Cleansing Lotion for this time around, Shiseido Facial Cotton that I bought at Sasa Malaysia here in Imago KK Times Square and a biscuit container with a lid that I found rolling around in the office recently. 

   

I usually just put in around 30 pads at one time i.e. for 8 to 10 days usage. One cotton pad usually need 1 to 2 pumps so I pumped about 25 pumps into the container and indeed all cotton pads are soaked with the lotion and ready to be used. I placed this on my bedside table so it's easy for me to just do the routine while laying on my bed. I know! It's only when I'm really tired. 

So I guess that's all from me! I'll see you guys on my next post! Annyeong~

Roomie Rants | Online Shopping Addict 2.0

In continuation of the previous episode of Roomie Rants, a colleague of mine needed boxes to pack some documents to be delivered to our clients; drawings, reports, some utensils i.e. different size of stuffs and it's definitely not wise to pack them all together in a single big box available as it'll be too heavy to lift.

As the two of us were standing in the middle of the office, my roomie which is also my colleague came to save us damsels in distress.

If you guys need several boxes, I think I saw a 'tower' at the back (our pantry) area.

Hearing that coming out from her, I quickly know exactly what she meant. Few minutes later, she came back with my babies. Well, empty babies. I know I was supposed to throw them out already but I'm such a hoarder and I like building my Tower of Fame. Yep, that's what I called the one at home. 

I literally can't roll my eyes to her any bigger as we were packing the stuffs.

The next day, as we entered our office, we both heard our cleaner was sighing in relief when she found out that she doesn't have to throw out those boxes and my roomie literally can't roll her eyes any bigger. 

Review | THE FACE SHOP Natural Sun Eco Anti-Pollution Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++

As you're probably expected from my previous post, here I am with another review on this sunscreen product from THE FACE SHOP with anti-pollution function. If you're someone who commute to work by using public transport or you're always working outdoors; exposed with polluted environment under the sun and in need of sunscreen product then this product might worth the try. 

This particular product is a new addition to the brand's sunscreen line; Natural Sun Eco on top of the other sunscreen products that are already available at their stores. Overall, the brand offers you a wide range of products that cater to your skin needs and that doesn't limit to skincare only as their sunscreen products cover your oily, dehydrated or dry skin but this new addition goes extra mile buy protecting you against environmental stressors like fine dust that can penetrate deep into your skin. 

Review | THE FACE SHOP Natural Sun Eco Daily Sun Essence SPF40 PA+++

I bet you're thinking that why in the world I'm reviewing a sunscreen in the middle of the wettest month of the year here in Malaysia or you're thinking that we do not need to use sunscreen on these cloudy days or you're just curious that how is it possible for a sunscreen to exist in light consistency? Will it protect my skin well?

There are so much to learn when it comes to sunscreen and I'm pretty sure you guys are having hard time choosing and trying numbers of sunscreens as with skincare products, we always want to find the right ones that work the best with our skin especially in this hot and humid weather all year round. Lots of sunscreens are available in the market that surely can cater to your preferences and for me, for those days when I stay at home all day or cafe hopping during the weekends, I need a simple sunscreen that works great on top of my morning skincare or underneath my daily makeup.

But first, let me talk a little bit about this latest addition to THE FACE SHOP Malaysia sunscreen line; Natural Sun Eco Daily Sun Essence.

Blogger Mail | THE FACE SHOP Malaysia Natural Sun Eco Sunscreens

Just last week, another package arrived from one of my favourite Korean beauty brand and this time around, I'm going to bring you guys to a short trip down the sunscreen galore as I will be introducing new additions to the brand's sunscreen line along with other existing products which are already available at their physical stores here in Malaysia and their e-store.

THE FACE SHOP Natural Sun Eco is a natural sun protection product line containing organic sunflower sprout extract with strengthen anti-oxidants effects

There are currently 4 types of sunscreen with 3 comes in a limited edition The Simpsons Family packaging available at the store and they just added another 2 to the line. Several number of products for one main function i.e. to protect your skin off the sun rays could possibly confuse you so for these items, I will be highlighting each one of them according to their functions or depending on what you prefer for your type of skin and its usage.

Now, let's get started!

Review | THE FACE SHOP White Seed Spotlight Radiance Cream

When it comes to Korean base makeup these days, it is more than just applying a cushion foundation and a primer together. There are colour-correcting base that even comes in cushion type of packaging, many types of primers that are not merely focusing on hydration level of the skin and so much more. All of that however, are makeup products and if you're someone like me who emphasise more on skincare and want to use less amount of makeup to achieve a healthy-looking skin then you're going to like this new cream from the THE FACE SHOP.

As mentioned in my previous post, White Seed is a basic brightening skincare targeting beauty enthusiasts aged 25 and below that uses white seed complex and 3-step real brightening system to keep skin bright and transparent. As the moisturiser from this skincare line is a cream with brightening function; this product shares the same concept with added instant brightening effect to skin complexion.

First, let's go a little bit into the basic details for this product.