Beauty Empties | Sheet Masks 1.0

You guys must've realised that I've been obsessing with sheet masking on daily basis so for today's post, I want to share with you guys the sheet masks that I've used throughout the last month of August and don't be surprised to see the numbers, okay!

Mask Review | b.liv Nano Bio-Cellulose Mask in Soothe Me Now, Hydrate Away and Age Eraser

Which sheet mask is the best that you've tried in the whole of your skincare journey? Mine is right here. It's moisturising, brightening, smoothening and so much more! Oh, well! I guess I just gave it all away. Still, if you want to know more about these sheet masks that I'm talking about, just keep on reading!

Few weeks ago, b.liv Malaysia team had sent me these 3 babies for my skin to try and I am in love with all of them! As I mentioned in my blogger mail unboxing post previously, there are 3 variants for this Nano Bio-Cellulose mask line; Soothe Me Now, Hydrate Away and Age Eraser. 

First, let's talk about the sheet for this mask. This nano-scaled fibre structure sheet that hugs my facial area so nice like a teddy bear. I'm not kidding! The adherence to skin is so strong that even when I'm walking or sitting on a chair, the sheet slips so slightly down but still, for the best and utmost result, I'd recommend for you to lay down and let the mask do the work. 

Every sheet comes with a plastic cover which I'm going to suggest for you to remove this first, put on the mask, adjust accordingly and then remove that perforated veil. I'd try it the other way but it's hard adjusting the sheet under that plastic film. 

Beauty Empties 14.0 | September

Now that we've reached to the end of September; the third quarter of this year, it's time for another round Empties post and as per usual, let's go to skincare empties first!

I've finished the second tub of that THE FACE SHOP Chia Seed Sebum Control Moisture Cream and as much as I want to repurchase as it's indeed great as day moisturiser but you guys know me; I want to try other products. I've talked about LANEIGE White Plus Renew products that I've finished in last Empties post and at this time around, I've emptied the Skin Refiner and Emulsion sisters. I gotta say that these are the last ones I have in my stash and although I still have 2 bottles of essence and 2 tubs of creams, I'm not going to repurchase these as I'm already looking forward to try the new upgraded White Dew skincare line. I also have finished the first full-sized tub of LANEIGE Water Sleeping Pack_EX. I really like it as it retain and I'm glad to let you guys know that this sleeping mask is a staple in my routine and I've already repurchased this although I've got the the latest upgraded version; Water Sleeping Mask being the fourth upgrade since its launched back in 2002. I know last time I said I said I'll purchase the new Firming Sleeping Mask but not to worry as I've got the deluxe sample of it to try.

As for cleansers, I've managed to finish Bifesta Sebum Cleansing Lotion and its sister Sebum Foaming Whip. These are my favourite among the other variants that I've bought and I'd be sure to come back tho these once I've finished everything. That COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser is the first tube that I've finished and I've already got my backup for it. It's gentle, cleanse really well, doesn't dry out my skin and I absolutely loving it!

I've replaced my night moisturiser with brightening sleeping mask from LANEIGE which is the White Plus Renew Capsule Sleeping Pack on several nights the past months and I quite liking it! My skin appeared brightened, smooth and plumped with hydration! That small bottle is actually the Spot Ampoule that I've added to my night routine as I applied on my acne scars. I do feel like it's drying my skin so I dialed down the usage from every night to every other night and the dryness reduced significantly.

I've also managed to finish handful of deluxe samples! There are the LANEIGE cleansing oils, Multi Cleanser, and Mini Pore Blurring Tightener. I still got several more of these so I won't rush in buying the full-sized version for those that I actually like.

I also decided to give the no. 1 bestselling product from Innisfree which is The Green Tea Seed Serum a try for a week as I've used up the sample sachets and deluxe samples. I gotta say I'm liking it already and I've purchased the full-sized version recently. As for those Green Tea skincare samples, I do find them rather average in moisturising as I've brought them to my weekend trip recently and I guess I won't be purchasing the full-sized versions. The Innisfree Jeju Orchid Skin however was so nice and I've added it to my shopping list probably next year as I've already got my next toner that I want to use. Those Capsule Recipe Packs also from the brand were great but I don't think I want to get them anytime soon as I still got some more in my stash as GWPs from my last Innisfree hauls.

I've also finished the deluxe samples for THE FACE SHOP Chia Seed Sebum Control Moisture Water and Cream as I've used up the full-sized versions. 

Lastly, let's go to body care products!

Instead of going back to my usual Sunsilk green bottle shampoo, I've gotten the Hijab Recharge Anti-Dandruff instead but I guess it didn't perform any magic in solving my dandruff and scalp issue. Not going to repurchase. This time I've finished the Hair Conditioner from Melilea as I didn't get the conditioner from Sunsilk and I do find it quite average in softening my hair. Not going to repurchase as well.

For hand care, I only finished that huge tube of hand cream, Lea Mind Protective Hand Cream also from Melilea but the scent for this is quite overpowering not in any way that I like so although it's moisturising my dry hands, I won't be repurchasing this.

So I guess that's all from me. I hope you enjoyed this post as much I'm very much satisfied with these products are being used up. Off their went into a real bin.

I'll see you guys on my next post! Anneyong~

Blogger Mail | b.liv Malaysia

A package came through the mail yesterday and it's from b.liv Malaysia! If you didn't know, b.liv was established in 2009 and derived from a cosmeceutical brand that was created to cater strong demand for an easy-to-use and affordable personal skincare regimen. Believing in "healthy pores, healthy skin", their way is to bring in salon-formulated and tested products which means their products undergone trials and testing in more than 200 professional skin care centres prior to placement in the retail market. I think it's safe to say that you will be getting the same treatment at the comfortable of your home similar to those available in professional skin care centres. 

Now, let's get to the items that they sent me!

Apart from their original Japan silk masks, they recently launched a new sheet mask line; the Nano Bio-Cellulose Mask that comprises 3 variants which are Age Eraser, Soothe Me Now and Hydrate Away. 

Blogger Mail | PUTIHTALK Mask Packs Random Box

If you're a sheet mask lover/addict/hoarder and haven't heard about this review site PUTIHTALK then you should definitely check it out right now as beauty enthusiasts are gathering their thoughts and uploaded photos of real reviews on this site and there's even ranking systems not only for sheet masks but also tone-up creams, tone-up cushions, some special/treatment care products. The site also running events from time to time to select new Beauty Testers to send them brightening beauty products to be tested in exchange of beauty reviews. 

I was selected as one of their Beauty Testers and got sent their random mask box which include the above sheet masks for me to try. 

• 24Miracle Aqua Ample Mask
• ATOPALM Real Barrier Extreme Cream Mask
• Etude House 0.2mm Air Therapy Ceramide Mask
• Entia Meringue Cloud Mask
• Mikimoto Cosmetics Regenerating and Replenishing Essence Mask LX
• I'm Sorry for My Skin Brighteninging Jelly Mask 

I'm so excited as I'll be testing out these masks soon and do check out my Instagram to read the full review of each mask.

I guess that's all for now and I'll see you guys on my next post! Annyeong~

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Fashion Haul | TudungPeople LE 2017: Hibiscus Collection

Launched by the brand during the most celebrated holiday of my country; Malaysia is a limited edition tudung collection called Hibiscus; our national flower.

There are 10 designs with 5 shawls and 5 squares. The colours are super pretty to me and the tone is kin of vintage-y and definitely suit my and my mum's taste.

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I got 2 lovely pieces; Kuching (Square); in purple and Pasir Mas (shawl) in cream colour. I just truly amazed at the beautiful, elegant and stunning design of this whole collection that just fit many occasions for me. 

Of course, these limited editions pieces comes with their respective hard boxes with matching design. Such a great inspo item that I want to place on my wall forever. 

This time I'll be showing off Pasir Mas as I love cream colour when it comes to my must-have tudung. 

The fabric made off satin silk and I gotta say I am in love with how it drapes. It’s so light and breezy which is perfect for long event. 

Oh, the new golden rose brand plate? Pretty and better I hope. I hate losing the beads on my Numa Luxe babies.

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All in all, getting the two of my favourite colours from the collection is totally worth it. I might be biased as this is the only brand I ever ventured into but their pieces are practical, comfortable, and above all beautiful so sue me. 

I guess that's all for now. I'll see you girls on my next fashion haul. Assalamualaikum~

Mask Review | Soo Beaute Whiten-Vital Ampoule

When it comes to buying skincare products in personal beauty stores like Sasa Malaysia, I have to admit that I'd rather getting them at discounted prices as you know that they are sometimes ridiculously overpriced and most of the time 20 to 30% much more expensive compared to online stores like Hermo and Althea. However, if you frequently go to the store like me, they usually offer new products (as I'm obsessed with simple sheet masks lately) at the front of the store where they display these goods.

This Whiten-Vital Ampoule Mask  from Soo Beaute; a brand from South Korea and its Hydro-Vital sister were indeed one of them that I got at good introduction price.

Product Description: 

The ampoule's high concentrate of stabilized formula deeply penetrates the skin to moisturise and soothing. brings a youthful vitality to extra dry and tired skin.

Vitamin B3 brightens and evens skin tone, while strengthening the skin barrier to retain skin moisture and restore radiance. White Flower Brightening Complex, Prunus Serrulata Flower, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower and Lilium Tigrinum Extracts effectively combine to help to even skin imperfections caused by dark spots. Oat Protein Extracts acts as a great anti-oxidant to offer skin protection.

Usage time: 10 to 20 minutes

Ingredients list:

My impression:

The sheet for this mask is slightly thinner compared to regular Korean paper masks. The essence is clear transparent liquid in ampoule consistency i.e. thicker to regular essence although it's quite refreshing. After taking off, there's still some of the ampoules left on my facial area and I had to pat it down for several minutes before the ampoules was absorbed fully into my skin. It's pretty much a basic sheet mask to me and after the first use, I'd prefer to use it in my morning routine after toner at the essence step or sometimes on top of my brightening essence. 

Overall, I give this 3.5/5. I'd say this is great for those of you who are looking for a simple brightening sheet masks though I don't see much result other than hydrating my skin. 

I actually bought at RM20 with another box for free but I went back to the store recently and found out that the retail price is actually RM45 per box of 5 sheets. Now that was an awesome introduction price, alright!

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

Mask Review | Naruko Raw Job's Tears (Supercritical CO2 Pore Minimising & Brightening Mask)

Finally, my first Taiwanese brand for sheet mask and I'm so glad that I got into this brand. I bought several sheet masks from Watsons during the sale the other day and decided to try this mask first as I need a quick fix for my pores as even my primers aren't doing anything these days.

Looking at the long ingredients list, I can't help but feeling uneasy about it but there's nothing alarming in it so I guess I'm okay with it. However, looking at phenoxyethanol sitting at the top 10 of the list is making me feel uneasy about this brand. Maybe that's why the shelf life for this is 3 years compared to Korean sheet masks that usually have 2 years of shelf life.

The sheet is quite thin compared to regular paper mask and the essence is a clear liquid that absorbed into my skin rather nicely. It's soothing my dried skin due to air-conditioned room and it smells a little bit like honey and the scent isn't strong to my nose.

I took off the mask after 20 minutes and there's still some of the essence left so I just tapped my facial area lightly to help the absorption. I noticed that the appearances of my pores are reduced and I just love that my face is so soft to touch and no sticky feeling to it at all!

I give this 4/5! Definitely going to repurchase and this one makes me want to try other variants. I got this at discounted price with RP of RM6.90. You can totally get this from online seller at RM59 per box of 10 masks. They usually have sale so do check them out before buying from Watsons. 

That's all for now. I'll see you guys on my next post. Annyeong~

Mask Review | Skin's Boni Yogurt Mask Pack

If you've read my previous post, I had to reupload all the photos stored in my Photobucket.com to Google Photos so I have been lacking in sleep for many nights in a row and just last Friday, I found out that the fairies on 0.8L Malaysia picked me as their winner for this mask. Awesome!

0.8L is actually a platform created by a group of people that believe honest and real reviews from users or customers can actually impact the product pricing by simplifying the traditional marketing method of the product i.e. using the social media to put the product under the spotlight among the right people e.g. beauty enthusiasts like us. They are focusing on trendy beauty items and provide a platform for brands to dip their feet in the water and see how their products actually performs. 

Skincare Diary | Dry and Irritated Skin

As I've been trying to get rid pigmentations caused by acne scarring, I decided to finally bring out LANEIGE White Plus Renew Spot Ampoule (will try to review later) and use it on those ugly-looking spots on my facial area. The result? It's working for sure but my God, all hell breaks loose when it comes to my moisture level as I have never felt such dryness on my skin and I've only been using the spot treatment ampoule for about a week. There's redness around my cheek and jawline area that I can't just ignore. Thankfully, I have this soothing gel sitting among my beauty stash.

I've tried several soothing gels so far; the famous Nature Republic Aloe Vera Gel, the Bamboo soothing gel and this Fresh Lotus version from THE FACE SHOP. Quite frankly, I love this one the most definitely because I'd prefer its scent. 

So how do I quickly treat the dryness? Cleanse and tone the skin, take rounds of thin cotton pads or those non-woven facial puffs from Watsons, scoop out some or liberally of the gel and apply on the dry and irritated area, and put on those thin puffs on top to seal it from drying out for about 15 to 20 minutes. Wipe off the excess and continue with the rest of your skincare. 

I guess that's all for today and I'll see you guys on the next post!