Origins Youthopia Age-Correcting Serum with Rhodiola

This is the Origins Youthopia serum. I have been using it for 2 months now and can see slight improvement to my skin's elasticity.

 

Put a drop on the skin

 

It is easily absorbed

 

What the product promises:
Helps combat the signs of ageing and prolong the skin's "youthspan", visibly helps restore firmness and elasticity and repair the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Your skin will feel tighter, tauter, and complexion appears significantly younger.

Ingredients: Rhodiola rosea and Amalaki

Suitable for : All skin types

Rating for Scent:3/5 (smells like herbs)

Rating for Product Texture:4/5 (very good, easy to absorb)

Rating for Product Packaging: 4/5

Rating for Product Effectiveness: 3.5 / 5

Price: RM195 for 30ml

Will I repurchase: depends on my budget
Where to purchase (for Malaysian living in the Klang Valley): All Origins outlets

What brand of anti-aging serum have you tried before and would you recommend it to others? Any favourite brand? Thanks for sharing.

♥Lavender♥

Malaysia Chocolate Fair 2010

Hi Ladies

There is an interesting Chocolate Fair. Detail as follows:

Date: 8 to 10 Jan 2010
Venue: Hall 3, Mid Valley Exhibition Centre 
Time: 11.00 am to 9.00 pm

I may go if I am free. There are imported and local chocolate.

There are also many activities such as quizzes, chocolate buffet and chocolate making demonstration. Please refer to the programme attached above or click here for more information.

Pretty dresses from Double-Woot

Hi ladies,

Today I will share with you my online shopping experience with Double-woot.

Most of the dresses are below RM50. So, you may consider visiting their site. I was introduced to their online store by a friend.

One of the owner of Double-woot is Heliene Tan. She is a very friendly lady, you can enquire about their dresses via email. Just click here to see what they have. Their dresses are usually sold off within the same day or few days after they are posted on their site.

So, if you plan to buy from them, you have to send in your order within the same day. Sometimes, I saw the dress in the morning and in the evening all are sold off. So you have to be fast in order to grab them.

This is my favorite dress bought from Double-Woot. Only RM46.

The following are some nice dresses. Images are taken with permission from Double-woot.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

So ladies, if you are looking for dresses for this coming new year party, do visit Double-Woot.com.

♥Lavender♥

flymas.mobi - as easy as 1,2,3

I have just discovered that MAS has recently launched flymas.mobi, a mobile site where you can book your flights from your mobile phone.

With the launch of flymas.mobi, we Malaysians can now book our flights with MAS via our mobile phones no matter where we are! Great news right? Aren't you excited?

Try it yourself! Just access http://flymas.mobi and experience the convenience of booking your MAS flight tickets from your mobile phone.

Please share with me if you have tried flymas.mobi. Thanks

♥Lavender♥

Nail Art Design No LAV 003

Today I want to share with you another simple nail art design using nail art brush.This is the first time I am experimenting with a brush. Actually this is my Christmas NOTD.

Sequence of Application:

1. Base coat
2. Nail color (2x)
3. draw design with nail art pen/brush
4. Top coat
5. Color used : Silky Girl no.21 Berry Vampish
   

The items used are shown below:

For more nail art designs, pls click here.

Thanks for visiting.

♥Lavender♥

Nail Art Design No LAV 001 and LAV 002

Today I want to share with you another simple nail art design which I have done for my lovely friend. She has very adorable and tiny nails, therefore, I have chosen this simple floral design for her.

The items used are shown below:

Sequence of Application:

1. Base coat
2. Nail color (2x)
3. draw design with nail art pen/brush
4. Top coat
   

 For the hands, I used Revlon color no. 478 Tuscan Sun

Nail Art Design No LAV 001

 

For the feet, I used Silky Girl color no. 21 Berry Vampish 

Nail Art Design No LAV 002

 

 

For more nail art designs, pls click here.

Thanks for visiting.

♥Lavender♥

L'Occitane Shea Butter Lip Balm

This is my current lip balm - L'Occitane Shea Butter Lip Balm.

It is very good for dry and chapped lips, especially if we are constantly in the air-conditioned office or room. 

For greater effectiveness, apply before you go to sleep. You will have smooth lips in the morning. 

Scent: Smells like butter

Texture: Very smooth

Packaging: 3/5 (if it is a tube form will be better)

Rating: 4/5 - Very good for dry chapped lips

Price: RM29 for 8ml

Will I repurchase: Most probably

What brand of lip balm do you recommend? Any favourite lip balm? Pls share.

♥Lavender♥

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer

I am currently using Laura Mercier Foundation Primer. To be honest I am quite pleased with the result of this makeup base.

After applying, skin is smoother

Scent: Very light (almost no scent)
Texture: Very smooth
Packaging: 4/5 
Rating: 4/5
Price: RM12 (purchased from Lisa Preloved online store)
Will I repurchase: Most probably

What brand of foundation primer / makeup base are you using? Any favourite makeup base that you recommend for oily skin? Pls share.

♥Lavender♥

Stage Concealer Pencil

This is my STAGE concealer pencil. I would say that it is quite good in covering spots.

Before (notice the black mark on my hand)

 

 

After

 

Ingredients

Price: RM45

Coverage : 3.5/5

Will I repurchase: Most probably

What is your favorite concealer that you would recommend to everyone? Pls share. Thanks

♥Lavender♥

 

Estee Lauder Cleansing Lotion

Currently, I am using this Estee Lauder Cleansing Lotion, together with my Bencoolen Virgin Coconut Oil.

I feel that this cleansing lotion is not much difference than the Simple cleansing lotion. This Estee Lauder Cleansing Lotion comes as a package when I purchase my Makeup set from Estee Lauder.

Texture: smooth

Cleansing power: 3.5/5

Will I repurchase: Most unlikely

Price: Unavailable

Have you tried this cleansing lotion before? How do you like it? What is your favorite cleansing lotion at the moment?

Thanks for sharing

♥Lavender♥

Bencoolen Virgin Coconut Oil

Bencoolen Virgin Coconut Oil is a very useful oil. I bought this oil upon recomendation by Lilian.

The following are some of the ways to use the oil:

1. It is a functional food. It can be eaten for weight loss purposes. One table spoon a day.
   
2. It can be used as a makeup remover. Just wet the cotton pad and pour a few drops of oil onto the cotton pad. Wipe your face as normal and rinse with your normal cleanser. Effective to remove eye makeup and lipstick.
3. Can be used a mask for face - it will moist your skin but sometimes can cause pimples if you have oily skin.
4. Can be massaged to the scalp for hair growth.
5. Can be used as hair oil.

For Malaysian readers, this Bencoolen Virgin Coconut Oil can be purchased at Jaya Jusco , 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

For more details on the benefits and how to purchase online, pls click here.

Price: RM45 for 100ml

Smell:  like coconut oil (obviously)

Will I repurchase: Most likely

Have you tried this Virgin Coconut Oil before?

Lacoste Perfume

This Lacoste Touch of Pink Perfume was given to me few years back when I joined a focus group organized by a local magazine. I do not really like the scent but since it is free, i use it. 

Have u tried this perfume before?
Is it true that Perfume cannot be kept too long and will expire? How long can we keep a perfume before its fragrance is lost/changed ? 2 years?

Origins Plantidote™ Mega-Mushroom Face Mask

I purchased this Origins Plantidote™ Mega-Mushroom Face Mask few months ago and am very pleased with the mask. As my skin is sensitive and turned red very easily, I find that this mask is very useful especially after my own mini facial (i.e. extract blackhead). 


Just need to apply 10 to 15 minutes and wash off. 


The ingredients: Mega Mushroom Blend plus Chinese Black Bamboo Leaf extract, marine algae and moisture replenishing plant extracts that is clinically proven to reduce redness.


It is a bit pricy but it worked for me.


Price: 100ml for RM190
Rating : 4/5
Will I repurchase: Most likely
smell: not very pleasant, smells like herbs
skin type: for all skin types (It is also suitable for my oily skin)


Below is the quotation taken from Origins website:

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Clinically proven to visibly reduce redness.

Too much sun, wind and dehydration. Too many hours on a plane, too many days burning the candle at both ends. With life so taxing, the list of daily stressors can easily go on and on. Effects accumulate, and your skin needs extra help to break the cycle. This creamy treatment mask with Hypsizygus ulmarius, Cordyceps and Reishi mushrooms along with Ginger, Holy Basil and Turmeric rushes relief to challenged skin to rapidly soothe signs of compromise. Chinese Black Bamboo Leaf Extract, celebrated for centuries as a symbol of eternal youth, quells and calms visible redness and reactivity. And a unique blend of marine algae and moisture-replenishing plant extracts helps revitalize and restore luminosity to stressed skin and rebuild a protective barrier to help avoid future flare-ups.

After one use:
• 92% of those tested agreed it helps uncomfortable, dry skin feel better.
• 84% of women said it provides comforting care to skin.
• 82% rated it extremely effective in hydrating their skin.
HOW TO USE: Use twice weekly. Apply liberally. Unwind for 10 minutes. Tissue off.

Andrew Weil, M.D., donates all of his after-tax profits from royalties from sales of Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins™ products directly to the Weil Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting integrative medicine through training, education and research. For more information, visit:  www.weilfoundation.org.

Best for sensitive, all skin types

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What is your favorite mask? Do share with me. Thanks

Lancome UV Expert Neuroshield

This is my current sunblock that I am using. Lancome UV Expert Neuroshield has UVA and UVB SPF 30.

It is a tinted sunblock. I quite like the texture. It provides a sheer base. I use this without using liquid foundation. This is my substitute for liquid foundation. However, the coverage is not very thorough but I am fine with it.

 

My rating: 3.5/5
Price: 30ml for RM145

What is your favorite sunblock?

Roselle Flower

Hi

Today I am sharing with you my Roselle plant in my garden. This flower can be eaten raw or cooked. It can be cooked in a crock pot for 3 - 4 hrs together with some rock sugar. You will get Roselle syrup. Chill the syrup and store in the fridge. You can consume like Ribena - very natural and refreshing drink.

I also make fruit enzyme from this Roselle flower. The bad news is the plant is attacked by some parasites lately and looked as though it is dying. I planted it more than 6 months ago and it just started to bear flower but unfortunately it is dying now. I believe that students earning an online biology degree would be able to advise me on how to take care of my Roselle plant so that it would not be easily attacked by parasites.

The picture below was taken 3 weeks ago when the plant is still healthy. I need to plant a new one soon.

 

The plant is quite bushy, the leaves can be eaten. The night market at Taman Tun sells the leaves of Roselle plant. I inquire from an Indian lady and she explained that it can be stir fried with garlic and chili. I have not tried cooking the leaves before.

 

New Flowers

 

Dried Roselle from Cameron Highlands

Have you tried Roselle drink or dried Roselle before, do u like it? Please share with me. Thanks.

Face of the Day - FOTD

 Hi, today I am going to share with u my first FOTD.

Above are the items used for my FOTD

Clinique Superfit No 65

Skin Food - buckwheat loose powder no 21

In 2 It - oil control face powder - 06 chaste

blusher - Revlon (softspoken pink) & Stage (no 10 heather)

Elianto Eyebase (no 1)

Eye shadow- MAC, Elianto, Silky Girl (no 16 mocha latte)

Lipstick - MAC Hello Kitty No 1

oops.....forgot about the mascara and eye liner pics

Mascara - Estee Lauder Sumptuous bold volume lifting mascara

Eyeliner - Estee Lauder & In 2 It

 

 

 

 

 

 

 How do u like this simple look? Pls share with me your favourite eye color.

My Trip to Bangkok - Thailand

Hi girls

I just came back from Bangkok, Thailand yesterday nite. It was a business trip but managed to buy some stuff.

Beautiful Cloud from the window of the plane

I stayed at Fraser Suites located at Sathorn.

It was a very cozy and beautiful hotel.

THB2900 per night . Stayed for 2 nights.

Spacious living room

 

 The hotel is equiped with everything, oven, washing machine, big fridge, microwave, 2 plasma TV etc.

 

Cozy bedroom

 

Spacious Bathroom

 

My haul (less than RM240) from the street market 

1. Blue dress - RM18

2. Black & white dress - RM20

3. Purple blouse - RM15

4. black tube - RM6

5. 2 bottles of essential oil from airport - RM40 x 2

6. Make up brush - RM20

7. Cosmetic pouch - RM2 each

 

Night view in front of Shopping Malls

 

 

 

Have u been to Bangkok before?

What do u think about the shopping there?

Do u agree that Bangkok is a shopper's paradise?

Do share with me your experience. Thanks