Mask Galore by Guardian

Assalamualaikum and Hi Dearies,

How is everyone doing? Hope everyone is doing well and good. Anyways this is another overdue post from me and it's about Guardian very own sheet mask. If you've followed my blog and read my post previously, you would know by now that i love using sheet mask. I somehow find it easier to use it, rather than using cream mask  and slathering it on my face and later removing it with water or the other which is the peel of mask.

Well it's not that i don't like them, it's just that i much prefer sheet mask, so yeah it's more of a personal preference. But the real reason is b'coz i normally used mask at night before i sleep, so i usually doze of to sleep with the mask on (so imagine if i were to use mud/cream or peel of mask.. eik.. i might end up messing up my pillow case. Plus i don't want to give my hubby a fright when he wakes up in the morning.. hehehe). Yes i'm guilty of that, but i'm sure some of you do the same as i do at times. Right?

So while i was out shopping groceries in Giant, i decided to give a visit to Guardian Pharmacy. I noticed that they were having offer for this mask which was like 2 for RM10 or 11 something, i can't really recall. But at the end i decided to get 4 of it and P.S their mask are made from Korea. 

Before that just to mentioned that i do have dry combination skin and i do have some flaws like occasional pimples, pigmentation and sometimes my skin does look a little sallow. So anything pertaining to moisture, brightening and nourishing to the skin i'll definitely give it a try.

So back to the mask i actually purchase this 4:-

Arbutin Face Mask - Brightening
Aloe Vera Face Mask - Ultra Soothing
Olive Face Mask - Moisturising
Avocado Face Mask - Nourishing

Arbutin Brightening Face Mask

Contains natural Arbutin extract from Bearberries to brighten and energise tired, dull skin. It helps to prevent the formation of melanin, leaving an even skin complexion with a healthy glow.

Avocado Nourishing Face Mask

Contains natural Avocado extract which is rich in minerals and vitamins to deeply nourish and moisture the skin. With antioxidant and antibacterial properties, it helps leave the skin soft, smooth and rejuvenated.

Olive Moisturising Face Mask

Contains natural Olive extract to help preserve and lock in skin's natural moisture. It leaves the skin soft, smooth and hydrated. 

Aloe Vera Ultra Soothing Face Mask

Contains natural Aloe Vera extract to sooth and calm skin. It continuously hydrates and replenishes the skin moisture, leaving it soft and revitalised.

I've used all 4 of this mask and find it very cooling and moisturising. There's a scent for every of the mask but it's not too strong or overpowering that it will interfere the relaxation process. The mask is definitely drenched with the liquid extracts, but no worries as it doesn't really leave trails of liquid along your jaw or neck like how some sheet mask does. All in all it's a good buy especially for those who really loves sheet mask like i do. Reasonable price for a really good mask that not only does what it's suppose to do but also helps in making the user feel cool, calm and relax.

Where to Purchase: Any Guardian Pharmacy Outlets

Price: RM 4/5+ per pc or look out whenever they have their offer which is 2pc for RM8+ / RM10+.

That's all for now, Assalamualaikum ^_^

*Disclaimer: I purchase this item with my own pocket money and this review is no where sponsored by any parties.

Review on Tarte CC Matte Palette

Assalamualaikum and Hi lovelies,

How are you all doing, hope everyone was able to enjoy the long Malaysia Day weekend holiday. Well i know i've been in hiatus for a while, i don't think i have to tell you why since my reasons are always the usual ones. So now that i have the time to update my blog, i might as well do so. 

I'm sure out there, there are many of you who might have come across or currently in love with the brand Tarte as much as i do, the thought of knowing that most of their makeup are based from this formulation of amazonian clay, superfuit and plant extracts made me wonder how good their product really was. So I did some background research by checking out their official website and here's what i got:-

Before I started tarte out of my one bedroom apartment in 1999, I was a total beauty addict like you, but I quickly became frustrated when I couldn’t find pure, powerful cosmetics. Everything I found was full of unhealthy, icky stuff, and whether it was from a department store or one of the very few "healthy" makeup lines I could find, the packaging was so unglamorous that I hardly wanted to buy it let alone take it out of my purse in public!

So I set out to create a line that would prove that glamour can be good for you by pioneering the use of high-performance naturals™. Today tarte is a leader in healthy, eco-chic beauty, offering cruelty-free cosmetics infused with skinvigorating™ ingredients like superfruit and plant extracts, vitamins, minerals, essential oils and other naturally-derived ingredients. But it’s not just about what’s in our powerful formulas; it’s what’s not in them that really sets us apart! All of our products are formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan, synthetic fragrances and gluten, just to name a few. Ingredients are absolutely important to me, but so are formulas that perform. We call it tarte 12-hour power™, but you’ll just notice it lasts. Not to mention that we’ve got budgeproof, waterproof, sweatproof, SPF and formulas with truly compelling consumer panel claims.

But believe me we don’t just stop at the formulas – our chic, runway-inspired cases and compacts are more than just pretty packaging. We care about the environment, so we continue to support cooperatives in the Rainforest and develop sustainable components that can often be re-used to help reduce environmental waste.

From our award-winning blushes and lip tints to breakthrough Amazonian clay and maracuja complexion products, we’re committed to delivering real results for real women. I hope you enjoy your tarte purchase and remember: be green, be smart, be tarte!

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How did i get to know about this brand? well it wasn't after i heard some youtube beauty guru's raving about their product, especially  Estee from essiebutton (she's in love with their blushers, and have all the colors in her collection). Well i literally fell in love with their packaging b'coz it was so out of the ordinary that I started to check out their products. Tarte is currently only available in Sephora, and i managed to have a look at their items but i never thought i could afford to buy them, as it is out of my budget. Thanks to my little sister, she decided to get a lovely palette from Tarte for me as a birthday gift (well it was actually my choice... hehehe). 

Prior to my birthday, we did go to Sephora together and that's when i saw the Tarte Be MATTEnificent Amazonian Colored Clay Matte Eye & Cheek Palette for the first time, i even swatched it to see how the colors will turned out. Tarte CC Matte or aka Tarte Be MATTEnificent Amazonian Colored Clay Matte Eye & Cheek Palette, is a lovely palette that has 8 limited-edition Amazonian Colored Clay Eyeshadows, 1 limited-edition Colored Clay Blush and 1 double-ended shadow brush.

All the eye shadows are matte (so if you're a matte fan, this palette would be perfect for you). 

 The lovely colored packaging, PURPLE.... my favorite. It somehow reminds me of the inside of a tree bark.

A small look book on how to create a look with the palette.

Swatch on how the color looks like under natural light.

Elevated (Blusher)
Sand Out From The Crowd (Eye Shadow Base)
Pink Outside The Box & Peach For The Stars (Lid)
Rose To The Occasion & View From The Taupe (Crease)
Two Plums Up (Outer Corner)
Dream In Chocolate & Don't Stand Black (Liner)

Due to the texture of the eye shadow it's quite hard to swatch it, i had to rub it really hard to get the colors swatch properly (except for the darker colors). It may look less pigmented, but the colours are build-able if you want a more intense look. There are some fall out upon contact of the brush over the palette, but it won't affect if you tap your brushes prior to applying it on your face. I've come across a few youtube beauty gurus and they did mentioned that some products are sometimes quite hard to swatch over the hand, but when applied over the lids it's totally different. So do give it a try and do look out at other reviews, especially those in youtube, so you can get a clearer picture.

For those who like natural colors or purple, i'm sure you would love this palette as much as i do. The palette is retailing at RM 160 at Sephora, I'm not sure if this palette is still available, but for those who are interested you can give any of the Sephora outlets a call.

In Shaa Allah will do a look with this palette sometime soon, till than take care... 

~Assalamualaikum~

*This item was given to me as a gift by my sister and was not sponsored by any party. Review is based on my experience with the product.

HiShop New Sister : Jane Holli

Assalamualaikum and Hi dearies,

Good news for those shopaholics out there who love to shop for shoes and bags, now you don't need to go as far as Tokyo, Shanghai or Hong Kong to grab this lovely designs at a lovely price. You get to save more money from spending all on your flight tickets, lodging, tour guides and food.

What am i rambling about i hear you say, well it's none other than HiShop sister's site which is Jane Holli. Jane Holli is an established brand that makes ladies handbags and shoes, and their products are marketed in Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong. With over 25 years experience in the leather-crafting industry, Jane Holli sets itself apart with original and easy to match designs.

So i've been checking out Jane Holli's site recently and their collections are so pretty, that you just wanna buy them all. Since their designs are simple and practical, you basically get to match their shoes and bags easily with any kind of outfit you name it. But there's this one item that caught my eyes, and it's none other than this beauty called J Chloe. Don't you just wonder how they get this cute names for their shoes and bags?

Anyway's i've been using flats since i can remember, i love using them b'coz their so easy and comfortable and you can never fumble yourself in one. And i just prefer using it, since i'm carrying baby all the time when i'm out shopping for groceries and all, and i don't want to be in heels and thinking whether i will tripped myself with the baby *scarry huh*. 

So here's J Chloe below, and as you can see it's a basic ballerina pump which features a fringe design with a contrasting ribbon *doesn't it look cute and dainty* and it's in blue or is it turquoise? hahaha... i can't really figure it out, anyway it's in one of my favorite colors and it can basically match with anything in my wardrobe. J Chloe is currently available in 2 other colors which is beige/cream & black.

The inside sole and the upper material of J Chloe is made out of PU leather while the outside is made out of Rubber. The shoes are available in 5 different sizes, ranging from size 37 to 41. You don't have to worry on the measurements of the shoes, as they do provide shoes measurement in centimeters according to the size available. 

So guess what for my lucky readers Jane Holli is offering a cash voucher of RM 20 (with a minimum purchase of RM 99). All you have to do is just type JANEHOLLI in the coupon code when you check out. And if you want to find out more and get their latest update you can check out their Twitter/Pinterest/Facebook/Instagram which i will link it down below. 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaneHolliMsia
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/janehollicom/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janeholli
Instagram: http://instagram.com/janeholli

Till than Assalamualaikum.

*P.S: Do share with me your views or what your favorites are on Jane Holli in the comments below, who knows i might love what you pick too.. ^_^

Shoe Measurement Size Shoe Length (cm) 37 24 38 24.5 39 25 40 25.5 41 26 If feet is 25 cm, get size 40, 25.5cm - See more at: http://www.janeholli.com/j-chloe-1830#sthash.UFgO466X.dpuf

Registration for Caterpillars Chapter 12: GlamGlow is Open NOW!!!

 Assallamualaikum and Hi,

How are you ladies/gents today? In Shaa Allah i hope everyone is doing great. Anyway's i wanna share with all of you about some freebies sample coming up soon, but before that how many of you have heard of this beauty product that is currently raved by beauty Guru's and not forgetting those working in the Hollywood industry? Can you guess what product i'm about to tell you? *hint the title of this blog post*

Well it's none other than GlamGlow. What's GlamGlow I hear you say? Well GlamGlow is like a miracle mud mask. It is designed as a a 10 minute anti-aging 'facial in a jar'. It was originally designed exclusively for behind-the-scenes use in Hollywood's entertainment, Music and Fashion Awards industry, for immediate camera-ready glowing skin. 

GlamGlow's mud based is originally from South of France Mediterranean Sea, which is the home of the glamorous Cannes, St. Tropez & Monaco. It is formulated with groundbreaking patent pending TEAOXI, a technology that delivers daily fresh Super-Squalene, EGCG Super-Antioxidants & Polyphenols directly into the mud from the real pieces of tea leaf contained in their mask. 
 
The benefits of this product range from camera ready, instantly reducing the appearance of pores, sun damage, fine lines and producing an instant glow on the face not for just for a few hours or a day, but for days...

  They currently have 4 different products in their line *check out below*

GlamGlow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment

GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment

GlamGlow Brightmud Eye Treatment

GlamGlow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment

*Just to mention that each of this GlamGlow Mudmask Treatment listed above has it's own benefits and treatments and also it's specific leafs.*
  
Interesting huh? Now tell me who wouldn't want to achieve all this in just 10 minutes? I'm sure many of you do, so guess what The Butterfly Project - Beauty Bloggers are opening their registrations now for Caterpillars Chapter 12, and this time it's about GlamGlow. Yup, they have been hinting it over the weekend and i couldn't wait to jump into the bandwagon. Registration is currently up till the 14th of July and 50 lucky bloggers would have the chance to receive a travel size of GlamGlow worth RM70++ (GlamGlow/SuperMud) to review on their blog. *The travel size could be used 3 times or more, depending on your usage*

And wanna know what's more? the best review will be getting a full size GlamGlow worth RM240 *no kidding*. Last but not least, your readers will also get the chance to get their hands on this miracle mud by getting the samples on the 14th of July at selected Sephora outlets. *Hint at the banner below, click it to get a better view*

 So for those who blog, if you want to join this Caterpillar Project here are the steps and T&C:

How To Register?
1. Click http://tinyurl.com/q6f9zhp or The Butterfly Project - Beauty Bloggers Review Registration tab on FB.
2. Complete the registration & tasks on Rafflecopter (Like GlamGlow FB Page & Share the Reader's Special for free samples).
3. 50 bloggers will be getting an email from Butterfly Project!

 

Terms & Conditions:
1. Open to all butterfly project members to join.
2. All tasks on Rafflecopter must be completed. Incomplete registration will be void.
3. Winners will be selected until the 14th of July, 2014.
4. A review guide will be emailed to winners.
5. Butterfly Project reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions here without prior notification.

Is that easy, so i guess that's all for now *praying hard that i'll get to try and review this prodct* till than Assalamualaikum.... ^_^

Only Beauty Sale Haul - Citta Mall

Assalamualaikum and Hi Lovelies,

About a month back OnlyBeauty had their L'oreal Mega Sale in Citta Mall, Ara Damansara. Since i've heard there's good bargains, I decided to check with the lil sis if she was free and decided to go on one of the days. Since the sale was running from 6th-8th of June.

So we decided to go on the 6th, it was my first time being in Citta Mall, so everything was new and the best part it wasn't mentioned where the sale was exactly located in the mall. When we asked the security guard, he actually thought that we were asking about the Xixili Sale (yup they were having sale in the mall at the same time too, but i didn't check it out as budget was tight). So we just randomly started walking in one direction, and that was when we saw the sale corner (it was located opposite of Chatime, in one of the shop lots). Place was a little small, there were brands like Garnier, L'oreal, Maybelline, Johnson & Johnsons, some korean mask and others.

Anyway the first section i decided to head too was the makeup, i was targeting for the Colour Tattoo Eye Shadow (due to an international swap). But it was so crowded, and carrying your baby in a carrier and having your little toddler following you doesn't make things much any easier *yes i'm a multi tasking mommy*... So manage to get hold of the eyeshadows *sadly not much colors to choose from*, and than decided to browse for other things.

As you can see i actually purchased the Garnier Aqua Defense 2nd Skin Mask (3pc in 1 set) for RM10 and i also got the Garnier BB Eye Roll-on for RM 12.00 and Maybelline Colour Tattoo Eye Shadow for RM 10 each. The two Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick were actually free.

The lipsticks

The swatches

Garnier BB Eye Roll On in the shade Natural

The applicator

Garnier Aqua Defense 2nd Skin Mask (3 satchets in 1)

So that's my haul from this 'SALE', one thing that i suggest is that they have more makeup items. Maybe b'coz i'm into makeup this days. So having more options will definitely be good, and not forgetting bigger space, so that we have more room to move and browse around. 

My other mistake was not checking the items before purchasing. The purple Color Tattoo Eyeshadow was actually opened and it was swatch already, so i'm still not sure whether i should add into the swap and quote it as an extra or just not put it in at all. I don't know, what do you guys suggest? B'coz if i kept it, i might not used it either as i'm not into cream eyeshadows, plus the color looks quite bright for my liking.

In Shaa Allah (God willing), i will do a review on the Garnier BB Eye Roll On. Just used it the other day, and i love it, don't want to spill to much in this post, will just keep it for the review later on. So do stay tune ya. Oh and about the lipstick, guess what i gave it to my mother in law instead, since the lipstick colors are more suitable for her liking.

That's all for now, till my next post. Thanks and Assalamualaikum ^_^

Drugstore HAUL from Mesmerize SALE

Assalamualaikum and Hi lovelies, 

If any of you have come across my recent post, you would definitely think that i'm going cray, cray with drugstore cosmetics from overseas. Well i am, and about a month back i actually found out that Mesmerize was having some of their items on 'SALE' and you ladies would know by now, when it comes to 'SALE' you can start seeing money flying off the purse *i kid you not*. But alhamdulillah this days i try not to buy on impulse, i actually allow myself a few days and do some research before i start purchasing anything.

So as you can see i didn't actually do a big haul, it's just a little one since my budget was pretty tight. And this three items were just to tempting not too try, plus the price was such a steal, i can't resist it. Well i had valid reasons too, for the foundation it was b'coz i was using my BRTC Jasmine Water BB Cream for quite a while and i wanted to try something else. And for the bronzer, it was b'coz i wanted to try it out and learn how to contour my face, but i somehow ended up with a bronzer that functions more like a blusher instead of a bronzer. Well i guess that happens sometimes, am i right?

I decided to try out the:-

1. ELF Flawless Finish Foundation in the shade Sand
2. MUA Mosaic Bronzer in Sunrise Glow
3. MUA Eyebrow Brush with Comb

ELF Flawless Finish Foundation packaging is actually made out of glass, so it's quite sturdy and a little heavy for a foundation bottle. You might want to be extra careful whenever you're around this bottle, as it might be fragile and it could break. The foundation also contains SPF 15 and proofs to be Oil Free.

(Please excuse the spelling error ^_^)

It has a pump head, which is quite easy to control the flow and how much you want to dispense. As mentioned on the back of the bottle, it is best to apply it with a foundation brush or sponge

*Apply on face area to even out skin tone for a beautiful semi-matte finish that lasts all day*

~ Well the truth is i tried applying this foundation with my Body Shop Foundation brush, but it somehow leaves some streaks especially under my eye area. Just purchased a new brush, and currently waiting for it to arrive, will try to experiment it again and will definitely do a short review on it. But for the time being i'm just happy applying it with my hands, which i find it so easy.

Results, it does leave a semi-matte finish. I'm glad that it has SPF 15, as i don't apply sunblock *i know i'm guilty of not doing so*. To say that it last the whole day well i'm not too sure, as i normally used makeup only for few hours.. but for the few hours it has proven to be lasting. You'll definitely find the foundation a little tacky when you first apply it on the skin, but somehow the feeling will wear off once it sets.

- This is how it looks like when i mix up all the colors and swatch~

MUA Mosaic Bronzer in Sunrise Glow

Just to let you guys know, when i saw this bronzer i was contemplating whether to get the shade Natural Glow (pix below) or the Sunrise Glow. And alhamdulillah i did my research, b'coz Natural Glow shade is more of a bronzer with gold to brown undertones, while Sunrise Glow has a more pinkish tone which i love b'coz i could use it as a blusher.

The colours are really pigmented, just a light brush on the palette is enough to swipe both the cheeks. I made the mistake of playing my brush to long on the palette the first time, and when i applied it on my cheeks, it was just too much *don't want to be looking like a clown, would i*. My cheeks look so pink that i had to grab a tissue and wipe it off and applied some powder to tone down the pinkiness.

As for the packaging i really like it as it has a clear plastic cover over, where you could see the shades. And i love how they design it like a mosaic, it's not something that you see always. For a drugstore product, i would definitely give my thumbs up.

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Next is MUA Eyebrow Brush with Comb. I actually bought this b'coz there wasn't a mascara wand available, so i thought why not just get this and give it a try. I haven't used it much b'coz i realise that the brush side, the bristles are actually quite hard. It's like when ever i wanna tame my eyebrows in place, it feels like i'm scratching it instead of brushing it.

Well that's all for now, i'll have more reviews coming up on other beauty products. So stay tune and do follow my blog if possible. Till than Assalamualaikum ^_^