[Review] Real Techniques Expert Brush by Sam & Nick Chapman of Pixiwoo

Hi & Assalamualaikum,

How are you all doing, In Shaa Allah everyone have been doing great. Well i've purchased Real Techniques Expert Brush for quite a while now so i think it's time for me to share my verdict on it. Before that let me share some insight with you ladies on this brush.

As quoted from the Real Techniques official website the Real Techniques Expert Brush is:-

Ultra firm and broad for application and blending of cream or liquid foundation:

• look pixel-perfect even in harsh light
• ultra-plush, synthetic bristles are hand-cut and
  100% cruelty-free
• self-standing for easy storage
• extended aluminum handle is light and easy to use

 My verdict:-

I can't deny the fact that the brush is light, and since the bristles are synthetic it makes it easy when it comes time to wash. The bristles are pretty soft and dense. But i can't help it but to grab my Sigma F80 instead of the Real Techniques Expert Brush.With all the rave that i've heard, i still preferred a dense and broad foundation brush. Real Techniques Expert Brush instead has a smaller surface and i notice that when i apply liquid foundation with the Real Techniques Expert Brush it leaves streaks on the face and not a smooth flawless finish like how i want it too. I may use it as a replacement brush in case my Sigma F80 is wet or dirty. To say the least, it's okay to splurge on a Sigma, but if it's out of the budget you can still opt for the Real Techniques Expert Brush or if you like a broader surface you can also give the Real Techniques Buffing Brush a try too. 

The brush is currently retailing for RM 43 on Luxola, but you can also purchase it from sellers on FB or IG. I'll share the link below on where to look for it and you do the price comparison ok?

Till than Assalamualaikum and take care.

Luxola: http://www.luxola.com/my/products/real-techniques-expert-face-brush

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

[Review] RA8 Regenerative Serum

 

Assalamualaikum and Hi,

How are all of you doing? I hope everyone is well. It's been a while since my last post, and there's no point of me apologising every single time a new post comes out of the bloom. Well just wanna share with you lovelies that i've been trying out this product for almost a month. Thanks to HiShop, i was able to give RA8 Regenerative Serum a try. What is this RA8 Regenerative Serum about i hear you say? This small bottle definitely packs a punch, with ingredients made from the sea... yup it's dub as the Beauty Secrets from the Sea.

And guess what it's a Malaysian made product, MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!... now don't be going and having doubts with Malaysian products (i know some of us have that little voice of doubt in us when it comes to locally made products, I'm not denying, but i do have that small voice in me at times). This little baby is clinically tested on Asian Skin, Contains no Parabens, pack with all natural active ingredients and the best of all it's not tested on animals. So it's practically cruelty free (this will definitely capture the hearts of those who love organic, green, and animal lovers). And should i add that it is also clinically tested under SIRIM for Bioactive Essence from Fermented Marine-based material as cosmoceutical agent for skin rejuvenation.

RA8 Regenerative Serum is a revolutionary anti-aging formulation. This regenerative serum has the highest percentage of the Award winning Patented Acqua-Marine extract to Super-charge cell renewal.

Directions of use:-

Use it twice daily on cleansed face.

Pump a small amount of the fluid on palm and gently smooth it all over the face and neck. Avoid the eye area.

Use it on its own (night) or for Day Use as a primer to the RA8 Renewal Skin Creme.

Ingredients:-

Aqua tetrasodium EDTA, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Ethoxdiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Fragrance, Jojoba Oil PEG 150 Esters, Aquamarine Extract.

Benefit:-

 RA8 Regenerative Serum will nourish the facial skin looking Radiant, Revitalise and Rejuvenated for a youthful look.

- Increases Anti-oxidant activities.

- Stimulates regeneration of skin cells.

- Promoted natural collagen growth.

- Stimulates skin hydration.

- Repairs damaged skin.

- Reduces skin pigmentation .

- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

-Promotes skin elasticity and firmness.

- Increases skin luminosity and radiance.

- Brightens overall skin complexion.

- Suitable for normal, oily, dry and combination skin.

Verdict:-

Well as mentioned earlier, i've been using RA8 Regenerative Serum for the past 1 month, and i did have major breakouts in the earlier stages which i'm not so sure whether it was due to food, stress or trying out new product. But after 2 weeks my skin was back to normal, overall i didn't really see much of a difference, though the product did claim to have a lot of benefits. I guess the only thing that i can say is that my skin did look smooth and supple but it wasn't that obvious, and i guess the real results will only be obvious in the long run. Packaging wise it's very clean, simple and straight forward, it has a clear cap and a pump which i find it helpful but at times it doesn't dispense properly. And i noticed after the first few use, the so called metal finishing on the pump starts to peel. So that's when i feel that they need to look into their packaging and trying to improve on it. All in all it's light, it's compact and travel friendly.

If you were to visit the official RA8 website, they do advice us to use the whole range in order to achieve better results.

RA8 Regenerative Serum is currently retailing for RM 74 (10ml) and RM 108 (15ml). 

If you would like to know more about the product, you may click here.

And on top of that HiShop is giving my lovely readers an additional 15% discount code by just typing out ALISHA upon check out.

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[Review] Beauty Talk 3D Refining Day Cream

Hi and Assalamualaikum,

How are you all doing today? I hope everyone has been doing well and also well rested after the year end holidays. And i'm sure many of you have your own new year resolution for 2015. Well to be honest i don't really have a list of resolution, more like a list of makeup and beauty items that i've been eyeing on. Plus my little girl is already 5 this year and she's going to kindy... Ya Allah, how time flies... 

Anyway's let's get down to business shall we, alhamdulillah i was chosen to review this beauty item from HiShop and this time it's on Beauty Talk 3D Refining Day Cream. 

Dub as a multi-tasker Beauty Talk 3D Refining Day Cream actually has 4 criteria, which is Good makeup-base, Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing & Whitening.  

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

Smoothes Fine Lines - Contains Hexapeptides that penetrate deeply into the skin, nourish the complexion from deep down and effectively smooth fine lines and tighten skin.

Multi-Whitening actions - Contains multiple vitamin: "Vitamin C" fights free radicals, inhibits pigmentation and diminishes and lightens dark spots. "Vitamin E" an outstanding anti-oxidant and anti-aging factor; fights off UV light and strengthens skin's defenses, prevents formation of melanin and dark spots and enhances radiance.

Soothes and Repairs - Formulated with Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower extract to stabilize sensitive skin, it is capable of soothing inflamed skin.

Enhanced Moisturizing Effect - Vitamin E fights lipid oxidation, moisturizes and protects skin from UV damage, maintaining your skin in a soft and hydrated state. Cholesterols are also used to help build lipid membranes and enhance the skin's hydration ability.

Improved 3D complexion - Natural luminous powders are used to produce pearl-like loose powders. The exquisite and fine texture of the powder gives your skin a natural glow. Your skin will look fabulously natural and makeup-free.

MAIN INGREDIENTS

Vitamin E, Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Argireline), Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Natural Pearl Powder (mica), Acerola Fruit, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, and Sodium Hyaluronate.

(below is a more detailed picture of the ingredients in the product)

HOW TO USE

Dispense an appropriate amount onto a sponge or finger. Apply evenly onto skin, concentrating particularly on the T-zone area. Recommended to apply after using the Toning Lotion or Oxyaqua Gel Cream.

MY VERDICT:

First impression the packaging looks classy, with a white and silver imprints, it makes the bottle looks clean and nice. The bottle is made out of plastic so no worries about dropping and breaking it. It has a pump head so it makes it easier to dispense the product unto your palm and the amount it dispenses is enough to cover the whole face. I normally dot the product unto my face before using my hands to spread it out evenly. 

Once it's applied on to my skin it doesn't feel tacky neither does it leave any white cast over my face. It actually feels quite light on the skin and it smells like how most foundation smells, but nothing overpowering. It acts as a good base make-up as mentioned and it definitely makes applying makeup much easier.

If you're looking for a moisturizer that acts as a makeup base as well, try this as it helps dull skin look more livelier. Beauty Talk 3D Refining Day Cream is currently retailing at RM 169 for a bottle of 30ml, but there's a 15% off now which makes it RM 143.65.

If you would like to know more on the product or if you would like to purchase the product you could click here

And on top of that HiShop is giving my readers an additional 15% discount code by just typing out ALISHA upon check out.

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[Review] Mirabella Skincare Set

Assalamualaikum and hello ladies,

How's everyone doing today? I hope each and everyone of you have been doing well through out the past week. Anyway's i apologise for abondoning my blog and not updating it for a while. With time constraint and mummy duties, i tend to neglect this other baby of mine. So i guess i'd better stop blabbering and start with what i wanna share with you ladies today.

Through out the whole time i've been missing, i've actually been trying out this new skincare kit called Mirabella Skincare. Thanks to HiShop i was given the chance to review this lovely product and i can't wait to share with you ladies on how, what and why of this product.

So let's start:-

I have to mentioned that i love the packaging of Mirabella Skincare b'coz it looks so cute and dainty. The packaging has a matte feel to it, so you don't have to worry if it would slip through your hands.

The step by step on how to use the product in the Mirabella Skincare.

                             

So here's the Mirabella Skincare Cleanser. The content of the cleanser is 60ml and the functions are:-

• To cleanse and refresh your skin
• To get rid of clogged pore.
• To balance and keep your skin well nourished.
• No harmful ingredients used such as hydroquinone and mercury
• Removes excess makeup, as these oily substances cannot effectively be removed through washing alone.
• Ideal light texture face cleanser suitable for all skin types.

Intructions:-

Dispense desired amount onto palm, lather with water and gently massage on face and neck. Rinse well. Use twice daily.

The UV cream which is more like a day cream. The color of the cream is yellow, upon swatching it looks more like beige. The cream is dry compared to other moisturizers i've used, so you need to dab more unto the face in order for it to spread evenly on the skin.

Function:-

• Protect skin from UV light.
• Promotes a brighter healthy skin
• No harmful ingredients used such as hydroquinone and mercury
• Prevent and treat dry skin, protect sensitive skin, improve skin tones and texture.
• Active ingredients used helps to protect the skin from premature aging, giving a radiant and youthful skin.

Instructions:-

Apply evenly onto the face and neck every morning and daytime.Leave on for at least 20 minutes before being exposed to sunlight. Also can be used as a makeup based.

The Beauty cream which is a night cream. Texture wise it's very creamy, so a little goes a long way.

Function:-

• Intended to whiten and lighten skin color
• Enhance performance of the skin nutrients.
• New, safe and effective skin-whitening and skin brightening.
• Based on natural ingredients in the skin care product formulation
• No dangerous active chemical ingredients which can caused serious skin complications.
• Reduce hyper pigmentation.
• Skin tone corrector.
• Prevent premature signs of aging.
• Reduce age-related dark spots, skin pigmentation, freckles, and other skin pigmentation disorders.
• Firming and moisture skin.

Instructions:-

Apply cream evenly onto the face and neck every evening. Gently message before bedtime.

My Verdict:

Well after using this product for 3 weeks plus i do find a difference. But before that i would like to apologise that i'm not able to provide you the before and after picture, due to the fact that i wasn't able to take a before picture. So i couldn't take an after picture and compare it with. But for those who have been following my blog would know that i've always given my honest opinion on the products that i've tried and tested, doesn't matter if it was purchased from my own wallet or sponsored.

So getting back to the actual verdict, i actually love this product, due to the fact that the functions were more to whitening and anti-aging and it also has the functions to protect my skin. Knowing that i have problems with blemish and pigmentation and with me being in my late 20's with 2 children having something like this  to help my skin is more like a gift to my skin.

I love the cleanser for the fact that it leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh. It doesn't has an after feeling or dry or tightness, which is what i like. As for the scent it has this certain cleanser scent which can't be described, but it's nothing awful overpowering. This applies to all the other products too.

As for the day cream, the texture is a little dry, but after the 1st try, i learned that i need to dab more of it on my face, in order to cover the whole face. It does leave a slight of a white cast over the face, but it somehow fades off after a while. The UV cream is actually worth the money, b'coz after 3 weeks, this was what's still left in the little tub. (pix below)

                                                    

As for the night cream, i like the fact that the texture is creamy and not sticky or oily. It feels like your applying a sleeping mask. My skin actually feels soft and smooth the next morning. The only downside is that it depletes more than the UV cream, so even though you purchased the kit, you might end up finishing the beauty cream way before you finish the other two products. (Proof as per pix below)

The Mirabella Skincare is retailing at RM 90 per set. Purchase can be made through HiShop website at this link here

For my lovely readers there's an additional 15% coupon code by just typing ALISHA upon checkout.

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*Fashion Finds: Poplook.com

Assalamualaikum and Hi Ladies,

I'm sure most of you by now would have come across POPLOOK or at least heard of it, or like me have subscribed to their newsletter, so that you're always keep up to date with their latest new arrivals. Originally known as thepoplook.com, they've just re branded their line this year (2014) as POPLOOK and they offer not only clothes, but accessories as well to compliment our looks and attire. 

Today i would like to talk more about accessories since i have something special to share with you readers. But before that let's run through and see what accessories POPLOOK has to offer for us lovely ladies. 

First up bags, now tell me who doesn't love bags, i mean handbags. Currently they have this lovely designs available on their website and it's their very own in house label POPPY handbag collection. Their handbags are made to suit women of all ages. 

Top Left: Chapman Shoulder Bag - Green/Blue (RM 79) 

Top Right: Walter Satchel - Blue (RM 79) 

Bottom: Sander Trapeze Bag - Pink (RM 92) *one of my favorite's, also available in blue.

*All POPPY handbags comes with a dust bag and a label inside. For measurements please click on the name of the bag to view.

Next some simple yet stylish belts to cinch your lovely waist. 

Top Left: Franklin Belt - Black (RM 29)

Top Right: Gardner Belt - Light Brown (RM 29)

Bottom: Jameson Belt - Beige (RM 29)

This necklaces are also an in house design, designed with the young and fashionable in mind, each piece is carefully created for the women of today. Something to amp up a plain outfit to look more stylish.

Left: Melor Necklace - White (RM 19)

Right: Lestari Necklace (RM 19)

Beautiful bangles as lovely statement pieces for your look. Especially when you want to keep it simple yet stylish. 

Left: Celebration Bangle II - Red (RM 23.60)

Right: Celebration Bangle III - Red (RM 23.60)

Last but not the least, if you're those that love to wear headbands, guess what POPLOOK even have Sereni & Shentel on their site. This lovable duo are known for making the most beautiful headbands and head pieces. So if you wanna own one you know where to get it now... ^_^

Left: Akeem Headband - Navy (RM 141)

Middle: Block Party (Mini) - Camelia Rose (RM 60) 

Right: Blair Headband - Plum (RM 129)

Just a little extra POPLOOK would like to give you lovely readers a 20% discount for all their accessories. Offer ends by the end of this month. Click here to attain the discount code.

Website: http://poplook.com/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POPLOOK?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/poplookshop
Instagram: http://instagram.com/poplookshop

P.S: FREE Poslaju shipping on all orders within Malaysia, including Sabah & Sarawak.

I guess that's all for now, till than happy shopping and Assalamualaikum... ^_^

*Fashion Finds: Emcee Couture*

Hi & Assalamualaikum,

How are you ladies doing today? well guess what today i'll be talking something that's not in my normal element which is makeup, skincare or hauls. But it's something new that i might be featuring in my blog often starting from now. I have to admit that I'm not a pro in fashion, but at least i can try, especially when i find something that's worth sharing with you ladies.

So today i would like to introduce you ladies to this website by Emcee Couture. If you ladies have not heard of this site, including me than you should really check it out. 

Emcee Couture was founded by Mei Chee in December 2009, it started off when Mei Chee whose a petite frame, find it hard to find clothes that suits and fit her well. At times she would end up going shopping and coming back empty handed, or ending up altering a brand new store bought clothes.

That was when she decided to create her very own clothing that fits her well. After a few years, and with the support of her family and friends, Mei Chee decided to test the market when shop blogs started springing up like mushrooms. That was when she started getting orders for custom designs.

Mei Chee had to decide to jump from her career in food technology to creating and sewing. As business started growing that was when Mei Chee decided that it was time for Emcee Couture to have it's very own studio in December 2011 at Taipan Business Centre, Subang Jaya. On the 22nd of October 2013, Emcee Couture website was launched in hope of easing customers shopping experience.

So that's about the whole story on how Emcee Couture started up, and now to the main topic. Emcee Couture offers not only custom orders, but also clothes that are ready to wear such as dresses, tops, bottoms, overalls, accessories and etc. Available from sizes XS to L, I'm sure you ladies will be able to find something to suit you for any occasion/event.

Left: Bella Dress (RM 149) - Sweetheart neckline, Illusion sleeves and neckline                           created by mesh. Non Stretchable. Available in Black, Navy Blue & Red

Middle: Tia Dress (RM89) - Describe as  Classic piece in bateau neck, elbow sleeves

              Made of quality textured stretch fabric. Stretchable. Available in Red, Black,                     White, Royal Blue & Hot Pink.

Right: Gloria (RM 69) Midi skirt with box pleats, made of polyester with lining, hidden                 zipper. Nonstretchable. Available in Black & White.

Left: Long Infinity Dress (RM 119) - strapless dress made in 4 chiffon panels that can be               wrapped and tied over body to create different styles. Available in Tiffany Blue                 &White.

Right: Custom Order (RM 129) - Crafted from hand-picked fabric and lovingly made in-                 house to perfection. Halter cut fit and flare dress, lace waist band, diamond                     keyhole back. Made of shantung silk (therefore the stiffer skirt finishing). 

Left: MC 746 (RM 39) Crafted from hand-picked fabric and lovingly made in-house to                 perfection. High neck peplum top with V back. Made of mild shine satin, hidden               back zipper. Available in Navy Blue & Brown.

Middle: MC 739 (RM 59) Crafted from hand-picked fabric and lovingly made in-house to                  perfection, Swing skater skirt with back hidden zipper. Available in Mint Green                & Peach.

Right: MC 679 (RM 75) Crafted from hand-picked fabric and lovingly made in-house to                   perfection. Cut in neck romper with back hidden zipper. Available in Black White             & Black Peach.

Here's the guide on how to place a custom order (click the picture for better view):-

Wanna see what more they have to offer? check them out at the link below:-

http://emceecouture.com/

Guess what for my lovely readers Emcee Couture is offering a 15% discount with no minimum spend. Click here for the discount code.

Emcee Couture’s Studio address

First Floor, 11A,

USJ 10/1 (Taipan Business Centre)

47620, Subang Jaya Selangor,Malaysia.

(opposite Guardian pharmacy)

Phone: +6010-5663410

Email: contact@emceecouture.com

Opening Hours Daily

1030am-6.30pm

(except for Thursdays)

Till than Assalamualaikum... ^_^