Tips for Buying Perfume for Others

'Tis season of giving, if you have some perfume on your gifting list, this post will help you choose the best-suited perfume for your recipient. 

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Perfume Review

No doubt the Chanel No.5 is the iconic best-seller women perfume under the house of Chanel. But do you know that the Coco Mademoiselle is as popular as No.5, although it doesn’t share the same fame. If the Coco Mademoiselle were to be invented first, it could have surpassed the fame of No.5.  

The Chanel Coco Mademoiselle is a much-loved fragrance for all women, albeit it smells a little more mature, hence it is labeled as the “corporate lady” perfume. Unlike the No.5, which you either love it or hate it, the Coco Mademoiselle is easily likable and acceptable. 

• Brand: Chanel
• Product name: Coco Mademoiselle EDP 
• Purchased from: Chanel
• Price: RM620
• Size: 100ml
• Price breakdown: RM6.20/1ml (that's equivalent to two or three usages)
• Rating: 

Tatcha - The Water Cream Review

You should concern about the quality of your skin hydration at all times. No matter your age or skin problems, well-hydrated skin will help you overcome your skin issues faster and more efficiently. That is why I’m constantly on the look for a good moisturizer. Here’s one which I can recommend right away - the Tatcha Water Cream. 

Brand: Tatcha
Product name: The Water Cream
Purchased from: Sephora
Price: RM300
Size: 50ml
Price break down: RM6/ml
Rating: 

Trying Out La Mer Products For the First Time

 

This is going to be a general discussion on La Mer products, and not meant to be a specific product review. Before this, I've never tried La Mer products before, mainly because of the sky-high price tag. When the opportunity comes to try out these trial sizes, I jump upon it. The skincare set contains the whitening range. Albeit I do not need any whitening products, but this set does have some iconic La Mer products that I eager to try out.

L'Occitane Rebalancing Scalp Essence Review

 

I've been featuring a lot of the products I love on this blog, but I seldom talk about products that I don't fancy. That is because there is a sense of excitement when I introduce something that I enjoy using. However, today is an exceptional case.

Brand: L'Occitane

Product Name:  Aromachologie Purifying Freshness Rebalancing Scalp Essence

Purchase from: L'Occitane

Price: RM140

Size: 75ml

Price breakdown: RM1.86/ml

Rating: 

Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Protection SPF 50 PA+++ Review

It is crucial to use a good primer if you are using a foundation. This is because a primer can multitask in protecting your skin, as well as preserving your foundation. I've seen some beauty YouTuber using the Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Protection as their base and it got me intrigued because everyone claims it is lightweight and hydrating. There is only one way to find out, which is to try it myself.

Brand: Bobbi Brown

Product name: Primer Plus Protection SPF 50 PA+++ Base de Tint

Purchase from: Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Sephora, Nordstorm

Price: RM153

Size: 40ml

Price breakdown: RM3.82/1ml

Rating: 

PAT McGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Review

The PAT McGRATH LABS products never fail me. Before they became a mainstream brand, PML has been famous because of its quality and they didn't even need a strong marketing plan to sell out their products. Although now the brand is now worth more than Kylie Cosmetics, the quality is still maintained and they stay true to their brand although becoming mainstream. The Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation was released after they've joined the Sephora. 

Why wearing mask causing you skin problems and how to fix it

If you are experiencing breakouts or rashes around your mouth and nose area, the cause might be wearing your mask for too long. We ought to continue wearing a mask when we leave the house due to the pandemic, so it is not much you can do except to follow some of the recommended practices below:

Practice good oral hygiene

Do you know that our mouth contains lots of germs and bacteria? By breathing out into your mask, you might transmit the germs and bacteria onto your face area. 

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Cologne

The scent of Jo Malone's Blackberry & Bay Cologne is my first love of Jo Malone's fragrance. The scent is very green and fresh - almost like freshly cut grass. It reminds me a lot of my childhood when we were playing in the garden. The main accords are fresh fruity and citrusy. 

Love Liner Liquid Eyeliner Review: Love It!

When I went to Japan, I received so many orders to help buy this eyeliner. Immediately I became curious - is this eyeliner THAT good? I had to buy one to try myself. That’s when I immediately regretted that I bought only one to try. Luckily enough, my friend Arisa helped me to stock up another one, so legitimately I’ve been using this eyeliner for the past 4 months now. Don’t take my word for it, do check out Arisa’s review on her blog too!

10 Luxurious Hand Wash That Will Make Your Bathroom Prettier

Who would have thought that hand wash plays such an important role in our daily hygiene system? Washing our hands often helps a lot in fighting the Coronavirus, even when you are at home. With that, it doesn't hurt to invest a little on luxury handwash that will make your bathroom prettier. 

Albeit the hefty price tag, you don't have to keep buying the luxury hand wash over and over again after you run out of it. Simply clean the dispenser bottle and top up with cheaper hand wash that you can find from the grocery store. No one will know, but it will definitely make your sink more aesthetically pleasing. 

Here are the 10 luxurious hand wash that you can buy online right now. Do choose one that looks cohesive to the taste of your interior design. 

Beauty Edition: 10 Things To Do During Lockdown

At this moment, the entire world is facing war with unseen forces. We're not sure when this will end, but I'm pretty sure most of you are under lockdown, movement control order, restriction of movement order, self-quarantined, circuit breaking, or whatever your country calls it.

As responsible adults, we need to help break the chain of virus infection by limiting our social contacts. Hence, staying at home is the best thing to do - not only helps to break the virus chain but also keeping yourself healthy and alive.

If you're not a homey person and constantly find activities to do at home, I have 10 recommendations to you and all involving the beauty department.

Affordable Facial Wash for Sensitive Skin: Hada Labo+

If you suffer from sensitive skin, things can get really tricky with the skincare you choose. There are so many contributing factors to our skin condition - allergies, diet, lifestyle, ingredients-suitability, etc. And finding suitable skincare can be a difficult task, especially when you don’t know what is the underlying factor of your sensitive skin condition.

In my case, I have a periodical sensitive skin. It depends on the environment I’m in. If the weather is hot for more than two weeks, that’s when I start to get some inflammation under my pores. It is so annoying and painful.

Crash Landing On You Son YeJin's Beauty Insight

If you can't get over the K-Drama Crash Landing On You and still have not move on, we have a feature here. Let's look into the beauty products that are feature and actually being used in this drama.

Makeup Artist Kiki Sakinah Shares Her Top 5 Beauty Favourites

When I started this blog, I intend to cover all the range of beauty products. However, a lot of skincare and makeups are based on personal preferences and suitability, I’ve started a new topic here to feature Top 5 favourites from my friends. I hope, that way we can get more representation for different beauty needs. This month I’ve got a friend who is a makeup artist to share her favourites. Click below to read more on Kiki’s favourite products for after-work and bedtime skincare.

For more Kiki's work, check out her Facebook and Instagram.

Gucci Beauty Lipstick Review: The Painted Veil shade in Satin & Matte Finishing

End of last year, Gucci brought the beauty line into Malaysia market and hence we have a stand-alone Gucci Beauty in KLCC. More about the store below. I was excited to try out the lipsticks and I have been wanting to get the vintage-inspired lipstick with turquoise cover. It turns out, that is the lipbalm. Gucci has different packaging for the different formula lip products. I'm not a fan of lip balm, so I'll pass. Instead, I bought the satin lipstick and matte lipstick both in the same shade - 201 The Painted Veil.

January 2020: What's In My Trash

I feel like each month when I blog about What's In My Trash, I feel that I keep repeating myself when I say time passed so fast. I feel like a broken record for saying that, but the fact, it is! Here I am, showcasing the beauty products that I've used up in the month of January. There's a mix of skincare and makeups this month.

Sephora Opens The Biggest Beauty Store in Malaysia

Something to be proud of as a Malaysian... Sephora have chosen Kuala Lumpur to open its biggest flagship store at Fahrenheit 88. As we are speaking, today is the official launching of the store.

All You Need to Know About the K-Beauty 10 Steps Skincare Routine

You might be thinking that the Korean 10 Steps Skincare Routine is ridiculous, it is absolutely ridiculous. If you're here to read about the pro's and cons of the routine, I've got you covered. But first, let's take a look at what the 10 steps are all about.

December 2019: What's in My Trash

It feels like just last week that I've blogged about the beauty products I've used up, and here we are, another post for the new month. In December I wasn't that proactive in using lots of beauty products. I missed lots of nights sleeping without any skincare on because my schedule was too hectic. So, here are the only 3 products that I've completely finished up and the mini reviews to go with it.