The last time I posted on beauty products I completed/toss out was back in January 2020. I can't tell what happened in between because it seems like just a blink of an eye and we fast-forward to a year and a half later.
This is going to be a long post, with so many products empties that I have used up and also I did a little spring cleaning to toss out those I don't want to use further.
Really, there’s no secret to the content of the Dior advent calendar. When you purchase it, there’s already the product description on the outside. And also, if you're a Dior fan, it is also quite hard to dodge the unboxing videos on social media. I'm guilty of posting up the unboxing video almost the next day after I gotten the advent calendar. Not to spoil the fun and destroy the spirit of advent calendar, but the excitement is another level that I can't contain.
I'm going to be very honest with the review here. So, click on to read the unexpected:
I received this as a gift from my friend. I wouldn't think of buying an eyeshadow in the middle of a pandemic when we have nowhere to dress up for. But this gift is well received and I begin to love it after the first swatch.
- Brand: Natasha Denona
- Product Name: Mini Nude Palette
- Purchase From: Sephora
- Price: RM109
- Size: 0.8g each pan
- Price: RM21.80 per pan
- Made in Italy
Typically, Malaysia does not get the stock for Christmas Beauty Advent Calendar, unless there is additional leftover stock. Only a few brands do the advent calendar sale in Malaysia. However, we see growth, more beauty brands are bringing their advent calendar into the Malaysian market.
Here are some of the advent calendars you may get in Malaysia, with no promises though, as they are extremely limited.
As long as we are stuck in lockdown mode, I will continue to drop my review on skincare. There is literally no chance (or no motivation) to try out new makeup products.
The La Mer Replenishing Oil Exfoliator works hand-in-hand with the Cleansing Foam which I talked about in the previous post. I use this exfoliator around 2-3 times weekly, right after my regular cleanser with the La Mer Cleansing Foam.
Brand: La Mer
Product name: The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator
Purchase from: Sephora, La Mer
Price: RM470
Size: 100ml
Price breakdown: RM4.70/1ml
Brand: La MerProduct name: The Cleansing FoamPrice: RM385Size: 125mlPrice breakdown: RM3.08/1ml
I have never thought of reviewing a deodorant on my blog because it is generally a product that we don't pay too much attention to. But, I am so excited to share with you how fantastic this deodorant is. Not just sharing the information, I actually bought a few for my friends too, so they can try it for themselves.
Drunk Elephant is still a new skincare brand. They pride themselves as a clean skincare brand, i.e. using minimal ingredients on the product and also mindful of its packaging materials. Because of their philosophy, I think it is worth it to try out the brand. If their product works, then I'll stick to it, and this deodorant will be one of them that I'll stick to for a long time.
Brand: Drunk Elephant
Product name: Sweet Pitti
Purchased from: Sephora
Price: RM69
Size: 60ml
Price breakdown: RM1.15/1ml
CS12 is a well-known indie skincare brand in Hong Kong, but surprisingly it is actually a Malaysian brand. I have been seeing a lot of hype about the Miracle Mask, which is a sheet mask, especially in magazines and social media. I tried to get it sometime at the end of the year, unfortunately, it was out of stock. That resulted in me contacting the owner of the brand to reserve it for me when they have it in stock. I thought she had forgotten about my request, surprisingly, last month she contacted me and told me the mask is back in stock.
Brand: CS12
Product name: Miracle Mask
Purchase from: Directly from CS12 website
Price: RM218
Size: 7 sheets; 30ml per sheet
Price breakdown: RM31.15 per sheet
Let me know what are the perfumes that you dislike in the comment below.
The most important part of makeup lies in the skin. The perfection of flawless skin is the base for all types of makeup whether you want to go for a no-makeup look or a full runway fashion show makeup. Hence, I’ve invested a bit in the new Dior Forever range - Dior Forever Skin Veil SPF20 Primer, Dior Forever Fluid Foundation & Dior Forever Cushion Powder to achieve the flawless skin illusion.
Continue reading to discover further.
Huxley Beauty isn't a new brand in the K-Beauty market. However, I just managed to receive some of the products to try out, courtesy of my friend, Eros. I have been seeing this brand everywhere, especially on the major Korean beauty online stores. This brand picks up its popularity some time end of the year 2019.
The products that I have here are from the Secret of Sahara range, which focuses on hydration.
After I did some research, I found out that Huxley is safe for sensitive skin. Albeit, the ingredients do contain fragrance, they are mostly FDA approved (means it is safe for food & drug). It is the ultimate minimalist skincare as they use very minimal ingredients that packs a punch, also keeping the packaging as simple as possible.
There is a rumour that flight attendants in South Korea swear by this brand to keep their skin hydrated in flight.
Here's my very brief first impression of the brand.
This is by far the most expensive skincare product that I've ever bought. Off the shelf, it is RM1380. That's a price tag above minimum wage in Malaysia. It is ridiculous! It is unnecessary! What a show-off! But yet, my irrational mind thinks I should get it. In my defense, I was presented with a good opportunity. My bff (his blog is Fishmeatdie, do show him some love), told me he has some Isetan vouchers and he could give it to me. So technically, I spent RM800+ on this serum. It is still a hefty price tag, but at least I got some value back. In any angle that I tried to present my case, behind my mind there is still a little whisper that says, I shouldn't have bought it. Anyway, we have come to this, so, I might as well make use of my experience with this luxury serum and share with you some thoughts.
Brand: DIOR Prestige
Product Name: La Micro-Huile de Rose Advanced Serum
Purchase from: Dior Beauty counter/boutique
Price: RM1380
Size: 50ml
Price breakdown: RM27.60 / 1 ml
While adapting to the new-norm of wearing a surgical mask every time we go out, I discover a new problem - I can't put on my usual favorite lipsticks that don't stain the mask. This problem has prompted me to search for good transfer-proof lipsticks and I have narrow it down to my top 3 favorites here.
Generally, those matte liquid lipsticks are good to be worn under the masks. However, I did experience some that still transfer onto my mask. And liquid lipsticks are drying on my lips, hence it could be a hit or miss if you try out certain brands.
I love these 3 lipsticks and been rotating the use quite often.
2020 was a weird year. I stopped blogging due to a lack of motivation. The momentum slowed down as we enter the lockdown phase and personally, it was a life-changing phase as well. I must say I didn’t try new makeup that much due to staying at home mostly and wearing mask at all times. But I still discovered some good products that I could share with you guys:
