2020 Beauty Favourites

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:

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

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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. 

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!

Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado Review

The Kiehl's avocado range took a few years of hiatus. I got to know it when I went to a newly opened Kiehl's shop early this year to look for this eye cream and the sales assistant looked at me with a puzzled expression. I believe she thinks I'm lying or crazy because her response was, "We don't have any avocado products." I was equally puzzled, because I know clearly that they had the avocado eye cream and it was my favorite a few years back. Finally, it is now back and I hope it's going to be a permanent range.

P/S: They also discontinued the acai range which I loved.

• Brand: Kiehl's
• Product Name: Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
• Purchase From: Kiehl's, Bloomingdale's, Ulta, Selfridges, Macy's
• Price: USD48 / 14g
• Product Summary: This creamy preparation with Avocado Oil gently moisturizes the delicate eye area. The unique, concentrated texture does not migrate into your eyes. Tested under Ophthalmologist and Dermatologist control.
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Kiehl's Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence

I love my SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, but let's be honest... it is expensive! Also, I heard that a lot of people are not suitable to use the SK-II FTE because of its fermented essence. Hence, I want to recommend Kiehl's Iris Extract Treatment Essence that I have used for a long time. This is my second bottle, and I can say that I can't live without it.

• Brand: Kiehl's
• Product Name: Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence
• Price: RM188/200ml
• Purchase From: Kiehl's, Selfridges, Bloomingsdale 
• Product Description: With age, skin’s texture begins to look rough and radiance is lost. The causes are three-fold: skin’s hydration levels and cell turnover rate decrease, and the integrity of the skin’s layers is reduced. To reactivate these properties and impart essential nutrients, Kiehl’s proudly introduces Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence – a multi-action formula that optimizes penetration of subsequent skin treatments and instantly reveals radiant, smooth and younger-looking skin.
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Herbivore Botanicals Jasmine Green Tea Balancing Toner

I grabbed this Herbivore Balancing Toner because of the beautiful bottle. I didn't have much expectation, but it turned out to be one of the best balancing toner I've ever tried.

Brand: Herbivore

Product Name: Jasmine Water Balancing Toner

Purchase from: Sephora, Nordstorm, Anthropologie

Price: USD39

Product Summary: A toner formulated to bring balance to your skin.  It's formulated with organic jasmine water, which is infused with oil-reducing and antioxidant-rich green tea, blemish-fighting white willow bark, soothing aloe vera and toning witch hazel.

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LuLuLun Hokkaido Lavender Mask Review

If you've never tried the LuLuLun masks, it's about time. I purchased the Lululun Hokkaido Lavender from Japan. This scent falls under the Premium range which is only available in Japan. Otherwise, the generic range is available widely in most beauty department or drugstores.

Brand: LuLuLun

Product Name: Hokkaido Lavender Mask

Purchase from: Walmart, Skinstore, YesStyle

Price: Approximately RM35

Product Summary: Ultra-thick sheet that fits comfortably to your skin, Lotion permeates penetratingly on adult skin.

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Huda Beauty New Nude Palette Review

Looks like the pink hue eyeshadow is going to be the next big trend in makeup. Or is it already happening now? First, there was the Urban Decay Naked Cherry. And now, this - Huda Beauty Nude. On the first glance, it doesn't resemble the usual nude that we are accustomed for which is the skin tone browns. It has pink-peach tones which don't resemble the nude that we are familiar with. But according to Huda Kattan, this palette is a game-changer to all the nude palettes ever made. It embraces confidence and not the "naked nude".

Brand: Huda Beauty 

Product name: New Nude Palette

Purchase from: Sephora

Price: RM275

Product summary: A game-changing palette that reinvents nude with revolutionary textures and colours

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