Mentholatum Lip Crayon Lip Balm

The all-new Mentholatum Lip Crayon Lip Balm injects a kiss of colour to the lips, while its ultra-moisturising formula of argan oil and meadowform seed oil keeps them moisturised throughout the day.

Name: Mentholatum Lip Crayon Lip Balm
Price: RM 19.90 for 3 g
Made in: China

This menthol-infused lip balm brings on a cooling sensation and leaves the lips perfectly glossy, though never sticky.

Clockwise from bottom left:
✤ 01: Paradise pink
✤ 02: Pale pink
✤ 03: Indian red
✤ 04: Congo pink

I keep it minimal with one quick swipe or I can choose to build the colour up with additional swipes. The muted 03 shade is my favourite, but the rest of the hues are nice too.

From left: 01, 02

From left: 03, 04

The minty smelling Lip Crayon Lip Balm retails for RM 19.90 at all pharmacy and hypermarket aisles.

The full ingredient list for Lip Crayon Lip Balm 01:
Octyldodecanol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ozokerite, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenyl Trimethicone, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Polyethylene, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceresin, Red 7 Lake (CI 15850:1), Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phytosteryl Oleate, Menthol, Red 6 Lake (CI 15850:2), Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Propylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sucralose, Tricaprylin, Ceteareth-20, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Tin Oxide, Dimethicone, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose, Saccharide Isomerate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide.

The full ingredient list for Lip Crayon Lip Balm 02:
Octyldodecanol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ozokerite, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenyl Trimethicone, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Polyethylene, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceresin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phytosteryl Oleate, Menthol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Red 6 Lake (CI 15850:2), Propylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Red 7 Lake (CI 15850:1), Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sucralose, Tricaprylin, Ceteareth-20, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Squalane, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose, Saccharide Isomerate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide.

The full ingredient list for Lip Crayon Lip Balm 03:
Octyldodecanol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ozokerite, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenyl Trimethicone, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Polyethylene, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Mica, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceresin, Red 7 Lake (CI 15850:1), Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phytosteryl Oleate, Menthol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dimethicone, Methicone, Carmine, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sucralose, Tricaprylin, Ceteareth-20, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose, Saccharide Isomerate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide.

The full ingredient list for Lip Crayon Lip Balm 04:
Octyldodecanol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ozokerite, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenyl Trimethicone, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Polyethylene, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceresin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phytosteryl Oleate, Menthol, Red 6 Lake (CI 15850:2), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Mica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850:1), Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sucralose, Tricaprylin, Ceteareth-20, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Squalane, Cholesterol, Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose, Saccharide Isomerate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide.

Disclosure: Press samples.

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Trilogy No.15 Limited Edition Beauty Oil

Simple is as simple does. Just look at the golden accents on the amber glass bottle! ❤

Name: Trilogy No.15 Limited Edition Beauty Oil
Price: NZD$ 42.99 for 30 ml
Made in: New Zealand

Trilogy's blend of oils including rosehip, cherry and baobab (in addition to twelve other precious oils from around the world) helps repair the skin's barrier and protects the skin against free-radical damage.

This lightweight treat is quick to disappear imparting behind nothing but silky smoothness. For once, an oil without a greasy glow! Four drops will do the trick for the face and neck; I doubt you will end up like an oil slick even if you drizzle more, but let's not risk it.

It works miracles overnight, leaving plump, well-rested skin in its wake. I use it after I dab my serum and then either leaving it at that or, if I need extra 'oomph', following after a moisturiser.

This oil is fragrance-free, apart from a woodsy musty note, which will delight those who are averse to fragrance in their skincare. For those who are new to oils or even old hands; this one is tailor-made for you. And if I must nitpick on something, it isn't quite as satisfying to apply as other oils - I simply cannot get a good massage going with it!

If you can find it, scoop it up! I heard that the brand may even bring back this oil due to popular demand, so keep your eyes peeled. I bought mine for RM 108 at TNS Skin Lab.

The full ingredient list for No.15 Limited Edition Beauty Oil:
Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernal Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Seed Oil, Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract, Pongamia Glabra (Karanja) Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus (Kukui) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Seed Oil, Passiflora Incarnata (Passion Flower) Seed Oil, Pistacia Vera (Pistachio) Seed Oil.

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Mamonde Brightening Cover Watery Cushion SPF50+ PA+++

The spring cleaning bug has invaded. I have been furiously purging, scrubbing and organising. Me taking a break by reviewing my brand new Mamonde cushion is an attempt at staying sane throughout it all.

Name: Mamonde 마몽드 Brightening Cover Watery Cushion 브라이트닝 커버 워터리 쿠션 SPF50+ PA+++
Price: RM 90 for 15 g
Made in: Korea

This cushion delivers a cooling sensation during application, as if it is dousing my skin with moisture. The matte finish was a surprise; I thought that it'd be more luminous with a name like Brightening Cover Watery Cushion.

Well, to its credit, the coverage is rather considerable - it dials down the bits that I can't be bothered by (redness, discolouration and such). For things that really vex me, for example, chronic dark circles and severe hyperpigmentation, this alone won't cut it.

Now on to the part where I have to throw shade: the inclusive waterfit puff causes the cushion to pool in pores, cling to dry patches and look cakey. I can't even begin to describe how horrifying it was to see myself in the mirror!

After a couple of false starts, I had the sense to apply this cushion with my own sponge applicator. Guess what? All of these problems disappeared!

Discard the puff and use something else. It is more trouble than it's worth.

I featured shade No.21N Medium Beige in this post, but I am more of a No.23N Natural Beige. If you are looking for a cushion for the warmer months, then you could do a lot worse than this one. Find all five shades at all Mamonde beauty counters as well as 11street.my and lazada.com.my for RM 90.

The full ingredient list for Brightening Cover Watery Cushion SPF50+ PA+++:
정제수, 사이클로펜타실록산, 부틸렌글라이콜디카프릴레이트/디카프레이트, 징크옥사이드, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 티타늄디옥사이드 (CI 77891), 티타늄디옥사이드, 사이클로헥사실록산, 피이지-10디메치콘, 어성초추출물, 글리세린, 나이아신아마이드, 라우릴피이지-9폴리디메칠실록 시에칠디메치콘, 메칠메타크릴레이트크로스폴리머, 아크릴레이트/에칠헥실아크릴레이트/디메치콘메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 디메치콘, 디메치콘/폴리글리세린-3크로스폴리머, 디소듐이디티에이, 디스테아디모늄헥토라이트, 멘틸락테이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 소듐클로라이드, 수선화비늘줄기추출물, 스테아릭애씨드, 알루미늄하이드록사이드, 에칠헥실글리세린, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 트리메칠실록시실리케이트, 트리에톡시 카프릴릴실란, 폴리메칠메타크릴레이트, 폴리포스포릴콜린글라이콜아크릴레이트, 황색산화철, 적색산화철, 흑색산화철, 향료.

Disclosure: Press sample.

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