Etude House Precious Mineral Moist Any Cushion SPF50+ PA+++

Some people have a thing for blushes, some love lipsticks but it is base makeup all the way for me~

Name: Etude House 에뛰드하우스 Precious Mineral Moist Any Cushion 진주알 맑은 모이스트 애니 쿠션 SPF50+ PA+++ W13 Natural Beige 내추럴 베이지
Price: US$ 18 for 15 g
Made in: Korea

Precious Mineral Moist Any Cushion channels hydrating qualities to keep skin flake free at all times, even during winter. Add in the top secret Glow Lock Complex™ for glossiness and moisture retention, and we have the makings of a winner!

It gives off a comforting peach fragrance, imparts a slight blurring effect, evens out skin tone and more importantly, makes me feel like I have nothing on. I seriously can't tell that I plied on countless layers of foundation, haha!

Without

With

It has the similar amount of coverage as Precious Mineral Any Cushion but with an extra injection of moisture (Baobab Extract and Hyaluronic Acid). I am lovin' it (to borrow a phrase from McDonald's) as this gives off just the right amount of glow.

Colour wise, the W13 Natural Beige shade for Precious Mineral Moist Any Cushion leans more towards the yellow side (by a hair). If you veer to the pink/peach end of the spectrum, the regular version will serve you better. If possible, swatch them first before deciding.

This cushion along with all the other cushions ring in at US$ 18 on etudehouse.com. Getting the refill alone will set you back US$ 10.

The full ingredient list for Precious Mineral Moist Any Cushion W13 Natural Beige:
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract (26.7%), Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Water, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Adenosine, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Mother of Pearl, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Fragrance.

Disclosure: Pink Bird sample.

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Papulex Gel

Powered by a unique triple action non-photosensitising, fragrance free and paraben free formula, Papulex™ focuses on improving skin's appearance as well as reducing breakouts and pimples:

① EU Patented ABA Technology – reduces acne causing bacteria
The ABA (Anti-Bacterial Adhesive substance) technology is EU patented and it is unique to Papulex™. The ABA works like a film-forming barrier system to reduce the adhesion of acne bacteria on skin, at the same time prevents the proliferation of P. acnes bacteria.

② Nicotinamide – controls inflammation and calms breakout
The power of Nicotinamide lies in its ability to control acne-induced inflammation. Studies have shown that Nicotinatimide not only has the ability to reduce inflamed lesions, it also decreases acne severity.

③ Zinc PCA – reduces skin oiliness and shine
The presence of Zinc combined with L-PCA functions to regulate the sebum production of skin, thus control skin oiliness and shine. At the same time, it does not cause skin dryness.

Name: Papulex™ Gel
Price: RM 52.80 for 40 ml
Made in: France

Papulex™ Gel feels light and fluid, like a serum. The appearance and the texture reminds me of La Roche Posay's Effaclar A.I... can anyone shed light on whether they are similar? Still you should not make the mistake of applying it all over too frequently unless you are fond of having flakes of dry skin hanging off your face.

It nips the formation of comedones, pustules and those of their ilk in the bud. I have used many pimple gels over the years and I have yet to encounter one as effective as Papulex's version. The tiniest bit in the morning and night for a day (or two at most) is enough to banish pesky spots. Definitely HG worthy!

You can find it at leading pharmacies, as well as selected clinics for RM 52.80. And while you are picking up the gel, you may want to check out Papulex™'s other acne care products:

◆ Papulex™ Moussant Soap Free Cleansing Gel RM 72.50/150 ml
◆ Papulex™ Oil Free Cream RM 65/40 ml
◆ Papulex™ Lotion RM 90/125 ml

The full ingredient list for Papulex™ Gel:
Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Laureth-12, Niacinamide, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Lauryl Glucoside, Citric Acid.

Disclosure: Press sample.

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iPrice: Your One Stop Shopping Destination

I am always online looking at whatever that catches my fancy. I am practically on a first name basis with my postman, haha! Anyways I digress, I wish that more brands have online counterparts to fuel our my shopping addiction. Why? No fighting with the crowds, saving petrol costs and being able to shop 24/7 (and in my comfiest clothes!)? 'Nuff said!

And on to you! Do you shop online? Especially on sites like Foodpanda, Lazada, Qoo10 and Zalora? Well, there is this nifty little site, iPrice, and you will want to add it to your bookmarks!

In their words:
iPrice provides product information on different fashion brands and also offers coupons, discounts and voucher codes to our visitors. On our website, you can find renowned labels like BCBGMAXAZRIA, MAC and many more.

We help you to find what you are looking for and then we hand you over to our trusted e-commerce partners to actually buy the products you want. In this function, we aggregate all the products from the most trusted e-commerce shops in Asia and globally onto one platform. We offer a lot of fashion on iPrice and many other product categories as well.

So gone are the days of checking twenty different websites to find a particular product or the two hour hunt for the best price. iPrice is your one stop shopping destination.

What are you waiting for? Start browsing now iprice.my.

Disclosure: This blog post was sponsored by iPrice.

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Etude House Give Me Chocolate Review: Give Me Chocolate Shadow, Give Me Chocolate Nails

Etude House tempts us with a chocolate based collection come February. This year, it is called 'Give Me Chocolate' and as per usual, the items are good enough to eat!

ღ Give Me Chocolate Shadow

Name: Etude House 에뛰드하우스 Give Me Chocolate Shadow 기브 미 초콜렛 섀도우
Price: US$ 8.50 for 4.5 g
Made in: Korea

These are teeny-tiny! You do get quite a bit of shadow despite the size though. They don't come with applicators so you have to use/bring your own if they make it into your makeup pouch.

#1 Cherry Truffle 체리 트러플 has a reddish brown paired with a matte coral. Both shades are buttery soft and smooth - a winner all-around!

I have a penchant for all things cool toned, so naturally, #3 Cacao Fudge 카카오 퍼지 is more to my preference. A dark cool chocolate and a shimmery yellow gold? 'Nuff said! The shadows here are drier plus the glitter particles add some grit.

I am intrigued about the texture for #2 Salted Caramel 솔티드 카라멜 . Shall I get it to do a thorough comparison?

ღ Give Me Chocolate Nails

Clockwise from bottom: #310 Mint Choco Chip 반전매력 민트초코칩, #313 Cherry Ganache 악마의 체리 가나슈, #314 Milk Cocoa 봄날의 밀크 코코아

Name: Etude House 에뛰드하우스 Give Me Chocolate Nails 기브 미 초콜렛 네일즈
Price: US$ 3 for 8 ml
Made in: Korea

The polishes feel a little diluted/watery if that makes sense? They are not as opaque/creamy as the norm. Nonetheless, they give an even coverage by the third layer.

My mouth gaped open when I caught a whiff of the delectable chocolate syrup fragrance. By gods, the team at Etude House certainly kicked it up a notch when they brought the Give Me Chocolate collection to life! Last year's Chocolate Kiss polishes didn't come with a scent (aside from the generic nail polish smell).

#310 - #313 - #314

Order now on etudehouse.com to secure these limited edition goodies. Once they are gone, they are gone for good!

Disclosure: Pink Bird samples.

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Mayfair Bodyline R3 Pro Facial

There is nothing more delightful than a facial or a bag but since a new bag is hard to come by, a facial I shall go for!

Mayfair Bodyline has many branches, and I visited the one at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Before anything commenced, I sipped my tea and filled in forms (practically mandatory at all salons/spas)!

I was led to the centralised locker area and then my treatment room.

A program is tailored for each customer and since I lacked hydration, my therapist decided that the R3 Pro Facial was my best fit. It comprises of the following steps:

① Tension releasing massage
② Makeup removal
③ Cleansing
④ Toner
⑤ Exfoliation
⑥ Steaming
⑦ Extraction
⑧ Hyaluronic Acid serum
⑨ Ultrasound machine
⑩ Face massage
⑪ Mask
⑫ Shoulder massage
⑬ Toner, moisturiser + UV care

Mayfair Bodyline utilises products from Tegoder (a Spanish brand for those not in the know). Even their machines are imported from Spain!

My nasolabial folds reduced in severity and my face was significantly lifted immediately after the facial (if only I always looked like this!). The smooth egg-skin effect lasted about 5 days, which is the norm for most facials.

Despite all the extraction that went on, I only experienced minor redness. I was even okay with showing the whole world my bare face afterwards (the weekend before Chinese New Year, so you can imagine the size of the crowd)!

The R3 Pro Facial costs RM 250 and takes 1.5 to 2 hours in total.

Address:
Lot 7.01.02, Level 7,
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur,
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Telephone:
03-2141 1189

Hours:
10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/mayfair.bodyline.fans

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Nivea Extra Whitening Skin Therapy Serum SPF33 PA+++

Nivea's Extra Whitening Skin Therapy Serum SPF33 PA+++ is absolutely brilliant. The silky body serum, fragranced with the beautifully fresh citrus scent is different than the usual body lotion due to a few reasons. Firstly, the serum formulation. Secondly, it provides UVA and UVB broad spectrum protection. To top it off, re-application throughout the day is not required. How awesome is that?!

Name: Nivea Extra Whitening Skin Therapy Serum SPF33 PA+++
Price: RM 19.90 for 180 ml
Made in: Thailand

The packaging tells you what it does, it infuses the skin with 95% pure Vitamin C derivative which provides 10× more whitening effect (than 4-Butylresorcinol) in order to repair dull and sun damaged skin, giving long lasting fairness as early as 14 days.

One of the draws, like I mentioned, was the serum texture. It spreads fairly easily despite what the thick texture may imply, and absorbs in a jiffy, leaving skin feeling smooth and supple. I am inordinately pleased with my find; something that does not leave my skin clammy in this hot and humid condition is a dream come true.

This is best applied immediately after a nice hot shower. The rate at which it sinks in increases after scrubbing down with an exfoliator or a loofah! Most days, my regimen looks something like this: Extra Whitening Skin Therapy Serum in the AM, Whitening Night Serum in the PM and In-shower Skin Conditioner as my ace for lazy days (we know often these days come by, haha!).

Now, it may offer SPF33 PA+++ protection but I am not recommending that you replace your actual sunscreen with the serum and wear it to the beach. It covers the bill for everyday use though for e.g. walking to a restaurant for lunch, making a coffee run or driving to an event after work.

And since I am an expert in all things related to brightening, I have a few words of wisdom to stuff down your throat. To be honest though, I am not - I was mocked by friends when I professed my love for Snow White (they said I was better off liking Jasmine). Nonetheless, you will still listen to me right?

① Slather brightening products as if they were free.
② Long sleeves, long everything is your best bet.
③ Bring an umbrella everywhere.
④ Consume sun-fighting superfoods such as tomatoes, carrots, spinach and watermelon.

The extremely helpful 14 days calender prepared by Nivea~

There you have it! If you are on the lookout for a body lotion that defends against sun rays then you may fancy a go at Nivea's Extra Whitening Skin Therapy Serum.

The full ingredient list for Extra Whitening Skin Therapy Serum SPF33 PA+++:
Aqua, Homosalate, Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, 4-Butylresorcinol, Carnitine, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polyisobutene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium EDTA, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dimethiconol, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Chloride, Glucose, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum.

Disclosure: Press sample.

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