3 Simple Steps To Pimple-Free Skin With Oxy

Combating pimples is as easy as ABC with Oxy's 3 step regimen!

Step ① Wash

Oxy Deep Cleansing Wash contains Salicylic Acid, Isopropyl Methylphenol and 5α Avocuta to remove dead skin cells and control oil secretion, thereby effectively removing impurities, dirt and oil buried deep within pores. It gives a squeaky clean sensation but it can leave my face feeling a little tight (my face seesaws between dehydrated and oily) so I top it off with generous heapings of moisturiser.

Oxy Deep Cleansing Wash is available in 50 g (RM 8.50) and 100 g (RM 13.90).

Step ② Treat

After cleansing, apply Oxy 10 on blemishes. Oxy 10 kills acne-causing bacteria with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide. Oxy 10 may be too strong for you if excessive flaking occurs; if that is the case, opt for the milder Oxy 5 (5% Benzoyl Peroxide) instead.

Oxy 10 comes in two sizes: 10 g (RM 11.50) and 25 g (RM 19.90). At these prices, it shouldn't be a problem to get both! One to keep on the vanity at home while the smaller one goes into the travel skincare pouch (to deal with pimples that will inevitably pop out before a holiday!).

Step ③ Lighten

Whack on Oxy Anti-Pimple Mark once the zits are zapped. This gel is packed with Arbutin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate and Salicylic Acid to lighten marks and dark spots. It also smoothens skin, prevents blemishes and revitalises skin cells! Now, how's that for this little 12 g (RM 14.80) wonder?

All Oxy products can be found at leading pharmacies and supermarkets.

Disclosure: Press samples.

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Getting Cashback At Qoo10 With ShopBack Malaysia

Cashback programs gained traction in the States a few years back, and everyone I knew (that lived there) used them to save ridiculous amounts of money. Now, we can do it too with ShopBack, the top Malaysian cashback site!

It has a comprehensive range of local and international affiliates to choose from, such as Asos, Groupon, Reebonz, SaSa, Sephora, Taobao and Zalora. Sign up for an account and the world is your oyster!

Now, the first thing to do before you click away is to access your site of choice through ShopBack in order to receive commissions. Then shop as usual. Once you have paid, you will receive your items directly from the retailer.

For example: you can visit the Qoo10 page for discount/coupon codes and stack them on top of your commission. It is important to note that these cashback arrangements do not pay out immediately but I am certain we don't mind a bit of wait for our monies to clear into our accounts.

And seeing as it will be the month of love in a couple of days, you may want to head over to ShopBack to indulge in some sales in honour of Valentine's Day. You will be spoilt for choice with the great deals galore!

Have a great February and I wish you all the love in the world!

Disclosure: This blog post is brought to you by ShopBack.

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Physicians Formula pH Matchmaker pH Powered Lip Gloss Pink

Did you know that Physicians Formula is now sold in Malaysia? Imagine my utter delight when a package from them landed in my postbox!

Name: Physicians Formula pH Matchmaker pH Powered Lip Gloss Pink
Price: RM 50.80 for 3.8 g
Made in: USA

The pH Matchmaker pH Powered Lip Gloss in Pink goes on the palest pink and after 60 seconds, it deepens my lip colour to a fuchsia berry shade; which I have to say isn't the most flattering for my skin tone. It will work for others, but sadly I am not one of those lucky people.

Before - After

The quality of the gloss itself took me by surprise. It isn't as tacky as expected and once the shine wears off, it leaves behind a rich pigment a.k.a. a stain. An extremely long-lasting stain. Put it on, and don't expect to be free of it for the rest of the day.

The full-size mirror comes in handy when I check for particles of food between my teeth or when I touch up the areas where makeup has disintegrated. I haven't found use for the LED light yet but I am sure I will put it to the test one of these days; when I have the need to look for something in the cavernous depths of my bag?

It is a good option for anyone who likes a brush applicator. Perhaps swatch it at Watsons first before you spend the RM 50.80? If you give any of the 3 shades a try, please make your opinions heard below.

The full ingredient list for pH Matchmaker pH Powered Lip Gloss:
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ozokerite, Propylene Glycol Ricinoleate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, BHT, Citric Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol [+/- Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Iron Oxides, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Red 6 Lake, Red 27, Red 7 Lake].

Disclosure: Press sample.

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Lamy Cosmetics Real 97% Rice Paper Eating Mask Pack

Get It Beauty (a Korean beauty show) extolled the virtues of using rice paper as masks and it got so popular that brands decided to come out with their own! I would like to make them too but poking holes for my eyes and nose can be too much of a bother, so I shall stick to the ones manufactured by factories, hahaha~

(Source: lamy.co.kr/)

Name: Lamy Cosmetics 라미화장품 Real 97% Rice Paper Eating Mask Pack 리얼 97% 라이스페이퍼 이팅 마스크팩
Price: ₩ 6,000 for 20 ml
Made in: Korea

There are 3 variations altogether in Lamy Cosmetics's version: Black Rice 흑미, Green Tea 녹차 and Turmeric 강황. Each of them come with their own essences (Black Rice promises to brighten, Green Tea for moisture and Turmeric to firm), which you would use to soak the rice paper. Once the mask bloats up has drawn in the essence, slap it over your face and let it stay on for about 20 minutes.

These essences are enhanced with patented herbal ingredients including rh-EGF capsulised with Lecithin, Rosebud, Uncaria Rhynchophylla and fermented Red Ginseng to nourish and enable even the most sensitive skin to be able to use them without experiencing irritation. As a side note, I believe that these rice papers are edible, hence the name 'eating'.

The masks smells like the rice found in the kitchen while the essences are lightly fragranced. All in all, very natural and it didn't feel like I was applying something harmful on. The essence completely soaked into my skin once the 20 minutes was up. My face was exceedingly smooth to the touch, pores minimised and lines less obvious! I thought I was seeing things at first until I got confirmation from others! You bet I admired my own reflection for a long while! *coughs*

On top of my skin!

Anyways, they are not as convenient as regular hydrogel masks but they certainly make up for it with the awesome results. One other con would be the price, but otherwise, they are an excellent option to go for when your mug needs a little rejuvenation.

Disclosure: BNTGirls sample. Head on over to BNTNews for more exciting news, may it be K-Beauty, K-Fashion or K-Pop!

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SK-II Chinese New Year Countdown Party

Since launching the iconic Facial Treatment Essence 35 years ago, SK-II has transformed the skin of millions of women around the world. As you well know, Chinese New Year is fast approaching, so it is only fitting for SK-II to commemorate this important festival with a limited edition Facial Treatment Essence design.

The New Phoenix Limited Edition design combines paper cutting or 'jiǎnzhǐ' with an image of a phoenix, a symbol of female empowerment, to express virtue, elegance and rebirth. This not only pays tribute to the traditional Chinese art form, but reinforces SK-II's commitment to empowering women to bring in spring with hope and confidence, encourage them to believe in themselves and take hold of their destinies.

From left: Lawrence Wong, Mid Valley ED Daniel Yong, AEON MD Nur Qamarina Chew, P&G Country CEO Nicolas de La Giroday and Soo Wincci with the 2 framed calligraphy presented to Mid Valley and AEON

The launch at the ‪#‎changedestiny‬ World atrium in Mid Valley Megamall on January 7th was an impressive affair: The Black Royals opened with a dance performance aptly titled 'Embracing the Phoenix Reborn', followed by a paper cutting showcase by Master Kow. A dialogue session with celebrities Wong and Soo ran simultaneously and culminated with them unfurling Master Kow's masterpiece.

The event drew to a close after the skincare and makeup demonstration by SK-II Malaysia Trainer Denise Loong and celebrity MUA Sheng Saw. I didn't get take too many photos as I was so busy chatting to everyone and soaking in the atmosphere, so the pictures in this post are courtesy of the official photographers. They take nicer ones anyways, so there is no harm done, haha!

Along with the other lovely ladies and gentlemen in attendance, I was treated to delicious canapés and refreshing juices. Side note: I thoroughly recommend the shrimp on crackers. They are finger licking good!

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence New Phoenix Limited Edition (RM 620 for 230 ml) is available at all SK-II counters for a limited period.

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Vely Vely No.19 Red Rouge

The most recent lip product to join the ranks of kimchi land's elite is Vely Vely's No.19 Red Rouge! This awesome lipstick is infused with Three Oil Complex, Shea Butter, Honey Extract and Six Flower Complex to moisturise, nourish and soothe the lips while adding a splash of colour.

Name: Vely Vely 블리블리 No.19 Red Rouge 빨강루즈
Price: ₩ 19,800 for 3.4 g
Made in: Korea

The bold rose red colour is definitely not for the faint hearted. It is too pigmented (for me) to apply straight from the tube but dabbed on is when the magic happens! By dabbing, I do miss out on the satin finish but that is a cross I must bear for the colour is loveee.

I don't have to retouch this after lunch, which was pretty impressive given the fact it isn't exactly drying but not moisturising either. It is a combination of the both... it lasts long yet glides on with ease. And when I say long, I mean that it is able to power through a full on meal (including drinks on the side).

It wears off super prettily and gives the lips the loveliest rosy stain. A slick of lipbalm or a gloss will liven up things again or I could even leave my lips alone. The sky's the limit with this lipstick! What's more, the rubbery casing has a closure that clicks shut so satisfactorily.

There is more to the collection that I am dying to get my hands on - but only if I finish some of my existing lipsticks first, and we all know how this ends right? Haha!

US$ 27.72 at en.imvely.com; free shipping on orders of US$ 300 or more.

The full ingredient list for No.19 Red Rouge:

Disclosure: BNTGirls sample. Head on over to BNTNews for more exciting news, may it be K-Beauty, K-Fashion or K-Pop!

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