[Beauty] My Acne Treatment with Mario Badescu

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If you think acne is something only happens to teenagers, then you are very wrong. Acne can happen to anyone, and it can get very serious at times. For years, I have been battling with acne issues and because of this, I have to be extra careful when it comes to applying any products onto my face.
 
Thanks to Luxola, I was given a chance to try out products from Mario Badescu. Mario Badescu personalized in skin care and acne treatment, and their products have proven to help in fighting acne, treating rosacea, controlling teen acne, and help with aging skin. Among the long product list, I've chosen the Whitening Mask and Drying Cream to try.

[Beauty] WishTrend: One-Stop Beauty Solution

Shopping + beauty products are 2 of the things that girls like the most. Unfortunately, when it comes to beauty product, there are too many concerns such as the products might be fake or the shop might be a scam. I've been doing online shopping for few years but I only found a handful of reliable online shops, until I came about WishTrend.
 
 
What is WishTrend?
It is a Korea company based in Seoul providing Korean beauty products. They believe in "As long as you WISH to be beautiful, you will be beautiful" and has been exploring all over the world to find the best cosmetics to introduce to the customers.

 
So, what make WishTrend stands out from the rest?
  1. The diversity of products' list. They have the latest cosmetics and skin care not only for women, but also men and babies.
  2. The Affordable Prices and The BEST Quality. Don't think Koran cosmetics are always expensive. They have high functional products but with prices that would definitely surprise you.
  3. Assurance of Freshness with Expiration Dates. They obtain the products directly from the HQ of each cosmetic brand. Check the manufacturing and expiration dates and see how "fresh" they are!
  4. Worldwide and Safe Delivery. They over worldwide delivery within 2-4 days via EMS and 7-14 days via general service. All the products will be fully wrapped by air pack and secured inside a box.
  5. Happy Gifts in Your Box The Diversity of Products' List. Gifts are beautifully presented in a unique box. They are generous with the gifts including product samples, delicious Korean snacks and traditional souvenirs.
  6. Informative Contents. They run their own review program for foreign customers who might be familiar with Korean cosmetics. WISHTREND reviewers will give valuable information on newly-launched products.
  7. Safe Payment System. They do not keep your payment information!
  8. Quick and Kind Respond within 24 hours. You can always contact them at trend@wishcompany.net for any inquiries and you'll be sure to receive a respond within 24 hours.
  9. Special "wish box". The Wish Box consists of very special products that are difficult to get abroad, which have Korean theme.
  10. Exclusive Products. They have products which are only exclusive at WISHTREN that will renew your skin and your life.
I took some time to browse through their website and I must say, their have quite a lot of selections. If I could I would purchase almost every products found on their website (Yes! They are THAT GOOD!!!), but sadly I can't. So, I took an even longer time to choose the ones that I RELLY WANT AND NEED!!!

What I WANT!

1. I'm From Vitamin Tree Watergel & Mask

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I am a fan of facial mask, regardless wash off or sheet facial mask. I came across this I'm From Vitamin Tree Watergel & Mask from WishTrend, which seems to receive a lot of praise from beauty bloggers. It's suitable for all skin type, and can help to achieve brighter, more vibrant and radiant skin.

2. Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish

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I've heard so many good reviews on Klairs' Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish, and I really want to try this out! *Secretly hoping able to achieve flawless skin like the Korean girls...*

3. Berrisom Lip Tint Pack

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The colours are strikingly beautiful; it's long lasting and moisturizing. I want to have all of these colours. Also, they are not your usual lip tint as they are a peel-off lip tint! Apply a layer of tint onto your lip, leave it on for 5-10 minutes and peel it off gently. Then apply a transparent lip gloss for a finishing look.

4. ElishaCoy Always Nuddy CC Cream

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I heard some good review of ElishaCoy and am very interested to try their CC Cream. When it comes to makeup, I'm a fan of less is more and I think this CC Cream might be just what I needed.

5. Hello Everybody Moringa Repairing Hair Pack

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My love for mask doesn't just stop at facial mask, but also hair mask. I have frizzy and damaged hair, and I really always wanted to have shining long hair. I've tried multiple hair mask but nothing seems to be working permanently. The "Before" and "After" photo on the website made me even more want to try this product.

These are the top 5 items that I've narrowed down from WishTrend, but they have so much more items on their website. You really should check them out here.


Not too sure if you want to pay for the shipping cost? They offer free shipping for certain products too. Check out the list from their Free Shipping Zone here.

How Do I Purchase from WishTrend?

Simple!

Step 1: Login/Sign Up


Don't forget to sign up for an account.

Step 2: Choose the Product(s) & Quantity


Choose the product and quantity you preferred then "Add to Cart" and proceed to "Checkout".

Step 3: Shipping Address



Step 4: Order Summary


Double confirm the item(s) and shipping address before clicking "Checkout". You can choose either "Standard Shipping" or "EMS Shipping".

Step 5: Payment Method


Choose your payment method and fill in the payment details.

You are done! Now you just have to sit back and wait for the item(s) to be delivered to your doorsteps.

For  more information:

Website: http://www.wishtrend.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WISHglobal


[Food] Good Food & Co. @ Jaya Shopping Centre

I only came to know about Good Food & Co. from my friend when she was shopping in Jaya Shopping Centre. Good Food & Co. is a newly opened café located at the top floor in Jaya Shopping Centre. It's same floor at TGV Cinema. Take the escalator from Serai and go all the way up, you'll find the café on your left.
 
Good Food & Co. is a small family run café by a couple who are passionate about good food and producing Australian-influenced dishes by using local produce. The menu is very simple but they will change to menu on and off base on what's available during the season or what dishes they love at that moment. I was told there are slight difference in their weekdays and weekend menus, as they like to introduce new dishes to their customers.
GFC Fried Chicken (RM 18)


Time to Enjoy Life @ Taiwan

I love to travel and I made it a point to travel at least once in a year. Having said so, I have yet to visit Taiwan and this lovely country has always been at the top of my list.

Thanks to Time for Taiwan TTBKL and The Butterfly Project, they will be sending a lucky winner on a "Time To Enjoy Life" 5D4N Taiwan trip! Yoohoo~~~~~~

 
All I need to do is to share on my blog the reasons why I would like to go to Taiwan based on one of the following theme:
  • Time to Eat
  • Time to Shop
  • Time for Two Wheels

I know what I'll choose the very second I saw the list - Time to Eat! I practically live to eat, so I can't say no to Taiwan delicacies!

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Taiwan is a country full of surprises, and due to their strategic location, they have so much to offer in their cuisine. Among all the Taiwanese food, I've "kind of" shortlisted the ones that I MUST HAVE!

[Beauty + Giveaway] Fun with Chulip

 
 
 
Earlier this month, I was invited by Butterfly Project Malaysia to Chulip's Pimp My Chu Lip blogger workshop at Kare Café. It has been quite a long time since I've attended an event, so I was especially excited to meet up with the butterflies. ^_^
 
What is Chulip?
 


Chulip is a lip balm by Mentholatum with very cute dome shape design. The lip balm combines moisturizing ingredients (Olive Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil & Roseship Oil) with delicious flavours from their secret recipe to keep lips lovely and sweet every day.
 
They have released 4 different scents:
 

Nordic, Fancy Nostalgia
 
Enter the world of fairy tale that's surrounded with a refreshing scent. Moisturize you lips while enjoy the refreshing taste of Orange, Lime and Mango at the same time.
 

Paris Perfect Memories

Kiss you lips with Paris Perfect Memories and feel the eternal love with a sweet berry scent. It blends Raspberry, Peach and Vanilla with moisturizing ingredients for lips that are soft and berry delicious too.

Eat Shop Go On 2 Wheels in Taiwan


Eat, shop & go on two wheels in Taiwan!
Before that grab the best travel deals at Taiwan Travel Fair
 

[Beauty] Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Toner

Toner is a very essential part in my beauty regime, and I would prefer my toner to be alcohol-free. It's not fair to say that a toner is bad if it contains alcohol, or vice versa; after all, our skin reacts differently.
 
Personally, I would prefer to use alcohol-free toner because my skin is really sensitive and still yet to recover from the acne scars. So, I wouldn't want to stress it out any further.


Thanks for Natta Cosme, I had the chance to try out Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner. I've heard so many good comments on this toner, and I can't wait to try it out
 
 

[Beauty] My NEUTRAX Journey - A Natural Wonder

 
Some time ago, I was invited by Felda Wellness (FWC) to the NEUTRAX event at Publika. I'm sure by now; many of you have come across advertisement on "NEUTRAX". So, what is NEUTRAX? It is a Cultured Coconut Extract (CCE), and a natural wonder with no chemicals substances that can be consumed and apply on the skin, hair and nails.
 
What's the difference between Cultured Coconut Extract (CCE) and Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)?
 
Compared to VCO, which was produced from normal cold-pressed technique; CCE is produced from induced fermentation. It is rich in Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), Lauric Acid and naturally occurring bioactives called Bio-Lipopeptide.
 
What makes NEUTRAX so special?
  1. Contains large proportion of Lauric Acid compared to VCO - improve energy levels, boost immunity, regulate hormones, stabilize sugar levels and boost cellular healing process.
  2. ONLY CCE has Bio-Lipopeptide - a remarkable molecule that plays a role in delivering effective therapeutic effects.


There are 2 NEUTRAX products that are currently available in the market - NEUTRAX Original and NEUTRAX Therapy Oil. I'll talk about them individually and my personal thoughts after trying it out for a month.

1. NEUTRAX Original


Neutrax Original (RM 69.90)
NEUTRAX Original is a Cultured Coconut Extract which you have to consume on a daily basis. 2 tablespoons a day and you can consume on its own or mixed with food and beverages. There are 5 benefits of NEUTRAX Original, which that called it "The 5A Benefits":
  1. Anti Microbial - Kills viruses, bacteria, fungi and yeast
  2. Anti Oxidant - Protects body from harmful free radicals and oxidation
  3. Anti-Inflammatory - Reduces inflammation and swelling
  4. Active Immunity - Enhances life span and cell growth in human body
  5. Active Lipid - Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCTs) lowers cholesterol and prevents lipid oxidant.
Despite it being an oil, it's also suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding mother.
 
NEUTRAX Original works in 3 stages - Cleansing, Restoring and Balancing:
 
Source: http://neutrax.com.my/why-neutrax
 
My Verdict?
I must admit that I had a hard time consuming the oil. It wasn't because of the taste - it's tasteless; but is mainly because of the texture. Just imagine you are drinking oil, with a hint of coconut fragrant. That's how NEUTRAX Original tasted like.
 
Despite of the texture, I did notice some changes since I've started consuming NEUTRAX Original. I have some slight bowel issues, but it seems to improve a lot ever since I've started taking NEUTRAX Original. I'm starting to make regular visits to the washroom, compared to before. Some of the people I know also commented that their hormonal issues have improved a lot after taking NEUTRAX Original.
 
The healing process symptoms may vary from one person to another, and don't forget to increase your water intake during the first few days of consuming NEUTRAX Original.
 
2. NEUTRAX Therapy Oil
Neutrax Therapy Oil (RM 59.90)
NEUTRAX Therapy Oil is suitable for Eczema, scars, uneven skin tones, aging skin, and dry & sensitive skin. Apart from the skin, the therapy oil can be applied on the hair and nails too. There are also the 5A Benefits in the Neutrax Therapy Oil:
  1. Active Protect - Protect skin against pollution and environmental stress
  2. Active Control - Regulates and corrects sebum production - control acne, pigmentation and irritate skin
  3. Active Nutrition - Deeply nourishes and moisturizes dermis for healthy and glowing skin
  4. Active Healing - Promotes healing for burns and scars, cell renewal and restoration
  5. Anti-Aging - Reverses the aging process and induces cell regeneration
 
 
My Verdict?
I like the scent of the therapy oil. It has a sweet coconut scent, but not over-powering. I was quite worry that my skin will be very oily after applying it, but it turned out to be just fine. The oil get absorbed pretty fast, and it left my skin with a healthy-glow.
 
 
I'm not too sure if you can notice the difference from the photo above, but my left hand is more moisturized and has a glow compared to my right hand.
 
Since my mom has really dry skin, I also tested the therapy oil on her.
 
 
After applying the therapy oil, the left hand definitely was more moisturized and has less wrinkles on it.
 
Overall, NEUTRAX has been delivered what its promise and I like both the products a lot!
 
For more information about NEUTRAX:
 
Careline: 1-800-222-FWC (392)
 
 

[Beauty] REALASH: Eyelash Enhancer (3rd Month)

Hi! Remember I've been testing out the eyelash enhancer from REALASH? I've been using the product for 3 months, and I'm going to do a final review on it. If you have not read my previous reviews, you can read them from here and here.
 
 
Before I go on and reveal the outcome, let's do some recap on the product.
 
 
REALASH helps the eyelashes to grow faster and stronger, and it's 100% safe to be used around our delicate eyes. The product claims to give the users 25% longer and 84% thicker eyelashes in 3 months.
 
Before Realash
I consider my eyelashes are quite long, but they were just not thick enough.
 
1st Month
I felt my lashes have grown slight longer and thicker after 1 month of using the product, but the difference wasn't too obvious. However, I was very motivated to keep on using the product and was hoping to see a bigger difference at the end of 3rd month.
 
3rd Month
I'm super happy and satisfied with the results! From the photo above, it's very obvious that my lashes have definitely grown longer and thicker than before. Apart from this, I realised my lashes are much stronger now. I apply mascara on a daily basis and previously my lashes tend to fall off easily, but the situation improved a lot after using REALASH. There are still falling lashes, but is not as bad as before.
 
Overall, I would highly recommend this product. However, I think 3 months might not be sufficient to achieve those dolly eyelashes, and it might require a long-term usage to strengthen the lashes. Hence, I'll continue to use the product - I still have some remaining in the bottle after 3 months. 
 
Product: REALASH Eyelash Enhancer
Price: RM 169
Size: 3ml
 
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