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Rihanna believes that being photo-ready means being shine-free, which is why she blots on the fly as the final step to the Fenty Face. This universal blotting powder contains an exclusive pore-diffusing complex that absorbs shine and gives you a natural matte refresh for an instantly filtered look. Invisimatte’s translucent powder is completely traceless against all skin tones and won’t cake, creep into pores or fine lines, or disturb makeup.

Artistry Pro Tip:

Do like Rihanna and blot before and after applying foundation, and throughout the day, to help your makeup last longer.

Light up where you want, when you want. These weightless, longwear cream-power hybrid highlighters range from subtle dayglow to insanely supercharged in solos and expertly paired duos, for all skin tones. Unlike your everyday highlighter, Killawatt keeps skin lit beyond sun-down with its unique formula that melts into the skin with almost zero effort and is packed with superfine shimmer for an ultra-smooth, creamy texture. Each duo features a subtle sheen on the left (perfect for day) and a more intense shimmer on the right (killer for night).

Artistry Pro Tip:

Apply to face, eyes, lips, collarbone for an all-over glow.

Take your complexion to the next level without the guesswork with our pre-bundled sets that make it easy to conceal, contour, and highlight. These light-as-air makeup sticks are expertly curated – and magnetize together – so you’re always ready for anything. Each set comes with two Match Stix Matte Skinsticks (conceal, contour) and one Shimmer Skinstick (highlight) so that you have all your complexion essentials in one portable package.

Artistry Pro Tip:

Use your fingers to warm the product on the back of your hand before tapping onto the skin. To create a soft matte base, swipe onto skin and blend with fingers or Portable Contour & Concealer Brush 150.

This gotta-have-it lip gloss offers addictive shine and nourishing wear as the ultimate finishing touch – in one universal rose nude shade hand-picked by Rihanna herself. (We’re talking the unicorn of nudes that looks good on everyone). With one luscious swipe of Gloss Bomb’s XXL wand, its conditioning shea butter-enriched formula makes lips look instantly fuller and smoother, and it has an addictive peach-vanilla scent you just can’t get enough of.

Artistry Pro Tip:

Wear it alone or layer over lipstick.

Thankfully for us Malaysians, Fenty Beauty is available at

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I've used Murad products and I particularly like using the Invisiblur as a sunscreen and makeup primer. Though it is pricey, I can attest that it is worth every penny because Murad is well-known to deliver great results overtime.

So when the opportunity came to review the new City Screen Age Defense Mineral Sunscreen, I was naturally delighted! This sunscreen comes in SPF 50 PA ++++ which is quite common in a sunscreen for tropical climates such as Malaysia.

As you might already know, sunscreen is a vital part for keeping your skin youthful as the sun causes a lot of unwarranted damage to the skin. Thus it is the most important last step of every morning skincare routine, especially before leaving the house.

Aside from protecting the skin from harmful UV rays from the sun, this sunscreen is also made for office people in mind, those who do not face the sun directly but computer screens for long hours on a daily basis. It's made with Environment Protection Technology that shield the skin from 5 main causes of skin aging: 

This lightweight formula works well on all skin tones and absorbs quickly into the skin with no ashy residue unlike other mineral sunscreens. I've tried the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection for Sensitive Skin, and it left an unsightly white cast on me, which I did not like at all. I like this Murad one because it leaves a luminous, pearlized finish which works well under makeup or worn alone.

No ghostly white cast when I'm not wearing any makeup!

The sunscreen liquid comes in a soft peach tint infused with Vitamin C to help brighten skin, even skin tone, and correct sun damage. What's great about this mineral sunscreen is its ingredients are safe for sensitive skin and the formula is fragrance free. This product is also safe to be used around the eye area.

So far, I'm liking this sunscreen a lot as it doesn't break my dry sensitive skin out nor does it leave a white cast behind. I do not find this sunscreen greasy either, which is great!

If you're interested to know, here's the ingredients list -

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Titanium Dioxide 2.7%, Zinc Oxide 10.0%

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyurethane-35, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Xanthophyll, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Silica, Tapioca Starch, Sucrose, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides (CI 77491)

Murad City Screen Age Defense Mineral Sunscreen retails at RM298 online or you can also get them physically at Murad counters and stores.

• Lightweight
• Non-comedogenic
• Sebum control
• Natural ingredients
• Cruelty free
• Translucent
• Anti-aging properties
• With sun protection

🌸  Product & Packaging 🌸

When I first received the package, I thought to myself "This is such a compact face powder, which is reminiscence of Innisfree's No Sebum Mineral Powder. The Althea's size of 3g is the exact same like Innisfree's Birthday edition 3g (Innisfree's regular one is 5g). However Althea's powder is slimmer in height, which makes it less bulky. Since the packaging is compact, it really is convenient to throw this into my handbag to dust my nose throughout the day.

It's matte baby pink cover and smooth transparent bottom jar is made of sturdy plastic but it doesn't feel too fragile. Personally I love the colour pink, so this is a WIN for me; it is also a true representation of Althea's iconic pink website and packages. This product comes with a 13mm thick, soft white puff with a loop for your fingers. TBH, I do not use loose powder puffs as I believe using loose powder with brushes for that airbrushed look.

The website states that the powder is measured 10µm (micrometres), which means the powder itself is superfine and is lightweight. Because of its tiny size, it fits into the pores easily and blurs imperfections like a gem.

🌸  Ingredients  🌸

Coincidently, the Althea flower is the main ingredient used to make this powder!

(Talk about an iconic debut product from the brand!)

The flower has natural antioxidants that protect the skin's barrier from dehydration by increasing moisture levels.

Polyphenols acts as a form of sun protection by protecting the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Saponarin helps to repair damaged skin cells and restores elasticity to premature aging skin.

100% pure silica to blur pores and create a velvety smooth finish!

🌸  Scent 🌸

Scent wise, Althea's Petal Velvet Powder has a faint citrus scent. It doesn't bother me much though I have sensitive skin.

🌸  Coverage 🌸

Since the powder is translucent and very fine, it really does ease the application onto the skin. Just a tiny bit of this and you will see that any reflective shine is GONE!

 I use this powder around my T-zone areas (foreheads, nose, chin) and it's NOT meant to be used as a under eye baking powder because of its silica properties (silica is known to set off flashbacks in flash photography, see pics here).

The trick to using 100% silica powders (like the Make Up For Ever HD Loose Powder) is to USE IT SPARINGLY. Also you can check your makeup with snapping a photo with flash on, before stepping out the door to avoid this beauty faux pas.

🌸  Longevity 🌸

I'm glad to say that I did not find any caking by the end of the day. It extended the wear time of my foundation and my makeup didn't fade as much as it would without using a loose powder.

Thus this definitely does as what it claims!

BIG YASSS!

🌸  Value for Money 🌸

Priced at RM16 for 3g, thus making it RM5.33 per gram.

If used everyday, I believe this will last around a month or so. Remember to go light handed with this!

I really appreciate Althea making an effort to create quality products at a fraction cost, but I think I would like to have a powder that can be used to also bake the under eyes. Personally I do not have oily skin thus oil-control is not a huge concern of mine.

Who will like this?

People with oily skin who like to keep shine at bay.

Retouching is easy and the size of the powder is convenient for travels.

Repurchase?

Maybe not because I'd prefer a multi-purpose powder that can be used for baking too!

You can buy the Althea Petal Velvet Powder here or follow Althea online for the latest in Kbeauty world!

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Althea Instagram @altheakorea

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Today I'll be writing something important that we need in our everyday lives!

As you can tell from the blog title, I'll be sharing with you about my experience with

WATER.

 Or more precisely, Diamond Coral Alkaline Water Filter.

It has been exactly ONE FULL YEAR since I installed Diamond Coral into my home.

So you can trust that I have been using water from this filter long enough to give a thorough and detailed review!

A little background:

Health scientists found that most of the common health problems are the consequences of acidic physique, natural alkaline water provides alkaline minerals that fit our body needs and thus reduce health problems caused by acidic physique.

Here's the recommended daily water intake --

Adults should drink about 2.5-3 liters (about 8-10 cups daily)

Children should drink about 1-1.5 liters (about 3-5 cups daily)

of water respectively.

Today I'll jump straight right in on the differences I observed in myself and my family members after consuming Diamond Coral alkaline water on a daily basis for a year.

Myself

• As I have a serious problem of constipation, I realized my stool has become softer and I do not suffer constipation as often any longer.
• My skin is noticeably clearer, softer and more radiant.

Family

• My boyfriend uses Diamond water spray on his palms to calm an eczema rash and it healed quickly!
• He also uses the spray on his face and has lesser breakouts.
• My mom claims that she feels healthier and more energetic. She also claims that her skin is more hydrated and clearer compared to last time.
• Our pets' fur is growing thicker and healthier.

So to maintain it, I only need to remove Filter A (as labelled) and wash it using a provided scrub gently. Using soap is prohibited because it will alter the filter's properties thus spoiling it.

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The company also provided me with a portable Diamond Miracle water spray, filled with small ceramic balls -- how thoughtful! Since I am such a beauty junkie, this really maximizes the usage of my newly installed alkaline water!

Diamond Miracle Spray is made to balance skin hydration (outer layers of skin). It helps to maintain makeup and offers constant freshness and purity. This is great especially for touch ups throughout the day and while travelling long haul flights!

If you must know, the ceramic balls can be reused. They only need to be rinsed with hot water once a year to maintain its high performance.

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If you are looking a superior water filter for your home,

you can try Diamond Coral for FREE for the first 60 DAYS! 

You could copy and paste my blog URL as an Introducer when redeeming your free trial

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