Hello beautifuls!

Last blog entry, I was talking about buying properties as a piece of long term investment. However, today I'll be touching on a more 'interesting' piece of investment - LUXURY FASHION.

Many women out there would splurge on classic luxury items for the sake for vanity and claim that its price would appreciate in time to come. I for one, would agree to that statement because I recalled the scene in Sex and the City, where Carrie exchanged her $40,000 worth of Manolo Blahniks for her new house's down payment. 

If you haven't owned a piece of "Investment Piece" or are looking for alternatives than the retail stores, I find that Reebonz offers a huge variety of luxury and vintage items! I first heard about Reebonz few years back and more recently, my good friend Jenn posted an interesting video of "How Well Do Malaysian Men Know Women" that caught my attention and led me back to Reebonz.

UNITED STATES

Boutique on 57

Madison, Beverly Hills

Monnier Freres

ITALY

Luxury by FRMODA

Vogmoda

JAPAN

Midunoya

KOREA

Club Venit (acquired by Reebonz)

So feel free to spoil yourself this Christmas & New Year!

To the New Year, and NEW BEGINNINGS!!!

Hi beautifuls!

It's been awhile since I last did a skincare review so here's one before the year ends!

I have dry, dehydrated skin and I'm glad that this one came in time right before Christmas! It's a Canadian cult beauty brand that got many beauty enthusiasts from all around the world namely UK, Australia and MALAYSIA all gushing in awe!

I was given 3 hydration products from Indeed Labs to try: a sheet mask, a tube of serum and a tub of moisturizer. All of which are called HYDRALURON, which is the hydrating line of Indeed Labs.

So let's cut to the chase and get into the review, shall we?

The Indeed Labs Story

Hydraluron Moisture Boosting Mask

What it is:

Inspired by Swiss hyaluronic injection treatments, the mask works to restore skin's optimum hydration levels, providing less invasive, more affordable treatment that fits easily into our beauty regime. It is made with breakthrough 3D timed release hyaluronic acid, to provide the perfect solution for dry, dehydrated skin. It is said to prolong the effect of hyaluronic acid, providing up to 24 hours of moisture that penetrates deep into the skin.

Priced at RM21.10 for 20ml.

My thoughts:

Reading all the info on the packaging seems a little too good to be true! It brings us the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid, such as those found in aesthetics to maintain moisture levels on our faces! Sounds like a dream come true for severely dehydrated skin like mine!

When I first put this mask on, my first impression was this sheet mask is too big for my face! The bottom mouth part keeps slipping off and I had to lie down so that the mask stays in place. It gave me a slight tingly sensation, which I don't really mind because most sheet masks react the same for me. This Hydraluron mask does not have any scent to it and the essence is transparent in colour. I let it sit on my face for a good 15 minutes before taking it off.

The results? I'm glad that there were NO redness on my face!! (Some tingly masks leave some redness due to my sensitive skin) However I don't really enjoy the minimal sticky feeling I get after that. The tacky feeling goes off after 10 minutes once my face is fully dry. 

Did the product lived up to its hype?

I felt instant pump of deep hydration, yes. My face seemed to be glowing and feels baby soft. My pores have seem to become smaller too. The next morning post mask treat, I still felt that my face was still very much moisturized, unlike cheap hydrating masks that I used to try when it leaves my face back to its dehydrated state the next day. So long lasting moisturization - CHECKED!

Rating:

Hydraluron Moisture Booster Serum

What it is:

A serum that contains pure form of hyaluronic acid, acts as a refreshing drink of water for your skin. It is 100% free from animal-derived raw materials and organic solvent remnants, ensuring the skin is fed with the purest and kindest ingredients for maximum skin benefits.

This is the very serum that caught the attention of UK's top beauty blogger Caroline Hirons and was crowned as "Launch of the Year 2012" in Caroline Hirons' Hall of Fame. Not long after it sent the beauty world in a cult frenzy that made this baby popular worldwide.

Priced at RM115.60 for 30ml.

My thoughts:

The tube comes in a white tube and pink round cap, that it easy for displaying purposes on the table. It looks somewhat clinical and something like what a dermatologist would dispense to you if you have dreaded skin worries. Well, it does come from a brand with "laboratories" involved so it is aptly packaged I would say. I personally adapt to dermatological products better than luxury branded products, to tell you the truth. So packaging wise, it draws my attention even more since I have sensitive skin.

The content is liquidy transparent gel that looks somewhat like glue. However the texture is more runny than your normal glue and it doesn't leave any faint scent to it, which I like. Once applied onto my skin, it absorbs almost instantly, leaving my skin plumped and bouncy once again. I can apply the next step of my skincare without any wait time (perfect for those morning rush hours)! 

As Paris B of My Women Stuff puts it simply, this is a serum and it must not replace your moisturizer. "The way it works is to attract moisture and if you don’t apply any moisturiser over this, what is it supposed to attract then? Nothing, I’d warrant. So treat this as you will a serum. Apply it after cleansing and toning and before other serums, oils or moisturiser."

Within the course of the next few weeks using this serum religiously, I can say that skin has not looked better! (Even compared to one year ago, judging from pics, I kid you not!) I love how "young" my skin has become. What I love about this most is the price tag isn't too crazy to match its results!!!

Rating:

Hydraluron Moisture Jelly Moisturizer

What it is:

Hydraluron Jelly Moisturizer is the extension of the success of the Hydraluron Serum, which helps provide both instant and long-term locked-in moisture to the skin through a sophisticated complex of five key actives, which support the natural layer of the skin, helping to restore moisture levels and defending against future loss.

Suitable for all skin types. Free of parabens, oil, fragrance and colouring.

Priced at RM105 for 30ml.

My thoughts:

This moisturizer's packaging comes in a tub-pump where you just need to push down just once with two fingers, to give you just enough for the whole face coverage! I'm liking how genius the packaging is, especially where hygiene is concerned. 

Some people have reported to have slight breakouts upon using this product, mainly caused by the high concentration of Hyaluronic Acid. So if you are one of those who have sensitive skin, be careful as this may break you out, like what it did to me. It is possible to have too much of a good thing afterall. So instead of using this twice a day everyday, I use this whenever my skin is feeling particularly dry; when I am planning to wear heavy makeup for the whole day and especially at night when my skin needs moisture the most.

What I like about this product is that the jelly formulation speeds up morning routine by absorbing quickly and wears well under my makeup. You know how sometimes thick moisturizers take about 10 minutes to be fully absorbed before being able to apply makeup!! 

There is a beauty myth that oily skin don't need moisture; however oily skin may lack moisture, which causes the skin to produce more oil than usual, which is the main cause of oily skin (I used to have oily skin during my teen years, however after switching to hydration products, my skin has been leaning towards combination-dry skin).

Rating:

4/5

(minus 1 for slight breakout when used too often)

Christmas Promotion

exclusive at Watsons & Muse by Watsons

If you are hoping to get your hands on Indeed Labs products, the best time to get them is NOW, because they are having a promotion for Christmas!

Currently they are selling the complete range of Hydraluron (3 products)

for RM199 (normal price RM241.70).

Have you heard of Indeed Labs before this? The last time I heard, the jelly moisturizer is sold out at all Watsons upon reaching Malaysia! So if you managed to see it on shelves, it means you're in luck because they just restocked it!

Indeed Labs products are exclusively available in Malaysia at these locations:

Watsons

1 Utama | Alamanda | City Square | KLCC | Paradigm | Suria Sabah | The Mines

Muse by Watsons

Sunway Pyramid

Available online at

www.watsons.com.my

A "Drip Bar" may sound as a cocktail party of many sorts and trust me, IT IS!

Esmé Clinic introduces a drip bar which functions in 7 different ways. Read on to find out more!

A few weeks ago I was invited to a complimentary treatment at Premier Clinic TTDI. Being not a stranger to aesthetic clinics, I visited the clinic on a weekday, with high hopes that the clinic would be less occupied during that time of the week.

I was consulted by Dr Elaine Chong, letting her know that my main concern was on reducing my thighs' measurements. Though I have been exercising regularly for these few years, my thighs have always remained as the part with the highest fat percentage on my body because the fats around the region are really stubborn to burn off. I have always wished for smaller thighs (with thigh gaps hehs) but that always seemed like a distant dream though I have tried almost all natural possible ways to "kill" them. I have tried eating clean, exercising (a lot of leg days!), rubbing expensive creams, buying essential oils, etc. It always seems that nothing can ever take away my thigh fats :(

She gave me an option of (1) MesoLipo fat injections OR (2) Vanquish fat reduction machine. Of course, the one with the machine would be more ideal as it would not involve any pain. However as it is much more costly and includes a top up of a higher price, I opted for MesoLipo fat injections. The injections consist of a natural soy bean lecithin and enzymes which are highly effective in dissolving small, stubborn fat deposits that resist diet and exercise.