Japanese & Korean Beauty Box - nomakenolife

Beauty Box was so popular in Malaysia back in 2012 and 2013. Back then, I received beauty boxes every month with loads of surprises by paying just a minimal subscription fees. However, the beauty boxes in Malaysia was not doing well and many of them are discontinues.

So, when nomakenolife approaches me early 2020, I quickly agreed to subscribe because I love receiving Beauty Boxes. I love to unbox my beauty boxes because most of them would contain beauty surprises that I love.

I subscribed to the February 2020 version of nomakenolife beauty box. nomakenolife is a monthly Japanese & Korean Beauty Box that contains 8-9 items of Korean and Japanese cosmetics plus skincare. It comes with FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE too.

Let's scroll down to see what I got in my February 2020 version of nomakenolife beauty box.

1) Melliesh 3-way multi heart

This cute balm from Japanese brand Melliesh is a multi-functional balm. It can be used for your eyes, lips or cheeks! The case even has a small mirror so you can apply your makeup on the go. Melliesh 3-way multi heart comes in pink, cherry red, rich brown or cassis berry.

I received the Cassis Berry ones. It's so cute in packaging and easy to carry around with me.

This balm is 17g and is retail at $4.97 USD.

2) Medius heart eye mask

This Korea heart-shaped hydrogel eye mask will take care of the delicate skin around your eyes. It also has an amazing rose scent!

CUBECRATE September 2017 Box

It's sad to hear that CUBECRATE is discontinued for now. 

I received the last box of CUBECRATE September 2017 Box last month, let's see what's inside the last box below;

A cute soap from HowSmooth

HowSmooth provides natural and organic handcrafted soap, bath and body care. They are available at www.howsmooth.com

Voucher from Beyond Beauty and Aria The Label.

Mini CUBECRATE Box - August 2017

Our monthly surprised box, CUBECRATE is come in a mini cute box for August 2017. Even though the size is smaller, it still has great items in it. Let's scroll down to see what's inside the box ok. 

A vial of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Miracle Hydrating Mist

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Miracle Hydrating Mist is a refreshing facial mist instantly awakens the skin with a soothing touch of hydration. This vial of 1.5ml is easy to carry to anywhere to refresh my skin anytime.

A vial of Elizabeth Arden White Tea EDT

A musky-woody floral, it preludes with sparkling Italian Mandarin and sensual Sea Breeze Accord. Its Zen-like heart of White Tea Extract, Turkish Rose Absolute and Mate Absolute Paraguay steeps in graceful femininity while Madras Wood, Ambrette Seed Absolute and a Trio of Tranquility Musks lead to a harmonious finale. For the woman who wants to immerse herself in the moment.

Wunderbath Handmade Soap

The ruby shape Wunderbath Handmade Soap looks so cute, and smell so great too. Wunderbath Handmade Soap is SLS-free and Paraben-free. For more information, go to Wunderbath Handmade Soap website.

CUBECRATE July 2017 Box

I have received my CUBECRATE mysterious monthly subscription box for July 2017. Let's scroll down to see what's inside the box ok.

A bottle of OISHI Green Tea Honey Lemon.

OISHI Green Tea Honey Lemon taste refreshing like no other. It's not too sweet as it is made from organic green tea laves.

A tube of Tinkerberry Shea and rose lipbalm.

Tinkerberry's products contains No Preservatives, No Alcohol, No SLS, No Paraben and No Synthetic Ingredients. Support our local brand at https://www.tinkerberryspa.com/

The Butterfly Project Malaysia 4th Birthday Features "Butterfly Birthday" Beauty Box

Once again, we would like to wish our favourite Malaysia beauty bloggers community - The Butterfly Project a very happy 4^th Birthday.

I was honoured and happy to be a part of the celebration party. Held at Hello Deer @ Uptown PJ, everyone has dressed up to the nines with sweet pastel theme, including myself ehem...

Thanks Eros from http://www.fishmeatdie.com/ for the lovely pic

During the party, everyone enjoyed making new friends, mingling around, had some good food and took a lot of pictures at the beautiful GNG Studiobooth. The backdrop of the photobooth is so cute and beautiful! We can't stop taking pictures at the photobox and brought home the amazing print outs. Thanks to GNG Studiobooth, you could find more information of them on www.gngstudiobooth.com

This time, the Butterfly Project Malaysia has held a best butterfly party makeup contest, congratulations to the 10 best makeup winners for winning away 10 NYX Gifts worth RM150 each courtesy of NYX Professional Makeup Malaysia. NYX is available at Sephora stores nationwide.

Cubecrate June 2017 – Hari Raya Theme Box

Selamat Hari Taya Aidilfitri to all our Muslim readers! In conjunction with this beg festival in our society, Cubecrate has launched it's June 2017 box with Hari Raya Theme Box.

What's inside Cubecrate June 2017 – Hari Raya Theme Box? Scroll down to read more ok.

A bottle of our favourite Oishi Green Tea. Needless more introduction, Oishi Green Tea is brewed from 100% organic tea leaves which is grown on certified organic plantation. We love its smooth and mild sweetness taste a lot. Oishi Green Tea is available at supermarket and grocery stores near you.

A bottle of nail polish from Peppermint Avenue's Nail Lacquer Collection. It's our first time discovering Peppermint Avenue brand, which is a vegan nail polish brand. Their nail polish is free from unnecessary chemicals and is long-lasting, glossy and looks stunning.

Cubecrate May 2017 – Mother's Day Theme Box

Mother's Day is one of the most celebrated day in the month of May every year. This May, Cubecrate has launched a Mother's Day Theme Box and I was happy to receive one of the mysterious monthly subscription box.

What's inside Cubecrate May 2017 – Mother's Day Theme Box?

50g of Sunshine granola from Alys The Bakerland. The brand was found by Alyson, a food lover that aim to create a healthier way of having breakfast and snacks. Alys The Bakerland uses organic ingredients and are free from preservatives, flavourings and refined sugars.

For more information on Alys The Bakerland, go to https://www.facebook.com/alysthebakerland/

A sample of "Eye Bags Be Gone" eye serum from Nuhaa Botanicals. Nuhaa Botanicals's products are safe, non-toxic, and effective as they only use pure, safe ingredients including natural ingredients, plant-based food=grade cold-pressed oils, steam distilled therapeutic-grade essential oils.

For instance, Eye Bags Be Gone" eye serum contains carrot seed oil, rich in antioxidant that fight damaging free radicals that can cause wrinkles and damage to skin tissue; neroli oil, which is also one of the best oil to combat wrinkles; and also drops of vitamin E oil.

Cubecrate Apr 2017 – Medical Theme Box

Cubecrate has launched a very unique box this Apr 2017 - The Medical Theme Box. Featured products that is medical related and comes in handy when we needed it.

First, some goodie from GetDoc. I have attended Kidxy launch last month where I got to know more about GetDoc. GetDoc wish to deliver a better health-care experience, and provide professional doctors’ house visit 24/7. I have personally tried out the app last week. The first time was a bit troublesome as it couldn’t get a doctor at my residential area. But they have a wonderful support team that called me immediately after the search was failed. The support team has helped me to get a pediatrician to examine my younger daughter at home.

Next, there was MenstruaHeat patch by the pslove company. pslove company has innovated the 100% natural and portable heating patch that heats up almost like magic, providing effective and quick relief to ladies who feel abdomen pain during menstrual time.

For more information, visit www.pslove.co

Then we have Yu Yee Oil that I have been using for years. It is a herbal medicated ointment with sweet peppermint smell that is used traditionally to relief winds and bloated problem in babies and infants. My mum have been using it for her kids and now I have been applying it to my daughters. A must has for every parents I tell you.

Cubecrate March 2017 – Sleeping Theme Box

Cubecrate March 2017 was a Sleeping Theme Box, could you guess what’s inside the mysterious monthly subscription box?

Tada.....here you go.... just scroll down to read more ok.

Firstly, a mini candle from Candlenuts by Nadia. As the first handpoured candle in Malaysia that uses palm wax as main wax source, it produce less soot, better for the environment and locally produced in Malaysia.

For more information on Candlenuts by Nadia, go to https://www.instagram.com/CandlenutsbyNadia/

Next, a small pot of sleepy rub (10g) from a new brand – HowSmooth. HowSmooth products include natural and organic handcrafted soap, bath and body care. Their products are formulated with premium quality plant-based ingredients mainly source from Australia. They are 100% free of chemicals, artificial fragrance, animal fats and alcohol which are harsh to the skin. The Bedtime range is a natural remedy designed to assist with calming your body and mind, relaxation and achieving deep sleep.

For more information on HowSmooth, go to http://www.howsmooth.com/

Cubecrate Version Valentines 2017

Valentines this year has come and passed just like that. Somehow I was feeling this year time flies really quickly, do you agree? Although my Valentines this year was rather a quiet one as I had a fight with le hubby that time, but I am grateful to receive this Cubecrate Version Valentines 2017 to cheer up my Valentines.

The items inside Cubecrate Version Valentines 2017 are all about sweet and beautiful stuff.

1)      A small pot (10g to be exact) of Rose Geranium whipped body cream from Bathday Handmade. There are 2 versions of the body cream, light and rich. I have received the light one which absorbed quickly by my skin.  The scent is like a Nivea cream which is good. Talking about Bathday Handmade, it is an online store selling handmade bath and body care products based in Malaysia. Their products are free from SLS, Paraben, and fragrance. They are against animal testing, and you may find them at https://www.facebook.com/BathdayHandmade/

2)      Aroma beads from Candlenuts by Nadia. Candlenuts by Nadia is the first hand-poured candle in Malaysia that uses palm wax as their main wax source. The Aroma beads is their new product, I have placed the pack at my bathroom. Find them at https://www.instagram.com/candlenutsbynadia/

December 2016 CUBECRATE Mysterious Box

So I received the December 2016 CUBECRATE Mysterious Box last month. 

The box was huge and heavy as usual, and here’s what inside the box.

1.       Oishi Green Tea

2.       Purveyor personal care product

3.       Stickwitme small accessories

4.       Taratats temporary tattoo

#IWillBeOkay Beauty Bag

For those who are following me on my social media, you would have seen my shoutouts for #IWillBeOkay campaign before. #IWillBeOkay 'Fight Against Depression' Awareness Campaign is a non-profit charity campaign to educate and raise awareness on mental illness as well as to encourage those who are suffering from depression to seek the help they need.

This time round, #IWillBeOkay has launched a Limited Edition Beauty Bag that is available for a limited time only. Priced at only RM 99 (flat shipping fee of RM15 will be charged separately), customer gets a bag of products worth RM611 in total.

Most importantly, 100% of the profit will go to #IWillBeOkay Fund, which will be used to help those in need i. e. future campaigns, events, donations, and many more. It goes to a fund first because the amount is too little to be donated out.

Wonder what’s inside #IWillBeOkay Beauty Bag? Read on;

1)      Limited Edition #IWillBeOkay Jute Bag, designed by Fiona. Now this comes in time as we know that plastic bags is ban in year 2017, time to bring our own bag.

2)      Murad Intensive Age-Diffusing Serum 5ml and Essential-C Day Moisture 21ml, both worth RM215. And a 50% OFF facial treatment voucher. After trying out a few Murad’s product, I assure you that they produce very good and effective products.

Beauty Box Review: Modbox November 2014

Today I’m gonna review the most affordable beauty box in Malaysia - Modbox November 2014 edition. November Modbox was came in a big parcel, which unusual lol. When I opened up the parcel, I was excited to find out that they have included a big spray along with the usual petite and cute Modbox beauty box. So what’s inside my Modbox November 2014?

1)      Rescare Aqua Peeling Body Exfoliating Spray - Full Size300ml | RM 75

The first full sized of the box is the Rescare Aqua Peeling Body Exfoliating Spray. This is an exfoliator in a spray version which could be used on both face and body. Rescare Aqua Peeling Body Exfoliating Spray is made in Korea and packed with natural plant extracts and ingredients.

How to use?

Spray onto skin after shower and gently massage in circular motion. Wash off to remove residue. Use 1 to 2 times weekly.

2)      Miacare Acne Defense Concealer Stick – Full size 1.2g | RM 24.90

The second full sized item. A dual-function concealer stick helps to treat acne and soothe redness & inflammation, while concealing it without clogging pores.

How to use?

Dab lightly on acne and blemishes until concealed.

Bag of Love July/August 2014 Bag

I like the Bag of Love July/August 2014 Bag a lot. It comes in an Organic cotton Levi's tote bag and nice products. 

So, what's inside my Bag of Love July/August 2014 Bag?

1) Nano White Clarifying Cleansing Milk, 200ml RM 19.90

2) Follow Me Sence Body Mist, Full-sized RM 6.90

Bag of Love May/June 14 Bag – The Genteel Woman

The genteel woman is graceful in manner, appearance and taste. And that is so us, isn’t it? 

Bag of Love The Genteel Woman Bag

Bag of Love May/June 14 The Genteel Woman Bag has beauty items that a genteel woman will find useful in her everyday life. 

So what’s in The Genteel Woman bag?

1)      Wella Professionals Repair Shampoo, 250ml, RM 55

We get deluxe size of 30ml in this bag.

2)      Wella Professionals Repair Mask, 250ml, RM 58

We get deluxe size of 30ml in this bag.

I know some of you might feel bored about getting this deluxe size sample repetitively. However I love receiving this as the shampoo and mask does wonder to my hair.