Mamonde New Holiday Makeup Look for 2020

Get ready to the Holiday season with Mamonde New Holiday Makeup Look! Mamonde, the flower-inspired Korean beauty brand is introducing two new looks this holiday season - 'Delicious Rosy' and 'Subtle Pink' makeup look.

The holiday makeup look are easy to create and gives us a radiant, glowy look. Let's be the trendsetter at holiday parties!

Start off with the new Mamonde All Stay Foundation Glow. It is curated using ‘High-Refractive Oil Complex’ Technology which produces oil that will remain on the skin’s surface for a natural glow, keeping the skin looking radiant and bright. This foundation is also formulated with a rich moisture delivery formula, which is infused with Damask Rose Water and intensive Hyaluronic Acid that replenishes moisture to your skin, leaving your skin feeling dewy and hydrated throughout the day.

The All Stay Foundation Glow has a blend of soft textured formula and lightweight tinge of colour that works to visibly smoothen uneven skin tone upon application. Its liquid formulation makes it easy to blend with any blending tools such as your makeup brush, sponge, or even with your fingers. With SPF 50 and PA ++++, your skin will also be protected from the harmful UV rays and radiate with a natural glow.

Natural Lipstick That You Could Almost Eat It - Antipodes Boom Rock Bronze Lipstick

I have once read that, about 60% of conventional lipsticks contain dangerous levels of heavy metals and lead. Since then, I am very particular when it comes to my lipstick. I always choose natural, vegan and cruelty-free lipsticks that does not compromise our health.

We are lucky to live in the era with many choices of natural and vegan lipsticks for us to choose from. My favorite ones goes to Antipodes Boom Rock Bronze Lipstick - a light-capturing bronze that draws its beauty from the hues of Boom Rock's wild coastal terrain, and that is pure perfection for any urban environment.

Antipodes Boom Rock Bronze Lipstick contains natural ingredients below;

Evening primrose oil: Rich in healthy essential fats and frequently used as a natural dietary supplement.
Argan oil: High in antioxidants, fatty acids and Vitamin E, this oil hydrates lips for a soft, moist finish.
Avocado oil: This nutrient-rich oil helps to hydrate the skin, increase collagen production and keep skin supple.

The luxurious formula keep our lips moisturized and colorful! I like that this lipstick has a depth of pigment that requires only one coat for full opaque coverage. The texture is so velvety with long staying power.

To use, just apply throughout the day as required.

Korea's Beauty Trends for Year 2020

2020 is set to see the current as well as new K-Beauty trends dominating the market. An emphasis on natural ingredients of high efficacy is set to be the skincare focus of the coming year. This is supported by the trend of environmental and health awareness with more consumers preferring cosmetics made from natural ingredients.

Another factor which sparks the demand for more natural cosmetics is also due to skin irritation which seems to be a common skin problem today. Skin irritation can be caused by a variety of factors such as pollution and harsh weather conditions, which can result in weakened skin barrier. In addressing the needs of consumers today, the use of natural botanical and plant-based ingredients will take precedence offering skin calming, skin relief, soothing and repairing functions, as well as tone up brightening and blemish care.

Studies have revealed that flowers promote various forms of skin health such as increasing skin immunity and reducing cell tiredness, among others. This is evident in products such as the Red Energy Serum that has the pomegranate flower and fruit in its formulation to help stimulate keratinocyte cells (skin cells), revitalizing exhausted skin, and bringing the skin back to its optimal condition.

[Makeup] Obsess Cosmetics – Malaysia's No. 1 Cosmetic Products

Makeup lovers in South East Asia would have heard of Obsess Cosmetics before. Dubbed as Malaysia's No. 1 Cosmetic Products, Obsess Cosmetics was founded back in 2016 by the young and pretty Harizatul Atikah. Today, Obsess Cosmetics has reached a great milestone, congratulations! I was honoured to be invited to join and witness the happening Obsess Cosmetics Makeup Party held at Lightbox, Sungai Buloh on 24 Aug 2019.

There, I got to meet the founder and the supporting team behind Obsess Cosmetics as well as a lot of beauty enthusiasts. Everyone dressed up really well to enjoy a happening and fun noon together. There was plenty of activities lined-up throughout the event. Special thanks to the team for their thoughtful planning on the Obsess Cosmetics Makeup Party.

It was my first time encountering Obsess Cosmetics products but I fell in love with them immediately. From the cute and sweet packaging, to the unique formulas used in the makeup artistry, Obsess Cosmetics is suitable for every modern ladies.

Obsess Cosmetics has launched their latest Treatment Cushion Foundation at the event. I have also brought it home to give it a try. Comes in light and medium shades, I have chosen the light shade which is more suitable for fairer skin. The striking pink packaging cushion foundation gives me a full coverage with just a few dab. The texture is just nice to cover my open pores and acne while also feel comfortable and light on skin. What I like the most was, even though I am having oily combination skin, it stays on my skin well while also controlling the oil sebum. It last on my skin for more than 7 hours without needed to touch up! So amazing.

Embrace Simplicity with New Everyday Make-up Essentials from The Body Shop

MODERN LIFE IS FAST-PACED ENOUGH. IT’S TIME TO SIMPLIFY IT WITH THE BODY SHOP’S NEW COLLECTION OF EMPOWERING, EVERYDAY MAKE-UP ESSENTIALS.

The New Happy Go Lash mascara, Own Your Naturals and Paint In Colour eyeshadow palettes are compact and versatile, so it’s easy to own your look and let that confidence shine when you’re in a hurry or on-the-go. They’re also enriched with Community Trade ingredients that allow you to be kind to people and the planet as well as your lashes and skin. Discover the new collection and add these essentials to your everyday make-up toolkit.

LOVE LASHES EVERY DAY 

Regular mascara use can cause lash damage and lead to lashes thinning out. With 99% ingredients of natural origin, Happy Go Lash is everyday mascara that loves your lashes back. It can be easily applied to help protect and care for lashes while making them look longer, thicker and defined. Enriched with Community Trade organic virgin coconut oil from Samoa, Community Trade beeswax from Cameroon and complete with punchy pink packaging, it feels gentle on lashes and lasts all day without flaking or fading.

BUILD & BLEND YOUR WAY

Mamonde Pang Pang Hair Shadow – A Versatile Makeup Bag Essential

My first thought when I heard about Mamonde Pang Pang Hair Shadow was wow, such a cute name! It made me wondered what it does to my hair and hence when Mamonde Malaysia invited me to the exclusive Mamonde Pang Pang Hair Shadow workshop with other bloggers and KOLs, I did not hesitate to RSVP and turned up early that day.

In Korean, ‘Pang Pang’ is a simple product name that expresses the tapping sound. In fact, it is an innovative product by Mamonde that boasts multiple functions in a miniature product that fits into your pocket.

It is very cute in packaging, measuring approximately 3cm in height and in diameter, and weighing 3.5g, the Pang Pang Hair Shadow features a mirror, a Pang Pang puff and the hair shadow. It is developed as a compact all-in-one solution to give the face a more youthful appearance by focusing on areas that show signs of ageing on your face which includes the hairline, eyebrows and the certain eye areas. Read on to find out more.

Dubbed as one of the most versatile products in the beauty market, the Mamonde Pang Pang Hair Shadow is a lightweight, long wearing tinted powder that can be used in multiple ways to complement a natural, radiant makeup look. By tapping the hair shadow onto hairlines or eyebrows, it fills uneven hairline and can add dimension to sparse eyebrows. You can also use an angled brush and fill in any sparse areas on your eyebrows.

[Review] Sarr’e by Sari Lipmatte – Best Matte Lipstick for 2019

Matte lipstick is a girl's must have for year 2019. Have you tried out any yet? Today I am going to share with you the best Matte lipstick of this year - Sarr’e by Sari Lipmatte.

Established in August 2018, Sarr’e by Sari Lipmatte has sold more than 1000 units in just 3 months. Founded by Sarihana Serigar who is passionate about beauty and believe the perfect lipstick is the best way to enhance your appearance. I felt so honored and proud to share with you this home brand.

Sarr’e by Sari Lipmatte is made from natural ingredients such as Beeswax, Vitamin E and coconut oil. Vitamin E is anti-oxidant and a natural conditioner. It act like a sunscreen, preventing your lips from further damage. Coconut oil is a powerful moisture agent which protect and repair your lips from dryness. These natural ingredients work so well to my lips, my lips felt moisture after applying the lipmatte.

Sarr’e by Sari Lipmatte comes with 6 rich and bold colours:
a) Jophiel Sari
b) Alter Ego
c) Suppresive
d) Impress Me
e) Royal Nude
f) Flirt John

Revlon ColorStay Makeup

I believe many beauty junkie is familiar with Revlon ColorStay Makeup, the #1 foundation in mass, right? I was invited to Revlon's beauty hi-tea session some time ago and I was delighted to have joined the event to know more about Revlon ColorStay Makeup, as well as made some new beauty junkie friends over there.

Revlon ColorStay Makeup foundation delivers flawless, all-day coverage to match every skin tone and skin type. It is now comes in new pump packaging for a mess-free application, yay!

It is build for 24-hour wear (To be honest I think no one will wear makeup for 24 hour but just in case lol), and a new SPF protection.

Revlon ColorStay Makeup comes in 2 formulas to cater for combination/oily skin as well as normal/dry skin. There are 10 shades to choose from, theoretically suitable for any skin tone. You could also mix and match the shades to get your ideal shade for your skin.

X'mas Beauty Retreat with Physicians Formula x Clinelle

Christmas is around the corner, Physicians Formula and Clinelle have organised a X'mas Beauty Retreat for the media and beauty bloggers at Tiara Residence, Selayang last Friday. It was a chilly evening but we had a fun time exploring the latest products from Physicians Formula and Clinelle.

Let's start from the skin care. Clinelle has launched their Peeling Pad & Refining Masks, which are the perfect combination to promote skin’s natural recovery function. The concentrated treatment using a peeling pad to effectively exfoliate dead skin, makeup residues and other impurities will improve absorption of subsequent ingredients in skincare; while the refining masks in various functions help rejuvenate skin for visible glow!

“Having both steps in a convenient pouch makes it easy to pamper yourself anytime anywhere. It is no longer an excuse for not having the perfect skin for an occasion, bring them along for travelling too! Just pick the right combination based on your skin needs and start a quick fix to revitalize your skin,” said Ella Chen, Clinelle Brand Ambassador.

1. PEELING PAD – To cleanse and smooth. Infused with Papaya Extract for exfoliation. Gently remove dead cells and reduce the appearance of skin imperfection.

City of Lights - Laura Mercier Holiday 2018 Collection

Laura Mercier is going for the glam with its limited-edition Holiday 2018 Collection this year. We're talking vivid colours, illuminator, high-shine, and more, all wrapped up in Laura Mercier's new brand concept of modern and luxe packaging. Themed City of Lights, Laura Mercier Holiday 2018 Collection captures the vivid colours and glamour of the holidays in the city imbued in an alluring festive glow. Think Paris, the City of Lights at nightfall, the collection is saturated with scintillating and illuminating textures and shades elegantly housed in limited edition palettes of eye shadows, highlighters and cheek colours.

Whether choosing a gift for your loved ones or a reward to yourself, the City of Lights collection presents a comprehensive skin to body range. From its iconic Flawless Face sets to captivating makeup palettes of full size and mini collections to its luxurious bath and body range, even the strongest willed with be charmed by the packaging that are both luxurious and festive.

Let's check out the tons of gift sets from City of Lights - Laura Mercier Holiday 2018 Collection you'll want to hoard for yourself and your loved ones below;

FLAWLESS FACE COLLECTION

PRIME, SET & GLOW (RM219)

Set Includes : Translucent Loose Setting Powder 9.3g, Foundation Primer – Radiance 15ml & Matte Makeup Radiance Baked Powder 1.80 g

Laura Mercier icons in portable sizes. This bestselling translucent powder sets makeup for longer wear blurring lines and imperfections. Primer creates a smooth flawless application. Its pearl tint turns up radiance and tones down the look of pores. An ultra-smooth baked face powder provides all day soft radiance. Comes with a mini fan brush for a flawless application.

Laura Mercier Unveils New Brand Logo Befitting a New Store Concept

Laura Mercier, the iconic makeup artist brand unveils a new logo reflecting the brand’s 

French heritage along with the spirit and energy of New York City. Part of the Shiseido conglomerate since 2016, the new logo, a celebration of the founder’s roots in both Paris and New York debuts concurrently with the launch of a new free standing store in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

Ultra-modern dynamism blends with contemporary reflections greets upon entering the store. The brilliant amalgamation of mirrors and soft lightings reflect the current interior trends housing the Brand’s objective to ensure clients shop in most conducive surroundings. Playing within the colours of brushed bronze, toasted almond and white with its iconic herringbone designed flooring, when reflected against the strategically positioned overhead lightings, the store is bathed in a sea of sophistication and calmness appealing to women of all ages. In the centre ceiling, Gabby pendant lighting in gold perpetuates a modern feel.

In line with consumers shopping preference in an uncluttered atmosphere, the 409 sq. ft. store is strategically classified into zones ensuring a seamless shopping experience. The labelled Bar Counters offer targeted shopping, where one can readily pick, transact and leave as desired by the time conscious client. For those who prefers assisted service, the makeup artists aims to provide a wholesome shopping experience with hands-on step by step sessions at the Makeup Services Bar, where clients are taught on Laura Mercier’s Flawless Face techniques in creating a look that is unique to the client.

The Face Bar houses all the prerequisites in creating the Brand’s Flawless Face philosophy and features the creator’s favourites from base makeup, primer, tinted moisturizer, concealer, highlighter, foundations for all skin types and the must have, Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Powders.

Who Will You Be Today? London Based Cosmetics - W7 Launched in Malaysia

Asia Healthcare, distributor of health and skincare products introduced its latest brand - W7. An extremely creative, designed-focused makeup brand, W7 offers an extensive range of cosmetic products for every young and fashion forward individuals who are seeking to transform their looks instantly.

Themed around “Who Will You Be Today”, W7 aspires to encourage young and vibrant women to be bold and confident in creating looks that matches their unique style. “W7 opens up the opportunity for consumers to express and transform themselves with its huge selection of makeup products offered at an affordable price,” said Mr Edgar Liong, Executive Director of Asia Healthcare at the launch of W7 Cosmetics.

Man in the middle - Mr Edgar Liong, Executive Director of Asia Healthcare

Coined after a postcode – W7 in West London, the UK-based cosmetic brand uses only the finest ingredients in the formulations and innovations of all its products to help users create and achieve their desired look while staying trendy. To date, W7 comprises over 100 makeup products in the local market that include makeup primer, foundation, concealer, face powder, blusher, contour makeup, eyeshadows, eyeliner, mascara, eyebrows, lip liner and lipstick; all of which are priced from RM20 onwards.

Unlike any other ordinary colour cosmetics, W7 cosmetic products also feature eye-catching packaging designs alongside diverse product names that mirror the overall brand personality. “The W7 product packaging and names are creatively crafted not only to excite customers, but we also hope that the individuality of each product is able to reflect and create buzz around the brand,” explained Shereen Chiew, Asia Healthcare Marketing Manager during her product presentation.

MEET MARK. Avon’s New Art-inspired Makeup Brand for High Impact Looks

In art, the blank canvas is an invitation for creativity and self-expression through colour, shapes, and textures. In makeup, your face is your canvas. With this in mind, Avon launches its new global brand Mark., putting the power of artistry in consumers’ hands and inspiring beauty junkies to make their mark.

“Mark. represents the expressive beauty trend of millennials today, and this fits the company’s aspirations in becoming the top-of-mind color brand for youths, especially the makeup enthusiasts,” says Onur Erdinç, the General Manager of Avon Malaysia.

Mark. is designed to inspire women to celebrate their individuality with cutting-edge makeup, on-trend colours, innovative textures, and precision tools. The Mark. portfolio offers a palette of possibilities with everything a beauty lover needs to express herself; from tone-shifting lipsticks that transform looks in an instant to an impeccable face-perfecting setting spray.

The Mark. cosmetic range presents 18 new concepts: matte lip lacquers, creamy high-pigment lipsticks, ‘transformer’ lipsticks, 4 innovative brow & eyeliners, 3 mascaras, contour & highlight duos, cheek duos, liquid foundations, pressed powders, wet & dry eyeshadow pallettes, a primer and a fixing spray.

The launch also saw the unveiling of Mark.’s latest addition to their celebrity makeup professional family, Malaysia’s famous makeup artist, Steven Sunny.

[Review] THE FACE SHOP Ink Lasting Foundation

One of my favourite Korean brand, THE FACE SHOP has launched their Ink Lasting Foundation Slim Fit and Ink Lasting Foundation Slim Fit To Go few months ago in June 2018. Since then, Ink Lasting Foundation Slim Fit and Slim Fit To Go have quickly become popular among all the beauty youtubers and beauty bloggers here.

According to THE FACE SHOP, the new foundations hide imperfections yet accentuates the skin’s radiance. Thanks to the new technology, Ink Lasting Foundation Slim Fit and Slim Fit To Go provide perfect coverage with round-the-clock moisture. We all know that base makeup stays beautiful if skin is well-hydrated. Hence, Biosaccharide Gum-1 is added in the foundation to provides instant and long-term moisture to the complexion. Unlike Hyaluronic Acid, which loses its moisture as time passes, Biosaccharide Gum-1 gradually enhances its moisturizing effect!

The foundation consists of a unique combination of two star ingredients: Flat Cover Pigment provides natural coverage with its multiple flat layers, which closely adheres to skin. The formula is as light as a feather yet incredibly ingenious, while Air Pore Powder absorbs 4x more sebum than its own size, preventing excessive shine and improving brightness throughout the day.

As a daily foundation user, I am happy to give THE FACE SHOP Ink Lasting Foundation a try.

Achieve a Radiantly Rosy Complexion with Mamonde All Stay Foundation

Achieve a complexion as flawless as the petals on a freshly bloomed Rose with the Mamonde All Stay Foundation! Create a smooth, clear canvas for the rest of your makeup with this weightless, smooth texture with a long-lasting formula that doesn’t crack or crease throughout the day to keep your beauty in bloom.

Mamonde All Stay Foundation provides a light, semi-matte coverage that is perfect for a natural makeup look and stays in place without creasing or fading unevenly. With SPF 25 to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays during the day and a formula that will last well into the night – it’s the perfect multitasking product for the busy girl-on-the-go. The slim packaging also makes this foundation travel-friendly, unlike conventional foundation bottles which can be bulky and prone to breakage.

With this long-lasting formula, transition from day to night is possible without worrying about
your makeup fading away all thanks to the revolutionary Mamonde Instant Fitting Film formula which fills in any pores or wrinkles on the face, leaving your skin looking soft and supple. This formula contains Mamonde’s exclusive Freeze and Fix powder, which actively absorbs sebum throughout the day, keeping the skin matte and preventing makeup from fading unevenly.

Unlike other foundations on the market, All Stay Foundation doesn’t oxidize once in contact with the skin but instead gives your complexion a brightening effect, so that your skin looks as radiant as a delicate Rose petal. Apply and bask in the fresh rose scent with fresh flora as the top note, rose as the heart note and a musky base note.

Guardian Malaysia to Step Up Collaboration with Canmake of Japan

Guardian Malaysia will be stepping up collaboration with Canmake, one of Japan’s most popular affordable cosmetic brands by expanding the product range and making them available in more stores.

Head of Marketing, Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd, Ms Wong Vai Chi, said: “This decision to give more shelf-space to Canmake is aimed at meeting our shoppers’ ever-growing needs for constantly refreshed beauty products at great values.”

Canmake, available at Guardian stores since 2015, was launched 33 years ago in Japan, where it is extremely popular among all generations as it offers an amazing range of cute, trendy, quality products at inexpensive prices.

“In 2015, Guardian rolled out Canmake at 12 stores. Today, they are available in 55 stores and by the end of the year, this would be increased to 80,” she added.

Ms Wong, commenting on the collaboration in a statement today, said: “Guardian is proud and excited to be partnering Canmake to make this wonderful range of products available to more and more of our customers.”

New! Mary Kay® At Play Liquid Lipstick

Matte liquid lipsticks is so in-trend nowadays. I am glad to share with you that Mary Kay® has launched their At Play Liquid Lipstick range that offers flexible and matte coverage in no time. We have given them a try and let's read on for our verdict.

Mary Kay® At Play Liquid Lipstick has a light-weight formula which is thin and liquidy. Hence, it dries up pretty fast in seconds. It is super-pigmented and easily to be apply evenly with it's brush applicator. The best part is, it control oil and shine hence offers matte finishes for up to 8 hours.

Mary Kay® At Play Liquid Lipstick is available in six shades, each of which was designed to match a range of skin tones.

Let's look into each shades below;

Pink Shock

New Mascara, Lip Crayons & Make Up Remover by ELIANTO

ELIANTO, derived from the word "sunflower" in Italian, inspired by the unique combination of striking beauty and utility symbolised by the flower. ELIANTO is a brand synonymous with beauty using natural botanical extracts in both cosmetics and skin care. ELIANTO offers a comprehensive range of makeup colours with the finest quality imported internationally.

This August, ELIANTO has launched a new range of makeup products below;

Stay On Mascara RM39.90

Get that amazing lashes with the new Elianto Stay On Mascara. Discover a lengthening & volumizing mascara for full, fluffy long lashes. It is able to separate fine hair with its refined brush that helps you coat your lashes from root. It creates plush, black lashes that is long-lasting. Position wand horizontally and wiggle brush from side to side, base to tip to achieve maximum volume, length and lifting effect.

Although it’s long-lasting and water resistant, it is easily removed with eye make-up remover. So, give that final touch to your eye look with this amazing mascara. Make your eye sparkle!

Pro Matte Lip Crayons RM33.90

Starting My Beauty Journey with Int’l Beauty Expo

Well, I have been receiving questions on my daily beauty routine and where to get the products, so I’m doing this blogpost to answer all the questions I received! To be frank, sometimes good products doesn’t have to be expansive, and different people has different skin type, different face shapes, so sometimes its’ difficult to find what is the definite product. But for me, I kinda get my skin care and cosmetics from one the famous event – International Beauty Expo. Girl, you gotto attend this event! I believe that International Beauty Expo (IBE) is one of the favourite beauty event for most the girl and nowadays even guy would grab their favourite products in this event too. Ps: IBE 2018 is returning to the KL City very soon and it will be kicking off from 5th to 8th May at KL Convention Centre! O.M.G I couldn’t wait to start my beauty journey with IBE anymore!

I myself is a total fangirl of Korea products! And guess what?! IBE is having the largest Korea Pavilion in Malaysia and selling the latest and hottest Korea Product!!! As a Malaysian living in such weather, I apply facial mask and skin care essential as a habit, just so that I can remain my skin condition now, and not making it worst as I guess all of you are aware that Malaysia weather may be a major caused to our dry skin. You will definitely see the differences and results after applying the skin care product. Hence, I would grab my favourite skin care products from there to pamper myself!! There are a lot of different products in the beauty market now, it does tricky to find the right facial mask that suitable for your skin type, but no worries, you can visit IBE and seize for the suitable one!

Wait a minute, I’m going to show you the Korean Makeup products that I was obsessed for! In IBE Korean Pavilion, you can get all kind of newest makeup products to make yourself look like a Korean pop star! There are too many choices for us to beautified ourselves, how could I resist these temptations?! O.M.G ~~