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Everyone has their own preference on their skincare routine. So, today, we will be talking about our favourite routine which is also one of the simplest routine ever! There are only 4 steps in this routine and it would be insane if you can't follow it!



     Cleanse
It is really important to cleanse your face daily. By doing this, you would be removing dirt that was embedded in your face after a long day. You can do so by using any brand of cleanser that is most suitable with your skin type. Apart from that, you must also exfoliate! While cleanser cleanses your face, exfoliating (or scrub) goes deeper in to your skin and removes dead skin cell. But remember; only exfoliate once or twice a week. Too much exfoliating will damage your skin.



     Toner
It is very essential for you to tone your skin with a toner. Again, we cannot give you a specific brand of toner because at the end of the day, it all depends on your skin. While cleansing cleans your face from dirt, toner would balance the PH level of your skin and it can even shrink your pores! Toners are basically a primer for your face but instead of makeup, it is for your skincare. To tone, all you need to do is pour some toner on to a cotton pad/ball and just pat it all over your face. It is so easy; you should be able to do it with no problem.




      Moisturize
To some, they skip past moisturizing because they assume that their face is already oily, putting on moisturizer would only make it oiler. FALSE! Our face needs good oils but we excrete bad oils. It means that the oil we see in our face after a long day is bad oils, but we need good oils that come from moisturizers to maintain our face. However, before purchasing a moisturizer, determine the type of your skin first. This is because with different skin type, you would need different moisturizer. Those with oily skin should go for water-based moisturizer while dry skin should go for cream-based moisturizer.



     Sunblock
We are the unlucky ones who live in a country whose climate is hot and humid. So it is very important for us to protect ourselves from the sun. If your skin is sensitive to the sun, (e.g. easily sunburned), it is crucial for you to use a sunblock that has a higher SPF level such as SPF100. This is to ensure that your skin would not have the chance to be exposed to the sun. It is better if you find a suitable sunblock for you because you wouldn’t want to ruin your gorgeous face by having unattractive tan lines! To those girls who are wearing hijab, please make sure that your sunblock is spread thoroughly because you wouldn’t want tan lines on your forehead or your cheeks!



*Just FYI, Argan Oil is very good facial oil. So you can try to wear it before you wear your sunblock. Make sure you let it dry before you wear your sunblock. Just wait for a week and see the miraculous results! If you want to see better results, during that week, stop using toners and moisturizers! That way, there is no doubt the results came from the Argan Oil.

So you can see how important it is for you to maintain a skincare routine in order for your face to be clear of blemishes. While makeup would look great on you, if you’re using heavy makeup every day, it would be great if you could go once a week without makeup. This is to allow your skin to breathe and avoid breakouts.

We can’t pin point you to a specific brand of skincare because at the end of the day, it’s your skin and some products that works great to us, might not be good for you. Using the wrong products can lead to breakout which is definitely something everyone would want to avoid.

At the end of the day, all you want is to have a flawless and glowing face. Follow these steps and you will achieve that!\



So everyone knows about the hype that is Kylie Jenner’s lip kit right? Well if you don’t, then you must have been living under a rock! The youngest Kardashian/Jenner sister created these lip kits which includes a liquid lipstick and a lip liner of the same shade, because a lot of her fans kept on asking her what color of lipstick she was wearing, which brand and so on. Honestly, we think that as a Kardashian/Jenner, she obviously has the business mind just like her sisters and saw a business opportunity and she grabbed it.

Thus, Dolce K, Candy K and True Brown K were created! She made it really obvious how hard she was working for the lipsticks and it shows in the results! The moment the lip kits went on sale, it was sold out in a minute.  Yes. You did not read it wrongly. It was sold out in a minute. 60 seconds (Or less if we’re not mistaken). So obviously a lot of people were pissed. Some even claimed that she did not even have a lot in stock. So to prove to the haters, during the next restock, she was live snapchating at the same time. She showed everyone the number of people who was on the site, and it was crazy. There were more than 100 thousand people trying to get their hands on the lipsticks! So no wonder it was sold out so quickly.  Until now, her lip kits have never lasted longer than 20 minutes the moment it went on sale.


The original shades: Candy K, Dolce K and True Brown K

Kylie has been trying so hard to make everyone happy, so she is restocking more and more each time it goes on sale and she is also trying to keep each restock as close to each other as possible. Right now, she has a restock going on every fortnight. But unfortunately for us Malaysians, her lip kits are not being shipped to Malaysia. So if you want to get your hands on it, you would have to use the services of a personal shopper or get a US address and have it sent to you. But mind you, shipping from a US address would cost you a bomb! So it’s either better for you to get friends to join in your shipping or get other items and combine the shipping to make it worth your money!

From left to right : Posie K, Koko K and Mary Jo K
So our Beauty writer managed to buy one of the fast-selling lip kit. Let’s see what she has to say about this sought after lip kit!

Well first of all, the packaging of the lip kit is so cute! Kylie designed it so that it mimics as liquid dripping down the side of the bottle and she also created her name wrapped around it. That way, people would not mistake the lip kit as someone else’s. To all those thinking, why is the lip kit so expensive, well you should remember that the kit comes with one full sized liquid lipstick and also one full size lip liner. In pictures, the bottle of the lip kit seems so small but it’s actually kinda big! Oh and if you were wondering, YES, it is Kylie's lips on the front of the box!

Now for the challenge of how long it would stay on our lips, I tried eating. Normal lipsticks would glide right off once I have a couple spoonful of food in. But let me tell you this, Kylie’s lipstick STAYS ON! Yes this is amazing! Even reviews from all the other users of this lip kit rave the fact that it is so long lasting!

This lip kit is also so lightweight that most of the time, I didn't even realize that I was wearing anything! This is so different than other liquid lipsticks which has this really dry consistency that irritates the users. So having this as a new alternative is wonderful. 

The latest release: Kourt K
Apart from the food, I swatched a bit on my hand and cooked dinner, washed the dishes and shower. After all that, the swatch is still there! Heck, it’s still there the morning after! This really boggles my mind because it’s just so good!

So for now, the fact that there is no direct shipping of this amazing product to Malaysia, I don’t see anything wrong with it. Here’s hoping Kylie would keep on creating new colors because what started out with only 3 shades, now has 8! Oh and ICYMI, she has a contour and eyeshadow palette coming on soon! She’s been hinting at it on her snapchat and her ig account. Let’s all hope these are as good as her lip kits!


Everyone need a simple makeup do whenever they are in a hurry or they just want to appear simple and sweet without over doing it. Fret not, we did a simple and easy makeup tutorial to help you with that. We hope you like the makeup look and don't forget to tag us if you did a redo of the look. Can't wait to see the results on you!

Okay, so it isn’t a secret how much women love splurging on makeup and skincare products. However, it takes a lot to be in our favourite list! These are just some of the products that we have come to love in 2015. *Not all products are new. There are some products that was launched years ago, but was recently discovered.


1.       Laura Mercier Mineral Powder Foundation
This foundation has been sold for years but I found it in September when my previous foundation was running out. It might have been quite a splurge with it being sold at RM175, but I DO NOT regret this purchase at all! To be honest, you need so little to cover your whole face and the fact that it covers ALL of my dark spots is amazeballs. With this foundation, I don’t have to waste any money on buying concealers because it does everything for me!



2.  .  NARS Audacious Lipsticks
We cannot begin to rave how much we LOVE these lipsticks! What makes it so much better than other normal lipsticks is that it has a semi matte finishing, meaning that it has a matte finishing but it doesn’t dry out on your lips making your lips super moisturize even though with matte lipstick on! Personally, our favorites are Anita and Vivien. But beware, these lipsticks comes with a hefty price tag! Currently, it is retailed at RM101 a pop!



3.     Tarte Bling It On Blush Palette
The reason why this blush palette is soooo much better than other brands is simply because of the choices they have in the palette. With 5 different colors, you can pick whichever color that suits your mood. There are 4 matte blushers and 1 shimmery blusher for that special occasion. This palette costs RM 157 where in our opinion is quite a steal when each of the blusher retails at around RM 117 each.


4.     Nivea Men Replenishing After Shave Balm
Don’t let the fact that this product is a men product scare you away! Truth is, this balm works best as a primer! Yes, a primer! So far, with this balm, we managed to wear my makeup for more than 8 hours without having to do any touch ups in between! It made our face soft and oil free for that period of time. And the fact that it’s super cheap is a plus too! 



5.     NuTeen Skincare
Please tell us that we are not the only 23 year old around here with bad acne. Recently, we discovered NuTeen, a line of skin care dedicated to hormonal teenagers. Miraculously, by just using the toner and cleanser, we were finally able to get rid of those pimples that knows no end. Now we only get those fellas when it’s the time of the month. Their products range from RM 10 – RM 25 only.



6.     Makeup Eraser
Spending a bucket load of money on a towel that erases your makeup seems like a stupid purchase, especially since there are makeup removers who are there to do the job. But in truth, this was one of the best purchase that we have made. This towel can literally wipe off any trace of makeup that you have on, from your foundation to those waterproof mascara. Yes, those mascara that usually takes hours to remove! All in one swipe! And even better, after purchasing this towel, you wouldn't have to purchase any more of those expensive makeup remover. All you need to do is wash your towel whenever you think the towel has wiped off enough makeup. Beware, this towel however will cost you RM 95 at your nearest Sephora outlet. 



Sephora Malaysia is proud to announce the arrival of 3 Concept Eyes or 3CE in short during their launch in Nu Sentral, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.

For those who didn’t know, 3CE is a famous Korean brand that was founded by StyleNanda, a famous Korean fashion line. It was created to help express the beauty and uniqueness of women with the help from the sense and creativity 3CE brings.

Since Korean women are known to be more bare face in public, meaning they prefer a no make-up look, one of their best sellers’ turns out to be their foundation! Their foundation gives the users a dewy look, similar to Korean models. Unfortunately their coverage is more medium and concealers are needed to cover up spots and under eyes.

Apart from their foundation, 3CE is also known for creating fun lipstick colors! I’m talking neon pink, bright purple and even orange. But they also have normal colors for those who are too scared to try bold colors. Their average longevity is around 3 hours without having to reapply. 3CE products is also known as a 2 in 1 where their lipsticks can also be used as blushers. Why waste money eh?

Look at all the beautiful colors!!
In my opinion, their products are of high end quality but without the high end price tag. However, their price isn’t actually drugstore cheap either. I’d say it is in between, making it affordable to their customers who doesn’t have the budget for high end products.

During the launch, the ambassador for 3CE, Park Sora even dropped by. Those with exclusive invites were given the chance to take pictures with Sora at the photobooth for only 20 minutes! I managed to grab a photo with her and honest to God, she is so gorgeous it made my head hurt.

Look at how gorgeous she is!
Apart from Park Sora, famous makeup artist, Stella Shim was also at the launch. Stella’s portfolio includes America’s Next Top Model cycle 21 and recent London Fashion Week. Those attending were given a glimpse of how Stella created a typical Korean look which only involves the basic makeup necessities.

While there are a lot of 3CE products available now, Sephora does not carry the whole line. For example, 3CE’s famous lip pigment is not available in stores, which is a huge disappointment because that was the one I was looking forward to the most. So here’s hoping Sephora will continue to update their 3CE stocks!

So to those of you who are interested with 3CE, you can head on down to your nearest Sephora and get your hands on them before it solds out!

Sweater weather is always linked to dark lipsticks and as we all know, WE LOVE DARK LIPSTICKS. So it's time for you to get out of your comfort zone (pink or coral lip colour) and try something new. We are here to give you some inspirations and give you ideas on which colour you should try. Don't worry, everyone can pull off a dark lip. So don't be afraid to experiment.
6 Dark Lipsticks for Fall


 SIMPLY VAMP LIP CREAM
29 MYR - nyxcosmetics.com
Think vampire. Yup, you will look like a sexy vampire.

Crimson Lipstick 66 MYR - etsy.com

Crimson lipstick is a highly pigmented shade of vivid maroon that has rich plum undertones.

Frozen Berries Matte Crème Lipstick 105 MYR - sephora.com

Throw on a matte finish, and you’ve got yourself a smokin’ hot pout.

 
Semi Matte Lipstick - VIP Red 120 MYR - narscosmetics.com

A fan of red lipsticks? This one's for you except that it's a bit darker & mysterious.


LA-SPLASH COSMETICS LIP COUTURE LIPSTICK (WATERPROOF) - VAMPIRE  62 MYR - sleekhair.com
You will look so badass wearing this colour that people will actually stare at you.



TARTE LIPSURGENCE - Envy 105 MYR - beauty.com
Pssst. This is the lipstick that Max from 2 Broke Girls wear throughout the show.


Homemade By Yayah is a new rising online business that offers natural, organic and homemade skincare products. It was officially launched on 15 January 2015 by the founder Adawiyah Rusli or better known as Yayah and her husband who is in charge of marketing, inventory, and cash flow. The Kelantan-born entrepreneur decided to take homemade skincare courses and started making her own body scrub in June 2014. After receiving good feedback from family and friends, she commenced to sell body scrubs and other product line according to demand. 

Up till now, they are offering 20 different products in three main categories; Body, Lip, and Face. Here is the list of products: 


1. (BEST PRODUCT!) Masker Face Scrub: One product, two functions. Customer may use this as facial scrub or facial mask. Targeting oily and acne prone skin, Homemade by Yayah Masker Face Scrub also contains the strongest clay for skin detoxification to ensure deep and total cleanliness. 


2. (BEST PRODUCT!) Beauty Drops Rejuvenating Serum: 100% plant based facial serum, specially formulated for mature skin (recommended for age 20 and above). This serum is very light in texture and high absorbent. It functions to erase the wrinkle line, lightening scar and dark spot, improve skin elasticity and tone, and able to treat dry and irritated skin condition. 



3. Body Scrub: Homemade by Yayah Body Scrub Variants (in best seller order): 
  • Coffee 
  • Chocolate Mousse 
  • Tea Tree 
  • Sweet Orange 
  • Fine Lavender 
  • Jasmine 
  • Vanilla 


4. Lip Scrub: Homemade by Yayah Lip Scrub Variants (in best seller order):
  • Strawberry 
  • Cranberry 
  • Grape 
  • Coconut 
  • Red Apple 
  • Caramel 
  • Marshmallow 
  • Vanilla 
  • Original 
  • Peach 
  • Root Beer 


5. Lip Balm: Comes in 3 variants (in best seller order):
  • Original 
  • Rose 
  • Cool Mint 


6. Face Mist: Comes in 2 sizes – Standard (125 ml) and Mini (10 ml). Three variants (in best seller order):
  • Tea Tree 
  • Jasmine 
  • Fine Lavender
What we love most about these products is that they are all homemade. Yayah is producing them as if she herself is using the products. She is very particular about the ingredients, cleanliness, and the effectiveness of the products. The second cute thing about it is that all the production process including label design and packaging are done in house in order to maintain the business identity as “homemade”, which provide “local” or “close to heart” feeling.

If you’re wondering whether the products are safe to use or not, fret not! Their products are 100% made of plant based, organic, packed full of natural goodness and are primarily based with essential oils. For your information, essential oils are naturally anti-bacterial and smell great. They believe that natural ingredients can take better care of us and the environment due to its gentle effects on our skin and body, and it is totally biodegradable.

The owner who is inspired by her grandmother said that there are no harmful chemicals or bleaching agents added and no preservatives, which explains why the shelf life is shorter than commercial products. Homemade by Yayah is free from SSLS & SLES, Paraben-free, Dimethicone-free, Petro Chemicals-free, Toxins-free and Phosphates-free. Fun fact; they are also against animal testing!

In terms of future plans, the Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS graduate aims to have her own business agents, and a physical store where customers can drop by to purchase and have a little beauty routine chit chat with her.

Good news, guys! They will soon introduce Combo Pack at a special price. So, what are you waiting for? Check out their Instagram at www.instagram.com/homemadebyyayah and contact them now via:

· Whatsapp: 013-3009466 – most active



 

1. Less is more 
When it comes to boho style, it is mainly about letting your gorgeous face shine. The perfect look for this one is the no-makeup makeup look because it looks natural and very minimal. Let’s start with the foundation. Go for an illuminating formula foundation to get the dewy finish and leaving your skin looking soft. (Try: Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation). To avoid looking overdone or too flawless, leave behind matte finish foundation or cakey powders. 

Every makeup addict will love this; it’s okay to apply some bronzer. However, don’t put on too much because boho looks is all about sun-kissed complexions, so a light bronzer will get the job done. Make sure you apply the bronzer where the sun naturally hits your face. 



2. Natural Shadows 
Bad news; cat eye, smokey eye and neon eyeliner are a big no no for bohemian eye makeup. We need to stress it again that this look is about showing off your natural features. You have to think earthy. Stand by nude or neutral eye shadows and apply an eye contouring technique that can highlight your natural shape. If you can’t go a day without eyeliner, you can try matte brown eyeliner to keep the look soft and a little smudge. 

Try: Maybelline The Nudes Palette in the Nudes, Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette, L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche La Palette Nude




3. Sweet Lips 
To get the perfect lips for this look, try using peach or nude hues. A shine, light and glossy finish lip gloss is the perfect way to match with your other facial makeup. To do it; outline your lips with natural or invisible lip liner, and then fill them with a lip gloss. You can also try a tinted lip balm to get a subtle lip colour finish. 

Try: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Lip Pencil in Ozone, Lancôme Le Lipstique Lip Contouring Stick with Brush in Clair, Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Liner in Clear


Pictures via Pinterest and Google Image


Everyone knows how the Jenner siblings can influence every girl in the world based on their fashion sense or maybe "makeup sense"? (Errr). Right now people are crazy over Kylie Jenner's lips. They were even more thrilled when they know that her lips can be done by using just makeup. In this post, I'm going to show you how to get Kylie's lips without looking clownish (it's injection-free too!).

What you need:

- Foundation/Powder

- Concealer

- A lip liner

- A lipstick

Let's start!


1. Begin applying foundation or powder on your lips (especially around your lips). Next, apply concealer around the outline of your lips because you want to hide your mouth’s natural perimeter. 



2. With your lip liner, trace a little bit outside your natural lips outline. Don't do it too further from your lips outline. You don't want to end up like Ronald McDonald ;)



3. Now start to fill your lips with the liner. This will help even out skin tone and lips so it will not look weird.



4. For the final step, simply apply lipstick on top.


Voila!

That is pretty much how I do it. While people are going crazy over big lips, I personally think it is a bit too much. Let's just leave Kylie Jenner lips to Kylie Jenner and go with a more natural look. Embrace yourself, girls. You're beautiful just the way you are. 
The existence of concealers and other beauty products sure have make things easier for us to cover up flaws on our face wherever necessary by using make-up tricks to paint it perfect. But at the end of the day, all those chemicals will have to be removed.

Many people take the condition of their skin lightly simply because there are alternatives to cover it. They overlooked the basis of looking good which begins from a healthy skin. So here are few simple tricks to keep your skin glowing and healthy!

1. The power of H2O
Staying hydrated is good for our cells because they are composed mainly of water. It's not just good for your face but also for the whole body. Consuming H2O doesn't mean you have to finish all 8 glasses portion in one sit, but consistently throughout the day.

2. Cleanse regularly
Your face will get oily faster if you are living or working in a dirty and hot environment. Excessive oil is never a good thing because it can lead to acne problem. However, make sure your cleanser suits your skin type to avoid it getting too dry.

3. UV protection
Applying UV protection for your skin doesn’t mean you have to put on sunblock all the time. Most day-cream is already included with SPF so just put that on as one of the measures to avoid from getting skin cancer. You know what they say, prevention is better than cure!

4. Let it breathe
Don’t suffocate your skin with chemicals. Always remove your make-up before going to bed and avoid wearing it if not necessary. It is understandable that people who have skin problems feel the need to hide behind make-ups but putting it on inches-thick won’t help solve it either. Put on just enough to build your confidence and make you look presentable. Also, get professional help if your skin condition is getting worse.

5. Because it is contagious!
We mean smiling! Smiling helps make you look younger, nicer and happier. The release of endorphin in your body when you smile makes it infectious to the people around you. So radiates positivity, after all, beauty is only skin deep.
Ladies, do you feel like you have too much hair down under? Want to know how to manage the lady parts? Well our writer, Zee went to Bubble Gum Wax to groom hers and she spills on the secrets and tips on keeping your down under clean, neat and hair-free. 
Read on to find out more!


I practice Brazilian wax. When I first tried it way back when it hurt like hell. But after going for regular appointments I am so comfortable with it that I could sleep through the whole process.

The first thing you need to do is to throw your awkwardness out the door. You HAVE to. You are going to show your private parts to someone other than your spouse, so yeah, it is going to be awkward. If you are planning on waxing more than once, then I suggest get the person you’re familiar with. For example, the girl who waxed you the first time. It helps on the awkward level.

People associate waxing with pain. Some lady, ripping your pubes out, I mean, how can it not be painful? These are a few tips on how to reduce the pain:

1.    Make sure you book your appointment at least a week after your period and NEVER                    during your period. (Who wants to see your bleeding vagina?)
2.    Exfoliate!! It helps to remove dead skin cells and makes it easier to wax.
3.   If possible, find any numbing cream (Lidocaine or any numbing cream that you often                   use) and use it 45 minutes before your appointment.

You will still experience pain. However, the degree of pain will depend on your body’s tolerance of pain. Some people can be heard screaming during their sessions, regardless if it’s Brazilian or even full leg waxing, it’s still painful.

The first time will always be the worst. If you continue waxing according to the schedule at the waxing saloon, after a few times waxing, you will notice the difference with your pubes.

If you're looking for a waxing saloon, you can head on over to Bubblegum Wax located at Plaza Damas and at Casa Tropicana or you can check their website for more information.

Make use of the makeup you have into a two-in-one product. 
This will save your ringgits a whole lot!


We know us girls tend to be (or always) short on cash but we’re dying to get that new makeup product on the counter. We’ve found simple solutions for you to make use of the products you have at home. It’s all about utilising the ones you have to make you look fab without spending a dime. Eyeshadows as lip stains, lip glosses as highlighters – WHAT?! Yes, read on to find out more.



1. Mascara to Tinted brow gel 
HOW-TO: This lovely “magic” wand not only enhances your lashes but did you know it could also be use as a coloured brow gel. Yes, just put in a few strokes depending on how dark you want your eyebrows to look. For girls with thinner eyebrows, mascara can easily darken them and make it look fuller like a tinted mascara brow and for girls with thicker brows you can use it to polish and neatened up those brows to replace brow gels.

2. Eyeshadows to lipsticks 
HOW-TO: From earthy tone to dark vampy colours, you have so many colour choices to choose in an eye shadow palette. You can play around with eye shadows by using it to make your own lipstick palette. Yes, you heard it, eye shadow on the lips. Just mix it with Vaseline! It’ll give you a sheer lip colour which you can build up.

Other options: Use black or dark brown eye shadow to line the eyes. Or even use it to darken or shape your brows. It’ll look more natural rather then a pencil liner or brow liner. If in need of bronzer, use earthy colour eyeshadow and contour it as usual.

3. Lip gloss for dewy complexion
HOW-TO: Dewy makeup looks are all over the runway. You don’t have to get yourself a new gel based or highlighter product. Just use a Lip gloss. The most underrated beauty product that can do you wonders. To create that dewy complexion just use clear or light coloured gloss on the eyelids and on top of your cheek bones to create that dewy and natural healthy glow complexion.

Other options: use it as a face highlighter place it on the forehead and nose. Remember to put on a decent amount and not slather the whole lot to avoid being stuck in a sticky shiny situation.

4. Lipsticks to Creme Blushers
HOW-TO: Ah! The good old fashion lipstick. Their soul purpose is to brighten up your look, why not try putting them on the cheeks instead of your lips. You can just forget about buying a crème blusher and just swipe a bit of lipstick on the apples of the cheeks and blend it in with your fingertips. You’ll have instant flushed rosy cheeks to look sweet, romantic and au natural.

5. Shimmer dust to shimmer lip gloss
HOW-TO: You might think you’ll only use this once but those loose fine diamond or star powder can be use to create a shimmery lip gloss. You just mix your favourite lip-gloss colour and sprinkle a decent amount of star powder to have that gorgeous hint of sparkle on the lips.

Other option: You can also put it in the hair and spray with hairspray for a nice shimmer when the lights shines on your hair. Also, lightly dab it on a big brush and just brush it lightly over your arms and décolletage so that they glimmer when the light hits. Remember to go easy on the shimmer you don’t want to look like *cough Edward Cullen cough*.

Photos from Pinterest.com