Burt's Bees Milk & Honey Body Lotion

Goodness Of Milk & Honey In A Tube...

Having dry skin and itchy skin? 

Burt's Bees 24Hours Nourishing Milk & Honey lotion can just help you solve the dilemma. This 99% natural body lotion is formulated with milk powder, Shea butter, Honey, Aloe leaf juice, Rosemary leaf extract, coconut oil and many other beneficial ingredients.

Retail at RM 62.80 (170gm)

Just a sneak of what are some of the ingredients benefit...

Aloe Vera -  helps with sunburn through its powerful healing activity at the epithelial level of the skin. moisturizes the skin without giving it a greasy feel, so it`s perfect for anyone with an oily skin complexion. helps treat acne as it contains two hormones: Auxin and Gibberellins. These two hormones provide wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce skin inflammation.

 Shea Butter - The fat of the nut of the African Shea tree. The traditional use of the butter is to reduce the appearance of fine lines, scars and stretch marks, and to ease a variety of skin irritations, such as psoriasis, eczema and sunburn. It also have anti inflammatory properties, antioxidant (contains vit A & E)

Rosemary leaf Extract - Rich in antioxidant properties and nutrients (such as iron, calcium, vitamins and camphor. Helps tones and firm skin. Also has astringent, disinfectant and antibiotic properties.

Honey- natural amber-colored liquid provides many benefits as a chemical-free skin care product. Honey's benefits for skin care work in a few different ways. The chemical makeup of honey gives the substance properties that can speed healing and prevent infection. The smooth, thick texture also keeps moisture close to the skin, which can help your complexion become supple and glowing

 

My Beauty emotion : Besides smelling like a fresh oven baked cookies  ^_^ (due to the natural sweet fragrance from honey and milk), It's a fairly good body lotion. It's not sticky and it keeps my skin hydrated even if I am in a gym workout. It also helps ease my dad's eczema problem.  

Burt's Bees Rosewater Toner

Is Toner a Beauty Fad or Beauty Basic ?

It depends on how you view it. Toner is used to remove the remains of make up residue on the face and prepare the skin for the next step (which is moisturizer and serum application). It will also help to tighten pores firm the skin. In certain cases like acne/ oily skin condition, oil-controlling toner will help to reduce the production of oil by the sebaceous oil glands and also kills bacteria that causes acne.

If you are looking for a common toner that suits various needs, you can consider Burt's Bees Rosewater & Glycerin Toner. Burt's Bees being the natural skin care company with more than 20 years of experience in the market are consider one of the pioneer in natural skin care industry love by many users around the globe.

Burt's Bees Rosewater & Glycerin Toner is 100% natural. Its suitable for normal to combination skin, dry  or mature skin and even sensitive skin. It contains ...

Vegetable glycerin - also known as glycerol, an organic compound of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen with the chemical formula C₃H₈O₃. It can be made from animal fat or, in the case of vegetable glycerin, vegetable oil. It is hygroscopic (it absorbs moisture from the air into the skin). Due to its hygroscopic properties, it will help relieve dry skin problems by drawing water up from the lower layers.

Rose water - One of the main benefits of rose water is that it acts as an anti-inflammatory, soothing irritated skin, helps reduce damage done from sun exposure, a rich source of antioxidants, which can help strengthen skin cells and regenerate skin tissue. These properties make rose water beneficial to people with sensitive skin.

Witch Hazel -known for  its anti-inflammatory effects on conditions such as diaper rash, razor burn and bug bites. Inflammation is caused by free radicals in skin cells . It also has antimicrobial (to heal cuts), astringent (helps tighten skin), Moisturizing (hydration and reduce water loss) and treat sunburn. 

Aloe leaf Extract - helps with sunburn through its powerful healing activity at the epithelial level of the skin. moisturizes the skin without giving it a greasy feel, so it`s perfect for anyone with an oily skin complexion. helps treat acne as it contains two hormones: Auxin and Gibberellins. These two hormones provide wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce skin inflammation

Yucca Extract - known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It has been known to repair damage cell membranes.

Retail at RM 76.00 (236 ml)

My Beauty emotion : Love it since the day i have it. I have never fail to put it on every day (morning and night). I only used this toner at night when i had my occasional acne (due to stress, late nights, PMS)  and my skin is moist enough to last through the night   ^_^

So whether we need a toner or not really depends the need of the skin and functions of the toner.

I would suggest the following if you are unsure if you need a toner/ when to use a toner...

1. If you have oily skin / acne prone skin - an oil control toner is necessary as it will help to control oil production

2. If you have occasional pimple (meaning only 3-4 times in a month) - avoid using moisturizer at night when you have the acne breakout. As its a sign that your skin is moisturize enough already and moisturizer will only boost more acne. Instead use a toner only at night. A good toner will be able to keep your skin moisture enough to last through the night (If you sleep in air-condition room, place a cup of water to keep the room humid enough so its doesn't dry your skin)

3. If you have dry skin - you will need a toner with nourishing/ moisturizing benefit to keep your skin moisture all time to keep wrinkles at bay as moisturizer alone may not be sufficient.

4. if you are going to a cold climate country - you may want to bring a toner along to prevent your skin from being dry and flaking. Worst case, you may even need to put on moisturizing/ hydrating mask every night while you are there (if you have serious flaking)

5. If you have sensitive skin - You will definitely need a toner to help keep the skin calm so that it doesn't itch. Look for toner that contains aloe vera, rosewater or Witch hazel extract.

Juice Beauty - Blemish Clearing Serum

Honey.. I Zip My Zits !

Finally my sample request have arrived. Thanks to OnlyBeauty.com.my, now i can finally have samples deliver to my doorsteps. Not only that, Only Beauty allows me the opportunity to try out new products to see if it fits me before purchasing them.

After I try the Juice Beauty - Blemish Clearing Serum, I was in love with it and went on to pay a visit to their store to buy one for myself. This is what i found.....

Juice Beauty, a natural organic skin care solution from California was founded by Karen Behnke and her team when she realize there was not a lot of natural skin care options in the market back then. The Blemish Clearing Serum consist of

Willow bark - known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory cellular renewal and anti microbial properties. It also contains astringent properties. Which makes this ingredient ideal for acne and blemish sufferers. 

Aloe Vera -  helps with sunburn through its powerful healing activity at the epithelial level of the skin. moisturizes the skin without giving it a greasy feel, so it`s perfect for anyone with an oily skin complexion. 

Coq10 - also known as coenzyme Q, is an enzyme produced naturally in the human body, found in every cell and tissue. It is involved a number of biological functions including helping to produce energy, neutralizing free radicals, and keeping cells both inside the body and in the skin healthy. Aging and stress can lower the amount of CoQ10 in the body, therefore reducing the ability for cells to regenerate.

My Beauty emotion : Love It ! ...It's not oily and it absorb quickly. Good for oily skin as it helps to control oil production. I can used it on my whole face for a more even skin tone. ^_^

Wrinkle Correxion - ROC

Bye Bye Wrinkle..and Stay Off Me !

ROC a renowned brand from Paris with more than 50 years in skin care research and development. ROC is a brain child of pharmacist Jean Charles Lissarrague who is passionate about creating products that is safe and effective for women to used confidently. ROC is considered one of the pioneer in creating solution for wrinkle. 

What is Wrinkle?

Wrinkles is one of women biggest enemy. Wrinkles happen as we aged due to loss of collagen and skin elastin.

 scary look huh?

ROC WRINKLE CORREXION is one of the brand top 10 best selling item. One of their key ingredient Retinol, helps reactivates the skin cellular metabolism to reduce and keep wrinkles at bay and Hyluronic acid to help absorb moisture from the air to keep the skin plump.

Thanks to OnlyBeauty.com.my, i was given the opportunity to try this product before i am sure of buying it. It was my first encounter with ROC product (i have always heard of them but never really went into buying them before) 

My beauty emotion : It was nice and it absorb quickly. However i find it a little oily after awhile due to my oily and combination skin. I would think this product is more suitable for dry skin.

Revlon - Colour Sublime Treatment

Rescue For Color Hair....

I am sure every has color their hair in this century...(if you are not, ..you are definitely one of healthy kind). Hair design (be it color or style) is the fashion statement now-days. Most of us who have our hair colored experience dryness, dull and split ends condition due to harshness of the chemicals.

Worry no more..!! Revlon Professional have the solution. Introducing their Color Sublime Treatment, specially design to treat and nourish color hair. Best of all, it's design with anti ageing to ensure pigments of color remains vibrant and solar filters to protect the hair against natural/ artificial radiation.   

                                     

                          

This Is just an exclusive sample that i received from my beauty box subsription

This is the actual packaging of the product

Retail at RM88 (200 ml)

My beauty emotion : It's Ok but the smells is a bit off. However it does keep my hair moisture whole day

Murad - Pomegranate Foam Cleanser

I got this cleanser from my beauty box subscription. It was my first try and it's superb. Though its a foam cleanser but it doesn't leave the skin feeling dry but instead you will feel more moisturize and soft .. I just love the feeling of the after wash ^-^

Murad is an acclaimed name in the US market for its skin care. Thye are also known as the skin care specialist to many people around the world. Formulated with pomegranate, a strong antioxidant fruit to boost your skin with a healthy glow as well as fight aging. Beside that t also contain witch hazel to effectively remove excess oils and dirts without drying the skin and at the same time controlling oils production level.

Retail at RM 148 (150ml) per bottle

My beauty emotion : superb.. A must for cleanser for combination skin, oily and acne prone skin

My first love..my "Bag Of Love"

Finally the 1st debut bag of love have arrived... 

I was so excited and waiting for it ever since I subscribe for it 

@_@

Recently there is a lot of beauty boxes that pops-up in Malaysia market BUT what makes bag of love different from the rest is that ...it comes in a stylish bag instead of a box (which you can reuse as a stationary case or make up case.. Isn't that great ! )..

The important thing is Bag of love was created by Mimi who has spent more than a decade as a beauty writer for some of the most famous magazine in our country. Therefore no one knows what women wants better than her..

My Cute little stylish bag...

Beside products, There is also a movie pass for the subscriber 

Not sure if this movie pass will be available in future bags, but i hope it does =D

All the lovely items in my Bag Of Love. 

The Brush itself (worth RM 98) value more than the bag subscription fees of RM39.90 

My beauty emotion : Excited, Happy and well worth it 

Bye Bye Darkie !

EXFO Clear Fine Gel in Rescue again...

Have you notice the eye sore dark and dry patches of dead skin around your elbow and knees area..? Not sure about you..but i definitely notice my hubby elbow..which makes me decided to try my new EXFO-Clear Fine Gel on his elbow (well..at least to help lighten the eye sore patches) 

This gentle and natural exfoliation gel is not only good for sensitive skin BUT also good for removing the accumulated dead skin around the knee and elbows area.

It's currently retailing at RM 69 per bottle.

This is NOT an edited picture. 

The gel was apply after my hubby cleans and bath himself. 

Results are only with the 1st application. Isn't it amazing !!?

My Beauty Emotion : Amaze and Happy !

My Burt's Savior Product

A functional Balm for Duo-usage.

Some of  us may know the fact that women eat lots of lip stick throughout our life (its not that we literally eat it. It's because we apply it on our lips and when we lick our lips or consume our food, we will unintentionally swallow it). Therefore its important that we have something on that is as natural as possible.

Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm is a 100% natural lip balm which contains abundance of goodness and still let us flirt with a hint of colors. Besides being use as a lip balm, it also can be use as a 'Cheek Tint' (for time of emergency where we forget to apply cheek blush and we are going out on a DATE...)

Contains ingredients such as....

Coconut oil - Coconut oil also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infection. Coconut oil also helps in preventing premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties

Lanolin - also called wool wax or wool grease, is a yellow waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool  (Most lanolin used by humans comes from domestic sheep that are raised specifically for their wool). A fantastic moisturizer for skin, nails and hair. Because it acts like a lubricant, it makes skin soft and smooth and also prevents water loss.

Shea Butter - The fat of the nut of the African Shea tree. The traditional use of the butter is to reduce the appearance of fine lines, scars and stretch marks, and to ease a variety of skin irritations, such as psoriasis, eczema and sunburn. It also have anti inflammatory properties, antioxidant (contains vit A & E)

Rosemary leaf Extract - Rich in antioxidant properties and nutrients (such as iron, calcium, vitamins and camphor. Helps tones and firm skin. Also has astringent, disinfectant and antibiotic properties.

Jasmine Flower Wax - Rich in antioxidant, anti bacterial and anti fungal properties. Nevertheless, it also helps to keep lips moisture at all time (seal in moisture)

Other ingredients : beeswax,olive fruit oil, sunflower seed oil, castor seed oil, soybean oil, canola oil, titanium dioxide

Therefore it's a must have item in any women handbags.

My Beauty emotion : Happy and satisfy. Highly Recommended Item. 

Oh..Konad, You Make My Day

I know I am a little late bloomer... ;(

Stamping nail art have been around for quite some time. Despite so many women and my friends have tried it.. I am only giving it the 1st try that day (well...I need to beautify my nails a little coz I have long neglect it)

After a looooooooong ...... thorough guide and demo and assurance from the staff at MakeOverNow, JayaOne. I have decided to buy the whole set of personal nail stamping kit and tried it on my own.

Well with my skills and forget-fullness + bad in reading instruction, I have spend 3 hours doing it without success ;( ..I gave up. Send a what's app msg to Sheryl (MakeOverNow founder) and told her that I need to visit them again to be guided all over again.

However, the next day.. The Moment I woke up, I decided to give it a final try (not willing to give up so easily) and wOOOLaAAA...!! I have finally able to make my own nail stamp art... Hahahaha.. I must do exactly how the instruction say.. They say sweep left means sweep left (can't go right or up or down)

This is s short video of how my nail art is done =D.. so proud of my self... ^-^

Thanks Sheryl for the patience, introduction and encouragement...hahhaha...
Finally...i can have my nail art anytime i want it... HooOORRaYY..!!

My beauty emotion : Happy and satisfy..

March to Mauve and Fever

As we are well aware that Korea is well known for producing top quality skin care products labels such as Laneige, Skin Food, Nature Republic and many more.. Well usually they are not only good in quality but also adorable in design (yes...those that make you wanna buy even though you don't use them) hahaha...

In the recent Motherhood Expo, I was introduce to Mauve & Fever. A new Korean Natural Baby Skin Care. To me its like a skin care/ cosmetic skin care for children age 3 - 12 years old. I wonder why would a child that age need to use skin care (well..i guess korean starts their skin care lesson as young as that age. that's why they are so pretty). Anyway it was pretty interesting to know..

Mauve & Fever icon

Let us take a closer look at em'...
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The baby body wash. It contains coconut extract surfactant, Aloe vera and witch hazel extract for long lasting moisturization. Besides that it also helps with atomic dermatitis symptoms. 

My beauty emotion : i have personally try it on, its pretty good i must say. i do feel my skin not so dry and more silky.

After shower, moisturize your all over the body with The Baby Cream or The Baby Lotion for optimum moisturizing results.

The Baby Cream contains magnolia tree extract, centella asiatica extract, propolis and B-glucan for long lasting moisturizing effect. Suitable for problematic skin, rashes and congenital fever. Promoting healthy and moist skin without greasy feel.

The Baby Lotion contains ceramide, hyaluronic acid, centella asiatica, green tea extract. Good for relieving skin irritation and itchiness.

Here comes the 'cleanse-tone-moisturize' steps..

The Baby Ice-Cream Foam cleanser. Contains herbal extract such as ceramide, hyaluronic acid, centella asiatica extract and green tea extract. It helps to relive itchiness and atomic dermatitis symptoms. It was awarded by Korean Atopy Association "Superior Grade of Infant Cosmetic"

The Baby Aqua Balance Water. It contain aloe vera extract, betaine centella asiatica extract, witch hazel, B-glucan. While moisturizing the skin, it also in balance the oil PH level.

After the toning, you can choose to use the Baby Ruddy Face Cream at night or the Baby Sun Cream on the day time. 

The Baby Ruddy Face Cream contains angelica root extract, snake beard extract, ceramide asparagus, cochinchinensis extract. Helps to reduce rashes, congenital fever and atopic dermatitis. 

The Baby Sun Cream provides SPF30 contains centella asiatica extract, camomile, green tea extract, rosemary extract and B-glucan. NO added synthetic oil, alcohol, artificial fragrance or coloring.

My beauty emotion : Superb ! i have personally tried the Sun cream. its not oily or greasy like any other sun cream that i have used before. its light and smooth. suitable to wear under make up or for outdoor jogs.

Other than that, they also have functional/ special care such as below...

The Anti Stretch Mark Body Cream. It contains sunflower oil, olive oil, macadamia seed oil for superior skin penetration and moisturizing effect (to give vitality and luster to skin while it expands during pregnancy). Nonetheless it also help to prevent chapped, dry and sensitive skin.

The Baby Bugble G.G Cream. Its function is to keep off bugs and vermin wit its natural aroma. Besides that it  also helps to relieve itchiness after mosquitoes bites.   

Not very sure if this will be a trend in Malaysian kids soon to 'to have their own skin care'. Unfortunately mauve & Fever is not available in Malaysia. However they are available in Singapore. =D

For more info on Mauve & Fever products, please visit

Mauve & Fever E-Store

Mauve & Fever Facebook

Wheatgrass Essence Body Care

We have heard of many good things about drinking wheatgrass as a supplement in our daily diet. As they contains nutrients such as amino acid, calcium, chlorophyll and magnesium. It also contains several vitamins, namely vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E. It helps in lowering blood pressure, restoring grey hair and also reduce skin sagging.

Can drink wheat grass due to its greenie smell..?? No worries, you can try use them on your daily bathing rituals.

Introducing the Wheatgrass Essence Moisturizing Body Shampoo or Wheatgrass Essence 2 In 1 Hair Shampoo. Both are proud products of Clovers.

Wheatgrass Essence Moisturizing Body Shampoo is specially formulated with wheatgrass extract, blister oats extract and plant based lecithin to cleanses, hydrate and whiten skin naturally. Rich in vitamin source such as vitamin A, B, D, E and protein for complete nourishment while cleansing your skin. Its free of SLS (Sodium Laurel Sulfate. A type of foaming agent found in many detergents)  

The ingredients that are found in the product..

C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate crosspolymer - A film forming agent that creates a flexible and cohesive protective film over the skin/hair for long periods of time, thus helping to retain moisture.  It also works to control the thickness and stability of a solution. Can be found in many products such as facial moisturizer, sunscreen, cleanser, baby lotions, anti-aging treatment, eye cream, hair dye and hair styling gel.

Sodium Myreth Sulfate – A type of sodium salt derived from sulfated ethoxylated myristyl alcohol. A mild cleansing/ foaming agent found in body care products. This ingredients is pretty safe (Cancer related ones is the SLS or SLES..not this one. So don’t get mixed up)

Cocamidopropyl Betaine – A surfactant that comes from coconut oil, and it's a common ingredient in many liquid skin cleansers. Surfactants are detergents that allow water to wash away the oil and dirt from your skin by decreasing the surface tension of water and making it easier to wet your face. Surfactants are both lipophilic -- oil loving -- and hydrophilic -- water loving -- which enables them to remove dirt and oil from your skin

Glycerin - Glycerin is a compound that can be made from natural products such as vegetable oil. The effects of glycerin on skin are a healthier, more natural-looking appearance. Glycerin is what is called a humectant, meaning that it attracts water. When glycerin or glycerol is applied to the skin, it seals in moisture that might otherwise escape.

Triticum Aestivum (wheat) leaf extract - . Rich in vitamin source such as vitamin A, B, D, E and protein for complete nourishment while cleansing your skin

Avena Strigosa Seed Extract - Extracted from black oat, this extract is high in amino acid content as well as in its selection of essential amino acids. The very high natural content of the two trace elements zinc and manganese contributes to the oat’s anti-oxidative properties. Zinc and manganese play an important role as catalysts in the prevention of the development of free radicals.

Lecithin - A chemical component that is naturally found in eggs, soy, and some animal organs—and it’s one that may help heal skin conditions for which there is no conventional medical cure. Recommended by some experts for treating psorisis (a skin condition where the rate of tissue growth and replacement is accelerated, causing sensitive red skin covered by silver or white scales). Psoriasis is similar to eczema and dermatitis.

                                        

Others include - Cocamide MEA, Glycol Distearate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Cocoyl Glucoside

My beauty emotion for this product : Moderate. My skin does feel less drying but dryness still appears.

Price RM 28.00 (750 ml)

for purchase please visit

Click here : CLOVERS E-STORE