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Wednesday, 25 June 2014

Beauty: L'Oreal Paris White Perfect Total 10 Day Cream Moisturiser

As kids, we were told the story of Snow White, of how a beautiful princess who had jet black hair, red lips and fair skin got her name. As kids, all girls dream to have fair and smooth skin, just like the beautiful Snow White.

In reality, it's not easy to achieve fairy-tale worthy fair skin. What with pollution, the sun and our lifestyles, it's so hard to get beautiful skin! Fortunately, there's always skincare and beauty products to the rescue! This product is from a brand that everyone is no stranger with.


L'Oreal Paris revealed their latest secret for whitening. It provides total whitening action, oil control care and sun protection for Perfect 10 fairness! Introducing.. The L'Oreal Paris White Perfect Total 10 Day Cream Moisturiser. This magic cream not only gives fairer skin, it protects from external aggressions like sun, oil, dust and dirt, to help prevent future UV-induced darkening and excess sebum

Using the latest innovation, this whitening solution whitens the skin from within and on the surface too. With its 5 complete brightening and 5 full protection benefits, this whitening day cream moisturiser is also perfect for busy ladies who are looking for that perfect solution, without the fuss and with all the benefits! It also has SPF30 PA+++ for added sun protection.



The cap came with a little nozzle that blocks the nozzle so that it doesn't accidentally leak. Just pop it out and you're good to go!


The colour is greyish but don't be fooled by it. This cream has 10 brightening and protecting benefits like
♥ Instant brightening
♥ Fairer skin
♥ Even tone
♥ Reduced darkness
♥ Spots shine control
♥ Anti-UVA
♥ Anti-UVB
♥ Anti-oxidation
♥ Anti-pollution
♥ Anti-oiliness


Can you see the difference? My skin is brighter and obviously fairer after applying. The cream is easy to blend and feels so light on the skin. It does feel sticky at first, but it wears off after awhile.


My skin tone is more even and brighter after using the L'Oreal White Perfect Total 10. It's bright, but not oily or shiny like I'm sweating. I use this cream as a sunscreen and apply it before applying my makeup as usual. Makeup stays on all day!


No longer afraid of being in the sun. Now I can be Snow White too :p

L'Oreal Paris White Perfect Total 10 Day Cream Moisturiser is available at all participating pharmacies from June 2014 at a recommended retail price of RM39.90 for 50ml.

Watch Diana Danielle's videos below to get more information on this whitening day cream!





Good news! You may now register for your free samples of the White Perfect Total 10 Day Cream Moisturiser from the website and redeem it from participating outlets. Don't forget to join the L'Oreal Paris #lorealtotal10 Instagram contest. Winners stand to win products worth RM100! So what are you waiting for? Log on to http://www.lorealtotal10.com/ now!

For more information and daily beauty tips, do follow L'Oreal Paris on:
  Twitter@LOrealParisMy
Instagram: @lorealparismy // @beautyforallbyloreal 
  


Love,
Carinn 



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Disclaimer: Even though the product is sponsored, the review is based on my honest personal thoughts, experiences and preference after  trying out the product. Effects may vary depending on individual skin condition, personal habits and other factors.



Monday, 23 June 2014

Beauty: Dead Sea Salt Facial Therapy @ Murall Beauty House (Grantonworld Malaysia)

Hi guys! How was your weekend? It's been really hectic for me these few days after exam. I have been constantly going out, hence the lack of updates on this blog. Am working hard to finish all my reviews so I can fully enjoy the holidays! Lol. So watch this space as I'll be updating regularly yea! Seize the chance before the new sem starts again..

I am honoured to have been chosen to be part of GrantonWorld Malaysia's Affliate Program. GrantonWorld is an up and coming online shopping website which offers a variety of great deals, in different categories.GrantonWorld may be a late entrant into the group-buying world, but they are a promising competitor, especially in the Malaysian marketplace. They aim to serve customers' every need by offering affordable deals from carefully sourced merchants.Aside from food, travel, fun and beauty, there are fashion deals such as deals on H&M gift cards, so watch out for that! 

This round, I got to try out a Dead Sea Salt Facial Therapy at Murall Beauty House, courtesy of GrantonWorld. The deal is valid for all new customers of Murall Beauty House, be it male or female. One redemption is allowed per person and an appointment must be made 3 days in advance to book. Of course, you'll have to print out the voucher and present it during redemption for recording purposes. The treatment is worth RM588 but for a limited time, the deal offered was RM38. OMG WHAT A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN PRICE PLS? Unfortunately, the deal is sold out already (duh, everyone would grab it for sure!) but I will share my experience with you and who knows, you might wanna check out the place and other GrantonWorld deals too? :) Sorry if my review seems weird, it's my first time reviewing a facial treatment after all!

Before I begin, I'd just like to share a little about a new app that I tried out that day. I decided to try out UBER for the first time as I have free credits on the app. It's so convenient, just book a driver via your smartphone and he'll bring you to your destination safely! I got a Honda Civic and the driver was so friendly! He opened the door and offered me bottled mineral water in the car as well haha. And guess what? Because I got a referral code from my blogger friend, my first three rides was actually FREE! Saved my RM60 credits for future use. So convenient to commute using UBER now! If you wanna get RM30 off your first ride, do use my code: VD51L. Um, I too get free credits when you sign up using my referral code. Welll, good news are meant to be shared right? :P

Ok time to talk about the facial!

Murall Beauty House is located within Jaya 33 Mall @ Section 13, PJ. It's next to a kopitiam and opposite MBG Fruit Shop at the Lower Ground level :) There are ample parking space outside the mall and free parking at the KL branch. This is actually the sub-branch, as the main branch which is located at Taman Seputeh, KL is under renovation for now. Murall Beauty House was actually started 40 years ago and is a trusted beauty house in KL.



It's a cosy environment as soon as you step into the salon. It may be small, but it's relaxing and clean!


Aside from facial treatments, Murall Beauty House do offer mani-pedi services as well! I can't wait to try this service next time. They also have a certified doctor on board to do aesthetic treatments such as Vitamin C whitening injection, fillers and PRP treatment. Did I mention that they offer body massage too? So diversified for a small store!


Murall Beauty House specialises in using this German brand known as Dalton which has a track record of a few decades already.



All certified professionals are working there, so you can have a piece of mind!



Upon arrival, I was led into this room for a quick consultation.


My beautician of the day, Ice (her name damn cool hor! #punny), told me that my skin is more sensitive and on the drier side. So they will have to be gentle as sea salt tend to be rougher. Um, skin condition really deteriorate after those weeks of rushing assignments lah :(


Ice then led me to this cute cozy little room for my facial!


Got changed in the robe provided. #butfirstlemmetakeaselfie


Tools of "torture" for my face luuuul XD

Highlights of the treatment include:
♥ Besem Machine from Japan to deeply fibro-blast into skin to remove impurities
♥ Relief neurodermatitis, psoriasis, skin congestion, stress and nervousness
♥ Using Dead Sea minerals including bromide, sodium, bitumen and sulphate
♥ Exfoliates face for smoother and more refined skin


I'm ready for my facial!

I will try my best to discuss the steps below. Sorry for the silly camwhoring pics during treatment lol! Ice was so nice to let me camwhore! XD She was also nice to switch on the light too as orange light was too dim for my camera lol.



First, Ice used a rose cleansing milk to remove makeup residues. Then, a cleansing gel foam was used to cleanse thoroughly. Next came the sea salt scrub. I was initially afraid that it would be rough but it actually feels quite mild on my skin! The point of the sea salt scrub was to remove impurities and dead skin.

There are three masks to be applied in this treatment. For the first mask, Ice used a softener mask to soften blackheads and whiteheads on congested skin. It felt a little stinging on my dry skin ._. 

Then came the scariest part.... The extraction process D: I hate extractions as it's usually painful but Ice was quite skillful in removing all the pimples and blackheads! YAY no more pimple "colony" on my cheek! After that, she soaked cotton pads in antiseptic and left it on my face. 

A collagen gel mask was used next to hydrate and reduce sensitiveness. Before we went on for the next step, Ice gave me a quick shoulder massage using rose extract and das oil mixture, which is used to reduce stretchmark.

The most interesting process was when the Besem machine was used. It's a tool that helps the penetration of the Jordon emulsion that was initially applied, to allow it to be absorbed into the dermis. It is usually set to the "Cool" setting so as not to stimulate sensitive skin. I was given a face massage too to facilitate the absorption process. of the base mask

For the third and last mask, Ice covered my eys and mouth with a cotton pad and netted sheet. It's for a good reason as you can see, the green mask is applied next! It is a peppermint cooling soft mask to reduce sensitiveness and cool down the skin. I was allowed to rest and nap for 20 minutes before the mask was removed. 

Lastly, toner, moisturised and sunblock (the usual) was applied and Ice gave me another quick massage and we're done!

As you can see, my face is quite red but it does heal within a day or so. I felt so rejuvenated and relaxed after the whole treatment! Plus, my skin feels soooo much cleaner and refreshed. Treatment effect varies, depending on each individuals' skin condition.


Time to get dressed and go for lunch! I love that they provided a hair dryer too so I can style my messy hair lol.


I'm pleased with they do provide tea during the post-consultation, as your skin needs lots of hydration after the treatment.


Thank you Ice, for the pampering facial and chit-chatting!

Overall, I'm really pleased with the service provided and the friendly personnels there. For girls like me who are concerned about your skin conditioin, you should go for a facial once in awhile to really rejuvenate the skin and be pampered! 

Do watch out for more deals on GrantonWorld such as this! For the price paid, the service given and products used were definitely worth it. GrantonWorld Malaysia is going to be the next big thing, make sure you jump on the bandwagon and keep up with the trend now!

Log on to GrantonWorld.com.my and follow their Facebook and Instagram pages for more details! 
PS: Don't forget to CLICK on the 'GrantonWorld Affliate' widget at my blog sidebar to get immediate access to even more affordable deals!

For more details on Murall Beauty House, visit:
Murall Beauty House - Jaya 33 PJ
Lot PG15, Ground Floor, Jaya 33, Jalan Semangat, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, 46100 Selangor.
Tel : 03-79552737 / 03-79570506

Murall Beauty House - Taman Seputeh KL
22A, Jalan 2/87G, Jalan Syed Putra, Off Jalan Taman Seputeh, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-22763296 / 03-22737882 / 016-2625388

Operating hours:
Monday to Saturday 10.30am - 7.30pm
Sunday 10.30am - 5.00pm
Closed on selected public holidays. Call to enquire.


Cheers,
Carinn 




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Disclaimer: Even though the treatment is sponsored, the review is based on my honest personal thoughts, experiences and preference after trying out the service. Effects may vary depending on individual skin condition and other factors.




Thursday, 19 June 2014

Carinn x OOTD: Neon & Denim [GUESS Fashion Blogger Award 2014]

I am officially done with my exams! If I pass this that'll mean.. I'm going to be in my last sem soon and I'll graduate soon :ooooo
It's been so crazy juggling between studying for 3 papers in a span of 4 days, I long to crawl into bed for a good nights' rest now! But I've missed blogging, so here's a short outfit update!






Neon cropped top - Tanks for 5 // Denim jacket - H&M // Pleather skirt - Bugis Street // Army platform boots - Happy2u // Marc-Jacobs inspired necklace - Happy2u (HERE) // Chunky gold bracelet - Cotton On

Photographer: Eunice

As you can probably guess, I totally dig H&M as most of my outfits are from there. Why? Because they have petite sizes to fit me lol. The bracelet was a steal from Cotton On to for RM3 :D 

Love the cropped top that I got from Tanksfor5 during their sale a few months back for RM5 only! The bright neon yellow just caught my eye - it's summer so don't be afraid to play with colours! The top actually an off-shoulder top so to make the outfit more modest and to tone down the bright yellow, I paired it with a denim jacket for a biker-chic kinda look. 

I'm so excited to share more outfit posts with all of you now that exam's over. If you like my posts, do hype me on Lookbook will ya? :D Also, leave a comment below to let me know if you like outfit posts like these, I'm trying to be hardworking and pair some more new looks.

Lastly, thanks for all the support so far! It's always encouraging to see comments from my friends and readers and I promise you I do read and reply each and every one of them :)



If you'd like to see more, you can view my previous Carinn x OOTD post here :)

Love,
Carinn 



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Saturday, 14 June 2014

Bath & Body: Tokyo Love Soap Pure Girls

Girls being girls, we always want to look our best, feel our best and even smell our best. What if I told you there was a magical soap that can do all three of these things?

Showering is the best and most relaxing activity of the day. Thanks to Natta Cosme, I got to review this unique Tokyo Love Soap that is highly popular, especially among girls.


If you're wondering what's in the pretty parcel, it's actually another small piece of Medicated Tokyo Love Soap! Read on to find out more about this soap :p


Why is it named Love Soap? Because you'll feel so in love after using it. :D


The soap comes in a cute pink box and plastic wrap to keep it hygienic. Can you see the subtle engraving on the cute round soap? Just gives a girly and romantic feel overall.

Tokyo Love Soap Pure Girls has the same skin whitening and brightening effects as the original Tokyo Love Soap, but with a fresh and unique scent of pink rose petal extracts. The soap is also reformulated with added natural plant sterols from the Red Kwao Krua which contains Miroestrol, a natural estrogenic phenol that is clinically proven to minimise pores, smoothen & whiten skin and add a natural rosy glow to your complexion! It even contains out Lycopene which is clinically proven to repel UV rays and prevent skin cancer, but of course you'll still have to use sunblock when you go out..

The mixture of these two ingredients actually mimics the natural female sex pheremones thought to cause attraction. So that's why it is called a "girly" soap! It actually has added properties to make you irresistable, aside from cleansing hehe..


Not only that, there are so many other benefits from this amazing & multifunctional bar of 80g soap. 

♥ Lightens the skin as early as the first use
♥ Refines fine body hair for a smoother look
♥ Prepares you for that intimate moment
♥ Removes discoloration, freckles, melasma, age spots and dark spots
♥ Even out skin tone
♥ Help reduce fine lines, wrinkles and scars
♥ Mild enough even for use on intimate areas
♥ Can be used as a facial cleanser as well

Basically, this is an all-in-one soap that you can use from top to toe!

Directions for use:

1. Wet the skin
2. Apply Tokyo Love Soap gently to the face and body
3. Make a lather and leave the product on for at least 3 minutes
4. Rinse and repeat if necessary
*Use everytime you shower for best results*

Results:

Tadaa! Does the Before and After effects look different to you? My skin looks brighter and fairer after use. I myself was surprised too that it works! You can see that the impurities and dullness have also been scrubbed off and fine hairs also look less visible now.


Thoughts:

Like I said before, after doing my soap project, I now prefer to use bar soap instead of body wash as I find that it cleans more. I have like 4-5 pieces of soap just sitting in the shower for me to use lol! But, Tokyo Love Soap is my current ultimate favourite! It not only smells AMAZING, but I really love how it smoothens and moisturises my skin everytime I use it. I even use it on my face and honestly, my skin feels smoother and looks brighter now, despite burning the midnight oil to study for exams lately. The lather just feels so soft and gentle that it's safe even to be used on intimate areas.


You can experience this soap for yourself too! It's a little pricey at RM85 but I promise you, it's gonna be worth it as it's so multifunctional. Find it at Natta Cosme here.

 Oh, remember this tiny piece of soap? I've yet to try it out but I can't wait to! This is the Tokyo Love Soap (Medicated) with active ingredients Tricloasan and Glycyrrnizic Acid that guarantees 24-hour protection from body odour all over the body, especially sweat-prone intimate areas. This is fragrance-free, completely hypoallergenic and is most suitable for problematic skin experiencing acne, eczema, rashes, pustular lesions and other infectious skin conditions.

Good news! This is the bonus 15g of soap that you can get for FREE when you purchae any Tokyo Love Soap in Natta Cosme. It's not available in their store yet so this sample is exclusively for the first 100 people to purchase! Simple key in TLSM into the coupon code bar during checkout to be entitled for redemption.

Don't forget to check Natta Cosme's website, Facebook and Instagram for more fun and exciting promotions! Oh yea, add @NattaCosme on LINE too to get more updates :) 

Cheerios!

Love,
Carinn 



Disclaimer: Even though the product is sponsored, the review is based on my honest personal thoughts, experiences and preference after getting the product and trying out the product.





Wednesday, 11 June 2014

Shopping: Hermo 2nd Anniversary SALE!

HERMO will be having their 2nd Anniversary Sale and YOU'RE INVITED


If you keep up with me, you'll know that Hermo is actually one of my fave online beauty sites to shop at! I've actually shared on Instagram and blogged about them several times (here, here and here). Ever since I discovered it's existence last year, I've been getting cosmetics and skincare from international brands from their site.



Which is why I'm so excited to know that they're holding one of the Biggest Sales ever on Hermo only from 12th - 18th June 2014! It's the biggest party of the year. Good things are meant to be shared and Hermo is so generous to give out these good deals to share with all you girls (and boys) on their birthday!



Get exclusive discounts on brands like Skin79, SHILLS, YADAH, b.Liv, 3CE, Nature's Republic, Etude House and more
Time to restock my fave BB cream, heh.

Not only will there be exciting discounts and promotioins on your favourite brands, 612 FREE Goodie Bags worth RM30 will be given out when you purchase any of their products.

You'll also be pleased to know that for every RM50 spent, you will get up to RM20 OFF! Just a note, different cash rebate amount applies for different membership status :)

I already have a few items in mind that I plan to purchase, hehe. You should start thinking about your wishlist too, and start saving money to prepare your shopping list on Hermo! Don't miss out!

You can check out the website HERE and Facebook & Instagram for more good deals. Don't forget to key in the discount code #HAPPYBIRTHDAYHERMO and hashtag #HERMO2NDANNIVERSARY on your Instagram & Facebook! :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERMO!




Cheers,
Carinn