Bee Lee C

Guess what?

Thanks again Stella for the invite and Kellaw for the jio! It was fun! & went back with a happy tummy too.

For more info on Tryst Cafe:

Address:

74, Jalan SS 15/4c, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Opening hours: 

Friday                           4pm - 2am

Saturday                     10am - 2am

Sunday - Thursday   10am - 1am



Till then and will visit soon for new flavors!

Cheers,
Bee

The other day I tagged along Elana for a skincare event after our OSIM event.

So glad they are ok with me there. ^^

Meditree.

Never heard before.

But from the packaging it looks like an all natural and for acne kind of skin to me.

Indeed, Meditree Tea Tree skincare range uses pure, organic, and naturally derived ingredients to help cleanse and clarify acne prone skin.

It is 100% natural and organic skincare brand from Australia. Apart form Malaysia, it is also available in Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, UAE and Russia, and Whole Foods Markets in Canada.

About Meditree:

Made up of "Medicinal Tree" - encapsulates purity and tranquility of nature, combining ingredients with active vitamins, herbal extracts and essential oils to create a simple and nourishing acne skin solution for consumers with different skin types. 

Ms Chua I-Lin (Senior Manager, Product Management Consumer Health, Healthcare, DKSH Malaysia) say, "The theme of 'Stay Clear, Stay Natural', means that Meditree aspires to deliver fresh and natural skin care solution WITHOUT synthetic fillers, preservative and foaming agents"

Dr Nazirin Arrifin (renowned dermatologist from Pantai Hospital) also talks to us about the various causes and treatments available for various acne problems we face. She also adds that having acne problems is a very common thing (ie. 70-90% teens and young adults face them). Lucky for those who are blessed with great skin! Me? Well, I face them on and off all the while. It is best to treat it at early stages to prevent permanent scarring and such.

Causes of acne:

Hormonal (Puberty, Period, Preggie, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Genetic (if both parents have it)
Greasy/ Oily Substance (works in kitchen or applied too oily products on face)
Stress

Psychological Effects:
Anxiety
Damaged self esteem and confidence
Depression
Social withdrawal

Treatment for acne: 

Topical creams or gel
Extraction (tools...)
Mask

Ingredients to Avoid (coz it'll block pores):
Palmitate, mineral oil, cocoa butter, beeswax, lanolin & methyl lactate
(I found a list from HERE)

Tips to prevent acne / care:

Apparently for cleanser and scrub we can do it in circular motion. But when applying hydrator and so on we should use tapping motion as to avoid clogging of pores. Also do not apply more than you need to prevent clogging too!

Such helpful tips!

Meditree Tea Tree skincare range includes:

Tea Tree Facial Cleanser
(100g   RM20.90*) 
Use day and night. Apply it on wet skin in circular motion.
Men with more oily and rougher skin can use more frequently.

Tea Tree Face Scrub & Mask
(50g   RM23.75*)
You may use 1-2 times weekly. Apply it on wet skin in circular motion too.
For mask, apply and leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing off well.
It is a great deep cleansing step and is the best seller in Australia.

Tea Tree Hydrator
(50g   RM23.75*)

Use day and night. Pat on more for drier areas and less on more oil prone areas.

Tea Tree Acne Gel
(15g   RM14.55*)

Use 1-2 times daily when required. Apply on affected area only.

100% Tea Tree Oil
(10ml   RM28.00*)

No direct contact if you are afraid of sensitivity, instead, mix with jojoba oil or such before applying it on pimples/acnes. If you are not sensitive, you may apply 1-2 drops on affected area.

Recommended for:

Oily, combination & acne prone skin.

Ingredients:

Tea tree extract: antiseptic properties Willow bark extract: anti-inflammatory & antibacterial agent (contains highest amount of natural form of Salicylic Acid)  Chamomile Extract: anti-inflammatory properties to aid in soothing skin complexion Aloe Vera Extract: soothing properties

It is now officially launched!

(From Left to Right)  Ms. Chua I-Lin, Senior Manager, Product Management, Healthcare, DKSH Malaysia Sdn Bhd ; Ms. Irene Chan, Senior General Manager of Consumer Health and Speciality Group, Healthcare, DKSH Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Mr. Jason McCombie, CEO, Byron Origins Pty Ltd; Dr. Nazirin Arrifin, Dermatologist, Pantai Hospital KL

All of it gives a very cooling and refreshing feeling after removal and application of products.
Toner, yes, don't have that in this series as Dr Nazirin says that sometimes for certain problematic skin do not require toner but more oil-free moisturizer and sunscreen.
It is also great that we can still wear make up after all that skincare step from Meditree.

FYI: If I have any active acne in the very near future, will update again for my skin. But, if you happen to use it before I review it myself, do comment below on how it works for your skin! Would love to know! ^^

Thanks again Elana for the invite! <3

For those of you with acne concern and have yet to find the right brand of product for you, maybe you can try this as it is quite affordable and is now available in local pharmacies nationwide!
Enjoy!!

I never thought that a massaging brand can come out with such interactive and fun session for the launch of Asia's first foot massager that backs up the whole of my calf too!!

Before that, I would like to quote how pretty their invitation card was

Image taken by pretty blogger Lee Yan. So pretty!

Honestly said, I have not heard of ARWIN or Biochem before but it sounds quite aesthetically pleasant to my ears.

About ARWIN/Biochem:

"Both ARWIN and Biochem are brands of ARWIN Group. All product are 100% made in Taiwan (MIT) including R&D, production, packaging, sales and delivery, to provide customer an authemtic brand from Taiwan. ARWIN Group maintains good quality reputation for 34 years, customers are able to enjoy the luxury skin care product from ARWIN/Biochem with affordable price."

I was contacted about doing a review for their Damascena Rose Whitening Cleansing Mousse by Arwin/Biochem and immediately said yes coz its R O S E

Well. I love its smell. So I am looking forward to trying the product. 

Moreover, it is a 2-in-1 make up remover and cleanser that brightens up the face.

I picked the product on 13/04/2017.
Today is the ninth day of using it and below is my honest opinion about the product. I can let you try if you want but lemme know first :)
(If I meet you and you feel like cleansing your face then I can let you try, lol. Sorry I don't have extra to give out! But read on to see where you can purchase it at great deals!!!)

Once I cut open the flyer, rose smell gushed out.

Wow!

It is mousse type so I don't need to waste time to lather myself.

Packaging:

Brand: ARWIN/Biochem Item: Damascena Rose Whitening Cleansing Mousse Content: 250 ml Origin: Taiwan

Claims to: Double effect cleansing and make up removing. Whitens (as it unloads 2 amino acids with mousse) & Nourishes with upgraded Vitamin B12 (this extra nutrition brings overall suppleness to skin). Damascus Rose water brings a pleasant scent, as if you walk into a Bulgarian rose garden.

Sturdy see-through plastic with pink-ish liquid inside the bottle

Easy to dispense (smells like rose) and definitely hygienic

But somehow the liquid manage to leak when I open the flyer.
(My bottle does that which is a bit annoying to me coz I pity the product go to waste slightly)

Ingredients:
Damascus Rose Water
Hyaluronic Acid
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate
Vitamin B12

Effectiveness:
At first I did not really trust its effectiveness in removing my foundation coz I wet my face before applying the mousse on my face thus I think it was less effective. A few days ago I straight apply the mousse on my make up face and it works after that. Glad that I took some time before publishing it or not it would be a totally different thing.
(Head on over my fb for a quick video of me removing my make up!)
It does not leave the face feeling tight surprisingly! ^^

My face does look brighter after wash up and feels clean.

When it is dispensed it smells like a mix of both rose and baby powder smell.

It is also sold on 11street, at RM73.10 for a 250ml of upgraded version of cleansing mousse.

To save more, you can purchase it with friends/family who loves rose too at RM92.07 at 11street too!

For other products and discounts, click here!

For more information,

ARWIN/Biochem Facebook Page

One less thing to worry and also a plus point to why I love it!

Ingredient:

Water, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 12-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Placental Protein, Pullulan Porphyridium Oruentum Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Anthemis Nobius Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Isoceteth-10, Isoceteth-25, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Alcohol

Function:
Helps improvement of skin brightening and elasticity.

How-to use:

Leave the cream without rubbing after applying it on your skin.

Thoughts?

I have used it for a day or two and stopped coz of my sudden toothache.

Resumed on 14/02/2017 and finished using it around March coz I used it consistently day and night.
I must say I still am impressed with the thoughtful and pretty packaging as well as its effectiveness!

One pump for two eyes is enough for me. It is absorbed into the skin quite fast. Applied area feels velvety smooth. No oily or creasing. Mild scent of citrusy-like lavender. However, for my skin, it does cake if I apply concealer for my under eye area right after my eye cream.

If apply directly after the Black Pearl Eye Patch, it definitely helps to cancel out the stickiness of the patch fast.

Not only can you just apply on your eye area, you can also apply to your forehead line in circular motion. I tried it and also have plenty of moisturising mask, it does help but I forgot to take it focusing on my forehead.
It works in reducing the visibility of my forehead lines and its gone. But after the product is all used up, for some 1-2 months without any eye cream, my forehead line is starting to appearing again.
You did a great job Gobdigoun Eye Cream!

Looking at myself in the mirror now (8th March 2017), I think my eye bags are lesser. But my dark circles are of no improvement (my own bad coz I sleep too late everyday!).

But I think you can also see it from the collage pic in January and the one in end of February.

If I have the budget, I would definitely purchase it coz I love it!
Since I do not have the budget now, I hope to explore other brands with much more affordable price tag (for this eye cream in particular!)

Maybe I will buy it for mama when I earn more!

I highly recommend for those with higher budget and those who travel a lot coz this would come in handy with its lock system and it works for my dry skin (cured my forehead lines and reducedmy eye bag size, lol).

Also, the result may be more obvious for people who sleeps early & use it religiously! #NoOffense

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For more info, visit their main website, Facebook English Page, or straight to the product page for their gorgeous syringe packaging eye cream

Rating:
Packaging: 5/5 
Stickiness: None 
Effectiveness: YES!
Repurchase: Yes if I have budget.
Recommended for: Those with budget! I hope you will love it as much as I do!

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Related read:

Goun Hand Cream by Gobdigoun

Gobdigoun Placenta Power Soap Bar

Gobdigoun Black Pearl Eye Patch
Gobdigoun Placenta Bio Cellulose Gel Mask

P.S. If you have tried the product, please share with me what you like or dislike about it and how it goes for your recovery to a younger and brighter looking eyes!

**Also, I apologize for my not-so-obvious pics for the Eye products review. This is because I did not sleep early at all throughout these period of reviewing**

Honestly, he and I are of really different background and perspectives. But somehow I guess our principal was similar and most importantly, he tolerates me more than I did and I was just too lazy to meet more new people. I felt comfortable with him and I guess I liked him. Love is just a very strong word to use at the beginning of our relationship. We did not express much but we know what we both are thinking & feeling (sometimes only la, coz I can safely tell you even sometimes I did not know what I want).

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Early of 2016, we did a serious talk on the topic of marriage. On 15th June 2016, we went and settle & book our ROM stuff. And quickly scout for engagement ring and wedding bands. 

He is much more conservative than I personally think I am. We don't always agree with each other but we learn to communicate to one another one moment at a time. Throughout this whole marriage planning, ring scouting and all, I did learn stuff. I don't know about him coz probably guys don't think about all this sentimental-ish, little stuffs. Instead, earn the bucks and cover the accumulating expenses (just my opinion, coz my hubby behaves that way and he is the bread winner of the house).

I cannot thank you enough for his toleration and care but I also get irritated easily *gotta learn to breathe and change for the better*

Proposal :

Anyway, he didn't really propose in the desired manner (the typical romantic pisces ideal proposal way: bend on one knee with ring and confession or some mini surprise) but oh well....I can always ask him to propose in the near future since many took wedding photograph again 1 year or 10 years later of their marriage. But I guess we can take it the casual way.

I actually kept hinting him obviously for him to say something or not the box and the ring will be sitting in the drawer forever. Lol. 

One night, I hinted again and he asked me to bring the box over.

He then looks at the diamond ring and complemented it.

*signals for my hand*

And just slip it in.

I took it out and he asked me why?

I said, it is not even a proposal man, just slipping in. I also know.

Then he asked me what he should say? I demo a bit and he copied the first word and stopped. Lol,

Is there any 5 minute proposal + lower his "big man" behavior class for him?

So technically I and him proposed to me that night

XD

Anyways, he have his soft and loving side just that he rarely shows it all out. That is why I like him and love him for who he is. But really, sometimes, I will just *flip the table*, same goes to him. 

Getting a businessman like him, he is just less sensitive while I am the other way round.

FYI, sensitive and sticky is two different thing. Luckily we both aren't too sticky and love some alone time from time to time.

I started scouting for recommended brands of rings for engagement as well as wedding bands online.

Cartier & alike are known for their quality and price

Tiffany & co engagement ring of 0.3carat quality can easily go up to 10k

Habib seems okay but some blog I read said that the clasp of the diamond ain't that strong so I looked away

Say no to Poh Kong and such

More recommended to scout Diamond & Platinum (D&P) and also SK. D&P was so expensive. 1 pair of wedding bands cost around RM10k while I got a more affordable deal and quite ok quality at SK for around near RM7k.

In the end, we got both our wedding bands and my engagement ring at SK. It comes with a free dinner wallet, a couple watch, and a proper box to store our wedding bands for photo shoot. Also, there is free one time engraving service but we haven't thought of what to engrave yet so it's on hold. *typical Malaysians that needs and will request for free stuff shamelessly since we spent so much*

(but luckily the request are done by him! ^^)

ROM (15/06/2016):

(We went the troublesome way)

1) We went to Persatuan Hokkien Klang (we were told about this place) saying we wanna get married. They gave us a form and list of items to bring later and said we need to go register at (2) first.

2) Go to JPN, get a form saying that you are getting married and fill in personal details. But need to have it signed at (3). 

3) Go to Commisioner of Oath, to say the oath. RM 4 (x2) per person.

4) Go back to JPN, queue. The staff will get our respecitve ICs and check if we have any marriages before that etc. And congrats! RM20

5) Go back to Persatuan Hokkien Klang with Photostated IC (groom, groom's witness, bride, bride's witness) in one A4 paper of 2 copies and fill up form. Choose the date of ROM (only Saturdays available so I chose 15th October 2016). Pay RM84.40.

On the day of ROM, wear nicer and make up (some even went to set their hair and make up) but I was too lazy and had a very light and easy make up by myself. Bring your rings (coz you are gonna exchange it later) and a hand bouquet (I was told most people use fake bouquets; that day I think out of 10 couples, 10 also brought flowers which I totally forgot and asked hubby to get one last minute, since he is late).

Last minute flower arrangement, cannot complain. I just do not like the glitter man.

A pic with family coz they have traveled all the way from Seremban with me just for this ROM. Did not post his side of the fam yet coz I have not asked for permission. If you have been following my IG, you should have seen my pic of ROM with love.

A post celebration with my middle school sisters!
Thanks so much for the bouquet, treat and wines ...!

This is a set from Morgansfield. It was ginormous. We shared among 4 of us and had a bottle of red wine too.

We didn't manage to finish all of it unfortunately.

A bouquet of babybreathes from my girls/sisters<3 #ily

Pre-wedding package at next post, stay tuned! ^^

For this post I will focus on make up products as I received a few of them and tried the products by myself, for the sake of making a video, but failed. Lol.
It was amazing anyway!

I even walk around the night market and sweat so much. To my surprise, the make up still stays!! :)

Read on or just scroll to the bottom to see how you can get a FREE Makeover and simply enter Shizens contest for amazing prices!

1: This makeover was by Shizens MUA. I quickly snap a selfie Without filter! Pink eye shadow cannot be really seen with my phone but in real life, it was pretty!

2: This selfie was taken after a sweaty sweaty walk at pasar malam (in English it means night market)

About:

Shizens is all about enhancing your natural beauty without making you look different as if you are wearing a mask. Just a few tools to increase your confidence level and reveal your unique features :)

The Visage collection helps to bring out your natural beauty by pampering your skin from the inside to the outside. Meaning, they have skin care as well as make up products for the flawless finish. There are 9 items in this collection, which includes 3 skin care products and 6 make up products.

Skincare

Prep your skin with Time Resistance Essence (anti-aging essence with skin regenerating Ceramide III  to keep skin firm, toned, brightened, moisturized, and nourished) & Time Resistance Night Cream (moisturizer skin and lock in essence to optimize firming result).

Make up

Enhancement of your features will be completed with Natural Pore Nutrient Foundation PRO, Hue-duo Eyeshadow (Mocha Glow), Aqua Eyeliner (Black), Aqua Eyeliner (Brown), Aqua Pore Perfection and Smack Lips (coral or pink)

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Packaging are just so pretty and sturdy!

Step-by-step guide (focusing on four make up!)

Step 1:

Apply the base (I think its primer from Shizens) coz my skin is dry. (Not in picture)

Then apply the  Natural Pore Nutrient Foundation PRO on whole face as a make up base. It's extremely light weight, sheer and silky foundation. It is also 100% talc-free to combat against fine lines and pore imperfection. 

It also contains Vitamin E that further provides moisture to the skin.

Step 2:

Eyes. Using Aua Eyeliner (brown) create the line you want.

It is unique-looking coz it is a cushion type of liquid eyeliner...smudge-proof & long-wearing up to 12 hours! Cushion sponge allows the comprised brush to fully saturate in rich and highly pigmented liquid eyeliner for smooth and even application.

Step 3:

Follow by Hue-duo Eyeshadow (Mocha Glow).

It is a nice pallet with mild shimmer. I was always worried I cannot use pink but I think I look okay in it and a bit of spring feel :)

Step 4:

Apply Aqua Pore Perfection (a liquid foundation) for contouring purpose (Not in picture). It contains Vitamin A, E and F to stimulate immunity for a healthy skin glow, retain moisture of skin and reflect damages from UVB ray.

Step 5:

Smack Lips to color your lips and also blusher for your cheeks.

They are long-wearing and with a matte finish. It contains coconut oil and sunflower butter to lock in moisture in your lips thus preventing one from skin peeling while cover blemishes effectively.

Step 6:

Apply Ultimate Potent (Not in picture) as finishing product to lock in make up while serving as an ultimate instant lifting agent. It also helps to even out skin tone for a smooth, youthful appearance. It can also be used in your skincare step, that is, after toner and essence.

That is all !!

Easy?
Overall they are multifunctional and I love how it enhance my features naturally!

So eager to get more of their products coz now they are doing promotion:

Contains: Smack Lips - Plum Wine , Smack Lips - Orange Tango, Aqua Eyeliner - Black, Aqua Eyeliner - Brown, Hue-duo Eyeshadow - Mocha Glow, Shizens Professional Brush Set (6 brushes) Now only at RM199 instead of RM1503 (Available from 01/03/2017-31/05/2017)

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Selfie time with VISAGE Challenge (Contest starts from 15/04/2017-15/05/2017):

This is the QR code for sendingin your selifes if you don't want to submit to their facebook inbox

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