Archive for 2014

Review: NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in Alaska

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Where To Buy: NARS Pavilion

Price: RM155

Nett Weight: 50 ml

My Shade: Alaska (Light 2)

Line: Permanent

What It Claims: Your skin – almost bare, but better. This advanced, oil-free formula provides a translucent veil of color and sun protection while helping to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots in just four weeks. Infused with lush, naturally derived botanicals and ingredients to immediately help thirsty skin feel hydrated. Kopara from French Polynesia and mineral rich seawater revive and re-mineralize skin for a softer, smoother, and brighter natural glow. Skin is transported. Advanced sun protection. Hydrates and helps reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots for a brighter natural glow. Oil-free. Dermatologist tested. Non-comedogenic. Synthetic fragrance free.

My review: Oh My God! How can I not have this ever since I've started to grow ample amount of love for makeup? This is seriously a must have product in your makeup drawer. I love the sleek and elegance of every NARS product and how user friendly they are. This NARS tinted moisturizer comes in a tube and three dots of it can cover your whole face perfectly. The coverage is good, but it cannot fully cover red blemishes. It creates a healthy radiant glow finish and never fail to make your skin looks natural and flawless. It also gives dewy-looking skin which is suitable for everyday use. This tinted moisturizer is formulated with moisturizer + spf 30 + foundation. How economic is that? At least it can save up some amount of your moisturizer. It has a fruity and nice scent, unlike some creamy heavy foundation. Giving some stars for that. This tinted moisturizer is in between of creamy and liquid meaning that the formulation looks thick but once you apply it onto your skin, it blends easily like a liquid formula foundation. I applied it with foundation brush but using damp sponge will make it looks better and natural effortlessly. Dont worry about the shades. You'll definitely find yours! Go grab one for yourself now!

Love It or Leave It: Love it!

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Three Months and NARS

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Hello everyone! Alhamdulillah, I finally have time to post something after a while. Life has been so busy lately. I am now in Module 3 which is Body Responses & Mechanisms of Disease, basically covering all those bacterias, fungi, parasites and stuffs. Yes, they're already crawling on my body!

During my midsem break, the FAQ by almost everyone was; Best tak Terengganu? My answer was: Best sangat! Alhamdulillah, I feel so warm and contented here. Everyone treats each other like siblings. My hostel is 10 minutes away from Pantai Batu Buruk (suddenly a reform shopaholic hahaha) and I swear the view is so breathtaking. 


As I am typing right now, it is still raining outside there. God knows how much I love this weather hehe. 

My new toys, yay! The MUA was so helpful, he applied everything on my skin, for free and lots of helpful tips, kudos to him!

Will do reviews about them, InsyaAllah. 

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VANS Shoes for Women

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Hi everyone!

Shoes are one of the important fashion items every woman must have in order to perk up their outfits whether high heels, wedges, boots or sneakers. However, it cannot be denied that a woman will prefer comfy footwear which allows them to walk for a long period of time and distance. Sneakers from VANS shoes collection is definitely a must have footwear to be added into your wish list this season. It is known that sneakers are commonly used by women to sports activities but fret no more as there are various styles a woman can pull off looking great with amazing pairs of sneakers from Vans. The first look for women is to wear their desired pair of Vans sneakers with a nice cute dress to get that casual yet feminine character. Switch those typical flats with some trendy designs of sneakers from VANS and feel comfortable wearing it all day long.


The next way a woman can wear their stylish VANS sneakers is to wear with casual wears during the weekends or a hang out session with friends. Whether with a simple jeans and tee or look a little perkier with multiple overlay outfits, VANS shoes will definitely be the perfect footwear match. Sneakers from VANS are available in many colours and design which will allow you to get the one which matches your personal casual style. For the ladies who want that extra edge, opt for the printed or checkers shoe design from the brand and flaunt it all around town with confidence.


VANS shoes will look perfect to be worn with a long maxi dress and this makes it suitable for the hijabistas. The hijabista ladies can appear modestly dress while still having that special comfortable shoes from VANS to complete their overall look.


Here is my personal favourite! 



Not only is it comfortable to be worn but very stylish and create to fit every women’s fashion style. Interested to get a brand new pair of sneakers? Check out ZALORA’s website for the wide range of VANS shoes online collection today!

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Review: NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Biscayne Park

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Where To Buy: NARS Pavilion

Price: RM90

Nett Weight: 2.2g

Finish: Soft Sheen Finish

Line: Permanent

What It Claims: Satin Lip Pencil dresses up lips in statement shades that seduce with rich, color-bright pigments while drenching them in decadent moisture. A modern, long-wearing, vitamin-enriched formula in a jumbo pencil format to provide great wear and intense color with a satin finish. Use for lining, all-over lip color, or pairing with another lip product. High-impact intense color. Convenient, easy and precise application.

My review: When it comes to lipstick, I always find the one with matte finish as it gives more comfort on my lips. I must say that this is actually my first ever soft sheen finish lipstick. It comes with a cap and needs to be sharpened manually (yes, the other end cannot be twisted or clicked). Having a dry chapped lips since forever, I was feeling a lil bit scared to apply it as it has a potential to make my chapped lips looks horrible. But I was so wrong! It glides off smoothly and slightly silky. The colour that comes out is just so amazing. I always applied more than two times at the chapped areas as it can be covered with the creamy formula of the lipstick. The longevity for the colour to stay put however didnt impress me. But for four hours after application sounds just, okay. The lip pencil is mildly moisturizing and seriously cannot beat the Chanel Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour range. The Biscayne Park (named after a beautiful national park in the US) shade gives this pink guava colour which is in between of nude pink and coral. Wear it with smokey eyes makeup, you'll definitely look gorgeous!

Love It or Leave It: Love it!

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Upcoming D Life

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  • August 12th, 2014; 
Okay, I must admit that I was so clueless as I didnt know where on earth is Unisza. So yeah, hello Terengganu! (OMG PLS PRAY FOR ME IM GONNA NEED IT IN MED SCHOOL *drama queen alert*) 

Despite all my negative thoughts, Allah has granted me this. Alhamdulillah. I was even planning to give up on medic and chose engineering instead (even though I suck in physics but duh whatever). But look, ya Allah. 

While I was impatiently waiting for UPU results to come out that day, the thoughts that came through my mind were; banyak lagi budak 4flat, they deserve it / Kalau tak dapat upu, kena masuk ipts, mahal... / medic macam ramai sangat je yang pilih, mesti dah takde tempat and bla bla bla.

I got AAA- (3.89) for my UPU results which is Alhamdulillah, okay la kan. But being ungrateful me, I kept on ranting about it like after exams I be like, I couldve done better and so on. Haih, I need to stop being like that (even I am annoyed with myself). 

May Allah SWT bless this new journey of mine. Amin. 

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Review: Melvita Floral Bouquet Gentle Cleansing Jelly

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Where To Buy: MELVITA Mid Valley Megamall, MELVITA 1 Utama or [here]

Price: RM107

Line: Permanent

What It Claims: Enriched with active ingredients of Rose, Orange Blossom and Narcissus, this lightly foaming gel gently eliminates impurities and removes make-up. It transforms into a fresh, delicate foam that leaves skin clean and soft, enveloped in freshness and protection.

My review: After I finished my second bottle of Clinique Liquid Facial Soap, I know I need to replace it with something cheaper. Not more than RM85. But my determination got blown away by strong wind (lol hyperbole) when I first saw organic skincare named Melvita. Back in 2012, I tried the best-seller moisturizer from Clinique called Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel (DDMG). But you know what's more dramatic? Tiny bumps appeared on my skin after using it! I freaked out and I cant seem to 'destroy' them from my face. I was so hopeless though. Not only that, the Clinique DDMG also made my face so dry I swear I was so scared to even look at the mirror. Okay this is far more dramatic lol. But then, in early July, I decided to give this Melvita a shot. After a few weeks of using it, the tiny bumps started to disappear. Slowly. I was so happy! It did clear up most of the tiny bumps (or clogged pores or maybe keratosis pilaris). Not to mention its floral scent, ah! I use two pump of it for every cleansing session and it covers my face and neck. You wont get any over-pump of it as you only need to press it twice until the pump reaches its limit. So, to sum it up, it did what it claims. Yes, it did leaves my skin clean and soft. I highly recommend this to organic skincare lovers out there. It's a bit pricey for a cleanser, but definitely worth every penny!

Love It or Leave It: Love it!

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August Already?

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Did I really see Wed Aug 6 on the top bar of my laptop? Heh I really need to be extra careful as I have important dates to remember this month (my parents' birthdays). But mum's birthday was few days ago. We managed to buy a cake for her. Not we, my cousins did. Bad me!!

How was Eid so far? Mine was pretty much the same every year. We did the same routine on the first day of Raya, and non-stop visiting from relatives and friends. 
















(Thanks for coming hehe)

I basically cannot wear nice and fancy clothes during this Raya season because believe me, I will end up washing dishes or running errands or preparing the table. Of course, I refused to take pictures! I don't want to look like someone who just got out from the kitchen after frying almost 16 chickens (ops, sounds so me!). Maybe mums just cant see their daughters leisurely eating kuih raya in front of the tv kan? They will surely ask us for help. But that's a good thing. You don't want to end up being a wife that only knows how to cook/make instant noodles, no?

PS; Reviews coming up!

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Review: BENEFIT Fakeup Concealer in Medium (02)

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Where To Buy: Benefit Boutiques (1 Utama, Sephora Starhill, Mid Valley, Alamanda), Benefit Counters (Parkson Sunway Pyramid, Parkson KLCC, Parkson Pavilion, Parkson Gurney, C&F KLIA, Sephora KLCC, Sephora Paradigm Mall, Sephora Starhill, Sephora Sunway)

Price: RM90

Nett Weight: 3.5g

Other shades: Light (01), Deep (03)

Line: Permanent

What It Claims: Cover-up goes incognito. This moisturizing crease-control concealer with vitamin E and apple seed extract hides dark circles and diffuses fine lines for a silky smooth, ultranatural look. Available in three shades, it’s proven to keep skin hydrated for six hours and won’t cake, crease, or settle.

My review: Let's be honest, I bought it because of the packaging. I am a sucker for pretty packaging (tehe!). But fret not because I am loving it! It comes in a lipstick-like tube. The shades are pretty limited, but medium shade matches perfectly for my skin. The coverage is medium I must say. But it is totally buildable for some people if full coverage is needed. Mine tends to look greasy and cakey so I definitely would not go for this concealer if I need full coverage for my under eyes. The application could not be better. I just stroke some under my eyes and blend them quickly with my ring fingers (sometimes I use brush). I swear this concealer feels so silky! I don’t use it to conceal blemishes as it tends to look a little bit weird. Maybe it does not match my skin undertone. The clear hydrating balm works so well for my under eyes as it brightens up the area instantly. It does crease actually but it is not so obvious within two hours. And yes, it lodges in fine lines under my eyes (I have fine lines at the age of 19, wonder how it will look when I'm 30, eeek!). I always apply some powders afterwards to let the concealer stays.

Love It or Leave It: Love it!

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Review: MAC Matte Lipstick in Honeylove

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Where To Buy: MAC stores worldwide or [here]

Price: RM68

Nett Weight: 3.0g

Finish: Matte Finish

Line: Permanent

What It Claims: Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous.

My review: This is my first ever MAC lipstick that I bought back in 2012. I like lipstick with matte finish as it gives a perfect amount of dimension to make my lips pop. This colour is more of a light honey-beige toned with rose which is perfect for natural makeup look. The creamy texture of this lipstick makes it easy to glide on my lips. It takes three to four hours before I need to reapply it on my lips. Although it is creamy, but it takes less than an hour to settle in into fine lines and dries up my lips which is the only downside of this product. 

Love It or Leave It: Love it!

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Review: MAC Sheen Supreme Lipglass Tint in Bubble Gum

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Where To Buy: MAC stores worldwide or [here]

Price: RM80

Nett Weight: 2.5ml

Other shades: Simply Wow, Gwi-Yo-Mi and Glorious Intent

Line: Limited Edition

What It Claims: High shine, creamy lightweight formula tints lips with long-wearing colour. PH pigments work with the body's natural temperature for fresh, custom colour. Features clickable, pen-style brush applicator, tint glides on effortlessly.

My Review: For a high-end make up brand like MAC, I was expecting more. When I tried to click the tube, nothing comes out. The fifth trial was a success, like finally. But then, the lipglass wont stop flowing. Next, I found out that I cannot wear this lipglass tint alone. I should use a lipstick first before applying this. Although it claims to be creamy, but it was rather tacky . I used to wear them bare, but it just glided off from my lips and ended up covering my lip lines and my skin. I must admit I looked like The Joker that time.  The suffers did not end there, washing it away was a problem too. I was expecting it to be removed easily from my lips but then again, I was wrong, I need a very intense makeup remover to remove the lipglass tint off my lips (and my skin).

Love It or Leave It: Leave it!

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Beauty section

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Hello everyone! Since I have nothing to do at home for months, I'm gonna post some make up and skincare reviews.

So stay tuned!

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