Amante Nail Spa Charity Fair

We are finally back from our 11 days Korea trip! Miss Korea so much now that I'm having a mild post-travel depression. Haha. Korea trip posts will be up soon but before that there's a message to be delivered to anyone who is reading this.

Let's do some charity together!

If you are interested, here's a chance for you to lend a helping hand to the needy people.

Amante Nail Spa (a popular beauty and wellness spa centre) will be hosting a one-day Amante Charity Fair on 7th September 2014 from 10am to 6pm.

It's a combination of beauty and charity which polishes your outer beauty and enhances your inner beauty at the same time! Continue to read to see how you can do that.

In conjunction with this fair, customers can purchase the Amante Charity Coupon booklet for RM35. Inside the booklet has 7 X RM5 cash vouchers where you can purchase treatments, activities, food and games at Amante Charity Fair and BONUS thank you RM88 Hot Stone Massage treatment!

Everyone loves massage right? 

Proceeds from the Amante Charity Fair will be donated to GOOD SAMARITAN HOME – Home for Children in Malaysia for their education. We believe by helping to raise funds for this home would make learning possible for students of all ages, from pre-school to graduate school, providing basic education to those who need it most.

We would like to invite you to come join us on the 7th September, 2014 at Amante Kota Damansara to show your support for these amazing young children and to Good Samaritan Home.

So why not get yourself a relaxing spa treatment and help the underprivileged children at the same time? It's a win-win situation or should I say killing two birds with one stone? =D

SUPPORTING UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN
TO LIVE THEIR DREAMS
THROUGH BETTER EDUCATION!

Steps to participate in the charity fair:

1. Purchase the Amante Charity Voucher booklet from the nearest Amante outlet. Visit www.amante.my for a list of locations near you.

2. Don’t have time? You can transfer/bank in to Amante Beauty Care Sdn Bhd (MAYBANK ACC NO. 512491131743). Send transfer note/bank-in slip to amantecharity@gmail.com with name, e-mail address & mobile number. You can collect your Amante Charity Coupon Booklet on 7th September, 2014 at Amante Charity Fair.

That's all!

Let's have fun doing charity!

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CSY

How to Select the Best Sunscreen [Product Review]

If there is a survey about the most popular skincare product in Malaysia, I wouldn't be surprised if sunscreen came out topping the list.

Malaysia weather is generally hot and sunny all year round. A day without exposing to sunlight is rare, unless you are the typical couch potato. Sunlight is the main source of UV (ultraviolet) ray which provides essential Vitamin D but is also a natural enemy of young and flawless skin. It accelerates aging, causes freckles and dehydrates the skin.  

Here is when sunscreen, or commonly known as sunblock here, comes in handy. Sunscreen helps shield our skin from the harmful UV ray. During my previous Bangkok trip, I made sure to apply sunblock everyday before going out and even brought along my sunblock to reapply it in the noon before the sunblock thins out. 

I know the variety of sunscreen in the market can be quite confusing so I have listed five (5) criteria for selecting the best sunscreen.

1) Spray or Lotion type?

There are articles that reveal the risks of using spray-on sunscreen. Although it is convenient to use and less greasy, it is impossible to avoid inhaling the chemical spray because the particles are too small to be seen. It is also easy to miss a spot when spraying sunscreen on your skin so you might not get maximum coverage.

2) 'Broad spectrum' sunscreen

Some sunscreen products only protect against UV-B ray but there are few in the market that protect against both UV-A & UV-B ray to ensure maximum protection (e.g. Sun off a Beach). UV-B is the chief culprit behind sunburn, while UV-A, which penetrate the skin more deeply, is associated with wrinkling, leathering, sagging, and other light-induced effects of aging. So it is important to check whether the product is able to protect your skin from both types of sunrays.

3) SPF

'SPF' which stands for 'Sun Protection Factor' refers to protection against UV-B radiation which burns the skin. A few years ago, choosing a good sunscreen meant you just looked for a high SPF - which rates how well the sunscreen protects against ONE type of cancer-causing UV-B. The truth is you don't want a sunscreen with SPF higher than 50 because it might expose your skin to damaging UV-A rays, which also cause skin cancer. A moderate SPF of about 50 is hence more than enough.

4) Portable in pocket, no sticky sensation

You need to bring along your sunscreen if you are exposing your skin to the sunlight for long hours. Sunscreen normally runs out after one or two hours depending on the exposure so make sure to reapply it often. This is when a portable sunscreen makes a great choice because you can put it into your pocket or hook it onto your sling bag. It is also important to buy a sunscreen which doesn't give the greasy feeling but also moisturises your skin as well.

5) Water resistant 

If you are going to be in the water or exercising, get a sunscreen which is resistant to water and sweat.

While selecting the best sunscreen is important, it is even more crucial to use it correctly. Here is an important tip to make good use of the sunscreen that you bought - Lay it on THICK.

Slather a generous, thick layer on your face or body regardless of how ghostly and pale you look after applying. A good sunscreen should blend with the skin after application and not have you looking like a Peking-opera performer. Sunscreen is like toothpaste, if you don't use it enough, it's not going to work. Many sunburns which occur despite using the sunscreen are caused by infrequent and faulty application.

This is also mentioned in a Korean beauty programme called 'Get It Beauty'.

Tips: Use a tablespoon of sunscreen on your face and about 50 gram for the whole body.

So after carefully going through all the criteria, I have finally found one sunscreen product that successfully fits all the criteria listed above - Sun Off A Beach!

Sun Off A Beach does not only fit all the criteria above (lotion, broad spectrum, high SPF but not >50, portable and water resistant), it also contains Ceramides which are critical components of our skin barrier to not only keep pathogens out, but also to keep moisture in. This hydration is necessary to allow cellular turnover while keeping our skin healthy and vibrant. It also maintains the firmness of the skin. It sounds like a dream come true for skincare product lovers! 

Not to mention it is also suitable for both face and body unlike some products that are only suitable for either one.

There are two types that you can choose from - Anti-aging & Sensitive. I chose anti-aging because I was so afraid that the damage of sunlight would make me look older than my real age.

As you can see, the sunscreen is fast absorbing and quickly blends with the skin after application without causing your skin to look greasy and pale. Plus it doesn't have the sticky after-feel which deters people from using sunblock. Remember, a tablespoon for your face! Not teaspoon!

Sun Off A Beach can be hooked onto anywhere for convenient use. Surely gonna hook it onto my sling bag when I'm going for a beach trip at Haeundae Beach in Busan!

Lastly, I would rate a 5 star ✮✮✮✮✮ for the convenience and high performance of this product! Would sincerely recommend it to anyone who is planning to buy sunscreen *thumbs up*.

The price is RM22.80 for 50g! 100g is also available for regular user.

Grab it now before the offer ends! Click the link below to find more details about the product and also get 15% rebate off your purchase by using the coupon code when purchasing: CYKCSY

http://www.hishop.my/sun-off-a-beach/?utm_source=www.cykcsy.co.vu&access=clicks

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That's all for today's review!

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CSY

Nikko Product Review + Nikko Nikki Product Launch [HISHOP]

Here's a question: what is the most important body part that determines a woman's confidence and beauty?

What would be your answer? Face? Hair? Butt or bust?

I once watched a popular Korean reality series called 'Let Me In/Let美人' shared by people on Facebook. Basically, it is a show that sponsors free plastic surgery for women who have serious issues with their look and confidence level.

That particular episode I watched was about a housewife with extremely flat chest (about A- cup). She had difficulty in purchasing bras in bra shop as she was embarassed by her non-existent breasts. She also had to deal with constant jeers and stares from the public and even her own children.

In short words, she was a women with very low confidence. You can tell that by looking at her bad slouched posture in order to hide her flaw. However, the ugly duckling story ends with a happy ending as the housewife was given the chance to undergo a Korean breast implant surgery which totally transformed her into a beautiful swan.

The lesson of this story is beautiful breasts are the symbol of women's beauty though it is a part seldom addressed publicly.

You must be thinking how can we improve how our bust look other than implant surgery or chest workout?

The secret lies in Nikko Maxxi Breast Firming Cream, which is a newly launched beauty product by Miyoku. Maxxi Breast Firming Cream is designed to help improve breast contour, combating sagging and remarkably gives your bust firmer, lifted, curvy and more beautiful appealing look.

Long story short, let me just show you how this product works.

One of the things that I love most about this product is that the bottle is designed in a way that you won't need to stick you finger inside the content in order to get the cream out *you would't want to contaminate the rest of the cream with our bacteria-filled fingers, right?*. Open the lid and gently press the pump downwards several times to obtain a desired amount of cream.

The cream is now readily to be applied on your breast area. Gently massage cream into entire breast surface from base to top. Massage into inside of breast using circular motion for 1-5 minutes and move along to the top surface. Repeat the same on the outside of breast with same circular motion until the cream has been absorbed into skin. Use twice a day, morning and night after shower.

So is this product really useful? Check the before and after difference of my hand as an example.

This is my hand before applying the breast firming cream. Observe the eminence near thumb area *Sorry for the out of focus photo* *Blame the 135mm DSLR lens*

And this is the after photo. Notice how the eminence has become firmer and more plump than before? The same magic will happen to our breasts once we applied the cream. I always thought breast firming cream is a hoax but this product really works wonders *Note: I did not squeeze the area on purpose*

Visit Jac's blog for clearer comparison pictures!

Time for some facts reading! These are the ingredients of the breast firming cream.

1. Aqua/Propanediol/Ornithine/Phospholipids/Glycolipids

A lipo-filling like alternative

2. Aqua/Glycerin/Alcohol denat./Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Fermet, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract/Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract

For skin firming & breast volume enlargement

3. Hydoxypropyl Methylcellulose/Pullulan/Porphyridium Creuntum Extract

For instant tightening/lifting effect

Retail market price is RM180 per bottle (50ml) and exclusive RM20 rebate is available for my blog readers! Type in the code MIYOKU to get the rebate with minimum purchase of RM99 (valid till 30 June 2014)

Do visit Hishop to purchase the product!

www.hishop.my/nikko - Breast Firming Cream

www.hishop.my/nikki - Marine Collagen

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Nikko Nikki Product Launching Event - 5th May 2014

This was my first time being invited to a product launch event. Thank you Hishop and Nikko Nikki for inviting me <3. The event was held at Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur and I had a great time at the event. Door gifts were given for guests who attended the launching! Love it X)

Guests were spoilt with the variety of food offered by Hard Rock Cafe. Who can resist such food? XD I was busy nomming away once the opening ceremony was over.

Showing some support to Maxxi Breast Firming Cream Product! There were cute props for us to play with!

Promotion packages which were only available on that day itself.

With my partner in crime, Jac Jac! Thanks to her for most of the photos which were taken with Samsung NX mini.

Favourite selfie of the day! Necklace by House of Humerus.

With Bing Xin, a new friend we met.

Another selfie~

That's all!

Remember to visit the website and facebook page if you are interested in the product!

www.miyoku.com.my

www.facebook.com/miyoku2u

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CSY

Guardian - My Date With Beauty

Hi readers! I know I rarely blog about beauty-related events which I seldom join. Well, I'm not even qualified to be a beauty blogger to begin with. However, the Great Guardian Makeover is one of the events that I have joined recently in an effort to claim the beauty blogger title haha. Ehem, actually the truth is I decided to join the event because the venue was near my place and I was so tempted by the makeover session.

The Great Guardian Makeover is a beauty event organised by Guardian, the leading pharmacy, health and beauty retail chain in Malaysia, to make ladies feel good from the inside out. The yearly event started since 2008, and has been very successful till now. Themed "My Date with Beauty", this year's Great Guardian Makeover was held at One Utama Shopping Centre. Bloggers of the event were given a makeover by A Cut Above Academy, a super awesome goodies bag, a RM50 Guardian voucher and a personalized photo to bring home.

Besides media bloggers, there are benefits for walk-in customers too as customers who purchased RM20 and above including one participating brand in a single reciept were also entitled to one makeover ticket at RM10 to join the Great Guardian Makeover Event. Each Makeover Ticket entitled the customer to a makeover session, a photo session and a goody bag. 18 brands participated in this year's event including L'Oreal Paris, Maybelline New York, Alcon, Avene, Bio Essence, BioGrow Oat BG22, Biore, Blackmores, Brands, Dermatix, Enchanteur, Hada Labo, Nano White, Neutrogena, Nivea, Oslee, Palmer's and Safi.

That's true that's true haha.

This year's theme colour was obviously pink.

A group of energetic dancers in vibrant outfit to heat up the atmosphere by dancing to William Pharrell's hit song, 'Happy'. I guess the purpose is to bring up the important message of being happy with just the way you are.

Shake it shake it.

Stylists from A Cut Above Academy are also included in the group photo session with the representatives of Guardian Malaysia and the dancers.

Representatives from Guardian Malaysia and various participating brands.

Photobooth for the participants pose with cute and funny props. In conjunction with the Great Guardian Makeover, there are also two online contests - a Photobox contest on Facebook and an Instagram contest. The contest period is from 5th April to 30th April. For the Photobox contest, participants are to pose creatively with the given props at this photobooth, LIKE the Guardian facebook page and look for your photo in the "Photo Box Contest" album. Tag yourself on the photo and upload it as your Facebook profile picture. The lucky winner wins a Designer Bag worth RM1,640.

<3 <3 <3

On the Instagram Contest, participants need to follow Guardian on Instagram at #guardianmalaysia, snap a selfie and submit the photo and in not more than 20 words tell Guardian "What makes you beautiful". Tag @guardianmalaysia and #GuardianBeauties and you are on your way to win a Designer Bag worth RM1,140.

Kawaii model introducing new Japanese haircare product.

Maybelline booth!

Took a picture with a hairstylist who decided to straighten my hair with slight inward curves at the end. I love it when my hair is sleek and shiny after straightening without the annoying fuzziness.

Media bloggers are invited to Dave Deli's for a refreshment session. I was delighted to see my favourite Foot Long Sausage on the menu. I used to order this whenever I went to Dave Deli's when I was young.

Generous portion of sausage, mashed potatoes, garden salad and coleslaw.

Look at my sleek and shining hair! Does it remind you of Cheong Soong Yi from the hit Korean drama 'You Who Came From Another Star'? Haha I know I'm far from it but I just mad love this hairstyle. Too bad it would't stay the same without me putting the effort to learn how to manage and style my hair.

Group selfie with Christy and Shermin after the makeover session.

Coffee with Christy at Seven Cups, Damansara Perdana. The Hot Mocha that Christy ordered was surprisingly good! It tastes like bitter sweet dark chocolate if you know what I mean ; ) Would love to order this again the next time I drop by =)

Hot chocolate for me to avoid the caffeine intoxication.

Love the blue wallpaper at the back which matches well with my outfit. Haha.

The rest are some random photoshoot of the new commercial area situated at Damansara Perdana.

#OOTD Blue denim jacket, military singlet and leather pants from House of Humerus.

Do you like my 'emo' themed photoshoot? Christy said it looked like some horror movie poster and named it 'The Unrented' Haha.

 Lastly, it's time to reveal the contents of the awesome goodies bag that we had received earlier at the event. Tadaa! Was surprised by the generosity and the variety of items given. =) Thanks Guardian Malaysia and Butterfly Project Malaysia for the opportunity to receive such great products.

My favourite items from the goodies bag would be Oslee Honey Sugar Mask (skin does feel really smooth and the pores are less visible after application), Palmer's Hydrating Gel Lotion, Blackmores supplements, Avene's Skin Whitening Range and L'Oreal Shampoo for colour damaged hair.

That's all for today!

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CSY