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Having a hard time choosing your own lip color shade? Well, no you don’t ~ Maybelline latest color changing lip balm can be just the answer you are looking for.

Its formulation contains pigment that allow the lip balm to transform into unique shades that gives you a healthy flush of color. While it seems rather magical for the fact that it could “change” color, it also contains jojoba oil and pro-vitamin e that prevent your lips from getting dry. Unlike some lip balm that’s available in the market, Maybelline Color Bloom lip balm does not leave your lips feeling waxy nor sticky and at the same time protect your lips from harmful UV rays with its SPF 16
While it comes in both orange (peach blossom) and pink (pink blossom), some may think that the colors are a little too intense but that’s not true. Not only does the shade blend in with my natural lip color, it also even out the fine lines making my lips looking glossy and plump up. ^_^
Its tube design is also a lot more slimmer than normal lip balms which I find it very convenient to carry along.

Before

After

Selling for RM 14.90 (1.7g) this lip balm is now available in all major retail and pharmacies nationwide. It’s time to change from bare-it-all to natural healthy looking lips ~
What I have with me here is the Rimmel Mono Eyeshadow in #20 Tempted - a medium blue shade with a hint of purple shimmer.


You may think that the color is a little too vibrant but instead it is a very wearable tone. While shimmers often scare off many people, this one does not. It's not a highly pigmented shadow but with the help of a shadow base, the color turns out to be rather visible.


Though the packaging may seem a little plasticky but it's small in size and very lightweight to carry around. I quick swipe over the lid and voila, you are ready to go.

Selling at RM 14.90 and available in major pharmacies/supermarket nationwide.

*Tips : What out for discount up to 20% especially during sales in pharmacies ~
As it's name suggest, this cleanser is made with 500 I.U of pure Vitamin E from wheatgerm oil. Vitamin E is also well-know for its antioxidant benefits which protect against the harmful effect of UV rays from the sun.


This cleanser has a cream-gel like texture but that does not make it difficult to get a great lather. It has a rather strong wheatgerm smell which linger on the skin after rinsing.

But worry not as the scent is from the natural wheatgerm oil and the cleanser does not leave my skin feeling dry. The best part about this cleanser is that the packaging itself is biodegradable .

Selling for RM 15.90 for 110g and it's available in major pharmacies nationwide.
Latest liquid liner by Maybelline New York ~ the Hyper Sharp Liner comes with a soft -touch brush applicator that gives you the sharpest line at 0.05mm. I’m not a super fan for liquid liner as it is always know for its messy smudges, stain, lack of intensity and because of its liquid form, I find it difficult to draw.

While this liner offer more than just precision, the ink contains super saturated hyper-fine pigments that gives out a striking black that goes a long way. Which means, its 100% water proof, sweat proof and sebum proof.

My verdict is that this will most likely be my one and only liquid liner and yes it does work as well as it claim. I got a very intense black line, super sharp and it kinda dry pretty quickly (no mess). The only thing about liquid liner is, if you need a thin line or an “eye tattoo” draw some flowers, this works as good as your ink pen. For me, because I have this inner double lid my liners need to be super thick and with this Hyper Sharp Liner I drawing back and forth to get a the amount of thickness I need. Beside it being super sharp, I have almost nothing to doubt in recommending others to buy.


Plus, it’s selling for only RM 23.90. Though it maybe super long lasting, pair it with Maybelline Make Up Remover and voila it’s off the lid. If you are super into liquid liner, do go and try this one out. If you are not yet a liquid liner lover, you will start loving very soon. Besides being a liner, you can use it as drawing pen for face art or even “temporary body tattoo”.

Comes on in black and available in major supermarkets/pharmacies nationwide.
Originated from New Zealand, Olive & Tebe offer range of products made with extra virgin olive oil from hair care, body care to even baby care.

Olive oil are not only beneficial to our health but it works equally well in nourishing and protecting our skin. Olive and Tebe are the creation from traditional beauty remedy infused with modern day technology.

The founder of the brand Ms Branka Simunovich said, "It is the one product in the world that no one is allergic to and that makes it perfect for beauty treatment." Olive oil and olive leaf extract are also known for its healing power ever since in ancient time.

With an uprising trend in the demand for natural products, Olive & Tebe are brands that clearly fit into what we label as ecobeauty products.

Some of the benefits of olive oil & olive tea extracts are :-
  • Rich in anti-oxidant
  • Free from radical damage, antibacterial, antiviral & antifungus
  • Nourishes and retain moisture for the skin
Olive product range ~
Tebe product range ~

Generally, Olive products are more focus towards body care while Tebe products range offers more comprehensive face care.

Olive price ranges from Rm 24 (lip balm) - RM 104 (day/night moisturizers). While Tebe price ranges from RM 47 (lip balm) - Rm 127 (day/night moisturizers). Both brands are available exclusively in 2 Metrojaya's counters in The Curve and BB Plaza.

Ms Amber Chia & Baby Asthon, Mr Frederick Loh (Executive Director of The Skin Topic Sdn Bhd) and Ms Loh Pui Ling (Executive Director of Metrojaya)

Brand new Tebe & Olive Counter @ Metrojaya, The Curve

Tebe & Olive Beauty Advisor

Current promotion :-

Inclusive of shower gel, body milk, oatmeal soap bar & a free natural soap bar + 15% discount**
Inclusive of a refreshing mist, nourishing day cream, moisturizing night cream & a free cleansing milk + 15% discount**
Inclusive of hand moisturizer, foot cream, body milk & a free lavish soap bar + 15% discount**

You will also receive a RM10 voucher for every Rm100 spent *While promotion period last **Prices shown are after discount

*Update - My heartfelt condolences goes out to you and your family. R.I.P Ms Branka Simunovich
It's summer time! Everyone is so excited over sun kissed skin with a hint of striking colors for the summer.

Now to add in more excitement to the season ~ there will be freebies for all.. (with some effort of cause) ^_^

All you have to do is pick up your phone and call any Lancome beauty counter to make an appointment. Then you will have to decide a theme for your mini makeover ~ * my 2 cents, if you wanna have fun go after the fun colors ~

After your makeover, snap a picture of yourself and send in your photo with a creative slogan :-
"Lancome Love Colours ......". Not to forget your personal details as well.

Contest starts from 6th June - 19th June 2011

For more details, visit Lancome at their fans page or click here.
It was such an honor to have gotten an invite from AMBP and Sunway Lagoon to attend the back stage premier for Magical Musical.

As I have shared some of the details about the background and setup for the show in my previous post, this time it's a more visual "sneak preview".

First of all, let's bring in the family of the show ~

Main actors and actress as well as their lovely dancers~

The whole evening featured a rehearsal of the 1st half section of the musical and also a up close interview with the cast.

Stevie Tate Bauer (middle) & Amanda Salmon (right)

Stevie who also know as Megan in Magical has a rich history in performing arts. She performed in numerous musical such as "The Lord of The Rings", "Wicked" and also various TV series such as " Hollyoaks and Love Bites. In this story, Stevie will be having some sparks of romance with another male artiste named Stephen Weller/Danny.

Amanda who also know as Stephanie in the play, has made her very own professional debut playing the lead role of Pearl in Starlight Express. For those who have watched Peter Pan, Amanda has taken the role Wendy and performed alongside with Henry Winkler.

Gareth Heesom/Josh

Gareth Heesom has been acting for the past 8 years and appeared in many productions such as "Spend, Spend, Spend", "There Playing Our Song" and also renowned Shakespeare's " The World's a Stage". Seen above is Gareth doing a routine from Jaiho.

Neil Couperthwaite/Ryan

Neil is definitely no stranger to the world of performing arts. Having performed in countless acts and a TV series, his passion and love remains loyal to the world of musical. He has appeared as Doody in Grease, and lead role Rusty in Starlight Express. Down the line, I'm kinda expecting some development going on between Ryan and Stephanie in the show. *Psst, btw he's my personal favorite ~^_^~ (blush)

Stephen Weller - Danny

Stephen has not only performed in numerous acts but also appeared in many concerts including Showtime At The Stadium, Sondheim Tonight and Salute to the Stars. He also acted in Phantom of the Opera, Woman in White and also the recent cast in The Producers. Stephen has an exceptionally beautiful vocal as he sang a duet with Stevie during the rehearsal.

Chris Colby (producer) explaining the details of each stage setup to fellow bloggers ~

David Kort (Choreographer) ~

The setup to be use while performing some numbers from Mamma Mia!

Various special effects and lighting has been setup to further enhance the effect and excitement of the audiences.

The spectacular stage set incorporated some extravaganza settings such as explosive pyrotechnics, large LED screens, laser lights and also flame machines to be use during the performance. The shows also includes 30 musical numbers from all time favourite Mamma Mia!, Dream Girls, Fame, Staurday Night Fever, Moulin Rouge, Grease, footloose, We Will Rock You, West Side Story, Hairspray and GLEE !!!! Chris also explained that he wanted to bring out the message through Magical Musical that theater can be fun, young and accesible. He also mentioned that he would like to offer more choices so that it appeals to the audiences.

Stevie & Amanda showing us some of their favorite pieces
Some head piece that will be used during the show~

They had most of their costume made from China and Thailand while a few of the pieces was proudly sources from our famous Sungai Wang Plaza. David jokingly named it Sungai Wang Couture ~ ^_^

Attending this was so much fun and I can't wait for the Gala Premier of Magical Musicals on the 10th June 2011. For those who are interested and would love to see the show, please proceed to Airasiaredtix.com and purchase your ticket now. Price from RM 100 onwards

On the other hand, if you would like to watch the show for FREE. Still you need to put in some effort to win the tickets ~ there are currently 3 contest going on.

1) Comment & Win (50 pairs of Blue Zone tickets)

25 pairs of tickets for the June 15 screening, and 25 pairs more for the June 22 show.

2) Facebook Quiz (50 pairs of Blue Zone tickets)

50 pairs of tickets

- 9 June (10 pairs)
- 10 June (15 pairs)
- 16 June (10 pairs)
- 17 June (15 pairs)

3) Blog & Win (For AMBP members – 70 pairs of Red & Blue zone tickets for Gala Premiere)

140 tickets to the Gala Premiere on June 10, 2011

For more details about the contest, click here! Hurry up and get your tickets now ~ I promise its gonna be phenomenal...

Here's some short clip of the rehearsal ~ enjoy



While I happily spent my 2010, meeting new friends and going for outings ~ I really did enjoyed my time.

Dinners, BBQs and celebrations marked some of my best weekends until ~ I hit the scale one day....

@_@ OMG my happiness has been feeling up my scale's reading

So, I was walking passed SASA last week and there are having this clearance sales going on. Browsing through the shelves I saw this ---->

7 Days Diet


It is basically a meal supplement that consist of 2 cookies and also a cream corn soup. It works in a way of a low calories diet which total up only 99 kcal (normal meal = 700kcal).


Main ingredients of the :-

Cookies - Flour, Reducing sugar syrup, Plant oil, Soybean protein, Egg, Reducing sugar, Wheat germ, Onion extract, Chicken extract, Salt, Garlic powder, Expanding agents and Emulsifier

Corn soup - Corn powder, Glucose, Dextrin, Whey powder, Starch, Salt, Milk product, Parsley, Onion extract, Pork/Beef protein (NON HALAL), and Spice

Originally priced at RM58 and now selling at a 50% discount. (ONLY IN SASA MIDVALLEY)

I will be reviewing it taste and after effect later - check it out in the next 7 days.
CLEO & Cosmo readers will stand a chance to WIN an invite to "The Magical Mousse" party and hampers worth RM 250!!

What do you need to do? First of all grab a copy of the latest CLEO or COSMO and cut out a coupon within the magazine ~

Head over to One Utama Roadshow between the 6th June - 12th June and spend above RM 150 to redeem your own eco canvas bag. Wait, there more !!

3 best design from readers of each magazine will stand a chance to win the invite and hamper.

Also first 20 readers to show up and purchase RM 150 will also receive a trial size face architect mousse foundation and also exclusive invites to the party ~

Quickly get to your nearest bookstore to grab a copy now ~
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