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[Beauty] Abeau Eternal Youth Skincare Range Review

Got a chance to review these Abeau skincare from Korea *gasp!* Loving the pink and rose gold bottles which are looking amazing in my beauty corner. It's simple, clean and expensive looking. Makes me happy every morning just looking at them.
I was lucky enough to receive the entire range worth RM788. Thank you! So far I'm kinda loving every part of it, down to the CC Cream.

The main function of the Eternal Youth line is to whiten and hydrate skin with anti-wrinkle effects
Does not contain
Mineral Oils | Talc | Parabens | Triethanolamine

The range contains really awesome ingredients such as bamboo extract, red ginseng extract, and swiftlet nest extract.

Abeau Eternal Youth Foaming Cleanser

Helps to remove dead skin cells and dust; contains 10 botanical extract complex to cultivate skin that is elastic and hydrated. It's quite thick and you won't need too much.
This cleanser lathers up into a luxuriously thick foam that is a joy to wash your face with. It's dense enough to feel like soft cushions on your face. My face never feels dry or tight after each wash.

Abeau Eternal Youth Balancing Toner

After washing your face, it's essential to feed your skin with sufficient moisture, starting from toner.
The thing that caught my eye was the pump! I've never seen a pump like that. It's so cute and works perfectly. Each pump is well controlled and gives enough product for my face.
You can apply this with a cotton pad but most days I'm just like ehhh I'll just use my hands because let's be real here.. Hands are so much faster and you get to pat it in! But if you're feeling like you need a little exfoliation, do soak a cotton pad with it and massage all over your face. You'll be surprised at the colour of cotton pad after.

Abeau Eternal Youth Rejuvenating Essence

This bottle is kinda like a smaller version of the lotion. It too absorbs super quick which is a relief as some serums can be a lil on the sticky side. Yuck. Since it is only slightly runny, I just apply this with my hands. The essence contains 10 botanical extract complexes and hyaluronic acid for moisture protection, wrinkle care and skin whitening.

Abeau Eternal Youth Enriched Moisturiser

Contains peptides and 16 extracts which help form a water protection membrane keeping skin lustrous and soft.
Look! The cream itself is a really light pink colour.
I like how the previous 2 were so light to match this thicker cream. My dry skin needed some real hydration but you can't exactly force layer upon layer of heavy skincare on my face. It'll just clog up and cause bumps.
Check out that glow! The cream isn't greasy or sticky but it does give my skin the hydration it needs. It feels really comfortable using this both day and night. For night I use a bit more since I sleep in an air-conditioned room.

Abeau Eternal Youth CC Cream

Normally I'm really skeptical about any kind of liquid foundation/BB cream/CC cream. Same thing. They rarely sit well on my skin. BB/CC creams are almost always not in my shade anyway.

To begin with, I don't have a lot to cover but an even skin tone does wonders to your whole look. I'm mostly concerned about my undereyes, pores and redness around my nose. This CC cream managed to tackle all 3 problems although I probably need some extra concealer under my eyes (didn't bother with that anyway lol). Coverage is low-medium and and you can layer it without a problem.
Colour wise, I'm pretty happy with it. It wasn't ghastly or pasty looking. I'm much darker than the photos here (sorry for the over exposed photos) so I am impressed! We get a lot of sun here and I do tan easily. I would definitely wear this daily. It even has SPF50+ PA+++ which is awesome! You won me right there.
Using the entire range, my skin has a pretty glow from within which does not resemble an oily pan at all. I guess this is the ideal 'clear and glowing skin' you see in Korean dramas. I definitely like it.
** Product was provided by the company for review purposes. However, this has not affected my thoughts on the product in any way.
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[Travel] 9 Reasons to Travel by BUS to Singapore

Situated in Southeast Asia, and the world's only island city-state, Singapore is a picturesque, dynamic, and vibrant region to visit. The region has a rich culture and is also a well-known location for tourist activities. Taking a bus to Singapore is the best option if you want to see some of the most amazing sights in the region. It will help you in putting away the stress of monotonous driving and map reading.
Here are nine common perks of travelling to Singapore by bus:

#1 Travel on a budget

Budget is perhaps the most important thing to consider before going on a holiday. No one likes spending recklessly on a tour; most of us prefer to comply with a vacation schedule that is affordable yet manages to offer almost everything. Although you might be looking at long hours compared to taking a flight, at least you are not going to break your bank with the amazingly reasonable rate.

Besides, some of the service providers offer local Singapore travelling coupons that provide certain special discounts on your trip. Indeed, taking a bus to Singapore is the best way to stay within your budget while you get to enjoy quality and an enjoyable travel experience.

#2 No need to arrive hours in advance

Although it seems that flying is the fastest and most convenient way to get from one point to another, it’s not always the case. This is a valid point to a certain extent, depending on the destinations. The total time for you to get from KL to Singapore can add up to more than 4 hours if you are taking a flight. You will need to set aside two hours before your flight, an hour from the city area to the airport and the one-hour flight itself.

If you travel by bus, you can just show up at the station literally 15 minutes before departure and most importantly, there is an abundance of such stations all around the city.

#3 Luxury and comfort

Almost every tour bus offers an in-house movie theater, comfortable reclining seats and restroom facilities to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey. Furthermore, if you're traveling with a large family or a big group of friends, then hiring these buses will be hassle free.

#4 Baggage well intact

Having the suitcases fail to emerge on the carousel is simply the worst! After shelling out big bucks in checked baggage fees and still unable to have the bag arrive with you can be a major headache.

However, taking a bus will be much more secure in ensuring your bag is well intact especially when you are right there when the driver is placing your suitcases in the baggage compartment.

#5 Time well spent

Then there is the convenience that a good bus service can provide. For instance, if you ride the bus to and from your different locations instead of driving yourself you can use the extra time to read, further your education, get some extra office work done. Perhaps you could use the time to sketch or do some hand sewing. The ability to have a little extra time to yourself is something that everyone could use. Maybe you could sneak in a little extra nap while someone else does the driving, relaxing instead of having your blood pressure go through the roof with the tensions and headaches associated with traffic.

#6 Spontaneous trip at ease

Flying is kinda annoying when you have to plan in advance to secure the cheapest ticket there is, as prices tend to soar the closer you get to your desired departure date. Who really has the luxury to plan ahead with today’s dynamic world?

Luckily, buses do not speak in the same tone. Largely because you can get the same deal even if the ticket is one day or two prior to the departure. However, for peak season like Chinese New Year and Hari Raya, you still need to make a booking in advance.

#7 No headache or tensions

When you take on a tour bus, there's no need to open a map and chalk out the entire travel-schedule. The tour-bus company will ensure that you get to visit some of the most attractive places, of course with much comfort and ease. This way, you can easily eliminate 'traveling woes' out of your holiday program.

#8 Turbulence is your least problem

Bumpy rides on road versus a shaky ride on sky? You don’t want the latter for sure. Nothing is remotely as scary as being trapped in a shaking metal above ground, with no knowledge of when it’s going to stop!

#9 Averts pollution

Bus service is quite an essential means of transport in Singapore and the whole globe due to global warming as well as the state of the economy. It is of vital importance for each one of us to do our part to help in the conservation of the limited natural resources and provide greater levels of protection for the water masses, air, and the dry land. By using a bus travel service in Singapore, people are helping to conserve energy and preserve the resources hence reducing the carbon footprint.

There you have it, 9 simple reasons for you to travel by bus to Singapore. The best way to make the most of your journey is to choose the sights you most want to see and plan a basic itinerary.
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[Beauty] Canmake Transparent Finish Powder + Glow Fleur Cheeks Review

Canmake has been a well known brand from Japan for their quality and cute packaging. Was super excited when I got their email for a product review.
The 2 items I received were the Finish Powder and blusher.
Watch my video review on YouTube below!


Canmake Transparent Finish Powder (Pearl Lavender) - RM 63.90

I've been experimented with something interesting - applying purple powder on my face! Purple tones are known to brighten your complexion but the colour is very intimidating at first. This finishing powder is meant to be applied after your foundation to set it or to touch-up your makeup. I find it effective at refreshing your makeup after a long day as it also removes the shine. I also used this by itself without foundation but it really adheres better on top of foundation.
LOVE the design of the compact! It's so feminine and pink yet not cheapo looking. Inside is a super soft puff and mirror. The puff combined with the hard texture of the powder ensures you do not take TOO MUCH powder. You want bright skin; not purple skin.
The powder's swatch was a pale lavender with tiny shimmers. It looks really pale for something you apply on your face but as you can see in the video, it looks fine! It doesn't make you look pale and pasty but instead it brightens your skin tone naturally.

Canmake Glow Fleur Cheeks - RM 50.90

Canmake you've done it again! Their Glow Fleur Cheeks blusher is crazy pretty! There are 5 flower colours in one square which you can technically apply with different combinations. However, I love the outcome when all 4 colours (excluding highlight) are combined! It's the swatch on the right. I'm into natural makeup so the light colour really appeals to me. I use the gold-cream shade to highlight. It gives a really nice glow to your face.
More details at www.canmake.com/en/

** Product was provided by the company for review purposes. However, this has not affected my thoughts on the product in any way.
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Would You Hire a Private Investigator for Your Blind Date?

Some years back, I was still pretty active in online chat forums. Someone from the forum suddenly asked me out for a movie and I agreed. At that time I did not even know what he looked like or if his name was real. Naive and young I was. Thinking back, it was quite dangerous but lucky nothing happened. Well, not like I could have hired a PI to find out his background before going out with him right?
There is a company that stalks your date for you.
Kind of.
Introducing Lovestruck, an online dating platform that can actually check the background of members so you don't date creeps. This dating site and app originally from UK has actually won multiple awards! It was designed specifically for busy single professionals seeking serious relationships and is now in Malaysia!

Why is Lovestruck special?

1) All New Profiles Are Checked

The profile and pictures of all new members are checked by real humans to make sure none of them contain inappropriate content. No more getting messages from people using cats as profile pictures. After all, you're dating the person, not the cat. Don't believe me? See the list of singles for yourself!

2) Background Checks

And here is where it gets interesting.. Lovestruck is the pioneer in profile validation. To get a blue verified tick on your profile (similar to Facebook's), provide your LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook account so that the Lovestruck team can confirm that you are single, professional and local. This will get you more dates since you are confirmed to be 'real'.

3) Accurate Recommendations

Once you get your profile up, start viewing, sending winks and adding single people to your favourites! This data will go into Lovestruck's smart partnering feature that recommends singles you will more likely be interested in. Finding the right one just got easier!

Register on Lovestruck for free and start your love story today!
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[Beauty] PSK Deep Sea Source Extraction Moisturising Cream Review

Will you just look at that! I simply LOVE skincare that look beautiful. It makes me happy whenever I have pretty things to apply on my face xD
The brand has a number of items including CC Cream and Lip Gloss but I opted for a moisturiser since really it's one of the most consistent things in my routine apart from facial wash. I can skip the rest but definitely not moisturiser with my dry skin!
The description says.. "Come from the depth of the sea, bring forth natural moisturizing cream that give 24-hour skin moisturizing protection."


Surprised to find that this moisturising 'cream' is actually a very light gel! I have dry skin but it's still moisturising enough for me, even at night. Due to it's light and comfortable texture, I highly recommend this for oily skin as well. If you're having trouble with skin that oils up easily or makeup that slides around, you can give this a try.

Product is very quick to absorb and requires just a tiny bit of massaging in. It's strangely a bit cooling when applied. If you have used aloe vera gel, this feels the same minus the stickiness and smell that comes with certain brands. Well, it DOES contain aloe vera gel after all..
I took some before and after shots to see the comparison. I had just finished washing my face and scrubbed so my skin was particularly dry and irritated. The product immediately soothed my skin and pumped hydration into it.
Not convinced yet? Check out the other reviews on BFFsays! You can write your own reviews too and then use the points to redeem freebies =D
** Product was provided by the company for review purposes. However, this has not affected my thoughts on the product in any way.
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Christmas Gifting with Flower Chimp

Has your neighbour/boss/relative invited you over for a last minute Christmas dinner? Or just don't know what to buy someone for Christmas? Flower Chimp has a solution! Sometimes functional edible gifts are better!

Contents

9 Cavity Box with Lavand Chocolate
This box of chocolates look really good as gifts. Each piece of chocolate is double wrapped and placed in a pretty box. These were completely gone in less than 5 minutes!

Lavand Gourmet Cookies
Add some warm homely touch to your gift hamper with this box of cookies. VERY yummy and crunchy! Half of the box is gone already as I'm writing this. You might consider opening this on the spot so everyone can share xD

1 Mini Jar with Crunchy Pearl
Each pearl has a sweet milk-yogurt taste with a crunchy core - quite an interesting combination. I'm sure Carlson would love this but let's save it for Christmas, eh?

1 Jar Lavand Gourmet Nuts
A jar of assorted nuts ranging from almonds to peanuts. Perfect post-Christmas dinner snack with some wine.

Gingerbread Man
We were quite surprised at the flavour in this gingerbread man! It tastes so authentic with its full ginger flavour, unlike others that are just sugar. Carlson thoroughly enjoyed this gingerbread man (we stole a few bites).

Lavand Swiss Chocolate
Lavand Christmas Chocolate

If you're interested in this Jingle Bells hamper,  you can get it from Flower Chimp for RM 210.

Also enjoy the following when you're buying gifts, hampers or flowers from Flower Chimp:

  • FREE same day delivery
  • FREE delivery across Malaysia
  • FREE card message


** Product was provided by the company for review purposes. However, this has not affected my thoughts on the product in any way.
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