This, I did not expect. It wasn’t until I was handed a bottle of the Smashbox Camera Ready BB Water just before Christmas that I found out this was going to be made available at Sephora. I would expect this to take longer to reach us but nope. It came far more earlier than I predicted.
The Smashbox Camera Ready BB Water has been one of the most highly raved product when it was launched in the U.S. It is a BB (Blemish Balm) water aka foundation-like that has built-in primer water technology. If you are a fan of the Primer water, you know this is going to be your next favourite product. Smashbox said the technological feature is their breakthrough system that suspends pigments in H2O. This means, you get a BB that gives you a demi-matte finishing that hydrates your skin throughout the day, thanks to Photoset Polymers, taken from medical grade liquid bandage technology. Now, I do not know about you but all this sounds too techie for a beauty freak like me lol.
Dr. Morita, one of the pioneers in facial mask from Taiwan are known for its ultra- effective pharmaceutical grade facial mask sets foot into Malaysia market just recently. The brand has 83 years of know-how and places extreme focus on research and development to bring out one of the most extensive range of facial masks for instantly visible effects on the skin.
The brand Dr. Morita was founded by the grandfather of the famous Dr. Jou Jun Xu. The brand expanded its production base t Taiwan in 2004, successfully pushed science boundaries and medical concept in order to develop its winning range of skin care products over the past decade. Dr. Jou himself supervised closely the R&D of a team of medical cosmetology physicians.
I’m not someone fashionable. I have a specific fashion preference and I only wear dress, nothing but dress. In the recent months, people around me said they notice the change in me. I was told that I dress differently these days. It could be the weight loss. I don’t know. Probably my friends are assuming I dressed sexier as I no longer need to cover up for corporate office 😀 . The truth is, I still dress the same 🙂
50450 (pronounced as fifty four fifty) is a new urban brand in town. They first made a debut at the recent Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW). The noob fashion senseless me have no idea that such an inspiring brand is available locally until I talked to the brand’s Creative Director, Effindi Kamaruddin. After reading the story behind it, I WANT a piece of the collection. And the rest is history!
As you already know, I started Modern Mavens as a platform to bring all inspiring and successful women of all ages together at one common place. I love talking to entrepreneurs, Founders, brainchild, whatever you call it as it is absolutely inspiring, even to me. Effindi, the Creative Director for 50450 created the brand as he was inspired by the ever growing fashion and expansion of women’s rights in the world. The brand embraces ambitious women who dream to stand on platforms equal to those of men. This point alone had me. I knew I have to work together with 50450. You know what? 50450 and Modern Mavens shared the same vision! So we both met up, had a good few hours of chat over coffee (and Passionfruit Tandum as I was hungry) and I got this beautiful Short Flared Dress in Blue.
Multi award winning actress and decade long SK-II ambassador, Cate Blanchett made a flawless appearance at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards red carpet recently.
One for simplicity and revered style, the seasoned awards veteran and acclaimed actress wore a breath taking pale pink Givenchy gown with matching nude pink make-up tones that showcased her famous, luminous skin; long credited to her use of SK-II.
Ever since MAC came out with Masterclass brushes, I want one. And when Artis Brush came out with similar brushes, I want the whole set! What set me back was the price. The hefty price tag that does not justify the purchase at all especially when USD conversation is off the chart now. When I saw one at Etude House a few months ago, I was overjoy. But RM100+ for a brush still does not make sense to me. Not when I have so many new brushes yet to be used at home.
Now, this Missha Professional Oval Make Up-Brush is unexpected. Every other bloggers told me they knew about this brush as they did some research on MISSHA before going over to the store opening. I of course just charge ahead to the store with no googling 😛 . I was among the first few to arrive early to the store and the brush shelf was facing the registration counter. After registering myself, they first thing I browse at was none other than makeup brushes. I scanned row by row from top to bottom and guess what I saw? A familiar looking “toothbrush” alike brush! And the price is so reasonable. Like RM55 reasonable! I bagged it of course.
I did not practise what I preach with this brush. I did not wash the brush prior before using lol. I was too excited to start using. Oh boy. I have not had such excitement with beauty products for so long. So I kind of forgive myself this time round 😛 . Don’t do what I did girls. ALWAYS wash your new makeup brushes, let them dry properly before using 😉
