♫ 동방신기 (TVXQ) - 수리수리 (Spellbound)
My groove song while typing this post is so apt, it's kinda freaky just magical. (⌒_⌒;)

Something magical...

You might have heard whispers and rumours about this product. You might have seen the teaser video and photos.

You must be thinking, peeling lotion? How can a lotion have peeling effect?


Well, no worries! The product we know as toner is actually called lotion for most (if not all) Japanese skincare brands. Hada Labo, well known for its lotion series, is now introducing a new product targeted for oily and combination skin type. See your skin brighten up luminosity with Hada Labo’s Mild Peeling Lotion!

Healthy beautiful skin begins with clean skin. Regularly cleansing your face will help to remove impurities, dead skin cells, accumulate dirt and sebum - all which lead to dull, lifeless skin. Last year, Hada Labo launched a new range of facial cleansing products to target specific skincare concerns.

Hada Labo face wash for different skin problems

The Hada Labo face washes come in 3 variants to target different skin concerns:

• Deep Clean & Blemish Control Face Wash: for oily and acne-prone skin
• Hydra & Whitening Face Was: for dry and dull skin
• Deep Clean & Pore Refining Face Wash: for visibly large pores and oily skin
  

The one I've been using is the Deep Clean & Pore Refining face wash, as I often apply makeup (need to deep clean) and concerned about clogged and enlarged pores (hence pore refining sounds good).


Hada Labo’s new face wash products are formulated with Bentonite Clay that has over 70 traces of minerals from the natural volcanic ash sediments. The clay that is included in the face wash formulation effectively absorbs excess dirt, oil and impurities from the skin. Despite its fine texture, the clay is able to exfoliate dead skin, thus cleaning up the pores and improving the skin’s texture.

Just like any other Hada Labo products, Hyaluronic Acid is also a key ingredient. It has excellent moisture retention capacity and is able to replenish the skin’s essential moisture while preserving the optimum moisture balance while it cleanses, allowing the skin to stay hydrated and plump.

Ingredients list

The face wash has a soft, creamy, slightly tacky (sticky) texture due to the clay component, but it lathers up nicely into a thick foam with a little bit of water. Unlike most other facial cleansers, the foam takes a bit more effort to rinse off because of its tacky texture, but the result is smooth, refreshed and moisturized skin.

Soft, creamy, slightly tacky texture

Lathers up nicely with a little bit of water

The Hada Labo face washes are pH balanced and free from alcohol, colorant, fragrance and mineral oil, making them suitable for all skin types.

I don't use this in the morning (I prefer a milder cleanser for morning) but I like to use this in the evening after a day out. My face feels smooth and clean without that tight feeling that you get with some cleansers. I highly recommend using this in the shower, as the foam is easier to rinse off using warm water. Oh, and this cleanser goes really well with the Hada Labo Mild Peeling Lotion that is used as a toner after cleansing. :)



The Hada Labo Face Wash (100g) range retails at RM 20.90 each, and is available at all leading pharmacies outlets nationwide.

*This item was sent to me by Mentholatum Malaysia for review without financial compensation. All opinions expressed are completely honest and strictly my own.

Valentine's Day is over, but love and hearts are always here to stay, right? ;) I posted this cute little heart manicure on Facebook last week, and today I'll be showing you how to do it yourself. It's really easy!


First, you'll need to prepare some things:

• Base coat
• Top coat
• Dotting tool (or a bobby pin if you don't have one)
• Piece of paper
• 2 nail polish colours of your choice

Step 1: Start by applying base coat on your nails. You don't want the nail polish to stain your nails!

Step 2: Apply two coats of your base nail polish colour. I chose pink because it's cute and girly - perfect for Valentine's Day. :3

Step 3: Drop a blob of your second nail polish colour on a piece of paper, then dip your dotting tool to pick up the colour.

Step 4: Using the dotting tool, draw two small downwards sideways strokes to form a tiny heart ♥ shape at the corner of the nail. I chose red because it pops on the pink base, and matches the Valentine's theme.

Step 5: Seal with a top coat, and you're done! (≧∇≦)

It's that simple, and you get super cute nails without much effort! You can use also different colours according to the occasion and your preference. (✿◠‿◠)


That's all for today; I hope you liked this short but sweet little nail art tutorial. ^o^

Psst... Valentine's Day is over, but you can always do this for White Day (14 March)!

I'm back! :D Sorry for the long hiatus, I guess I've been taking a longer-than-necessary Chinese New Year break from blogging, lol. (⌒_⌒;)

Anna Sui Lip Rouge D

I'd like to share with you a lipstick that I've been using for CNY - Anna Sui Lip Rouge D #373. I purchased this at the Johor Premium Outlets (JPO) early last month, when my family and I attended my cousin's wedding.

Pretty in purple! ♥

The lipstick casing is made from plastic; a black heart-shaped cover with engraved roses and hearts, while the inner plastic casing is purple with printed lace motifs and the Anna Sui logo. It's very light, and does look rather like a toy lipstick because of the plastic, lol. Nevertheless, it's definitely one of the prettiest lipstick designs I've ever seen! (≧∇≦)

Hand swatch

The shade I chose, #373, is a sweet pink shade with very visible shimmer and glitter in the bullet. It goes on fairly sheer, and gives the lips a nice pink glittery sheen. Probably not a shade for those who dislike shimmer or glitter, though.

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The texture is smooth and doesn't dry out the lips, although it does have a very slight gritty feel due to the glitter. Lasting power was average - you'll definitely need to re-apply after a meal. What I love is that it has the signature Anna Sui rose scent. (✿ ♥‿♥) You know I'm sucker for rose-scented products.


This is my first Anna Sui lipstick, and I'm glad I managed to get this for a steal at JPO. I think this shade has been discontinued, but after using this one, I'm tempted to go out and buy one (or two) more of Anna Sui's lipsticks. Roses and pretty packaging? It's calling my name already! (｡✪‿✪｡)