Mieza Everdeen

Assalamualaikum and hello! 

Since I've started working full-time, my skin is tired of being coated with heavy makeup (i.e : foundation) and sometimes I just wanna go out with a very thin layer of complexion enhancer just to look fresh and presentable but not too made up. During the days I have night classes after work, I tend to pack along a tube of tinted moisturizer or CC cream to replace my layer of day makeup as my skin hates to have full makeup on from 7am to 11pm, it's just not fun. 

So, when b.liv came out with a CC cream named CC Pores Away that promises to correct the skin complexion while protecting the skin and tightening the pores at the same time, I became among the most enthusiastic crowd to get my hands on it and see whether this CC Pores Away really delivers its promises. Here I'd like to announce that having this cute bottle of CC Pores Away is something that I wont regret because of some outstanding qualities it managed to prove to me as a user. 

Main Active Ingredients in b.liv CC Pores Away

As normally most CC cream would be, b.liv CC Pores Away is white in colour upon pumped out from the bottle. One thing I love about b.liv is that they always come with the most hygienic form of packaging (tube or pump bottle) which also usually allows users to have perfect control over the amount we'd like to dispense. I usually use one pump if I'm using this b.liv CC Pores Away as a base makeup and two pumps to build more coverage if I were to use it solely on its own. Based on the swatch below, the back of my hands became really fair because the amount used for this swatch was one full pump, which is equivalent to the need of one whole face.

I'm very much in love with this b.liv CC Pores Away especially when I use it as a base before my foundation. Apart from giving me an evened out complexion, I found that b.liv CC Pores Away holds my foundation perfectly from AM to PM, no matter how sweaty I get if I were to walk out under the sun, in which I did a lot on a daily basis. The sequence of my makeup application now would be b.liv CC Pores Away > foundation > loose powder. Done, and I have perfect makeup all day long, yeay! I have oily skin, but I only found myself blotting twice a day, in which I believe must be the doing of this b.liv CC Pores Away with its pore tightening abilities. 

When I use this b.liv CC Pores Away on its own during my no-heavy-makeup-days, I found that it helps me to look like I have a healthy complexion and it truly helps to diminish the appearance of large pores on the sides of my nose. This b.liv CC Pores Away also has a faint rose-like scent to it but it disappears quickly upon application. The cream settles very fast on my skin upon being blended and it does not feel greasy at all.

In conclusion, if you're new to CC cream or if you're finding a new bottle of CC cream to invest in, I highly recommend everyone to try this b.liv CC Pores Away because I've experienced its magic and I feel the need to spread this awesome news to everyone ^_^ I'm saying this not because I am given the opportunity to test the product, but because b.liv CC Pores Away really has proved itself to me and you should know that I don't blindly sugarcoat my words to anyone ;) good news, b.liv CC Pores Away is on discount at Hermo Malaysia, what are you waiting for? 

Disclaimer : Product was sent for review purposes. However, opinions stated are 100% based on my own experience as a user.

Love,

Mieza

Assalamualaikum and hello! This is gonna be a brief post on my weekend gateway to Sungai Lembing, Pahang. I first stumbled upon this post by Fadza and Nina from Journeykita about their getaway account and I'm kinda inspired to go and experience it by myself. Actually I first learned about Time Capsule Retreat from somewhere I can't remember, you know when people share stuff on Facebook, hehe! It led me to Google for any good reviews about that place since I am a firm believer of reading blog reviews and I stumbled upon Journeykita blog, I became so happy after reading their positive experiences and I told myself, why not? 

I have weekend classes, hence finding a suitable date to go there was quite challenging. I finally got to clear my schedule on 17-18th October and did my room booking + bus ticket booking. I wanted to book my accommodation at the capsule but on the said date, it was fully booked so I took the cottage room instead, okay la since the price is cheaper and the room is more comfortable with its attached bathroom.

Rapid Kuantan bus number 500 to Sungai Lembing : Platform 11 at Hentian Bandar

I took the express bus from Puduraya at 10am on Saturday morning, arrived Terminal Kuantan at 1.20pm in the afternoon and from there, I had to take Rapid Kuantan bus number 303 to Hentian Bandar and change to Rapid Kuantan bus number 500 to go to Sungai Lembing. The journey by bus from Hentian Bandar Kuantan to Sungai Lembing took me roughly around 45 minutes and if you're going there by bus as well, Sungai Lembing is the last stop so don't worry about getting lost or missing your stops. When I arrived at Sungai Lembing, I had my late lunch at the Medan Selera there (right in front of the bus stop) and the nasi ayam there was good and cheap!

The quaint town of Sungai Lembing. Kecik je pekan dia :)

Entrance of the White Cottage

my room at the White Cottage.  the outside toilet for people staying at Time Capsule Capsules...why you fully booked masa I nak datang (T_T)

Time Capsule Retreat is located just behind SMK Sungai Lembing, around 7 minutes walk from the bus stop. At first the owner of Time Capsule Retreat was quite worried if I might feel tired to walk there and she wanted to fetch me from the bus stop but since I arrived too late, she already left for Kuantan. I was actually dreading about how far I must walk but later I found out that "hey, it's not far at all and I really enjoy walking around here!". I didn't take any pictures of this place during the day because I arrived late and I was tired from the journey, muahaha! My room was spacious, comfortable, very clean and the attached toilet is big!

On Saturday, I spent my evening sightseeing the small town of Sungai Lembing before dusk and I spent the night appreciating how comfortable my room is and ate instant noodle as dinner XD at Time Capsule Retreat, you're allowed to use the kitchen and utensils but remember to wash everything properly and keep it back in the store after use. There are BBQ equipment provided if you wanna use them and at Time Capsule Retreat, the staffs there can prepare BBQ food for you if the request is for at least 6 pax, and the price will be RM28 per pax. You can also bring your own food for BBQ and just pay RM50 for charcoal and use all the BBQ equipment and utensils provided.

BBQ area in front of the White Cottage

kitchen area for light cooking

That night, the owner of Time Capsule Retreat, Mrs Young, whatsapped me to ask if I'm interested to join the trip to Rainbow Waterfall on Sunday morning. Since I don't have any plans, I said yes. The fee for Rainbow Waterfall trip is RM40 per pax. I woke up at 5.30am in the morning and my tour guide Simon fetched me and a group of Chinese fella from Time Capsule Retreat using his modified Hilux. We had breakfast first. Since I'm a Muslim, I had my breakfast at Kedai Kopi Salmah which only opens at 6.30am while the rest of them had breakfast at the food court, operated by Chinese hawkers and they start business as early as 5.45am.

a brief stop to see sunrise halfway through the ride to Rainbow Waterfall

At 7pm, we begin our journey to Rainbow Waterfall. It was an hour of bumpy ride through the woods and it was very awesome because we crossed streams, puddles, mud and we went up and down the jungle terrains. When the road ended, another chapter begins where need to do jungle trekking for 30 minutes to reach Rainbow Waterfall. Firstly, I had to change my Skechers to some random pair of rubber shoes because I clearly don't wish to wet my only shoes XD the rubber shoes was funny and it was too big for my size 6 feet but it was alright, I survived without any blisters or injuries. 

end of road before trekking to Rainbow Waterfall rubber shoes ftw~

the crossing before you start trekking to Rainbow Waterfall

Rainbow Waterfall

We crossed the river first, and then the trekking begins. There was a rope for us to hold on to but the current was slow, no problem. I say the trekking was not hard for me because I love jungle trekking and at sections where it is a bit geographically challenging, you won't be in so much trouble because ropes are provided for extra support. I was among the first in my team to arrive because I was so excited and my pace was fast, hehe! Rainbow Waterfall is truly a place you must visit, the scenery there was breathtakingly beautiful and I absolutely have no regrets of paying RM40 to get there. Seriously worth it! 

Me trying to figure out my future :p

Journey back : bye boulders, see you again soon XD

We left the place at 10.30am and went back to the small town of Sungai Lembing. I hate to pack back to KL but I have to :'( Well, even though I didn't get to do much but I really don't mind since my number 1 aim to go there is to recce the place and plan for my next trip. I now know that if I go there by bus, I'll need a maximum of 3 days and 2 nights to enjoy many attractions there. I will go there again next time with a better planning, proper budget and maybe some companions? Well, most importantly, I really had an amazing weekend at Sungai Lembing and I can't wait to go there again!

Cost breakdown :

Express bus ticket from KL to Kuantan (return trip)    : RM50

Rapid Kuantan bus (4 trips)                                            : RM 10

Standard room at White Cottage                                   : RM118 per night

Meals at local restaurant                                                : RM 5-7 per pax per meal

Trip to Rainbow Waterfall                                               : RM40 per pax

Attractions at Sungai Lembing :

So yeah, I think that's about it. Feel free to drop your comments if you have anything to ask regarding the journey to Sungai Lembing, Time Capsule Retreat and if you have any suggestions on where should I go next ^_^ 

Assalamualaikum and hello! Recently I was invited by The Butterfly Project to join a fun-filled makeover and photoshoot session with Clinique Malaysia team ^_^ the main objective of this photoshoot was to give the 10 selected Butterfly bloggers an unforgettable, professional photoshoot experience with Clinique's newest beauty in town, the Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer SPF 19/PA++

Upon arriving at the venue, I was beyond impressed by the awesome landscape of Metal Bees Production House. I never thought a production house would be this pretty and from the outside it totally looks like an event space, no kidding! So, the new Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer SPF 19/PA++ is created for makeup wearers who are looking for a foundation that is able to give you medium to full coverage without feeling heavy or cakey, and it also acts as a concealer as well so that you won't need layering to achieve that perfect canvas. With the concept of "Weightless Meets Flawless, in the wave of a wand", this new foundation + concealer also comes with SPF 19/PA++ to give you ample sun protection. Armed with a doe-foot wand that is specifically designed, it helps users to spread the foundation on wide skin area and also to spot conceal at the same time. For Asian market, the new Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer SPF 19/PA++ comes in 6 wearable shades and it is fragrance-free and allergy tested.

The Makeover

We were told to come without base makeup and all the lovely Clinique beauticians helped transform us into flawless beauties. I was really impressed with the new Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer because I really didn't feel anything on my face, as if I'm bare faced all the time after they put it on me. Seriously, it covers my dark acne scars and also my dark circles effortlessly and when I got home, all sweaty and tired, my face still appear perfect and the makeup doesn't melt. I call this as love at first use, hehe!

The Photoshoot

I always think that I'm a total awkward, I don't think I know how to pose and I feel that I'm only good in front of the camera when talking XD however, the production crews did a great job in helping me ease my awkwardness and suggested some poses to me. I remember Madam Yen, the Senior Communication Manager of Clinique kept on saying "she is so photogenic" and I kinda went "what photogenic?" followed by a roaring laughter because I never thought anyone would ever say that to me, hehe! Turns out I really love all the shots the photographer took of me, and I had a hard time choosing one to be printed out. I really wish I could have all :p

To Clinique team and The Butterfly Project founder, Tammy Lim, thank you for allowing me to be a part of this event. I really had so much fun meeting up with my lovely girls at the event and I really enjoyed testing the new Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer SPF 19/PA++ and that photoshoot was an experience I'll never forget. I remember being happy, confident and content that day, all thanks to Clinique for making me feel like a million dollar ^_^ so readers, if you're looking for a new foundation + concealer that has uber awesome coverage but feels featherlight on the skin, does not melt or turn oily when you get sweaty and most importantly friendly to the skin, then I suggest you to try the new Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer SPF 19/PA++ because personally, as a person who never preferred wearing foundation, I am a total convert now as I use this almost every day to work, with zero regrets. It's time for you to change too!

Group photo with Madam Yen, Senior Communication Manager of Clinique Malaysia

pic credit to Blog Coklateyes

Love, 

Mieza

Assalamualaikum and hello! Let me tell you one thing about me. Apart from being a cotton pad addict, I am also a toner freak. I love toners and I feel happy to have lots of them on my table. No, I'm not a psycho but I'm just special that way :p So, when I tore open the parcel that surprised me last week, I was happy and intrigued at the same time because despite of receiving the ordinary watery toner, I received a gel toner instead.

Hada Labo Multifunctioning 5-in-1 Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion is the latest innovation that functions as a lotion, mask, essence, astringent and emulsion. Promising to leave a cool, refreshing sensation on your skin upon application, the two types of Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronic Acid and Nano Hyaluronic Acid) contained in this Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion also aim to instantly penetrate into the deepest layer of our skin for a deep hydration effect that does not result in stickiness on the skin.

Though Hada Labo is known for its effective hydration properties, this Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion also contains Vitamin C derivatives with aim to balance skin tone for a visibly fairer, translucent and naturally radiant looking skin. Apart from that, it also contains Witch Hazel leaf extract that acts as an astringent to tighten and refine pores for a smoother looking skin. With all these goodness combined, Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion is your one perfect solution towards whitening, hydration and the key to smooth and supple skin all-day long.

Hada Labo has been producing skincare products that are fragrance-free, colorant-free, mineral oil-free and pH balance with low irritant on the skin in order to cater to all skin types. Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion is exclusively available at Watsons stores nationwide at a retail price of RM63.50 per bottle. 

Mieza Says :

I have been using this Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion twice a day for almost two weeks and I think I am ready to share with you my first impression on it. I cannot say anything about whitening yet as that will need a longer trial. Presentation wise, Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion comes in a transparent blue bottle with 200ml worth of product inside. The gel is not too thick, it absorbs very fast into my skin and it has no funny scent to it.

Okay, let's look at its hydration property. Does the Hyaluronic Acid and Nano Hyaluronic Acid help my skin? I say yes, because I have combination skin with dry patches near my eyebrows. I realized that with this Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion, those dry patches did not appear so badly anymore and my makeup application is smoother around that area. When applied, this gel lotion left a cool, smooth feeling on my and it is not-sticky at all. 

Next, do I find the 5-in-1 properties helpful? As a person who is always out and about, I can say that being 5-in-1 is helpful in terms of time saving if you're in a rush or if you hate hassle, or space saving on your dressing table or in your bag if you're travelling. This Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion comes in a big bottle so for travelling I advise you to transfer it into smaller bottles. 

In a nutshell, I am comfortable using this Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion as so far I found it being an ideal toner for me due to its properties of hydration, astringent, essence, lotion and emulsion. My skin stays smooth, bouncy and supple all day long and that is something I look forward to experience every day, thanks to Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion ^_^ I love multi-purpose skincare as it helps me to reduce layering and it saves time and space. I did not experience any breakouts nor skin discomfort along the course of using this Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion. The price is reasonable for the amount of product and it stays true to Hada Labo's skincare philosophy, Perfect x Simple. Recommended? Definitely ;)

Disclaimer : Product was sent for review purposes. Opinions written here are solely based on my experience as a user and please take note that being sponsored does not affect my honesty in writing. I always do my best to display positive points that I experienced because this blog's aim is to serve as a portal for useful information only. 

Love,

Mieza 

*check this out*

• You go out under the sun every day : I walk every day to the bus stop, to and from LRT, and also to my office. I get exposed to sunlight and I can feel it stinging my skin. I need sun protection! Come on, we all aren’t vampires right? We need to go out, we walk under the sun and even if we have an umbrella, can it really protect our skin from UV rays? Did you notice your skin is darkening day by day and all the whitening creams you slather on do not work any magic? YOU NEED SUN PROTECTION.

• You play outdoor sports : I think if you’ve been around long enough, you’ll know that I’m an archer (yeah still, even I have left UiTM, I still go and shoot my arrows!). Since my archery is not indoors, I am always exposed to sun and I hate seeing my skin gets darker with uneven skin tone, not pretty la my boyfriend also lari nanti XD so yeah, if you’re an outdoorsy girl like me then you TOTALLY NEED SUN PROTECTION. It is not just about avoiding sunburn, it is about maintaining healthy and protected skin J love your skin, you only have one!

• You think roofs and walls protects you from sunlight : Ahaa, I used to have this thinking too! I thought staying indoors will make my skin fair, so naïve kan? -_-‘’ No ladies, UV rays are so slick and cunning it can pass through the windows and doors you kept open for air ventilation or just for the sake of getting some light. Plus, lets go back to item number 1, as I believe it is almost impossible for anyone to stay indoors forever. Don’t say I’m afraid of the sunlight, no, I just believe that the only time you don’t need sun protection is at night when you’re ready to sleep. Even if you spend ¾ of your days being indoors, you still NEED SUN PROTECTION.

Personally, I am a hundred percent in favour of Za True White Perfect Protector as I have been using it for close to a month already and you know what, this cream is a lifehack! I don't have to layer my sun cream and my primer anymore, I don't have to worry about my face getting oily in a short period, and I don't have to worry about looking dull because with Za True White Perfect Protector all my worries are cleared off ^_^ I get the sun protection that I need while walking out under the sun, my skin is encapsulated by a protective barrier from pollutants while I am outside, my skin is matte and I look brighter and of course, I feel happier. What more can a girl ask from a skincare this good?

If you want to experience all the goodness I have been enjoying this past month, you can run to the nearest drugstore now and get your own Za True White Perfect Protector at RM34.90 only. Oh heyy, it is also available online at Guardian Online store for just RM27.92 and yes, that's a sale price so go get it okay? Stock up!