Mieza Everdeen

Assalamualaikum and hello! I have been following this local brand Velvet Vanity for quite some time, more like stalking their Insta to check out any latest update on what lip colour they're bringing out that I will really wanna buy. When they came up with a new version of packaging as you can see in this post, they captured my attention. I decided to buy one colour that I have been liking, the shade Slamberry and the purchase was also because at that point, I ran out of my favourite Pink Brown lip cream from RiRe Lip Manicure | review here |. 

I bought my Slamberry during Mimpikita warehouse sale and it was sold at RM49 each, such a steal! Ever since getting it, I have been wearing this every day because I really like the colour, the formula and its staying power. There's the ingredients list above if you're keen to know what's inside the tube :)

Like many other matte lip creams, you would know that some has a moisture-sucking formula so wearing a matte lip cream on chapped, dry lips is a big no-no. Velvet Vanity advises us to exfoliate lips first before using their lip cream for smooth application. Since I rarely get that dry, chapped lips problem, I always found that wearing Slamberry actually accentuates the volume of my lips without making it look flat matte or overly dried. 

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One thing that I'll always do is, I will gently exfoliate my lips with a toothbrush (super soft bristles) after I brush my teeth every night and then I'll layer on a coat of natural lip balm (I use Claire Organic's Yummy Lips lip treatment) before sleep to ensure that I have beautiful, smooth pair of lips when I wake up ^_^

I love everything about this lip cream, it exceeds my expectation and I never thought I would love a local cosmetic brand this much aside from Breena Beauty's brushes! I might be sceptical on many local skincare products because they're not convincing and they have ridiculous ads copy but I have to give credits to Velvet Vanity for scoring high on all my checklist. I really can't wait for more lip colours from them and I hope other local brands will fly high too, lets light up Malaysia on the world map for something good ya? Toodles!

Find Velvet Vanity on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/shopvelvetvanity/

p/s : this is not a paid review, product was bought using my own money.

So, I saw that my dearest Santa Althea has made an announcement on Althea's Facebook Page that their #AltheaXmas giveaway has just commenced for all bloggers and youtubers! Santa Althea wants to reward some lucky residents of Althea Nation a Christmas box filled with their Christmas wish list ^_^ 

From my understanding, I can go window shopping and make sure all items I'm wishing for can fit into the limited edition Althea Christmas box like those in above picture. So, here's my wish list and I really hope that Santa Althea will make my dream come true coz I have been a very patience and hardworking girl this year!

Good for skin hydration, this magical Laneige Water Sleeping Mask is known around the globe for its ability to keep skin supple, soft and bouncy! I also learned that it can help diminish pimple scar with nightly usage ;) I ran out of my 1st purchase that I got from Althea before so I wish Santa Althea can help me restock my magic jar! I also have it reviewed here if you wanna know why I really love this mask, apart from its super affordable price at Althea ^_^

A few days ago I ran out of my Witch's Pouch concealer (also bought from Althea) and I'm in search of a new concealer. Apart from looking so sleek in the packaging department, this Pony Effect Pro Fit Liquid Concealer in Beige shade looks like a perfect match that I need. Furthermore, based on the many reviews I found online, Pony Effect has proved that they offer awesome quality products so, why not?

I never owned any highlighters before and now I'm feeling adventurous to try it, plus I kid you not, this highlighter's packaging itself is already a bae! I have been having this highlighter in my wish list for quite some time ever since I first saw it on Althea's website. Maybe Santa Althea can make me a dazzling fairy with on-point highlight this time? ;)

My current hair serum is already running low and I heard a lot of good reviews on this Mise-en-Scene Perfect Repair Serum so dear Santa Althea, please let my tresses have some love! I have a good feeling that I'm gonna love this serum. When I love something, I'm the most loyal person and I'll always come back for it ;) #potentialrepeatorder

6. Cloud9 Blanc de Whitening Cream | link |

my younger sister was so generously helpful she drew and watercoloured all my wish list from Althea ^_^

Dear Santa Althea,

I'd like to thank you for spending your precious time reading my post :) I understand that you have a busy schedule sorting through the letters, blog posts and videos. I am writing to you with one hope, that you can make my Christmas this year a bright one considering I will have to spend my Christmas weekend until the first week of new year studying for my final exam. 2016 has a been quite a roller-coaster year for me. I have been striving so hard to stay positively afloat despite my daily work struggle and postgrad assignments making me so tired and depressed most of the time.

I managed to keep my body healthy by joining marathons and obstacle runs but my skin, tresses and inner happiness needs your magical army of products from Althea. I wish to celebrate Christmas and new year in style, pampering my skin and hair and feeling unexceptionally pretty while revising for my Consumer Psychology final exam. I wish for you to know that, dearest Santa, I have been using products that I get from Althea in my daily skincare and makeup routine and whatever that I asked in my above list are stuff that I will use (they wont go to waste, i promise), have the need to use and want to use every day. I promise you that if I was sent the box of my wish, I will fully utilize them until I hit the pan, empty the tub and scrape the last drop of it because I hate wasting products. Thank you again Santa Althea, for reading my long-winded love letter to you. Merry Christmas!

If you have been closely following my social media posts, you'll know that I'm actually a very active person and I rarely have the time to relax. My busy schedule of working full time and also attending lectures after work or during the weekend does not stop the definition of active there. Whenever I am not working or attending lectures, you can see on my Instagram that I am also a sportsperson, regardless of indoor or outdoor activities. This kind of active lifestyle requires me to always stay energised so that I'm always at my peak. I keep myself hydrated by drinking at least 2L of plain water per day, but that is not enough to supply me with the needed energy booster. So, what do I do?

I decided to approach and befriend Taurus ;) as a new player in the market, Taurus might look like its old pal in a blue/silver can with some fighting bulls on it but Taurus is different than them in certain ways!

Certified Halal by JAKIM

As an energy drink brand sold in Malaysia, the makers of Taurus have been careful and considerate in the making of Taurus so that it can be enjoyed by everyone in Malaysia regardless of religious constraints. The ingredients in Taurus are all approved by JAKIM to be Halal and you can refer their product Halal certification code JAKIM/(S)/(22.00)/492/2/ 1 004-06/2014 to shoo away all your worries :)

Affordable Price Tag

If you are familiar with other brands energy drinks in local market, you will know that most of them are priced above RM5 per can and sometimes getting 2 cans will cost you more than RM10 already, which is quite bank-breaking considering the bad economy we're having recently. Turn to Taurus and you can get it at just RM4.80 per can. According to Taurus team, you are only advised to take 2 cans per day in case you really need to have more than one drink. So, 2 cans only cost you RM8.40 and hey, that's cheap!

A Taste That Will Keep You Coming Back For It

Before I met Taurus, I never liked consuming energy drinks because they all tasted horrible for me. However, I found that I am liking Taurus Energy Drink's taste because of the fruity flavour and it does not taste overly sweet at all. It is carbonated and caffeine laden at a safe proportion so, apart from giving me the much needed energy boost, it tastes so fun that I don't mind having a second serving when I need to!

My Date With Taurus

During my first date with Taurus, we played Laser Tag with a group of fun humans and Taurus was the bomb! We had 2 rounds of Laser Tag game and we did not feel tired at all though the battle was so hardcore as it involves lots of running and we sweat like nobody's business in the arena! During our break time before the second battle, we were treated with chilled Taurus Energy Drink and I swear that was the best drink I ever had to quench my thirst and to power up my used energy for the battle. 

I then brought Taurus with me to another energy-draining event where I had a military style obstacle race. Running 8km and going through 15 obstacles, hiking a hill, cross country and carrying 15kg log on my shoulders in 2 hours drained me to the last bits. Thanks to Taurus, I got instantly powered up after the race and I was able to walk around smiling happily flashing my finisher's medal. If it's not for Taurus I might have been found slumping with a sour, tired face under the tent.  Thank you Taurus for being the best energy companion for me!

If you're an active human being who is always on the run like me, I definitely want you to go to 7-Eleven and get yourself a can of Taurus Energy Drink as your on-the-go energy booster. Remember, you only need a maximum of 2 cans per day as the content of Taurus Energy Drink is already carefully measured by their makers to help our body rejuvenate and power up after tiring activities so drink up wisely ya? Dont forget to tag #TaurusED and #TauTakTaurus whenever you decide to grace your social media posts with Taurus in the picture ^_^ have fun and keep yourself #TaurusED!

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