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It has been two years since I first learned about Althea and look at them now, oh how well they've grown in an absurdly short span and how known they are across the globe! In conjunction of their recent 2nd birthday, I was among the lucky ones to be given the opportunity to splurge on some Althea goodies and here's an unboxing post about my Althea birthday loots ^_^

I'm fairly happy to see that the pack is resealable. I can worry less about contamination since the smaller packs aren't resealable. 

Another item that I got from Dr Belmeur line is the Spot Calming Ampoule, which is supposed to work as acne banishing serum. Chucking an item this expensive into my cart was a real bet as I dont know whether it will work or not on my skin. As you all might already know, skincare is a tough try. Some might work well on some people and some might turn out useless on some people. 

I never tried any eye patches in my entire life before so I decided to bag one home and try whether it is worth the hassle or not. I'm attracted to this Petitfee Ruby & Bulgarian Rose eye patch not only because the price is cheap but also because I'm a sucker for bulgarian rose scent and because the packaging is pink. Yeah I know, it sounds so typical when a girl loves pink..

I saw a chocolate mask review from Sabrina Tajudin's blog and I thought why not try this one too even though it's a different brand. Actually I just wanna try something chocolaty on my face, haha! This Wonde Ruci Cacao Brightening Mask is suitable for people with pore problems and wants to remove dead skin layer in a sweet way. When it says brightening please dont think that I'm a white skin wannabe, coz I was born Malay and no, our ethnic does not have porcelain white skin. 

The disclaimer that I saw on Althea's website claimed that this mask can be used daily as it is a multi-function mask. Maybe I'll try using it daily for a few consecutive weeks and see how it fares. The mask is very sticky and it smells so heavenly chocolatey up to the extent that I wish I can spread it on bread and have it for supper XD

So yeah, that's all about my latest Althea 2nd birthday haul and I plan to do individual reviews on the items above as I have been enjoying them for some time and I have a fair share of final verdicts to tell. Will update the reviews as soon as I can and thanks for reading!

Assalamualaikum and hello! Raya is just around the corner and maybe it is now or never for you to start shopping your beauty stash and look smashing during raya ^_^ Joining the festive bandwagon is no other than my number one favourite K-Beauty online shop Althea and they're here with irresistible Raya offers you can't miss!

One thing I adore about Althea is that they're always very genuine in immersing themselves with the festive celebration hence the change of box designs. This Raya, they've come out with two different designs of limited edition Ramadan box as pictured in the image above. Don't they look so suci and pretty? I want them both! Althea's box designs have always been so on point and they can serve as a decorative item in your room, on your shelves or even as a gift box that needs no wrapper at all.

So, my favourite K-Beauty store Althea has been launching beauty boxes every month to kick the boring out of our lives. I'm among the lucky makeup addict who scored one of their Red & Black Beauty Box and I'm gonna share my loots here along with my thoughts on whether it is worth grabbing or not :) 

At the price of just RM121, Althea Red & Black Beauty Box came with 7 full-sized items and the total discount that I enjoyed was about 77% off the normal total price of all items. First of all, this deal was crazy enough to send all available boxes flying off Althea's shelf in no time because it was too good to pass. Althea's beauty box is not a random sampling program whereby you pay for trial sachets. They let you enjoy legit full-sized and original products that will last you for months!

The first item that I cracked open was this Clio Smokey Pro Layering Eye Palette (Limited Edition). As the name goes, this very sturdy palette has a dark, smokey shades offering and it comes with a dual ended brush. Upon swatching all of the shades, I found that the colour payoff are quite sheer but buildable upon layering. Without primer, they won't last on oily lids + hot Malaysian weather but with primer, the colours stay well. Removing them was easy peasy as I have tried using Biore makeup wipes, The Saem cleansing water and also Faith in Face cleansing oil and they all dissolved easily. 

I'm not yet a shading and contouring pro. The best I've tried was using a bronzer to shade my jaws. I have a diamond face shape and I'm quite thin on the physical aspect so I was told by many that I don't really need shading as my facial features are already quite prominent. When I saw these 2 Secret Key Face Fit Contour Stick, I couldn't help myself but squeal in delight because I really wanna learn to improve my shading and contouring skills. Both shades, dark and medium are perfect for my tanned skin and they're not hard to blend either. I only use my fingers and a contouring brush to blend these two properly. I still have a lot to improve but in my opinion these two are perfect for beginners like me! Oh, these sticks are so fat they would last you for quite some time :)

Your brows speak for you before you can even open your mouth. Althea Red & Black beauty box gets your brows covered with Witch's Pouch Dual Brow Pencilcara. I have always loved using a brow mascara for my brows because that's the fastest way to make the sisters look equally presentable and it can be done anywhere too provided I have a mirror to look at. Seeing that this dual brow pencil comes with mascara and auto-pencil for precise drawing and shaping, it has become one of my makeup pouch essential due to its versatility. I no longer need to carry a separate brow mascara and a separate brow pencil, yeay!

This Etude House Lovely Cookie Blusher in Grapefruit Jelly is as lovely as its name. The soft, cushiony feel of it makes me feel happy upon swatching the colour. The shade appears as a soft salmon-pink that unfortunately doesn't really show off well on my brown skin. 

Red has always been my favourite lip colour and this lip cream is my number one favourite among the 7 items in this Red & Black beauty box. Called the Mata Hari shade, this Mat Fix Matt Lip comes with a doe-foot applicator for easy and precise application on lips. Though the name is matt, this lip cream appears shiny and velvety at first. It only turns soft matte after the colour dries but it doesn't suck moisture out of my lips which is an absolute plus point. The colour on my lips turned to be of fiery red and not so vampy dark. It stays put throughout the day too, surviving meals with little fading. Major love ^_^

I hope you enjoy my descriptions and quick review on all the items I received in Althea's Red & Black Beauty Box. I personally love this beauty box concept and I am glad that Althea team has been creatively changing the themes every month. They never failed to surprise us with extremely awesome offerings as their beauty boxes are always cheap but filled to the brim with precious selections. So, do keep your eyes peeled on Althea's updates about their upcoming beauty box and get yourself at least 1 box okay?

Thank you Althea for making the beauty box purchase awesome again!

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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

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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!

Assalamualaikum and hello! Remember my Althea birthday haul post? I'm now in an attempt to review everything that arrived in those 2 Althea boxes so I'm starting this series with my number one favourite purchase which is RiRe Lip Manicure High Fix in Pink Brown. (what a mouthful)

This lip cream comes in a tiny packaging that looks like a nail polish. Actually the tone is more pinkish than the brick red you're seeing but somehow the lighting I had was not really helpful to bring out that shade. Packaging wise, it is quite compact and easy (not heavy) to be brought in your purse. 

Looking at the applicator, some people might feel that it is too short and it might be a bit disturbing when applying. However for someone with small hands like me, I don't have any problem with it. The applicator is attached to the cap and it gives full colour swipe when applied on the lips. The pointy applicator is also helpful to me when reaching tight lip corners and also to follow along the lip line. 

The texture of this lip cream is very creamy and it dries matte on the lips. I do find that sometimes it accentuates the lines on my lips but that only happens during the days that I was severely dehydrated. This RiRe Lip Manicure never made my lips chapped or flaked, and it does not even make my lips feel painfully dry like Silkygirl Matte Lip Cream. I tried using a lip balm prior to applying this RiRe Lip Manicure and it works, my lips felt so much better as in no dry feeling to its surface.

Like many other matte lip creams in the market, this RiRe Lip Manicure stays matte and stays put on the lips throughout the day. It is indeed long lasting and even with drinking, it doesn't budge. Eating however, does fade the colour but only super greasy food will make the lip cream completely disappear. If you eat non-oily food only, there is a high chance that the colour will only fade around 40%. This lip cream is also a true sweetheart because it does not melt or bleed around your mouth, so there is a guarantee that it wont make you look like some kind of a Joker over time XD the colour will actually fade little by little over time even if you don't eat but trust me, I have worn this more than 8 hours with minimal eating and drinking and when it's time to remove my makeup, my lip colour still looks perfect :)

Since it is moderately priced at Althea (RM30 a piece), I am totally voting for this product if you ever feel like trying it. It is indeed a very good purchase and you can choose many colours from RiRe Lip Manicure range. My next purchase would be in shade Wine Burgundy and I can't wait to get it ^_^

Thanks for reading!

Assalamualaikum and hello everyone! When it comes to restocking my beauty supplies, the number one online shop that has been permanently etched onto my mind is no other than Althea. Their killer prices and wide range of products are more than enough to make Althea unforgettable, especially if you have tasted the shopping experience once. 

Fast shipping, carefully wrapped items and pretty + sturdy Althea box that arrives at your doorstep will make you smile for days and I can guarantee that amazing feeling in your heart is authentic, just like the items that they sell ;)

So, Althea has turned 1 year last July and they had a birthday bash with their supporters in SEA, including me. Due to their massive promotion on the website, I managed to haul quite a number of Korean beauty products to be tried and I'm gonna show you all on my loots ^_^ i managed to order twice during Althea birthday celebration and I'm gonna show the products by box, which is box 1 and box 2. Let's start with box 1 first!

This is the first box that arrived and all five items I got are something that I never tried before ^_^ As an adventurous person, I don't only go for outdoor activities and solo travelling but I am also quite adventurous in my makeup and skincare journey! I'm not afraid to try anything new, and I am my own lab rat but still, I'm quite careful by only choosing to use products that are certified safe by the responsible ministries (of health) and pharmaceutical organizations/administers.

First item that I got is from Innisfree and it's a sleeping mask. This Aloe Revital Sleeping Pack has been given many positive reviews when I browsed for it and I have to admit that I made a good choice :) I have ran out of my Laneige Water Sleeping Mask, that's why I decided to try this Aloe Revital Sleeping Pack and to be honest, the product is great. Though it feels a tad heavier than Laneige Water Sleeping Mask, it boasts the same benefit and it's no lesser in performance to my skin.

I have never heard of this brand before and I am a sucker for toners, so I bagged one. The main reason I was attracted to get this Raclia Derma Clear toner is due to its alcohol free ingredient's list. Raclia claims that this toner is moisturizing, holds moisture in skin, strengthening and soothing even for sensitive skin and it can be used daily. So far I'm in love with this toner because it's refreshing and it never irritates my skin, which is quite a miracle as it contains witch hazel leaf water. Why do I label it as a miracle? Thayers toner also contains witch hazel and it stung my skin real bad but this one does not. 

What's a haul if there is no lipstick, right? But this time it's not the traditional bullet lipstick but I opted to try RiRe Lip Manicure in shade Pink Brown. The name's a mouthful, and to me it's kinda creative to call it as a 'lip manicure' instead of lip cream. The shade pink brown may look like brick red in this picture but when applied on my lips, it turns into a beautiful brownish pink that's suitable to be worn daily. It's just 30% drying I shall say, and when it dries it does not hurt my lips or make it chapped, nope. I tried layering a light swipe of lip balm before using this RiRe Lip Manicure and it works just fine. The staying power is good, and it will only fade entirely if you eat a very greasy meal. 

Lately I'm into concealers because they're handy. Perfect for my touch up session and it fits my purse. Witch's Pouch Selfie Perfect Concealer comes in 2 shades which are Light Beige and Natural Beige. I took the shade Light Beige as I intend to use it as a highlighter aside from concealing. As much as I love this product's handiness, I need to remind you all that it dries so fast on the skin. First trial, I drew under my eyes, on my nose, forehead, cupid's bow and chin. When I started to buff them off, I found that the concealer has dried into a powdery finish and I needed extra effort to buff them all evenly without leaving obvious stroke lines. It covers blemishes well, the shade Light Beige works as a highlighter but you need to buff it off super fast before it dries. I love this item, I'm gonna buy another shade!

I wear makeup to work, so obviously I need an armada of cleansing water supply (and cotton pads) to remove my makeup at the end of the day. I am very generous when using cleansing water because I want my makeup to be removed completely and perfectly as I don't wish to add another piece of acne on my face if the pores get congested. Apart from toners, my purchasing behaviour also includes buying new cleansing water to be tested. The Saem Healing Tea Garden Tea Tree Cleansing Water has proved its efficiency to me because during the course of using this product, all my makeup including the very mightily water resistant gel liners can be removed without extra effort. I love the clean and fresh feeling it gives on my skin upon removing my makeup and the fact that it contains Australian tea tree component makes my acne prone skin feel safer with its help :) i'm already three quarter done with my bottle and I need to restock in my next purchase from Althea!

Here's the second box that I hauled, and I call this "shopping under pressure" because I had to do it within a stipulated time, using my smartphone, at Althea's birthday party! It was actually a very funny incident and I would like to applause Althea's team for their effectiveness in helping me with my payment problem at that time. Since it was an unexpected haul, I didn't have much time to think and I forgot to save things I want in my wishlist, I hauled the above items with hope that they will do me a favour : be good to me. 

I have used this Skin Food Black Sugar Mask before and I love how smooth it made my skin feels after the scrubbing ended. I don't really use it as a mask because I love creamy paste type of masks so this has always been my scrub alternative. It's not something new to me but since I don't have any facial scrub at the moment I'd love to settle with this one again. When it arrived at my doorstep, upon unboxing I felt like seeing an old friend!

I have heard the hype about April Skin but I never tried any of their products so, after thinking very hard I decided to bag this one. April Skin Magic Stone (Black) is a solid facial cleanser that claims to be able to detox skin with its high quality charcoal ingredients, lighten skin tone and restore a silky smooth complexion. Honestly I read mixed reviews about this cleanser but I believe that it all happens according to whether the product is suitable with your skin or not. It's always that kind of game when it comes to skincare. Some might work and some might not on different individuals. I hope this one will be on my side once I get to try it! Have you tried this Magic Stone black cleanser before? If yes, do tell me what you think of it ya?

My brother recently brought back a bronzer for me and the only slanted contouring brush I have is a lousy one that I gave up working with. So when I saw how cheap this It's My Brush range is on Althea, I can't help from buying one! It's cute, the bristles are soft but dense and I'm happy to have it ^_^ FYI the It's My Brush/Puff range has around 30 different brushes and puffs at a very affordable price range, so do check them out okay!

Okay, I was very excited to get my hands on this Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel as it has been on my wish list for a long time. I had used its sister, the Multiberry Yogurt Repair Pack which is a moisturizing mask and I loved that tub so much mainly because of its scent and its effectiveness! When you see the name 'peeling gel' don't imagine a serious skin peeling because this gel actually works like a very mild scrub, no more than that. It has a very pleasant scent, it does not hurt the skin and it makes skin look clear and feel very refreshed upon scrubbing. Use it after facial cleanser, on wet skin.

Last item in my second box would be Witch's Pouch Selfie Fix Pigment in shade #02 Follow Me. It was a tough time trying to choose which shade to take because all four shades are definitely very pretty and finally I settled for Follow Me. I have not tried this pigment on my eyelids yet but please take a moment to appreciate its beauty in the picture below : one word - mesmerizing.