Mieza Everdeen

Assalamualaikum and hello! This is a long overdue post in which I successfully uploaded all the pictures and accidentally forgot the draft's existence. Oh well. Anyway, I have been planning to get myself a good setting powder and Clinique came to the rescue. My concern was why I couldn't get my foundation appear as perfect as they were while I was at Clinique photoshoot and I was told to try this Clinique Blended Face Powder as it was exactly the powder they used to set my foundation at the studio. I'm never gonna look back I guess? I love this Blended Face Powder to the moon and back and I'm gonna restock once I finish this jar. 

Clinique Blended Face Powder is very finely milled and a little definitely goes a long way. As you can see, the packaging comes with its own sifter for ease of application. I always turn the jar upside down, turn it back to normal position and give it a gentle shake before I open the lid. I then dip my brush in the powder on the sifter, tap it back on the lid's interior before I stamp the powder onto my foundation layered skin. After stamping the powder, I will lightly swipe the brush across my face to take off excess powder and even out the application of my Clinique Blended Face Powder. 

Clinique Blended Face Powder definitely gives my skin a flawless, matte appearance and it stays for a good 4 hours in air-cond before I start feeling a tinge of oiliness on my face. Even when I sweat while walking from home to the LRT station in the morning, it does not wash off the perfect matte look and I still look freshly made up when I arrive at the office. Upon application, Clinique Blended Face Powder gives my skin a silky smooth canvas due to it's ultra fine properties. I can say that it truly sets my foundation as I usually found myself still looking quite presentable by the end of the day. I definitely need a touch up but I just need to blot and then pat a bit of powder to look matte again, that's all. 

To conclude my review, let me sum up my thoughts on this lovely Clinique Blended Face Powder. Talking on the economic viewpoint, I say that for the price of RM109, Clinique Blended Face Powder leans on the expensive side (well it's Clinique after all, none of their products are cheap in Malaysia) but looking at the amount that you get and how long it will last, then your investment is definitely a brilliant decision. Clinique products are 100% fragrance free and allergy tested, so I can vouch that it would be safer on our skin. This is one major selling point that makes me love Clinique so much because they care about how we should treat our skin :) next, Clinique Blended Face Powder is very fine and you won't need a lot to set your foundation, and it will definitely last a long time if you use it for yourself only. It also makes my skin look good when worn on it's own. Yes, I tried using solely Clinique Blended Face Powder on my face before I go out for a quick errand and the outcome is awesome, I managed to skip the dreadful makeupless face. 

So far, Clinique Blended Face Powder is the only powder I need to use after my foundation routine. With a layer of it on my face, I don't need to top with other powders as the pair of Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Clinique Blended Face Powder is powerful enough to make me look good and ready for the world. If you are looking for a setting powder and you are not stingy with your budget, I suggest you try Clinique Blended Face Powder as I really don't have anything bad to say about it. Till then and thank you for reading ^_^

Disclaimer : Product was sent for me to try. However I guarantee that this review is unbiased and it is solely from my own experience as a user. I am not affiliated to earn anything from the link displayed as well. 

Assalamualaikum and hello readers! I haven't made a post like this for ages so I guess now I'm back in the game with plenty of reviews waiting to be published :) But before that, let me do this haul post first so that you can see (and I can have a reality check) on how much money I have burned in the name of beauty for the past few months, hahaha! This is a collective haul of skincare and makeup that I purchased up till March 2016. It's not much, but I'm glad that for some purchases I got to enjoy a discounted rate which I am going to admit as very helpful. Why pay more when you can get it for less, right?

Working and juggling my studies (both full time) is slowly taking a toll on me. Going back late is not a surprise every day. I almost have no time to laze around and it gets depressing day by day. I don't even get to see my boyfriend on a daily basis despite the fact that his office is just a few hundred metres away from mine coz we both are superbusyhumans. So when I get back home, my only friend would be Bernie the hamster who can't even speak human language and so tiny to be cuddled. I resort back to makeup and skincare coz even though they can't speak and not cuddle-friendly, they make me instantly happy. Alasan sangat kan nak beli barang baru XD 

I first went to Sephora Nu Sentral because I was bored. I saw Nudestix but most of the testers were either so dirty or damaged (unsharpened, too blunt to be tried). However the Magnetic Eye Color Pencils were mostly in good, test-able condition so I had a swatching spree. I fell in love with the shade Immortal but buying just one at RM92 sounds absurd. The next few days I went to Sunway Pyramid and the Sephora there has this box of 3 shades (Immortal, Angel, Twilight) with the price tag of one hundred seventy something I cannot remember. I bought it without a second thought and I became so happy until my boyfriend and his younger brother cannot brain my happiness. It was the tree of us during that day.

Disebabkan saya terlalu gembira, nah saya belanja swatches ^_^ see how beautiful the shade Immortal is? please get my happiness!

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!

I have always wondered how our ancestors keep their skin healthy and flawless. I mean, come on! They don't even have facial cleansers back then yet we were told that they have the most gorgeous looking skin even when they're already old. On the contrary to my sad skin story, I started getting breakouts and other skin problems when I was in high school. Up till now, all I ever wanted to get is clean, healthy and smooth skin. Please slap me because I am dirt lazy to even drink 2L of plain water daily, which alone can give me excellent, healthy skin. How..... :(

Days passed, and suddenly, I found myself sitting in a spacious room with a bunch of gorgeous ladies and we were there to discover about the latest facial cleansing brush from Clinique, which is called the Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush ^_^ Clinique came out with this sonic brush with aim to help users get clearer skin and making this Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush as the new bestie to Clinique's 3-Steps Skincare System. After all, living a lonely life is not good for your health and happiness isn't it? Even a skincare regime needs a best friend!

The Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush is a very lightweight facial cleansing brush that comes with 2 colours bristles. Its green bristled tip is to be used to reach the nook and crannies of your nose and T-Zone, while the remaining white bristles are meant for our cheeks, as it is softer than the green bristles. Bear in mind that this Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush is NOT AN EXFOLIATING brush. It is born to help us cleanse our skin better, hence the use of sonic vibration on this brush. It's brush head does not rotate, and this brush works by sonic vibration of its handle which leads to the left-right soft vibrating motion on the bristles.

I was told that the brush vibrates, to bring out the impurities clogging our skin. The sonic vibration used in facial brushes are known to give a very soft, non-abrasive effect on skin that even the sensitive skin will have no problem to use it. During the event, a demo took place where they used the Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush on a piece of tissue paper as the skin. Guess what? The tissue does not even tear! What a successful demo on how gentle the brush is ^_^

I got to bring home a set of Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush (USB variant) and I am happy to share with you guys my verdict on it. First of all, only the USB variant is available in Malaysia and you can get it from Clinique counters or website. A fully charged brush can last 180 minutes, which if used daily for 1-2 minutes can last you up to 3 months ;) It has a blinking LED indicator right below the brush head which tells when the brush is charging, in need to be charged, and fully charged. Next, it has a sturdy semi-transparent cap/brush head protector which is super awesome as it protects the bristles from dirt and damage(s) especially when chucked into your bag for travel. Thirdly, the brush is waterproof, super-duper awesome again because you don't have to worry about damaging it in the shower.

To use the Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush, simply press the only button it has, and it will vibrate for 30 seconds only and after that it automatically stops. Users are recommended to glide the brush around the face for 30 seconds to 1 minute only. Just use it with your favourite facial cleanser and then wash off with water and pat dry your face. I have been using this brush for more than 3 weeks and I shall say that the Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush is a very well made brush for my facial cleansing routine. My skin does not favor harsh facial brushes and Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush is very gentle that I don't get any random breakouts while using it, or any discomfort at all. I feel that my skin is properly cleansed and it gets softer + brighter after each use of this brush. 

Then again, I should point out that this Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush is not an exfoliating brush that does the heavier job of getting dead skin off your face  (don't compare this with Clarisonic, they're not the same at all). I still scrub my face once a week after I started using this brush, and 1-2 hormonal acne still visits when it is that time of the month. However, I see that the pores on my nose are less visible/blocked than before, which is a very good thing and explains that the green bristles on Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush works up to expectation in cleansing my T-zone. My cheeks are softer too, thanks to the white bristles!

Overall, I'll say that Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush is a good facial cleansing tool if you are looking for a sleek, yet decent brush to be incorporated in your cleansing routine. I cannot comment if it is magical on troubled skin (I mean, if you have lots of zits and you expect this brush to clear it off) as it is not my condition. If you want that "I-am-confident-that-my-skin-is-properly-cleansed" feeling + satisfaction, then it is time to invest, get one Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush for yourself ;)

**Product was given by Clinique Malaysia to me to test out but rest assured that my thoughts are genuinely from my own experience, observation and definitely unbiased. 

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Assalamualaikum and hello! I have always loved the idea of using a makeup cleansing balm at the end of the day, since I saw Paris B. from MWS reviewing an arsenal of cleansing balms on her site. There are many out there, but I found myself got so attracted to Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm because of the purple coloured tub, its huge size and a friendly price tag (well it is over a hundred ringgit but considering the brand and the amount of product, it is sensible).

So long story short, I finally managed to purchase a tub of Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm at Sephora Starhill after saving up for a while ^_^ the satisfaction was pure, ahaha!! I have been longing to get it for so long before it arrives here in Malaysia as many Western beauty bloggers raved about it so yeah,  an item in my makeup/skincare wishlist has been crossed off.

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm comes in a 100ml round tub. The packaging is sturdy purple plastic tub with a silver coloured lid. It does not come with any box so all product description/info are written on the tub. If you foresee yourself using it every day holding the tub, then I advise you to read everything and memorize if needed because the label is not permanent. I saw the sample tub at Sephora has lost all its writings on it XD well I am very particular about the look of my belongings. I don't want it to look retarded so I usually make sure the packaging look as new as it can, forever.

The texture of product inside the tub is just like any normal waxy balm, white in colour. It does not have any strong smell to it, just a normal, mild balmy scent as this Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm is made by Clinique to be allergy tested, ophthalmologist tested, and 100% fragrance-free. As I have been using this cleansing balm for more than a month, all I can say is, I really love it! It is a worthy investment as this balm definitely cleanses my skin off my makeup after a long day.

I usually scoop out a dollop of this balm and rub it in between my palms. It turned a bit greasy but not that gooey oily type. Massaging it on my skin is a fun thing to do because apart from working on it to dissolve all the makeup traces and grime on my face, it serves as a relaxing therapy for my face muscles. Cleansing and massaging is a great idea after I spent my day making thousands of facial expressions while working, hehe! I found that this Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm is successful in the department of dissolving traces of foundation, BB cream, lipstick, eyeliner and waterproof mascara. I don't normally depend solely on this to take off my makeup, I usually wipe my face with one piece of facial cleansing wipe from Guardian first because I cannot stand the oily feeling when I get home. However, I tested this cleansing balm to solely remove the layer of BB cream + powder foundation from my face and I found that after washing it off, no makeup traces left on my skin already (I used a cotton soaked with Bifesta sebum makeup remover to double check), which is a satisfying point.

There are a few ways for you to use this Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm. First, use it as a sole makeup remover, which means, you don't do any prior removal using cleansing wipes or cotton soaked with makeup remover. I suggest this if you only sport a thin layer of makeup. Secondly, use this cleansing balm as a second makeup removal stage, like I always practiced. Wipe your makeup first with a cleansing wipe, and then follow with this cleansing balm, and I suggest this if you have medium to thick makeup coverage on your face. Next is the method of removal. You may just splash some water on your face to wash off the residue after massaging the cleansing balm, or you might want to use a wet (cold or warm, up to you) flannel or wash cloth to wipe it off. This Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm dissolves to a milky white residue when in contact with water, and it left the skin feeling smooth and clean. It is greasy when applied on dry skin but when washed, not even a subtle hint of oiliness or greasiness can be detected. It does not give any tight feeling to my skin either ^_^

Well, I think my lecture is over now that I have explained thoroughly about my take on how to use this cleansing balm and how it fares. I totally recommend this Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm if you are looking for one to try, and if later on you happen to buy this product because of my review here, I hope you will love it as much as I do :) If you don't, then don't blame me :p I am sorry for the lack of pictures, my camera is currently not available and I don't know when I can get it back *sigh*. I promise I will update with more test pictures on how this cleansing balm works when I can get a proper camera. 

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Assalamulaikum and hello! This year (2014) I have witnessed quite a number of matte lipsticks surfacing on the shelves and to be honest, 2014 is the year where I started my venture with matte lipsticks as well. I was not a lipstick lover back then because I hate the too-heavy feeling on my lips and well, I'm just gonna admit that for me, wearing a lipstick is too much hassle XD that was my thinking back then, hehehe~

It was only a few months back that I found myself attracted to lipsticks and started using whatever I have in my stash. Now that I have been through a few trials of matte lipsticks, I would like to share my opinion regarding what I recently tried, which is the Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick. What I have in my stash is the shade Matte Mandarin, an orange coloured matte lipstick with a slight hint of red. It is a very merry colour that makes you stand out with just wearing it alone. From my little research, Clinique spent 3 years developing this matte lipstick so that it won't be a trouble to the lips wearing it. I guess they really did it this time, hehe!

so ladies, what are your favourite matte lipsticks? share with me!

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