Mieza Everdeen

Assalamualaikum and hello! November has been a month full of emotions for me. I graduated from UiTM after 3 years, went for several interviews, get back on track meeting my lovely Butterflies, and figuring out life, hahaha~ Blogging has been a bit slow for me lately, with no camera I can't do much. I seriously pray that God will bless me with a good camera soon. So, are you ready to see what I have been loving to the max last November? Here they are!

1. Laura Mercier High Coverage Concealer for Under Eye - my first specific under eye concealer. I've been battling with some sleepless nights so this concealer is definitely a great addition to my makeup routine. While it covers my panda eyes perfectly, this concealer is VERY thick and not easy to spread, making it crease easily if applied too much. It is wise to apply sparingly on a properly moisturized face ;)

2. Maybelline The Falsies Big Eye Mascara - Maybelline never fails to impress with their mascara, and this latest addition is da bomb! I love the fact that they came up with dual ended wand for top and bottom lashes. Honestly I never applied mascara on my bottom lash so when I tried this babe, I'm totally hooked! It curled my lashes well, the curl stays all day, easy to remove and it does not smudge.

3. Ronasutra Mineral Attraction 2-in-1 Foundation Powder - I have been using CC and BB creams a lot lately so I found myself applying this mineral powder foundation a lot to set my makeup. The coverage is medium to full but it feels amazingly lightweight. I tried using it with a fluffy powder brush but I found that the finished look is better when I use Ecotools Flat Top Bamboo Buffing brush.

4. Sleek Blush By 3 (Sugar) - When I first purchased this from Luxola, I said that I bought it because I wanna learn how to wear blusher as the truth is I am not a blusher fan. However when I tried the shade Muscovado from this palette, I found that it really helped to give my face a more defined look. So far, I really am in love with this one ^_^

5. Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick (006 Really Red) - It was not easy for me to find this shade, and when I did for the first time, I bought it. I have to say this is the best red matte lipstick I ever used. The red is just perfect for my skin tone, perfect to my liking and I found myself reaching for it more often than other reds. It is MY colour I guess?

6. Skin & Lab Glacial Clay Facial Mask - I bought this mask from Natta Cosme out of curiousity and I don't regret it, hehe! There is a tingling sensation during the first few minutes of wearing this mask, and it is laden with clay and tea tree fragrant. It gives a cooling effect to my skin and upon removal my skin felt smooth and brighter. I also found that when I use it twice a week, it kinda help my skin to become less oilier.

7. Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser - This one does not need an introduction, everyone knows I am madly in love with Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser so when I felt boring with other cleansers, I came back to this one, hehe! It is soooo refreshing!

8. Biore Perfect Cleansing Water - An alternative to Bifesta, as I love to keep my options wide ;) This cleansing water removes my makeup perfectly well, and it is very gentle to my skin. I like how it helps to moisturize my skin after cleansing so it allows me to plonk onto the bed after using it, which however I never tried because I practice double cleansing. 

Assalamualaikum and Hello!

This is gonna be a very happy post because I'm gonna talk about a brand that I love to the max, which is Yadah ^_^ I was invited to a party with Yadah at Little Wonton by The Butterfly Project, and during the party we were introduced to lots of bombastic products by Yadah and of course, some new arrivals as well ;) 

During the product introduction, us bloggers were informed about the goodness contained within all Yadah products, which key ingredient is the native Opuntia Ficus extract! I hope you guys have read my review about Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser, which definitely works best on my skin and cleared my complexion like nobody's business! I have used a lot of Yadah products including their Vitamin Toner, Vitamin Emulsion (paired after use of Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser), Sunblock, Brightening Ampoule, Anti-Trouble Bubble Cleanser and Brightening Mask Pack. So verdict? They are the best, you should go buy them all seriously I'm not kidding XD

Now let's get to the fun time! We were given a plate containing 3 samples of sunblock named A, B, and C. We tested each of them on our hands, noticing how it looks upon application and how it smells. Oh yes, we don't know which brand they are from.

Sunblock A : recognized on the spot, been using it since forever :p 

Sunblock B : catches my attention due to its consistency, color and its faint lemongrass-like smell

Sunblock C : very BB cream like though a bit thin, and it has the strongest perfume smell ever. I thought sunblocks smell bad all the time =_=''

Then the bean was spilled, sunblock B is Yadah's new formula, Oh My Sun Block and sunblock A is their old Yadah Sun Cream :) I say, we must give team Yadah a big clap for developing this new, better sun block for us! I'll make a detailed review on the product later when I have it tested and probably, compared with some others as well ;) 

Next test up! We were given a pencil liner and a liquid liner to draw anything on our hands. Then team Yadah helped us with a pump of Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser each on the drawings. A few minutes of massaging those yummy foam on our hands revealed a squeaky clean hand! The liquid liner drawing disappeared first, followed by the pencil liner drawing which needed a firmer rub. Thus Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser is proven to be able to remove (traces of) makeup! 

Here's an advice : remove your makeup with makeup removers first and then only you proceed with facial cleansers. We don't wanna be responsible over your clogged pores and surfacing zits okay?

Then there was a noodle eating competition slash lip balm resistance test. The contestants were Dina and FurFer. They had to apply Yadah Lip Tint Balm on their sexy smackers first and gulp down the noodle as fast as they can! FurFer won, bless you lady for having such skill :D I would die tercekik if I try to eat like you XD both of them received a bottle of Yadah Brightening/Collagen Ampoule ^_^ and were the Lip Tint Balm still there after eating? Yes!

picture from Butterfly Project facebook

Butterfly Project x Yadah picture album  

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Assalamualaikum and hello!

Are you the type of person who always have a new year's resolution? Well, truthfully, I don't really have them every year but sometimes when I saw the importance to achieve things, I'll make it my goal no matter what. Since 2014 is nearing,I'd like to introduce you to my best friend, Yadah, who will help you achieve a beauty resolution like never before ^_^ 

I hope you all have know that Yadah and I have been best friends since January 2013 when she first landed in Malaysia! Do you know that Yadah only brings you all natural skincare range that uses botanical sources? Yes, the power of Yadah lies deep within its natural plant ingredients! Not only being organic, Yadah only delivers an array of chemical free goodness that are so gentle especially on my skin, yet they proved to be effective ^_^ Have you seen that I crowned Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser to be my 2013 favourite cleanser  coz it really is effective in giving me a breakout free skin ^_^

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Since my beloved The Butterfly Project Beauty Bloggers Community has announced a collaboration with Yadah to celebrate 2014, they asked me to tell my 2014 beauty resolution and share it on my blog :) You see, I'm not gonna miss this for the world coz both of them are the reason why I'm still blogging strong ^_^

1. Drink 3L of water per day : Why? Because I did it when I was warded due to dengue, and my skin condition during that time was the best I ever seen since I hit puberty! See people? Water is our skin's saviour!! Drink lotsss of plain water and say hello to crystal clear skin ^_^

2. Wear sunblock consistently : We all know that the UV rays can cause damages to our skin if not treated properly. So, why risk our only skin unprotected? Besides, I don't wanna look wayy older than I am, and I don't wanna contract any skin diseases. So, sunblock for the win!

Well darlings, I think these two will be my primary beauty resolutions for 2014. I believe that if I get to maintain the discipline of carrying these 2 successfully, a lot more disciplined routine will be easier for me to follow. So, what's your 2014 beauty resolution? ^_^

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Assalamualaikum and hello!

December is passing real past, and in a blink of eye 2014 will peek thru your window, boo! So before I forget and gets real busy with final exam, I better make this happen first ^_^ Ah well, my final exam starts on the 1st of January 2014. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT OH MY GOODNESS! 

Alright, cut the drama :p Anyhoos, I never know any soul (at least, women) who does not care about her face. Women love beauty, and beauty is portrayed through a woman, no matter how she looks. You're special, remember? ^_^ So having a functioning facial cleanser is important because it helps you a lot in achieving a healthy, clear skin. Why functioning? Because you can try 100 different facial cleansers and still cannot find one that actually helps your skin. I've been through that =_='' till I hit 21. 

In case you haven't heard of it, I have oily combination skin, and I personally think that oily skin is the bitchiest scene I ever dealt with in my entire life. So my primary concern when choosing a cleanser is its oil-control property which after use does not leave my skin feeling tight or feel like a plastic surface. Without further ado, let me present to you my favourite facial cleansers of 2013 ^_^

Truthfully, this one is the first cleanser that actually works on my skin. And to make it sweeter, I won it from Yadah's facebook giveaway so save me some RM49, hehe~ I started using this cleanser together with my Olay Professional Pro-X Cleanser coz I'm damn poor to buy a Clarisonic somewhere in March 2013. My skin got smoother, my pimples cleared away, I don't get breakouts at all, and the rate of oiliness on my face reduced. Oh, I used it together with Yadah Vitamin Toner and Emulsion as well. It is also my first bubble cleanser ever. It smells divine, I love the foam and everything was perfect, period.

I got this from Mivva beauty box, the mother's day edition, also my first powder cleanser. It leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean, hydrated and it has an instant brightening effect as well. Skin felt smooth upon cleansing, and no breakouts experienced as well. I don't know how to describe it anymore but it's just like love at first cleanse, hehe! Wanna know how I use it? I simply pour some powder onto my wet palm, wet my other palm, rub it together until it foams and then I cleanse my face. Easy!! One more plus point, it is in powder form so it's perfect for travelling ^_^

I bought this with a coupon from Women's Weekly (Buy 1 free 1). It has a clear light green gel texture, non-foamy and it smells like waterfall, so sweet and refreshing! I love to use it for morning cleansing routine coz it made me feel awake ;) This cleanser is just so soft like a mother and it makes my skin feel bouncy, soft, and hydrated. I also got to try its toner as well and I super duper love it! It doesn't help clear blemishes though, but it's a good cleanser, worth to be tried and definitely a must have! Not drying, no tight feeling on skin, awesome!

So, what do you think of my favourite facial cleansers? I hope my post helps, and if you're searching for good facial cleansers, you might wanna try my favourites ^_^ Tell me if you're a user too, I'd like to hear your thoughts! 

Assalamualaikum and hello ^_^

I just wanna do a simple post on what I got from Alliance Cosmetics Warehouse Sale last week. I first knew about their warehouse sale last year from Silkygirl's facebook page. So, I made up my mind to put it in my calendar, annually. Seriously, who wants to miss this dirt cheap sale of cosmetics, especially women? Since in Malaysia we dont have anything like Black Friday or continuous B1F1 like in the US/UK, the warehouse sales are our only option to splurge and save at the same time ;) 

Last year was my first time going there with my roommates, and it started not so well when the taxi driver did not know how to get to the venue. He asked whether we have GPS or not =_='' of course, we don't have it. He brought us pusing-pusing the whole Glenmarie area till finally we saw the small signboard of that sale and arrived safely. But safely is not so safe to our pockets when he asked for RM50 for the entire sesat journey. Belum belanja lagi dah kena sembelih.

So what I got for myself this time? I managed to spend very wisely since my stash of skincare and cosmetics are still very ample. I only bought :

-Stage Keep It Clean Brush Cleaner 200ml (RM10 each, normal price RM25, bought 2 coz a friend asked me to help her buy 1)

-Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Flash Lights (RM15, normal price RM36)

-Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser (RM25, normal price RM49.90)

-Avene Thermal Spring Water (RM16, normal price RM39)

That's all for now :) Did anyone of you manage to go to the sale? Share with me what you bought!

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Assalamualaikum and hello!

I'm home now, safe from the depressing campus XD

Thank you to the admin of university, 

we got 4 days of holiday just for PRU

However, the ecstacy of being at home is slightly diminished 

as I'm down with flu

Can't stop sneezing, throat is burning, and my body aches.

:'(

BUT

The flu is not going to stop me from writing!

Hehe~I have a sweet product to share with you guys,

which is Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser

^_^

In my previous post I promised to review this darling after seeing its effects,

I won my first bottle of Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser from a facebook giveaway.

I started using it in mid January 2013, and it only finishes today. 

It lasts quite some time, isn't it ?

Well for your information, I have a very small face and that explains why it can last for 3 and a half months.

Now here's some description of Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser :

image taken from Yadah Malaysia facebook

INGREDIENTS :
Water, Potassium Cocoate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Castorate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Potassium Lactate, Arginine, Melissa Officinalis Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Water, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol

MY VERDICT ?

When I first started using Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser, my face was in its uttermost disastrous state. It was a few days after my final exam. My face was plagued with numerous pimples as a successful sign of stress that invaded me due to massive assignment workload. It was a scary sight I couldn't believe myself either that my face could become that bad. 

So what happened after I started using Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser ?

It is magic!! After two weeks of use, I could see all my pimples disappearing, while my blackheads and whiteheads are reduced/less prominent for public view. 
During my menses, only 1 pimple managed to decorate my face when I'm using Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser (before this those nasty pimples were everywhere when it's time of the month). 

This cleanser has a citrusy scent, it is very refreshing and I dunno why, it makes me happy while cleansing my face, hehe! 

I can say that the routine of cleansing my face using Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser twice a day is what I anticipated the most every day :p

Besides all that, I found that I need only a small amount of this cleanser pumped on my palm to cleanse up my entire face effectively. 

It lathers up really well, not like some foam type of cleanser that disappears upon contact with skin. Caution, at the beginning I took 1 full pump and god, the massive amount of foam was more than what I need and I felt like I wasted more than I actually need to use. 

So, if you have small face like me, I advise you to just push the pump till half of it's level. 1 full pump and you will end up with twice usage worth of product on your palm. 

This cleanser is fragrance free, colorant free, paraben free, mineral oil free, contains extracts of Opuntia Ficus (organic cactus), contains natural vegetable ingredients 99.9%, and it has no chemical surface active agents. 

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I give this product 5/5 stars and I really recommend it to you guys

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It retails at RM49 per bottle (150ml), and you can get it at SaSa, Stage/Stage Asia, HiShop Malaysia, Hermo and Zalora.

psst, there's an offer! Print out this coupon and get RM10 off for every purchase of RM40 only at SaSa outlets! hurry up!!

so, which one of them should I review next ?

thanks for reading and please don't hesitate to drop your comments below!

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