Mieza Everdeen

Assalamualaikum and hello! Hair is women's crowning glory. Her pride, her invaluable tresses. But being a woman, I am not exempted from having some hair problems including frizziness, hair loss and itchy scalp. To find hair products that really work on my hair are like finding a needle in a haystack, it is nearly impossible. I dont know if my hair is destined to be this stubborn, but I'm glad that there are several products than have been very helpful to me in maintaining my hair's manageability. So, without further rambles, I present to you my budget style, hair saviours at the moment ;) 

I have been using this set since early 2014 and I say this is my number one moisturizing shampoo so far ^_^ i really fell in love with how it makes my hair soft, manageable and it smells so amazing that I (again and shamelessly) fell in love with my own imperfect tresses. It is like a therapy to me when using this Ma Cherie Moisture range and I always step out of the bath feeling all happy, positive and refreshed. The power of enjoying something simple, inexpensive and something that makes me feel pretty, I guess. I have rebelliously dry and frizzy hair, so I really need this Ma Cherie Moisture shampoo and conditioner to tame them. I suggest you to try the travel size first if you would like to buy this duo. It is available at all major pharmacies nationwide.

I was influenced to buy this one upon reading Sabrina Tajudin’s review of the whole range. I bought it at Cold Storage One Utama. Speaking of my dry hair, this Batiste Original dry shampoo is not meant to treat any specific hair condition as it only serves as an instant hair refresh in between shampoos. It cannot be substituted for the normal bath shampoo okay? I love this Batiste Original because it is true to its tagline, clean and classic. My hair and head feels and smells very fresh upon using it, and it gives my hair a light, manageable feeling. It gives a bit of volume as well in a very sophisticated manner, even my dry and frizzy hair looks good upon using this dry shampoo. Too bad I cannot show you the before and after picture but if my dry frizzy hair loves this, then I guess you with soft hair will look even more fabulous ^_^

I actually hate using hair conditioners because they are slimy, slippery and I do not have the patient to wait one minute two minutes whatever minutes in the shower doing nothing before washing them off. However it is a different story when I first used this L’Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil Nourishing Mask. All my deepest hatred towards the slipperiness of hair mask/conditioners went down the drain because of how soft my hair feels like after this mask. It is truly nourishing even after a day, my (again) rebelliously frizzy hair still looks good and not like any mad scientist. It smells good too, but a bit intense and the scent is not as light as Ma Cherie’s fragrance. Never mind, it makes me happy and content, and that’s more than enough.

Well, I hope I did not bore you with my frizzy hair story. I am truly sincere in sharing this because to me, finding the perfect hair solution that does not turn me into a beggar is quite hard as most drugstore brands does not work on me. Been to salons and ‘cried’ paying the expensive treatments that really works is not the luxury I could afford monthly so I have to keep trying to find the best and most economic solution. I wear a headscarf but it does not mean I can slack off from taking care of my tresses. Healthy hair is the goal for all women who cares about her self, it is her confidence no matter her head is wrapped with a shawl all day or if she always proudly flaunt it. To me, all women should get the best treatment for their hair; their pride and their crowning glory. Toodles!

Disclaimer : This is not a paid post. Everything is sincerely from my heart and experience as a user. Three products in this post were bought using my own money and the other 2 products were received in gift bags.  

Love,

Mieza

Love,

Mieza

Assalamualaikum and hello! This post was crafted after I read Wiida's post about her 2015 Favourite Spa Beauty Products. I feel the need of following her footsteps in writing such post because :

Being a full time working professional now, I admit that I feel the need to wear makeup every day. It is not to gain attention (duhh~) but it is a woman's thing to feel pretty and happy. I am comfortable with my own skin, I do go out without makeup nowadays but to work, I prefer presentable than plain ;) wearing makeup everyday needs me to take proper, meticulous care of my skin. Okay you can actually skip meticulous but me being myself, I like things to be thorough and knowing that I practice it makes me feel safe and happy. One don't actually need everything I list down here, it's more to my personal preference :)

Facial cleansing products
My go-to makeup removing products would be cleansing wipes and cleansing water. I have long been in love with Guardian's facial cleansing wipes but since I've talked about it then I'm not gonna repeat it here. Now I'm currently trying Purederm Argan Oil makeup remover cleansing towelettes that I got from Watsons at RM9.90 per pack. The wipe is large, it removes my makeup well but extra effort is needed for eye makeup, so I usually pour a few drops of Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Eye Makeup Remover on the wipe to remove my waterproof mascara and eyeliner. If I wore heavy makeup, then I'll start with Biore Perfect Cleansing Water as this one is a god when it comes to makeup removing. I say it is as good as Bifesta Cleansing Water (my other favourite).


When I have to use cotton pads with makeup removers and toners, my go to would definitely be Watsons side sealed facial puffs. This is the perfect cotton pads that does not disintegrate upon wiping, and guaranteed no cotton streaks left on your face. I have been using countless of boxes of this. 3 times a week, I will use a special cotton pad from The Face Shop for exfoliating (used along with my toner). It is the Green Tea Stone Therapy cotton pad, and it is not as harsh as Etude House's Wonder Pore Cotton Glove (this one is really painful on my skin). I am a cotton pad freak by the way, I love buying and trying different variants of them ;)


For facial cleansers, I'm quite lucky that my skin is quite immune to lots of them. Nothing much like a bad reaction over cleansers ever happened anyway except for dryness. I am now using Borneo Soap series as my facial cleanser. Since I am battling acne, I use Dabai Sarawak facial bar and for days where I'm staying at home and not using any makeup, I use Beras Bario Facial bar. So far, these two has been working great on my skin, and they never cause any dryness or tight feeling on my skin upon use. Love em!

Toner, serum, moisturizer
This is the skincare step that I have to admit that I'm very lazy to keep up with. Unmotivated at times due to tiredness XD I use my trusted Oxy Powder Lotion as toner, followed by the Illuminating Essence by Neesya Skincare, and then the amazing Neuxellence Jeunesse serum by Nuxe. As for moisturizers, I'm skipping from one to another as I have a truckload of them. What I'm using now are the Egyptian Magic Cream (before sleep), Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream (before going to work), and ocassionally I use Clinique's DDML+ and Moisture Surge when I am travelling and also L'Occitane Angelica Hydra Vital Gel and Cream when I'm in my hometown on weekends. These are all very good moisturizers and I really recommend them if you are looking for one :)


Mask & Exfoliator
I am also a mask collector. Sometimes I just bought them for the sake of feeling intrigued and later I only use them for a few times. I regret such impulsive buys XD as per now I am focusing on hydrating masks because my skin is very dry in the inside, making it produce more oil than normal. The only hydrating mask that I won't mind to have in my entire life is the Multiberry Yogurt Pack from Laneige. It smells so sweet, very cooling on my skin and it left my skin super supple and soft after use. It is quite light like a gel consistency when spread on skin. As for skin exfoliator, I have long skipped harsh beaded scrubs because I know that it doesn't do good to my skin. So I am now enjoying the comfort of rubbing Silky Renewal Gel from Shizens on my face every 3 days. So far, it left my skin feeling silky smooth after use (just like its name!) and visibly less clogged pores :)

These are all what I can think of to include right now as I don't want to overwhelm the length of this post. I hope that my sharing is helpful, and feel free to comment if you have anything to ask regarding what I'm using ^_^

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 post is dedicated to products that I think worth trying by everyone :) Some of you might want to buy it, but then you feel unsure whether it will be a good investment or not, am I right? The same goes to me, sometimes when a new product came out I feel the hype to own it but in the end, will I really love to use it all up, or not? I hope this new series will be my alternative to recommend products especially when I am getting busier for a full product review, hehe! Enjoy ^_^

1. Philosophy Purity Made Simple

Hands down, this is my next holy grail facial cleanser! It removes makeup traces well from my skin, sometimes it dissolves my eyeliner as well, great great great ^_^ It left my skin feeling so fresh and clean, like a sparkling crystal glass freshly wiped off dusts can you get it? Hahaha! The best thing about this Purity Made Simple is, it does not dry out my skin, it does not give that tightness feeling on my skin, and is actually a 3-in-1 product as claimed by Philosophy (makeup remover-cleanser-toner) that's why it only comes with the Hope In A Jar moisturizer. Purity Made Simple smells like air sirap limau if you ask me, honestly. 

2. Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream

I have the most epic love-hate relationship with this CC cream but I come back for it anyways. It is oily on my skin. I don't know how much oily is dewy but the mind-boggling thing here is, my skin looked pretty with this Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream on. I want to kick it to the curb for having no mercy towards the oiliness on my face but hug it fiercely at the same time for making my skin look fabulous with just one layer. So far, I don't see my local beauty blogger friends reviewing this CC cream saying that it turned out oily at the end of the day. Most of them only said that it is good or how to achieve the look so maybe it is just my skin being oily with this CC cream. This CC cream is very runny and thin, but the coverage is worth being praised! I mix it with a drop of Body Shop tea tree oil to overcome pimple problem and it is working fine. But the fact that I still need to blot my face 3-4 times is so not cool. Anyhow, you can check JQ's review here to know her advice about this CC cream and its partner the CC eye cream :)

3. Safi Shayla Anti Dandruff Shampoo | Safi Shayla Fresh and Bounce Shampoo
I got to make my mom fell in love with Safi Shayla range, hehe! I use both shampoo alternately as I experience itchy scalp and uncomfortable feeling on my head due to wearing the headscarf in Malaysia's hot and humid weather. Both anti dandruff and fresh & bounce shampoo left my hair smelling so good, soft and manageable. I have dry hair and they always look so voluminous but after using Safi Shayla range, my hair does not feel heavy and unruly anymore.  I also have completely used a bottle of Safi Shayla scalp freshner (it was amazing!) but I am so pissed off now because I cannot find it in Tesco Melaka (the only convenient shopping place for me at the moment). They only sell the shampoo -_-

4. 4eb Spotless OCM Blend
I was gifted with this 4eb Spotless OCM Blend from 4 Elements Beauty and I yet to make a review series for everything I have tried. OCM stands for "oil cleansing method" if you are still not familiar with it. I SUPER LOVE this product! It left my skin so clean, so soft and fresh feeling every time after I use it to cleanse all makeup/makeup traces/grime from my face. 4eb is currently undergoing some refurbishment so it is yet to be accessible until further notice. I hope that once they start selling again, you guys can try their OCM blends (for normal skin/for acne skin) and experience the wonders it has to offer ^_^ maybe you can check the owner's blog about all natural skincare for now? Her name is Mrs.Salmah and she is a very helpful lady who is very knowledgeable on natural skincare products ;) If you'd like to get this oil blend, maybe you can try email her at preciousmecares@gmail.com and tell her that you got to know about her oil blends from me okay ;)

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Assalamualaikum and hello! 

I hope my fellow readers are all in good health and happy mood :) I have been very busy with internship placement like applying here and there, nervously waiting for the replies, and also going for interviews. Phew, I was told by a senior not to stress too much on internship but being a nerdy perfectionist, I just can't help feeling insecure about it >.< It is nerve-wrecking you know, and the zits kept on popping making me more stressed =_='' I really should learn how to keep calm and chillax, hehe! Anyone has ideas how to keep calm and chillax? Tell me tell me!

Okay as you can see from the title of this post, I decided to make a new series called Fabulous Finds. I know it sounds like the first beauty box subscription in Malaysia, please don't sue me for non-originality but I just love the phrase! Please don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to copy anybody and please tell me if I am violating any copyrights and I'll surely change it! In my series of Fabulous Finds, I will be mentioning a brief intro and probably some simple review on whatever I found interesting and helpful, regardless the topic/item/services. I hope I will be consistent and persistent enough to keep my site lively apart from beauty reviews :) 

Now I'm very excited to tell you about OXY Powder Lotion that I am currently using as a toner. I won this product from Tammy's giveaway along with a handful of Mentholatom products. FYI, I have been battling with a very nasty breakout that none of my blemish care products can cure since one month and half back (T_T) it is very devastating to see my skin condition, particularly on the forehead being invaded by pimples. Maybe the blemish care products I used are not strong enough to banish them, or my skin is too congested to absorb the solutions, I don't know =_='' anybody wanna sponsor me some excellent acne treatments? *tak malu me XD*

There's another phenomenon I encountered when using it. I wiped the cotton pad soaked with OXY Powder Lotion on my nose and guess what? I found some tiny black residues on the cotton pad! Are those blackheads? Yes, I am certain they are. Only 2-3 blackheads (I can't believe I counted them XD) but it is something, for me :) Other effects I felt upon using OXY Powder Lotion is that it gives cooling sensation upon application (menthol is among the ingredients) and it doesn't make my skin feel tight.

Tell me, have you ever used this product? Or, do you have anything similar to suggest? 

thanks for dropping by ^_^