Evergreen Christmas at 1 Utama

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December is the month of joy, holiday, and also shopping! I haven't visit other shopping malls for their festive's decorations yet but I was lucky to be invited to 1 Utama's Christmas Launch just last week. Christmas's decorations and year end sales are the two things I look forward to every year end.

1 Utama will be at its most enchanting, transformed into a spectacular Christmas Evergreen Garden. Christmas windmills, twinkling lights, giant pristine snowflakes and a floral wonderland are the main Christmas decorations in 1 Utama this year.

Christmas Evergreen Garden, located at LG Oval

The emcees of the Evergreen Christmas Launch!

Some Christmassy performance during the launch.

Mad Sally band.

There are various of performances and shows during the entire festive month in 1 Utama, shoppers get to enjoy a medley of songs and dance by carolers and bands. The performance highlight will be “It’s Christmas!” Musical, a well-loved production based around Christmas characters and a variety of pop songs about love. For full Christmas shows please check out the schedule below:

Christmas Shows Schedule:

• The Korean Diaspora Chorus: 13 & 20 Dec 4pm, GF Centre Court

• Swing Out Mad Sally: 11, 24 & 25 Dec 3pm, LG Oval

• It’s Christmas!: 12, 19 & 26 Dec 5pm, LG Oval // 13, 20 & 27 Dec 3pm, LG Oval

• Friend of Strings Chamber: 20 & 25 Dec 6pm, LG Oval

• Pewter Engraving Demo by Royal Selangor: 12, 13, 19 & 20 Dec, LG Highstreet 12pm-2pm and 5pm-7pm

• Storm Troopers Appearance by Royal Selangor: 12, 13, 19 & 20 Dec, LG Highstreet 2pm-3pm and 8.30pm-9.30pm

• Jolly Wind Ensemble: 19 Dec 3pm, 27 Dec 4pm, GF Centre Court

• St Ignatius Church Carollers: 12 Dec 3pm, GF Centre Court

More pictures during Evergreen Christmas's Launch:

So lucky to get a group photo with all the beautiful and cute little performers, emcees and Santa!

With the other MHB girls.

Call us selfie queens? 

Yours truly. 

Well have you done your Christmas shopping yet?

I personally love to do some shopping for myself during festive season as there'll be lots of promotions and sales! If you've no idea what to buy for Christmas gift exchange, you could check out some gift ideas at the various festive merchandise kiosks around LG Oval and Highstreet.

Christmas Shopping Rewards:

Spend RM150 (max. 2 receipts on the same day) at any ONECARD outlets to receive a stamp and a pair of glass coaster. Collect as many stamps to get festive gifts. 

ONECARD gift card Christmas Special 

    -A special gift when you purchase a ONECARD gift card worth RM200 and above. 

Exclusively for Maybank Cardmembers

   -Redeem a pair of candy jar with a minimum spend of RM300 or a 3-tier cake stand with a minimum spend of RM800.
(T & C apply)

More gifts and rewards! :D

And special rewards for Maybank Cardmembers!

And...Star Wars fans can also take photos with Storm Troopers during meet and greet sessions throughout December.

For more information, check out 1 Utama's:

1. Websites: www.1Utama.com.my | www.onecard.com.my
2. Facebook: Facebook.com/1Utama
3. Instagram: Instagram.com/1Utama
4. Twitter: Twitter.com/1UtamaOfficial
5. Youtube: YouTube.com/1UtamaHappenings
6. Wechat @1Utama & Line @1Utama

Photos courtesy of Andy Kho Photography - www.andykho.com

4-in-1 Laneige Cushions' Makeup Review

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BB Cushions are so popular in Korean makeup, they're the fundamental to achieve that dewy and natural look. Among brands producing BB Cushions, Laneige is one of the brand that I always wanted to try. 

A few weeks ago, I was invited to their Beauty Road with BB Cushion in Mid Valley.

The gorgeous Korean supermodel, Hwang Se-On was there too, she has the perfect and flawless skin!

Korean makeup artist demonstrating how to achieve that flawless and natural look.

The new BB Cushion with Pore Control.

Onto the exciting part, the review:

Laneige BB Cushion (Pore Control), Laneige Cushion Highlighter, Watery Cushion Concealer and K-secret Cushion Tint.

First, the BB Cushion Pore Control,

Simple and sophisticated case.

The shade I got is in Natural Beige, No. 21

Like any other BB Cushion it comes with a puff!

First surprise upon opening the packaging is the scent, it smells so so so good! I'm not the expert in describing scent but I'll try...little bit of flowery, it's the relaxing smell. There's no the usual makeup scent in it at all. 

BB Cushion [Pore Control], SPF 50+ PA+++ (15g):

• Pore Control
• Pore Coverage
• Semi-matte finish
• Water resistant
• Soothing effect
• UV protection

I used it a few times after receiving this product from the launch, I presume all the girls know the application of BB Cushion, it can only be dab dab dab it onto the skin! It feels cold as if I were spraying mist onto my skin while applying, this is a bonus point about this BB Cushion. While it's a pore control cushion, it works very well in covering the pores. It lasts good without needing a touch up for more than 6 hours. On one of the day I applied this, I went out for lunch under scorching sun and did some housework after that, it STAYS. This surprise me the usual foundation melts especially on my T-zone area but this doesn't even I sweat. The Pore Purifying Complex formula in it does a good job in removing the sebum. 

The cons?

It doesn't cover the blemishes very well, you'll need a concealer. 

#nofilter , no deep cleansing for more than a week, my blackheads were piling up but they're all covered. Just look at my nose!

My Cushion Colour is in Natural Beige, I'd prefer Pink/ True Beige as I want a brighter skin tone.

First, the Cushion Highlighter,

Cushion Highlighter, SPF 30 PA++ (9g):

Highlighter with sun protection? That's new to me. The case design is same like the BB Cushion but it's smaller in size. It has the same scent like the BB Cushion!

Smaller puff for cushion highlighter.

Not recommended for under eye area as it's shimmery unless you're getting a dramatic look. Best use on the T-zone area. 

Then, the Watery Cushion Concealer,

It's design like a pen, very portable.

With a soft cushion tip!

The first time I used this, the product only flew out after I pressed it for a few dozen times! 

Very high coverage, good in covering the dark circle and blemishes. I would recommend to tap the product onto the palm then only apply to blemishes for hygienic purpose, given if you use one pen to cover both dark circle and blemishes.

Lastly, the K-secret Cushion Tint, 

Shade is in Sweet Orange (5529)

The pigmentation is intensive, creamy texture with powdery finish.

Comes with an applicator. 

Generally just apply the Tint on the center of the lips then even out with the applicator. The colour is over pigmented if apply the tint on the lips alone. 

I only knew not long ago that this tint could be apply to the cheek area with the applicator too!

If I were to choose only one of out these four products, I would go for BB Cushion Pore Control. A Cushion that's perfectly fitting Malaysian woman needs living in all-year-summer country. By just applying the cushion helps the skin and prevent the forming of sebum oxidation and inflammation. Sun screen product is no necessary anymore with the high sun protection factor.

The Herbal Skincare - Belif

Attended a newly launched Korean skincare event a while ago at Sunway Pyramid. The most attractive part of this brand is that they are called a ''True Herbal Cosmetic'' brand. By having a slight sensitive skin, I didn't know what kind of chemical could irritate my skin. More than 90% of my skincare are free of fragrances, mineral oil, preservatives etc etc... I was so delightful when I discovered this skincare brand with ONLY natural ingredients used! ♥

Belif is using an unique formulating philosophy that marries apothecary traditions and Korean skincare technology to provide care and efficacy for the skin. With promising natural ingredients used (mainly herbs), my skin is more than happy!

They has a wide range of products from basic skincare to facial oil, masks, body, sun protection, an even men! Too many to choose from. They have almost everything that our skin and body needed. 

For cost effectiveness, their packaging is rather simple. I was quite confusing as they all look the same to me! Needed to read the label on the packaging to find the products I'm looking for.

These are their top 5 products.

Simple and nice packaging, I like!

Belif's philosophy is Real, Simple, and Sincere. They minimize packaging and advertisements, and eliminate harmful synthetic substances.

Random question, how do I look in my new hairstyle? 

I've some feedback which is 50-50. Some people like me in this new look and some don't. I'm still considering to keep it this way or change back to the hairstyle I used to have. #dilemma

These top 2 bestseller were sponsored.

And this, I went back to their store and purchased it! :p

Top 1 on their bestseller: The True Cream - Aqua Bomb

(RM 155)

Ultra-lightweight texture, highly recommend this for the all year summer like Malaysia.

My skin is consider dry combination and it absorbs pretty quick! Very refreshing and cooling, most importantly it doesn't feel sticky AT ALL! Even guys may consider this too. 

Extra point to this product: Pore minimizing with the formula contains of apothecary herbs which including the antioxidant agent. 

Top 2 on their bestseller: The True Cream - Moisturizing Bomb

(RM 155)

It's texture is not as light as the aqua bomb, but it isn't the heavy one. 

If you want to have longer moisture effect for your skin, this is the one. It is clinically tested to provide the moisture for the skin last up to 26 hours with the used of unique formula to leave the skin deeply moisturized. My thirsty skin absorbs this pretty quick too! No feeling of burdens at all. ♥

I personally love the aqua bomb more, so light and hydrating! They both smells incredibly nice with the herbs used too! Instantly feel relaxed after a long day of....piano practice and work. :) 

Both can be used as a 5 mins emergency hydrating mask: Apply generously to the skin and tissue off.

Creamy Cleansing Foam Moist (RM 95) 

I aimed this product during the media launch, but I couldn't buy it yet as the store only open the next day. Purposely went back to their store for this! It looks amazing and it looks like could last so much longer than the regular drug store cleanser. I really hate it when my cleanser finish up so quickly and needa restock from time to time. Hope this could last me longer, at least 4 months I bet, and the promoter told me this could last me up to 6 months (160 ml). I hope she was right. 

A tiny drop is sufficient for the entire face. Smells good too! :)

Very gentle cleanser to the skin, leaving my skin supple too. :)

For more information please head over to their:-

1. Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/belifmalaysia?fref=ts

2. Website: http://belif.com.my/

3. Store Address: Lot G1.82, Sunway Pyramid