[REVIEW] C20 Natural Vitamin 21.5 Enhancing Sheet Mask

A surprise from Natta Cosme! 

Have you been neglecting your skin lately? Well, here's a beauty tip on Vitamin C: We all know the benefits and the importance of consuming enough vitamin C for the body right? But did you know that you can also pamper your skin externally too? Vitamin C provides antioxidant protection, shielding skin from damage making it incredibly essential in our daily routines. So today, I'll be talking about a special mask that enhances the skin that barely takes you more than 20 minutes.

C20 Natural Vitamin 21.5 Enhancing Sheet Mask

Orange = Vitamin C X Sheet Mask

For an extra boost of vitamin C, Natta Cosme has introduced to me with the C20 Natural Vitamin 21.5 Enhancing Sheet Mask. It's an antioxidant mask containing 21.5% natural vitamin extracted from all natural Hippophae Thamnoides Water and Boseong Green Tea water. It's designed to improve skin tone and prevent oxidation of the ampoule while replenishing hydration for the skin. Talk about perfect timing, Malaysia has been hit with the heat wave, and it has been encouraged to keep yourself hydrated internally and externally. (& yes, that includes your skin)

Packaging

Front cover

Back cover

The packaging comes in a bright Orange individual pack. Basically, all the details you need to know is stated on the pack where it says that the mask is anti-oxidizing, improves skin tone, calming and moisturizing. It's hard to believe that one mask can cover so many concerns, but since it says that it's made in Korea, it should be pretty good cause it's coming from the land of K-beauty. It also has an easy tear on the pack so that it's easy for you to get your mask out too!

How To Use 

Texture: Soft with a very natural fragrance.

Sticks to skin very easy

I don't think that you would need much explanation on how to use this, but basically, first you would need to take the mask out from the pack, apply it around your face and fit nicely on cleansed face. The texture of the mask was definitely different than usual, and I love how it sticks to my face really well without feeling like its falling off. Upon application, I have to say that the ampoule within the mask is really cooling on my skin too!

After 15 to 20 minutes! 

Remove after 15 to 20 minutes

*pat pat pat*

After 15 to 20 minutes, gently remove the mask and lightly pat face until ampoule is fully absorbed by the skin. Thanks to the anti-oxidant feature of the mask, the ampoule did not oxidize, and that it really got my skin feeling extra moisturized than the usual face mask.  From the image above, I think you can pretty much tell how the mask works dramatically when it comes to hydrating.

Verdict?

BEFORE

AFTER

As a verdict, I have to say that I approve that this mask is not your usual face mask. It contains 21.5% of natural vitamin complex to provide only the best nutrients for your skin and even though it was only my first application, I have to say that it's really calming as the mask feels very cooling on my skin without making my skin feel any irritation. Some face mask can be very stingy, but this was not stingy at all, making it suitable for those with sensitive skin too! It would be advisable to use this mask for 1 or 2 times a week for best results.

C20 Natural Vitamin 21.5 Enhancing Sheet Mask // 23ml

And there you have it! During this really dry weather, if your skin is flaking or dehydrated, the C20 Natural Vitamin 21.5 Enhancing Sheet Mask might just do the trick! Get it from Natta Cosme white its still in stock, or you can always hover over this link here. Thank you for reading my humble review, and I have to just let you know that whatever I say is based on my own experience on using the product. Do visit Natta Cosme for more amazing products in stores today! Leave a comment below if you have any thoughts on this too *wink* Thanks for reading!

Sara xx

Kipling brings Spring colours via KAEON Collection

The Kipling KAEON collection

With Spring coming just around the corner, Kipling has come up with vibrant colours to compliment the KAEON collection that guarantees to add spark to your wardrobe.  The collection is made with the new Aires fabric, which incorporates 37% recycled PET polyester fibres and uses 90% less water during the dyeing process. All KAEON bags are durable, lightweight and 100% water-repellent. The Aires fabric is super easy to clean too!

Presenting the some of the collection 

This collection was inspired by women around the world who wants the Kipling casual confidence with a smarter approach, elevating your everyday style with KAEON. The collection features four distinctive designs, created to complement the modern woman who has a busy schedule to juggle in life. Check it out below :

Ready Now

The ready now is a crossbody bag filled with the glamorous eye-catching appeal, that's complete with a butter soft suede lining and rich leather details. The flap closure has a magnetic stud and a full-length zip underneath. Two diagonal front pockets and a rear zip pocket to leave lots of space for on the go essentials. I have to personally say that i love this design the most. Great for days when im always on the go.

Lifesaver

The Lifesaver is and eye catching, cool and practical that is large enough to fit your A4 documents or laptop, yet it still looks luxurious enough to take you from the workplace to after-office social events. With a zipped front pocket on the outside and four pockets within the main compartment, you'll never have to rummage for your keys or phone anymore. To me, this goes really well for meetings and the fact that the colours  are really vibrant, it makes it effortless and easy to pick out an outfit when your bag is already the statement.

Blocky Friend

Stay sophisticated during quick commutes, lunch hours and even after-dinner drinks with this bold and beautiful zippered clutch. Contrasting blocks or colour from all the right types of attention. Designed to a perfect size to carry essentials with ease, the blocky friend has one extra zippered pocket nestled within the main compartment and comes with a detachable Kipling keyring. Great for dinner nights too! The printed clutch would really look amazing with a plain black/white dress. Wont you agree?

On a Roll

And last but not least, the on a roll is a modern girl with an exciting lifestyle. The medium sized backpack is eye cathing, super functional and bang on trend. A rolled leather top handle, adjustable straps and secure inner hook and loop fastening make up all day. This rucksack has two fun diagonal front pockets, one rear zip pocket and two inner pockets in the main compartment providing ample of space. Personally i think this would be my on the go travel bag when im up for my travel adventures. Its safe, and it effortlessly makes me look trendy when im on my holidays. hehe

Mandatory shot with the backdrop

Thanks to Kipling for the special screening of the Jungle Book! 

And there you have it ladies and gents, the KAEON literally has its own personality to be unique, strong, smart and super east to maintain. At Kipling, they value that its a vibrant accessory can brighten up your daily journey and even add positively to your perspective and style. We ended the lauch with special screening with the members of the media to enjoy The Jungle Book movie. hehe.The KAEON collection by kipling is currently available at all Kipling boutiques and counters.

The Ready Now in Black

Close up shot of the keychain details

So tell me, whats your favourite Kipling bag from the KAEON collection? *giggles* For more information, visit Kipling Malaysia's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KiplingMalaysia. So tell me, which is your favourite KAEON bag from Kipling?

Sara xx

[INTRO] 14 Days Challenge with Physiogel Calming Relief Face Care Range

The Physiogel Calming Relief Face Care Range.

I don’t know about you, but the weather in Malaysia has been smoking HOT lately due to the heat wave. I got a little worried about my skin not surviving this hot weather, but since I was introduced to the Physiogel Calming Relief Face Care Range, it got me to ease out on my worries. Pysiogel is well known to provide skincare that is suitable for sensitive skin, and has been recommended by dermatologists for their innovative advanced formulation, which has revealed to an inner circle of beauty influencers across Southeast Asia recently.

I took up the 14 days challenge with Physiogel Calming Relief Face Care Range

As an introduction to this the Physiogel Calming Relief Face Care Range, its suppose to hydrate and calm skin irritation, visibly reducing dryness and redness of sensitive skin. The secret lies in Physiogel’s BioMimic Technology where the formula contains an advanced complex of essential lipids. Inspired by the skin’s natural processes, Physiogel BioMimic Technology contains lipids that are similar to those found naturally in the skin and can replenish lipids missing from dry skin. The Physiogel Calming Relief Face Care Range comes with 3 types of face cream that has been clinically proven to strengthen and repair the skin’s moisture barrier. Too good to be true? Well, lets find out!

Physiogel Calming Relief Gentle Cream Cleanser 

The packaging of the Physiogel Calming Relief Gentle Cream Cleanser.

Close up shot of the product.

First up for review would be the Physiogel Calming Relief Gentle Cream Cleanser and it comes in a 200ml sized bottle. It’s a creamy cleanser that gently cleanses the skin without disrupting the natural moisture barrier, leaving the skin feeling clean and soft. On the bottle, it that has no preservatives, perfumes or colorants. 

Texture test

After spreading it out on skin

I decided to test out the cleanser to find out about how good it is, and I personally think that it does removes make-up, dirt, and impurities without harming the skin. I don’t usually use cream based cleansers, but after using this, it might just be my favorite makeup remover for being so gentle on my skin. It definitely beats your usual oily make up remover at home *wink

Makeup test

After 1 swipe

Physiogel Calming Relief Face Cream 

Next, would be the Physiogel Calming Relief Face Cream that comes in a bottle of 40ml. This product claims reduces redness and restores comfort for more soothed even toned skin. It claims to also visibly reduce dry skin too. If you haven't heard, based on research, 93% of women saw a reduction of redness within 2 weeks after using this face cream, which got me really excited to try it out. 

The packaging

Details at the back

I tried it on to my skin, and I realized that its fast absorbing, and I could pretty much tell that it's very long lasting when it comes to moisturizing my skin. It does leave a slightly sticky residue on my skin, but at least it felt very moisturizing! Not too bad for dry skin, but I'll keep you updated on how well it works on my skin after consistently using it in my blog after 2 weeks. 

Texture test

Creamy texture on skin

 Physiogel Calming relief Face Cream Rich

And last but not least, would be the Physiogel Calming relief Face Cream Rich that comes in a 40ml bottle. I have to admit that I got a little confused with the product. WHY? Cause it sounds and looks almost the same with the Physiogel Calming relief Face Cream. But after thoroughly doing research, I found out that this face cream is more suitable for VERY dry skin [alert yourself]. It claims to provide immediate and long lasting intensive hydration that is clinically proven to restore the skin's natural moisture barrier.

Packaging

Whats written at the back

The texture was rather similar to the Physiogel Calming Relief Face Cream, but I sense that this was extra moisturizing as a face cream. I reckon that this face cream would be more suitable for severely dry skin cases, but at the moment, I might not recommend myself to use this every day since its super hydrating. Not that it's bad, but I believe hat too much a good thing, isn’t entirely good too.

And as an introduction, I believe that, THAT’S about it for now. And as mentioned, I’ll be challenging myself for 14 days challenge of using the  Physiogel Calming Relief Face Care Range, so be sure to expect another blog post from me as a continuance for this post. Hehe. For more information on the product, visit http://www.physiogel.com. I’ll be bakch!

Sara xx

WhatsApp Gets End-To-End Encryption: What It Means And How To Use It

I dont know about you, but since i was up all night, while i was on WhatsApp chatting with my friend before dozzing off to bed, i realized that WhatsApp notified me that  my messages are now secured with end-to-end encryption. I admit that i had a slight shock since i dont understand what it means. Questions were running through my mind, and i finally found out what it means after doing some research.

So if you've been informed with the same message, then it just means that you have an updated version of the app. Whatsapp has been working on with Whisper Systems last year, and in short, it means that whatsapp has made chats to be more secured, protecting privacy and providing security.

What is End-To-End Encryption?

To keep things simple, end-to-end encryption means that messages you send can only be read and by the receiver you intend to read it. No one outside can see what you sent, and that includes cyber criminals, hackers, oppressive regimes or even whatspap itself! And to reassure it, whatsapp has released a whitepaper detailing the process that shows whatsapps commitment to users security and privacy.

At the moment, nothing is required to turn the encryption on. As long as the latest version of the app is installed, communication is encrypted. You can check if a chat is encrypted by opening the chat, by:

1. Tapping on the chat name at the top of the screen
2. Checking if the lock icon is shut

I hope this helps! So, i guess you dont need to worry as much to know that your chats are now safer than before. You can always visit https://blog.whatsapp.com for an update of their softwares.

Sara xx

ROHTO Cool Eye Drops makes its way to Malaysia

The coolest eye drop has landed in Malaysia

The news is out! Rohto will finally be available in Malaysia. Making its way all the way from Japan, this might probably be one of the coolest eye drops you've ever laid your eyes on. We all know why we need eyedrops right? In this digitally-inclned era, work and play eventually revolves around spending long long hours in front of computers, TV's and smarphones which eventually would lead to strained and dry eyes. And to give our eyes a good massage, the right drops might just help!

Presenitng to you the ROHTO Cool.

Presenting to you, Rohto Eye Drops, Cool Tired Eyes Relief! When it comes to vision health, eye drops play a huge role for healthier and refreshing comfort through the day. Rohto Cool Eye Drops comes with a unique cooling formula that provides you with an instant cooling sensation which soon fades to be replaced by a totally refreshing feeling for your eyes. Unlike your usual eye-drops, the cooling formula aids in producing more natural tears that help to soothe your eyes and reduce eye fatigue by increasing perceive image clarity.

Awarded Guinness world records

Rohto believes tht developing a daily eye care routine is essential for everyone, especially in the era that we live in today by delivering the best to their customers. And finally making its way to Malaysia, im sure with its unique cooling relief properties, this eye drop would be perfect solution to give our weary eyes a break with the Rohto eye drops to effectively retain moisture as well as to provide soothing relief for dry, irritated eyes.

The Rohto Dry Aid

Rohto Aqua

With different types available to cater to specific needs, Rohto ensures consistent safety and quality through strong governance and compliance to applicable regualtions and standards. These vatiants are carefully formulated by eye care specialists in full compliance with FDA's over-the counter Ophthalmic Drug Products Monograph, manufactured under goods manufacturing practices (GMP) and ISO 13485 standard guidelines to ensure the product is safe and effective for minor eye irritations or dryness.

Sleek packaging dont you think? 

Specially designed to be user friendly too!

The eye drops are conveniently packaged in an innovative, slim and sleep bottle for a reason. Its non-squirting, single drop dispenser and super easy to use! At the launch, we were also told that the purpose of the package being transparent, is so that users can evaluate if the eyedrops look clean and fresh! Each ingredient is filtered and sterlized, from the bottle to the cap and nozzle through gamma sterilization or electron beam sterilization. 

Mandatory picture with the backdrop. *Credits to Miriam for taking this photo*

And there you have it! Be sure to keep an eye for these cool eye drops for those suffering from tired dry eyes. I know i'll definitely bring a bottle of this eye drops to work, just in case my eyes needs to a refreshing shower (via eyedrops). *giggles* Each Rohto Cool Eye Drop is priced at RM16.90 (inclusive of GST) per bottle and is available in leading pharmacies and hypermarkets nationwide. For more information, do visit http://www.rohtoeyedrops.com for more details!

Sara xx