[FASHION] Neutrogena®’s fashion debut celebrates the joy of healthy skin

Finally, a fashion that lasts for all seasons is here! Introducing Neutrogena® Happy Skin 24/7 fashion collection, a series of 30 designs presented at Mercedes-Benz STYLO AsiaFashionFestival (MBSTYLOAFF) 2017. Created by local fashion designers Kittie Yiyi and Hazzer Wan Lee, the Happy Skin 24/7 collection interprets the happy mood that one exudes with healthy, great-looking skin.

According to Julia Teo, Associate Marketing Director of Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies, which markets Neutrogena® in Malaysia, healthy, great-looking skin is one of the things that women derives joy. “As the #1 dermatologist-recommended brand, we believe beauty starts with healthy skin – a condition which gives women a lot of positive energy in their daily lives. Imagine looking into the mirror every morning to see healthy and radiant skin, wouldn’t your mood naturally lift and your day start better? Indeed, healthy skin has the power to make one happy and that’s why our latest campaign advocates Happy Skin 24/7 with Neutrogena®,” she said.

Teo added: “Through our fashion debut at Mercedes-Benz STYLO AsiaFashionFestival, we hope to demonstrate the inner-joy of having healthy, great-looking skin, a result of using Neutrogena® skincare, and share it with Malaysian women -- what better way to do this than to come up with a fashion collection, inspired by the concept of Happy Skin”! 

Neutrogena has tied up with Kittie Yiyi and Hazzer Wan Lee – two unique designers who draw their inspiration from things that intrigue them in creating interesting prints and colours! Thanks to their creativity and hard work, we will see how they bring the youthfulness and joy of Neutrogena®’s Happy Skin 24/7 concept to life tonight,” continued Teo.

Kittie Yiyi

Kittie Yiyi’s quirky sense of humour translates into her designs, which are often joyful and loud, yet smart. The Raffles Design Institute KL graduate’s motto is: “Whatever you decide to wear, make sure it makes you happy!” Kittie’s collection is inspired by the quintessential beach girl on a holiday. Coming from a faraway beach land, she wanders into the city in her flowy, comfy loose-fitting outfits. Her happiness is infectious – and it shows in the way she dresses. Featuring flared silhouettes, ruffles, cheerful stripes and heart-shaped prints, the collection flaunts the beach girl’s confidence in her own skin with transparent details and cut-outs.

 Hazzer Wan Lee

Hazzer Wan Lee, creative director of HWL by Hazzer Wan Lee Fashion Atelier Kuala Lumpur, graduated with a degree in Fashion and Apparel Design from Herriot-Watt University, Scotland. Hazzer’s fashion collection is inspired by the water splash -- a signature of Neutrogena® Deep Clean range of cleansing products, and the first step to Happy Skin 24/7! Fluid lines and cascading layers come together to bring out the beauty and energy of water in hues of blue, green, orange and pink. The clever incorporation and layering techniques of different materials such as denim, organdy, PU leather, cotton silk and dyed fabrics results in a unique 3D effect that mimics the movements of water. 

As an overall, how can you not love fashion that embraces joy effortlessly? I admire both these amazing designers and i do hope to see more of them soon. Watch Neutrogena® Happy Skin 24/7 fashion debut at Mercedes-Benz STYLO AsiaFashionFestival 2017 online! Details at Neutrogena® Malaysia’s Facebook and Instagram: 

https://www.facebook.com/myneutrogena/
https://www.instagram.com/neutrogenamy/

[LAUNCH] Jonlivia Lifestyle Club | JLC

Jonlivia Lifestyle Club is now Open!

Being a fan of sports, I'm more than excited to announce that Jonlivia, the brand name in active lifestyle wear had recently launched the 1st ever activewear Lifestyle Club last month at SS2 Petaling Jaya. (Woots! That's my backyard y'alls!) Now, you might wonder what Jonlivia Lifestyle Club (JLC) has to offer? Well by having this lifestyle club concept, it aims to help Malaysians, in general, to discover a healthier, active lifestyle whilst staying trendy and stylish at the same time.

Meet John and Olivia, the founders of Jonlivia

You might have read my earlier blog post on Jonlivia's Thermal Pants, and I must say that the collection really comes with a touch of luxury. Jonlivia’s range of active wear is made of high-performance materials and incorporates the latest in technology to ensure that its products are always in trend and up-to-date. It has been one of my favorite thermal pants ever since I got it and its no doubt that thanks to the thermal pants, my jeans are getting bigger on me. hehe.

Jonlivia tops

A model modeling the attire which looks super trendy

The Jonlivia Lifestyle Club is one of the first lifestyle clubs that incorporates a multi-function fitness studio on its premises. To me, this really shows that the brand is committed to lead its members/followers towards a healthier and more active lifestyle. To me, values of the brand would really carry themselves a long way, and I support what Jonlivia has in mind. During the launch, we also witness a fashion show which was making heads turn to display the current trends in integrating activewear into our daily lives.

Jonlivia Active Sports Bra

Hotpants S+ in full length

We even had celebrity fans Fauzi, Lisdawati, Agnes, Meow, Jane, Syaa and Emily, who came by to grace the event. There were even prizes worth more than RM 500 being given out as a lucky draw and individual challenges provided by the respective sponsors which raised heart beats (in a good way of course). I think the best part of all was also the idea that they were giving attendees a chance to test out the products while they were there. I was super excited to discover that they expanded the collection into a bigger scale with more products to choose from, leading to tons of choices to choose from.

Located within the same row with KFC in SS2 Petaling Jaya

“We run a few events in a year. Do keep an eye on Jonlivia (www.jonlivia.com) and our Facebook page for more information, “John ended.

In conjunction with the launch of the JLC in SS2, Jonlivia is offering customers free membership into JLC. So what are you waiting for?! This is your chance to convince yourself to practice a healthier lifestyle. Part of the perks of membership includes a lifetime free access to flying yoga, Zumba, and TRX classes at their studio! And trust me, this kind of activities don't come by easy, cause I personally love flying yoga and TRX classes the most. Check out the Jonlivia Lifestyle Club at SS2 Petaling Jaya as its definitely something that you do not want to miss out on. xx

Jonlivia

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Photo Credits: Haziq Zick Photography | Jonlivia's Facebook Page

[REVIEW] Meditree Pure Australian Botanicals | Your Anti-Bacterial Skincare

The Meditree Pure Australian Botanicals

Welcoming a new brand to Malaysia, I'm excited to introduce to you the Meditree Pure Australian Botanicals. The reason why I admire the brand would be because it delivers pure Australian botanicals and by providing better solutions without synthetic fillers, preservatives and foaming agents. The key ingredient of the brand features tea tree which is known for being a natural anti-bacterial ingredient. FYI, Tea Tree is suited to people with oily, combination and acne-prone skin.

5 products to look out for

The range consists of 5 products at the moment which includes the Tea Tree Facial Cleanser, Tea Tree Hydrator, Tea Tree Acne Gel, Tea Tree Face Scrub & Mask and Tea Tree Oil. The products are free from synthetic and animal origin ingredients, petrochemicals, sulfate foaming agents, synthetic preservatives, and plastics. And on top of that, they are independently certified to be organic, cruelty-free, vegan, Australian made & owned and environmentally friendly for using recyclable packaging. Now let's proceed with the review!

TEA TREE FACIAL CLEANSER 100g

Tea Tree Facial Cleanser

First up would be the Tea Tree Facial Cleanser which comes in a gel cleanser form that gently purifies and provides anti-bacterial properties to the skin. Honestly, the tea tree smells really strong, but it's also rather therapeutic which can be rather relaxing. The main ingredients in this product would be tea tree, aloe vera and willow bark which functions to cleanse and to also remove oil and impurities while soothing the skin.

Comes in a transparent gel like form

Doesnt foam too well, but it really cleans without hurting the skin

The Tea Tree Facial Cleanser is best suited for oily, combination and acne-prone skin. It comes in a transparent gel form and it's super gentle on the skin. To use, just gently massage all over face and neck then rinse with warm water. I love how its gentle on the skin, leaving no irritation on stingy feels to the skin and I have to say that it leaves my skin feeling refreshed after every wash. LOVE! Perfect enough for acne prone skin.

TEA TREE HYDRATOR 50g

Tea Tree Hydrator

Next would be the Tea Tree Hydrator. The Tea Tree Hydrator is specifically formulated to replenish and hydrate without increasing oiliness. Being the main ingredient Tea Tree Oil, it acts as an antiseptic and acts as an anti-inflammatory property to help reduce redness and irritation. It also contains Chamomile extract which plays an important role of soothing and softening the complexion. Known for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, the tea tree oil also acts as an antiseptic, antibiotic and a stimulant to improve skin and generate cell growth too.

Texture : Moisturizer cream that smells of Tea Tree

Bonus points: Doesnt feel sticky and easily absorbed by skin

This would be best suited for those with combination and acne prone skin as we all know that when the skin is too oily, it would be best to not over hydrate the skin. I usually apply a small amount to the face and neck after cleansing every day and night. Upon application, I love how it feels like a water base moisturizer the fact that it eliminates bacteria on the skin surface to prevent acne and other skin irritations too. To me it's like a multi-functional cream that has been designed to suit acne/normal skin that provides hydration.

TEA TREE ACNE GEL 15g

Tea Tree Acne Gel

The Tea Tree Acne Gel would be the ideal acne gel that helps you to get rid of stubborn acne on the skin. And ladies, I'm sure you know very well on what I'm talking about. With Tea Tree Oil and Willow Bark Extract infused in this gel, it helps to cleanse and improve acne. This product also contains Tocopherol, which is a type of Vitamin E that acts as a natural skin conditioning agent and antioxidants to help slow down the degeneration of skin cells and at the same time promotes cellular renewal and skin elasticity.

Comes in mini tube, and you wont need that much for each application

I admire the idea that it comes in a small 15g tube, making it easy to bring around in my handbag. I tell you, I'm not kidding when I say that this tube is a tube of miracles! I had a really stubborn acne the other day, and after about 2 days from first-day application, my acne minimized by 70% of its size making it less visible. LIFE SAVIOUR ITEM HERE GAIS! In case you're wondering, to use, all you need to do is to apply a small amount to affected area and its safe to be used 1-2 times daily.

TEA TREE FACE SCRUB & MASK 50g

Tea Tree Cleansing Scrub & Mask

We all know that when you have acne skin, it's never encouraged to go for a scrub cleanser. But this is by far the first scrub cleanser that has been designed to suit acne skin. The Tea Tree Face Scrub & Mask is a gentle, creamy face scrub & mask that is infused with fine grains of Tea Tree Leaf and Lychee Shell which gently polish away dead skin and impurities. It also helps to stimulate circulation to reveal a smoother and brighter skin too. It also contains Kaolin Clay and Licorice Extract that functions to absorb excess oil while bringing clarity back to skin complexion.

Texture: It has mini beads that i would say is gentle on the skin

If you are unsure if its safe to scrub, then use it as a mask and leave it on for 10 minutes

I'm not usually a fan of scrubs, as overusing it just irritates the skin unintentionally, but this is the first time that I've heard that a cleanser can function as a scrub and a mask at the same time. It's like a 2 in 1 cleanser to me! I usually apply this to clean and moist skin, 1-2 times weekly where you can use it as a scrub, or leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing well. This is suitable for normal, dry, oily and combination skin type making it my top recommendation to those who want to prevent acne.

TEA TREE OIL 10ml

Tea Tree Oil, Pure Essentail

And last but not least would be the Tea Tree Oil. One thing I love about pure essential oil is that it can be used for any occasion as long as you're creative enough to think out of the box. Did you know that Tea Tree Oil is ideal for insect bites, stings, cuts, and abrasions? Not only that it helps to kill germs, but also aids in reducing acne and cell growth too.

Im bringing this around wherever i go at the moment.

Great to reduce itchiness from insect bites #proven

The Tea Tree Oil is even suitable for sensitive skin users, as they can keep their worries at bay as this Tea Tree oil has an extremely low potential for skin irritation and sensitization. I went hiking over the weekend, and its pretty hard to avoid insect bites when you're in the jungle. The minute I got home, I decided to apply 1-2 drops on the bitten area and noticed that it did reduce the swelling. YAY! Will always keep in mind to bring this out to the jungle during my next hiking trip. hehe

VERDICT

And i can proudly say that i love the range 

As you can see, clear results can be seen within 2 weeks! 

As a verdict, I've been using the range on my skin for the past two weeks and noticed that my acne did reduce by a lot. I even started seeing results within the first week! Trust me, most acne skincare's usually dried my skin, but the Meditree Pure Australian Botanicals is one of the one in a million skin care that gentle reduce your acne worries. Who knew that something so natural could be the solution to your skin woes? By reading up on Tea Tree benefits, I really enjoyed finding out things about Tea Tree that I never knew about. Each Meditree product is ranged between RM15 - RM28 which I must say it's rather affordable. So there you have it! Reduce acne with the Meditree Tea Tree Range and it is now available at local leading pharmacies nationwide.

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ALTHEA KOREA'S [RAYA GIVEAWAY]

Being a fan of Althea ever since they started, its exciting to annouce that they are joining the Raya festive season! If you're looking for Raya offers or Ramadhan offers on K-beauty, well, Althea has got that all covered. Be prepared with some beauty products to be by your side during this raya season, which are all the way from Korea (because YOU CAN). In case youre wondering what else Althea has to offer, well read away to find out what other offers are there to look out for by scrolling below.

One thing that i LOVE about Althea is that they have special edition boxes to suit the festive season, and if you're a die die heart fan like me, you would definitely be more that excited to received themed boxes to suit the festive season! Psst, if instead you're looking for a gift for your girlfriend/wife, you can skip the hassle of wrapping it up cause the box is pretty enough that you won't need to worry about a thing on presentation.  This is also a Limited Edition box, so hurry if you want to be a part of the fun!

And if you think thats all, it doenst end there! Althea also decided to have a Raya Giveaway Festival where you get to celebrate Raya with one festive gift from Althea. (THANK YOU ALTHEA FOR BEING SO SWEET). I honestly was hoping that they would prep up a Raya edition trendy box, but a festive gift would do too. Hehe. Now, please take note that the items in the list are limited and are based on first come first serve. You may need to hurry if you want the best items for yourself. Tehee.

So since i managed to check the page out, here are some of the free giveaway items that are still available (as of 4th June 2017) to claim upon check out. Listed here would be some blush, tints, eyebrow pencils, whitening creams, and lipsticks! All to suit to your likings to complete your Raya. But if you insist on having a piece of my mind, I'm eyeing on the Chica-Y-Chico Matt Lip and the Beauty People Absolute Tok Tok Lip Blusher.

🌙 We're as excited for Eid as you are! 🎉 To celebrate our second year of celebrating this festivity together, Santa Althea has decided to shower everyone with ONE (1) FREE Raya gift from the Raya Giveaway Festival ❤ Take your pick now on our site and get ready for a fabulous celebration! The item will be discounted off during check out. . *Open only for Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore 🌙 *Available while stocks last 🎁 *Terms and conditions apply 👌

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And there you have it! The offer it open to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore so hurry to be a part of this excitng campaign where you will received a LIMITED EDITION box and one free Raya gift from the Raya Giveaway Festival. Even im excited to just browse through to purchase what i want. Teehee. Oh well folks, you'll be seeing an Althea haul coming real soon thanks to this campaign. STAY TUNED!

Hurry and start shopping here: http://bit.ly/2sqXFAK

[REVIEW] Buffet Spread at Pacific Regency Hotel Suites

Ramadhan Buffet at Pacific Regency Hotel Suites

If you havent gotten the time to drop by Pacific Regency, well here's a little sneak peak on what to expect. Pacific Regency Hotel Suites will bring a delight to the whole family this May and June through its sumptuous Nusantara feast specially catered by the hotels culinary experts for its "Bazaar 33" buffet promotion for 2017. And whats even better is that they've decided to use the top floor to host the buffet gathering. Excited to find out more? Scroll away!

Sup Kaldu Ayam Bubuk

Sup Tekwan

Pacific Regency Hotel Suites is located opposite the KL Tower entrance, and this years buffet is on the thirty third level of the winning award hotel, with a jaw dropping view. Guest will have ample of space to dine in comfort without the long queues and of course in a cosy ambiance. I was told that this is also the first time ever after a long time that they've decided to use the event space and to open it to guest this festive season. So now is your chance!

Kambing Masak Hitam

Ayam Salai Masak Cili Api

Ikan Pari Asam Pedas

Sotong Lit Lit

The main dishes being served at Pacific Regency would be local authentic dishes such as Kambing Masak Hitam, Ayam Salai Masak Lemak Cili Api, Ikan Pari Asam Pedas, Gulai Tempoyak Ikan Patin, Labu Masak Lemak, and Sotong Lit Lit as the highlight dishes at Paific Regency Hotel Suites to cater to the festive season. The menu was actually based to highlight a special dish from each state in Malaysia to give guest a taste of home despite being in the city. Being bias to my own state, im in love with the Kambing Masak Hitam cause it taste like home to me.

Fresh Ulam

Gado-gado is on the list too!

Among others served would be streamed white rice, a variety of 'ulams' and an array of spicy sambals that would make the perfect meal! And how can we complete our meal without desserts? Nothing satisfies more than a selection of local desserts, dates, fresh fruits and a whole lot more. I didnt exactly have time to take photos of the desserts, but they have cakes, fruits, ice cream and icy desserts. Mmmm. Not the best array of desserts, but its good enough as the food was magnifique.

Satay

Otak-otak

"Bazaar 33" NUsantara buffet will be available daily from 6.30pm to 10.00pm from 29th May 2017 to 23rd June 2017. Priced at RM99/adult and RM50/children or senior citizen nett on the 1st & 4th Week and RM128/adult nett and RM64/children or senior citizen nett throughout the 2nd & 3rd Week per person. Or if youre planning to come in a group, one will dine for free for every group of 11. After all, the more the marrier right?

They even have roasted lamb too!

So what are you waiting for? Take this opportunity for something different while dining in the comfort of stylish dinng with one of the most expensive view of the city's skyline. For reservations, please call +603 2332 777 ext, 6819 or email at fnbadmin@pacific-regency.com. Also, be sure to keep yourself updated by visiting their facebook page at Pacific Regency Hotel Suites for the latest updates and offers available.