SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Limited Edition Inspired by Suminagashi

 

In this coming Christmas season, SK-II is revealing limited edition of Facial Treatment Essence bottle beautifully crafted design inspired by traditional Japanese marbling, Suminagashi, or “floating ink” in Japanese. I love the artsy designed on the bottle! 

The art of Suminagashi was chosen for its powerful philosophy which states that there is no wrong drop; each dot and swirl of colour come together to create a unique art piece.

Suminagashi (墨 流 し) or "floating ink" is the process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to transform it into something vibrant and colorful. And I felt this Suminagashi is pretty similar to Turkish marbling.

Our team really had fun expressing our art sense through Suminagashi art and our masterpiece was selected by Suminagashi Master Shuhei Goto from Japan to be the piece of art that day :P  

The art of Suminagasi serves as a reminder of one’s power to paint their own path, in the same way that the simple ink and water of Suminagashi art can be transformed into a beautiful masterpiece, one drop at a time.

The SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Limited Edition is available in red, blue and green Suminagashi-inspired designs for a limited time only at all SK-II counters across Malaysia and is only sold as part of the festive sets and not available as individual bottles.

Tips to use : Besides using SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (pour a 50 cent size on cotton pad) to keep the skin moisture, it can be used as base just before applying makeup and mask to replenish lost moisture. 

Below are some of the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Limited Edition sets available now in all SK-II counters in Malaysia, this would be the perfect choice for Christmas gift for those who are using SK-II products :) Afterall it's less than a month from Christmas! 11

 SK-II Ageless Beauty Set - RM1,015

 SK-II Crystal Clear Skin Set - RM620

 SK-II Glowing Aura Set - RM1,175

 SK-II Refreshing Skin Set - RM833

SK-II The Gentleman Set - RM579

For more information, visit www.sk-ii.com

Read More: Guide to glowing skin: Products worth adding to your routine

THREE Cosmetics Malaysia is now in Pavilion KL! Picture and Swatch of THREE Sakuraism Season 2016 Collection

THREE Cosmetics opened their first outlet in Malaysia in Pavilion Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur! THREE is also an organic beauty brand from Japan where all their organic ingredients certified by Ecocert. They used essential oils and other plant-based ingredients on their products.  In fact I have actually dropped by their counter back in Isetan Shinjuku Tokyo to try their base makeup. Honestly their products are not cheap to start with, after all it's a Japanese organic brand that has Ecocert.

Since they are in Malaysia , I dropped by over the weekend to check out their THREE Sakuraism 2016 Spring Limited Edition Collection in Pavilion KL. The first thing that caught my eyes was the blusher! 

THREE SAKURAISM 2016 SEASON COLLECTION

"THREE Sakuraism 2016 Season Collection" is launched accordance with the flowering of the cherry blossoms of the Japanese archipelago, and blossomed from towards the south. 

Haven't done this for some time, well I'm going to share the swatch of THREE Sakuraism 2016 Spring Collection which I took with my mobile phone. Hope the quality justifying the colours :) If you see later all the names in their collect some sort use the word Sakura or Sakuraim which this range being inspired.

THREE Whisper Gloss For Eye priced at RM173

Delicate light and nuance laden color of the veil, to dwell a glossy shine and the three-dimensional depth to the eyes, brings the spring seems to life feeling. 

Ingredients : Olive oil , meadowfoam oil tea seed oil Argan oil, jojoba oil ,Evening primrose oil , rosehip oil, Shea Butter, beeswax 

THREE Shimmering Lip Jam priced at RM157

A clear color and fresh gloss, lip jam of spring color to produce a sensual look. The color of the beautiful scene of petals and the sky color of the cherry blossoms are woven will be projected gently on the lips. 7 species of plant oil formulations happy to dry measures.

Ingredients : Tea seed oil Argan oil, jojoba oil, Evening primrose oil, rosehip oil, Shea Butter,beeswax and Cherry extract

THREE Whisper Gloss For Eye (RM173)

S01 Sakuraism Whisper - Bloom mode opulence to the eyes, smoky baby pink. 

S02 Sakuraism Blink - Chic haze is to brighten up the look, sophistication of Grayish Coral.

These are easy to spread glossy eyeshadow. It's pigmented but can be build if you want to create intensity like the colour the model had.

 THREE Shimmering Lip Jam (RM157)

S01 Sakuraism Sweet - bloomed to direct a smile to the sun, sweet pink shine in blue sky.

S02 Sakuraism Spirit - And sunrise sky dyed in vivid, the water surface of the petals Sensual pink

S03 Sakuraism Scent - As melt together is the setting sun and the cherry tree, milky purple mystique has been pulled out

These lipgloss colours are really pretty and  my favourite would be Sakuraism Spirit because it has the cherry sakura colours follow by Sakuraism Scent. It's quite sheer but can be build  by layering. Glossy finishing and not sticky!

THREE Cheeky Chic Blush priced at RM157

Decorate the cheek with good color and clarity of the balance, powder cheek that were transferred to color the feelings of spring. In would likely as smooth texture melts and touch, soft cheeks, and to the upper respiratory to narrate the arrival of spring. 

Ingredients : Tea seed oil Argan oil,  jojoba oil,  Evening primrose oil, rosehip oil, Shea Butter, beeswax

  THREE Cheeky Chic Blush priced (RM157)

S01 Sakuraism Rising - Of elation that cherry tree was blooming, bright cherry pink transparent to pure.

S02 Sakuraism Awakening - Feel the happiness in the spring of warmth, gentle flower bloom blooming Coral.

My pick would be Sakuraism Rising because my skin tone looks better in pink than coral. The texture of the blusher is pretty fine but it's semi matte and looks pretty natural. 

 

 THREE Nail Polish for Sakuraism Collection 2016 priced at RM95

Dance and spring of view of the cherry blossoms that spread to the fingertips While changing the impression in various scenes, representing the figure of a cherry tree burning in the hearts of people the moment, the nuances full of nail polish. Enjoy recoating or multi-colored in fully, it is a clear color.

  THREE Nail Polish for Sakuraism Collection 2016 (RM95)

S01 Moment of Sakuraism - Representation of the cherry tree of loveliness and heart admire it, innocent cherry pink.

S02 Sakuraism Sky - The petals will be sucked into the sky and image, dusty cherry Sky.

S03 Dancing with Petals - The image of a petal that run around freely in the spring, Airy cherry shower.

S04 In the Arms of Night - Were cut views of Hanafubuki spread in the night sky, brilliant fluttering cherry black.

Although this nail polish dry up pretty fast and colours like Dancing with Petals are pretty but this is really expensive which I don't think can justifying the price! What do you think?

Besides makeup products, there are bodycare under this THREE Sakuraism Season 2016 Collection such as :-
Sakuraism Aroma Skin Soap - RM210
Sakuraism Aroma Bath Serum - RM314 
Sakuraism Aroma Hand Cream - RM157

I'm actually quite shock at the pricing of the soap & bath serum...although it's organic and probably smells good because of Sakura flower, I wonder what so unique what this that justify the price. 

Which are your favourite product you want to try from this THREE Sakuraism Season 2016 Collection ? 

For me I would like to  Sakuraism Spirit lip gloss, Sakuraism Rising blusher, Dancing with the petals nail polish and Sakuraism Aroma Bath Serum ( I haven't try any product that carry the name bath serum.... sounds very moisturising like that!)

THREE Cosmetics is opened in Level 4 of Pavilion, opposite Snowflakes Dessert stall if case you plan to visit them too! 

THREE Cosmetics location in Malaysia : 

Lot No. 4.01.04, Level 4 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

No 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 

Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THREE Cosmetics Malaysia Facebook : http://bit.ly/THREECOSMETICSMALAYSIA

Melvita Nectar De Roses Range & L'occitane x Pierre Herme 2015 Christmas Collection.

Christmas came early for me! Thanks Melvita Malaysia and L'occitane Malaysia for sharing their Christmas collection with me last month. I was so swarm with work and I wish I could share with you earlier. Nevertheless you still have few days to do your last minutes Christmas shopping!

This year my favourite organic skincare brand introduced new Nectar De Roses Range for this Christmas to give you the complete organic wild roses scented layering journey! 

The 3 wild roses that are use in this range are Rosa Mosqeta from South of Chile , Rosa Canina from Vercors and Rosa Gallica from Regions of Drome. Together this bouquet of fresh roses fills the air with bee-jolly season with a delicate fragrance.

With that Melvita introduced 3 products that has this captivating scent that moisturises and revitalises even the thirstiest skin, from head to toe.

Nectar de Rose Rose Petal Shower (RM80/250ml) - Three hand-picked wild roses reveal all the freshness of their scent in this one single shower gel! I love how the gel shower transforms to foam with a light and floral fragrance, feel like I'm having shower of flower petals on my skin ... so luxurious!  This formula is soap-free shower gel and it is formulated with 98% easily biodegradable ingredients.

Melvita Nectar de Rose Hydrating Body Veil (RM115/200ml) - Formulated with a blend of its three unique roses and ultra-getle water, this fresh lotion envelops the body in a light and fragrant veil of moisture. Perfect for thristy skin as it provides instant soothing sensation (up to 24 hours hydration!), like drops of summer rain falling gently onto a delicate flower.

Melvita 3 Roses Nectar Lips and Dry Areas (R62/8g) - This balm comes with fresh delicate scent giving you a soft, smooth, creamy texture with delicate iridescent shade of pink in a jar. This balm will leave lips moisturized, smoother, soft and supple.

On top of this, Melvita also introduced L'Or Bio Extraordinary Oil (MYR178/100ml) this Christmas. This dry oil (which leaves a satin feeling on the skin without feeling slick) consists a blend of 5 rare and precious oils gathered from the four corners of the world, provides a subtle, non-oily, deeply nourishing protective film for both skin (face & body) and hair! Using Argan oil from Morocco, known for its exceptional skincare properties, is combined with two more unusual oils; Kendi oil from Indonesia, Inca Inchi oil from Amazonia (with regenerating properties), Buriti oil from Brazil (helps nourish the skin and promotes a healthy glow) and Pracaxi Inchi Oil from Amazonia (improves hairs shine and strength).

I personally love rose scent...and if you are like me... Nectar de Rose is for you! With the 100% organic active ingredients for 24-hour hydration, this would be the perfect gift for yourself and your loved one.. So don't forget to check out Melvita organic Christmas set at their website here 

 This year L'occitane has an interesting collaboration this year for their Christmas collection when their founder Olivier Baussan invited his friend Pierre Herme who is a  renowned pastry chef in Paris to come up with  L'occitane x Pierre Herme collection.

The collection is perfected when Olivier focus to create the shape and colors for the collections bottle and the box while Pierre Herme creates the fragrances and flavours.

L’occitane 2015 Christmas Collection consists of Jasmin-Immortelle Neroli, Pamplemousse-Rhubarbe and Miel-Mandarine. 

Jasmin-Immortelle Neroli is my favourite collection of all because it has floral and really nice feminine scent that  Pierre Herme has created. He balances the white rose notes of gardens at dawn with the gold of a flower that still flourishes throughout the Corsican masquis. 

Head notes: Petit Grain, Pink Pepper, Lemon 

Middle notes: Jasmine, Immortelle, Neroli, Orange Blossom 

Base notes: Amber, White Wood, Musk

Products available under L'occitane Jasmin-Immortelle Neroli collection are:-
Eau de Toilette - RM275/75ml

Body Lotion - RM127/250ml

Shimmering Body Powder - RM180/20g

Perfumed Soap - RM24/50g

Handcream - RM41/30ml

Lipgloss - RM41/12ml

L'occitane Pamplemousse-Rhubarbe collection offers quivering accord that tantalizes the nose and the taste bud. When Pierre Herme places Grapefruit at the heart of a creation, he means to celebrate all its facets. And that includes the slightly bitter, white inner skin – its character underlined by the green and crisp aromas of Rhubarb. This beautifully balanced note is soon ruffled at its heart by sensual, piquant spices. In this original composition, woody notes of Cedar conjure up the sensation of mischievous Grapefruit cutting through the tartness of Rhubarb stalks.

Head notes: Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lemon, Cypress 

Middle notes: Clove, Nutmeg, Lavandin 

Base notes: Cedar, Vetive

Products available under L'occitane Pamplemousse-Rhubarbe collection  are:-

Eau de Toilette - RM275/75ml

Shower Gel - RM88/250ml

Body Lotion - RM127/250ml

Perfumed Soap - RM24/50g

Handcream - RM41/30ml

Lipbalm - RM41/12ml

L'occitane Miel-Mandarine collection is made from Mandarin orange... I know some of you are thinking of Chinese New year now! Soon ya! Anyway in this range only handcream (RM41/30ml) and lipbalm (RM41/12ml) available.

Head notes: Mandarin Orange 

Middle notes: Immortelle, Beeswax 

Base notes: Benzoin, Tonka, Cistus

Out of the 3 collections, I prefer the L'occitane Pamplemousse-Rhubarbe because it has the refreshing citrus scent which keep me fresh and awake throughout. Don't forget to check out  L'occitane x Pierre Herme Christmas set promo here.

So I would like to share some Tips to have Longer Lasting Fragrance here. In fact the secret is in your daily body care routine. Build up different layers of fragrance from your shower gel, body lotion, deodorant and finished off with a spritz of fragrance behind your ears and on the nape of your neck to have a lasting effect. Lastly don't forget to touch up at mid-day with roll on or body spray.

Hope this give you some ideas what Melvita & L'occitane got to offer this Christmas and what you can pick for Christmas.  For more info visit http://my.melvita.com/ and http://my.loccitane.com/

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you have a wonderful celebration with your family and friends! I would be away flying off tonight to celebrate my White Christmas.... and follow me on my Instagram @jessyings or my Jessying Facebook Page to stalk me :p

NEW : Shiseido Maquillage Dramatic Series Spring/Summer 2015 Collection

I created my Shiseido Maquillage Ladylike look with their latest Dramatic Melting Series Spring/Summer 2015 Collection

Recently Shiseido Maquillage revealed their latest Spring/Summer 2015 collection where they introduced the Dramatic series which consists of Dramatic Melting Rouge - a new series of lipsticks, the Dramatic Mood Veil - a set of blusher and highlighter combined into a palette, and the Dramatic Mood Potion -a fragrance for body and hair, and a limited edition True Eye Shadow.

Shiseido Maquillage is entering a new stage, they introduced a new ambassador that carry that new fresh ladylike look i.e Kiko Mizuhara. 

Maquillage aims to bring fun and enjoyment to the makeup experience, to awaken the true beauty that lies within all women. The brand wants all women to relish makeup and fashion – and not just wear it out of pure necessity. Feminine and elegant with a touch of sexiness. Innocent yet refined and mysteriously seductive. “Ladylike” beauty is the new mood for new Maquillage, embodied by the one and only, Kiko Mizuhara, model, actress and singer.

 Shiseido Maquillage Dramatic Melting Rouge - RM90/each

Juicy, luscious lasting lips made with luxurious beauty oil, the new Shiseido Maquillage Dramatic Melting Rouge infuses your lips with sensuality from the moment it is applied.

This lipstick is specially formulated with “beauty oil” that brings excellent skincare benefits to your lips. Combined with Shiseido-exclusive “phase separation technology” that is formulated with functional ingredients in optimal balance to give excellent shine and color, the Dramatic Melting Rouge brings the highest level of luxury to lips.

With the Dramatic Melting Rouge, lips are wrapped in a beautiful color layer with a rich brilliance, and dry, chapped lips are moisturized. Condensed, lustrous coating film repairs lips with vertical lines while its beautiful finish lasts without creasing and fading.

The Dramatic Melting Rouge’s gorgeous yet refined packaging also further enhances the richness of the product. The concept behind the packaging is “Dramatic Glamour”, with its bejewelled surface with pink gold called “Precious Grid”. This signature design, as part of the new look of the Shiseido Maquillage, aims to awaken a woman’s beauty and make her shine, to ignite a spark in every woman’s everyday life.

The new series of lipsticks are available in 10 shades.

Shiseido Maquillage Dramatic Melting Rouge swatch

Which shade you prefer ?

I tried 2 colours RD 526 and RD425, both are very creamy, pigmented and give a very nice shiny on the lips. I really like how the beauty oil ingredient in the lipstick keep the lips supple and soft. 

Shiseido MAQuillAGE Dramatic Mood Veil - RM141

Achieve lustrous rosy glow with the new Shiseido Maquillage Dramatic Mood Veil. This powdery cheek/face color comes with 5 colors and 5 textures that is able to enhance your beautiful facial features and expressions. This long lasting face color fits perfectly on skin even with facial movements while retaining the initial lustrous and dull-free finish.

 

Shiseido Maquillage Dramatic Mood Veil also comes with a specially designed dual-end brush with sponge that allows easy application. The brush consist of a combination of firm and soft fibers that picks up powder very well, allowing shading to be done easily and quickly. The dome-shaped sponge, on the other hand, is soft, and allows precise application of color and completing a gradation finish without requiring any special techniques. This powder is available in two colors and is refillable. 

Shiseido Maquillage True Eye Shadow – Limited Edition RM150

Shiseido Maquillage presents a set of limited edition True Eye Shadow this season that shows off a combination of 5 colors that accentuate the pupils. This trendy color combination is able to produce a meltingly soft light that blends well in to the skin with lasting clear colors. It is able to increase the impression made by eyes by 110%*.

The Shiseido Maquillage Dramatic Mood Potion (RM106) is an oil-based fragrance for body and hair designed to provide moisture for the skin and luster for the hair while exuding an elegant fragrance. This fragrance of white floral and rose blend depicts cleanliness and an elegant sweetness. This luxurious thick oil can be applied not only on the wrist but also to the arms, décolleté and at hair ends.

Out of so many products, I love Shiseido Maquillage Dramatic Melting Rouge lipstick very much because it glides smoothly, pigmented and super moisturizing and I'm carrying it everyday in my bag! You should check out this at Shiseido's counters nationwide!

For more info, visit shiseido.com.my and https://www.facebook.com/shiseido.malaysia

Sneak preview of Urban Decay Fall 2014 Collection & Event Promotion in KLCC

The Urban Decay Fall 2014 Collection has been launched in US first. Let's take a sneak preview of the collection! 

Let's take picture on the two star items:

1) Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Arsenal

Inspired by Mrs. Mia Wallace, our ultra-limited-edition Pulp Fiction collaboration commemorates the twentieth anniversary of this iconic film’s release. The collection includes an Eyeshadow Palette, Lipstick, Lip Pencil and Glitter Eyeliner

2) Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

A blacker than black mascara! This mascara glides on and gets you sexy in one stroke. The ultra-creamy, lengthening and volumising formula coats each lash with just the right amount of “pull” so it glides through lases. It even has a deeply nourishing ingredient blend!

For sexier lashes, prep them with our  new Subversion Lash Primer!

GOOD NEWS TO ALL MALAYSIANS

For the first time ever, Urban Decay has an event area in Park Mall, Ground Floor, Suria KLCC from 6 – 12 October 2014!

As makeup lovers, they want to reward other makeup lovers! That’s why they're generously giving out special gifts during the event:

• Receive a deluxe Urban Decay gift when you purchase RM 200 and above

• Receive a deluxe Urban Decay gift and a key to stand a chance to unlock our Curiosity Box when you purchase RM 280 and above (exclusive goodies worth RM1,500 in the Curiosity Box!)

• And to be more generous –the first 3 customers who purchase UD products worth RM300 daily will receive a full-size UD Naked Skin Pressed Powder worth RM119!

• Just by dropping by, the first 5 customers who come dressed in all-black each day will receive a mystery gift!

There will also be a photobooth so don't forget to take a few selfie pic home when you visit them this few day!