Assalamualaikum and hello.

I gotta say, skincare is one of the things in life that I take really good care of. Age is definitely a factor because as known, the mature we age, our skin will lose it's elasticity, radiance and glow. So it is a good (I mean MUST) thing to be discipline and go the extra mile to take care of the skin. I am not majorly concern about becoming fairer, but the most important for me is to have healthy, hydrated radiant, glowy and translucent skin. Is too much to ask? No, if you are able to find the right products for your skin.

Do you want to have diamond luminous skin? Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Luminous System is a complete skincare regime that could help you to achieve that brighter, radiant, glowing and hydrated skin with it's 3 main ingredients :

♥ Edelweiss 

Targets melanin and diminish discolouration on the skin and is the perfect ingredient to protect the skin from harmful UV rays. Also  provide skin brightening protective effect.

♥ Algae Extract 

Targets melanin and reduce the appearance of discolouration on the skin

♥ Vegetable Amino Acid

Improve skin's brightness, improve skin tone evenness and reduce the visible contrasts of dark spots.

As you can see, these 3 main ingredients helps to even out skin tone and targets melanin production so the appearance of dark spots can be reduced. What are the other benefits that a user can gain by using all of the steps in this system? 

♥ Skin's luminosity and translucency is improved

♥ Brighter skin

♥ Skin will be more purified

♥ Even skin tone

♥ Improve, regain and maintain skin clarity

♥ Dramatically enhance skin's overall appearance

There are 5 products in the Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Luminous System range and they are consists of the Foaming Cleanser, Freshener, Ultimate Serum, Ultimate Cream and Mask. All 5 has these 3 main ingredients. But with a new formulation, there's a new additional ingredients in the Foaming Cleanser, Freshener,  Ultimate Cream and Mask which is Shiitake Mushroom Extract. Shiitake Mushroom has a specific enzyme that is know as a purification properties therefore it is very beneficial in a brightening skincare products. I have been using the whole skincare set for 2 weeks (as of the photos) but I am going into 3 weeks of usage already. Want to know what my thoughts are? Keep on reading! :)

  Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Foaming Cleanser  

Size/Weight/Volume  |  100ml

Price  |  RM129

I like the mild floral scent of this Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Foaming Cleanser, it's kind of soothing. The cleanser does foam up well, I usually squeeze a proper amount on my palm and mix it water, then massage it on my face. While massaging my face, I can sense that the cleanser is gentle on the skin and it is easy to rinse off. Do you know the feeling of cleansers that are slippery? I find that quite annoying to be honest. What I love about this cleanser that it does not give me that tight feeling or dryness after washing my face. My skin feels soft and bouncy, feeling fresh and clean!

  Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Freshener  

Size/Weight/Volume  |  100ml

Price  |  RM129

I never skip using a toner after cleanser because toner helps to balance up the pH level of my skin.  I also use toner because I believe in a way that it helps to close down my pores. I have large pores and it is annoying. I love that this Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Freshener give me the fresh feeling and mild cooling sensation. It absorbs pretty fast and does not leave my skin greasy or tacky.  

  Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Ultimate Serum  

Size/Weight/Volume  |  30ml

Price  |  RM350

  Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Ultimate Cream  

Size/Weight/Volume  |  30ml

Price  |  RM180

Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Ultimate Cream does not have SPF so you can use this as your day and night cream. I thought the texture is too rich due to the thick and creamy texture but guess what? The cream blends into the skin nicely and absorb pretty fast for such a thick-textured cream. I use a small amount during the day and double up the volume at night. It gives my skin such a soft and bouncy skin! The cream actually gives me sort of a protective film but it does not weigh me down. It keeps my skin well-moisturized and smooth at the same time.

  Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Mask  

Size/Weight/Volume  |  85g

Price  |  RM169

Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Mask is a face mask that leaves the skin radiant and luminous after application. It's creamy texture makes it easy to apply all over the face. I let the face mask do it's magic for about 15 minutes on my face, then I will rinse it off with water. I like to massage my face when I am rinsing off the mask, extra step to have better blood circulation. Immediately I feel that my skin is soft and smooth! Somehow I feel this mask also has a protective film that is helping me to retain the moisture in my skin and protect my skin from skin culprits. 

After the usage the 5 products in 2 weeks, I can feel the difference in my skin texture. My skin has become softer and bouncier. I can see that my skin has become a bit more radiant because my cheeks somehow has this 'blush' effect. A bonus benefit that I can see that the appearance of pores has slightly reduced! The whole skincare set does not irritate me and it is safe to say that Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Luminous System is suitable for all skin care type. But if you have very sensitive skin, you might want to check with your dermatologist first. I always say that, it is not about having a fairer skin, it is about having brighter, radiant, translucent and healthy skin. I think all the 5 products works hand in hand for a better result, as in brighter, translucent, even skin tone and well-hydrated skin. But if you want to try something from the range, I would suggest for you to get the Ultimate Serum, Ultimate Cream or Mask. These 3 are my favourites as I believe they give more visible results. 

Check out my video for my vlog on the changes I discovered during the usage of Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+™ Luminous System ! :)

Direct link : https://youtu.be/bfQkUyOTt0w

To purchase, please contact Independant Beauty Consultant at 03-7711 7500 or log on  to www.marykay.com.my 

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Assalamualaikum and hello.

Welcome to my first installation of Baby Talk, where I share and talk about baby stuff such as baby products, experience in being a new mom and such. Bare in mind I am not a professional nor a specialist, I am just sharing about what I love and dislikes, what Marissa's enjoys and what I experienced as a first time mom. Our opinions might not be on the same level, but remember being a parent means putting our child first. Every body has their own way of parenting so please keep the positive vibes coming in, I really appreciate that. :) And to new mommies-to-be, maybe you can check out some of these products for your babies. :)

Alrite so the first topic I am going to touch on is about Marissa's bath routine. I am blessed that Marissa has no severe allergic or skin problems (so far) and it is quite easy to get her try new products. But I always believe in putting less products on babies is the best thing a mother could do (if the baby has no sensitive skin). A simple routine is good enough because baby's skin is still soft and supple and bouncy (gerammm!) and we need to maintain and protect that. There's only 4 steps in Marissa's routine, and there's an additional steps if she has mild rashes on her cheeks. 

  1st Step  

The first one is Pigeon Baby Wash 2in1 with Sakura extract to nourish and sooth sensitive skin. I actually got this from the goodie kit I got from Prince Court and I continue using it because it smells so good! Refreshing and so wangi! I love it so much! It does not irritate Marissa's skin and it does makes Marissa's skin and hair soft and smooth. This body wash is Paraben free, no colouring agents and sulphates and hypoallergenic. It is totally mild and gentle, suitable for sensitive skin babies. It does foam up quite well and I only use a small amount each time, therefore it has last me 6 months already. But I am almost out of it and that is why I bought a new body wash for Marissa. I saw this size (200ml) is priced at RM15.90 at Happi Kiddo in Citta Mall (last week).

I bought Bud's Everyday Head To Toe Cleanser with Aloe Vera recently. I've heard a lot about Bud's products so I thought I would give it a go. There were about 3 or 4 variants if I'm not mistaken but I decided to get this baby wash because it is infused with Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera is a great soothing and calming properties. This would be good for our hot weather now because I think Marissa skin has become a bit dry and red due to this hot weather. The scent is not my favourite but it is still okay to my liking. It is a bit foamy, well it is known that organic products has less foam/bubbles. It does make Marissa's skin soft but I want to keep on using it to find out whether it can reduce the dryness on her leg. I bought this at Mothercare with the price RM34.87 for 225ml.

If I were to choose between this two, I like the Pigeon one better because of the scent. It is very calming and smells so good. But both of these body washes is good, so take your pick. :)

  2nd Step  

Nappy rashes is something that we need to avoid. Rashes and redness can be so uncomfortable for babies, because they will feel pain such as itchiness. Marissa rarely get nappy rashes, thank god. I noticed that she will get nappy rashes if we delay in changing her diapers after she poops. So basically now, I will change her diapers as soon as she's done pooping. :D When she does get nappy rashes, I use Baby Sebamed Baby Cream (Extra Soft) and it works like magic. Lets say that I discovered she has nappy rashes in the morning, then I put on this cream after her morning bath. Later in the evening when she's ready for her evening bath, the rashes are gone. Amazing! I also use this cream if she has redness around her private area. Highly recommend this if you are looking for nappy rashes cream for your babies. 

   3rd Step  

Marissa loves to be massaged. I believe massaging is a great bonding time with our babies. Marissa always smiles and giggles when I massaged her. I use Mustika Ratu Minyak Telon to massage her. I've used this oil since I was in my confinement and I love the scent. Very spa-like scent and herbal-ly! I've tried (testing) some other brands which produce Minyak Telon, but Mustika Ratu is the best smelling one. :D Minyak Telon is the combination of 3 oil, such as peppermint, eucalyptus and coconut oil. Minyak Telon serves as an ointment to comfort and soothe our baby. But the oil is not too heaty which makes it perfect to be used for massages. I also use this whenever Marissa has bloated stomach or extra wind in her body. I love this! I bought this oil at only RM10 at jamu kiosk. :)

  4th Step  

I got this Pigeon Baby Oil with Sakura extract together with the body wash. Even though this is a body oil, I use this for Marissa's hair. Marissa's hair is so so soft and so fragrant whenever she uses this. :D But I think I want to change it and get coconut oil to improve her hair growth. Any recommendation mommies out there? :D

  5th Step (Optional)  

This Atopiclair cream is prescribed by Marissa's Paediatrician when she got rashes on her cheeks. Atopiclair is a steroid free, paraben free, a scent free emollient cream that helps in restoring skin barrier, reduce itchiness and protects the skin. I use this ONLY when Marissa's has rashes on her cheeks which is about once a month or two. But with this hot weather now, sometimes her cheeks and chin gets rashes pretty much every month. :( This cream works great as the rashes will reduce/disappear in about 2 or 3 days. I paid this about RM90++ at Prince Court but I bet you can get it cheaper in pharmacies. But seriously, why do the doctor needs to prescribe a 100ml tube? This is so huge, I think I can use it for other kids as well! T_T Oh btw, due to our hot weather now, please keep this in the fridge since it needs to be stored to be below 25 degrees. 

I hope this post helps mommies, new mommies or even mommies to be to find new products for your babies. Stay tuned for my next post on my Baby Talk series. :)

Assalamualaikum and hello.

It has been a while since we talk about fashion, and particularly about new boutique launches right? Last weekend I was invited to the grand expansion of OSRA x PUDORE on the 2nd of April in Shah Alam. 2 brands under one roof? Great! Shah Alam Section 7 is the place to shop, especially for a hijabi like me. Every year I would go there to shop for my Eid/Raya clothes. I love that are because I can find everything, from shawls, clothes and even fabrics. And 2 of my favourite restaurants are there too, so it's always a good reason to go back. :D

Anyway, I was there to check out what they have in store. I've heard of OSRA Exclusive and PUDORE before but I never own anything from them. I actually had another event that day (before going to OSRA) and oh boy I was rushing here and there. I'm sorry I looked so messy like a grease ball. T_T Okay so back to the story (typical me, always get distracted). During the grand opening, they are introducing a new dress Najwa Jubah, a collaboration with Najwa Latiff, a Malaysian singer and song writer. 

Najwa was there too, she was so sweet and friendly and still oh-so-young! :) Najwa Jubah is a princess cut jubah that uses materials such as heavy dull satin and neo print. I love the fact that this jubah is wudhu' and nursing friendly and it has pockets! Yeay I love pockets. *hahaha* The cutting is the perfect resemblance of a modest Muslim woman. It comes in 5 colours such as Royal Grape, Midnight Blue, Champagne Gold, Ruby Red and Emerald Greed. Priced at RM159, and I must say it is so affordable and the fabric material is great. 

Other than Najwa Jubah, they also have 2 new tunics, Clarya and Camelya Tunic.

A great discount up to 70% was applicable to off season items and you bet there were a lot of people that day!

I actually wanted to get one of the cape dresses that they have, and I got one! There are 3 types of the cape dress, Jubah Tasha Manshahar Cape, Ellianor Cape and also Cassandra Cape. So which one did I get? :D I will update my OOTD on my Instagram once I got the dress altered. #shortgirlsproblem :D  

Here here, shawls lovers, you might want to take a look at these shawls, they are pretty and so many choices! ;)

Thank you so much OSRA Exclusive for inviting me, I will come back for my Raya fix. I can't wait for your next collection because I am in love with your fabric material! Do go to Shah Alam and pay them a visit if you are looking for a new dress or shawls. I'm happy with my purchase! :) Oh by the way, online sale is still on-going up to 8th of April due to the grand expansion, so go the website www.osraboutique.com and shop shop shop! :D

  OSRA PUDORE  

No. 19 (GF), Jalan Plumbum Q/7Q

Seksyen 7, 40000 Shah Alam

Selangor D.E

For more information on OSRA EXCLUSIVE, please visit :

Website   |   https://www.osraboutique.com

Facebook   |   https://www.facebook.com/osraboutique

Instagram   |   https://www.instagram.com/osraexclusive/

Assalamualaikum and hello love.

Long time no see eh? :D I'm sorry for the MIA, I was so not in the mood to blog, I just needed sometime to be away from writing. I actually fell sick a few days before going off to Langkawi on the 25th of March, sore throat and flu that is. Then after coming back from Langkawi, fever caught on with me and coughing as well. Then it leads on to even worst sore throat and flu. Now I am left with dry cough (painful as hell) and sore throat. This hot weather is really testing me, I just wish this sickness would go away in a couple of days, Insyaallah.

Anyway, my mood to blog is back and today I want to share about my experience at the Jurlique My Precious Hand Blogger Workshop. When I received the invitation, I was really looking for the workshop because I have never tried anything from Jurlique before. Since Jurlique products are based on the philosophy 'Nature is the heart and soul', I know their products are definitely worth checking out because I love anything that is natural-based. All of these hand cream are actually existing products but they are relaunching it because they changed it's packaging. Now all of these hand cream is in new and recyclable packaging.

Through Jurlique research, the new and recyclable packaging :

♥ Reduces environmental impact by around 28% 

♥ Eliminates around 70% of wastage during production

Each year, Jurlique new and recyclable hand cream packaging will save :

♥ 1.351,000 L of water

♥ 27,3000kg of solid waste

♥ 40,500kg of carbon emissions

Jurlique Hand Cream is retailed at RM103 (40ml) & RM202 (125ml)

I tried all of the hand cream and they are absolutely wonderful! I love Lavender and Citrus, they are so calming and hydrates my hands so well. Rose and Jasmine are a bit too strong for me (scent wise) but they do moisturize my hands very well. Just use a little bit for both hands because they do take some time to absorb into the skin. If you are looking for a new hand cream, give this a go, they are great!

For more information on Jurlique, please visit :

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/jurlique.my

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jurliquemy/