I read somewhere from an online article that pregnant ladies will develop this 'glow' in their 2nd or perhaps 3rd trimester. I doubt it but one thing I'm glad that my hair fall problem is not severe like some mother-to-be. My hair is already thin since born, so I don't need those extra shedding.

I didn't really grow much except for my cheeks and my boobies (obviously it is due to milk production for the baby). I had to change my outfit size from S to M which for me, is still acceptable. I developed pimples especially on the chin during my 1st trimester but it wasn't that bad and soon it diminishes when I enter my 2nd and 3rd stage of pregnancy.

So far it has been a smooth ride, alhamdulillah. Except some slight discomfort at the abdomen, constipation problem (major!), slightly back pain, peeing more often than before (sometimes it's only a 5 minutes gap), trouble in sleeping cause the baby keeps kicking. Yeap, that's all I guess. And I noticed that I walked like a snail. I mean snail could be faster than me.

I've seen some pregnant women who's stomach is as big as a giant egg walk as though they're competing in a marathon. How do you ladies did that? I'm halfway panting here within a few steps from my car door. I wish I'd have requested for a maternity parking at the office. Okay, that part. The reason why didn't I get myself a maternity parking. I hate exercising which I know that is important for mother-to-be cause I love to sleep. So the only solution I can think of is walking to and fro from my car to my cube, twice a day. Or perhaps a brisk walk to our in-house mini mart. While weekends, instead of spending my time walking at the park, I'd rather walk at the mall, doing some window shopping or perhaps get myself 1 or 2 unnecessary stuff. Hahaha. Brilliant idea isn't it.

When I got married, I've always wanted to be one of those hot mama-to-be when I'm pregnant. I didn't want to be a pregnant lady who wears only baggy clothes, slippers and carry nothing on her hands. Let's use Marion Counter as our benchmark. Minus the Louis Vuitton bag, Chanel purse, Louboutin shoes that she always wear for her family outing. Can't afford those although I work my entire life.

So when I got into my 2nd trimester, the urge of beautifying myself was so intense that I started to purchase myself new makeup stuff. One of them is this Maybelline V face duo stick. It works wonder. Not only they practical but also easy to pack in my handbag. It is not oily and lasted the whole day unless you wipe them off.

Features one contouring shade on one end and a shimmering highlighting shade on the other, these retractable “bullets” are angled for precise application and the cream base delivers a natural, blendable finish. This product gives a precise contoured look fit for daily wear.

It comes in 2 colors. medium or light. You can purchase it via Hermo Malaysia.

With our all year round hot weather in Malaysia, a good sunscreen is important in our daily skin care regime. Not just that, make sure that most of the products you used are made from natural ingredient. Zaman sekarang, everyone is so health conscious. So semua orang nak beli produk yang natural.

Suncreen is important because it protects your skin from the harmful rays of UVA and UVB that could lead to skin cancer, freckles, sunburn, over a time period due to long exposure to this elements.

I have sensitive skin and prone to breakouts if I use the wrong skin care. But surprisingly, this sunscreen doesn't give me all that. Instead it helps make my skin more refine and my pores are getting smaller. My skin doesn't feel sticky or oily after application. So I don't need to apply any foundation, just some dash of blusher and lipstick. It also doesn't leave this off white effect on your skin. Unlike certain sunscreen, after application, you can see that you skin tone is 1 or 2 tone lighter than the original.

What's good about Koqipop sunscreen?
1. It moisturizes your skin
2. Instant whitening and glowing effect
3. Covers up scars and freckles
4. Contains SPF 50++ that will protect your skin from the harmful UVA and UVB

I've been using it only a week plus yet I've seen some slight improvement on my skin. Imagine if continuous usage. I love the small packaging that could fit in your handbag. Light enough to put in your pocket too. Easy to carry around and it smells so good too.

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*Results from the use of Beauty product above may vary depending upon the individual and will depend on multiple factors, including your age, gender, skin type and condition, use of other products used, health history, lifestyle, diet and others

You can pretty much relate pregnancy with wrinkles, eye bags, dark circles and what comes with it. You don't have to wait after giving birth to your baby. Getting sleepless night during pregnancy is enough to make sure look like someone has punched you in the face the night before.

2nd trimester is definitely a slight challenging phase. Your baby starts to learn how to do somersault routine and other acrobatic moves in your belly. Not knowing when is daylight and night, they think your bedtime is their sunrise. Can't blame them cause it's always 'night time' in their world.

I've always been conscious about the way I look especially my skin. I hate plain H2O, hence my skin has that uneven tone, freckles built over time, dull skin, breakouts. Let alone fruits. I started to eat healthily, like really healthy, as I enter my 2nd trimester. I had to cause my blood count went lower every time during check ups, I have bad constipation problem for the past few weeks. So I changed my routine and it works. I can now poo happily but still, my skin needs the extra nutrient from a good skin care apart from the food I consume.

I waited patiently to invest in a good serum cause I know serum plays an important role in prepping your skin before applying your moisturiser or make ups. I have never spent more than a RM100 on skin care except for this time around.

Been eyeing on this brand for the longest time ever since I was in college but never had the $$$ to get it. But since I have a generous husband who spoil me on certain things in life, I can't say no. Hahaha.

It was on 50% discount during the MyCyberSale, I can't resist but to get it!. I love the texture that doesn't leave oily and sticky feeling. My skin is definitely smoother but it doesn't help to tackle the freckles much. But I know it's not easy to remove freckles permanently.

So what is this product all about?
Elixir 7.9, with 7 plants and 9 anti-aging patents, delivers all its concentrated power to your skin with one single drop. To be used every day, morning and evening, under your usual day cream to greatly increase its rejuvenating effectiveness or, as a 1-month intensive treatment 2 to 3 times per year, when your skin needs it.

Paraben-free formula, tested under dermatological supervision.
Suitable for all women and all skin types.

PROVEN PERFORMANCE

Elixir 7.9 has been tested and approved by nearly 200 women during 1 month.
They noted visible rejuvenating effects on their skin:
- Smooths wrinkles,
- Refined skin texture,
- Boosted radiance,
- Intensified and revitalized skin.

Further details of this product on Hermo Malaysia

*Results from the use of Beauty product above may vary depending upon the individual and will depend on multiple factors, including your age, gender, skin type and condition, use of other products used, health history, lifestyle, diet and others

Recently my interest in grooming myself came back.

I started to put on makeups on a daily basis. Even to the office. Knowing me as someone who don't bothers to put on even a simple lip tint or lipstick, let alone putting on foundations, I made it. WITH medium coverage foundation TOO. Surprised myself too.

So I took the advantage of the recent Malaysia Cyber Sale to get myself a bottle of good serum. I'm turning 32 this year, so my obvious concern are wrinkles. Not that I have them yet. While searching for one, I kind of stumbled accross this foundation from Innisfree. I'm crazy over this brand, not sure why. I've purchased a few range of their skin care product and I kind of like them. I don't buy foundations online because the risk of purchasing the wrong shade of your skin is high but I gambled it anyway.

I don't have fair skin anymore like I used to back when I was in my 20s. Mainly because I was exposed to outdoor activities a lot during those time and not bother to apply sunblocks. Cause I though being tan was cool. I developed freckles on my cheek bones as a result of that.

This foundation comes in 3 shades.Light Beige, True Beige and Natural Beige. I took the True Beige one. This version is recommended to those who has oily skin and if your skin texture is thin and sensitive. It's not a full coverage foundation. If you love natural makeup and want to keep the flaws and freckles on your face medium covered, then go for this. I love the fact that it didn't leave my skin oily after a few hours of application. But it comes ONLY in 15ml tube so it won't be enough for hardcore makeup users. I use them mainly to cover my dark circles (pregnancy makes you develop dark circles -__-). I didn't notice my dark circles until a colleague of mine pointed them out. Uurrgghh.

Innisfree Smart Foundation Water Balancing SPF30 PA++ contains Jeju mineral and green tea ingredients that makes the skin look healthy and alive. Get them today from Hermo Malaysia

**Results from the use of Beauty product above may vary depending upon the individual and will depend on multiple factors, including your age, gender, skin type and condition, use of other products used, health history, lifestyle, diet and others

Hijabster like me has one thing in common....hair fall. Don't lie if you said you don't have this problem. You hair is cover up for the whole day and it could trap oil and heat in there that causes hair fall. My mum even asked me if I was balding the other day. Cause I have think hair in nature and with this hair fall problem, it doesn't get any better. 

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I got this Argan oil approx. 2 months ago. A gift from Gush Cloud Malaysia. Didn't expect that I'll win this from them but hey rezeki jangan ditolak kan.

Anyway, I've been wanting to find a good Argan oil around but I'm not an expert in differentiating between a fake and a real oil. So when I got this from Melvita, I was jumping with joy. Knowing them as an established brand, I knew that their products are top notch.

What I like most about this oil is that, the moisture from the oil itself kept me hydrated throughout the day. Not too oily nor not too dry. I use it on my belly and elbow. The driest part of my body. When it dries, it itches which makes me a scratchy person.

Melvita's Organic Argan Oil repairs, protects and strengthens skin, hair and nails. So you can also use it on other part of your body too which is great. All goodness in one bottle kan.

Argan trees grow exclusively along the Moroccan coastline, in the regions of Essaouira and Agadir. The nuts from these trees yield an oil that is exceptionally rich in essential fatty acids and sterols.  For centuries, it has been renowned for its repairing properties, ideal for dry and fragile skin, and for its softening and protective benefits.

Melvita Argan Oil features:
Colorant and preservative-free
Natural and Organic Cosmetics certified by ECOCERT
100% of the total ingredients from natural origin
100% of the total ingredients from Organic Farming


Unroasted argan oil is a true beauty secret held by Berber women. Organic Argan Oil is also traditionally used to massage joints and to care for the nails and hair.  You can get a bottle of this from Lazada Malaysia.

I've been a follower of Sugarbelle cosmetics since the first day of their Instagram account was created. Never did I thought that one day I will purchase one of their best selling lip matte.

I've been the 'safe side' person. So instead of getting myself a bold color lip matte, I settled with a tube of natural color. I purchase the lip matte in Sand Storm. a lightly pinkish earthy tone, suitable on my skin tone and I can wear them to office too.

First thing, I just love the bottle. Secondly, it doesn't dries out my lip unlike my NYX lip matte. But anyway, I believe the ingredients are slightly different. The Sugarbelle lip matte is slightly glossy and it is advisable that you scrub your lip before applying them. The only thing I dislike about this lip color is that it doesn't look smooth on your lips and it has to be applied 2 to 3 layers to make it look perfect. Although it's a matte lip tube, but the texture is slightly towards the glossy type. Not too glossy nor not too dry.

I love the smell cause it smells so sweet and bubble gummy. It makes you wanna lick your lips every time.

Get yours today from Sugarbelle :-)

People who wear contact lenses can relate themselves to me. We have irritated eyes when we use the makeups. I've tried so many in the market but almost none is possible with contact lenses.

I walked into Watson last weekend to purchase a makeup remover cleanser and I was surprised to see total transformation of Watson. A better looking atmosphere and that means more $$$ burning in my pockets. Hahahahha. Kidding.

Physician Formula is the first thing I saw upon entering the store cause it's the first counter you can see. The word ORGANIC caught my attention. Organic + makeup means they're ophthalmologically-tested which also mean they're safe for contact lenses and sensitive eyes.

This mascara has a Dual-ended volumizing and lengthening mascara which enhances your eyes with illuminating color for ultra-dramatic and glamorous lashes. You can either choose to layer your lashes with the purple color and top it with the black OR you can use the black color by itself.

The only downside of this mascara is that you need to clean it a few times before it is truly removed from your eyelashes. So make sure you invest in a good makeup remover BUT contact lenses friendly.

What you should know about Physician Formula Shimmer Strips Eye Enhancing Mascara:

- Perfectly coordinated shades can be used alone or used together for multiple looks & customized lashes
- Hypoallergenic
- Fragrance free 
- Paraben free
- Dermatologist approved
- Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers

Although the price is a little bit off from what I normally pay for my mascara, as long as they're safe for contact lenses and doesn't cause irritation, I don't mind. They're available at all major Watson stores nationwide.