I was out of a eye makeup remover for quite some time. Wasn't intend to prolong a new purchase but was looking for a suitable one that can work wonders especially for someone like me who wear contact lens. Was in Watson last week with a friend of mine. I was torn between the Biore Eye Makeup(RM26.90) remover with the Simple one(RM16.90). I decided to go for the Simple one because I know that one of my good friend has been using this brand for a long time. Plus, Simple's product content are made of natural ingredients.

Simple Eye Make-Up Remover effectively removes even waterproof mascara, plus it's a perfect blend of their purest possible skin loving ingredients with added vitamins. However their product has 1 added vitamin: which is Pro-Vitamin B5 known to help restore, soften and smooth. Also available in

Simple goodness in a bottle: 

No oil

No greasy residue

No dyes

No artificial perfumes

No harsh irritants to upset skin

Dermatologist tested

Ophthalmologist tested (plus point for me)

Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens users

Hypoallergenic

Non-comedogenic

Verditct:
As expected, based on several reviews I read online, this product doesn't wipe off waterproof eye makeup efficiently. You need to go several rounds before your eye makeup are truly wipe off. I used up 3 cotton face sheets. The good thing, it doesn't sting your eyes and it doesn't have any smell. Also you don't feel tight or dry after removing your makeup with this product. It's like washing off with water but this time with vitamins and it's goodness. So the product is contact lens friendly but it doesn't do the work good enough. If you're in a rush, this is not the bottle to look for. Basically, this product is only skin friendly.

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I finally got my hands on this baby after much consideration. The purchase was based on numerous reviews that I have read online. I took me a long time to post a review on Mia 2 because my schedule was packed. I only had the time, now, to slowly write it.

Well, to start it off, I have been wanting to buy Clarisonic product for quite some time after reading it on blogs during the official launch which is around last year. But I postpone my intention, with reason that it is not necessary. I'm not sure why I had the sudden urge to buy it again. It happened when I was in Sephora Queensbay with 2 girl friends of mine. I was looking to purchase the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer. 

While walking out from the Sephora, I kind of stopped at the rack which display the Clarisonic products. Neatly display of all the Clarisonic brushes and tools. But prior to that, while paying for my item, I asked the sales girl on what this Clarisonic fuss about. She explained briefly and said that she'll demonstrated later on.

As what she had promised, the salesgirl and the 3 of us walked towards the rack and she explained on what each and every model of Clarisonic does and what are the differences between the brushes. We were like 'Wahh', 'Oohh', 'Really?', 'Wow'. Before the girl even managed to finish explaining everything, my mind has started talking to me 'Cik Yong, you need to get this'.

We left Sephora after the girl explained to us. We thought we'll come back again end of the month and I'll be the first one to purchase and evaluate the result together. All of us agreed. So, come the next day, I thought I try my luck to see whether Lazada has this Clarisonic product available on their website or not. Voila, they're! Best of all they're on sale. Without wasting any second, I texted my girl friends and told them about this. I was the first one to make the purchase, then Su Yen, then Ann. Later on, it was Su Yen's sister and her friends. This Calrisonic thing is contagious.

The price ranges between RM285 to RM299. Mine was RM285. The price depends on the color. The rare color costed more. There were many colors available. Sephora sells RM550 for Mia 2 version. 

Each Mia 2 will come with a 'Sensitive' brush as standard. But you can change them by time. Either through Sephora(RM95) or Lazada (RM55, if they're on sale).

Why I choose Mia 2?

Speeds (Delicate, Universal)

With varying levels of sonic speed, you can customize your Clarisonic Mia 2® cleansing experience to address your specific skin concerns.

Designed for compromised or fragile skin, Speed 1 (Delicate) is delicate enough for even very sensitive skin conditions.

Universal for all skin types and cleansing six times better than hands alone, Speed 2 (Universal) is developed for normal daily use and enhances cleansing by 26% compared to Speed 1.

1-Minute Pulsing T-Timer

For even and thorough cleansing, Clarisonic Mia 2 features a T-Timer® that pulses momentarily to indicate it is time to move to another part of your face.

Interchangeable Facial Brush Heads

Choose from a variety of interchangeable facial brush heads for your Clarisonic Mia 2, each uniquely designed and engineered for specific skin types or conditions.

Each devices comes with:

So what are the benefits of this baby?

My review:

Since my wedding is around the corner, I'd thought I put this device to good use and test it 1 month before my wedding day. My skin felt slightly smoother from the first use. But I have some breakouts after a week. The effects varies on skin. Different people has different skin, so the outcome will not be the same. Changes will definitely not overnight. It may take weeks or months. But for now, I use Mia 2 day and night with my own cleanser. Do not use scrub cleanser on Mia 2 because the particles might get into the device.

You can read more @ Clarisonic website

Well, a month plus more to go before the real day comes. To update you readers on what has been going on for the past couple of weeks.

1. First and foremost, the accommodation issue has been sorted out by the parents. I have delegated the task to both of them as they stay near to the venue. It was too much of planning, organizing and confirming from a far.

2. As for my photo props, they're only 1/4 done. I'm not even half way there and I need to pass these items to my best friend who will be handling 99% of the event. I might just purchase them -__-

3. I can feel a decrease in my weight. Though I have yet to weight them. It seems easy to fit some of my tight jeans.

4. Definitely lost in appetite. I'm been growing fond to food like sandwiches, fruits and instant noodles but not into energy provider food like rice and I try to stay away from oily food like curries to prevent any early breakouts because they heal very slow. So my breakfast now consist of scrambled eggs with 2 toasts in the morning accompanied with a cup of milk tea. Usually, I'll keep the toast and grilled them on the grill pan for dinner. 

5. Sudden increase in caffeine intake. Yes, very obvious. After my milk tea, I'll make sure I make myself half cup or full cup of white coffee. But I'm trying to cut them down.

6. Lack of sleep. Oh yes, that is definitely. Even when I go to bed earlier than usual, I tend to wake up middle of the night without any reason of having nightmares. Wake up with cold sweat and panic attack. After that, there will be no sleep for me until the next night. So my average sleeping time is roughly 3 to 4 hours.

7. Mood swing. Tick to that as well. I just shut myself from everyone including people in the office. Felt annoyed even people is only trying to smile at me. I only want to rot myself at home under the blanket, on my bed.

I know I needed to calm down. But having so much in my hands to deal with, I just snapped. I just want to make sure that everything goes smoothly. 

Honestly, the one thing I'm looking forward to (apart from the beautiful dresses, the decos) are meeting family and friends from a far. The other thing is, having my best friends as my bridemaids. Never I imagine that it will be real. I know things going to be alright but for now, it's just chaos.