Small Joys: Finding the Perfect Shades for Raya Preparations

Sometimes, the best pick-me-up is finding that perfect lipstick shade! After spending quite a bit of time researching (and daydreaming!), I finally treated myself to two new colors. Since I wanted to be mindful of my budget, I had to be very selective, but the effort was worth it.

I decided on Motivate, which is a lovely, fresh pink that gives me an instant glow. Perfect for these long fasting days. 

For something a bit more daring, I chose Awaken, a stunning bold red-brown that feels so empowering.

It’s amazing how the right colors can change your whole mood! 💄✨

Additional 2 items for my make up set

This is taken on the evening of 29 April 2025. Where I managed to take pictures of the received 2 items. 1 of them is pink lip crayon. Another is eyebrow gel in code chocolate. 

Love both of them.

Until then, have fun adding new items to your make up collection.

My new go-to Hydrating & Plumping Face Serum

My secret to a dewy, supple complexion for matured skin.

Meet my simple, yet incredibly powerful, hydrating serum. With just three superstar ingredients, this blend is a moisture magnet, working to plump fine lines and restore that coveted healthy glow. Best of all, it’s gentle enough for every single skin type.

The Magic Trio Inside:

• Rose Water: A natural soothing agent that calms redness, balances your skin’s pH, and provides the first layer of hydration.
• Glycerine: A brilliant humectant that acts like a moisture magnet, drawing water deep into the skin to keep it hydrated, soft, and supple all day long.
• Vitamin E: A powerful antioxidant that protects your skin from environmental stressors and helps to lock in all that precious moisture, supporting your skin’s natural barrier.

How To Use For Best Results:

Unlocking the full potential of this serum is all about technique. Follow these simple steps for maximum hydration:

1.  Apply to Damp Skin: Right after cleansing and toning, while your face is still slightly damp, dispense 3-4 drops into your palm.

2.  Press, Don’t Rub: Gently press the serum into your skin and neck. This helps the humectants pull the water deep into the skin layers.

3.  Seal It In: Immediately follow up with your favorite face oil or moisturizer. This final step is crucial. This helps it to "seals" all that hydration in, ensuring it doesn’t evaporate.

4.  Pro Makeup Tip: This is the perfect pre-makeup step! It creates a smooth, plump canvas, allowing your foundation to glide on flawlessly without settling into fine lines.

My Personal Experience:

After just one week of consistent use, the difference in my mature skin is undeniable. It feels more supple and resilient, looks noticeably moister, and has a clearer, more even tone. I also find it incredibly cooling and refreshing to apply, especially during hot and dry weather. An instant pick-me-up for my skin and my senses!

Give it a try and let your skin drink up the goodness.

3rd batch of improvised face oil

This is taken on the morning of 6 May 2025. Where I managed to make 2 bottles of 25 gm of 3rd batch face oil.

The 3rd formulation consists of sea buckthorn oil, argan oil, castor oil and coconut oil. Both bottles sold out as per today. Sold at price RM 15 for 25 gm bottle.

The look of packed face oil.

Before mixing process.

After mixing process.

So far, my skin now becoming more smooth and supple. Even during these premenstrual duration.

3 Ways to Use Our Face Oil for Glowing Skin & More.

Our multi-tasking face oil is your new secret weapon! Designed to be a simple, effective part of your routine, it’s incredibly versatile. Here’s how to get the most out of every precious drop.

1. The Main Event: Your Daily Facial Routine

This is my go-to method for hydrated, glowing skin.

• Start Clean: Begin with a freshly washed face.
• Layer on Serum: While your skin is still slightly damp, apply your favorite serum. This helps lock in hydration.
• Seal with Oil: Wait about 3 minutes for the serum to settle, then press 3-5 drops of the face oil into your face and neck.
• Let it Sink In: Give it another 3 minutes to fully absorb before moving on. That’s it!

💡Pro-Tip: For an extra moisture boost, especially in dry climates and weather, apply your moisturizing cream after your serum and before the oil. You can also gently pat a tiny amount of oil directly onto your under-eyes and lips as a nourishing treat.

2. The Soothing Savior: For Body & Troublesome Spots.

This oil isn’t just for your face! Its calming blend is a hero for:

• Dry, Itchy Skin: Apply a small amount to any dry or irritated patches on your body. You’ll be amazed at how quickly it provides relief.
• Personal Anecdote: I’ve found it so effective that it even saved me from needing a prescribed over-the-counter cream for a minor fungal irritation in the past.

3. The Beauty Hack: A Nourishing Hair Oil

Yes, you can use it on your hair! To tame frizz and add shine:

• Application: Warm one drop between your palms and lightly smooth it over the ends of your hair.
• Important: Avoid applying directly to your scalp to prevent excess oiliness.

Ready to experience the difference? Incorporate this little bottle of magic into your routine and feel your skin thank you.

To order, can scan this QR code. I will guide accordingly. 

Until then, have fun in using a good face oil on your precious face.

My new face serum

This is taken on the evening of 3 April 2025. Where I made new face serum formulation. As my last batch of 2nd formulation of face oil has been taken by my colleague. To be used to sooth his dry flaky skin.

For this formulation, I am using argan oil, sea buckthorn oil, vitamin A and sandalwood essential oil. This formulation almost emptied my argan oil stock. Which I end up restock double this time.

As for the 2nd batch face oil, it is the best on my aging skin so far. Also helps to curb the itchiness on my left elbow. Where it usually restricted from flaring the itchiness after I apply fungal cream. I refrain from using fungal cream since it is harmful when digested. Which I have to make sure to wash my hands each time after application. From unwanted side effects. 

Will update on this formulation later.

2nd batch of improvised face oil

This is taken on the morning of 23 March 2025. Where I make second batch of face oil. Where I used coconut oil instead of camellia oil. 

The reason is the first batch that used camellia oil too thick (high viscosity) and greasy for my usage. That is why I make this second batch. 

Which I deliver 2 bottles of this second batch to customer last 26 March 2025. RM 15 for 1 bottle of 30 ml. By 27 March 2025, customer give positive feedback after using it. She loves the rosy scent of the second batch face oil. As she said, there is one time she was obsessed with rose scent. That makes her go out looking for body spray with rose scent. 

Glad to be able to have satisfied customer. Again, same instructions given to customer. To only use 2 drops of the face oil on face. Then add more only if needed. Since castor oil already rich and thick (high viscosity).

Until then, have fun in using good face oil for your skincare routine. 

My review on Unix mini brush

This is taken on the noon of 30 September 2023. 

It really works to curl my hair. It was a nice gift to me by one generous lady.

Until then, have fun testing a gifted hair appliance.

Packing my self made pink lip balm into 3 gm container

This is taken on the morning of 3 June 2024. I managed to pack my self made pink lip balm into 3 gm container. Which I have made earlier and no time yet to put them in small individual containers. For daily usage. 

The look using pink lip balm right after leave the house. 

The look of pink lip balm in touch up bag.

Applying pink lip balm after prayer. I just ignore my dark eye bags. Learning the hard way to embrace them. As that is the package comes with aging and late night stay up finishing work in earlier years.

The look of make up removed on the used tissue. 

The look of cocoa butter nourishing cream used to remove my make up before prayer. 

Until then, have fun in using good self made beauty product. 

My garlic based hair serum

This is taken on the morning of 18 May 2024. Where I managed to make garlic based hair serum.

Waste of juiced garlic. Where the garlic has been peeled and washed.

The look of garlic juice.

First straining process.

The look of output from first straining process. 

The look of garlic hair serum after leave it more than 10 minutes. After adding required ingredients. 

The look of sediments at the bottom of the garlic hair serum.

Second straining process. This is compulsory for me. In order to get finer output.

I am able to get 1 bottle of 37 ml and 36.4 ml garlic hair serum from this process.

I have to strain 2 times in order to get final product.

Until then, have fun in making your own hair serum using garlic.

My NRC Cosmetics make up bag

The look of NRC Cosmetics make up bag used on 9 June 2024. 

Bought it last November 2021. And it still works well. This is the transparent make-up bag from set of 3 pieces. Worth money spend on it. As I have use cheaper ones. And those tear faster after being worn.

Until then, have fun in using good make up bag for your daily usage.

Making cocoa butter nourishing cream

This is taken on the morning of 16 May 2024. Where I managed to prepare order of cocoa butter nourishing cream. My customer wanted to bring for her pilgrimage (Haji).

The look of melted main ingredient, cocoa butter.

The packed cocoa butter nourishing cream.

Labeling process. This portable label printer does comes in handy. Worth investing for it.

I add red sticker to differentiate hot cream with cocoa butter nourishing cream. As I do notice coloured visual aid helps faster when in rush. 

The look of delivered package. Where I add 1 hook for bag. Which to be used in public toilet later when needed.

Actually I have planned to deliver this package on 17 May 2024. Then suddenly customer asked if it can be delivered on 16 May 2024 evening. As her son attending event in Taman Universiti and I can just passed to him. So I end up making it since early morning of 16 May 2024. It is not easy. As I do all by myself. Where Furball is not helping at all. Regardless, I successfully delivered it on time. Despite all the glitch and hiccups. 

Until then, have fun in making your own cocoa butter nourishing cream.