[Monthly Project] #27 Best of 2018 : Hyeon's Favs of the Year

Monthly Project (December 2018)

#27 Best of 2018 : Hyeon's Favs of the Year

Hello peeps! At last, we have come to the end of 2018!! OMG so many things have happened during the year and age is taking on me, sometimes I just can't remember things as it should. This is when I'm glad the fact that I keep a journal (blog) so I could keep track of things and events. 😊😜

Having said that, I'm thinking of listing down my 2018 favs, just to do a quick sum up of the whole year of beauty reviews. Would you be interested in reading my list? I know it's kinda irrelevant. 😂😂😂 I'm not a skincare pro or MUA. But anyway girl. Please read at your own pleasure. (hehehe). Don't mind me yah? 😁

If you're cool with it, read on! 🤓

[Resort] 2D1N at Executive Corner Suite, Kokol Haven Resort

Welcome back to my another staying experience at Kokol Haven Resort.

If you missed my previous travel journal at this resort, you can check it out here.

The reason why we are here again is because my youngest sister wasn't able to us on last trip.

Before this year ends, we decided to head up to Kokol Hill once more to enjoy the weekend away.

[Review] Althea Korea - Milk Peel Cream Mask

Hello everyone! :)

In continuation of Althea Korea's exclusive brand products, today I will be sharing with you another skin exfoliator - it is the Milk Peel Cream Mask.

Milk peel? Never heard anything like that before? Read on to find out how does it works on my skin! :)

[Restaurant] Contemporary Cuisine @ The Three By LFJ

Hello everyone!

Welcome back to another food exploring episode.

Get ready to feel hungry after reading this. :9

I have my trusty foodie buddy, Justine with me tonight. :D

In fact, she is the one who suggested that we go to this restaurant.

- Address: Lot 48, 32-0, Ground floor, Block-F, Lintas Square, Jalan Lintas, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

- Operating Hours : 11AM - 11PM

- Website : Facebook -

The restaurant is located right at the corner where you will never missed once turning into that junction, going into Lintas Square.

Very strategic location, I would say.

We arrived at the restaurant around 6.45PM,

and lucky us because it was plenty of tables to choose from at that hour.

All the tables (about 10 indoor and 3 outdoor) were occupied after an hour.

No kidding.

One of the three bosses happened to be our high school senior,

whom Justine knows him as they were in the same co-curricular club back then.

He kindly introduced us their signature dishes,

and we happily agreed on his suggestions.

I do noticed their menu is different from other Western restaurants would offer.

It's like a classic Western dish with an Asian twist. And it can be the other way round.

Here are the snippets of our dinner :99

- Roasted Beetroot served with Parmesan Cheese and Pomegranate RM12.90 -

- 16 Hours Slow-Cooked Pork Belly RM23.90 -

- Braised Oxtail Ragu Pappardelle RM24.90 -

- Callebaut Chocolate RM9 -

Food presentation wise, absolutely creative.

Taste wise, there are a pinch of sour taste in all three dishes we ordered tonight.

I'm not mad at it. It does give a refreshing taste which I never expected it would be.

Particular, I'm surprised by their outstanding creativity on the pork belly dish.

Traditionally it is served savory.

However, they give it a twist by serving it on top of plum puree.

If you are looking for new taste around the town,

I would definitely recommend you to try out their food.

In terms of pricing, it is above average Western cuisine in town.

Taking into consideration of the food quality and experience,

I think it is still acceptable.

One thing is, I would like to have a larger serving to fill my appetite. XD

Overall, I am very much pleasant with my food tonight,

and I would definitely coming back again, particularly for their Callebaut Chocolate.

Absolutely my cup of chocolate.

[Review] Althea x Get It Beauty - Real Fresh Skin Detoxers (Rose & Green Tea)

Hello everyone! :)

Did you realized that the year of 2018 is about skin exfoliation?

From chemical exfoliators to gel exfoliators, these products are claimed to be effective to remove dead skin cells on the top layer of skin surface without irritate our skin.

What I have today to share with you are the Real Fresh Skin Detoxer, under the collaboration between Althea Korea X Get It Beauty (South Korea's top TV beauty programme).

Althea x Get It Beauty's Real Fresh Skin Detoxers (Rose & Green Tea) | 150ml  5.07 fl. oz.

Hop onto the train and let's find out more about these skin detoxers! :)

[Review] Lilybyred - Mood Liar Velvet Tint 02 단아한 감귤인척 (Citrus) & 03 청초한 살구인척 (Apricot)

Hello everyone! :)

Quick fun fact. I am REALLY obsessed with lip products. Currently I have around 40+ lip products although I do reckon that I don't need so much of them. In reality, I barely apply lipstick. If you didn't know, now you know. :')

Today I am going to share with you not one, but two lip tints from the 2018 hottest online K-beauty brand - Lilybyred.

Lilybyred's Mood Liar Velvet Tint #02 단아한 감귤인척 (Citrus) & #03 청초한 살구인척 (Apricot)

Read on to see the swatches and my thoughts on these lippies. :3

[Monthly Project] #26 Best of 2018 : Top 10 Products from Althea Korea (Hyeon's Pick)

Monthly Project (December 2018)

#26 Best of 2018 : Top 10 Products from Althea Korea (Hyeon's Pick)

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!

We are here at the end of 2018. There are just SO MANY sales happening at this holiday season, and I just wish it's December all year round. :p

It have been a wonderful and blessed year in Althealand. If you didn't know, Althea Korea is an online K-beauty shopping platform. Their website is super user-friendly. They constantly introducing trendy products from South Korea and offering them at great prices! (note : I got most of my K-beauty products here, from skincare to makeup.)

Too many products, too overwhelming, don't know where to start? Join me on counting down the Top 10 Products from Althea Korea (tried and tested). :D

GO GO GO!!!

[Review] Jayjun Cosmetic - Honey Dew Green Mask & Honey Dew Purple Mask + First Impression

Hello everyone! :)

I haven't try much products from Jayjun Cosmetic, but I am already in love with its Baby Pure Shining Mask.

When I learned that Jayjun Cosmetic has launched new sheet masks this year, I was that close to send in my purchase on Gmarket. Wonder why it didn't happen at the end? The cheaper international shipping alternative - CJ Logistics has ceased their logistic service from South Korea to Malaysia. T.T

Jayjun Cosmetic's Honey Dew Green Mask (left) & Honey Dew Purple Mask (right) | 25ml

Finally purchased them from Watson while I was "forced" to layover at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) due to unforeseen technical issue. Then they were having 40% discount on selected items, and Jayjun Cosmetics' sheet masks are one of them.

Wonder how do these sheet mask work? Continue to read on to find out! :)

[Review] Althea Korea - Petal Velvet Sunaway SPF50+ PA++++

Hello everyone! :)

It has been an amazing journey with Althea Korea (as an Althea Angels) this year! They have launched their very own skincare line, and what I have today to share with you is their Petal Velvet Sunaway.

Althea Korea's Petal Velvet Sunaway SPF50+ PA++++ | 55ml / 1.86 fl.oz.

Finding your type of sunscreen seems to be an endless search and it can be frustrating, but I can't wait to show you how this sunscreen works because geez I'm so in love with it!

[Review] Da Mior - Beauty Inside Bamboo Nude Seal Sheet Mask

Hello everyone! :)

What are the elements you care about the most while choosing sheet mask?

For me, I prefer my sheet mask to be thin and face-fitting. This sheet mask which I'm going to share with you today is a BOMB! I must admit, situations like this happen quite often when I don't have much expectation upfront.

Today I will be sharing with you a nude seal sheet mask from Da Mior. I was given two of these sheet masks as freebie alongside with product review kit from The Butterfly Project.

Da Mior's Beauty Inside Bamboo Nude Seal Sheet Mask

Let's check it out, shall we? :)

2018 Winter Inspired Look | 겨울 편 ❄

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Featured products:

Primer

MISSHA's Layer Blurring Pore Cover Primer
THE FACE SHOP's Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF30 PA++ 02 Lavender

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Foundation

Laneige's Water Supreme Foundation SPF15 PA+

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Concealer

Unpretty Rapstar Cosmetics x SSINNIM's SSIN Stealer Masking Color Corrector 01 Light Pink
The Saem's Cover Perfection Tip Concealer 01 Clear Beige

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Highlighter

The Saem's Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Brightener

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Blusher

Witch's Pouch's Love Me Blusher 04 Indie Violet

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Shading

Too Cool For School's Artclass By Rodin Shader

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Brows

A'PIEU's Edge Brow Pencil Red Brown

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Eyeshadow

Lizly's What A Chic Palette

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Eyeliner

Infracyte LashAddict's Luscious Lashes Liner

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Mascara

Benefit Cosmetics' They're Real! Mascara

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Lips

KATE TOKYO's Smooth Color Rouge BE-3

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[Review] Beauty Cottage - Elegant Impressionist Semi-Matte Lipstick No. 09 BYZANTINE

Hello everyone! :)

It's been a while since my last review on lip products, despite I have purchase quite some lip products during the year.

Before 2018 ends, I would very much like to share with you this cute matte lipstick by Beauty Cottage, a Thai cosmetic brand.

Beauty Cottage's Elegant Impressionist Semi-Matte Lipstick No.09 BYZANTINE | 3.5g

Read on to see the swatches! :)

[Monthly Project] #25 7-Day Sheet Mask Challenge (feat. Jayeon, B.Liv, Da Mior, By Wishtrend, The Saem, Klairs)

Monthly Project (November 2018)

#24 7-Day Sheet Mask Challenge

Hello peeps! Welcome back to Monthly Project where fun things happen.

Sheet mask has become not just a trend, but a HG for quick and intense skincare. I had friends who do sheet masking at least 3 times a week and a few whom almost masking everyday!

Honestly, I'm the kind of person who is super lazy when it comes to skincare. Believe me, I am. So I always wanted to keep the routine short and simple, to encourage myself into taking care of my skin.

For me, sheet mask - leaving it on for 20 to 30 minutes - is not my thang.

Upon hearing the testimonials whom sheet masking almost every day, it just got me into thinking. Many people have benefited from it, I mean, no harm on trying, right?

So here's the story, or should I say "challenge".

In this blog post, I will be sharing with you the sheet masks which I used for the 7-day challenge. Meanwhile, I will reveal to you which of these are my favourites and not.

Let's GO GO GO!!! :D

[Event] Attending Sabah Job & Entrepreneur Fair 2018 @ Kompleks Sukan Kota Kinabalu (Likas)

Did you know?

Youth unemployment rate is globally and nationally higher than headline unemployment rate?

While our national unemployment rate is around 3.4%,
the youth unemployment rate is 3 times higher - settling at 10.8% in 2017. (source)

What is "youth unemployment"?

It includes unemployed individuals aging from 15 to 24. Typically an age range which covers individuals whom have just finished high school or graduated from colleges and looking for jobs.

Having said that our local university - Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) just had their convocation, Sabah Job & Entrepreneur Fair 2018 was held just in time.

**This is a post-event blog post which I'm penning down my experience and findings from Day-1 of the 2-day event (24 & 25 November 2018).**

Read on to find out more! ;)

[Review] Innisfree - The Green Tea Seed Serum

Hello everyone! :)

As I'm on the journey of searching for the right serum for my skin, I come across this highly-rated  and also Innisfree's best selling Green Tea Seed Serum.

Innisfree's The Green Tea Seed Serum | 80ml

Read on to find how this Green Tea Seed Serum works on my skin. :)

[Review] Laneige - White Dew Vita Capsule Sleeping Mask

Hello everyone! :)

Speaking of traveling, would you rather to bring along sheet masks, or capsule sleeping masks?

Sheet masks are my go-to traveling items - easy to carry, less hassle when it comes to skincare routine. However, face it or not, sometimes the hotel air conditioner is too drying, and watery-essence type sheet masks just couldn't deliver the moisture my skin thirst for.

Laneige's White Dew Vita Capsule Sleeping Mask + Vita Powder

Lately just got my hands on the new formula White Dew Vita Capsule Sleeping Mask by Laneige, and I can't wait to share with you.

Interested to know my thoughts on this travel-friendly sleeping mask? Continue to read on. :)

[Review] It's Skin - Power 10 Formula Propolis

Hello everyone! :)

It's been more than a year since my last review on It's Skin's Power 10 Formula VC Effector serum! The review has gained thousands of views (as of date) and even shoot up to be one of the most-viewed posts on my blog. Then I noticed many are interested to find out whether these affordable serums are worth the try.

So here we are today as we take a look at the Propolis serum from the brand's premium Power 10 Formula series.

It's Skin's Power 10 Formula Propolis | 30ml

[Review] The Saem - Natural Green Tea Mask Sheet + First Impression

Hello everyone! :)

Today I will be sharing with you a revitalizing green tea sheet mask from The Saem.

No doubt I'm a big fan of the brand's Cover Perfection Tip Concealer. Let's see if they make good sheet mask..

The Saem's Natural Gren Tea Mask Sheet | 21ml / 0.71 fl. oz.

Nov 15 BTS : Burn The Stage Movie Premier

안녕하세요 여러분~!!!🤗🤗🤗

Have you watch the movie?💣🔥

Thanks to a bunch of ARMY friends💜, especially thanks to Yvonne,

she booked the movie tickets for us in lightning speed once it was made available online.

It was 2 weeks ahead of the screening date.

THAT'S CRAZY!!!

It's the first time EVER I booked a movie ticket 2 weeks in advance!!

The premier day came.

It was yesterday.

And I wanted to pen this moment down for the older me to reminisce..

Block B - Shall We Dance

From Block B's Album "MONTAGE".

[Review] MUJI Skincare - Light Toning Water (High Moisture)

Hello everyone! :)

Here's a continuation of MUJI skincare review from preview post.

Despite knowing there are a variation of moisture level among its toner selection, I really wanted to know if it's legit. From the outlook, the light toning water looks the same!!

In this post, I will be reviewing on MUJI's Light Toning Water (High Moisture).

MUJI's Light Toning Water (High Moisture) | 200ml

Interested to find out whether it does have higher moisture level than the previous toner? Continue scrolling! :))

[Review] MUJI Skincare - Light Toning Water (Moisture)

Hello everyone! :)

A big fan of Japanese minimalistic and functional houseware ideas, I fell in love at once ever since I found out MUJI has their own skincare line!

When I heard my friend she is travelling to Japan this summer, I quickly grabbed the chance (arigato Marcilla!!!) For those who are staying at KL, you're lucky, because there is a physical store located at 4th floor, Midvalley Shopping Mall.

MUJI's Light Toning Water (Moisture) | 200ml

Currently there are two product lines under the skincare brand: anti-aging and sensitive skin.

Recently my skin is showing me lots of anger, so I think I need lots of help to calm this sensitive skin. That's why I chose this series and I bought two toners: moisture and high moisture.

Particularly today we are going to talk about the Moisture Toner. To find out more about this product, continue scrolling! :))

[Review] Meiji - Amino Collagen (Standard)

Hello everyone! :)

Ever since I posted my trial + first impression on NH Detoxlim's Colla Plus Advance Collagen Drink, it has gained 5,000+ views as of to-date (one of the most viewed post on my blog!!). Click here to read the blog post.

My friend and now colleague, Marcilla, has bought us a pack of Meiji's Amino Collagen from her recent trip to Japan (arigato!!!). Thanks to here, so here we are today to give an impression on this highly rated collagen powder drink!

Meiji's Amino Collagen (Standard) (30 days + 3 days extra) | 236g

Read on to find out more! :)

[Review] Tony Moly - The Chok Chok Green Tea No-Wash Cleansing Water

Hello everyone! :)

I don't know about you, but for me, Tony Moly is one of the earliest Korean beauty brands that I know of. Most probably because JYJ have been their brand ambassadors back in the days, and I am (no secret) a BIG FAN of Jaejoong a.k.a. Hero, ever since high school (fun fact).

Back then, Tony Moly is better known for their makeup range, and I'm quite impressed to learn that they are venturing well into skincare range nowadays.

Tony Moly's The Chok Chok Green Tea No-Wash Cleansing Water | 300ml

Recently they came out with the "Chok Chok Green Tea" skincare range, which I think it would be a good news to acne-prone and oily skin.

Particularly today we will be talking about their cleansing water from the range.

Continue scrolling to find out more about this product! :)

[Monthly Project] #24 Massive Unboxing (feat. Wishtrend, Althea, Hermo and BarbieEyesLand)

Monthly Project (October 2018)

#24 Massive Unboxing (feat. Wishtrend, Althea, Hermo and BarbieEyesLand)

Hello peeps! Welcome back to another episode of Monthly Project.

I haven't done many online beauty haul sharing or even unboxing here on my blog. And this time round I'm going to bring them all to you - full force in one shot. Are you ready for this? :D

In this blog post, I will be sharing with you my recent online purchase on Wishtrend, Althea, Hermo and Barbieeyesland.

If you are wondering like "how you do online purchase", "where to purchase", "is the website trustful", "how to get freebies" and etc, scroll down as I will breakdown to you in a minute. ;)

[Place of Interest] Discovering Sabah @ Sabah Art Gallery

Hello everyone! :)

Join me today as I am bringing my friends from Kuala Lumpur to discover Sabah.

My uni-friend, Emmy, is very talented in arts and design.

Ever since I knew her 7 years ago, she wows me many times in her unique creativity in colouring and handcrafts. Absolutely a colorful and cheerful person.

She personally requested to visit the Art Gallery, and it's not hard to think why.

Opened since 1984, Sabah Art Gallery has been promoting arts and crafts,

be it created by local or international artists,

hence becoming an excellent platform to nurture and groom local talents.

- Address : 14, Jalan Shantung, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

- Operating Hours : 9AM - 5PM

- Website : https://www.sabahartgallery.com/

[Review] CP-1 - Salon Color Treatment (Red Brown)

Hello everyone! :)

When I posted this on Instagram earlier this month, some showed interest on this hair color treatment product, which motivates me to quickly pen it down and share this with you on the blog.

CP-1's Salon Color Treatment (Red Bown) | 씨피-원 살롱 컬러 트리트먼트 레드 브라운 | 50ml

Read on to find out does this hair color product works. :)

[Review] Innisfree - My Real Squeeze Mask (Green Tea) Year 2018 ver.

Hello everyone! :)

I think I have been talking about Innisfree's sheet mask ever since started this blog. I would love to feature more sheet masks from them because they are really awesome! It caters to my skin request.

The "My Real Squeeze Mask" series has been in the market for years now, so Innisfree went and repackaged them, giving them a "new face".

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Do they still got what they have? Read on to find out! :)

BTS (SUGA) - Trivia 轉 : Seesaw

From BTS' Album "Love Yourself 結 - Answer".

SUNMI - Siren

From SUNMI's Album "WARNING".

[Restaurant] Atas dinner @ Laundrolux

Despite I have been here several times for lunch,

it is my first dinner here at Laundrolux, Api-Api Centre.

So excited for tonight's dinner!!

- Address : 3, Lorong Api - Api 1, Api-api Centre, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

- Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Laundroluxe/

- Operating Hours : 10:30AM - 2:30PM, 6PM - 10:30PM

- Contact : 011-5182 5661

In fact, it is meant to be the joined birthday dinner for mum and meeee :3

Spent by my dad (heh).

Apparently, they serve different menus at different hours.

Didn't see anything from the lunch menu appears in tonight's dinner menu.

When we are done with ordering,

the staff served us with hot buns, potato and tomato buns respectively,

going in with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Particularly, it is my first time tasting bun made of tomatoes.

That's quite interesting.

Both texture of potato and tomato buns feel the same, only the taste.

But neither one has overpowering taste.

I enjoyed the taste of warm homely food.

We are accompanied with soothing music while waiting for the mains to be served.

It did took quite a while, but I guess good food worth the wait??

- Pan Seared Salmon served with fresh salad and tartar sauce-

You can taste the freshness of the salmon!

Everything is cooked just nice, especially the salmon fish skin.

If I must say, the salmon meat itself is little bit dry (not juicy enough),

but it can be compliment by eating with the sauce.

Not enough sauce? You can always ask for more.

- Australian Grass Fed Sirloin served with asparagus and mashed potato -

Cooked medium to well, this could be the best sirloin I ever had (so far)!!!

Even now I'm looking at this while penning down my blog post,

I'm drooling inside (gawwww)...

So good, so tender, so fresh.

Every component of this dish compliments each other.

Well, it does come in a higher price tag, but definitely worth the try!!!

100% recommend!!

Overall my dining experience here is 7/10.

Why? Actually we have ordered another main and dessert too.

But they were just so-so, compared to the earlier dishes aforementioned.

Particularly, the Sago with Gula Melaka was so disappointing;

I tried them before in the lunch set menu, so I can tell it's different.

Thank papa for the birthday dinner treat!!!

What a blissful night with fam~

Have you been here before?

What do you think about the food here?

Anything you recommend that I should try?

Lemme know in the comment box below.