[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! :)