[Review] Whitening Booster Serum with Green Tea Polyphenols by Novexpert Paris

This is not our first-time experience with this French cosmeceuticals professional skincare brand called Novexpert Paris (here for more). In fact, we have tried out their other booster serum previously from the Vitamin C range, aptly called the Booster Serum with Vitamin C (here for more). This time around, we had a chance to give their green tea infused serum a go - Whitening Booster Serum with Green Tea Polyphenols, one that delivers anti-dark spot effectiveness. It contains EGCG, the most powerful antioxidant in green tea, up to 96% fewer dark spots in less than 2 months! Really excited about that. Here to share some of our thoughts with you.

Travel | World's First Coach Airways Retail Concept Store at Freeport A'Famosa Outlet Malacca

City life of Kuala Lumpur seems like a mundane repetitive repertoire of hectic work schedule mixed with hideaway weekends typing away on keyboards (don't get us wrong, we do love our work dearly and writing, ardently) but occasionally, it can seem to drain the energy juice out of us. We secretly yearn for a short getaway and the universe heed our little call recently with a press invitation to a not-so-far-away tourist land - Malacca, all thanks to Freeport A'Famosa Outlet (here), Coach Malaysia (here) and A'Famosa Resort (here). Yes, you heard it right, the fashion brand Coach, debuting its 2-year ambitious project of converting a 1981 Boeing 747-230B aircraft into a unique retail concept store and cafe to the media very soon. 

The remedy was a weekend retreat, ferried by the brands from KL city on a Saturday sunny morning to Malacca, on a 2-hour bus trip. Follow us on this lovely two-day trip! 

Travel | Courtyard by Marriott Setia Alam | That Executive Treatment Part 2

This Courtyard by Marriott second property in Malaysia, Courtyard by Marriott Setia Alam (here for more) opened its door to Setia Alam residences and business travellers beyond this area with its 225-room offering is poised to give her guests the best treatment! The contemporary chic hotel played host to us over a weekend stay recently. We had a wonderful first encounter here.

Let's continue our wonderful journey, shall we? 

Travel | Courtyard by Marriott Setia Alam | A Class of Its Own For Business & Leisure Part 1

An escapade from the city can be a stone throw away with the NEW Courtyard by Marriott Setia Alam, part of Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, including Courtyard by Marriott. Let's rewind a little here.

2022 was quite a hectic year for us, traversing and adapting to new changes at work and welcoming different kind of challenges. Getting news that a possible staycation right before the Lunar New Year of the rabbit 2023 was quite a pleasant surprise indeed, all thanks to a long-time dearest gal friend! (huge hugs and kisses). The mind had already wandered away to a tropical city getaway way before the actual check-in date! haha 

Finally, the weekend arrived. Saturday late morning traffic was relatively kind to us - we reached within approximately 40 minutes. The colourful exterior of this 4-star deluxe hotel, in the heart of Setia Alam immediately caught our attention. It was looking exciting already! 

Inspiration | The Year That Was 2022

Time feels like a form of betrayal, cheating passed moments, minutes and seconds and we have arrived at the end when the beginning was merely a glimpse of what could have been. 2022 unfolded with such grace, ease, amidst challenges, learnings, growth and self revelation. 

We wish it could have been kinder, gentler but life is not made up of "could have been" but rather moving into the flow, as how we see fit. 

We build upon a stronger character, shield ourselves from here onwards with more tenacity and strength to withstand it all. Loneliness is but a beautiful painting after all, a picturesque view to behold. Wish could go away with you.

Let 2023 be more meaningful and fulfilling, in all aspects of life, for everyone.

Be brave, be beautiful and just be YOU.

 

Double Si · 爱吧定律 (Law of Love) - 郁可唯 （爱的二八定律 电视剧情感插曲 OST） She and Her Perfect Husband OST

With love, 

Jeann

[Review] Herlovito | Clean and natural skincare made with love

We were first approached by Herlovito with their very first clean and natural skincare product - the Original Lip Balm. We love the fact that the brand's mission is to transition and move towards a cleaner way by producing beauty products that are free from harmful ingredients. It's definitely a philosophy that is commendable. We found the 100% vegan lip balm a lovely lip care product to have. Fresh from the tube, the edges might be a little sharp on the lips but after repeat use, the smooth gliding texture and the absence of fragrance made this one a keeper, leaving the pout feeling soft and protected. Here for more.

The brand name, Herlovito was inspired by the Spanish word "lobo", which represents love. That explains the no harmful chemicals, natural and sustainable ingredients and their eco-friendly uber simple packaging. 

Fast forward to 2021, the lovely people at Herlovito (here for more) came up with more beauty products, This time, it was their new Jojoba Hair Oil, Damask Rose Hydrating Mist and Tea Tree Blemish Serum. We felt the roll out of these new items were pretty timely. Let's take a look at them, shall we?

[Review] Back To The Origin | The Notion of A Good Night Rest With Origin Mattress Malaysia

We have a little secret to share - we were having neck issue while sleeping when the MCO lockdown started in March this year. We noticed the problem persisted throughout that stressful duration - must be the sudden change of lifestyle, working from home, extended period of time spending in front of the laptop working those virtual meetings, honestly, it took a toll on us, physically and emotionally. That stress somehow transferred over into the night. The next morning, when we woke up from our sleeps, we had fairly severe neck and shoulder pain. So, we thought, perhaps it was a good time to change our pillow already. The new pillow did ease the issue and we noticed improvement over time. 

So, when we were approached by Origin Mattress Malaysia (they recently launched their Malaysian website at Origin Hybrid®️ Mattress) offered us to give their  Origin Superior Coolmax® Latex Pillow a try, we were excited to give it a go as we are a strong believer of a good night sleep! Not only that, it was also being featured as one of The Best 8 Pillows In Singapore, to boot. So, we slept on it *_^

[Inspiration | Musing] Distancing

Life took a detour and arrived at a place with no name, no identity, no words could have ever described how deserted this stop looks like, an island without visitors. 2020 was, and still is remarkably unbelievable and truly unexpected. The wind looks kind of stagnant, the sky looks awkwardly gloomy at times, most of all, the human hearts turn terribly fragile and inward (can be a good thing when one goes into self reflective mode). 

Social distancing leaves us further apart in physique but draws us closer in the heart, thought and mind. We attempt to embrace the change, the new normal as much as we could. Could possibly pass off as "not too bad", given the circumstances. Life is unpredictable anyway, but was never such a huge surprise that comes with adverse impact to almost everyone, and the world at large. 

A great deal have changed, we fumble, we pick ourselves up, we forge on and continue to look ahead and forward. We hope that everyone else are doing well, evolving and growing. We will say a huge thanks to what we have at this moment, feeling the gratitude and the lesson learnt. Time is irrelevant and has become a luxury. 

Never let what needs to be said unspoken. Now means so much more than the next moment.  

Human are very distinctive and highly adaptable to change. We will be all right after all. When all this has to come to end, or at least, way better, we have healed ourselves with so much hope and love that our strength and tenacity will shine through. We can do this! 

Visuals via LUMI pinterst 

With love, 

Jeann

[Review] Booster With Vitamin C by Novexpert Skincare Paris

We are always intrigued by a beauty product that could possibly tackle our pigmentation and overall dullness in our complexion and improve our skin texture and radiance in general. Novexpert Paris is a skincare that was introduced to us by a friend and by works of fate, one of their best-known products eventually landed in our mailbox many moons back. We were advised to give their Vitamin C range a try, hence we received their star vitamin of anti-aging approved by dermatologist, Booster with Vitamin C serum (here for more). What really got our attention about this cosmeceuticals brand is the fact that it is 100% natural origin, hypoallergenic and ...

0% preservatives
0% parabens
0% phenoxyethanol
0% silicones
0% mineral oils
0% animal origin ingredients
0% PEG and more.

Dubbed as "my anti-aging cosmeceuticals signed by French doctors", Novexpert is a skincare brand created by a team of four French doctors who are recognised experts and researchers in the skincare industry and believe that effective anti-aging formulations should be suitable for sensitive skin as well as safe for long term use - based on medical research. In fact, certifications issued by Ecocert guarantee and highlight the best environmentally friendly and socially conscious practices, and Novexpert is one of them. Ecocert certified products contain 99% ingredients of natural origin but this French brand goes beyond that, they are 100% natural, vegan  and hypoallergenic certified.

Let's talk a little about the Booster with Vitamin C Serum, shall we?

[Inspiration | Musing] Call My Name

Call me 

The summer heat that sizzles and melts you down, dripping with the sapphire intoxication of gemstone littered in the sand of time

Call me

The lonely darkness that is hidden deep within, waiting for someone to unleash its fearless calling, one who is brave enough to see beyond everything else

Call me

The serenity that fits right into your hand when you are reaching out for a touch of  gentleness, hoping for that little peace of mind 

Call me by my name

If you know me well enough, if you know that all I truly wanted is just a little love, a little kisses, a little gentle touch, a little more understanding, a little more tender loving care

2019 has left us gingerly, without making a huge fuss, yet we could not help but missing her so much, yet we are excited about what the rest of 2019 will bring. New challenges in life, new things to discover and learn, after all. 

We hope you have lived your first half, luminously and of course, remain your happiest selves, always, lovelies *_^

Visuals via LUMI Pinterest

Woman in black | Woman in white sheets | Inspirational words | Gal in the sunshine | Earthy space |

With love, 

Jeann