Outfit details :

Skirt :  Lilac Skirt by Such! by Suchi Utami from Lana Store

Arm Candies : Gift by the husband

Photographer : Abdullah Khubayb aka @kneok

PEACE & LOVE!

In my previous post Beauty Tips#1, I shared about my daily beauty regime which I have been using. Yes, the downside to using Kose products is that it is very pricey, although to me it is worth every sen. However, I have been introduced to a cheaper alternative which I want to share with my readers. For the past two weeks, I have trying out ADANIA : Natural Skincare products.

ADANIA is the brand from Amaryllis Spa & Wellness range of skincare products using 100% natural ingredients and no chemicals. They are certified by the Fair Trade Organization and I have been told that they also employ disabled people to pack their products. I respect that a Malaysian company has the vision and the determination to contribute to the cosmetics industry but not just focused solely on making profit but at the same time holding values that I am sure they can be proud of.

Another thing that really impressed me was that the packaging of ADANIA’s products. They look really good and professional, and looks like a lot of thought had been put into it. It’s really great.  

Basically, I have been using three products, ADANIA Pure Lavender Face Cleanser, ADANIA Absolute Rose Refreshing Mist and ADANIA Luxurious Organic Face Oil. This is because of my daily skincare mantra: Cleanse-Tone-Moisturize. Hehe.

ADANIA Pure Lavender Face Cleanser

Having used the Face Cleanser, I find that my face feels totally clean and fresh even after the first wash. The Face Cleanser is infused with Lavender and the Lavender smell is quite strong. That’s going to be a problem if you don’t like the smell of lavender but lucky for me, I do! The smell is so relaxing and especially at night, it helps me sleep better.

However, just a small word of caution, please be careful not to get it in your eyes. I asked my husband to try this too and his eyes were stinging because he didn’t wash it off properly before he opened his eyes. It’s probably because he is a noob hehe but this will sting your eyes if you are not careful.

ADANIA Absolute Rose Refreshing Mist

This is the product I probably love the most. I normally use it after I’ve cleaned my face with the cleanser. Even after the first few sprays, I notice that my pores were tightened. It uses Rose Maroc essential oil and the product is supposed to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. I could also see after two weeks of use that some of my pores were reduced in size and my skin felt firmer after using this. It also leaves you feeling very fresh after every spray and I sometimes use it a few times a day just to freshen up.

It can also be used after putting on your makeup and didn’t spoil my makeup when I used it after.

ADANIA Luxurious Organic Face Oil

Even though this is an oil based product, it absorbs into the skin very fast and I do not feel that my skin was oily or sticky during the day. Make sure that you apply the oil and massage it unto your face properly right after you spray the mist. I realized that my pimple scar healed faster when I used this. It’s a good alternative and I feel that I do not have to use so much make up after using this as it gives your skin a little radiant glow. My skin feels breathable too as the oil does not clog my pores. (At least that's what I feel)

ADANIA Lipbalm & Natural Face Loofah

I also received the Vanilla flavoured Lipbalm and Premium Natural Face Loofah! The lipbalm kept my lips moisturized for a few hours. Since my lips can get very dry easily, I usually apply it a few times during the day. I did not mind that as I love the Vanilla flavor very much. The Face Loofah is perfect for scrubbing white heads and blackheads on my nose. Since I have sensitive skin I dare not to wear it on other parts of my face though. Just scrubbed my nose with it. Hehe.

Verdict

All in all, ADANIA’s products are worth considering as your daily skincare regime especially as they are much more affordable than Kose’s skincare. So far I have not had any breakouts or any reaction when using these products. Like I mentioned in my previous post, do not be afraid to experiment with your skincare products as you will be able to find something that is suitable for you. Do check them out at  www.amaryllis.com.my or on their instagram at @amarylliswellness.

I had fun experimenting with ADANIA this past 2 weeks and am glad that I finally found a natural skincare range that I’ll wear for quite a while. Good job ADANIA!

On another related note, I also had fun taking pictures (hehe) of the products outdoors. Instead of just taking photos of the products in my room I decided to get a little creative. Since ADANIA’s products are all natural, I just thought to myself why not just take their photos outdoors to give that outdoorsy, organic feeling? Hehe. Did it work? You tell me… Enjoy the photos!

Happy experimenting!

PEACE & LOVE!

Happy Friday. My favourite of all days. :) Today, I'm blogging about the happy Labour Day I spent yesterday.

This week has been a lot to take for me, but I feel that God is re-directing my life to a better future here in this world and InsyaAllah the next life. My life is taking a big turn.

Relieved. Free. Re-directed. Realization. Reflection.

Five words which describes me this week.

Anyways, 2 days ago Natasha Hudson and I spoke and discussed on similar situations which we have been through separately. We had a long, nice and comforting chat over the phone. Well, at least on my part haha. She’s such a sweet and kind soul of a friend.

At the end of it, she invited me to attend an event at Aloft Hotel wherein she was to be made the ambassador of a skincare and health company, Aura White. I asked her if there were any theme and she said that there was no theme but I can wear pink and white. I decided to oblige, so that explains my outfit on Labour Day yesterday. Hehe.

I wore a lace jacket (also worn in White Swan on the Streets of Starhill), new arm candies given by my husband from our Sofina 2.1 in JB trip, my mother’s tapered pants, my husband’s long sleeved shirt, shoes from FV and a vintage white and gold bag found in my mother’s closet. To top off the white and gold look I wore a pink PariPari Shawl by Hasanah Hilmi. Oh, and I got a vintage pearl belt at the end of the day! New found loves :)

Before the event I just had a chilled and laid-back morning with the husband at home, cooking him fried eggs for breakfast! Hehe. Just outside the hotel, the husband took some cool shots of me and my outfit. Only the husband can direct me during ootd shots and make me feel so happy and comfortable! :) I was feeling happy and the Happy Song by Pharell Williams was playing on my head. Somehow, the pink shawl and the pink lipstick I wore boosted my confidence too in some ways. Haha. 

Right after the event at Aloft Hotel, the husband needed to go to the office so while he was at the office I went down to take my driving license photo and bumped into a few friends including the adorable baby Cassia Iman! (See my posts Introducing Cassia Iman and Shasha Elisa Baby Shower). I was so excited and happy to bump into and see Cassia yesterday. She loves the camera! As soon as I opened my camera she was already posing for the camera. I just had to take photos with her because she is just too adorable! It was good to see her mother Shasha Elisa and also aunt Marissa Hanafi too. While I was looking for the photo shop I bumped into Ellie Norman too, the owner of My Apparel Zoo and she shared with me a few sound advice on the fashion business.

When the husband finished with his work (gosh, I remember those days I used to work like crazy on all public holidays and all weekends too!), he decided to treat me for dinner. We both had a very long week and we thought we deserve a treat!

I ate fresh oysters with lemon and tobasco, he had his fav jacket potato and lamb, yoghurt and mint pizza! Happiness to the maximum!!! I remember the first time I tried oysters at Santa Monica  Los Angeles with my cousins and I nearly vomited it out! But after that I fell in love with it. The last time I ate so much oysters were during a buffet Ramadhan break fast with my ex-colleagues last year. I can’t remember how many plates I took together with salmon sashimi. I go crazy over raw seafood! 

We had a lovely dinner just before we rushed off to a movie with the rest of the family, the Amazing Spiderman - Rise of Electro. It was an awesome movie I thought. I could relate to it on so many levels especially on the betrayal of someone we trust and also losing the people we love, and how we deal with it.

All in all I had a great time yesterday. A fulfilling satisfactory happy happy day. I couldn’t imagine a better way to spend my Labour Day together with the husband.

Blessed. Alhamdulillah.

Outfit details :

Pants :  Liz Claiborne, mother’s

Arm Candies : Juicy Couture, gift by the husband

Jacket : Lace jacket by ALLIEN 

Top :  Husband’s

Shawl : Paripari Shawls by Hasanah Hilmi available at ILoveTudung.com 

Watch : Swatch, gift from Nadhil & Syahira

Shoes : MIDI Shoes Tess Heels in White from Fashion Valet

Bag : Mother's vintage  bag

Belt : Vintage shop at Publika

Photographer : Abdullah Khubayb, the husband

PEACE & LOVE!