November 15, 2016

Hikoco - Your K-beauty Webstore!

Hello guys! I'm finally back with beauty stuff!

This post gonna be quick, coz I just want to share my mini haul with Hikoco. I've been looking for a good online shop that sells authentic Korean makeup and skincare. After a thorough browse, I found Hikoco and this online shop based in Auckland, New Zealand. I found other beauty blogger reviewing this shop as slightly more expensive compare to other online shop, probably yes, they are right - I didn't check the price on that. As for me, I like how they work. I like the shopping experience with constant promo code, QUICK delivery, and authentic products. That's it for me. When online shop have those, I am buying.

I won't be reviewing the website interface or sort of stuff, because if a tech dummy like me can buy from this website, means idiot proof. :D

I bought pretty broad range of skincare and make up, and guess what - they have those.

NEOGEN

Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Wine

30 GENTLE EXFOLIATING PADS THAT OFFER ALL THE BENEFITS OF CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL EXFOLIATING IN ONE.

My take: I LOVE on how the whole packaging works. This is pretty much like fully dip cotton pad in beautiful wine smell, and seriously the scents is gorgeous. Sweet like a grape juice. There you go.

- Buy now at Hikoco -

SU;M37

Water-full Timeless Moisturizing Cream

FERMENTED BAMBOO SAP AND FERMENTED FRUIT EXTRACTS MOISTURIZE YOUR SKIN FOR A LONG TIME AND PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM DRYNESS, MAINTAING THE BEST CONDITION FOR YOUR SKIN.

My take: I run out of my SK-II - and I give this product a go.

It won't give you the radiant look like SK-II though, but it works wonder for hydration.

Like, amazingly wonderful for dry skin.

- Buy now at Hikoco -

SU;M37

Water-full Skin Refresher

THIS TONER CONTAINS AN AMPLE AMOUNT OF FERMENTED BAMBOO SAP, WHICH IS ABSORDED INSTANTLY, CALMS DOWN AND MOISTURIZES YOUR SKIN.

My take: Therapeutic scent that absorb instantly and ample up my skin so well.

- Buy now at Hikoco -

TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL

Egg Mousse Soap

A WHIPPED EGG WHITE MOUSSE CLEANSER INFUSED WITH EGG YOLK EXTRACT THAT GENTLY HYDRATES, PURIFIES, AND REPLENISHES YOUR SKIN.

My take: This product gives me a clean feel and a healthy glow after every cleanse. But I don't really enjoy the tightness feel afterwards.

- Buy now at Hikoco -

L’AFFAIR

Aqua 3-Step Skin Renewal Mask [10 Masks]

L’AFFAIR AQUA 3-STEP SKIN RENEWAL MASK COMBINES FACIAL FOAMING CLEANSER, HIGH FUNCTIONAL AMPOULE AND SKIN RENEWAL MASK.

My take: Buy this! Just buy this.

If you want to dewy Korean skin the next morning, use this mask.

It comes with generous ampoule and lotsa moisturising liquid in the mask.

- Buy now at Hikoco -

CLIO

Kill Black Waterproof Brush Liner [Black]

I have done a full review in this post, go have a look - and clearly you know why I re-purchase. :D

- Buy now at Hikoco -

CLIO

Kill Cover Liquid Founwear Ampoule Cushion

I have yet to try this one, but I read tons of good review about this BB cushion and can't wait to try it!

I'll let ya know what I feel about this product soon! Currently finishing my Laneige BB cushion. :)

- Buy now at Hikoco -

And oh, every purchase come with free samples and free delivery for above $50. Take a look of the generous samples I got on top of my purchased products. Am overall very satisfied on my purchase with Hikoco, and definitely will buy again from this webstore.

"Till next time!

November 13, 2016

The Good Home - Mt. Eden

Not a restaurant review, but if you would need a suggestion on where to go for the weekend lunch..I recommend The good Home - Mt. Eden. That's the address, right there. 37 Normanby Rd, Mt. Eden.

As you guys know, I pretty much cook at home and change a little of our lifestyle (and save a lot) by not eating out that often. But every now and then, we enjoy going out as family and just a have one good afternoon talking to each other (without phone down, clearly - in my case) and enjoying a little sun.

Le Mr took us to this place and oh boy oh my, we love it!

Let's start with ambiance! What we love the most about this place is the cozy feeling we experienced the moment we stepped in to the indoor dining area. All woody with bits and pieces of semi industrial interior across the huge room.

And when you walk in to the left hand side, there was this semi outdoor dining area that meant for family with kids.

Take a look on how thoughtful the placement of toys and activities for the little one. They even have those small chair and table for the kids. Super love the dining place that are kids friendly. At least in this place, I won't feel embarrassed if they want to cry or decided to show off some tantrum. :P

The food was good with generous portion! I ordered seafood chowder and OMG, supaaa yummy! Le Mr's steak sandwich was good, although not as good as he remembered, though. :/

This is us! Finally hitting a year living in New Zealand.

If we were to look back and see how the things go for us, we definitely would say it was ONE HUGE blessing, indeed. We got a place, we easily got a good job, and Ethan is settling really well with plenty of space to run around. We are blessed with many good friends and really amazed on how God place everything perfectly. We had, i mean mostly I had a down stage in my life throughout the year, but today - I am loving every bits of the new life we have here.

We grow so much as couple during the one year, we worked together as team to reach the financial freedom we want and the beautiful retirement that we already start planning. These were not even in our conversation 2 years ago. I am grateful for him and this marriage that we always work on. Our marriage was in a bad shape couple of months ago, and I learn that marriage is best to stay as Husband and Wife. Put aside the families, extended families, and those who know nothing about your relation and decided to judge and talk about it in front of others family member.

Just remember, no one ever have the right to make u feel small, unwanted, and losing your confidence. For me, I got painful experiences with uncle and auntie that has a habit of "biting" people, but when it's their turn to get "bite" - they got very offended! Say what?

But oh well, we can never control what other people do, but we can choose to react positively, and continue life without their remarks. So I choose to ignore, stay away from them, and building my little life with BIG happiness.