Hello today i would be sharing  the z#StressFreeVacation kit i received from my Butterfly community co-sponsors Miniel Skinlab. Its from a new local brand in town called Miniel Skinlab. I noticed that I dont use local products because of my sensitive skin but after reding so many good reviews i decided to try their highly raved products <3 

There is two products featured today which is the 

Hydraque Boost Serum 30ml
Hydraque Gel Mask 50grm

The serum contains sodium Hyaluronate from Korea and yeast extract all da way from Switzerland !

Trust me these ingredients are Halal Certified and its too good for ur skin :) All skin types can use their products and I use this serum on a daily basis - DAY & NIGHT.

Have you heard of CRAFT La Education before ? You must be wondering what is this. Well, today I'm about to share this awesome platform with everyone! I love receiving handcraft gifts as well as making them. Have you ever wonder about online craft workshops? 

CRAFT La Education is an online handmade artisan platform which provides a platform for local artisans to create, market, sell & deliver their own online courses. Basically, all art lovers all around the world can now connect on this platform & share their creativity in handcrafts with one another. Another thing I love about this platform is that it enables you to expand your creative skill set with taking online courses when you sign up for certain course you take a liking to! Some courses will also provide you tools & materials for your artisan course and whats best is that all you need  is an internet connection to attend the course! As this is a immersive online experience platform, the classes are pre-recorded video content which allows you to view it as many times as you'd like anywhere & anytime. can pause & rewind to your desires ! 

So how does it works ? Where do I start ?

Step 1 : CREATE YOUR OWN ACCOUNT 

Get started by creating your own account with your email address. As simple as that.

Step 2 : CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE COURSE

With a wide variety of handcrafts course available, pick out a course you wish to learn!

Step 3 : PURCHASING THE COURSE

Click Buy this Course and process to Checkout with your Debit/Credit Card or Paypal.

Step 4 : ITS TIME TO LEARN !

After checkout, select your account & view all of the courses that you have purchase. 

Its time to learn & experience your favorite workshop class online. Have fun crafting!

To me this platform is very useful for people who loves to pick up a skill set along the way & find it inconvenient to do so offline due to transportation problem, inconvenient dates & timing issues. Having a laptop or a smartphone with a working Internet connection allows us to attend this class plus interacting with other students in the comment section and also with the instructor ! You also don't need to complete the course within a specific time frame - its completely at your own pace. Unlimited access to every class that you purchased individually & you don't need to download the video too but available at your account at any time, ready for viewing!

CRAFT La offers students to be independent, having great set skills, making creative content, art knowledge, affordable workshops and the arts & craft community. Obtain some set skill in flower arrangements, brush lettering, hand-made soap & more ! You can also pick up some tips & tricks along the way. Get to be independent & also maybe start a business creating and selling your handiwork online ! Collaborate with CRAFT La to expand your art venture as they provide the space, tools & expertise you need to get started therefore we can also gain knowledge from instructors thus inspire one to be creative & making your own creative content. The best thing is that their workshops are affordable and is available for everyone across the globe! (how cool is that ?!) Last but not least, you can also purchase a wide range of handcrafts from other inspiring artists on their website to support these local talents so their efforts does not go to waste!

If you decide to sign up for a course don't forget to use my promo code CARYNCRAFTLA for a 15% off any course you selected! I've already sign up one for myself ..

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ? 

GO SIGN UP LA ! 

Sign up now for your exclusive workshop course at :

Craft La Education

or visit their website :

CRAFT La

CRAFT La is the platform for arts and crafts that’s as expressive and unique as you are! Inspired by passionate local talents, we provide a curated selection of exclusive handmade crafts from various local artisans. We believe that their art endeavors deserve the opportunity to better connect with worldwide handcraft enthusiasts. 

Connect with Craft La : 

Instagram : @craftlamy

Facebook : Craft La

 Been invited to an exclusive private launch event of a new brand the past weekend. Have you guys heard of LAB 11 Full Lift Shampoo? I heard so much about the brand on various social media platforms & was eager to try out their shampoo!! yay

 My hair is in a pretty bad shape already & also last year i bleached my hair twice for ash grey hair. Yes, my hair is pretty luscious & thick but my hair condition seems to be in an awkward stage now - like the grey faded off, i dye 2-3 times again by myself so now it ended up in sort of a weird balayage?  I needed something to save my hair or it'll go haywire(literally).

 LAB 11 is from a very famous hair company based in Penang called Global Story (Hair Story Saloon's main company). I bet you have heard of Hair Story before right?

 It is such a privileged to be invited to this preview from my very own hometown!

Benefits of this shampoo ? What makes it so special from your daily shampoo brands ?

This shampoo contains active ingredients such as watercress, castor oil, argan oil, peppermint essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, lime essential oil & sweet orange essential oil.

Honestly, i was so astounded by the ingredients of the shampoo i mean knowing what really goes into your hair gives sense of relief & peace of the mind. There's 6 types of essential oils in the shampoo. Isn't that just amazing?! plus its 100% pure essential oils!!! Oils have been known to be really good & a necessity for the hair because of the various goodness it provides. Basically, essential oils are like fantastic multi-taskers.

i found this quote on their website & i absolutely love it ; stick to one shampoo & it does wonders.

Unboxing video ~~

i totally recommend the Lab 11 Full Lift shampoo to all my friends & readers !!
 dont miss it ! this is seriously a premium shampoo that i personally try & love.

disclaimer : all my opinions are raw and unaffected by any associates or am i anyway sponsored to say this.

thank you for reading ~

till next time x 

Hello friends ! 

Last month, I've been invited to rsvp at the YSL Beauty Hotel event which has finally came to take over the city of Kuala Lumpur!! Been eyeing on pop ups at other cities such as New York, London, Tokyo, Paris finally its here in Malaysia together to preview the New Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Collection and also an exclusive hotel with three immersive floors featuring edgy & unique experiences (& also lots of insta-worthy corners!) 

I managed to rush to the event because of the traffic and checked-in around noon nonetheless i avoided the long queue (alot of people was there). I received an email from YSL for the confirmation of attendance & a #YSLBEAUTYHOTEL unique QR code.

Interestingly enough, the QR code is required to scan by the staff & allows me to retrieve a personalized YSL Beauty Hotel key card (with my name on it omg) which i think is a super cool thing to do! The key card also grant me access to the arcade games & makeup counters there. I went to the event alone however i made 3 new friends upon arrival because we kinda just happen to be next to one another plus we help each other take #ootd #igworthypics so we group together to explore the place. Super grateful to meet this 3 beautiful ladies ok or else theres not going to be pictures for this blog & i will feel super lonely hahaha

With a total of  three floors consisting of the basement, ground floor and first floor. We checked-in at the lobby which is the ground floor. Upon entering i was welcomed by the big and bright neon lights the whole place was decked in and the lighting was dim hence making the hotel look fresh & alive. I was surprised that the whole place feels like an actual hotel!!


We went around the stylish lobby and took a lot of super worthy ig #ootd shots. Theres like a huge ysl beauty carpet & wallpaper to compliment our pics & they even included a neon-pink covered  luggage cart omg i almost screamed when i saw it on the hallway & there was a wall filled with international clocks of all countries that have hosted the YSL Beauty Hotel. The lobby was very picturesque (so was everywhere) & there was many beauty booth setups.We were given mini missions to complete for free gifts and samples.

We head up to the first floor which is the game room and also with the most celebrated YSL Fragrances, Mon Paris and Y awaits us. There was a mini stage setup with instruments for us to play with or to pose with in my case of not musically gifted lmao ok posers. The All Hours Beauty Bar was ready to glam us from head to toe & many classic arcade games like PacMan with a little YSL twist to it which i find its pretty adorbs. There was beauty counters & makeovers by YSL makeup artists and also YSL's fragrance collections were on display.

On our way to the basement, the showcase of  Rouge Pur Couture The Slim runway design was there to greet us and neither did we know, there was two super eye candies waiting for us omg i stood there in awe of their sight (the only time i come faced to faced 2 hot hunky male models i seen on tv) (a part of me dieded) There was a suite or should i say a bed where we can pose & get our picture taken with them. (yasss) and later that day did i find myself stalking them on instagram haha shoutouts to the hunky male models Malek Mccrone & Mehrdad Mozart for being at the event for more than 10 hours just to take pictures with all the humans (inc me) there ok thank you!! *hearts*

After roughly an hour or more we left the event with doorgifts & goodies bags from YSL consisting of a mini Black Opium fragrance (can last me a lifetime ok), a sample of Mon Paris fragrance, sleeping eye mask and more.  Thank you for reading and i hope to blog more in the future about events like this so follow me on my social medias for updates 

love caryn x

These products are kindly sponsored by @LuxLumiqueMY.

They are generous enough to sent me a set of their products which consist of a shampoo & a conditioner the Damage Repair line. 

Lux Luminique provides consumers with a range of shampoos for different hair concerns such as Damage Repair, Relax & Smooth and Volume Shine.

Just in time to rescue my hair because my hair need extra care. The condition of my hair is rough and dry due to the bleach (no regrets lol) To simply explain, my hair tangles quite often & it is hard to care not to mention maintaining it. So i really appreciate to receive this Damage Repair set because i really needed it especially under this hot 24/7 summer here in Malaysia and i need to keep my hair nourished and refresh.

Before this,  i was using some non-chemical (more to natural ingredients) shampoo bought from the drugstore eventually leading to baby shampoo. I've been using baby shampoo for quite sometime now because i don't want any harsh chemical in my shampoo to prevent my hair for any further damage since i dyed my hair. Unfortunately, baby shampoo don't have enough nutrients/benefits towards my hair considering its meant for babies tho its not harsh and chemical-less i suppose. In a meantime, i had to find a suitable shampoo for my damage hair.

The Damage Repair is formulated with Natural Damask Roses Oil & Argon oilto nourishing hair scalp,  penetrates & repairs damage from the hair core, strengthen from within, giving you smooth and manageable hair. Since its specially-infused with Damascus Rose essence, it helps repair damaged hair by incorporating all natural plant-based nourishing essences. It is gentle, cleanses effectively, and provides nourishing care from deep within. Sounds about right what im looking for in a shampoo!! 

It also contained Jojoba oil which is capable of moisturizing hair and its folllicles without leaving any residue. It can help hair cells to reproduce themselves at a rapid pace. I've been a vivid fan of jojoba oil because of its benefits.

3 main features of this shampoo :

1. Derived from plant-based materials, naturally nourishing ! Chemical-less ☑

2. Professionally-formulated fragrance that lingers ~ Sweet-smelling scent ☑

3. Non-silicone, non-drying, leaves your hair airy and glowing. Essential needs ☑

After using this for almost two weeks now. (200% raw and unfiltered opinion) my hair is surprisingly more silky & smooth. They are more manageable now compare to previously. I see alot of major improvements to my hair. It does not tangle easily now and its not dry too!!! My hair feel soft and refresh. Worth mentioning is the sweet fragrance smell frm the shampoo! I love the smell of my hair so much  I can say i really fell in love with this product & i will purchase it in future. I can't really find any cons others than the pros of this shampoo (it does what it claims) to do so its a really really good product for your hair ! <3

Hi guysss i am back and this time as requested on my instagram, i'll be sharing with you my skincare routine. i created a poll asking my fellow followers to chose between my christmas makeup or skincare routine. and yup 80% chose skincare routine so here you go.

Okay before that, get to know your skin's identity first. is your skin normal? dry?? oily or sensitive ?? or maybe combination skin ? i mean get to know about your skin type first before you apply anything on it unless you wanna take a risk but please don't harm your skin. its just not worth it. no. after knowing which skin type you belong to, get a grasp on your skin concerns : acne, occasional breakouts, blackheads, redness, dark spot, skin pigmentation etc 

As for me, my skin type is normal to dry but basically more to dry. my main skin concerns are acne, blackhead and blemishes. my skincare routine consist of the 3 basic skincare steps that is required which are cleansing, toning & moisturizing. this 3 steps are very important, don't advice you to skip any of them. also this routine should be done twice daily, day & night. *wink* these are the necessary needs that your skin need if you want it to be healthy ! so its alright to give them some attention they need. skincare > makeup. 

First things first, always always i mean it always clean your hands. make sure you have clean hands before you start.

first step, cleansing. find yourself a suitable cleanser for your skin. i have 4 cleansers because i double-cleanse & 1 is for whenever i feel my skin is going to have a breakout. what is double-cleanse ? basically its cleansing your face twice with 2 different cleanser. Double cleansing gets rid of "dirt that sits on top of your skin," along with makeup, excess oil, and dead skin. Its actually pretty beneficial to add in that extra effort so don't be lazy. If you're wondering, the 3rd cleanser is the one i use when i'm wearing makeup, it helps eliminate the extra impurities on my skin like to make sure all the makeup is striped away. the cleansers im currently using are :

Next step, toning. Toning should be considered an important part of the cleansing process. A good toner will remove any remaining bits of oil, dirt and debris left behind by the cleanser. More importantly, toner will help soothe, nourish and hydrate the skin while restoring its delicate pH balance plus helping with the appearance of pores. I recently switched to a new toner and it works wonders on my skin. I can see that my skin is clearing up and less blemishes appeared. I usually apply toner on a facial cotton or you can use your hands too either way its fine. I use the other toner on certain areas when i get redness to soothe it after i pop a zit or my skin is irritated. the toners im currently using are :

Moving on, moisurizing. This step is extremely important to me because my skin is dry to the point that i can see some skin flakes. heck no-no. With the right kind of moisturizer for your skin can help boost hydration level and skin flaking or dullness keeping your skin moist thus preventing it from drying out. A protective layer of moisture that lasts all day is very crucial. Believe it or not, without it you lose a layer of protection for your skin when you are out or working. I have 2 moisturizer : 

Another extra step im going to mention is exfoliating !! Exfoliating/scrubbing is the removal of dry/dead skin cells on the surface of the skin and is one of the most important aspects of a skincare routine for the face. Exfoliation also increases blood circulation, which in turn helps you to achieve healthy and glowing skin but be careful, don't scrub your skin always because it is harsh on the skin so once or twice a week is more than enough. oh and when u scrub do not double cleanse. scrub + cleanser is enough or else your skin will stripped badly causing problems. I use only one scrub ok : 

super good for pores, blackheads & drying acne/impurities out

for sebum poreblems (pun intended)

sleeping mask from laneige is a must

i love this 2 mask frm Skin&Lab they work miraculously for pores & blackhead problems. i tend to use them together hehe