Pep-Start Quick Cleansing Swipes are well intentioned, the cloths themselves are sturdy, and they feel soft when massaged over skin—but a trio of irritating ingredients makes these cloths impossible to recommend.The main problematic ingredient is denatured alcohol, which will indeed de-grease skin, but it also has a stimulating effect that can trigger more oil production at the base of pores, eventually making oily...
The Qunci Villas Hotel is in a peaceful and tranquil location on Lombok Island, about 22 miles off of Bali. Located directly on Mangsit Beach, this tropical hotel features a spa and an outdoor pool. It is a 5-minute drive from Sengigi Beach.In and Around the AreaFrom Bali, it is a 20-minute domestic flight to Lombok Island, followed by a 90-minute drive to...
Wear a natural afterglow with the help of this highlighter. It adds definition to your features and makes all skin tones look attractive. Upon application, it delivers a subtle satin finish. Apply this beauty wonder on your cupid's bow to give an appearance of fuller lips.BenefitsPink shimmery formulaIdeal for spot highlighting and creating an overall glowPromotes a natural, translucent appearance medianet_width = "728";...
This intensely hydrating night cream ensures that you get your much-needed skin repair while you sleep. Formulated with persian silk tree extract, it aids the skin in getting rid of glycotoxins that speed up skin ageing. It also contains hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and other oils to keep the skin firm. Wake up to luminous, plumped up skin with this lovely night...
INGREDIENTS300 g chicken breast1/4 red bell pepper1/4 yellow bell pepper1/4 green bell pepperpotato starch(sauce 1)1 egg1/2 tbsp doubanjiang (spicy soybean paste)1 tsp grated ginger2 tsp mirin1 tbsp soy sauce1/3 tsp salt(sauce 2)3 tbsp chili sauce1 tsp lemon juice2 tsp mayonnaiseLET'S GET COOKING...Slice chicken on the diagonal. Mix together the ingredients for sauce 1. Marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes.Cut bell...
If you're on the hunt for a luminizing product that gives skin a healthy-looking glow, Bobbi Brown's Face Highlighter might just be what the doctor ordered! The lightweight, creamy-fluid formula blends beautifully into skin to add a dash of radiance, whether applied on its own or mixed in with other products (foundation, moisturizer, etc.).The sheer formula comes in three gorgeous shades that adapt...
Ingredients 1 chicken thigh 300 grams uncooked rice 360 ml water 10 cm piece green onion coriander fried onions (seasoning) 15 grams ginger, thinly sliced 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp powdered chicken bouillon 1 tsp oil 1 tsp salt (soy sauce) 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp honey (chili sauce) 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce 1 tbsp fish...
Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes ¼ medium onion, finely diced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Oil, preferably peanut or grapeseed, for fryingMethodSpecial equipment: a deep-frying thermometerBring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the sweet potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, drain and rinse with cold water to cool....
Ingredients 1 large deboned free-range chicken, wings removed Olive oil, for drizzling For the Stuffing: Olive oil, for frying ½ onion, peeled and diced 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped 1 celery stick, trimmed and diced 50 grams pine nuts 75 grams peeled cooked chestnuts, broken into pieces 100 grams cooked mixed rice, e.g. basmati and wild rice 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Sea...
Ingredients 20 cups popcorn 1¼ cup cashews ½ cup corn syrup ¾ cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter ¼ cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely choppedMethod Spread out the popcorn and 1 cup of the cashews out on two baking sheets. In a saucepan, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes;...
It is incredibly difficult to deny the magic of chocolate. Nothing can replicate its ability to gratify the soul in a most luscious way, and only a select few can compare to it in the departments of richness and sinfulness too. Malaysian chocolate purveyor Mokaya knows this well, and this is clearly demonstrated in its chocolate cafe at AEON Mall Shah Alam –...
Ingredients Traditional Nasi Lemak: 2 cups japanese sumo rice 1 cup coconut milk 3 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 2 shallots (crushed) 2 garlic (crushed) 3 screw pine leaves (tie them in a knot) Sambal Ikan Bilis: 50 grams dried anchovies 300 grams onion 50 grams Garlic 40 grams dry chilli 8 pieces red bird eye chilli 10 grams shrimp paste (belacan) 10...
This pressed powder comes in a large compact with a divider between two pans of color, one for highlighting, one for contouring. Three sets are offered, with duos for fair to light, medium, and tan to dark skin tones, and each applies beautifully!These talc-based, fragrance-free powders have an otherworldly smoothness that almost goes beyond ultra-fine in terms of texture and sumptuous smoothness. Although...
FreshFace Instant Glow Luminizer is a sheer illuminating cream that imparts a natural-looking glow to all skin tones while moisturizing for a soft, radiant complexion. The lightweight luminizer improves the appearance of skin, leaving it silky, supple, and smooth. Key Ingredients Meadowfoam seed oil helps to soften and moisturize. Vitamin C helps to brighten, and vitamin E helps to soften. Cucumber extract helps...
This is a limited-edition palette of 20 plush eye shadows in luxurious finishes, organized in five columns, for a complete wardrobe of looks. Price is RM400What it does:This limited-edition eye shadow palette features 20 plush shadows, curated into five rows of fashion-inspired looks. Makeup artist Diane Kendal curated the shadows for the complete eye wardrobe: a golden moment, red-carpet glamour, a modern smoky...
IngredientsCake1½ cups cake & pastry flour1⅓ cups superfine (quick dissolve) sugar½ cup Dutch process cocoa powder¾ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt½ cup cool unsalted butter, cut into pieces½ cup hot, strong brewed coffee½ cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperatureFudge Frosting12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1¾ cups whipping cream½ cup sour cream½ teaspoon vanilla extractPinch saltMethodFor the cake, preheat the oven to...
Urban Decay's has two blockbuster beauty products with its Naked and Naked2 eyeshadow palettes, and in true Hollywood fashion, decided to make its collection a trilogy. Naked3 hit the scene with all the fanfare of a big-budget movie premiere, but ultimately it's a disappointment compared to its predecessors.Price RM215, housed in a rose gold-colored tin case, Naked3 features 12 pink-based neutrals. They range...
The eight units at Capsule Ryokan (204 Tsuchihashicho, Shimogyo-ku; capsule-ryokan-kyoto.com) go for 3,500 yen a night, about RM200 . You don’t get a lot of real estate for your yen, though the box had plenty of modern conveniences: a small LCD TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, dimmable lighting and a wall-mounted alarm clock. The capsules are stacked in pairs, with chrome ladders at their entrances....
Moisturizing and illuminating mist containing calendula flower oil and more than 30 natural oil ingredients leaves the skin hydrated and glowing.BenefitsProvides deep hydrationImproves skin conditionDewy, glowing, luminous effectHow to *Hold the mist away from the face and spray. For a more smoothing effect, spray mist on to a cotton ball or pad and apply the mist in a wiping motion as if cleansing the...
Ingredients5 egg yolk1 can Del Monte cream corn½ cup sugar1 pinch of salt1 litre cooking cream1 tablespoon vanilla essenceScoops of dry ice1 can Del Monte halved peaches (remove the syrup)2 tablespoons brown sugarA few mint leavesMethodIn a pot, fill up approx. 600ml of water, cover with a heatproof mixing bowl and bring it to a boil.On the mixing bowl, put in the egg...
Matchmaster Shade Intelligence Compact is M.A.C.'s contribution to the cushion compact trend, and it's an underwhelming one. Its sheer formula offers light to medium coverage—the familiar "your skin but better," foundation, except we didn't find this to leave our skin looking better due to its tricky shades and dull finish. This was both ironic and unfortunate, given the borderline excessive marketing grandeur M.A.C....
IngredientsCream:2 large eggs, separated1 large egg yolk¼ cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup mascarpone cheese, softenedSyrup:½ cup coffee1½ ounces rum1 tablespoon sugarCream & Assembly:4 cup whipping cream1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract24 ladyfingersBittersweet chocolate, for gratingCocoa powder, for dustingMethodWhisk the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla in a metal bowl placed over a pot of gently simmering water until the mixture doubles in volume...
Spending RM280 on this cleanser gets you an unremarkable blend of water, plant waxes, and olive and sunflower seed oils. This hard-to-rinse mix makes for an unsuitable option for those with oily/combination skin types, as well as for those prone to breakouts. Wait a minute, there’s something familiar about this review! That’s because Refreshing Cleanser is virtually identical to their Regenerating Cleanser. The...
Mercier has a knack for creating extraordinary foundations, and Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide doesn't break with tradition! Those with oily, breakout-prone skin, pay attention: This may be your perfect foundation! The reasons are many: An elegantly fluid texture that blends like a dream, gorgeous, natural-looking matte finish and considerable yet not obvious-looking coverage most skin flaws (such as red marks from past breakouts).This...
