I think this the year 2020 is the toughest year for everyone in this world because of the pandemic. It gives a big impact on everyone, especially those who are working in the tourism line like me. I'm grateful that I still working in the same company even we're like the staff is trying to survive and help the company in a hard period. I try to always think positively and accept the new challenges but it's hardest for me. Sometimes, it makes me anxious even though I like to stay at home. But I can't run to think negatively especially about the situation pandemic every day. 

 

When most of my time is spent at home with my mom, I try to looking at the motivation and inspiration for me to stay thinking positive and strong meanwhile I'm lost. As a human, I can't run to face a hard time and always think about that. Suddenly, I'm feeling touching by the words they say to their fans. Most of the time, I'm crying when I read their speech as below; 

"If you're going through a rough time right now, don't forget that you're not alone. Don't let sadness get in the way of your life. I understand how you feel because I've been there before. You don't live forever so make these days of your life worth it. Don't be trapped in someone else dreams. Nothing is permanent in this world, not even our hard times, not even our pain. In every storm that happens, there's always a blue sky that comes afterward. As long as you feel pain, you're still alive. As long as make mistakes, you're still human. And as long as you keep trying, there is still hope. Be strong because things will get better soon. It may be stormy now but it can't rain forever. When life gives you a hundred reasons to give up. Show it that you have a thousand reasons to keep going. If you feel like you are losing everything, remember that trees lose their leaves every year and they still stand tall and wait for better days to come. Live life with no worries. You should always smile in life because a warm smile is the universal language of kindness. You're too young, don't let the world break you. Don't give up. Life goes on." 

 

Yes, I'm sure all ARMY will know about this speech because it's from BTS. I was feeling touching when I read this speech, especially during this pandemic. It makes me feel motivated and inspired after reading BTS's speech. BTS saves much life in this world. So I hope we can survive in this hard time. At the same time, I wish this pandemic is over soon so I can travel again and meet the great persons along my journey. Life goes on…

This year, I felt curious about the L'Occitane Signature Beauty Advent Calendar 2020 for the first time, and then I decided to buy this product by myself at the price of RM 238.00. The Signature Advent Calendar comes with a few new surprises to make the holiday even more special. Award-winning French illustrator, Édith Carron, brings the whimsical world of Provence to life in our delightful Signature Advent Calendar. 

Walkthrough an imaginative holiday market and watch as time stops for a moment while childhood memories of anticipation come flooding back. Discover 24 pampering treats like L'Occitane's best-selling Shea Butter Hand Cream, Almond Shower Oil, and award-winning Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum. Plus, meet newcomers that locks will love; a gentle shampoo fit any hair and two hair care treatments from L'Occitane SOS Collection. 

Among 24 days of irresistible beauty: 

- Immortelle Precious Cream Net Wt. 0.17 oz. 

- Shea Butter Ultra Rich Lip Balm Net Wt. 0.13 oz. 

- Rose Hand Cream Net Wt. 0.34 oz. - Almond Shower Oil 1.6 fl. oz. 

- Shea Light Comforting Cream Net Wt. 0.17 oz. 

- Almond Body Milk 1.6 fl. oz. - Cherry Blossom Hand Cream Net Wt. 0.35 oz. 

- Aromachologie 5 Essentials Oils Shampoo 1.1 fl. oz. 

- Aqua Reotier Ultra Thirst-Quenching Cream Net Wt. 0.17 oz. 

- Shea Butter Hand Cream Net Wt. 0.34 oz. 

- Shea Butter Extra Gentle Soap - Milk Net Wt. 0.8 oz. 

- Shea Butter Intensive Hand Balm Net Wt. 0.35 oz. 

- Soap with Verbena Leaves Net Wt. 0.8 oz. 

- Aromachologie 5 Essentials Oils Conditioner 1.1 fl. oz. 

- Verbena Cooling Hand Cream Gel Net Wt. 0.3 oz. 

- Verbena Shower Gel 1 fl. oz. 

- Shea Butter Foot Cream Net Wt. 0.3 oz. 

- Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream Net Wt. 0.6 oz. 

- Almond Delicious Hands Net Wt. 0.3 oz. 

- Lustrous Hair Treatment - SOS Shine Net Wt. 0.6 oz. 

- Gel Cream Hair Treatment- SOS Moisture Net Wt. 0.6 oz. 

- Aromachologie Gentle & Balance Micellar Shampoo 1.1 fl. oz. 

- Shea Honey Hand Cream Net Wt. 0.34 oz. 

- Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum 0.17 fl. oz. 

To be honest, I not yet trying all of this product from L'Occitane even I have been read many people give positive feedback about this brand. I'm looking forward to this brand in the future. I would like to give 4.8 stars out of 5 stars to this product for the beautiful packaging and holiday mood this year.

I can't remember when I bought this book in Seoul, Korea meanwhile I go there for a holiday. I got interested when I took the cover and the title of this book "당신의 고독과 당신은 무슨 사이입니까 – If I not mistake, it is mean " What are you between your solitude and you". I was bought this book with the price is KRW 12,000 (RM 44.40). Logical but not dry, sharp but lyrical emotional essay. A warm book has appeared that will relieve your blood. 

A collection of sensibility essays in the early morning "What is your relationship with your solitude". This book is divided into two main chapters. Chapter 1, ``Come and Go,'' tells small stories of everyday life such as cherry blossom viewing, restaurant bowls, breakfast, and passion for others. Wrote articles like gems that can be comforting, fun, and joy such as such events and the autumn sun. This book, which is full of the artist's warm gaze toward the object, will be a book that evokes the reader's sympathy as the author's memories and experiences are well written. Beginning with the story of very trivial things, he puts a period with a lingering between empathy and sympathy. Now, 'What are you between your solitude and you?' 

논리적이지만 건조하지 않고, 예리하지만 서정적인 감성 에세이. 

당신의 피로 해소제가 되어줄 따뜻한 책이 등장했다. 

전새벽 감성 에세이집 『당신의 고독과 당신은 무슨 사이입니까』. 이 책은 크게 두 개의 장으로 1장 「오다가다」는 벚꽃놀이, 식당의 그릇, 아침 식사, 타인에 대한 열정 등 소소한 일상 이야기를 담담하게 풀어내고 있으며 2장 「차분히 앉아서」는 아조트, 사실은 그런 일, 가을 햇볕 등 위로가 되고 재미가 되고 기쁨이 될 수 있는 주옥같은 글을 수록했다. 대상을 향한 작가의 따뜻한 시선이 듬뿍 담겨 있는 이 책은 저자의 추억과 경험이 글에 잘 입혀져 독자에게 공감을 불러일으키는 책이 될 것이다. 아주 사소한 것들의 이야기를 시작으로 공감과 동감 사이의 여운을 남긴 채 마침표를 찍는다. 지금, ‘당신의 고독과 당신은 무슨 사이입니까.’ 

The book is just a collection of essays and short stories. I found that they resonated with me, made me think, and kind of inspired/gave me some encouragement. It is honestly such a beautiful read. I highly recommend it to anyone! Through these small essays and short stories, I've been practicing my Korean reading/reciting. They are sweet, although sad, and the illustrations are pretty. I would like to give 4.7 stars out of 5 stars to this book.

Another product of Innisfree that I would like to try on, which is Innisfree Intensive Triple Care Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++ (50ml) with the normal price, is RM 65.00 at the Malaysia Innisfree Store. On the moment I bought this product, I was entitled to use my membership point of 2,600P (RM 52.00) and I think it's worth it so I take two (2) of this product which is one (1) for me and another one (1) for my mom. 

Innisfree Intensive Triple Care Sunscreen is a multifunctional UV protection cream that non-sticky and lasts for hours, suitable for long hours spent outdoors. This triple care sunscreen is multi-functional sunscreen that helps reduces the appearance of wrinkles, brightens the skin, and protects your skin against UV rays. The tenacious water-resistant formula is great for water activities and other outdoor events. This physical sunscreen protects your skin against the sun by creating a protective layer on your skin to deflect damaging UV rays away from it. 

It just applies the sunscreen at the last step of your daily skincare routine, and also make sure to double cleanse your skin at night. The texture is quite a thick, grey-beige cream because it's thick, so it's given an inorganic sunscreen, has a white cast after applying it and I did not like it about that part. Sometimes, it is can be a bit hard to squeeze out of the tube softer plastic. About the smell, I'm not sure but I can smell a bit citrus on it – not strong smell at all. 

Due to the beige coloring, I think it's not suitable for anyone with a tan skin like me, but it's can blend into my skin color. It does not look dark for me especially after I apply the foundation cushion. Because of the white cast, it's also hard to apply it with the correct amount. Aside from the white cast, it has a good part of this product. It also makes my pores look very small and its water-resistant is 100% true so you have to do double cleansing after wear it. I would like to give 3.8 stars out of 5 stars for this product.

Another product brand of Mise En Scene, I would like to try Mise En Scene Perfect Serum 3Min Salon Mask (230ml). I bought this product through the Hermo website with the discount price is RM 36.47 from the normal price is RM 42.90. In my previous post, I already my review about the Mise En Scene Perfect Styling Serum and Mise En Scene Perfect Serum (Rose Edition). In this post, I would like to make a review of Mise En Scene Perfect Serum 3Min Salon Mask. 

Mise En Scene Perfect Serum 3Min Salon Mask is intensive care for extremely damaged hair proven with the clinical test in only 3 minutes. The product benefits are 7 naturally derived oils fully nourish hair, which is argan oil (protects hair), olive oil (moisturizes hair and scalp), coconut oil (nourishes hair), jojoba oil (moisturizes hair and scalp), apricot kernel oil (soothes and shine hair), Marula oil (moisturizes and coats hair), and camellia oil (maintains oil and water balance). It's miracle time with professional touch od highly nourishing treatment and daily easy care at home by intensively nourishing hair especially for the damaged hair by frequent styling and/or coloring. 

It's also a long-lasting modern fragrance. I enjoy the luxurious fragrance the amber and patchouli base added with rose and jasmine flora topped with fresh citrus. The texture is highly nourishing, soft, creamy formula evenly spreads to hair and gets absorbed fast. For best results, once or twice per week, after applying treatment, cover the whole hair with a hair cap or steamed towel. It's easy hair treatment at home for me. My hair texture became silky-soft, and do help my dry hair. I would like to give 4.8 stars out of 5 stars for this product. I will repurchase this product in the future. 

Another product brand of SOME BY MI, I would like to try SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Brightening Sleeping Mask (60g). I bought this product thru KBeauty Original with the combo price is RM 95.00, which is together with SOME BY MI Cereal Pore Foam Scrub (100ml). In my previous post, I already review the SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Blemish Care Serum, and on this post, I would like to make a review about SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Brightening Sleeping Mask. 

SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Brightening Sleeping Mask is A dual functional mask with whitening and Anti-wrinkle effect. The intense whitening solution is 70% Yuja (citron) from Goheung – its abundant vitamin will help your skin glow while sleeping; 5% Niacinamide – contains 5% of skin lightening ingredient to boost brightening effect; Glutathione, Arbutin – formulated with highly effective brightening ingredient for healthy and vibrant skin; and 10 types of vitamin – revive dull skin stress-relieve treatment for your skin. SOME BY MI creates products formulated with high-quality Citron born in Goheung, Korea, where possesses a warm climate with the cool sea breeze. Yuja(citron)'s high water content and its rich source of vitamin C which is 3 times more enriched than Lemon, helps skin to glow from within, creating a double glowing effect. It's given whitening, moisturize 2 in 1 care, patented ingredient Aquaxyl and Fructan™ deeply moisturize skin, making it glowy and bright. Yuja (citron) scent not only allows the skin to relieve stress but also provides you with an aromatic relaxing experience while sleeping. SOME BY MI sleeping mask contains 100% natural Yuja oil that is extracted by steam distillation method with no chemicals. 

ALL DAYCARE, Yuja Niacin 30 days Blemish Care Serum → Brightening serum which lightens dark spots. ALL NIGHT CARE, Yuja Niacin Sleeping Mask → During your sleep, your dark skin experiences a brightening effect from the sleeping mask that provides a brightening effect throughout the night for dull skin. 

This sleeping mask has a light and refreshing texture with no stickiness and no stuffiness. Even if you apply more than an adequate amount, it will not leave the stain on your pillow thanks to its light and fresh texture. After cleansing, apply onto the face at the last step of your basic night skincare routine, avoiding the eye and lip area. Evenly spread all over your face. Wash your face the next morning. 

TIP – if you wish for more intensive skincare, just add another layer to create a double glowing effect. It does help to reduces my dull skin and uneven skin tone after using it within 1 month. It's had a citron scent but it's the mild scent to me. I would like to give 4.7 stars out of 5 stars for this product. I will repurchase this product in the future. 

Another product brand of SOME BY MI, I would like to try SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Blemish Care Serum (50ml). I bought this product through KBeauty Original with the normal price is RM 90.00. This serum brightens dull and uneven skin tone by targeting blemishes, freckles, and pigmentation to create a fresh and dewy complexion.

SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Blemish Care Serum is a high concentration of Yuja (citron) extract fills your skin with moisture and nutrition and 5% of Niacinamide which works as a brightening powerhouse helps removes dark spot and freckles. The Some By Mi brightening recipes are 82% Goheung Yuja extract - Contains Yuja (citron) extract full with nutrition and moisture that nourishes and moisturizes the skin; 5% Niacinamide - Contains 5 % of brightening ingredient which helps to get rid of freckles and dark spots; Glutathione, Arbutin - Help skin to become soft, fresh and dewy; and 12 types of Vitamin - Soothes and revitalizes sensitive skin damaged by external stress. Goheung Yuja sourced from the clean and natural area in Jeonam Province, where there's ample amount of sunshine and fresh breeze from the sea. It is also an artificial fragrance-free fresh Yuja fragrance. The natural Yuja oil is free of artificial fragrance, SOME BY MI Yuja serum contains pure peel oil extract, made by steam distillation method using real Yuja peel. 

ALL DAYCARE, Yuja Niacin 30 days Blemish Care Serum → Brightening serum which lightens dark spots. ALL NIGHT CARE, Yuja Niacin Sleeping Mask → During your sleep, your dark skin experiences a brightening effect from the sleeping mask that provides a brightening effect throughout the night for dull skin. 

Since I have combination to oily skin type, I was careful to choose the serum of my daily skincare routine. This serum has a light and quickly absorbing texture. An easy absorbing, light as air texture does not leave you with a heavy and sticky feeling. It's also sensitive skin-friendly. Yuja Niacin Serum uses pure and mild ingredients to ensure safe usage on the skin even for sensitive skin types. It does help to reduces my dull skin and uneven skin tone after using it within 1 month. It's had a citron scent but it's the mild scent to me. I would like to give 4.7 stars out of 5 stars for this product. I will repurchase this product in the future. 

I not sure if this product brand is familiar in Malaysia or not, but it is one of the product brands from Korea. W. DRESSROOM New York Perfume that Designer Mr. Choi Bum Suk Selects. German luxury undiluted solution, maintain natural and soft scent for bathroom, toilet, kitchen, bedroom, work, shoe rack, car, carpet, valentine gifts. Dress & Living Clear Perfume, Anti-bacteria, deodorant. I saw this product brant at the Hermo website and I decide to try on by buying a few products of W. DRESSROOM; which is (No. 64) Lovely Rose, (No. 49) Peach Blossom, (No. 78) Han Gang, and (No. 80) Gyeong Ju (70 ml each) with the discount price is RM 19.00 from the normal price is RM 32.90. If I not mistake, the product of W. DRESSROOM New York Dress & Living Clear Perfume for (No. 78) Han Gang, and (No. 80) Gyeong Ju is one of Limited-Edition line of this product. 

W. DRESSROOM New York Dress & Living Clear Perfume has stayed W. DRESSROOM Diffuser in the air 2 -3 hours on your bathroom vanity (with Deodorization performance of Ammonia and proven Antimicrobial activity). Explore W. DRESSROOM New York Dress & Living Clear Perfume scents and Home Fragrance with German Luxury undiluted solution. W. DRESSROOM Dress & Living Clear Perfume instantly removes odor from clothing, leaving a scent of the delighted fragrance. The perfume kills bacteria that cause odor instead of just covering the odor temporarily. After testing, W. DRESSROOM Dress & Living Clear Perfume gives an anti-bacterial and deodorant effect about 99.9%. the perfume removes odor from the origin, delivers a refreshing feeling. W. DRESSROOM Dress & Living Clear, instantly removes odor on clothing and different spaces, giving you a delightful feeling with the perfumed fragrance, enjoying fragrance at any time and anywhere; like bedding (bedding that can't be cleaned daily), clothing from the wardrobe (taking out clothing for the season's change), stuffy car (closed space in the car), food smell after meals (odor on clothes after meals), and different feeling and mood (need to change a better atmosphere). 

This brand has a lot of scents to choose from the normal line scents, which are #No.02 Coco. Conut - Absolutely adorable creamy scent with warmness real coconut milk blended with sweet vanilla beans; #No.09 Gogo Mango - The definition of sweetness, sweet mango. A sweet, mouth-watering scent that is soft and warm, just like the sun; #No.11 White Soap - A fragrance that will make you want to rub your cheeks. Feel the warmth and softness of powdery soap; #No.12 Very Berry - Imagine a blackberry at its peak maturity very sweet and tangy with incredible freshness; #No.14 Lemon & Lime - Fresh feeling beneath warm sunlight it is aa fresh blend of lemon and lime; #No.18 Gentleman Code - Scent of a strong man feel the intense aroma charisma of modern and pioneering man; #No.20 Spring Blossom - Smell like springtime with this long-lasting eau de cologne that gathers all your favorite flowers and fruits into one sweet-smelling bouquet; #No.26 Herb Woody - A woody scent that will make you feel like you are walking in a forest. It contains the freshness of lavender and tangerine; #No.34 Always Happy - The sweetest scent will make your day happy imagine a lovely butterfly is happily dancing in the flower garden; #No.41 Jas-mint - The mint overpowers the jasmine in a cooling freshness feel the zesty mint blending with white pure jasmine; #No.45 Morning Rain - Clean and calm moist scent of blooming flowers with a refreshing breeze a small bottle of dew at dawn contains cool and fresh nature; #No.46 Pure Lily - A soft white floral aroma reminding you of a fresh garden it is an exotic and trimmed scent of the lily; #No.47 Fig Leaf - A distinctive scent of fig juice with the fresh green aroma of fig leaf and unique sweetness; #No.49 Peach Blossom - Elegance and sweetness of savory peach it contains the real sweet and fresh peach; #No.50 Green Apple - Dual charm of sweetness and freshness feel the charming freshness of crispy green apple; #No.51 Juicy Grapefruit - Youthful and sweet citrus scents containing a fresh grapefruit fill your day with energy by feeling drink of cool grapefruit juice; #No.53 Mediterranean Breeze - Fresh and clear Mediterranean ocean scent of the refreshing breeze as if you are walking along the Mediterranean coast; #No.55 Green Grape Sherbet - Feel the refreshing scent of a grape sherbet and sweetness of green grape candy; #No.64 Lovely Rose - Fragrance containing the loveliness of a rose inviting you in the elegant and romantic rose garden; #No.72 Sugar Berry - A mixture of rose and berries. It contains the sweetness of peony and gardenia, mixed with fresh berries; #No.90 Pomegranate - Fragrance of mystery and refreshing sweetness of pomegranate feel the energy of fresh pomegranate; #No.97 April Cotton - Fragrance that you want to rub on your cheek feel the warm and silky soft with comfort; and #No.98 Secret Musk - A musky scent that is perfect for all seasons. This scent is both warm and fresh with a mixture of vanilla and lime.

As I mentioned before, this brand also has the Limited-Edition line, which is #No.75 Yangyang Surfing – Enjoy the sparkling sunlight with the crashing waves, feeling invigorating with the cooling refreshing aqua waves incense; #No.76 Yeosu Night Sea – the spacious deep-sea endlessly across the horizon, feels the soft and rich fragrance while enjoying the clear view of the refreshing night-sea; #No.77 Jeju Summit – Enjoy the cool breeze, blowing within your knees, relaxing the blowing of the cool breeze from Jeju island and the fresh greenery scent; #No.78 Hangang – feel the soft scent of the fresh orange cosmos and swaying in the cool breeze; #No.79 Damyang – enjoy the coolness in trees with the gentle woody scent and the refreshing cool breeze; and #No.80 Gyeongju – the sweetness of pink waves, feeling the autumn breeze with the soft floral fragrance. 

So far, I like this product by multipurpose using even I can use it on my clothes or spray on my space area to change the better mood, especially when I'm at the office. Even the scent only stays by 2 – 3 hours after using but I stay like it because it's small and easy to carry around me. I would like to give 4.7 stars out of 5 stars for this product. 

Another product from Innisfree that I would like to try out is Innisfree Green Holidays Perfumed Hand Cream Set (30ml each). I was getting this product from my friend on the exchange Christmas gift last year, the product normal price is RM 51.00 at the Malaysia Innisfree Store. I think my friend knew that I like the Innisfree product so she decides to give me this kind of product that I will be using it daily.

In this product, Innisfree Green Holidays Perfumed Hand Cream is a hand cream set with rich scents that lyrically express the scenery of Jeju Island. From cozy gatherings to big festive celebrations, light up the hearts of others, and spread the joyful tune through our 2019 Green Holidays Collection. This year's design is specially curated in collaboration with Jordy van den Nieuwendijk, an artist from the Netherlands to portray a charming and lively interpretation of 'Holidays' through musical characters. It is giving your hands some love with our Jeju Life Perfumed Hand Creams that has a semi-wax technology to keep them scented and moisturized throughout the day. It is having a few scents included in the set, which are Small Wedding Bouquet, Yuja Tea, and Pink Coral.

I have been using this product line a quite long time ago and I still like this product line so much. It is pleasant, mild fragrance, and long-lasting scent with good moisturizing. I feel refreshed after applying the lotion. Even I working long hours under air-conditioning with this lotion my skin stays hydrated all day without any drying effect. My skin also becomes soft. I do like this hand cream and it's also easy to carry around me. I would like to give 4.5 stars out of 5 stars for this product. I will repurchase this product in the future.