Review: CLIO Peripera Peri's Tint Water in No.1 Cherry Juice

Hey lovelies! ♥

Today I'll be reviewing on the new and improved Peripera Peri's Tint Water in the most famous shade, No.1 Cherry Juice! Peripera has recently repackaged their Peripera Peri's Tint Water and Peri's Ink early 2015!

I've finally got my hands on the product as most online shops are currently sold out or they sell them at ridiculously high prices! It's selling in Korea for 7,000 Won. However, you can get them from Watsons Malaysia in certain branches in KL for around RM 28.90 - RM31.90 depends on their promotion period :)

At first glance, I already fell in love with its packaging. Very chic looking.

Image screenshot from Peripera Korea website

The bestseller shade is No. 1 Cherry Juice!

No.2 Pink Juice

No.3 Orange Juice

No.4 Mandarin Juice 

No.5 Strawberry Juice (NEW)

The sides of the packaging.

Instructions and tips 

Expiry date from the day of opening the product is 12 months. I don't think I can finish the product in 12 months thou.

From the outside, the tint water looks like blood in the glass bottle. ♥ I really love the new cap design compared to the old design. This one has different cap colours for different tint water colours, where else the old design has the same light beige cheap-looking cap for all tint water bottles.

Short sponge applicator for easy, fuss-free application.

Peri's Tint Water in No.1 Cherry Juice shade. I tested swatches of 3 layers on my hand. The colour and intensity is very buidable and blendable. The colour intensifies with more layers applied.

Before applying. It is advisable to use lip scrub to exfoliate any dead skin on the lips a few hours before using as the colour seeps through the cracks if your lips are too dry. 

I applied the first layer by dabbing three dots on my bottom lip and spreading them evenly.

I applied the second layer using the same method and the colour intensifies to a deeper pink.

The comparison is more obvious in this collage. If you prefer a gradient look, apply the lip tint on the inner lips only and dab without spreading too much to the outer lip area and the sides.


Tip: You can also use them as cheek tint to replace your usual blusher! Just apply one dot on the back of your hand before transferring the colour onto your cheeks using your finger. DON'T apply one dot directly onto your cheeks as the colour will appear too dark and red for your cheeks! Only use one dot of tint for both cheeks!


Overall, I love the colour payout and the price is reasonable. You only need a few dots to apply your lip tint, and it lasts for about 5 hours without eating and I don't have to reapply too many times too! The tint looks matte and natural on the lips, and looks subtle enough for university or daily look. It doesn't dry out my lips too, as compared to my previous Etude House lip tint which dries my lip and makes the skin on my lips looking flaky and cracked! It also has dual usage of both a lip and cheek tint. I love the colour on my lips as my skin complexion is fair, I usually prefer brighter colours on my lips. Orange just brings out my dark eyebags colour (lol). Oh and by the way, refrain from licking your lips after applying the lip tint, or you'll get a taste of what the lip tint tastes like. It tastes very bitter and has a strong chemical taste to it, then again, don't expect lip tints to taste like fruits anyway lol :p

Would I repurchase? Yes, I would definitely repurchase when I finish it! The question is, will it still be available the moment I finish up this bottle? I hope they still sell this in the next few years! :D I already have thoughts of restocking this colour! That's how much I love it! ♥♥

In this picture, I used both the Peri's Tint Water on my lips and cheeks. ♥♥♥

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Review: Merchant's Lane at Petaling Street

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I've recently visited Merchant's Lane after reading up a lot of their reviews and friend's recommendations of the place. Finally I had time to try their food after finishing my last paper with my course mates!

The location is pretty strategic, in central KL, and yet not too nestled in the Petaling Street area. I had no trouble finding the cafe and parking around. It is located beside ATC College and on top of a stationery store. There is an open parking spot opposite it, which charges by hour. First two hours for RM3, consecutive hour is another RM2.

And kudos to their interior designer! I really love the atmosphere there! It has a touch of nostalgic coupled with its modern tiffany blue shelves and pink counter to bring a refreshing look to the cafe. Two of my favourite colours! This place is definitely every blogger and Instagrammer's dream cafe to snap pictures and #OOTD shots under the bright sun. Plenty of sunlight to take clear shots!

Greeted with cold air the moment we entered. That was unexpected :p I half-expected the place to be hot because from the pictures I've seen online, their pictures look like there were taken under the scorching hot sun.

Al-fresco area for smokers or people who want to take pretty OOTD shots against their grudge-styled walls :D It's very hot outside thou.

Temple-like circle incense and rattan chairs at the other section behind the al-fresco zone. This section is air-conditioned. Where can I get that pretty flowers painting? ♥

Meals for 4 pax!
Left to right: Italian chow mein, followed by two South China Sea, rose honey milk, rose tea, Eat Die Me and hot chocolate.

Italian chow mein (RM23) is a tad too spicy for our liking. It is like a fusion of dry curry mee and aglio olio.

South China Sea (RM24) grilled salmon were a bit fishy, but then it varies to the salmon for that particular day. My friends ordered two. One was fishy, the other was okay. The eggs were bland too, wished there was more seasoning on it.

Eat Die Me (RM26) was my favourite, and it was my meal! I love the combination of everything on that plate. I especially enjoyed the bread and mushrooms. THE BREAD, oh god..it was not the regular hard cardboard toast. The bread was a little sourish, but very soft and fresh. It's sourdough bread if I'm not mistaken. Mushrooms were a combination of different types of wild mushrooms. The potatoes (shredded) a little oily, but I love potatoes in any form, so it was still acceptable. Scrambled eggs and sausages are okay :)
There are selections for types of sausage meat and how eggs preferred to be served.

Rose honey milk (RM12) looks pretty in pictures, but the milk taste like regular milk. However, I do like the aromatic scent you get when you take a whiff of the roses in the cup. I can only smell the roses when I'm drinking the milk thou. And my bad, cause I don't normally like drinking milk, I only drink chocolate and strawberry milk :p

Eat Die Me at RM26 and rose honey milk RM 12.
The meal looks so Instagramable ♥_♥

My friends posing for new pictures to tag #OOTD on Instagram! :p

The girls taught me how to stand and pattern pattern for the camera. I still suck at it hahaha



Overall, I found the food unique, tastes OKAY, but with the Western-Eastern fusion going on, it's a nightmare for picky-eaters (like me). I guess I will stick to the same meal the next time I visit! There is still much improvement to be made, but for now, it's coping up pretty well for a new cafe. This is also my new favourite place for big breakfast! :D


Do drop by Merchant's Lane soon!

Address:
No, 150 Jalan Petaling, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Operating hours: 
Mon-Thu: 10:30 am-6:00 pm
Fri-Sat: 10:30 am-10:00 pm
Sun: 10:30 am-6:00 pm


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Week 3 into Wearing Palatal Expander

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Today I'll be updating on my palatal expander treatment required before getting braces on. I guess I'm pretty old to be getting braces on, but I know many people who've started even later!

In my case, I have open bite and under bite, pretty serious because I have to go through pre-braces treatment even before getting braces on. Better to Google to get a clearer picture of it. Open bite (from my reading) means when I clench my jaw together, there is still a wide opening between my upper and lower jaw. Under bite is when the lower jaw is protruding and more forward than your upper jaw.

I was actually supposed to get braces last two years, but after consulting my regular dentist, she advised that I go through numerous jaw alignment surgeries which costs a bomb (all up to roughly RM30,000) and that demotivated me from getting braces. So in the end, I only got my moulds and X-ray done. Should have gone to a few orthodontics before making my decision T_T

Anyway, fast forward two years, and I stumbled upon an orthodontics recommended by my cousin. It's located in Bangsar area, called Loh Dental Surgery in Wisma Pantai (not Pantai Hospital) beside TM Building. I had a hard time searching for his contact number, so if you want them, kindly leave a comment below :)

After getting my moulds/impressions done, he requested that I should wear removable palatal expander to expand my narrow upper jaw in order to correct my bite. I laughed so loudly when I saw that it's a REMOVABLE type, and not the conventional permanent metal one that looks like a torture device! Which means less torturing and I can still eat my favourite food! The duration of wearing it varies on situation, but for mine, he recommended a 2-3 months duration with check-ups every 3 weeks. I have to manually turn the expander at home with a tiny key once a week only. I'm in my 3rd week of wearing them, and I've gotten pretty used to it.

Palatal expander made specially for my upper jaw. 

See that arrow pointing upwards? You'll have to insert a key into the hole, and 

push it upward to activate it :)

The pros is that you will definitely lose weight a little, because of the number of meals you take a day. In my case, I'm lazy to take it out and put them on again after every meal, so I only limit myself to three meals a day which is a large comparison to my binge eating previously.

The only thing that was a hassle was to remove it before brushing teeth and before every meal, but it's okay. After turning it one turn, you will experience a slight discomfort for a few minutes because the expander will feel tighter in your jaw, but I actually like that tight feeling. Hahaha.


I'll update again after I'm done with this palatal expander treatment! :D


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Port Klang Food Trip

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Tomorrow will be the start of a long four day holiday! When it comes to long weekend holidays, we usually head to Malacca, Port Klang, Penang or Ipoh for food trips! Port Klang will the nearest one thou. Itinerary consists of bah kut teh in the morning, kopitiam for tea and seafood for lunch. And all in just a few hours! These are my favourite spots to makan in Port Klang!

Yeoh's Bah Kut Teh located behind the Hokkien Association.
It got more established and furnished well over the years. I usually head here or the famous bah kut teh Seng Huat or better known as the BKT under the bridge.

The meat falls off the bone. I like it even though I'm not really a big pork eater..

Time for coffee, tea and half boiled eggs!

Tea is pretty good, but their expertise is coffee.

Kaya toast to go with the tea.
I'm quite the picky eater, and the moment I bite into the kaya toast, I knew there was a hint of ginger in it. Haha is it supposed to be some secret recipe? My mum had to take a few bites to actually get that slight ginger taste. It's because I hate ginger -_-

There are a few seafood restaurants nearby but I think River View is the better one.
River View is located quite far from the BKT and kopitiam place.

Plenty of shops seeing dried snacks.

Sigh ...so murky ..

Chilli crab was so-so. Fresh of course.

Will post on more food trips before I start my semester! :)


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Review: Yellow Brick Road at Damansara Heights

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I guess this is my first time writing a food review just hours after trying it out. I wrote plenty of reviews but mostly were written a few weeks later. I'd better write it while the taste and opinions are still fresh in my mind! This time, we paid a visit to the newly opened cafe spot in town, Yellow Brick Road! It's located in Damansara area, but I'm not familiar with that area so we had to rely on my trusty Simon the Waze to get there.

We watched Avengers before heading for a late lunch and teatime at YBR. There's a pancake place by YBR upstairs, but the opening date is yet to be confirmed. I asked the waiter and he said that it is expected to be opened next week.

Read on for my complete food review! Images taken by my Canon 550D with EFS 18-135mm :)
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored/paid review. 

Yellow Brick Road, located at Taman Batai. YBR adopts a clean, contemporary design.
Plenty of seats outside too if you'd prefer. It was scorching hot outside :p

Spacious interior, it's not like Antipodean where you'd be seated very close to the other table.

Truffle fries, RM 16.
Topped with cheese shavings, and served with cheese sauce. Huge portion, pretty crispy.

Verdict: Very large portion, pretty crispy.We found it a little too salty to our liking. Was it supposed to be that salty? I'd prefer it to be lightly salted of course. We had to poke few holes in the bottom of the oil paper to shake off the salt! Lol

Long black and hot mocha. Around RM 10 - RM13.
Apparently, Adrienne found out that the first Malaysian barista to compete in the World Barista Championship was present in the shop at that time! Not sure if our coffee was prepared by him thou.

Verdict: Regardless of it, I enjoyed the hot mocha. Some cafes prepare a higher ratio of chocolate than coffee in the mocha, but I feel that this one has a stronger coffee taste ♥ Haha then again, I'm only a 'social' coffee drinker, not a frequent drinker so I might not be able to tell the difference between a good coffee and excellent coffee.

How are we ever going finish it, girls?
Haha we couldn't finish it anyway, it got really salty at the end...

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Big breakfast, RM30.
No kidding when they said it's big breakfast. We shared it among us four, almost couldn't stomach it all too!

Verdict: Big breakfast consisted of beef/bacon ham, chicken/beef sausages, scrambled/poached/fried egg, grilled cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, toast, hash brown and baked beans. I loved the baked beans because it wasn't those canned type, it was actual baked beans made from scratch. Scrambled eggs has the perfect consistency and softness that I like, and the taste is not too bland. No complains on this :)

Cheesy Mr. Mac, RM18.

Verdict: Portion isn't huge, but I guess the fillingness of heavy cream cheese makes up for the medium portion. A few bites and you'll feel full already. It tastes rather milky than the usual Mac n Cheese available in other restaurants. I love cheese, so it's fine with me. It reminded me of Chesedale milk cheddar slices :D

It was more empty and quiet by 5pm, just an hour before closing :)

Location:

Yellow Brick Road, Jalan Batai, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur.

Opening hours:

Daily 9am to 6pm (as of now, subject to changes). Follow them @yellowbrickroadcafe on Instagram.

The only thing I didn't like was the parking rates at that area! You have no choice but the enter the parking in order to go to YBR, we sat for more than 2 hours and the parking ticket costs us RM6.50. A little too pricey for outdoor parking, and besides there weren't many tenants at that shop lot yet. 

Our bill came up to RM122 (including 10% service charge) with three dishes and four coffee drinks. 

Overall, I love the interior design, ambience and attentive service by the staffs. They've incorporated a lot of wood in their interior and I have a weak spot for wood and earthy coloured furnitures hehe.. Would like to revisit here, probably will try their Impasta (previously named char siew pasta) and Balik Kampung (Percik chicken with turmeric rice). I would like to come again on a weekend, but this place seems to be the current hype amongst cafe hoppers, so might not be able to secure a good seat on weekends. We went on a weekday at teatime, so there were seats to choose from :)

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Selfie picture credits to Stephanie tai kor iPhone 6 ;)

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Kuching, Sarawak Trip

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Travelled to Kuching, Sarawak for the first time! It's also my first time travelling in East Malaysia!

I was looking forward to this trip actually, because it was going to be a relaxed, out of the city short break. However, I think we're not suited for that place. All of us didn't really enjoyed the trip. I didn't have a good rest there, instead I felt worst. Guess this is going to be my first and last trip to Kuching :/

#airportfashion 

#macamyestapibukan

Very clean city, almost like Singapore.

Stayed at Pullman hotel.
Probably the best hotel in terms of convenience to the famous night seafood restaurant, but during the daytime, the city is pretty deserted :/

View from the hotel room

Every tourists' spot to get cheap seafood! Topspot is just a minute walk away from Pullman hotel. One minute if you're a fast walker hehe

Plenty stall choices to choose from

Super fresh and cheap crabs!

This is their famous dish, Paku Pakis which is a type of fern. Taste similar to kang kung.

Crab Rose and Jack

I always look forward to morning hotel buffets

The lobby has awesome lighting hehe

The only reason why I love this place is probably because it's name after my favourite animal, cats!
Kuching means cat in Malay (kucing). *meow*

A street to get your souvenirs. The thing that is a little inconvenient is the attraction streets are not located strategically in one place, it's scattered everywhere so you'll have to take a lot of taxi trips. It's way too far to be walking because of the humidity too.

Chilling at Starbucks before heading back to hotel for nap

Pretty hues of blue ♥

Paku pakis

Salted egg crabs. It tasted very sweet thou :( And I stupidly forgotten that eating too many eggs is bad for your cholesterol and blood, so I ate all the salted egg YOLKS, and the moment I head back to the hotel, I was so sick, almost the sickest I've ever gotten, I even thought that I needed to go to the hospital. My hands were freezing cold even after putting my hands in boiling hot tap water. I was shivering and shaking, and it continued until I fell asleep. Since then, I guess I developed a phobia of salted eggs. I eat them in moderation now..

Recuperating from the fiasco last night with rice. Rice is my comfort food. I couldn't even finish this plate, didn't have appetite.

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