Hello.

Recently I was invited to Nudestix Meet & Greet located at Sephora Starhill, Kuala Lumpur.

If you haven't heard of this brand, it's the new leading brand that emphasize on the minimalism of cosmetics.

This was the third time Ally & Taylor came down Malaysia and I was grateful to have been given opportunity in meeting up with them. They were very friendly and also funny. Like seriously!

They share on about the humble beginning of Nudestix and how it started and also the products that they have. I have to admit, I'm impressed.

Previously I have only known their Nudestix Intense Matte Lip & Cheek Pencil but I have found out that their Mascara are to die for too!

Basically the mascara is available in two types: Waterproof & Non-waterproof.

It's really shows what a mascara can do, I mean it literally did what it supposed to do haha!

I really love the non-waterproof one but I was reluctant to get one because I still have my Eyeko Mascara. Maybe I'd get one when mine finishes :)

The even lasted for one hour and a half and we all had a good laugh while learning how to do our make up simple & clean way.

Ally taught us how to do a "quickie" makeup in just 3 minutes! Daym girl!

She practically few products to complete it!

Concealer Pencil

Eyes - Mascara, Sheer Eyecolour

Cheeks - Lip & Cheek Pencil

Lip - Lip & Cheek Pencil

Best Part?

You can fit all these in the Travel Kit Tin that came along when you purchase the product :D

How cool is that?

If you the type that always be on the go or travel, I suggest you to give this brand a shot.

I mean it's really practical and convenient as it doesn't come in liquid form and you frankly doesn't have to worry if your product spills duh :p

It retailed for RM92 each of the products.

So you don't have to decide which is cheaper but you have to decide which is priority!

Lot's of love,

Ai Ai

xoxo

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P/s: Pssst! New product is coming in Autumn 2016 :P

Be sure to keep up to date!

Hi there. It's been a while since I last posted on reviews.

I realized that I have been doing reviews about five times a month so I thought why not keep it that way?

Okay, it was basically a coincidence, so we'll see how it goes :)

Today's review will be on my Holy Grail Setting Spray!

I heard lots of rave about this product for the past years but didn't had the chance to purchase it myself because it keep on running out of stocks! (Daymn!)

Finally I managed to grab one during Sephora Malaysia's SALE

Which is really worth it!

Mists on weightlessly to keep your makeup looking new for up to 16 hours, without melting, cracking, fading or settling into fine lines.

Developed in an exclusive partnership with SKINDINÄVIA, this groundbreaking, clinically tested formula is suitable for all skin types and features patented Temperature Control Technology. It actually lowers the temperature of your makeup to keep foundation, eyeshadow, blush, and concealer in place—even in hot and humid or cold and windy conditions.

I bought the small bottle of the spray because I wanted to give it a shot first.

I have quite a sensitive skin therefore, I always purchase a smaller version of the product I'd like to try in case my skin react to it in a negative way. *always play safe baby, play safe :p*

Okay, first impression is that when I tried to spray it, it'll take a few pumps to get the product actually functions because it's new. It took me around 4-5 pumps to finally have the product sprayed!

Advice: please try it first before pump it on your face! :o

As stated in the How-To, it suggest to take around 2-4 times but I just need two spray was good enough for me :)

Here's a picture of me during the day when I sprayed it.

Approximately around 11.30 am in the morning.

I was literally amazed!

Throughout the day after I had my face sprayed, I only blotted my face with a tissue paper ONCE!

Best part,

my make up doesn't came off! *fly in happiness*

Usually after I blotted my face, some of my make up tends to fall off along with it which is so uncool.

With this spray, my face feeeels amazing and fresh the whole time.

Also, it doesn't give me an allergic reaction!

Officially my holy grail setting spray!

Worth every penny~~!

No kidding!

I had to grab the big bottles by the next day haha!

Told ya am grabbing the large one haha!

If you wanna give it a try too, if you haven't, YOU GOTTA FREAKING TRY ITTTT!

Pro:

+ Lightweight

+ Long lasting

+ True to its words

Con:

- A bit pricy for everyday use

- Still need to blot face some time

- It does make your make up last, but shine is still visible :)

For Malaysia buyer, you can purchase it via Sephora Malaysia!

It currently OUT OF STOCK (LIKE ALWAYS,DUH!)

It retailed for RM125 for the big bottle and RM55 for the travel size!

For International buyer, I'm not sure where, probably Sephora too or Ulta?

:)

Have your own Holy Grail Setting Spray?

Share with me your story!

Love,

Ai Ai

xoxo

Hi everyone!

So, something looks very similar eh?

No it's not the Kylie Matte Liquid Lipstick

BUT

It's a dupe.

It's actually a local brand made in Malaysia, which emphasize on creating a more affordable brand of  the famous Kylie Jenner's Lip Kit products.

Here, a glimpse of their website look and feel

It had been a rage on how they actually able to "copy" almost similar packaging and looks!

I wonder if the texture would be as similar as the original one's though.

When they announced the product, it was priced at RM66 excluding postage, okay.

I find it rather pricey and expensive for a locally made product.

Why?

Simple. Let me give you set of lipstick / liquid lipstick of several well-known brands:

1) Mac Lipstick - RM74

2) Tarteist Lip Paint Liquid Lipstick - RM83

3) Ciate London Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick - RM60

4) NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - RM30

5) Colourpop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick - RM40

So you get the point of my message?

I had a feeling they want to priced their products at that level because probably the cost of producing the lip cream are outsourced from outside and they a fee on that, also the packaging seems like it's rather costly with all the boxes and thank you card attached. Not to forget, they want to keep some profit for themselves too. Well, that's briefly explained the price of the liquid lipstick, I'd say :p

I was in doubt in purchasing the lip products because I keep thinking, is it really worth the money?

However, doubt or not, I finally placed an order on two of the lip item.

1) Dolce K x 1

2) Koko K x 1

Here's the actual product comparison.

Unfortunately,

Something really unfortunate occured.

The delivery that was supposed to happen did not happen.

Here's what I got from them after silence for almost a week.



*there is a complimentary coupon code but I don't find it appropriate to share for those who did not had this problem, sorry*

When I received this, I was very upset because I was hoping the delivery was already on its way and tracking number was the thing I supposed to receive.

Had to express my disappointment to them and I opt for a refund. C'mon, waiting for about two weeks for a lipstick that was supposed to be ready ain't fun okay :(

I am so glad they provided attentive response and responsible towards their act.


Fortunately I have received my refunds total of RM139 after few days, which is today.

I am disappointed with what happened because to be honest, there are other cosmetic company in Malaysia that has been releasing their product successfully.

For example,

Velvet Vanity

Fame Cosmetics

Sugarbelle Cosmetics

 I hope they do well in the future and such incident would never occur again.
Maybe I will try to buy again one day, when their company is more well establish and the name is more strong.

Please take note I am not trying to pull down the company of making them look bad intentionally.
I wrote this based on my personal experience and honest feelings.
People make mistakes, yes, but when you are dealing with huge markets, I believe such incidents cannot be compromise.
That's is how you kept words to "great quality"

What do you think?

Love,

Ai Ai

xoxo