Haul #16 (Low Buy 2018; 1st Update)

I want to preface this by directing you to my previous haul post (link here).

I set MYR 50 per month for all things cosmetics related this year so as of June, I have about MYR 300 to spend. Let’s see if we went over budget… Hahaha!

I usually zone in on particular hauls with an emphasis on where I purchase the products from. I will still do that but go by order from top left and go buy products instead.

Masks;

First three underneath, MYR 3 each, purchased from Sasa warehouse sale (labels are all in Chinese so I couldn’t make anything out). TOTAL: MYR 9

Next two that shows the letters Stra, purchased from Althea clearance sale (product no longer available on the website), original price; MYR 4, purchased for; MYR 1.85. TOTAL: MYR 3.70

Last one, Yoghurt Mask Pack, purchased from Althea clearance sale (can’t seem to find the product on the website any longer), original price; MYR 3, purchased for; MYR 1.50. TOTAL: MYR 3

(TOTAL MASK PRICE: MYR 15.70)

Grape lip essence purchased from Althea clearance sale (can’t seem to find the product on the website any longer), original price; MYR 15, purchased for; MYR 7.50.

Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Face Mist, purchased from Althea, original price; MYR 16, purchased for; MYR 14.40. TOTAL: MYR 28.80.

L’Oreal Micellar Water, purchased from Aeon Wellnes, original price MYR 35.90, purchased for; MYR 24.90.

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation

Shade 332, purchased from Guardian, original price; MYR 49.90, purchased for MYR 24.95.

Shade 338, purchased from a charity sale, original price; MYR 49.90, purchased for MYR 17.60.

TOTAL FOUNDATION PRICE: MYR 42.55

NYX HD Concealer, purchased from Sephora, during sale, original price; MYR 26, purchased for MYR 20.80. TOTAL: MYR 41.60.

WetnWild Mascara, purchased from Sasa warehouse sale, original price, MYR 24.40, purchased for MYR 10.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara, purchased from a charity sale, original price; MYR 39.90, purchased for MYR 13.70.

Essence Volume Stylist Mascara, purchased from Watsons, MYR 16.90.

Abbamart Easy Drawing Eyebrow Pencil, purchased from Althea (product sold out), original price; MYR 12.00, purchased for; MYR 6.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder, purchased from Watsons, original price; MYR 14.90, purchased for; MYR 11.80.

Brush Soap, purchased from Instagram shop (@soapybuddies), price; MY 33 including shipping (noticed my expert photo editing, took the picture separately and edited it into the main picture 😛 ).

Flutter Hand Cream, purchased from Guardian, MYR 5. TOTAL: MYR 10.

 

TOTAL SPENT: MYR 262.45

YES! I am MYR 37.55 under budget!!!!

I’ll perhaps post one more in a couple of months. Look out for that! I hope I can do better!

No Buy 2017 Second and Final Update (Haul #15)

I’m giving myself a pat on the back!

I’ve been doing pretty well!

No makeup purchased since the original Beauty Blender (which was something I gave concession for even with the No Buy challenge). I broke ONCE for a lip balm which isn’t exactly makeup.

The pictures are in two parts because I didn’t expect more stuff to be compiled after I wrote this post. First draft of this post only had the first picture.

Previous haul post link (Haul #14 here).

I know you see the Essence Blush trio there, HOLD YOUR HORSES! That was a gift! By my blogger friend Lakshmi (author of Big is Compatible link here). Price MYR 21.90.

Purchased from Guardian, Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner dual pack. Price; MYR 28.20 (purchased because I was completely out of toners; funny enough, individual bottles were on sale for MYR14.50 and even then, the dual pack is cheaper).

Unicorn brushes; RM 1.00! (A YouTuber offered a code to purchase these brushes at RM1 via an online shopping app). Brushes are pretty poor quality but the bristles are surprisingly soft. Would have only regretted it if I paid any more than RM1…

These following stuff I got a little later.

Purchased from Guardian

LipHop Honey Moist royal jelly lip balm, original price; MYR 13.90, purchased for; MYR 9.90 (I caved in with this one because 95% of the lip balms available at local drugstores are by Rohto which owns The Mentholatum Company. Don’t believe me? Check it out next time, you’ll probably see logo of either Rohto or The Mentholatum Company on most of the lip balms sold at Watsons and Guardian. Besides, I loved their face washes; click the link here to see an example; so I wanted to check these out).

Simple Refreshing Facial Wash Gel (pack of TWO), original price; MYR 31.30, purchased for; MYR 28.90 (FYI, a single tube costs MYR 20.90!)

HOLD UP!!!!!

The NYX Wanderlust Envie De Voyager Lip and Eye Collection… AND the Makeup Gallery Gorgeous Flawless Foundation… were gifts from a lovely friend of mine, Emma, from the UK. Hi Emma *waves*!!!!!!

 

Come January 2018, I am going to keep this up, although not as strictly. I’m gonna make it Low Buy 2018.

I’m going to set myself a budget of MYR50 per month for makeup and cosmetics.

Let’s see how that goes! Wish me luck!

No Buy 2017 Update (Haul #14)

I had made an announcement in my 2016 Collective Product Empties (link here) that 2017 would be a NO BUY year in terms of cosmetics.

I did make exceptions for things that I used and ran out of and the single frivolous expense would be the original Beauty Blender (something I have been dying to try out!).

So, save for a face mask, and the Hugo Boss perfume, everything else were repurchased stuff I use regularly.

 

Drugstore (Watsons, Guardian) and Dollar Store (Mr. DIY)

Purple metal pen holder (Mr. DIY), MYR 3.50. I purchased this with some other things for my aunt, however, she ended up paying me back in excess and it more than covered the cost of it.

Nivea Men Invisible Anti-Perspirant (Guardian), original price; MYR 16.80, purchased for; MYR 15. I am looking into anti-perspirant vs deodorant and the whole safety reasoning; a revelation I only came into after having purchased this.

Maybelline Micellar Water (Guardian), original price; MYR 22.40, purchased for; MYR 9 (I KNOW RIGHT??!!!).

Kate Powderless Liquid Foundation (won via a giveaway), price (on Watsons); MYR 78.40.

 

Beauty stores (Sephora and Shins)

Hugo Boss Red EDT (Shins), original price; MYR 254, purchased for; MYR 137 (I KNOW RIGHT??!!!).

Sephora Lotus eye mask, price; MYR 8. I only purchased this to redeem the 100 points sample product which was the Sephora Pore & Fine Line Filler primer (in the middle).

FINALLY! I HAVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! THE BEAUTY BLENDER. Original price; MYR 99, purchased for; MYR 61.40. Purchased with my fellow beauty influencer friends. We went in on a promotion by Sephora; 5 pack for MYR 307, and so one comes up to about MYR 61.40, an unbeatable price! Even with the 20% Sephora private sale, it would only come up to MYR 79.20.

Haul; Collective Haul (#13)

How apt, on Black Friday, I post a haul! 😛

Forgive me God! I HAVE SHOPPED………… EXTENSIVELY!!!!!!!!!

Let me tell you this was the most I have bought in a very long time and although it has been quite a while since I’ve posted a haul, there’s no reason for one person to buy THIS much! Except addiction! AND NO! I DON’T NEED HELP!!! *sniffs new mascara still in plastic package*

I am not ashamed… No, I am not, I’m not, I’m not, I’m not! I’M NOT!!!

STILL NOT ASHAMED! YOU HEAR ME! STILL NOT!

These were gifts… Gifts… OK!

Moving on….

Guardian Haul

Catrice Eyeshadow in 350 starlight expresso, original price; MYR 14.30, purchased for; MYR 4.80

Silkygirl Expert Brow & Nose Shadow in 01 Dark Brown, purchased for; MYR 18.90

Cathy Doll Ice Cream Magic Blender (makeup sponge) original price; 23.90, purchased for; MYR 20.30 (if you follow my blog you know this tragic story, if you don’t, link here)

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, original price; MYR 14.50, purchased for; MYR 9.90

Maybelline Micellar Water, original price; MYR 24.90, purchased for; MYR 19.90

 

Watsons Haul

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, original price; MYR 14.50, purchased for; MYR 9.80

Essence I ❤ Colour Intensifying Eyeshadow Base, purchased for MYR 14.90

Esence Extra Longlasting Eyeliner Pen in 01 Black, original price; MYR 13.90) and Essence Lash Princess Volume Mascara (original price; MYR 18.90), purchased both for MYR 18.90 in a bundle pack

 

Aeon Haul

Naisture Face Masks (I didn’t see the original price), 4 masks for MYR 10

IN2IT Waterproof Eyebrow Colour, original price; MYR 22.90, purchased for; MYR 19.00

 

Sephora Haul

Paco Rabanne Black XS EDT (my very first love affair in a bottle since I got a sample of it in 2005, never did bother purchasing it until now), original price; MYR 310, purchased for MYR 248 (during the black card 20% off sale), I paid only MYR 198 because I had a Sephora MYR 50 gift card (it was a gift and you will never know!). 😀

NYX Micro Brow Pencil in Ash Brown, original price; MYR 45, purchased for MYR 40.50 (with my point accumulated 10% discount)

Sephora birthday gift; blusher (so pretty)!

 

Elianto Haul

3x Elianto Mono Eyeshadow in 01 White, 13 Cocoa, and B138 Espresso, purchased for MYR 9.90 each.

 

Daiso Haul

I always get a bottle (or two) of this when I’m in Daiso and I see it (that’s a total of 5 backup bottles so far), in fear of it running out of stock in Penang as it often does. MYR 5.30 each

 

Bath and Body Works

I love this!!! Fine Fragrance Mist in Wild Madagascar Vanilla original price MYR 73; purchased for MYR 38 (I KNOW RIGHT???!!!!!!!!!)

 

Insta shop

Upon advice of my other blogger friends I purchased this from Thameen by A (@thameenbya) and it was definitely much more affordable than buying it at the retail store that carries it here in Malaysia, purchased for; MYR 50 + MYR 8 shipping

 

Golden Rose

Dream Eyebrow Pencil in 302, original price; MYR 20, purchased for MYR 18.90

 

Mr. DIY Haul

2x clear plastic cosmetics organisers (only one showed in picture), purchased for MYR 19.50 each

2x metal pen holder, purchased for MYR 3.50 each

 

Forever 21 Haul

Single + double tweezers + makeup sponge, MYR 15 each, buy 2 free 1 promo, DON’T BUY THE SPONGE (regret post link here)!!!

 

Bag of Love (subscription bag)

I MEAN, HOW ADORABLE IS THAT BAG!!!???

Local subscription bag that I was intrigued by. They’re a no commitment, subscribe as and when you wish kind of a deal so I ended up purchasing this one because it was only MYR 49.90 plus shipping! I’ll show you close up shots because I have never tried any of these brands and I have no idea how much they cost!

The product I was most excited about! I have yet to slather all around my eyeballs but I CANNOT WAIT!!!

Some premixed coffee, tea and cocoa in a beauty bag! YESSS!!!! I LOVE! I’ve already had the chocolate and the cafe latte! Delicious!!!

It is a Malaysian subscription bag so obviously Malaysian readers who want to get their hands on their next bag, go ‘like’ their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BagofLove/

 

GIFTS!!!

Pulled this picture from my Instagram (follow me! DUH! @harivain). Got this from my glam squad member Lakshmi and Geetha! I did a collaboration post with them for Halloween, check it out, link here. I don’t know how much these cost because they were gifts and I’ve never purchased these before.

Essence Mosaic Blush in 30 Kissed by the Sun, MYR 15.90 (birthday present by blogger friend Lakshmi)

Essence Make Me Brow, in 02 Browny Brows, MYR 12.90 (gift from Emma, a newfound friend from the UK)

Already wrote a first impressions on this (link here). I won this via a giveaway, MYR 139.00 (shipping rates separate)

 

PR Stuff

I didn’t put this in the big picture because I forgot! 😛

I got this via BFF, an online community of beauty reviews. Used it for a week and reviewed.

My profile link; http://www.bffsays.com/user/daran30

Product review link; http://www.bffsays.com/review/view/5097

It is not a paid review. I was sent this in exchange for an honest review.

Haul; Mini Haul (#12)

Previous haul post (link here) and special Athea haul post (link here).

By the way, I only purchased 4 of these items. The rest was a winning!

 

Daiso

2x Daiso Detergent for Puff and Sponge (makeup puff and sponge), MYR 5.30 each.

 

Mr DIY

Technically a “metal pen holder” but you know why I purchased this for! MYR 3.50

 

Guardian

Catrice Blush Artist Shading Palette in 010 Bronzeclat, original price; MYR 23.90, purchased for; MYR 20.30

Everything else was won via a giveaway by the lovely Lakshmi Praba of Big is Compatible (link here)! She is a local beauty blogger who is from the same town as I am!!!

Check her blog out!

So the giveaway came with the following;

These lashes are Shye lashes and they are from this Instagram shop which can be found @shye.shopperr I do believe that they only cater to local orders.

Elianto 4 colour eyeshadow set, price; MYR 68.50 and they can be purchased at Elianto stores and online at elianto.biz They are always having promotions so you’re certain to find a discount! I have also reviewed Elianto eyeshadows in the past (link here).

Essence Smokey 2in1 khol liner, price; MYR 11.90.

 

Essence Smokey Eyes Brush, MYR6.90.

Haul; Collective Haul (#11)

I wanted to integrate this with my previous post but I thought I’d just dedicate the previous one to Althea (post link here).

I couldn’t fit everything into one picture. So I broke it down to two; first up, stuff I won.

I won this, from Fiona! AGAIN!!! Hahaha! I think she has a soft spot for me! I won another prize from her a while ago (post here)! Look at all that stuff!!!!! Lip Hop is apparently a Korean brand.

If you want to check out Fiona, you can find her at http://www.street-love.net/ She happens to be a popular Malaysian beauty blogger!

By the way the picture doesn’t include all the products (crazy right?? So many products!); I gave two to mom.

4x Aqua Jelly Face & Body Gel in Aloe Moist, Dragon Blood Fresh (given to mom), Ice Plant Water Cool, and Bamboo Soothe, price; MYR 19.90 (promotion in Guardian at the moment for MYR 13.95).

3x Happy Cleanse cleansers in Moisturising Manuka Honey Cleansing Gel, Ultra-Soothing Aloe Vera Cleansing Gel, and Antioxidant Green Tea Foam Cleanser, price; MYR 12.90.

SPF 80 PA+++ (didn’t know it went that high) Ultra Whitening Sun Protection Lotion, price; MYR 34.90 (promotion in Guardian at the moment for MYR 27.90).

 

Next up, stuff I bought.

 

From a local pharmacy (drugstore).

MooGoo Tingling Honey Lip Balm, price; MYR 16.85.

 

From Guardian.

Catrice All Round Mascara (waterproof), original price; MYR 18.90, purchased for MYR 13.25

Catrice Sun Glow Minarel Bronzing Powder in 010 Golden Light, original price; MYR 24.90, purchased for MYR 22.40

IN2IT Line Define Matte waterproof liquid liner in LM 01 All Black, original price; MYR 16.80, purchased for; MYR 11.75

Maybelline Micellar Water, original price, MYR 24.90, purchased for; MYR 17.45

 

From Golden Rose (I visited their newly launched outlet at Sunway Carnival Mall in Seberang Jaya, mainland Penang and I must say, clean design and sleek looking, although they haven’t stocked up on all their products yet).

 

Golden Rose Eyebrow Powder in 106 Dark Brown, price MYR 23.60. They also have an online store at http://www.goldenrose.com.my/, purchases above RM 100 gets you free delivery to anywhere in peninsular Malaysia.

 

From Sephora

Sample Size Benefit Roller Lash, price MYR 55 (purchased during the Sephora 5th birthday, 5x points promotion; I thought I had quite a while left to reach 250 points for my 10% discount but with the 5x points, this purchase got me there!!! I have my eye on you Beauty Blender!)

 

From Parkson

Shiseido Facial Cotton, price MYR 13.50 (can someone reading tell me what it usually costs in Malaysia, I tried looking online to no avail)

Happy Birthday Althea! Althea Turns 1 (Haul #10)

So Althea is an online beauty company where you can find a wide array of K-beauty products. K-beauty is hot right now! H-O-T!!! Beauty and makeup enthusiasts either know it, love it, and/or swear by it! It is so amazing, the many varieties of products Korean beauty offers!

By the way, Althea is the name of the national flower of Korea which happens to be a variety of Hibiscus flower (Hibiscus syriacus). Another variety of Hibiscus, which is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, happens to be the national flower of Malaysia!

Althea was founded specifically to bridge Korean beauty products to Southeast Asia. Here’s another tidbit information, the Althea office in Korea is situated in the Gangnam district in Seoul. Yes, GANGNAM! 😀

Althea promises authentic products at the best prices possible (this is extremely true, trust me, I am a cheapskate remember???). Products come straight from Korea! At the moment, Althea is available in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Phillipines!

So, here’s the exciting part!

Althea is celebrating it’s first birthday!

TODAY!

Wooohooo!!! *pops confetti*In conjunction with the occasion, they reached out to me to join in with the celebrations!

I got to get my hands on some K-beauty products!!!!!!!!!!!

Woooooohoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU ALTHEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apart from other Malaysian bloggers and YouTubers, Indonesian, Singaporean, and Filipino beauty bloggers are about to join in with the celebrations as well! So look out! There are going to be pink coloured boxes aplenty on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and blogs!!!

So as part of their celebrations, there are going to be tonnes of goodies and sales and contests!!! YEAY!!!

 

SO, from the 20th to 31st July, get….

Limited Edition Birthday Box + DIY Party Kit
For orders placed on 20/7 onwards. While stocks last.

They’re so pink and festive!!!

 

Free Goodies, for first 1,500 shoppers
Full size beauty products. While stocks last. 

 

Also, join in their…..

Birthday Giveaway. Pick 3 Top Sellers for 100% REBATE!
Rebate will be credited into your account. 

 

#AltheaTurns1 Instagram Contest
Got your Althea party kit? Wish us a happy birthday with #altheaturns1 and stand a chance to win amazing prizes such as Macbook Air, Ipad Air 2, iPhone 6S, Galaxy S6 Edge, Canon EOS M10 Selfie Camera, Althea credits and beauty hampers from Althea! 
– Prizes total worth KRW10,000,000 to be won.
– Contest starts from 20th July – 15th August, 2016.

 

WHAT????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😀 😀 😀

What are you waiting for, go, shop, save, join!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Althea websites;

Malaysia – http://my.althea.kr/

Singapore – http://sg.althea.kr/

Indonesia – http://id.althea.kr/

Philippines – http://ph.althea.kr/

Althea Instagram profile – https://www.instagram.com/altheakorea/

Althea Facebook profile – https://www.facebook.com/altheakorea/

Althea Twitter profile – https://twitter.com/altheakorea

 

Ok, so here’s what I got.

All products are courtesy of Althea. The box arrived in once piece with all my things intact. It was delivered promptly with no hassle!

First, a teensy Snapchat video of me opening up the package!

If you find my voice obnoxious………… Too bad! 😛

Oooooo….

WOAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Look at all these goodies!!!

This is The Style 4DMascara from Missha! Original price; MYR 50.00, purchased for MYR 16.00

Witche’s Pouch (isn’t that the coolest brand name ever??!!!) Selfie perfect eyebrow pencil, original price; MYR 40.00, purchased for; MYR 13.00.

Nature Republic, Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel Mist, original price; MYR 28.00, purchased for; MYR 19.00.

2x It’s My, It’s My Sun Cream, original price; MYR 43.00 each, purchased for; MYR 21.00 (dumb dumb me, I didn’t double check my order and accidentally added 2 of this! Oh well, we know how I’m putting this to use, *wink*)

It’s My, It’s My Brush & Puff, 08 It’s My Blending Shadow Brush, MYR 7.00 (the one with the white bristles).

It’s My, It’s My Brush & Puff, 10 It’s My Eyebrow Brush, MYR 5.00 (I KNOW RIGHT???!!!!)

It’s My, It’s My Brush & Sponge, It’s My Magic Sponge, MYR 5.00 (it could be a dupe for my Stila sponge, fingers crossed).

Elizavecca (I didn’t even try pronouncing it), Gold CF Nest White Bomb Eye Cream, original price; MYR 93, purchased for; MYR 33 (isn’t the piggy adorable!).

Elizavecca, Black Head Solution 3-Step Nose Pack, original MYR 11.00, purchased for MYR 5.00 (another cute piggy!).

The Innisfree, Green Tea Cleansing Foam was a free sample! I love samples!!!

OMG! That was exciting!!!

Do drop by Althea, you’ll definitely find something you like!

Haul; Collective Haul (#9)

This time around there were repurchases that might make this collective haul bigger than it seems. However, except two things, everything else was purchased at discounts.

DON’T JUDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Guardian Haul

Biore Perfect Cleansing Water (twin pack that came in both the 300 ml bottle and 90 ml bottle), original price; MYR 35.10, purchased for; MYR 24.60.

The twin pack came in this box.

Silkygirl Expert Brow Slim Liner (this is a repurchase), original price; MYR 20.90, purchased for; MYR 17.80.

Maybelline Crayon Liner in Brown, original price; MYR 11.90, purchased for; MYR 8.80.

Catrice Fixing Brow Wax, original price; not available, purchased for; MYR 12.90 (it was discounted as the discount tag was on it).

 

Watsons Haul

Simple Micellar Cleansing Water, purchased for MYR 22.90 (full price).

Simple Soothing Facial Toner, original price; MYR 18.80, purchased for; MYR 14.80.

Biore Facial Foam in the Pure Mild option (it came in a twin pack, one 100g tube and one 50g tube) original price; MYR 13.90, purchased for MYR 10.80.

Silkygirl Matte Junkie Lip Cream, original price; MYR 21.90, purchased for MYR 18.80.

 

The Body Shop Haul

I took chance of the mid year sales.

Moringa Body Butter, original price; MYR 29.00, purchased for; MYR 14.50.

Mango Body Whip, original price; MYR 19.90, purchased for; MYR 9.95.

Fijian Water Lotus Body Lotion, original price; MYR 21.90, purchased for; MYR 10.95.

Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner, original price; MYR 13.70, purchased for; MYR 6.85.

Mini nail filers, original price; MYR 10.50, purchased for; MYR 5.25.

Foundation brush, original price; MYR 65.00, purchased for; MYR 32.50.

 

Elianto Haul

This isn’t a haul so much as it is a single purchase.

Elianto single eyeshadow in 13 Cocoa, purchased for MYR 9.90 (full price).

 

Bath and Body Works Haul

Purchased during their recent 30-40% sale.

3 x Fragrance Mist in Wild Madagascar Vanilla, original price; MYR 35.00, purchased for; MYR 25.00 (per bottle).

 

Sephora Haul

Purchased during the private 20% off sale.

Zoeva Luxe Soft Definer brush (227), original price; MYR 66.00, purchased for; MYR 52.80.

Tarte Maracuja Oil, original price; MYR 48, purchased for; MYR 38.40.

Haul; Collective Haul (#8)

As much as I love buying makeup, I have come to realise, if I am not using something up, it seems like a complete waste of resources. And I am also looking into getting more high end makeup.

That doesn’t mean I am going to stop buying! Hahaha!!! 😛 😛 😛

I am just being a little more calculative when buying makeup nowadays.

Which is why this collective haul isn’t like I used to do it.

It is significantly smaller!

 

Urban Decay All Nighter, travel size; MYR 55 (Sephora).

 

Maybelline Clean Express Miracle Water (I have said that I would not repurchase this in a past post; link here; but this was at a very VERY good price so I thought why not and I do like the product), original price; MYR 19.90, purchased for; MYR 13.95 (Guardian).

 

 

Nano White Fresh Mattifying Moisturiser, original price; MYR 21.50, purchased for MYR 18.30 (Guardian).

 

Biore Cleansing Water, original price; MYR 35.80, purchased for MYR 28.25 (Watsons).

 

Essence Mono Eyeshadow, in 12 black is the new black, MYR 7.90 (AEON Big) &

Essence Make Me Brow eyebrow gel mascara in 02 browny brows, MYR 12.90 (AEON Big).

 

Silkygirl Expert Brow Slim Liner in 01 Natural Brown and 02 Dark Brown, original price; MYR 20.90, purchased for at an introductory price; MYR 17.80 each (Guardian). I have already written a First Impressions post on this eyebrow pens (link here).

Haul; Thailand Trip Mini Haul (#7)

So, I went on a trip to Thailand representing the university, specifically my school (faculty) to Ubon Ratchathani University. I was among 4 others chosen (it was an all paid trip; SCORE!). We were to attend their annual Agriculture Fair and engage in information exchange, regarding both academia structure and cultural practices. We were even asked to prepare a brief cultural performance.

Just a little background information, Ubon Ratchathani is a northeastern province in Thailand. It is also the eastern most province of Thailand, bordering Laos and Cambodia.

We were taken sightseeing and also visited a shopping mall. I only bought three products in the course of the four days there so this is smaller than a mini haul. It is a teeny tiny haul.

One from Boots, one from Watsons, and one from Don Muang Airport (domestic flight area not the duty free shopping area).

 

Watsons

I haven’t seen this cosmetic brand here in Malaysia and decided to grab this lip balm. The salesgirl (unlike condescending sales people here in Malaysia) was so nice to me. And because they spoke so little English, I had to try and try to ask them for a local makeup brand I can try out; they had none. Only skincare (which was rather pricey to me and I was too busy spending money on delicious food).

The lip balm. It is apparently a Japanese brand. Price; 70 baht, approximately MYR 8.15

Ok, this white milk cream was given to me by the salesgirl. How nice!

She even gave me a booklet about the brand and it’s products but alas, they were all in Thai.

Translation???

 

Boots.

I jumped for joy when I saw Boots at the shopping mall we went to. They had brands I have only ever heard of YouTubers and beauty gurus talk about, like No.7 and Seventeen. However, I wasn’t pressed to purchase anything. Price tags seemed to be quite heavy. So I bought this Boots brand lipbalm instead! Price; 64.50 baht, approximately MYR 7.50.

 

Airport shop.

Yeay, they had the entire range of the Megalast lipsticks!!!!!!!!! Price; 139 baht, approximately MYR 16.15. Here in Malaysia, from Sasa, it is MYR 22!!!!!!!!!

I have wanted Mocha-licious for SO LONG!!! YEAY!!!

 

I have some shots of my trip there.

I have written about this product before because I won it from Collection Malaysia (post here). The product isn’t available here but I saw this at the Collection booth at Watsons.

They have Burt’s Bees at WATSONS!!!!!!

One of the places we visited. Wat Phra That Nong Bua; a Buddhist temple. It was so beautiful and amazing! The highlight of this place is Sri Maha Pho Chedi of gleaming gold and white chedi which loosely resembles the Mahabodhi stupa in Bodhgaya, India.

On my way back… 😦