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JOURNAL: Taecyeon (2PM), Study and Life.

By Iqaa Lee - 07:29:00

I enjoy being an independent adult living abroad and dealing with everything on my own, but I realize that things would be much easier if I were with my parents and siblings. However, my inner self still wants to travel alone abroad, find work, build a career, and be a smart, beautiful, and self-sufficient woman. I know it sounds cliche, but sometimes, I am tired and lonely at times. Having my fictional 'bias' helps sometimes. Thank you so much, Taecyeon!

I'm not a big fan of k-pop. I listened but wasn't really into it, but I used to have celebrity crushes on people like Robert Pattinson, Zac Efron, and Bruno Mars. I've been listening to 2PM since I was in high school, and Taecyeon has always been my favorite, yet because I don't have any money to invest in merchandise, I GAVE UP!

He's not only funny, but also entertaining! Even though he is the type of person that is really into himself, I love that part of him, which is actually knowing what he wants in life and doing stuff that he loves! Well, to get a man like him seems impossible, so I am inspired to be like him, successful, smart, with a good career, and confident.

Last week was the first week of my new semester. For the first time after COVID, my school decided to have an offline class. I think I prefer it this way. Not all classes are offline, but at least I got the chance to experience it and get out of my comfort zone to actually commit myself to learning to speak and understand Korean like one-hundred-percent!!

I was supposed to start doing my thesis, but the only thing that I have done so far is an introduction and an interview with AirAsia regarding my thesis title. Well, I never expected that AirAsia would be willing to help me with this (a big THANKS to them) and let’s hope I can produce something good for Malaysia.

Four months until 2023, and I am completely unprepared to begin the next chapter of my life. I will either pursue my career in industry or academia. I am still not sure which path is best for me. But for sure, I need and I want to be somewhere that I have been dreaming of.

So far, I've tried to appreciate every little thing that happens in my life, and it's what keeps me going. Life is such a roller coaster ride right now, and I'm trying to enjoy and appreciate everything so that I don't feel the impact of the ride. There isn't much to say. I'm doing well, and writing in my blog journal actually helps me feel better!

Thank you & bye! ;)

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JOURNAL: How time flies.

By Iqaa Lee - 04:26:00

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JOURNAL: 26 & Life is real.

By Iqaa Lee - 02:27:00

Hello peeps, it has been a long time since I have made any blog posts. I’m back and thank you for 100k visitors!! Yeah! So, where should I start?

This year, I turned 26 and everything feels so real for me. Things are getting harder and harder. I keep telling myself that “slow progress is still progress” but I still compare myself with others which I know is very unhealthy.

It is hard to stay motivated all the time. Scrolling on social media and seeing how other people's lives are so lovely, happy and sometimes some random post showed up how such young people achieve something 'big' that makes me so anxious.

Seeing all this stuff can be a good motivation for me to do better. But one thing ‘deep inside’ that I didn’t realize is that seeing this kind of thing can drain my energy. Feel something is off and everything I do is just..too slow. Like I didn't achieve anything in my life. Which leads me to feel ungrateful and it is bad for my mental health. I used to be such an ambitious person, even until now. But things are not easy since I have been staying abroad for more than one year & it taught me a lot. Like, a lot! From good, to bad things about life.

I saw a lot of posts about gratitude which means thanks or appreciation. Something like a warm feeling that you feel thankful or appreciate about everything that happens in your life and I applied it! In my daily life. I tried and it helped me *at least* to get through my tough day. Well, different people have different ways, but this is what I do to go through my day. Oh, and also one of my 2022 resolutions *where I don't have any this year, YET?* is to consistently make a YouTube video which I already uploaded 6 episodes of my vlog series called ‘Seoul Vlog’! By doing this just makes me feel I have one commitment that I need to fulfil even though I have other commitments too but this is fun stuff to do.

Well, nothing much to say for my first 2022 blog posting, but thank you for your time to read my blog about my life. Until next time, bye!

As always, Iqaa Lee :)

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LOCAL BRAND : MANJA SKIN - 100% Natural Handmade Soap with Real Ingredients.

By Iqaa Lee - 06:50:00

Have you guys heard about natural handmade soap before? And do you guys know that natural handmade soap brings a lot of benefits than usual soap? I mean, yeah, we can add any ingredients that suit for our skin type.

Today, I introduce Manja skin, one of our local brands that specializes in making handmade soap that based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Basically, Manja skin is a homemade natural brand by a passionate couple who started making natural body soaps for people with skin problems. Since everyone loved their products, they produce different types of soap in many types and flavours.

They sent me some of their soaps that they are selling and I am so happy I got this chance to try out their amazing handmade products.

I received 3 types of soaps

1) Puteri Lilin Face Soap

2) The 3 C'S Body Soap

3) Sugar scrub

They day I received their PR pakcage, I love how they
look like! Even it is a handmade soap, but they look luxury and cute!

Let's talk about their amazing face soap known as Puteri Lilin Face Soap which I already been using it almost 2 weeks!

Ingredients:

Coconut oil, Palm oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Glycerine, Rice Flour, Gram (Chickpea) Flour, Rosehip oil, Geranium & Lemon essential oil.

First thing first, I love the smell of this soap! It smells so calm and relaxing which I kinda like. It doesn't produce a lot of foam which it is good for the natural product ingredients. I'm not sure if you guys know this or not, but any face cleanser that does not produce a lot of foam is good for skin, which means the ingredients inside the product are made of natural ingredients.

Honestly speaking, after 2 weeks of using it, I can see that my skin is a bit brighter than before which previously my skin looks a bit dull since RMO. And also, after washing my face using this soap, my skin feels soft and hydrating!

As you guys know, glycerine is one of the ingredients that helps to make your skin moisturized plus with the help of coconut oil too! Not only that, coconut oil also

helps to reduce inflammation and can help treat acne and protect the skin from harmful bacteria.

One of my favorite ingredients in this soap is definitely Rosehip oil which really helps to reduce my acne scars. I'm not overclaiming it, but as mentioned above, my skin looks a bit brighter than before and also rosehip oil helps improve skin's moisture and collagen levels, while reducing wrinkles and fine lines.

Overall, I will give this an 8/10 for the Puteri Lilin Soap and which I think it will look more cute if they come with a face soap holder so that it is easy to store them!

Now, moving on to their 3 C'S Body Soap.

Ingredients:
Coconut oil, Palm oil, Sodium hydroxide, Water, Glycerine, Chamomile & Calendula infused oil, Chamomile extract, Calamile powder, Calendula petals, Rosemary essential oils, Fragrance oil.

So, basically, this soap claims to be suitable for troubled skin such as eczema, psoriasis and rashes and to be honest, it does helps my dry skin on my body!
Do you guys notice, especially around out legs, ankles and elbow, there's some part of our skin becomes dry? Yes, mine was dry and not many soaps out there can help to prevent or even works for my skin but this soap is pretty much magic!
And I also have a sensitive skin. Some parts of my skin on my body get itchy and some spot turns red-ish, but, with this soap, it's become less itchy and less red-ish.

I believe, with the combination of great ingredients such as coconut oil, glycerine, Chamomile & Calendula infused oil and Chamomile extract helps to reduce them!
Those extracts such as Chamomile & Calendula infused oil and Chamomile extract does help to reduce any rashes or even redness which the ingredients mainly for calming purposes.
Plus, if you're looking for body soap that smell calm and relaxing, this is for you!
Overall, I will give this a 9/10 which I really love it!

Last but not least, their cute and colorful sugar scrub.

Ingredients (Pina Colada):

Sugar, Glycerine Soap Base, Coconut Oil, Fragrance Oil, Mica

Ingredients (Green Tea):

Sugar, Glycerine Soap Base, Rice Bran Oil, Fragrance Oil, Mica

Ingredients (Lavender):

Sugar, Glycerine Soap Base, Cooconut Oil, Fragrance Oil, Mica

This one really caught my eyes! Look at the size and colors! Look so tempting and yummy! They also sell them in a bottle as a travel set.

They sent me 4 types of sugar scrub
1) Ginger Lime
2) Green Tea
3) Pina Colada
4) Lavender

Each scent has a different type of ingredient which brings a different benefit.
It can be used for body and face but me personally love it as my body scrub.
Actually, I love them all! It helps to remove dirt from my skin but also makes my skin feel fresh and smooth after using it. The smells itself makes me feel so relaxing which I think is the smell of all Manja Skin soaps.

Overall, I love this sugar scrub and it is highly recommended!
All of this review is based on my own experience.

If you guys feel like trying this, here's the link:

https://www.lazada.com.my/manja-skin-173588/?spm=a2o4k.pdp.0.0.4d986524cn3qpB

https://shopee.com.my/manjaskin

https://www.zalora.com.my/manja-skin/

Thank you for reading and I hope you will have an amazing day. If you have any question, feel free to ask me on the comment section down below or add me on Instagram (@iqaalee_).

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LOCAL BRAND : BLOSSOMMYRA - Love Me, Matcha Face Scrub & Roses Rescue Face & Body Moisturizer

By Iqaa Lee - 06:10:00

PR Package time! Hello.

It has been a long time I didn't do a blog post or any review. So, here I am back with another skincare product from our local brand, @blossommyrahq that based in Sarawak, Malaysia.

It came in a small box which for me is kind of cute plus the packaging is travel friendly which you can bring them anywhere. For me, as a business person itself, it is very important when it comes to packaging, which it is the first thing that catch peoples' attention and this one got my attention from the very first time.

Here are some of the products that @blossommyrahq sent to me. It has 2 different products which is The Matcha Face Scrub and Roses Rescue Moituriser.

What is the unique part about this product is that it is 100% handcrafted that contains natural ingredients that good for the skin.

Roses Rescue Face & Body Moisturizer | 40gram

The Roses Rescue face & body moisturizer contains:-

jojoba wax,

vitamin e,

sodium lactate,

vegetable glycerine,

tomato extract,

geranium eo,

paraben free preservative.

What I love about this Roses Rescue is that, it contains jojoba wax that helps to balance oily skin, which I have a combination type of skin and some part of my face is oily, which helps my skin a lot and also soothes sensitive skin and hydrates dry skin. Not only that, the vitamin E inside this product also bring lots of benefits which one of it is, it helps to reduce inflammation, slow the aging process and make your skin look younger.

I used it as my daily moisturizer and also sleeping mask. Here are some tips, after applying your night skin care routine, the final step, use Roses Rescue as you sleeping mask, take 2-3 pumps and apply all over your face. The next morning when you wake up, your skin will feel smooth and hydrated.

AND AND AND IT SMELLS LIKE SIRAP BANDUNG!

Love Me Matcha, face scrub | 40gram

Love Me Matcha, face scrub, anti-oxidant with lavender contains:-

organic Japanese matcha,

kaolin clay,

jojoba wax,

vitamin e,

sodium lactate,

vegetable glycerin,

raspberry seed,

french lavender.

Did you guys notice that sometime our face/skin looks dull or even the texture feel a bit rough? Even if you have done the 7 layers skin care methods, but without scrub or exfoliate your skin 2-3 times a week, that is not a complete routine for your skin care. A face scrub is a must which it helps in removing dead skin, reduce pigmentation, removes acne scars and also helps to add glow to the skin.

With the help of vegetable glycerin, jojoba wax and vitamin E, it won't make your skin feel dry or flaky.

Side note: Remember to only scrub your face 2-3 times a week, because, more than that would tend to over dry your skin.

Honestly speaking, this is one of my favorite local brand face scrub. It's soft and doesn't feel rough on your skin when you rub/scrub it.

This is how the texture looks like. Yes, it is a bit thick and it has a creamy texture. This type of texture tends to have a denser texture than others. This texture is usually quite firm and you may find that this type of moisturizer needs a little blending to penetrate into our skin.

A bit info here, moisturizer has different types of texture which we have cream texture, gel texture and lotion texture. Which one is good? It depends on your skin type.

* This topic will be covered on my next post*

And this is how the texture of the face scrub looks like. It may seem rough and have a small bid, but trust me once you add in some water and apply on your skin, it feels soft and doesn't irritate your skin. The texture is more like creamy-grained which good for people who have dry, oily and acne-prone skin. Also, smells good too, which I love.

These two products are a really good combination that I swear will purchase once mine is finished.

If you want to get them, check them out on their Instagram @blossommyrahq and here are the price list,

Love me, Matcha Face Scrub

RM45

Roses Rescue Face & Body Moisturizer

RM39

I hope this short review will help you get to know more about our local brands. If you have any question, feel free to ask me on Instagram @iqaalee_ or email me at iqaalee@gmail.com !:)

Thank you for reading and have a nice day ahead.

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AUSTRALIAN CLAY MASK BY NAMII NATURAL | @NAMIINATURAL

By Iqaa Lee - 07:35:00

In today's world, skin care is the main thing in our daily life. People would rather spend their money on skin care products than makeup.

Natural ingredients are on top of market wishlist. People are looking more into natural ingredients so that it won't harm their skin.

If you go through social media, you can see people talk about clay mask! Clay mask is a homemade mask and people begin to realize the benefits it has.

So, I received a PR package from this brand call Namii Natural (@namiinatural) on Instagram and they sent me 3 types of clay masks which include Olive Green (ACNE PRONE SKIN), Pastel Pink (REJUVINATE/HYDRATING) and Rosie Scrub (2 IN 1 SCRUB + MASK).

I tested it for almost 2 months.
p/s: Yes, when it comes to skin care, it takes me quite some time.

So, each of the clay mask comes with different type of colors and function and yes, I give it a try on all these 3 clay mask!

Honestly, at first, I can't feel any changes towards my skin, but after the second time of trying it, I can see that my acne becomes smaller and there are less red spots on my face.

My favorite range of this clay mask is Olive Green
(ACNE PRONE SKIN) and Rosie Scrub
(2 IN 1 SCRUB + MASK).
It does suit my skin.

The Pastel Pink (REJUVINATE/HYDRATING) is for hydrating but my skin does not feel hydrated after using it.

BENEFITS

Pastel Pink
(REJUVINATE/HYDRATING):

- Hydration to the skin.

- Suitable for all skin types.

- It hydrates the skin and helps to refine delicate lines, moisturize, and improve the overall texture of the skin.

- The natural properties of the clay are firming, hydrating and calming.

Olive Green
(ACNE PRONE SKIN):
- Helps absorb oils & control shine.
- Helps draw out the impurities.

Rosie Scrub
(2 IN 1 SCRUB + MASK):
- Balance out the amount of oil in skin.
- Reduce acne.
- As natural exfoliate/scrub.

This is how the texture looks like! The texture feels like baby powder (the Baby Johson one), it is smooth and does not irritate the skin. It smells nice and I quite love it, but the color of the product is too strong! Even after I wash my face and wipe it off with toner, I still can see the color on my facial cotton.

INGREDIENTS

Olive Green
(ACNE PRONE SKIN)
Kaolin Clay, Australian Green Clay.

Pastel Pink
(REJUVINATE/HYDRATING)
Australian Pink Clay.

Rosie Scrub
(2 IN 1 SCRUB + MASK)
Oats, blended rice, kaolin clay, rose powder, jojoba oil & rose geranium essential oil.

HOW TO USE

- 1 teaspoon of clay mask and mix it with 1-2 teaspoon of water.
- Apply the mask all over your face and leave it for around 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse it with warm water and continue with your usual skin care routine.
- Use it 2-3 times a week.

Grab yours now at
@namiinatural
NOW!

Thank you for reading.

Love,
Iqaa Lee.

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KOREAN SKINCARE | J.ONE COSMETICS (PART 2)

By Iqaa Lee - 18:24:00

Disclaimer:

I was offered free products without any advertising fees, and I was also asked to use this product for a few weeks and give honest reviews.

I'm not a beauty/skincare expert that you can totally trust 100%.

This review is based on my personal experience & it depends on my skin type too.

I have an oily skin & some part of my skin is extra sensitive.

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If you guys have been following me on my Instagram & follow my blog update, you guys might notice that I have already made a review on J. ONE COSMETICS on my previous post, here's the link;
KOREAN SKINCARE | J.ONE COSMETICS (PART 1)

This brand was found by an actress that I assumed everyone knows. If you guys have watched this Korean series called Secret Garden, then you should know Ha Ji-won. The brand is called J.One Cosmetic. It was launched in June 2015 and surprisingly on the first day of launch, the products were SOLD OUT within an hour and a half.

Yes, I do love their products and it really works on my skin. A little bit pricey, but worth the price. So, they sent me another PR package of J. ONE COSMETICS for me to try it out. This time, it took me quite some time to give it a try due to my skin condition.

They sent me 2 types of products which is
J.one Jelly Cleanser; Gentle Facial Cleanser to Clarify Smooth and Soft Skin and
J.one Black Jelly Pack; Overnight Rescue Mask for Nourished, Glowing Skin by Morning.

This is how the packaging looks like. Honestly, I love how minimalism it is, travel friendly, made of plastic with good quality and the size of the bottle is not too big which is good because it can fit my makeup pouch!

Price:
J.one Jelly Cleanser (100ml) - RM72.00
J.one Black Jelly Pack (50ml) - RM189.40

So, lets's talk about the cleanser first. To be honest, I can't see any changes towards my skin after 2 months trying it, but after 5 months, I can feel the difference on my skin. I can say that, my skin looks healthier, smoother and feel soft. It moisturizes my skin, but I don't recommend for those who have dry skin because this cleanser is not meant for moisturize your skin unless you wear enough amount of moisturizer after washing your face. It has a strong scene of honey and if you're allergic towards fragrance or scene, I don't recommend it either.

It does remove my makeup easily but since I use double cleansing method, so, I can't say that "this cleanser does remove my full-face makeup". But, for sure, it does remove light makeup easily.

This is how the texture looks like.

- Gel texture
- Clear/colorless
- Light weight
- Does not produce bubble
- Smells like honey

Let's move on to J.one Black Jelly Pack. This is absolutely my HOLLY GRAIL after Hana Cream! It really makes my skin looks moisturized, dewy & glowing. It can be use as both moisturizer and night mask but I do recommend to use it as a night mask because the next morning when I wake up, my skin feels really healthy, looks glowing and feels like it is well moisturized. I do love the smell too!

This is how the texture looks like.

- Watery/gel texture
- Transparent black color
- Sticky
- Does make your skin feel moisturized
- Suit all skin type
-Have a nice smell

My final thought.
Overall, this product is a MUST TRY! Yes, a little bit pricey, but trust me, it is really good!

Basically, all these products have good and natural ingredients that won't affect our skin. But maybe the fragrance or scene may affect certain allergy skin type.

I will rate this 8/10!
- Will repurchase it again
-Does not cause any breakout

So, if you girls want to give it a try, click the link down below if you would like to purchase these products!

Purchase link:

https://www.qoo10.my/s/J-ONE?keyword=j.one+&keyword_auto_change=

And here, a little bit more details about the products.

1 . J.one Jelly Cleanser; Gentle Facial Cleanser to Clarify Smooth and Soft Skin.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

Jelly Cleanser is a refreshing, deep-cleansing gel that melts makeup and impurities from the skin seamlessly

HOW TO USE:

Dispense a dime size amount onto pal and gently massage onto dry skin to melt away impurities. Then, wet the hands and continue to massage the skin until the formula begins to foam. Rinse thoroughly.

INGREDIENTS:

Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-10, Ethoxydiglycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Butoxydiglycol, Diglycerin, Glycereth-26, Diethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum), Disodium EDTA, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butylene Glycol, Honey Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Royal Jelly Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Propolis Extract.

2. J.one Black Jelly Pack; Overnight Rescue Mask for Nourished, Glowing Skin by Morning.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

Wake up to glowing skin with this hydrating and smoothing overnight mask, formulated with antioxidant-rich midnight-hued ingredients.The Black Jelly Pack harnesses the power of 7 midnight-hued antioxidant rich ingredients.

HOW TO USE:

Dispense a dime size amount onto finger tips and gently sweep onto cleansed skin (approximately 1-2 pumps). After 30 seconds, pat into skin until completely absorbed. If desired, use as the last step of your night routine as an overnight sleeping mask.

INGREDIENTS:

Water, Butylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-240/HDI Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Potassium Laurate, BHT, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Octyldodeceth-16, Caprylyl Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, PVP, Fullerenes, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Plankton Extract, Fragrance(Parfum), Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Monascus Extract, Maltodextrin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract.

Source: https://www.glowrecipe.com/

Thank you for reading!

Love,
Iqaa Lee!

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JOURNAL: Taecyeon (2PM), Study and Life.

JOURNAL: How time flies.

JOURNAL: 26 & Life is real.

LOCAL BRAND : MANJA SKIN - 100% Natural Handmade Soap with Real Ingredients.

LOCAL BRAND : BLOSSOMMYRA - Love Me, Matcha Face Scrub & Roses Rescue Face & Body Moisturizer

AUSTRALIAN CLAY MASK BY NAMII NATURAL | @NAMIINATURAL

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