01/10/2025

LYFE WEDNESDAY | OCT 1, 2025

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BEAUTY REVIEWS

Ű BY YASMIN ZULRAEZ

Healez x NL Alchemist, LipBlossom

Anillo, Rosy Night Eau De Parfum Function: A rosy floral fragrance designed for everyday wear. Ingredients (key notes): Rose, magnolia, musk. Directions: Spray onto pulse points (neck, wrists, inner elbows). Pros: Affordable price for a 100ml bottle, romantic floral profile. Cons: Limited ingredient transparency, niche brand availability. Price: RM111.70 for 100ml Rating: 4/5

Kylie Cosmetics, Plumping Powder Matte Lip (Sweet Talk) Function: Creates a plump pout with a lightweight, matte finish. Highly pigmented, blurs lip lines, delivers full coverage and lasts up to 12 hours. Vegan and cruelty-free. Ingredients (key): Silica, kaolin, jojoba seed oil, Punica Granatum (pomegranate) flower extract. Directions: Apply directly to lips. Pair with Plumping Lip Liner or Plumping Gloss for a fuller look. Pros: Long-lasting wear, full coverage, smooth matte finish.

Treatment Volumizer Gloss (5-in-1 Lip Treatment) Function: Multipurpose lip gloss that volumises, hydrates and nourishes. Ingredients (key): Hyaluronic acid, shea butter, vitamin E. Directions: Apply to lips for shine and

Cons: Can leave stains. Price: RM110 for 3ml Rating: 3/5

treatment. Can be used daily. Pros: Combines lip treatment with cosmetic gloss, multifunctional use. Cons: Limited full ingredient disclosure. Price: RM79.90 Rating: 3/5

Wardah, Everyday Cheek & Liptint 02 (My Baerry) Function: Dual-use tint for lips and cheeks with a berry tone. Ingredients (key): Water, glycerin, red pigment. Directions: Dab lightly onto lips or cheeks and blend quickly. Pros: Affordable, versatile 2-in-1 product. Cons:

Pigmentation and longevity could be better. Price: RM17.90 Rating: 3/5

KraveBeauty, Plumptuous Lip Jelly (Iced Persimmon) Function: Hydrates lips upon first application, firms and smooths for a plumper look. Ingredients (key): Upcycled Plum Oil, MaxiLip, Triolein. Directions: Apply with a cooling metal doe-foot applicator. Wear alone or on top of lipstick. Pros: Hydrating, non-sticky, cooling applicator, refillable packaging. Cons: Sheer formula, may need layering for stronger colour. Price: RM103 for 7ml Rating: 4/5

Straand, Heaven Scent Hair Perfume + Gloss Function: Hair perfume that provides fragrance, anti-pollution protection and a glossy finish. Ingredients (key): Neroli, bergamot, rose, Exo-P (anti-pollution). Directions: Spray directly onto hair. Pros: Long-lasting fragrance, protects against pollution, adds shine. Cons: Expensive for hair perfume. Price: RM106 for 25g Rating: 4/5

Pros: Non-invasive, drug-free, multiple variants. Cons: Ingredient transparency is limited and effectiveness may vary by individual. Price: (Prices vary by retailer: Watsons, Guardian, Multicare, Shopee, Lazada, etc.) Cough Relief Patch: RM19.90–RM20.90

Ingredients (key): Far Infrared Material, herbal extracts (varies by patch), skin-safe adhesive. Directions: Apply to recommended acupoints (eg. TianTu and DanZhong for cough relief). The patch emits gentle infrared heat for therapeutic effect.

Kplass, Far Infrared Relief Patch Range (Cough Relief, Pain Relief, Joint Pain Relief, Menstrual Relief) Function: Patches that use Far Infrared Technology with acupoint stimulation to improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation and provide targeted relief.

Pain Relief Patch: RM16.90 Joint/Knee Pain Relief Patch: RM17.91–RM19.90 Menstrual Relief Patch: RM10.98–RM13.90 Rating: 4/5