Hi loves, it’s been such a long time since my last skincare review and I’m back to introduce you one of my favourite brands Murad! They’ve recently launched a new serum - Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | PA++++ targeting those who suffer from skin discolouration and hyperpigmentation.

I’ve always love the idea of using a 2 in 1 product, here’s what Murad Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | PA++++ can help you correct discolouration and helps brighten as a treatment serum as well as protects your skin with SPF 45 to fight hyperpigmentation.

The beauty of this product works as a brightening serum to correct dark spots and the SPF will prevent new ones from appearing. Awesome isn’t it?

Murad Correct + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 45 gives you a satin smooth finish, this serum is lightweight, non-greasy and absorbs into our skin effortlessly. This fits into my AM skincare routine perfect, the serum is also really moisturizing it work well without the need to top up additional moisturizer for me.

Heading to Chiang Mai soon? Check out my 3-day Chiang Mai itinerary + guide is full of the best places to stay, how to get around, the best food and so much more! 

Chiang Mai is hands down my newest favorite city in Thailand. With beautiful mountains and colorful hill tribes, a laid-back vibe, and awesome FOOD, it’s hard not to love Chiang Mai, if only I could spend here time it would be lovely but nevertheless, I'm really excited to share how I've utilized my 3 days Chiang Mai trip. 

We landed by late noon, direct flights are rather difficult to find so we had to stop in Bangkok for a transit. We were taking it easy on the first day by strolling around places nearby the hotel, visiting Chiang Mai Old City Wall Gates which is one of the most famous landmarks in Chiang Mai, and along the way from the hotel, stopped by a few temples as Chiang Mai is known for having lots of temples, there are more than 300 temples around the city. 

The Chiang Rai Full Day trip is one you must experience once in a lifetime, prebook it a day before because it starts early in the morning, we've gotten ours for 1500 bhat per person to visit the premier attractions like Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), Wat Rong Suea (Blue Temple) and Baan Dam Museum (Art gallery). The trip starts at 7am and ends around 6pm with a simple lunch included. 

In the past I've heard horror stories about companies that use the recycled pulp for these products and how they affect the skin of the users, sometimes causing skin allergies. They can contain heavy metals like mercury which is harmful to the human body in the long run. So it’s good to do a bit of research into the brands we use daily.

This is why I chose Carina for my home, being a reputable brand, I have a piece of mind knowing that they use zero recycling components, it uses 100% virgin pulp & cotton for their products and it's gentle on the skin.

Carina was founded in 2009 and is Malaysia’s first tissue manufacturer that was able to fulfill Malaysia’s tissue needs and demands. The most important feature is that Carina uses 100% virgin pulp and virgin cotton for their products. This is much more hygienic compared to the recycled pulp. It’s great for sensitive skin as it is mild and gentle on the skin.

I know what you’re thinking, since it’s 100% virgin pulp it’s gotta be expensive right? Well, Carina’s factories are based in Klang Valley, making their tissues local and affordable compared to many other brands. So you get high and good quality products at great affordable prices.

In the year 2023, Carina launched the "We Care, We Love" campaign to promote hygiene awareness, create a healthy environment, and reduce pollution with the mindfulness of caring for our skin by providing us 100% natural pure cotton that is skin-friendly! Let's support our local production to boost economic recovery after the pandemic because Carina is specialized to fit the needs and wants of Southeast Asian people.

Let me introduce the 4 series of Carina products

Beauty Care

Carina Dry Tissue series is produced from 100% PURE VIRGIN PULP to ensure its hygiene, making it gentle and safe to use on skin, including sensitive skin areas and Cotton Series that made from 100% PURE COTTON which is suitable for beauty usage as it is hypoallergenic and would not cause skin irritation as our cotton is a pure natural material.

I love how it comes in all sorts of sizes, from big to small, making it easy for you to carry them with you whenever you need them.

Toiletries Care

Carina takes care of our toiletries as well, you'll enjoy their 3-ply facial cotton, cotton buds, that are sturdy and yet soft to use at the same time.

Kitchenware

Carina also has Kitchen Tissue series to help us out in the kitchen, these kitchen towels will help keep the surface and appliances clean, shiny, and scratch-free. It helps clean the kitchen counters and appliances and scrub off fluid spills.

Healthcare

Carina Antibacterial Wipes are my absolute favorite, packed with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E these wipes are also paraben & alcohol-free which makes it gentle for all skin types.

I personally love the Carina Wet Wipes which are made to be durable, it's perfect for sensitive skin users like me it's mild & gentle formula makes them great for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and your skin. From removing dirt to removing liquids, Carina Wet Wipes are there to give you a hand. When it comes to baby care and personal hygiene, Carina Cotton is great as it is soft, absorbent, and gentle as well as naturally durable. 

What else can you ask for, Carina cares for their users and the environment. You can purchase Carina products in all major supermarkets and online stores!

Offline stores: Aeon Big Aeon Wellness Econsave Mydin NSK Ascen+ Pharmacy MiX Store PotBoy Groceries C-Mart Penang, Kedah, Perlis Ceria 99 Penang, Kedah, Perak Family Stores Seremban Family Stores Melaka Oppa Mart Melaka & Seremban Nirwana Maju Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan Target Supermarket Johor Song Mart Malaysia Johor

CARINA is also available on their official e-commerce platforms Shopee: https://shopee.com.my/carina.os Lazada: https://www.lazada.com.my/wangzheng-care/ TopzMall: https://topzmall.com/store/789

Love the products?

I have good news for you Carina recently launch a Carina Gift Box that's worth RM35, enjoy it at a promotional price of RM29.90!!

Where can get CARINA Gift Box?

Aeon Big selected outlet Mix selected outlet @ IOI City Mall Hot Market @ Berjaya Times Square, Melaka – Tong Hup Trading

What's inside Carina Gift Box? - CARINA Facial Cotton 160's - CARINA Box Tissue 90's - CARINA Handkerchiefs Tissue - CARINA Cotton Buds 400 tips - CARINA Wallet Tissue - CARINA Antibacterial Tissue 70's - CARINA Cotton Bud 480's - CARINA Wet Wipes 30's

Shop Online voucher RM5 Voucher - The voucher valid until 31st March 2023. - The voucher is only applicable for online purchases via Shopee CARINA official store with a minimum purchase of RM30. Review and Win Campaign Flyer - Do join the Review and Win campaign whereby 300 winners will win 3 months of household supplies worth RM150.

Carina LUCKY Ang-Pao up to RM 88 cash – Transfer via TNG - redemption valid until 30th April 2023. Expired with not be entertained - only can be redeem via Touch ‘n Go e-wallet.

Amazing isn't it? So what are you waiting for hurry up and get your Carina Gift Box!

Besides that, don't miss out on joining the Review and Win contest launched by Carina that runs now until 30th April 2023, 300 Best Reviewers will be selected to WIN 3 months' worth of Carina Household Supplies with total prizes worth RM45,000! More details here

How to join?

1. Upload a Photo/VIDEO Review of your experience with ANY CARINA series product on Facebook/Instagram/ Tiktok 2. Tell us why you would recommend it & tag @CARINA official Facebook / Instagram / Tiktok 3. Hashtags #MYCarina #WeCareWeLove (remember set post to public). Terms & Conditions Campaign period: NOW- 30th April 2023 #300 #Best #Reviewers will be selected to WIN 3 Months Carina Household Supplies worth RM150 We will screenshot the winner's post and re-post on our Facebook page starting from Feb 2023. The gift is non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and not redeemable for cash or other prizes. We reserve the right to modify and amend the terms and conditions without prior notice. Receipts MUST be shown in order to claim the prizes. Each winner is only valid to claim once, same Name & Purchase receipt are not allowed. The purchase receipt is valid from 1st Jan 2023- 31st April 2023 only. The cash voucher worth RM150 is for purchasing CARINA products only, each RM50 cash voucher only valid for 1 month. Carina reserves the right to modify and amend the terms and conditions without prior notice.

Kpop fans are you ready for the most prestigious event?

The Korean industry is all set for the upcoming 32nd Seoul Music Awards will take place on 19 January 2023 at the Olympic Gymnastic Arena in Seoul with amazing performances by popular K-Pop bands!

The Seoul Music Awards has served as a stepping stone for the development of K-pop culture for over 30 years. During the event, artists of all genres, including ballads, hip-hop, R&B, and bands, are honored for their professionalism and diversity over the past year.

A list of nominees was announced on December 6, 2022, through the official website. A few of the notable and highly-anticipated artists shortlisted to receive the Main Award (Bonsang) include BTS, (G)I-dle, Lim Young-woong, Blackpink, Girls’ Generation, Twice, Ateez, Kang Daniel and Monsta X.

Would it be great if you were able to catch those amazing live performances of your favorite bands? As fan of BTS & Black Pink I would love to get first-hand news on what will be happening during the event and I'm so happy when I heard Yippi is bringing us the live stream of the 32nd Seoul Music Awards exclusively for free and all you got to do is download their app!

The Red Carpet event will begin at 4.00 pm +8GMT, followed by the actual event at 6.00 pm +8GMT.

Guide on how to download the app and where to watch the 32nd Seoul Music Awards on Yippi

#1 Download the Yippi app on your mobile, it's available on Apple Apps Store, Google Play Store or Huawei App Gallery.

#2 Now register an account on the app

#3 Upon signing up for an account, viewers can access the 32nd Seoul Music Awards live stream by tapping into "Yippi Live"

Apart from the free Live broadcast, Yippi will be organizing a merchandise giveaway, with 20 different sets of Kpop Merchandises (albums, photocards, photobooks, keyrings, plush dolls, pouch) priced at USD$50 each and it's up for grab on the 19th January 2023, 8.00 pm +8GMT

Guide for Yippi LIVE Broadcast x 32nd Seoul Music Awards 2023 Merchandise Giveaway

Download & Win

10 lucky new downloads will win special merchandise (Drawn using a random generator) don't forget to key in the special referral code: SMAMalaysia, winners will be notified via Yippi message

#1 Install the Yippi app from the App Store or Play Store.

#2 Type in the referral code: SMAMalaysia.

#3 Once you've registered, wait for the giveaway winner announcement.

Share, Tag & Win (10 Winners, applicable on Yippi Official Facebook Page ONLY)

10 lucky users who share Yippi's post and tag 3 other friends will win special merchandise (only the sharer, not the ones tagged), winners will be notified via Facebook message

#1 Share a post from the Yippi Official Facebook page regarding the SMA giveaway contest

#2 Tag 3 friends in the comment alongside hashtags (#Yippi #SMAMalaysia #SMA #SuperApp

#SocialMessaging #LettheWorldKnowYou #SocialRewards #Kpop #YippiLive)

More about Yippi

About Yippi Yippi is an e-reward SuperApp that allows users to earn and spend Yipps points. Yipps have an array of purposes, not only they can pay for utility and mobile bills, but point redemption can also be used in F&B, online shopping, traveling, entertainment, beauty, and healthcare. 

Besides, Yippi also includes features like social media, instant messaging, and live broadcasts for users’ enjoyment. 

Yippi has more than 142,000 users to date, with males the majority gender. Yippi users’ largest age group is 25-34 years old, followed by 18-24 years old. To ride on the ever-growing K-wave, Yippi’s partnership with the Seoul Music Awards will be a big bang for K-pop fans! 

Nothing is better than a FREE Live stream for fans to watch their idols slay the stages. 

Seoul Music Awards: https://www.seoulmusicawards.com/ 

Yippi’s Official Website: https://www.yippiweb.com/ 

Yippi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yippiofficial 

Yippi’s IG: @yippiofficial

Chinese New Year is just around the corner! To celebrate the festive season come to MyTOWN Shopping Center (MyTOWNKL) to celebrate the auspicious moment together in ushering in the Year of Rabbit, and bond over quality meals, and entertainment with families and friends.

Commenting on the theme of Celebrating Luck & ‘Tùgetherness’, General Manager of MyTOWNKL, Mohd Azhan Che Mat said, the word ‘Tù’ means rabbit in Chinese. Therefore, the wordplay of ‘Tùgetherness’ was chosen as the theme in the spirit of fostering warm fellowship among family members and a perfect time to rekindle relationships and friendships.

Here's what to look out for during your visit to MyTOWN Shopping Center

#1 Walk down memory lane at Central Town with the majestic 20-feet lantern in Central Town with blossoming peonies and dazzling cherry blossoms decoration. Just the perfect spot for your Cheong Sam OOTD! 

#2 Dive into the charming festive decoration of 12 Chinese zodiac animals showcase at Town Park, where each animal is associated with a personality trait, making it fun to look up what your sign is according to the year of your birth.

#3 Discover the Lunar New Year Fair at MyTOWNKL, also known as the “Flower Market” in Chinese culture with an array of exciting merchandise. From a wide selection of luxury and worth-spending hampers by Famous Amos, Hai-O, Jin Ye Ye, or Fu Da Ren for those who are in the mood of gifting, women’s fashion handbags by Christy Ng, to comfortable kids wear by Good Kids, stylish K-Pop accessories by Lady K and a variety of nibbles by Awesome Snacks

Don't miss out on some of their thrilling activities from 29 December 2022 until 29 January 2023

In this festive celebration, premium items inclusive of MyTOWNKL’s edition of Christy Ng Fillmore Monogram Canvas Tote, alongside with luxury bath towel, and a limited-edition red packet are available as a redemption. A minimum of 88 points is required for MyTOWNKL App users to redeem and a minimum spend of RM138 (max. 3 combined receipts) for non-users.

In addition, celebrate the lucky year with our customized “Grab Lucky Gold Ingots” online game. Collect as many gold ingots within the time limit to receive an exciting tenant’s cash vouchers, visit MyTOWNKL’s website to start the challenge.

To kickstart a new chapter for the year, MyTOWNKL welcomes several promising new outlets such as Serai, TGI Fridays, Perfect Ice, U Mobile, Curiookids, Ayam Penyet Best Station, 90’s Snacky, Aranorissa, DMR, Atlaz Coffee, and Has#tag Sweets. Moving forward, brands such as Artisan Carpet, Mukbang Tteokbokki Buffet, WEKOME, Buttonscarves, Fana Couture, and El Zahraa are expected to be opening their doors in offering a wider selection for shoppers

Connect and follow MyTOWNKL’s digital platforms for the latest updates via

Website: https://mytownkl.com.my/

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