Always Be positive and SMILE

Hi ladies & gentleman!

Have you ever been in an awkward situation and you didn't know what to do? 

I did!! LOTS of times!!

Here is a short 3minutes video and a painting I made for this contest , 

Hope you enjoy  it ! 

Of all, the most memorable would be this one.

Last year, a famous cosmetic brand invited me to their Mid Valley branch opening,
I was new to blogging and bloggers/media event. However,  as a blogger of course I had dressed up myself presentably, set my hair nicely and make up nicely. So here I am, at the event .

the decoration was so pretty & they had prepared lots of mini games for us too! 

During the event, the emcee announced that they need 3 volunteers to play a game. I excitedly raised my hand and I thought that it should be some simple game which I could handle.

the emcee took out an apple with a satay stick on it , 

and the game was 

'The biggest bite in 60 seconds win'  

The rule was simple,
it means we have to bite the apple within 60 seconds
and the one with the biggest bite wins.

these 2 bloggers did an awesome job and they have managed to bite the apple very fast .

for me.... 

Due to my crooked teeth , no matter how hard I tried I just couldn't , 

I even used up all my strength to try to bite it , ended up the satay stick broke into half 

and the apple fell on the floor  !!!! 

The situation was extremely awkward and embarrassing because every one was looking at me, 

even the emcee was in shocked and he said sorry that I had failed the task . 

I was really embarrassed but I still I gave everyone a bright smile and says it's okay , it's just a game . 

surprisingly, everyone smiled back at me and it gave me the feeling that they were trying to say

 ' girl you did great out there '

* one of the winner apple *

picture credit to Benefit Malaysia 

for everyone out there, remember to smile no matter how awkward the situation is,

 because that's the best way to neutralise the situation .

 I always wish I could smile like others people. it was supposed to be a happy and exciting moment , but I just didn't have the confident due to my crooked teeth . no matter how happy or how exciting 

the situation is, I'd just smile with my lips closed.

Altho the game didn't end well but I did enjoy the event ! 

Lastly ,

I really really wish I could smile with wide mouth open with perfect straightened teeth even just once with this great opportunity from Nuffnang Malaysia & Invisalign Malaysia .

Always be positive and SMILE ~  ! !

Love,

ValerieYan

Benefit BigEasy Liquid + powder foundation / Bigger than BB cream Review

Hi gals! Sorry for my I dint post any post on the previous week, 

because I went back to my hometown for 1 week & internet connection was really slow...

can't even watch my favourite running man & the walking dead /_\ 

anyway, I'm back! Here's a review on Benefit new products , 

available @ every Benefit counter from March 2014. 

I got this from Benefit Mid Valley BigEasy party Launching day 

check out my previous post if you haven't 

>> Benefit MidValley BigEasy party  <<

Big Easy in 

-02 fair

 -06 Deep Beige 

BIGGER than BB! Why? Two reasons. First, big easy balances moisture & controls oil. Second, the cushiony liquid-to- powder formula melts in like a cream, yet finishes lightweight & velvety like a powder.

This multi-balancing complexion perfector gives light-to-medium natural coverage to even out skintone and conceal imperfections. Even better, it contains ingredients known to soothe & comfort the skin and help fight free radicals. One & done…big easy saves the day! Non-comedogenic. Oil-free. 

Beauty balancing act! 

Balances moisture & controls oil 

Self adjusts on skin 

Perfects & evens with liquid-to-powder finish 

Protects with broad spectrum SPF 35 to help prevent aging 

BIG results!

97% said it balanced moisture & oil* 

90% said it visibly smoothed & evened out skin texture* 

93% said it visibly improved skin’s appearance* 

100% said it had a lightweight finish* 

above is what I get from Benefit website ,

I'll write my own review at the end of the post =) 

packaging is very vintage /retro style as benefit always be. 

texture is very thick I can say =O 

I'll use 06 deep beige for shading purpose 

my skin conditions 

-skin tone uneven

-eyebags

-dark circles

-big pores

- pimple scars 

and most importantly 

- oily on T zone 

How to apply

Apply to moisturized face with fingertips, blending for an even, natural finish. Pat on more wherever you want to build coverage.

just to let you know,  pictures here I never touchup my skin in PS, NOT-AT-ALL. 

the coverage is awesome , reduced my dark circle and fix my uneven skin tone & also hide my large pores. 

 but somehow I think for people who doesn't really like thick texture foundation is not gonna love this , or if you're looking for Korea-ish kind of foundation that gives you natural star glowing effect this is definitely not your cup of tea . This foundation gives matte finished look . but you can additional add a highlighter on your T zone & cheek for natural glowy effect. 

the good-

The good thing for this foundation is VERY VERY suitable for oily skin people like me!

no base no loose powder my skin can last up to 5 hours + oil FREE. 

it came with SPF35 too, you can wear this out without applying another layer of sun screen and also this foundation coverage is excellent i don't think you need concealer too, for place that you need more coverage just pat more on that spot will do . 

The bad-

selling at RM135 each, kinda pricy for a BB cream/CC cream. 

if the texture can change to something lighter it would be best. I personally don't like thick foundation/ bb cream, feels like my pores are hard to breathe (Maybe I think too much lol) 

the thicker texture that means it's harder to remove. Please ensure that your make up remover is strong enough to remove it. If not it'll block your pores too! 

Hope you like my 

Benefit BigEasy Liquid + powder foundation / Bigger than BB cream Review 

Next post is coming up very soon ! Stay tune =] 

love,

ValerieYan

Instagram : Valerieyan89 

Mid Valley Megamall Benefit Bigeasy launching private event

Hi ladies! 

Sorry for not posting any post this week, because I'm currently preparing for my coming Bangkok trip and I'm learning new handmade too , that's why...hahaha 

Here is my first invitation for media private event from Benefit !  

when I received this E-mail I was sooooo happy & worried as well, 

because I'm going back to Seremban on that week, i'm afraid I couldn't attend..was giving up already.

But just nice my friend Zoe also went back to Seremban for 2 weeks from PJ. 

and she dare to drive to KL from Seremban. So she drove me there :D thanks Zoe! 

It's a new product launching day + opening of Benefit Mid Valley Branch ! 

Congrats to Benefit Malaysia once again! 

this is the 3rd shops in Malaysia

Location : Benefit Boutique Ground Floor Mid Valley Megamall 

Date : February 27, 2014 

Time : 3PM to 5PM 

this is the invitation card that they sent me 

I reached at 2.20PM, photographers, waitress are all standby 

so we have to register before going in and this is friendly Cheeyan :) 

the happy me

every guest/media will receive a bag of Benefit Goodies and a media file 

and also an admission ticket ! Just like a circus! 

there's 3 games you can play and you're entitle to join lucky draw to win Benefit products! 

le poster

wooooooo look at the muscles @_@  

with my senior Paige ! surprisingly she also major in Illustration =D

the first game I play , hit the peanut with the hammer when the girl drop the peanut 

and I made it !

and we have cakes, burgers, caramel apple, lychee lime juicy & many more 

yum! 

and here is the last game , hit the duck with the gun! and I hit it! :D

with clowns, ring man , muscle man performance 

it's so happening here!!

and I've got mine too! But I couldn't.. finish > _<

Zoe & Me  

don't you think the interior design is so pretty! so princessy so girlish so pastel <3 

drum rolls~~~~~

what's inside my Benefit bag? the newest products of Benefit 

BIG EASY foundation x 2 

and the best seller Dandelion blusher!  

This Bigeasy foundation is very very suitable for oily skin !! 

Don't worry I'll write an review of this products in a short while :)  

 Benefit packaging is always so vintage so cute!

they gave us two shades, 02 light, and 06 deep beige.

 deep beige we can use it for contouring /shading

I would like to thanks Benefit Malaysia for giving me this opportunities as a media/ guest to attend this awesome event ! Hopefully more to come! :) 

Instagram : ValerieYan89 

Email : valerieyan7@gmail.com