Sponsors Alert: I'm taking advertorials assignments!

My blog topic should pretty much summarize the content of this blog post already. Still, I’m just going to repeat it: I’m looking for sponsors!

It is nothing new since last year I was more active in accepting sponsorships for reviews but then I decided to take a break to concentrate more on my Japanese classes. I still am studying, but I’m already getting used to the study workload and since I have some time to spare on my weekends.

This year however, I want to take up writing advertorials as paid assignments.

Why am I expecting being paid for advertorials?

Mostly because accepting sponsorship means dedicating my own free time to draft and write a blog post. Then snapping photos and editing which I usually do on weekends. And checking the post again before posting it.

Since it’s an advert assignment, I’ll be going an extra mile to promote your products too. Apart from these reasons, my portfolio would explain the rest in further detail.

Why didn’t I charge previously then?

Because beauty blogging was still new too me. I wouldn’t ask you to pay me for null, wouldn’t I? Personally I wouldn’t even buy a product I wouldn't use.

Would I stop writing reviews since I’m taking paid advertisement now?

Nope, I will still be writing reviews now and then. You will still find me raving over my favorite products from my own beauty hauls from time to time (・∀・)

Other questions you might have for me:

Q: What do I review about?
Usually care & cosmetics reviews, mostly Japanese brands. If this is the first time you are visiting my blog, I recommend you check my previous reviews here: http://kaichousama.wordpress.com/category/reviews/

A quick preview of products I’ve reviewed before:

Q: What do I hope to write on for adverts?
More beauty products and cosmetics reviews. Would love to write on beauty services too.

Q: Why you would want to advertize on my blog?
Answered this in my portfolio, which sponsors can can request.

Q: We want you to write for us, so where do we start?
Drop me an message on  my Contact Me page to tell me what you would like me to write for you or request for my portfolio. Not forgetting to include your name and Company/Brands you're representing, of course.

Anything with just, “I have an assignment/business deals for you” would probably have landed in my spam folder which then goes straight into my trash. Whoever that dude was.

If you (referring to company PRs) would like me to promote your products, feel free to contact me. For as long as they’re relavant to my blog’s direction as a lifestyle and beauty blog, I am open to accepting advertorial assignments.

That’s all, thanks for reading~!

Sponsored Review: Best Buy World Malaysia

Hello people~! Today I'll be introducing a Malaysia online website offering an amazing range of branded beauty products and cosmetics at amazing discounts to boot!

*drum rolls*

Meet Best Buy World Malaysia, your one beauty stop for brands such as SK-II, Estee Lauder, Clinique and even Chanel at prices over 60% off compare to what you get from retail or outlets!! d(*⌒∇⌒*)b 

Besides skin care and cosmetics, you can find fragrance, gift sets, pouches, bags, accessories and so on.

Why shop at Best Buy World?

♥ Branded, genuine products.

♥ OVER 30 beauty brands to choose from_for both women and men. 

Here, check out the list of brands available on BBW:

♥ Plus, at BBW, I love how the skin care products are available in sample sizes. This way you can try it to see if they're suitable for your skin before deciding to get them in the regular sizes.

Or maybe you're a beauty junkie who loves to try several products at a time while keeping to a budget. Then getting the samples (in a fairly decent size) is the best choice.

See what I found_Estee Lauder Essence set~~ So nais ♥(^ᴗ^人)

♥ Not to mention getting other gift sets like this Crabtree and Evelyn Avocado, Olive and Basil carry case for RM190 only compare to its retail price at RM228.

♥ Free delivery when you purchase over RM100.

♥ Get more discounts and get rewarded! Yessie~! This online shop also offer 'Points System' when you make a product review, special offers for its loyal customer and even cheaper prices on 'Happy Hours'. So much savings!! (^o^/)~♡

~♥~

Okie doke, now that you know what BBW has to offer, let's start shopping~! You can purchase products from BBW in 3 simple steps:

STEP 1

Go to Best Buy World's website and create an account.

STEP 2

Browse through the site and click on items you want. Then scroll down to the add to cart button (They're usually after the product description).

*scroll scroll*

STEP 3

Proceed to checkout when you're done. Then choose payment option between Bank Transfer, C.O.D.(applicable to certain areas in KL, Selangor, Penang and Johor Bharu) or via credit card.

Confirm your delivery details and you're done! Easy peasy~

↓Meanwhile, a sneak peek of the items for my coming hauls review from Best Buy World I'll be making  in middle of this month. Amazing stuff, I tell you! ☆-(≥vO)

Start shopping_AND saving_with Best Buy World Malaysia. Don't miss it and join the bandwagon of 34k fans (and counting) today!

Facebook Fan Page

*This is a sponsored advert written on behalf of Best Buy World Malaysia. Besides Malaysia, Best Buy World also caters to consumers in Singapore, Indonesia and Hong Kong.

Advert: Introducing Maxbeauty & LA FAÔN Samples Review

Ohai~! (●⌒∇⌒●/) In this post, I'll be introducing Maxbeauty_ a multi-national one-stop beauty retailer founded in Hong Kong in 2011 and is now operating in Malaysia.

This beauty retailer is offering a mix of international and exclusive brands to cater for BOTH men and women. The products range from makeup, fragrances, body, skin and hair care.

Here's the list of brands available in Maxbeauty at the moment:

Maxbeauty carries a number of top Korean brands so if you're a fan of Korean beauty products or cosmetics, good for you!

Personally, I've been dying to try Ciracle's Vitamin Source C-20 that is rated the #1 Top Seller in Korea with 25 000 bottles sold every day in Korea!! I first heard of them from Wishtrend.com sometime last year and had my eyes set on it. I'm glad they're now available in Malaysia♡

By the way, I happen to receive some samples of LA FAÔN and Avenue of Beauty so I'm just going to do a quick review on all the LA FAÔN samples in this post. I tested them out yesterday.

LA FAÔN

Here's one brand that's designed with love for every woman who yearns for eternal youth.

These days its not impossible to want to look 25-30 at 55(my newfound my life goal LOL). It all comes down to putting extra efforts in your daily skin care routine. For this, LA FAÔN wants to make skin care fun, enjoyable and most importantly, effective.

With that, the LA FAÔN range is made from the finest ingredients to enhance effectiveness. LA FAÔN created the exclusive formula called the ECODEW that works as a highly effective moisturizer, anti-wrinkle, comfort and repair, renew and activate treatments. This is to target ALL kinds of skin aging problem.

Besides that, the range also include 4 key ingredients:

Now let's take a look at the products it has to offer~! (ps, I did not include the list of ingredients and their different actions on the skin in this post 'cuz I'm only doing a run through on the products. I do cover their general benefits though.)

STEP 1: Dramatic Face Cleanser

First up, LA FAÔN Dramatic Cleanser that is formulated so that it's suitable even for the most sensitive skin. The cleanser helps to remove old cells to bring back healthier and firmer skin.

I find the cleanser consistency is that of a smooth satin-like cream. It's feels soft and gentle on the skin and has a sweet odor that isn't overpowering.

STEP 2: Potent Radiant Emulsion

I then proceed with this Potent Radiant Emulsion that claims to accelerate the skin's natural renewing process. This toner works by:

 ◊ Waking up & clarifies dull, tired and stressed complexion

◊ Chasing away shadows and captures light to give skin a bright, radiant glow

Like many other toner, it's appearance is that of a clear liquid with a mild sweet scent.

STEP 3: Instant Lifting Serum

I continue by patting the Instant Lifting Serum onto my face. This serum targets to bring back skin's natural moisture besides

◊  minimizing the appearance of wrinkles 

◊ accelerates skin's natural renewal process

The serum is a yellowish translucent liquid that feels slightly sticky when applied. It didn't take long to be absorbed into the skin.

STEP 4: Vitalizing Shaping Cream

The LA FAÔN shaping cream works by minimizing the appearance of wrinkles. It is designed to

◊ Empower to replenish itself to take time off your face

◊ Gives a more radiant, even supple, youthful looking skin

The cream comes in a thick but light texture that absorbs fast into the skin.

Somehow, I find both the Instant Lifting Serum and Vitalizing Shaping Cream has a peculiar scent that I didn't like about them. (And yes, ALL the product from LA FAÔN range are scented.)

STEP 5: BB Base Blemish Balm Cream

Lastly, I applied the BB Cream on my face and neck. This BB cream promises to give a flawless, long-lasting and perfect complexion to the skin by

◊ Visibly blurs line, wrinkles and imperfections while skin feels completely bare

◊ Triple protection against direct sunlight, free radicals and pollution

◊ Satin finish

Here's something in the LA FAÔN range that I have to rave! Initially, I find that the BB cream lighter than my skin tone and might not suit me but how wrong I was.

After just a little blending in, it brightens up my complexion without making a huge contrast. The result was satin-ish, dolly like and it truly felt 'bare' on the skin_like it wasn't even there!ヾ(＠O▽O＠)ﾉ

The cream is light and mildly fragrant. Also, it doesn't have a grey tone_a common problem I find among Korean brand BB Creams. On the down side, the coverage goes as far as to even out skin tone and minimizing pores. It doesn't do much for covering up pimples or redness caused by them. Still, it's my favorite item in the range.

Here's a photo taken after the entire LA FAÔN routine (◡‿◡✿)

Just realize my pendant got tangled up... (>A<'') Btw, just so you know, I retouched my photo to get rid of some redness and pimples itselflah. My skin's not perfect. (How I wish tho~!)

Last but not least, you can check out LA FAÔN, Ciracle, klair's and other brands available from Maxbeauty on

Maxbeauty's webpage 

and any promotions on their

 Facebook Page. 

All the brands and products mentioned above can be purchased at any Maxbeauty stores in either Paradigm Mall, The Mines, Sg Wang or Setia City Mall. Can't find a store close to you? Fret not~!

Maxbeauty aims to have a total of 10 stores across Malaysia by the end of 2013! So cross your fingers if you want them to open an outlet close to your place(≥v≤)

Maxbeauty stores in The Mines, Setia City Mall and Paradigm

Attention bloggers! Win a Asus Nexus 7

... with Maybank2u Star Contest!

[caption id="attachment_3145" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Maybank2u star contest on fb~[/caption]

Maybank is giving you the opportunity to be a star in your very own advertisement!! Create an ad with the template prepared on Maybank2u Facebook App using your own photo and come up with catchy headlines in less than 80 words and you'll be in the running to be RM5000 richer!

Details of the prizes are as follow:

1st Prize            2nd Prize            3rd Prize

RM5000               RM3000               RM2000

[caption id="attachment_3149" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Submit an ad using the template provided[/caption]

But heck, that's not all!

If you own a blog and you're a Maybank2u user and want to win yourself an Asus Nexus 7 tablet, here's your chance! Maybank is also giving away not one but THREE Asus Nexus 7 tablets!!

Here's how to be eligible to win the tablet:

1. write a blog post on how Maybank2u have served you; and

2. email your post link to m2umarketing@maybank.com.my together with your full name, IC number  address, and contact number.

It's that simple! And no, being single isn't part of the criteria(yayy if you get it)

~♥~

Anyway, I want to win a tablet myself too so here's how Maybank2u has served me:

1. Online Shopping

... loads of them!!

I've been using Maybank2u for paying my online shopping hauls for about 2 years nao. Previously, I always have to go to the bank to deposit payment, which means I have to drive to the bank then queue up for my turn which can take forever sometimes *roll eyes*

Now everything's just a few clicks away~!! So convenient!

Just last week I've went online shopping again using Maybank2u and my hauls just arrived yesterday evening ♥

[caption id="attachment_3147" align="aligncenter" width="560"] My recent haul purchased via Maybank2u~[/caption]

2. Paying bills and pre-paid

Then back in uni days when I was still using pre-paid, I've always topped up via Maybank2u, sometimes helping my roomie to do so too v(^ᴗ^,)

And of course, paying the water/electric bills when my friends and I are too lazy to go to the post office.

3. Exclusive Deals on Groupon

[caption id="attachment_3146" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Perks of being a Maybank2u user: Maybank2u Exclusive Deals on Groupon![/caption]

Sometimes, my friends and I would purchase products(mostly) and services on Groupon and being a Maybank2u user means I get the perks of ADDITIONAL discounts leh!

How awesome is that?

[caption id="attachment_3152" align="aligncenter" width="560"] more worth it with M2U![/caption]

Contest ends on the 31st December 2012_just 5 more days left to submit your entry. Start writing now and one Asus Nexus 7 could be your late Christmas and
worldyear end gift!

goodies from Clean&Clear~~

Mom helped my picked this up from the post office in the morning~  These are prizes from a Clean&Clear contest I took part in weeks ago ♥

Prizes include Clean&Clear's cleansers from 5 different range~!! Hmm... Not sure if I wanna try them all...

Also, some samples, blotting films and a pink travel tag!

And of course, vouchers worth RM25o! Mine's from Padini~~ So happen I wanna get a couple of stuff from Padini ♥

So hepi!! ヾ(＠^▽^＠)ﾉ