Just as I completed my studies, I received an invitation to attend a party by Herbaline called Beauty and the Feast Spa Party @ Herbaline, Puchong. What a perfect timing!

HERBALINE PUCHONG FACIAL SPA
The interior design of the place is exquisite. As you walk into the compound, it feels like you are stepping into a resort club. The Facial Spa branch registration area was spacious and modern. The Spa section totally screams Zen! Warm dim-litted lights and wooden flooring with spotlights only at designated areas were so enchanting that it's heavenly.

I could not hold in my excitement that even before I started my first pampering session, I have already note it down in my mind that I will be coming back here again! Like, Herbaline, PLEASE JUST TAKE MY MONEY ALREADY!

Fish Spa

The Foot Bath was interesting. Based on my newbie experience to spas (only been two 2 spas in my life), my foot is usually washed by the masseur but in Herbaline, it seems that we are supposed to wash it on our own. So, I was pretty lost with the tools provided as I have never scrub my own feet before using a brush. So, all I did was that I just soak my feet into the nice warm water that has salt added in to sanitize them from bacteria.


After the foot bath, I was supposed to go for a foot spa with the fishes but because of my recent fall and treatment from Chinese Sinsei that involves punching holes into my ankle, the healing wound on my ankle prohibits me from dipping it in in case I kill the fishes or the fishes could transmit uncalled for diseases to me. So, no ticklish sensation experience for me :(

Sea Salt

Next was the Sea Salt Therapy Room where customers are supposed to take off their clothes and wear the provided kimono and get themselves buried by sea salt for at least 20minutes. It is said that the sea salt helps to improve blood circulation by balancing the electrolytes in the body and provides whitening benefits to the skin.


Other services available at the Puchong outlet are massages, facial spa, butterfly embroidery and each facial session will be revitalize with a lavender scent and a lemongrass scent before and after each treatment to calm the nerves.

Aroma Therapy Pot

All services provided will be done in a private Balinese-like room. They also do provide a couple room for couples to enjoy the relaxation together but it has to be with the company of a female.

Couple's Massage Room

Single Facial Spa Room

Their facial spa services ranges from fish spas, sea salt therapy, facial, threading, ear candling, waxing to full body massage and all this is within the price range of RM59 - RM250.

Consultation Area

MAMA KIM RESTAURANT

Miriam and Sara

After much pampering, we head over to Mama Kim for dinner. A plate of Chicken Salad was served as an appetizer along with a cold teapot filled with passionfruit tea. The salads were really fresh and the chicken meat were tasty while the fruit tea was sweet and luscious. Next, comes the main course, the Sauna Mee. It was the best hotstone pot of 80% vegetable and 20% meat noodles I have ever tasted in my life! The soup taste was divine, I literally finished the entirely hot stone pot of noodles along with the soup and stole some of Miriam's because it was just so so so good.

Chicken salad & Passion fruit tea

We finish off our meal with a sumptuous bowl of black glutinous rice pudding as dessert and a glass of warm lemongrass. The Black Glutinous Rice Pudding taste was just average and I did not gulp the lemongrass drink down because I do not like lemongrass at all. However, if you do like a cup of lemongrass, do order one at Mama Kim because their lemongrass drink is really concentrated. 

Signature Suana Mee

CK Low, Founder of Herbaline, explained that he decided to make his idea a reality because he wants everyone to

                                                          "EAT WELL, LOOK WELL, LIVE WELL"

And thanks to the brilliant idea, Herbaline is able to expand up to 19 outlets in Selangor and provide up to 3 different types of services: eateries - Mama Kim, beauty salon - Herbaline Facial Spa and a staycation place - Sojourn House (only available at Pandan Indah) just so that everyone can enjoy and have a good and healthy living lifestyle.

The Beau Store

CONCLUSION

Though Herbaline Puchong does not provide staycation like the one they have at Pandan Indah, Facial Spa and Mama Kim was definitely more than enough to appease me. I would definitely visit Herbaline again.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Address
No. 39, Jalan Layang-Layang 4,
Bandar Puchong Jaya,
47100 Puchong,
Selangor
Tel.
+60380826063 (Facial Spa)
+60358791150 (Mama Kim)
Website
www.herbaline.com.my
Facebook
fb.com/herbaline.my

With love,
Tara
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The Korean craze is really at its peak in Malaysia right now as numerous Korean beauty brands are sprouting around Malaysia like mushrooms! Till the point that it feels like the label, "Made in Korea", "From Korea" or "Manufactured in Korea", overrated.

Yet, there is a new brand coming into town soon that was able to entice me during it's pre-launch with its brand concept and I am extremely thrilled to share the news with you!

INTRODUCING THE BEAUTY OF MAMONDE

Mamonde skincare is the first of its kind in the Korean beauty market that seeks to inspire feminine beauty through flowers as their key ingredient within their formulation.

They are under the AmorePacific's umbrella corporation and much to my disbelief, Mamonde is not entirely a new brand in Korea's cosmetic market as the brand was launched since 1991. If it was not for the fact that it is under the AmorePacific umbrella, I am not sure if they will be able to penetrate into the Malaysia market as they do not have an official website. Yet, I can assure you that the brand is definitely a reputable one as not only does it shares the same parent company as Laneige, Sulwhasoo, Iope, Etude House, and Innisfree. Not only that, Park Shin Hye who's currently starring in the new kick-ass K-Drama, Doctors is Mamonde's new face ambassador! With Park Shin Hye's face and the idea of using flowers to look alluring, you will definitely be charmed by the brand.

First Energy Essence - Honeysuckle

Age Control Range - Camelia

From the roots, stems, to the petals, Mamonde's R&D ensures that every key beneficial properties that they could attain will be packaged into beautifully designed bottles so that a woman's beauty could radiate from the nature's beauty. Their STAR products includes the First Energy Essence/Serum; Honeysuckle, Age Control Eye Serum; Camelia, Floral Hydro Cream; Narcissus, Lotus Micro Cleansing Foam; Lotus, and Moisture Ceramide light cream; Hibuscus.

Floral Hydro Cream - Narcissus

Moisture Ceramide light cream - Hibiscus

Lotus Micro cleansing foam - Lotus

During the pre-launch, I got to test out all of their products and trust me, when I enter the "Mamonde Garden", it was love at first sight. The products were beautifully packaged and crafted. Every bottle has a distinctive scent based on their key ingredients; subtle and sweet. So much so that I wish I could own them all.

THE FIRST ENERGY ESSENCE/SERUM; HONEYSUCKLE
I fell in love with this product the moment I saw it, open it, smell it, and test it. It has one of the best scent in the world. I was literally addicted to the scent cause the sweet scent calms my nerves. The essence comes in water base that gives a refreshing feel upon application on the skin which is perfect for combination to oily skin. On the other hand, the serum comes in a much concentrated texture which is perfect for dry skin.

When I overheard that they will be giving the Honeysuckle Essence and Serum as a complimentary gift, I was jubilant! I could not even wait another day to try it out. When night falls, I immediately took it out from the box and apply it on my face right after cleansing. It was bliss. As I have said before, I have a sensitive skin thus, I can't just add and use any skincare into my daily regimen. Yet, they are now within my daily skincare regime because they do not cause blemishes or breakouts on my face. In fact, it makes my skin looks a lot healthier and resilient because of its antioxidant lactobacillus and 1-year-old fermented "flower vinegar" ingredient that strengthens the skin's immunity.

RATINGS
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

PRICE
First Energy Essence (150ml): RM119
First Energy Serum (100ml): RM119

CONCLUSION
I honestly fell in love with this brand and I can't wait till they are officially launch so that I can try other products of theirs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Aside from skincare, Mamonde also has a range of highly pigmented and amazing texture of cosmetic line. Cover Cushion Powder (STAR Product) has a really awesome coverage that gives a nice glow.

Another interesting product from their cosmetic line is the Pang Pang; Hair Shadow which is said be perfect for a quick root touch up.

Pang pang - Hair Shadow

Mamonde will be available at Aeon Bandar Utama in the month of August 2016. All products prices will be within the range of RM6 - RM169 only! Trust me, you need to try them out the moment they're made available.

For more updates about Mamonde, do check out their Mamonde Official Facebook Page.

Till then...

With love,
Tara
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