Hi loves I've just turned 30 not too long ago and I've noticed so many changes on my skin, I kinda freaked out when I saw those nasolabial lines around my mouth getting deeper and I notice that my skin is easily irritated, so from an anti-aging perspective, this means that it’s time to get serious about caring for my skin which is why I decided to try out home facial peels.

Home facial peels are quite a trend because it leaves your skin brighter, smoother and even-toned. Basically, it acts as an exfoliator, it exfoliates deeper than face scrubs to brighten our skin at the same time it's even more gentle than our regular face scrubs which can be harsh to our skin.

I've recently up my game for my anti-aging night routine with 2 new products from Murad that really appeals to me, the new Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel & Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel both products are a cruelty-free and it's formulated without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and animal-derived ingredients.




Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel is a daily bi-phase peel that is suitable for daily use, it accelerates cell renewal by 33% in 7 days while soothing skin to prevent dryness and reduce irritation. It brightens our skin in two phases, Phase 1: AHA, BHA, and TXA help create smoother, brighter, and more youthful-looking skin and Phase 2: Adaptogenic holy basil (antioxidants) and omega-rich oils defend and strengthen skins surface for a vibrant complexion.

PRODUCT CLAIMS

• Hydrating and non-irritating exfoliant that can be used daily.
• Smoother texture
• Radiant skin
• Brighter and even skin tone
• Nourished skin

INGREDIENTS

AHA Blend (Glycolic, Lactic, and Malic Acids)
Builds resilience, hydration and visible plumpness of the skin, it helps reveal a fresher appearance with improved skin clarity and texture over time.

BHA (Salicylic Acid)
Normalizes desquamation and penetrates oil to keep skin clear of pore-clogging debris for a clarified complexion.

TXA (Tranexamic Acid)
A medicinal amino acid used to revive dull skin an even skin tone.

Holy basil
Adaptogenic herb with antioxidants and soothing benefits to help skin fight oxidative stress (such as pollution) and help calm skin.

Anti-Ages, Barrier & Soothing Lipids
Replenish omega fatty acids, sterols and bisabolol intensely nourish, soothe and refortify the skin barrier, accelerating recovery.


TEXTURE & APPLICATION

As per instructions I only use this product at night after cleansing my face I make sure that the bottle is well shaken before use because shaking it helps combine all the ingredients together, use a cotton pad and sweep it over my face, neck, and chest.


Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel is an oil-free hydrating moisturizer that instantly locks moisture to the skin and increases retention for up to 5 days thanks to the Cumulative Hydration-Release Technology.

PRODUCT CLAIMS

• Repairs skin barrier 
• Locks moisture to the skin and increases retention for up to 5 days
• Takes skin from dry to hydrated with just 1 use

INGREDIENTS

5 types of peptides
Oligopeptide-1 Oligopeptide-2, Polypeptide-1, Polypeptide-9 and Polypeptide-11
Help visibly restore damaged skin so it looks and feels more youthful.

5 types of bio-fermented minerals
Silicon, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Magnesium
Help enhance absorption for optimal efficacy and the collection of minerals helps improve skin tone and texture

5 types of Vitamins 
Vitamin B3, B5, B6, B9 
Locks hydration into the skin to alleviate dryness, smooth out wrinkles, and soothe.


TEXTURE & APPLICATION

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel is lightweight, gel-like texture with a refreshing scent, it glides across my skin easily and I really love how quick the product gets absorbs into my skin, use it daily both day & night after applying my serum.


OVERALL EXPERIENCE

The first time I applied the Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel onto my skin, I immediately felt a tingling sensation that lasted only a few seconds, I notice the formula was very gentle on the skin and did not cause me any type of irritation. After a week of using it, my skin got pretty much used to it and the tingling sensation was gone and my skin texture improved, the pore size has shrunk and my skin goes back to its glowy self.

After a peel, our skin might get sensitive so it's always a good idea to stay out of the sun, put on sufficient sunblock and make sure our skin is hydrated, using the Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel was a brilliant idea, it really keeps my skin moisturized and hydrated instant without leaving a sticky after-feel to my skin.

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Education is key to a better future, I care for my children’s education because only in a conducive environment, will they then be able to learn better. So it was a great opportunity when I was invited to attend a press conference at the LeapEd Services’ office. With a vision to create an environment that develops holistic students with 21st century competencies and schools that embed sustainable education practices, LeapEd is Malaysia’s first homegrown education service provider and social enterprise established in 2010 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Berhad.

LeapEd aims to influence a positive change in the education sector by initiating various intervention models that cater to student-centered education. They want every student to realize their innate potential as a learner. To date, they have impacted over 71,000 students and over 160 schools through their various intervention models such as the District Transformation Programme-AMAN (‘DTP-AMAN’), Islamic School Enhancement Programme (‘ISEP’), Ground-up School Transformation (‘GUSTO’) Programme, Program Sekolah Transformasi (‘PreSTasi’) as well as the nation’s first Trust Schools Programme (‘TSP 1.0’).


Speaking at the press conference to unveil the insights of the ‘Education in the 21st Century – Our Impact’ (‘Impact Study’), Managing Director of LeapEd Services Sdn Bhd, En Zulhaimi Othman said, “The Trust Schools Programme was designed with the future generations in mind. Over the past 9 years, we have worked closely with our strategic partners such as the Ministry of Education and Yayasan AMIR to develop and implement the program across schools in Malaysia, equipping students with the critical life skills such as confidence, communication, co-existence, critical thinking, and creativity. TSP also focus on transforming schools in a holistic manner by adapting international best practices.” This recent Impact Study was conducted to review the effectiveness of TSP 1.0, identifying opportunities to further enhance the model moving forward.
Let’s take a look at their insights!



#1 Increase in professional competencies
The Impact Study was carried out via surveys, interviews, and observations with over 3,000 respondents including school staff, students and parents. The study revealed that 95% of secondary school teachers and 76% of primary school teachers moved up by at least 1 level up the scale, e.g. from Starting to Developing or Enhancing to Extending.

A movement of one level indicates a paradigm shift in levels of knowledge, skills, thinking, pedagogy, and practice. In many cases, professionals may not even experience one level of shift throughout their entire career as it requires continuous self-reflection and a growth mindset. This proves that teaching practices and classroom management has progressed positively and will result in a better learning experience for the students.

Respectively, 86% of primary and 91% of secondary Middle Leaders observed a minimum progression of 1 level. As for the Senior Leadership team, 76% of primary and 83% of secondary Senior Leaders indicated a minimum progression of 1 level. Of the 124 Middle Leaders surveyed, 8% indicated a progress of 3 levels, equivalent to a very high level of teaching excellence. The study also showed that improved school culture was nurturing students to be involved in the design of their learning.

#2 High quality teaching and learning
Over 3,139 students and parents interviewed reported that students under TSP 1.0 received quality teaching. The study also shows that parents reacted positively to the program as they observed an increase in opportunities for students to be involved in the life of the schools, as well as an increase in the frequency and level of interaction between schools, parents and the wider community. Furthermore, school climate is both a strong influencer of students’ life satisfaction, well-being and student outcomes. Parents have noticed a palpable difference in their children as they observed increased opportunities for them to be involved in school.

#3 TSP 2.0 Underway
The TSP 1.0 transformation approach focuses on a public-private partnership (‘PPP’) outreach model, working collaboratively with school leadership teams, teachers, students, parents, and the community.

To ensure that the program remains transformative, sustainable and scalable, the impact study also identified opportunities to further enhance the program. Some of the areas identified include customizing interventions, depending on the individual needs of schools. This will allow expansion of the model to better cater to groups with specific needs such as indigenous and other minority groups, students with special needs, as well as rural and under-enrolled schools.

Hence, TSP 2.0 is the next evolution of LeapEd’s Trust Schools Programme, which leverages on the success and learnings of TSP 1.0. Designed as a model that is both sustainable and scalable, TSP 2.0 has been launched in 2019 in selected Malaysian public schools.


Zulhaimi added, “We believe that investing in education is the smartest decision one can make. Education provides opportunity which in turn empowers people, cultivates creativity and improves confidence and self-belief. Through the Impact Study, we have seen how the Trust Schools Programme has positively impacted the lives of teachers, students and parents. Leveraging on the success and learnings of this programme, we are committed to continue working with our partners to implement a new and enhanced model, TSP 2.0, which will be aligned to global trends and national aspirations.”

I hope that all schools are granted with the opportunity to undergo TSP 2.0, as I believe that it will raise a generation of wholesome individuals who will thrive in the future. But of course, as this is a public-private partnership, I hope that more private companies will come onboard to fund this initiative. As a parent, I strongly urge all of you to show your support to LeapEd and the Trust Schools Programme, simply because if we work towards a change now, it will result in a better future for all of us.

Head over to the LeapEd website below to learn more about their programs: https://www.leapedservices.com/

KU.KU Duckbill bathing set is made with a unique natural formula that's enriched with natural Chamomile Roman and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice to refresh and soothes baby’s delicate skin. It has the ability to cleanse the baby's skin without irritating it while keeping the skin soft and moisturized.

It was exciting day at Lulu Hypermarket, 1 Shamelin Mall as the grand opening was held to welcome everyone Lulu’s 174th global store and its 2nd outlet in Malaysia. Lulu Group, one of the largest retail operators in the Middle East & North African (MENA) region has further consolidated its presence in the Far East by opening its second hypermarket in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. YB Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs of Malaysia officially inaugurated the Hypermarket in the presence of Ambassadors of various countries, prominent local businessmen and other dignitaries.

The new Hypermarket is strategically located at 1 Shamelin Mall in the Cheras district of capital Kuala Lumpur, this new 80,000 square feet hypermarket has been designed using the latest retail space concepts and modern technology to make shopping more fun and enjoyable for the residents of Cheras and its nearby areas for their daily shopping needs.



Grocery shopping is a fun chore I enjoy and it's actually therapheutic for me, my favorite supermarket to restock my items in Malaysia is definitely Lulu Hypermarket!

Aside from very competitive prices, the main reason I love to visit is Lulu Hypermarket is because they offer the most complete range of household products, electronics, and apparel. Lulu Hypermarket has a huge selection of quality fresh seafood, vegetables and fruits I can get and that includes imported brands including dairy, packaged food, toiletries and essential household products.



Yusuff Ali MA, Chairman of Lulu Group said “as declared during the inauguration of our first Hypermarket in Malaysia, we are firm on our expansion plans in Malaysia and are committed to launching four new hypermarkets in different parts of Malaysia before and of 2020. This includes projects in Setia City Mall, Bangi Gateway, Bachang (Malacca) & Johor Bahru.



Lulu Hypermarket 1 Shamelin Mall is having their Grand Opening Promotions. There will be exclusive opening promotions from 1st July till 4th July 2019 at the store with discounts up to 50% off and many more so don't miss out this great time to pay them a visit!