REVIEW ON SHISEIDO THE COLLAGEN POWDER V

The boundary between food and beauty are really getting blurred with beauty in a packet of powder drink to make women look young. The demand for more effective beauty products triggered the emergence of beauty in form of food.

Shiseido collagen was one of the pioneer for many beauty supplements that came out after that. Thanks to collagen that ‘sunscreen’ pills, whitening pills, anti ageing pills and even ‘deodorant’ pills that make you smell like roses came out after that.

It was one of the most innovative creations in the beauty industry.  So, does collagen supplement really work?

So, here is my take on Shiseido Collagen Powder after trying it for three weeks. Please take it that I only use this as supplement.

Shiseido The Collagen Powder V 

It has very nice pink packaging =)

Shiseido The Collagen Powder V 

Shiseido The Collagen Powder V

Shiseido own cosmetic ingredients (lingonberry + Amla fruit), and a low-molecular fish collagen 5,000mg, hyaluronic acid, ceramide, the cosmetic ingredients such as vitamin C. Powder V type have suppressed the collagen-specific taste/ smell

There is zero lipid

21kcal / 1 day recommended dose (6g)
The usage is about 3 weeks with one spoon everyday


Per Tablespoon (6g):
Energy: 21kcal, Protein: 5.2g, Fat:0, Carb: 0.042g, Sodium:3~50mg, Vitamin C: 50mg, Collagen: 5000mg, Hyaluronic: 1mg, Ceramide:600ug

Size:126g
Made in Japan

Shiseido The Collagen Powder V 

It comes in a zip lock bag so it is easy for keeping. Becareful if you plan to pour it into container as the powder is very fine. It is almost like dust.

Some of the ingredients are patented. The collagen comes from fishes which is the best source of beauty food for skin. It is true that collagen will turn into amino acid inside the human body and so the effect will only show on your skin in long run. So, try not to expect immediate effect.

Shiseido The Collagen Powder V 

SHISEIDO THE COLLAGEN POWDER V

 This is how the collagen powder look like on plain water. Please do not drink with plain water or it will taste bad. XP


As for the taste, there is no musky or whatever weird taste to it. I use the given spoon to scoop it into my morning coffee. It becomes like creamer which is actually addictive XP. I really have to be happy that I don’t need to endure any horrible taste for beauty. After all, who wants to start their day drinking something awful?

There is slight smell of soy powder to it which is quite nice. I think this is far from the weird smell of collagen in the past.

The Shiseido Collagen powder does show its effect on me although I tried to deny the effects and wanted to praise the skincare products that I was using. I tried not taking it for 1 week and my skin show sign of deterioration-bigger pores and less smooth skin.

Skin is really smooth and pores are smaller. The skin does heal faster even when I pick on it. One of the reasons was the ceramide inside the collagen which is well known to help plump skin, hydrate and heal the skin as well as prevent damage to the skin.

It doesn’t do much for the clogged pores or getting rid of acne so it is not a miracle for all skincare concerns. However, no additional acne when I was on it. Skin is also brighter because of the vitamin C. I am not sure of the hydration part since it looks the same to me. I do like the smooth effect. If only those effect can last forever but nothing last forever right? As for lines, it just reduces the appearance but not gets rid of it.

I think collagen in powder is better than in other form. You can get the same effect by eating a lot of fishes but most of the time, it is not possible because of our lifestyle so there goes beauty supplement like this. Just do not rely on eating collagen alone.

Overall, try to have realistic expectation of what collagen powder can do. Shiseido Collagen Powder V does make my skin looks better than it is. Looking for fish goodness, ceramide, vitamin goodness in form of food or just want to try something new because you skin has ‘plateau’, do have a look at it.




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Product retails,
Shiseido The Collagen Powder V (126g) at 2,760yen.  Made in Japan
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REVIEW ON CUBECRATE APRIL 2016 SUBCRIPTION BOX

This month, Cubecrate is about all about Food.  I am sure that you do like varieties of products in a subscription box.

REVIEW ON CUBECRATE APRIL 2016 SUBCRIPTION BOX

Pure butter new Zealand cookie

coconut candy from For Goodness Cakes

wild honey stick from The Honey Hearts Cafe & Hive

REVIEW ON CUBECRATE APRIL 2016 SUBCRIPTION BOX

REVIEW ON CUBECRATE APRIL 2016 SUBCRIPTION BOX

REVIEW ON CUBECRATE APRIL 2016 SUBCRIPTION BOX

Fresh juice from S Juicer Cafe (not on photo)
handmade eggless cupcake from Fraîche Designer Delectables, (not on photo)
wild honey stick from The Honey Hearts Cafe & Hive
coconut candy from For Goodness Cakes
Pure butter new Zealand cookie

sachet Nescafe Original with Milk in collaboration with Coffee & Art Fringe Festival Asia (CAFFA)

Personally, I think this month subscription is catered more for subscribers in KL. Other subcriber from other states might felt left out of food items so I do hope that Cubecrate will substitute items with something equally of the same price as the Juice and cupcake are full items in the box and some might feel like the get lesser than ones in KL.

I truly prefer the amount of products and things in the March Subscription.

MAY mothers' day theme is open now try them out.



Product retails for
A box is Rm35 plus shipping
RM 90 for 3 months
RM 197 for 6 months

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REVIEW ON CUBECRATE MARCH 2016 SUBSCRIPTION BOX

Surprised someone or yourself every month with paying a small amount.
This is the actually March box but then I just got it because of some technical problem. So, March comes together with my April Cubecrate box.  Personally, I really love this March box and the content.

CUBECRATE MARCH 2016 SUBSCRIPTION BOX

CUBECRATE MARCH 2016 SUBSCRIPTION BOX

CUBECRATE MARCH 2016 SUBSCRIPTION BOX

Mycare Malaysia for  the 自白肌 White formula moisturizer  200ml.
Claire Organics Luscious Cocoa body balm. ( it is either soap or balm)
Sweet Palate Dessert Studio for the meringue cookies that one is never enough.
Black Milk Project for limited cute and eco friendly plushies. Mine is a Durian XP

Bfab - Find & book the best salon & spa in KL for the RM30 off voucher.
àlakad for the service food card and get discounted prices almost everywhere.

This month's box is worth is more than RM100. The Meringue cookies looks like the 'Atap Chi' but it is different. the topping is sweet and the inside is like cotton candy while the biscuits are awesome. What a great sweet treat.  as for the White formula moisturiser 200ml, it is sure worth for it is around RM50. It is a brand from Taiwanese,

The black milk key chain is sure cute and a nice touch to the box.  Claire is great local brand I had tried the healing balm which is amazing.

MAY mothers' day theme is open now try them out.


Product retails for
A box is Rm35 plus shipping
RM 90 for 3 months
RM 197 for 6 months

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REVIEW ON SWISS LINE BY DERMALAB AQUA VITALE DE PUFFING EYE GEL

I am obsessed with this absolutely amazing Swiss Line By Dermalab Aqua Vitale De Puffing Eye Gel.  I have to try it out for more than two months to really believe the results myself.  I think this is a really great eye cream at the moment after trying so many eye products out there.

The results are real and one of my most love product now XP.

SWISS LINE BY DERMALAB AQUA VITALE DE PUFFING EYE GEL

This fragrance-free, oil-free eye gel diminishes dark circles and chronic puffiness around the eyes. Pharmaceutical-grade ingredients offer draining and anti-inflammatory action, while also helping to boost microcirculation.

Benefits
• Clinically proven to reduce puffiness and the intensity of dark under-eye circles
• Helps to counteract the signs of fatigue and environmental stress
• Contains anti-aging alpine botanicals that provide soothing, moisturizing & antioxidant properties

Customer
• Anyone concerned with puffiness, dark circles and/or premature aging
• All ages and skin conditions

Technology
DE-PUFFING COMPLEX: Consisting of specially purified soy and rice peptides, together with a bio-tech yeast protein, as well as superoxide dismutase, this transforming complex improves blood haemodynamics and microcirculation, reduces the proteolytic breakdown of the collagen and elastin matrix and strengthens the connective tissue and fights free radicals, reducing inflammation and preventing UV damage.

ANTI-FATIGUE COMPLEX: This potent complex is comprised of two key ingredients: Rhodiola Rosea, known to increase the consumption of oxygen at the cellular level and promote the production of ß-endorphins to energize the skin and protect it from external stress factors, and Organic Alpine Skullcap (Scutellaria alpina) extract, known to provide anti-inflammatory properties and help increase blood circulation.

ALPINE PLANT EXTRACTS: Edelweiss, Coltsfoot and Yellow Gentian leaves soothe, moisturize & soften the skin. The plant extracts were selected for their antioxidant and protective properties.

Apply morning and/or night, alone or before FV Aqua-Vitale Corrective Eye Cream.

SWISS LINE BY DERMALAB AQUA VITALE DE PUFFING EYE GEL

Here is the list of ingredients.  Amazing list of botanical ingredients =).

SWISS LINE BY DERMALAB AQUA VITALE DE PUFFING EYE GEL

SWISS LINE BY DERMALAB AQUA VITALE DE PUFFING EYE GEL

The eye gel is their Swiss botanical origin.

SWISS LINE BY DERMALAB AQUA VITALE DE PUFFING EYE GEL

SWISS LINE BY DERMALAB AQUA VITALE DE PUFFING EYE GEL

There is a spatula and product details inside =)

SWISS LINE BY DERMALAB AQUA VITALE DE PUFFING EYE GEL

This is a very beautiful designed golden jar of eye cream.  It is made from glass.  I guess the perfect glass jar along with the products inside is fit for royalty XP  . It sure made me feel like one.

SWISS LINE BY DERMALAB AQUA VITALE DE PUFFING EYE GEL

SWISS LINE BY DERMALAB AQUA VITALE DE PUFFING EYE GEL

SWISS LINE BY DERMALAB AQUA VITALE DE PUFFING EYE GEL

The transparent blue gel eye cream is so smooth, gentle and soothing on my eye area. it doesn't irritate my eye area at all. I love the ingredients list inside this jar of eye cream. It doesn't contain any fragrance so it smell lightly of fermented rice since one of the main ingredients is hydrolyzed rice protein. This ingredient is really good even for sensitive skin and thus suitable for eye area =)

Swiss Line By Dermalab Aqua Vitale De Puffing Eye Gel

Besides, the oil free texture with botanical purified soy, rice peptides and yeast protein to reduce dark circles and puffiness . It also improve microcirculation of the eye area, reduces the proteolytic breakdown of the collagen and elastin matrix, strengthening the connective tissue and fighting free radicals and reduces inflammation and prevents UV damage.

The eye gel moisturise my eye area and maintain a visible hydrated eye area without any sticky feeling.  My eyes was definitely less puffy and baggy after two months of application of this gel.  I have tried many and think this is an absolute good eye gel for oily skin type.  If you have try many  eye creams and still nothing helps to improve your eyes area, you may want to look into this.  I just can't believe the result myself but it sure helps to improve my baggy eye bags.

I am in love with this Swiss Line By Dermalab Aqua Vitale De Puffing Eye Gel XP .
The only cons that I see is the price.  Other than that, this is sure a mind blowing product that I have tried from Swiss Line. Absolutely recommended.  The gel finished faster so you might consider getting the cream which will last way long and produce noticeable results too.




Product retails for

Swiss Line By Dermalab Aqua Vitale De Puffing Eye Gel (15g)
Suggested Retail Price:190 CHF 

Made in Switzerland.

You can buy it at ShopSwissline for world wide order. Do check if it is delivered to your country.

In Malaysia, Swiss line is available at Deftness Professional Beauty Centre (03 2698 5008 / 012 378 2684)at 3rd Floor, Pertama Complex (Jalan TAR)

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BEAUTY FOOD:SEA CUCUMBER WITH HERBAL SOUP (NON HALAL)

Hi Foodies,

Behold today's menu, something that you will probably see on a friday Horror movie XP. I am just kidding  XP.  I am sharing with you this SEA Cucumber cooked the traditional.way. The look for sea cucumber might just shocked most of you but XP it is one of the beauty food for youthful skin.

It is one of the beauty food recommended to look beautiful and have smooth bouncy skin since sea cucumber contains a lot of collage and it has zero fats in them XP.  Please overlook their hideous looks.

This is one of the recipe used to cook the sea cucumber.  It is actually quite troublesome considering one need to soak and change the water for the sea cucumber and also take few hours to prepare the trotter. It is kind of difficult to cook actually.  Nevertheless, I still need to put this up because I don't know when I will get to eat sea cucumber again considering the price. > <  

SEA CUCUMBER WITH HERBAL SOUP BAK KUT TEH 

If you are wondering where it the sea cucumber, it is the lighter shades long glob far from the vegetables. your lower left of the picture.

SEA CUCUMBER WITH HERBAL SOUP BAK KUT TEH 

SEA CUCUMBER WITH HERBAL SOUP BAK KUT TEH 

SEA CUCUMBER WITH HERBAL SOUP BAK KUT TEH 

SEA CUCUMBER WITH HERBAL SOUP BAK KUT TEH 

Ingredients:

1 pig's trotter (you can use chicken instead)
10 red dates
2 shallot
5 mushroom
2 big sea cucumber (cut it in few pieces)
1 packet of bak kut teh
200ml water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper


Steps;
1. Clean the pig trotter and boiled it with water for 15 minutes.  Take it out and wash it again with water. Remove all the fats.  Do not use back the water to boil the pork just now.
2.  Add in clean water, pork , red dates, mushroom, shallot, black pepper into a clean pot.
3. Boiled for 2 hours.  Then add in sea cucumber and cooked for another 30 minutes.
4. Then add in soya sauce, some vegetables.
5. Serve with rice.

You can use chicken to replace the trotter.

So are you still with me or some of you are already fainted looking into amount of  NSFW ?

The steps might look little and easy considering that I did not mention the amount of time to clean the sea cucumber as well as the time one need to clean the trotter properly.  Make sure to really clean the sea cucumber or it will taste really horrible.

My friend doesn't like sea cucumber because it is tasteless and most people feel like you are eating a blob of tasteless slob. However, beauty enthusiast loves it for the protein and collagen without adding extra pounds onto the body. Well, natural collagen inside the body to get the anti ageing effect which is better than sea cucumber cream?

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REVIEW ON THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE BLEMISH GEL

When some people tell me that using just plain water is going to make the acne goes away, I felt really frustrated because I am sure they never have a whole face full of erupting cystic acne and they will still have acne free skin no matter what they eat or use.

Acne doesn't go away even with age if you leave it untreated.  Dealing with acne is one frustrating itself and causing us to have low confidence.  Many will constantly be looking for products to deal with acne.  One of the ingredients to treat acne is tea tree.

Thursday Plantation is a brand from Australia known for their tea tree products.  It is also a natural ingredients to treat acne.

Here is a review on Tea tree blemish gel.

THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE BLEMISH GEL

THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE BLEMISH GEL

THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE BLEMISH GEL

THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE BLEMISH GEL

THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE BLEMISH GEL

THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE BLEMISH GEL

THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE BLEMISH GEL

THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE BLEMISH GEL

It is in an aluminium tube so no worries about it dropping to the floor. XP  It is also easy and hygienic.

THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE BLEMISH GEL

Tea tree is especially good for acne prone skin.  It is already potent on its own and thus no preservative and other ingredients in them.

The gel is invisible and goes on easily on the skin.  I use it as spot treatment.  Ir does feel a little cooling on the spot area and smell of tea tree.

How do I like it?
It helps with reducing the redness of the acne and help to get rid of it without flaking or dryness.
It is gentle to my skin but I find that the effect is not as fast as when I was using the Thursday Plantation tea tree oil.  However, if the tea tree oil is too strong and cause you dryness, then this gel is the better option as it is more gentle on the skin =)

The tube goes a long way so it is cost effective =)




Product retails,
Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Blemish Gel 25g for RM28.90 at Guardian and local pharmacies.


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REVIEW ON MELVITA L'ARGAN BIO GENTLE SHOWER GEL

How about a manly body care product today?

Many men now are complaining that most bodycare are too 'feminine' and flowy that they find it an embarrassment to be smelling like flowers XP.

Melvita is an organic brand from France and came out with great skincare for sensitive skin.  Now, they do have botanical products for body that are made from natural ingredients.  Melvita L'argan range has products that is manly enough for men =) .

What I have today is the Melvita L'argan Bio Gentle Shower Gel which is the newest addition to their L'argan range.

MELVITA L'ARGAN BIO GENTLE SHOWER GEL

Description
Formulated with a sulphate-free, gentle botanical cleansing base, foaming agents derived from argan oil and plant-based glycerine, the Gentle Shower Gel contains essential fatty acids to respect the skin’s hydrolipidic film and leave skin perfectly moisturized after showering.

MELVITA L'ARGAN BIO GENTLE SHOWER GEL

MELVITA L'ARGAN BIO GENTLE SHOWER GEL

MELVITA L'ARGAN BIO GENTLE SHOWER GEL

The smell is similar with the argan body butter but it is only strong during the wash. The smell is hardly there once washed off the body.  I do like the brownish transparent jelly texture which doesn't foam at all so it is good for even dry skin type. I do enjoy using the shower gel because it smell sweet and woody XP.  It has lactic acid and cocoa betaine which is to gentle exfoliate the skin without drying it. The shower gel do last quite long as little goes a long way =)

I think this is sure a great 'manly smelling' product if one is considering to get them as a gift =)  .
 .  Melvita L'argan Bio Gentle shower gel is sure an affordable organic products.




Product retails for
Melvita L'Argan Bio Gentle Shower Gel (250ml) RM70.00


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FOOD CRISPY FRIED PRAWN RECIPE

Crispy Fried prawn recipe

Hi foodies,

Loves seafood especially prawn?

Then, today cooking recipe will probably be worthy of your favourite list? I love to eat fried prawns because it is crispy and appetizing. In Asia, we eat them with rice XP. It is also a famous dish to accompany beer drinking session.

Crispy Fried prawn recipe

Crispy Fried prawn recipe

Crispy Fried prawn recipe

Crispy Fried prawn recipe

Ingredients:

250g prawn
70g rice flour
35g Flour
A pinch of Baking soda
A pinch of salt
130ml water

Vegetable Oil (depending on the size of your pan. make sure it can cover your prawn)
Some celery and tomato for garnish
Chilies sauce (for those that like a spicy kick in the dish)


Steps:

1. Removed the shells, head and remove the innards from the back of the prawn. Leave the tail alone.

2. Prepare the batter. Mix the flour, salt, and together.

3. Dip the prawns into the batter.

4. Heat up the wok with oil. Once the oil is hot, test it with dropping a drop of batter.  If the batter turned out yellow, then the oil is hot enough.

5. Then, fried until the prawn turn golden.

6. Put it on the paper towel to soak up the extra oil.

7. Garnish with vegetables and serve it with chili sauce.




It is quite easy for you to try it at home =). It is an easy Asian dish that is loved by people from every age. I think it is a great dish to serve during parties or invitation for dinner at home.


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8 BEST KOREAN SKINCARE PRODUCTS FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

It is ancient news that Korean skincare products had turned many non believers into cult fans with their innovative and affordable range of skincare products.

While I couldn’t afford the high end Korean brands because well … I don’t have a fat wallet but I do find gems in their more affordable range of Korean products.



Here are 8 Korean skincare products for acne prone skin that I like.

8 BEST KOREAN SKINCARE PRODUCTS FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

8 BEST KOREAN SKINCARE PRODUCTS FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

Here are the products that I like =)

sheet masks and snail hydrogel masks

I couldn't help but to start loving hydrogel sheet masks because those are just so nice and works fast to calm down my skin.  Another thing I like is the snail mucin in them because snail mucin just help the skin to heal itself faster and it is really important to acne prone skin XP.  As much as I hate snail crawling on my face.  ( I wonder how people can possibility let those I let those snail crawl around my face.  How if the snail poke inside the nostril?)

SKINMISO PORE BEAUTY NOSE PACK FROM KOREA

This is not a new thing because I have been trying quite a few nose pack and this is still the best.  While it didn't shrunk the pores into non-existent, it keeps the pores on the nose clean and clear. At least there is no pain or hurt the skin.  Using it is also fairly easy.  Definitely a keeper.

I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

I'm from is an organic Korean brand.  I do like their volcanic mask because it is so soft and has ginseng in them XP.  The products is on par with one of the famous brand for clay mask.  This helps to clean the pores without drying. The glass jar just makes it luxurious XP.

UGB Peeling Gel

I have been loving this peeling gel from UGB. It is actually under the same company as Nuganic. It contains ginseng and smell like one too.  It is a gentle peeling that is suitable for those who can't use anything strong such as AHA or BHA but needs exfoliation.  It is definitely a higher end brand with the ginseng in it =) . I got it from a counter in Malaysia.

their official website is http://www.skinanniversarymall.com/

KLAIRS SUPPLE PREPARATION FACIAL TONER

This is a hydrating toner that has fermented beta glucan that is kind to skin that is using many drying products such as AHA, BHA, tretinoin and retinol.  Acne prone skin needs some light hydration too so I find this help my skin with it and doesn't irritate the skin.  I bought this toner a few times already and they are just as good as when I got this for review purposes.  I just don't fancy that it has perfume smell in it.

C20(OST) PURE VITAMIN 21.5 ADVANCED SERUM

21.5 advanced serum is the newer version of the OST20 but the price is also double.  If only it is the same price as thee OST 20, it will be so great because it is not sticky and the list of ingredients.  It really helps to fade those red acne marks fast and even out the skin tone fast.  Just make sure to store in the fridge to avoid oxidation.  If only it does not oxidize so fast.

PERIPERA PERI TINT IN PINK JUICE

What I really from Korean products are their tints. Peripera produces the exact dupe of the famous Benetint but this is so much cheaper XP. I have been loving it since it gives a hint of colour on my lips without looking thick.  The packaging is also cute and vibrant.  Since then they came out with ink and other lip tint which are better than water lip tint =) .


Bought them from Wishtrend, Watsons and other official outlets.

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