REVIEW ON KIKU-MASAMUNE SAKE BREWING SKINCARE EMULSION

Hi Beauties,

As much I love using fermented stuff, it usually are expensive and rarely comes for body products. Love using sake filtrate as your skin but without breaking your bank? Introducing to you this sake filtrate skincare product from Japan.

Apparently this is a famous brand in Japan and it is made by Kiku-masamune Sake brewery (1659)! This is part of my small haul from Japan. You can read about my haul HERE. I actually talk about the shipping and the price of personal shopping for Japanese products.

If you are in Malaysia, please use SAL(slow registered post) and not EMS when you are shipping from Japan or other countries.

Kikumasamune skincare emulsion

This is the new 2015 version of the emulsion.  It comes wrap with plastic and in a lovely pink bottle.  The writing is really good and will not fade away with constant holding and rubbing.
It is 380ml and in pumps.


Kikumasamune Skin Care Emulsion

Kikusamune' Sake Lotion formulated by rice fermented liquid to moisture your skin. High moisturizing effect and amino acid (glutamic acid, arginine, leucine) and ceramide.
Apply appropriate amount on your skin.
● Body can be use.
● If you'll use it chilled in the refrigerator, it tightens and chill the skin.
● With easy-to-use pump bottle
● Low acidic, Coloring Free

Size:380ml
Made in Japan

Ingredient

Water,Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Rice Ferment Filtrate (sake),Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Leucine, Glycine, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Placental Protein(derived from horse), Arbutin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, PEG-9, Dimethicone, PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phytic acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Potassium Hydroxide, Silver Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, acrylates/C10-30 acrylate crosspolymer

**Placenta of animal origin

Kikumasamune skincare emulsion

Sorry, I can read a single word of Japanese here.  The emulsion is as famous as the toner lotion.  Mine was one of the few last bottles.  I took the plunge actually to order the emulsion instead of the toner because I am running out of body lotion and this has fermented stuff in it!  The brewery stop making it because of the changes in the weather. I was disappointed when I couldn't get it but I just have to thank the web owner for looking it up for me.  Japanese offers such dedication and really good service!

KIKU-MASAMUNE SAKE BREWING SKINCARE EMULSION

KIKU-MASAMUNE SAKE BREWING SKINCARE EMULSION

KIKU-MASAMUNE SAKE BREWING SKINCARE EMULSION

The emulsion smells like fermented sake.  I love the smell actually.  The smell is really faint actually.The emulsion is opaque watery white. Application is just so easy as the emulsion absorbs into the skin really well without any stickiness.  Your body will just feel really silky. Good for person who hates thick body butter.

I love this emulsion very much.  I am using it on my body and it really helps with my skin dryness.
I love the feeling of bathing in sake goodness everyday and it is only like USD12 for such amazing stuff but I guess I can no longer get thisT_T .  I considered myself as being really lucky the first time to still get my haul and just ended with a warning letter but I won't be lucky for the second time.
Why my skin love you Kikumasamune Skin Care Emulsion??? Now, I have to go find a dupe available locally.> <  .

However, please do check the ingredients as some people may feel worried because of the mineral oil in it.

PS:warning. If you are living in Malaysia like I do, then please do not Order brands that is not in the notification list through EMS.  IF you are really lucky, you will get a warning letter like me. I am really grateful and can't thank my lucky star enough for the whoever that hold my parcel is being nice to me and my product arrived to me with just a warning.  Worse your things get stuck at the "kastam" and destroyed just because some people is not holding the licence to import those product to this land! Do read this problem written about another person here too.  It is okay if the product is one piece, from brands available here such as Shiseido and not more than 1month (not more than 100ml)supply if you still want to use EMS.  It has to comply with some healthy regulation which I don't know what. Make sure it is below Rm400 or you will get tax no matter what of shipping you are using.

To be safe, just use registered post(SLOW POST) which is slower but at least you will get all your things.



Product retail at;
Kikumasamune skincare emulsion at Kirei official website or in Amazon
Shipping is based on weight. They will send them you an invoice from PayPal after they decide on your shipping fees.

My haul direct from Japan website.

*updated on the ingredients list (placenta) 29/11/2016

For more information, please visit Kirei official website and Kirei facebook website.  Not a paid review.
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REVIEW ON SHIRO WAKI HIME UNDERARM EXFOLIATING & BRIGHTENING CREAM

When you need something to whiten the dark area of your body, do look into Shiro Waki Hime Underarm Exfoliating & Brightening Cream. It is a Japanese product meant for whitening the skin.

Shiro Waki Hime Underarm Exfoliating & Brightening Cream is a product to temporary brighten and whiten the dark area of the armpit. You can also use it to lighten the colour of knee of elbow area.

SHIRO WAKI HIME UNDERARM EXFOLIATING & BRIGHTENING CREAM

Here is the box.

SHIRO WAKI HIME UNDERARM EXFOLIATING & BRIGHTENING CREAM

Here is the back of the box.

Avoid extreme high or low temperature. If there is any irritation, stop using it.

SHIRO WAKI HIME UNDERARM EXFOLIATING & BRIGHTENING CREAM

Here is the list of ingredients.

SHIRO WAKI HIME UNDERARM EXFOLIATING & BRIGHTENING CREAM

Nice cute packaging. Love the simple silver colour writing on the tube.

SHIRO WAKI HIME UNDERARM EXFOLIATING & BRIGHTENING CREAM

SHIRO WAKI HIME UNDERARM EXFOLIATING & BRIGHTENING CREAM

The cream comes in form of a tube which is easy for dispensing of product. The cream is opaque white in colour.



Steps:
1. Make sure to clean the area first

2. Apply a small amount(the size of pea) on dark area.

SHIRO WAKI HIME UNDERARM EXFOLIATING & BRIGHTENING CREAM

3. After leaving it for 10 seconds, gently massage it for 20 seconds . Do not rub by force.

SHIRO WAKI HIME UNDERARM EXFOLIATING & BRIGHTENING CREAM

4. Once it comes off, remove those away.

SHIRO WAKI HIME UNDERARM EXFOLIATING & BRIGHTENING CREAM

It is easy to apply the cream onto the skin and leaving it for 10 seconds. Rubbing it is very effortless as the cream turned into powder like texture. The cream felt like a temporary foundation to whiten and brighten the dark part of the body slowly. Skin feels really smooth, smell nice and the whiten part looks really natural and not unnaturally white. One might to apply a few times to get the desired effect.

Since it contain titanium oxide, it can temporary look ‘white’ naturally. The effect do last the whole day or until one wash it off with soap.  The cream smell really nice too. It smell like baby powder.

I am not sure if you can use it on the face.  Preferable just use it on your body.

Overall, it is okay for those that look for temporary whitening solution but is not good in makeup or does not what those fake makeup look.

PS:  I am sorry that I have to use my hands because you won't see anything on my armpit > <  . I tried and the pictures is so blurry.




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Product retails

Shiro Waki Hime Underarm Exfoliating & Brightening Cream 18g at RM55.66


Here is a Japanese website that you can buy from which offers very reasonable pricing and shipping.  https://kokorojapanstore.com

on Yesstyle YUERAIN999 https://ystyle.co/YRiK

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JAPANESE GREEN TEA KIT KAT

Hi foodies,


When there is no one to cheer you up, you cheer yourself up!

One of the MUST get when you are in Japan is their Kit Kat. There are as many as 200 types of Nestle Kit Kat flavors. From dark chocolates, strawberry cheese cake, tofu, miso, wasabi , soya sauce and even the cake flavor which you have to heat up. Don’t get the wasabi unless you are up for a challenge. XD


It is a great souvenir since you can't get it from other countries.

JAPANESE GREEN TEA KIT KAT

JAPANESE GREEN TEA KIT KAT

JAPANESE GREEN TEA KIT KAT

JAPANESE GREEN TEA KIT KAT

So, basically there was only that usual milk chocolate Kit Kat until I got this green tea kit kat. Of course I was really curious about it even if it is more expensive than the normal ones. The packaging is the same as the one from Japan just that it has other languages on it. At least we can read it!

JAPANESE GREEN TEA KIT KAT

JAPANESE GREEN TEA KIT KAT

It has mild green tea taste. It is sweet to me but everyone threshold of sweetness is different.  Anyhow, if you care about your waist line, then don’t eat more than one mini bar per day.  Treat it as some sort of 'treats' that you can have once in a while.   It is good to share it with another person. It is nice and if you love green tea, this will be probably one of the flavors that you should get when you are in Japan. XP Better than those ‘cute looking banana cake’ which does not taste good to me.

One serving contains:
7.6g sugar
1.1g protein
5.6 fat
16mg sodium
9.7g cabohydrate

So, it is not advisable to eat more than 1 mini bar per day because you can easily go over your daily intake of 60g of sugar daily.  Besides, eating too much process food with high sugar content causes diabetes in long run,  you will also have bad skin(acne) and pot belly appearing.  After all, sugar is Number 1 killer for skin.

I think by the time I wrote this, other Asian countries probably already have this in their stores. Also, I have been thinking about it the whole day and by the time I came home, tired and unhappy, I was made even angrier because someone ate all the green tea Kit Kat I have been thinking all day. T_T



Products retails at
A packet of 8packets mini Kit Kat for RM13

Product is not sponsored. The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

edited: You can also subscribe for  a Japanese Candy Box direct from Japan at USD19.90

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REVIEW ON SWISS LINE CELL SHOCK WHITE INVISIBLE VEIL SPF 50 PA++

Living in the equator means summer all the year around. Being exposed to the harmful sun rays can cause many skin problems in the future. In Asia, using sunblock or sunscreen is a must even if you feel that your skin is tan enough or you do not mind being darker. It is not the questions of having dark or fairer skin but to care for the biggest organ-skin.


However, not all the sunscreen and sunblock are equal. Do read HERE to know the list of approved sunscreens by the FDA.


Here is the new Cell Shock White Invisible Veil Spf 50 Pa++ I received. This sunscreen is specially formulated for Asian skin type. Living here meaning we have to use high sunscreen and I can say SPF30 just doesn’t protect my skin from burning. How can I apply sunscreen every 30minutes without looking like a weirdo?


So, Asian typically uses sunscreen that is around 45 to 50 SPF as well PA++. We also look for light texture sunscreen because everything heavy clogged our pores and prevent us from having flawless skin.

CELL SHOCK WHITE INVISIBLE VEIL SPF 50 PA++

CELL SHOCK WHITE INVISIBLE VEIL SPF 50 PA++

Swiss line, anti aging Swiss skincare brand with combines proud heritage in the cellular therapy a paramedical approach to beauty introduced the Total Lift Day Cream SPF 20 to join the Cell Shock collection, a results oriented , cellular anti aging skincare collection launched in 1995. Cell Shock White Invisible SPF50 is the newest to join the Cell Shock White collection, an anti aging skincare collection designed to keep the skin pigment light.


A light weight essence that can be use alone or over any moisturizer to shield the face, neck, décolleté and hands. It offers UVB protection with FDA approved ingredients, Octocrylene. This high versatile products is packaged in a white tottle bottle, designed to stand on its head.


It is for those who want to shield their skin from the sun but does not want to lighten the skin, in contrast with Cell Shock White Bi-Phase Lightening Veil SPF35( which will remain in the assortment). It is silicone-free, mineral oil free and alcohol free formula was developed for Swiss Line in Japan.


Key Actives

INVISIBLE UV COMPLEX 

A combination of broad spectrum UVA and UVB filters including the FDA approved Octyl Methoxycinnamate provide a significant sunblock yet remain invisible on the skin. To enhance the dispersion of the filters some are encapsulated into micro sponges that offer a better and more even distribution on the skin’s surface together with fantastic weightless feeling.


DUAL WHITE COMPLEX

This potent complex is comprised of a pharmaceutical grade isolated fraction of licorice and an extract of the Japanese cherry tree leaf. The two combined extracts grant an anti inflammatory effect because of the inhibition of the histamine releases and whitening effect achieved by the accelerated melanogenesis. This way not only the dark pigments are addressed but also the red pigments present in erythema, a UV induced reaction.

INGREDIENTS FOR CELL SHOCK WHITE INVISIBLE VEIL SPF 50 PA++

CELL SHOCK WHITE INVISIBLE VEIL SPF 50 PA++

Sunscreen can last you for 6months =) .

CELL SHOCK WHITE INVISIBLE VEIL SPF 50 PA++

It has a small booklet inside on details about the Cell Shock range and the sunscreen.

CELL SHOCK WHITE INVISIBLE VEIL SPF 50 PA++

CELL SHOCK WHITE INVISIBLE VEIL SPF 50 PA++

The tube is white and it is beautiful.  Love the white and silver design.  The colour doesn't fade or turn yellowish.  Swiss line really put effort into their products.

CELL SHOCK WHITE INVISIBLE VEIL SPF 50 PA++

It has screw kind of lid to prevent products spilling which I think is really thoughtful.

CELL SHOCK WHITE INVISIBLE VEIL SPF 50 PA++

Make sure you shake the sunscreen really well before using it.  The sunscreen should look like emulsion.  If water came out, then you have not shake it well.

I have been using this sunscreen for about 3 weeks and I can say that I love it.  The sunscreen has a light fragrance which I do like.  Cell Shock white Invisble SPF50 is really invisible on my skin which I really like because it doesn't coloured my skin nor make me look too white.  Some sunscreens will cause a greyish white cast on my face but not this sunscreen!  The sunscreen is like a very light moisturiser which dry down matte and doesn't make my face look oily at all.  It doesn't disrupt your makeup too.  No one even know I am wearing sunscreen.


Overall, it is a good sunscreen which just like the name 'veil'-it protect the skin but it is really light and I can't feel it once I applied it on my skin.  It does its job and doesn't clog the pores.  I can't think of a reason not to like it except that price which can be shocking.  It is a luxury Swiss brands and that is understandable given that it is has the same quality as other high end brands.


Product retails at:

Cell Shock Total Lift Day Cream SPF20 205 CHF 

Cell Shock white Invisible Veil SPF50 135 CHF (RM538)

You can buy it at ShopSwissline for world wide order. Do check if it is delivered to your country.
As for Malaysia, Swiss line is available at Deftness Professional Beauty Centre (03 2698 5008 / 012 378 2684)at 3rd Floor, Pertama Complex (Jalan TAR)

For more information, please visit Swiss line official website , Swiss Line Facebook , Swiss line twitter and Swiss Line Instagram.

There is ongoing selfies competitions on their instagram now =) .

(https://instagram.com/swissline.skincare/) with the hashtag‪#‎SwisslineSelfie‬ for a chance to win 1,000 CHF worth of your favorite Swiss line products.



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REVIEW ON MENTHOLATUM CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

Japanese products has really cute and pretty packaging.  It is hard to resist them especially when it comes with such affordable price.  Here is the cute Chu lip's lip balm named Paris Perfect memories.

MENTHOLATUM CHU LIP- LIP BALM FROM JAPAN

CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

Love the vibrant and cute design. =)

CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

It has fruity raspberry,peach and vanilla smell to it.  There is no raspberry taste.

INGREDIENTS FOR CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

Here is the ingredients list.

CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

Sorry, can't read the Japanese words.

CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

Here is the Eiffel tower keychain all the way from Paris which I received two years ago.  It is the dream destination to many.

CHU LIP- PARIS PERFECT MEMORIES

The lip balm is really hydrating. One of two layer is enough to hydrate my lips.  It is also easy to apply and I don't have to pout my lips to apply lip balm.  It is so cute to bring it around and it looks good to keep inside the cosmetics bag as it has the screw kind of lid so that the cap will not accidentally come loose inside the bag.




Here are all the list of the flavours:

1. NY, Brilliant My Way - RED (apple, ginger&tea rose)
2. Nordic, Fancy Nostalgia - GREEN (orange, lime &nordic)
3. Paris, Perfect Memories - PINK (raspberry, peach&vanilla)
4. Arabian, Floral Shower - PURPLE (rose, germanium, clove)




Products retails at normal price at RM25.90 at 7g .  Made in Japan. Sold at all Guardian and online stores.  (Discounted Rm20.90)
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FOOD REVIEW ON ENGLISH TEA SHOP JAPANESE GREEN TEA SENCHA

I am a fan of green tea and I drink them often. There are actually many types of green tea and I do like sencha although I know some prefer other grade of tea such as ujicha. I bought this out of curiosity since the usually green tea from Japan I drink was nowhere to be seen. Besides, it is not that expensive considering that it is form of tea bags.

The smell is quite light and refreshing which I like. Besides, since it is organic it is not bad and works for my DIY rice paper skincare mask =) . Once, I was having terrible migraine and a cup this green tea calm the pain. I was so much in pain that literary puke and in cold sweat. This helps me and I think it is not bad especially when you are travelling and have no time to be straining those green tea leaves.



Overall, would buy this again.
Products retails at arounf RM17.90 to RM18.90. The tea are from Sri Lanka.
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FOOD REVIEW ON NANA'S GREEN TEA

I do love fried chicken very much but of course I can't eat that everyday without any side effect especially when it will concern my skin condition. I break out and scars easily from unbalanced diet thanks to my genes.

So most of the time I would prefer to choose Japanese food.  Let's just say that I have a huge stomach and so I went to eat at Nana's Green Tea at Midvalley.  It is near the Cold Storage and at the same row of Nyonya Colors.  It was already full by the time we reach at 11.30am and luckly there was still two seats because the customers just left for work I think.

There is a huge panel the moment one comes into the restaurant and well I can't help but to take photo of it =P .  Sorry no selfies because I don't really like one.

I am not sure for dinner set but lunch set is between 11.00am- 2.30pm.  I think it is cheaper than ordering ala carte.  There are about 10 sets to choose from so I went blur on what to chose.  My friend suggested me to take Set A which is the Locomoco Hamburg since it is their most famous Set.  Once can choose the drink that they want from the bottom of the menu.  Rest ensure that the drink are all good ones.

Locomoco Hamburg

So, here is my Locomoco hamburg.  The portion is big as the photos shown.  I thought that I would probably need to order two but was happy when I see the portion of the food.  The one oval is actually potato.

Okay, I am not going to lie that the food taste so amazing that I am going to faint. Truthfully say, I don't really like sauce on the burger because it is too strong of vinegar+tomato+water or something.  I don't really enjoy the sauce and it is the only thing that I left on the plate.

The meat is actually soft and not fatty so it is a great health option.  The rice maybe too much for a normal girl to eat but it is just nice for me since it is made of multi-grain that is sure to make one feel satisfied for rice lover.  It good health option but I am sure that some may find it hard and tastes like some rough sand inside the mouths. Vegetables is fresh and adding a small potato makes it look cute.

Here is the Miso soup with seaweed inside.  I love this actually.  Unless one is into Miso, you may not like it.  It taste like salty soya sauce.  My family doesn't like Miso because of the taste but it is actually good for health.  However, one don't have to force yourself to like something.

Thin matcha green tea hot

I chose thin matcha green tea hot because this seems like a new one for me.  The smell is actually light and not as fragrant other type of tea but of course again matcha is good for health when you drink it in warm.  I don't like sugar so did not add one.  I know I am weird.  You could add some topping like ice cream with extra charge of RM1.80 per topping.

I wanted to order dessert but too bad I am already full.  I will probably come back next time for the dessert because I prefer to order few types of desserts and just share instead of eat one only.

Lunch set is RM19.90 not including gov and service tax.  After tax it should be about RM26.


This is not a sponsored review. The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

FOOD REVIEW ON JAPANESE YUZU RESTAURANT KLCC

JAPANESE YUZU RESTAURANT KLCC

Tai Nabeyaki Udon 

Katsu Don and carrot Juice

The exterior of the restaurant look expensive and being at KLCC on a public holiday doesn’t help with the crowd.  Everywhere was crowded and it is one reason I do not fancy going to KLCC.  I had to wait for 20 minutes after making reservation and had to wait for another 10minutes before we got seated.

The restaurant is clean with simple modern furnishing.  It is quite and serene inside.  This made me felt like I was transcended to another place.  It is just that I preferred a more reserved place which is next to the table were seated.  It was empty for more than 30minutes I was there.

The service is fast the moment we were seated.  The menu is very details because even children can understand the food because there are pictures next to the name of the dish.  I ordered Tai Nabeyaki Udon because I prefer something soupy.  I was expecting that the udon to be smaller than the photos but I was shocked when the waiter place a portable butane gas stove on my table and a huge bowl on it.  It was a surprise that the udon was not small like the katsu don (rice) but then I was wondering if I could finish eating it.  I was stuffed by the time I finish eating the Tai Nabeyaki.  It contains fish, vegetables, mushroom and tofu.

 So, share with another person if you do not normally large portion.  The portion is twice the noodles one normally eat at mamak.  I think it is worth the price for such a delicious udon and on top of that at KLCC.  The udon is just nice and not chewy at all.  The tofu is really soft.  Nothing that I do not like about the udon.  Overall, good experience at it other than high price tag.

I am not sure how katsu don taste like since I am too embarrassed to ask for a scoop.  However, I am sure it is not bad but again high price tag.

Honey Dew Juice RM10.00
Carrat Juice RM10
Katsu Don RM28
Nabeyaki Udon RM25
Tai Nabeyaki Udon RM27
Ocha RM1.50
Water RM0.50

There is a 10% service tax and 6% government tax

Went there on 1/5/2014

For more information, please visit Yuzu restaurant official website  and http://www.suriaklcc.com.my/dining/restaurants/yuzu/ . Food are not sponsored by anyone.  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.