Tuesday, February 4, 2014

REVIEW ON AQUACELL TREATMENT BY CRES WELLNESS




It was my first time going for facial in Cress Wellness and I was thankful that I was offered the opportunity for it.  This facial Aquacell full name is time-releasa aquacell yoga visage therapy. It is really mouthful to say it.

At first I am quite afraid since my face might break out if I am using too much on face but I think it is fine. My face is seriously in need of hydration because it was so dry and peeling. There are a lot of death cells on my skin due to it.

The service was good as I asked for a thicker dress for the facial and the therapist took it for me. The bed is comfortable and I almost fell asleep during the facial as it was so relaxing.


places to keep your belonging





the machine for the Aquacell therapy

the cold steamer which won't dry the face



The session began with cleansing and Cellnique Vital Repair Cleansing Milk was used followed by Seaweed Cleansing Gel which smells great. The Seaweed Cleansing Gel was very soothing to my face. Then, the therapist applied the Advanced Bio Renewal Masque which smells so much of pineapple. It contain pineapple enzymes to clean off all my dead cells. After that, the therapist applied cotton pads to steam my face and I thought that it was going to be like I am in a hot sauna but I was proved wrong when I felt the cool sensation on my face. The extraction process was not that painful compare to if I DIY. Next time, better get it done by professional since doing yourself may hurt more. Mine blackheads and whiteheads was all over my face I think since I can feel the therapist spend more time on my cheeks rather than on my nose.

After that, the therapist used the oxygen machine to blast mist onto my skin. It was comfortable. Then, she applied hydrating serum on my face and use a machine to ‘push’ all the ‘goodness’ into my skin =) . I also get to inhaled pure oxygen from the oxygen machine.

The therapist also massaged my face at the end of the process before applying sunblock on my face. I appreciate the short back massage she gave me too. It was really comfortable.

There were three usage of mask for Aquacell therapy- Advanced Bio Renewal Masque , a sheet mask, oxygen gel mask and the session was about 2hours.


It was truly an interesting and relaxing experience. My face was sure hydrated and I can see the glow even after few days.
my face before the facial.  so dull right?


Can you see the glow?



Here is more details about Time-Release Aquacell Yoga Visage

Treatment name: Time-Release Aquacell Yoga Visage
Replenishment & Oxygenating长效补水,深度保湿
For a natural delicate and radiant skin肌肤自然饱满水漾

A high-performance treatment for dry & dehydrated skin which reinforces skin architecture to provide a complete and thorough solution for skin hydration. Skin is highly moisturized and last for days. The Yoga lymphatic drainage stimulates the effective absorption of the rich moisture infused. The osmotic regulating features and reinforced hydrolipidic layer provide a time-release mechanism for continuous moisturizing that last for days.

CRES推出了一项强效脸部护理,以提供全面及彻底的解决方案于干燥脱水肌肤,从肌肤内在结构开始提供深度补水,平衡水分及锁住水润。肌肤明显获得充足的滋润,肌肤细胞保持最佳水份平衡。瑜伽淋巴引流有效刺激肌肤细胞吸收水分。同时,此项护理能有效促进肌肤渗透调节功能及增强皮脂层,让肌肤持续深度保湿润泽,水嫩效果可长达数天之久。





MAIN INGREDIENT TO PROVIDE RICH MOISTURE

Main product: Visage Oxy Masque, Visage Balancing Aqua, Visage H2o Concentrate



Main Ingredient: Biodynes



Method: Yeast ferment mixture containing various metabolic stimulating substances, which are produced by stressing live yeast cells with ultra-violet light during their growing cycles and it will produce a water-soluble cell substance called Biodynes® .



Description:

Yeast has been used in baking and fermenting alcoholic beverages for thousands of years. It is also extremely important as a model organism in modern cell biology research, and is one of the most thoroughly researched microorganisms.



In recent years through ultra-violet exposure, yeast has now been found to be an excellent source of nutrients such as peptides, proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Biodynes, a cosmetic grade of live yeast cell derivatives, provides calming, smoothing, soothing, and moisturizing properties.



The natural extracts from the nucleus of baker'syeast (saccharmoyces cerevisiae) cells contain various metabolic stimulating substances, which are produced by stressing live yeast cells with ultra-violet light during their growth cycles. Stressed yeast cell derivatives have been widely explored for wound healing applications, with several references suggesting that biodynes promote cell renewal and skin radiance through increased metabolic activity in the growing skin layers providing more rapid de-pigmentation to reduce discoloration and brighten skin.



It has been clinically proven that Biodynes delivers a 117% increase in oxygen respiration to the lower layers of the skin's cells, acting as a unique internal moisturiser, plumping up the skin by building up moisture content of the skin cells. With age, skin is known to become dry, to wrinkle and sag. Biodynes helps enhance the total health of the skin, reduces the signs of aging and effectively soothes damaged skin.



What can it do:

1. Biodynes has the ability to increase cellular activity

2. Biodynes promotes both procollagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis.

3. It has ability to increase oxygen intake of living cells, increase cellular respiration and promote wound healing.







Key Benefits of skincare usage: very rich and moisturized, very soothing

- Replenishes essential moisture to skin and manages skin hydrous balance.

- Regulates osmotic pressure between cells and their environment.

- Encourage hydrous flow balance to help maintain optimum cellular water/cell volume.

- Provide a protective barrier to surround the newly added moisture.

- Hold and retain the moisture in the hydrous reservoir for lasting moisturization.

- Increase oxygen intake of living cells and cellular respiration.

- Provide a time-release mechanism for continuous moisturizing that last for days.



TO RETAIN AND TO BALANCE

Method: All new triple-action bio-intelligent hydration system – Aqualance 24, which leaves both inner and superficial skin layers adequately hydrated.



1. Aqualance24 Concentrate wt Hyaluronic Acid & Kinetin
Aqualance24 Concentrate introduces in-depth hydration while fortifying its natural regeneration mechanism. Skin feels refreshed and regains a supple smoothness without uncomfortable tightness.



2. Aqualance24 Masque wt Resveratrol & Carnosine HCL
Provides superior efficacy in reviving skin glow and optimizing moisture balance. It helps prevent glycation-induced skin damage while restoring skin with deep relaxation.



3. D’sensi Calming & Hydrating Complex wt Ceramide Complex & Silanediol Salicylate
A type of skin identical lipids which help restore skin protective barrier, providing deep nourishment and insulating skin against moisture loss. Rich in Silanediol Salicylate, D'sensi Calming & Hydrating Complex helps soothe and stabilize the skin.



4. Aqualance24 Essence Masque wt Osmoprotectant & Caviar Extract
Boosts the dynamic of skin hydration by regulating osmotic pressure between the cells and their environment. Its Algae and Caviar Extracts progressively rehydrate, nourish and rejuvenate the skin, leaving the skin soft, smooth and radiantly alive.



Key Benefits:
1. Replenishes. Low molecular Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen-Hyal replenishes essential moisture to skin and manages skin hydrous balance. 4 types of algae extracts and caviar extract deeply nourish and moisturize the skin, while Marine Moistpatch then diffuses essential moisture continuously for lasting hydration and also limits transepidermal water loss (TEWL).


2. Rebalances. Osmoprotectant helps regulates osmotic pressure between cells and their environment and encourage hydrous flow balance to help maintain optimum cellular water/cell volume. Ensures aquahomeostasis of the skin cells and progressively rehydrates the different layer of the skin. It restores skin’s youthful plumpness where fullness has been lost.



3. Retains. An advanced lipid filling complex (ceramide complex) fills in the gaps, improving the skin’s hydrolipidic film, which acts as protective barrier to surround the newly added moisture so skin can hold and retain the moisture in the hydrous reservoir for lasting moisturization, while protecting skin from external aggressors.


Resveratrol rejuvenates and revives skin healthy glow, while providing non-surgical microlifting effect. Whilst Carnosine HCL helps prevent glycation-induced skin damage. The unique formulation of Aqualance24 masque helps restores the skin with deep relaxation.

Time-releasa aquacell yoga visage therapy or short form Aquacell Yoga Visage is priced at RM450 per session.


For more information, please visit www.creswellness.com and www.facebook.com/creswellness.
Product are sponsored by www.creswellness.com. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

Here is the free promotion for this facial.

 1st trial Treatment Discount Voucher Aquacell Yoga Visage at RM99 + FREE 2pcs of RM20 Product Voucher

Followers must fill in the details information: Full name, contact number, e-mail address, and preferred outlet.

E-voucher will be send to followers. Followers need to print out the voucher and show it upon redemption. Bellow is the sample voucher


To Share with You:
Terms & Conditions for the e-voucher:
·   Open for all aged 21 years old and above.
·   Validity: 1 month from the date of issue.
·   Valid for 1st trial facial therapy promotion worth RM100 & above.
·   Only 1 redemption of discount voucher per person is allowed.
·   This voucher is non-refundable and non-redeemable for cash or other products, services or promotions.
·   Please present voucher upon redemption.
·   CRES Wellness Sdn Bhd reserves the right to omit, amend and change the above terms & conditions without prior notice.
·   The voucher is non-refundable and non-redeemable for cash or other products/services/promotions
·   Prior appointment is required, Please contact CRES outlets for your appointment.
·   Customer must show their e-voucher upon redemption.
·   Redemption Days: Monday to Sunday, 10a.m to 8p.m.
·   CRES Wellness Sdn Bhd reserves the right to omit, amend and change the above terms & conditions without prior notice. 


IBUYBEAUTI IS LOOKING FOR 10 BLOGGERS


Ibuybeauti is looking for the 10 beauty bloggers to join their team to review products.


They are looking for 10 motivated beauty bloggers who can write unbiased reviews of Korean cosmetics and skin care products and the bloggers will be divided into certain categories to make navigation easier.
The said products will be provided for free by Ibuybeauti, a korean cosmetics/skin care online shop based in Seoul, South Korea.

The selected beauty bloggers will be given 3-5 products of their choice and they must write their product reviews on Beautifan, a review blog specially made for Ibuybeauti customers so they can get a more detailed information about the products available in the shop. According to Aegyo Princess, the beautifan is not ready yet because it is still under construction and there will be a giveaway.


There are really many famous products in the Ibuybeauti website that is not even available in Malaysia. For example, Iope, CNP, Espoir and Scinic.
Besides, you could also watch the uploaded English sub Get It Beauty Korean Beauty show. It is really very famous in Korea. I also get know many tips and trends especially the 'blind test products'.

If you love Korean skincare or cosmetics products or just want to apply, send your applications to beautifanblog@gmail.com with the following info:
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Monday, February 3, 2014

REVIEW ON MARY KAY HAND AND DECOLLETE CREAM SUNSCREEN SPF 15

this is the sunscreen for hands and decollete 

mary kay
opaque white.  This is a chemical blocker sunblock.

it will turn transparent after 1minutes

Sorry, my camera just refuse to focus ><

The SPF is only 15 which is really low for our kind of weather unless one just stay indoor.  Application is smooth and easy.  It is not sticky too.  There is a smell that lasted even after 30minutes since I can smell even if I don't purposely smell my own hand.  I was too embarrassed to ask if others could smell something since I use it when I do physical activities.  I don't want someone to be telling me that I smell of sweat > <  .  I can't detect the kind of smell it is but it doesn't make one feel nausea.  I won't purchase this as I prefer a high SPF considering my skin and the weather in Malaysia.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

FOOD REVIEW ON PANCAKE HOUSE, NEW SEA VIEW &MING TIEN FOOD COURT




Fish head Noodles
The fish bowl noodles comes in a plastic bowl and I don’t quite like this. It doesn’t look appetizing enough. The vermicelli is hard and the fish is cooked fried until it was too hard for me. I find the fish overcooked, not fresh and there is a strong fishy smell. The milk is not fresh and it may because they kept it overnight inside the fridge or it is some instant milk. The soup was also salty. For the price of RM7, I would expect something better. Overall, this is a miss for me.


On the other hand, the other stalls that sell homemade fish ball is not that bad.  The vermicelli is quite soft and the bean sprout is cooked properly.  There is just not enough vermicelli for my stomach.  The portion is not that big for a hungry person like me so I think it is okay.  Fish-balls are okay and not too chewy but I wouldn't consider it to be very tasty.  Overall, it could be better if it is given serve with more vermecelli and a better soup base.
Rm5.50
Ming Tien Food Court
Location: 10991, Jalan SS24/8, Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya, Kelana Jaya


NEW SEA VIEW


The kuey teow is not harsh or chewy. The pork balls is handmade and i find it quite tasty and the soup do taste good. The soup is clear and not cloudy at all. I find that the spinach fresh and well cooked. There is some intestines but one can opt it out if you do not like it. Overall, this is not a bad place for morning breakfast. However, this place is always crowded and I think that workers could be more trained since they actually sweep all the bits of food onto the floor instead of into the tray that they are carrying.
RM8 per bowl

Pork Noodle Stall @ Restoran New Seaview 猪肉粉 @ 新海景茶餐室
Address: 81-129, Jalan 20/7, Paramount Garden, Petaling Jaya, Kelana Jaya






Pancake house In Midvalley

The service was fast and good. It is quite and everyone would be talking quietly with each other. The pancake set comes with three choice of tea. However, it doesn’t come with milk unless asked. The pancake was soft and totally not sweet at all. The butter comes in form of a cute ice cream scoop and it is not salty at all. The pancake goes well with the fried egg, sausages and hash browns. The sausages were savoury and definitely go well with the pancake. I think this is a good choice for breakfast or just for afternoon snacks.
RM15 perset





Food are not sponsored. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON TERATAI FOOD COURT-BANDAR TASIK SELATAN (TBS)



the card that you need to reload and use it to pay for food





Teratai Food Court
Thai Corner
Terminal Besepadu Selatan
1 Pineapple Fried Rice RM5.90
Tom yam Beef Rice RM6.90
Fried Vermicelli RM6.90



This is actually one of the famous stalls at the food court and I do happened to always go here when I am going back to the South. Paying could be a little troublesome as you will need to get the ‘reload card’ before swapping at the counter you want for food. I would advice you to check out the prices of what you want to eat and drink before buying the ‘reload’ to avoid wasting your money.


1 Pineapple Fried Rice RM5.90



Pineapple fried rice is just nice and not too spicy. There is some freshly cut pineapple inside and overall I think it does taste good. This is suitable for someone who doesn’t taste spicy food or any meat in their fried rice. Portion is medium and not too small. One thing I like it the food comes warm and not cold especially on such a cold night inside the bus station. Overall, I would recommend this.






Tom yam Beef Rice RM6.90

Beef fried rice is a little spicy and salty but it goes well with the rice. For sure, one has to eat it with the white rice. The rice is fluffy and am sure it is those fragrant rice which is not common for food court. I couldn’t be more than happy with the generous sauce and also beef. Beef is not hard but a little tender. It comes with petai which I say expensive petai because it is those small and less stinky petai. I love petai so I couldn’t care less how the toilet smell later. I think this plate of rice is not bad. Service is good and fast too.





Omelette Fried Vermicelli RM6.90

Overall, tasty rice and good service from this stall. We made changes after 10 minutes but the lady was not angry with us at all. Instead she allowed us to change it and waived the extra Rm0.30 off. She was so kind even if she is not the boss. Fried rice was not hard and it taste good as it is of good quality rice. I can’t believe that the cook is not even local. This place is a good choice for food as it really changes my opinion about eating at food court. I definitely do not regret eating at this food court every time I have to transit in TBS. Food is affordable too and portion off medium size.





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

Saturday, February 1, 2014

REVIEW ON FREEMAN FACIAL CLAY MASK MINT LEMON





I do like to use clay mask to clean all the dead cells on my skin since I don't go for facial.  So, one have to take care of their own skin.  With the right products, one can actually have their own face spa at home.  i tried it and it is nice =0 .  Just that you will be the one doing it. =P
With the mask

I like clay mask and so I decided to just get this since my friend use this before and well it is cheap.  Yeah, the cheapo in me wanted to try this since I tried other high end brand clay mask before and they were just okay.  The clay mask smell of mint and lemon.  There is a cooling sensation when I applied on my skin.  It does help to clean the skin and reduce the redness on my skin but doesn't remove blackheads as effective as the Zamian Cacao mask.

The clay mask is quite dry and it is hard to press it out of the tube but I know I shouldn’t ask for so much from a very affordable clay mask.  However, it is very easy to wash off and I did not cause my skin to react to it.

I used hot towel or warm water to clean my face first before I applied this clay mask.  It is more effective that way.  I also use warm water to clean off the clay mask, applied booster and sleeping mask afterwards.





Comparing Zamian, TheFaceshop Baby face clay mask, Himalaya neem mask, Zirch clay mask and Borghese.  This is really affordable and it works.   Of course don't expect it to give you the same results of going to the professionals(doctors and dermatologist).  I have trouble skin and also sensitivity so I usually alternate some of my skincare to make them work better.

Products retails at RM15.90.   I bought them at Caring Pharmacy.  There were only two types left when I went in search of it.
Product is not sponsored and I bought it.  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

FOOD REVIEW ON PORTUGUESE GRILL @ OASIS FOOD COURT

Portuguese Grill @ Oasis Food Court
Location: S-JA3(A), 2nd Floor, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur.







This place is a cheaper option for those who are afraid of cutthroat price in shopping malls like midvalley. The grill is not bet and it is warm when it arrived. I have to wait about 15minutes for the food. I ordered stingray with lala. The sambal is fragrant, spicy and really goes well with the rice. No wonder many prefer this stalls over other stalls. I think the lala is overcooked and so it is was quite chewy and hard. However, the stingray is delicious and not chewy at all. The lady fingers was soft and nice.


Food are not sponsored.  However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

Friday, January 31, 2014

REVIEW ON PLAY IT WITH BLOOP




 Last week, I received this Play it with bloop. If you notice it from the picture, it is for kids . XD How am I suppose to put this on MY HUGE Nails right?

Don’t worry, I have the same problem too but today I am going to use it for decorating my toes nails XP.

One just the following things.

1. Nail sticker

2. Nail polish

3. Scissors

4. Nail file

5. Pin or toothpick for adding a more decoration



1. Paint your nails with colour that you like.
2.  Then cut the nails sticker into the selected pattern that you like.
3.  Paste it and tadaaa...Beautiful Nails.
(You can also add a top coat for a long lasting nails.)



Easy DIY nails.  Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy this tutorial.



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Bloop Nail It Strip RM38 . Made in Australia
For more information, please visit Bloopofficial website. Product are sponsored by HiShop
However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

KOREAN SKINCARE TIPS

KOREAN SKINCARE TIPS

Koreans are known for their beautiful skin and flawless skin right?  Usually Koreans have dry skin due to their weather. In Malaysia, our weather is hot and humid. Most people would find that our makeup will melt after few hours unless one is using a very good primer. I find that Malaysian tend to have combination skin due to this kind of weather we have.


Recently in December, my skin was in a bad condition. I have combination skin but with peeling skin and also pimples popping out. Yes, even people with oily skin can have skin peeling from the mouth area. The whitish peeling skin is actually the dead cells caused by not having enough moisture and it does not mean that you do not have enough oil on your skin. Oil can provide temporary relief but the dead skin will return again and I found out the reason.


It was really troublesome having to ‘fix’ my skin troubles one by one again. I guess it is because my age is creeping on me that my skin has actually turned from oily to dry now. Still the acne problem would appear if I don’t take care of it. I can’t use too many skincare product even when my skin is dry as I would definitely breakout from it. Then, I saw this beauty method that I have being doing it wrongly and no wonder my skin is dry!


1. Do not apply the soap/ facial gel/ facial foam on the face directly. Always foam them up first even when there isn’t any foam before using applying them on the face.


2. Wash the face gently and then apply moisturizer directly on the skin after cleansing. Just pat the face with hands if you feel that is too wet. There is no need of using facial cloth to dry the skin.


3. Apply moisturizer within one minute or else your face would already have dead skin cells.


Even people with combination skin+ acne prone skin can develop dead skin cells. These dead skin cells cause the skin to be dull and rough. So, make sure to apply moisturizer when the skin is wet. There is no need for skin cloth. I find that this method really turn my peeling skin into normal! =) I can already feel the difference after three days but results is more visible after 2 weeks into the method. My skin has turn from dry into normal and it had save me from doing more laundry. Who wants to do more laundry right?


I guess it was also the combination of using Zamian mask and Dr.Jart booster that my skin is sure more hydrated now. I am also using mask on every alternate days. I heard Koreans use sheet masks every night. I will be so broke to use sheet masks every night since the cheapest is also RM3 and RM3x30 will cause RM90 per month just for mask alone????? Other than that, there isn’t any change to my diet.


Looking after the skin is sure not easy but everyone can do it.

Ps: Don't use this method if you are using acne/pimples cream since those need to be applied on dry face.  This method is more recommended for those with dry skin.


The skincare tips is from watching the Korean beauty channel and it is not all mine.  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

FOOD REVIEW ON TAKO TAO-UNAGI TAKOYAKI


Tako Tao
Location: Lower Ground Floor, Jusco Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur, Seputeh, 59200,Kuala Lumpur




Unagi Takoyaki (Japanese Snack)

The Tako stall is actually full with people during weekends and so I usually avoided it when there are too many people. Well, I don’t like to queue and wait 1hour for my food even if it is just snack. It happens to be quite empty and so I decided to buy it. I bought Unagi tako which is more expensive than the octopus, prawn, chicken and cheese. It is not the best but I think it is affordable for the taste it offered. It is quite tasty and warm because mine was freshly made as it is not the usual takoyaki people will order.



Rm5.30 for 3 Takoyaki in a box. You need to make payment at one of the Jusco counter which is quite a distance walk.


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

Monday, January 27, 2014

REVIEW ON ST.IVES DAILY HYDRATING VITAMIN E







This body lotion is really moisturizing on my skin.  It absorb fast into the skin too.  I find that the smell is amazing too and it does help with the body hydration if I use for a long term.  I think other than that, my body skin is okay but I am getting lazier and so I did neglect my body skin so they are actually dry.

I found out that some apply it on the face as well but I do not dare to do that since my face is kind of sensitive and acne prone while hers is dry.  Overall, this is an affordable body lotion and it does help in hydration.

There are glycerin and glycerin does help to bring in moisturise into the skin.  I just do not dare to use on my face.  I read some use it on their face to moisturise their skin.



Products retails St. Ives Hydra Vitamin E Lotion 621ml Rm25.90 at a Watson and guardian.

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

FOOD REVIEW KING'S CONFECTIONERY (TBS)










King's Confectionery
Address: Unit L4-39, Fourth Floor, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kuala Lumpur, Sungai Besi

This is one of the two bakery in the TBS bus station and I notice many would buy from this shop as it is cheaper and because of the location. One would immediately notice this bakery as it is near the escalator.

The cake taste was not hard and the size is quite big for Rm2.70. I think it is worth the money. The chocolate cream is not too sweet and it is just nice. However, I would prefer if there are more chocolates syrup inside the cake but there is none. Overall, reasonable price for a cake. It also come in a nicely plastic box which I think make it looks more expensive than it really is.

Chocolate Sliced at Rm2.70





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

Have a great day =)