Give Back to Your SKIN What TIME Has Taken Away with Mirae Collagen

I have been consuming collagen for years. Numerous scientific studies have reported the beneficial effects of collagen supplementation for a variety of problems including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, skin, nails and hair quality! In fact, it is recommended that everyone who has reached their 25s to consume collagen daily to keep youthful. 

With the mission of ‘Give back to your SKIN what TIME has taken away’, EWL has introduced Mirae Collagen recently. Mirae in Japanese means futures. EWL aims to build the future of young for their consumers.

This is the first time I try a Collagen brand from Thailand. Yes, you read it right, Mirae Collagen is a product of Thailand. Using imported material, which is the tilapia skin from Japan, it is processed by GMP Manufacturer in Thailand.

Mirae Collagen has 90% collagen and 10% Fibre & Vitamin so it is easy to absorbed into human body. And what so special about Mirae Collagen is that the collagen is colorless, odorless, no precipitate and 100% water-soluble. The best part for me is it tastes like melon juice! Now, forget that fishy taste collagen; because Mirae Collagen is so fruity and tasty.

Mirae Collagen is sealed tight before open

Mirae Collagen is an unisex product. It function is to repair the whole body and cell. It also helps for defecation. Depending on your body, you will start seeing effects by continue consuming for 1 week.

Direction to consume:

The first week - 1 day 1 spoon/10g (equivalent to 9000mg)

Following week – 1 day half spoon/5g (equivalent to 4500mg)

It is best to consume at night for better absorption.

A jar of Mirae Collagen is 130g and it could last up to 19 days with continuing using. The plastic jar could be recycled to store cookies or candies too, talking about eco-friendly huh.

Review: Etude House Play 101 Pencil No. #55

I made a right choice to bring my new Etude House Play101 Pencil No. #55 with me to the beach vacation lately. Etude House Play 101 Pencil is a gel-type pencil that comes with vivid colors and various textures for easy and fun makeup play. The multi-functional 101 Pencil could be used to draw eyebrow, eyeliner, eyeshadow, blusher, lip liner or lip color.

Etude House Play 101 Pencil No. #55 is in chili red color. Its glossy texture made it easy to glide on without pulling on the skin. The color is really nice and intense.

It is easy to use, just twist to dispense the amount you needed and apply on your desire area. The pencil comes with a sharpener but since it is retractable hence I do not bother to use the sharpener. I’ve used Etude House Play 101 Pencil No. #55 as blusher and lip color on a sunny afternoon during my vacation; it lasts on my skin for hours under the hot sun.

Now, it is always in my makeup bag as it is easy to carry around and easy to use.

Happy 4th Birthday to Pavillion Kuala Lumpur Tokyo Street

Happy 4^th Birthday to my favourite Japanese inspired shopping street - Pavillion Kuala Lumpur Tokyo Street! Pavillion KL is inviting all of us to join in their happiest celebration ever on coming Wednesday, 29^th July 2015 11am at Bukit Bintang Entrance.

They will be giving out free door gifts for first 300 shoppers who register at the event on 29^th Jul 2015. (Queue starts at 11am at Bukit Bintang Entrance)

Not only that, we also get to meet the famous Japanese Mango character, Chibi Maruko Chan 樱桃小丸子 as she makes her first debut appearance in Malaysia! , Chibi Maruko Chan 樱桃小丸子 was my favourite character back in teenage time. I even had her actual size doll gifted by boy-friend back then.

Don’t miss the chance to shop for official Chibi Maruko Chan merchandises and enjoy fun-filled activities such as Wanage, Katanuki, and more at the first Chibi Maruko Chan Land in Malaysia from 29^th Jul to 9^th Aug 2015.

For more information, visit Pavillion Kuala Lumpur Website at www.pavilion-kl.com

Food Review: Nong & Jimmy Thai Seafood BBQ

Located at Taman Cahaya, Ampang, there is this hidden restaurant that serves mouth-watering Thai Seafood BBQ delicacies almost every night. As many local KL people would have known already, yupe I was referring to Nong & Jimmy Thai Seafood BBQ.

Exist for more than 20 years now, Nong & Jimmy Thai Seafood BBQ is one of the best Seafood BBQ restaurant in KL town. Prepared with the old fashioned goodness, the BBQ spread is absolutely amazing; It has definitely fulfilled our seafood cravings.

Yao Zha Guai (deep fried crullers) with Homemade Pandan Kaya

This is one of the signature dish at Nong & Jimmy Thai Seafood BBQ, my hubby just can’t get enough of this! The mini sized yao zha guai were fresh and crispy, with a taste of sweetness by dipping it to their homemade pandan kaya. This snack is simple yet yummy.

Mango Salad (RM 12)

I like sour food, but I find Nong & Jimmy’s mango salad is not up to par. It ended up became leftover at the end of the dinner.

Grilled Crabs (RM 70 per kg)

One of the signature dish at Nong & Jimmy is their crabs. Using large and fresh hard-shell crabs only, grilled crabs definitely catches everyone’s eyes at the BBQ rack as well as on the plate. However the grilled crabs were a bit overcooked during our visit hence making them dry and rubbery.

Black Pepper Crabs (RM 70 per kg)

We preferred the Black Pepper Crabs from Grilled crabs. It tooks a few steps for Nong & Jimmy to prepare their Black Pepper Crabs, which turns out taste fresh and juicy, yum!

Butter Prawn (RM 44 per 500 grams)

My most favourite dish at Nong & Jimmy was their butter prawn. Big fresh prawns cooked in butter style, they not only smell great but taste wonderful too with the crispy and well-seasoned egg floss.

Etude House 7th Anniversary Party & Launch of Precious Mineral Any Cushion SPF 50/PA+++

I attended the most playful, pinkish and dreamy party by Korean beauty brand – Etude House at Connexion @ NexusBangsar South last month. It is the 7^th anniversary for Etude House Malaysia, hearty congratulations to you Etude House Malaysia! 

The theme of the day was black with pink elements; I wore my little black dress and put on my mini pink jacket to attend the party.

Outside the hall comes this beautiful photo booth. Everyone busy taking pictures with the cute giant cuddly pinky bear, for sure I would not missed it too.

It was a fun-filled event. We learnt Korean makeup tips and tricks from Etude House’s Korean make up artist (MUA) that day.

She showed us how to achieve flawless skin with the latest Precious Mineral Any Cushion SPF 50/PA+++. It is really easy and fast by take an appropriate amount with the Air Puff provided, pat the face lightly to apply. We could also pat with additional layers to enhance coverage or to correct makeup.

Precious Mineral Any Cushion contains Sebum Control Powder that smoothly adheres to skin to capture excessive sebum for smooth skin without stickiness or oiliness, and Pearl Mineral Powder for long-lasting clear, bright, and radiant skin without dullness.

Etude House Precious Mineral Any Cushion SPF 50/PA+++ is retail at RM 138 and available in 3 shades - N02 Light beige, W13 Natural beige, and W24 Honey beige.

Then, she taught us the latest KBeauty trend – the ‘Aegyo Sal’ which is to make the under eye bag look bigger for innocent look. Last but not least, she also shared with us how to use the multi-functional 101 pencil as eyeliner, blusher and lip color. It is easy to create the stylish gradient lips with Etude House 101 pencil (RM 45.90).

Brighter, Radiant Skin Instantly with Dr. Jart+ V7 Toning Light

Bright, radiating and imperfection-free complexion is the current trend in Asia, especially in Korea. We have seen Koreans having perfect skin, which definitely comes from their dedication to the #kbeauty routine and lifestyle. Unfortunately we are not eating kimchi everyday here in Malaysia but we could try to adopt #kbeauty skincare routine to achieve that perfect glowing skin. 

Many brands have launched instant whitening products these few years. Despite their amazing instant whitening effect, I am quite skeptical to use them on face because I’m scared of the dangerous bleaching agents such as hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide.

Not until I found the Dr. Jart+ V7 skincare range recently. The well-known multifunctional V7 range from Dr. Jart+ contains 7 liposomized vitamins that soothe sensitive skin, prevent pigmentation, and make skin tone bright instantly. Dr. Jart+ V7 range encourages skin brightening, moisture, skin regeneration and anti-aging by providing essential 7 vitamins for the skin. It is a multifunctional and tailor-for-all Dr. Jart+ skin care range.

Dr. Jart+ V7 range has introduced their new addition of AMAZING Brightening cream this year: V7 Toning Light which is a cream moisturizer with added 7 Vitamins to brighten skin on the outside INSTANTLY and also from the inside.

V7 Toning Light instantly tones and evens up skin, diminish yellow skin tone to a healthy pinkish-beige glow. It gives skin a naturally beautiful smooth flawless texture. It also avoids skin darkening, lasts all day long and waterproof. Thanks to the Jade Water ingredient, it does not dry skin out. In fact, my skin felt hydrate and fresh after applying it.

In long run, its Licorice extract ingredient will improve skin turnover and Induces collagen generation internally.

New! Lancôme Blanc Expert Cushion Compact

The luxury Paris brand, Lancôme has introduced Cushion Compact recently. Unlike any k-beauty brands, Lancôme Blanc Expert Cushion Compact is a cushion foundation that gives you light to full coverage (depending on your desire and application method) with rosy dewy complexion all day.

Life is easier and perfection could be achieved at our fingertips with Lancôme Blanc Expert Cushion Compact. As the first western luxury brand to identify this product’s potential, Lancôme brings its own unique touch. The brand new Be DEWY ROSY with Blanc Expert Cushion Compact by Lancôme is a hybrid accessory in an unprecedented texture, offering a unique, effortless result with a surprising fresh glow on-skin, a refined skin texture and a wonderful overall feeling of well-being.

Blanc Expert Cushion Compact is portable and multi-benefit. Inside, you’ll find a mirror. That goes without saying, and a delicate applicator. Then, you notice the – surprising – airtight seal which reveals… A sponge? A cushion! Curiosity demands that you press it with your fingertip. It feels soft and bouncy, and cool! The sponge cushion is oxygenated by thousands of little air holes which optimise the formula’s absorption into the sponge. A delightful fresh sensation where you least expected it. As you press, the cushion reveals a tiny dose of tinted, water-light fluid.

The first Lancôme cushion foundation with a remarkable formula is infused with fluid make-up to create a DEWY ROSY complexion. All it takes is a little press to reveal the luminous and refreshing power of an infinitely workable texture.

All the freshness and lightness of a fluid, the portable practicality of a compact and the unifying blur effect of a BB cream… In a single step! Blanc Expert Cushion Compact freshens, evens and protects the complexion from UV (SPF23/PA++) while procuring a DEWY ROSY sensation of freshness. Skin is left beautified and hydrated, aglow with velvety-soft radiance, refined as though polished. Phenomenally easy to apply, it offers a sensation of beyond-perfect make-up coupled with a clear and dewy complexion in a matter of seconds… Any time, any place.

Maybelline My Even Wings Instagram Contest #myevenwings

In conjunction with Maybelline's products launch into the market, Maybelline is having an Instagram contest called My Even Wings. 

See the posters for more contest information of #myevenwings. Good luck.

Raya Celebration with Traditional Malaysian Favourite Lontong

Have you balik kampong in this holy month of Hari Raya Aidilfitri? I remember while I was young, my Muslim neighbor invited us to their open houses and treated us many yummilicious traditional Malay delicacies, one of it is Lontong.

As a popular traditional Malay dish, Lontong is soupy, gravy and yummy. What I like about Lontong is its special taste, and it taste spicy mildly unlike curry that was so spicy and I hardly eat.

Since we moved to a new house 10 years ago, we have not have chances to taste our neighbor’s Lontong anymore. When I discovered the new Mamee Chef Lontong, I quickly gave it a try and it did bring back nostalgic memories. 

The new Mamee Chef Lontong rides on Chef Ismail’s Lontong paste that makes the flavour of the product similar to the actual dish. It is so unique that the noodles using the Mi Tarik technology, making the noodle chewy and yummy.

Each Mamee Chef Lontong pack comes with chilli and vegetables condiments for a more authentic experience.

Meanwhile, Mamee Chef recently appointed popular Malaysian actress and celebrity Nora Danish as its Brand Ambassador. Nora clicks perfectly with the Mamee Chef brand and was chosen for her intelligence, confidence, lifestyle consciousness and her hectic schedule – being a busy professional and mother of a young child.

In conjunction with this, Mamee Chef had organised a movie premiere of ‘Suamiku Jatuh Dari Langit’ where Nora acts as typical village girl who is the daughter of a strict village chief. The movie was about her love story and how she found her true love in the romantic comedy film. We all had enjoyed the comedy movie at GSC Sunway Pyramid with some of the casts.

Happy pic with popular Malaysian actress and celebrity Nora Danish

“I am honoured to be selected as the new celebrity Brand Ambassador for the Mamee Chef range. I love how Dato’ Chef Ismail has used his culinary genius to capture authentic well-loved flavours in the noodle soup, and of course Mamee Chef’s unique noodle cake further adds to a tasty dish served up in every cup or packet of Mamee Chef. It’s very simple and easy to prepare and the cup variant is extra convenient for me, as I am constantly on the go with my hectic schedule,” Nora shared during the movie premiere and buka-puasa dinner at Shogun, Sunway Pyramid not long ago.