[Review] SkinSoul Natural Ultra-Soft Facial Towelettes

SkinSoul Natural Ultra-Soft Facial Towelettes is a good product especially when travelling. Imagine you just need to bring a few Facial Towelettes to remove makeup and dirt. It’s much easier than to bring a bottle of cleansing oil and cleansing gel isn’t it. 

Formulated with Swiss Glacier Water, SkinSoul Natural Ultra-Soft Facial Towelettes contains 4 types of Essential Oils, 4 types of Antioxidant and 3 types Hydrating and Soothing Ingredients. It does not have artificial perfume, colour, harsh chemical and is Paraben & Lanolin Free.

It removes all makeup including waterproof and stubborn makeup. Its gentle formula does not cause irritation to skin or eyes. It’s even could be use on acne-prone and ultra-sensitive skin too, it generally suits all skin types. 

I like its’ non greasy formula, leaves my skin clean and won’t clogging my pores. It cleans up my skin and there are no make-up residues on pillowcases. My skin feels fresh and clean after using it.

SkinSoul SkinShield Travelling Set

I’ve been blogging about SkinSoul product lately. Today I’m gonna share with you the SkinSoul SkinShield Travelling Set which is perfect for travelling purpose. Let me begins by telling you a bit about SkinSoul’s Skin Shield skincare range. It  is an all-natural skin care range made from pure organic Ashitaba and a fusion of other precious botanical extracts that work in synergy skin renewal. It works on the key factor of Ashitaba's remarkable ability to regenerate itself when injured thus demonstrating astounding properties to stimulate skin nourishment, healing and transformation. 

The Ashitaba (Angelica Keiskei Koidzumi) that specially enriches their Skin Shield range contains a vast spectrum of beneficial properties for healthy, glowing skin. It’s a unique array of phytonutrients, including 11 vitamins, 13 minerals, and potent antioxidants featuring a rare class of flavonoids called chalcones. The antioxidant activity of these flavanoids is due to their molecular structure which confers amazingly potent antioxidant activity exceeding those of most antioxidants.

I heard from SkinSoul’s beautician that the Skin Shield range is more suitable for mature skin hence I’ve gifted it to my mother-in-law. 

The travelling set contains products below;

1. Hydra-Purifying Cleanser

With loads of skin vitamins and minerals from organically grown Ashitaba and enriched with the lightening properties of daisy flower extracts, this all-natural formulation cleanses thoroughly but gently, while brightening and moisturizing skin for a pearly, translucent glow.

USANA Lifestyle Plan To Start Your Health Right in 2016

OMG I’ve been putting on so much weight since CNY, help! As we aged, it’s not easy to lose weight like before. My metabolism is slower than previously, hence its time for me goes for a detox programme after eating so much in the past few weeks. 

Thanks to ThinkSpace Malaysia team I was invited to an intimate dinner with the successful and beautiful woman, Ms. Chantel from Usana Health Science.

Our healthy yet yummy dinner from Raisin' The Roof!

Honestly I have not heard of USANA prior to the event hence I Google it and found that it is one of the top supplements in North America. USANA was a public listed company in USA founded by immunologist and microbiologist Myron Wentz. USANA products encompass three product lines: USANA Nutritionals (Essentials, Optimizers, and Digestion/Detox nutritional supplements), USANA Diet & Energy (RESET meal replacement shakes, and Sensé personal care (skin care, skin treatment ) that market in 20 countries.

This has given me confident to try Usana out.

Ms. Chentel Liew, Diamond Director of Usana

Chantel Liew is an award winning health nutritionist and business builder. She took a leap from the familiar by joining Usana after her first child. After 7 years in the business, she is a Diamond Director, mentoring and coaching many female leaders to succeed. She believes that network marketing makes it possible to have it all, a happy family, joyful marriage and time for the kids. Find out more about her at http://www.chantelliew.com/

What I’ve learnt from Ms. Chantel that night was that we could begin a new healthy lifestyle with Usana RESET™ program, a comprehensive nutritional program that provides a healthy, effective alternative to countless unscientific fad diets. It is designed to be a lifestyle change, is nutritionally balanced, and is based on low-glycemic food. This innovative, science-based program will help one take the first major step toward weight loss success in just five days!

Shell Select Store – The One-stop Petrol Mart for Everyone Need

As a frequent road traveler, we can’t avoid visiting a Petrol kiosk and mart. It’s a pit stop for us to rest and relax before catching up the long journey. I recently found out the brand new retail concept of Shell Select Stores @ SH Shell Damansara Jaya which I felt in love with and I wanted to introduced to you all too. 

In line with its three-year transformational programme, Welcome to Shell, which aims to deliver the best hospitality on Malaysian roads and an enhanced customer retail experience, Shell Malaysia has unveiled a brand new retail concept at its Shell Select stores, which is designed to be a food oasis for motorists, as well as announced its plans to upgrade over 100 Shell Select stores to a premium store format in 2016.

Exclusively available at top-of-the-range Shell stations, this new retail concept aims to provide customers even more varied food options in a clean, vibrant and friendly atmosphere.

The launch of the first model of this retail concept brings together popular snack and beverage franchises like Krispy Kreme (offering yummy donuts) and Boost Juice (offering Healthy fresh fruit juice) to SH Shell Damansara Jaya, complementing the freshly baked pastries and made by order coffee on-the-go already available from deli2go. There are plenty of table and chairs for customers to enjoy the break in the seating lounges with complimentary Wi-Fi and charge stations! 

Not only that, it made me feels like home at the bright and clean Shell Select Store with the big smiles on the workers’ face.

Most importantly, they have a really nice toilets and Suraus (prayer rooms) in store. I remember when I was a kid; I was terrific by public toilets a lot, especially the scary toilets at the back of the Petrol kiosk, it was really a nightmare for me! Thanks to Shell, their latest Select Store provides a clean toilets(with water and tissue). The blue sky and white clouds made it a fun journey to the toilets and Suraus. 

“Based on our research, we discovered that at least 76% of a brand favor is due to the retail experience customers have on-site. Taking into account these findings and understanding the needs of our customers, we have launched the new retail concept for Shell Select at our flagship stations to give motorists a more pleasant experience on-site, as well as choice and value,” said Datuk Azman Ismail, Managing Director, Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn. Bhd. and Shell Timur Sdn. Bhd.

Datuk Azman Ismail, Managing Director, Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn. Bhd. and Shell Timur Sdn. Bhd.

Pure Beauty First Intense Treatment | Exclusively @ Watsons Only

Most of us Asian know that an Intense Treatment Essence helps to moisturizes, improves skin texture and clarity. However, the leading one in the Market is not only expensive but has a weird scent too (PM me if you want to know which S brand I’m referring to hehe). Not everyone could afford the luxury one especially in this low economy in our country. 

Pure Beauty 1st Intense Treatment Essence is now available at selected Watsons Stores nationwide.

I’m glad that Pure Beauty has launched its latest addition to the stable with the introduction of First Intense Treatment Essence exclusively at Watsons. Pure Beauty’s First Intense Treatment Essence is an affordable treatment essence that contains 95.3% of Galatomyces, an enrich fermented yeast concentrate containing amino acid, vitamin and enzyme and also enrich with Bulgarian Rose for hydrating purposes. This treatment essence turns dull skin to luminous and clear skin within two weeks and the development of this product is inspired by the Korean everyday beauty must-do.

(L - R) 

Dato Kee Hua Chee, Claudia Low, Editor, CLEO, Caryn Loh, Chief Operating Officer, 

Watsons Malaysia, Amber Chia, Malaysia’s top model, Danny Hoh, Head of Marketing, Watsons Malaysia and Charis Ow,YouTuber at the launch of Pure Beauty 1st Intense Treatment Essence.

The exclusive launch was held in partnership with CLEO, Malaysia’s leading young women’s magazine at the magnificent WOLO Penthouse in Bukit Bintang and was also attended by Caryn Loh, Chief Operating Officer, Watsons Malaysia, Danny Hoh, Head of Marketing, Watsons Malaysia, Claudia Low, Editor, CLEO and Dato Kee Hua Chee, Writer, Influencer and Watsons Celebrity Friend. 

“We call it the Amazing Essence. It is created with latest Korean technology in combination with the finest natural ingredients. We are proud to bring to our customers the luxury of skin care with an affordable price, said Danny. 

“The introduction of First Intense Treatment Essence by Pure Beauty is our commitment to

continue to provide our valued customers innovative products at the store. As one of our leading exclusive brand, we are confident it will continue to taste success and popularity amongst consumers,” said Caryn.

Amber Chia, Malaysia’s top model, entrepreneur and Watsons Celebrity Friend was also

present and shared her personal testimonial with members of the media and blogger’s

community.

“After a week of consistent use, my skin now feels more fresh and supple. The First Intense

Treatment Essence really plumps up my skin and soothes it and my skin feels great and looks healthy. It works wonders around the eye area too. I’ve notice fewer lines and dark circles,” Amber explained.

3 Simple Steps to Pimple Free Skin

Pimples and acne are common teen skin problems especially when the skin is oily. The problem doesn’t stop there as acne scarring starts to surface with constant picking of pimples. Most teens would think the easiest solution to that is to constantly wash their face to get rid of the pimples. While washing the face may help to reduce pimples but it is not the perfect solution to the problem.

Combating pimples can be achieved with OXY’s 3 step regime; 
Step 1: Wash with Deep Cleansing Wash, 
Step 2: Treat pimples with OXY 10 and lastly 
Step 3: Lighten pimple mark with Anti-Pimple Mark Gel.

Suitable for acne prone skin, when used together, OXY’s Deep Cleansing Wash, OXY 10 and the Anti-Pimple Mark Gel helps to get rid of oil, dirt, impurities, treat pimples, lighten pimple marks while providing you with smooth, clean and pimple-free skin. Each of these products is formulated to tackle the root cause of the pimple problem starting with the Deep Cleansing Wash that removes impurities followed by the OXY 10 that treats pimples and finish with the Anti-Pimple Mark for a clear blemish-free skin. 

The OXY Deep Cleansing Wash contains Isopropyl Methylphenol and Salicylic Acid which help remove dead skin cells on the skin’s surface and also effectively remove impurities from deep within pores thereby unclogging pores to prevent pimples. Apart from cleansing, the Deep Cleansing Wash also soothes blemished skin and it’s not drying to the skin.

HERMO | Klairs Creamy & Natural Fit Concealer

I’ve been hearing about Hermo.my from my blogger friends year ago. It is the leading beauty e-commerce website in Malaysia that has partnered with more than 200 brands locally and Internationally. Hermo was founded with a simple mission to save your time and money spent shopping for beauty products and hard-to-get overseas products. 

This year, I finally have my first haul from Hermo. It’s the Klairs Creamy & Natural Fit Concealer which is selling at only RM56.60 as Hermo is having a promotion till end of the month.

The Klairs Creamy & Natural Fit Concealer was delivered in the Hermo box, and sealed in plastic before open. Klairs Creamy & Natural Fit Concealer is made with natural ingredients and a safe, soothing formula for excellent coverage.

It is easy to apply as it comes with a sponge tip brush.

Directions to Use:

1) Apply an adequate amount to target areas in need of coverage.

2) After waiting for about 15 seconds, gently tap the edges of the concealed spot to blend in the edges (*heavy tapping may remove the concealer so lightly tap only the edges).

3) If needed, go over with a BB cream or foundation for extra coverage.

14 Things To Do @ IJM LAND Bandar Rimbayu Together-gather Big Fun Day

Last Sunday was a happening and wonderful day for my family, which we had enjoyed a Together-gather Big Fun Day at IJM Land Bandar Rimbayu. It was our first time visiting The Arc @ Bandar Rimbayu, Kota Kemuning. Our effort for the long journey (it was around 70 KM from Selayang to Bandar Rimbayu, and it took us 45 minutes in the smooth early Sunday morning using NKVE + ELITE highway) was well payoff. We love its greenery and spacious venue, plus plenty of free amusement and activities for the whole family.

Bandar Rimbayu is a premier township development by IJM Land, inspired nostalgia for a time when life was simple and people lived close to nature, in a safe and supportive neighborhood. Set in tranquil green surroundings on a 1,879 acre site, Bandar Rimbayu will be an iconic mixed development of residential, commercial, recreational and parkland components. With a gross development value of RM11 billion, Bandar Rimbayu will be an integrated township with residential, commercial and recreational components spread over four precincts: Flora, Fauna, Bayu and the Commercial Hub. 

Many of you have asked me what’s happening at Together-gather Big Fun Day after seeing my social media sharing, now let’s see what had we done on that day shall we?

1)      Urban Picnic – There’s no better way to picnic in the fresh air and greenery! The morning was kicked off with relaxing and chill urban picnic with the family, plus mingling with my blogger friends. We had the healthy breakfast thanks to the PR, and that bring us a pretty big smile in this group picture.

2)      Giant Bubbles – Who doesn’t love bubbles? I first played giant bubbles in Kaoh Siung City, Taiwan many years back. I’m glad that they are available in Malaysia now. My girl and I enjoyed playing it and seeing the bubbles flying up, up, away in the air.

3)      Water Zorb Ball – This is a cool water sport which is available at many places e.g. Titiwangsa and Putrajaya nowadays. The best part is, we could play it for FREE at IJM LAND Bandar Rimbayu Together-gather Big Fun Day! Thanks IJM Land for your hospitality and generosity!

OISHI Green Tea Lychee - So Refreshing, So Oishi!

If you love the delicate sweet taste of lychee and the refreshing flavours of green tea, you’re in for a treat, as OISHI Green Tea has just unveiled its latest addition to its family of products: OISHI Green Tea Lychee! Available since 1 December 2015, the newest product in OISHI Green Tea’s range of ready-to-drink green tea delivers an “out of this world” experience by combining the two ingredients together to create an exciting new beverage that delivers a delicious burst of flavours that is truly unique. 

The new flavour was made available following the findings from a market research study by Nielsen, which was specially commissioned by F&N Beverages. Based on the results of the study, F&N Beverages discovered that lychee is a popular fruit with Malaysians, loved for its naturally sweet flavour, and is one of the top three flavours in the ready-to-drink juices category. The research also indicated that there are not many beverages that combine both the flavours of green tea and lychee, effectively presenting OISHI Green Tea the opportunity to develop a new product that meets the needs of the consumers who are looking for healthier alternative beverage options. 

Ms. Lorraine Tan (third from right) and Ms. Ng Cheng Ying (second from right) officiating at the OISHI Green Tea Lychee launch with the Neko Cat, OISHI Green Tea’s mascot.

“The taste of lychee and green tea complements each other well, imparting OISHI Green Tea Lychee a pleasant yet uniquely light and refreshing flavour that is certainly out of this world. Lychee is an outstanding favourite with Malaysians, as it is a fragrant fruit loved for its naturally sweet flavour. We believe Malaysians looking for healthier alternative beverage options will be happy to know that we are now offering a beverage that combines the best of green tea and lychee in one bottle,” said Ms. Lorraine Tan, Senior Marketing Manager at F&N Services Sdn. Bhd. 

OISHI Green Tea is made from 100% fresh organic green tea leaves, grown on certified organic plantations. Only three of the best and youngest green tea leaves are carefully handpicked from the tip of each branch. The leaves are then masterfully brewed to OISHI’s signature tea recipe to capture the authentic yet delicate taste of Japanese green tea. It is brewed without any preservatives, artificial flavours or colouring. Rich in natural nutrients, it delivers a truly authentic Japanese flavour and distinctive aroma.

Torched Hokkaido Scallops & Lychee Tartare

During the media launch event recently, we were treated with the wonderful lychee-inspired meal at mei by fat spoon, Sri Hartamas. The 6 course lunch was kicked off with Torched Hokkaido Scallops & Lychee Tartare. Followed with Fried Lychee Poppers, Smoked Duck & Lychee Croissant, Unagi & Shiso Onigiri balls (Our most favourite of the day!), Torched Salmon Rice Bowl and Passionfruit, Lychee & Kaffir Lime Pavlova. 

Bioderma Sensibio Dermatological Water from BFF

Living in the hot and humid KL city, I always carry a bottle of face and body mist with me. As I’m having sensitive skin, a mist does helps to sooth my skin irritation and itchiness by moisten up my skin instantly.

Recently I’ve received the Bioderma Sensibio Dermatological Water from BFF. Before sharing with you my thoughts on the Bioderma Sensibio Dermatological, let me tell you a bit about BFF. It is a community of beauty lovers to write and search for neutral product reviews. There, you could find opinions on different products.

Back to Bioderma Sensibio Dermatological Water, this is my second Bioderma product. I like how Bioderma’s formula that is gentle and mild to our skin. I am using the Sensibio Dermatological water like a face and body mist, and spray it on my skin and body as often as necessary. 

The water is very comforting and non-sticky at all. It refreshes my skin immediately on a hot sunny day.

Healthy Kids is Happy Kids - NANO Japan Biogenie Kids Booster

I’m gratitude to be a mother of two lovely girls. But I have a feeling that it’s getting more and more expensive to raise a kids over the years. Inflations, bad economy and moreover with the extremely expensive treatment fees charged by the professional pediatrician, we always find money is not enough.  And hence keeping the kids healthy in order to avoid doctor visits is always prudent.

Sadly, my elder daughter was born with weak immune system and hence she gets sick easily. She always catches a fever, cough and flu easily.

While my younger daughter is not as bad as the elder one, still she gets constipation easily due to her cravings for biscuits.

What’s more, with the haze and terrible weather (where the normal hot season has turned haywire to hot and cold in a day), my girls fall sick more frequently. Not only that, they have suffer from skin irritation and asthma sometime.

I have been feeding them supplements but it has not improved much, and hence I am always thinking of the ways to improve their health. I have been researching by joining some parenting forums and discussed about this topic with other parents. Recently, I was introduced to NANO Japan Kids Booster that’s call “Biogenie” by some mothers there. I checked the price is quite affordable so I ordered a few bottles to try.

Apparently NANO Japan Biogenie is the most advance and effective booster supplement for kids. According to the brand, it helps improves Gut Health (IMMUNE SYSTEM), Reduce Flu, Cough, HFMD, Inflammation, Constipation, Bacteria Infections. Eventually kids will be concentrating better and be more alert too.