Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel & Repair Pack

WHAT IS IT: Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel & Repair Pack


THE PRODUCT(S):

Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel: Hypo-allergenic peeling gel gently polishes skin for a smooth complexion with mannan and strengthen the skin barrier with the fermented yogurt.

Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Repair Pack: High-concentration multiberry extract yogurt pack that nourishes skin from deep inside and leaves skin supple


VERDICT: Before I start with this review, I have to admit something rather silly that I have done. Due to my short-sightedness, I thought these 2 sample packs are the same and so, proceeded to to transfer both sample satchets to 1 plastic container. It was only when both sample satchets were squeezed out did I realized that they are not the same, no doubt because of the color. So, this product review will be done as a single product instead. And hope I get this right. But for the sake of my readers, I would really recommend reading instruction manuals, booklets and the likes to ensure different products are used separately instead of being used together as 1 product. Silly me...

Product Benefits for Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel

Source: http://www.laneige.com.sg/product/detail.jsp?prdtCd=214152011&gnbPageCd=020109

Product benefits for Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Repair Pack

Source: http://www.laneige.com.sg/product/detail.jsp?prdtCd=214152012&gnbPageCd=020109

First off, both sample smelled of fresh and sweet berries (Multiberry Yogurt). Since both sample satchets have been combined to make into 1 product, let's just say I used it in the shower for further exfoliation. Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel actually comes with Konjac beads which gently exfoliate dead skin cells and impurities, thus giving a smooth complexion. The process of exfoliating is really gentle. And despite the acne that has already started to scab over on my chin, it didn't really hurt at all.

And also, as for the Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Repair Pack, we are supposed to use this after the Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel and both products have to be washed off after massaging and/or leaving it on your face for 5 - 10 minutes. I figured that's the exact part of the instructions that confused me into transferring both sample satchets into 1 container for re-use.

After using it for a few days, I didn't experience nor see any bad after-effects at all. For the brightening benefit(s), I didn't really see it probably because my complexion gravitates towards ghostly pale most times, so I cannot really comment and review much about brightening effects at all. And unlike most peeling mask(s) out in the market, this one didn't harden on my face at all.

The plus side? My skin felt smoother and hydrated after use each time and the wonderful scent of yogurt lingers on for a while

PRODUCT RATING: ✓✓✓

WHAT I THINK: No oily sensation!

WHERE TO REDEEM A SAMPLE: I redeemed these 2 sample satchets via CozyCot's Questing and Coin Rewarding programme on the website. But sadly, this programme was removed a few weeks after I redeemed my samples, although my email to CozyCot was re-assured with the message that they are constantly trying to update it and make it better. So, we just have to wait for it to come back if you want to give the samples a try.

However, I believe that you could pop by any Laneige outlets in Singapore and ask for a free trial on the spot to gauge the initial effects and benefits of it.

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To-Fu in the Mail + My Scheming Facial Mask

[ I apologise for the lack of post yesterday, since I was in the hospital to check up on my father. He's back in again due to infections on his wounds. So, to depart from all the negativity of hospital stays, here's something happy for everyone. Product Reviews will resume the day after tomorrow! ]


Envelopes for the 23 August 2012. 3 is better than 0, I personally think!


Front and Back cover of the Passport Holder. Totally looks cute!!


Inside the passport holder. Can't wait to hunt down my passport and fit it in!

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Previously, Canon Pixma Singapore at was asking for interested Facebook users to upload our craft on the Craft Gallery Tab to redeem our To-Fu Merchandise. It was going on for quite some time already, but I finally decided to join as well.

This one is over, but they have a new contest going on where users can stand a chance to win an MG3170 or a set of the To-Fu Merchandise. So, what are you waiting for? Go make a Canon Pixma Craft and get a chance at winning the coveted MG3170 Printer!!

So far, I cannot seem to find a deadline for entry/participation, but the news was uploaded on 24 August 2012, so I'm guessing it will go on for another month or so. If you're joining, I wish you Good Luck!


I've uploaded my new entry for a shot at winning the prize, have you?

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My Scheming Mask: Milk Extract Brightening Mask

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: My Scheming Mask on Facebook previously had a competition, but I didn't win. However, they were asking for mail address to get a facial mask, courtesy of My Scheming Mask. As they didn't specify which ladies in particular, I decided to try my luck and PM them my address. And I got this wonderful little goodies in my mailbox.

Don't fret! Just go over to My Scheming Mask on Facebook and LIKE their page to be notified of future giveaways!!

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Nature Slim Green Review

[ As mentioned in one of my previous blog post, I requested for samples of Nature Slim Green and here's the review for it. ]

WHAT IS IT: Nature Slim Green


THE PRODUCT(S):

Nature Slim Green: A detox formula that removes wastes from your body, nourishes the digestive tract and promotes bowel regularity in order to support a healthy slimming regime. To be dissolved in water, this drink absorbs excess toxins from your food intake (especially from meat), cleanses the intestinal walls and colon to attain general detoxification, reduces risk of digestive disorders, promotes metabolism and minimizes development of constipation problems.


So, I mixed it with hot water as per the instructions stated..

VERDICT: First, the scent of peach is there, since I was give samples with peach flavor even though the powder looks close to being green tea powder. But as soon as the hot water is added in and everything is mixed thoroughly, that's where this product is wrong in so many ways.

As you can see in the image above, it looks as if I just stomped over to a nearby swampy area with my mug and scooped out a mug-ful of swamp water. The taste is even worse than I imagined it to be, sure the scent of peach is still there. But it tastes as horrible as it looks, for sure!

The taste is simply horrifying that I am absolutely sure there's better slimming drinks out in the market than this Nature Slim Green version. What's more, the powder itself is rather difficult to dissolve thoroughly despite mixing with hot water and this version of "detox" is actually "constipation". Couldn't sleep the entire night as the stomach pain kept me awake despite the packaging promising that "minimizes development of constipation problems". Entire cup of Nature Slim Green looks unappealing.

Don't get me wrong though! I've bought powdered match green tea at Medi-Ya (at Liang Court) before, and there is a huge difference between the Medi-Ya version and this one. For sure, the scent and taste do not match at all. I guess the scent is there to probably try to trick you into thinking that it's nice to drink, but in fact, it isn't!

What's worse? The retail price for this product is a whopping S$142 for 30 sachets only. Seriously? S$142 for something that don't measure up to what the packaging claimed? And for a miserable 30 satchets? The company who came up with this god awful product must be a group of people with absolutely zero taste buds. Even the Mate Tea I am drinking now is so much more better!

Just thinking of this Nature Slim Green is already giving me stomachache and nausea without even having to drink it. And needless to say, I only took 2-3 sips of it before pouring the entire mug away. Same goes for the remaining sample satchet I have, just yucky to even remotely think about it being in existence anywhere in my house.

PRODUCT RATING: ✓

WHAT I THINK: I feel like a nauseous mother without being pregnant!

WHERE TO REDEEM A SAMPLE: If you think this product will work for you, which I highly doubt, you can go over to The Sample Store Singapore to request for sample redemption. Just don't say I didn't warn you!

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TBS Vitamin C Facial Cleansing Polish Review

WHAT IS IT: TBS Vitamin C Facial Cleansing Polish


THE PRODUCT(S):

TBS Vitamin C Facial Cleansing Polish: This daily radiance-revealing facial wash cleanses and exfoliates skin in one step. Micro beads gently buff away dull skin cells, leaves skin feeling fresh and smooth and enhances skin’s natural radiance.


Squeezed out a generous glob and lather up for reviewing.

VERDICT: First, the scent of oranges is strong in this one. It feels almost as if I'm actually washing my face with real oranges. *sniffs* This wonderful scent is like a perfect wake-me-up in the morning when you use it. The difference for this cleansing polish (or wash, if you prefer calling it) doesn't lather up too much. Sometimes, too much foam and lather may not be good for your skin as it may end up clogging your pores. So, I'm definitely glad of the fact that this Vitamin C Facial Cleansing Polish doesn't lather too much than I expected it to.

Also, although my skin is towards the oily/combination type, but if I stay under the sun too long, my face will start getting red and irritated to the point of feeling sunburnt. But luckily, this cleanser doesn't "hurt" when I tried washing my face after a bout of sunshine too long. Maybe because my face is more of the oily variety, I don't feel it drys out my skin too much as well.

And, it definitely made my skin looks brighter after a few uses. Previously, I was using Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser but then it didn't prevent more acne outbreaks. In fact, it kinda suddenly stopped working for me and I'm not sure why? If you've read some of my previous reviews regarding facial cleansers or happened to see my FB status updates, I've been griping about how the pesky little acne spot on my chin refused to ripen nor go away.

So, I switched to this Vitamin C Facial Cleansing Polish after finishing my Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser, hoping to see a miracle of some sort. Well, that pesky little acne spot finally decided to "ripen" and ripen it did. At least I'm glad to know that there's no more facial "pain" when I accidentally brush against that undecided acne on my chin. Right now, that acne spot on my chin is close to getting better.

Although it's not as if the acne scar will completely disappear, but I'm definitely glad of the fact that it has finally gone past the stage where it cannot decide whether to ripen or stay dormant for another 1 month or so. Oh, and also, Vitamin C Facial Cleansing Polish has little orange beads inside, almost similar to the "jojoba beads" that is present in other types of facial cleanser. But the downside of it is that, it doesn't really exfoliate too well since the "beads" seemed way too small and tiny to do much exfoliating and is rather gentle on the skin, not abrasive at all!

Like what the packaging on the tube says, it's a Cleansing Polish, not an Cleansing Exfoliator. So, do not expect your dead skin cells to miraculously washed off after a few washes. However, it is definitely gently enough to use on a daily basis. As expected of a Vitamin C Facial Cleansing Polish, do massage it longer than usual, not massaged harder, to ensure that your face does look brighter, pores feels clean and unclogged

But the good part on the other hand? My blackheads seemed lesser with each use, since I just massaged longer (instead of scrubbing harder which will ultimately harm your skiin than do any good), especially the T-zone areas on my face. You may think that those of us with oily face should just stick to Tea Tree facial products, but I would also like to stress that it isn't necessarily so. Previously, most of the Tea Tree products from The Body Shop works for me, except for the Tea Tree Oil which gave me an unexpected breakout on my chin area that refuses to go away for a long time. So, this Vitamin C Facial Cleansing Polish is almost like a godsend to me when I'm trying to "inject" some vitamins into my daily facial washing routine.

Although honestly, I would really like it if the microbeads within this Vitamin C Facial Cleansing Polish is able to exfoliate my dead skin cells on a daily usage. Instead of having to massage it on my face longer than usual to get rid of any signs of dead skin cells and blackheads.

PRODUCT RATING: ✓✓

WHAT I THINK: An Orange a day keeps stroke away, maybe?

WHERE TO REDEEM A SAMPLE: There's no sample satchet for this product, however, I believe that there's a sample tube at all The Body Shop outlets for you to try on the spot. But then, as with all facial products, you need to use it long term in order to see the results promised on the package. Short term wise, you will just see only a wee bit of result(s) promised.

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Samples Redeemed: 16 - 23 August 2012

Oh well, some more samples came by way for the past week. Here's the goodies:


The week of mailed samples started with 3 envelopes.


NIVEA FOR MEN Oil Control Multi-Effect 8 Cooling Volcanic Mud Foam. Cleanses Thoroughly, Defeats Oil & Acne, Cools Skin Instantly! It's a 15g sample.

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Go to Nivea Singapore Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=395104277209541&set=a.180372778682693.59571.103010723085566&type=1, and liked the post. Next, email your name, address and contact number to nivea.sg@beiersdorf.com with the Subject title: NFM Oil Control Mud Foam Redemption Program.

Redemption ends on 31st Aug 2012

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Palmer's Olive Butter Formula with Vitamin E. It's a 4ml sample.

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Go to Palmer's Singapore Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/palmerssingapore/app_153284594738391, liked the page. Next, click on FREE SAMPLES link and fill in your particulars. The sample mailed to you is random.

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Lactacyd V-Zone Trial Kit.


Lactacyd V-Zone Trial Kit comprising of:

• Lactacyd White Intimate x 1 (Natural Whitening with Marine and Plant-based extracts)


• Lactacyd Vitaliza x 1 (Youth reviving with Vitamin E and Collagen)

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Go to Lactacyd's Singapore Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/vzonecare.lactacydsg, like the page. Next, click on Free Sample and fill in your particulars. You will receive an email informing you how long the sample will roughly takes to reach your mailbox.

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A package from Maximuscle Singapore o.o


Maxitone Sculptress Diet Bar. It's a 60g sample bar o.o

Sculptress Diet Bars in new Caramel Crunch flavour have been designed for weight conscious women looking for a nutritious yet effective way to lose those stubborn pounds. Each bar is a unique high protein meal replacement with added weight loss nutrients, vitamins and minerals, designed to be used as part of a healthy balanced diet to help you lose weight and shape up fast.

Sculptress Diet bars contain a healthy balance of nutrients including 16g of quality protein to help reduce feelings of hunger and support your daily protein requirements. For added health benefits, Sculptress Diet bars also contain 30% of your recommended daily allowance of 22 vitamins and minerals that contribute towards a healthy balanced diet, support body functions and optimise your health and well-being.

Sculptress Diet bars contains active ingredients such as green tea extract and L-carnitine tartrate which are considered to support metabolic functions and help you to achieve your weight loss goals.

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: This one baffles me actually. I don't remember ever asking for a sample, although I found the website that gives sample bars, but it's expired. You could try your luck and hope you get one in the mailbox as well by going to http://www.maxitone.sg/promotions2011/free-sample-sg.html. Although the instructions stated to go to CozyCot @ Orchard Central, I'd suggest not to print out the email and wait patiently for it to come in your mailbox instead. Good luck on this one!

EDIT: Tried it after writing this review. Taste yuck! If I have to eat this to slim down, I'd rather much eat half a bowl of rice with generous helpings of broccoli, asparagus and capsicums for 2 meals...

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So, I got a phone call from a woman from GlamaBox asking if there'll be anyone home to receive the box that will be sent in the late afternoon/early evening timeslot. But the box came close to 9pm and I skipped dinner to wait for the box's arrival D:


And when the box finally came, I can't wait to open it up and take a look at what's inside!!


So, there's a glamagem advertisement card and a glamabox card detailing what's inside the box.

Of glamagem:
Glamagem.com, a collection of designer jewelry curated and designed by celebrity model and co-founder QiQi and Lisa S. Glamagem products are exclusively available online at www.Glamagem.com.

Glamagem customers will be able to purchase one off products from the Glamagem boutique or pay a monthly membership fee of $688 HKD for Celebrity Limited Edition products within the collection. Membership benefits include exclusive member discounts, early access to limited edition products and personalized selections each month matched to their individual style. The Glamagem collection will include a wide range of prices from $100 HKD to $688 HKD for unique designer fashion jewelry.

Of GlamaBox:
Front of the card is a message to subscribers of GlamaBox and on the back, is a detailed list of what will be getting in the current edition of our GlamaBox. It even comes with a information on the product sample given, what the product is for, what it helps to achieve when applied. And not forgetting, the retail price for the actual item and the nett weight for the retail size item. And as I mentioned on my previous post on another Beauty Box, I thoroughly appreciate the fact that there are Beauty Boxes companies that actually includes little information like this to help us ladies decide better on our budget. Intsead of going down to the shops, taking a look at the price and then having to re-budget on the spot. Too troublesome!

It comes paper-wrapped in a quality paper, complete with a sticker lol


Since the GlamaBox sticker wasn't that adhesive, I would like to report that no harm came to the pretty paper.


For a low cost of SGD18 per month, subscribers get up to 5 beauty goodies in their boxes. Some indie brands I may not have heard of and also products that are catered to my skin type as well. Good!

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And without a waste of precious time, here's what exactly is in the August edition of GlamaBox!! *From the biggest item to the smallest by the way*


Genaya Aloe After-Sun Soothing Silk Ice Film | 25 ml
Retail Price: SGD 20 (5 pieces)


Genaya Aloe After-sun Soothing Silk Ice Film is the best combination of the finest silk and latest US technology. This ultra-thin and breathable full-face mask is lightweight and durable, offering a superior fit, seal and comfort to the face, allowing all the ingredients to be absorbed into the skin. Specially formulated with Aloe Vera extract from Africa, the various bioactive elements in Aloe Vera can penetrate into skin, tighten skin and provide collagen protein and moisture. It provides rich minerals and microelements to replenish skin after sun damage, keeping our skin looking soft, bright and smooth.


Timeless Truth Organic Silk Fiber Elixir Mask | 1 Piece
Retail Price: SGD 36 (10 pieces )


Timeless Truth Organic Silk Fiber Elixir Mask nourishes your skin with brightening and hydrating elements such as Organic Arbutin, Pitera and etc. It not only immediately brightens skin tone but also continuously lightens skin beneath layers all night long to give you lasting translucent fairness and firmness. Effectively controls the formation of melanin and reduces the dark pigments on face. You will find your skin rejuvenated, hydrated, looking youthful with a radiant glow after application.


Pureté Duo Care Eye & Lip Cream | 5 ML
Retail Price: SGD 245.5 (50ml)
I'm a sucker for lip glosses and lip balms since I tend to have overly dry lips that cracks almost on a daily basis D:


Pureté Duo Care Eye & Lip Cream can increase blood circulation and reduces puffiness, under-eye shadows and fine eye-area and lip lines effectively. Sorbitol and Grape Seed Oil help to make the fragile eye-area skin stronger and better protected. Precious Frankincense and Tocopheryl Acetate soothe and comfort the eye area by protecting skin against environmental damage.


Marie Dalgar Black Dry Fast Eyeliner | 1.0 ML
Retail Price: SGD 14 (1.0ml)
Again, I'm actually a sucker for eyeliner as well XD


Marie Dalgar Black Dry Fast Eyeliner is an easy-glide, quick-dry precision liner stays in place until you say when. No smudges, feathering, or running, the thin, marker-like tip is easy to use, even for the beauty beginner. Delivers any look (from a thin line to a bold, dramatic stroke), it also goes on smoothly without skipping, smudging, or pulling, and lasts all day!


Louvier SPF50 Sunscreen BB Cream | 5G
Been trying to hunt down more BB Cream samples to fit my pale and ghostly skin tone, this one's generous. It doesn't come in a satchet, but a little tub instead. *squee*


Louvier SPF50 Sunscreen BB Cream has multi-functionality including sun protection, improving dullness, wrinkle improvement and improving initial ageing phenomena. This bb cream is suitable for even sensitive skins, keeping your face always looking youthful! With sun protection factor of SPF50, effectively blocking UVA and UVB, protecting your skin from ultraviolet ray. This product visually camouflages the flaws on your skin with four peptides so it not only evens up and brightens up complexion, but also conceals imperfections. Your skin will appear lighter and more radiant after use with a softer and smoother touch.

*Must shake well before use*

If you want your own GlamaBox, just make an account using my referral ID at http://www.glamabox.com/sg/en/home/refuid/23849. I'm not exactly sure if previous editions are stil available, but you can email and find out more.

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I'll do an over-all review regarding all 3 Beauty Boxes I have and which are the ones I would gladly subscribed on a long-term basis and the reasons why? So, stay tuned to my blog for new updates.

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Black Head Off Stick (B&C Laboratories Inc.) Review

[ Before I go carry on this review, I would like to state that this product was bought almost more than 8 years ago on one of my beauty/facial whims when Watsons started stocking up on beauty products brought in from Japan. But sadly, I no longer see this product anymore at Watsons ever again. So, you may want to try online stores if you feel this product may work for you]

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WHAT IS IT: Black Head Off Stick


THE PRODUCT(S):

Black Head Off Stick: Contains various amount of moisturizing and nourishing ingredients combined! Through lightly rubbing your nose, it cleans off the tip and sides of your nose! Even if your partner has their head any closer to yours, you won't have to be embarrassed about those dark and dirty black head. Be a clean and absolute beauty!


It looks seemingly close to a lip balm, matte foundation stick and even better, Maybelline's Clear Smooth BB stick. But it's not!


Lightly rub your nose and it cleans off the tip and sides of your nose! As seen in this image, those are not my dead skin cells, but rather from the Stick.

VERDICT: As stated, it's a beauty whim purchase. And as per stated on the packaging, you need to rub it on your nose to get rid of blackheads.

Image Source: http://www.ezbuyme.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=9&products_id=91&secureID=138f49c344952f8b7495c01fb4ac38b6

Directions:

Wash your face clean from oil, and then rub your nose with "Black Head Off Stick". You will see tiny crumbs floating off your nose, use tissue or clean cloth to rub clean and you're done. Use toner on your face for extra care and protection (If you feel a burning sensation from the rubbing, this is a normal symptom).

First, I would like to inform my readers that this product doesn't effectively and really gets rid of your blackheads. I bought it because I am just darn sick of trying to remove my blackheads manually via suqeezing, nose pore strips. And I thought this was a godsend product. What this product does is to actually just "rub off" the head of your blackheads. You will still have to get rid of your blackheads manually, out of your pores the hard way.

The good part?

After using this on my nose for my blackheads, I did noticed that "surface" blackheads doesn't look that obvious from a short distance, almost close to non-existence blackheads on my nose. And it actually rubbed away some dead skin cells on the surface of my skin near my nose area. And what's more, it actually mattifies my nose so it doesn't look sebum-shiny too.

This one's a 50% hit and miss in 1 package, to be honest. For the 50% miss, it touts to clean blackheads, but it only does so if you rubbed long enough on your nose. It removes the "surface" blackheads (blackheads are black on the top as seen from your nose, those are the "surface" heads) so your blackheads won't look so obvious. And as for the 50% hit, it rubs off dead skin in the process while mattifying your nose.

In short, you will still have to be "hardworking" and wash your face, especially blackhead prone area with more gusto by washing longer, or still continue using pore strips. However, if your nose tends to produce more sebum than most ladies, then it may be worthwhile to just get it to mattify your nose instead.

PRODUCT RATING: ✓✓


WHAT I THINK: A haphazard plan of action when thinking of this product!

WHERE TO REDEEM A SAMPLE: As usual, this product doesn't have sampling when it was first brought to Singapore. But what I can assure you is that, most Black Head Off Stick's out on the market doesn't really gets rid of your blackheads literally. If you feel that this one may not even work or as effective as the packaging touted, then it's more than alright not to buy.

And since it's in a lip balm-esque container, kinda hard to "share" it at all. Just give this a miss if you ever see it sold in Singapore again, if you are someone who prefer to wash your nose clean the usual method.

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Latest Sample at The Sample Store Singapore

If you are a member of The Sample Store Singapore and have an account with them, here's some good news. The Sample Store Singapore have 4 new samples to redeem:

Source: http://www.thesamplestore.sg/product/details/2643/0/name-neogence-ace-renewal-repairing-mask-1-sheet-mask

Source: http://www.thesamplestore.sg/product/details/2644/0/name-goodskin-labs-smooth-365-intensive-clarity-smoothing-peptide-serum-travel-size-5-sasa-voucher

Source: http://www.thesamplestore.sg/product/details/2641/0/name-bioessence-birds-nest-nutri-collagen-whitening-sleeping-mask

Source: http://www.thesamplestore.sg/product/details/2640/0/name-SANA-natural-resource-uv-milk-spf19-pa-3-days-supply

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Wakilala Clear Wash & Clear Essence Review

[ I'm not sure if these 2 products can be still found in Singapore anymore, but I'm still going to review them, in case they are brought back to Singapore once more. However, you can try looking in SaSa outlets if you want to buy *shakes fists & blames Musee Platinum Tokyo* ]

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Before I go into details of the reviews, allow me to share my underarm experience with you, my beautiful readers, although I assure you that the underarm is not mine in this case. This happened during the days when I was still working in a cafe (And damn! I make the best coffee among my colleagues *smirk*).

When I was still a student, I do not believe in underarm products. I mean, at the end of the day, just go shower and scrub thoroughly all over. And bingo! Sweat is gone, just like that. And fast forward a few years later when I started working in a cafe.

One fine day during a middle of a crowd-fest due to it being a weekend, after I "bullied" a co-worker in doing the cashier counter while I took over the barista machine. These 2 girls came up to the counter admist a long queue that never seems to end. I'll just graciously skip their races, but the thin one, let's call her Miss. T (T for Thin) while the chubby one, we shall call her Miss. C (C for Chubby).

Miss. T was wearing a regular T-Shirt with short sleeves, so, no big deal. But Miss. C was not only chubby, but also happened to be wearing a sleeve-less tight T-shirt that showed off all her flabs way too much. (I have no offence towards people who likes to dress to show off their flabs or whatsoever, it's their choice, not mine!)

While my cashier counter-colleague was attending to her and oblivious to the surroundings, Miss. C decided to "secretly" scratch her left armpit (which unfortunately is the direction where I'm hovering at my barista machine). And god forbid! Her armpit were so dark with sweat stains. And right after scratching the itch in her armpit, Miss. C decided to sniff the same fingers that she used to scratch that armpit of hers. Gross, right?

And she actually pretended that none of that happened at all. She just looked around casually, just to make sure no one saw her do that. Until she caught my eye. No doubt, my face was rather scrunched up from that unsightly episode, but my facial expression kinda told her that I did witness that horrifying episode.

Needless to say, that same day after I knocked off from work, my first decision is to walk into Watsons and hunt around for some underarm products to ensure I do not have sweat-stained armpits. Ever!

And back to the review at hand~

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WHAT IS IT: Wakilala Clear Wash


THE PRODUCT(S):

Wakilala Clear Wash: Bison Wakilala Clear Wash is an exfoliating and whitening product specially formulated for use on underarms. Product disinfects, whitens and removes underarms dark patches and marks. User experiences a cooling, refreshing sensation after application.

VERDICT: Personally, I used an old toothbrush that I kept separately from my actual toothbrush used for my teeth. Since the product insists that it be used before showering a.k.a before you wet yourself anywhere, especially the armpits area. So, I squeezed out a generous amount onto my old toothbrush and proceeded to brush my underarms for a good 1-3 minutes.

Although the packaging stated to "scrub and massage till foam turns into a dark compound", luckily for me, mine didn't. Can see how much I scrub it everday, huh? My advice is not to scrub too hard, just enough to scrub/massage for 1-3 minutes without feeling like the skin on your armpit is going to drop off. Whether the foam turns dark or not, it doesn't matter, as long as 1-3 minutes is up, just stop!

Then, carry on with your showering activities as usual. After I'm done with my usual shower routine, I did noticed that my armpit did lighten a little after a week's usage. It also helps if you do "take care" of your armpits on a daily basis in the shower though. Underarm stench is definitely gone.

It's not like the stench goes off forever and never comes back. It still does. But at least there's Wakilala Clear Wash that actually gets rid of the stench for a certain amount of time that lets you feel like a normal human being without stinky underarms.

PRODUCT RATING: ✓✓✓

WHAT I THINK: No stinky smell!

WHERE TO REDEEM A SAMPLE: I do not think there is samples for this item. But, if you are still curious and want to try, you could share it with your siblings, by transferring maybe half of the contents into another re-usable plastic container if you're somewhat against sharing products meant for underarms due to bacteria reasons.

WHAT IS IT:Wakilala Clear Essence

Wakilala Clear Essence: Bison Wakilala Clear Essence is a daily fast whitening and toning product for use on underarms. Product tightens pores & removes grime on underarms. Cooling sensation after application provides a refreshing effect. Help to reduce sweat & prevent smell from underarms.

VERDICT: This is to be used after you have scrubbed your underarms with Wakilala Clear Wash. And seriously, like what the packaging has mentioned, there is this cool and tingling sensation when applied. (Please, do not use it on an un-scrubbed underarm as you will be wasting precious money.) That tingling sensation, of course, won't last 24 hours. But it's enough to make you feel as if you had clean, stink-free underarms from birth.

TIP: If your underarm starts to stink once more, skip the Essence. Go back to scrubbing with the Clear Wash. Never, ever use the Essence alone. You will feel that cool tingling sensation. But the effect won't last if your underarm isn't clean in the first place!

PRODUCT RATING: ✓✓✓

WHAT I THINK: Squeeeee~~~

WHERE TO REDEEM A SAMPLE: Same as the Clear Wash, there isn't samples for this. Share with a family member, by transferring half the contest to your own re-usable bottle for prolonged use as well.

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