Review: FeelUnique.com, TIGI S Factor and Goldwell

Friday, September 27, 2013


Two new hair products arrived in my mailbox recently!

1. TIGI S Factor Soothing Conditioner

This conditioner has a very fruity smell which definitely makes your hair smell good! And yes, it does make my hair shiny and smooth after using. But it's not as weightless as the John Freida one.


2. Goldwell Dual Senses Deep Cleansing Shampoo

This one smells of citrus and does not produce much bubbles. So far, after using it for one week plus, my hair is more manageable and my scalp doesn't secrete as much oil after one whole day. So it's good!


Sometimes, it's not just one particular product that makes your hair good. It's all the different products combined with your own efforts to enjoy a good hair day!

Many friends have been asking me where I usually buy my hair products from and here is the answer:


This UK-based website offers free international shipping! Whoo! Much better than some local websites that charge $10/$20 delivery charges for orders less than a minimum quantity. Pui!

This site does not require any minimum order to enjoy free shipping to Singapore! It usually arrives within 2 weeks from your order date. So if your toiletries are running low, be sure to order early!

Please note that you can't buy products that are currently found in Singapore due to shipping restrictions. So the products that I buy are always not found in Singapore.

Caution: try out new products at your own risk.

Remember to sign up for an account with Feel Unique to enjoy special discount codes and keep yourself updated with the latest offers! Sometimes they offer freebies with some purchases, so please remember to check out their special offers!




Enjoy your shopping at FeelUnique!

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6:00 PM

Review: Korean brand Belif

Monday, September 9, 2013



Heys!

Sorry I haven't been updating for more than a week.

Now that I am officially free, do expect more regular updates!

Today I want to share about this upcoming Korean brand Belif.

I am always looking for something to brighten up my dull skin and black face and so I was recommended to try this out!

Belief peat miracle revital serum concentrate


Directions: 
Apply just one drop all over face, day and night. 
Pat your face lightly to enhance absorption.

Just one drop is enough to cover the whole face! And one bottle should last about 4-5 months (according to the salesgirl).

I have just started using it for a few weeks now but I feel like that my skin doesn't feel dry so easily and it's less sensitive now! Whoo!


SG price: S$85
Korea price: US$41

If you want to try this out, I suggest that you get your friends to help it from Korea, so much cheaper!

Want to introduce the two trusted facial masks that I use on a regular basis. If I ain't lazy, I'd use facial masks about twice a week. Otherwise, sometimes once a fortnight......

Shara Shara snail mask

I previously mentioned that the extract from the snail's mucus has very good repair properties?

This is the mask soaked in snail mucus! It's from the same brand as my moisturiser. Read about my review for the moisturiser here Rest assure that there is no disgusting smell at all. In fact, it's rather pleasant and it's super sticky!

It's very moisturising and I usually don't have to apply anymore moisturiser after the mask.

Not found in Singapore yet.

Korea price: approx S$1 per piece


The Face Shop Raspberry Eye Mask

You probably heard about this eye mask before. 

It's made of jelly and it sticks to the eye area quite well. I always use it on my forehead after putting it on my eyebags. 

Don't waste it. LOL


SG price: Approx S$3 per piece
Korea price: Approx S$1.25 per piece

I hope you guys are putting in more effort to keep up with a good facial regime nowadays!

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12:30 PM

Hair Maintenance

Friday, August 9, 2013



Finally I am blogging about my hair regime!

And 12 hour countdown before I scoot off to Bangkok! Whee~

1) Shampoo


  


I used to think that I had dandruff a few years back because I would see some small white bits coming out if I scratch my head. (Gross, I know!)

But then I started investing time and effort in my hair by going to a salon and to my delight/shock (whatever la), I don't have dandruff! It's actually sensitive scalp! So the white bits were actually from my scalp. Along with it, there were red patches too =(

And so I changed my shampoo from "Oily scalp" to "Sensitive scalp". But my hair is still very dry, so I started using two separate shampoos - a rich shampoo for the hair and a lighter one for the scalp. And I only take 15 minutes max to shower. 

If you are not willing to invest in a good shampoo for your sensitive scalp, I'd recommend Johnson & Johnson's baby shampoo (the yellow one). This shampoo is very gentle and much cheaper than the professional ones!

Since I cut short my hair last year, there was no need for the rich shampoo anymore. 

But still, it's actually recommended to alternate between two shampoos every other day. And of course, be sure to change your shampoo every six months. This is because your hair will not be able to absorb the nutrients from the shampoo after prolonged use. Your hair would have already developed resistance against the shampoo and this means that the shampoo is wasted!

Anyway, the two shampoos that I used are:

Left: Sensitive shampoo from Beyond (Korean brand, approx S$17)

Right: Follicle Stimulating shampoo from LA Science (from Feelunique.com, approx S$20)

It's said that you can do away with the conditioning step when you use the LA Science shampoo. And it's true, my hair became really soft after using this!

  

Are you one of those who merely spend 30 seconds working the lather on your head and then wash it off shortly after?

You need to massage  your scalp to stimulate hair growth and let the shampoo clean the scalp properly!

Hair experts say that you need to let the shampoo sit in your hair for at least two minutes. And massage your scalp using the fingers (not the nails!)

If you are too lazy, then you can consider getting a massage brush to help you do the job! Use it during the shampoo stage when your hair is wet.

2) Conditioning and treatment

  

For those with frizzy hair (like me), do you face the same problem of finding the right conditioner for your hair?

Especially in Singapore where we face high humidity everyday, we need strong anti-frizz conditioner for our hair! At the same time, I don't want the conditioner to weigh down my hair.

So I found these two weightless conditioners (at the same time, creating volume for my bob hair) and hope to share it with you!

Left: Full Body conditioner from John Frieda (commonly found at Watsons, approx S$15.90)

Right: Scalp Specialist 60 Sec Hair Treatment from Goldwell, Dual Senses (from Feelunique.com, approx S$26) - not recommended for daily use. It leaves a protective layer on your scalp and hair. So you might feel that your hair is a little oily if you use it everyday.

Oh yes, remember to change your conditioner frequently too!

3) Hair tonic (after shampoo)


Hair tonics are usually quite expensive (in the range of $30 - $100). But I found this ginseng hair tonic from Innisfree (a Korean brand) and stuck to it since 1.5 years ago! It only costs approx S$10 at 100ml.

You only need about 5 sprays for the whole head after towelling your hair. Spray directly onto the scalp and massage. Wait for about 3 minutes for the cooling effect to set in before you start blowing dry your hair.

This hair tonic prevents hair fall and keeps my scalp healthy!

Tip: The colour of healthy scalp is white, so if you see a patch of your scalp turning darker (almost to the same shade as your skin color), it means you need to salvage it before it becomes completely bald!!

4) Hair serum (to fight the frizz!)

  

I have always been using the Nuance Airy hair serum from Essential (commonly found in Watsons, approx S$10.90) and it works pretty well for me. 

I will apply it when my hair is about 50% dry before blowing it completely dry. This is because heat will allow the hair to better absorb the serum and my hair will stay frizz-free the whole day!

Recently, I have started trying Macherie Hair Oil from Shiseido (bought in Japan, approx S$10) and it is stronger than the Essential one, despite being more liquid. It has a very strong fruity smell!

I use the huge black professional hairdryer that you see in the salons, with temperature and speed controls. The usual small ones are too weak and it won't blow the frizz away. Be sure to blow your hair using a top-down approach. And I always use cold air to blow my hair towards the end. To close up the pores on your hair and stop the frizz!

And the above is my daily hair regime.

I hope you have enjoyed reading this post and learnt more about your hair!

Start investing time and effort in your hair before it's too late!

ps. Thinning hair makes you look older and bad hair days turn people off.

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6:08 PM

Advertorial: Machio Man

Friday, March 1, 2013




Machio: Pronounced [Mah-Chee-O]. A play on the English word “Macho” and the Chinese Hokkien Dialect “Chio” which translates to “Beautiful”.

For guys who put in effort to improve their skin, this place is for you! Machio Man strives to provide superior grooming products to make YOU stand out from the crowd.

They have three great brands under them, of which two are solely imported by Machio Man!





Who says only women are allowed to use concealers? Men are equally entitled to look good and that includes covering their flaws.

If you wanna look good at an interview or get a confidence boost, concealers are the way to go. Available in two shades.

  

Oily skin needs moisture too. What's even better?

This one here moisturizes and acts as a sunblock all at the same time! Just in case you ain't aware, sunblock plays a important role in our skincare regime because the harmful sun rays are responsible for all our uneven skin tones, patches, acne and blemishes!

So slap on your sunblock today!





Rehab London is the featured brand of the month!

With sustainable all-natural ingredients such as anti-ageing Rooibos extract and healing Ginseng, men's skin will be given a new lease of life. Brit celebs such as Robert Pattinson, Russell Brand, Brady Corbet and Simon cowell have all given their stamp of approval too.





The ultimate facial cream that contains Ginseng extracts and Hydregy, an amazing active ingredient that acts to reduce the signs of wrinkles, increases blood circulation, and fight fatigue. 






Third brand and one of my personal favourites - Mr Natty!

Most guys style their hair before stepping out of the house, right? And most hair styling products either have a strong hold (too strong till you have to wash it thrice before it actually comes off completely) or too weak (you have to keep re-applying and re-styling throughout the day, so cumbersome).

Well, Mr Natty's incredibly natty stuff works wonders! Washes off fairly easily and offers different kinds of hold for different events. Perfect for the trend-setting modern guy.



Do pop over to Machio Man for your grooming fix today!

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