[Products Review] My Favourite Daily Personal Care Products from Shopee

Decided to do a product review post to share on some of my favourite personal care products that I've been using on a daily basis which I bought online from Shopee. This is also one of the rare blog posts I'm sharing that is actually not food related.

I was first introduced to KUNDAL, Korea's No. 1 Personal Care Brand somewhere in July last year and since then, I've been using their range of hair care and body wash products. Thanks Jessie @dipmecocoa for introducing this brand to me! 

I first started using their KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo in White Musk scent and I can feel significant changes to my hair. The scent of white musk can last for about a day and my hair felt soft and smooth after every wash making it so easy to manage. 

Some of the benefits include: 

- Contains 32 different natural extracts. All ingredients are EWG Green Grade (except perfume)

- No harmful chemicals or silicone so it's safe to use every day

- Helps maintain pH balance (pH 5.5, similar to skin & hair)

- Contains nourishing protein for damaged hair

- Comes in 9 different unique scent to choose from namely, Acacia moringa, Baby powder, Blanc, Cheery blossom, Clean Soap, Fuzzy navel, Pink grapefruit, White musk, Ylang ylang, there's definitely a scent that will suits you. 

I'm currently using my second KUNDAL shampoo in BLANC scent and I think I still prefer White Musk to this. I intend to try out all their scents to see which one is my favourite. I've even changed my hubby's shampoo to this brand as well. The only thing that I don't quite like is the pump head. It seems that every time when I press the pump head, the shampoo just couldn't land nicely on my palm thus causing wastage. 

Their hair treatment comes in a 500ml bottle as well and makes a good supplement to the shampoo. I'm using the KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Treatment in Clean Soap. Similar to their shampoo, they have a variation of 9 different scents. Love how easily this treatment gets absorbed into my hair making my hair feels hydrated and silky. 

Occasionally, I would use the KUNDAL Ultra Hair Serum to reduce the fizziness to my hair ends. This serum contains 15 different natural oil extracts and is a pure, highly concentrated oil with no addition of water and alcohol. Overall, with these three products, my hair condition improves tremendously. For once, I'm contemplating keeping my hair long instead of cutting it short every time it reach a certain length. 

KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Body Wash contains 42% Aloe Vera leaf extract and 23 different natural extract. I always look forward to a relaxing bath time when I get home after work and this body wash helps with the refreshing scent. My skin feels smooth and moisturize after shower. KUNDAL products is available for retail at Guardian or online at Shopee. 

I started realizing the importance of incorporating feminine hygiene as part of my daily personal care routine after one of my friends suffered from yeast infections which is a common vaginal problem that most women will experience at some point in our lives. Have been searching for a good female intimate wash and was introduced to Sebamed Feminine Intimate Wash sensitive with pH 3.8 that is 100% soap and alkali-free. They also have one with pH 6.8 which is suitable for menopause years. The difference in pH value is due to the hormone level of estrogen which starts to go down during menopause phase. The one formulated at pH 6.8 contains Panthenol to soothe & regenerate irritated areas and also contains Witch Hazel as anti-bacterial and anti-itching effect.

For daily feminine hygiene needs, this product has the following benefits: 

- Formulated with pH 3.8 to stabilizes the natural balance of micro flora in the female genital area during the fertile years of a woman's life

- For use during childbearing years and after child birth

- Protects against infections & odour

- Mild and gentle cleansing makes it suitable for daily use

- Natural moisturizing effect from Aloe Vera extract

- The active ingredient of Chamomile extract soothes & prevent irritation, provides an antibacterial effect

I've been using just a tiny drop of it during bath time and I love how it creates a nice lather on my wet hands. Most importantly, it is able to cleanse the intimate area gently without any irritation. It doesn't cause imbalance to the pH level of that area and helps to solve the odour and itchiness issues. I love the flora scent of this product and how it is dermatologically tested by gynecologists without any animal testing.

This product is made in Germany and is available for purchase at selected Watson stores or simply quote [CHEWYJAS] under the remarks to redeem a Sebamed Trial Set worth $10 upon purchase on Sebamed's E-Stores (Shopee & Qoo10) (While stocks last). Instagram: @Sebamed_SG #IdealFeminineWash #SebamedSingapore

That's all for my sharing now, I will try to share more interesting finds and reviews. Stay tuned! 

XOXO

[BEAUTY] BOTANECO GARDEN unveils new Trio Oil Hair & Body Collection

Eco-conscious consumers would be delighted to learn that Guardian has introduced the new Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Hair & Body Collection which provides beauty solutions with ingredients that are organic and natural.

 I attended their media launch event which was held at the tranquil Villa Halia, Singapore Botanic Gardens. The whole venue has beautifully transformed into a garden themed event to check out the products.

THE BOTANECO GARDEN TRIO OIL BLEND

The Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Hair & Body range is believed to be among the first hair and body care ranges to be infused with a combination of three 100% eco-certified exotic oils  - Babassu Oil from Latin America, Baobab Oil from Africa and Chufa Oil from France.

1. Babassu Oil - Ideal for hair miniaturization, this organic ingredient contains five fatty acids as well as Vitamin E and phytosterols which act as antioxidant agents.

2. Baobab Oil - An ancient beauty secret of Africa, it is laden with Omega 3,6 and 9 fatty acids that promote healthy skin and hair. Baobab oil leaves the hair soft and silky while protecting it from damage caused by the sun and free radicals. Baobab oil is also an excellent skin moisturiser, which absorbs quickly into the skin.

3. Chufa Oil - A mainstay of Mediterranean beauty, chufa oil contains Omega 6 and 9 as well as Vitamin E, and is rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals to promote a more youthful appearance.

MORE ABOUT THE BOTANECO GARDEN TRIO OIL COLLECTION

Most of us spent long hours in dry air-conditioned environment and the humid outdoors, and Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Collection is able to address this needs with five times the moisturizing benefits for hair and skin care. The Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Collection is not only gentle and but also free from harmful chemicals such as Parabens, Silicone, Soap, Colorant, Lanoline and DEA, giving consumers a peace of mind when using.

THE BOTANECO GARDEN TRIO OIL BATH COLLECTION

The Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Bath Collection consists of two variants to suit different needs, namely Whitening and Moisturising.

The Whitening variant targets uneven skin tone or dark patches as it is enriched with apricot kernels and liquorice extracts to gently exfoliate skin while evening out skin tone.

Choose the Moisturising variant if you spend long hours in dry, air-conditioned environment everyday. It has added olive oil and Vitamin E to boost the moisturising effects of Trio Oil, improve skin elasticity as well as provide satin care for dry skin.

THE BOTANECO GARDEN TRIO OIL HAIR SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER COLLECTION + HAIR ELIXIR

The Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Collection provides effective solutions to common hair problems such as frizzy, damaged, and weak hair that is prone to falling due to breakage. It creates a relaxing shampoo and conditioning experience that of a salon quality.

Pick the Smooth & Silky Shampoo and Conditioner set to tame coarse and frizzy hair, as it comes with calendula extract boosting the moisturising power of Trio Oil to condition hair for a smoother and more manageable texture.

The Repair & Strengthen Shampoo and Conditioner are perfect for damaged hair as magnolia extract conditions hair to restore them back to health.

Make it a routine to add on the usage of the Hair Elixir which is enriched with Chamomile extract to deliver ten types of hair benefits. The benefits after using the Hair Elixir are moisturising and nourishing, conditioning, damage repair, detangling and improve hair manageability. The Hair Elixir also protects our hair from the harmful UV and delivers antioxidant benefits while maintaining hair shine as well as softening and anti-frizz.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

I was quite happy to find out that the Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Collection is priced at an affordable rate so that more people can try the long list of wonderful benefits. They are available at all Guardian Pharmacy and e-store at http://www.guardian.com.sg/ from S$2 to S$12.90.  (Pricing is inclusive of GST) If you are not so sure whether this range of products suits you, you may wish to try out the travel/sample size first.

FRINGE ACTIVITY - DIY TERRARIUM 

Created our own Terrarium to bring home. Thanks @ecoponics for guiding us. Not much difficulties in creating this but it's the skill to make it looks nice and neat.

FRINGE ACTIVITY - DIY SCENT BAR

Another fringe activity was to DIY our own scent. This is rather interesting as everybody's creation is different. Some like it more floral while others prefer a more fruity one. My selection ends up with a fruity scent although I pick one lavender which is floral.

 DINNER AND DESSERTS

Such a feast prepared for us. Thank you!

 SELFIE AND OOTD TIME

Big thanks for the invitation to this event. Will definitely try out this range of products once the ones I'm using is finished. 

XOXO

[BEAUTY] Bulgarian Rose Karlovo Signature Tea Party

I was introduced to this brand called BULGARIAN ROSE KARLOVO when I went to their blogger's signature tea party on the 10th of October and I have been using some of their products for a week. They smell so good, even my mum noticed that I'm applying something different and asked me what I'm using so that she could try them too!

These are the top selling products from Bulgarian Rose Karlovo that we were given to try out. Thank you for the generosity. Received a Rose Joghurt Washing Gel For Face from the Gentle Care Cosmetic Series, ROSE Q10 Revitalizing face cream from the Cosmetic Series and Lady's Joy Hair Care Liquid Disperse Crystals. All the products from Bulgarian Rose Karlovo are 100% natural and 100% free from preservatives. 

Before I share more information about the products, let me do a throwback to the Bulgarian Rose Karlovo Signature Tea Party that we went to. It was held at the Muffet's Room Cafe located at Icon Village, Tanjong Pagar. 

Upon entering, what greeted us is this whole range of products from Bulgarian Rose Karlovo that is suitable for use from the head to the toe. The whole cafe was filled with the sweet scent of roses too.

A video was shown which brought us to the Bulgarian Rose factory in the valley of Karlovo, a traditional province area with an old man overseeing the roses. We watched how the products were being manufactured. As the ingredients used is mainly roses, they need to be handmade, because once machine is used to process the roses, they will be damaged. The period of harvesting is usually between May to June and another good thing about their products is that no animal testing is involved. 

The Bulgarian Rose factory was founded in 1948 on the basis of distilleries for processing essential-oil raw material. It was only until the 1960s that the production process in the factory became seasonal and involves the production of essential oils - rose, lavender and mint, as well as concretes - rose and lavender, and absolutes - rose and lavender. 

It has been supplying raw materials to various international companies for cosmetic purchases. In 2000, Bulgarian Rose Karlovo finally produce their own cosmetic line.

I was intrigued by the Peeling Soup cum Sponge from the Rose Cosmetic Series. Made with natural rose oil, it's a two-in-one kind of thing and I've never seen anything like this before.

Ms Aries from Skin Society presenting and sharing with us in details some of their signature products and we also had the chance to try them out. 

This is the Bulgarian Rose Signature made from 100% natural rose water obtained by distillation the flowers of the oil-bearing Rosa Damascena P.Mill. The rose water is a natural tonic. It's so pure and natural that once open, you will have to store it in the fridge, otherwise after six months it will smell badly. It's said to even cure back acnes and can be spray on the scalp to prevent hair fall and promote hair growth. When used on the skin, it allows the skin to retain its beautiful and youthful appearance, compensate the increasing collagen deficit, smooth out the telltale signs of age and keep the skin moisturized and fresh.

The Bulgarian Rose Signature - Serum for Face is mild and gentle and suitable for use even for sensitive skin. Even the unique packaging box is handmade.

The Rose Exfoliating Facial Mask is made of natural rose water, natural rose oil, Alpha-hydroxy acids, jojoba ester and D-panthenol. It has tiny beads that gently removes dead skin cells and cleanses face from impurities without drying. Skin feels smooth and fresh after using.

From the Rose Joghurt Cosmetic Series, we tried the Rose Joghurt Body Butter. This body butter comes with a rich composition of natural oils and vitamins which helps to nourish skin and provide protections from the daily harmful impact of the environment. Ideal for dry to normal skin, it is absorbed quickly and gives skin the smooth and soft feel.

For those who are into aromatherapy, they have this beautiful gift sets too which is so ideal for gifting.

Thank you for the invitation as well as the yummy food that keeps our tummy full while we tried out the different products. Time to review the products that I've received.

Lady's Joy Hair Care Liquid Disperse Crystals helps to nourish and strengthen the hair and provide protection from the UV damage and humidity effects. It also helps to conditions hair to prevent split ends from happening. 

Application is easy, just apply one to two pumps onto hand and lightly comb through dry hair. Do not rinse. 

One amazing effect is that it helps to make your hair colour more striking. As seen on the demonstration done by Ms Aries, the colour of the left side of her hair stands out more as compared to the right side.

Rose Joghurt Washing Gel For Face is so gentle that it's suitable for everyday cleansing use. It contains natural rose oil, natural rose water, yoghurt, olive oil and soya protein. It helps to remove light make-up and impurities effectively. It can also restores water balance in the epidermis and provides a comfortable feeling of perfect purity after use.

ROSE Q10 Revitalizing face cream contains rose water that nourish skin and keeps it hydrated. Regular usage keeps skin soft and elastic.

These products ensure that my hair and skin is well taken care of. I'm really glad to be able to try experience the effect of natural roses. Thank you! 

For more information, please visit Bulgarian Rose Karlovo Facebook Page or Skin Society Page if you would like to make a purchase online. Currently, they are only retailing at Sasa Clementi and OG outlets. Hoping to branch out to more stores soon.

XOXO

[HAIRCARE PRODUCT] ESSENTIAL CC OIL & NIGHT CARE MILK (SPONSORED POST)

If you have been searching for that perfect solution to bad hair days like I do, this is the post for you. Ever since I've started colouring my hair, it has become really difficult to manage. Especially in the morning when I woke up. It would be so dry and frizzy, my hair just gets tangled up easily when I bath. Once, I even had to resort to using a scissors to cut my ends away as it's impossible to untangled them.  

While we all know that heat styling, perming and dyeing is very damaging to our hair, we still do so just to look good and boost our confidence. However, not many would know that external environmental factors and some of our everyday habits can also put stress to our hair and impact its health and appearance. 

INTRODUCING THE FIVE 

EVIL HAIR STRESS BROTHERS

Beside being yellow, one main problem they have in common is how horrible their hair is. Let's reveal what are the roots of their individual problem.  

Yes, if we are not careful enough, the evil hair stress brothers are going to attack us. They may even all come at once and we definitely do not want that to happen.

HERE COMES THE PERFECT SOLUTION TO 
KEEP THE EVIL HAIR STRESS BROTHERS AWAY

Essential is a popular haircare brand from Japan and has a wide range of products to help repair and care for hair. This includes basic care products like Shampoo & Conditioner to more intensive treatments like Hair Masks and Leave On Treatments. I'm glad to be able to try out the Essentials CC Oil and Essential Night Care Milk which were re-launched under the Leave On Treatment range. Thank you, Sample Store!

ESSENTIAL CC OIL (60ml) 

The 'CC' in the new Essential CC Oil stands for Cuticle Care. 

Just like the multi-functional effects of the CC cream; we just need that one good CC cream for many effects such as providing coverage with added skin care benefits like SPF, moisturize and anti-oxidants, the concept of the Essential CC Oil works the same way on our hair! Non-greasy and invisibly light, the Essential CC Oil coats each strand of hair with a cuticle coat protection to protect our hair. Most importantly, only 1 oil is needed to fight the 5 stress factors that result in tangles and damaged hair cuticles - blow drying, combing, dryness, breakage and split ends.    

Retail Price: S$11.90

This Essential CC Oil is to be applied in the morning and can be reapplied at any time of the day on towel-dried or damp hair. For optimum results, use after Essential shampoo and conditioner.

(Photo of Joanne, my hair model ^^)

I've tried it our together with my friends with similar hair problems as me since we had bleached our hair before. The effect is amazing. The left side of the photo shows how her hair looks like normally. Dry, brittle and frizzy from the bleaching. The right side of the photo shows how her hair looks after applying the Essential CC Oil. We all agreed that after applying the CC oil, our hair became smoother and remains tangle-free the whole day. It contains Hair Supplement Oil, which is very much similar to our hair's natural oil thus it makes our hair looks beautiful and shiny with a fresh floral fragrance. 

ESSENTIAL NIGHT CARE MILK (100ml) 

The Essential Night Care Milk intensively repairs and moisturizes our hair when we are asleep in the wee hours of the night. It forms a good protection of our hair from "Pillow Friction" by leaving a protective coat around each hair strand and prevent misaligned cuticles when hair rubs against the pillowcase.

Retail Price: S$11.90

Coupled with cuticle coat protection ingredients, the Essential Night Care Milk is rich yet non-greasy. For better results, ensure that hair is completely dry before going to bed. 

Time for bed. What is Pillow Friction? It is the friction between our hair and the pillow, when we toss and turn at night. This cause the cuticles to be misaligned and misaligned cuticles creates frizz, resulting in the fabulous lion's mane the next morning. For me, I went through the routine of washing and blow-drying my hair in the morning before going to work just to fix the 'lion's mane' problem.  

The next morning when I woke up and prepare for work, I'm very pleased to find that my hair remains smooth and manageable. It's really a big improvement and there's only one small tangle when I try to finger comb my hair. 

After using the Essential CC Oil and Essential Night Care Milk, I am starting to have confidence to keep my hair long! It's really important to take care of our hair and these two products makes applications such a breeze. I'm really impressed and am considering switching to their shampoo and conditioner as well. 

PLAY SOME FUN GAMES TO WIN ATTRACTIVE WEEKLY PRIZES!

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Essential's Mane Hero Facebook Game to combat the 5 evil Hair Stress Brothers and Pesky Pillow King. 

It's a very simple left/right control game. 

My score which is not very fantastic. The highest score is about 3,000 plus.

So if you think you can beat the high score, go to 

https://apps.facebook.com/essentialmanehero/

Enjoy! 

XOXO