Review: Take 5ive Energy Drink

Take 5ive Energy Drink (60ml)

This week review is on Take 5ive Energy Drink. Can't really remember how this drink come about. Should be in one of the goodies bag. 

Overall, this energy drink did kept me awake and alert for the whole morning, until at least after lunch time. Its definitely an effective and better choice as its zero sugar, zero calories and zero carbs.

Take 5ive Energy Drink Summary
This is an energy drink made in USA. 

There are 2 type of this energy drink with 2 kinds of flavours: 

• Take 5ive Energy Immunity (Mixed berries and citrus)
• Take 5ive Energy Brain Power (Mixed berries and citrus)

The energy drink is:

• Zero Sugar
• Zero Calories
• Zero Carbs
• Work instantly and provides 5.5 hrs of energy
• Brain Power: Maintain mental focus and clarity. Supports vital brain functions
• Immunity: Supports healthy immune functions. Improves vitality and performance. 

You may go to Take 5ive Energy Facebook Page for more information.

How to consume Take 5ive Energy Drink?
Shake well before use. 

For normal energy take half a bottle. For maximum energy, take one full bottle. For best effect, take up to 2 full bottles a day, consumed several hours apart. Discard any remainder after 3 days. No refrigeration required.   

Nutrition and Ingredients

My Review
Can't really remember how this drink come about. Should be in one of the goodies bag. 

The drink comes in a small rounded bottle, nicely wrapped and sealed. 

Nice bottle.

One thing I always have difficult is opening the bottle cap. But this bottle can really be easily open without using much energy. :) 

Bottle cap seal for easy open.

I just need to lift up the seal saying "easy open" and gently pull, and the seal is opened. Just so easy. 

Seal opened.

How the seal looked like.

I have tried the Take 5ive Energy Brain Power Drink, citrus flavour. The drink just taste like those acid fruit drink but without gas. Its sweet when its first enter my mouth but produces a bitter after taste.

I must say, this drink really works. I am not a morning person, so I usually feel sleepy and difficult to focus early in the morning. But after drinking this energy drink after my breakfast, its able to keep me awake and focus at least until after lunch. :)

But one thing that make me really caution is the caffeine content. Although it is effective, but I would say do not relay on it. Natural form of energy is still better than relaying of these drinks for energy. :)

How the drink is.

How the drink is.

Overall, this energy drink did kept me awake and alert for the whole morning, until at least after lunch time. Its definitely an effective and better choice as its zero sugar, zero calories and zero carbs.

Where to buy it?
Take 5ive Energy Drink can be found at convenient store (7-11 or guardian), departmental store and supermarket at S$3.60 (60ml). 

Where to get sample?
No sample redemption for this product. :( But you may like Take 5ive Energy Facebook Page for future promotions. 

Disclaimer: Product(s) in this post was/were samples or bought for personal use only. Reviews are for the purpose of sharing my honest personal experience only. No sponsorship and/or monetary compensation are offered. 

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Review: Rio Holographic Nail Foils

Rio Holographic Nail Foils

This week review is on Rio Holographic Nail Foils. This was given in the goodies bag during the Honeyz Cube Beauty Tea Party. 

Overall, this nail foil is very fun and easy to use. Given that I am not one who always do nail polish or make up my nails, this nail foil is easy to use even to beginners. One thing I notice is the foil does not last very long especially the nail edges. But it stays long enough for your nails to glam parties and occasions. :)

Rio Holographic Nail Foils Summary
This Rio holographic nail foil is made in UK. 

What is written on the box:
It customise your nails and create spectacular nail designs which will really get you noticed. The effect are stunning, results are amzing and designs are uniquely yours.

Each box contain:

• 10 nail foils
• 1 nail adhesive
• 1 2-in1 varnish
• 1 hoof stick
• 1 fine detail brush
• 1 glitter
• 1 rhinestones
• 1 design chart
• 1 instructional booklet
• 1 instructional DVD

What is in the box.

You may go to Rio Nail Website or Aibi Style Website for more information. 

How to use Rio holographic nail foil?
Instruction booklet and DVD is given to teach you how to use. 

Steps:

1. Ensure nails are clean and dry. Wipe over with nail polish remover.
2. Apply 2-in-1 varnish or a nail polish base colour.
3. Apply a thin coat of foil adhesive. You can cover either the entire nail or a section, depending on your chosen design.
4. Place foil pattern facing up over nail. Using hoof stick, rub to transfer foil onto nail.
5. Lift away backing film.
6. Apply 2 coats of 2-in-1 varnish, remembering to cap the free edge.

Click to see instructions.

Questions and Tips.

Ingredients:
Foil Adhesive: Aqua, Acrylates Copolymer, Mica., Silica., CI 77891.
2-in-1 Varnish: Alcohol Denat., Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Acrylates Copolymer, Butyl Alcohol, Benzophenone-1, CI 60725

My Review
This was given in the goodies bag during the Honeyz Cube Beauty Tea Party. 

The nail foil comes in a nice black color box and nicely wrap. 

Comes in a nice black box.

Nicely wrap.

After unwrapping, the box contain a list of items for use to design my nail. 

Unwrapped.

While, I seldom do nails, so apart from curious and excited, I am also a bit afraid of how my skill will mass up the product. :)

But after trying out, I do feel that this product is very easy to use. Just follow the instructions given and you will never go wrong. ;)

The 2-in-1 vanish have a very strong thinner smell. It has a liquid texture. After apply it leave a glossy shine and it dry easily. 

2-in1 vanish.

Glossy after apply.

The nail adhesive is white in color and do not have much smell. It just feel like normal nail polish but its actually a glue with nail polish texture. When apply, its white in color but after around 5 to 10 mins, it turn transparent. One very important thing to note is do not apply a thick layer of nail adhesive (glue). Just a thin layer will do, otherwise the foil do not stick onto your nails.

Nail adhesive.

White when apply but transparent after dry.

There are 10 foil designs to choose and I chosen the foil with Star pattern. 

Chosen foil design to use.

The foil is easily transform onto my finger using the hoof stick. The process is fun to play with. :D

Using hoof stick to stick the foil onto my finger.

After finish rubbing the foil on fingers.

Removing the foil after rubbing.

One finger Done.

And very little foil is needed for finishing 5 fingers. 

5 finger nails only used up so little of foil.

It was written that patterns can be done. So I decided to do partial foil my my other hand. I painted by nails with my other nail polish. Then after the nail polish is dry, the nail adhesive (glue) is only apply on the finger nail top portion.

I first apply my own normal nail polish. 

Partial nail foil done only at the finger nail top.

Having done both full finger nails and partial finger nails, I must say the partial finger nails are more difficult to do. Because the portion to apply glue is small and you need a steady hands. 

Also I notice that the foil blink blink is affected after I put on the top layer of 2-in-1 vanish. It does look less blink blink and less clear to me.

Another thing I notice is it does not last me very long. After just half a day, the foil on the nail edges fall off. :(

Nail Foil dropped at edges after 1 day.

Partial Nail foil design almost all dropped off after 1 day.

One thing I like about this foil is it can be removed very easily without leaving any sticky feeling just by using any normal nail remover. :)

Removed using nail polish easily.

One very important thing is, I do need lots of time to do my nails using this foil. Applying the first layer of 2-in-1 requires me to wait 30mins. Applying the glue needs 8-10 mins. Then apply the 2 top layers need around another 10mins. And if I am applying my normal nail polish before applying the foil, requires another 10mins. Doing 1 hand (5 finger nails), I need at least 1 hr. /omg

Before.

Partial nail foil with normal nail polish.

Full nail foil.

Overall, this nail foil is very fun and easy to use. Given that I am not one who always do nail polish or make up my nails, this nail foil is easy to use even for beginners. One thing I notice is the foil does not last very long especially the nail edges. But it stays long enough for your nails to glam parties and occasions. 

And one point that always fit into nail art, "Practice make perfect!" :)

Where to buy it?
Rio Holographic Nail Foils can be bought at Aibi Style store and e-store at S$75 per box.  

Where to get sample?
There is no sample redemption for this product. :( 

Disclaimer: Product(s) was/were provided for personal review purposes only. All reviews are 100% honest and based on my personal experience. No monetary compensation of any kind was given or received for this review.

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Review: BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei

BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei (68ml/bottle)

This week review will be on BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei. This was given to me when I took a taxi with this BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei print ads on the outside of the Taxi back in March 2014. 

Tangkwei (當歸) is a very good chinese herbs for blood restoration and Iron absorption. Drinking it warm, this product tastes sweet but leaves a bitter after taste. An excellent drink for women to restore blood lost and ease discomfort before and after Menstruation. 

BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei Summary
From BRAND's website: 
"BRAND'S^® Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei is added with the excellent "blood herb" Tangkwei, or Dong Quai, which has been used by generations of Asian women to ease menstrual stress, promote blood circulation, strengthen the body, and relieve fatigue."

Benefits:

• Aids blood restoration and Iron absorption.
• Formulation especially suited to relieve uncomfortable menstrual symptoms for women.
• High in Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, B2, and E.
• Strengthen the body, and relieve fatigue.
• Beneficial in combating anaemia and replenishing blood loss after childbirth or surgery.

What is written on the box.

You may go to BRAND's website for more information. 

How to consume BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei?
One bottle daily.
BRAND'S^® Essence of Chicken can be taken straight from the bottle and is prefect at room temperature, chilled or warmed. 

Once opened, the contents should be refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours. Take it daily, anytime, anywhere as part of a balanced diet.

Ingredients

How to open the bottle.

My Review
This was given to me when I took a taxi with this BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei print ads on the outside of the Taxi back in March 2014.

BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei comes in pink box. 

Pink box.

The essence is place in a glass bottle. The bottle is very easy to open.

In a glass bottle.

Bottle cap.

Easy to open cap.

I warm up the essence of chicken in a glass of hot water before drinking. 

Warming using hot water.

Tangkwei (當歸) is a very good chinese herbs for blood restoration and Iron absorption.Its excellent for women to restore blood lost and ease discomfort before and after Menstruation.

Its recommended to consume it before menstruation or after menstruation is over, not recommended during menstruation. 

According to my mum, its no good drinking it during menstruation as we are still in the process of losting iron and blood during menstruation. So its a better time to consume it before menstruation comes or after menstruation is over. :) So that our body can better restore them back.

I am used to drinking essence of chicken warm. so warm it in a cup of hot water. The essence of chicken with Tangkwei taste sweet but it leave a bitter after taste. 

And it do have a strong herbs taste. So if you are not used to chinese herbs, then you will not like the taste. Otherwise its taste ok. I am ok with the essence taste. 

Ops! I was happily drinking the essence and forgot to take how the essence liquid look like. :( Hm, ok. There is still a little left in the bottle. Here. 

A little bit of how the liquid looks like.

I have tried and it really did relieve fatigue and ease menstrual stress. No more tiredness and discomfort cause by menstruation. :)

Overall, this is an excellent drink to help restore blood lost and iron lost through menstruation. Its great for relieve of menstruation discomfort as well. A convenient drink for women who do not know how cook chinese herbs. 

Where to buy it?
BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei can be bought at Watsons, Guardian and all supermarket for a retail price of S$21.95 for 6 bottles pack. 

Where to get sample?
There is no sample redemption for this. But you may like BRAND'S SG Facebook page for their future promotions. 

Disclaimer: Product(s) in this post was/were samples or bought for personal use only. Reviews are for the purpose of sharing my honest personal experience only. No sponsorship and/or monetary compensation are offered.