Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Review: Rarita Seahorse Blended Tea

Rarita Seahorse Blended Tea (20x5g)
Tea anyone? Come don't be shy....join me over a cup of Rarita Seahorse Blended Tea. 

I have tried this new tea on my tea shelf for the past week. The blended tea taste luscious sweet and produces a light herbal sweet smell. I quite like the taste. And good thing about this tea is that it helps to quench my thirst and make me feel less lethargic. 

Let's find out more about the tea first. 

About Rarita Seahorse Blended Tea
Rarita Seahorse Blended Tea from Korea, is an eco-friendly leached tea.

This product is manufactured using Jeju seahorse farmed in a HACCP-certified facility operated by Haechuma, the only seahorse farmer in Korea. 

Ingredients 
The tea is made up of the main ingredient, seahorse as well as 8 other oriental medicinal ingredients all packed into a teabag.
  1. Seahorse: Makes body warm, strengthen kidney and increase positive energy.
  2. Dang Gui(当归): Enhance blood flow and remove blood clots.
  3. White Woodland Peony: Improve anemia and replenish body fluids.
  4. Licorice: Remove toxic and reduce stress.
  5. Lemon: Good source of vitamin C, effective against cold and fatigue.
  6. Mint: Protect lung, heart and liver. Aid with upset stomach or indigestion.
  7. Siberian Ginseng Vine: Helps bone joint, recover liver functions, improve blood circulation and enhance immune system.
  8. Jiguja: Fruit of raisin tree.
  9. Cinnamon: High source of anti-oxidant, Anti-inflammatory Properties, protects heart, brain functions, Fight Diabetes, Infections & Viruses, 
Benefits
  1. Improve blood circulation.
  2. Improve energy metabolism.
  3. Improve immunity.
  4. Detox your body. 
How to consume Rarita Seahorse Blended Tea?
  1. Place the tea bag in 100ml of warm water.
  2. shake several time to brew the tea. 
  3. Ready to drink. 
Although it's delicious to drink, note that excessive consumption will cause diarrhea.

My Review
I love drinking tea and I am a constant tea drinker. Do you love to drink tea as much as I do? 😍

Recently, I was introduce something new. You all know what seahorse is right? But have you drink blended tea with seahorse as one of the ingredient inside? I just did last week. The tea is non other than Rarita Seahorse Blended Tea. 
Rarita Seahorse Blended Tea
The tea came sealed in a box of 20 packets.  
Sealed.
Came in a box of 20 individual pack.
Very thoughtful to place it in a small pack, convenient for me to place in my bag and bring out.
Place in individual small pack, convenient to bring around.
Usually teabag came with a square holder, printed with the tea brand and flavour. But for this Seahorse blended tea, it came with a very cute holder that looks almost like a seahorse. Erm...almost....
Teabag inside each individual pack.
Cute looking teabag holder.
So cute right? But how to place it on the cup? I took a few second to play around with the teabag holder. 😝😜😛

Teabag holder placed nicely onto the cup.
Ok, playing aside, the first thing I always do is to smell the teabag. Not sure if you are the same as me? 😁 

I though there will be a very heavy medicine smell like those I smell from traditional Chinese medical store since there are so many medicinal ingredients in it. But it actually don't. There is a light herbal sweet smell. Smell Ok to me. But my mum told me it smell like Dang Gui(当归). 

The tea itself is light brown in color after brewing in hot water.
Tea is light brown in color.
Teabag holder still stays nicely on the cup.
Teabag holder still stay nicely on the cup.
I like to drink my tea hot! But my mum like to drink it warm.😏 Then we realize that different temperature of the tea, produces different taste. 

When it's hot, the tea taste more luscious sweet with a hint of mint and lemon taste. Chinese saying, it taste 甘甜. 

But when it's warm, I can taste light herbal taste and less rich.

The tea does not have the usual tea bitter taste. Even if it's place in the water for long, it won't turn bitter. In fact, it taste even more fragrance. 

I quite like the taste. Although there are 8 oriental herbal used, I don't feel like drinking medicine at all. My mum love the taste too. 

2 things I notice from drinking the tea. The tea actually helps to quench my thirst and make me feel less lethargic.

You must be asking me, any seahorse taste, right? Erm....actually, how does seahorse taste like ah? Hahahahaha 😳...... I have never taste it before, so not really sure. But maybe the sweetness from the tea came from seahorse?🙈

Ok before I end my review, let me show you want is inside the teabag. 
Can you spot which ingredient is which?
Overall, this is a nice tea to drink. Something you should replace your gassy drink with during tea break. For better health. 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for reading. Enjoy your tea!!! Cheers!!
Where to buy them?
Rarita Seahorse Blended Tea (20x5g) is available from Secretive Online Store for a retail price of S$59 and Q-price of S$33.90. Delivery charges apply, depending on the option chosen.

Disclaimer: Products 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.

Sunday, 11 February 2018

Review: Boryeong Mud Dr 113 Toothpaste

Boryeong Mud Dr 113 Toothpaste (120g)
Come check out this Korean Boryeong Mud Dr 113 Toothpaste with me. 

This toothpaste, apart that it's from Korea, nothing extra special about this toothpaste. It's able to keep my teeth clean and healthy just like other toothpaste.

About Boryeong Mud Dr 113 Toothpaste
This is a mud based toothpaste. 

Suitable: All teeth types, especially for hypersensitive teeth.

Benefits:
  • Good for sensitive tooth.
  • Prevent tartar build-up.
  • Improve gums condition.
  • Contains abundant minerals.
  • Whiten and brighten tooth. 
  • Eliminating bad breath.
About the toothpaste.
How to use Boryeong Mud Dr 113 Toothpaste?
Use a pea-size amount. Rinse and spit out after use. Do not swallow.
Directions and Ingredients.
My Review
Toothpaste, sometime we use for a lifetime for our teethes to stay clean and healthy. 

But this is the first time I use toothpaste from Korea.

Toothpaste came in the usual toothpaste tube.....of course lah!!! slap me please!!! 🙈
Boryeong Mud Dr 113 Toothpaste
But one thing only those who know Hokkian will know, the brand "Boryeong" when read, sounds like the word "No Use" in Hokkian!!! And my brother and I goes.."Huh!!! 'No Use' toothpaste!!!" Hahahahaha....😆😝

Ok...jokes aside....lets go on with real business. 

For the name mud toothpaste, I thought the toothpaste is going to be grey in color and in muddy texture. But turns out to be white and in the usual cream like texture. 
Toothpaste is white in color.
Ok. This toothpaste is not chill when used. In fact, I don't feel anything. Sorry I didn't accidentally taste it or taste it on purpose. So don't know how it taste like. 😝

But this toothpaste, apart that it's from Korea, nothing extra special about this toothpaste. It's able to keep my teeth clean and healthy just like other toothpaste.

Where to buy it?
Not really sure where else to get this product. But It is sold in limited quantities from Samplestore at S$6.40 each. Also saw them selling at Hebeloft online store at S$8.90 each.

Where to get sample?
Sample can be redeem from Samplestore with a delivery fee.

Disclaimer: Products were provided for personal 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.

Sunday, 28 January 2018

Review: Schick® Intuition® Pure Nourishment® Razor ( Coconut Milk & Almond Oil)

Schick® Intuition® Pure Nourishment® Razor ( Coconut Milk & Almond Oil)
Having hairy legs? Try Schick® Intuition® Pure Nourishment® Razor ( Coconut Milk & Almond Oil). 

Overall, it does shave off hairy legs without damaging our skin. Skin feels smooth after use. However, it needs quite a long shave before shaving off the hairs cleanly. Some stubborn hair still not able to be shave off cleanly, leave the skin feeling spiky. Hair gets stuck inside the razor and on the conditioning solid, requiring additional tools like brush to clean it. 

About Schick® Intuition® Pure Nourishment® Razor
Intuition® Pure Nourishment® Razor from Schick® is a 1 step razor system. 

Skin Type: Dry Skin

Flavour on the conditioning solid: Coconut milk and almond oil

Consist of: 
  • 1 razor
  • 2 cartridges (Conditioning Solid with 4 blades for a close shave)
  • 1 razor holder
Benefits:
  • No shaving gel needed
  • 1 easy step: lathers, shaves and moisturize at the same time. 
  • 4-blade pivoting head to glide smoothly along the contours of your legs and body. 
  • Skin is soft and moisturize. 
How to use Schick® Intuition® Pure Nourishment® Razor?
  1. Wet shaver to activate Skin Conditioning Solid. 
  2. Wet your skin. 
  3. Keep both razor and skin wet as you shave, pressing gently. 
Ingredients.
My Review
When it comes to products for hairy legs, my mum is always my guinea pig. She got the perfect stubborn hairs on her leg to test out products. 

It's the same case this time round and she is more than welcome to try them on. 😜 

The razor size is normal and packed neatly in a box. 
Packed neatly in a box.
There are 3 items in the box. A cartridge refill, the razor + a cartridge already attached and the razor holder. 
There are 3 items in the box.
I like it that all the items are sealed in plastic and there are covers to cover up the blades and conditioning solid. Very hygienic. 
Sealed in plastic.
Sealed in plastic.
And it is thoughtful of them to provide the holder too to hold the razor after use. 
Holder provided.
Holder can be stick to wall.
The extra cartridge is place nicely in a container, convenient for me to store it in my cupboard. 
The extra cartridge is place nicely in a container.
Convenient for me to store.
Nothing special about the shape of the razor. It just look like any other normal razor. Great that the blade is covered.  
Shape of the razor looks normal.
Blade covered up.
One of the cartridge is already attached to the razor. This is the first time I see razor blades being surrounded by conditioning solid. Looks really cute to me. There is a nice almond smell from the conditioning solid.  
Razor blades being surrounded by conditioning solid.
The cartridge is easily detectable by pressing the two button at the side of the razor.  
Two button at the side of the razor.
The cartridge is easily detectable.
The cartridge.
Underside of the cartridge.
Ok, my mum and I really seldom use razor. Therefore, the first problem we face is how to shave in the right direction. It need some practice. I need to hold it in the right angle and shave it in the right angle during the start and end.
4 blades for a close shave.
It is still Ok at first but soon become really messy. 🙈 First, hair start to get stuck in the blade as well as on the conditioning solid. 
Soon become really messy.
Then as I shave further, the conditioning solid become dryer, leaving white cream on the skin. 
Shaving in progress.
As I wet the conditioning solid again and then continue shaving, some of the hair from the blade get transferred onto the skin. Makes it really hard to differentiate if the hair is shaved or not shaved. 
Makes it really hard to differentiate if the hair is shaved or not shaved.
My mum then have to wash her leg and then wash the blade, then continue to shave 🙈. This time, the conditioning solid become really soapy. We really did shave quite a few rounds for quite sometime before it's clean.  

Skin feels smooth after shaving. But some stubborn hair still not able to be shave off cleanly, leave the skin feeling spiky. 

The razor gets really messy after used. My mum needs to use her own brush to brush off the hair on the blade. Hair on the conditioning solid needs to be wash off too. From what I see, the razor still cannot be hair free after clean. I still see hair stuck inside the blade. 
Before and after use.
Well, there are plus points and minus points for this product. But my mum seems to find the after cleaning of the razor really troublesome. 

Where to buy it?
Schick® Intuition® Pure Nourishment® Razor can be bought from Watsons, Guardian, FairPrice and Cold Storage at a retail price of S$14.15.

Where to get sample?
Sample is fully redeemed at Samplestore Website. 😭

Disclaimer: Products were provided for personal 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.

Sunday, 14 January 2018

Review: Laneige Collagen Drink

Laneige Collagen Drink (5000mg, 30ml)
You have tried Laneige skin care products. But have you tried their Collagen Drink yet? No? Then come check out Laneige Collagen Drink with me. 

Laneige Collagen Drink taste a little sour. In term of taste, I don't quite like as I can taste the fishy taste of the drink. As for the effect, it probably need more bottles to see effect. 

About Laneige Collagen Drink
Benefits:
  • Contains only 25kcal.
  • Free from artificial colouring, preservatives and sugar.
  • Low molecular weight fish collagen. Easy to absorb.
  • Rich in anti-oxidants for radiant and moisturized skin.
Go to Laneige Website for more information. 

How to consume Laneige Collagen Drink?
Take 1 bottle daily preferably in the evening. Shake well before drinking.

My Review
I have tried Laneige skin care products. But collagen drink, this is the first time. 

The collagen drink came in glass bottle printed with pink label. 
Came in glass bottle printed with pink label.
The drink itself is as usually in brown or yellow in color. This case, it came brown in color. 

It is in watery texture. Not thick at all. It actually taste a little sour to me and I can still taste the fishy taste. Therefore, taste not really to my liking. 
It taste a little sour with fishy taste.
I actually have 6 bottles of them. But I am not able to comment still on the effect after consuming all of them as I still see nothing yet. Maybe it needs longer time + more bottles of consumption? 

For me, I won't consider this collagen drink as I have consumed better once. For you to judge. :)

Where to buy it?
Laneige Collagen Drink can be bought from Laneige Shop, Tangs, Laneige Counter. IT is selling S$52 for a box of 10 from Tangs.

Where to redeem samples?
Sample redemption is long over. :(

Disclaimer: Products were provided for personal 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.

Sunday, 7 January 2018

Review: Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Powder

Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Powder (0.4g per capsule)
Wanted to try out powder cleanser? Then come checkout Japan No 1 Enzyme Face Powder wash, Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Powder. 

This face powder is surprisingly good in my opinion after trying them out. It leave my skin feeling really refreshing and smooth after wash. I also observed that it helps in removing my dead skin cell and white / black heads too. 

About Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Powder
This is Japan No 1 Enzyme Face Powder wash. 

Benefits:
  • Deep cleanse with rich lather.
  • Remove keratin build up and pore impurities.
  • Boosts skincare aborption.
  • Leaves skin moist and silky smooth.
  • No artificial coloring.
  • No fragrance. 
Texture: Powder
Ingredients.
How to use Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Powder?
  1. Pour the capsule if powder in your palm. 
  2. Add small amount of cold or lukewarm water and lather.
  3. Once rich lather foam forms, massage it on face and then wash off.
My Review
I have heard of powder face wash but have yet to try out. 

Thanks for the sample giveaway, I am able to try out powder face wash for the first time. 

My first impression of the packaging, so cute!!!! It's place in a small capsule.
Came in a small capsule.
The lid can be easily opened.
lid can be easily opened.
I was told that 1 capsule can be used twice, but I manage to used it for 3 times. So do not open up the lid all the way, because you can cover it back for the leftover.
Lid can be covered back for the leftover.
The face powder wash really look like those powder detergent that my mum used to wash clothes. ;P And I thought it will consist of heavy soap smell but I can really smell nothing from the powder. 👍👍👍
Look like powder detergent.
But one thing, when pouring the powder onto my palm, I can accidentally pour too much amount as sometimes when I pour, all just came out together. Can be a little difficult sometimes. 

Ok, after playing around with the powder, it really gave me a big❓. Will it really lather foam out of the powder? Or I will end up washing the powder down the basin with nothing left for me to use?
Easy to lather.
Well, I worry for nothing. Coz it is super easy to lather. I like !!! 😍
Foam formed after lathering.
And after washing, it feels really refreshing and smooth. I also observed that it helps in removing my dead skin cell and white / black heads too. It is not over drying too. Skin feels supple. 

It leave a really great impression to me. Nothing negative for me to pick. Just that price wise is rather expensive. 

Where to buy it?
Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Powder is finally here in Singapore. No need to travel to Japan to get them. It is selling at Welcia BHG for S$27 (pack of 32) or S$14 (pack of 15). 

Where to redeem sample?
Sample redemption is over. But you may like Suisai Facebook Page for future promotion or redemption. 

Disclaimer: Sample was provided for personal 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.