Avene Hydrance Optimale Light Hydrating Creme Review

I purchased Avene Hydrance Optimale Light Hydrating Creme during promotion two months ago in SASA. Original price RM89.00, SASA was having 10-15% discount at that time. Avene is a well known formulated specially for sensitive skin. The two things that attractive about this product are its hydrating skin and having SPF at the same time. 

The packing

RM89.00 (40ml)

Description on the packing

Ingredients

The cream is light and in white

This is a day cream with SPF 20 and oil free, great for oily skin. I don't see parabean in the ingredients so it is a plus point. The scent is the same as other avene products. 

What I like about this product:

• SPF 20
• Oil free
• Hydrating skin
• Matte finish
• Made for sensitive skin

What I don't like about this product:

• Quite pricey - only 40ml
• In white thus did not provide coverage for minor flaws unlike BB cream

Overall this is a good day cream especially when you just hanging out indoor and don't need high SPF coverage which usually oilier.  

Yadah Collagen Ampoule Review

Sponsored Post

Anyeong~

I have been using Yadah Collagen Ampoule for about 3 months. As I posted in the earlier post Yadah brand is well known for using natural products and parabean free, which is very good. 

30ml in bottle packing

Yadah Collagen Ampoule cost around RM65.00 (30ml). Last about 3 months, depends on how much and how often you use. I use it twice daily after toner. You can buy this from yadahskincare.com

Description and ingredients stated on the packing

Included with dropper, the serum is in clear color

The scent of this collagen ampoule is really refreshing and relaxing, I don't know how to describe it but it is really soothing. The consistency of the serum is not too thick nor too thin, just nice and easily absorb by skin. Before using this, I have visible fine lines between my eyebrows and also laugh lines. After using this ampoule, it is still there but less visible and my skin also slightly firmer. Mainly I use this product to prevent skin aging, as they says prevention is better than cure. 

What I like about this product:

• Nice scent
• Natural ingredients
• Fine lines less visible
• Firmer skin
• Not oily, easily absorb by skin
• Prevent skin aging

What I don't like about this product:

• None at the moment

Overall this is a good aging prevention serum, I rate this item 5/5. This is one of my 2013 favorites. 

Yadah Anti Trouble Bubble Cleanser Review

Sponsored Post

Anyeong guys...

I am back, here is a review on Yadah Anti Trouble Cleanser. 

If you don't already know Yadah is a skin care brand from Korea. I am very excited because this is another brand that:

• FREE of artificial coloring
• FREE of mineral oil
• FREE of Parabean
• FREE of animal material

You will see a cute girl character on their branding named Yadah and his alien pet. Basically this brand is specially formulated for teenagers and young adults - no harsh chemical used, their products basically based on natural plants extract - a mixture of organic, natural and ecocert. By the way if you are way over young adults age, you still can use this product as it was mentioned in their website that it is also suitable for all ages and all skin types. 

Their best seller is the bubble cleanser. They have two bubble cleanser, one is for normal skin type and another for trouble skin. Even though I do not have a trouble skin, I opted for this anti trouble bubble cleanser because my skin prone to acne during my period time which is normal for most people, just so to minimize the periodic acne. 

   The bubble cleanser in a plastic bottle and convenient pump (150ml) the cute girl is Yadah :)

The box packing description mostly in korean

Ingredients and direction on the box packing

Rich bubble lather

I have been using this cleanser for one and a half month and it is already almost finish, I think this 150ml can last for approximately 2 months. I really like the light refreshing scent and rich lather, unlike other cleanser that you need to rub and lather up by yourself, you just need to pump the ready lather up cleanser and gently massage on your face. My skin feels squeaky clean after used, but it does not dry my skin, skin feels moist, supple and soft. This is by far the second cleanser that I am satisfied in and very happy with the result. If you ask me about whether this cleanser able to treat pimples or not, I am not very sure as myself do not have trouble skin but I did found that my skin was having less pimple (only one or two acne) during my period, the previous month before using this cleanser the acne was more.

The price for this anti trouble bubble cleanser is RM69.00 (150ml) quite affordable and at a reasonable price.     

What I like about this product:

• Skin feels squeaky clean after used
• Skin feels moist, supple and soft after used
• Affordable 
• Rich lather, no need to lather it up by rubbing your palm on it like other cleanser
• Nice refreshing scent
• Based on natural ingredients, gentle with no harsh chemical, suitable for sensitive skin
• Parabean free, mineral oil free etc.

What I don't like about this product:

• The only complain I have is this cleanser finish quick, by one and a half month I already almost used them up.

Overall, I really like this cleanser and recommend this highly, I rate this item 5 stars - Excellent :). You can buy this products in Sasa outlet or visit this website http://www.yadahskincare.com

This is another 2013 favorite people! :)

I will write more reviews soon, anyeong! :)

Meiji Amino Collagen Review

Anyeong~

Hi guys... Sorry for the lack of posting lately. Here is a review on Meiji Amino Collagen. Number one Collagen supplement in Japan according to H.B Foods and Marketing 2012. 

Meiji Amino Collagen is one of the most well known brand among many collagen products, origin from Japan. Do you feel familiar with the brand "meiji"? hehe... do you know the meiji biscuit brand, I like the strawberry stick biscuit by meiji brand? It's one of my favorite snacks. It's the same company that producing this collagen. :) 

I bought from sasa during promotion, buy two free one, per can about USD 48.40 sasa usually have this promotion time to time. Per can is for 28 days consumption, inside the can you will find a measurement spoon. One spoon per day of 5000mg of collagen. Can mix with hot drink or cold drink or even add into foods. Not to worry to add into hot drink it won't change the property or benefits of this product.

This is what the packing look like, they do have the re-fill packing as well, same price with can type.

You will find a measurement spoon inside, one can enough for 28 days. One spoon per day. Almost finish this can as you can see. 

Ingredients

When we age the collagen in our body will start declining and thus we need collagen supplement to maintain youthful looking skins. This is is the main reason why many collagen products in the market, even thought there are many arguments about its efficiency, many proven to be producing good results. 

I am into my third can of Meiji Amino Collagen. My first time taking this collagen, it was awful because I took it plain mix with a glass of water, because I just wanted to know what it taste like. It tasted "fishy", smell fishy as well not very pleasant to consume on its own. After that I took it with hot chocolate drinks, can't smell or taste the fishy smell anymore, so it is much better. 

I finished 2 cans already and do my skin improve? well I don't see major changes on my skin but I did find my skin smoother and brighter, but I am not 100% sure it is due to this product because I also have been using other skin care products on my face. My overall skin does look supple and slightly brighter. Overall I would say it does help in keeping your skin supple and youthful. But don't expect a miracle.    

What I like about this product:

• Keep skin look supple and youthful 
• Can mix with hot drink
• Reliable and well known brand

What I don't like about this product:

• Smell and tested fishy
• Quite pricey

I will try another brand next time, I am thinking of FINE Collagen, the price is about USD 2 more expensive than this brand and also originated from Japan, I will write a review on it once I tried them out. You can visit their official website if you are interested to check out more details about this product...

 https://www.meiji.co.jp/health/amicolla/en/ 

Avene Cleanance Gel Review (Soapless Cleanser)

Anyeong~

I am excited to introduce my first ever must have beauty item. This is the cleanser that I used to  use during my teenage year however I stopped due to my limited budget. It is a great cleanser. I recently use this product again and voila I think I won't be changing cleanser again anytime soon, I have tried many but this is the best cleanser ever. If you haven't try this product you are missing out something superb. 

I got mine from Sasa outlet during promotion for RM50.45  (200ml) normal price RM56.05 at Sasa.

This cleanser also known as soap-less cleanser. The brand Avene is from France and their products is well known to specialize in sensitive skin. I think their most famous product would be the face mist which I reviewed before here. 

Clear plastic bottle packing 200ml

Ingredients

To close and open twist to left / right 

What I like about this cleanser:

• Skin feels clean and supple 
• Skin immediately looks brighter and smooth 
• Value for money - great quality

What I don't like about this cleanser:

• Pump dispenser would be more convenient, but I really like this product, I can't complain because what matter is the cleanser does great to my skin  

You must try this product if you haven't. This cleanser is officially my "Holy Grail". 

Officially my must have beauty item

ABC Soup Recipe

Anyeong~

I am cooking a hearty soup today and I am sharing this easy peasy ABC recipe, it is really simple and easy just like abc, yet really delicious and healthy. I can eat this alone, this is a homey and comfort food for me.

Lots of veges is good for you

Ingredients (for 2-3 servings)

1. Chicken drumstick 2 pieces
2. Corn 1 stick
3. Carrot 2 stick
4. Tomato 2 pieces
5. Potato 4-5 pieces
6. Onion 2 pieces
7. About 1.5 to 2 liter of water
8. Salt to taste 

Clean and cut all the ingredients

Preparation:

1. Prepare soup pot place on stove with low fire, pour in about 2 liter of clean water.
2. Clean and wash the chicken and remove the chicken skins. Don't need to cut to smaller pieces, it will all become soft after.
3. Put in the chicken into soup pot.
4. Skin the potatoes and cut according to desired size.
5. Skin the onions and cut according to desired size.
6. Skin the carrots and cut according to desired size.
7. Clean and wash tomato and cut according to desired size.
8. Clean and wash the corn and cut according to desired size.
9. Add in all ingredients into the soup pot.
10. Cook in slow fire for about 2-3 hours. The water will reduce slowly, so you may add water as and when needed.
11. Add salt to taste.
12. Serve warm.

Just boil all the ingredients

After boiling for about 2 hours

Very easy recipe and healthy meal, the soup tasted really refreshing, savory sweet due to all the essence from the vegetables. You should try this if you haven't. Just make sure not to put too much water, otherwise the essence will all be diluted. :)

The 10 Most Visited Countries in the World

Are you planning a holiday and wondering which country to visit? Well here is the list of 10 most visited countries 2012 according to UNWTO (World Tourism Organisation) that you can consider visiting. I wish I have enough fund to travel to those countries. Maybe some day when I hit a jackpot haha.... :) Anyway following are the countries:

1. FRANCE (83 mil visitors)

2. United States (67 mil visitors)

3. China (57.7 mil visitors)

4. Spain (57.7 mil visitors)

5. Italy (46.4 mil visitors)

6. Turkey (35.7 mil visitors)

7. Germany (30.4 mil visitors)

8. United Kingdom (29.3 mil visitors)

9. Russia (25.7 mil visitors)

10. Malaysia (25 mil visitors)

Wah... many surprised that Malaysia is among Asia countries that made it to the top 10 list. I thought Korea or Thailand would be in the list but it was Malaysia. Good to know.

I really wish to see the panda. Which country is in your mind?