Thailand trip on Oct 2015

It's been a long long time since the 4 us travel together. 

Siam Swana Hotel. 

Second stay here, booked a suite with two rooms. Rooms are spacious and clean! The best thing is that it's a few minutes walk to Ratchathewi BTS. However, most taxi & tuk tuk drivers do not know this hotel, tell them Asia Hotel and direct the way. I do notice a drop in service standard, my parents couldn't speak English and most of the time are communicating in Chinese. So I presume the staffs must have assume us from Mainland and are not taking initiative towards us but to others. 

How can we miss out the feasting of seafood when in Chinatown! 

Nam Sing Restaurant 

417-473 Yaowarat Rd 

Samphanthawonhg

Bangkok 10100 

**Scream!!!** Forgot what mall is this but its on way to Platinum Plaza and saw Mario Maurer! He is the ambassador for this newly launched brand sneakers, and so many xmm were screaming for him!

So this is the surprise I arranged for my brother, who is a fan of Muay Thai. Very bloody, but I feel some of the fights were scripted too. 

Beijing 2015

I'm so in love with Beijing! 

The place we stayed is near to the famous chain restaurant for Peking duck,

大董烤鸭店. It is actually a fine dining restaurant, price is steep but worth the dinning experience!  

This time we conquered 慕田峪 (Great Wall). Rented a van with driver without guide because we have no communication problem, at 700RMB including a trip to Ming Tomb. 

Website: http://www.beijingjennytour.com

(Just text Jenny via Wechat, she is also able to customize the trip for you!) 

Look how happy my dad is! Hahaha!!

Ok that's all for now. Bye!

CUPCAKE Original Little Baby Underarm Cream Review

Today I'll review on one of the popular beauty products from Thailand, that you can find on Instashop (Instagram), CUPCAKE Original Little Baby Underarm Cream.

Let us look at the packaging.

With cute packaging size that targets
young women from age 16 - 24.

What it claims:

• Soften & Whiten Underarms 
• Moisturize Underarms 
• Reduce Pigmentation
• Long Lasting Odor Control 
• Reduce Hair Growth
• Can Be Used At Other Parts of Body

Ingredients:

Well, there isn't any formula nor ingredients stated at the back of the tub. So I roughly googled for the ingredients. 

• Mulberry Extract 
• Jojoba Oil
• Shea Butter
• Alcohol 

... and many other ingredients (with chemicals names) that looked unfamiliar to me.

Testing on the product.

Directions

Apply twice a day after shower on dry skin.

Pros

It is a lightly scented cream. Strong scented creams are worse if you have body odor.

Cons

It doesn't absorb as it claims & is greasy too. I feel like I'm applying a layer of candle wax on my underarms. Probably this is to reduce the perspiration on underarms. Cream is also slightly overpriced at SGD$16 for a 50g tub, where most Instashop are selling it. 

 Question is.. Are Thailand made products safe & effective? 

Honestly, I think everyone should stay away from it. Most beauty products made in Thailand do not use specially controlled ingredients and are not scrutinized & approved by FDA. Labeling are all in Thai language & with restricted English language, so consumers doesn't have clear and appropriate information on usage & warning of safe use. 

I Say

Use natural & affordable deodorants such at AromaGuard Meadow Mist from Young Living . To achieve a lighter color & softer underarms skin, invest in a IPL Home Kit. 

• Qoo10 - BNB MEDICAL ESPIL (IPL/Hair Removal/Skin ejuvenation/CE/KFDA/Korea) : Cosmetics

Sponsored Review: Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil for Face

In a particularly hot country like Singapore, and especially by noon, the last thing you want to be doing is constantly spraying  face mist every 5 minutes even when you are at home. Hot and humid climate can really affect the skin all over your body, causing from acne breakouts to itchy dry patches.

No matter what it is, the sun is always the main concern.

Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil for Face & Neck 30ml
WATSON / SGD$29.90 

This Skin Therapy Oil is a multi-purpose skin perfecting dry oil for face and neck. It repairs past damage while restoring and brightening skin tone and texture with exclusive blend of natural key ingredients reduces lines and wrinkles and moisture loss, helps firm and tone skin while turning back the clock. Specially formulated to deliver targeted anti-ageing skin care benefits directly to the face.

Best of all, it's

• Hypoallergenic 
• Paraben Free 
• Phthalate Free 
• Dermatologist Tested

With the help of powerful ingredients penetrate and absorb into your skin for
enhanced moisturisation and greater anti-aging efficacy.

Directions:

After cleansing, apply a thin layer onto face & neck and massage into the skin.

For me, i apply twice a day due to the bad climate in Singapore. 

Pros: 

I love this stuff. I have been using this product for 2 weeks and I can see the result already! I have acne scars due to the bad climate here and was given the sample to try. My acne scars are less noticeable and my redness on the sides of my cheeks just disappeared! I woke up with soft skin too!

Cons:

It is liquid and runny, it does gets into my eyes but it dries up fast. Not much of a worry. =)

Before and After. Dark spots are lighten.
Ance just keep popping out =(

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[Sponsored Ad] Majolica Majocra Lash King & Perfect Automatic Liner

This is my longest overdue post.

I really had wanted to love Majolica line cosmetics, but unfortunately I don't.


Majolica Majocra Lash King

Majolica Majorca Lash King
SGD$25.90 

Just a single brush stroke away from a breath-taking makeover to ultra-thick, fluffy, king size lashes!   

- Official Product Claim

 Description

• Improved formulation featuring both superb lash adhesion and clamp-free, smooth finish touch
• Enhance volumizing effect
• Enhance lengthening effect
• Enhance curling effect

How to use

Starting from the roots, apply while lifting upwards, in a zigzag motion. 

For lower lashes, keep brush upright and apply while moving tip of brush sideways. 

I say...

• Though Majolica Lash King is generously filled with fibre, it doesn't thicken or lengthen my lashes at all. 
• Messy application
• Smudges easily
• Curling isn't great either

I'm not a big fan of this. Err well, time move on to other mascaras! 

Majolica Perfect Automatic Liner

[Sponsored] Limited edition #36 Magical Dew V ( Pink Colour)

Shiny pearl colour!

A deep colour liquid that emphasizes lines. - Official Product Claim

Description

• Easy to draw, delicate lines or thick, bold lines
• For clear, lasting lines that are resistant to perspiration, skin oils and tears
• A dial-type felt pen liquid eye liner that makes it easy to draw thick or thin eye lines
• Resistant to perspiration and sebum 

How to use 
Before using the eye liner for the first time.

1. Pull out the pink stopper mounted between the cap and the eye liner.
2. Press the cap firmly towards the eye liner completely until there is no gap.
3. 3 Shake well with the cap on. Remove the cap, gently flatten the edge of the felt-type eyeliner.
4. Turn the dial about 10 times (10 clicks) before using it. 

Subsequently, shake well with the cap on, remove the cap and turn the dial about 1 or 2 times before using it. 

I say...

• No matter how much coats I applied, it is obviously a clear eye liner. No sign of pink on my eyelids.

Not sure about other colours of Majolica Majocra Perfect Automatic Eye Liners, but there are many such Pearl Pink Eye Liner options in the market, which works well on me, such as 3 eye concept & Etude house! 

This is real bad, not worth trying for. 

My Hair Growth Journey with Young Living Essential Oils

Sorry for the lack of update! I've been so busy with alot of things over the last few months. All fun stuff, but it has left me with less time to devote in writing for the blog. I do want to stay on a kind of schedule with my updates because it's my goal in 2015 to blog at least once a week! 

I blog about how YL Cedarwood Essential Oil aided my hair loss last year. In case you haven't read about it, click here.  

And I promised to share the photos which it took forever. To compensate...

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There you go! 

My hair are fuller now but I no longer using YL Cedarwood Essential Oil after I finished the bottle. Instead, I used YL Progessence Phyto Plus (Hormones) & YL Clary Sage (Support women health & well-being).  I have been battling with hair loss for the longest time and couldn't find the reason until I took the ZYTO Compass Bioscan from my upline, Shamala Tan. I am very grateful towards her for all the informations she shared and guide me on the usage of the oils. 

You all know Young Living Essential oils doesn't come cheap and have to "guess" which oils works on you before purchasing right? I suggest everyone to take the scan to see exactly which essential oils or nutritional products your body needs! 

Do share hair growth journey with me! If you need help on your journey, please feel free to email me at gillianng@hotmail.sg with your questions.

Have a great weekend! 

ZYTO Compass Bioscan (Back by demand!)

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Date: 19th March 2015 (Thur)
Time: 12pm / First come first served basis
Price: SGD$30 
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