The Top 5 Products I Love In 2016

As the year is coming to an end, its time to bring a closure to my 2016 reviews.

Ta-da, presenting my 2016 favourites.....only 5 loves out of the 97 products tested and reviewed in this year alone. That said, what works for me, may not necessarily works for you. However, I am loving these 5 products and has repurchased 2 of them.

(1) RMS "Un"Powder

I am using the 2nd tub now. Its sheer finishing powder may not be everyone's favourite but I like the natural soft focus look which I use it everyday for work. Get yours from my favourite website or buy from Amazon.

Merry Christmas 2016, Folks!

I will be off for a break and resume in 2 weeks' time. May this Christmas be a season of love and giving for all of you.

To Get Longer Hair : Avoid These 5 Food

1) Processed Sugars

Everyone knows that processed sugars are bad for your skin, but did you know that it can harm your hair as well? Sugary foods cause insulin levels to rise, which in turn increases androgen. Androgen (a male hormone) is known to shrink hair follicles, which translates into weak and fine hair strands.

2) Juice Cleanse

When you’re on a juice “cleanse”, the high-sugar diet will increase insulin and androgen levels. Plus, there’s no way you can get enough protein and fibre with an all-juice diet. Juice cleanses have not been proven to rid your body of “toxins” and can do more harm than good, so please stick to a well-balanced healthy diet instead.

ASOS, Iherb, Robinsons, Japan Skin Haul

I purchased these items during the Black Friday weekend when there was some discounts going on.

From ASOS :
Yes To Cucumbers Soothing Body Wash 4 pounds ( down from 5 pounds )
Yes to Blueberries Ultra Hydrating Body Wash 4 pounds ( down from 5 pounds )
Yes to Blueberries Smooth and Shine Shampoo 4 pounds ( down from 5 pounds )
Yes to Blueberries Smooth and Shine Conditioner 4 pounds ( down from 5 pounds )

I received these products in 2 weeks time. I actually thought I got a good deal from the 20% storewide discount until I checked it recently and realized their prices were slashed even further to 3.5 pounds. *sob*

From Iherb :
Giovanni Hot Chocolate Body Scrub S$12.17
Acure Organics Sensitive Skin Body wash S$10.39

Use my code OKI787 to get up to US$10 off your first purchase. Its always a pleasure to shop in Iherb because of its attractive prices and you get them in just 1 week.

From Asterspring :
Davines Nourishing Illuminating Cream S$12 ( down from S$28 )

This was not part of the Black Friday weekend purchase. It was a Christmas promotional product during the Christmas month in Asterspring.

Happy that Robinsons has prepared some skincare samples for Robinson members. The Robinsons Difference. Hopefully there will be more to come. 

Robinsons Bold & Beautiful Samples 

- Ioma White Revelation Ritual

• Brightening Cleansing Mousse
• Brightening Day Emulsion
• Brightening Night Cream
• Cell Protector SPF 50+ PA+++

- Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream

- Dr. GL Moisturiser

- Kose Sekkisei Facial Liquid Wash

- Biotherm Life Plankton Essence, Aquasource, Everplump

- Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate

- Shu Uemura The Lightbulb Fluid Foundation Glow ( 764 Medium Light Beige )

- Elizabeth Arden Skin Renewal Booster

- Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque

- Kiehl's Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate

- Calvin Klein Euphoria Essence Fragrance Vial

- Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Fragrance Vial

- NeoStrata Neck Cream

- Neutrogena Deep Clean Make-up Cleansing Oil

- Neutrogena Micro Boost Water Gel

- Kose Sekkisei White Washing Foam

- Kose Sekkisei Herbal Gel

Korea souvenirs from my Aunt's Korea trip
- Baroness Aloe Mask Sheet
- Esfolio Honey Essence Mask Sheet
- Esfolio Aloe Vera Moisture Soothing Gel Mist

From John Little Closing Down Sale
- Japan Gals 3 Layers Collagen Mask $25.83 ( 30% off $36.90 )
- Kracie Eye Mask $11.33 ( 30% off $15.90 )

Shiseido Skin Immunity Kit sample redemption
- Power Infusing Concentrate
- Power Infusing Eye Concentrate

Picked up some products while in Johor Bahru City Square recently. As expected, the Sasa sales promotor at Komtar was trying pretty hard to upsell products to me. Pretty irritating! Will not step in there again.

- Naruko Cotton Pads RM12 per pack
- Cotton Buds ( Made in France ) RM11.05 ( 20% off 2 RM6.90 pack )
- Combos Skin Eye Patch, Smile Line Patch and Neck Patch RM10 ( 3 for RM10 promotion )
- Sasatinnie Swallow's Nest Camellia Rejuvenating Black Eye Mask RM47.90 ( Buy 1 free one )
- Sasatinnie Black Pearl Caviar Nourishing Black Eye Mask 
- Japan Gals Vitamin C + Nano Collagen Facial Mask S$25.52 ( after 20% discount from Plaza Singapura John Little ) 

Ordered some products from Japan Skin recently. It was my first purchase from their site and there was a 15% discount, so why not?

Mitomo Gold and Cherry Blossoms Essence Mask S$1.66  ( 15% discount off  S$1.95 )
Japan Gals Pure 5 Essence Mask S$19.64  ( 15% discount off  S$22.32 )
Pure Smile Essence Mask Gold S$1.66  ( 15% discount off  S$1.95 )
Pure Smile Essence Mask Silk S$1.66  ( 15% discount off  S$1.95 )
Pure Smile Hydrogel Eye Patch S$1.57  ( 15% discount off  S$1.89 )

Review : Bio Silver Ginseng Pearl Gel

Product Description
Scientific research and special technology is adopted to incoporate both silver and ginseng extracts into the Bio Silver Ginseng Pearl Gel. It can diminish inflammation, reduce acne and nourish skin. With regular application, it will help to make your face look rosy and radiance with a hint of youthfulness.

I received both Bio Gold Pearl Gel and Bio Silver Ginseng Pearl Gel as a gift from my parents during one of their vacation trips to China. If I remembered correctly, the Bio Gold Pearl Gel is supposed to be used in the day while the Bio Silver Ginseng Pearl Gel is supposed to be used in the night.