Spotlight / BodyCare: Sumber Ayu - Lulur Mandi (Rose)

OK, I’m blogging via mobile. So, pictures will come later. My mum’s Indonesian client gave her a tub of this and I’ve been using this product for the past 2 months. 

It’s weird that I hadn’t blog anything about it since I totally love this body scrub!!! It doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin and my skin always feel so smooth after using it.

So, what exactly is Lulur Mandi?

Patron of Indonesian spas should find this term familiar. Although the Lulur Mandi that I had in a spa is somewhat different from how this product is used.

 

Mandi Lulur means “Lulur Bath” and it originated from  the island of Java. In Javanese, “Lulur” means “to coat the skin”. It is a traditional pre-nuptial ritual for brides-to-be; to achieve fair, smooth, soft and radiant skin.

The “Lulur” helps to stimulates skin cells regeneration,  promote better blood circulation, reduce water retention and of cause, like all exfoliating products, help smooth the skin.

In conventional Indonesian spas, whereby we pay more; a paste mixture of sandalwood, turmeric, ground nuts, rice and other scented woods is spread on the whole body and left to dry.  

This is part of the exfoliation process and the dried mixture is then gently rubbed off. A yoghurt paste is then smoothed over the body to restore balance, and finished off with a flower scented bath.

However, the tub version is very much different from the spa counterpart. This product is rice-base and is used in the same way as a regular body scrub. Simple and cheap (SGD3.00) for home DIY, without paying the exorbitant spas fees.

I’ve been careful in using the product as I like it a lot, switching between this and my more expensive, yet less desirable scrubs.  

I had no idea how to replenish once this tub ran out since it’s an Indonesia product. That was until I had an “Aha” moment while showering yesterday and googled the brand. 

Turns out that Sumber Ayu is big name in Indonesia and there is a good following right here in Singapore. They even have a Facebook page. The best part is, there are shops in Singapore that are selling the whole range!

 

I’m going to check out one of the aforementioned shops this evening and if I can secure a steady supply, I’m going to use every week!

Here’s a summary of why I love this:

• Cheap! Prices I’ve seen quoted online ranges from SGD1.60 to SGD3.00 
• Leaves skin feeling smooth and moisturized. 
• Whitening effect

My only grouse is the scent. Can’t really place it but it reminds me of cheap perfume. But no worries, it’ll be masked by my nice body moisturizer.

Tonight's gonna be a good night

Haven't been blogging for quite long already. I'm really lazyyyyyyy to blog! But what's the point of keeping this blog but not updating it right! ok shall be abit more diligent! (:

Alright, shall start with the clubbing days(nights)
First will be the Freshman Orientation Bash at supperclub!
It was the night of the day that we came back from hk. happening! hahaha


so here meet og26 (:

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Had mac breakfast and shared cab home!




OK, next was meeting sishud for dinner! zn,cx and i die die want to club so the 3 of us agreed to go even if it's just 3 of us! haha but later on after dinner at dtf (to satisfy our cravings for xlb), we managed to convince the other 2 to join us for awhile at the club.hehe.and the og26 guys were very on! they came down though we asked them to come with us quite last minute (:

camwhoring as usual.this is what girls are like!

after which, the guys drove us to geylang for supper.nice mee sua (((:
and then sent us home!





The 313 billabong people decided to finally go club tgt (:
ok lar just a few of us hahaha zirca was ok.not that great but wasnt too bad

Expansion Of Mobile Technology

In this epoch of technology, mobile phones have been a singular of a most erotically appealing record which you have use of a most. Mobile phones have come a prolonged approach from only a middle of information exchange to a singular of a most appropriate mates. Today, it is really formidable to outlay even a singular day yet a mobile. If a phone breaks down, it have us utterly nervous.Nowadays, mobiles come bundled with a lot of features. It’s similar to most of a gadgets have been churned together as good as finished in to a singular absolute tool with a categorical facilities of all. Mobile serves as an iPod for listening to music, as a digital camera for receiving tall fortitude images, as a handy cam for creation videos, as a mechanism for browsing a Internet as good as personification games, etc. Though it's not as good as regulating a sold gadgets yet still a outlay is utterly satisfying. If a enrichment in mobile record continues during this pace, you competence comply brand new inventions in a margin of sold gadgets practical to mobiles as well. This equates to which a mobile will be as modernized as a sold gadgets it is finished up of.


We have already seen mobiles with 5 megapixel camera similar to a Nokia N95. The Sony Walkman array phones give as good outlay as an iPod. Also, a ultimate mobile phones can store thousands of songs in all a renowned formats, to illustrate removing closer to a iPod. The shade fortitude as good as a series of colors upheld is additionally augmenting steadily. Mobile manufacturers have been perplexing tough to revoke a distance of mobile phones as good as to have them as skinny as possible, yet a Nokia Nseries phones do not await this actuality as they have been utterly massive as good as heavy. Even though, there is still a lot of swell to be finished per a use of mobiles for browsing a Internet yet still it fulfills a role to a little extent. You can additionally watch TV upon your mobile yet this record is still developing. Some mobiles additionally await GPS (Global Positioning System) technology. This record helps in accessing your position, either you have been upon feet or in a vehicle. You can simply get to know where you have been located with a assistance of a map as good as you can additionally get to know a approach to a sold place with a assistance of directions which have been supposing to you.

So, you competence see a little mind-blowing advancements in a destiny mobiles!

India To Be Made The Global HealtCare Destination

Leading Indian Hospitals, Healthcare providers (both Modern Medicine as good as Traditional Indian Medicine), Travel as good as Medical Tourism Industry providers have come together to form an attention organisation – Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA) that aims to work together to have India a heading tellurian healthcare destination.

The materialisation right away popularly good known as Medical Tourism is mostly cited as a subsequent vast event for India after a IT outsourcing to consequence billions of dollars in forex gain as good as emanate jobs in a healthcare sector. So distant usually a name organisation of Indian hospitals have been creation intrepid attempts to marketplace their services in general arena. More than a million abroad patients already treated with colour during tip Indian corporate hospitals similar to Apollo, Fortis, Wockhardt, Max, Manipal as good as most others have already valid to a universe that a clinical quality, record as good as price tender offering by India is unmatched. The genius in super featured item shred Indian hospitals is expanding quick as good as there is no watchful duration for internal or abroad patients.

CII Mc’Kinsey investigate initial reported upon recovering tourism as a billion dollar event for India approach behind in 2002 as good as a solid expansion in abroad studious arrivals has certified a potential. With a vast series of brand new in isolation super featured item hospitals as good as even integrated illness cities entrance up in India’s tip 10 cities, India has a intensity to turn a tellurian personality in a Medical Travel/ Outsourcing industry. Indian doctors as good as professionals have been universe eminent for their skills as good as a nation has contentment of all a inputs similar to gifted immature manpower, internal tall peculiarity production bottom for pharmaceuticals, record hardware as good as program that creates a Indian costs for tall finish surgical procedures so attractive. The plea unequivocally is upon a non recovering side, essentially upon a selling front as good as additionally to emanate infrastructure as good as services to await a expansion of recovering tourism.

Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA) - a non distinction physique as good as a one voice of a Indian healthcare (modern disinfectant as good as normal Indian medicine) as good as transport attention is directed during scheming India for confronting a hurdles of tellurian foe as good as actualize a extensive event for India to turn a heading tellurian healthcare destination. Modern disinfectant as good as India’s 5000 year aged normal therapies similar to Ayurveda, Siddha as good as Yoga can suggest to a universe an unbeatable recovering package.

“IMTA would essay to assistance a members strech out in a price in effect demeanour to millions of a intensity tellurian consumers who reside upon a alternative side of a creation in a opposite time as good as informative section as good as have them wakeful of a extensive worth that Indian healthcare offers. The actuality is that before to selecting a hospital, a general patients initial confirm upon a nation or a destination. Therefore you all contingency stick on hands to aggressively foster INDIA as a elite tellurian healthcare destination,” Says Pradeep Thukral, Executive Director, Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA)

The Government of India as good as a assorted arms have been actively ancillary a expansion of recovering tourism to India. In a summary to IMTA, a Union Tourism Minister, Kumar Shailaja conveyed “This is in truth a worthy beginning as good as you all know a extensive opportunity that Medical Tourism presents for India. On interest of a Ministry of Tourism, we would similar to to yield all probable await this attention initiative as good as would similar to to instruct IMTA as good as a members good success in their efforts.

Two years ago a Government of India introduced a special difficulty of Visa called M Visa for foreigners fervent of entrance to India for recovering treatment. India’s Ministry of Tourism has completed unusual success in final 5 years with a most acclaimed “Incredible India “campaign that has double a attainment of unfamiliar tourists to India. The stream year 2009 is being promoted by Indian Ministry of Tourism as “Visit India’” year as good as a method is penetrating to foster Medical Tourism. It has not long ago told a Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme to authorised Medical Tourism players that enables them to get monetary await for appearance in abroad promotional events.

Spotlight / Tool: Unii Cosmetics - The Unii Palette

I read about this on ParisB's My Women Stuff and the more I found out about it, the more interested I became.

So, what is a Unii Palette? In essence, it's an empty palette whereby you can consolidate all your depoted items into one. Gone are the days whereby you carry multiple plattes in your cosmetics pouch for the sole purpose of touch-ups. No more fumbling and digging.

How does the Unii Palette works? It's definitely not rocket science; and someone out there may be using the exact method right now. All it takes is an empty palette lined with a metal sheet and adhesive magnetic sheets to do the "magic". Simple and you can even rearrange or change to another Unii Palette with minimal effort.

I'm starting to really like this product although I admit that many would regard this as a good to have item; given the retail price of USD29.00, exclusive of shipping charges. But I really like the look of this product and there's even a cute movable thumb-grip.

So, any Singaporeans interested to get this too? I think I might want to organize a spree to bring this item in.

I won I won!!!!

I took part in Gin's Skin79 Diamond BB Cream giveaway recently and guess what, I won!!!

Gin just contacted me this afternoon via email to get my postal address. So looking forward to getting the product!

Khalid Boulahrouz

Khalid Boulahrouz is Dutch footballer. He was born 28 December 1981, in Maassluis, Netherlands. Now, he was plays for the Netherlands and VfB Stuttgart.

Tangs Sale: 78 Years of The Best

Tangs is having a sale themed as 78 Years of the Best between 01 - 26 Sep 2010. Closed Door Preview sale is on 1 Sep 2010 with 12% Rebate for Citibank and Tangs cardmembers.

Click here for the full catalogue.

Body Shop Sale. . . .

Just got this in the email. The Body Shop is having a sale betweem 31 Aug - 4 Sep 2010. Discounts up to 70% off.

Time: 1020 to 2000 hrs
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre, Gallery West Level 3

In addition, DBS credit cards enjoy 20% off all regular priced items @ all The Body Shop stores.

Haul: Essential Tools

Stock on some essential skincare and makeup tools recently.... They are not exactly skincare or makeup but they are part and parcel of my whole regime.

These were bought from SaSa, travel containers and spatulas (S$1-S$5). I got other stuff as well but I wanted to group my hauls according to type as I shopped for several tools this time round.

I'm most interested in trying out the big container. I first saw this in a nail salon whereby the ladies there use it to hold nail polish remover. The vent of the pump is upward facing and it is so interesting! (And yes, I'm easily amazed [too]).

I was thinking of using it to store my Kose Sekkisei Lotion, which by the way, is a pour bottle with a gaping hole; which sometimes results in wastage from pouring too much.

Next up is my FAVORITE cotton pads. Ok, not exactly my favorite but they are the only ones that are economical and yet, fulfills my purpose. It's the Lily Bell Patting Cotton Puff (S$3.00) from Sasa.

So, what is so special about the about these cotton puffs as compared to common cotton pads? Each cotton puff is made up of 3 layers. First layer is comes with a rough surface mesh, covering the cotton below. This layer helps exfoliation when using Japanese exfoliating / softening toners.

The other side of the puff is a layer that has a smoother surface, which I usually use for my soothing toners. Some of the Japanese lotions uses this particular surface for application, allowing better absorption.

These two layers uses material that do not shed or ball up as compared to regular cotton pads.

So, what's the third layer? It's actually a membrance in the middle; to prevent wastage. Traditional cotton pads usually gets soaked through due to it's absorption properties. The middle layer helps to distribute product more evenly across the surface rather than through the cotton.

It might cost more as compared to regular cotton but I swear by it whenever I use the Sekkisei Lotion for mild exfoliation.

There are other brands and Watsons has also come up with their own version but I'll stick to Lily Bell until something better comes along or when I can no longer afford it.

Lastly, wedge sponges and powder puffs from MAC (S$8.00 each pack). I'm totally in love with MAC wedge sponges. They do a good job of evening out my foundation and giving me a polished look. As for the powder puffs, they are meant for my MAC powders. The original ones that came with the powders simply fell apart after being abused by me.. (Haha)

LuxAsia Sale 2010

Quick update on the LuxAsia Sale. I took leave yesterday to go for the sale at Tai Seng. The venue is very near to Tai Seng MRT and there is a bus stop right in front of the building, accessible by bus no. 24. The building can be seen from the main road and there are posters of the sale hung on the building’s façade.

I arrived around 12PM as I had to clear some work stuff before I left the house. Ling arrived much earlier and managed to grab some of the good stuff. The Guerlain counter was almost bare except for the foundations, selection was also very limited. Single eyeshadows were out by the time I arrived.

You big bags would need to be place into a plastic bag and sealed with cable tie before you are allowed to take the cargo lift up to the sale venue.

Below is a  breakdown for some of the brands on sale. I overheard the conversation between a lady and the Beauty Advisor. Seems like they wont be replenishing stocks for the rest of the sale. But we’ll never know.

In addition, please do not go amok with the buying. A lot of products are expiring in 2011 / 2012. Please check and ensure that your product won’t be expiring soon.

Guerlain: Limited selection. Mostly foundation. No skincare offered

Ipsa: Practically nothing being offered except for 3 boxes of compact powder in worn-out boxes.

RMK: Limited selection of eyeshadows (singles, duos and palettes), Makeup Bases and eyeliners. No skincare available.

Stila: Limited selection of lip gloss and single eyeshadows

Jurlique: Limited skincare selection

Lancaster: Limited Skincare and makeup collection

La Praire: Limited skincare selection and despite the huge price slash, they’re still insanely expensive.

Lots of skincare and bodycare under Gatineau, Phytomer (Salon packaging), Decleor and some french skincare. REN’s bodycare products were also on offer. Leather and bags under Guy Laroche were also heavily discounted and there is a selection of children and men’s clothing.

On the whole, for someone hunting for skincare and makeup bargains for Ipsa, RMK and Guerlain, this sale turned out to be rather disappointing. However, if you are looking at the fragrance arena, you would be spoilt for choices. The crowd control was pretty well done, albeit  the long cashier lines. Due to the huge warehouse environment, there was enough personal space for everyone, despite the crowd.

I left the place feeling hungry and satisfied; and a huge damage to my bank account. More on my purchases in my next entries.

Josh Kahle Benefit show @ Jack Rabbits 8-20-10

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Review-Compare / Skincare: Laneige Perfect Renew Emulsion Vs Kose Sekkisei Emulsion

Originally, my intention was to do separate reviews for these 2 items but I realized they are both moisturizers and emulsion based. So, why not stack them against each other and do a comparison?

The main contenders would be the Laneige Perfect Renew Emulsion and Kose Sekkisei Emulsion.

Item Name: Laneige - Perfect Renew Emulsion
Size: 100 ml
Price: Not Available
Available At: Metro Paragon and all good dept stores
Picture Source: klutzbeauty.blogspot.com


Product Description from Manufacturer:

BALANCE & RENEW: The milky light Perfect Renew Emulsion holds the key to intensive moisturization and firming. The Ceramide Repair Water lays a stronger foundation for ultimate absorption and penetration of anti-aging ingredients. A coating film (Bio-saccharide gum) on the skin surface prevents the loss of moisture. Skin is hydrated at all times.

Continuous hydration promises skin resilience as it corrects the balance of skin cell protein. It even lightens and in all, improves discolored skin tone.

Item Name: Kose - Sekkisei Emulsion
Size: 50 ml (Part of Coffret Set)
Price: Not Available
Available At: Metro Paragon and all good dept stores
Picture Source: klutzbeauty.blogspot.com

Product Description from Manufacturer:

• Heavyweight serum with high emollient effects that works deep into skin without any sticky after-feel. 
• Inhibits melanin production & prevents freckles, dark spots & dry rough skin caused by UV rays.
• Formulated with Moisture Balance Polymer (developed by KOSÉ ) to maintain the skin's moisture-retaining balance against ambient air.
• Fortified with extracts of Inula Britanica Flower, Chinese Pearl Barley, Paeonia Albiflora Root, Melothria Heterophylla and Angelica for highly translucent skin.

Why I bought them:
The Laneige was actually an accidental buy. I had asked my friend to get the Laneige Perfect Renew Skin Refiner but she got the emulsion instead. So, this was really not an intended buy.

For the Kose Sekkisei Emulsion, it came as part of a coffret set. I was looking for a brightening product and got the coffret set from Isetan to try out the whole range.

Packaging:
Both came in clean and hygienic pump bottles, although Laneige's one comes in a classy light blue galss bottle while Kose came in the usual dark blue distinctive plastic bottles.

Texture:
Both are emulsion based. I find that I have a tendency to go for products that are emulsion base due the fluidity properties of the products. I find creams a harder medium to spread. Both had a whitish emulsion consistency.

Although in the pictures later, it may seem that the Kose Sekkisei lotion seems to be of a lighter texture, it is the Laneige that gives better spreadability.


Price:
I don't have the numbers for comparison, but I think Laneige would definitely be cheaper compared to Kose. In fact, if we import directly from Korea, prices are so much lower.

Road Test:
To test the products, I used them on alternating weeks to see the results.

For the Sekkisei Emulsion, there was no bad reaction and I was pretty happy about it. My sister who has even more sensitive skin than mine swears by this range. My skin was moisturized after a night's sleep and there was a bounce to it.

For the Laneige Perfect Renew, I like the fact that the consistency is lighter. Sometimes, when I feel that my skin is overloaded, I would slather this over my face and go to sleep. However, the shortfall of this product is that it doesn't moisturize enough for me. I wake up with dryness around the corners of my mouth.

Verdict:
I would definitely buy the Kose Sekkisei Emulsion again but that would only happen after I've finished up my current stash of other skincare products. It definitely hasn't raised to HG status for me. But I would definitely want to revisit this product.

For Laneige, I feel that other than the fact that it is light, I wasn't able to find any other wow-factor that would entice me to buy this product again; unless there is a compelling factor at work.

Other Product Pic:

Sekkisei Emulsion

Laneige Perfect Renew Emulsion

Help Bring Jill Stuart to Singapore.....

Beauty lovers from Singapore and SEA, it time to stand up and amass our strengths to drive the products that we want! Haru of RougeDeluxe is currently organizing a poll to bring Jill Stuart to Singapore!

Famed for their blushers and eyeshadow palettes, the whimsical colors and palette designs makes it a delight to purchase and use.

The main reason that Jill Stuart is not being brought into Singapore is that there are concerns with regards to the amount of demand. But I believe that there is definitely demand, both in Singapore and the SEA region. If RMK, Lunasol and Ipsa are doing well in Singapore, I do not see any reason why Jill Stuart won't.

So, now it's time to do your part and wear your heart on your sleeve by telling them what we, as consumer wants. There are 4 more days for polling. Please visit RougeDeluxe to vote NOW!

Live online roulette

Within the directory of the most thrilling and also superior casino games, roulette online game is among probably the most well-known ones. Live dealer roulette online game can be a combination of thrills and chance, two of the greatest thrilling parts of a casino online game, and the interactive live roulette version has both too. The risks are basically the same, so to win in roulette game is also a excellent challenge.

A gambler that has played real live roulette casino, or any other live online roulette type, will mention the fact that there's no guaranteed method to win the casino online game. The live roulette casino game depends on pure chance, or on the amount that you bet on your intuition. But, the idea that the live roulette casino game can be a well-known casino online game helps its fame. Any gambler that has enjoyed the roulette online game may tell you of the thrilling experience of seeing the wheel spin while retaining your breath of air until the ball lands can be extremely exciting as well as exciting to maintain actively playing the video game. Particular avid gamers are also taken in by the possibility to try their luck. Which, added to the chance to win large bonuses jackpots just about without difficulty, can make roulette casino a very popular game to play.

Thus, prior to you select to play a live online roulette casino game, be sure that you simply appreciate the principles and the regulations first. It may possibly seem basic to you, however. The thought of live online roulette casino is to make bets, and also check for where the ball lands. The space in which the ball falls shows the bet that you can set. Each kind of bet may possibly get you a various game payouts based on the result. So just before you enjoy the roulette casino and jump on the bandwagon, revise the rules first.

Aside from this, it's most beneficial to practice the game with out taking any risk. There are many roulette casino games available in typical kinds of internet casinos. These live dealer roulette games are exceptional for practice, specifically simply because they are ready to be enjoyed. But, in case you really wish to have an exceptional idea of just how a genuine live roulette casino game is, why don’t you try the same casino game play from the live dealer live roulette kind before you play. Lucky Live Casino has a free live dealer roulette game. Should you like the actual thing, you just want to play the live dealer live online roulette casino game with actual cash.

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Hongkong Day 9 :D

Last Day of HK trip already ):

so sad. im missing hk still lar!

Since our flight was 8.50pm at night and had so much time, we decided to have our second and last dimsum meal before flying off (:

Satisfied and moved on to mongkok,yes mongkok again! hehe .did last min shopping! Just when we were abt to leave we saw this! typhoon warning no.3! we got so excited!! hehehe.like cool sial!

MTRed back to our hotel to do our last packing before setting off to the airport (:

checked in the luggages

We wanted to have our macpork at the ariport for dinner! BUT omg the airport's mac closed down?! wth okay! That left us with our only regret from hk trip: MACPORK D:

HK GANG :D