[Sponsored Post]: Kotex LUXE Ultrathin Overnight

Are you one that make compromises during the time of the month? 
When you have your period, you need the assurance that your sanitary pad provides you reliable absorbency with no leakages. After all, what could be more embarrassing than having a period stain on your skirt? 

'The pad that will help you realise that overnight period leakage is never your fault.'

Sounds familiar? Yes, that's the tagline for Kotex LUXE Ultrathin Series which I would be reviewing it today. 

The ALL-NEW KOTEX LUXE® Ultrathin pad which fulfil all your period needs- EXPERIENCE UP TO 3X FASTER ABSORPTION! The new revolutionary pad where softness and dryness come together. Now you can feel fabulous and on top of your game even on your period days, no more compromises! 

How pretty is the packaging? Best part of it is...it comes with a drawstring function where i could secure the bag of pads properly in my bag without spilling out and cause a mess. 

The pads also come with 4 different vibrant colours unlike other brands. 
Don't they brighten up your days? 

The new KOTEX LUXE® Ultrathin pad has 3 wonderful features which makes this an awesome pad as compared to the other brands, especially for the 32cm long pads which is for heavy flows. 
1) New Honeycomb Liquid - Locker specially designed to rapidly absorb and lock away fluid to help prevent back-flow so that your skin feels dry and comfortable.
2) New Ultra Comfort Cover - Specially designed to deliver both dryness and softness, helping provide the ultimate experience of a high performance pad. The honeycomb centre helps keep your skin dry, while the surrounding soft cottony surface helps provide intimate care for your skin. 
3) New Surround Lock Protector - With surrounding embossed star-contours designed to help provide you with additional security and leakage protection.

Tried & Tested
Kotex LUXE Ultrathin Overnight VS Sofy Body Fit

Everything is done fair & square!
(FYI that was not real blood! I did some colour mixing duh!) 

One way to tell whether blood is absorbed to the centre core is to observe the colour of the blood on the pad surface. The brighter or fresher the colour, the nearer the blood is to the surface, indicating higher chances of backflow and dampness. Conversely if the colour appears a duller red, it indicates that blood has been effectively absorbed so that you feel dry, confident and able to do all the activities you want without having to worry about your period!

My Verdict: Sanitary pads are either cotton type or plastic netted. Each lady's skin is different, with some preferring a soft touch whilst others may prefer a netted top layer. I'd prefer a soft & cottony type of pad(Sofy) but for the absorbency wise, I'd go for the KOTEX LUXE® Ultrathin pad as it doesn't cause any leakage for me when i toss or turn in bed. 

KOTEX LUXE® Ultrathin pad is priced at $5.95 per pack at all supermarkets & convenience stores!

If you are keen on getting samples for this product, you can head to https://www.samplestore.com/catalog/product/view/id/2394 for redemption.

Alternatively, redeem it at their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/kotexsingapore?fref=ts.

For more info, visit https://www.kotex.com.sg/.

Thanks for reading

xoxo.

[Sponsored Post]: Essential CC Oil & Night Care Milk

 Essential is a popular haircare brand from Japan and they have a wide range of products to help & repair your hair, products ranging from basic care like Shampoo & Conditioner to more intensive treatments like Hair Masks and Leave On Treatments. 

Let me introduce you to Kao Essential's newest additions this season which combat your bad hair days woes! Say hello to the brand new additions- the CC Oil & Night Care Milk!

{Essential CC Oil}

The CC in the new Essential CC Oil stands for 'Cuticle Care'.  The CC Oil forms a protective coat around each hair strand and protects your hair from the 5 hair stresses:

1. Blow drying- Leaving hair dry, brittle and susceptible for further damage.

2. Combing- Combing through wet hair causes great hair damage as the hair follicle is at the most fragile state. The friction caused by coming through dry hair can form hair knots which makes hair prone to unnecessary breakage.
3. Split Ends- The ends of your hair are the oldest and driest parts. When the protective hair cuticle is destroyed at the end of the hair, the hair splits into two or more parts.
4. Hair Breakage- Besides daily heat styling, blow drying and brushing, other seemingly harmless actions like tying your hair into a tight ponytail or twirling your hair with your fingers exert excessive stress on your hair, resulting in breakage.
5. Dryness- Exposure to the sun, wind or even air-conditioning can result in hair dryness. The hair cuticle that protects the hair is weakened and is unable to retain moisture within the cuticles of the hair.

I do not actually like hair oil because it's too intensive for my hair and I absolutely hate it if my hair looks greasy. But, i was very impressed with Essential CC Oil, although it is an oil-based product, it doesn't leave my hair looking greasy or neither my hands have the greasy residue after applying it. The hair oil is light-weight, it absorbs fast, keeps your hair smooth and tangle-free!

{Use after Shampoo & Conditioner, before blow drying your hair}
Before applying the CC Oil & After applying the CC oil! Look at how amazing it is?!

People around me started commenting on how my hair now looks so much softer, manageable & less frizzy! :)

{Essential Night Care Milk}
Have you tried the sleeping hair mask before? Essential Night Care Milk is the relaunch of sleeping hair mask but an improved version.

The Essential Night Care Milk protects your hair from pillow friction by leaving a protective coat around each hair strand and prevent misaligned cuticles when hair rub against the pillowcase, leaving hair more manageable the next morning. The morning after i used the Night Care Milk for the first time, i woke up with really silky hair. The texture is light-weight & non-greasy. {To be applied on either damp or dry hair before going to bed}

Both Essential CC Oil & Night Care Milk is retailing at $11.90 each, available at most drugstores & supermarkets! Follow Essential on Instagram @EssentialSingapore for more updates too!
I honestly think you should give this product a try, you will be amazed by how well it works!

It's giveaway time! Play Essential's Mane Hero Facebook game and combat the 5 evil Hair Stress Brothers and Pesky Pillow King and win attractive prizes!

My top score was 900. Hope you would get a higher score, go go try it out now! :)

Thanks for reading
xoxo. 

[Sponsored Post]: Ribena's NEW Pineapple & Passionfruit Drink‏

Hi everyone! The makers of Ribena are giving fans a chance to re-live the warmth of the past months with a brand NEW flavour! It unveils it's FIRST non-blackcurrant ready-to-drink variant for Singaporeans, like you & I who just can't get enough of Ribena's fruity goodness, called the PINEAPPLE PASSIONFRUIT DRINK! This FIRST non-blackcurrant beverage by Ribena allows one to experience the new citrusy, tropical sensation that tingles the 

tastebuds with every sip.

Comes in a re-sealable bottle for easy consumption on the go. 

This fruit drink contains one's daily vitamin C requirement that is suitable for all age group- young & old alike.

Honestly speaking, I feel that it is indeed a very bold move that Ribena has actually left it's original flavour- the blackcurrant out from their recipe. And do you know that this new beverage's zesty tang comes from real fruits juice and that makes this fun, fruity beverage a little sweet, sour and deliciously different? Well, will this change appeals to the Ribena's fans? I certainly do, this drink has a refreshing topical flavour with the right amount of

sweetness(not too sweet which is good) and it's the perfect thirst-quencher for this tropic we live in.

Cocktail shaker, what's that for? Read on to find out!

The richness of the pineapple and a hint of tangy passionfruit is a winning combination of any palate- the perfect 'mocktail' for anytime of the day. This fantastic new flavour not only tastes amazing but it also offers a more affordable option to the ready-to-drink version, and you can make it yourself at home. 

This Pineapple & Passionfruit can be easily used in many recipes. You can customise and concoct different types of beverages of your choice from it (if not you could just drink it out of the bottle because it tastes good just by itself too). The great thing is that all your concoctions will be packed with goodness of Vitamin C! 

Here i had customised my choice of beverages. 

Yakult is available in flavours such as the original, the apple, the grape & the orange. All flavours have this distinct taste and fruity kicks that you can easily identify. For me, nothing beats the original however if they have other more flavours so how not? Hence, I decided to come up with this by mixing the original Yakult with the Ribena's Pineapple & Passionfruit Drink. 

And the end result was......... it tastes so good! :)

Anyhow, there's no hard or fast rule for what you should mix, so go ahead and unleash your creativity in you! 

Below is a recipe for you to try at home: Pineapple & Passionfruit Margaritas Mocktail Recipe// Serves at 4

INGREDIENTS

1 bottle of Ribena Pineapple & Passionfruit 

10lime, small

1 cup orange juice

2 cups ginger ale

Sufficient ice cubes

Sufficient salt and lime juice- rims of the glasses

1 Pineapple wedge for 4 cups- garnish

Step1: Rub rims of four glasses with lime; dip rims in salt and set aside

Step2: Combine the following in a pitcher- Ribena Pineapple & Passionfruit, orange juice, ginger gale, lime juice and ice.

Step3: Pour the concoction into the glasses with its rims dipped in salt (Step1)

Step4: Stir and it's ready to serve

Ribena Pineapple & Passionfruit is available at ALL Cold Storage, FairPrice, Sheng Siong and ALL leading supermarkets and convenience stores island wide, from 1st July 2015. For more information on Ribena, please visit www.facebook.com/RibenaSingapore!

Have fun & Thanks for reading 

xoxo.

[Sponsored Post]: Preloot

Buying a beauty product that you have not tried before is tricky. What if your skin reacts to it? Or the colour just doesn't suit you? Buying a beauty product requires commitment, and most of us would prefer trying out the samples before buying the full-version. Let me share with you this new kid on the block- Preloot. Preloot is a rather new beauty sampling platform. They offer a good selection of samples for men and women. Current beauty brands include SoapLah, Basic Theory, Flower2Grass2 & Eco Cosmetics just to name a few. 

Beauty boxes are not anything new, but unlike other entities, Preloot does not require monthly subscription to sample their products. At a flat rate of SGD8.99, that includes delivery, you'll get to choose up to 5 beauty samples to be delivered to your doorstep monthly, or whenever you wish to try out new beauty products. And, should you happen to love the samples you've tried, you can head to the LootStore and purchase it!

My loots from Preloot consist of Eco Cometics, SoapLah, Basic Theory, Gummi nails & Freda D Parfum. (Thanks to the kind people at Preloot! A box of beauty goodies being delivered to your door step- What's not to love? Looks like christmas came early this year?)

Among them, I'd love Basic Theory- JUST LAVENDER POLISH the most. This body scrub is specially formulated with lavender, sweet almond and Vitamin E oil to aid in the calming of the nervous system while your skin gets exfoliated and moisturized. 

Ingredients: sucrose, sodium chloride, prunis dulcis oil, simmondsia chinensis, lavendula oil, rosa moschata oil, water, alpha tocopherol.

Verdict: I definitely feel like I was on a lavender field. The mild lavender scent is enough to perks me up! And most importantly, my skin feel a lot more moisturised after using the Just Lavender Polish. 

Register your free account & start choosing your beauty box goodies here!

If you are interested in buying any of the full-sized items from the LootStore, quote 'prelootxjessie' & get a 10% discount off, valid till 31 Dec 2015. 

Thanks for reading

xoxo

[Sponsored Post]: Battle of the KFC wings- Umadare vs Yang Yeum

 Kentucky Fried Chicken Management Pte Ltd(better known as KFC) is the leading quick-service restaurant chain in the chicken category in Singapore. There are now 87 restaurants island-wide and more than 19,400 KFC restaurants in 120 countries and territories around the world. 

In recent years, the influence of Japanese and Korean culture and cuisine is getting increasingly prevalent. Many Singaporeans have fallen in love with the rich Japanese culture and exciting Korean pop and fashion trends. Most importantly, we have all fallen for their delicious food offerings!  

Rising to the occasion, KFC introduces the all-new KFC Wings – Freshly breaded in-store with a special batter, these juicy wings are cooked to crispy perfection and coated in two bold flavours. Choose either the Umadare sauce (a tangy yet savoury Japanese sauce) or the Yang Yeum sauce (a Korean-inspired sweet and spicy sauce) - you’ll definitely find a flavour you simply can’t get enough of! 

BATTLE OF THE KFC WINGS- UMADARE VS YANG YEUM
Who do you think will emerge as a winner?

So after tasting both the bold flavours, it's time for me to decide which I liked better
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And...my verdict is....*Drumroll*
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Honestly speaking, it was really a tough choice to decide between the both of them because  both taste really good. Umadare- non-spicy & pleasant tangy. Definitely great for people who can't take the heat. I chose Yang Yeum because i love it's sweet & spicy taste. The sweet & spicy sauce not only tasted 'WOW', it was spicily addictive too! The more i ate, the more i wanted for more. These wings might be a little hot & spicy but it is tolerable(at least to me). 
PS: I'm drooling while writing this post :x 

PROMOTION!
You will be pleased to know that you can also enjoy the KFC wings in an a la carte set of 4 pcs (choice of 1 flavour) at only $4.90, or go for the Wings Rice Bento Set which comes with 4 pcs Wings (choice of 1 flavour), fragrant chicken rice, a side salad and a regular 7UP Lemon Mint at only $6.90! 

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
KFC is ONLY launching a period of time so hurry down to the nearest store now!

NOTE: Available at all KFC stores except KFC Sentosa and Singapore Zoo!

KFC INSTAGRAM CONTEST
2 flavours were so good & it’s almost impossible to make a choice~

Pick your side and be part of KFC’s greatest wing-off today. 

To pledge your allegiance to your favourite flavour, upload a post on Instagram and hashtag #kfcoishii to support the Umadare flavour OR #kfcmashisoyo to support the Yang Yeum flavour. Don't forget to tag @kfc_sg too! 15 sets of $10 KFC vouchers for the selected winners! Good luck! :)

For more info/promotions, www.kfc.com.sg

Thanks for reading xoxo.

[Beauty Review]: INNISFREE COSMETICS

" Innisfree is a natural brand that shares the benefits of nature from the pristine island of Jeju allowing for vibrant beauty and pursues an eco-friendly green life to preserve the balance of nature."

In today's post, I will be sharing some of the best cosmetic products which i had hand-picked from Innisfree. 

#1 Innisfree Water Glow Cushion(No 21- Natural Beige) SPF 50+

Cushion products are insanely popular these days. Innisfree Water Glow Cushion is no exception. I would say that this cushion is best made for people with dry skin. Here I'm using No21-  True Beige. The full package of the Innisfree Water Glow Cushion comes with a mirrored compact case, instruction pamphlet as well as a removable refill. A simple pat with the enclosed sponge into the cushion picks up a small amount of product that you can blend over your face in a patting motion. When applied, there's a slight cooling effect to the skin. The foundation reveals to be creamy version however it turns into matte finish soon after. Coverage wise, It's definitely build-able but i wouldn't recommend you to apply more than a layer even though the cushion is light-weight because it can get a bit cakey so just a single layer provides you enough coverage that gets you satisfied. PS: Make sure to spritz on some facial mist before applying! Longevity wise, It's pretty lasting. The foundation has a nice scent too. 

(In case you are wondering the differences between Water Glow Cushion & Long Wear Cushion... Long Wear Cushion creates smooth, fresh and bright skin that lasts long, without being smudged by sweat and sebum whereas Water Glow Cushion creates a radiant and moisturised look) 

#2 Innisfree No-Sebum Blur Primer

This primer helps to blur out pores, allowing you to have a smooth canvas to apply makeup on. The texture is soft and it's easy to apply. It is very light-weight. It has a faint, fresh minty scent. Since it is silicone based, it also leaves your skin feeling really silky smooth. 
(This primer can be used as a base too!) 
How to apply: Take an adequate amount and spread a thin layer on areas with pores, and tap lightly. PS: It may cause flakes or clumps when used excessively, so use ONLY a small amount and spread in a thin layer by tapping.

Lastly, this primer is suitable for all skin types since it isn’t drying, nor does it accentuate dryness.

#3 Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Pact

Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Pact// a dual sebum control system: sebum absorption and sebum control. The first time I tried this I noticed a marked difference in texture to the other compact powders I've tried in the past. It's very lightweight and the white powder becomes translucent upon application, so no need to worry about a that dreaded white cast. Those of you who are sensitive to fragrance will be elated to know that this has no scent. This compact is by far the best one I've tried, I use this to apply my T-zone. It has silky soft finish and It absorbs oil instantly.

#4 Mineral Stick Concealer

Here I'm using No 2-Natural Beige. It's creamy and light-weight, easy to apply- just dab & blend with your finger tips. Good coverage that leaves a matte finish that is long lasting and brightening. 

#5 Innisfree Creamy Lip Mousse

It has a total of 7 colours. Here, I'm wearing No3- Sweet Fresh Coral. It has a very sweet, fruit like scent, very much like skittles! This is by far the best one among the other lip tint I've tried. It moisture your lips. It last up to 4-5 hours. It is crazy vivid, the pigmentation is so good! It has a matte finish and It dries into a velvety kinda feel. You could also easily create  to apply the gradient lips! (This product can be used as a blush too!) 

So, that's all for the best Innisfree cosmetics that I knew & are highly recommended.

xoxo.

[Review X Swatches]: PONY X MEMEBOX SHINE EASY GLAM 2 PALETTE

Today, I will be sharing the Pony X MeMebox Shine Easy Glam Season 2 Palette  which is the second eyeshadow palette collaboration between Pony and the ever-growing MeMebox own-brand makeup line.

 

For those of you, who are unfamiliar with Pony(Park Hye Min), she's a celebrity makeup designer Youtuber from South Korea! Since 2008, she started posting simple and easy make-up tips on her blog and had received great feedback from her followers. She soon began to publish her book and it became the best seller in Korea! Till date, she has published five make-up books.

Last but not least, The series are called 'Pony beauty diary'. Be sure to check them out! :) 

The palette is made up of 8 shadows. This shadow is filled with shimmery and glittery goodness. 

Here's the swatch:

(All the swatches were done with no primer)

As you see from the swatch above, Shine Peach doesn't show up that much but it leaves a lustrous finish. Glam Violet is more modest than shimmer. It's an orchid-pink shade with gold shimmer. Not as pigmented as it was but nonetheless, beautiful shade for an accent. Shine Rose is a baby pink with glitter. Shine Beige is one of my favorite shade. It's a wearable soft beige color with the perfect amount of shimmer for an everyday look. Shine Dew is similar with Shine Beige but it has a warmer undertone. Glam Bronze is a shimmery bronze. Glam Mocha is a shimmery warm brown with a pearl finish. Glam Choco is a shimmery chocolate brown.

NOTE: I must warn that some shades are pretty crumbly and have a lot of fall out. They are all very sparkly. The pigmentation on some is a hit or miss. To use: Primer the lids with eye primer first before applying the eyeshadows. 

What I Think......
If you love your neutrals, This is definitely the palette for you. I love the colors in this palette, they are very versatile. Out of all the colors, i like Shine Beige, Shine Dew, Glam Violet & Glam Choco. The colors can be mixed together easily too! I can create a day to day look to night time look with this palette. This palette is best for all occasions. It's a very travel friendly palette and the packaging is simple, sleek & chic. As a neutral palette fan, I am glad i got this palette! :)

Where to buy?

I bought mine from Qoo10. 

{Click the link above^ and it will direct you to the page}

Thanks for reading :)

[Sponsored Post]: KAO ESSENTIAL HAIRCARE RANGE

Are you struggling with oily, dry, dull, frizzy, tangled & damaged hair? 

In this post, I will be sharing this one brand that worked for me.

'Essential' is a popular haircare brand from Japan. Understanding the needs of girls and their hair woes, Essential has a wide range of products to help repair & care for hair. Essential offers products ranging from basic care- Shampoo & Conditioner to more intensive treatments like hair care masks & serum. 

ESSENTIAL'S HAIRCARE REVAMP

The newly revamped Essential range are now formulated with their Microfine All Smooth Essence, which coats each strand evenly with a protective veil to lock in moisture and repair dry, damaged hair ends without causing it to be too heavy; and the new variants contain Sebum Cleansing Technology, which ensures that you do not have to compromise or use two different hair care ranges just because the needs of your roots and hair ends are different.

With the newly, improved formula and technology, Essential is now available in 4 variants to suit all hair needs and types: 

Nourishing Breaking Defense (Orange) - For WEAK & DAMAGED hair

Moisturizing Frizz Free (Pink) - For DULL & ROUGH hair

Light Finish Volumizing (Light Yellow) - For LIMP & FLAT hair

Deep Cleansing Care(Blue) - For OILY SCALP & DRY ENDS [NEW!!]

Out of these 4 variants, the new Light Finish Volumizing (Light Yellow) and Deep Cleansing Care (Blue) variants are specially catered to people with combination hair. 

WHAT IS COMBINATION HAIR?

Just like facial skin having oily and dry zones is known as ‘Combination Skin’, hair that exhibits mixed behavior like oily roots and dry ends is known as ‘Combination Hair’. For people with combination hair, they might use two shampoos to target the two problems – light, clarifying shampoos target oily roots but cause hair ends to be dry. Rich moisturizing shampoos target the dry ends but may be too rich for the scalp, resulting in build-up that makes the scalp oily. Moreover depending on the thoroughness of scalp massage during shampooing, the scalp build-up may not be thoroughly washed of, further causing the scalp to feel oily in a shorter time.

Essential Light Finish Volumizing (Yellow) and Deep Cleansing Care (Blue) variants brings the best of both worlds to you! With the optimum combination of Smart Cuticle Care & Sebum Cleansing Technology, you can now achieve moisturized hair ends while maintaining a refreshed breathable scalp!

I've been using Deep Cleansing Care (Shampoo + Conditioner) for the past weeks and i've seen remarkable changes in my hair condition. I was pleasantly surprised by how well Essential’s hair care worked for me – from how clean the shampoo left my scalp, and ridding my hair of oil and grease fast without further tangling or damaging my hair.

Because my hair gets greasy at the end of the day, but after using Deep Cleansing Care, it really helps to counter my combination hair. When shampooing my hair with the New Essential Deep Cleansing Care shampoo, I didn't encounter any tangles in my hair at all (from roots to tips). Best part is at the end of my shower, my hair feels soft, and I can easily comb through it without breaking any strands of my hair! 

My favorite part other than the detangled and smooth hair Essential gives me? THE SCENT! I know that every shampoo of Essential’s goes through special scent formulation, but this one made me very happy every time I catch a whiff of it, especially when I’m outside :)

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ESSENTIAL VARIANT

Incase you are still unsure about which is suitable for you..Essential has come up with a matrix table to help you make your decision for a complete care range.

MASSAGE SHAMPOO BRUSH

DID YOU KNOW?

Essential is also giving out a massage shampoo brush with purchase of shampoo and conditioner. A massage shampoo brush is a common haircare tool in Japan and is used by the majority of Japanese women to help improve blood circulation & promote relaxation and remove dirt & sebum more effectively from the scalp. 

Note: The Massage Shampoo Brush is to be used ONLY when shampooing & IS NOT for combing purposes!!!

DIRECTION OF USE

BRUSH STORAGE

Try it!

You can redeem your FREE SAMPLES of Deep Cleansing Care Shampoo & Conditioner at www.facebook.com/essential.sg.

Get your free Essential Massage Shampoo Brush with these banded packs! Essential Shampoo 750ml + Conditioner 750ml with free Massage Shampoo Brush in hot pink or mint green available from mid-May 2015 at all leading supermarkets ($19.60). While stock last!!!

Also, remember to follow Essential on Instagram at @essentialsingapore for updates & promotion of their products!

Thanks for reading :D