[Beauty] Seri Emas Facial Soap

15:14 becky-wong 24 Comments

Hello, my lovely readers! Today I would like to share with you my thoughts on facial soap.
 
Before I start my review, I would like to thank Seri Emas International for providing me the opportunity to review their product.
 
So, let's look at the soap...


Seri Emas Facial Soap is a 100% handmade soap, produced locally and it's halal. It consist 50% honey, with a combination of natural herbs, cinnamon, coconut oil, turmeric and pomegranate extract. Seri Emas claimed the soap was suitable for oily, sensitive, and acne skin; and you will be able to see the results after 7 days of using the facial soap.
 
 
Due to the pomegranate extract in the facial soap, it was red in colour with some "black spot". The size is smaller than the usual soap, and it's handy. It's easy to lather too, and a little of the foam goes a long way.
 
Unfortunately, the facial soap has a typical unpleasant scent of soap. I was expecting some honey or pomegranate scent, but none. Also, after rinsing off the foam, I felt some tightness to my skin. I have sensitive and combination skin, and I felt that the soap is too drying for my skin. After trying out the soap for couple of times, I could still feel the tightness every time I rinsed off the foam. I don't really see much result on my face, apart that I felt it's less dull after using the soap.
 
My Verdict
I felt the soap is more suitable for people with oily skin. So, if you have oily skin and have no issues with the "soapy" scent, you may want to consider this facial soap.
 
You can redeem a free sample of the soap, by completing the form here.
 
 
SE International Sdn Bhd
No. 3-2, Jalan Wangsa Setia 3,
Wangsa Melawati,
53300 Kuala Lumpur
 
For more information:
 
Contact: +603 4144 4969
 
 
 




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Plus Bazaar @ POP, Jaya One

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Recently, I got invited by to a very special bazaar held in POP, Jaya One - Plus Bazaar by Fat is Fab.
Fat if Fab, or FIF, is a non-profit community group that promotes self-confidence through self-image. The group was founded by like-minded people, who wanted to educate the public on the wrong perceptions of being a plus size. At the same time, they wanted to encourage people who are overweight, shouldn't be ashamed of their looks, but instead embrace it proudly.
Though I'm not a plus size myself, but I find there were hardly any bazaars or shopping malls cater for plus size consumers; and this always make me frown. Hence, I was excited when I came across this bazaar. They are the first and only bazaar with plus size as the theme, and managed to gather quite a few local entrepreneurs - ranging from clothes to food, all under one roof for this 2 days bazaar.
Though I was busy going from stalls to stalls to explore some goodies, I managed to snap some photos.

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Laugh Malaysia!

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Many people might agree that year 2014 has been full of negative news - from the missing planes to suicide of Robin Williams and to natural disasters. With so much of tragedy and negativity, we need a good dose of laugher to lighten things up for a bit.
 
Hence, ladies and gentlemen.....I present you..... "Harith Iskander... To Know Malaysia is to LAUGH MALAYSIA!".
 
 
Jointly roduce by the godfather of stand-up comedy in Malaysia, Harith Iskander V Day Productions & AMC Live Group, in partnership with Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia; Harith Iskander will be putting up his best performance on the 29th October 2014 at Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil. With more than 22 years of experience, the name Harith Iskander is a familiar household name among the Malaysians, and many of us enjoyed the shows he has put on previously.
 
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This time round, it is going to be the biggest night of stand-up comedy in Malaysia and they will be featuring some new talents in Malaysia comedy scene such as Dr Jason Leong, as well as seasoned international comedians such as Papa CJ - one of India's most influential comedians. The topics will be a mixture of daily observations about what makes Malaysia "tick" told in the indomitable and distinctive Harith Iskander style.
 
The show will be more meaningful than just a comedy night. Percentage of the profits from the ticket sales will be channelled to OrphanCARE, a charitable NGO that strives to place abandoned children in homes with loving families.
 
 
Harith Iskander has just completed his first international tour covering 6 countries - Singapore, Indonesia, India, Australia, Hong Kong, and South Korea; and proudly flown the Malaysia flag in front of his international audience. Now, he is ready to bring these back to home - to Malaysia!
 
In conjunction to unite the Malaysians through laughter, Malaysian corporations have also stepped up to support this event under the LAUGH MALAYSIA Umbrella, namely Celcom First, Sime Darby Foundation, Seremban 2, MTT Priority and Pemandu.
 
For more details and tickets booking, you can log on to AirAsiaRedTix.
 
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Show Details:
 
Harith Iskander... To Know Malaysia Is To... "LAUGH MALAYSIA"
 
Date: 29th October 2014 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:30 PM
Venue: Putra Indoor Stadium, Bukit Jalil
Ticket Prices: RM258, RM158, RM118, RM78 and RM38
** excludes RM3 processing fee
 
For more information:
 
RedTix Hotline: +603 8775 4666
 
Alternatively, please contact:
 
Shahlini T. Arasu: (M) +6012 3343 042; (E) shahlini@gmail.com
 

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Liebster Award 2014

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It has been less than 3 years since I started my blog. I'm very grateful to the people I've met and friends that I've made along the way. I started off not knowing anything about the blogging world (just wanted to share my experience) to being able to join some amazing community like The Butterfly Project. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to every single person who has given me advice, guided me and most last but not least.... had fun with me!
 
Back to the Liebster Award. Thanks to Tenshi (http://tenshichn.blogspot.com) and MissJasJas (http://missjasjas.blogspot.com), I got nominated for the award.
 
 
Before I go any further, let's see the rules of the awards:
  1. Thank the person who has nominated you and post a link in their blog
  2. Display the Liebster Award on your blog
  3. Answer 11 questions about yourself given by the blogger who has nominated you
  4. Provide 10 random facts about yourself
  5. Nominate 8-10 blogs with less than 300 followers that you feel they deserve the Liebster Award
  6. Create a new sets of questions for your nominees to answer
  7. Post the rules on your blog
  8. Tag your nominees so they know that they are receiving the award from you
Since I have the honour to be nominated by 2 lovely bloggers, I'm going to answer the questions separately. 

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REALASH: Eyelash Enhancer

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Do you ever wish to have such long and pretty natural eyelashes? Being an Asian myself, I understand how difficult it is for us to be "blessed" with such eyelashes naturally. Hence, ever since young, I always envy people with long, thick and curl eyelashes.
 
Since I do not have such pretty lashes, mascara became a very essential part of my makeup routine. Unfortunately, we all know that by constantly curling our eyelashes and applying mascara is actually harming our lashes; and if we do not remove the mascara thoroughly, it will do even more harm to our eyelashes. Tough, huh? >.<
 
No worry! REALASH has come to the rescue!!
 
 
Thanks to TUT Diet Supplements, I was given the product to test out their eyelash enhancer. REALASH - the world's best eyelash enhancer from France, that has took the cosmetic world by storm and highly recommended by demanding bloggers! It's able to give you that dream celebrity look - luxuriously thick eyelashes, lengthened and seductively curved to the MAX. Sounds amazing, doesn't it?
 
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I did some research of REALASH and got excited when I read on their results. It seems like it's just the solution that I've been searching for years.
 
How Does REALASH Work?
Typically, our lashes need 30 days to grow and most of the times, our mature eyelashes fall before the new ones are fully grown. REALASH helps the eyelashes to grow faster and stronger.
 
It is 100% safe as they use substances that work synergistically to protect our delicate skin around the eyes:
  • Natural mango and papaya fruit extracts
  • Bitter orange flowers extract
  • Sabal palm leaves extract
  • Horsetail, flax and calamus extracts - great sources of Vitamins E and C!
Worry that the product might not suit you? REALASH is intended for all women and is recommended to ladies whose eyelashes are short or weak by nature, even for sensitive eyes.
 
 
It comes in a size of 3ml and can be used up to approximately 4-5 months. The tip of the brush is moderately soft and thin, and the application is super easy:
  1. Gently remove your makeup carefully and thoroughly
  2. Apply REALASH EYELASH ENHANCER on your upper eyelid as if you are putting on eyeliner. NOTE: ONLY upper eyelid!
  3. Voila! You are done
To really try out the product, I've took some photos before I started my treatment - with and without mascara.
 

I'll be doing another post on my results after trying out the product for a month. Fingers cross and hope that I'll achieve those luxuriously thick and long curly eyelashes! *wink*
 
Price: RM 169
Size: 3ml

 
For more information:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Willow Tree Bistro @ Desa Seri Hartamas

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Over the weekend, Joe and I were invited by Foodz to a food review at Willow Tree Bistro at Desa Seri Hartamas.
 
 
 
 
The restaurant is owned by a very friendly Korean lady, Gina Chun, who used to own a boutique at Bangsar Shopping Centre. You'll be able to spot some of the collections she's selling at the side of the restaurant.

It took us some time to locate the restaurant, as it's not located by the main road. For those of you who know where Souled Out in Hartamas is, the restaurant is located at the corner of the row of shops exactly behind Souled Out.

Homemade bread
The kitchen is led by Chef Hadi, a Moroccan chef who has been working London and brought the Mediterranean feel to his British influenced menu.

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[REVIEW + GIVEAWAY] October: WorthyBook - F&B Edition

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After waiting for a few months, I finally got my hand on the WorthyBook: F&B Edition! Hurray!!


I was so excited and can't wait to flip through the book to check out the amazing deals.

What's a WorthyBook? It's a voucher booklet full of FREEBIES, DISCOUNTS and DEAL at some of Malaysia's most popular spots.


They have various categories for you to choose from, and I'll be sharing a few of those that caught my interest.

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Fuwa Fuwa Bakery Cafe @ The School, Jaya One

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One of the downside working in Jaya One was that it doesn't have a bakery in the premise, and that's why when Fuwa Fuwa Bakery Café opened their bakery in The School @ Jaya One, I was super excited!
 
 
The bakery is located at 1st floor in The School @ Jaya One, exactly one floor up from [i]Store.
 
I really like their food a lot (has also visited the café a few times), so I was very excited when an opportunity came up for me to write a review for them.

Since they are a bakery café, they offer some amazing bread too! According to the very friendly wife of the owner, they started off by producing bread back in their factory in Kajang and supplying the bread dough throughout Asia including China. They decided to offer what they have to the local market as well, so they had their very first franchise - Fuwa Fuwa Bakery Café
 
(L) Mrs Pumpkin, (R) Red Bean Bandit

 I really like their bread a lot! They were really fluffy and soft. If you like bread filled with custard/cream or fan of red bean paste, do try the Mrs Pumpkin and Read Bean Bandit. I was worry the fillings would be too sweet, but it turned out just fine.
 
Tofu Cheesecake
Tired of the usual cheesecake? Try this Tofu Cheesecake! If you are a tofu and cheesecake lover, you'd love this. It so soft with a hint of tofu taste, and the crunchy base added some texture to the cake.
 
Apart from buns, breads, and cakes, they have salads, hot meals and small bites if you are looking to have a proper meal. The place is spacious and because of the natural sunlight they are getting, the place is very bright and comfy.


These are 2 of my favourite sections to chill - by the glass window and the sofas at the corner.

Let's talk about food now!

Chicken Schnitzel Salad (RM 12)
Pieces of deep-fried breaded chicken fillet sitting in top of fresh greens, lightly tossed with Thousand Island dressing - the Chicken Schnitzel Salad (RM 12) was a satisfying delicious salad. I'm neither a salad nor thousand island dressing person, but I like this dish a lot - it wasn't drowned in thousand island dressing, and the chicken had a satisfying bite to it and not greasy.

Creamy Mushroom Soup (RM 9)
They make their Creamy Mushroom Soup (RM 9) from scratch, using 2-3 different types of fresh mushroom. Compared to those instant mushroom soup served in some of the cafes/restaurants, this was way more flavourful. We could not stop having these creamy goodness!
 
Classic Carbonara (RM 17)
Classic Carbonara (RM 17). I'd shy away from carbonara most of the time, as they tend to be very heavy; but this was different. Instead of using pre-made sauce from the stores, they made the gravy themselves - a rich egg-yolk based sauce and chicken ham, drizzled over a bed of warm spaghetti.
 
Tropical Chicken Chop (RM 17)
Tropical Chicken Chop (RM 17) - a dish that I've ordered couple of times. The chicken was grilled and drizzled with their house special gravy, served with salad, fries, pineapple ring and caramelized cherry tomatoes. The chicken was juicy but not greasy - healthy AND yummy!
 
Grilled Chicken Burger (RM 15)
Grilled Chicken Burger (RM 15). Juicy pieces of chicken in between their homemade bun, served with fries and spicy Peri Peri sauce. The wholemeal bun was really soft - another yummy AND healthy dish.
 
In order to give their patrons more choices, they'll have special menu on and off. So, do drop by the café and check their specials out!
 
With it being a café, I've got to try their coffee.
Cafe Latte (RM 9)
Flat White (RM 10)

Cafe Mocha (RM 10)
 
The coffee were really good, and I like the coffee art on my cafe mocha. Also, their add in double shot to all of their coffee instead of single shot. Yay for a coffee lover like me! If you prefer your coffee to be stronger, you can always add RM2 for additional shot.
 
Fret not, if you are not a coffee lover.
 
Hot Chocolate (RM 9)
I know this sounds weird, but I'm not a fan of chocolate and could really live without it, hence, I'd never order any chocolate beverages. However, the Hot Chocolate (RM 9) here tasted quite good - not too sweet and doesn't have that unpleasant-cheap-quality-chocolate taste.

For tea lovers, they offer organic tea too!
 
Apart from serving hot meals to bread, they self-manufactured cookies too!
 
Cookies (RM 8/box)
We didn't get to try the cookies yet, but I'm contemplating to get one and try it out. They have 4 flavours - Strawberry, Blueberry, Orange, and Cranberry.
 
 
Look how cute their logo! It's a bread man holding loaves of bread.
 
They have baking & décor classes for kids too! This way, the parents can sit down and enjoy some nice meal while the kids having fun at the baking classes. It's definitely a nice way to spend the weekend.
 
 
Cupcakes
The cupcakes were so cute, and they were my childhood favourite - sesame street! Seriously, these kids were really talented. I can't even do simple decoration on my cupcakes.
 
You can now sign up for their membership card. It's only RM 15 for 2 years.
 
 
I got my membership card, and I like the graphic on the front.
 
 
What do you get by being their member?
  •  5% discount from total bill
  • Special discounts on selected buns
  • Birthday tokens
  • Monthly promotion & monthly surprises
  • Students special - 10% discount on total bill
Overall, I really like the place a lot and I actually do come back and hang out there over the weekend. It's a very bright and cosy place, and it gives a very welcoming vibe to the patrons. As for the pricing, I'd say it's reasonable given the quality of the food they are offering.
 
Jacqueline, Sin Yee, Jane, Tenshi and 2 of the owners
 
Last but not least, a group photo with the bloggers and owners! Thanks Jane for the photo. ^_^
 
P/s: Do check out their blogs too ya!
 
For more information:
 
Address:
100-1.37 & 100-1.41
The School, Block J, Jaya One
72A, Jalan Universiti
46200 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
 
Operating Hours: 10AM - 7PM (Close on Sunday)
 
Contact: +603 7491 4866
 
 
* Have A Fluffy Day *
 

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