☀️ The REAL skin-care SPF water even for acne-prone skin, like me.

As I've been stepping out to discover about beauty stuff lately, I'd still prefer to include some elements of health care but not blindly go for "beautifying" myself on the appearance. And so, I stopped applying sunscreen earlier this year (skin disaster again!) and almost bare my face without sunscreen since then.

You ask me why? I've yet to get a really suitable sunscreen for me because my concerns are
  •  sensitive-skin-friendly-ingredients (no alcohol)
  •  no white cast after apply
     and most importantly,
  •  affordable price (around RM 50-60) 
Recently, I've came across to know this piece of sunscreen where my attention had been drawn over its ingredients with 7 NO
❌ Paraben
❌ Benzyl Alcohol
❌ Mineral Oil
❌ Benzophenone
❌ Talc
❌ Sulfate
❌ Artificial pigment

Without further thoughts, I made up my mind that die die also need to try this out!

Trivia
Product: Ultra Hydro Sun Essence SPF 50+ / PA+++ (30 ml)
Brand: Vella Cosmetics
Country of Origin: Korea

Tried and personally proven!
I put a thin layer of the sunscreen as the final step on my skin-care routine, not bragging, but I'm very satisfied with the outcome.
Here's a simple video from me covering about Vella Cosmetics Ultra Hydro Sun Essence.


As you could see from the video, no white cast is spotted after the application!
It turns out to be a clear and dewy face, even confident with my bare look now 😄

Texture
It is in watery-essence form which sounds weigh-less compared to cream type.
But it's not easily runny on the skin though, all thanks to the marine extract that made it a little bit like serum type, I suppose.


Some lovey-dovey features you ought to know
#1 Travel size with 'mirror' tag along
It's great to have a bottle of sunscreen within a palm, that simply means, it has less occupying in my bag. But I'm more excited to discover that the square cap could literally be my best companion, mirror, I mean! I don't have to open camera app in my phone since then. So convenient!

#2 It's about skin-care SPF water
I call it skin-care SPF water instead of sunscreen, I'm proud confident to voice out such two-cents of mine! Due to the non-stickiness texture, rest assured over multiple application throughout the day to protect your skin. Yea, you know, like facial mist, fast and convenient.

#3 Nothing more natural than this little bottle
This 30ml of skin-care SPF water contains 61% of Hawaii Kona deep ocean water, natural extract FTW!

Also, with over 30 kinds of ocean extract and 45 plant extracts, plus the 7 No Addictive as mentioned earlier, I could imagine how happy my skin is, all because of the protective ingredient


#4 Wallet-friendly 
Instead of paying big for a well-established brand of sunscreen, I guess this one from Vella Cosmestics is simply affordable for student and freshman (like me!). Provided that the ingredients is favourable to me, I could get it at RM 58 via Althea Korea. Do you ever think of buying this as a gift to your sister or bff who have acne-prone and/or sensitive skin concern like me? Not a bad option I know right.


A little drawback on its smell
This is not a fragrance-free sunscreen, personally, it's still acceptable, and I'm quite like the sort of calming floral scent. Those who are in allergy might have to consider before getting one on hand.


Summary
Possible for repurchase? Yes, most probably
Limited time offer: RM 58 instead of RM 115 (49% off)  
Exclusively at Althea Korea Malaysia

Hai Koay Teow Soup 👋 Fisherman's Wharf Penang, Karpal Singh Drive.

Finally, another affordable food is available at Karpal Singh Drive! Just so you know, a variety of foreign cuisine restaurant are kind of flourishly developing at Automall, and to be honest, sometimes I don't have the craving for any of them (probably tight budget/don't find any great highlights that keen to try out).



Overload of ho liao has be to balanced with the common food or in Mandarin we call them 平民美食, I bet many wouldn't go against with this saying, too.

One of the local's favourite, Koay Teow Soup from Hai has recently opened a stall and coincidentally, we were there during the grand opening!

Trivia

🏢 Hai Koay Teow Soup @ Fisherman's Wharf Penang, Karpal Singh Drive.

🕑 Business Hour: 11am - 2am (Opens daily)

🚗 Parking: Parking lot (FOC)

💸Payment: Cash.


*Hai Koay Teow Soup owns a restuarant at Relau since 2013 where I'd been dining there from time to time.

There're up to seven options of noodles up to select including Koay Teow, Yellow Noodle, Bee Tai Bak, Maggie, Chor Bee Hun, Mee Sua and Koay Teow Mee.

Koay Teow Soup (RM 5-Small / RM 6-Large)
*Served with minced pork, pork fillet and fish ball
Add on: Egg RM 0.90 and Minced Pork RM 1.60
High five to anyone who like minced meat like I do! I had add-on that whereas egg..uhmm, it was my PIC added it when placing order. Not really obsessed for having egg in Koay Teow Soup, but since it has been order so I'll just take it.

Soup base is apparently a little bit darker but I'm fine on the taste. Not overly salty yet not very refreshing, too.


Yellow Noodle- Dry (RM 5-Small / RM 6-Large)
*Served with minced pork, pork fillet and fish ball
My PIC got this without any negative comment, so I assume it goes well to those who wanna try on dry version. A small bowl of soup is served, so worries-free that it will be dry to chew.


Steamed Chicken (RM 5-Small / RM 7-Medium / RM 9-Large)
It's became a must to add on steamed chicken when we're having Koay Teow Soup.
Must be inspired from Ipoh's Tau Geh chicken where diner couldeat with koay teow or rice, I suppose LOL

The chicken looks slightly pinkish, might not be comfortable for some of the diners. But we're okay with it as we believe colour doesn't indicate doneness (happen also at a fully cooked poultry). The essential oil makes our dining even better with a hearty bowl of Koay Teow Soup.


It's hard to recall the menu but probably it won't differ much from my previous visit at Relau outlet.

Spot the stall beside one selling asam laksa, just a short distance after drinks corner.

Summary
Taste: 3/5
Possible for return visit?
50% - if I wish to have some hawker food at Automall neighbourhood
50% - I could visit Relau outlet (near to my house) whenever I'm craving for it

重【拾】

被狠狠k了,只能怪自己那么无知吧。人家告诉你什么就一一做到,没告诉你的你没做,哪里知道那个才是要点。妈的这几个星期除了训练自己在人面前要强忍眼泪,同时可以看见超级无极多形形色色的性格。记得有人说过,你唯有做到的是,适应每一个人的性格。也许当下的心里恨不得要翻白眼但是还是得收回脾气,乖乖办事。这算是挑战吧,社会嘛,成人都懂,所以我现在就要学到懂为止。


再来就是做了分外事。我不计较插手,因为我要效率。只要最终的目的能够符合顾客的要求就可以了。当中一波波的挫折够挑战,不否认当中小哭了几次。这是学习的印记吧,我只能对自己那么说。工作累吗?当然,尤其是精神上。体力可以补回的哈哈。

所以最近就开始吃多了,还有点小失控呢 哈哈。凡事重口味的都来,酸辣食物,快餐都不放过。

我就不时在反思,觉得也许自己生活历练尚缺吧。毕竟自己从来没踏入过这行业。

我懂自己算是幸运的了,挣扎的是在突破舒适圈吧。这过渡期很快,我相信很快我会适应的了。不要轻易哭了,自己的情绪在这期间也比较低落,快点重拾开心的那份感觉吧。

Soothing Facial Treatment 🌟 Medi Beaute Bukit Mertajam, Penang

I'd been struggling with acne since teenager times (read more on My Acne Nightmare) which eventually limit myself a lot on cosmetics stuff like make up and facial treatments. I had only treatment cream and oral medicine to heal back then.

Thank God it's much stable now and I thought a simple facial treatment would be nice on my skin, provided that there's no harmful ingredients.

My face is prone to mild redness as the side effect of overload use of Dalacin T topical solution few years back. It's mainly because of the excessive alcohol contained which primarily to kill bacteria infection but then it caused severe skin damage in a long run. NOTE to those who are suffering with bacteria infection and wish to apply Dalacin T solution, use it in appropriate amount. So consequences? My skin is allergic to alcohol since then.

Dull, bigger size of pores and a little dehydrated, ahh... best describe my current skin condition.

I given myself a chance to step forward to go for facial treatment (in other ways, it literally means taking risk LOL) To be honest, I was very anxious deep down where I keep confirming with the beauty therapist no alcohol ingredients to be applied to my face, I may sound "cheong hei"  (exaggerating) to you, Nico but sorry I didn't mean to annoy you in that way also😬

Trivia

🏢  Medi Beaute @ Pusat Perniagaan Gemilang, Bukit Mertajam (~10 mins driving from Auto City) 

🕑  10.30am - 8.30pm. Opens daily.

🚗 Street parking (required MPSP parking coupon)

💸 Visa, Master, Cash


I had a 90-minute soothing facial treatment as recommended by Nico as a way to penetrate moisture into my skin in order to sooth the redness. 

The facial treatment started with double cleansing on whole face consist of cleansing milk and cleansing gel. The first one works as a magnet to 'absorb' the make up and dust that leaves on our skin (epidermis layer) followed by the latter to remove those in pore as rinsing off with water. It is a crucial step to ensure a thorough cleansing to be performed for a more effective application later on.

Both cleansing agent works pretty well on me and I enjoyed how the hand technique applied that include the appropriate gesture and strength. Simply comfortable, I can just fall into sleep I guess!


I didn't just pampered by Nico in one-way output, instead, she guided me on my skin condition after the cleansing step. Moreover, she was readily to answer my doubt whenever I ask, that's some little part of services which I quite like. A gentle scrub applied on my face to remove the dead skin later on.
Next, she applied thick aloe vera soothing gel on my face and left it for about 15 minutes. All worked pretty good on me though. 


My most favourite goes to the third step! Cold compression machine was performed circularly on my whole face that with the gel on. It is to penetrate the moisture and cooling agent into dermis layer. What's more exciting is, it helps in face lifting instantly, look at the photo, instant result ain't it?Tell me who don't like it huh?! I miss it a lot!!!

Just as I was still revelling in the previous step, Nico helped in trimming my messy eye brow.

Another round of thick aloe vera gel was applied on my whole face again, shortly after. This time round, it works as a primer for hydration rose treatment mask that is on the fifth as well as the last step.

Be prepared on the following photo because I myself get shocked on it also! LOL
A very mild fragrance from the rose extraction is calming, not to mention, it was applied on whole face. And I have to stay still for 20 minutes.

Last but not least, the mask was removed with luke water and applied with toner as well as moisturizer. Upon request, Nico didn't apply sunscreen to because I didn't see the need to apply at late evening on 5 something (LOL, what a logic)

The whole facial treatment is a relaxing one and to my own great surprise, it is rather a fabulous. This solved my anxiety just before the treatment, I suppose.

Results
Pore minimized, hydrated and more radiant skin. 

Got this candid photo during the dinner right after treatment. Well-pampered skin enhance my confidence to be in public place even with bare face!
And most importantly, I really could feel that my skin-care cream are now absorbed more easily into my skin after the treatment.

Another highlights
There's no hard selling which I was very comfortable with. Rather, it was like a consulting session for me to understand my skin more before any possible further transaction were performed. I'd been to quite a renowned one in Gurney Paragon few years back, no way. People from Medi Beaute are more customer-centralized rather than hitting sales target. I believe consulting session like this would attract more returning clients.

For my personal recommendation, you may look for Nico if you're keen to experience once. I enjoyed a lot from her skillful hand throughout the facial.

Summary
Service: 4/5 (So far so good on my first visit)
Possible for return visit?
YES
PS: I'll be glad to assist you or your friend with further inquires on skin issues. Just drop me an email (mableseah@hotmail.com) or simply pm me via my facebook. Don't be shy! 😊

Oh My Wagyu 💋 Sango Japanese Restaurant, PJ

Stuffing up some greens right now? Beg you to put them away for this time, just once. Because I've got an awesome luscious recommendations at a Japanese restaurant! 

Gui Tataki


Trivia

🏢 Sango Japanese Restaurant @ Crystal Crown Hotel Petaling Jaya, Level 2.

🕑 Business Hour: 11am - 2pm ; 5pm - 10.30pm (Opens daily)

🚗 Parking: Parking lot , Valet Parking.

💸Payment: Cash, Visa, Master, AMEX.


GREAT DEAL!
You are entitled for 15% off on total bill upon showcasing my food review to the outlet supervisor. Valid till 16 November 2017.
(But first, let's quick read about my honest review before you make a patronage ya!)


Real Japanese food lover wouldn't deny over wagyu beef at the utmost quality. Share with you three kinds of serving with wagyu beef, ready?

Gyu Tataki (Raw Beef in Special Sauce) RM 38 *My Top Picks
This baru deserves the title of "Eating fresh" than the sandwich chain restaurant LOL
I'm totally never a fan of raw food but this, I approve, simply because it doesn't taste strongly like it is! Shimmered with citrus sauce, apparently it's a great kick start for a meal.


Wagyu Kushiyaki (Beef Skewer) RM 18 *My Top Picks
Bet you wouldn't let it go after your first try!
 That few slices of garlic is so much essential that it further enhances the overall charcoal grilled taste. Bonus is, it is from Grade 7 wagyu meat (Grading Standard as Good for 5 -7, according to Japanese Meat Grading Association) 

Wagyu Toban Yaki (Beef on Hot Plates) RM 65
Some would prefer DIY though
A small ceramic griddle, essential for one pax to grill the meet and enjoy the piping hot slices.
Tips for ladies: Stay your bag away from it during the quick-cooking.


I believe there're some diners don't go along with beef, fret not, I do have other great recommendations to share, too!

Caterpillar Maki RM 32*My Top Picks
No Japanese No Sushi
This awesome roll is made up of unagi, cucumber and my favourite avocado. Delicacy is just a mouthful away!

Salmon Carpaccio RM 35*My Top Picks
I broke my own record to eat raw once more that evening.
Salmon mania, hunt it with spicy truffle vinaigrette, freshness is the key man. Noms!

Signature Sango Bento RM 51
It's like a treasure box, featuring sashimi, maki roll, salmon teriyaki, tori karaage and Zaru Soba (Chilled soba)

Kaisen Teppanyaki (Mixed Seafood Teppanyaki) RM 160
The treasure of sea are all in one, highlights goes to the omelette-kind top with prawn head.
Scrambled prawn meat with seasoning sauce is something everything would go for, especially the kids.

Tempura Moriawase (Assorted Tempura) RM 33
Does it look like baby's-breath?
Put the fried stuff into dipping sauce for a slight salty pleasure, perfect!


Omakase Yakitori RM 45
Sharing platter is simply perfect, agree?
Dip the skewer into the raw egg like the Japanese! Make sure you beat mix them first.

爱深埋珊瑚
Perhaps Jay Chou's duet song helps you to remember the restaurant more easily, yay?

Summary
Taste Review: 4/5 
Cleanliness: 3.5/5 
Possible to return?
YES please, set lunch next visit, from only RM 15.90 hehe

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