NarukoSG

As you can see, I've updated my "Sponsors" bar, and Naruko is one of them! :D.

Along with a couple of other products from other sponsors, Naruko Singapore sent me some stuffs to review ^-^.

Before i get to reviewing them (I want to try them out for at least a week, but am trying another sponsored product right now) I want to share with you babes where can you get them!

Naruko has just signed an EXCLUSIVITY contract with Watsons (which means that Watsons will be their exclusive distributor apart from being able to buy the products on Naruko's Website) and they will be showcasing Naruko Skincare products at 40 out of the 100+ Watsons stores in Singapore tomorrow!

In case you didn't know, Naruko is founded by Niu Er Lao Shi and they're all for "upholding the high quality standard of Niu Er teacher, and are dedicated to providing you with the best after-sale support. "

All authentic products from Naruko comes with a holographic sticker with Niu Er Lao Shi's face on it to prove that it's genuine and lets their consumers buy the products with ease.

Another reason for you to purchase Naruko products (apart from it being really good - as you can see from various reviews online) it because they are Going Green! Their product boxes are not glued down, and can be easily opened such that it becomes a flat piece, and the interior of the box are designed with patterns and parts for you to cut out!

Check out what various fans are using the boxes for! (Pictures from Naruko's Facebook page)

I can't wait to start using my Naruko boxes for various purposes!

Here is the listing of Watsons outlets that will be showcasing Naruko products tomorrow!

Stay tuned for my review and in the mean time, you can check out Naruko's website (just click on the banner over there under my sponsors) to see which product will be suitable for you! *You can also gather friends to buy in bulk with you for more savings!

Shill's Black Gel Deep Sebum Softener

Sponsored Review
Previously when i attended Judy Lin's Beauty Talk held by Sasa and Shills, they gave us the option of choosing the items we want in our goodie bag. One of the items I chose was what Judy lao shi used in the Pore Cleansing Segment, which was shill's black gel deep sebum softener (this was step 1) because it (clogged pores, blackheads and whiteheads) is something that troubles teenage skin. Since clogged pores + sebum production are a lethal combination for pimples and acne, I wanted to prevent that by taking away one of the two in the equation.

Most (if not all. This i'm not too sure of) of Shill's products are made from 100% plant extracts! (As you can see, cucumber, chamomile, aloe vera)

There's this circular stopper that prevents the gel from seeping out. You'll have to cut it to create an opening for the product to be dispensed.

Small opening after cutting the stopper away.

The gel is black, but not opaque.

Use an adequate amount (depending on whether you want it on only your nose, or your whole face)

And my nose model is none other than the boy hahahah. I used it with him so that i can know what it feels like personally, but his nose will show the results better.

Slowly massage the gel in circular motions

Pores slowly getting cleaner!

The gel actually gets absorbed into your skin (either that or by the dirt and blackheads to soften them) as you massage.

After:
Significantly less blackheads, the bumps smoothed, and less clogged pores

Since I didn't get to buy the peel off mask (because i left almost right after the event), we had to make do with Biore Pore Packs for the "removal" part!

After peeling out: (This is B's pore pack btw)

Not as impressive as the volunteer from the event, but definitely a whole lot more came out as compared to the usual. See all the white specks.... AHHH they were in his pores!!


My thoughts
The gel didn't have much of a scent, and was really runny in texture. It didn't have the "hot sensation" that was stated on the box though. However, i think it pretty did a good job of softening the dirt/blackheads/whiteheads for easier removal on B, it didn't have much of an effect on me. Might get the peel off mask soon to see if results will differ.


"Softening" strength 3/5
The effect wasn't very apparent on me, but it was more effective on B (the bumps going down etc.). It might also be due to the fact that i had my face cleansed previously.

Scent 4/5
Not much of a scent, so definitely nothing repulsive.

Price 4/5
$23.90 for 30ml. Since you don't need to use much of this nor on a daily basis, this bottle will last a pretty long time

Availability 3/5
Only available at Sasa stores, but there are quite a few outlets island-wide so this shouldn't be a problem.

Overall 3.5/5
Will try it a few more times prior to deciding whether i will repurchase.

Spa Esprit's Scentsational Massage + Dinner With The Babes

(Sorry for the lousy lighting. I forgot to edit them >_>)
Previously I mentioned that Spa Esprit invited me to their Power of Scent workshop and we got to custom blend and bring home two bottles (500ml) of our custom blended shower gel. Besides that, Spa Esprit also gave each blogger a voucher for a complimentary scentsational massage for 60mins (U.P. $110) so Domo and I found one day to go back to Dempsey to use up our voucher! (They also have a branch at Paragon)

We got to choose what type of oil we wanted to use for our massage from the wall of custom blended oils, so that we can have the scent/properties of the blend of oil that we want. (Thumbs up for customization!)

After reading the description and smelling the scents of the blends, I shortlisted the following blends:

I eventually chose Plump up because I felt that properties of the oil should matter more than its scent (not that it smelled bad) and i felt that this essential oil suits me the best. (My favourite scent was Lemon-aid, which Domo chose initially but ended up changing to Plump up too)

After choosing our blend, the masseuse brought us into the room and the environment immediately changed. The environment inside was really relaxing and soothing!
Different type of treatments (massage/facial etc) had different types of room and we found that this room had a really cute name!

Relaxation/Sitting Area:

Paintings along the walkway:

We then reached our room!

We were each given a pair of disposable panties and a robe to change into (We didn't change together ok) and it was quite awkward cause we had to be topless for the massage! (No, we didn't see each other topless either). It was less awkward because the masseuse was really friendly and conversed with us during the massage hahaha.

The massage started with us faced down, and the masseuse did her thing. Back massage, shoulder massage, arm massage etc. Then we turned over (with a towel covering out torso) while the masseuse massaged our tummy! It was really relaxing and I swear i'd have fallen asleep if i wasn't chatting with Domo. The massage was really great (not too hard nor too soft) and i really felt very very relaxed. Ahhhhh, how i wish i could afford to go to massages often.

After the massage and changing back into our own clothings and touched up our makeup, we did what bloggers do best.
CAMWHORE.

My hair was really screwed up cause i had my hair in a tight bun during the massage!

Our wink shot hahaahahahaha. Tsuriki, TBTS, PASS ANOT!

We were served cookies and floral tea (you can choose between that or ginger tea) after the massage. We ate the cookies and relaxed before Domo spent a good 30mins picking out which essential oil to buy.

"See lah, touch up so quickly for what"

After the massage, we headed back to town to meet the babes for dinner. Had Thai Express @ Heeren.

With Tsuriki! (She's damn photogenic!! #lifeisunfair)

Elfaine! :D

Group shot!

Can't wait to see them again! xoxo.