Jiahui Muses: December 2013

[Beauty Review] Itoh Collagen Powder for a beautiful you

by JH - Monday, December 30, 2013

The new year is coming! Just 2 more days~~
Are you ready for 2014? I am not. ‘Cause that means I will be older..again :( haha

Anyway while you are celebrating and feasting, it's also a good time to think about what supplements you can take to start the new year and taking good care of yourself in and out.

How about stocking up on your COLLAGEN supply? Ladies ( and gentlemen), I am sure you already know the benefits and importance of stocking up on your collagen intake. Collagen is vital for the build-up of healthy skin to reduce (or rather slow down) the emergence of wrinkles, fine lines and dry skin and is also essential to reduce joint pains and swellings.

I have with me here today a new product riding into Singapore’s shores- The Itoh Collagen Powder. Endorsed by Kevin Taiwan Beauty Guru of “Lady First” <<女人我最大>> , the Itoh Collagen Powder is the Beauty Supplement of Collagen and promises to keep you looking young.

Do you know our body loses collagen at a rate of 1.5% per annum, starting from the age of 25-35? By the age of 45, collagen levels can drop as much as 30% . Now that you know, it’s never too late to start and increase the intake of collagen in your body right now~~

Manufactured and imported from Japan, each sachet contains 3000mg of Collagen that can be dissolve to any drink or soup. Fragrance-free and without preservatives, the Itoh Collagen Powder is 100% natural and contains only pure collagen. The 100% low molecular collagen powder also enhances the absorption of collagen to maximize the benefits of collagen.

Each box comes with 14 sachets that are easily portable and convenient for usage anywhere.

Consumption is really easy. Just open up and add into your drinks and slurp away. Simple.

For me, I took the sachets once per day ever since I received the parcel. ~~I had poured my drinks first followed by adding in of the powder but I noticed that the powder does not really dissolve well in the drink and there were some clumps even after stirring~~. ** I have to make a correction here. By coincidence, I have left the powder in the drink one day, without stirring or doing anything and had returned only later to find that the powder has all dissolved, with no clumps whatsoever! So, the conclusion is: don't stir.

Now I think, previously I have drank it too fast and didn't allow time for the powder to dissolve thus explaining why there are some clumpy-liked stuff. However, if you leave the drink as it is and come back to it in a few minutes, you will realize that all the powder will be fully dissolved!

So with this fact established, I give my 5 star ratings for the Itoh Collagen Powder!

Other than that, the powder is as what was promised Color-less and Tasteless. If you are worried about calories, fear not as the Itoh Collagen Powder is a Non-Sugar and Non-fat formula.

Thumbs up.

The Itoh Collagen Powder retails for $49.90 per box of 14 sachets and is available at all Guardian Stores. Try it out today~~

* Suitable for all Skin Types *Non-hala

3 cheers to the beginning of great skin!

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[Food Review] Two Blur Guys @Boat Quay

by JH - Tuesday, December 24, 2013

If you are working or living round Tanjong Pagar area, I am pretty sure you would have heard of Two Blur Guys. They are basically your burger joint fix in the CBD area and enjoy brisk business since their opening 1 year ago. Max, the co-founder revealed that Funan Mall was actually their first choice location for consideration before they finally settled in Tanjong Pagar. More about their story later.

We were very happy to have the chance to go over to Two Blur Guys' latest branch in Boat Quay for a food tasting session.

Looking around the interior of the burger bar, this eatery is definitely much more spacious as compared to their first outlet in Tanjong Pagar. If you are hosting a group of friends, consider going to their Boat Quay brunch for a more cosy affair.

Of course, there is a bar counter that serves beers and alcoholic drinks since we are in Boat Quay which is basically a pub area.

We met up with one of the co-founders for Two Blur Guys- Max, who told us the concept behind this burger bar. In case you are wondering, Two Blur Guys is a local Singaporean brand, nothing American related.

Max told us that he and another friend set up this place as a venture into the F&B industry. Totally clueless about cooking, they were fortunate enough to the acquainted with Chef Jimmy Chok, who used to be from Bistro Soori. Chef Jimmy was the consultant who drew up part of the menu and helmed the kitchen for 2 Blur Guys a few months into its opening 1 yr ago.

To our amusement, Max also revealed that their menu was only settled 3 days before their first store opening- very adept to their brand name, no? Blur. :)

Max mentioned the process leading up to the opening was really quite a blur as everything happened too fast. We can definitely understand that.

The founders are indeed reflective of their brand name. In a jolly good way of course.

Okay anyway, cut to the chase, it's time to tuck into the delicious burgers!!!!

With me are Hazel and Ling.

We were served the best sellers from their Menu.

Looks deliciously appetizing right??

First up is the Prime Beef with Portobello. $21

We had our 100% pure US beef cooked in medium rare and it was tender without being overcooked. Together with the grilled balsamic mushrooms, truffle mayonnaise and gruyere cheese sandwiched in between, it was juiciness overflowing.

Next we have the Pulled Pork Burger, which is my super duper favourite of all. Tasty and not too salty, the barbeque marinated pork, gruyere cheese and honey mustard made a perfect sweet melting combination.

Yummy goodness. $15.

Truffle Fries needs no introduction~

But anyway it's Parmesan Cheese served with truffle mayonnaise. $9.

Looking for something different? You might want to consider the Smoked Salmon Burger. We love this burger for the fresh salmon topped with avocado salsa. Though light but the burger is flavorful enough and refreshingly delicious. Of course, I adore salmon and so this is totally My style. $18.

Last but not least, Prime Beef with Streaky Bacon. Mouthwatering prime beef patty stuffed with streaky bacon, truffle mayonnaise and gruyere cheese. $21

All Burgers or Blur-gers, as they call them, come served with salad and fries.

We totally enjoyed this dining session and special thanks to Two Blur Guys and SD for the invitation.

Two Blur Guys are now serving in 2 branches with a 3rd one coming up soon in The Esplanade! Keep a look out for this local burger joint.

http://www.streetdirectory.com/twoblurguys/

Two Blur Guys Orchid Hotel

Orchid Hotel #01-13, 1 Tras Link 078867

Tel 6636 4183

Two Blur Guys Boat Quay

Boat Quay Shop Houses , 64 Boat Quay 049852

Tel 6536 7904

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[Review] The All NEW Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Facial Sheets is here~

by JH - Friday, December 20, 2013

What could be better that the old Biore Cleaning Oil Cotton Facial Sheets? The NEW and IMPROVED version of course!

With smooth cleansing oil and hydrating beauty essence, the Biore Cleansing Facial sheets thoroughly removes all traces of makeup including waterproof mascara without irritating or drying your skin.
Feel soft and moist after cleansing with no sign of oiliness and stickiness.

Alcohol Free

Colorant Free

Allergy Tested

Here comes the new packaging for the Biore Cleaning Oil Cotton Facial Sheets.

I have here on the right, an old Tub packaging and the new packing on the left. From the state of my old Tub, you can see I am a great supporter of Biore's cleansing sheets, no?

The new version's Tub sees the lid lifted up fully from the side instead of from the top. The color has also been changed to a lovely peachy tone.
The refill pack remains the same in packaging but the contents have been greatly improved. Read on to find out the new features!

Biong Biong, time to remove makeup after a day out. I had on Za 2-way foundation, Kose eyeshadow palette, Faceshop blusher and Maybelline mascara.

The new and improved BIORE Cleansing wipes have 20% more cleansing liquid for speedier makeup removal which amounts to time saving for busy girls like us!

Using clean hands, gently wipe off makeup with sheet. Makeup removal is complete when there is no trace of makeup on sheet.

Made up of 100% natural fibre, the sheets allow softer glide on skin, accounting for 50% less repeated wiping on eye area, eye lashes and face.

Now enhanced with Hydrating Beauty Essence, experience moist after-skin feel! Remember never to sleep with makeup on no matter how tired you are .

I have used 2 sheets, one for the left side and the other for the right side of the face.

As I applied light makeup, you can't really see a lot of the products on the cleansing sheets, but I assure you every bits of the makeup was thoroughly wiped out, even the waterproof mascara.

It's really important to ensure complete makeup removal with a makeup cleansing agent and the Biore Cleansing Oil Facial Sheets make the perfect companion for prompt, efficient cleansing on the go. Leave it on, let the cleansing liquid breakdown the makeup and Viola~ Makeup comes off easily with minimal wiping.

Ingreditents: Water(Aqua), Isododecane, Butylene glycol, PPG-9 Diglyceryl esther, Dicaprylyly ther, Hydroexyethylcellulose, Fragrance(parfum), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, PEG-12 Laurate, Potassium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Methyparaben

The Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Facial Sheets comes in 2 sizes- Tub or Handy. Choose to suit your needs!

- Regular Tub (44 sheets) $17.90

- Refill Pack (44 sheets) $15.60

- Handy Pack (10 sheets) $3.90

The new Biore Cotton Sheets now retails in all major super/hypermarkets and pharmacies. Get yours today for a peace of mind and convenience in makeup removal after your partying!!

http://www.kao.com