Hada Labo Releases Music Video ‘Cahaya’

Hada Labo’s 10th Anniversary Celebration is culminated with the official release of its music video ‘Cahaya’ featuring local renowned singer Daiyan Trisha. The public can now access the music video that has gone live on Hada Labo Malaysia Facebook Page and Youtube Channel. 

An original production of Hada Labo, the 2-minute long, jovial music video captures a memorable decade of the beautiful moments in life with Hada Labo being a life-long skincare companion. It also reminds the public about the importance of self-love as well as extending care and support for the community and environment.  

“Hada Labo’s theme song entitled ‘Cahaya’ is dedicated to all who have supported the brand for the past one decade. It spreads the message of hope and care in line with Hada Labo’s ‘We Care’ campaign,” said Lim Mei Yuen, General Manager for Rohto-Mentholatum Malaysia.  

The Hada Labo X Watsons ‘We Care’ campaign covered three pillars, namely ‘Care for You’, ‘Care for Society’ and ‘Care for Nature’. The ‘Care for You’ campaign focused on providing skincare education to the public in caring for their skin, while the ‘Care for Society’ campaign saw a collaboration with Women of Will (WOW) in reaching out to 200 underprivileged B40 women. The ‘Care for Nature’ campaign, on the other hand, saw the brand’s involvement alongside Malaysia Nature Society (MNS) in helping to create a sustainable environment.

The total amount of RM100,000 raised were donated to both WOW and MNS during a mock-cheque presentation that was held at the end of the campaigns.

In conjunction with its 10th anniversary celebration, Hada Labo is inviting the public to participate in the MV gamification and stand a chance to win up to RM100,000 cash prize. 

The contest comprises of two phases, namely Phase 1 and 2.  Apart from winning RM500 worth of prizes each, the 100 qualifiers from Phase 1 will be invited to join in the finale online gameshow slated for 31st October at 8.30pm. The winner in the virtual gameshow will bring home cash prize of RM50,000. 

How to Join:

1. To participate in the contest, participants will need to log on to Hada Labo’s microsite at www.hadalabo10anniversary.com 

2. Participants will have to go through Phase 1 of the contest in order to qualify themselves in the finale online gameshow. The first phase of the contest consists of 4 cycles, which runs on the following days: 

• 1st Cycle: 11th October – 14th October 

• 2nd Cycle: 15th October – 18th October 

• 3rd Cycle: 19th October – 22nd October 

• 4th Cycle: 23rd October – 26th October 

3. Based on the MV that is released, participants in each cycle are required to search for 10 hidden Hada Labo products placement and complete the slogan “I love Hada Labo…” A total of 25 winners will be selected from each cycle and be entitled to win RM500 cash prize each.   

4. All 25 winners from each cycle will be invited to participate in the finale online gameshow and stand a chance to win the RM50,000 grand prize! 

5. To watch the finale online gameshow, the public can log on to Hada Labo's Youtube Channel,

For more information or to support Hada Labo’s ‘We Care’ campaign, the public can log on to Hada Labo Malaysia Facebook page: MyHadaLabo 

Dyson Corrale review

Argghh imagine my excitement when I saw what was in my parcel <3

Every girl's coveted dream- the Dyson Corrale!!

The sleek black and fuchsia design, the velvety pouch, the magnetic cord, the cordless straightener, gosh to be able to have it in my possession was a dream come true!

Luckily, I did not buy the airwrap because then it would be too much. I was trying to get my hands on the airwrap previously but was fidgeting because I don't really curl my hair often plus it needs to be done on semi wet hair and I love blow drying my hair and only when I go out, I like to do a quick styling. So the Corrale was a perfect match for me =)

It can either be used cordless or corded.

Best to fully charge first and then style on dry hair. It takes around 40 minutes to fully charge.

The best part about the Dyson Corrale to me is definitely the cordless feature. One thing is because my dresser table is already fully packed and to have a corded straightener just messes everything up like my current one. So, this is a breath of fresh air. I can charge the Corrale at a different table and just bring it to my dresser with no cord interfering. Easy peasy. 

Since my hair is my crowning glory, I love to keep it well kempt especially during travels. Sometimes, airbnb do not provide hairdryer(the horror!) and it's the worst to have dried unblown unruly hair. This Corrale would definitely be a lifesaver especially during travelling. However,  it is on the heavy side and it can only be brought on hand carry as it has lithium batteries. But, anything for beauty, right?

As for the weight, it can tire hands if you have very long hair and need longer time for styling. I have shorter hair, and I found it super fast to style my hair be it curl or straight. Yes, I could even curl my hair easily with a straightener(my first time!). Plus, after full charge, I can use for styling at least 2-3 times before charging it. Again, this is for short hair just at shoulder length.

It's very user friendly with only 3 heat settings(165, 185 and 210 degrees) and it charges very fast. Upon pressing the 'ON' button, it takes around 30 seconds to heat up to be ready for use. The tip of the straightener is not very hot to touch during styling as well even when using the highest heat function. So I can be assured to not burn my hand during styling. 

The results?

Curl

Straightened

Super satisfied! I can do either the curling effect or straighten my hair. It's super easy to use and only took barely 5 minutes on each sides. Because the flexing plates gathers the hair easily at one go so it doesn't need to run through many times to get the effect.  I absolutely love the shiny and smooth effect. Although it uses heat, but it doesn't dry up and damage my hair.

Dyson is the best in terms of technology.  Hence, why I understand Dyson products are definitely on the higher side of price. You cannot have high tech AND a cheap price. So, in the end, I would conclude that if you really use the Corrale on a day to day basis, this is a good investment. However, if it's just for special occasion and to be kept in the dust bag until something special pops up to use the Corrale, I would suggest not. Me? I'm definitely a daily user of this Corrale!  I was sold at first touch =)

Dou Dou Bake vs Flakes: Croissant edition

I was searching for cafes to visit during the weekend and instagram popped out with Dou Dou Bake and Flakes serving croissants. So, I was finding for reviews on which cafe has the best croissant but came to no conclusion *laughs* Actually, I'm not really a fan of croissant. Because it's quite messy to eat one as it falls everywhere LOL. But since, I've heard many rave reviews from both cafes, I thought why not give it a try.

As I see on social media people are crazy about Dou Dou Bake and Flakes croissant- some even lined up to wait for almost 2 hours just for croissants so I thought since they are only 8 minutes apart, why not try both? They do pick up and delivery so really, don't have to queue for so long!

Ended up, I saw the breakfast menu in Flakes seem more enticing so I reserved a place in Flakes but pre-ordered croissants from Dou Dou Bake. Classic case of killing 2 birds with one stone hehe

And so we kinda went crazy and spent over RM200 for croissants to try and for our families 🙊 #CMCO does crazy things to you 

Started off with a cold pressed juice to strengthen my immunity during this Covid.

Sinful Breakfast. 

The whole combo was fulfilling and the scrambled eggs was of a perfect runny, soft silky and smooth texture! Plus, the croissant was buttered with peanut butter *Mmmm*

Crabmeat Scrambled Eggs. 

They did not use the frozen crabmeats which I love. The sauce and the ebikko on top and everything was so yummy. I could have this again and again.

The breakfast croissant was very flakey, crunchy on top yet soft, buttery and airy on the inside. We were prepared to eat all the croissants today haha and so we ordered more- this time dessert croissants.

Pistachio Croissant.

Love the pistachio texture as it had a crunch. Inside had some pistachio filling but it wasn't very sweet which I love. 

 

Flakey as usual and messy to eat as like all croissants LOL

We took away the Matcha Croissant.

It had an overwhelming matcha filling in it which made it a bit jelak and it overpowered the pastry. Would love it better with lesser filling.

Next on, Dou Dou Bake croissants. We took away the plain sourdough croissant and the Pain Au Jambon(ham and cheese).

The croissant was also flaky, airy and buttery. It's best if you can heat it up yourself.

Since it was a plain croissant, I added my own butter. Mm so yummy hehe However, I didn't really taste the difference in the sourdough and the normal dough.

The ham and cheese one.

The verdict?

Firstly, I'm not a croissant taster or a professional food reviewer haha. Croissant is just croissant to me *laughs* I mean, not to the extend of spending 2 hours of wait to get myself some croissants. This comparison is solely based on my own taste buds preferability. I find the variety of savoury and sweet croissants in Flakes seem more appealing. The breakfast options in Flakes were ah-ma-zing with their dessert croissant options. Dou Dou Bake on the other hand, had only savoury options for croissants and I heard that their croissants are almost always sold out before noon so I pre-ordered to make sure I get my hands on them(that's a plus point because I couldn't pre-order for Flakes!).

So who won? In terms of texture, both are flaky, buttery, airy inside and good but Flakes was more flakey(now I know why it's called Flakes). But I have to say in terms of variety, I'll go with Flakes because I don't find joy in eating plain croissants. I absolutely enjoyed the croissants with scrambled eggs and sides and the pistachio one rather than a plain and even the ham and cheese was a tad too unflavourful. However, the husband enjoyed the plain croissant from Dou Dou Bake. So really it's up to your taste buds. 2 people can eat the same thing but come to 2 different conclusions. At the end of the day, why not try both and you be the judge!

#asdiplomaticasIcanbe #supportlocalbusiness #wedonthate #supportlokal 

Mentholatum's Melty Cream Lip

Mentholatum is setting the trend for lip balms with its latest Melty Cream Lip – the first in the market with a melting-like texture. Boasting a unique cream texture which subsequently melts onto lips upon application, this unrivalled product is sure to hydrate and nurture your lips to the next level! 

Packaged in Japan’s unique Aluminium packaging design, the Melty Cream lip balm is available in two variants, i.e. Fragrance Free and Rich Honey. 

The Melty Cream Lip is formulated with the following technologies for your lips to experience a burst of hydration and the protection it needs: - 

-Cream Touch Technology - Melts on your lips upon contact with your body heat, offering an extremely soft, smooth and a coat of moisture on the lips with just one swipe 

-Moist Bank Technology - Its Superior Water Holding factor instantly captures and locks in moisture from air, ensuring long-lasting moisturization on your lips upon application

-3 types of Ceramide - Helps form and strengthen water barrier to prevent moisture loss on the lips

If you have dry and chapped lips, this Melty Cream Lip is your go-to lip balm as it is infused with 8 nourishing botanical oils and extracts (i.e. Shea Butter, Raspberry Seed Oil, Cranberry Seed Oil, Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Borage Oil, Avocado Oil and Moroccan Argan Oil) to provide extra care to your lip. Moreover, this trendy lip balm includes SPF25/PA+++ to protect the lips against harmful UV rays.  

I love the Cream Touch Technology where the balm just melts on lips upon body contact and has a velvety texture to it. It's not soft so that it won't spoil the texture yet creamy. It's long lasting even after wearing out the whole day and protects my lips from the sun with SPF! That's a bonus. It does cure chapped lips instantly.

The Melty Cream Lip is also suitable for anyone who needs lip moisturising or simply just to maintain healthy lips. Get one today to experience the unique ‘melting-like texture’. 

Moisturize and soothe your lips today with the latest Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip! Retailed at RM19.90 (15g), the latest Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip is available at all major pharmacy stores nationwide and also online via Shopee and Lazada. 

Gong Cha 10.10 Festival Drinks on Shopee

 Matcha Lovers Should Check Out These New Drinks At Gong Cha!!

 

Malaysians’ favourite bubble tea chain Gong Cha and Malaysia’s no.1 e-commerce platform Shopee are back for another round of special drinks. This time, they will be enticing matcha lovers with a whole new series of matcha drinks called the 10.10 Festival Drinks in celebration of Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival. 

Brewing for a limited time only, matcha lovers will be treated to three exclusive drinks - Matcha Coffee Latte, Matcha Marble and Matcha Latte which are only available for purchase via the Shopee App from now till 25 October 2020. Arrrgh! I'm a matcha lover and I can't wait to get my hands on these drinks =)

 Matcha Coffee Latte

Who would have thought that matcha and espresso can go hand-in-hand in one drink. The silky fine matcha powder coated with milk and the rich espresso shot create a beautiful layered beverage. If you can't decide between iced coffee and a matcha latte, how about enjoying the best of both worlds at once!

 Matcha Marble

An Instagram-worthy drink thanks to the beautiful marble texture created by the blending and weaving of fine matcha powder into rich milk to form a smooth and silky look. Sweetened to your preference, the drink is topped off with a layer of Gong Cha’s signature creamy milk foam that leaves you wanting for more. 

Matcha Latte

Feel refreshed, especially on a hot day, when you take a sip of the iced matcha latte. Psst! We hear that matcha latte has some health benefits! So what are you waiting for?  

The Gong Cha e-drink series can only be purchased digitally via the Shopee App and redeemed at all Gong Cha outlets nationwide. Get the Shopee x Gong Cha 10.10 Festival Drinks exclusively on Shopee through the Food & Services Vouchers in-app portal from now to 25 October 2020.

Fans can enjoy the drinks at an introductory price of RM10. Save more when you purchase the drinks at RM5 only this October on these special dates: 3, 7, 10, 15, 18, 21 & 24.

The 10.10 Festival Drink is in conjunction with the Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival that is taking place from now to 10 October. The region’s biggest online shopping event for brands like Gong Cha and many more, the Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival is bound to surprise users with greater savings. Enjoy exclusive RM10 deals, free shipping with a minimum spend of RM10 and choose a wide selection of 100% authentic products from favourite brands via the Million Dollar Brands Discounts in-app portal. Users also stand to win prizes, vouchers and Shopee Coins worth up to RM1,000,000 when they play Shopee Games such as Shopee Farm, Shopee Claw, Shopee Poly and more.

What are you waiting for? Visit https://shopee.com.my/gongcha-shopee-series now!