TheNatureLab Hydrogel Mask (Snail Charm)

I reviewed the Slim V and Gold Power earlier on (CLICK HERE). In this post, I'll be sharing my thoughts on Snail Charm. The thought of having "snails" on my face... *shudders*

***Snail Extract = Helix Aspersa Muller***

ABOUT

Research has shown that snails are able to rejuvenate its shell when cracked or broken, due to a secretion they produce. This heals and protects the snail's skin from free radicals, sun radiation, cuts and abrasions. Further studies show that this secretion has similar structural elements to the human skin. It is odourless, safe, non-toxic and non-allergenic.

The Hydrogel Mask combines the valuable cell-proliferating healing agent (ability to regenerate healthy cells) which stimulates healthy tissue formation and anti-oxidant, proteins to enrich the skin, glycolic acid to remove dead skin cells and to moisturize the newly exfoliated skin surface, collagen and elastin to give body tissues firmness, strength and flexibility.

When applied to the skin, it triggers and contributes to the natural healing process of damaged skin. Repairs, protects and prevents skin from further damages. Suitable for all skin types.

I leave on Snail Charm for 40mins. For conventional sheet masks, the recommended timing is 15mins (no more than that).

***Note: Do read the ingredient list properly before using the mask. In case you're allergic to any of the ingredient(s), using the mask will result in serious adverse skin reactions.***

As compared to the previous masks, this has more essence left-over (applied on my legs). The essence has a runny consistency. That came as a nice surprise as I visualized it to be disgustingly slimy. It does have a mild sticky feel though. This time, I rinse off after mask-ing.

When the mask is placed on the face, it doesn't feel wet. The mask does not adhere to the skin well, and falls off quite easily.

Snail Charm doesn't feel as moisturizing as I would like. Doesn't irritate my skin. It is pretty soothing to the skin. That's about it? For best results, it is recommended to mask this 3 times a week. The mask is on the pricey side [1 pc - $4.90, a set of 5pc - $17.80]. I'll prolly "invest" the $ on Slim V, which is my favorite so far. If you wanna try Slim V, you can redeem it via The Sample Store HERE.

Do you love to mask? Share with me your favorite. I love trying out new ones (:

Cheap & Good Thai Food @ Ah Loy Thai

Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines. My standard order(s):- tom yum seafood, pineapple fried rice, phad thai, green curry chicken. Thanks to TSS invite, I had the opportunity to try out the Thai food at Ah Loy Thai.

100 Beach Road #01-39/40

Shaw Leisure Gallery

Nice, cozy ambience.

Beautiful lightings.

The ridiculous generous amount of food for 9 ladies.

***No comments for those dishes I didn't try.***

Their best-selling beverages - Homemade Thai Lemon Grass Drink ($2.30) & ★ Traditional Thai Milk Red Tea ($2.00)

I prefer the latter. I like that it's not overly milky, with a stronger tea taste.

The former taste exactly like Hack's Sweet - Lemon. That's weird, to me.

Papaya Salad ($5.30)

Crunchy green papaya bits. A mix of sour & spicy taste.

My 1st time trying. I still prefer the usual Mango Salad.

★ Fried Butter Calamari ($7.50)

Flavorful buttery taste. Reminds me of cereal prawns, seriously.

Super yummy! I love this dish!

★ Thai Mango Crispy Chicken ($7.50)

The mango is exceptionally sweet! The fried chicken looks normal, but taste really good!

My favoritest! Highly recommended!

Thai Green Curry ($6.50)

I only ate a tiny piece of chicken, which is pretty tender.

The coconut taste is quite strong. A lil' too sweet for my liking.

★ Pineapple Fried Rice ($5.90)

Honestly, this taste more like normal fried rice.

Overall, this dish is nice (though it has no pineapple taste), I LIKE!

Tom Yum Fried Rice ($6.90)

***Available only from 3-6pm***

★ Thai Garlic Pork ($6.90)

Super tender pieces of pork. Though it's fried, but it doesn't taste too oily.

I like that the garlic taste is not too overwhelming.

Thai Pandan Chicken ($9.00)

My mum used to make these in the past. And, they tasted heavenly.

A lil' oily. The meat is acceptably tender, with a hint of sweetness.

Hmm... this dish doesn't taste as good as my mum's.

I think the rest like it very much though.

★ Tom Yum Seafood ($6.90)

I tasted the clear one. Quite tasty.

Love the sour + spicy kick! :d~

My 1st reaction: "SO CUTE!!!"

Thai Lemon Fish ($13.50)

Hmm... I love eating fish, but I didn't really like the taste of this though.

Thai Lemon Grass Steam Fish ($13.50)

Fried Kailan ($4.50)

Just a normal veggie dish. Fresh, crunchy taste.

I hate the garlic. Eeks.

★ Fried Sweet Potato Leaf ($4.50)

Super duper nice (though there's garlic)!

Phad Thai ($5.90)

Too dry. I don't like.

Stir Fried Basil Leaf with Chicken ($5.80)

Stir Fried Basil Leaf with Pork ($5.80)

I prefer the one with pork. More tasty, in my opinion.

I don't like the taste of basil leaf though.

Thai Black Pepper Crispy Fish ($14.50)

★ Thai Crispy Spicy Sauce Fish ($12.00)

The crispy fish itself taste very-very good!

I don't like the spicy sauce though.

O.O!!!

All of us were extremely full and bloated.

Bloggers at "work".

Elfaine, busy with her new camera :D

Group pic

(PS: That's Valerie beside me...)

 

Overall, I enjoy the dining experience at Ah Loy Thai. Cheap & good food indeed. NETT price; no GST/service charge. Will definitely go back for more! They still have lots of dishes, which I've yet to try... Glutinious Rice with Mango sounds niceee... AND of coz, my favoritest Thai Mango Crispy Chicken! :d~

Any cheap & good thai food to recommend? ♥

Slim V & Gold Power (TheNatureLab Hydrogel Masks)

We are literally spoilt for choices when it comes to skin-loving products. And, I must say that beauty companies are getting more & more innovative nowadays.

Thanks to TheNatureLab/TSS, I was sent TheNatureLab Hydrogel masks for review.

Unlike traditional sheet mask, Hydrogel does not have any holding medium. It is made of high quality ingredients (water, seaweed, vegetable extract), pure nutrients and essences using advance technology, to form into a soft water-gel mask. This is just like how ice is formed from water.

[CLICK HERE to view the video showing HydroGel dissolving completely in warm water, back to its original liquid state.]

A total of 5 new ranges of masks, namely:-

• Slim V
• Gold Power
• Bright & Clear
• Wrinkle Free
• Snail Charm

 

Hydrogel comes in separate pieces, for the upper and lower half of face (not depicted in the image above).

 

Slim V

Provides nourishment to skin and aids skin cell rejuvenation, for a supple, firm and radiant skin.

The texture of Hydrogel reminds me of agar-agar (non-stretchable). The mask will tear if you do not handle the mask with care (especially when you've long fingernails).

As shown from the image above, it is not drenched with essences.

Hydrogel will "melt" upon applying onto face, which helps the nutrients and essences to penetrate deeply into skin.

Hmm.. I think the eye/lip mask pieces are optional to put on? Upon putting on the (glossy-looking) mask, it gives my skin a nice cooling sensation. The mask does fit onto the face contours well, but is prone to fall-outs as well. That means I can't multi-task with this particular mask.

I put on the mask for a good 40mins, which is nearly 3x my normal mask-ing routine!

All is worthwhile, coz I can see the moisturizing glow on my face! My skin looking very refreshed after removing the mask.

Hmm... I don't see any firming effect... BUT... HELLO! Soft and smooth skin :D

Favorite-d! ♥

 

Gold Power

Contains yummy ingredients (caviar & salmon egg extract). This mask helps to nourish & restore the skin. According to TheNatureLab, it has an amazing ability to slow down signs of aging.

Shimmery gold mask, which smells oh-so-good! Too bad, it can't be re-used...

Pretty mask yea? It doesn't leave the skin shimmery though... I wished :p

In my opinion, Gold Power is not as moisturizing as Slim V. In fact, I barely see any results after using the mask. Perhaps only noticably softer skin... =.=

 

Wanna try Hydrogel?

You can redeem TheNatureLab Slim V Mask HERE.

Retails at SGD$4.90 each, SGD$17.80 for 5pc.

TheNatureLab masks are exclusively available at Watsons.

CLEAR with Nutrium10 Shampoo

Unilever launches a breakthrough technology in scalp care - Nutrium10.

One of the world’s largest networks of dermatologists, The International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology (IACD) has identified Nutrium10 as the scalp care technology that will lead the paradigm shift in scalp care management.

Unlike other anti-dandruff shampoos that are wash-away solutions, the new CLEAR with Nutrium 10 treats the root cause. It not only infuses the scalp with nutrients three layers deep, but also helps to rebalance cell proliferation processes to restore the scalp to its healthy condition.

 

 

I was provided with the following products by Unilever/TSS:-

• Women's Clear Ice Cool Menthol*
• Women's Clear Anti Hair Fall*
• Men's Clear Cool Sport Menthol
• Men's Clear Anti Hair Fall

*I'll be reviewing on the women's range.

 

Menthol

Personally, I find Ice Cool Menthol too drying for my hair. It does not lather that well, which leaves me thinking that my hair isn't cleansed well. It has the familiar minty scent similar to the other anti-dandruff shampoo I used before.

Hmm.. I don't have dandruff problem, hence I can't judge on that. However, my scalp do itch at times. It doesn't do much to solve the itchy problem though.

The only thing I like about this shampoo is the cool minty sensation. The refreshing feel dissipates almost immediately after washing.

I much prefer Anti Hair Fall! It lathers really well. My hair feels well cleansed, soft & manageable after using this shampoo. I can't tell much about the hair fall part since I don't have much of an issue with that. The sweet floral scent is light & pleasant, which I like very-very much!

This definitely gives me a much better shampoo-ing experience, as compared to the Ice Cool Menthol.

 

Price list

• Women's range - SGD$9.40 (350ml), SGD$14.30 (700ml)
• Men's range - SGD$10.30 (350ml), SGD$15.70 (700ml)

 

Wanna try CLEAR range of shampoos? CLICK HERE!

Submit your review HERE and 3 best reviews will win themselves a CLEAR product hamper worth SGD$50! Contest ends 31st Dec 2011.