THE ART OF BUYING GIFTS AND GIFTING FOR NEW MOTHERS

Buying gifts for others is actually really difficult. I honestly think so because I always googled up on what to buy whenever there are special occasions..  This is even more true for baby showers because you just want to get your best friend who has recently become a mother and her baby something special, beautiful and memorable.

Of course it would be really awkward to give the same baby shoes in the same design as everyone else in the shower party because you don't really have much time to buy the gift at the stores yourself.  Besides, the thought of getting some common may shows that you are not valuing your friendship.

So, you tried to find some gifts because you wanted your friend to receive something unique and special.  Here are some suggestions that you could gift your friend in for a baby shower.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD by From You To Me

WELCOME TO THE WORLD by From You To Me

Welcome To The World is a delightful book celebrating the arrival of a new baby.
Shortlisted for Gift Of The Year 2017 and the Baby And Nursery Trade Awards 2017, with space for you to write a personal message in the front, this book is a wonderful keepsake and makes the perfect this is the perfect gift for baby showers and newborn baby presents.

MESSAGES FOR YOU - WHILE YOU GROW by From You To Me

MESSAGES FOR YOU - WHILE YOU GROW by From You To Me

Welcome To The World is a delightful book celebrating the arrival of a new baby.

Shortlisted for Gift Of The Year 2017 and the Baby And Nursery Trade Awards 2017, with space for you to write a personal message in the front, this book is a wonderful keepsake and makes the perfect this is the perfect gift for baby showers and newborn baby presents.

PERSONALIZED MUMMY & BABY BOY BOX by Merci Maman

PERSONALIZED MUMMY & BABY BOY BOX by Merci Maman
This super smart gift solves that dilemma of whether to send a gift to the new baby or new Mother by providing one for both!

Presented in a smart gift box, we include two personalised gifts – a soft hooded towel for baby and a hand engraved Heart Charm bracelet for Mother.

 

PERSONALISED CHILDREN'S BOOK IN TWO LANGUAGES OF YOUR CHOICE by TimTimTom

PERSONALISED CHILDREN'S BOOK IN TWO LANGUAGES OF YOUR CHOICE by TimTimTom

TimTimTom's Underwater Adventure is a personalised book in two languages - the fun way to improve your child's language skills. The illustrations will spark the kid's imagination in this story that is all about him or her. The child will become the hero of this underwater quest to save an entangled sea turtle.

You can personalise the name, the look and choose two languages to make this a unique keepsake no other child has.

Available in: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese (Simplified or Traditional)

SIGNATURE JELLY BEAN NECKLACE by Molly Brown

SIGNATURE JELLY BEAN NECKLACE by Molly Brown

The iconic Signature Jelly Bean Necklace is one of the best selling necklaces across the Molly Brown range. An award winning design, which is chic, sweet and perfect for all special occasions.



You could find more suggestions of gift in Gift Less Ordinary baby shower sections HERE.



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[JOLSE] TIA'M TROUBLE DRYING PINK BUBBLE PACK REVIEW

Hi Beauties,

How are you?  It is scorching hot and humid in my country.  It also means skin trouble or acne on days when you can't use thick makeup to cover it.  TIA'M is the company that came out with the famous OST 20 vitamin C.  Since bubbles mask are all the rage at this moment along with this hot humid season of skin trouble, they have decided to come out with TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack.

So, here is the review on TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack.

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

Ingredients:

Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Kaolin,Calamine, Glycerin,Methyl perfluorobutyl ether,Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, Bentonite,PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate , Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, CI 77491, Fragrance

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

Features
The pack eliminates dead skin cells, sebum and body wastes blocking the pores without stimulating the skin. The pack calms the weak and sensitive skin, strengthening the damaged skin barrier by providing moisture energy to the skin. The natural oxygen and mineral improve pore elasticity, reducing sebum secretion.

How To Use
Take an appropriate amount, apply evenly on the face, massage smoothly when the pink bubbles form, and wash off with warm water after 5 ~ 10 minutes.


TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack came in a cute sturdy plastic jar with a lid inside. Do not throw the lid away.  The mask comes in pink colour and really soft smooth clay mask.  I did follow the instruction on how to use it.

As for the ingredients, the first ingredient is water followed by Cocamidopropyl Betaine which is a foaming agent. Kaolin, Bentonite and Calamine are for cleaning the skin from oil and to calm the skin.  Plant ingredients in the mask are centella asiatica and tea tree leaf water and vitamin E.  Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate are derived from olive which are moisturising ingredients.  Allantoin to stimulate healthy tissues which appears a lot in skincare products now.
Other moisturising ingredients are the Isohexadecane,dimethicone which provide the smooth silky feeling. Bubbling in the mask is because of the Methyl perfluorobutyl ether,Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether.  There is no paraben so they used Phenoxyethanol and Disodium EDTA as preservative.  There is pink colouring which explain the pink coloured mask. Fragrance is the last ingredient.


TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack does have fragrance to it which lasted through until I wash it off.  The fragrance is similar to the one I get from calamine lotion or those diaper rash cream.  The bubbles foam on my skin immediately after application.  I could feel the bubbles on my skin with the bubbling sound which is nothing uncomfortable to me.  After massaging the bubbles on my face, it does still bubbles up a bit on my skin.

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack is not drying, clean my skin, reduce the redness a little, calm my skin and makes my skin look better the next day. However, it is not able to get rid of cystic acne.  I do think that the effect of it bubbling makes it is a great skin entertainment.

Overall, TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack is someone looking for a fun mask with light redness or slight acne problem.  One need to use it with other skincare products for acne if you have more serious acne problem.



Product retails for
TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack 80ml

Made in South Korea

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REVIEW ON SWANICOCO A.C CONTROL SKIN TONER

Swanicoco is a natural Korean brand that is popular in Korea itself for their natural effectiveness.  Their products contains USDA and Ecocert approved ingredients, patented raw component and nano fermented formulations and using natural extracts .  Swanicoco puts a lot of effort into testing their products before placing it in the hands of their customers.

If you check out the Naver, then you will notice that Swanicoco is a wonderful Korean brand that received a lot of good reviews from Korean beauty enthusiasts.

Honestly, it is a great brand that produce good quality products with a lot of research put into it.  I have been trying out Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner for more than a month so here is the review on Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner which I use in conjunction with Swanicoco A.C Control tea tree essence.

Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner

Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner

Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner

Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner

Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner

Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner

Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner

Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner

Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner

Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner:

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Hydrolyzed Algin/Zinc Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Erythritol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Azelamide MEA, 4-Terpineol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Beta-Glucan, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Arginine, Carbomer

Contains USDA and Ecocert approved ingredients to soothes skin from external stimuli. Mild care for teenager skin, red skin, problematic skin that are exposed to external stimuli.


Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner comes in a heavy transparent glass bottle and a plastic cap cover.  The liquid has yellowish tint to it. It doesn't smell like tea tree but more of herbal hanbang kind of smell which I really enjoy.  It is watery and absorb really fast into my skin with no residue.

There are many ingredients to soothe and treat the acne problem without being harsh.  The ingredient is similar with the A.C essence and the top ingredients are tea tree leaf water and zinc sulfate.  Zinc Sulfate is use to treat deficiency of zinc which is normally presented in acne prone skin. Zinc helps to heal the skin faster so that the acne does not leave scars.  There are many other plants extract that are use for calming, healing and hydration of acne prone skin.  However, still do check the ingredients that I provide above since some people may be allergic to one of the ingredients.

My skin always love zinc and tea tree so products with these two usually works well with my skin.

Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner does make my T zone less oily after using it for more than a month without dryness on my other skin area.  It doesn't clog my pores no matter the amount I use which is really great since it helps to keep my skin clear.  I have checked the pH with my pH paper and it turns out that the PH is around 5 to 6 which is really great for acne prone skin as it keeps the skin slightly acidic without the harshness of actives.

Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner does hydrate my skin and make my pores smaller.  Maybe it is the hydration of the toner that keeps my skin but whatever it is, it is sure a good thing. I just can't stop touching it because it look so smooth.  I did try to go without it for 3 days and my skin was back to looking redder and bigger pores so I am sure so it is this toner that makes my pores look smaller.  Despite it contains tea tree water as the first ingredients, it never even once burn my skin.

I use this toner along with Swanicoco A.C Control emulsion and also the A.C Control essence.

Overall, I would recommend Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner for someone who just started their skincare journey, has light to moderate acne problem, combination or oily skin type, no problem with any of the listed ingredients, works well with the top ingredients (tea tree and zinc), gentle mild skincare products and cruelty free products.



Product retails for
Swanicoco A.C control care skin toner in Swanicoco Malaysia Online
Made in Korea


In Malaysia, it is available at selected Watsons and Watsons online .
For international, Available in hktvmall (Hong Kong) and Koreadepart

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REVIEW ON PINKPAGE CREAM DEODARANT FRESH VANILLA

Hi Beauties,

Body products have been an important regime in my life and the first beauty product I ever tried was deodorant because we are not allowed to wear perfume or scent to school.  I have been using this awesome Korean deodorant, Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla for more than two weeks.

Just like other beauty products, innovation and ideas are put into creating product that suit our needs. After all, Koreans women are known for demanding the best product with great ingredients at the lowest price with the quality that is on par or even better than some high end western brands.

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla has ingredients that are mostly botanical and safe for usage.  The cream goes on smoothly and turns into dry powder that doesn't not stain the clothes. Just rub on the cream until it turns powdery.  It smells of light powdery vanilla which does not overshadow  perfume.  It is easily removes with body shampoo or soap.

Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla is a huge bottle of 100g and the deodorant lasted really long since I only need a little and it has been 2 weeks and it is barely lighter.  The dry feeling lasted on me more than 10 hours in a hot humid weather. I did sweat a bit but the deodorant is able to mask the smell and not let me smell like some rancid sweaty man that did 3 hours of cardio.  The opening of the tube is a quite huge so the product does spill if I am not careful.

Overall, Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla is a great Korean cream type deodorant that doesn't stain. I do find it a great value for the money.





Product retails for
Pinkpage Cream Deodorant Fresh Vanilla 100g $17.00
Made in Korea

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REVIEW ON JUNGLE BOTANICS FOREST LEAVES COOLING SHAMPOO

Hi,

Actually by the time I write this Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo, I have nearly finished using this shampoo since I started using it since February 2017.  Shampoo is something that I finish fast since I wash my long hair nearly everyday.

I have oily scalp and with a hot humid weather, my hair gets oily fast.
So, if you share the same scalp type with me, then check this review on Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo.

Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo

Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo

Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo

Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo

Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo

Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo

Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo

Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo

Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Menthol, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-7, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mannitol, Sucrose, Butylene Glycol, Buteth-3, Salicylic Acid, Climbazole, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Extract, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tributyl Citrate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chromium Hydroxide Green, CI 19140, CI 42053, Fragrance




Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo comes in form of clear greenish gel with some greenish beads that melted upon contact with water.  The shampoo does foam up well and one pump is enough to wash my hair.  It does have slight sharp refreshing scent of peppermint mix with tea tree.

Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo doesn't contain sulfate and phthalate which is great since it doesn't have build off in the long run.  It does washes of easily and leaves no residue.  If you want the sort of cooling feeling, you do need to leave the shampoo on the hair for about 1 minute instead of immediately wash it off.

Another point that some might like about this shampoo is it has a low pH of about 5-6 which is slightly acidic if you are into the low pH thing for skin and now it translated to hair.

Only let the shampoo touch your scalp as if you use it on your normal or dry hair it will dry up and tangle if you wash your hair with enthusiasm like I do (which translated to rough handling of my hair). Some people use another shampoo on their hair since our scalp and hair can be different but that is up to you. Another is using their warming treatment which is like conditioner on the hair.

I could wash my hair on alternate day when I use this shampoo since it does have oil control on my scalp. I normally have to wash my hair everyday with the humidity and the dust.

I don't have dyed hair so I can't say anything about the duration of the colour when using this hair shampoo.

Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo is for someone with oily scalp, humid weather or great for summer and looking for low pH shampoo which is supposedly gentle for the scalp. You do have to use it with a hair conditioner or their warming treatment.


Product retails for
Jungle Botanics Forest Leaves Cooling Shampoo 250ml USD17.90(discounted)

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REVIEW ON HYALURONIC ROLLER FROM KOREAN LUXURY SPA CLINIC (MAX CLINIC MESO CHANGE PROGRAM)

Hi Beauties,

Here is second review on  Max clinic Meso Change Program from the luxury spa clinic by Kpop celebrities in Chungdam, Gangnam area.

The products inside the Max clinic Meso Change Program are:
i) Max Clinic Deep and Deeper Meso Change ampoule
ii)Max clinic Hyaluronic Meso Change Roller

Max clinic Meso Change Program

Max clinic Meso Change Program

Max clinic Meso Change Program

Max clinic Meso Change Program

Max clinic Meso Change Program

Max clinic Hyaluronic Meso Change Roller

Max clinic Meso Change Program

Max Clinic Deep and Deeper Meso Change ampoule contains 25% coria collagen(olive , centella asiatica leaf water, ceramide NP, ceramide EOP, ceramide NS, ceramide AP, glycerin), adenosine, niacinamide, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, argan oil, cotton seed oil, vitamin E, jojoba oil, sunflower, collage, squalene and Actium Lappa seed oil. There is no preservative, fragrance and no color. 

The ampoule has the texture of milky emulsion which absorbs into the skin leaving a slight gloss look. I used the extra ampoule as eye cream and it does work great to hydrate it.

The roller is like the dermaroller but the needles are made from 97% Sodium Hyaluronate.  It is used to cause micro holes and for the hyaluronic acid to get into the skin.  The roller is easy to use and there is no painful sensation at all when I roll it on my skin.  If you have acne below the skin, you will be able to feel then when you are using the roller.  The rollers are only for one time usage. 

The effect is similar to fillers or using a lot of hydrating on the face. The skin is glowy, moisturise, bouncy, firmer and smaller pores.  The moisturising ingredients inside the ampoules and the hyaluronic acid are recommended once per week.

Overall, Max clinic Meso Change Program is a product for those looking for instant spa Korean glowy bouncy healthy skin result at home. I do think it is worth the price given that the same result in dermatologist is way more than this program.


The previous review on the same product HERE

Product retails for
Maxclinic Meso Change Program Hyaluronic Meso Change Roller about USD 135.47
Made in Korea.

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