Review : Now you see it, now you don't with Vanish Power O2.

 Have you tried Vanish before?

Vanish Power O2 is designed to remove even tough dried in stains. Ensuring that you are left with stain free laundry everything you used it!

There are basically 2 types as you can see from the picture:-

 

Left : White bottle is Vanish Power O2 Crystal White Powder (fabric stain remover + whitening effect - for white colour clothing)

Right : Pink bottle on the right is Vanish Power O2 Powder (fabric stain remover for all colours clothing)

I got to admit I am a pretty clumsy person and often split food on my clothes unknowingly too hungry maybe. And sometimes I got to toss my favourite clothes away when I could not remove the stains after several times...it's very sad especially if that is my limited edition dress I bought from overseas!

So let's put this Vanish Power O2 into test and see if it really VANISH the stains! 

Vanish Power O2 Crystal White Powder (RM13.80/500g) works to remove stains and keep your whites as white as possible. The special formula contains Oxi Powerlift agents which penetrate and lift the stain first time, and also whitening ingredients to help retain a brilliant whiteness in your washing. Add a scoop of this powder to your wash load to see great results.

You know that our white colour clothes will usually turns in pale yellow  ( after many many many rounds of washing and can feel the fabric thinning when I was using other whitening detergent brand... so this Vanish Power O2 Crystal White does not just removes stain but it also helps to maintain the "whiteness" of clothes.

 So it's pure coincidence that I have my white cardigan stained! Told you I'm a clumsy person...

 Actually I do not know where & when I got the stain from but I guess from food...maybe soy sauce or something! Also this cardigan which I bought from China has actually looked a bit old (the white colour turns yellowish) after many round of washing ...

Let me see if Vanish Power O2 Crystal White Powder works!

 Direction to use

Washing Machine:

1. For tougher and dried-in stains, add 1 scoop to your normal detergent in the washing machine drawer.    
2. For normal stains, add 1/2 a scoop.     
3. Wash as usual. You can get great results even at 30 degrees.   

 Soaking: (For tough & dried stains) -  Can use to remove blood & red wine stains too!

1. Fully dissolve 1 scoop in 4 litres of warm water (max 40 °C). 
2. For normal stains use 1/2 a scoop.     
3. For the best results, soak for 6 hours.     
4. After soaking, wash as usual or rinse thoroughly.     
5. For best results on tough stains, rub before rinsing.  

As I do not know what kinda of stain is mine, I use 1 scoop and soak it for 6 hours according to the instruction above. 

Important Note : Always follow the usage instructions on the Vanish packaging. Also Do not use on wool, silk or leather. Do not use on finished or coated surfaces - for example wood, metals etc.

 After soaking, I just rinse off with water and I did not even wash it using brush or washing machine before air dry it.

WOW, the stains really VANISHED into the air & was happy to find the scent was quite pleasing compare to other whitening detergent brand.... I did not even use softener here!


Tips for stain removal tip for clothes: Don't let the stain dry! The longer the stain stays in the fabric, the harder it will be to remove. 

Not only that, I was really happy to see that my white cardigan looked brighter & whiter after wash!!! To me it looks like NEW and I was super impressive with this one and start recommending to my sister & friends!

Verdict :  Vanish Power O2 Crystal White Powder pass with flying colour and I can now testify that it works! And definitely I would repurchase this to use!

Vanish Power O2 Powder (RM13.80/500g) contains Oxi Powerlift which removes all types of stains, from the ones you can clearly see to the tougher ones that may be hidden. Vanish Power O2 Powder is safe to use on both coloured and white clothing.

Honestly I have used many fabric stain remover on my coloured cloth and often the stains is removed but the colour faded after washing...so I have been searching for VERY LONG was searching for fabric stain remover that not only removes stains but maintain the colour in my clothes.

So I found my doggie toy when I was cleaning the house! This was given by my boyfriend on our 1st date 8 years ago.... and I always wonder why he gave me a doggie toy and not a bear ? Hahaha.. I think because both of us are dog lover!

Poor little doggie , looked really dirty cos I think I have chucked it somewhere when I was moving my stuffs , so now Mama going to give you a good shower with Vanish Power O2 Powder!

And my doggie looked really handsome now after I soak for an hour & rinse off!

Well some of you might be wondering, my doggie toy don't have any really tough stains to remove some more right... well I just want to prove, by soaking those normal stains will come off by itself even without brushing it! You know soft toy like this, cannot throw into washing machine ... because it would ruins the shape and the fur might fall off.

Anyway I upgrade my test level and see if Vanish Power O2 Powder can pass my exams or not!

Lipstick stain using one of my Clinique lipstick!!!!
 
This is one very common stains that one will get right, especially for man?  

I went overboard in drawing as I was telling myself... Vanish show me your power....LOL!

Direction to use

Washing Machine: For tough and dried stains: 

1. Add one scoop of Vanish to your laundry detergent in the washing machine drawer and wash as usual.     
2. For normal stains add 1/2 a scoop.     
3. Wash as usual. Get great results also at 30 degrees.  

Soaking: For tough and dried stains: 

1. Fully dissolve 1 scoop of the Vanish Power O2 Powder into 4 litres of warm water (max 40 °C) and leave it to soak. 
2. For lighter stains, you can use 1/2 a scoop.     
3. Colour: leave to soak for a maximum of 1 hour.     
4. Whites: leave to soak for a maximum of 6 hours.     
5. After soaking, wash as usual or rinse thoroughly.     
6. For best results on tough stains, rub the stains out of the clothes before rinsing.

For this lipstick stain, I have to rub the stains out of the clothes before rinsing before it was really a tough stain to remove!!!

My Verdict : Vanish Power O2 Powder also pass with flying colour! It did vanish the tough stains make the colour of my shirt stays!

So your turn to try & tell me your verdict lah... especially you can now request for a sample from FREE... delivered to your doorstep somemore!

 Visit http://bit.ly/1aIkd2I to do a quick registration for the free Vanish Power O2 sampling and click submit!

 Also, there are is a competition going on simply by uploading a pic/video to show your secret in removing stains with Vanish!

Looking at the awesome prizes, I am going to join and if you all don't want join, nvm I'm going to bring home all the prizes.. HAHAHA... jk! Good luck everyone!

Vanish Power O2 Crystal White Powder and Vanish Power O2 Powder both selling at RM13.80 at major supermarket or hypermarket.

So now you see it , now you don't with Vanish Power O2!

 Have you tried this before?

Visit http://bit.ly/1aIkd2I for more information!

Anyone can have an office with NOMAD office!

 

 Have you heard of NOMAD OFFICE before ?

The Nomad Offices is a provider of serviced offices, shared office space, hot desks, virtual office, meeting rooms and video conference facilities.  Clients of The Nomad Offices enjoy the freedom of working in a professional environment without being tied down to a long-term leasing contract. All The Nomad Offices are located in Central Business Districts with convenient access to public transportation and commercial areas. 

Well I was invited for a little tour at Nomad Office in Solaris Mont Kiara!I was told Nomas office is a business centre that is usually located in prime locations, offering convenience from accessibility to amenities and prestigious business addresses. Which means you basically can rent a small office from a room with 1 table to 5 tables with full facilities like an office.

I would think this would be a great place for young entrepreneur who need a FULL FURNISHED OFFICE with all facilities to start up his business, where he needs a small working space to do his work & meet his clients etc! It is also good for overseas company that need a small office for a few months to finish off their project or business here. This is definitely a cheaper option rather than renting an empty office, buying furniture, hiring receptionist and etc.

Let me show you what is NOMAD OFFICE!

 

 The entrance of the Nomad Office is pretty standard and looked like any other office out there, very professional!

 The beauty of this business centre is everyone would have a FREE Receptionist Service. each room has their own general number & extension number too. When a client calls in, the calls would be transfered to an automated telephony system where the receptionist would then picked up & greet the call with the company name before transferring to the respected rooms (i.e company).

 There are a total of 34 rooms and there are 6 types of room ( room from 1 tables to maximum 5 tables & a hot desk area too)

What is hot desk ? Well keep reading ! 

Each room are installed with access card system and it is very secure & provide sense of privacy which all office needed! With the card, you are allowed to enter the room anytime you wanted!

 The biggest room is with 5 tables comes with full facilities (telephone lines &  internet lines of 20mb). This is perfect for a small company because the boss can has his own room too!

Hot desks to cater to Gen-Y entrepreneurs and freelancers. The new business centre is also an ideal alternative to working in cafes and ‘kopitiams’ for mobile professionals. You know how noisy is cyber cafe & kopitiam and there is no privacy there lah.. So this Hot desk is a professional working desk where you can rent for an hour/ half day or full day.

 There are 2 photocopy station and it is pay per service. Well very easy, just bring in the laptop & you can start to do your proposal & print out here! 

The pantry is one of the most important area in an office.

 

Coffee anyone?  Everyone needs coffee boost after a whole day of working! Ah the pantry comes with coffee machine, water dispenser, microwave & fridge. SUPER AWESOME, cos my ex company also don't have so much facilities !

Got play station area also! Fuiyoh can take a break & play a game or two!

 Rent per hour or per day, its up to you! Its customised according to your needs.

 I do like the concept of Nomad office because it is customised to our needs & its pretty cheap in my opinion if I would need a proper office to start of business. The starting price is RM699/person for a month...for a fully furnished office and customised according to our needs! Well really affordable for a posh office in a prime location, it can at least impress your client or business partner!

Besides nomad office, they also have virtual office facilities to cater to your need too! Currently across Southeast Asia, there are currently 13 Nomad Offices in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Bangkok and Manila. 

To find out more about The Nomad Offices @ Mont Kiara, please call 03 2775 2822 or go to www.thenomadoffices.com. 

Beware: Kanebo Cosmetics Japan recalls 54 skincare products (17 products affected in Malaysia) after customers complained white patches on their skin after using the products!

One of the biggest news in the last few days is that Kanebo Cosmetics Japan recalls 54 skin whitening products from all over Asia after complaints they caused discolouring that does not clear up even after use was discontinued.

I read that those Kanebo products that being recalled contain e quasi-drug ingredient rhododenol 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanol (in short it's called 4HPB), which is contained in products manufactured by Kanebo and its affiliates Lissage and E’quipe, reported the appearance of white blotches on their skin. All of the brightening products in question contained rhododenol. Kanebo said they have received 39 complaints from customers in Japan. Of those, 15 had shown no improvement in their conditions even after they stopped using the products. 

Despite the recent finding, the ingredient has been approved by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in accordance with the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act. It had also passed “extensive safety tests”, according to Kanebo, although the company decided to voluntarily recall all of its products containing the ingredient due to the possibility of other customers experiencing the same side effects. 

 Masum Natsusaka, the President of Japan's cosmetics maker Kanebo, and other executives bow to apologise in Tokyo to the public. 

Kanebo should be given credit for openly apologizing and voluntarily recalling all the products that has the said 4HPB ingredient because this move would definitely affected their image and business in the future. It is not an easy step for a cosmetic company like Kanebo to recall products when they have actually shipped a total of 4.36 million products in Japan and 370,000 items out to overseas. Besides Japan, there are 10 Asian countries which are affected which includes Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam. And Taiwan is the largest overseas market for the Kanebo products.

Out of the 54 products recalled in Japan, only 17 products are that are sold in Malaysia and being recalled are:-

Kanebo Blanchir Superior

(1) White Deep Clear Conditioner I 

(2) White Deep Clear Conditioner II 

(3) White Deep Clear Conditioner III 

(4) White Deep Milky Conditioner I 

(5) White Deep Milky Conditioner II 

(6) White Deep Night Conditioner I 

(7) White Deep Night Conditioner II 

(8) White Deep Mask 

(9) White Deep UV Day Protector 

 (not all products shown in the picture are affected)

Impress IC range

(1) Impress IC White Lotion I 

(2) IC White Lotion II 

(3) IC White Emulsion I 

(4) IC White Emulsion II

 (not all products shown in the picture are affected)

Also the Impress Granmula Lotion which I reviewed before! OMG.. lucky that time I did not develop white patches on my skin!

 RMK Skincare

(1) Skintuner Brightening Light 

(2) Skintuner Brightening Moist 

(3) Intensive Brightening Essence

  

At the moment,  Kanebo Malaysia has only make an announcement via their facebook page here only and not through any printed media.  They mentioned that to those customers who have bought those affected skincare, they are encourage to visit the Kanebo counter where they purchased the products, and not sure if there is a refund or products or anything. 

Honestly I am still in shock because I have tried most of the Kanebo & RMK skincare products and I am lucky that I did not develop any white patches on my face when I tried them. It is no secret that I am a big fan of their facial and in fact I still have Impress facial with them! I'm concern what about facial customers like myself as those products are being used during facial and waiting reply from them about the next step of action.

If any of you (your family or friends) are using the above mentioned products, it is advised to stop using them immediately! You can bring back the products (even without receipts) back to the counters that you have purchased to see what they can do.

For more information, you can contact Kanebo Cosmetics Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Tel : +603-79549170
Fax : +603-79549172
Email : info@kanebocos.com.my

 Note : Above information are extracted from http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/japan-s-kanebo-recalls/734174.html and http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Kanebo_issues_product_recall/89724

RMK Summer Collection 2013 Swatches!

Finally I get to sit down and post up this beautiful Summer Collection 2013 after attending their launch 2 months back! 

RMK's Summer Collection 2013 creates the perfectly jeweled eyelids in palettes of 5 colours, with blusher to enhance the dewy skinned fresh look of the season into your makeup. The lip glosses come with pure tint to make you glow under the summer sun. Each of duo eye palettes comes paired with pearlescent shiny powders to enhance the original colour

The display that would be showed on RMK counter

 RMK Ingenious W Powder Eyes comes in 5 shades (1 limited edition).

The duo eye palettes are rich in pearlescent particles for the perfect shine. Layering the 2 textures will enhance the original colours – from fresh green, demure brown to bronzed gold combinations. The texture has been enhanced for ease of glide when applied onto the skin, and for depth of colour when 2 textures are layered.

 

I can't get my eyes of EX-01 Gold because it is super glittering! And the purple (that looked like indigo blue) one would be my choice !

  

RMK Sheer Powder Cheeks (3 colours)  RM130

Seasonal Limited Edition

The 3 limited edition colours are all enhanced with a tint of pearlescent particles to add a healthy summer glow to your complexion. Choose from the Pink Gold for the natural rose tine, Orange Gold for the healthy glow, or the Brown Gold for the bronzed tint. All 3 shades are formulated to guarantee the perfect fit and glide on your skin for the perfect finish.

 RMK Gloss Lips N (4 shades) - RM78

 Seasonal Limited Edition

Choose from the 4 jeweled colours to complete the fresh faced look of the season. The limited edition colours come in enchanting Pink Gold, healthy Orange Gold, gorgeous Clear Gold and the chic Beige Gold for the naturally moist lips look. The Hyaluronic Acid in the formula will keep your lips moisturized even during the hot summer months.

All these colours are so lovely & the shimmer is so fine!! My pick would be Clear Gold!

RMK ‘s best selling base range launches 3 products using state of the art technology to prep your skin to perfection. The renewed Control Color UV is an all rounder primer that tone-corrects using light illuminating particles, control excess oil, pores. It is richly infused with natural skincare ingredients, high with both SPF and PA ++ to give protection and care for your skin. The Super Basic Liquid Concealer now comes with high UV protection and added “counter tone-balancing” technology that banishes dark circles. The new Smoothing Stick is an all round surface corrector with a deliciously smooth water base texture. It perfects the skin’s surface of bumps, pores, and excess oil whilst moisturizing the skin. Both Control Color UV and Smoothing Stick contain natural Hyaluronic Acid boosters to bring out translucency from within.

 RMK Control Color UV (3 shades) SPF 30 PA++ RM125

Reveal your perfect tone and inner-glow sheen. All with higher nourishing and protecting properties for your skin. The renewed Control Color is an UV is an all rounder prepping item that corrects your tone with the state of art technology. The new technology use “Illuminating Powders” made of intricately fine holographic particles in different colours. To the eyes, the new formula filters light away from irregularities of tone or pores, and enhance light from your skin with counter-tone colours, that reveal an instantly balanced tone and delicate sheen of your natural complexion. Its serum-like texture blends into the skin, infused with micro beads to keep excess oil at bay, and with bountiful natural skincare ingredients* and a high SPF and PA ++ to care for your skin, leaving no white residues. 

* Infused with Royal Jelly Extract, β Carotene, Himalayan Raspberry, Star Fruits, Olive Leaf Extracts. 

 

 01 Silver - Adds natural inner glowing sheen 

 02 Pink - Adds a delicate feminine glow 

03 Coral - Adds a healthy bright glow.

NEW RMK Super Basic Liquid Concealer SPF PA++ - RM120

The Super Basic Liquid Concealer now comes with high UV protection and added “counter tone-correcting” shades. By diffusing light with counter shades, the new concealers work better for areas as dark circles around the eyes or redness around the nose that are prone to graying using skin tone shades. The perfect coverage comes in an easy to use pen. Just turn the dial to squeeze the right amount on to the brush end.

EX-02 Pink - Alleviates appearance of dark circles under the eyes. 

EX-03 Blue - Counters redness around the nose, and adds translucency to the tone.

  RMK Smoothing Stick (5.8g) SPF 14 PA+  - RM90

The new Smoothing Stick is an all-round skin surface corrector with a deliciously smooth gel texture to smoothen your skin before makeup. 25% of its formula is made of luxurious skin-loving water base that fits to give your skin coverage like no other. It is infused with concentrate moisturizing ingredients like Royal Jelly Extract, β Carotene, and Macadamia Nut Extract to keep the skin moist and plump from within, as well as Thyme Extract to firm open pores. Its use of Smoothing Leaf Powder* technology will deflect light for shine prone areas whilst controlling excess oil during the day, and drastically minimizing all bumps and pores for a visibly smooth surface.

I did not manage to check this at the launch, can't see where is the tester it.  Hence this is a picture from the press release to show you guys how it looked it. I need to go the counter to check this out! 

I think that RMK Summer Collection 2013 is super glittering and I do like how the glitter is fine ! 

If there is one thing I should get from the collection definitely it is RMK Ingenious W Powder Eyes in Purple because I love the indigo colour!

What are your favourite from RMK Summer Collection 2013?

 RMK Summer Collection 2013 would be available at all RMK counters in July onwards!

p/s: I have some goodies from the event, which should I review first ? The RMK Ingenious W Powder Eyes ,  RMK Control Color UV or RMK Super Basic Liquid Concealer? Do let me know!

Get The Perfect Bikini Body

If you've booked your dream summer holiday and are starting to plan ahead, it might be time to start paying some attention to your bikini body. You don't have to be a size 0 to look hot in the summer sun but a few changes here and there will mean that you’ll have holiday snaps to be proud of. 

Stick to a healthy diet

You don't have to live off lettuce leaves in order to cut down your calorie intake but changing the way you eat could help you lose a few pounds in time for your beach holiday.

Instead of visiting the canteen at lunch time, make a packed lunch and take it to work. This way you'll be able to eat what you want and have more control over your calories. However, if your problem is portion size, try starting your dinner with a bowl of salad. This will help fill you up and prevent you from eating too much in your main meal.

 Pay attention to what you drink. Swap your favourite tipple for red wine as it has fewer calories than most alcoholic drinks and contains a healthy antioxidant too. 

 Start exercising

If the thought of going to the gym fills you with dread, don't worry as there are plenty of other ways to burn those calories. Try playing with the kids on the beach instead of just relaxing on the sun lounger. If you're going for a mid-afternoon stroll, walk along the sand instead – it'll burn more calories. 

When you're on your holiday, you'll probably spend plenty of time in the water, so why not beforehand? A quick dip works wonders to tone your arms, back and waist. 

Wear the right clothes 

 Getting the perfect body isn't all about toning up and losing weight, it's also about wearing the right clothes. By finding a few bikinis that flatter your shape and covering up with a flowing kaftan you'll instantly lose a few pounds. When it comes to what’s on your feet, flip flops aren't the only shoe of choice for a beach holiday. A pair of wedges will make those pins look longer and give them more shape.

Scuderia Ferrari Black Limited Edition launching this July 2013

Shape, spirit, mystery, sensuality – strictly Black. This is the concept that creates the legendary BLACK fragrance for an intense and charismatic man.

On the heels of this success, Scuderia Ferrari celebrates in 2013 the legendary fragrance with a new collector bottle, totally inspired by the Ferrari racing DNA.

THE DESIGN

A collector version of the legendary bottle

This collector edition embodies a modern and refined new interpretation of the mythical BLACK matte bottle.

Directly inspired by the Formula 1 heritage, the bottle acquires strength and power through an exquisite printed glossy flag. The contrast between the matte black paint and the brilliance of the racing flag in motion awards a touch of dynamism and masculine elegance. The black velvet softness and iconic yellow racing shield pay tribute to the original bottle.

THE FRAGRANCE

The famous scent of the original Black

This Limited Edition preserves the mythical fragrance of the original Black.

Top Accord : Releases an exciting and fusing strength: the harmony of Citrus notes, Lime and Bergamot, blended with bright-fruity touches, Apple and Plum. 

Heart Accord : diffuses a deep mystery: warm spices, Cardamom and Cinnamon rounded by a precious floral accord of Jasmine and Rose. 

Base notes : reveal an intense and masculine sensuality: elegant woody notes of Cedarwood and Amyris Wood, softened by Vanilla and intense Crystals Musk.

Scuderia Ferrari Black Limited Edition 125ml selling for RM180 and it would be available at major departmental stores in July 2013