Monthly Archives: June 2014

Eskayvie Launches Supplements for Beauty, Health & Mind

Posted on June 7, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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Taking care of our health and mind is just as important as maintaining our skin. What steps are we doing in our daily lives to maintain youthful beauty, good health and sharp mind?

I’m a fan of supplements and health drinks. I believe that maintaining our health is not as simple as eating good food. I’m surprised when I meet or encounter people who completely dismiss or disagree with the need of our body for additional nutrients from supplements, like my stubborn husband, haha!

With our lifestyle nowadays as compared to how people live, eat and sleep decades back, it’s not a surprise to me when doctors, dermatologists, nutritionists and other health experts reiterate the importance of taking supplements. Long time ago, people need to travel or walk the distance to find something or meet someone, as opposed to simply typing a message via WhatsApp or conducting a video meeting online for important discussions. When doing research, I remember that I spent hours, days and weeks to read, write and analyze data and reports, as opposed to typing the words in Google or buying ready reports online. When I was younger, smoking was probably limited to fathers or those of legal age. But now, smokers are everywhere and non-smokers might as well smoke too because of the exposure. In short, the way we live decades back is so different from today. We do a lot of physical and mental activities that aid in making us fit and sharp. We have cleaner air and less damaging UV rays. I honestly believe that we need to exert extra efforts to take care of our physical and psychological well-being now.

Together with fellow beauty bloggers of The Butterfly Project Malaysia and Tammy Lim, I excitedly attended the introduction of supplements that will aid and enrich our health, mind and beauty. CEO Dr Syid Ayob Syid Mustafa Al-Qudri who has over 15 years of experience in alternative medicine research formulates the effective products of Eskayvie.

Eskayvie CEO Dr Syid Ayob Syid

Dr Syid gave the most wonderful and “easy-to-digest” scientific presentation of how their 2 amazing products, Eskayvie Redianze and Eskayvie i-Qids, enrich our health, our brain and our skin. Redianze is a convenient, powder beauty drink mix in fruit flavor that comes in sachets. It contains powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals in the body while also providing collagen that we need. I-Qids functions as a brain booster supplement that can be taken both by kids and adults. Like Redianze, i-Qids is a powder drink mix but comes in a delicious chocolate flavor.

(I’ll be sharing more about these 2 products after I’ve completed my review period.)

Eskayvie General Manager SK Wong introduced the company and shared about their mission and commitment in changing the lives of men and women not just in Malaysia but in other countries as well.

The event was hosted by gorgeous and cheerful model, Tamina, who also conducted a short quiz where lucky beauty bloggers bagged additional goodies from Eskayvie.

It was a fun and meaningful event for fellow butterflies and me. We learned a lot of scientific information about health and beauty in general from Dr Syid. I was really impressed at how the doctor was able to explain and share his knowledge in a very engaging manner where all of us were ‘all ears’. There wasn’t a dull moment while listening to the doctor. Most important was that we had a good understanding of why he formulated these products and what makes these beneficial to us and our loved ones.

I am now powering up my beauty regimen with Eskayvie Redianze while I am giving my 4-year-old naughty son the benefits of i-Qids. I am looking forward to more radiant skin and better health. As for my son, I hope he’ll get even more eager to learn his maths and languages.

Thanks again to Eskayvie and to The Butterfly Project for this enlightening experience! May we continue to learn and discover more revolutionary products for beauty and health!

For further inquiries, contact Eskayvie at +603 5511 1050 or visit their website at www.eskayvie.com

Stay updated with Eskayvie via their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/eskayviemalaysia

“Unlock Secrets To Youthful, Enriching Lives From Within”

Eskayvie Sdn Bhd is a dynamic company that operates in Malaysia, not only developing its business in the local market but it also serves as a strategic hub to expand the business to countries in Asia and the Middle East. Eskavie is recognized as competetive brand in health and beauty industries based on bio-technology, innovation and commitment to upgrade the quality of health of its customers.

Eskavie proudly introduces Eskayvie’s hero product, Redianze, in Pullman Hotel, Bangsar to the “The Butterfly Project”, a group of beauty bloggers in Malaysia headed by Tammy Lim. Redianze is a cutting edge product with innovative anti-aging formulation able to slow down the aging process and rejuvenize the body to the optimum level.

Redianze consists of AstaREAL®P2AF, high dosage of marine collagen and other wonderful ingredients that help to regain youthfulness. AstaREAL®P2AF  is being recognised by “Frost & Sullivant” as the world strongest antioxidant which is extracted from a micro algae which defends the body from free radicals.

At the same time, Eskayvie’s lastest product, i-Qids, functioning as a brain booster supplement, has been getting lots of fame recently. I-Qids uses an advance fomulation, combining well researched brain nutrients of Memofortex™ (Fospolipid concentrate) and Omegalinol™ (DHA and Alpha Linoleic Acid) along with the health supporting benfits of Co-isolate, Vitaral™, Colostrum and Algalithe®. I-Qids increases the body’s immune system, memory and concentration, as well as increase the development and growth of the body.

  

Egyptian Magic Cream – Why do celebrities and models love this?

Posted on June 6, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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There must be a good reason why this cream seems to be the rave of a lot of Hollywood celebrities and models…but I have to try it for myself

Is it really possible for 1 cream to solve concerns on the body, face, lips, eyes and hair? I’ve heard of all-purpose cream for making salads and desert, or all-purpose flour for pancakes but an all-purpose skin cream? Hmmm, this is new to me.

My first question was, why “Egyptian”? I checked the jar, it is not made in Egypt; it’s actually made in the USA. The answer lies in the rich, influential history of the Egyptians when it comes to body care and skin care. The Egyptians are probably the most abundant in ancient practices for beauty and cosmetics. As early as the time of the pyramids or even before that, the ancient Egyptians used soaps that contain olive oil for their cleansing rituals. They also used honey to moisturize their skin and protect it from the arid climate. The scorching heat of the sun and windswept sands caused a lot of skin problems and infections for them so the Egyptians put very high importance to skincare regimen. And men even rubbed oils on their hair to fight baldness and promote hair growth!

There is no doubt that the rituals of ancient Egyptians still apply as reliable science for skincare today. The use of certain oils and honey are very beneficial to the skin and even hair. Isn’t it amazing how the ancient tradition still is a relevant practice at this age and time?

6 Natural yet Powerful Ingredients inside Egyptian Magic Cream

And so I opened my Natta Cosme box containing a carefully-bubble-wrapped Egyptian Magic Cream. The box itself is filled with paper shredding to absorb impact and protect the product from shock. It also contained tip cards indicating how to use the cream and more information.

I excitedly unwrapped and unsealed my new Egyptian Magic Cream, looking forward to know what the celebrities are raving about. The cream itself reminds me of petroleum jelly, but the Magic Cream is more solid and not very sticky like the former. The color is of light yellow wax, without fragrance or scent. It just smells of clean, fresh oil.

How do you use it?

Step 1 – Scoop out the balm

Step 2 – Gently rub the balm on your palm

Step 3 – Apply on desired area

Just to show you how the product looks like (I didn’t rub on my palm), I scooped a small amount onto the back of my hand here. At first, the product itself seems very solid but once it gets in contact with the heat of your fingers, it will melt naturally. 

Upon rubbing it onto the skin, here you can see that my hand has a film of moisture. The Egyptian Magic Cream is a great solution to those with dry, chapped hands. I’m the type of person who constantly needs hand cream, especially after washing my hands or the dishes or any activity that involves getting my hands wet. My hands easily get dry but applying this magic cream on my hands at night before going to sleep does magic!

  

Of course I gotta try it on my legs, too! Since it claims that it can be used on the body, I have to test it. I also tend to have dry skin on my legs and it can get very itchy and uncomfortable. But applying EMC on my legs calms down the discomfort and moisturizes my skin well. If you apply it during the day in this tropical weather, it might feel a bit oily so I use it at night before I sleep. We use air conditioner in our room so I really need to apply body lotion to bed. And the Egyptian Magic Cream does a great job in keeping my legs (and arms) hydrated through the night.

I also apply it on my son’s feet before he sleeps and it makes his feet even more kissable!

You can try applying it on your face, too. The Egyptian Magic Cream provides an instant hydration and gives the skin a healthy glow. Here I applied it on my face right after washing. No toner, no serums, no moisturizer. Just the magic cream. Make sure you just apply a thin film. 

Left: Right after washing, no skincare RIGHT: With Egyptian Magic Cream on bare face

I didn’t need much convincing to understand why celebrities and models love this product. It’s really amazing, I discovered 8 great benefits from the Egyptian Magic Cream:

1. It’s multi-purpose! You can apply it on
a.     Eye area
b.     Lips
c.      Neck
d.     Arms
e.     Legs
f.      Hands
g.     Feet
h.     Hair
i.   Face
2. It contains all-natural healing ingredients. Olive oil + honey + royal jelly + beeswax + bee pollen + propolis in 1 balm.
3. It’s a great moisturizer, making it a powerful anti-aging balm that works on several areas of the body and face.
4. It can be used on children, too!
5. It’s a travel companion. Since you can use it on almost everywhere on the body and you can use it on your kids, it’s simply convenient to bring the Egyptian Magic Cream with you.
6. If you love to go swimming, it’s a great after-sun lotion to soothe the skin and sunburns.
7. It simply works it magic. You’ll wake up to hydrated skin in the morning.
8. It gives dry hair an instant shine. 

Some tips:

• If you plan to use on different parts of the body, you might want to separate the balm into few containers, probably a small jar for eye area, a mini jar for the lips, a jar for face, a jar for hair use, and a jar for body.
• For optimized results, dab appropriate amount on the area and follow with gentle massage to allow the balm to be absorbed faster into your skin.

So who are some of the celebrities who swear by the benefits of the Egyptian Magic Cream?

Where to get this multi-purpose magic cream?

Natta Cosme at www.nattacosme.com

Price: RM125 (around USD39) for 118ml / RM89.90 (around USD28) for 59ml

Why you should buy from Natta Cosme:

Money-back guarantee within 14 days! When you order your EMC (Egyptian Magic Cream), it will arrive with a FREE 3ml sachet for you to try first. If you’re not happy, just send back the unopened jar and Natta Cosme will refund your money (excluding postage fees).

Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream “The People’s Choice” is made with the following pure ingredients: olive oil, bees wax, honey, bee pollen, royal jelly, bee propolis and Divine love. Gynecologists, plastic surgeons, homeopathic physicians, chiropractors from all over the world sell Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream “The People’s Choice.”

Surveys show that about 35% of the clients using Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream “The People’s Choice” had eczema and psoriasis. When they found that conventional skin creams could not solve their problems, these clients turned to natural health food stores and to their delight discovered Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream “The People’s Choice.”

Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream “The People’s Choice” is today’s all-purpose skin cream of choice, recommended and used because of its all-natural pure super healing ingredients and its phenomenal results. Even pharmaceutical companies secretly acknowledged that products derived from all pure natural living sources are better than those products derived from chemicals. Today, scientists in the Amazon are finding the most powerful solutions from the rain forest.

World Cup 2014: Tips for Using ATMs and Avoiding Credit Card Cloning

Posted on June 4, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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Are you traveling to Brazil for the World Cup? Kaspersky Lab shares some tips to avoid ‘card mishaps’ while overseas

If you’ve purchased a ticket to Brazil for the World Cup or even for a holiday, this is definitely something that you should be aware of. Besides, even if you have no immediate plans to go there, most of these tips are applicable even in Malaysia or other countries. After all, better safe than sorry!

If you still haven’t decided how you plan to pay your bills while you’re in Brazil – cash or credit card – it is high time to do so. Kaspersky Lab warns that Brazil has some of the most creative and active criminals specializing in credit card cloning. And, unfortunately, they love to target foreigners who don’t know how to protect their cards when withdrawing money from an ATM or paying for their drinks in a restaurant. But our experts have some useful tips to protect against the most common attacks on ATMs and point of sales (PoS) devices in Brazil.  

Avoiding credit card cloning

PoS devices are very common in Brazil – according tothe Brazilian Central Bank, credit and debit cards account for 70% of all payments in the country. Chip-and-PIN cards are accepted by almost all businesses, even by cab drivers.

• Tips: despite some recent newsabout security flaws in this protocol, chip-and-PIN cards are still more secure and harder to clone than magnetic swipe cards. If you don’t already have this type of card, ask your bank if it’s possible to get one before you travel.

In Europe and North America, many people are in the habit of handing over their cards to staff in restaurants and stores. In Brazil, this can be dangerous.

• Tips: please don’t do this – you’re presenting fraudsters with a golden opportunity to clone the card, and the temptation is inevitably too strong to resist. Ask the staff to bring the electronic payment terminal to you. 

• Be careful of chance encounters or accidents which might take your card out of reach for a moment. If it happens, check that the card you get back is really yours. If you have any doubts, report it immediately to the bank.

PoS and PIN-pad malware

So-called Chupa Cabra malware and Trojan-Spy.Win32.SPSniffer, a malware family with several variants developed in Brazil and seen in the wild since 2010, affects PoS and PIN-pad devices, both of which are very common in the country. These devices are connected to a computer via a USB or serial port to communicate with electronic funds transfer (EFT) software. The Trojan infects the computer and sniffs the data transmitted through these ports.

The PIN is encrypted as soon as it is entered, most commonly using triple DES encryption. But Track 1 data (credit card number, expiration date, service code and CVV) and the public chip data aren’t encrypted in the hardware of old and outdated devices. These are sent in plain text to the PC via USB or serial ports. Capturing this data is enough to clone a credit card. 

·       Please keep a close eye on your credit card statement to check all transactions and inform your bank immediately if you see something suspicious.

·       Wherever possible try to pay using a wireless PoSdevice – they are a bit more secure than the older ones connected to serial or USB ports.

Using ATMs in Brazil

Brazil has 118 ATMs per 100,000 adults according to the World Bank, placing it ninth in the world in terms of ATM numbers. This presents lots of opportunities for fraudsters to install skimmers, also known as “Chupa Cabra” devices.

·       Tips: use your hand to cover the keypad while you enter your PIN, it is a great way to foil most skimmers, which tend to rely on hidden cameras.

·       If you see something that doesn’t look right, notify the bank or owner of the machine, and go somewhere else to withdraw your cash.

“Be cautious while using ATMs or paying with your credit card. Don’t forget that cybercriminals in Brazil perform their malicious schemes all the time. Even during the day you can see them hanging out, wearing flip-flops and beachwear while installing skimmers in a crowded bank. Also remember that it’s far more secure if your transactions happen right in front of you. Be careful of chance encounters or accidents, which might take your card out of reach for a moment. If that happens, check that the card you get back is really yours. If you have any doubts, immediately report the incident to the bank,” said Fabio Assolini, Senior Security Researcher with Kaspersky Lab’s Global Research & Analysis Team.

More information can be found at securelist.com.

So to everyone, whether you’re going to Brazil or anywhere, be cautious of how you use your ATM and credit cards. Happy shopping!

  

About Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab is the world’s largest privately held vendor of endpoint protection solutions. The company is ranked among the world’s top four vendors of security solutions for endpoint users*. Throughout its more than 16-year history Kaspersky Lab has remained an innovator in IT security and provides effective digital security solutions for large enterprises, SMBs and consumers. Kaspersky Lab, with its holding company registered in the United Kingdom, currently operates in almost 200 countries and territories across the globe, providing protection for over 300 million users worldwide. Learn more at www.kaspersky.com.

* The company was rated fourth in the IDC rating Worldwide Endpoint Security Revenue by Vendor, 2012. The rating was published in the IDC report “Worldwide Endpoint Security 2013–2017 Forecast and 2012 Vendor Shares (IDC #242618, August 2013). The report ranked software vendors according to earnings from sales of endpoint security solutions in 2012.

Father’s Day Gifts and Deals from L’Occitane

Posted on June 3, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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Father’s Day is approaching fast! Have you found a gift for the special man in your life?

Just a quick post to share the special offers from L’Occitane. Well, I love their products and have reviewed a few skincare items. Which reminds me, I should grab that Almond Milk Concentrate one of these days. I’ve tried the sachet sample and I just love the texture and scent!

Okay, back to Father’s Day. L’Occitane has body care products for men and here are some great gift ideas from L’Occitane. What’s even better, you can order it online and enjoy FREE shipping with purchase above RM200! Why not surprise the special father with a delivery direct to home or office? By the way, they have FREE gift wrapping service, too!

Gift for Dad – The Vert & Bigarade Set at RM135 (worth RM165) includes shower gel, soap, mini EDT and a pouch

Gift for Dad – Sophisticated L’Occitane Set at RM175 (worth RM204) includes shower gel, roll-on deodorant, shaving gel and a pouch

L’Occitane also has GWP or gift with purchase deals available online. These make it even more tempting to buy presents at www.loccitane.com.my 

Get a FREE Almond Shower Oil, Almond Delicious Hands and an Aromachologie Body Lotion when you purchase above RM380. Receive an additional Almond Milk Concentrate and a premium bath duo when you purchase above RM550. All while stocks last so hurry if you like these gifts!

To all the fathers and fathers to-be, happy father’s day! May you shine light and wisdom to your children and make this world a better place!

Kiehl’s Fun in the Sun with The Butterfly Project

Posted on June 2, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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I’m terrified of the sun, kinda like in a vampire way, but to celebrate a fun day with fellow beauty bloggers with this brand, I think I will conquer my fear…

I just celebrated my XXth birthday today! I can’t believe I’m a year older. Although I’m happy and thankful with all the blessings I have in my life, I can’t deny that my skin now needs even more extra care as I age. Do you know that your skin tends to hold or retain less moisture as you get older? Do you know that environmental factors like the sun and the air can contribute to skin moisture loss? And the less moisture your skin has, there’s higher risk of premature aging? (agh, panic!) 

Why do I need 24-hour no-shine fresh hydration?

Every woman needs continuous hydration throughout the day and everyday. I work in an air-conditioned office, that’s five days x 8 hours where my skin’s moisture can decline continuously. I tend to have oily combination skin so I don’t really like thick, oily moisturizers. I need a moisturizer that ensures hydration WITHOUT giving me shiny areas on the face as the day wears on.

What do I love about Kiehl’s?

I first fell in love with Kiehl’s when I tried the Blue Herbal skincare range several years back. It worked really good in addressing my pimples and acne blemishes. Kiehl’s has been around for more than a hundred years and continues to make revolutionary and scientific cosmetics. Kiehl’s is also very committed in creating better lives for the society. I have respect for this brand because of their clinical approach, and their passion and commitment to what they do. 

I’m excited to learn that The Butterfly Project has a campaign this month in association with Kiehl’s! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a fun morning with fellow beauty bloggers who love Kiehl’s while sipping ice cool drinks and trying out the new Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream?

I want to join The Butterfly Project team this weekend to celebrate Fun in the Sun with Kiehl’s! I hope I’m not too old for it…and I’m sure we don’t need to wear 2-piece beach outfits to feel the fun of summer!