Win a Car with L’Oreal Paris Beauty Countdown!

Posted on November 20, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

Love shopping for beauty products? Would you like to win a brand new car? Who doesn’t?!

This has got to be the most exciting year-end! L’Oreal is giving away daily, weekly prizes and a brand new car worth over RM100,000!

It’s the season of gifts and this means it’s the season for shopping! Whether you’re buying gifts for your friends, your loved ones or for yourself, this contest is definitely great for you. After all, who wouldn’t want to win prizes after shopping?

L’Oreal Paris is running its Beauty Countdown Contest from 1st November until 31st December 2014 —- that’s 10 weeks of Beauty Thrills! L’Oreal is giving away amazing daily and weekly prizes over the next 10 weeks to reward highest spenders! If you spend the most overall on L’Oréal Paris products by 31st December 2014, you’ll drive home our Grand Prize – a brand new car worth over RM100,000!

There are so many prizes at stake for L’Oreal Paris lovers:

Daily – RM100 worth of hamper x 3

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Weekly – Mystery Prize such as kitchen appliances and Poh Kong Jewellery

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GRAND PRIZE – A car worth over RM100,000

(Image is only for reference – but this is quite a cute and cool car!)

SIMPLE STEPS ON HOW TO ENTER:

Spend over RM20 on L’Oréal Paris products
Log on to www.lorealbeautycountdown.com.my
Upload a photo of your receipt
Answer the question: Which country does the brand L’Oreal Paris come from?
Accept the Terms and Conditions
Press ENTER and you’re on your way to winning beautiful prizes!

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Shop more to increase your chances of winning and keep submitting your entries. Time to start filling up your shopping list with L’Oreal Paris products: lip colors, foundation, eye shadow, skincare, shampoo, conditioner, extraordinary oil…so many exciting products to choose from!

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Important:

This contest is open to all Malaysian residents older than 18 years of age as of 1st November 2014 with a valid MyKad and address in Malaysia.

For complete terms and conditions, click HERE

Mucus Away with Pureen Clinzo Isotonic Sterilized Seawater Spray

Posted on October 12, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

Do you deal with congested nose of your kids or anyone else in the family? This product may be a great companion for you to soften tough mucus in the nose.

My son catches flu or colds every now and then; I guess most kids do. Before my son started going to school, it wasn’t that bad. But going to school gets kids exposed to a lot of other elements and other people so the frequency of having colds, coughs or flu has increased. I do give him regular vitamins to boost his immune system but getting sick somehow cannot be totally avoided. And did you know that there are over 200 virus strains of the common cold? You may be immune to 1 or more but as you get exposed to another type of virus, you will still fall sick.

One of the toughest to deal with among kids who get flu or colds is the mucus inside their nose. Kids don’t know how to blow their nose yet so the mucus gets trapped inside, preventing them to breathe properly and making them extremely uncomfortable, especially when sleeping. My son would cry at night because he feels so uneasy and finds it difficult to sleep. What I do before was to make him sleep on his side while I rub his back to ease him until he falls asleep. But he would wake up again in the middle of sleep because of breathing difficulty. Although I try to clean his nose and remove the mucus, sometimes those things get really hard and stiff. When this happens, it becomes painful for him when I try to remove it.

Then I stumbled across this Pureen spray in one of the pharmacies and decided to give it a try.

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Pureen Clinzo Isotonic Sterilized Seawater Spray

Price: RM22.90 for 50ml

100% Natural Sterilized Seawater

Preservative free

Rich in minerals and trace elements from the sea

Environmental friendly

It comes in a tube with spray and plastic cap, packed in a card box (toy car here not included). Size is just nice because you can bring it to travel without fear of confiscation from hand carry luggage inspection. I just find the spray a bit hard to press at times because of its shape.

How Does Pureen Clinzo Work?

Gently cleans & clears nasal passageways - Effectively washes away bacteria that cause infections and simulates nose blowing.
Hydrates the nasal mucosa - Its spray nozzle provides even distribution of Pureen Clinzo to the ensembles of the nose, thus maintain the nose’s natural moisture condition.

Special Features:

Safe - Safety nozzle developed for use in infants, children and adults. - Anti-reflux valve: preventing the bacterial contamination of the solution.
Easy - Safety ergonomic dispensing system for easy administration. - Suitable for all age groups.
Gentle spray pressure
Washable nozzle

When To Use Pureen Clinzo

Pollution
Cold
Allergies And Rhinitis
Weather Changes
In Combination With Other Nasal Preparations
In Air-Conditioning Area
In The Airplane
During Sports
Before Bed

I don’t use it regularly, only when my son’s nose is clogged with tough mucus.

How to Use Pureen Clinzo

Tilt the head to one side;
Gently insert the end of the nasal tip into the upper nostril;
Exert a short, sharp pressure;
Tilt the head to the other side and repeat the procedure in the other nostril;
Straighten the head again to allow any mucous to drain out;
Wipe away any excess with a tissue or blow the nose;
Repeat the procedure several times a day if necessary.

My son is very fussy and doesn’t really allow me to insert the tip into his nose to spray. What I do is to spray the water onto a cotton bud that I then use to clean his nose. Using Pureen Clinzo is a lot more effective than just using water to wet the cotton bud. And with Clinzo, I’m also sure that the water is clean and sterilized.

This spray can be used on adults, too, by the way. So if you regularly deal with flu and colds, it might be worth it for you to keep a bottle of Pureen Clinzo in the house. It just makes mucus a lot easier to clean and eliminate.

Brighter Skin with Naturals By Watsons Blood Orange Bodycare

Posted on August 29, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

Formulated with Organic Blood Oranges from France and Australian Kakadu Plums for radiant glowing skin

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Prolonged exposure to pollution, ultraviolet radiation and toxic chemicals can cause premature aging and other types of skin damage. In an endeavour to introduce innovative beauty essentials that will help restore beauty, Watsons Malaysia launched its latest Naturals by Watsons Blood Orange body range to help brighten dull complexion.

The Naturals by Watsons Blood Orange body range is formulated with certified organic Blood Oranges from France and Australian organic Kakadu Plums to enhance brightening by up to 50 times more than with the usual ingredients. Known for their distinctive health benefits, blood oranges contain high levels of vitamin C, about 40% more than regular sweet oranges. Also, Australian Pure Kakadu Plum is the world’s richest natural source of vitamin C, which makes it an excellent ingredient in skincare products.

The complete organic product range offers four exclusive skin solutions that include – Shower Gel, Body Lotion, Hand Cream and Body Scrub. Naturals by Watsons Blood Orange body products appeal to women and men who are in their 20s and above, looking for reasonable yet natural products that are filled with anti-oxidising properties.

“Filled with antioxidants, Vitamin C is the most essential nutrient to repair tissues and protect our skin. With Naturals by Watsons Blood Orange, Watsons has combined the two most powerfully infused vitamin C ingredients– Blood Orange and Kakadu Plum to provide you with an effective shield against skin discolouration, and to improve skin elasticity and texture. I’m sure those of us who are looking for organic skincare solutions will definitely look forward to using the new Blood Orange line for smooth, supple and glowing skin,” said actress Sarah Lian at the launch event held at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral.

Group photos of Glowing Personalities, Malaysia Top Models, Style Magazine Editorial team & Watsons Management team

The launch was celebrated with an exclusive poolside party organised in partnership with Style: magazine, which brought various renowned Malaysian celebrities including Sazzy Falak, Vanessa Chong, Pamela Chong, Jun Yong and Atilia Haron together to share their beauty and health regimes with the audience. Actress and TV host Sazzy Falak staged a glamorous fashion show while a unique Naturals by Watsons Blood Orange therapy and workshop was arranged to pamper the invited guests.

Hand massage by Watsons Beauty Advisor using Naturals by Watsons Blood Orange body care

“To maintain flawless beauty is always a challenge when you have a jam-packed schedule. Hence, I make sure to maintain a healthy diet which always includes vitamin C for its numerous benefits and opt for natural beauty products that do not have harmful effects. I believe Naturals by Watsons Blood Orange solutions are one of a kind that has been designed with natural goodness and can certainly help maintain youthful radiant skin,” explained Vanessa Chong.

All Naturals by Watsons Blood Orange body range solutions are free from paraben, mineral oil, silicone, sodium lauryl sulphate and colourants, substances that have harmful side effects and can cause health problems.

“This is definitely a plus point since I can get pure natural products without worrying about the chemicals that will deteriorate my skin. The Naturals by Watsons Blood Orange line is truly a blessing for those who are looking for products that work best to fit their healthy lifestyle,” added Atilia Haron.

Group photo of Watsons Management team & Malaysia Top Models holding Naturals by Watsons – Blood Orange Body Care products

Caryn Loh, Watsons Malaysia General Manager of Trading, Jessica Ng, Watsons Malaysia Marketing & Development Director, and Danny Hoh, Watsons Malaysia Marketing Controller, joined the celebrities on stage at the launch ceremony.

Full range product of Naturals by Watsons French Blood Orange Collection – Shower Gel, Body Scrub, Body Lotion & Hand Cream

The Naturals by Watsons Blood Orange range will be available at selected Watsons stores from September onwards at the following prices:

RM19.90 for Shower Gel (490ml)

RM23.90 for Body Lotion (490ml)

RM12.90 for Hand Cream (60ml)

RM19.90 for Body Scrub (200g)

Kate by Kanebo Colorcious Diamond Eyeshadow for Lustrous Eyes

Posted on August 16, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

Looking for shiny eyeshadow colors to create luminous eye effects?

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The first Kate item that I bought a few years back was black liquid eyeliner. I loved the texture, the applicator and the resistance to my oily eyelids. Of course, my love for cosmetics drives me to regularly explore other brands when the need arises and I can say that Kate is one of the good ones I’ve had. Since Kate is created and made by Kanebo Cosmetics, Kate is an affordable brand that I also trust.

A few months ago, I was looking for an eyeshadow palette with diamond luster for those days when I want to have luminous eye effect. Strolling around Mid Valley’s Lower Ground floor one day, I found myself exploring Kate Cosmeticsroadshow where I saw the Colorcious Diamond eyeshadow. I decided to try it and also bought the black liquid eyeliner that I liked.

This eyeshadow comes in a plastic compact with clear windows showing the colors inside. The casing is mainly black, signature of Kate cosmetics. It has one eyeshadow applicator as with standard brands.

Kate Tokyo Colorcious Diamond

Color Combination Code: SV-1

RM54.90

Made in Japan

Available at Watsons and other specialty stores

Each palette contains 5 shades:

Highlight color
Shiny color
Shiny medium color
Medium color
Dark color

The colors are easy to apply, with good texture that is easy to blend. The first 4 colors create the most lustrous effect while the fifth dark color, serves as the smokey eye effect color.

I don’t normally use the standard applicator that comes with the eyeshadow palette. I prefer to use eyeshadow brush. But I’m sure gals can use this effectively with the applicator; some of you may even choose to use fingertips! Well, I’m not good at that, though…I’d stick to my brushes.

So this is how my (left) eye looks with Kate Colorcious Diamond Eyeshadow. I also use the 3^rd color – shiny medium color, which is a bit bluish, under my eyes to add highlight and shine.

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If you prefer to have very dark effect as I do, the dark color might not be enough with dry application. You can opt to add a drop of an eyeshadow intensifier (like DuWop Color Payoff) or use pencil eyeliner to darken the corners (here I used Maybelline eye studio black eyeliner).

This Kate eyeshadow is a good palette to have if you like creating lustrous eye effect. The shimmer from the colors can easily make the eyes look brighter and radiant, especially when you have dark, puffy, stressed eyes.

Good to have those bright, luminous eyes!

Fight Blackheads with Neutrogena Deep Clean

Posted on July 28, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

How do you solve your blackhead woes and how do you prevent them from coming back?

Having pores that are ‘not normal in size’ can be really challenging. Pores like mine tend to get clogged and invite dirt, forming more whiteheads or blackheads. My regimen through the years involved proper cleansing and trying to ensure that I use the right cleansers to address this concern about blackheads.

Although there are a lot of good cleansers out there, it pays to use a specific one that is targeted to fight those nasty little things. While doing my regular visit a few months ago at a leading pharmacy, I stumbled upon this product from Neutrogena, which caught my eye because of its name that twinkled magically to my attention (ching ching ching). Blackhead eliminating, eh? Gotta try that.

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This product comes in a half-transparent plastic tube. The flip-top cap makes it convenient, and the opening has a sticker seal for quality protection. You have to twist the cap open to remove this.

The scrub itself is a shiny, white fluid with orange micro beads. It just smells clean and nice, no extra fragrance there.

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I love using this on my face. During the day, I normally use a different cleanser then in the evening, I use Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub after Cleansing Lotion. My face feels great and really ‘deeply cleaned’ with this scrub.

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LEFT: with makeup, before washing with Neutrogena
RIGHT: after washing with Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub

What difference did it make on my pores?

When I started using this, my regimen already included weekly cleansing with pore strip, which has reduced the amount and size of whiteheads and blackheads that I strip off every week. With the addition of Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub, I noticed that I barely have blackheads on my pore strip, and it definitely prevented formation of more blackheads. I don’t think that my face will totally be ‘heads-free’ but I’m now able to control them, resulting to cleaner pores. Yay! #happy #neutrogena #skincare #greatcleanser #fightblackheads

More about Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub

What it does:

Helps to effectively eliminate blackheads from the very first use
Prevents new blackheads from forming for clear and healthy-looking skin

What it contains:

Beta hydroxyl acid formula – cleans dirt and excessive oil
Skin-conditioning beads – condition and soothe skin
Blackhead Fighting Complex – penetrates deep into pores to remove dead skin cells to help eliminate blackheads
Cedarwood extract and moisturizer – help strengthen the skin’s natural water and oil balance, and prevent new blackheads from forming with continuous use

Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub is OIL-FREE and SOAP-FREE.

How to use:

As a daily cleanser, squeeze a pea-size amount of the Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub onto your palm. Add a little water to form a lather and gently massage over the face. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Can be used everyday.

Price:

RM19.90 for 100g – available at Guardian, Watsons and other leading pharmacies

CONTEST!

I might be a bit late in sharing this but we still have a few days! Neutrogena Malaysia is running a contest with Guardian where you and a friend can win a pampering getaway to Port Dickson!

WIN a free pampering getaway for 2 worth RM1,500 when you purchase Neutrogena products (including NeutrogenaUltra Sheer Pure-Mild Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+/PA+++)!

Visit the nearest Guardian Malaysia to get your entry form!

Like Neutrogena Malaysia Facebook page for updates, tips, news and contests: http://www.facebook.com/myneutrogena

Discover more Deep Clean products from Neutrogena in leading pharmacies.

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About Neutrogena

Neutrogena the #1 Dermatologist Recommended skincare brand offers a wide range of skin care products.

Neutrogena began its success story in 1930 when founder Emanuel Stolaroff started a small specialty cosmetic company called Natone. In the early years, Natone was a supplier to beauty salons usually associated with the glamour of the film industry. By the 1940’s, Natone began manufacturing and distributing cosmetics for the retail market. In 1994, the respect and credibility earned by Neutrogena Corporation led to its acquisition by Johnson & Johnson in 1994. As a member of Johnson & Johnson companies, Neutrogena has the opportunity to preserve the “Neutrogenic way” while at the same time drawing on the breadth of Johnson & Johnson resources.

Now, more than ever, consumers equate health with beauty. Neutrogena stands naturally poised for tremendous future growth and an ever-increasing number of satisfied customers. Under Neutrogena Brands.

Start Your 14 Days to Confidence with Dove

Posted on July 23, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

Is hair fall giving you challenges in your personal life? Let Dove help you overcome hair fall and regain your confidence in 14 days!

It is undeniable that we place great value to the appearance and condition of our hair. We spend and invest money on making our hair softer, smoother, curlier, straighter, colored and more. Although a lot of these hair treatments may be done for aesthetic purposes, the most important aspect of going through it all that we may or may not realize is to boost our self-esteem and confidence.

Ancient history associated hair with status and wealth

The hair is our crowning glory and it plays an important role in our self-image, which dates back to ancient history. In the Greek and Roman ancient times, people wear rich, elaborate wigs to indicate status and wealth. Beautiful, healthy hair symbolized beauty, as with Cleopatra’s coveted thick, black hair. And, of course, beautiful hair also signified youth and vitality, as we all know that with aging comes hair loss so thinning, dull hair is associated with the old.

Today, hair has become more important than ever. Being a goal-driven workingwoman, putting aesthetics reasons aside, I personally think that confidence from having healthy hair is very important for these 2 things: getting the job that you want (or at least increase the chances of), and career development. Of course, I’m not saying that having luscious, lovely hair alone will get you there BUT imagine if you are facing hair fall while you’re at an interview. Without you noticing it, you are subconsciously worried by your appearance, thereby lowering your self-esteem and confidence.

Worrying about something, including falling hair, affects your self-esteem and confidence

When I interview people, I examine how an applicant presents herself, physically and emotionally. Confidence is very easy to spot; it shines through and it breaks through. Trust me, if you are hiring for a position, a candidate who puts extra care in her personal presentation will more likely be better on the job than someone who cares less.

In terms of career development, confidence would probably give you at least 50% boost to reach your goal. I’m not talking about those who pretend to know something they don’t. Genuine confidence at work is the courage and determination to accomplish a task because he/she believes she can. When you are confident, you speak with authority, with value and with strength. And confidence won’t be easy to come by if you are burdened and disturbed by falling hair: hair on your suit, hair on the table, hair on your laptop, hair on the chair…hair everywhere.

GREAT NEWS! Recognizing real issues faced by women, the Dove Rambutmu, Mahkotamu campaign hopes to inspire women to let their confidence shine through once again as they overcome hair fall in 14 days in the “Serlahkan Diri Dalam 14 Hari Dengan Dove” campaign.

The campaign reaches out to women to help them regain their self-confidence over 14 days through a series of activities that take them beyond their comfort zone. The activities are meant to help women realize their full potential and promote confidence while reassuring women that they can stop hair fall in 14 days with Dove Hair Fall Rescue System.

About “Serlahkan Diri Dalam 14 Hari Dengan Dove”

Malaysian women can participate in the campaign by logging on to https://apps.facebook.com/serlahkandirimu/. Easy steps include:

For 14 days, complete one mission a day
Share the completed mission via photo or caption
A digital video will be created for participants based on their 14 days of completed missions
To win one of prizes, participants have to share their personal digital video on their Facebook page. The more shares achieved, the higher their chances of winning.

Reasons to JOIN this contest?

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Instax Share Printer worth RM699 + RM200 cash + RM100 Dove Hair Fall product hamper for 14 winners
RM100 worth of Dove Hair Fall product hamper for 75 winners
And your 14-day journey to regaining confidence already makes you a winner

I’ve started my 14-day journey and it’s time to start yours, too! It’s very simple and easy to follow the contest. Just click HERE and get started.

Period to start entry is from June 2, 2014 to August 10 2014, however, the participants are given the opportunity to complete all 14 of their mission until August 27, 2014.

About Dove Hair Fall Rescue System

Dove Hair Fall Rescue System contains a groundbreaking technology; Trichazole Actives help anchor hair firmly in place at the roots, nourishing the area where hair fall occurs.

How does each of the products work?

The Shampoo cleanses the scalp.
The Conditioner, after shampooing, helps prevent breakage and strengthens hair from root to tip, visibly reducing hair fall due to breakage in two weeks2.
The Leave-On Intensive Hair Tonic is applied directly to the scalp, and works to visibly reduce hair fall. After just two weeks, hair fall is visibly reduced and hair is stronger from the roots.

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Dove Hair Fall Rescue System Price Range:

Shampoo 375ml – RM 14.90

Conditioner 180ml – RM 9.90

Intensive Hair Tonic – RM 32.90

Where to buy:

Dove Hair Fall Rescue System is available at leading pharmacies, drugstores and supermarkets across Malaysia.

About Dove

In 1957 Dove launched its emblematic beauty bar, which remained its only product until, in 1995; it launched the Moisturizing Body Wash in the United States. After that, additional categories swiftly followed around the world: deodorants in 1997 and body lotions in 1998. In 1999, Dove was successfully launched in Japan. And in 2000, the Dove Hair Care launch took place in Taiwan, followed by an aggressive rollout. Dove exists today in over 80 countries and is one of the world’s biggest beauty brands. It has been built on a simple and enduring principle: make the consumer a real promise, and keep it consistently.

Fight Travel Sickness with Novomin

Posted on July 22, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

Do you experience motion sickness, leading to nausea or vomiting, when you travel?

I’m a very bad traveller. One of the challenges I have when traveling, especially via plane, is motion sickness, leading to nausea AND migraine. Unlike my husband who is used to traveling regularly, I get very tired and weak upon arrival. Even when I take painkillers or migraine pills before, during or after my flight, I just have this travel sickness that takes hours to recover from. And I can’t even get to sleep peacefully while in flight. What a bummer.

Before my flight schedule to Philippines 2 weeks ago, I decided to ask a Watsons pharmacist for travel sickness pills (yeah, how come I didn’t think of this before?) and she gave me a pack of Novomin tablets.

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Novomin for Travel Sickness

RM4.30 for 1 pack of 10 tablets
Dimenhydrinate 50mg

Bought at Watsons

Novomin has anti-emetic properties and is used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting, such as in travel or motion sickness. It is available in a convenient blister pack and comes in a tasty orange flavour syrup suitable for children 12 years old and below.

How to take Novomin tablets:

Take the first dose 30 minutes before your journey

For ADULTS – take 1 to 2 tablets

Children over 12 years – 1 tablet

Children aged 7 to 12 – half to 1 tablet

For short journey – 1 tablet is sufficient

For long journey – dose may be repeated after 8 hours

Caution: This might cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery.

How was I during and after my flight? I was great! Seriously, how come I haven’t heard of this travel sickness pill before? I simply took 1 tablet half an hour before my flight while waiting. I did feel drowsy so I just doze off for maybe a few minutes before the flight then during the flight. I also get to sleep for maybe an hour or so. But, man, I didn’t have nausea or migraine, I was feeling normal. In fact, I was too normal that I even had the energy and drive to draft a blog article while enjoying my in-flight meal…

So if you suffer from travel sickness (and if you are not pregnant), consider taking Novomin before your journey to eliminate the misery as this sickness can ruin a potentially perfect holiday with your friends, loved ones or worse, a work-related travel with your boss! Just visit a drugstore and consult the pharmacist.

Children might suffer from travel sickness, too. Novomin also comes in syrup that is suitable for ages 2 to 12 years old. It has an orange flavor to make it easier for the young ones to take. I haven’t tried this yet for my son but I sure will when we travel again.

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Watsons is in RAYA NI MESTI KAHWIN Drama this Raya Season

Posted on June 28, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

Leading retail brand launches its Raya Mega Sale to make this year’s Raya a memorable one

Watsons Raya Mega Sale

Watsons Malaysia once again embarks on a special Hari Raya campaign in conjunction with the Malaysia Mega Sale. The leading health and beauty retail brand has collaborated with Media Prima, TV3 on their exclusive Raya Ni Mesti Kahwin drama series as part of the campaign.

Thecampaign encourages Malaysians to watch the drama Raya Ni Mesti Kahwin at TV3, shop at Watsons’ outlets and get a chance to meet the lead casts – Nina Iskandar, Amar Asyraf and Azlee Khairi as well as win exciting prizes. In addition, Watsons has initiated Raya Mega Sale from 24^th June – 6^th August with discount up to 50% to help customer look good, feel greatthis Raya.

The main casts of ‘Raya Ni Mesti Kahwin’ drama – Azlee Khairi, Nina Iskandar & Amar Asyraf together with Jessica Ng in a chit chat session with Danny Hoh, Marketing Controller of Watsons Malaysia

Speaking during the Chit Chat session at the launch event, Marketing and Development Director of Watsons Malaysia, Jessica Ng said, “In every year that we have initiated Watsons Raya campaigns, we have received overwhelming response. Last year when we launched Azam Raya Bersama Watsons with Faizal Tahir, we composed a special Raya song which hit more than 130,000 views in less than a month. Knowing our customers truly appreciate the value-added services we provide, this year we are emphasising on an experience to offer and connect Malaysians in this joyful Hari Raya celebration with Watsons. We believe this campaign will make Hari Raya for many Malaysians a very memorable one.”

Here’s GOOD NEWS for Watsons Shoppers!

First 1,000 customers who RSVP, with spend of RM80 or more between 24th June – 6th August, will get a chance to meet and shop with casts of Raya Ni Mesti Kahwin at 3 selected stores!

During the meet and greet, 3 lucky winners each store will win RM200 shopping voucher to shop with the casts.

FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM Contest

There will also be a digital contest aptly titled #watsonssiapanakkahwinon Facebook and Instagram, where One (1) grand prize winner will win a 3D2N stay at Holiday Villa Cherating and beauty packages for 2 by posting their couple photo to Watsons Malaysia Facebook or Instagram with the #watsonssiapanakkahwin.

At the launch event, lead actors of Raya Ni Mesti Kahwin Nina Iskandar, Amar Asyraf and Azlee Khairi were present to share their involvement in this exciting campaign with Watsons.

“Raya Ni Mesti Kahwin, has a fascinating story line that will surely interest our fans. I’m playing the lead role as Nana who is in dilemma when both of her housemates are engaged and set to be married three weeks after Raya. So Nana makes a promise to herself to find the man of her life and get married this Raya. The suspense of the story is as we reveal who Nana falls in love with in her journey of finding true love,” expressed Nina. The first episode of the drama series will be aired on TV3, this Sunday, 29 June at 9.30pm.

Signing Ceremony by main casts of ‘Raya Ni Mesti Kahwin’ TV dramaL-R: Jessica Ng, Marketing and Development Director of Watsons Malaysia; Caryn Loh, General Manager – Trading of Watsons Malaysia, Nina Iskandar, Azlee Khairi, Amar Asyraf, Kulvinder Birring, Managing Director of Watsons Malaysia and Indonesia and Danny Hoh, Marketing Controller of Watsons Malaysia

To raise awareness about the campaign, Watsons has designed Four (4) one-minute capsules in between the drama which will run throughout the drama period on TV3. The capsules incorporate beauty, skincare, health & personal care for both men and women and will include important elements to Look Good, Feel Great during Hari Raya.

“We wanted to develop a meaningful partnership and dedicate a campaign for our customers and with Raya Ni Mesti Kahwin,we have seen the opportunity through which we all can relate to our customers especially during festive gathering be it with friends or family whereby the question ‘Bila akan kahwin?’ is unavoidable. We believe viewers will be eager to know how to conquer this phrase and find out what happened at the end” added Jessica.

Watsons Malaysia’s Managing Director, Kulvinder Birring, GM – Trading, Caryn Loh and Marketing Controller, Danny Hoh joined Jessica and the casts Nina Iskandar, Amar Asyraf and Azlee Khairi on stage for the campaign poster signing ceremony.

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Part of participating brands of Watsons Raya Mega Sale together with Kulvinder Birring and Caryn Loh

On top of that, customers who purchase RM30 and above at Watsons will receive exclusive Raya packets for free. The participating brands for the campaign include Blackmores, Brand’s Innershine, Colgate, Dove, Enchanteur, Garnier Men, Garnier, Gatsby, Gilette, Johnson’s Baby, Himalaya, In2it, KATE Tokyo, Lipice, Maybelline, Nano White, Neutrogena, Nivea, Nur Kasih, Olay, Orang Kampung, Salonpas, Safi, Scott’s, Sendayu Tinggi, Silky Girl, Simplysiti, Syahirah, Vaseline and ZA.

For more information about Watsons Mega Raya Sale, visit Watsons Facebook www.facebook.com/watsonsmalaysia / Watsons official website www.watsons.com.my. Don’t forget to ‘Like’ their facebook page!

ABOUT WATSONS

A.S. Watson Group is the largest international health & beauty retailer in Asia and Europe, with over 10,700 retail stores in 25 markets. The Group has a diverse portfolio of market leading retail brands offering everything from health & beauty, food, electronics, wine to perfumes. With over 100,000 employees, the Group is also a member of the world renowned multinational conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Limited, which has six core businesses – ports and related services, property and hotels, retail, infrastructure, energy and telecommunications in 52 countries.

Watsons Malaysia currently operates at 305 Watsons stores in the country serving more than 3 million customers per month.

Watsons continually sets the standards in the health, wellness and beauty market, providing personalized advice and counseling in health, beauty and personal care on top of its market-leading product range, making customers LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT every day. Since 2009, Watsons has been the No.1 pharmacy/drugstore brand in Asia*.

Watsons is the flagship health and beauty brand of A.S. Watson Group.

*Campaign Asia-Pacific’s “Asia’s Top 1,000 Brands” Survey 2012 of over 5,000 Asian respondents

WATSONS ARGAN OIL Shampoo & Conditioner for Dry, Damaged Hair

Posted on May 21, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

This mummy blogger is happy to discover new sulfate-free hair products

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Well, I’ve finished my other brand of shampoo and conditioner so I hunted for a new one a few weeks ago. I’ve heard about the launch of the New Naturals by Watsons Argan Oil and got curious about these products. Sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner at these affordable prices?

What is argan oil anyway?

Argan oil is extracted from the nut of the fruit of the Argan tree, which is only found in the beautiful country of Morocco. The amazing Argan tree lives to be about 150-200 years old but the fruit is only produced when the tree is about 30 to 50 years old. That’s a long time to wait! Because the argan tree is only found in a limited area, the argan oil is rare. This ingredient is gaining popularity very fast due to its various benefits for the skin, hair and body. (for more info, visit http://skincare.about.com/od/skin101/a/Argan-Oil-Benefits-For-Skin-Hair-And-Body.htm)

One of the brands with Argan Oil that I’ve heard of is Josie Maran, which is exclusively available at Sephora. I haven’t tried it yet but let’s see how Watsons Argan Oil fares first.

The Naturals by Watsons Argan oil hair product range is formulated with ECOCERT certified organic argan oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids and provides necessary nutrition and protection to nourish body and hair roots to tip. It also consists of Soil Association certified organic avocado oil and wheat germ oil to help heal dry skin and strengthen hair while restoring hair’s natural shine.

Both the shampoo and conditioner come in a brown and orange color combination of plastic bottle with pump. The pumps are protected by seal to prevent leakage and tampering.

The bottles have this sticker highlighting “5 Benefits in 1, Ecocert certified Argan Oil from Morocco”. The benefits are:

Nourish
Detangle
Smooth Frizz
Damage Repair
Strengthen

The Naturals by Watsons Argan Oil shampoo is in a gel-like texture with white translucent color that glimmers under the light. One of my concerns before with sulfate-free shampoo is that it has very little foam so I tend to use more of it on my hair. But, hey, wait a minute. This one produces enough foam nicely!

The pump makes it easy to dispense shampoo and it just dispenses the right amount, too. Since I have long hair, I probably press the pump 4-6 times. The scent is also pleasant but it does remind me of cola drink, which is nice and sweet; I like it.

The Naturals by Watsons Argan Oil conditioner is also gel-like with creamier white color than the shampoo. The bottle of the conditioner is exactly the same as the shampoo so it also has the same quality of pump to dispense the product. I find the pump user-friendly and convenient for ‘mummies in a hurry’ like me.

The minor downside to this type of identical packaging is that some people might mistake one for the other. The labels are of the exact design and color with only the words ‘shampoo’ and ‘conditioner’ as difference. If you’re buying these in a hurry off the shelf, you might accidentally purchase 2 of the same items. Guess we just need to remind ourselves to read carefully.

The conditioner glides smoothly on the hair and although it has a gel texture, it surprisingly adheres well to the hair, not watery at all. The scent is similar to the shampoo, reminding me again of cola drink (feel free to disagree with me if you’ve tried this, haha).

So are these hair products good?

Oh, yes! With very affordable price, these Naturals by Watsons hair products are a great addition to your hair care regimen if you have dry and damaged hair like mine. My hair is well moisturized with these argan oil – based shampoo and conditioner. I just rebonded my hair last week and it’s important to use products that repair damage and strengthen the hair. Yay for Argan Oil hair care from Watsons!

LEFT – Before Washing
RIGHT – Right after Washing

Well, it doesn’t really show the effects unless you feel my hair or unless you try it for yourself

All Naturals by Watsons Argan oil hair solutions are free from paraben, mineral oil, silicone, sodium lauryl sulphate and colorant free which have harmful side effects and can cause health problems.

PRICE:

Naturals by Watsons Argan Oil Shampoo RM22.90 (around USD7) for 490ml

Naturals by Watsons Argan Oil Conditioner RM22.90 (around USD7) for 490ml

Where to buy:

Selected Watsons stores

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For more information about Naturals by Watsons Argan Oil solutions, visit www.facebook.com/watsonsmalaysiaor Watsons official website http://www.watsons.com.my .

ABOUT WATSONS

Watsons is Asia’s leading health and beauty retailer, currently operating over 3,600 stores and more than 900 pharmacies in 12 Asian and European markets, including China (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau), Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Korea, Indonesia, Turkey and Ukraine.

In Malaysia, Watsons currently operates over 300 Watsons stores in the country serving more than 2.5 million customers per month.

Watsons continually sets the standards in the health, wellness and beauty market, providing personalised advice and counseling in health, beauty and personal care on top of its market-leading product range, making customers LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT every day. Since 2009, Watsons has been the No. 1 pharmacy/drugstore brand in Asia*. In Europe, Watsons is also the leading health and beauty retailer in the Ukraine.

Watsons is the flagship health and beauty brand of A.S. Watson Group.

Please visit www.aswatson.com for more in-depth information about A.S. Watson Group and its brands.

*Campaign Asia-Pacific’s “Asia’s Top 1,000 Brands” Survey 2012 of over 5,000 Asian respondents

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF50 Product Review

Posted on May 17, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

Looking for a sunblock that is clear, light and non-sticky?

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I am very cautious of being exposed to the sun. My colleagues and friends would sometimes tease me of being a ‘candle princess’ or someone who would melt under the sun. But my experience as a brand manager for skincare products, which also included sunblock brands, has given me sufficient knowledge of how the sun’s UV rays can damage the skin in various ways. It’s actually not the darkening that I’m concerned of but premature aging that can lead to wrinkles and other conditions, uneven pigmentation and, worst of all, the possibility of developing skin cancer.

Applying sunblock is part of my daily routine, right before I apply makeup. As such, it is important that I use a product that does not leave a white film because this will mess up how my foundation color turns out. The problem with a lot of sunblock products is that ‘white film’ and the sticky, heavy feel that it leaves on the skin.

I tried the Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF50+ PA+++. The name “ultra sheer dry-touch” makes it catchy. I find this a good choice because it indicates that it can be used for face and body. What some of us might forget when applying sunblock is including our arms. Remember that while driving or riding in a car, our arms get exposed to sunlight through the car windows. Don’t be surprised but some UV rays can penetrate glass.

Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock tube is nicely packed in a clear, plastic box. The tube opening is sealed with foil to preserve the life of the product itself.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock tube with foil seal

This sunblock really has ultra sheer and dry-touch properties. Even if the product color is milky white, it turns to clear, unnoticeable color when rubbed on the skin.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock cream is white in color (before rubbing)

The white cream spreads easily with a sheer, dry finish

I have another sunblock that leaves a white film on the skin. I depend on my foundation to balance the color on my face when applying this one.

Other sunblock brand which is also white in color

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This other brand leaves a white film after application

Here you’ll see that this brand ‘X’ leaves a white film and looks sticky. But thank goodness Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock does the opposite.

When applied on my face, you’ll see that you can barely see the difference between with and without sunblock in terms of my skin tone. Because Neutrogena Sunblock is sheer and dry to the touch, my face looks the same before and after.

LEFT: Before applying Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock

RIGHT: After applying Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock

How to use:

Every morning after clear lotion or essence, massage evenly over face, neck and arms, apply 15-30 minutes before sun exposure. When going swimming or activities with long exposure to sunlight, apply the sunblock on your body including the legs and re-apply frequently to maintain protection.

Price:

RM39.90 for 88ml – available at Watsons and other leading pharmacies

What I love about this sunblock:

Ultra sheer or no white film on my face
Non-shiny finish
Dry to the touch, non-sticky
High SPF50 but still feels light
Broad spectrum UVA/ UVB
Allows easy application of makeup
Both for face and body use
Reasonable price for a multi-use sunblock (you wouldn’t want to use an expensive sunblock meant for the face on your arms, right)

Are you protected from the sun’s UV rays? If not yet, Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF50+ PA+++ is worth a try. It’s great for daily use, great for outdoor activities, works well with makeup and affordable!

Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF50+ PA+++ is a breakthrough in sun protection. Stabilized with Helioplex^TM, it provides superior balanced broad-spectrum protection against skin-aging UVA and burning UVB rays, and combines it with Dry Touch technology for an ultra-light, non-shiny finish. This lightweight sunblock has a light fresh scent and is gentle enough for sensitive skin.

This sunblock is:

Waterproof, sweatproof, resists rub-off

Non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores)

Oil-free and PABA free

Like Neutrogena Malaysia Facebook page for updates, tips, news and contests: http://www.facebook.com/myneutrogena

Celeste de Jesus

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LEFT – Before Washing
RIGHT – Right after Washing

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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock tube with foil seal

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LEFT: Before applying Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock

RIGHT: After applying Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock

LEFT: with makeup, before washing with NeutrogenaRIGHT: after washing with Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub

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The main casts of ‘Raya Ni Mesti Kahwin’ drama – Azlee Khairi, Nina Iskandar & Amar Asyraf together with Jessica Ng in a chit chat session with Danny Hoh, Marketing Controller of Watsons Malaysia

Part of participating brands of Watsons Raya Mega Sale together with Kulvinder Birring and Caryn Loh

LEFT – Before WashingRIGHT – Right after Washing

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock tube with foil seal

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock cream is white in color (before rubbing)

The white cream spreads easily with a sheer, dry finish

Other sunblock brand which is also white in color

This other brand leaves a white film after application

LEFT: Before applying Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock

RIGHT: After applying Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock

LEFT: with makeup, before washing with Neutrogena
RIGHT: after washing with Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub

LEFT – Before Washing
RIGHT – Right after Washing