Review : Shizens Time Resistance Essence

One and a half month ago, Shizens launched their new Time Resistance Essence in Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club. To be honest that was my first encounter with Shizens skincare range and I was pretty excited to find out what is it all about as I have been hearing so much about them. Inspired and infused by bountiful natural ingredients, Shizens offers a wide range of products, from make-up, skin protection to skin care, all created to revive and nourish natural beauty. 

If you didn't know Shizens is a our Malaysian local brand but the skincare are formulated in Japan. And yes I love Japanese skincare so I'm really interested to see how it really flares.

Before the launch officially start, we were entertained by attractive dancers... oh they are just so good!

Ms. Ashley Tan , Deputy General Manager of Shizens Malaysia shared that Shizens Time Resistance Essence is a firming skincare product that helps women to realize their dreams of keeping skin firm and supple throughout the day while performing their daily tasks. 

Shizens Time Resistance Essence focuses on nourishing, firming, moisturizing and brightening the skin. 

Let's see what Jojo Goh, Shizen's Ambassador has to say about this Time Resistance Essence. And I also found out one of our friend Celeste is one of the first few to try out and she also shared her testimonial here.

I was glad to be given a full set of Shizens products to try out and that includes the latest Shizens Time Resistance Essence. After trying out for a month (yes that is how long I used to try out skincare!) I am happy to share my views on Shizens skincare products here.

As you can see from the picture, Shizens products come in white with gold cap design, very simple yet classy. The product names are clearly displayed in front of each bottles with description on the back. This is rea

Shizens Hydro Cleanser 100ml - RM158

Shizens Hydro Cleanser ables to remove dirt and impurities without stripping your skin moisture. It contains Aloe Barbadensis leaf extracts which is antimicrobial, antioxidant and able to moisturize dehydrated skin. Instead, it helps to increase the moisture level of horned layer to make your skin look hydrated, healthy and radiant. It is gentle, non-irritant and suitable for most skin types. Moisture level of a dehydrated skin may increase up to 70% after a continuous use for one week, on day and night time. 

Ingredient list

Scent : Very pleasant light floral scent

Texture : Shimmering gel cleanser that comes with tiny red colour microbeads

My review on Shizens Hydro Cleanser

I usually pumped out 2 times before applying a small water to form the bubble before gently massage on my entire face. After that I rinsing my face, I felt my skin is smooth and comfortable. It is great that the cleanser does not give me the drying pulling sensation after cleansing. And what I like most is the scent, very pleasant which makes me feel relaxing while cleaning up my face. 

As you know this is facial cleanser and not makeup remover hence if you put on heavy or waterproof makeup, it is advisable that you remove your makeup with proper makeup remover before using this facial cleanser. 

Shizens Hydro Enhancing Lotion 100ml - RM188

Hydro Enhancing Lotion serves as a second cleanser to further cleanse your face for better absorption of the following products. It contains licorice root (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) extracts to repair skin cells for deceleration of skin aging. Hydro Enhancing Lotion also contains witch hazel extracts which is antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Ingredients List

Scent : Scent : Very pleasant light floral scent

Texture : Watery 

My review on Shizens Hydro Enhancing Lotion

After washing my face, I pump out the Shizens Hydro Enhancing Lotion from the bottle. I prefer pump bottle like this for lotion as it is more convenient and it would reduce wastage too as I only pump the amount I wanted. I can either apply directly using hand or apply or facial cotton pad. Personally I would prefer to use cotton pad first to apply (as double cleansing) to make sure no residue is left on my face before I apply my other skincare. After that I would pump a little more on my hands and pat on my face gently to allow the lotion to penetrate deeper into inner layer of my skin. As the lotion texture is watery, it is very easy to absorb into my skin. I immediately felt my skin is smoother and more hydrated. 

Shizens Hydro Enhancing Lotion scent is very pleasant like the cleanser as both are from the Hydro range. 

Shizens SHUI 50ml - RM288 / 180ml – RM588

SHUĬ in mandarin means water. This watery aqua-base product is a pure and natural way to detoxify negative substances and replenish nutrients for healthier, supple and luminous skin. Various botanical extracts are included to develop the formulation to its best, after extensive research. The essence is also enriched with the Ganoderma Lucidumextract from a type of mushroom known as ‘Reishi’ or ‘Ling Zhi’. It helps to enhance the immune system of skin and delays aging. The extract is also known as the “Medicine of Eternal Life” and is capable to inhibit the formation and deposition of melanin and irritations in skin.

Other ingredients in SHUĬ include the Patchouli extract and Corallina Officinalis extract. These botanical extracts stimulate regeneration of skin cells and improve intercellular adhesion, contributing to improve skin elasticity. The high content of trace elements and mineral salts in the extracts nourish and revitalise the skin, ensuring there is sufficient moisture within. The Ginkgo Biloba Leaf extract and Kalanchoe Spathulata extract provide maximum anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory protection.

Ingredients list

Scent : Lightly scented

Texture : Watery

My review on Shizens SHUI 

I been wanting to try this ever since they launched this last year as I have heard many good reviews about this as some has referred this as miracle water. Shizens Shui comes with a screw cap instead of a pump, I used this right after my lotion before my essence. This Shizens SHUI can be applied directly using hands or cotton pad, but since it's so precious (i.e expensive) I would prefer to use my hands to apply it using dabbing motion. After applying, I felt my skin is so much more hydrated and smoother (like baby skin!). I felt the essence absorb better after I applied SHUI and skin is smoother and plump up too when I applied SHUI before essence. Love this product, smell good and works really well... hence highly recommending this!

Shizens Time Resistance Essence 30ml - RM618

Shizens Time Resistance Essence specifically formulated with Ceramide, a natural lipid that is essential in protecting and moisturizing the skin, Time Resistance Essence is designed to counter harmful factors and decelerate skin aging. It reinforces and supports the renewal of the skin’s natural protective layer and forms an effective barrier against moisture loss by restoring Ceramides level in skin. By plumping up the barrier, Time Resistance Essence ensures your skin retains more moisture, thus making it firmer and healthier.

• Nourishing

Time Resistance Essence nourishes skin with precisely selected ingredients such as Ceramide(plant-derived lipids), Kalanchoe Spathulata extract,Sodium Hyaluronate and others that synergize perfectly with each other to hold skin cells together and rebuild the skin barrier, while hindering the grow of harmful free radicals to decelerate skin aging.

• Firming

Time Resistance Essence strengthens existing Ceramides levels and stimulates regeneration for firmer and smoother skin. It helps to maintain high levels of Ceramides in the stratum corneum, thus restoring the barrier function that protects the skin from external harmful agents such as environmental pollution, UV rays, dust and others.

• Moisturizing

With the presence of Sodium Hyaluronate, Time Resistance Essence is able to boost up the water levels in the skin, ensuring it stays moist and hydrated all day long.

• Brightening

Ceramide plays an important role in Time Resistance Essence. It seals the damaged skin barrier in order to hold sufficient moisture level in skin. Time Resistance Essence boost up the moisture level in skin, thus the brightening effect take place.

Shizens Time Resistance Essence comes in a glass bottle with dropper dispenser.

Ingredients List

Scent : Lightly scented

Texture : Light milky lotion

My review on Shizens Time Resistance Essence

I warmed up my hands with 2-3 drop of essence before I applied on my face for better absorption. Usually I took a little of my own sweet time to massage in the essence until it is fully absorb. After using Shizens Time Resistance Essence for a month, I felt my skin are hydrated and can see in the picture that my face is more firm. Was really glad to see my skin texture is smoother as my pores appeared to be smaller. Overall my skin colour looked more even and brighter now. 

This Shizens Time Resistance Essence is suitable for anyone who are looking for an all in one anti-aging essence. It is pricey but it does delivers what it promises. 

Shizens Replenish Nutrient Expert 10g - RM148 / 30g - RM380

Replenish Nutrient Expert is enriched with powerful humectants that attracts and hold on to water,instantly hydrates skin and keep it moist and supple. The tiny molecule of Replenish Nutrient Expert able to penetrate into deeper layers, skin tested to be 50% more hydrated after application and that subsequently reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also aids in balancing the ratio of moisture and oil level of our skin to achieve smooth and luminous complexion. 

Various botanical extracts were used in the formulation of Replenish Nutrient Expert. These botanical extracts synergize perfectly with each other to deliver the best result to our skin. Replenish Nutrient Expert stimulates the collagen production and restores elasticity of skin. Furthers the effect, it repairs the damaged collagen fibers and neutralizes free radicals caused by environmental factors. Replenish Nutrient Expert is also a potent anti- oxidant formula that acts against skin premature aging by stimulating skin cells activity as active skin cells eliminate toxins easily and optimize nutrients absorption. 

Valuable marine extract was chosen to develop the formulation to its best. It boosts skin regeneration and improves intercellular adhesion to restore skin elasticity at the same time helps to strengthen the skin and keep moisture where it’s most needed. It soothes, tones and prevents skin from dryness and ensures sufficient moisture within.

Ingredients List

Scent :  Floral scent

Texture : a light, non-greasy and yoghurt looks a-like texture

My review on Shizens Replenish Nutrient Expert 

I applied Shizens Replenish Nutrient Expert moisturizer as my final step of my skincare in upward motion to achieve firm skin texture and enhance skin’s resilience. For better result, I also warmed up my hands before applying on my face. This moisturizer is pretty light  and it absorbs pretty fast leaving the my face smooth and  in fact I barely feel the product is there. As I stayed in air-conditioning most of my time, my skin is very dry and this moisturiser manage to keep my face hydrated all day long. And at night time, I am more generous with the amount that I applied on my skin because I sleep in air-condition room. Don't forget to apply on your neck!

Even when I was in Bangkok earlier last month where the weather was so warm , this moisturiser managed to keep my skin calm and hydrated. Remembered to apply sunblock on top of this during day time to protect our skin from harmful UV rays.  

As you can see I am pretty happy with all the Shizens products sent to me, let me show you my before & after picture to further show you the evidence how well it works on my skin!

Surprisingly my skin tone is more even and brighter now even though I just came back from my holiday from Bangkok and Boracay Beach. I was under the scorching sun all day long and I thought my skin going to be flaky but no in fact my skin was behaving really well! This showed that my skin has locked down the moisture hence it is properly hydrated! 

p/s: My face didn't get darker because I was slapping sunblock every few hours!

Up close picture

You can see my pores appeared smaller and my laughing lines appeared visibly reduced because my skin is more firm up after using the Shizens Time Resistance Essence for a month. Amazing right!

After reading my reviews, now do you want to try out this Shizens Time Resistance Essence?

Good news to all of you... Shizens is now giving out 7 days  trial where shoppers can pick either one method to redeem the sample.

1st method : Present the invitation page from Female and Nuyou Magazine (May issue)  from 2^nd May – 31 May. This redemption is available at below roadshows and counters:

Outlet/Counters/Kiosks 
1. Pavilion KL
2. 1 Utama
3. Paradigm Mall
4. Gurney Plaza
5. Parkson Pavilion
6. Parkson Ipoh Parade
7. Parkson Wisma Sanyan
8. Parkson Bintang Plaza, Miri
9. Parkson Mahkota Parade
10. AEON IOI Puchong
11. Isetan KLCC
12. Metrojaya Mid Valley
13. Metrojaya Suria KK
14. Metrojaya City One

Shizens's roadshow schedule for Shizens Time Resistance Essence's sample redemption

2nd method : Fill in your data at www.shizens.com and print out the email to redeem Time Resistance Essence 7 days trial  at your preferred Shizens outlet. 

So don't forget to redeem the sample to try out the latest Shizens Time Resistence Essence! Also the Shizens Stand Firm and Stay Firm contest is now open for voting, and lucky voters stand a chance to win prizes worth RM1600! 

For more info visit  www.shizens.com or follow them in their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ShizensMalaysia

Official launch of Prodigy KL, a newly REDEFINE club in town!

 

Happy Labour Day everyone! 

Tonight got any plan? We should party lah to celebrate this LABOUR DAY!  So if you asked me where to party? Head down to the PRODIGY.... a newly REFINE club in town located in Jalan Kia Peng!

So I went to check out Prodigy with some bloggers during their official launch 2 weeks back, invite courtesy of Manoah!

Not only that, I get to invite a few of my favourite friends to party along - the more the merrier right ?

p/s: By the way the 2nd guy from the left is my BBF Lam and he is a lawyer - single and available *wink wink*! Very nice & funny guy to be hang out with lah (okay I sound too hard sell already) I told him to come along because I told him I'm going to introduce all the nice & pretty ladies to him that night lah!

And we are the pretty ladies lah! 

Very pretty right :D Unfortunately many pretty girls taken already lah! 

During the launch, we are entertained with good music from DJ Da Queen and their residents, Mr. Fluff, VDJ 'X' MARC and Dj Edz. 

Setting a higher level of lifestyle and night life entertainment, we are ready to REDEFINE Prodigy!

Me & pretty Jennie!

Have so much fun time hanging out with the girls, glass after glass... and we got so high!

 Our #waitletmetakeaselfie moment! Selfie using our mobile phone is too common lol!

Hahaha end up all of us cannot fit into my dlsr pic frame! LOL

Say hi, Says cheers and that's how we make new friends in club! 

Spotted few good looking macho man carrying champagnes! So sexy ah the outfit :x

Champagne shower time!

Also meet with two lovely angels from the future ... cos their outfit is so futuristic!

Thanks to Prodigy, we had a lot of  FUN FUN FUN.... enjoyed good music, free flow drinks and catching up with friends (busy taking selfie most of the time!). Love their set up at the entrance of the club, got a very nice little garner corner with swing - great for pic taking!

I love Prodigy location, very prime location with ample parking around the club! Check out the club today yo!

Prodigy KL

• No. 1, Jalan Kia Peng
• 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• https://www.facebook.com/ProdigyKL

Part 1 : I love my Boracay Philippines Island Getaway!

 Hello everyone I am back from my holiday in Boracay Philippines! If you have been following my facebook fans page, instagram or twitter, you might saw of the pictures posted here already! 

Instead of a long blog post of my holiday (which might take a lot of my time to do it), I shall incorporate everything I remembered into my post ( I might have to break into few parts) so that you all could read this and find this useful if you are going there soon! And if you have more questions about my trip, leave a comment and I would try my best to answer.

Like I always do, I always bought my holiday destination air ticket when it  first launched because the price are relatively cheap! My bf and I bought our air ticket KUL-KAL(Kalibo) from AirAsia when they first launched this route back in January 2014 for RM122/person round trip, great deal right!! 

The flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kalibo will take approximately about 4 hours non-stop. And since the journey would be long, we already pre-booked our favourite Pak Nasser's Nasi Lemak!

Upon landing at Kalibo International Airport, you can either pick to take bus, van or private car to go to the Caticlan Port which is about 1 hour 40 mins - 2 hours away. End up we picked the van for Php250 as we are told it's faster, more comfortable and the price includes a boat ticket to Boracay.

At Caticlan jetty, we are the required to pay Environmental fee Php75.00/person and Caticlan jetty terminal fee Php100.00/person before we could take our 10 mins ride ferry to Cagban jetty port in Boracay.

Cagban jetty port is located at the south of the Boracay Island and upon arriving the port you have a choice to take either a tricycle or motorcycle taxi to the your hotel. Usually tourist would book hotel in White Beach or Bulabog beach (depends on seasons) which is about 20 mins from the jetty. 

Here you need to negotiate and agree with the price before taking the tricycle. Usually driver would asked for Php100 for 2 persons to White Beach but I negotiated for Php40 for two to Station 3 of White Beach (as I remembered reading from the net that is what usually a local would pay).

We stayed in Arwana Hotel for our first three nights. This hotel is a beachfront hotel and it is located in Station 3 White Beach. We booked through Expedia and paid about RM167/night with breakfast. We used Cimb card to book and enjoy 10% discount, I remembered that the promotion ends 30 April 2014 i.e today!

The room is simple but clean. Wifi is a little bit weak in the room. Hotel provides free beach chair for hotel guests!

 The location is a bit too far from the nightlife in Station 1 and 2. And by walking, about 30 mins to Station 1 and 10-15 mins walk to D'Mall which is located in Station 2. If you like quiet night, enjoying sea breeze& star gazing this might be a great place to stay. On the contrary, if you are a party animal, I would suggest you to stay in Station 1 or 2. 

The reasons why we stayed in Station 3 because the rooms rate offers in travel websites are relatively cheaper. Besides that Station 3 is the centre for all the water activities, for eg Parasailing, Helmet Diving, Banana boat & etc.

Green turtle spotted in Boracay ?

For your information, now is summer season (March - May) in Boracay and White Beach is pretty calm and there is a lot of algae that is wash to the shore. Even though there is a lot of algae, bear in mind this is a peak season in Boracay and hotels are more expensive during this time. 

Hehe we realised the algae made the water looks greenish/bluish and looks really nice against the white sands in our photos! Locals told us that Dec and Jan would be great time to visit them as there will be no algae or very little of them. 

White Beach is 4km stretch long and not every part has algae. It does not really disturb me as I usually walk to towards the middle of the sea (which is still pretty shallow) and water is clear from algae. I love how the White Beach water is calm & shallow like a big swimming pool! Hence it's very suitable for kids to play on the beach! 

We also found out Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival (with AXN as their main sponsor) was happening on the 2nd day of our stay. We could see the dragon boat from near... while swimming at the sea! Quite a view and so much cheer from the crowd! 

Do you know why White Beach is named so ? It's because their sand is really WHITE and POWDERY! So fine to touch! And the local kids use this to their advantages to make money (very smart & skillful!), they build sand art and offer tourist to customise their names too!

I was trying to be creative and crafted my own name on the sand - not easy yo!

I'm wearing my new Debenham's Beach Collection : Black & white polka dot skirted swimsuit. 

Personally we prefer to swim in Station 2 or 1 as it is more crowded! Station 2 is where all the restaurants and D'Mall located.

Station 1 is where all the expensive resorts, pubs and Willy's Rock located! The sand here is the finest one among the 3 stations. Very powdery finishing that you barely can feel it!

You will see Willy's Rock appearing in most travel magazine or website because it is famous for its oddly shaped volcanic formation with Virgin Mary's statute on the top!

With statue of the Virgin Mary which is built on top of Willy's Rock.

And if you come to Boracay, you MUST TRY Jonah's Fruit Shake!!!

They are located in Station 1. and in total they have 3 outlets. One of them is beachfront (just opposite Willy's Rock) and starting this April 2014 this outlet is opened 24 hours daily. This Jonah's Shake beachfront outlet also a restaurant and you can choose to dine in here too! Tried their food not too bad!

What to try from Jonas's Shake ?
- Mango Banana & Banana Choco Peanut for Php110/each! They are so so so good!

Okay will continue my Boracay's trip story in the next post

Tory Burch Lip Color Collection is in Malaysia

Tory Burch loves color — and has created 12 distinctive shades for her new Lip Color Collection. From tomboy neutrals to feminine pinks and bold brights, the collection is designed to flatter a variety of skin tones. Encased in gold and orange fretwork, each lipstick is a super-chic accessory in itself.

The new collection builds on the successful launch of Tory’s signature pinky-nude lip color — “Pas du Tout.” Formulat- ed to deliver the ideal balance of sheer yet vibrant color and rich texture with a weightless finish, each lipstick is subtly scented with the notes from the Tory Burch fragrance — cassis, grapefruit and mandarin.

Many of the shades in the Lip Color Collection have names inspired by Tory’s personal history — from old-fashioned phrases and family nicknames to superstitious sayings. The name of Tory’s signature shade— “Pas du Tout” — comes from a phrase often said by her father, Buddy. Its part of the original French version of the classic “she loves me, she loves me not” daisy-petal-pulling game. “Swizzle,” a reddened plum with silver shimmer, refers to an old-fashioned gentleman’s drink that is a family favorite. “Tomboy,” a pinky bronze, is a nod to Tory’s childhood identity — and an aesthetic that informs her design sensibility.

Tory Burch Lip Color Collection will be available end April 2014 only at Parkson Pavilion

Suggested Retail Price is RM95.00 for each Tory Burch Lip Color