Mermaid Hair in Minutes... Tsuyagla Wave!

If you've ever watched those repetitive tv shopping ads... you'd understand why... (Click on the pic to the vid below)

Yeah... they're similar to Babyliss Wave Envy, but... it seems like Tsuyagla Wave wins tops... Perhaps 'cos their barrels are larger (32mm) so they create less crimpy looking waves and more beachy looking waves... Or just because... THE TOOL IS JUST SUPER GIRLY LOOKING!!! Uh-huh, although... these are not for lengluis who are anti-PINK... BUT... Mermaid waves are just so romantic right now!!

Oh... see reviews below of lengluis who've somehow managed to get hold on one of these! Currently only available to the Japanese market... All the more challenge getting one of these now that they are hot off the shelves... Muahahahahaaa...

• http://estheralways.blogspot.com/2012/02/tsuyagla-wave.html
• http://hellonachan.blogspot.com/2012/02/tsuyagla-wave-review.html

Japan Suction & Shape Memory Bra AKA DynamiteBra

Just when you thought it was over.......... OH NOOOOOOOOOooooooo.... suddenly this site has to show up -> THE BAD-ASS LINK

See the translated reviews.... HERE (umm... the translation is pretty dodgy... but I guess its understandable :p)

Can you believe the product code name???! DYNAMITE-BRA... uh-huhuh... (~~faint~~faint~~faint~~)

And guess what?! This is on the next purchase list... Huhuhuhu... Ever heard of BRAVA? Well... supposedly this works with the same concept -> suction. Only... umm.. this is the Japan version of it :p

Oh well... I guess purchasing a set (about RM200 with shipping) should keep us occupied for now... Lengluis, till the next boob adventure... (oh... of course there'll be updates on any results here - AS ALWAYS!!)


UPDATE 2nd March 2012

Conclusion after a solid 2 weeks of usage everyday for a minimum of 15 mins:

• LOL... These are great!! (there are 2 sizes, I got the SuperDX one since I'm already a B)
• They are 'Made In China' and almost look like your NuBra except that you can't really wear them out since the texture is a wee bit stiffer
• The suction of the silicone cups are pretty amazing, hey...
• It's like leaving the Hai Sun Fong pump cup on with much less suction but that suction stays constant for that whole period of time you have it on
• You know those suction hooks you stick on your wall tiles in the kitchen? Same concept... huhuhuhu...
• Lenglui's with sensitive skin who are prone to rashes, best avoid this because you may get rashes from the silicone irritation with prolonged use
• Okay, for the part that the boob increased in size, its really too early to tell... But what iwannabelenglui's seeing and feeling right now... the product is pretty genuine in it's claims --> provide suction to your cups :p

Cheap-Ass Tools to a Busy Lenglui's Happy Bath Time!!

Some lengluis find bathing a routine hassle for hygine so they do it as squeek quick as possible, whereas some lengluis spend ages in the bath scrubba-do-do and they literally take FO----RE----VER... (--)"

For the busy lengluis... I'm pretty sure we should be neither... LOL... Bath times should really be the ultimate relaxing beauty moments for all lengluis busy-or-not... 

A few rules-of-thumb to go by:

• Make sure your bathroom is CLEAN
• Warm water (with shower filter) is the best for bath time
• Shower is really great for the daily baths (save the tub for a weekend)
• Brush/Wash body towards the heart to enhance blood circulation

Now... to the POINT -> The 5 Cheap-Ass Bath Tools:

1. The Shampoo Brush (RM5)

Use it like a comb with your conditioner for de-tangling that long thick hair. Doubles up as a head massager with head spa... Definitely not for lengluis with easy-to-break-fragile hair.

2. Bubble Bath Nett (RM5)

Helps lather up your soap/shower gel for a nice bubbly wash all over... bubbly-bubbly wash....

3. Cellulite/Body Massager (RM5)

Sure... after a long busy day... the last thing on a lenglui's mind would be exerting more energy to do massaging. But hey... body massagers can feel pretty good during a shower if used with a nice shower lather.

4. Silicone Facial Cleansing Pad (RM5)

Helps with cleaning away residues of makeup so we don't need to double or tripple the facial wash routine. They help lather up your facial wash nicely too!

5. The Foot File (RM3)

Oh.... simple brushing strokes on the balls of our feet would feel pretty nice during and after bath time. Of course then you'd have smooth feet after... hohoho...

IMPORTANT NOTE:

There are a whole load more other tools of course but hey... we want cheap ass tools that don't make us spend too much time in the shower... If you're a lenglui with ultra-thin-sensitive skin, please avoid these tools and be sure to install a shower filter. (^o^)

Botani Acne Rescue Cream - Oh Please Save Me Skin!!

I've always had this thing with Organic products. Though... they are always great to use but never gave any miracles. See that Organic shop in the shopping mall? I probably have a membership there... Garner the fact that either I applied for the membership or bought too many products at one go.... LOL... 2012 New Year Resolution.... THIS ONE HOARDER HABIT has SERIOUSLY got to GO!!!

Okay, so this time, the TNS (The Natural Source in Midvalley) shop was too tempting to resists going in. That's when it took me tops 5 minutes to decide on another skincare range - Botani Skin Rescue Kit.

You know... I haven't even heard of this brand until now (2 weeks later of using the Botani Acne Rescue Cream from their product line) Seems like I don't even need to do much reviews on this. The amount of claims that this is an AWESOME product is massive!!! Look at the reviews and the BEFORE-AFTER pics (oooh my....) from these lengluis....

• https://www.beautyheaven.com.au/skin-care/acne-blemish-prone/25180-botani-rescue-acne-cream
• http://www.soompi.com/forums/topic/345278-botani-rescue-acne-cream/
• http://aquaheart.multiply.com/photos/album/48/Botani_Skin_Rescue_Kit_for_Acne_And_Normal_Skin?&show_interstitial=1&u=%2Fphotos%2Falbum

Conclusion PROS:

• Works in gradually killing off bacterial acne (tiny bumps that's starting to turn huge will just slowly DISAPPEAR... muahahahahaa)
• Does not dry the skin and its pretty nice to use (even thought the scent is umm... rather interesting)
• Anything that helps the skin... is a PRO

Conclusion CONS:

• Seems like the shelf life of this product is pretty short... Hopefully it does not turn ineffective before at least 2 months is up
• This WILL NOT get rid of acne caused by internal factors. It will help maintain it at a... ummm... acceptable size... lol... but... Your acne will stay till you do something about your DIET... See my post on Lemon Juice and Apple Detox

When Concealers Easily Wears Off... Get Shu Uemura Pro Gel Concealer!!

PRO GEL CONCEALER

You know those work-days where lengluis spend long hours ##WORKING## and there's just no time for touch ups?? So just how did those lengluis manage to hide the HUGE red acne? I mean... there's gotta be acne somewhere!!! lol....

Hohohohoho... They were probably using... Shu Uemura Pro Gel Concealer!!! Why does iwannabelenglui say that? See her reasoning below:

Conclusion:

• This concealer has STAYING POWER
• It's does not cake, and covers seamlessly even for lengluis who lacks make-up-blending skills
• Get the right shade and it'll work for the under-eye dark circle too!
• Does not irritate the acne (But of-course you'll need to use a good make up remover at the end of the day)
• Waterproof and smudge proof huhuhuhu... for the long hours...
• Keep your hands clean and just dab on from the tiny jar
• RM85 for a minuscule 5g jar? ITS STILL MUCH LOVED!!! 
• (considering the regular breakouts from good food) lol....

First Step To Say Begone Body Acne!! - Hexagon Shower Filter

So umm, remember the post on Coway Water Softener? huhuhu.... iwannabelengui ended up not getting that because she trialled the water softener for a short period of time and... got the brilliant idea that... the first step to getting rid of body acne should be just a simple water filter! Okay, so maybe Uncle Google helped a little there... lol.... Get rid of the rust that you don't see and chlorine that would end up being bad for you lengluis in the long run.

And being true to her words, iwannabelenglui stuck by the shower filter (Hexagon Shower Filter to be precise) for several months already. Conclusion = OH-FOR-GODS-SAKE.... go get yourself a shower filter! If spending like RM100 or less for a simple filter that would last you 6 months without cartridge replacement means making so much of a difference to the skin, think about when you spend hundreds on your oh-miracle-skincare.

Go wrap a white cloth around your shower head and run the water through several minutes. If you see the cloth turning yellowish brown, baby, it's time you invest in a shower filter. It doesn't matter what brand you choose, just get a reasonably good one that lasts.

Conclusion for Hexagon Shower Filter:

• Seriously? No more chlorine taste or smell
• LOL... I really don't see the rust any-ways but yes... the back-acne reduced
• When you shower, it feels good... Like showering in drinking water...   
• Money-well-spent....  muahahahahhaha...
• Reason for getting this brand? 'Cos its easily available and replacement cartridges are sold everywhere (cosway markets them) 

The Power of Concealers...

One word. Impressive.

When your skin is "beyond all help" and it's the dinner night with lots of avid photographers around, what do you do? Conceal!

Lengluis, watch the commercial for the Dermablend concealer here

The model for this commercial is tattoo covered Rick Genest... Watch him transform from tattoo covered to cute guy in just one take and 3 make-up artist. It's a whoaaaaaaaaaa...... Credits to BellaSugarSite for posting this up.

Avalon Collagen - Collagen on the go?

I figured by now there'd be enough posts on Avalon Fish Collagen Powder from other lenglui bloggers to cover the details of this brand. Just ask Uncle Google... hohohoho...

But why is sugar_cupcakes embarking on this whole new mission? Personally, she hates the packaging. It sucks.... Number 1 product in Japan? You'd think the company would invest more on marketing the package with a girlier approach...


So why switch to try Avalon?

• Laziness: You don't even need to mix with water when you're in a hurry. Just consume the powdered form in the individually packed tiny packages and you're good to go... Quick huh>??
• Feeling Green: You don't need to feel un-environmental friendly as with the glass bottles collected over time with liquid collagen supplements
• Uh-huh: Honestly, I'd prefer the liquid form of collagen supplements...
• Huhuhuhu: But the too many empty bottles collected over time makes me feel so NOT GREEN

I've stopped collagen supplements for 3 weeks to be able to see the effects of powdered form collagen supplements.... Again... with a reminder to oneself that collagen is merely a form of protein.... hey-ho......... the trial period has started.

Some first several days quick review:

• Comes in 3 flavours - mango, lemon and blueberry
• Taste pretty nice considering the amount of sweetener added in
• Consume it in the morning before you breakfast and you'll see the usual collagen effect soon enough... Irregular consumption is good enough for me
• As mentioned earlier... the powdered form is much easier and quicker to consume
• And yes, imported Japanese products always show some result... even if its just a minimal effect