Anti AGING FIGHT with Panasonic Ion Effector EH-ST51

Approximately half a year ago, iwannabelenglui made a purchase for preventing tell tale signs of AGING... lol... On second thought... it was more of a sudden enlightenment to get a Japanese advertised device which will force your moisturizer and serum into the lower epidermis of the skin. Oh whatever that actually meant...

If you have heard for Hitachi Hada Crie, we think the Panasonic Ion Effector EH-ST51P functions almost similarly... except for the shape of the facial plate that touches our skin. Watch the video on how easy it is for plate to reach the corners of our eyes and nose because of the perfect upside-down triangular shape...

Some Japanese video explaining the importance of the plate design --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpbc04zKKLk


We did a comparison with Hada Crie and decided to go with the Panasonic one because it looks way cuter!! muahahahhaa... okay-okay... decision made was because of the shape of the ion plate.

Conclusion

• Could not see much effect on the efficacy of serums which supposedly should have absorbed better into facial skin (okay, maybe its only 6 months of usage)
• But the cleaning part showed some visible effect... the cleaning cotton turned yellowish when used with the Ion Effector device even after washing with a 2 in 1 facial wash which claims to remove light makeup... Hmm... so much for skipping the double cleansing
• If we do not use the heating function often... once charge lasts like forever
• The heating function is pretty comfy... except that iwannabelenglui is located right smack in a tropical climate which is hot all year round!
• The shape of the plate is just perfect! (worth the research effort when trying to compare with similar other device)

Should you get one?

• No if you are still young and taking relatively good care of your skin
• Yes if you have the additional cash to splurge and having skin with difficulty absorbing any form of skincare (or just feeling relatively paranoid about aging skin)
• Lengluis who are more hardcore, check out the Panasonic Ion Effector EH-ST63 (with help of any Vit-C absorption for skin brightening)

Give me a perfect blowout - KeraShine heated styling brush HP8632

Saloon perfect hair in minutes!!

We all feel that pain when we try to emulate how the experts at the saloon style us by blow drying our hair. Somehow having a great blowout is not as simple as it looks.



Usual issues faced:

1. Hair gets sucked into the blow dry brush... yeowch....
2. Hair is already dried, if we apply more hairdryer heat to it, oh-our-poor tresses...
3. Somehow, it takes ages to get that blowout perfect
4. When we blow dry our hair for too long, it tends to get dry and frizzy... even if we've applied the heat-protection serum before the blow drying starts
5. Our arm hurts just staying there holding the hairdryer and huge round bush for too long
6. No way this is going to be a daily routine for us average lengluis (once in a blue-moon for a special night out and that is it... thank you!)

So how now?? How do these lengluis we see with bouncing perfect volume blow dried hair maintain that near-perfect tresses DAILY?

Somehow, Philips just decided to be smart... and threw us an answer in the form of KeraShine heated styling brush HP8632.. Suddenly we feel like an advert for Philips... lol... no we are not..

The Pros:

• This will give you that blowout saloon experts achieve with the hairdryer and a big round brush
• This works only for dried hair
• A neat gadget when you do not want overly styled hair
• Want bouncy saloon perfect hair? 5 to 10 minutes is all you need!
• Saves us time and $$$ while we get to pretend we just got out of the saloon
• You can shake out your hair like those models in the shampoo adverts now... hahahahaha.. in the comforts of your home

The Cons:

• Somehow, one or two strands of hair tends to catch into the groove between the heated barrel and the holder.. ouch... although a minor thing lets hope Philips fixes this for the next model..
• Heat styling is never good for your hair.. so like blow drying, apply some heat protective serum before styling
• Careful.. the plastic brush protect us from the usual burns we get when skin touches a normal hair tong... but a lack-of-sleep lenglui might forget that the brush is retractable and you CAN get burned if not careful! duh...

Tips:

• Go load some youtube vids on how-to-style your hair for the perfect blowout
• Yes, you will see vids of lengluis using a hair dryer and a round brush on towel dried hair... but... you can emulate this with just this device on your fully dried hair

Philips Lumea Essential SC1985 - Full body permanant sorta painless hair removal

Zap away the fuzzies... Hello Smooth Skin BABY!


It has been 2 years since our last post! But... hohoho... in that 2 years you'd never guess how many cool products and gadgets got accumulated... muahaha...

Lets start with one of the pricier ones... which is not exactly pricey if you are considering painless full body permanent/semi permanent hair removal..

Say hello to Philips Lumea Essential purchased over eBAY. Quote from Philips - "Philips Lumea uses an innovative light-based technology called IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), derived from the technology used in professional beauty salons." So basically, it's IPL in the comfort of your home.

Now why did iwannabelenglui purchased this after a whole series of roundabout of hair removal treatments (see all my old posts under the hair removal label)?

1. Not all body hair stays away forever (even after saloon laser, LHE or IPL)
2. Some of your underarms and bikini line hair WILL grow back depending on your hormonal change
3. Facial hair is so painful to remove with threading and this painful (but useful) tool ... lol

Regardless... the Conclusion:

• Lengluis who have never been for hair removal treatments can purchase this instead of signing up for a super expensive course
• Yes, this sounds pricey at the start... but trust me, it is way cheaper than signing up for full body treatments (completing a  course can take up to 2 years to finally see real results for very umm hairy lengluis)
• We did lots of comparison with other brands of hair removal tools but apparently, this got one of the better reviews.. (and the lamp flash count is higher for Philips)
• This is suitable for face, bikini line and full body hair removal
• As with other IPL tools, treatment can go on for up to 8 weeks or more. But noticeable change will be visible after the second treatment
• This model is not suitable for hair removal on the fingers of slim lengluis, there is a window check area to make sure the lamp is fully covered y your skin area before the lamp is allowed to flash (safety reasons). An if your fingers are too slim, the lamp area cannot be fully covered
• This particular model is wired but the wire is at a comfortable length

Some TIPS for home treatment (learnt from previous saloon sessions):

• Get a jar of aloe gel (this one from Nature Republic is nice), apply to treated areas right after treatment to sooth skin (even though you'll likely feel almost nothing)
• Do not have a hot shower or stay out in the sun before and after your treatment
• As with all beauty tools, please read the risks involved before starting a DIY treatment at home

KEGEL for the lenglui in control – Vibrance Kegel Device

KEGEL for the lenglui in control – Vibrance Kegel Device

Okay, for v-girls and underage lengluis… you’d probably want to stop reading now... LOL… Wait… On second thought… we think that this is an IMPORTANT post for all lengluis post pubescent regardless of age… so continue reading… What is “KEGEL exercise” and why on iwannabelenglui?

Just recently, iwannabelenglui attended (~~curious-curious~~scroll below for post event coverage~~) some Women’s Day event by Vibrance. Haven’t heard of this name? Yeah… neither have we… But what was interesting is not so much on the special gadget VKD that they were marketing (the thing that attracted our curiosity in the first place… huhuhu), but more on how important this particular exercise is to us…

KEGEL is a form of pelvic floor exercise where you contract and relax the muscles that form your pelvic floor. Sounds too techie? See pic below on your pelvic floor area. 

Why the IMPORTANCE of KEGEL exercise?

Pelvic floor muscles support the womb, the bladder, and the bowels. Weak pelvic floor can lead to lots of issues like inability to control bowels and bladder - this actually applies to both lengluis and lengcais alike.

But the points below sums up what we’re getting at:

• Prevent incontinence - Prevent the inability to control our pee (remember aging gracefully? Meaning not ending up as some hot-aunty who needs to go to the loo every 15mins)

• Improve sexual health - Gain control on our vaginal muscles (your partner is so going to appreciate this muahahahaha)

• Prepare us for childbirth - Preggie lengluis… this is so for you!! Strong pelvic area will help with the push (yeah, we’ve heard lots of horror stories of lengluis with weak there-there  

As we age, our muscles weaken, like how we start turning flabby with no exercise (Yes, skinny girls can get flabby too). So, like yoga for keeping our bodies youthful, KEGEL can keep your vagina young! For lengluis with “lazyyy vaginas”, presenting… the VKD Vibrance Kegel Device! (See below pic)

Hohohoho… we know what you’re thinking… (Yeah… this looks like ummm… some SEX TOY!!…MUAHAHAHA) But it’s NOT, REALLY! Duh… (WHY in the world then?! LOL) The device easily helps you identify and feel where your pelvic muscles are located so you can do KEGEL correctly. Identifying muscles inside of you is not an easy feat… Heck, we’re even having trouble finding the muscle that keeps the butt firm. 

Okay, if you do a bit of Uncle Googling, there are various other KEGEL Devices out there, which would help with KEGEL exercise. But, know what? After Googling the pics, you will know why iwannabelenglui is leaning towards Vibrance device LOL… If you see the pics of the other KEGEL devices… uummmmm… they look scary!!!! LOL… (What, you expect us to stick that thing in our v-area??!!!) 

Of course, even with the Vibrance one, you’d know this is not for the v-girls (a.k.a Virgins) But, EX-V lengluis, it’s high time you think of strengthening your there-there! The device is a little on the pricey side, RM498 (checkout their website) but heck, like all nifty gadgets, especially ones which you are gonna stick into your there-there… we’d rather get the internationally medical certified ones.

Some post Vibrance event coverage to share:

The Women’s Day event hosted by Vibrance was venue-d at mYoga (the Gardens Mid Valley KL) so upon arrival, we were led on to an interesting Yoga session with Iris from mYoga before anything commenced (this session focused on hip opening and working out our pelvic floor muscle)

 

That was followed by the VKD (Vibrance Kegel Device) presentation - this was when we had a touch, see, Q&A time with the presenter. LOL… yeah… lotsa ooohs aaaa’s on that little device that vibrates!! (Again, LOL…not what you’re thinking!)

And, we had a motivational talk on Personal Branding by the super vivacious BLING-BLING lady - KD Ismalasari (Author, Brand Image Strategist, Speaker, Fempreneur). You’ll understand why the **BLING-BLING** once you hear her speak… LOL.

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Panasonic Facial Roller Eh-SP30 Vs Refa Pro/Carat Platinum Electronic Roller

Oh the damned many choices of Facial Rollers!!

Remember iwannabelenglui's recent post on PANASONIC Esthetic Facial Roller EH-SP30? And yes, before putting that as one of her wishlist item, there was that consideration on the the Refa Pro/Carat Platinum Electronic Roller that promises almost the same result of the Panasonic roller.

Just do a little Google and that's it.... we're SOLD! muahahahahhaa... Oh well..

The differences:

• The Brand
• The physics and scientific theory behind them: "How it works?"
• The PRICE - Refa rollers costs a whopping RM1.2k
• The publicity and popularity
• The usage - Refa's multi-functioned

Before the Refa roller goes on iwananbelenglui's the wishlist item for 2013, lets do some reality check, more research, have some patience and drool over the pics above and below... LOL.... Heck, a pricier tool does not mean a better tool...

Blogs of ardent fans on the Refa rollers:

• http://yesboleh.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-look-young-like-masako-mizutani.html
• http://www.vivawoman.net/2011/10/06/refa-pro-platimum-electronic-roller-from-japan/
• http://cheeserland.com/2013/01/smaller-face/ 
• http://sugarcoatedmuffin.blogspot.com/2011/10/refa-platinum-electric-roller-try-for.html 
• http://www.mybeautysense.com/2012/04/refa-pro-platinum-electronic-roller.html

Pesky body hair is BACK!! Hello Panasonic ES-WD94 Epilator!!

ES-WD94 Panasonic WET/DRY Epilator

 

As expected, hormonal changes will bring back hair... (post LHE hair removal treatment).. So what now? It's not like sugar_cupcakes is turning into an ape or something... But, we're getting one or two strands popping out in certain areas (that was supposedly smooth) and they are seriously sprouting back out like nobodies business!!! Okiess... I'll just be honest here. The underarms and bikini-line... Ugghhh... the worse place to start...

Options to consider:

1. Getting zap again in those spots - But they are just too miniscule areas to justify having to get laser or LHE... arrghhh
2. Getting waxed?? -  so much pain for that teeny spots? nooooooooooooo....
3. Get one of those DIY at home LHE kits - Seriously, the price does not justify the means
4. Get a good-quick-painless (well I wish), epilator - Say hello to the pretty in pink Panasonic ES-WD94 Epilator

Conclusion:

• Wow... it's like a cool little gadget where you can switch the head (6 Attachments - 2 Epilation Heads, 1 Shaver Head, 1 Foot Care Head, 1 Bikini Comb and 2 Beginner Caps)
• Easy to clean and maintain (we asked Uncle Google for reviews beforehand)
• They have this cool bright LED which shines on the areas you're working on so you know exactly what you are removing! lol...
• Obviously not pain-free (but definitely better than my Braun Silk Epilator which is YEOWCH)
• Cool 'cos you can use it in the shower as well with soap lather!
• Guess what...? the bikini epilator head works even for your mini moustache... muahahahaha... but umm... definitely not pain-free!
• The foot care head is just neat!
• Uh-huh...Now this post sounds like an advert.... but...
• sugar_cupcakes love it 'cos hey... for RM300++ we can skip those saloon treatments and move on with LIFE!

WISH ITEM YEAR END 2012 - PANASONIC Esthetic Facial Roller EH-SP30

Update 21st Jan 2014:
Uh-huh... an update more than 1 year later! (super sorry to lengluis who waited for this)

• iwannabelenglui use this minimally every once a week
• super nice to use cos its comfy and convenient
• one charge lasts ages!
• yes, helps tones the cheeks a little... (you know the areas that tend to start drooping and start showing smile lines? stick to this, regularly consume some collagen and age slow and graceful... lol)
• Totally recommended for older lengluis! ( > 27 )

Update 11th Dec 2012:
With minimal patience built in, iwannabelenglui went ahead and got one last month...
Wohohohoho... will definitely keep you lengluis posted on this!

So umm... what does this do?
LOL... ANTI-AGING gadget that helps SHAPE your face (for chubby faces)!!
But -umm... sugar_cupcakes does not have FAT FACE ... in fact she needs more fat on her face!!!! (--)" Still.... she's super afraid of sagging face cheeks!! ANTI-SAG gadget... here comes iwannabelenglui!!

• Massage roller to firm your facial skin
• Apparently Japanese babes claim that these are great for reducing umm fat-faces
• I don't know much about that but.... whatever the claims are... it's currently wish-list-item-1 for now...  The problem is, Panasonic keeps bringing in these superb Jap gadgets which are already out-of-date in Japan but they are NEW bling-blings to us though!
• Hmm... in actual fact, the DHC Collagen Drink has been superb in giving sugar_cupcakes the boing-boing facial skin
• But. Heck. Look at the reviews below for this gadget:
• http://translate.google.com.my/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.cosme.net/product/product_id/2948018/reviews/p/2&prev=/search%3Fq%3DEH-SP30%2Breview%2Bblog%26start%3D20%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DHgB%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D606%26prmd%3Dimvns&sa=X&ei=iqCDUK6-I8XwrQf864HoBg&ved=0CF8Q7gEwCTgU
• http://blogs.elle.com.hk/staice/tag/eh-sp30/
• http://www.myfatpocket.com/huirong/tag/japan-tokyo/

I (heart) my teeth!! - Panasonic Pocket Doltz

Ever wondered how lengluis keep their pearly white smiles pearly whites? A lenglui's teeth is everything! To her smiles and to her FOOD!!

If haven't heard, Japanese OL's (Office Lenglui-Ladies) will be right at the ladies cleaning their teeth after lunch. Same routine everyday. Why? Because our teeth are that IMPORTANT! sugar_cupcakes have been having a hectic life lately and has been neglecting her teeth (Thanks to work, getting hitched and thanks to work again...). The trip to the dentist has spoken. SIGH>>>....

So here's to the oh-so-cute Panasonic Pocket Doltz Sonic toothbrush!

• Exterior sizes like a mascara and looks way-too-cute
• But the small teeny weeny thing is SERIOUSLY GREAT for cleaning your teeth
• The tiny brush head is perfect for Asian Lengluis mouth size. It reaches every corner!!!
• Super convenient to carry and because its a sonic vibrating toothbrush rather than the circular head cleaning brushes.... it's very unlikely that you will hurt your gums! (remember receding gum lines?? uh-huh...)
• The Dr. Dentist gave a GREEN LIGHT!
• Its like going to the dentist to get a simple polishing each time
• Costs RM99 and uses one AAA size battery
• Changeable brush head which costs RM25 for a pair
• Each brush head lasts up to 90 days
• iwannabelenglui LOVE-LOVE-LOVE this new beauty-gadget!!!

Do it at home Permanent Hair Removal... Whoaaa....

 

So I thought when I added advert gadgets to the blog, it would at least have made iwannabelenglui a more professional looking magazine-like blog. Or.... maybe, I could even earn some side income from the really miserable 2 cents visitor click on the adverts... Maybe another 10 years.... huhuhuhu...

Sad to say.......... I'm spending MORE by looking at the adverts myself...!! LOL... THIS IS BAD........

So okay, the last advert that got me really interested is this: VISS IPL(Intense Pulse Light) Hair Removal System

 Why this is so interesting?

• Because previously I paid like a crazy RM4k to do emmm... full LHE on underarms, bikini lines and leg
• Even so, that was totally worth it... hahahahaha...
• This is like... USD545 (free shipping worldwide) for the device itself! You don't even need to go to the saloon to do it anymore.... (--)"
• And result guaranteed in 60 days or your money back
• With 1 year warranty
• Even though IPL is a predecessor  of LHE that I went through... the hell with it.... its way..... cheaper!
• hahahahhaa... I feel like I'm advertising for them...

Conclusion:

• In the end, I decided not to buy this..... LOL....
• Reason: Because I haven't got any hairy areas anymore!!! Sheesh... I don't know where to use it even if I bought it... hahahahahhahaa
• But if any of you lengluis have hairy problems... go check this out... Seems like a pretty nice deal.
• Before that, go checkout my post on the LHE... Its totally worth all the pain and money...
• If I saw this advert before my course, I would have ordered one right away... muahahaha...

Some Advice:

• Google for reviews before you order, I can't help you there 'cos I umm... have no troubling hairy situation at the moment
• When you do get it... share your scoop lengluis! I'm interested to know too! :p
• My beautician friend told me that the disposable lamp cartridge is the expensive part that the saloons have to change after certain amount of flashes
• This particular one have a lifetime of up to 4000 flashes which I can say its pretty good... The saloon ones were up to about 5000 flashes
• Follow the instructions carefully.. This sorta stuff is not something you'd risk fooling around with...

And as for me... Now I really got to stop glancing at interesting adverts on my own blog!!!

Panasonic EH-2473 - Nano Tech Steamer

Revitalizes and improves resilience of skin

Conclusion:

• Its like having a mini facial at home (definitely a keeper!)
  
• Feels good every time I use it
• Don't see any improvement on acne (THIS IS NOT FOR CURING ACNE)
  
• Skin feels supple (Remember to apply milk lotion to lock in the moisture after use of steamer)
• Oh yeah, in case you're wondering where the hell can you find distilled water for use with the facial steamer... You can get bottled distilled water at any local supermarket (probably costing less than RM1 for a 1 liter bottle)
• Worthwhile investment for women with dry or aging skin! Huhuhuh...
  

Update 03rd Dec 2009:
I've been insanely-INSANELY busy with work. Crazy project's taking up all my blogging time and I've been working late for the past week now.... Would really like to update this soon... FYI I LOVE the steamer! lol.... but note that this does not cure acne skin (maybe helps a little by regulating facial oil).... But if you're reaching your thirties or already pass there, this is definitely a good investment. Young readers.... don't go splurge on this... save your cash for something else k?


Update 19th Oct 2009:
I know - I know.... I AM GUILTY! But-but for the sake of our blog readers.... (lol okay, maybe not only that...) >>>>> I just splurged on this (but after loads of google research)... kekeke...

Will be reviewing this very soon... Get ready all the for critics and raves baby!

Ohhh noooooooooooooooooooooooo........ Remember my blog on a wishlist item Panasonic EH-2424...? So now... they decided to come up with the improved version of that.... And this... is soooooo very very tempting...........................

The features:

• World's first platinum hot/cold steamer with platinum components
• Hot Steam/ Cool micro mist to revitalize skin
• Revitalizes and improves resilience of skin
• 3 Hot/Cold Automatic Beauty Program
• Clear Skin Course: Reduces dark cirlcles and dullness of skin
• Tension/ Elasticity Course: Increase elasticity of skin
• Sebum Care Course: Restores sebum balance of skin
• AC Power

Okay... CALM DOWN... For a silly steamer, this costs a bomb!! So maybe if I Googled hard enough... I'd get a better bargain for this... But still.... a steamer??

You would probably react just the same if you've read these bloggers comment on the steamer... Okay-okay... they are in Jap and Chinese... But hey... there's Google translate remember??? hahahhahahhaa........

• Chinese Blogger
• http://blog.roodo.com/joanna_cheng/archives/9099655.html
• Japanese Blogger
• http://blog.goo.ne.jp/kawaii-cat2005/e/ea77b138a489deac9cb05ab1c77983d0
• translated bunch of review 1
• translated bunch of review 2
  

Know what I think.....? I think we need to stay away from adverts!!! Crazy.... crazy... women!

WishList Item1 - Panasonic EH-2424 - Ion Nano Steamer

Update 19th Oct 2009 - Go see my post on successor Panasonic EH-2473 Platinum Ion Steamer



features:
- produces Nano steam
- moisturize skin
- cleanse pores
- increase Collagen

I don't know why... This is the first time I'm putting something up that I've not tested before and from Googling, no one has ever gave a good review on it before... And... it costs a bomb. I'm not sure if I'll ever get it... (Maybe I will... after I moved on... I'll be switching jobs soon... which explains why I got lazy on updating my blog...)

But seriously.... go watch this clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mVD4sIP6wY

I think I went crazy over an advert again... sigh... woman...

How not to get conned buying some beauty device!!

**patience** I'll be getting to this

Panasonic EH-2513 Pore Cleanser

Vacuum For Your Pores

You would not believe the amount of Googling and research I did on this before I went ahead and decide... Okay, I need the Panasonic Pore Cleanser! Hardly any Malaysian blogger actually reviewed this device. And... most of the good reviews on this device came from Japan and Korea. Though there were lots of bad reviews for this device from Singapore and the USA. (yeah... I used Google Translator to read foreign blogs... hahahahahaa). From blogs I've read, Japanese women seem to say that their usual facial trips to the beauty saloon in Tokyo are no different from using the pore cleanser. The salooons over there vacuum your pores instead of extracting using the dreaded extraction tool like in Malaysia. (yeah... I hate blackhead extraction sessions) There's even a vidclip on YouTube by a Korean guy who used the guy-friendly-version of the Panasonic Pore Cleanser.

Feature:
2 way suction cup for nose and face treatment
continuous mist spray function
charge indicator lamp
waterproof design for use in shower
12-hour charging time
washable

So I compiled all the bad and good reviews and decided... the good reviews were more convincing. And that was when I went ahead and bought a device for myself. I got it online from Lowyat.net for RM155.. It retails for a little more than that in most electrical shops.

Conclusion:

• First time use will result in reddish marks on your face and nose
• I'm adding this cos' my sis wasn't sure how to use this. Make sure your facial skin is damp a little when you use the device.. Go over the same spot by moving the tool around... Then you'll start seeing whiteheads getting vacuumed into the suction cup...
  
• No, it does not suck out blackheads, but it DOES vacuum out your whiteheads, and you will understand why this is good when you read on comedones --> Blackheads are oxidised whiteheads. So... if you get rid of whiteheads, they won't be able to turn into blackheads! Clever huh? lol..
• I realise, this only works for people with open pores. If your pores are relatively small, don't buy this device. It will be a waste of your $$$. Get a blackhead extractor tool instead
• Take a hot shower/bath before using this.. The heat from your bath will help open your pores a little...
  
• If you have very thin facial skin... DON'T get this.. it will ruin your skin...
  
• The device is a buy I'll never regret. Blackhead extractor tool easily damage your skin. This device does not. Now I use this every other day, it helps reduce my blackheads by loads.