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Sunday, April 26, 2015

[Review + Tutorial] Philips Easy Natural Curler


Sis, can you please help me to curl my hair tomorrow? I have an important date at night.
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To be honest, I've never use hair curler on my own before and I always rely on my sister for hair styling until I was introduced to Philips Easy Natural Curler, my life saver! A good hairstyle is very important and we often see our hair as a reflection of our identity. Many women feel that a bad hair day equals a bad day; when a woman's hair is too fine, frizzy or dry, her self-esteem would be affected. My hair got really damaged since I started to dye hair, hence I always find ways to cover the frizziness like braids or curling my hair.

Today I will be reviewing Philips's latest innovation, the Easy Natural Curler with a quick tutorial.


"Philips Easy Natural Curler makes it easy to create beautiful curls even at the back of your head. Its unique Tulip shape and clever plates hold the hair strand while styling, enabling you to create curls in one simple movement." - quoted from Philips website.



The protective ceramic coating of the curler's plates ensures even heat distribution and less hair damage for shiny and soft hair. Ceramic coatings are always the first choice of professionals because they are the healthiest and gentlest on hair. Ceramic irons are able to trap moisture by sealing your hair shaft against the curler's excessive heat.

The 4 main features includes:
  • Tulip shape - Uniquely designed for creating stylish, natural curls effortlessly.
  • One touch clip 'n curl - Automatically clip for curling with just one hand in a single movement.
  • Heat safe design - Protects against accidental burns.
  • Light and compact - Slim handle and small size to carry around.


1. Heat up the curler. A heated tool will create a longer-lasting and noticeably curls than an unheated one. For Philips Easy Natural Curler, it has a fixed temperature of 200°C to minimize further hair damage and instant heat up capacity in 30 seconds only!


2. Blow dry your hair and make sure it is completely dry without any damp sections. It is very important as curling on wet hair is very damaging and causes breakage. Then, comb and detangle your hair which will provide you hassle-free curling later on.

In the picture below, I'm using Philips ThermoProtect Ionic Hairdryer with massaging volume diffuser to volumize my hair, reduce frizz and stimulate the scalp for improving hair vitality.


3. Apply hair care products or heat protectant to prevent damage at high temperatures and add shine to your hair.

Tips: For hair care products, you can only apply water or cream-based products because hair oils might actually weigh down your hair and curls doesn't last long when your hair is too soft.



1. Separate your hair into sections and always start from the bottom to the crown of your head.


2. Take a small section of your hair and place it between the ceramic plates. Keep a distance as you would need to rotate the curler upwards later on.



3. Rotate the curler upwards (outwards) and your hair will automatically fall out on the other side. Hold it for approximately 8 to 10 seconds. In this tutorial, I'm curling my hair outwards but of course it is based on your own personal preferences whether inwards or outwards curls. I personally like to mix the curls to create voluminous and natural-looking hair.

Tips: Hold the curler vertically for looser curls, while horizontally for bouncier, tighter curls.


4. Press on the button, pull the curler down the strand of your hair about 2/3 away and repeat step 3 until your hair's end is placed inside the ceramic plates.



5. Repeat steps 2-4 for the other sections of your hair and you're done!


My tutorial is a bit different compared to the quick start guide provided. According to the quick start guide, they actually place the curler near to your roots, rotate the curler until your hair's end is placed inside the ceramic plates and release it. No doubt that would be much easier but I realized it couldn't hold the curls longer and your hair may easily slip off the plates.


Finish by gently finger-combing curls or you could apply hairspray to set your curls. Remember not to go overboard or it will eventually weigh down your hair and loosen your curls in no time.


I would say it's the perfect hair curler for beginners as it is very easy to use (two way usage as a straightener or curler). Two buttons (power on/off & lock/unlock buttons ) and you're good to go! There's no need to adjust the temperature setting as this curler has a fixed temperature of 200°C which is designed to minimize hair damage yet creating beautiful curls even on thick hair. Design wise, it is just totally meant for beginners or noobs like me to avoid accidental burns. I was really afraid of using curler and I've never use curler on my own before (except once when I went to 5-minutes hair makeover challenge organized by Hair Depot with their staff assistants' help as well). But now I have Philips Easy Natural Curler and I can easily achieve beautiful curls anytime without waking up early and ask my sister for help. :p

I also love the outcome creating very natural curls as some beginners may not used to tight curls just like how you wouldn't go for heavy smokey look when you just started to learn makeup. Besides, this compact sized curler is definitely a plus point for all girls out there. The light and slim handle is very convenient to carry around especially when travelling. I will definitely bring it along during my next vacation.

On the other hand, the professionals may find this curler is very troublesome. The plate size is only about 20 x 70 mm and the space in between is very limited that you can only curl 3cm width of hair strand each time. It is very time consuming especially for those who have thick hair, hence I wouldn't recommend you to use it if you're running out of time. It took me more than half an hour to curl my entire head (almost double up the time compared to other curlers) even thought I have really thin, fine hair.

Philips Easy Natural Curler creates very natural curls but it also means that the curls doesn't really last long (unless you perm it). I personally think that it's better to set your hair after by applying hairspray with lightweight texture but remember not too much. Apart from that, some people might actually prefer curler with variable settings to experiment with to find the right temperature especially for those who have thick and coarse long hair, they might need a curler with higher temperature for ideal curls.

After all, I would recommend this curler to beginners but not professionals and it is quite affordable in price wise. Philips Easy Natural Curler is priced at RM169 comes with 2 years worldwide guarantee and is available at various electrical stores and Philips online store (www.blipmy.com).



For more information, please visit
Website: www.philips.com.my
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PhilipsHomeLiving.my
Product Specification: www.philips.com.my/c-p/BHH777_03/easy-natural-curler

Sunday, November 09, 2014

[Beauty Review] Philips VisaPure, the Gentle Cleansing Device


Being one of the biggest beauty sins, it was revealed that a third of women sleep with their makeup on at least two nights a week in a recent survey. By doing so, it will cause clogged pores and oil glands, your skin is unable to breathe, regenerate tissue, exfoliate dead surface cells and heal itself. During my previous interview with Dr. Christina, an aesthetic physician, there's no short cut to flawless skin that you must remove makeup and cleanse your face everyday before you go to bed despite a long day working/studying, but there's one fastest way to cleanse your face thoroughly in only 1 minute, with the help of a cleansing device.

There are getting more and more cleansing devices in the market and I believe many ladies do own one as well. I was so lucky to be invited to Philips VisaPure launch (link) months ago and given a set for review purposes. I've been using it for a month or more and I...


I'm using the SC5275 model in peach colour with 2 speed setting and comes with 1 normal skin brush head and 1 sensitive skin brush head. This iconic and stylish finish designed Philips VisaPure has also won the best product design award in 2013!


Unboxing Philips VisaPure:
  • Philips VisaPure Cleansing Device
  • Normal Skin Brush Head
  • Sensitive Skin Brush Head
  • Adapter & Charging Stand
  • Travel Pouch
  • Warranty
  • User Manual


As I've mentioned, the SC5272 model comes with 2 brush head: sensitive skin (on the left in baby pink colour) and normal skin. The bristles are made of synthetic material (nylon) that maintain the hygiene benefit even after long term usage. I love the fact of how soft and gentle is it on my skin especially the sensitive skin brush head is so fluffy I can die! :P On a side note, it's recommended to replace the brush head every 3 months (every 6 months for exfoliating skin brush head as you only use it once a week) or when the filaments are deformed or damaged.



Philips VisaPure has waterproof feature hence you can clean it under the tap with warm water (max. 40°C/104°F) without removing the brush head. However, it is suggested to clean the back of the brush head and the connection pin of the device at least once a week. You just need to pull out the brush head softly when removing.


Unlike most of the cleansing devices in the market, Philips VisaPure does not require battery but charging with its standing dock. One full charge can last up to 3 weeks or more (2 weeks if you're using it twice a day during day and night). When it's running out of battery, there'll be red light flashing when you're using the device.


It also comes with a travel pouch which makes it perfect for travelling. I brought it along with me to Taiwan last month and I love how compact and portable is it can be easily slip into my bag.


Philips VisaPure is very easy to use with its two speed setting: 'gentle cleansing' and 'deep cleansing' mode for tailored cleansing intensiveness. Press the button 1 time for gentle cleansing and 2 times for deep cleansing with extra speed and there's an indicator below the button showing which speed setting you're using.


One of my favourite features of Philips VisaPure is skin zone timer which indicates when is it time to move on to the next area, ensuring the face and decolletage are cleansed thoroughly and evenly. It suggests to change face skin area (T-zone, left cheek and right cheek) after 20 seconds with a short pause about 0.5 seconds. The full program lasts 1 minute after which Philips VisaPure automatically switches off after to prevent overtreatment. You may first apply the cleanser on your face then only cleanse it with Philips VisaPure (remember always moisten the brush head with water before using to avoid skin irritation).

I have been using Philips VisaPure for a month or more and I personally think it works great on me. Currently I'm using it every night with the normal skin brush head yet it's not over-stripping or drying my skin. To be honest, I can't really feel anything when I first use it (maybe I was expecting too much) but after approximately two weeks of using Philips VisaPure, I can see my face is much more clearer and brighter. I didn't know what means by 'clear skin' until I experience it with Philips VisaPure. I'm not being exaggerating but it's exactly how I feel after using it.

I'm so glad that I brought it along during my trip to Taiwan last month and I just love how convenient is it and cleanses my face gently yet thoroughly in just 1 minute especially when there were times I feel lazy to wash my face after a long day out in the city. So far every time when I go on vacation (no matter in Malaysia or overseas), my skin will become worse day by day and I will surely come home with 1 or 2 big pimples on my face. However, surprisingly I was able to maintain my skin condition this time and even cured my pimples during the trip.

I personally think it would be a great investment for flawless skin despite its premium price at RM799 which may be too much for a student like me. Using your bare hands to wash your face of dirt and makeup isn't enough for a proper cleansing. There might still be dirt residue, dead skin cells or sebum secretion left inside the pores. Furthermore, your hands are unable to reach certain contours of your face, resulting in an accumulation of residue in those areas that will clog up the pores and cause spots and dullness. This is where Philips VisaPure plays an important role to a woman's complexion with its 'Dual Motion' feature.

It's my first cleansing device so I can't really compare and tell what's the difference between this and the others in the market, but one thing that I can't deny is this Philips VisaPure works perfectly fine on me and it even improve my skin condition. Definitely a yay! (Y)

Philips VisaPure will be available at major electrical and departmental stores and priced at RM799 for SC5275 (peach colour, 2 speed setting and comes with 1 normal skin brush head and 1 sensitive skin brush head) and SC6265 at RM699 (blue colour, 1 speed setting and 1 normal skin brush head).

Additional Philips VisaPure brush heads are also available for different skin types: normal skin replacement brush head SC5990 (RM59), sensitive skin replacement brush head SC5991 (RM65), and exfoliating skin replacement brush head SC5992 (RM69).


For more information, please visit
Website: www.philips.com.my
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PhilipsHomeLiving.my

Monday, September 29, 2014

Philips VisaPure, the Gentle Cleansing Device


I always think that cleansing is one very important step to remove dirt, sebum secretion and also allow our skincare products to absorb better. I was so lucky to be invited to Philips VisaPure launch last week and try out their latest innovation, Philips VisaPure. It's actually a facial cleansing device which provides a gentle, thorough cleanse for the face and decolletage, revitalizing the skin to swiftly reveal a more radiant complexion. It's claimed to be as gentle as cleansing with your hands but is up to 10 times more effective!


Before we further move on to try out the product on our owns, here's a simple conversation about skincare with Dr. Christina, an aesthetic physician, and product presentation.

According to Dr. Christina, just using your bare hands to wash your face of dirt and makeup isn't enough for a proper cleansing. There might still be dirt residue, dead skin cells or sebum secretion left inside the pores. Furthermore, your hands are unable to reach certain contours of your face, resulting in an accumulation of residue in those areas that will clog up the pores and cause spots and dullness. This is where Philips VisaPure plays an important role to a woman's complexion.


This is how Philips VisaPure looks like. Kid you not, this cleansing device won the product design award in 2013 :O


Philips VisaPure is the only cleansing system in the world that features 'Dual Motion' which means the brush rotates and vibrates at the same time. The vertical vibrating motion of the brush breaks up surface dirt, which is then swept away by the rotating movement, leaving the skin deeply cleansed and stimulated.


Another reason why you need Philips VisaPure: you cannot remove all impurities by cleansing with hand due to the uneven structure of the skin. Certain areas might be missed or difficult to reach while by rubbing vigorously, cleanser might be pushed into the pores and not rinsed out. Hence it is ideal to use a cleansing system to remove makeup and dirt effectively.


Besides, Philips VisaPure has a skin zone timer which indicates when it is time to move on to the next area, ensuring the face and decolletage are cleansed thoroughly and evenly. It suggests to change face skin area (T-zone, left cheek and right cheek) after 20 seconds with a short pause about 0.5 seconds. The full program lasts 1 minute after which Philips VisaPure automatically switches off after to prevent overtreatment.


Then, we were brought upstairs for product demonstration and that's when we get to experience it on our skin too.


I gotta say I really love their design very much and it has actually been developed to suit the needs of modern women with an iconic and stylish finish that is both elegant and feminine.


Here's the first demonstration on whether Philips VisaPure can remove makeup effectively and the results are pretty obvious as you can see in the picture above. The eyeliner is gone within seconds by cleansing using Philips VisaPure.


Another demonstration using orange as it has pores like our skin too. Again, obviously it has clogged pores by cleansing using hands while VisaPure doesn't.



After that, it's our turn to try it on our face! Since I just did laser few days ago and it's not suitable to use cleansing device yet, I walk around to take pictures and I find that most of them are quite satisfied with Philips VisaPure as it's very easy to use and remove makeup and dirt effectively.

Philips VisaPure will be available at major electrical and departmental stores and priced at RM799 for SC5275 (peach colour, 2 speed setting and comes with 1 normal skin brush head and 1 sensitive skin brush head) and SC6265 at RM699 (blue colour, 1 speed setting and 1 normal skin brush head).

Additional Philips VisaPure brush heads are also available for different skin types: normal skin replacement brush head SC5990 (RM59), sensitive skin replacement brush head SC5991 (RM65), and exfoliating skin replacement brush head SC5992 (RM69).


For more information, please visit
Website: www.philips.com.my
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PhilipsHomeLiving.my

Wednesday, August 06, 2014

Beauty Begins At Your Feet ft. Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi


Beauty begins at your feet! Little did you know that hard skin is one of the most common foot conditions experienced by everyone globally? As many as three out of five people around the world have from hard skin, which equates to 60% of the world's population, but most of the people will just ignore it. An average person spends at least two to four hours on their feet, taking anything between 8,000 and 10,000 steps. Yet, foot care is one beauty area that is often overlooked, which same goes to me. I've been saying I want to buy foot mask since ages but I haven't do it until now. :P

So recently, Scholl have introduced its latest innovation, Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi, which is an electronic foot file that effectively removes hard skin on the foot effortlessly. Scholl is a long-standing footwear and foot care brand dedicated to improve the health, comfort and well-being of people by caring for their feet and hence their products are promising.


"Scholl believes that beauty begins from your feet. With the addition of the Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi to our foot care range, we have now brought the foot spa experience in three minutes right to the comfort and convenience of everybody's home. This means to beautiful feet is no more a luxury and can be enjoyed by everyone!"



During the launching, they have specially prepared a feet pampering session where you get to try out their new product, Velvet Smooth Express Pedi by the professionals.



They've also taught us how to take care of our feet and pair it up with some other products, Scholl Foot & Nail Cream and Anti-perspirant to keep our feet moisturized and soft.



Ergonomically shaped with a soft-touch handle, the Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi comes with a fast rotating Micralumina roller head that removes dry hard skin effortlessly while gently exfoliating the feet. With its nifty design and cover provided, it can be easily slipped into any handbag or travelling suitcase too.


The roller head can be easily removed to wash or replace, offering a cost-effective solution for beautifully soft feet. It is recommended to replace the roller head after approximately 12 times per set of feet. However, as the results vary according to individual, you can replace the roller head when the product become less effective (blunt). Refills are selling at RM49.90 per pack (with 2 replacement roller heads).


I've tried it once on my own at home and I gotta say I was so amazed by its instant results (within 3 mintes!) and how it removes my hard skin effortlessly. I always exercise at home without wearing shoes hence I have many hard skin on my feet and within a single use of this electronic foot file, my feet have become so smooth and soft, achieving similar results with professional foot spa session. This Velvet Smooth Express Pedi is available at various leading pharmacies for RM129.90, which I personally think it's abit expensive, however one roller head can be used up to 12 treatments on both feet and achieving similar results with professional foot spa session, it save alot money and time from going to nail saloon, which is a win-win situation too! (Y)

If you're interested to try out the product, head down to 1 Utama (Old Wing, Ground Floor) on 6th to 10th August from 10:30AM to 9:30PM for a foot pampering session. Not forgot to mention there will be a nationwide promotion of RM10 discount starting from 1 August 2014. An exclusive event gift will be given for those who purchase Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi at their roadshow too! Let's start taking care of our foot with these simple steps only! :)


For more information, please visit
Website: www.velvetsmooth.com.my
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SchollMalaysia

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