Bind n Block 2

I’m so happy to be sharing with you guys on this little secret partner of mine – Bind&Block FAT “blocker”. 

I started taking this product from the start of this year, during Chinese New Year period, I wrote a blogpost on it in March, you can read it here – www.lianmeiting.blogspot.com/2016/03/bind-and-block-away-calories.html

And I’ve been taking the Bind&Block FAT whenever I’m on a vacation or when I have dinners/parties where I know I will be eating too much. I remembered heading down to 2-3 different Guardian stores before I got my hands on 2 boxes of the Bind&Block FAT (IT WAS SOLD OUT FOR THE LONGEST TIME) which I was going to bring with me to Japan for my holiday in May. Because I knew I would be feasting on all the delicious food in Japan and who wants to control their food intake when they are on a holiday right? 

So with Bind&Block FAT, I could just eat without feeling guilty or worrying about the extra pounds I will be putting on. Cause seriously, there’s just too much food temptation out there.. here’s just some of the things I crave for all the time.

Desserts when my sweet tooth acts up.

Trying out new restaurants and home cooked meals which I can never resist or stop myself from having more than 1 serving.

Yes, that’s a bowl of rice + noodles. I can eat A LOT.

& yes, little treats to snack on every now and then.

So, with my wedding coming up, how is this bride here supposed to be slim and looking here best on her wedding day?

I always have at least 3 sachets of Bind&Block FAT with me and as much as I try to eat healthier 2 months before my wedding, there will definitely be times where I’m out with my fiancé or friends and we just go to restaurants & order way too much for me to say “guys, please order lesser as I can’t eat cause I’m on a diet.”. 

So whenever I know that I’m going to be eating a little more than I should or the food I’m going to consume is going to be very oily/fatty, I will always take a sachet of Bind&Block FAT 30 minutes before the meal.

I love how these sachets are so tiny and convenient to carry. As mentioned, I will always have 3 of it in my bag with me cause I will never know when I need to take them.

Recommended: take it 30 minutes before your meal!

It is really easy to consume too, just tear off the end of the sachet and pour the content into your mouth. Yes, it is just a small teaspoon worth of powder and you just wash it all down with 2-3 gulps of water.

& the flavor of the powder is mango-peach, so it is very easy for our tastebuds. 

Then, just wait 30 minutes for the magic to happen in your stomach before you can consume all the food you want without having to worry about the calories! 

*Just make sure you don’t take more than 3 sachets a day and drink enough water, 6-8 glasses, for best result!*

So how does this amazing Bind&Block FAT work? 

I shared it before in my previous blogpost but I will recap the wonders of Bind & Block Fat again for you guys.

Read more about on Bind&Block FAT website.

Formulated with Chitosan, Psyllium seed and FOS, Bind&Block FAT blocks out the fat content from your indulgence so that your body does not routinely absorbs extra fats. So where will the fat go? Chitosan has the ability to bind the fat from your food and is passed through your digestive system where it gets excreted without being absorbed by your body.

In additional, Psyllium Seed, a kindly dietary fibre, helps to ease constipation and expands when comes into contact with water in the human stomach. This keeps you full longer, preventing overeating.

It was once Out Of Stock for awhile so now that they’re all stocked up, do remember to grab them as fast as you can!

It is retailing at S$49.00 (Promotion price $42)

Pack size: 30 sachets

Now you can purchase conveniently at http://www.borschmed.com/category/Weight-Management 

Sign up for online membership to receive $10 Reward$ (no minimum spending) and enjoy 5% reward$ for purchases!

Available at leading pharmacies, and selected departmental stores.

You will definitely need this for the upcoming festive season like Christmas and Year-end parties!

This has been my little secret that I carry around with me every day to maintain my weight and prevent gaining extra weight from over indulging.

Lactacyd

Do you know that in Singapore; only 5 in 10 women use a feminine wash daily? 

This may be a topic that some ladies shy from but there I’m not one of them so let me share with you my thoughts on this. 

I used to avoid using feminine washes after suffering from yeast infection a few years ago. (Do you also know that yeast infection is so common amongst ladies? Out of 5 of my friends, at least 4 have suffered from it before) I didn’t know the cause of it at time and was told by some friends that I should avoid using any products on my V. So I stopped. But that did not stop the sensitivity and after seeing a doctor, I actually found out that it was due to pH and bacteria imbalance. Yes, there are good and bad bacteria around the V zone and what you want to achieve is higher percentage of good bacteria of course.

And what we need is an acidic environment which promotes the growth of good bacteria and that will prevent infection. Lactic acid, or rather, milk acid is produced naturally by our body to protect and keep the environment friendly and well balanced. But sometimes, the pH balance of our intimate area runs amok and this is why I encourage ladies to incorporate Lactacyd feminine washes into part of their daily regime.

Why?

Because Lactacyd is carefully formulated with natural milk essences such as lactoserum and lactic acid to help maintain the pH balance of the intimate area to keep it healthy.

Some ladies only use water for cleansing which isn’t enough and there is a handful that uses their body wash! That is a big no-no! As our body wash can be extremely harsh for our V and this is why we should use specially formulated feminine care products. Just like how we have a different cleanser for our face, hair and body, we should also have one for our intimate region.

Lactacyd is the number 1 feminine hygiene brand in Singapore and worldwide and they are proud to be the intimate care partner at every stage of a woman’s life. Lactacyd products are made only from natural ingredients, lactic acid and lactoserum, which are milk based and extremely gentle and safe on all skin types. It is also clinically proven to provide delicate care as well as protection from odour and irritation with everyday cleansing.

Do sign up for a V-Royalty account by Lactacyd, as you will be able to turn your purchases of Lactacyd into V-points, which you can then accumulate to redeem Lactacyd goodies!

You can sign up for it here: (www.lactacyd.com.sg/vroyalty) and receive free samples at the site too.

There are many variants from Lactacyd and my favorite one is definitely the WHITE INTIMATE.

Sweat and excessive friction from tight clothing can darken the skin around our intimate area and I think most of us ladies are suffers of these unsightly darkened marks. I really hate those darkened marks because I’m pretty fair skinned and it just stands out so much. I do feel self-conscious at times and wish I could find ways to lighten those marks. 

I’m really glad that I now have a product that can help combat this issue!

Lactacyd WHITE INTIMATE is enriched with natural ingredients that have maximum whitening effects.

I use it twice daily, every morning & night whenever I take a bath. 

I love how extremely gentle it is and how fresh I feel after each shower.

Based on product use test on 200 Asian women in 2011, with just 2x daily usage, fairer skin was noticed in just 4 weeks! 

I also love carrying a packet of the All-Day Care wipes in my bag whenever I’m out for the entire day. 

It keeps me feeling really clean and fresh on the go! 

This is also one of my essential travel items.

There are also other variants to cater for different needs and let me share them with you. 

o Lactacyd Feminine Hygiene is the most basic variant that is safe to use during menstruation or pregnancy.

o Lactacyd All-Day Fresh is specially formulated with extra herbal essences for a longer lasting protection.

o Lactacyd Revitalize has firming benefits that is specially formulated with Vitamin C and Collagen to help skin suppleness.

o Lactacyd Soft & Silky has 10% extra milk moisture to help keep skin around the V smoother. Especially after shaving/waxing (grooming).

o Lactacyd Cool & Fresh with its menthol essences to keep your V feeling cool after a workout.

So ladies, if you are guilty of not using the right products for your V, start now by getting a free sample!

You can sign up for a V-Royalty account here: (www.lactacyd.com.sg/vroyalty) 

By signing up to be a V-Royalty you can turn your purchases into V-Points to redeem Lactacyd rewards & goodies! You can redeem your free sample at the site too!

Your delicate area will thank you for incorporating this healthy regime into your daily body care.

Kate Eyeliner

I used to apply eyeliner daily as I really like the dark and thick eyeliner look but then I had a change in my makeup style as I grew older and I seldom apply eyeliner now. That’s because I can hardly find any eyeliner that is thin enough for me to draw a clean precise line for my everyday go-to-work look.

You see, I work in a corporate environment so I think dark and thick eyeliner is frown upon so I usually go to work with no eyeliner on. & I only draw eyeliner on after work when I’m heading out or during the weekends. 

But now that KATE TOKYO has launched this new line:

KATE TOKYO BLACK SHOCK COLLECTION

I’ve been lining my eyes with their KATE DIGITAL MEMORY LINER to work daily and I love it! I take less than 3 minutes to get both sides of my eyes lined, really convenient & great in application.

Let me share with you the key features of this eyeliner.

[Digital Black Formula] 

The pigmentation of this eyeliner is insane. The black is really intense & it goes on really smoothly in a complete stroke during application.

[Digital Memory Effect]

The eyeliner has an amazing staying power due to the new formula that features 2 types of polymers to achieve smudge & fade resistance. This is real good news for girls with oily eyelids who always complain about their eyeliner flaking or peeling off after long wearing.

[Super Fine Flat Brush]

This is one of my favorite key features because I am able to have great control over the thickness of the liner that I wish to achieve. I can go really thin as the super fine tip of the brush allows an effortless and steady application. 

[Easy Removal with Warm Water]

This is something new to me as I was very intrigued by the fact that with warm water, the product actually comes off easily. But note, water temperature should be around 40 degrees to have easier removal.

Here’s a comparison of Kate Digital Memory Liner along with a Japanese brand eyeliner that I previously own.

Can you see how truly black the Kate eyeliner is as compared the Brand X?

Both of the eyeliners are drawn in a single stroke.

This is how thin the Kate Digital Memory Eyeliner can go.

Even though it is thinly drawn, the black is so strong that it is still very visible and my eyes just looks more striking and bright without going too over the top with my makeup.

A video posted by L I A N M E I T I N G  (@lianmeiting) on Mar 10, 2016 at 1:07am PST

Here’s a short video of how I apply my eyeliner.

Another product that is in the KATE TOKYO BLACK SHOCK COLLECTION is the KATE VIRTUAL LONG LASH MASCARA.

This mascara seriously lengthens my lashes and it also has very strong color pigmentation to give me really black lashes.

& here are 3 of my favorite key features that make this my go-to mascara recently.

[Hard Black Formula]

As I’ve previously mentioned, the color pay off is very intense, jet-black in fact.

[Virtual Long Fibre]

It contains both straight and curled fibres to length your lashes and curl them at the same time. So you’ll end up with voluminous and curled lashes. Sounds really promising right?!

[Compact, Catch All Brush]

The application wand has bristles all precisely positioned to spread your lashes apart even as they are generously coated. The brush is so dense that it ensures all my lashes, be it short or long, are caught and layered with the light weight formula.

See what I mean by the brush is really compact? 

Oh, the mascara, just like the eyeliner is easily removed with warm water too!

Here’s a close up of my lashes with just 1 application of the mascara.

As I’ve mentioned previously, I am learning towards a more natural makeup look now so I tend to go very light handed on my makeup application.

But I really love how my lashes are evenly coated and lengthened.

This is my current everyday look.

Clean & simple yet my eyes are emphasized subtly.

The Kate Digital Memory Liner is retailing at S$20.50 & the Kate Virtual Long Lash is retailing at S$25.50.

The KATE TOKYO BLACK SHOCK COLLECTION will be available from February 2016 at selected FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Xtra, OG, John Little, Sasa Cosmetics and Watsons stores.

Xlash

Being girls, we want it all.

Having fair skin isn’t enough. We want fair, moisturized and dewy skin.

Being slim isn’t enough, we want to be fit and toned with a perky bottom.

So when it comes to lashes, what are we all looking for?

Personally, I wish for longer, darker and thicker lashes.

Asians like me usually have quite short and sparse lashes so we find ourselves relying on fake lashes or eyelash extensions to get beautiful and long lashes. Of course there are those who are blessed with great looking natural lashes but not all of us are as lucky so we are always looking out for products that make our lashes more defined and gorgeous.

I’ve been introduced to Xlash since November and was told to apply it diligently every night. The progress is supposed to be gradual and my most beautiful lashes can be seen in about 2.5 months.

Finally landed in Singapore, Xlash is a bestselling eye lash serum made in Europe that has escalated quickly to the title of “holy grail” product by many women.

Xlash is a made from a clinical cosmetics manufacturer that provides a safe and natural way of achieving beautiful, strong and healthy eyelashes.

I was told that Xlash product is natural, made of safe formula & high quality ingredients so I decide to take on the challenge to ditch my eyelash extensions for 2 month just to see if the “result guaranteed” claim is true!

The brush applicator is really thin, as you can see.

So every night before I’ve showered and cleansed my skin, I will apply a thin layer of it just directly onto my lash line as closely as possible.

I also apply it on my bottom lashes too!

I then move on to my usual skincare routine afterwards.

 I did it religiously for 2 months! 

Okay, I lied, there were days where I completely forgotten to use it or when I stayed over at SX’s place and forgot to bring Xlash along.

So let’s take a look to see how Xlash helped me achieve natural, stronger and longer lashes!

From this top-down view, you can definitely tell that my lashes are way longer and fuller than in the “Before” picture! 

Is it me or does it looks like I have thicker bottom lashes?

It doesn’t look as sparse as the Before picture.

Saving the best for last, in this side view, you can see how much longer my lashes have grown!! I did notice my lashes getting longer but because I was looking at them every day, I didn’t realize the difference was so huge until I did this “Before vs After” picture. 

Xlash has definitely proved to work after just a short 2 months usage and it gave me seriously longer lashes, in fact I’ve started to see growth already after only three weeks. I was really amazed to see the results! & all I had to do was just apply 2 coats of mascara whenever I head out and my lashes would look really good.

Pasting fake lashes isn’t always good for your eyes because it tends to weigh your eyelids down and sometimes the lash glue can cause irritation as well. 

So going all natural is the best way to go!

I did a pre-wedding shoot with Zwedding just 3 weeks after I used Xlash and the makeup artist commented that my lashes were looking good and long and he didn’t use any fake eyelashes on me!

The previous time that I did a shoot with them and my fiancé, the makeup artist actually pasted 2 fake lashes to create a dramatic lash effect.

So I was pretty surprised that he did not use any fake lashes on me this time round!

I was really pleased with how my makeup looks that day and I’ve been just relying on mascara ever since.

I guess I will only go for eyelash extensions when I’m going on a vacation and don’t want to spend too much time applying makeup daily. 

For now, I’m contented with my natural and long lashes with the help of Xlash!

Did you know that the company also has another amazing product which is the Xbrow?

Xbrow Eyebrow Serum helps those with sparse eyebrows to get them bold and more defined. I’m lucky to inherit thick eyebrows from my dad so I wouldn’t need to use it but my fiancé was really interested in it after seeing how my lashes have grown and kept pestering me to buy it for him. Haha, he has really sad and thin eyebrows so he wants to try growing them thicker.  

Thank you Xlash for enhancing the natural beauty of women, enabling us to accentuate and maximize it! My readers are able to enjoy 15% discount applying code: mtxlash (valid till 18th March)

Follow Xlash on these social media accounts if you are keen:

Facebook:  xlash SG/MY

Instagram: www.instagram.com/xlash_sgmy

& visit their website for more details on growing your lashes with Xlash: Xlash.com.sg 

PLUS! Gateway shopping!

Online shopping is easily becoming one of my biggest indulgences. It is fuss-free and so convenient; in fact, I think I tend to buy more things online than I do in real life. So when I was introduced to Plus! Gateway, part of a loyalty programme that gives you rewards for shopping, I was thrilled and signed up immediately. Plus! aims to offer relevant privileges and benefits to members by stretching their dollar with LinkPoints and members-only savings.

Just visit - http://gateway.plus.com.sg/ , 

& log into your online Plus! account or sign up as a member!

I received my Plus! Card within a few working days, along with a booklet of vouchers! 

I’ve hopped onto the Plus! side of life, where all good things meet!

I was really excited to start shopping on Plus! Gateway, the avenue to savvy online shopping with global brands! Online shopping for my favourite global brands now comes with more rewards through Plus! Gateway.

& yes, once you are a member of Plus! Gateway, earning points is just as easy as 1, 2, 3! 

Login, Shop, Earn!

There are also occasional vouchers for you to get extra discounts when shopping via Plus! Gateway. So I’ll always make sure to always check the “Vouchers” section before I start shopping to make sure I can get the best deal possible! Not only can I get discounts when shopping online, I also earn LinkPoints on top of it!

There are over 200 brands on Plus! Gateway, to name a few, ASOS, Melissa (MDreams), Mr Porter, Apple Online Store, Lazada, Hip Van, Expedia, Emirates, Hotels.com and more. It covers most of your shopping needs.

Guide to using Plus! Gateway

To make things easier for you guys, I’m going to show you a step-by-step guide of how I made my ASOS purchase via Plus! Gateway.

 I log-in to Plus! Gateway.

http://gateway.plus.com.sg/  

*This is a crucial step, make sure you are signed into your Plus! online profile then click on the retailer’s site on Plus! Gateway before you start shopping. Items must also be added onto cart only when you’ve reached retailer’s site via Plus! Gateway*

Select a category of your choice, for my case, CLOTHES & FASHION..

& I clicked onto ASOS!

Then, I read through the Purchase Conditions and checked out the LinkPoints before I clicked the SHOP NOW button. Don’t forget to enable your browser cookies for the Linkpoints to be awarded into your account!

As you can tell from the above screenshot, every S$1 I spent on ASOS, I will get 3 LinkPoints in return! How awesome is that?

I will then be directed to the ASOS website, where I shop as usual and add items that I wish to purchase onto my cart. Do make sure to add items to your shopping card only AFTER entering the site via Plus! Gateway.

I decided to purchase these 2 gorgeous outfits from ASOS and was so excited to receive them!!

So just cart out the items as usual and you’re done!

Shortly after, I received an email from Plus! Gateway informing me of my pending LinkPoints from my recent ASOS purchase.

You can also login to your Plus! Gateway account to check your pending LinkPoints 5 working days after a successful transaction.
All of your past transaction history will be available for your viewing too.

& I now have extra 403 LinkPoints in my account, woohoo!!
LinkPoints earned can be used as rebates at participating retail stores or redeem for travel/dining vouchers.

Once my LinkPoints are approved and of sufficient amount, I would definitely be converting them for vouchers. There are many rewards to pick from and I love this idea of stretching my dollars! I’m able to gain more rewards from shopping at my usual online brands.

Plus!  Gateaway March-April Promotion!

Be one of the top 5 spenders of Plus! Gateway from 1 March to 17 April 2016 and win over $3000 worth of prizes on top of LinkPoints!

Stand to win an Ipad Pro, UE Boom portable bluetooth speakers, Nescafe Coffee Machine and more.

T&Cs:

Campaign is valid from 1 March 2016 to 17 April 2016.

Purchase must be done via Plus! Gateway with their transaction captured.

Remember to sign up for your Plus! Gateway account over here: http://gateway.plus.com.sg/