Review: Worthy Book - Ladies & F&B Edition!

It was just before my flying off to Europe when Worthy Books contacted me to see if I am interested to do a review for them.



SO WHO AND WHAT IS WORTHY BOOK?

Worthy Book is a Malaysian coupon-book brand held by Worthy Media, an advertising and marketing company which is currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

Worthy Book was released at September 2010 by Han Jia and Ken Kho. The voucher booklet offers discounts, offers and unspecified perks on dining, entertainment, health and beauty services and retail. Its focus on corporate social responsibility from its initial stage has received praise from non-governmental organizations such as National Kidney Foundation in Malaysia. SPCA Malaysia and AIESEC.

(Source: wikipedia.com)

And after going off for 1 1/2 months, I returned home flustered and was busy getting back into my routine life with 2 young kids.

I then finally had time to browse through their Voucher Guide Book and saw that most of the brands and outlets are located in the KL.  But I was also pleased to see that there are also brands and outlets that are located in Penang!  

This is what I received in the fat envelope.   

Firstly, for the Ladies Edition 2014/2015.

Introduction Total 120+ vouchers in book Features popular Shopping, Beauty, Fashion brands in Malaysia. Covering over 50 Shopping Malls!

The contents of the voucher book is neatly categorized by category and then brand name, so it was a breeze to locate what  you are looking for.
And look at the many brands available.

Like I said, I was pleased to see quite some brands and outlets available outside Klang Valley, namely Penang, where I am from. 

Some of the brands that had me interested. theSkintopic in which I was eyeing to make use of the 'Buy 1 Olive & Tebe product and get the 2nd product at 50% off". 

Remember my review on the Olive Baby Range products which I love? This is definitely such a steal. 

They also have this f block brand and also baleno which sells nice clothes for adults and children. 

And they even have dicount codes for Zalora online store. Cool!

 

 

Next on is their F&B Edition voucher books.

Unfortunately, mine is the old 2013/2014 edition. (But the new 2014/2015 edition is now available in store!)

This is what got me and hubby hooked too. I mean, who is not hooked on food right? 

They are divided into categories such as drinks, desserts, pubs/bistro etc.

 

 

And then into sections such as Japanese, Thai, etc.

Turn to whatever pleases your palates.

 

I had always loved going to Shogun for their buffet and pleased to know they are in this too, and I also loved Toast Box. I always have that in KL. Love their polo pau. 

And like I mentioned, they also have brands and outlets which are available in Penang as well such as Gelatomio, Bar-B-Q Plaza and BreadTalk, among others.

 

Overall I think this book is quite value for money, especially if you are a shopping queen or a foodie. Especially if you are located in KL/Klang Valley. It will save you loads.




WHERE TO PURCHASE

The Ladies Edition & F&B Edition are available at all major bookstores (MPH, Popular, Times, Borders, Kinokuniya) and selected myNEWS.com outlets in KL & Selangor.
Alternatively, it is also available via www.worthybook.sto.my

p/s - The 2014/2015 Editions of both books are available now at stores and online!

For more details, please see below links:

W: www.worthybook.my

F: www.fb.com/worthybook

I: www.instagram.com/worthybook

T: www.twitter.com/worthybook_my

B: www.worthybook.blogspot.com

Y: www.youtube.com/user/worthybook

e-book：http://issuu.com/worthybook/docs/worthy_book_ladies_edition__2014_20

* Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, but no monetary incentive was received. All text and opinions are of my own and represents my honest opinion of the product(s).

Review: Crazy Rumors Orange Juice Lip Balm & HibisKiss Breeze Lip Color

The people behind The Love Jars sent me their Crazy Rumors Lip Balm and Lip Colour.


SO WHO ARE THE LOVE JARS AGAIN?

Well, I'd mentioned the women team of beauty junkies behind The Love Jars here when I'd reviewed their wonderful Yes! Nurse Hand Cream, but now I would like to highlight some things.

The Love Jars team had re-focused their website as an organic and natural beauty care retailer, focusing on high-quality paraben-free, sodium lauryl sulfate-free and non-harmful synthetic ingredients products.
They started to concentrate on only natural products because they found that many products available locally still contain harmful ingredients due to the lack of transparency on what goes into their beauty care products.

I love their tagline which says 'Discovering Natural Beauty'.



ABOUT CRAZY RUMORS

Crazy Rumors is not your typical, run of the mill lip balm range. Founded by a fun loving, creative couple, Edie and Brien Himmel, this fun brand have over 50 different flavours of lip balm, with funky flavours such as Red Velvet and Root Beer.

The Himmels' effort paid out in the form of all natural & vegan, indulgently clean, flavoured lip treats made with certified organic ingredients. Infused with only the best naturally derived flavours and pure essential oils, Crazy Rumors lip treats not only smell amazing, they taste great too!



PRODUCTS AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS

I was being sent a Crazy Rumor's Lip Balm and a Lip Colour.
It arrived in a large bubble wrapped brown envelope. Upon opening it, I saw the 2 Lip Balm/Lip Colour tied neatly together in a red ribbon. 

I love how The Love Jars always add a nice little touch the their packaging, which is simple yet elegant. (remember the gorgeous pink ribbon packaging in the hand cream they sent me?)

I got their
A) Orange Juice Lip Balm, and
B) HibisKiss Breeze Lip Color!

A) CRAZY RUMOR'S ORANGE JUICE LIP BALM

Their Lip Balm came in a small tube with a Net Weight of 0.15oz (4.2g).
On the tube has their brand logo and also a description of the chosen flavour - Orange Juice.
I like their clean and clear packaging.
The twister is at the bottom of the tube, and the top of the tube is the cap that reveals the stick of balm.

It is also printed that it is a 100% Natural Lip Balm with Moisturizing Shea Butter. 

 

Their ingredient list is also being listed out there, which I like of their transparency. 

And do you know that their Lip Balms are also animal cruelty-free and Vegan? Good news for all Vegans out there!

The tube is safely sealed. In order to use it for the first time, you need to tear open the dotted strip at the top part of the tube, like below.
Or you can just twist the cap left and right in order to break the seal. 

 

In it revealed a moisture stick of yellow/orange-y colour. 

 

It was smooth when glided along the back of my hand, and shows a sheen shine.

And when I applied it on my lips, the texture is as good - very smooth with no lumps. 

And I like that it is not sticky. I hate sticky lip balms that make you feel you just glided oil on your lips. 

As for its scent, it has a very refreshing orange juice scent, which I felt that a fresh orange juice had just been extracted into my lip balm that very morning!

I also had a small part of chapped lips at the top part of my lips, due to some allergy. I applied this natural Lip Balm on my chapped lips every night before I sleep and not sure if that helped, but my chapped lips are gone! Yay! 

I'd recently just came back from Hong Kong with my kids and the weather was pretty cold and dry there. So it was just the perfect time to use this on myself, and even on my kids!

Every morning before we left our rented apartment, my kids would line up for me to balm their lips (is there such a word?). 

This Lip Balm saved us from having dry or cracked lips throughout our week stay in Hong Kong! Cheers!

Look at our full and plump lips which turn into lovely smiles in Hong Kong, all thanks to Crazy Rumour Orange Juice Lip Balm! 

B) CRAZY RUMOR'S HIBISKISS BREEZE LIP COLOR

This HibisKiss Breeze Lip Color is actually a tinted lip balm.

Their Lip Color came in a thinner but longer tube with a Net Weight of 0.09oz (2.5g).
This is the length and width of their tubes when placed side by side.

On the tube also has their brand logo and also a description of the chosen flavour - HibisKiss Breeze. I actually nearly missed out the small printed word Breeze and had to hunt for it. However, I still like their clean and simple packaging.

 

It is printed that it is a 100% Natural Lip Color with Enchanting Hibiscus Flavor. 

You know, Hibiscus being Malaysia's national flower, I realized I know nothing much about its flavour. So I was rather intrigue with this flavour.

And just like the Orange Juice lip balm, this HibisKiss Lip Colour is also animal cruelty-free and vegan.

And this is their list of 100% Natural Ingredients.

You also need to tear open the strip of paper in order to remove the cap, or just twist the cap left and write to break the seal, as it was safely sealed just like the Orange Juice lip balm. 

The strip of paper reads 'Sealed with a HibisKiss'! Cute!

  

The twister is at the bottom of the tube, just like other normal lip balms/lip sticks.

Remove the cap, and it revealed a very prominent shade of rouge on the naked eye, which initially scared me a 'lil, to be honest. 

 

When glided the colour on my hand, it looks like in between red/rouge and brown. 

But surprisingly on my lips, it looks just nicely tinted, and not too heavy or red. 

They added a tint of colour to be otherwise dull lips, and it was just perfect for Chinese New Year when I was dressed in all red or reddish tones.

As a mum of 2 young kids, I was extremely busy during CNY, dressing the kids up and preparing them, and I had not much time for myself. So usually I ended up not wearing any lipstick because I hadn't the time to draw the lipstick properly on my lips.

Now with this HibisKiss Lip Colour, it only takes 5 seconds to glide it over my lips, and hey presto, I've got some nice tinted lip colour! 

Perfect for busy mums, or busy people!

Besides that, it feels very smooth and very moisturizing. 

As for the scent, it has a pleasant flowery scent which I'm not sure if that is the Hibiscus.
And as for the tase, I couldn't taste anything which is fine because I would probably lick n eat it all up if it tastes like food!



VERDICT

Overall, I am really impressed with Crazy Rumor's range of Lip Balm and Lip Stick. And I think I'm now more gamed to try out other flavours, as now I'd found a natural solution to my lips!
No more using lipsticks which may contain lead or other harmful ingredients.

My personal favourite is still the HibisKiss range, as like I said, it brightens me up without taking much effort, which fits my lifestyle so well!

The Love Jars website now has over 10 natural brands on board, (this is the second brand/items I'd reviewed. Read about my review post on their Yes! Nurse hand cream here)

It's fun and only the best all natural & vegan ingredients make their way in. And you can practically have a different flavour for each week of the year! Check out their all different funky flavours of their Lip Balms!

And also check out the HibisKiss range.

The Love Jars are currently actively working with a number of other good quality brands to bring them on board as part of their effort to consolidate the organic beauty care industry.
Their product range now not only consists of products catering only to women, but to babies and children as well -  as these groups are particularly fragile to synthetic ingredients due to their delicate skin.

This is very good news to me because we don't have many choices on natural products here locally. And with The Love Jars, we Malaysians certainly have more choices!
Yay, kudos to The Love Jars!

OK, now go browse their fabulous website! (Psstt....Read below for their Discount Code!)




TO PURCHASE

Please visit The Love Jar's Website to purchase these Crazy Rumors Lip Balms . Browse around as they have quite a wide selection of other natural brands listed on their website. 

There is FREE SHIPPING for orders over RM70.


TO PURCHASE WITH DISCOUNT CODE

More good news! Thanks to the kind people at The Love Jars, you get: 

- RM15 off STOREWIDE for purchases above RM100  at their Website valid until 14th April 2014, using discount code opening15 upon checkout. 
- This is on top of the opening sales discounts* they are having currently (*for limited time only)
- FREE SHIPPING still applies for orders over RM70.



For more info, you can also visit The Love Jar's Website or Facebook Page. 



* Disclosure: I received a tube of Crazy Rumor's Orange Juice Lip Balm, and a tube of Crazy Rumor's HibisKiss Breeze's Lip Color for review purpose, but no monetary incentive was received. All text and opinions are of my own and represents my honest opinion of the product(s).

Review, Discount Code, Free Gift & Giveaway: Blue Oak Valley's Felicity Range - (Part 4: Sunscreen Organics)

This is Part 4: Sunscreen Organics, the final post of the Blue Oak Valley's Felicity Skin Care Range (you can click to view Part 1: Daily Face Care, Part 2: Exfoliating Face Scrub & Part 3: Anti-Aging Organics)

SUNSCREEN ORGANICS

Ingredientsnatural base ingredients, titanium dioxide, sucrose stearate (sugar emulsifier), NaPCA, aqua, glycerin, aloe extract*, avocado oil*, tocopherol (Vit E)*, wheat protein*, lavender oil*, xanthan gum, coconut oil, stearic acid (vegetable fat)*    (*Certified Organic) 
Net Wt.: 30 g

PACKAGING and FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Packaging wise again is as elegant as the whole Daily Face Care range as it comes in a classy glass pump bottle with a plastic cap for hygienic purposes.
Words are printed bold and clear on the packaging paper like the others.

As it comes with a pump, dispensing amount is consistent with each pump.

Again, as it comes in a glass bottle, it is not travel-friendly. In order to bring it along for my travels, I needed to transfer a little into another plastic bottle for more convenience.

WHY NEED TO USE SUNSCREEN?

When it comes to skin care, most people are aware of the basics; daily face cleansing, toning, and moisturizing.
But many lack the 3 most important things we can do to ensure our skin will look its best over our lifetime; Exfoliation, Hydration, and Protection.

There are 2 types of ultraviolet radiation: UVA and UVB.
Research shows that 90% of wrinkles are caused by the sun's UVA rays, which penetrate the skin more deeply and are associated with collagen breakdown. UVB rays also cause sunburn (skin damage that can eventually lead to skin cancer) note: Skin Cancer Foundation

Using a sunscreen is one of the best way of protection.

• Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen (one that blocks both UVA and UVB rays) - at least SPF15
• Antioxidants - Look for sunscreens with added antioxidants for better protection
• Ingredients matter - Avoid the sunscreen chemical oxybenzone, a synthetic estrogen that penentrates the skin and contaminates the body. Look for active ingredients zinc, titanium, avobenzone or Mexoryl SX. These substances protect skin from harmful UVA radiation and remain on the skin, with little if any penetrating into the body
• Apply 30 mins before going out into the sun. Re-apply every 2 hours or after swimming or strenuous exercise.
• Water based sunscreen - For people with oily skin or acne prone skin.
• UVB is peak between 12noon to 2pm - Avoid the sun during these hours.
• Your chest, neck and hands need protection too!
  
  
  Source: Blue Oak Valley

FEATURES

This is a sunblock formulation with SPF30+.
It has broad spectrum protection, and thus protects the skin from the burning effects of UVA and UVB.

It as a white milky texture, and is not too thick.
One pump of the bottle actually dispenses quite a lot. That one pump is enough for my entire face, and also my neck. So, a little goes a very long way here.

As it is not too thick, it absorbs easily into my skin.

And it is also non-greasy, which is another plus point for me. I hate greasy feeling especially on my face.

Now the thing I like most about this sunscreen is that it has no plastic-y smell, that I always associated all the sunscreen with. Last time, whenever I slabbed some sunscreen onto my face, I detested the plastic-y smell.
But this BOV Sunscreen Organics has a pleasant floral smell, that I thought I was using a moisturizer, and not a sunscreen. Double thumbs up!

Although it is not travel-friendly, I still brought it along with me on my most recent Singapore trip. However, I pumped some into a plastic container (I fear that I would break the glass bottle). We were mostly outdoor the whole time in Singapore, and we walked everywhere using the public transport. So I was really glad to have brought this Sunscreen Organics with me.

Even with so much outdoor and in the sun, I did not experience any sunburn, and I saw no extra freckles popping up after my trip (unlike the last time when I went to South Africa!).
So through my experience, this sunscreen is as good as it claims in protecting my skin!

GIVEAWAY (CLOSED)

I am pleased to announce that Blue Oak Valley is sponsoring 1 bottle of Sunscreen Organics (30g) to a lucky winner!
Win for yourself, or maybe for your friend. :)

This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE!

Giveaway ends on 6th December 2013 (Friday) 11.59pm Malaysian time.

Please fill up the Rafflecopter below to earn entries for a chance to win this giveaway!


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TO PURCHASE WITH DISCOUNT CODE (ONLINE STORE ONLY)

More good news! Thanks to Blue Oak Valley, you get:

- 25% off STOREWIDE at Blue Oak Valley website for ~1 months (until 31 Dec 2013) using discount code 'SHUYIN25',
- and after that will be 15% off STOREWIDE  for a further 6 months (until 30 Jun 2014) using discount code 'SHUYIN15'.
- Only applicable for online sales.



FREE GIFT with purchase

Reader who purchases any 2 or more of BOV products will get a FRUIT MASK ORGANICS worth RM158 for FREE until 31st Dec 2013! (Yes, on top of the 25% or 15% discount!)



TO PURCHASE AT RETAILER

If you wish to see and hold (and smell!) the products before you make a purchase, BOV products are also available in stores.
And here is the link to the list of retailers.

And special mention to the retailer Fabulous Mom which has nationwide stores, and Twins Baby as there is a Twins Baby store in Penang located in Jln Masjid Negeri (somewhere opposite Convent Green Lane). So for you Penang readers, you can drop by there!
(**pls take note that they may not have the full range of BOV products on display)

If you wish to know more on the addresses of these retailers, or if you have any other questions or enquiries, you can send an email to enquiry@blueoakvalley.com

For more info, you can also visit Blue Oak Valley website or their Facebook page.



* Disclosure: I received the Sunscreen Organics (30g), for review purpose, but no monetary incentive was received. All text and opinions are of my own and represents my honest opinion of the product(s).