Skin79 SUE Hydrating Gel review

I finally got my hands on a Skin79 product and it is amazing!


The description at the back of the box describes it as a optimim hydration management system. It contains HYDRA-NGC and Phyto-Marine Complex that contain skin activating components.

container of Skin79 SUE Hydrating Gel

Basically, this is a hydrating gel to target dehydrated skin surface and restore the skin back to it's ideal moisture level. It then forms a moisture band on the skin protecting it and helping the skin maintain skin softness.

Thoughts:

• really works
• affordable
• you can feel your skin absorb this product
• your skin feels so soft the next day
• great for sensitive skin 
• does not leave skin feeling oily or wet (it literally "sinks" into your skin)
• would be better if they provided a scoop/spoon

Once applied I can feel my skin literally absorbing the gel, do not apply too much though, this was the first mistake I made when I first used this product as the excessive amount will dry up and do your skin no good (osmosis theory - once it dries up it will start grabbing moisture from your skin defeating the whole point of using this gel in the first place).  it also has a light refreshing fragrance which helps you feel relaxed.

Skin79 SUE Hydrating Gel product

This product is suitable for those who has sensitive skin. And is used as the last step of caring (I find using it after you apply moisturizer the most effective as it seals everything to give you better skin)

The only complaint I have is the inconveniences of not providing us with a scoop or spoon as it is quite hard to pick the product with your fingers, the product easily slips off your fingers... making it less hygienic as well as inconvenient.

I will give this 9/10!

For those who are curious, the QR code leads you to the product's site --> http://www.skin79.com/eng/product_eng?id=2

Silicon Cupcake Molds review

I bought these a while back, so I can't remember where I made this purchase exactly. I have high hopes for this product because it can withstand heat, cold and they are much easier to clean than your traditional cupcake/muffin molds.

All I can say is I love these molds. They are exactly what I expected them to be, the different colours help me keep organize especially if I'm trying to do something a little different for my muffins/cupcakes, they help me keep track of what I want to do. Taking the baked good out is also an easy task, because of it's flimsiness it is easy to pop the goods out easily.

The only problem I have with them is that they do not keep their shape as well as other molds, and they can be a little tough to transfer, so please plan ahead (e.g. put a pan underneath it if you plan to put them in the oven, or a large flat bowl if you plan to have them steamed)

President's Choice Canadian Burger flavored chips review

After trying the World of Flavours Greek chips, I had high hopes for the World of Flavours Canadian burger , unfortunately, it was a disappointment.

The combination they used was Barbeque + ketchup + bacon + cheese +...pickle, I have tried a Canadian burger before, but this was not close to being one. The combination was bad, once I tried my first bite, I was first introduced to Barbeque flavoured followed by a weird harsh vinegar flavour and a smokey after taste followed. The taste was way too confusing with no theme, just a bunch of flavours thrown together.

If you plan to try this, I wouldn't recommend it unless you like a bunch of Barbeque, vinegar and smokey flavour bunched together in a chip.

High Park Restaurant review

Grenadier Cafe, this is the only restaurant in High Park, so you can't go to a wrong one if you wanted to visit this place.

I was surprised at the prices (really cheap) despite it being in High Park. There is nothing fancy to the food, but the portions are big and they taste really good. I ordered toast and eggs, which came with fries, it was more than enough to fill my stomach!

The environment of the restaurant is casual, like a cafeteria (canteen), you can either choose to eat outside or inside, since we were so hot, my friend and I decided it was better to stay indoors. There is a big tree which stretches from the cashier to the mid part of the restaurant which reminds me of the Rainforest Cafe (located in Yorkdale Shopping Centre).

This restaurant is a good place to relax and chill in after a long day of exploring in High Park.

Kracie - Naive - Green Tea Cleanser review

For this post, I will be only doing a review for the Naive Kracie Green Tea facial cleanser as that's the only product I have tried here.

This is a strong facial cleanser, you can feel it immediately after you rinse, your face and fingers you used to clean with have a squeaky clean touch to it.

Although the instructions suggest using 1cm of the product, I just use merely 3-5 mm since it is already a lot of product. The instructions say taking that bit of product you foam it up with either a foam ball or the palm of your hands.

thoughts:

• a little goes a long way (even if you apply a small amount and foam it, it still works)
• strong cleanser
• light fragrance (lighter means there should be less chemicals inside?)
• great for "tough" stubborn oil
• remember to moisturize immediately after you use this!!
• not suitable for winter months

Since it is so strong, I suggest using warm water (instead of hot water) to clean the product from your face and immediately apply either 1. serum or 2. moisturizer or 3. emulation to your face because your face will dry up and your skin will feel as if it stiffened (not a nice feeling).

I highly recommend this facial cleanser because it does what it promises and it literally does a good job removing oil and dirt from your face. However, if you have sensitive skin, I would suggest a milder cleanser like Biore's (product review will follow shortly).

Jack Astor's Desserts review

For those of you who have been to Jack Astor's how many of you have tried their dessert menu? I have gotten that chance this week for an early birthday celebration.

I have to say, of all the similar restaurant chains (e.g. Moxie's, Milestones, etc) I have to say their desserts are less pricey and taste really good, with large portions.

My friend and I decided to try more flavours so we got 2; 1 which was a sundae filled with Whipped Cream and nuts on top and a 2nd ice cream sundae filled with popcorn, caramel syrup and marshmallows on top.

I was surprised that it did taste quite good and not too sweet.

Shocking Popping Candy review

After years of searching, I was faced with one of my childhood memories, the Popping Candy. These are candies which are filled with carbon dioxide (?) and when they "have contact" with moisture/wetness, will begin to melt and pop.

Very interesting taste, taste is good and it is fun to eat

Montana's Cookhouse review

Sorry, I totally forgot about taking a picture of food while I was at this restaurant as I was too excited to try out the food. I hope you get the idea of where this place is based on it's logo and how we were able to write on their tables. (for food review, and a more detail review, please click here)

If not, based on my observations, this is a Texas cuisine style food restaurant which is casual and very cowboy-ish. Mainly selling barbecue ribs and wings. The food is quite good and very meaty with large portions. The price is quite reasonable. Their taste and cooking was good, I have wonder how they managed to make ribs so smooth, tasty and savoury.

Creme Brulee from Costco review

I finally found some Creme Brulee!! In Costco! now I'm going to eat it all!! hahaha

This creme Brulee is quite good, lives up to those creme Brulees served in most places. They also provide glass rumpkins(?) along with a packet of brown sugar (for every creme brulee) so you can recreate that hard caramel on top (which makes a creme brulee a creme Brulee).

I hope I was able to help those who were searching hard.