fixx Stem Cell Serum review

fixx Stem Cell Serum

One of my friends introduced me to this brand and as an adventurist, I was excited to give it a try.

fixx is a Singaporean brand which focuses on solution-oriented products. They use plant-based ingredients.

After some convincing from their brand ambassadors, this serum was the only product that appealed to me. (I wasn't a fan of their makeup).

This Stem Cell Serum claims to nourish and hydrate for smoother-looking skin.

For 27ml, I paid $15 (which isn't bad... but the most important is does it work).

the directions and warnings

This serum utilizes the marine stem cells Mitostime and Phyko AI-PF to support a healthy environment for the stem cells in your skin. 

According to the clinical evidence, these two ingredients can stimulate new skin cell production and work together with your skin's collagen.  This helps to rejuvenate the look of skin for a youthful-looking appearance.

Directions are simple:

1. apply a dime-size amount to dry face after cleansing and toning in the morning and evening
2. Massage into skin using a circular motion until the serum is absorbed.
3. May be used under a moisturizer or sunscreen.

It claims it is excellent for the eye area.

The warnings are:

• For external use only.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• If eye contact occurs, rinse well with warm water. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. 
• Keep out of the reach of children.

There is no list of ingredients. The ambassador told me that it is all-natural, and should only contain serum extracted from plants.

this serum moved into the "black" side after I tilted it

impressions:

• hate the container... why is it in a cheap plastic bottle? Most serums I use are either in glass or high-quality plastic
• the serum smells like glue
• the serum was so runny that even in the dropper, it slid down the tube to the spongy part
• it didn't make a difference to my skin (I used this religiously for 2 weeks)
• I saw no difference in the eye area.
• It seemed like it was natural, I didn't feel any skin irritations 
• it does not do what it claims to do

the serum is very runny

To say the least, I was quite disappointed.

score: 5/10 (It is better to have a serum than none...  and  it didn't feel like it had anything artificial inside)
website: no website

7-Eleven's "Sausage" and Egg Muffin review

For those who follow or know me, you will know how much I LOVE Sausage egg English Breakfast Muffins. This is one of the reasons why I would wake up early just to go to McDonald's to get their Sausage and Egg McMuffin.

So... which I was at my local 7-Eleven, you can imagine my excitement when I found a stash of Sausage and Egg Muffins in their refrigerator section... I got VERY excited!

I asked the 7-eleven staff to heat it in the microwave, and this is what it looked like. 

so the first problem I noticed was the piece of "sausage" wasn't sausage but ham... :(... my second problem was that the muffin wasn't very fresh.

unfortunately, I didn't really like it... :(

score: 5.5/10
website: no website, couldn't find the product on their website

National Azabu Supermarket review

I finally found this place!! A lot of bloggers/vloggers/friends have recommended I check out this place

I liked how the announcements were all made in English and everyone in the store understands English. While it was small, it did feel they have A LOT of items.

I was a bit disappointed though, while there was a lot of imported food... I found they lacked a lot of the foods I miss. They had a lot of cereals, pie crusts, wine, etc. I felt they lacked the dry pasta, sauces, etc.

If you are looking for a good imports supermarket, I highly recommend Seijo Ishii, Kaldi Coffee, and Picard which can be found around the city, they have a better and more practical selection.

National Azabu has a lot of good DIY baked goods (so it works if you have an oven and are adventurous)

They have English Breakfast muffins all year round... this is something I really appreciate.

Score: 7.5/10
Website: http://www.national-azabu.com/

Tohato's Beef ザクホル review

A word of caution before I start the review, these have scared me several times... once you open the bag, it literally smells like there is something burning (literally smells like a fire somewhere in the building), so please be careful... 

Since I can hardly read Japanese, I thought these, like the pork horumon snack was the real "beef horumon". They aren't. They are only made out of wheat, flour, oil, etc.

there weren't a lot in the bag... but since I didn't like the taste, I thought that was already too much... also... they make it seem like there's a fire somewhere in the building.... VERY SCARY!

they look cute, but they aren't what I thought they were... only crisps that are "supposed" to be like cow organs... only they taste nothing like the real thing... 

score: 2/10

Compact Perfume Vial review

from a company's instagram story

I bought one of these perfume vials 5 years ago. I was very excited, but I don't have it anymore... and you will see why after this review

pros:

• handy
• easy to bring your favourite perfume with you
• easy to use
• only suitable for pump types of perfume

cons:

• perfume reside stays
• cannot clean
• leaks
• does not keep perfume fresh
• does not keep perfume scent in the bottle
• cannot "open" vial

In a nutshell, it does what it says but there are a lot of problems that follow. I found it frustrating how the perfume was always leaking (the leak wasn't obvious at first, but then you start noticing your perfume everywhere especially in your bag and you will notice how you are only left with half a vial left overnight).

classified: gimmick

score: 6/10

website: no website

Cafe Bon Shinjuku (自家焙煎珈琲 凡) review

One of my ex-colleagues introduced this place to me and it has quickly become one of my favourite go-to cafes in Tokyo. 

The concept behind this cafe is the owner of the shop will choose a cup that matches what you are wearing or your personality. Every cup is different as he has traveled the world collecting teacups, so there is a story behind every cup. 

I love the ambiance of this cafe, it is perfect to go to on a cold or hot afternoon (it is both cozy and cooling). The place reminds me of the tea party from Alice in Wonderland. (I couldn't take pictures but managed to do an instagram story. (see youtube link or access below)

The tea/coffees are a bit on the pricey side (approximately ¥1500-2000 per cup). But you can stay as long as you want. On weekdays when the cafe is not busy, you can chat with the owner and learn about his adventures.

score: 8.9/10
website: https://cafebon.crayonsite.net/
address: 3 Chome-23-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
自家焙煎珈琲 凡

HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! :D

sorry for being MIA... lots happened this month, the summary is I had to ship over 50 boxes...

I will start off the New year strong... with some posts this week :D (as usual they will fall on Tuesday and Wednesday)

Happy New Year