Monday, December 30, 2019

Product Review: SleepWiz Plushopedic Memory Fluff Pillow

A good pillow ensures we have a good night sleep and wake up the next morning without stiffness. 

Since we spend one third of our day sleeping, it is important to choose the right pillow that can help us improve our quality of sleep.

Sleepwiz team has recently introduced Plushopedic Memory Fluff Pillow and I would love to share this with you guys.

The Plushopedic Memory Fluff Pillow is the end product of the combination of memory foam and the plush comfort of a classic pillow.

Most of the classic pillows are either too soft or over bouncy, which does not provide sufficient support for our head and neck. However, memory foam pillows stand out from the classic pillows because they are great for neck support and prevent stiff neck the next morning.

Sleepwiz's pillow comes with a super-breathable Coolmax protector which provides airflow throughout the pillow, this keeps us cool while we sleep.

The protector is removable and hand washable.

The plushopedic pillow is filled with hypoallergenic memory fluff (80%) and cross-cut open-celled polyurethane foam (20%) which acts as a support to rest our head, bringing out a buoyant feel. The fillings can be adjusted to create the shape by re-fluffing the pillow into our best fit sleeping posture. 

The fluff filling will sink in when weight is placed on the pillow. I was not used to this initially because I was so used to sleeping on classic pillows which is more firm in texture compared to fluffy pillows. But this fluffy pillow is extremely comfortable, it supported my head and neck whichever way I flipped (back-sleep or side-sleep).

Despite the fiber fillings will lose the resilience due to the repeated weight apply to the pillow, the memory fluff pillow is able to maintain the volume and support us for years. We can re-fluff on our own too. Very worth it to get this pillow.

Plushopedic Memory Fluff Pillow is now selling at S$39.90 (usual price: S$84).

You can make your purchase from SleepWiz website

The purchase comes with: 
- Free shipping to local address within Singapore 
- 7 night free trial (full refund to be made if you don't like it) 
- 3 month warranty automatically registered

Plushopedic Memory Fluff Pillow has become my favourite cuddle companion that makes me don't feel like getting up from bed. The pillow is so bouncy when I placed my head down, just like a marshmallow which is light and fluffy. The memory fluff adapts to my sleeping position perfectly. With the fluff pillow, I always fall into deep slumber.


Disclaimer: I was given Plushopedic Memory Fluff Pillow for review and shared my own opinion.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Happenings in December - Feelyn's First Month Celebration + Air Play (New York) + Solar Eclipse + Ramen Nagi

Sunday 1/12/19

Uncle and Aunt came to our house today together with 10 floor aunt. As they were all staying for dinner, we went out to our favourite zichar place for dinner. 

We tried something different today instead of the usual Curry Fish Head - Sweet and Sour Fish. The sweet and sour combination made it an appetising dish to pair with our rice.

Another new dish we tried was Youtiao with Fish Paste. The fried youtiao was light and airy at the front, a satisfying dish to have.

Wednesday 4/12/19

Time for my mini product review session on recent beauty products that I am currently using.

I started using Goldwell Kerasilk Control Rich Protective Oil for unmanageable, unruly and frizzy hair because my hair is in need of treatment.

The hair oil is a leave in treatment to be applied on towel-dried or dry hair for a smooth and shiny finish. It helps to control and tame my frizzy hair. Furthermore, it adds shine to my dull looking hair and makes my hair appear softer upon touch. I also enjoyed the floral oriental scent of jasmine amd Damask rose that linger on my hair.

Saturday 14/12/19

Went to my uncle's house for my youngest niece, Feelyn, first month celebration. This time round, bro only invited the relatives over.

The buffet catering was ready by 5.30pm and we were ready to kickstart the dinner. It was a yummy spread with my favourite fried chicken wings, curry and bun.

Meet the star of the day - Feelyn.
Our family tree are growing bigger every year, new additions (babies and maids) to our next Chinese New Year gathering.

SF just got back from Taiwan and she got our family some goodies. 
Year end is really the period where many of my families went traveling, I received many foodies from them. 

The one that I was very interested to try was Bubble Milk Tea Cake. As a bubble tea lover, I am attracted by it. The bubble milk tea cake has the same texture as the pineapple tart from Taiwan, except that the paste is different.

Tuesday 17/12/19

姑姑 also came back from Taiwan last few days and got us some snacks too. 姑丈 enjoyed the trip very much and wish to travel to Taiwan again next year.

I met up with Tracy in the night for dinner and to watch the gala show of Air Play (New York). Knowing that I have not been out with friends for months, Tracy took this invite opportunity to ask me out and also to do our Christmas gift exchange.

New York’s Air Play combined the act of circus and street theatre performance art by two siblings, they transformed ordinary objects in our daily life like balloons, fabrics, umbrellas and confetti into uncommon beauty.

It was a very interactive performance with some interaction with audience. The children loved it so much and laughter can be heard whenever they came near to the audience. 

The confetti turned  the dark night sky into one of the biggest snow globe. It left us feeling awe by the sight in front of us.

We enjoyed the one hour performance very much.

Sunday 22/12/19

Vivien's sis got us egg tarts from Tai Cheong Bakery and we love it very much. Thanks sis.


The egg tarts had a buttery crust with smooth egg custard sat on it. I like that the crust was not very fragile such that it will break when we hold the egg tart. The crust was crunchy to my liking.

Tuesday 24/12/19

With Christmas and year end season approaching, my year end is filled with gathering as we bid goodbye to 2019.

I met up with the girls on Christmas Eve after our work for ENCE Purple Christmas Party at their Raffles Place office.

After having the catered lunch, it was time for gift exchange. It was a very stressful gift exchange because your chosen gift might be snatched by others. I have gotten a teddy bear while Jasmine's Pikachu was snatched by the others and she got to choose another gift.

Thanks Tracy for the photo.
It has been quite awhile since I last met the girls (except for Tracy whom I just met last week), so happy to have a short gathering on Chirstmas Eve for the Chirstmas gift exchange. 


Thursday 26/12/19

I met up with Mee Ing and Rachel for lunch at Aston. It  has been so long since I last had Aston. This time round, I opt for Chargilled Chicken with Potato Wedges and Onion Rings.

While walking around after lunch, we got to witness the rare annular solar eclipse on Boxing Day. The moon covered the sun's centre, leaving the sun's visible outer edges forming a ring around the moon.

This phenomenon has attracted the attention of many onlookers. There was one China tourist who asked me what we were all looking at.  

After the lunch, I went for facial (I paid for my own). Now that age is catching up on me, it's time that I embark on monthly or quarterly facial session to clear my clogged pores. 

Friday 27/12/19

December is the period where I rest well because it is also the period that I cleared my leave. Today was a rest day for me, I only went out in the evening to meet GF and Linda at Suntec City for dinner.

As Linda was craving for ramen, GF has recommended Ramen Naji located Suntec City Tower 2. The ramen chain is originated from Fukuoka, Japan and has more than 40 outlets all over the world. This was my first time trying.

I had the Original Butao King where the thick handcrafted noodles were paired with classic Nagi pork chashu in tonkotsu pork-broth. The flavourful soup complemented each mouthful of the noodles, it was full of punch.

After the dinner, we went to Burger King to chill. GF and I started our second round of eating with us sharing 9 pieces of nuggets.

Thanks Linda for the belated Christmas gift. Though we don't see each other very often, we will still meet up once in awhile to catch up and rant about our problems. 

Sunday 29/12/19
Vivien's always got my family good food whenever she chanced upon something nice. This time round, she got us Kazo MSW durian cream puff. Thanks sis for always spoiling us with lots of good food.

Tuesday 31/12/19

I started off my new year eve with a hearty breakfast at The Coffee Bean @ Kallang Wave Mall. It was my first time trying their Salmon Brioche Eggs Ben which contains smoked salmon, egg, cheese, brioche, salad and cherry tomatoes.

I had Ice Tea to go with my meal, it was something I in need of to beat the stuffy heat as the aircon in the mall only operate at 10am.

We have come to the end of 2019. It was a year filled with good and bad moments, a year for growth where I am trying to find my direction in life and learning to become a better person, learning to stand up and walk after the fall. I still have not fully recover from it and I need time to heal the wound. The most depressing period has passed and I hope to be surrounded with more positive vibes in the new year ahead.

With that, I concluded my 2019 happenings. 

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Beauty Review: K-Bright Dream Tone Set + Nanowhite Basic Skincare Range

I am always on the search for suitable skincare products for my sensitive skin since my face is nowhere near perfect. Thanks to Try and Review team, I have the opportunity to try out 2 new skincare product range.

First was K-Bright Dream Tone Set which consists of K-Bright Icy-Lock Miracle Booster Pearls Dream Tone and Crystal Bright Illuminating Serum.

I have been hearing a lot about K-Bright through Instragram and this sparked my interest in trying out the product. 

Icy-Lock Miracle Booster Pearls Dream Tone comes with 16 pearls in a box ($62).

The pearl combined cutting-edge technology to deliver 3X more brightening effect and will leave skin more luminous, firm, and recharged.

Crystal Bright Illuminating Serum ($89) is enriched with a powerful active-ingredient complex to give a radiant, velvety-smooth skin.

This is an innovative product with multi functions which includes hydrating, brightening and firming. Miracle booster pearl dissolved easily with the combined usage with the serum and both benefits will combine into one application. I like the watery texture which does not leave sticky feeling after the application. The red spots have become smaller and my skin has brightened up after using it for just 4 days. It also locked the moisture and keep our skin hydrated for long hours. It gave me a feel that my skin has just undergo a pampering facial session.


Here's my result after using the products for less than a week.

K-Bright Crystal Bright Illuminating Serum did more than just hydrating my skin, it is locked with powerful ingredient that leave my skin glowing after using. I like how the serum comes with a dropper which disperse the right amount of serum I need to dissolve the pearl. Just one drop is enough to cover my face. After mixing with the booster pearl, I pat it evenly on my face. The serum is light weight and absorbed fast into my skin, it added radiance and moisture to my skin after application. It does not cause any irritation to my skin.

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The next set was Nanowhite Basic Skincare Range which consists of Dark Spot Corrective SerumDay Renew Cream SPF 25 PA++ and Night Repair Cream.

Dark Spot Corrective Serum
30ml, $25.90

Nanowhite Dark Spot Corrective Serum is an effective whitening concentrate that is enriched with nanotechnology, Omega White-C, and natural extracts to eliminate acne scars, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone. 

After cleansing and toning, apply the serum evenly to our face before using day or night moisturiser. 

Nanowhite Dark Spot Corrective Serum is a light weight and watery texture serum which does not leave any tight feeling after use. It is gentle on skin and does not cause any irritation. It helped to lock in the whitening concentrate which penetrated deep into skin for absorption. 

After using for 2 weeks, noticeable result can be seen where my dull looking skin has turned to a natural glowing skin, some of the small dark spots and acne scars have also lightened up, contributed to the more even skin tone.

Day Renew Cream SPF 25 PA++
40ml, $15.90

The day cream is enriched with Omega White-C, Nanotechnology and Natural Extracts to effectively shields skin from UVA & UVB radiation and minimises stubborn pigmentation.

Nanowhite day renew cream is a great help when comes to busy morning as the day cream acts as a moisturiser and sun screen, we just need to apply this one product which comes with 2 functions. The day renew cream is rich in texture and comes with a light scent but does not leave greasy on our skin. Not only does it provide SPF25 PA+ sun protection, it kept my skin moisturised during the day. 

After using the products for 2 weeks, I noticed that my skin tone become more even, suppled and glowing after application. My pigmentation has also lightened.

Night Repair Cream
40ml, $15.90

The highly concentrated formulation helps to brighten uneven skin tone and restore skin’s glow overnight.

I love Nanowhite Night Repair Cream because I know that my skin is in good hands at night with the active ingredients working on skin repair while I am sleeping. The texture is creamy and slightly heavier than the day cream, nevertheless, it is still fast absorbed into the skin and keeping my skin hydrated throughout the night. I woke up to a radiant and supple skin in the morning.

Thanks Try and Review for taking care of my beauty regime, my skin feel well taken care of after using K-Bright Dream Tone Set and Nanowhite Basic Skincare Range.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Happenings in November - Delicious Treats + Skincare Beauty Review

Saturday 2/11/19

GF came over to my house to visit me and also to bring me the souvenirs from Seattle.


GF got me some souvenirs for Halloween. I love the socks especially. Thanks so much for all the gifts.

Among the souvenirs from GF, I received Benefit Moisture Prep Toning Lotion which I immediately started using.

The toning lotion revitalises, soothes and clarifies skin. It comes with a fragrance that makes me smell good after applying the toning lotion, just like putting on perfume on my skin. It provides hydration and gives my skin a dewy finish. 

Sunday 3/11/19

Knowing that I am missing out all the good food, sis V got me some cakes from Chateraise which immediately cheer me up.

The one I love the most was Legendary Fresh Cream Strawberry Cake, the cake was so moist and sweet.

Crispy Chocolate Cake - The cake was layer with moist chocolate sponge cake and cream which was a delight.


Besides the cakes, sis also got us some desserts from Nine Fresh. I got Black Cup with grass jelly, lychee pearl jelly, konjac jelly, black pearl, milk ball and taro balls. Perfect dessert for my afternoon break.

My neighbour also got us Nayuki Bread. 
My tomorrow breakfast and tea break are settled now. I feel so loved today with so many goodies received.


Wednesday 13/11/19

Baby Teddie came over to our house today. She is already 5 months old now, the last time we saw her was when we were at her first month celebration.


Monday 18/11/19

Here comes my third review. It was the same timing and same procedure as the last time. This time round, the people queuing for x-ray was lesser and it was my turn in less than half an hour.

The doctor said that my wound was healing and has discharge my case, but to fully recover, it might take half a year. I can remove my air cast walking boot and practice walking without it. I still can't walk very well due to swollen leg and I can't put too much pressure when walking, hence I can be seen limping when I walk. 

Time to head back to work on 21 Nov.


Wednesday 20/11/19

姑姑 came over again to bring us the snacks that KP got for us from her Osaka trip. 

KP got us Wasabi Peanuts, Banana Manju and Ichiran Ramen. Thanks for getting us these gifts from Osaka. 

My favourite was the Wasabi Peanuts with the peanut was coated with wasabi crunchy shell. It was delicious but beware of the wasabi kick that will stimulate our nasal passage, best to have it when we are having nose block, it will definitely clear our blockage.

That's all for November.