Dermalogica - Face Mapping & Free Trial

Brand: Dermalogica

Date :  Apr 2012

Place: Suria KLCC, Dermalogica Pod

Method: Walk-in to the pod as advertised in facebook, get a hand massage for free. Beauty consultant analyzed my face and gave me 3 sample to try on.

Link/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dermalogica.malaysia

Additional Information : NIL

	Rating					Remark
Worth the trip/time/overhead spent ?	Not At All	Not Really	Neutral	Yes	Absolutely	I count every cents spent (petrol, time, effort) compare to what I get, even before talking about the result of the product
Challenge to get the sample	Very Tough	Tough	Neutral	Easy	Very Easy	How easy to find the counters, to get the product, do I need to wait long to get it
Hard Selling	Not At All	Not Really	Neutral	Yes	Absolutely	Before getting the product, any push for sales commitment ?
Staff friendliness	Very Rude	Rude	Neutral	Good	Very Good	How informative and friendliness the staff to you when you request for the sample ?
Consultation given ?	Not At All	Not Really	Neutral	Yes	Absolutely	Any information and knowledge shared on the product ?
						*Neutral == Not Applicable/Normal

Product	Est. Size	Est. Price(RM)	Est. Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)
Extra Firming Booster	1ml	6.8	30ml	203
Multivitamin Thermafoliant	1ml	3.3	75ml	253
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque	2ml	6.4	75ml	241
		16.5

   

Clean and Clear - Clear Fairness Cleanser

Brand: Clean & Clear

Date :  Apr 2012

Place: Sungai Wang Plaza, Watson Store

Method: Drop by Watson, look for the Clean & Clear promotion booth, and check with the promoter to see if the samples are still available. The I went was Sunday late afternoon, nobody was queuing there, hence no time spent to grab the samples.

Link/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mycleanclear?ref=ts

Additional Information : NIL

	Rating					Remark
Worth the trip/time/overhead spent ?	Not At All	Not Really	Neutral	Yes	Absolutely	I count every cents spent (petrol, time, effort) compare to what I get, even before talking about the result of the product
Challenge to get the sample	Very Tough	Tough	Neutral	Easy	Very Easy	How easy to find the counters, to get the product, do I need to wait long to get it
Hard Selling	Not At All	Not Really	Neutral	Yes	Absolutely	Before getting the product, any push for sales commitment ?
Staff friendliness	Very Rude	Rude	Neutral	Good	Very Good	How informative and friendliness the staff to you when you request for the sample ?
Consultation given ?	Not At All	Not Really	Neutral	Yes	Absolutely	Any information and knowledge shared on the product ?
						*Neutral == Not Applicable/Normal

Product	Est. Size	Est. Price(RM)	Est. Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)
Clear Fairness Cleanser	25g	12.5	50g	25

Review - Methode Swiss Thermal Oxygen Soothing Concentrate

Brand: Sasa/MethodeSwiss

Date : 17^th Dec 2011

Link/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SaSaMalaysia?sk=wall

Read my post on how I get this product : http://readatnocost.blogspot.com/2012/03/sasa-free-door-gift-for-pink-biz-club.html

Product details:

Product	Size	Est. Price(RM)	Normal Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)
Methode Swiss Thermal Oxygen Soothing Concentrate	30ml	192	30ml	192

Additional Information :

It is very watery based, hence, easily absorb without any sticky feeling after application. However, to see the effect, maybe that need time ? I didn't feel anything after using it for quite long (almost half a bottle), but there's a saying, if a product promise you effectiveness after 2 weeks, then this product is too strong …. but out there, every new invention tell you their product will be very effective and results show after few usage, so, what you want ? I think living in this fast pace world, everyone don't have that patient to wait for a year to see a good result …. or bad one …. 2 school of thoughts, no wrong or right …..

	Rating					Remark
Texture	Very Thick	Thick	Normal	Thin	Very Thin	Thickness is compared to the nature of the product. A cream is compare in the nature of cream texture.
Color	Very Dark	Dark	Normal	Light	Very Light	Dark is with color, light is without color
Scent	Very Strong	Strong	Normal	Mild	Very Mild	The smell of the product after applying
Absorption	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	How well it been absorb
Feeling	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Very personal feeling, likes it, do not like it
After-use Side Effect	A Lot	Little	Normal	Not Really	Not At All	Any side effect noticed ?
Effectiveness as per the product purpose	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Is it effective as the product claimed ?
Value for Money	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Compare the price range and the effectiveness, value for the money ?
Product Price Range	Highest	High	Normal	Affordable	Very Affordable	Per ml/g or per use Highest > RM 20 RM 20 > High > RM 15 RM 15 > Normal > RM 10 RM 10 > Affordable > RM 5 RM 5 > Very Affordable > RM 0

Overall

Very Bad

Bad

Normal

Good

Very Good

B.Liv - Japan Silky Mask Trial Pack

Brand: BLiv

Place: Sungai Wang Plaza, Sasa Store

Method: Register for the trial pack with Bliv, print the e-voucher that email to you, bring it to the specific store on the date where the gift is available and redeem :-)

Link/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blivbycellnique

Additional Information : NIL

	Rating					Remark
Worth the trip/time/overhead spent ?	Not At All	Not Really	Neutral	Yes	Absolutely	I count every cents spent (petrol, time, effort) compare to what I get, even before talking about the result of the product
Challenge to get the sample	Very Tough	Tough	Neutral	Easy	Very Easy	How easy to find the counters, to get the product, do I need to wait long to get it
Hard Selling	Not At All	Not Really	Neutral	Yes	Absolutely	Before getting the product, any push for sales commitment ?
Staff friendliness	Very Rude	Rude	Neutral	Good	Very Good	How informative and friendliness the staff to you when you request for the sample ?
Consultation given ?	Not At All	Not Really	Neutral	Yes	Absolutely	Any information and knowledge shared on the product ?
						*Neutral == Not Applicable/Normal

Product	Est. Size	Est. Price(RM)	Est. Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)
Japan Silky Mask Trial Pack (x2 Sheet Mask)	2pc	13.8	1pc	6.9

 

Haba - Design a Eco Bag

Brand: Haba

Date : 29^th April 2012

Place: Pavillion, Tokyo Street, Activity Area

Method: Haba is having a Midori Smiles- Eco Bag decoration Event, registration was free, bring along the kids to have some fun filled time.

Link/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/habamalaysia

Additional Information : Haba is also giving some samples to the parents for kids that joint the event.

This post come in pretty late …. months later :-). It was fun to see the kids imagination flying around the world and at last land into the space. You can any type of design on the eco-bag, they are extremely cute. Have to say big thank-you to Haba for organising this event.

Haba also uploaded an album regards to the event in their facebook, go check it out.

Samples Comment:

	Rating					Remark
Worth the trip/time/overhead spent ?	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	I count every cents spent (petrol, time, effort) compare to what I get, even before talking about the result of the product
Challenge to get the sample	Very Tough	Tough	Normal	Easy	Very Easy	How easy to find the counters, to get the product, do I need to wait long to get it
Hard Selling	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	Before getting the product, any push for sales commitment ?
Staff friendliness	Very Rude	Rude	Normal	Good	Very Good	How informative and friendliness the staff to you when you request for the sample ?
Consultation given ?	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	Any information and knowledge shared on the product ?

Product	Est. Size	Est. Price(RM)	Est. Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)
Hand Treatment	3g	2.1	70g	49
SQUALANE SHAMPOO (with platinum) NATURAL	10ml	2.4	500ml	122
SQUALANE CONDITIONER (with platinum) NATURAL 500ml	l0ml	2.44	500ml	122
HABA pure roots Squalane	1ml	NIL	NIL	NIL
MICRO FORCE CLEANSING (Makeup Remover) 240ml	6ml	5	240ml	210

Benefit - Hello Flawless

Brand: Benefit

Place: MidValley Megamall, Metrojaya, Benefit Counter

Method: Take the “find your perfect match” challenge, shout it on Benefit facebook wall, show it to the beauty consultant, and get the sample. There's also a chance to win 1 of the 3 Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW! Giveaway. Hurry !

Link/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BenefitCosmeticsMalaysia

Additional Information : Maybe I was too early to get the sample this round, the beauty consultant didn't know about this promotion, luckily she has a internet connection with her phone, and after checking the facebook page, then only she pass the sample to me. The sample come in a little bit different form as compare to the normal sample packaging. It comes with 3 little sachet that attached to the booklet, and there come 3 colour to test on.

	Rating					Remark
Worth the trip/time/overhead spent ?	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	I count every cents spent (petrol, time, effort) compare to what I get, even before talking about the result of the product
Challenge to get the sample	Very Tough	Tough	Normal	Easy	Very Easy	How easy to find the counters, to get the product, do I need to wait long to get it
Hard Selling	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	Before getting the product, any push for sales commitment ?
Staff friendliness	Very Rude	Rude	Normal	Good	Very Good	How informative and friendliness the staff to you when you request for the sample ?
Consultation given ?	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	Any information and knowledge shared on the product ?

Product	Est. Size	Est. Price(RM)	Est. Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)
Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW!	Nil	NIL	30ml	130

 

Cake for Lunch

Lunch time, I am hungry .....

Graphic from Think And Real 

Kotex - Fresh Plus Liners

Brand: Kotex

Date : 7^th Apr 2012, 11am

Place: MidValley Megamall, Caring Pharmacy

Method: Bring an empty wrapper of any brand of panty liner to exchange for the product.

Link/Facebook:

Shiseido - Perfect UV Protector SPF 50+ PA+++

Brand: Shiseido

Date :  Apr 2012

Place: MidValley Megamall, MetroJaya, Shiseido Counter

Method: Print the sample redeem from the webpage, present the print out to the beauty consultant

Link/Facebook: http://www.my.shiseido.com/suncare_a/

http://www.my.shiseido.com/s2012/suncare/print.htm

Additional Information : NIL

MISC - A Date With Julie's

A Date wtih Julie's

Came across this social media and get to know there's a contest organised by  Julie's  for bloggers. Without wasting a second, I pickup my pen and start to write ...... my date with  Julie's  (oh, actually, start to type, not very good in real 'hand'writing anymore ...)

Anyone not heard about  Julie's ? Well, check out the Julie's website here and their facebook.  It is so feminine, you would think it is something related to play toy or child fashion, but actually, it is a brand for biscuits, yes biscuits :-), with a girly logo too ....

Review - Pure Beauty - Pomegranate Antioxidant

Brand: Pure Beauty

Link/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purebeautymalaysia

Read my post on how I got the product here. 

Review : Estee Lauder - Cyber White BB crème SPF35/PA+++

Brand: Estee Lauder

Link/Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/esteelauder.my

Read my previous post on how I got the sample to try on :

Estee Lauder - Cyber White BB crème SPF35/PA+++

Product details:

Product	Size	Est. Price(RM)	Normal Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)

Cyber White BB crème SPF35/PA+++	1.5ml	8.7	30ml	175

Additional Information :

I still can't really take it --- BB crème. I am a sweaty person, I haven't got the chance to meet any BB crème or foundation or loose powder (whatever you name it, but mainly for coverage) that can 'tahan' my sweaty face. Once I applied the BB crème, I started feeling each of my pore is struggling to get oxygen (ah... over exaggerated a bit lah …). My sweat immediately show face, I have to pat away the sweat, together, I see

Thursday Plantation - Dry Skin Relief

Brand: Thursday Plantation

Place: MidValley Megamall, Caring

Method: Fill in a paper cutting form, bring along a body lotion (min 200ml) to exchange the product at Caring Pharmacy.

Link/Facebook: http://caring2u.com/

Shiseido - White Lucent Review Lucky Dip

Brand: Shiseido

Date : 7^th Apr 2012

Place: MidValley Megamall, MetroJaya, Shiseido Counter

Method: After trying the new White Lucent Intensive Spot Targeting Serum+ , drop your review to Shiseido website, and they will choose the winner at random.

How to participate

Link/Facebook: http://www.my.shiseido.com/

Review - Cheap Deal Anyone ?

Brand: Advanced Bxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx

Date : April 2012

Link/Facebook: NIL

This is my first time buying a discount voucher online, which this one is dirt cheap. I know there will be some pursuing for package sign-up, products push etc, which that's what exactly my intention at the end of the treatment, provided the service is good and the price is reasonable.

However, for my first trial, it already failed me, quite badly. I am not sure how good they treat the fully paid

Estee Lauder - Cyber White BB crème SPF35/PA+++

Brand: Estee lauder

Place: Suria KLCC, Isetan, Estee Lauder Counter

Method: Walk-in to the counter to check if the sample is still available as it has been running out of stock in Mid Valley, luckily they are still available and the beauty consultant gave me 2 sachets to try on.