5/14/2025

Metamucil Daily Fibre Supplement (Smooth Orange, 30 Sachets)

I cannot stress enough how good this variety tastes. It's like Fanta minus the sugar (great for diabetics). Flavour is important to me because that's what keeps me going with any drinkable supplement or not. I know this isn't the most economic Metamucil version, but it's the best for my needs. Having this individual sachets means that the product does not get rancid or loses any of its properties. Also, I can carry a sachet in my purse if I decide to take this during the day not in the morning. The most important thing is it adds fibre to my diet in periods where I tend to eat less greens and salads, or when my diet changes because, for example, I'm travelling and eating naughty stuff.    

5/12/2025

Benss AM/FM/SW Portable Pocket Battery-Operated Radio

This is a pocket-size traditional stereo radio, powered by two AA batteries, something that comes handy to carry around without the pressure of carrying cables and chargers. It's also good to have it at hand during power outages and emergency situations. 
 
This radio looks great, is lightweight and has a handy wrist band. It can be easily fit inside a handbag or a large pocket. The radio has AM, FM and SW capabilities. I found the scan button fantastic as it scans the waves on its own and stores the stronger stations automatically. I was looking forward to having SW  to rich international stations at night but, so far, no luck; perhaps due to the fact that I live in a big city and in a very urban area.
 
The sound quality is very good and the antenna is really helpful because reception changes at times and so does the sound quality, so moving the antenna fixes  the issue.   
 
This radio has extra features that I haven't used yet like the alarm and the sleep timer. 
 
The instructions leaflet is really good. 

L'Oréal Wrinkle Expert Re-Densifying Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream 55+ (50ml)

L'Oreal cosmetics are a bit pricey, but I bought this one heavily discounted. Why opted for this variety? Honestly, because of the discount. This is a great day moisturiser. Unlike other L'Oreal creams, it doesn't have colouring in it, something that I appreciate. It absorbs well and leaves my skin supple and fresh, and I don't get any irritation or itchiness after application. Personally, I don't belief the claims of any brand or cream that have not been tested clinically, so I cannot comment on whether the calcium added to this cream is making my face less wrinkled because, at face value (pun intended), looks as wrinkled as before. Perhaps this is more noticeable by looking through a microscope or over a long period of time? I would say, based on my own experience, that this cream is goo for everyone who is over 35. I don't particularly like the scent, but it isn't bad either.  Yet, I like the cream and I would buy it again.

Simpeak Hand-Crank Solar LED Flashlight

This is an excellent emergency and travelling torch; easy to carry and store. This is a small plastic flash light. It's easily powered by dynamo (hand crank) or by the small solar panel embedded in it. Just using the dynamo for a couple of minutes gives me enough light to see around. I don't know how long would the battery last once it is fully charged. The carabineer is great to hang the torch from any place or to attach it to a backpack securely. 
 
 Having said that, the torch is very small and the strength and light projection range are limited and weak. That's a pity. I wish they made this in a larger sturdier and more light capacity version.

Kaslaider Silicone Bear Stand-up Pencil Case (Large)

This is a really cute vertical pencil case made of super-soft silicone. The design is really whimsical and the case feels expensive. It's well made and well finished (from the printing details, to the zip, to the inner erasers holder, to the opener chain detail). I wanted this covered case to put some pointy tools inside, like small palette knives, metallic clay tools, dot makers and so on. It can hold quite a big of stuff and protects my fingers from getting hurt as it would happen if I left some of the tools I put inside in the open. Good value for money and this model is way cheaper than other silicone animal pencil holders. The only let-down is the smell of the silicone; although not strong, it's a bit odd. No fancy packaging but I wasn't expecting that for the price.

5/08/2025

Ibumie Penang LadMee Hot Pepper Noodle,5x75g

I was hesitant to buy this Ibumie Penang variety due to the bad reviews. I bought it nevertheless and I don't agree with those. This is a great variety of instant noodles. Of course, I cannot compare it to the Penang white curry variety because this is not a curry and it's more like a clean soup. The pepper flavour is delicate but noticeable and I didn't found it overwhelming.  I added some Chinese fried shallots and a bit of chicken slices and it was a very clean but savoury soup. Not acidity or strong chemical flavour. 

5/06/2025

Nature's Way Restore 30 Billion Probiotic 30 Capsules

I've  used this brand of probiotics before, the regular version, for years, on an off, depending on my needs. I used as a preventive sort of supplement and to keep a healthy intestinal flora. I never tried this concentrated version till now due to some medication affecting my digestion and regularity. I saw results in a day, noticeable results in three days and my body was working like a clock after a week.  This is a relatively simple probiotic, in the sense that it has just 4 probiotic strains but in high dose. It worked for me, probably because I have healthy eating habits and general good health. I'm happy that I got the relief I needed and didn't have to pay for the way more expensive 15-strain varieties, because just these four were sufficient. The tablets don't need of refrigeration, so I can keep them in my pantry ,or on my desk or wherever I want to without worry of them getting off.