5/14/2025

Nailgirls Hair Cutting Scissors Shears (6.7in)

This scissors are great value for money. They aren't professional scissors but I couldn't expect that for the price. They are still very good. I sometimes trim my hair ends on my own, and the household scissors I was using were not really good. Instead, this pair cuts my hair straight, cleanly and easily, with minimum effort, in a go. These scissors tips aren't too pointy, but the blades are sharp and do the job. I have small hands and found this pair comfortable to use; not too big, not too small. The complementary comb comes really handy.

Tean's Gourmet Rendang Dry Curry Paste (200 g)

I came across this curry paste when I was looking for something else on Amazon and it popped up under the "you might also be interested in" list. I love Malaysian cuisine and Rendang dishes. I bought this not expecting much and based purely on price and my liking of anything Rendang. It turned out to be great. It really tastes of the Rendang dishes that I get from popular Malaysian food restaurants in Oz. The sachet is a concentrated sauce that needs of water and coconut milk, plus dessicated toasted coconut at the end. The quantity of sauce in the sachet is meant to be used with 1.5 Ks of meat, but I used about 700 grams, so it turned out more liquid than it should be. However, the taste was phenomenal, no acidity or chemical taste, and it was a mild hot dish for me. I used it with chicken and added a chopped fresh onion, some Asian veggies and dessicated natural coconut (not toasted), and really enhanced the dish. I found the flavour medium hot. The main downside of the product is the added glutamate. Cooking instructions are on Malay and English on the packet back. This is a value for money packet, and great quality.  

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.