My Honest Review of Melange Korea’s Brightening Facial + Red & Blue LED Treatment

If you have sensitive or rosacea-prone skin, you’ll know the struggle: most facials promise “glow,” but can easily leave your skin red, irritated, or worse—flaring up for days. That’s exactly why I was both curious and cautious when I visited Melange Korea for their Brightening Facial paired with Red & Blue LED Light Therapy.

Here’s my full, honest experience—from consultation to results.

✨ First Impressions: A Luxe Korean Skincare Experience

Located in Plaza Arkadia, the space feels polished and aesthetic—very much in line with the K-beauty “glass skin” concept. The environment is calm, bright, and feel like a premium skincare escape.

Melange Korea positions itself as a Korean skincare-focused salon offering advanced facials aimed at rejuvenation, hydration, and brightening.

I went to Melange Korea at Plaza Arkadia, Desa Park City and tried out the services below:

Brightening Facial Treatment

Red & Blue LED Light Therapy add-on

Brightening Facial Treatment - This treatment is designed to target uneven skin tone, dullness, and the appearance of dark spots while restoring a clearer, more luminous complexion. By combining deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation, and targeted brightening ingredients, it helps remove buildup that can make the skin look tired and uneven.

Key Benefits:

• Helps brighten and even out skin tone
• Reduces the appearance of dullness and pigmentation
• Promotes a clearer, more radiant complexion
• Leaves skin smooth, hydrated, and refreshed

What to Expect:

A relaxing treatment that includes deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation, targeted brightening products, and finishing hydration to restore a luminous finish.

The LED therapy: A non-invasive treatment that uses advanced LED light therapy to address multiple skin concerns at a deeper level without causing irritation or downtime. By delivering specific wavelengths of light into the skin, this treatment helps support natural skin repair, improve overall skin condition, and promote a clearer, healthier-looking complexion. It is a gentle yet effective option for those looking to enhance skin clarity, calm sensitivity, and maintain balanced, well-conditioned skin over time.

DS Cafe KL - English Style Cafe Serving Comfort Malay and Thai Home-style Food

Are you ready to embark on a authentic Malay and Thai gastronomic adventure in an English Style Cafe? The newly opened DS Café KL at Desa Pandan is your destination! It serves delicious and comforting Malay and Thai home-style food with reasonable price.

Founded by Datin Sri Nora and her family members, DS Café KL features delicious Malay cuisine cooked by Datin Sri Nora herself. We have tried out some of their menu below on our visit:

Asam Pedas - Moderately spicy, tangy and thick, with plenty of aroma, DS Café KL 's Asam pedas is a must try when you are here.

Nasi Lemak - Fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk, served with 2 types of sambal (chili paste), crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, hard-boiled egg, and cucumber slices, making it a hearty and satisfying dish that embodies the essence of Malay cuisine.

Sambal Bilis - Heavenly delicious! It's not too spicy hence suitable for everyone!

Ayam Goreng - Cirspy fried chicken and in big portion!

Revolving Restaurant at Chinatown, Bangkok - Sky View 360° @ Grand China Hotel

When you are at Chinatown, Bangkok, do not miss to visit Sky View 360° located at the 25th floor and River View bar located at the 23th floor of Grand China Hotel.

Sky View 360° is a revolving restaurant gives you 360-degree panoramic views of Chinatown and the Chao Phraya River. The restaurant turns slowly (two hours for one rotation), and serves International fusion cuisine.

We tried out some of their cocktails and mocktails.

The mixologist there really know how to mix a good cocktails, we are impressed!

Oh Yeah Banana Leaf Brickfields - The Best Banana Leaf Rice in KL

Calling all banana leaf rice lovers! You wouldn't want to miss tuk tuk Bamboo Briyani banana leaf at oh yeah banana leaf Brickfields!

Here, diners get to taste the savoury Briyani banana leaf rice cooked in bamboo. As you walk into the restaurant you can hear the tuk tuk sound (knocking the bamboo). The rice is very aromatic burst with spices and flavours.

Oh Yeah also serves plenty of different side dishes to go along with your meal, you can opt for mutton, prawns, or chicken.

Now, Oh Yeah has just opened their 3rd outlet in Jalan Tun Sambathan, Brickfields, following their 1st outlet in Bukit Bintang and the 2nd outlet in Batu Caves. Oh Yeah Banana Leaf Brickfields has 2 storeys, the ground floor serves Northern and Southern Indian cuisine and on the first floor it’s resto-bar a different dining concept.

La Miux Skin Therapist - a Malaysian Derma Skincare Brand

Happy 66th anniversary to my home land - Malaysia! In conjunction with this big milestone, we decided to support home grown brands and tried out the La Miux Skin Therapist skincare line recently. La Miux Skin Therapist is a Malaysian derma skincare brand and formulated in France and has undergone dermatological and hypoallergenic testing for safety and efficacy.

La Miux Skin Therapist has a few skincare lines and we have tried out their Moisture skincare range this time. Read further by scrolling down;

La Miux Hyalu-mide Serum (20ml | RM103.90)

This serum contains 2 important actives which are also found in our skin, namely Ceramide and Hyaluronic acid that reduces over times due to various factors such as aging, pollution, skin irritation causes by contact with harsh chemicals.

With the scientifically selection of Yuzu Ceramide B (Structurally contains ceramide type 2 and 5 which are very similar to human ceramide existing in stratum corneum); and a combination of 3 sizes of Hyaluronic acids (0.9 million, 1.2 million, 1.5 million Dalton of molecular weight/sizes).

How to use?

After cleansing, apply either Skin Therapist Natural Advance Crème or Hydrating Moisturizing Lotion as moisturizer, then a drop of the Hyalu-mideSerum on to the face and neck.

La Miux Natural Advance Cream (50ml | RM58.70)

The Perfect Derma After Derm Moisturizing Lotion

I have shared on how did I treat my girls’ eczema with The Perfect Derma soothing skin relief cream here late last year.

It worked so well that they do not suffer from eczema flares after using it. However, their skin seemed to become dry and itchy some time. Hence, when The Perfect Derma announced the launch of their latest product, I did not hesitate to give it a try.

Introducing The Perfect Derma After Derm Moisturizing Lotion. The Perfect Derma team has spent 3 years researching and launching this moisturizing lotion, which is a perfect pair of Perfect Derma soothing skin relief cream.

The 6 benefits of using The Perfect Derma After Derm Moisturizing Lotion:

1. Suitable for eczema skin, specially for psoriasis symptoms. It is specially designed for sensitive skin.
2. Penetrates into the skin in 10 minutes. It deeply moisturises, reduces the recurrence of skin sensitivity, redness and swelling.
3. Dedicated to moisturising the skin cells, and forms a protective layer on the skin.
4. Contains high-quality Collagen to moisturise the skin and make the skin supple and elastic.
5. Infused with 7 kinds of natural plant extracts, it helps in antioxidants while also helping in skin cell repair
6. Leave a layer of protection on the skin barrier. The precious and high-tech honey extraction ingredients prevent the skin from dehydration.

The Best Smart Watch - Kieslect Smart Watch

As a smart consumer, I have found the best smart watch in town. Introducing Kieslect Smart Watch, a watch that has many functions and also fashioanable to wear every day, every where.

In the current economic environment, many people will think twice before investing their hard-earned money in a wearable watch. But, I am happy to tell you that Kieslect Smart Watch is really affordable and worth the money.

In fact, Kieslect has established a robust distribution network, supplying stylish smartwatches to over 5,000 retail outlets in more than 60 countries. Founded in 2017, Kieslect has partnered with leading wireless technology providers and other selected companies with core technology to embrace and lead the new world of quality smart wearables with elegant designs. Kieslect employs 600 people worldwide, and all its products are certified with CE, RoHS, FCC, and UKCA, demonstrating the brand's trustworthiness and adherence to quality standards.

Kieslect focuses on bringing people optimism and authenticity through their creative spirit. By combining advanced wireless technology with fashionable designs and a deep understanding of market demand, Kieslect has won a series of international design awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, iF Design Award, and German Design Award. This shows that the designs of their products as well as the utility can easily win over people’s hearts.

Stay Pretty, Fit and Healthy With 5 GKB Products

As I age, it becomes increasingly important to take care of my health to maintain a good quality of life. I make sure I do exercise regulary and eat a balanced diet whenever possible.

However, I still fall sick once in awhile. I had a serious gastrointestinal diseases that make me can't even attend to my work recently. Luckily my friend has introduced me GKB G-Pro Gold. Contains Prebiotics and Probiotics, GKB G-Pro Gold helps in improve gut flora and boost immunity. It is specifically designed for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD). It contains 80 bilion CFU from manufacturing date.

Just intake one capsule a day, before and after a meal. It helps me to sooth my abdominal pain efficiently.

GKB G-Pro Gold comes in 60 vege capsule bottle.

Since GKB G-Pro Gold works so well on me, I decided to explore more on GKB and other GKB health supplement too. GKB (GK BIO International Sdn. Bhd.) was established in 2018, a joint venture between All Cosmos Bio-Tech Holding Corporate and Grape King Bio from Taiwan. GKB aims to promote the importance of health and wellness by providing quality health products to Malaysians to help regulate our body functins at affordable prices. Till date, GKB has helped over 1 minnion Malaysians to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

GKB probiotics are manufactured with antioxidant multilayer encapsulation technology and in granular form. GKB is the only health supplement company with 4 multilayer coating for its probiotics, which ensure the probiotics enter the intestines and intact at high survival rate. Not only that, the granular form of GKB probiotics helps reduce the rish of choking, and the GKB probiotics can be consume directly or mixed with beverages.

Top Café in Damansara Uptown - Cream Café @ Imazium, Uptown PJ

Tucked away in the heart of PJ is this new café with both indoor and outdoor seating areas speckled with Muji inspired design. Located at Ground floor of Imazium, Cream café serves freshly bake goods and pastries daily using only French premium butter and ingredients. It also offers delicious wholesome menu & excellent coffee, tea and refreshing drinks.

We had an enjoyable noon dining at Cream café not long ago. The desserts and pastries drew our attention once we entered into the café. We can't decide which one to try for a moment.

It was almost full house by the time we reached. However, the friendly staff still led us to the available seats and passed us their menu for order. We were amazed by their extensive menu. Check out some of the items that we have tried below:

Food

Signature Burger (RM28.90)

Homemade chicken patty, malted bun, salad, fries

The portion is big for a Café food. We love the homemade chicken patty that is thick and juicy, with soft buns. It is indeed one of the best burger we have had in awhile.

[Review] Infinix HOT 20 Smartphone

Looking for a budget smartphone with good performance? Infinix HOT 20 is your choice! Officially launched in November 2022, Infinix HOT 20 is the latest HOT series launched by Infinix - the fastest upcoming International Smartphone brand.

When I unbox the Infinix Hot 20, I was amazed by it's sleek design with premium feel and touch. I also like that it is lightweight and easy to carry around in my bag. I have been using Infinix HOT 20 for 2 weeks before passing in on to my daughter. I would say that I am pretty impressed with the long battery life and smooth performance. With the price tag of just RM 599, Infinix HOT 20 is really worth to buy.

Comes with Helio G85 Upgraded Processor, it gives a rapid response times and reliable networking to the users. Meanwhile it pumps its Arm Mali-G52 GPU up to a 1GHz peak, blasting performance for avid mobile gamers.

90Hz 6.82" Punch-Hole Fluid Immersive Display that provides remarkable display quality and achieves an 90% screen-to-body ratio.

"We Care, We Love" Campaign by Carina

The lunar new year of Water Rabbit is around the corner, have you stocked up the tissue products for your home and personal use?

This year, I have discovered CARINA brand, a proud Malaysia brand that provides quality tissue products. This year, CARINA plans to move forward with the progress of time and the advancement after the pandemic. Carina produces high-quality products that influence and provides better care and love for your family.

Hence, they have launched a campaign called "We Care, We Love".

The Carina Gift Box is filled with every tissue goodies we need. Pack in very beautiful purple recycled bag and paper box. The purple recycled bag is great to bring for shopping as it's foldable and water resistant. Now, Carina Gift Box comes with lucky angpao, where you will stand a chance to win cash up to RM88 (transfer via TNG) by buying this Carina gift box.

Treat Eczema or Psoriasis with The Perfect Derma

I was born with sensitive skin. I have had eczema since childhood, and I really hate the itchy feeling at the back of the joints of my legs. It was so itchy I couldn’t even fall asleep! My mom has brought me to see many doctors hence I have been trying a lot of cream and even medicine to get it to heal.

Now that I am a mother of 2 girls, I am sad to see they have inherited it from me and they are also suffering from eczema. I felt heartache watching them scratching the skin especially when it flares! I found out that keeping the skin clean and moisturised will help to ease the itchiness. But, the itchiness just wouldn’t go away permanently.

My friend introduced me to The Perfect Derma soothing skin relief cream recently. Made in Malaysia, the cream helps to treat eczema, rashes and even psoriasis.

While I check on the ingredients, I am happy that it is made with 100% Organic and natural ingredients. Let’s look into the natural ingredients infused in the cream below;

Cardiospermum
It has anti-inflammatory properties, as well as being effective against redness and itchiness. Loss of moisture in the skin is also minimised.

Echium Oil
Echium seed oil helps repair the skin's protective barrier, which improves hydration and reduces roughness.

Sunflower
The vitamin E in sunflower oil has antioxidants that help with premature ageing and wrinkles, keeping your skin looking young and fresh.

Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera helps with a protective layer for the skin, and it also helps to retain moisture. It is rich in antioxidants and minerals that boost the healing process.

Most importantly, it does not contain steroids. I know a lot of doctors will recommend steroid which work wonders at first, but as a person who has tried it myself before, I don’t recommend it. Steroid cream that could only temporarily help discomfort of the skin, and in the long run it will thinning our skin and making it even more sensitive.

Improve Acne in just 2 weeks!

Almost all teenagers get acne, so does my elder girl. She started having a serious acne skin condition when she turned 12 last year. I have been trying different solutions to no result over the past one year.

I was desperate to find a solution, and I am happy that my friend recommended Murad Blemish Control Deep Relief Blemish Treatment to me. Murad is my trusted skincare brand and hence I did not hesitate to let my elder daughter to try out this new product.

Murad Blemish Control Deep Relief Blemish Treatment consists of potent salicylic acid serum and amino acids, as well as ground cherry extract.

It is clinically proven to lessen discomfort, helps exfoliate skin, reduces redness and hydrates to soothe skin for a longer lasting hydration.

Suitable for Balance, Oily, Combination and Dry skin, Murad Blemish Control Deep Relief Blemish Treatment can be used in the morning and night.

First, my girl cleanse her face with a clarifying cleanser.

Then, I help her to apply an even layer of Murad Blemish Control Deep Relief Blemish Treatment to affected areas and let the product dry out itself. The white colored treatment will turns to a transparent layer on her skin. We like that the texture is lightweight and fast to dry. Leaving her skin a soothed and calm sensation.

Review: Parrot Botanicals Shower Cream & Bar Soap

I like to shower because it makes me feel nice and clean. Recently, I have discovered Parrot Botanicals, a famous and popular brand origins from Thailand. In fact, Parrot Botanicals is the Pride of Thais. They are premium products of Thailand, and their products have won a lot of Award in Beauty and Personal Care Category, given by the ministry of industry in Thailand!

When I check out further, I found out that Parrot Botanicals is the No.1 AUTHENTIC THAI BOTANICALS FRESHNESS, the products has Unique Thai Botanical Fragrance with Traditional Herb Oil for Long Lasting Freshness.

It is really promising, hence I have decided to give Parrot Botanicals Shower Cream & Bar Soap a try. I ordered it online from their Online Shop. The package arrived me promptly in proper packaging, and I can smell the unique scent and long lasing fragrance that cannot imitate even before opening up the product's packaging. So nice!

Once I open up the parcel, I felt in love with the beautiful packaging of Parrot Botanicals. Let's read our further review below.

Parrot Botanicals Shower Cream (500ml pump bottle)

Parrot Botanicals Shower Cream has Signature Natural Flower Scent that smell so good! It comes in a pump bottle made it easy to use. The shower cream provides Long lasting fragrance skin for up to 8 hrs.* 

*Testing result made by connoisseurs of perfume

Get Rid of Acne with Thursday Plantation

Acne is a common skin condition that affects most teenagers and adult alike, including myself. When I do my research online, I found that acne stems from hormonal changes that occur in our body. Teenagers are the worst hit when going through puberty due to the tremendous increase in androgens hormones. While adult women like me also face a similar acne crisis when the body lacks estrogen hormone and testosterone hormones increase rapidly.

Though acne is a common condition, its impact on quality of life should not be overlooked. For those who have been dealing with it over a long period of time, there is frustration, embarrassment and even anger.

With Thursday Plantation’s Acne Skin care range, all those with trouble acne skin can now be relieved of their skin problems. Origins from Australia, Thursday Plantation’s Acne Skin care range is specially formulated to treat sensitive acne-prone skin, with 100% Pure Australia tea tree oil as a key ingredient as well as other plant ingredients in combating acne. Tea tree oil has both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which help with treating inflammatory acne lesions, such as pimples and breakouts.

I have been using the 4 steps Thursday Plantation Acne Skin care for a week now, and my skin feels soothe and calm. Just follow the simple 4 steps below;

Step 1: Tea Tree Face Wash

To start-off your acne-care routine, cleanse the skin with Tea Tree Face Wash. The naturally derived cleanser captures the antibacterial power of Tea Tree Oil to gently remove sebum excess, dirt and makeup without stripping the skin of its natural oils. It leaves the skin looking clearer, fresher and healthier.

The foaming, soap-free cleanser helps prevent acne and pimples by gently cleansing the skin to remove the build up of excessive oils.

All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Steamboat Pork Free Buffet @ Setia City Palace 8

Are you feeling like treating yourself to a full spread of good food and eating till your heart's content? Setia City Palace 8's all-you-can-eat BBQ steamboat pork free buffet menu is the perfect way to fulfil your cravings.

Be spoilt for choices at this new Setia City Palace 8 BBQ Steamboat pork free (they are applying on HALAL certificate) Chinese restaurant located at the Ground Floor of Setia City Convention Centre. Operated since June 2022, Setia City Palace 8 is the newest Chinese restaurant at Setia City area. The restaurant is located near the Setia City Convention Centre entrance next to Setia City Shopping Mall. Hence shoppers can easily walk to the restaurant under covered walkway.

We like the spacious and clean restaurant. It offers individual electric hot pot and BBQ grill for small table for four and also large table for 10 people. Be spoilt for choices as it offers more than 50 types of food which includes meat, seafood, vegetables and noodles.

First, the Steamboat Soup Base. They offer 5 types of soups here:

Palace Chicken Stock Soup
Palace Special Tomato Soup
Korean Kimchi Soup
Thai Tom Yam Soup
Satay Lok Lok

Tackles Dark Spots with Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum & City Skin® Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 | PA++++

I used to think Freckles is cute, but not until I have dark spots on my skin that is so ugly and annoying!

Since then, I was looking for a way to treat the dark spots. Thanks to Murad to introduce the new Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum that is formulated to work on a wide range of skin tones, as it targets the appearance of dark spots, which can show up on skin in different ways depending on skin tone.

MURAD Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum (30ml | RM 448)

MURAD R&D team has infused the new Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum with superb ingredients below;

Patented resorcinol technology: Exclusive to Murad, reduces the intensity of the look of dark spots & uneven tone.

Tranexamic acid: Helps soothe, brighten, revive dull skin & even tone.

Glycolic acid: One of the first and most sought-after exfoliants in Dr. Murad’s dermatology. practice. Exfoliates to help remove dullness, improve skin’s texture & clear away dull skin cells for better penetration.

The formula can reduce the look of dark spots in 14 days while still gentle when apply on the skin.  I like the light texture which is easy to absorbed into the skin. The lightly scented serum contains a combination of antioxidants and soothing ingredients that help diminish the appearance of pigmentation caused by inflammation. My skin is brighter and glowing after using it day and night for 2 weeks.

The serum is suitable for normal, oily, dry or combination skin type.

Soft & Radiant Skin with Wawawax Sweet Peachy & Rosie Red Body Scrub

Do you know that our largest organ on our body is skin? Skin will regenerate itself approximately every 27 days. Hence, proper skin care is essential to eliminate the dead skin cells so that our skin can be refresh and reborn. Good news for us, soft and radiant skin is easily achievable with Wawawax Body Scrub #scrubtosmooth!

I was honored to be invited to the grand launch of Wawawax Body Scrub on Valentine's Day. Held at Glass House Glenmarie, it was attended by many honorable guests and personnel from Shopee too. I was amazed by the women-owned home grown company – Wawawax by its quality products. As the trusted brand for waxing and personal care in Malaysia since 2016, Wawawax continues to elevate their wonder customers’ experience by the New Wawawax Body Scrub.

In fact, Wawawax Body Scrub is specially formulated to (i) remove dead skin cells, (ii) reduce ingrown hair caused by waxing or shaving, (iii) keep skin smooth, exfoliated and hydrated after use; and (iv) help skin to absorb moisturiser better.

Wawawax Body Scrub comes in two flavors; Sweet Peachy and Rosie Red.