Sunlight Anti-Bacterial Dishwashing Liquid
Gentle formula for sensitive skin
Great dishwashing liquid for sensitive skin. For a long time, I’ve been using the normal Sunlight until my skin started to peel off when my eczema started flaring. I switched out of Sunlight and tried many different brands and did not make my skin any better until I almost lost my fingerprints. I stopped washing dishes because it was becoming too painful. When Sunlight came out with new ranges with different formula, I decided to give it a try and I was very happy! It is much gentle to my skin. I finally enjoy washing the dishes again. However, do note that this formula is not as effective as the normal range in removing oil from plastic container. You do need to put in a bit more effort to get rid of the oil.
Pigeon 2-in-1 Bottle and Nipple Brush
Long-lasting, Soft, good for cleaning bottle
This is a very good brush with soft bristle, great for cleaning both plastic and glass bottles. Unlike other brushes of similar types, Pigeon’s bristle is much much softer, hence less likely to scratch plastic bottles. It is long-lasting, by long-lasting, we’ve had ours for 4 years and still look as good as new (I would not recommend using it for baby bottles after that many years, but you can certainly use it to clean other narrow bottles). Overall, a good investment if you’re looking for a good brush.
Pureen Baby Bath With Aloe Vera and Vitamin E
Soft smelling, gentle to the skin & moisturizing
I love the soft smelling of this Aloe Vera Baby bath. The smell is very subtle. Surprisingly, unlike other Pureen’s baby bath I’ve tried, this one is not too bubbly as you can see in the picture. It produces smaller bubbles, which is fine. If you have an older toddler who loves to play in the bathroom making bubbles, this might not be a good choice. But for babies, this is perfectly fine as the formula is very gentle for the skin.
Rejoice Shampoo Anti Dandruff
Cool feeling, leaving a clean sensation
Been using this Rejoice Shampoo Anti Dandruff for almost a year now. I switched out from another famous brand after my dandruff issue has improved. Rejoice Anti Dandruff shampoo has a milder cool feeling, even when you leave it out on your hair for 1minute. I love the refreshing feeling. It lathers easily, so you don’t need to use too much of it. My dandruff issue is a bit better now, so I did not see a significant improvement but it is a good shampoo as more of like maintaining a healthy scalp.
Tefal Comfort Santoku Knife 12cm w/Cover
Ergonomic, high quality, excellent knife for your kitchen
Purchased this for my mother-in-law and she loves this! We got the one without cover. It is nice to hold, very solid, very ergonomic, making cutting tasks much easier. It does require regular sharpening to ensure continuous pleasant experience in the kitchen. If you ever need a good quality knife with a fair price point for its quality, do give Tefal a try. It could be a bit more expensive for some, but you'll definitely get what you pay for.
Norwex Microfibre cleaning cloths
Overpriced wash cloth
I have a small one to try out and have used it daily for almost 1 year. As a washcloth, it dries of spilled liquid well and cleans the dining table/kitchen counter. So it sort of save a bit of time but not by a significant margin. If you use it for heavy usage such as wiping off the dinner table or kitchen counter, you do need to clean it regularly so that it can continue to absorb better. Similar principle of cleaning the wash cloth regularly can be applied to any other, much cheaper alternative wash clothes in the market for better absorption. Overall, I think this is a bit overpriced.
Biore Pore Pack Black
Good for maintenance but not for deep cleaning of blackheads
This pore stripe does a fair job of extracting blackhead but will not clean so effectively. I would still suggest going to a beautician for a proper extraction. However, this pore strip is a great option to have for regular maintenance. I really love the charcoal version compared to the normal one because it is SOOOOOOOO SATISFYING to see all those gunk on the strips XD. If your blackhead is a bit deeper or a lot, I would suggest steaming (is that the right word?) your face and pinch your skin to push the blackhead out prior to applying this strip for a better cleaning. Highly recommend!
Biore UV Perfect Block Milk
Light texture, not oily, slight white cast if darker skin
If you have oily skin and are searching for a suitable sunblock that doesn’t make your face shining like the moon, try one of these. The texture is very light and easy to apply. It is not oily when it sets and doesn’t make your face sweat. As you can see in the picture, it almost turns invincible when applied. However, if you have darker skin, you might notice a slight white cast but that can easily be fixed with a good powder.
Watsons Baby Wipes Fresh
Cheap, moisturizing and with a slight fragrant smell
If your family doesn't have sensitive skin issues, this is a good wipe to try. They also have an unscented version for more sensitive skin. It is very affordable and can get even cheaper during promotion. They have many different smells. We always have one of these in the car for standby. It always comes in handy especially to clean our hands after touching things outside and before applying hand sanitizer. Unfortunately, this particular size is rather hard to find as they are always out of stock. So if you do find one, do stock up! (new packaging)
Watson Lotion Baby Wipes
Perfect size for diaper bag for cleaning up on-the-go
This is a smaller version of their baby wipes. Works just as well as the regular size. The sheet is only slightly smaller but still does wonders at cleaning. Due to their honeycomb pattern, each wipe has a good amount of wetness for cleaning. If you have sensitive skin, I’d recommend trying the fragrant free version. Overall, a very good baby wipe for the diaper bag.
Watsons Baby Wipes Fragrance Free
Cheap and doesn’t irritate delicate skin
This is such a bargain!!!! On regular price, it is quite competitive vs other in-house brands. But if you can grab them during promotion, it can get super cheap! The quality is quite good too. The wipes is relatively thick and retain moisture well. Hence good for cleaning. If you find these in the store, do stock up because they just fly off the shelf!
Guardian Baby Care Wipes Fragrance Free
New look, same great quality
This is the new packaging of the current Guardian existing Baby Wipes of the same variant. I still love it since they maintain the quality. I purchased quite a number of packs of these wipes to be used at the babysitter. It is one of the most affordable ranges for baby wipes and consider a jackpot if you manage to grab it during promotion.
Guardian Baby Wipes Fragrance Free
Affordable, thick wipes with great moisture for cleaning
We purchased this to be used at the babysitters and really love the quality. I have tried a number of baby wipes and this is among one of the best for the affordable price we pay. The honeycomb design retains moisture well. So it does a good job at cleaning. Even if you don’t plan to use it for your baby, it is soft enough to be used for sensitive skin or even to wipe off surfaces. They also come in smaller packs for on-the-go that fits well in any diaper bag.
Easy Gliss FV4010
Performs better with steam function, but a tad too heavy
Tefal is well-known for great quality appliances and this iron does a good job at straigthening wrinkles. It rid of wrinkles much faster with the steam function. However, one thing I don’t like is that it is a tad bit too heavy even without any water filled in. So it gets tiring pretty fast.
Pureen Baby Wipes (Fragrance Free)
Small enough to fit into handbag or diaper bag for on-the-go usage
This is a travel version of the regular Pureen baby. It’s great to have for on-the-go because of the travel-friendly size. However I would suggest pack a few of these in the diaper bag. Although it has enough moisture to do a good cleaning, because of the smaller size, you might need to use a lot than the regular size. Overall, a good baby wipe at an affordable price. It doesn’t have a strong smell too.
Pureen Baby Shampoo With Vitamin E
Smells wonderful, bubbles well
I purchased this when my kid was still a baby. I personally think that it is not much different than the Head-To-Toe range. It produced the same amount of bubbles. Though, I do love this smell better. It may suit better once your kid has a head full of [thick] hair. Otherwise, the Head-To-Toe version is sufficient
Pureen Baby Shampoo 2in1 with Vitamin E
Smells wonderful, conditioning feature suits better for older kids
This is just one of another extension to the Pureen Baby shampoo with added conditioning property. Overall, the smell is similar to the shampoo variant. I would say this falls under the “good to have” shampoo rather than “must have” because kids’ hair don’t usually need conditioning if they do not have a lot of hair. However, if your kids has a somewhat thicker hair or curly, you could give this a try. Otherwise, the regular Pureen Baby Shampoo would suffice.
Pureen Madame Maternity Pads
Very soft for the tender area in the early days of postpartum, but poor absorption
I purchased this for my postpartum preparation. I would say, it is very soft which is great to wear during the early days postpartum when your netheryea is still tender after that heroic battle in the labor room (Go, Mamas, Go!). The only turn down is that it does a poor job at absorbing liquid. The glue at the back is not strong enough, it keeps on moving and has no wings. So it moves around easily, which is really annoying. So I would suggest, if you’re looking for a maternity pad, just buy 1 pack and see if you like it. Otherwise, a regular pad does a better job with lesser mess.
Nutox Eye Refiner
Tightens eye area but no significant changes
I purchased this to replace my previous eye cream. I was specifically looking for something for fine line and tired eyes. Immediately, after using this, you could feel the area around your eyes tighten, best use immediately after washing your face. However, other than that, there is no significant changes. This small tube lasted me almost 10months, using it 2x/day. I think it is one of those things where you can’t see an immediate effect but it’s good to have a good routine for the longer run. Not outstanding, but not bad either.
Haenim NexusFit™ 7X Breast Pump
Powerful yet quiet breastpump with elegant design!?
I LOVE my Haenim NexusFit™ 7X Breast Pump, despite a minor hiccup in the beginning. I am an EP mom, and was on the lookout for a powerful breastpump to support my EP journey. When I had my first pumping session with my NexusFit 7X, I was not impressed with the output. After my first pump, my breasts didn’t feel quite “empty” and I could still pump another 2oz more with my regular pump. Then I tried on with the areola shield 21mm that came in the packaging. The output improved a little bit but I still did not feel like it did a good job at emptying my breasts. I was pretty bummed out in the beginning given the high expectations I had on this pump. But I’m glad the disappointment did NOT last long because Haenim did an AMAZING job at providing superb after sale service and helped me find the right fitting for a better pumping experience.
I got in touch with Haenim customer service for assistance and was very impressed by their very responsive team. They were highly attentive and felt genuine in wanting to support you in providing the right solutions. After consultation, I decided to purchase a 19mm areola shield separately and it tremendously improved my output! On par as my regular pump.
I didn’t quite like that Nexusfit shield set that came with the original packaging because it wasn’t quite “handsfree” enough:- I still have to hold them while pumping. And then they launched the Haenim Handsfree Collection Cup and I grabbed a pair for myself. I LOVE these collection cups EVEN BETTER! It tremendously improved my pumping sessions and my hands could be totally free to do other things and multitask! <3 In my opinion, both shield sets & collection cup set have extra parts to wash compared to my previous pump. Also, the pump body (in Nexusfit shield set) & pump base (in Collection Cup) have some corners which were challenging to wash. So do pay a bit more attention to these to make sure you clean every nook and crannies well.
On the actual motor, it is very powerful, yet very quiet. The sound is not intrusive even when pumping at night. Love that it comes with LED night light for night pumping. It took me about 4 hours to fully charge and would last almost 2 days (depending on frequency of pumping and length of time), or for me about 8-9 sessions of 30min each. It has 15 levels expression and 5 levels of speed to suit every need, perfect for new mothers trying to establish supply in the early days because it mimics newborn’s soft suction very well. It also comes with a manual pump, but I personally have never used it as I prefer to use the electric pump.
It has a sleek and beautiful design while still delivering on quality and functionality, a well-known characteristic of all Haenim’s products. Love the white ivory color! ?
Overall, this is a superb product from Haenim. If you’re planning on breastfeeding for at least 2 years or decide to embark on the journey as an EP mom, this is the right choice.
In summary:
PROS:
1. Powerful but quiet motor
2. Superb customer service, very responsive
3. Great breastmilk output when used with the correct areola shield
4. Soft suction
5. Comes with LED light for MOTN pumping
6. Last a long time when fully charged
7. 15 levels expression and speed over 5 levels to suit every need
8. Sleek and beautiful design
CONS:
1. Big and heavy (expected of hospital-grade pump)
2. Need areola shield as the original is quite large
3. Slightly more parts to wash compared to my other brand
4. Difficult to clean the inner pump body