Kao Shong Smooth and Creamy Thai Coffee at P44.50 for a pack of 5 sachets is a bit steep for a 3-in-1 coffee.
Looks good, but is it worth buying?
What I like? Each 20g packet is labeled with the percentage of ingredients, something most Philippine 3-in-1's lack. It also has explicit and easy to understand instructions. In other words, the packaging is quite good.
This variant contains 7% coffee, 51.42% non-dairy creamer, 40% sugar, 0.98% skimmed milk. I'm not sure what the 0.6 percent left is, but I would guess some sort of contaminant which is found in most foods.
Since this is mostly sugar and creamer, it is mostly sweet and creamy, but not enough to overwhelm - making it very easy to drink quickly unlike some other brands that I find are too sweet to drink quickly. What makes it special? It has an earthy, rich undertone different from other instant coffees (around the same price point) in the Philippines. Like most 3-in-1s, the caffeine dose is low but the sugar is high and it gives as much kick as its counterparts.
Will I buy it again? Yes! While it's a bit on the expensive side (more on 2 for P9 coffees - good for the wallet, bad for the body and the environment), it's worth having as an occasional instant coffee on rotation.
On a side note, I wish brands here in the Philippines would make more 3-in-1 variants in jars instead of sachets. While I understand their use here in the Philippines, I'd like a for home alternative that doesn't impact the environment as much.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Facial Serum
Monday, October 26, 2015
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Sorbet
Want a light moisturiser for hot weather? Try the Body Shop's Vitamin E Aqua Boost Sorbet.
It's a light pink gel with a candy floral scent that absorbs quickly with a cooling effect. I usually use it once daily in the morning as my moisturiser to leave my skin soft and hydrated. On the days I do use make-up, this doubles as my primer.
However, this is probably not for everyone since it contains some possible irritants/pore cloggers.
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| Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Sorbet |
It's a light pink gel with a candy floral scent that absorbs quickly with a cooling effect. I usually use it once daily in the morning as my moisturiser to leave my skin soft and hydrated. On the days I do use make-up, this doubles as my primer.
However, this is probably not for everyone since it contains some possible irritants/pore cloggers.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Aloe Derma Pure Aloe Vera Gel
I'm on an aloe vera train right now, kickstarted by Aloe Derma's Pure Aloe Vera Gel.
It's 99% organic aloe vera juice that can be used for burns, bites and beauty purposes! What makes this different? In the case of active plant ingredients, the plant and processing can really make a difference. Aloe Derma boasts of a quality product that can be used medically:
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