Just An Ordinary Girl

I recently tried Lay’s Hot Chili Squid Ridged Potato Chips by Lay’s Thailand. It actually taste very much like your favorite Thai street food, which is good to have, especially when travel becomes almost impossible during this Covid-19 period. Check out the list of different Lays chips flavors I have tried so far.

Ingredients

When I opened the bag, the smell was actually quite strong. It has a very overpowering Thai grilled squid or fishy smell. I believe people who hates grilled squid will find the smell very off-putting. 

The narrow rippled potato chips are light orange color. They are textured like Ruffles with a bit of seasoning inside the ripples. I find most of the chips a little small, and probably one of the smallest of all the Lay's chips I have tried so far. 

The ruffle cut actually gave the chips a nice thickness and crunch with a full potato flavor. It tastes like grilled squid with a slightly sweet and spicy taste. However, the squid taste is not overpowering. It does not taste extremely fishy either, unlike how it smelled like.

I actually expected that this will be spicy because it says "hot chili". However, it was not. In fact, I found it was not spicy at all, even after the spice built up. On the other hand, it made me felt extremely thirsty after eating it because it was a little too salty. 

Overall, I think it was tasty but a little disappointing. It would perfect if Lay's can make the squid flavor stronger, and probably a little more spicy as well. Will I recommend? Yes, I think it is still worth a try. You can get this easily in most of the major supermarkets or online stores in Malaysia.

Clear skin starts with clear pores. Infused with an unique blend of natural ingredients, Medicube Zero Pore Pad is a single use pore tightening exfoliating pad that claims to exfoliate dead skin cells, regulate sebum and tighten pores while hydrating skin at the same time.

Medicube is the number 1 dermocosmetics brand in Korea. Dermocosmetics is where cosmetics and dermatology comes together. All their products are clinically proven to work on various skin concerns. The Zero Pore Pad is known to be one of Medicube's best selling product.

I have never heard of Medicube before. However, I bought this because I kept seeing the ads for this product popping out on my Facebook newsfeed. So, I just got curious and decided to try it out. For those who are interested, you can get this product from Shopee or Lazada.

One pad is enough for my entire face as it is soaked in a lot of solution. My skin actually reacted to it well after continuous use. It has helped to clean off a lot of excess dirt that was left on my face after cleansing. My skin feels cleaner, smoother and looks brighter every time after use. I feel that it does help to reduce blackheads (but not deep rooted ones) and prevent new ones from forming. I could not say much about the pore tightening claim. However, my pores appeared a little reduced after using it for a week or so.

I think it also helps to treat acnes to a certain extent. Although I do not have much acne problems, I do get occasional hormonal breakouts every month. After using this product, I have noticed that most of my smaller pimples disappear faster and recovered quickly than before. I also have lesser acne breakouts from wearing facial mask. 

To be honest, both side does not really make a difference to me. However, the embossed side can be a little harsh on skin if you rub it too hard on your skin. Other than that, it does not cause any irritation or a tight feeling after use. I also like that it does not leave my face feeling sticky or greasy, and the watery consistency can be quickly absorbed by the skin.

The pad is extremely easy and convenient to use. Simply wipe your face gently with the embossed side of the pad in an outwards motion, then repeat this action using the softer side of the pad. Do not rub too hard as doing so might irritate your skin. After that, lightly pat the remaining toner into your skin to enhance absorption. 

The pad can be use up to twice a day after cleansing. However, it is recommended that you use it once a day or twice a week if your skin is sensitive. You may also use it as a substitute for your toner and also store it in the fridge to make cooling pads. However,  please avoid direct sunlight and high temperature. 

Also, please note that pregnant women are not recommended to use this product as it contains Salicylic acid. Other than than, this product is suitable for all skin types. However, I would recommend this to people with oily and acne prone skin since it helps to regulate sebum production and keep the pores clean. Weill I repurchase this product again? Well, probably, but definitely a yes if this is not so pricey. It is not easily to find this product here in Malaysia too. You can get this product from Shopee or Lazada.