Location: Sungai Petani Branch
Tming: Early June 2015
As usual, bought voucher from groupon; It was RM18/pax. Went with Lini again.
As expected, the outlet was a bit run-down from the outside. But I'd say it's fairly big, considering they rented two whole lots. While we were waiting a not-so-young aunty came in and bought some mask; she was so pretty! Flat tummy, fair and youthful skin. Gee, sure hope I could become just as pretty, and gee should I trust this place to transform me?
Offline customer service is quite good. They call you if there's an opening on earlier dates, a day before appointment and exact five minutes before appointment. Downside? On site customer service was not as good. We went in, but no one entertained us. No, it was not lack of (wo)manpower. There were three ladies standing behind the counter, chatting among themselves. Someone took the voucher from us, and we were let to wait in the waiting area for quite sometimes.
It surprised me that Lini and I went together, but they separated us for treatment. I mean, there's a reason we came together. Shouldn't you let us do analysis and treatment together? Then we could ask for each other's opinion and gossip while doing treatment. In a way, I think it's their attack strategy, to isolate a person with just their consultant. So the person will eat on their words with no second opinion.
They started attacking with typical second method; insecurities. The consultant asked me what's my biggest concern, then kept picking on the flaw continuously. I told her my biggest concern was signs of aging, and she kept harping on how my skin is sick and needs immediate treatment. I wonder if I told her my biggest concern is acne scarring, would she harp on oily skin instead?
To be fair, what she said was true too. sunscreen is important, yet I still haven't worn until today. Drink 2l water minimum daily, which I'm trying. The facial cleanser is too expensive, and I'm no longer using Senka. I'm now switching to Aqualabel. I'm breaking out but not so seriously, and I'm starting seeing (minor) differences in my skin. Well, not that much better, but yeah, less oily.
Treatment itself was good. The product was good. The extraction was painful, but most whitehead/blackhead was gone from my face. But in a way, I felt like they were not sincere in doing it. Maybe because I was on voucher? Because I was a 'construction worker' and probably had no money to extort?
The scan after treatment showed betterment of skin condition. But the one in NYSS also showed improvement, yet here I am; not yet on Kpop level. They somewhat offered the 2nd stage at RM38 during treatment, but one way or another was not 'well-promoted' in after consultation. Because I have no money? Same with the samples they promoted. Because they were sample sheets (approx 1ml each), I thought they'd be free. Each was RM10.60 omgwtfbbq! (4 sachets x RM10.60 = RM42.40.) But maybe because 'a construction worker' cannot afford it, no sales pushing. In a way, tried to get rid of me asap without asking 'are you sure'?
What disgusts me was the end, before I left. I didn't buy their sunscreen, so I said I'd just look around at home if I have one lying around. The person just scoffed and made fun of me, as if it was impossible I'd have one.
Well to be truthful, I was quite interested in their 2nd stage and was about to buy it. But I wanted to ask Lini if she'd want it too, because I'd get Lini to drive me lol. But by the time I went out of the loo, Lini already escaped to her car. Lini said she didn't like the treatment here but bought the 4x samples. omg bye bye rm42.40!
All in all, I probably visit again if I get other consultants and at cheap price (<RM30/session). But as it is, I probably won't visit for a long time.
On other note, I'm running out of spa to try on groupon. I probably already bought all. Help!
Friday, June 12, 2015
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Review: New York Skin Solution, AEON Bukit Mertajam
Location: AEON Bukit Mertajam
Timing: March 2015
I went because my previous housemate said that the first treatment was free. She even took RM5k + RM4k packages with New York Skin Solution. Until today, I still think she's stupid. She signed up for a credit card, and maxed it up with an RM5k package RIGHT AFTER HER VERY FIRST SALARY. (Her salary was RM3k fresh grad not inclusive OT or shift allowance.)
I think she's stupid because she was paying so much money, yet she didn't end up like a Kpop star. If anything, her skin condition worsened considerably. Well, I attribute that to her own stupidity of not using make up remover. She piled up foundation on her face every single morning religiously, and reapplied another layer in the evening when she went out for dinner, yet didn't bother to take it off before bed.
You'd be surprised how many people on earth didn't even own make up remover (despite having truckloads of make up). Other housemates (from another housing era) even piled on foundation called bedak jepun (ironically made in philippines) TO bed.
Anyway, like I said, despite seeing bad progress of my ex-housemate, I went because IT'S FREE. And wow I was amazed. Okay not really. I only like it because the machine was showing that my hand is still having full squarish collagen. (Collagen in my face all kaput though.)
The facial I did included collagen ampoule. I have to say I'm impressed. It really lightened my acne scar, and the effect lasts until today.
After treatment was another story. It was hardselling hell. they quoted me RM3.2k for 10session of collagen treatment + 10 session of oxygen treatment (I think). They were not letting me go. Even when I said I had no money, the company I worked at was not doing well, had to ask my mom (omg lame as fuck), they were not letting me go. Their final offer was RM680 of 10 oxygen treatment. So to get out of there, I had to put down an RM100 of initial payment.
I didn't go back again. Ever. I probably will go back to spend the money I already put in earlier.
But thinking back, I probably should've taken up the package, since the effect was visible. Probably just the collagen treatment sessions. Oxygen facial should be fairly standard even outside. I mean, RM1.6k (10 collagen treatments, I think) was not too bad if I can become kpop afterwards.
That being said, turned out quite a number of people signed up for NYSS packages. Well, none of them turned into kpop. So it's really a mixed review whether NYSS is a good spa or not.
Timing: March 2015
I went because my previous housemate said that the first treatment was free. She even took RM5k + RM4k packages with New York Skin Solution. Until today, I still think she's stupid. She signed up for a credit card, and maxed it up with an RM5k package RIGHT AFTER HER VERY FIRST SALARY. (Her salary was RM3k fresh grad not inclusive OT or shift allowance.)
I think she's stupid because she was paying so much money, yet she didn't end up like a Kpop star. If anything, her skin condition worsened considerably. Well, I attribute that to her own stupidity of not using make up remover. She piled up foundation on her face every single morning religiously, and reapplied another layer in the evening when she went out for dinner, yet didn't bother to take it off before bed.
You'd be surprised how many people on earth didn't even own make up remover (despite having truckloads of make up). Other housemates (from another housing era) even piled on foundation called bedak jepun (ironically made in philippines) TO bed.
Anyway, like I said, despite seeing bad progress of my ex-housemate, I went because IT'S FREE. And wow I was amazed. Okay not really. I only like it because the machine was showing that my hand is still having full squarish collagen. (Collagen in my face all kaput though.)
The facial I did included collagen ampoule. I have to say I'm impressed. It really lightened my acne scar, and the effect lasts until today.
After treatment was another story. It was hardselling hell. they quoted me RM3.2k for 10session of collagen treatment + 10 session of oxygen treatment (I think). They were not letting me go. Even when I said I had no money, the company I worked at was not doing well, had to ask my mom (omg lame as fuck), they were not letting me go. Their final offer was RM680 of 10 oxygen treatment. So to get out of there, I had to put down an RM100 of initial payment.
I didn't go back again. Ever. I probably will go back to spend the money I already put in earlier.
But thinking back, I probably should've taken up the package, since the effect was visible. Probably just the collagen treatment sessions. Oxygen facial should be fairly standard even outside. I mean, RM1.6k (10 collagen treatments, I think) was not too bad if I can become kpop afterwards.
That being said, turned out quite a number of people signed up for NYSS packages. Well, none of them turned into kpop. So it's really a mixed review whether NYSS is a good spa or not.
Review: La Venus, Seberang Jaya
Location: Seberang Jaya
Timing: May 2015
Bought voucher from groupon. I bought for 2pax, and there was a 15% discount for purchase via apps. I think I paid about RM22/pax.
It's alright. Quite a typical small scale spa.
Fairly hygienic, couldn't complain much.
Went with Lini. The service was so-so. Nothing outstanding, but I would say fairly good. Blackhead extraction was gentle but ended too soon. I can't decide whether they we doing it half-assed-ly or my blackhead has reduced tremendously. Lini's beautician was the tauke herself, so she was absolutely taken. I got the spa helper. she's okay, but again, nothing special.
The treatment itself was pretty standard. The massage also standard massage.
Lini went as far as signing up for RM100 for 2sessions.
I still think it doesn't worth it.
Hardselling was not too hardcore, but maybe that was attributed by Lini telling the girls that I 'kerja kilang'.
Re-visit? Yes, if the price drops to below RM30/session.
Timing: May 2015
Bought voucher from groupon. I bought for 2pax, and there was a 15% discount for purchase via apps. I think I paid about RM22/pax.
It's alright. Quite a typical small scale spa.
Fairly hygienic, couldn't complain much.
Went with Lini. The service was so-so. Nothing outstanding, but I would say fairly good. Blackhead extraction was gentle but ended too soon. I can't decide whether they we doing it half-assed-ly or my blackhead has reduced tremendously. Lini's beautician was the tauke herself, so she was absolutely taken. I got the spa helper. she's okay, but again, nothing special.
The treatment itself was pretty standard. The massage also standard massage.
Lini went as far as signing up for RM100 for 2sessions.
I still think it doesn't worth it.
Hardselling was not too hardcore, but maybe that was attributed by Lini telling the girls that I 'kerja kilang'.
Re-visit? Yes, if the price drops to below RM30/session.
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