ONCE the tree has been decorated and the stockings hung by the mantel, it is time to treat yourself to a little holiday pampering.
If a truly luxurious experience is something you’ve been craving, The UR SPA and Truefitt & Hill Barber are guaranteed to provide you with warm and fuzzy feelings during the Yuletide season, and you can indulge in this treat at the swanky RuMa Hotel & Residences in Kuala Lumpur.
Festive Treats 2002
The UR Sparkling Spa Package at RM599 nett per person with a complete pampering featuring their signature massage, body exfoliation and Botanical Hair & Scalp treatment and one glass of sparkling wine, available daily from 10am until 9pm or UR SPA’s Jolly Hour, which includes a 60-minute massage from their award-winning Dusun Inan for RM320 nett per person available daily from 10am until 2pm.
This award-winning treatment is a deep tissue massage derived from an-old traditional therapy practised by the local tribes from northern Borneo. Both packages include extra festive treats such as a skincare range by Comfort Zone, discount vouchers for both UR SPA treatments and retail products plus complimentary male facial hair grooming with a purchase of any Truefitt & Hill treatment from December 1 2022 and January 31 2023. Advance reservations are required and can be made via +603 2778 0692 or email [email protected].
If your budget doesn’t stretch as far but you are looking to give some pampering gifts, then this might be interesting, as Darlings Honey have collaborated with NaturoSqin to launch their Christmas Gift sets that not only pamper the skin but keep you and your loved ones healthy.
Darlings Honey is purveyor of premium stingless bee honey harvested from Trigona Itama stingless bees – found in less than 10 countries worldwide, including Malaysia. Stingless bee honey is a nutritional powerhouse with a host of medicinal properties as well as having anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, and antioxidant benefits.
NaturoSqin makes luxuriously handcrafted bath and body care products that use premium plant-derived ingredients that are skin-safe and free from parabens, sulphates and phthalates. Their best-selling luxury bath bombs help you relax and rejuvenate whilst nourishing and moisturising your dehydrated skin.
This Christmas, homegrown brands Darlings Honey and NaturoSqin are offering two unique gift sets for this magical season which will let you experience the magic from outside and from within.
Wonderful Christmas Set A
? Darlings Obsidian Honey (150g)
✨ Darlings Golden Propolis (5ml)
? NaturoSqin Shower Parfait (150g)
✨ NaturoSqin Bath Bomb (160g)
Wonderful Christmas Set B
? Darlings Obsidian Honey (150g)
✨ NaturoSqin Shower Parfait (150g)
Every single bottle of Darlings Itama Honey is 100% pure, natural, raw and organic honey. It has zero processing and is bottled without any additives, colourings, sweeteners or preservatives – straight from “Forest-to-Bottle” to You, without adding or taking away anything.
Recognising that not many households in Malaysia have a bathtub at home, NaturoSqin also offers an expanded product range including scrubs, body creams, shower parfaits, and soaps. Their shower parfaits feature a variety of scents to evoke the senses and either start your day right or lift your spirits after a rough day.
We are nothing if not practical, and sometimes practical gifts are the most appreciated.
The Philips Handheld Steamer STH1000 – Shazmin Shamsuddin
This has been on my wish list for several months after my last steam iron puffed its last hot breath – The Philips Handheld Steamer STH1000 is a compact designed handheld steamer that makes it the perfect on-the-go solution to steaming your clothes anytime, anywhere – no ironing board needed. Perfect for travellers who want to step out looking sharp, it’s also convenient for those who make last minute outfit changes and find rumpled clothing at the back of the wardrobe that needs refreshing!
Featuring an 85ml detachable water tank, the safe-on-all-ironable-fabric steamer will generate up to 18g/min of continuous steam which relaxes the fibres of your garments and removes wrinkles. Whenever needed, the STH1000 needs just 35 seconds to go from plug-in to steaming.
Whilst it doesn’t produce the sharp creases of a traditional table iron for your more tailored or structured outfits, it does the job so you do not look like a crumpled, dishevelled mess leaving the house. Besides de-wrinkling, the 1000 Series also refreshes clothes (and soft furnishings, curtains, toys) and removes odours by killing up to 99.9% of bacteria*. Currently retailing at RM 128 on Lazada - a win!
Mi Electric Toothbrush T500 + Mi Electric Water Floss – Kalash Kumar
Investing in an electric toothbrush and an electric water flosser was the best decision in self-care that I made over the last year. I have tried using both in the past, but never had the discipline to fully adapt to it as the motions vary slightly and require patience in learning to use them the right way. After some convincing by my dentist, I opted for the Mi Electric Toothbrush T500 and Water Flosser.
Retailing around the RM100-150 price range each, it is among the more budget-friendly electric dental kits on the market, suitable for first-time users not entirely convinced of the technology. Studies vary on whether an electric toothbrush and flosser can offer superior dental hygiene, but speaking as a reformed user, my dental care has significantly improved since making the leap.
The T500 has a satisfying ergonomic handle that is easy to use, portable to pack and runs close to two weeks on a single charge. The Mijia Water Flosser, while not as portable, has a large storage bank that does not require you to refill every 10 seconds. The different modes, intensities and heads allow access to the back molars with ease. It is the perfect gift for your parents or friends that does not break your bank.
Apple AirPods Pro – Haikal Fernandez
Let's get loud.
The modern world is a noisy and busy place. What better way to drown out all that noise with her own – nothing like fighting fire with fire.
After about a month or so of using the second generation AirPods Pro, I came to the realisation that it might just be the best gadget Apple makes. While an Apple Watch is a neat thing to have for active users, and an iPad is a good media consumption and nifty productivity tool, they are not exactly essential in the way the earbuds can be.
For those who commute and need to block out the noise, or need to focus in the office or other workplaces, the noise cancellation feature is incredibly useful. And though I'm no audiophile, music and other audio like podcasts come in loud and clear. They sound good, to be technical about it. They are also great for taking phone calls, with reception clear and the person on the other end being able to tell what you're saying.
Of course, at RM1,099 this is not a device for those on a budget. But hey, it's the end of the year and if's there's a time to treat yourself, what better time than now. – The Vibes, December 19, 2022
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