I bought something from Facebook Advertisements ...

 

Image taken from seller's website. 

This is, as they advertised, a foundation with good concealing properties that will look very natural when applied. It is also packed great qualities like, moisturising properties, is light on the skin, stays well on the skin and is waterproof. 

 

It comes in 2 colours - natural and ivory, so will fit almost all Asian skin types.

This gif is taken from the website, showcasing the concealing properties. Looking pretty cool, huh?

And the best part is it's priced at SG$39 for 2 bottles and it's Cash on Delivery. Yeah, that is what got mum and me to decide to place order.

No, actually, I didn't know what I was thinking. To be really honest, I didn't even know what its called until it arrived in my hands. And I was like "Woo... It's called Moxie Girlz". Never heard of it ... -_-" 

Basically just some simple instructions on how to use and the "functions" of the foundation - concealing, moisturising, brightening ...etc. Also, it's a good thing to note that this is made in a factory in Guangzhou. ermm...

Anyway, I didn't feel safe enough for any of that to be on my face. So I just tried some on my hand.

To be very honest, it didn't felt that bad. It's runny but yet still able to do some solid concealing and make my skin fairer and brighter. It also has this slight "shiner/glittery" effect that makes you feel brighter... or "glowing". It doesn't feel heavy or "gluey" or cloggy, it's light as it was advertised.

So I decided that I can try it on my thigh. For a simple reason, I've a scar on there. It's just a small one, so I thought it should be concealed quite easily.

 

Yeah, you should never scratch your pimple!

But I guess, I was wrong! I applied a small amount on the scar and then spread it out thinly. And then it got too thin and the scar wasn't really concealed, so I added a little more, only to have that obvious colour difference! I don't know, maybe I just don't know how to apply makeup... ... *shrug*

Anyway, the conclusion is ... well, just get cosmetics from places/brands that you'll dare to apply on your face! I'm still not sure if I will ever apply this on my face... maybe, I'll try it on my neck and below my ears. If I ever find it safe to do so, I'll write about it and see if the effect is good or just ... regrettable.

GrabFood: Nope, you doesn't always get the compensations for large orders!

 
I've always thought that fast food orders with 5 meals (with drinks) would qualify for the Large order compensation, especially for walkers who will have to carry all that weight and walk on foot to the destination.

However, I was surprised by Grab when they rejected my request for compensation. The order wasn't 5 meals but a promotion from Burger King (Buy 3 get the 4th free) which consists of 4 burgers + fries + 4 Medium sized drinks. The customer also went ahead and added another meal with medium drinks in the same order.

So that is obviously 4+1 = 5 medium drinks. I've requested for compensation with 5 meals, consisting for a mixture of drinks of all sizes (S,M and L), so I thought this would qualify, but oh well ... ...

However, I'm not sure if this is the default template for rejection or that they obviously get it all wrong. I obviously didn't ask for long waiting compensation as the order was ready when I got there. I'm not sure whether to call in to check or not as they're usually very swift to compensate if they see the order qualifies. Maybe the criteria changed? I really don't know ...

Haiz ... anyway, just a note to all walkers out there, if you ever encounter a 5 drinks order (whether S or M drinks) and is considering to take it for the Large order compensation, then perhaps you should think twice. 5 meals (with drinks) seems to be a grey-zone (50-50) scenario, so you can possibly end up with aching hands and legs, a complain for being slow and still no compensation.

But of course, if you feel fit enough to handle the weight and still deliver within a reasonable timeframe, go right ahead!

Updated on 1st September 2020: I've once again gotten an order with 5 drinks (5 meals) and 2-3 side snacks. I called in to asked for large order compensation. It was rejected again, but this time round, the CS called over to inform me about the rejection and I took the chance to ask him for more clearer criteria to qualify.

And he told me that orders that doesn't fit in the bag would have higher chance to qualify... which got me wondering, the Halal bag or the non-halal bag? But anyways, hope this informing helps those out there who is confused about when they can request for the compensation. 

Happy grabbing and stay safe! :)

GrabFood Update: I wish I could try out the Treasure Zone!

 

 I'm so glad when I was notified again with an invitation to get into a Treasure Zone! Woohoo, 59 gems! I'm not sure how I can qualify for the gems, like if I get in there and complete 1 order or that I just have to get into the zone to get that.

Anyway, there is no way I can get an answer because well ... The zone is 4.4km and more than an hour away by foot, 11-14 minutes away by car and I've only 10-13 minutes to get to the zone. OMG!

So yeah, I wish I could try this out, both for you guys and for myself as I'm curious about it too. But the fact is that, I can hardly get there in time, not even if I run, well I can't even get there in time by bus or MRT! Perhaps, these zones are more for delivery partners on cars and motorcycles. I doubt cyclists can get there in time if they're as far away as me from the zone.

Grabfood: Accepting orders during Wee hours pays more?

 Fist of all, I would like to thank everyone (if any) who has been reading my blog! I'm vert grateful!

Also, Happy Belated National Day to all fellow Singaporeans and Happy belated Birthday Singapore!

I was previously told that "Wee hours orders" are being paid more. A fellow Grabfood delivery partner told me that she was paid $5.30 for a job she received after 1:00am that would usually just pay her $4.50!  She told me that if I'm a "nocturnal animal" like her, leaving the app on to receive job might be a good idea, even though now many fast food chains have stop operating after 12:00am.

I do have one outlet that operate 24/7 in my neighbourhood that is on Grab, so I actually thought it's ok to try out what she said. So I did it for about a month. 

 

Does accepting orders during Wee hours pays more?

Well, my conclusion is - Yes, but only on some random days.

I say its on some random days because it's just very random. Sometimes, I feel the system roll a dice to determine if the payment rate would goes up. LOL. I mean I do get that $0.50-0.60 more on some days and not on other days. Which means, there could be some "algotherm" or "criteria" for that increase. But, I just couldn't figure it out.

I do notice that my orders on Friday nights (after 10:30pm) have a slightly higher chance to get the increased rate. I remember getting paid $4.60 on 2 Fridays for a trip that would usually pay $4.30 and $4.20 respectively. But then again, NOT all trips during that timing gets that slight increase.

It's very puzzling and I still haven't found any specific pattern. Maybe some of the more experienced rider could enlighten us on this.

However, given the randomness and unpredictability of these increase, I'll actually not encourage anyone to try. It's rare to get that huge $0.80 increase like the person did, I did only once gotten an increase of $0.60 and the rest are usually just goes up by $0.10-0.30. Is it worth the effort? I really don't think so.

The thing is, doing this will totally mess up your sleeping time and may in the end makes you too tired to work in the day. I've totally stopped working the lunch hours because ... well, I was still in bed at that time.

I however, catch on the "Morning orders" (6:00-8:00am). Morning orders are not that much though.

 

Morning Orders

It usually starts at 6:00am when McDonald's open (of course this is for my neighbourhood, if you've merchants that operates earlier, then perhaps your morning hours will be different from mine). It usually ends 7:45am. I hardly get any orders after 7:45am. Anyway, I'm usually quite drained by then and will turn the app off.

But there are a few days I did stay up till 9am, but didn't get anymore orders after 8am. 

Anyway, these are just my observation from working in my neighbourhood, I think it does differ from area to area.

 

Treasure Zone

Also, I'd like to bring up the not-so-recently added "Treasure Zone" or "Peak Zone"? Sorry, I', not too sure what it is called, because I've only received invitation once. Treasure zone are usually the super RED-HOT zone in your area, usually malls or large eateries.

I was notified of the treasure zone via the app and was told to qualify, I need to get in there in 10 minutes. But WTF, Grab, google map quoted me that I need 12 minutes get there by foot! (No, you usually need more than that!) Not to mention, I have yet left the Condominium that I just delivered to! There is just not enough time! I wish they informed earlier, like 15-20minutes before so that I can try catching a bus or just run to the zone! (But I still doubt I could make it in time by running, TBH)

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that according to Grab, if you manage to enter the zone within the time limit, your next order, no matter it is completed within that time frame or not, will give you extra gems.

Don't ask me how much more gems, I've never been into the zone and never ever receive anymore invitations. If I do, I guess I'll try my best to get down and see what it really does! No promise though LOL!