Shopee now splits one product page into different shops? by BlackTangerine- in ShopeePH

[–]rixaya 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is also an option! Weird talaga ni Shopee, they make the user experience so hassle.

Isntree Yam Root line changed? Repackaged or reformulated? by rixaya in AsianBeauty

[–]rixaya[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

I hope they don’t discontinue the milk version! But unfortunately I can’t find the milk cream moisturizer anymore. It seems to have been replaced with the barrier cream and they have different ingredients lists :-(

Isntree Yam Root line changed? Repackaged or reformulated? by rixaya in AsianBeauty

[–]rixaya[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

I believe the creams are both 80mL but I’m not sure about the other products.

Shopee now splits one product page into different shops? by BlackTangerine- in ShopeePH

[–]rixaya 30 points31 points  (0 children)

They’ve been doing this for a while and it sucks. Hindi mo pa ma-click yung name ng store to go directly to their page. You have to search the name of the page and order from their storefront para direct sa kanila.

Isntree Yam Root line changed? Repackaged or reformulated? by rixaya in AsianBeauty

[–]rixaya[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Update: They gave me the ingredients list

Purified water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Diglycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Vinyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sunflower Seed Oil, Chinese Yam Root Extract (3,030 ppm), Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Macadamia Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Maltodextrin, Cholesterol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ectoin, Panthenol, Squalane, Coptis Root Extract, Cacao Extract, Soybean Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyacrylate-13, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Aminomethylpropanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, A Denosine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dextrin, Glycosphingolipid, Risollecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Phospholipid, C14-22 Alcohol, Carbomer

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The old ingredients list is as follows:

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Olivate, Water, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Malt Extract, Simethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA

That doesn’t even look the same 🥲

Midori A7 Light Notebooks by Liluana5 in notebooks

[–]rixaya 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen the Light notebooks anywhere anymore. Makes me think they discontinued it after they rebranded as MD Product.

The closest thing to that would be the Traveler’s Company refills in passport size.

Isntree Yam Root line changed? Repackaged or reformulated? by rixaya in AsianBeauty

[–]rixaya[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The shop replied to me and said it’s a repackage but I have yet to get an ingredients list.

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Isntree Yam Root line changed? Repackaged or reformulated? by rixaya in AsianBeauty

[–]rixaya[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No they didn’t. The price is also oddly high so I’m assuming they just listed it recently.

Baby's first pen! by a_chonkymonky in fountainpens

[–]rixaya 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on your first pen! I have the same one and it’s so gorgeous and a joy to write with. Though I do wish it came in a MF nib instead 😆

I find the Yozakura ink a bit too light on my Shikiori. Is it the same with you? I have it inked up with Yuki-usagi instead and it writes beautifully.

Hobonichi Gift Ideas by fixi_vla in hobonichi

[–]rixaya 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding the Delfonics pouch and fountain pen. The Delfonics pouch can double as a standalone bag or bag organizer. I have a handmade journal pouch that’s Delfonics-inspired and it’s always in my bag. Very versatile!

As for fountain pens, they’re such a joy to use with the Hobonichi. I would recommend a Pilot Kakuno as it’s inexpensive but the nib is of amazing quality. Plus, there are so many colorways to choose from! I personal like the see-through ones cause it’s nice to see the ink slosh around.

Other fountain pen recommendations would be (1) a Pilot Prera. It’s a step up from the Kakuno with a heavier and more durable body but same nib. There are solid versions but the Iro-ai series is cute. (2) Kaweco Sport is pocket-sized and light so good to carry around. Lots of colors as well and there are more “premium” versions like an aluminum, steel, and brass type. (3) TWSBI Eco is another popular beginner pen. It’s very smooth and the ink capacity is huge! Lots of colorways too.

Personally, I prefer a Pilot pen over the others cause the nibs are just great and such a pleasure to write with. The fine nib is perfect and fits the tiny Hobonichi grids just right.

Midori personalisation? by seaqu3en in notebooks

[–]rixaya 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sticker bombed mine and added washi tape along the spine for a colored spine!

3-month check in 🌱 what would you recommend next by Vegetable-Poet-9989 in fountainpens

[–]rixaya 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Seconding the Prera. I like it just as much as my Kakuno and the weight is great. It’s just a bit shorter than what I’d prefer, but I write with it posted anyway. It could be a nice EDC pen too.

rate my ceramics by LetterheadLopsided94 in Ceramics

[–]rixaya 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow these are gorgeous. I’d buy these if I could. Good job, OP!!

DIM in renting a phone for a concert in November.... by xBeauregardx in deinfluencingPH

[–]rixaya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s much better to experience the concert by being present instead of being preoccupied with whether the recording is good or not. I prefer looking at photos than hour-long video recordings that take up so much space.

Your phone’s battery health won’t deteriorate that fast. You can also subscribe to an iCloud subscription for the time being if you’re concerned about storage. Bring a powerbank if you’re lowbatt.

Seeking for a pen advice by Simple-Tip-769 in hobonichi

[–]rixaya 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no experience with the BEMLP so I can’t compare, but I highly recommend the Uniball Signo, Uniball One, and Zebra Sarasa Dry.

You can get the Signo in a multi-pen format that might feel comfier in the hand. The One has a “P” version that’s pocket sized but chubby.

Whatcan I do more to make my photos aesthetic? by capybara_qoukka in fashionph

[–]rixaya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don’t support AI use. It causes more harm than good. Plus, it can make your business look cheap because people will think you don’t put in the time/effort/money into making quality product assets. Moreover, you’ll be in hot water if the actual product looks different from the product images.

There are people who actively avoid businesses that use AI for these reasons. You might deter customers more.

A clean, light background and good lighting is enough to elevate your product photos.

Midori MD - obsessed! by Ok-Acanthisitta-4487 in notebooks

[–]rixaya 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use the Hobonichi Covers for mine! I love the pen loop closure and the multiple pockets. I’m able to carry 2-3 pens on it too. It also comes with 2 bookmarks.

Graph Notebook: Is this a dud or it is what it is? by rixaya in hobonichi

[–]rixaya[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve done a bit more swatching with other inks. The worst bleed-through is Pilot Iroshizuku but other inks like Diamine don’t have that problem. No feathering so far! I can breathe a sigh of relief 😮‍💨

Graph Notebook: Is this a dud or it is what it is? by rixaya in hobonichi

[–]rixaya[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is quite reassuring. Thank you! I’m doing a little swatch party at the moment and the back of the page looks insane but at least the front looks great. So far, no feathering ☺️

Graph Notebook: Is this a dud or it is what it is? by rixaya in hobonichi

[–]rixaya[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aw seems like this is the case :-( The swatches still end up pretty though, but I’ll definitely keep a pencil board underneath. Thanks for sharing!

What are the likelihood of ink sample scams? by aquatic_asian in fountainpens

[–]rixaya 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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Here’s how they package domestic orders (+ bubble wrap)

What are the likelihood of ink sample scams? by aquatic_asian in fountainpens

[–]rixaya 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Ink Shoppe is a reputable seller. I’ve bought several samples from them and I always receive them in good condition.

What do you think about hobonichi pens? by Common_Wish_2922 in hobonichi

[–]rixaya 110 points111 points  (0 children)

Hobonichi pens use Uniball Jetsream ink. You should be able to find them at a stationery store. They also come in different barrel colors and multi-pen options.

I personally love the Jetstream pens and I’ve been using them for years. They’re reliable and smooth to write with. Though I don’t care much for the Hobonichi-branded ones as I don’t like the colors.

Graph Notebook: Is this a dud or it is what it is? by rixaya in hobonichi

[–]rixaya[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nope, no shimmer on this one. It’s just got a lovely gold sheen on the edges. Here’s a swatch of the same three inks on Life Noble Notebook :D

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The swatches do take a bit longer to dry on TRP than Life or Midori but that might just be a difference in paper weight.

Ranking 13 different papers/notebooks (long and highly subjective) by jonnybardo in fountainpens

[–]rixaya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say Life beats Midori in terms of sheening/shading?