Last few days to get free shipping on international orders

If you haven't bought, these are the last few days to get free shipping from iHerb with a certain amount of spend. For shipping to Singapore, it's 60 usd. So do put in your order soon. 

http://www.iherb.com?rcode=HQT301

Free delivery to Singapore with US$60 purchase from now till 31 Jul 14

I had been waiting for some promo from iHerb for weeks as there were some stuff that I have been eyeing for a while. However, I couldn't resist and placed an order last week on 13th Jul.

As luck would have it, 3 days after I put in the order, I saw a promo from iHerb - free shipping with minimum purchase of US$60. While shipping fee is already very cheap, I am peeved to have missed the promo by 3 days!  The only saving grace is that delivery was super prompt & reliable. I received the package today, just in 5 working days !

Anyway, if you are keen to try, this is probably the best time. Now through July 31st, all customers enjoy free SingPost shipping on orders over US$60.00!  http://www.iherb.com?rcode=HQT301

Anyway, here's my loot:

Beautiful brushes to replace my current ones.

Created by actress Alicia Silverstone, EcoTools provides environmentally friendly makeup brushes, applicators, makeup cases and other products that are earth-friendly and cruelty-free.

A retractable Kabuki brush .. great for travel so I need not put my brush into a zip lock bag

Protection is important, especially when I am spending much more time in the sun with Cayen

A $1 promo - Organic balm that can be used for little bumps and bruises

For my father 

Nature Plus Animal Parade

Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion  

A purple Totz toothbrush to motivate Cayen to brush his teeth more diligently

Tots Organic Apple Juice .. while we are trying to give Cayen fresh fruit juice, this is useful when we are on the go 

Iherb product review - Kashi Crunchy Granola Bars

I have a good habit of eating breakfast without fail. However, I have a bad habit of eating all the local delicacies like mee hoon and such, which are very high in carbs and fats. 

As such, as part of the plan to eat healthier and to limit the incessant expansion of the waistline, I am now adding granola bars into my breakfast selection. 

Tried Kashi roasted almond crunch and found it to be quite tasty. However, do note that the texture of the bar is a bit hard (not the soft chewy kind) , almost like a hard cookie, so you will need to really chew on it and wash it down with a cup of coffee or something. 

Time Sale - $2 shampoo and conditioner

Dear iHerb Customer in Singapore, 

One of the best-selling brands of bath and beauty products in America is Aubrey Organics. 

Try both their Rosa MosquetaShampoo and Conditioner for a total of $2! This is an incredible 83% OFFthe retail price. 
Featuring organic rosa mosqueta and apple stem cells, you will love the harvest apple fragrance: 
http://www.iherb.com/tr/cb?pcodes=AUB-09504_AUB-09404 

This promotion ends on Tuesday, 10 am Pacific. 

With over 1,000 trusted brands and $4.00 SingPost shipping on orders up to 14 pounds (6.3 Kilograms), iHerb offers one of the best overall values for natural products: 
http://www.iherb.com 

If you are new to iherb, You can key in Code HQT301 at iHerb.com to Get $10 off your first order of $40. Shipping to Sg at flat rate of sgd $4 for up to around 6.4 kg / $200 per order.

Time sale: 20% off multivitamins

This has been good for me. Significant change is that I feel an increase in metabolic rate When I take it.

 Will take chance to stock up when there's a sale this week. While the pill is a bit big , you can break it into two with your fingers. 

If you are new to iherb, You can key in Code HQT301 at iHerb.com to Get $10 off your first order of $40. Shipping to Sg at flat rate of sgd $4 for up to around 6.4 kg / $200 per order.

Time sale: $1 each for Aubrey Organics Shampoo & Conditioner

Great offer for 1st time buyer ! 

http://www.iherb.com/Aubrey-Organics

iHerb Product review - Derma E Overnight Peel

Being a very fuss free person, I find that face maintenance is a real hassle. As such, for a very long time since I had a baby, I have been skipping any daily routine and I have not been able to go for facials regularly. Also, I also find putting on a mask quite cumbersome as we are not supposed to leave it on for more than 15 minutes and I usually prefer to sleep that extra 15 minutes instead.

Hence, all these have taken a toll on the skin as skin generally looks dull and uneven. As such, I decided to try this leave-in overnight peel which promises to resurface the skin. So I can just use it and go to sleep as I only need to wash it off the following morning.

It was not expensive at US$12.21 so I decided to just give it a try. I use it around 1-2 times a week after washing my face. Once I put it on, I feel a little tingling sensation as the acid works its effect. However, it was not painful and the tingling goes away very soon.

After a month of using it, I feel that the skin feels smoother and more radiant. Think the exfoliating effect is quite effective, especially for a product at this cost. Recommended.

http://www.iherb.com/Derma-E-Overnight-Peel-with-Alpha-Hydroxy-Acids-2-fl-oz-60-ml/13656#p=1&oos=1&disc=0&lc=en-US&w=derma%20e%20overnight&rc=105&sr=null&ic=1

Btw, if you are first time customer, receive $10 off 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders, when using code: HQT301. 

Time Sale: 20% discount off Barlean's, Nature's Baby Organics, Earth's Circle Organics, Physician Formula

Sale begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. and ends the following Wednesday at 10 a.m., Pacific Time. You will see the extra discount in your shopping cart.

               

If you are new to iHerb , remember to quote Code HQT301 at iHerb.com to get $10 off your first order of $40 for double savings. 

Iherb product review - Earth's Best organic barley biscuits

Given that iherb has lots of organic products, I figured I would buy some kids snack for baby as they are often much more expensive in Singapore. 

Today, I realised to my shock that one of the orders I had purchase three months ago in Feb had already expired in March ! And I had fed baby with it in March and in April. Oops. 

So I quickly did a quick scan of the latest product in iherb and realise that for some of the products under the same brand (the biscuits) , the expiry dates can be as near as two months away but some are about 1-2 years away for most of the other products. So I concluded that when I first bought the product in Feb, I must have neglected to look at the expiry date that's clearly printed on every product page. 

Learning : check expiry before purchase and before feeding baby always !!  

Weekend sale: $2 rose petal witch hazel toner

Special $2 offer for your first purchase of this product! (You can be new or existing iHerb customer). My sister tried it and it was pretty good value , even at the usual price. So $2 is a real steal. 

Do note that the $2 trial price will show up in the shopping cart. The regular low price of [$6.95] will apply if you order more than one unit. This offer is limited to quantities in stock and to one unit for each customer.

By the way, if you are new to iHerb, get $10 off your first order of $40, just key in Code HQT301 at iHerb.com for double savings. 

Iherb product review: Childlife liquid calcium

Baby don't like milk . While we try to give him 500ml per day, he ends up having only 300+ml per day. The last we measured his height, it was only 10% precentile though his weight was 50% precentile. Hence, I decided to buy this supplement for him as a backup for days that his intake is only 300ml+.

I opened the Childlife Liquid Calcium bottle today and was a tat surprised to see that it is a thick creamy looking syrup that is orange flavour. I decided to dilute it a bit before feeding baby, around 1:1 proportion.

Good thing is that he loves it! Now at least I need not worry anymore that he is not having enough calcium though my priority would be to have him eat more high calcium natural foods.

Btw, if you are first time customer, receive $10 off 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders, when using code: HQT301. 

Taxes when buying iherb from Singapore

A common question on GST .. 

(Answer extracted from www.iherb.com today) 

• There is a 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on all goods imported into Singapore.
• GST is calculated based on the CIF value of the goods plus all duties payable. GST relief is granted on goods (excluding liquor and tobacco products) imported by post not exceeding SGD $400.
• When the value exceeds SGD $400, the entire sum would be subject to GST.

In any case, if you want to pay only $4 flat shipping fee via Singpost to Singapore, then your value of purchase can't exceed $200 or 6.35kg. So if you keep to this threshold, you will not need to pay GST. 

Btw, if you are first time customer, receive $10 off 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders, when using code: HQT301. 

IHerb Product review - propolis (follow up)

I felt a sore throat coming again .. After a few nights without adequate sleep .. So I took a few drops of propolis again. For a few hours, it didn't seem like it was working much , so I decided to have a glass of Vitamin C for good measure. By evening, I was feeling much better. So this makes The fourth time propolis has worked for me. 

I tried to also introduce this to my husband but as he was having a very severe sore throat with ulcers , I decided him to give him a high dosage of ten drops instead of three drops. Little did I know that he would break into cold sewage and also developed a swollen eye. So key learning, he might have some allergy to bee products which would get triggered if he takes concentrates like this. 

Key learning: please test with only three to four drops at any one time and up dosage if sure you have no allergy. I still think it works but there are people out there with such allergy so be careful when using. And for good measure, do not use it on children. 

Childlife Products Price Comparison in Singapore

Here's a quick comparison of price differences for similar products. If you are first time customer, receive $10 off 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders, when using code: HQT301  so savings are even more tremendous.


Childlife Echinacea (1 Fl. oz)
GNC Regular Price: S$29.95
GNC VIP Price: S$23.96
iHerb Price: : US$6.89 (S$8.64)

Childlife Liquid Vitamin C (4 Fl oz)
GNC Regular Price: S$28.95
GNC VIP Price: S$23.16
iHerb Price: : US$6.12 (S$7.67)

Childlife Multi-Vitamin and Mineral Liquid ( 8 Fl. oz) 
GNC Regular Price: S$55.50
GNC VIP Price: S$44.40
iHerb Price: : US$13.08 (S$16.40)

Prices as of 24 Apr 2014. Click on link for latest iHerb prices. 

  

$1 Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil Trial

I like going to iHerb every day to check out if there's any promotions. From time to time, there will be all these promotions where you can try a new product at very low rates. For instance, this is the promo I just saw:

http://www.iherb.com/ZOI-Research-Wild-Alaskan-Salmon-Oil-1-000-mg-30-Softgels/56098



Please note that this $1 pricing is only for first time purchase. Btw, if you are first time customer, receive $10 off 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders, when using code: HQT301.

Anyway, recently, I walked into GNC to check out the Childlife products pricing and realised that it is much cheaper to buy from iHerb than to buy in Singapore even though GNC was already running a promo. Now I am even more convinced to buy from iHerb.

 

Product review - propolis

US$11.69

I have been working very long hours for the last three weeks, averaging 12-14 hours including quite a few hours on weekends. Didn't sleep much and hence,  immunity was low. 

Before long, I felt the tingling of the throat  two Saturdays ago and decided to quickly apply three drops of propolis to water and drank it. By night, the sore throat had disappeared but I wasn't sure if if was all propolis' merit.

That night, I slept late again and it was overall very wakeful as baby woke up a few times too. So by Sunday, I felt the flu coming after sneezing a few times. Again, I added a few drops of propolis and miraculously the flu didn't quite hit.

Being quite skeptical, I was not sure if I could conclude if propolis was indeed so powerful. Last Saturday night, I again felt the flu coming and it felt like a big one was coming. Instead of popping the usual Panadol flu, I decided to take a leap of faith and use three drops of propolis on Sat evening and three more on Sunday. Surprisingly the flu didn't hit after all. 

While three times can't count as any scientific evidence or statistically significant, I would say that I am quite sold. This is especially when I didn't apply the full dosage of what is recommended on the bottle - I just used three drops a day. 

I will continue to test the propolis for effects whenever a sore throat or flu threatens. 

P.s. I am no doctor so this represents my own views and experience. If you have any allergies to bees or honey products, this is probably not for you. Also, while some people take it regularly for prevention, I am only taking it as and when the need arises as I believe that too much of anything is not going to be good. 

Btw, if you are first time customer, receive $10 off 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders, when using code: HQT301. 

Another iHerb buy from Singapore again

Latest iHerb order arrived ! Only 6 days to reach Singapore from US. Kudos to iHerb and Singpost again! At a delivery fee of only $4, this timely delivery is a real wow. 

This time, order was to help a friend buy the Aveeno baby stuff that I omitted to buy the previous time round; plus the propolis that seemed to work for me; and also some new facial products for me as the late nights have been showing signs. Will post reviews shortly! 

By the way, to get $10 off your first order of $40, just key in Code HQT301 at iHerb.com.

Shipping from iHerb in USA to Singapore is at flat rate of sgd $4 for up to around 6.35kg / $200 per order.

Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion

Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Moisture Cream

Childlife First Defense

Derma E Overnight Peel

Avalon Organics Vitamin C renewal cream

Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Invigorating Shampoo

IHerb Product Review - Rainbow Light, Just Once, Women's One

I was never for taking vitamins. However, it all changed when I was pregnant and Doctor started me on calcium pills, fish oil and women's multivitamin. It became very obvious that my daily diet could not provide me with the minimum daily nutrition I require and for the sake of the baby, I decided to just persevere with the supplements on top of increasing my fruits and vegetable intake. 

After pregnancy, sleep became a very scarce commodity and sometimes it's hard to keep the energy level up. And I was falling sick every now and then. As such, as of 5 days ago , I decided to start to take baby steps to improve my life and health.

1. Drink more water

On a normal day, I normally will have 1-2 coffee and perhaps 2-3 glasses of water plus soup at the end of the day. This is really below any acceptable threshold. Ideal is 2 litres but I am targetting to drink at least 1 litre every day to start with. It's a great detox tool.

2. Eat my supplements. 

I am starting with Rainbow Light Multi Vitamin as it seems to contain everything that I need, and it's most of what we need in 1 pill. Great concept for a busy people. After taking for 5 days, I feel some differences ... 

Pros 

- I feel hungry every few hours. I suspect this is due to the increased metabolism due to the increased Vitamin B & C, and calcium (& water). And I think I am losing weight. (Yea!)  

- As the pill  contains the chinese herb Dong Quai, I wonder if it has helped to alleviate the discomfort during menstruation. 

- Digestion is smooth as there is probiotics contents. 

Cons

- I feel even more dehydrated so I have to increase my intake of water.- Calcium contents still not enough to meet daily minimum value. A calcium add on may be required unless you take milk/ cheese or other natural sources.

- No DHA contents so still need to take fish oil supplements if natural food intake is not high enough.

Description of Rainbow Light, Just One, Women's One

• #1 Natural Women's Multivitamin Brand
• New Look, Same Formula!
• Promotes Bone, Breast, Heart & Skin Health
• Provides Energy & Stress Support
• Easy to Digest with Probiotics & Enzymes
• Gluten-Free
• Soy-Free
• Dietary Supplement

Naturally nourishes, energizes, and protects the major systems of a woman's body.

Just one tablet of our food-based Women's One multivitamin goes beyond minimal daily values to deliver clinically researched key nutrients in forms that are easy for your body to absorb.

Bone, breast, heart, skin & immune health

Vitamins B, C, D3, E, K • 2:1 calcium : magnesium ratio • antioxidant • whole foods

Energy, mood & stress management

Women's Nourishing Blend • Potent B complex

Brain & nervous system health

B6 & B12 • choline

Easy to digest: can be taken on an empty stomach

Fast-acting probiotics • plant-source enzymes

Use the promo code HQT301 to receive $10 off your 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders when you buy iHerb from Singapore. 

iHerb order - only 5 days to Singapore!

I placed my 2nd order on 30th Mar, in order to take advantage of the 14% discount that month. And voila, I received the package on 4th Apr - that's merely 5 working days! iHerb and Singpost, you have outdone yourself again. At $4 shipping fee, this must be the fastest and cheapest delivery from US.  

As usual, the parcel was packed properly, with shampoos and liquids enclosed in separate zip lock bags, glass bottle items were also packed with extra layer of thin cardboard. I'm impressed. Can't wait to distribute the loot to my friends. By the way, prices below are before discounts. 

If you want to buy anything and are a new customer,you can get $10 off your 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders, when using code: HQT301 . Plus, flat delivery fee of $4 for up to 6.35kg or $200 worth of items in 1 order!  

By the way, you can click on the below links to iHerb website for the latest prices. (The prices below were for the order I made last month & may change from time to time.)

More excited than me to see a parcel! 

US$4.50 each

US$3.78

US$26.99

US$2.95

US$2.95

US$22.18

US$25.19 (Special offer last mth: $20.15)

US$12.73

US$3.06

US$10.76

US$14.76

US$5.57

US$6.62

US$8.60

US$11.69

iHerb buy from Singapore again

My shopping cart ... $40 worth of additional savings ...Use the promo code HQT301 to receive $10 off your 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders. Buy iHerb from Singapore today ! 

Item Price Qty. Discount SubTotal Crystal Body Deodorant, Roll-On Deodorant, 2.25 fl oz (66 ml) $3.06 1 $0.00 $3.06 (CBD-30006) United Exchange Corp, Collagen Essence Mask, Fresh Aloe & Cucumber, 2 Masks $2.95 1 $2.45 $0.50 (UEC-70133) Nurture Inc. (Happy Baby), happyyogis, Yogurt & Fruit Snacks, Mixed Berry, 1 oz (28 g) $4.50 1 $0.00 $4.50 (HAP-00148) Doctor's Best, Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM, 240 Capsules $26.99 1 $0.00 $26.99 (DRB-00081) Rainbow Light, Just Once, Women's One, Food-Based Multivitamin, 90 Tablets $25.19 2 $10.08 $40.30 (RLT-10882) Giovanni, Smooth As Silk, Deeper Moisture Conditioner, 8.5 fl oz (250 ml) $5.57 1 $0.00 $5.57 (GIO-02008) Thayers, Rose Petal Witch Hazel, with Aloe Vera Formula, Alcohol-Free Toner, 12 fl oz (355 ml) $8.60 1 $0.00 $8.60 (THA-07003) United Exchange Corp, Moisturizing Gloves, Jojoba Oil & Aloe Vera Extract, 1 Pair $2.95 1 $2.45 $0.50 (UEC-70141) Culturelle, Health & Wellness Probiotic, 30 Veggie Caps $22.18 1 $0.00 $22.18 (CTL-36404) Nature's Answer, Propolis, Alcohol-Free, 2000 mg, 1 fl oz (30 ml) $11.69 3 $0.00 $35.07 (NTA-00657) Aveeno, Active Naturals, Skin Relief 24hr Moisturizing Lotion, Fragrance-Free, 18 fl oz (532 ml) $14.76 2 $0.00 $29.52 (AVO-04267) Aveeno, Baby, Soothing Relief Creamy Wash, Fragrance Free, 8 fl oz (236 ml) $6.62 1 $0.00 $6.62 (AVO-04249) Aveeno, Active Naturals, Daily Moisturizing Lotion, Fragrance Free, 12 fl oz (354 ml) $10.76 1 $0.00 $10.76 (AVO-03600) Nurture Inc. (Happy Baby), happyyogis, Yogurt & Fruit Snacks, Strawberry, 1 oz (28 g) $4.50 1 $0.00 $4.50 (HAP-00147) Made in Nature, Organic Raisins, 6 oz (170 g) $3.78 1 $0.00 $3.78 (MDN-50121) Now Foods, Solutions, Hyaluronic Acid Firming Serum, 1 fl oz (30 ml) $12.73 2 $0.00 $25.46 (NOW-07788) Extra Discounts: ($31.91) VIP Discount: 5% $0+ , 10% $60+, 12% $80+, 14% $120+

5 last days to buy iHerb from Singapore with up to 14% discounts

Final chance to get 14% discount if you are existing iHerb customer who spend at least $120 in purchase. Can't wait to place my order this weekend. Will test if the delivery to Singapore is still as fast as ever.

If you are new customers, you can also receive $10 off your 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders, when using code: HQT301 . Plus, flat delivery fee of SGD 4 for up to 6.4kg or $200 worth of items in 1 order! That made all the difference.  

Good time for existing iHerb customers to buy & stock up (singapore/international customers only I think)

Not sure if I am the only one to get it (or is it for all existing iHerb international customers), or is it a Singapore specific offer, but from now till end Mar, I will get additional discounts off the already cheap items from iHerb.com. So I am going to make my second purchase very soon! I think this is so smart of iHerb, a great way to encourage recurring buys.

Here's the offer from my email:

Great news: We have temporarily upgraded your iHerb account to VIP status! 

This means that you will automatically receive the following extra discounts once you have signed into your account and are ready to check out: 

- 5% off any order less than $60 
- 10% off any order of $60 or more 
- 12% off any order of $80 or more 
- 14% off any order of $120 or more 
(Note: due to airmail restrictions, some discounts may not be available to all international destinations.) 

Plus, if you order $200 worth of products or more during the entire month of March, instead of the $2,000.00 normally required, we will make your VIP status permanent! 

With more than 35,000 brand name products at incredible prices, super affordable international shipping and dedicated customer service, we hope that you will make iHerb.com your first choice for natural products! 

Take advantage of this limited-time offer to become a permanent VIP, and place your order at iHerb today: 

Refer a friend and they'll receive $10 off their 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders, when using the code: HQT301

Buy iHerb from Singapore - prohibited brands

When buying iHerb from Singapore, please note that these brands are prohibited so you don't spend time shopping only to find that you cant't check them out eventually.

- Healthy Times
- Motherlove
- Frontier Natural products
- The Synergy Company
- NurturMe

http://www.iherb.com/prohibited-singapore

Receive $10 off your 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders, when using code: HQT301

Weekend promo

Throughout this weekend and until Monday at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, try one of the following three products free of charge: 

Pycnogenol Serum for the skin, an $11.95 value! 
http://www.iherb.com/Madre-Labs-Pycnogenol-Serum-Cream-1-oz-28-g/55865 
Read more about pycnogenol: 
http://www.iherb.com/pycnogenol-pine 

5-HTP for sleep and mood, an $11.95 value! 
http://www.iherb.com/ZOI-Research-5-HTP-100-mg-30-Enteric-Coated-Caplets/56012 
Read more about 5-HTP: 
http://www.iherb.com/5-HTP 

Vitamin C Chewables; a one-month supply, a $4.95 value! 
http://www.iherb.com/ZOI-Research-Vitamin-C-Mixed-Berries-Chewables-500-mg-30-Tablets/56013 

See all of our specials at: 
http://www.iherb.com/specials 

Use the promo code HQT301 to receive $10 off your 1st order of $40 & up, or $5 off on smaller orders. Buy iHerb from Singapore today ! 

My iHerb order arrived ! Only 8 days from US to Singapore!

My order arrived yesterday - exactly 8 days (or 6 working days via Singpost) from US to Singapore!  .. I must say I'm quite impressed given that I only paid S$4 of delivery charge. And I got $10 coupon off my purchase as it's my 1st order, just key in the code HQT301.  

Here's my loot :

Happy bellies Brown Rice Baby Cereal and Happy bellies Multigrain Cereal ...plus the Happy Baby Happy Munchies Baked Organic Cheese Grain Snack Broccoli Kale Cheddar Cheese. Why I bought 4 of the Brown Rice cereal is because iHerb have additional discounts for buying in multiples of 4. 

Earth's Best Organic toddler wheat biscuits and organic Plum Tots fiddlesticks 

The very moisturizing Aveeno Baby cream .. did wonders for his eczema 

ChildLife Liquid Calcium for the baby who don't like milk 

Jarrow Formulas Calcium supplement for my nanny with osteoporosis 

Once a day Rainbow Light multi Vitamin and calcium supplements for me (since I rarely drink milk nor eat enough fruits & veggie) 

Summary: It's really worthwhile to try a first order with iHerb due to the $10 coupon of a $40 purchase. Just key in the code HQT301 when you are concluding your order.