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Mary Kay One Woman Can Beauty Contest 2013 (8 Mar to 10 May)

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LET YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE
MARY KAY® ONE WOMAN CAN™ BEAUTY CONTEST
IN CELEBRATION OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY


Singapore– March 21, 2013 – To commemorate Mary Kay’s 50th anniversary, Mary Kay Singapore, together with other Asia Pacific regions have kick-started the One Woman Can™ Beauty Contest 2013. Mary Kay® One Woman Can™ Beauty Contest has started to call for entries, where we will witness beautiful transformations of women from Malaysia and Singapore through exciting makeover sessions by Mary Kay's Independent Sales Force nationwide in both countries.


Mary Kay® One Woman Can™ Beauty Contest 2013 will make 5 women’s dreams come true as they will win an all-expenses paid, four-day-three-night trip to Hong Kong to attend the star-studded grand finale event. There, local country winners will compete against other Asia Pacific winners to earn the coveted Mary Kay Asia Cover Girl title.


“For 50 years, Mary Kay has offered irresistible products and a rewarding opportunity while making a positive impact on the community,” says Nasution Abdul Rahman, General Manager for Mary Kay Malaysia and Singapore. “The beauty contest celebration highlights these three core principles of our company. To see woman all across the world come together to celebrate Mary Kay shows that our commitment to enriching women’s lives has truly changed the world.”



Entries for Mary Kay® One Woman Can™ Beauty Contest close on 10th May 2013
For more information about contest entry and how to take part, visit www.makeovercontestmarykay.com or contact Mary Kay Singapore head office at 6226 6888.

To take part in Mary Kay® One Woman Can™ Beauty Contest, interested parties only have to:
1. Get a beauty self-makeover through an Independent Beauty Consultant (purchase required for participation)
2. Upload ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures on www.makeovercontestmarykay.com
3. Share their entries online to get votes, and stand a chance to be one of the five lucky winners to vie for “Mary Kay Asia Cover Girl” in Hong Kong!


Lucky finalists will walk away with the following attractive prizes:
5 x Grand Prizes
♦ 4 Days & 3 Nights trip to HONG KONG for the regional Grand Finale event 
♦ Professional styling & photo shoot in Hong Kong 
♦ Cover feature and story in Mary Kay publications
♦ Charity donation in her name to HOPE Worldwide Singapore
♦ SGD 500 product hamper
♦ The chance to compete with other Asia Pacific finalists in Hong Kong!

The grand winner at the Grand Finale event will win the title of “Mary Kay Asia Cover Girl”.


About Mary Kay
Irresistible products.Positive community impact.Rewarding opportunity. For 50 years, Mary Kay has
offered it all. With 2.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $3 billion in global
annual wholesale sales, Mary Kay is a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets
around the world. To learn more or to locate a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant in your area, please visit www.marykay.com.sg.



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Review: Zymogen Greenapple AHA Skin Care Series

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In view of the Zymogen's launch in Singapore, CotDe Co., Ltd. specially sent a whole range of their best seller skin care products all the way from Korea to Singapore for my review. It is such an honour to receive their full set of Zymogen Greenapple AHA skin care products that I felt kind of nervous when opening the parcel.(^_^" haha~)

Zymogen products are manufactured in Korea by the company CotDe Co., Ltd. 
CotDe Co., Ltd. manages four big cosmetics brands which are: Zymogen, Ciracle, O'sum and Skin Vegetarian. Each of the brands has their own characteristics and concepts (Organic, Fermentation, Vegetation, Cosmeceutical)

Here shows the 5 products that I will be reviewing in this post.


About Zymogen
For Zymogen, its specialty is Fermentation and Enzyme Cosmetics'.
Components of Zymogen are Clean, Highly Active for improving your skin (Bringing anti-aging & whitening effect), and Cosmeceutical (Will treat pimple and acne scars and blemishes.)

Formation of High Effective Ferment Substance
New High Effective Ferment Substances that formed from fermentation process are helpful to improve anti-aging and whitening effect on your skin.

Activation of Natural Ingredients
Natural Ingredients innature are activated by fermatation. The activated components work gently and softly on skin.



Zyomogen Greenapple AHA
Greenapple AHA skincare range includes the following:
- Wash Foam (250ml)
- Toner (105ml)
- Emulsion (105ml)
- AHA 10 Essence (30ml)
- Cream (50ml)

Products out of its boxes, line up not in sequence as the above.


Zymogen Greenapple AHA Main Ingredients

Baby Apple Fermentation Extract 
Baby apple fermentation extract and natural moisture factor makes smooth and soft skin texture with natural organic acid. 

Apple Flower Extract
Cultivated in Republic of Korea, green apple flower extract functions as skin whitening, soothing, refreshing, purifying and relaxing skin irritation.
Moreover, green apple extract is very effective for oily and trouble skin with intensive trouble care.

Allantoin
Extracted from grain seeds (germ) or chestnuts bark, allantoin makes flexible and moisturized skin through proliferation of white blood cell temporarily and enhancing stream of lymph thereby supports disinfection of the wounds and proliferate skin cell secretion to resurfacing the healthy skin cells.

Malic acid
Malic-acid contained in the various fruits is used for cell metabolism as natural organic acid, for helping composing of collagens and synthesis of elastin in skin and for natural moisturizer.
Especially natural apple acid extract gives fresh, smooth and elastic skin acts as old skin-cell dissolvent.
ß-glucan 
ß-glucan, one of a high molecule polysaccharide compose basic structure of animal and vegetable cell wall from schizophyllum commune, protects skin from harmful environments and ultra violet rays and also resurface damaged skin with hydration behavior and flexibility.
Furthermore, not only it recovers wound and protects skin from stimulation of noxious oxygen, but also it has outstanding effect of preventing wrinkles through aiding maintenance of moisturizing.

Licorice Extract
The extract from root of licorice, widely used perennial herb in the east and the west, is well-known as detoxification and natural antibiotics.
Especially it has the function of cell renewal, anti-inflammation and soothing which make skin fresh and clear.
It also controls tyrosinase and tyrosinase coenzyme that cause the melanin production, the formation of freckle and pigmentation by returning oxidized melanin and restrains production of lipoperoxide through anti-inflammation, anti-oxidant and SOD function, giving clean and clear skin.


Steps in using Zymogen Greenapple AHA
There isn't a write-up on what to use before and after hence I shall write my own skincare routine.
As Zymogen doesn't have Moisturizer, they only have Toner/ Emulsion and Cream, therefore I assume their Emulsion is either a moisturizer or a pre-serum.
Cream is already a moisturizer in cream form (usually use at night), so it's kind of natural to think that Emulsion is a lotion type of moisturizer that is to be used in the morning.
But in Korea, Emulsions are recommended to be used before Essence/Serum.

After much debating, I feel that it is best not to neglect any of the products so I came out with:
Wash Foam ▶ Toner ▶ AHA 10 Essence ▶ Emulsion ▶ Cream
OR switching the Emulsion & Essence like so:
Wash Foam ▶ Toner ▶ EmulsionAHA 10 Essence▶ Cream

At times I wish to skip the Cream, I will do this:
Wash Foam ▶ Toner ▶ AHA 10 Essence ▶ Emulsion


Zymogen Greenapple AHA Wash Foam

Pureness of Green Apple fills elasticity of your skin and freshness of your skin textures!
Make smooth skin like fresh apple through eliminating sebum and exfoliating control.
Pureness of Green Apple fills elasticity of your skin and freshness of your skin textures.
Patent: Yesan Apple Blossoms Extracts

♦ Apple originated Natural AHA, Malic Acid
Exfoliate the old dead skin cells gently
The natural organic acid contained in an apple removes old skin cells to make smooth skin texture.
♦ Mild and Plentiful Bubbles
Remove sebum in pore through hypoallergenic natural-surfactant
Hypoallergenic natural-surfactant and mild bubble make fresh and clean skin with removing wastes in skin as well as sebum in pore.

♦ Sebum Care for Sensitive skin
Cleanser for all skin types
Green apple cleanser is able to use to all skin types with sebum controls

♦ Keep the skin clear of new troubles
Delicate apple fragrance stable skin condition
Gently cleans and soothes the skin with apple fragrance of citrus type
How to Use
1. After wetting your face, pump the form once or twice on the palm and make mild and gentle bubbles. And then, massage your face gently. 
2. After removing sebum cleanly through massaging T-zone areas several times, wash your face by water.

Ingredients 
소듐라우레스설페이트(Sodium Laureth Sulfate), 정제수(Purified Water), 암모늄라우레스설페이트(Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate), 코카미도프로필베타인(Cocamidopropyl Betaine), 글리세린(Glycerin), 코카마이드디이에이(Cocamide DEA), 소듐코코일이세치오네이트(Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate), 프로필렌글라이콜(Propylene Glycol), 소듐클로라이드(Sodium Chloride), 사과나무꽃추출물(Pyrus Malus Flower Extract), 효모/사과/슈크로오스발효여과물(Saccharomyces/Apple/Sucrose Ferment Filtrate), 마치현추출물(Portulaca Oleracea Extract), 오배자추출물(Rhus Semialata Gall Extract), 애엽추출물(Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract), 화이트윌로우껍질추출물(Salix Alba Bark Extract), 페녹시에탄올(Phenoxyethanol), 피이지-120메칠글루코오스디올리에이트(PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate), 트리클로산(Triclosan), 시트릭애씨드(Citric Acid), 향료(Fragrance),메칠파라벤(Methylparaben), 디소듐이디테에이(Disodium EDTA), 부틸렌글라이콜(Butylene Glycol), 락틱애씨드(Lactic Acid), 말릭애씨드(Malic Acid), 벤조페논-9(Benzophenone-9), 홍화추출물(Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract)


Recommend skin
1.       Oily, Acne, pore skin type 
2.       A person concerned for big pores 
3.       A person concerned for greasy and slack skin in T-Zone Area 
4.       A person concerned for sebum due to oily skin

Packaging
The box are printed in korean for the instructions and ingredients part except for the front, it is in English. The one in English is an explanation of the main ingredient, Apple. All products of this range has this same write-up on the front part of their boxes.
Hence for details of how to use, ingredient list and recommended skin types please refer to the text that I had provided in this post.

From the Korean write-up, I understand that this Wash Foam has a AHA of 0.1% in its content. And all Greenapple AHA products contain both Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) & Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) in its ingredients.

All of the product expiry date are printed at the bottom of the boxes. Incase the boxes are thrown away, expiry date can also be found printed on the bottom of all the bottles.

Product
250ml of the wash foam is stored in this pump plastic bottle. The outlet of the dispenser is made at a good size where it provides the right amount of product per pump.
The wash foam colour is translucent yellow.

Swatch
Below image shows 1 pump of product and then 2 pumps of product.

2 pumps of wash foam product add with a little bit of water, lather up and it will look like below. A thick and pretty creamy white lather without bubbles.
When I add in more water, the lather turns pretty foamy and bubbly like so in the 2nd image.

Review
This wash foam should be used on bare face after removing makeup or tinted moisturizer/sunscreen. Wash foam can be used on face that has non-tinted sunscreen on.
I will use 1 full pump of product during my morning face wash and 2 pumps for night wash to better remove the impurities and remains of my makeup.
- slightly thick gel consistency
- slight green apple scented, smells pretty fresh
- lathers easily and also foams easily
- turns into think white creamy lather if little water is added, foams up when more water added
- face feels refreshing from the green apple scent
- doesn't sting my eyes
- face feels fresh and moisturizing during cleansing

- skin immediately feel soft and smooth when the lather is being massaged on skin
- after cleansing, it does not leave a squeaky feeling on my skin

- skin feels slightly waxy kind of smooth (in a good way) after rinsing
- the mini bumpy areas like my oil spots, white/black heads suddenly flattened out (felt like it got 'washed off' by the wash foam!)
- face feels free from oil, doesn't feel stripped, dry or tight at all
- skin feels clean, soft, supple and a little radiant after cleansing
- doesn't irritate or stings my skin

- calms my skin
- helps in purifying my slightly troubled skin (little oil spots, white heads and sometimes a bit of acne along my jaw & laugh lines)

- also helps in controlling sebum secretion
I feel that my skin pH level and the sebum level are balanced when using this wash foam. My skin don't feel too dry/ tight or even oily. It feels moisturized but not too moisturizing at the same time. Most importantly my skin feels very smooth right after rinsing off the wash foam from my face and yet it has this light waxy feeling (not the squeaky feel that I often get from other facial foams). The troubled areas on my skin which usually feel bumpy when I run my fingers over them, immediately flattened out when I use this wash foam. But of course, they didn't really flattened out. I guess it felt that way because there is AHA, BHA in its ingredients that removes dead skin cells and hence made my skin feels smooth and less bumpy. ^_^
I find gel cleansers such as this Wash Foam is very suitable for my skin type (combination skin). It is not too drying or too creamy/oily for my skin. It make me want to use the wash foam every now and then because I really love how my skin feels after washing.


Zymogen Greenapple AHA Toner

Patent: Yesan Apple Blossoms Extracts 

♦ Exfoliating Control
Rough Skin Care
Smooth and Soft Skin Texture like the skin of an Apple
Organic acids from fermented  Korean famous ‘Yesan Apple’ Extracts recover your skin texture soft and smooth through eliminating old skin cells and rough skin texture.

♦ Purifying Skin
Pore Care
Fresh and Bouncy Elasticity of Apple’s Bare Skin
Apple and licorice root extracts help pore controls of oily and combination skin for clean skin.

♦ Sebum Care
Skin Tone Care
Care for Transparent Skin like Bright Apple Blossom
Patent ingredients extracted from apple flower care bright and clean skin for fresh skin texture.

♦ Keep skin clear of new troubles
Gentle Apple Fragrance
Stability to Skin
Gently cleans and soothes the skin with apple fragrance of citrus type


How to Use          
1. Apply suitable amount to a cotton pad. Gently brush the cotton pad onto face from down to up, avoiding the immediate eye area.
2. Use it on dull and greasy skin for refreshing and softness

Ingredients
정제수(Purified Water), 에탄올(Ethanol), 부틸렌글라이콜(Butylene Glycol), 소듐락테이트(Sodium Lactate), 베타-글루칸(ß-glucan), 피이지-60하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일(PEG-60Hydrogenated Castor Oil), 락틱애씨드(Lactic Acid), 글라이콜릭애씨드(Glycolic Acid), 효모/사과/슈크로오스발효여과물(Saccharomyces/Apple/Sucrose Ferment Filtrate), 디포타슘글리시리제이트(Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate), 알란토인(Allantoin), 잔탄검(Xanthan Gum), 징크피씨에이(Zinc PCA), 페닐트리메치콘(Phenyl Trimethicone), 사과나무꽃추출물(Pyrus Malus Flower Extract), 말릭애씨드(Malic Acid), 페녹시에탄올(Phenoxyethanol), 메칠파라벤(Methylparaben), 향료(Fragrance)

Recommend skin
1.       Oily, Acne, pore skin type
2.       A person concerned for big pores
3.       A person concerned for greasy and slack skin in T-Zone Area
4.       A person concerned for sebum due to oily skin

Packaging
Note that most of the Greenapple AHA products can be kept for 12 months after opening.
Toner contains 0.4% of AHA, higher than the Foam Wash.

Product
Toner comes in a pretty heavy glass pump bottle. Glass is non-porous and will not deteriorate so it helps ensure freshness and the product inside retains its strength.
The plastic cap is light and is easy to remove and attach back. The cap fits perfectly and will not drop out when I tilt the bottle.

Swatch
The toner is a transparent clear liquid, look just like water. Below image shows 1 pump of toner.

Face Swatch
I will alternate between cotton pad and hands. When using cotton pad, I will pump more than 4 times to make it damp enough. Otherwise, 2-3 pumps of toner on my palm is enough for my face and neck.
Sometimes I will use both, by cleaning the skin surface with cotton pad first and then pat on more toner using my palms.
Skin appears slightly dewy after applying the toner.

Review
- fluid feels like water
- very light weight
- a mix of sweet green apple fragrance and alcohol scent

- skin feel fresh and slightly scented from the green apple fragrance
- spreads out easily just like water
- non-greasy & non-sticky
- absorbed into skin almost immediately

- helps remove a lot of dead skin cells and impurities when used on a cotton pad (visible brown residues seen on the cotton pad)
- skin feels hydrated immediately once toner is pat on using hands
- safe to be applied onto eye areas as well
- skin doesn't appear anymore radiant than it is

- doesn't make my t-zone area oily
- doesn't irritate or stings my skin at all
- moisture retention is normal

- skin feels smoother and a little supple
I feel that the toner's pore cleansing & dead skin cells removing power is higher than its hydrating ability. Its hydrating power is normal but doesn't make skin feels tight.



◈ Zymogen Greenapple AHA10 Essence


Pureness of Green Apple suggests you to meet new skin-texture as pureness of natural AHA!
Daily Peeling Serum
Dark-Pores-Exfoliating Control through AHA
♦ Keep skin clear of new troubles
Gentle Apple Fragrance
Stability to Skin
Gently cleans and soothes the skin with apple fragrance of citrus type

♦ Sebum Care
Skin Tone Care
Care for Transparent Skin like Bright Apple Blossom
Patent ingredients extracted from apple flower care bright and clean skin for fresh skin texture


♦ Purifying Skin
Pore Care
Fresh and Bouncy Elasticity of Apple's Bare Skin
Apple and licorice root extracts help pore controls of oily and combination skin for clean skin

♦ Exfoliating Control
Rough Skin Care
Smooth and Soft Skin Texture like the skin of an Apple
Organic acids from fermented  Korean famous ‘Yesan Apple’ Extracts recover your skin texture soft and smooth through eliminating old skin cells and rough skin texture.


How to Use
1.    After washing your face at night, apply to face or neck anywhere you want. (If you feel dryness, you may use moisturizing products)
2.    Avoid area of eyes.
3.    Use 2-3times on a week for sensitive skin type.

Notice
Product contain over 10% of AHA, have to use after patch test.
Test method: Please drop one or two drops on the back of ears or arm and check redness or itching after about 30 min.

Ingredients
정제수(Purified Water), 글라이콜릭애씨드(Glycolic Acid), 부틸렌글라이콜(Butylene Glycol), 말릭애씨드(Malic Acid), 소듐하이드록사이드(Sodium Hydroxide), 비스-피이지-18메칠에텔디메칠실란(Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane), 하이드록시에칠셀룰로오스(Hydroxyethylcellulose), 피이지-60하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일(PEG-60Hydrogenated Castor Oil), 판테놀(Panthenol), 알란토인(Allantoin), 나한백가지추출물(Thujopsis Dolabrata BRANCH Extract), 화이트윌로우껍질추출물(Salix Alba Bark Extract), 효모/사과/슈크로오스발효여과물(Saccharomyces/Apple/Sucrose Ferment Filtrate), 사과나무꽃추출물(Pyrus Malus Flower Extract), 프로폴리스추출물(Propolis Extract), 목련나무껍질추출물(Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract), 왕귤추출물(Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract), 캐모마일꽃/잎추출물(Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract), 녹차추출물(Green Tea Extract), 페녹시에탄올(Phenoxyethanol), 향료(Fragrance)

Recommend skin
1. Rough and lack smoothness skin texture
2. Having a bad make-up and feeling tiredness of skin
3. Dull and Dark skin
4. Dry flaky skin.
5. Concerning with exfoliating control


Packaging
The essence has AHA of 10% therefore the name AHA 10 Essence. Same like the other products, this essence also has a life span of 12 months.
From the ingredient list, I spotted Glycolic Acid and Malic Acid (both an AHA) are high in content as they're listed right on top of the ingredient list. With high percent of AHA, it is able to exfoliate skin cells by breaking down substance in skin that holds skin together.
AHAs are generally safe when used on the skin as a cosmetic agent using the recommended dosage. The most common side-effects are mild skin irritations, redness and flaking. The severity usually depends on the pH and the concentration of the acid used. Chemical peels tend to have more severe side-effects including blistering, burning and skin discoloration, although they are usually mild and go away a day or two after treatment. (Ref: HERE)

Product
The Essence is stored in a glass bottle with dropper and is plastic wrapped for double protection to prevent contamination as well as leakage.
I noticed that the plastic insert within the bottle rim is an extended insert (pointed out with arrows in image below). This reduces the chances of the glass dropper from hitting against the bottle and breaking it (I had experience breaking the dropper before).

Swatch
The essence is clear water-like liquid. In my palm is 4-5 drops of essences, it's the usual amount I apply on my face.

Face Swatch
As the essence has a high percentage of AHA, so I only pump 1 drop on my face to show in my face swatch. If too many pumps at one area, it might be too strong for my skin to take it.

Review
- sweet green apple fragrance, not a slight odour to it
- lightweight, water-like consistency but slightly thickened
- 4 to 5 drops for whole face application and up to 8 drops for face & neck
- I spread the essence on my palms and lightly pat on to my skin (easier & faster than spreading them)
- absorbs very quickly into skin (that is why I use patting)
- will not cause any irritation to normal skin
- will cause irritation to any open wounds be it very small (sensitive skin pls take note of How to Use)
- skin around wounds will feel prickly (sometimes stings but not burn) upon application and subsides immediately within seconds
- I will avoid using it over open wounds caused by acne/pimples etc, unless it is healed and the wound has closed
- non-greasy, non-shiny finish
- I use essence mostly once every night (sometimes both day & night depending on skin condition)
- will not oxidize my makeup even if I use it on day
- the next morning right after I washed up, skin looks so much clearer and translucent
- skin feels hydrated
- skin feels very smooth, supple and clear of white/black heads
- my skin tone become more translucent and clear than ever especially the white heads along my jaw and nose
- it helps to soften all white & black heads and makes it easier to be extracted
- removes my most stubborn and huge white & black heads and prevent it coming back
- eliminate skin problems my oil spots, once-a-while pop-up acnes and softens my dry flaky scars
- it cleans my skin a lot, however it doesn't really whiten it
- my dark spots/scars are still visible probably because whitening is not its main function
- it assists in softening skin surface and enhancing regeneration of new skin cells as I can feel skin texture feeling smoother & silkier as days goes by
- skin doesn't feel greasy or dry after use
- controls sebum on T-zone and cheeks area
- may crash with other products
- recommended to avoid using essence if skin has a lot of acne with open wounds
It is my first time seeing my face look so clear and translucent (note the word translucent). Usually my face will appear fairer when using other products but this essence with a high content of AHA is able to make my skin looks translucent! My skin may not look fairer than before but I'm still happy to see translucent skin. Basically I feel that my skin looks a little bit greenish (like very, very pale apple green) and the surface of my skin looks semi-translucent (not literally, but it does look like so to me). The pores look cleaner with less gunk in them too. Ask me if my skin looks radiant, I guess I'll say just a little. But I don't look pale, like what I often get when I use whitening products.
It's pretty much a special experience for me to get such kind of results but I'm totally liking it. ^_^


Zymogen Greenapple AHA Emulsion

Solution for Greasy Trouble Skin, Oily Skin and Combination of Dry and Oily Skin Types!!!
For Soft Skin Texture and Clean Pore with Removing Slick on Your Skin

Patent: Yesan Apple Blossoms Extracts (특허: 예산사과꽃잎추출물)

♦ Exfoliating Control
Rough Skin Care
Smooth and Soft Skin Texture like the skin of an Apple
Organic acids from fermented  Korean famous ‘Yesan Apple’ Extracts recover your skin texture soft and smooth through eliminating old skin cells and rough skin texture.

♦ Purifying Skin
Pore Care
Fresh and Bouncy Elasticity of Apple's Bare Skin
Apple and licorice root extracts help pore controls of oily and combination skin for clean skin

♦ Sebum Care
Skin Tone Care
Care for Transparent Skin like Bright Apple Blossom
Patent ingredients extracted from apple flower care bright and clean skin for fresh skin texture

♦ Keep skin clear of new troubles
Gentle Apple Fragrance
Stability to Skin
Gently cleans and soothes the skin with apple fragrance of citrus type


How to Use
1. Apply to cleansed and toned facial skin day and night avoiding immediate eye area.
2. Apply suitable amount to a cotton pad. Gently brush the cotton pad onto face from down to up.
3.Use it on dull and greasy skin for refreshing and softness.

Ingredients
정제수(Purified Water), 에탄올(Ethanol), 부틸렌글라이콜(Butylene Glycol), 호호바씨오일(Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil), 베타-글루칸(ß-glucan), 펜틸렌글라이콜(Pentylene Glycol), 소듐아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일디메칠타우레이트코폴리머(Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer), 폴리소르베이트80(Polysorbate 80), 이소헥사데칸(Isohexadecane), 라우레스-4(Laureth-4), 라우레스-23 (Laureth-23), 디메치콘크로스폴리머(Dimethicone Crosspolymer), 디메치콘(Mimethicone), 사이클로펜타실록산(Cyclopentasiloxane), 소듐락테이트(Sodium Lactate), 알지닌(Arginine), 카보머(Carbomer), 하이드록시에칠셀룰로오스(Hydroxyethylcellulose), 디포타슘글리시리제이트(Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate), 알란토인(Allantoin), 효모/사과/슈크로오스발효여과물(Saccharomyces/Apple/Sucrose Ferment Filtrate), 락틱애씨드(Lactic Acid), 글라이콜애씨드(Glycol Acid), 징크피씨에이(Zinc PCA), 사과나무꽃추출물(Pyrus Malus Flower Extract), 말릭애씨드(Malic Acid), 페녹시에탄올(Phenoxyethanol), 메칠파라벤(Methylparaben), 향료(Fragrance)

Recommend skin
1. Oily, trouble, pore skin type
2. A person concerned for big pores
3. A person concerned for greasy and slack skin in T-Zone Area
4. A person concerned for sebum due to oily skin 

Packaging
12 month life span as stated on the box and it has AHA of 0.3%, lower than the Toner AHA percentage.

Product
Its pump bottle is exactly the same as the Toner. Sometimes I will take the wrong bottle since they are also of the same size.

Swatch
The emulsion is a translucent watery milky lotion.

This emulsion feels alot like the Toner but alittle towards the milky lotion type. On back of my hand is only 1 pump of emulsion. For face and neck application, 3 full pumps is more than enough.

Face Swatch
As can see from the picture, the milky white content is wrapped within a clear watery liquid. It means that the emulsion is really watery. In the 3rd pic my face looks slightly glossy after application.

Review
- light weight, feels like slightly thickened water
- its sweet green apple scent is stronger than the others
- non-greasy

- feels like Toner but a little bit like lotion
- turns into watery liquid when spread out
- has tiny bit sticky after-touch or sometimes none

- absorbs very quickly
- feels & smells very refreshing after its been absorbed
- sometimes I use cotton pad to apply (need more than 3 pumps), and sometimes I use my palms (3 palms) for both face & neck
- light weight and spreads like water, therefore I can apply it to other parts of my body too without feeling greasy all over
- pretty hydrating

- doesn't irritate my skin
Works very good as either a pre-serum or a light moisturizer. I almost can't feel anything when I apply the emulsion on my face & body and yet, I can feel that it's hydrating my skin both on the surface and beneath it
. I can also use this emulsion to combine with other types of toners and essences without any problems. I feel that this emulsion does help clear the troubled areas a little, but concentrats more on the hydrating factor maybe because of the high content of Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil also known as Jojoba Oil.

Zymogen Greenapple AHA Cream
Patent: Yesan Apple Blossoms Extracts
Rapid absorption and good for people with oily skin
Try to change your skin to be moisturised and bright more

♦ Exfoliating Control
Rough Skin Care
Smooth and Soft Skin Texture like the skin of an Apple
Organic acids from fermented  Korean famous ‘Yesan Apple’ Extracts recover your skin texture soft and smooth through eliminating old skin cells and rough skin texture.

♦ Purifying Skin
Pore Care
Fresh and Bouncy Elasticity of Apple's Bare Skin
Apple and licorice root extracts help pore controls of oily and combination skin for clean skin

♦ Sebum Care
Skin Tone Care
Care for Transparent Skin like Bright Apple Blossom
Patent ingredients extracted from apple flower care bright and clean skin for fresh skin texture

♦ Keep skin clear of new troubles
Gentle Apple Fragrance
Stability to Skin
Gently cleans and soothes the skin with apple fragrance of citrus type


How to Use
1. Apply suitable amount to a cotton pad. Gently brush the cotton pad onto face from down to up.
2. Apply on both morning & night.
3. Use it on dull and greasy skin for refreshing and softness.

Ingredients
정제수(Purified Water), 에탄올(Ethanol), 부틸렌글라이콜(Butylene Glycol), 호호바씨오일(Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil), 베타-글루칸(ß-glucan), 펜틸렌글라이콜(Pentylene Glycol), 소듐아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일디메칠타우레이트코폴리머(Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer), 폴리소르베이트80(Polysorbate 80), 이소헥사데칸(Isohexadecane), 라우레스-4(Laureth-4), 라우레스-23 (Laureth-23), 디메치콘크로스폴리머(Dimethicone Crosspolymer), 디메치콘(Mimethicone), 사이클로펜타실록산(Cyclopentasiloxane), 소듐락테이트(Sodium Lactate), 알지닌(Arginine), 카보머(Carbomer), 하이드록시에칠셀룰로오스(Hydroxyethylcellulose), 디포타슘글리시리제이트(Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate), 알란토인(Allantoin), 효모/사과/슈크로오스발효여과물(Saccharomyces/Apple/Sucrose Ferment Filtrate), 락틱애씨드(Lactic Acid), 글라이콜애씨드(Glycol Acid), 징크피씨에이(Zinc PCA), 사과나무꽃추출물(Pyrus Malus Flower Extract), 말릭애씨드(Malic Acid), 페녹시에탄올(Phenoxyethanol), 메칠파라벤(Methylparaben), 향료(Fragrance)

Recommend skin
1.Oily, Acne, pore skin type
2.A person concerned for big pores
3.A person concerned for greasy and slack skin in T-Zone Area
4.A person concerned for sebum due to oily skin

Packaging
AHA 0.1% same percentage as the Wash Foam.

Product
The cream, moisturizer of the Greenapple AHA series is packed in a glass jar with an extra white plastic lid inside to prevent contamination.
Sadly this product doesn't come with a spatula so I need to use my own.

Swatch
The cream looks like a thick cream-cream but actually it is of a gel-cream consistency. One scoop of this cream is just nice for my face.

Face Swatch
This was taken when I use it during a pretty humid and hot day where my skin will automatically turn glossy after I apply any types of cream.

Review
- sweet green apple scent with a bit of spice to it
- a little buttery, medium thick kind of gel-cream
- it doesn't feel like it contains any water or oil in it as it feels like rather 'dry' when spread out
- feels a bit cooling when applied
- has tiny bit of greasiness and a little sticky after-touch
- after application, face look only a little bit shiny or sometimes none
- skin feels quite hydrated and moisturized
- face looks a little greasy after sometime, but less oily than other kinds of face cream
- I use it for both day and night
- when I use it before my makeup, I tend to get some oil spots (with slight inflammation) on my face therefore I switch to only using it when I am not putting on makeup
- I also refrain from applying too much cream on my neck as that area is prone to oil spots as well
- it doesn't clog pores or give me any inflammation if I use it everyday at night only
- it feels a little bit like silicone with moisturizing factor
- after washing it off on next day, skin feels translucent, clear and not oily
Creams usually have thicker consistency and sometimes feel greasy, however this Cream doesn't feel like the conventional greasy cream type of cream! (I hope I'm not confusing you all! lolx~)
I think because of its 'dry' texture, it doesn't make my face look like oil slick on the next day after I used it overnight. When used in an air-con room, my skin don't appear greasy or shiny at all. Otherwise on a normal day, my face will look shiny after applying skincare.



Overall Review
Zymogen Greenapple AHA has helped address my concerns with my troubled skin such as the very stubborn white & black heads, the not so stubborn ones too, dull skin, lots of dead skin cells that cause rough skin and oxidation.
Every morning after I washed my face, my skin feels so smooth, bright and translucent! I am liking what I see in the mirror everyday.
I will not use AHA 10 Essence everyday as I find that it may be too strong for my skin to take it so I use it when necessary or on alternate days. Mostly use it when my skin starts to feel rough or bumpy upon touch or when it oxidizes.
So far I do not experience any break outs except when I have my makeup over it, that I found a few oil spots on my face and neck. I feel that it is the cream that I cannot use during the day if I'm wearing makeup hence I switched to using it at night only. Thereafter, I do not have such problems anymore.
Zymogen Greenapple AHA is great for troubled skin and for both combination & oily skin. For people who have skin like mine, sometimes troubled sometimes not and experience very dull unhealthy skin, I recommend you to use these products especially the Wash Foam, Emulsion and AHA 10 Essence.


Price
Zymogen Greenapple AHA Wash Foam (250ml) SGD$25
Zymogen Greenapple AHA Toner (105ml) SGD$34
Zymogen Greenapple AHA Emulsion (105ml) SGD$34
Zymogen Greenapple AHA AHA 10 Essence (30ml) SGD$39
Zymogen Greenapple AHA Cream (50ml) SGD$35

Where to buy?
QOO10 IKOREAMALL (Available to overseas buyers too)

Websites
ZymogenAsia
ZymogenAsia Facebook
Zymogen Korea
CotDe Co,. Ltd

Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Products name written and coloured in turquoise are sponsored by CotDe Co,. Ltd to me for trial & review. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos are true.

Review: TheFaceShop ChiaSeed Moisture-Holding Seed Cream

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I had blogged about the ChiaSeed Press Kit 2 months ago and I started to use this gel-cream moisturizer since then. Now it is time for the review of Chia Seed Moisture-Holding Seed Cream.


The product comes with a plastic spatula which is pretty small.

I almost hit the bottom!~

A scoop of the ChiaSeed cream is just nice for both my face and neck.

Swatch
Close-up swatch of the ChiaSeed cream.

Visible tiny mica (glitters) are found in the cream. So small that it is almost unnoticeable to the eyes. But my camera managed to capture the sparkles given off from them. In the past, I don't like using products with mica in it as they cannot be absorbed into the skin thus staying on top of the skin surface until I rinse them off. The idea of having mica in skin care products is to make our skin look more radiant when the light shines onto it. Nowadays many skin care products have mica in them and I had grown used to seeing it, hence now I'm pretty alright with using them even at night.

1 scoop of the cream is actually enough to spread on my whole arm. In the 3rd image, the skin looks slightly glossy as the cream is still being absorbed into the skin. In the last image, skin appear less dry on the surface than the first image.

Face Swatch
Water wraps around the translucent white cream, which means it is very watery kind of gel-cream. 
Skin looks dewy after applying the cream.

Review
I had used ChiaSeed Moisture-Holding Seed Cream on top of my serum/essence every day & night for about 4 weeks.
- refreshing & strong floral, spicy herbs scent
- very easy to spread out
- lightweight, liquidy
- watery yet has a tiny bit of silicon texture to it
- leaves a smooth silicon texture, and sometimes feel abit greasy on my fingers after application (I will feel like washing my hands)
- skin feels cooling & refreshing
- very hydrating both on the skin surface and within
- require some patting to let the cream fully absorbed into skin
- skin feels slightly plumped after cream is being fully absorbed
- dry areas feel soothing and hydrated
- feels supple, very moisturized and slightly silky
- skin looks a little bit glossy but non-greasy
- the mica in the product doesn't really make my skin looks any more radiant than it is
- after a few hours, face starts to oil up (need to blot with tissue or blotter)
- if used in normal room temperature or cold weather, face will not become oily
- though it doesn't help much in controlling oil, but it also doesn't make my skin from breaking out
- doesn't cause irritation
- doesn't clog pores
- skin feels moisturized everyday and night and doesn't feel as dry as before when wearing makeup over it
- can use as a moisturizing mask that can be applied overnight
I feel that it is a very basic moisturizer that helps to replenish high content of moisture to the skin. It is a light & thin cream (not the rich creamy kind) so it can be used on all kinds of skin, especially one that is often in contact with air-con.
I prefer to use this during the night as it may 'melt' my makeup in the day when weather is hot & humid which will trigger my skin to produce more sebum.




I hope you all like my review, please stay tune for more TheFaceShop new cosmetic product features and reviews of them as well!


Price
TheFaceShop Chia Seed Moisture-Holding Seed Cream SGD$36.90

Where to buy?
Available at all THEFACESHOP Outlet:
Bugis Junction #02-23/24 Tel: 6334 0797
Plaza Singapura #B1-62 (new wing) Tel: 6884 5508
Wisma Atria #B1-K5/K6 Tel: 6884 9501
Vivo City #02-178 Tel: 6276 5517
Tampines Mall #01-02 Tel: 6785 8300
Jurong Point #01-48/87/88 Tel: 6861 0201
Toa Payoh Hub #01-16 Tel: 6356 9359
North Point #01-59 Tel: 6851 6115
Raffles City #B1-39 Tel: 6337 7122
The Clementi Mall #03-39 Tel: 6659 1925
Tiong Bahru Plaza #01-30 Tel: 6276 6642
Causeway Point #B1-05 Tel: 6891 4063
West Mall #02-18 Tel: 6862 1550
Parkway Parade #B1-68/69 Tel: 6346 0211
Junction 8 #01-29B/C Tel: 6258 7791
Compass Point #01-48 Tel: 6881 0711
AMK Hub #B1-19 Tel: 6752 4070
Hougang Mall #01-21 Tel: 6283 8857

Websites


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored by THEFACESHOP (Singapore)to me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company.All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.

Launch: belif First Aid 360 Eye Care Mask

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Late last month, belif launched a NEW eye care product namely the First Aid 360 Eye Care Mask.
I'm honoured to receive the product at my doorstep from belif, specially for me to try and to feature it on my blog. ^_^ ♥

Belif First Aid 360 Eye Care Mask
This leave-on moisture gel eye mask has a cooling effect, which relieves stress for the eyes and supplies needed moisture to dry eye rims. Mimosa, being its main herb, prevents the formation of fine lines by strengthening skin's resilience. Together with Napiers herb formula, this leave-on formula serves to lighten dark circles and reduce puffiness.
Main Herb
Mimosa - Rich in flavonoid and amino acids, mimosa enhances skin resilience at eye rims and prevents the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps to relieve fatigue in the eye area by soothing skin irritation and reducing skin inflammation.

Napiers Formula
*Napiers Original Formula - Belif's key formula that keeps the skin healthy and delays the initial stage of skin aging with its anti-oxidizing, calming and anti-blemish properties.

Other herbs in Napiers Original Formula include:
- Oat Seed (Moisturizing, skin calming & relieving of red spots)
- Calendula (Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammation & calming effects)
- Catnip Flowering Tops (Skin calming)
- Raspberry Leaf (Relieving of red spots & increases skin resilience)
- Wile Indigo (Skin calming)
- Chickweed (Relieving of red spots & skin calming)

**Napiers Detox Formula (DTX) - This formula uses medicinal herbs that have detoxification, skin clarifying and anti-oxidation effects.

Other herbs in Napiers Detox Formula include:
- Arnica (Anti-trouble & anti-aging)
- Wild Yam Root (Skin cleaning & improving skin texture)
- Cleaver Herb (Skin cleaning & detoxification)
- Oak Seed (Relieving stimulation)
- Lemon Balm (Anti-oxidation & anti-aging)
- Rose (Anti-oxidation)

+Napiers Dark Circle Formula (DC) - This dark circle formula promotes active blood circulation on the eye rim area to diminish dark circles caused by blood clotting in the thin blood vessels.

Other herbs in Napiers Dark Circle Formula include:
- Eye Bright (Anti-trouble &lightening dark eye circles)
- Greater Celandine (Brightening effect)
- Tree of Life
- Comfrey (Anti-trouble & soothing effect)
- Poke Root (Skin calming & skin cleaning)
- Chickweed (Anti-oxidation)


Directions of usage / How to use
At the last step of evening skin care routine, apply a thick layer around the eye rims. Massage lightly to enhance blood circulation and absorption. Leave on overnight, and rinse off the following morning. Use 2 - 3 times a week.

Suitable for all skin types.


Packaging
On the box, it has full ingredient list in both English and Korean. In the Korean list, it indicates the ingredients that are *Napiers Original, **DTX, +DC formula.
▲ The symbol ++ means derived from natural substances. The only ingredient listed under ++ is "Fragrance".


Product
This is a 25ml tube, looks like a mini version of the Aqua Bomb. Product doesn't include spatula.

Under the black screw-on cover is another flat lid with tab to prevent product contamination. Expiry date is printed at the bottom of the product.
▲ The mask appears to look like sticky gel-cream. Just see how much it can stretch in the above image!

More of the Eye care mask such as swatches and review will be revealed soon after I had tried it! (^_~)Follow me if you wish to read more on product launch & reviews!


Price
belif First Aid 360 Eye Care Mask (25ml) SGD$39

Where to buy?
Plaza Singapura (new wing) 68 Orchard Road #01-61 Singapore 238839
Wisma Atria Shopping Center 435 Orchard Road #B1-64 Singapore 238877
Junction 8 #01-28B (Opening in April 2013)
Suntec City #02-339 (Opening in May 2013)

Websites
belifcosmetic.com (Korean)
global.belifcosmetic.com (English)
belif Singapore website
belif Singapore FB

Overseas Buyers
You can purchase from the Napiers Online Shop: http://www.napiers.net/belif.html

belif Blog posts
Korean Skincare belif 4 best items
Discover belif

Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)


Product names written and coloured in turquoise were sponsored by belif to me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All review photos are true. Details are extracted from Press Release.

The Young Designers Collective

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Today, I'm going to introduce all of you the works from a group of young designers from New York City. These designers design for non-profit organizations and auction their works at the Heart & Soul Charitable Fund.


About The Young Designers Collective
The Young Designers Collective is an association of artists and designers based in New York City, who design for non-profit organizations to promote good will as well as gain exposure individually and for the cause we are working towards. We aim to provide young designers a platform that would have otherwise been difficult to build and gain recognition with on their own. In an ever-shrinking world, working together to achieve success has never been more important.

The YDC also allows for a free exchange of ideas and talents, thereby fostering the growth of artists and art in commercial design. We want to bring appreciation back to the artist behind the designer, to quality or handmade products, and to a more sustainable future. From design to production we believe in fair trade and source our materials with this in mind.

By “doing well by doing good” we connect our designers to non-profit organizations in order to create a favorable outcome for both parties. Both benefit from the high quality products designed to produce revenue for the organization and promote the designer’s name into a new or national market. With philanthropy and fashion hand in hand, we hope to further charitable works as well as bring new talent to light sooner than ever before.


  Designers
Shilpa Iyengar- CEO of Young Designers Collective
After graduating from Parsons School of Design in 2012 I have been working to bring together fellow designers, who on their own would not be able to gain as much exposure, and design collectively. Not only does a collective allow for a free exchange of ideas and talents, it fosters the growth of artists and art in commercial design as well as make more of an impact in the market.

As an artist and designer, I use fashion as a platform to bring my love of art into a functional form. I let the concept guide me in whatever I design and hope to produce a wearable work of art in the process. Inspired by my travels across the world and by my love of cultural history, I design clothing, shoes, hats, and textiles in hopes of bringing my vision to the public as painter would a painting.

I also strive to be knowledgeable of both the garment and the material it is made from to achieve the best quality and comfort possible. For this reason I studied at Central St. Martins in London, where I was able to learn how to design textiles and gain a better understanding of fabric. Most of my work since has been printed and painted by hand and solidifies the idea of creating wearable art.

Ultimately my goal is to put forth elegant, interesting, and unique works of wearable art that bring an appreciation to the art behind the design.
For more information please visit: www.shilpaiyengar.com


Hanh Lam-Designer

Hanh Lam is a graduate of the Parsons School of Design. As a fashion designer, she alternates between her two primary interests: the organicity and the fluidity of knitwear, and the refinedness of  old-world tailoring techniques. Her knitwear work is an exploration in manipulating raw materials into textural forms that are artistic, yet wearable. Her tailored pieces are often the result of personal obsession with arcane tailoring techniques, such as the German drated sleeves. Driving her pursuit are the principles that knitwear is about letting the raw material guide the hands, while tailoring is about taming and controlling the fabric.

She currently lives and works in New York City, and can often be found doodling during her subway commute.
www.hanhnyc.com

Harmony Pilobello-Designer
While pursuing a BFA in Fashion Design, Harmony Pilobello was fortunate enough to meet Professor Timo Rissanen who was equipped with the skills to guide her through a junior and senior thesis focus in sustainability.  While studying under him she was able to explore more about zero waste approaches in fashion design, including the Japanese Saori Handweaving technique. Now, she is using her design background to make one-of-a-kind garments and accessories that involve sourcing materials from small mills like Ardalanish: Isle of Mull Weavers in Scotland or sourcing for deadstock within New York City.

Eventually, she would like to have seasonal collections dedicated to also sourcing from non-profit organizations that support women who fall under the poverty line, like the Awamaki Organization in Peru. She also hopes to pursue a PHD in fiber science and social enterprise.
www.harmonypilobello.com


Heart & Soul Charitable Fund Auction
These pieces were presented at Christie's Auction House and auctioned online. All proceeds went to the Navigators USA, a national youth scouting group formed in response to the discriminatory practices of the Boy Scouts of America.
All pieces are custom made.
The Heart & Soul Fund is a non-profit organization in New York City that support community-based programs that serve New York's marginalized populations through the investment of time, money and compassion. 
View their auction catalog at www.blurb.com/books/4055520-designs-for-giving (all of the items available for sale)
All the featured pieces are still available for custom order through our website. 

 
For more of their wonderful works, view their Gallery.


Website
Young Designers Collective
YDC is also open for more projects and charitable endeavors. Contact YDC here for more details.


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

I am not in anyway affiliated to the YDC and its organization.All photos are taken by YDC and are approved to be used in this blogpost.

Comic Fiesta 2012 @ KLCC: Cosplays, Fashion & Beauty Haul

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Been procrastinating so much lately.... and finally this is up!! OMG to the 12873129846 photos I edited.. hahaha~ Nevertheless, here's what I did at Comic Fiesta 2012 @ KL!

Here we go!~ v{Δ__Δ} *GUNDAM TWEES*

This time instead of taking the plane, I took the coach to KL along with a group of my friends~
We had planned to reach KL on 20th Dec, Thursday so we can have some spare time to shop and also to finish up our costume, wigs or props in our hotel. We set off REALLY early morning and manage to reach KL about noon.
Like the last few times, I stayed at Impiana Hotel again! ^_^ The Christmas tree is the same tree as the one in 2011. Lolx~

A little shopping
On Thursday and Friday we went shopping!~ The cute animal & Kpop boyband masks are found at Sungei Wang. I wanted to get some but after converting its pretty ex actually. Perhaps buying from Qoo10 or GMarket would be better?
The X'mas deco is actually in Pavilion. Their X'mas deco are always so so so so so nice!!~
I'd bought some stuffs and will reveal at the end of this post!

My favourite Mango Dessert Xu Liu Shan 许留山!!! Found at Pavilion! ^__^ (Forgotten which level..only remembered its pretty high floor)


Comic Fiesta Day 1 (22nd Dec)
Well this belt was taken at home actually. Hahax... just showing a part of how I 'cheat' when making my costume. No silver parts, hence my Skin Food holographic silver nail polish come into play! heheh~ =p

The week before I head to KL, I was busy rushing my costumes! When I finally done it, I instagrammed this pic.
▼ Bringing these 2 costumes over to KL~

Apart from my other cosmetics stuffs which I'd brought along, I also brought the unopened Dolly Wink Pencil Eyecolor. Thinking that it I could use this to line my bottom lash line for my cosplay but actually the shade is not white, its light yellowish gold! lolx~ Anyways, I still use it for my female character. I will swatch and put this up separately in another blog post. ^_~

I'm cosplaying as Sheila from Superior / Superior Cross. Costume follows Sheila's first dress from Superior manga.

Actually this pic is taken when I returned from the event, there are some missing parts from my costume and choker kind of broke off =_="


With Sakana& Xrystal who are cosplaying Castlevania Maria & Alucard respectively. Pic taken with iphone.. filter until overly exposed. hahaha~ ^_^"

The garden outside KLCC Comic Fiesta location. Its a big place where alot of cosplayers will take advantage of it to have some mini photoshoots!~

Inside the convention hall, at the sponsor/merchandise area! Super super crowded! This time I didn't take alot of photos in there cos most of things are quite similar as Comic Fiesta 2011.
↑ I duno why my pic supposed to be larger than this but got shrunk by blogspot! Maybe it's too long...

And now for some cosplay shots~

Marceline from Adventure time?? hmm...
Lolx @ Goku from Dragonball! And Nana my all time favorite~ (though I didn't finish the manga.. hahah~)
     

OMG they are SHO BLING that it reflects gold on the wall too!!~~~  ♥♥♥

FINN!!!!~ From Adventure Time! ♥♥♥



Just look at what I asked them to do... WaHahahahhaax~

Gintama!!!~ 里面的大叔 kekeke~ Done by none other than Jesuke!~

The garden I talked about just now, yap, its all used for such purpose like so.... My take on Sakana & Xrystal with my Canon G12!

After the event, we went back to hotel and my cute room mates Dan& Valerie already changed out of their costumes! Gahhh forgot to take pic with them earlier! Ok, i seriously duno what is that white thing on Dan's head!!Lolx~

In the evening, Valerie just concussed on her bed. Hhahahaa~



Comic Fiesta Day 2 (23rd Dec)
Cosplaying as Devil (魔王) , the guy version of Sheila who appeared only in Superior Cross manga. I'm like pretty lazy in my cosplays nowadays so I chose really simple characters so I can walk around freely! hahahaha~


Using the same wig, I changed the hair extension to fit the Devil's style.

I had fun drawing the tattoo on my face! Using Bonavoce Premium Liquid Eyeliner (Read my review) to do it! No smudges, no bleeding, waterproof, superblack, glossy, very steady solid lines! Best liner I'd used so far! ^_^

Acting Badass face~~~

A comparison of Sheila and Devil's LOTD... Because Devil is a guy so its all very nude with more browns on my eyes.

Finally got to take pic with my room mates at the event and in full costume! *YEAH* Actually we are all doing solos..~

Who wants this on their wall? lolx~ I wished for a guy one on my wall *drools* =X

This time we hit the Doujinshi booths!! Yeah time to spend money! $$~

Alot of dolfie stuffsssssss~~~~~

Hello there pretty~

Artists at work~

好帅! AWESOME!

Spotted Sakana in her Kuroyukihime costume! Earlier of the day we trying to helped pin her dress up, never knew this costume gonna turn out to be so sexeh oh my~~~

And finally some takes on Yuanie's Sakuya cosplay. This is taken inside the convention hall, its actually very squeezy but managed to get a few decent pics out of that many I took. hahahx~
All taken & PSed by me.



Before going back hotel, I spotted something walking towards us... and its getting BIGGER!

Actually its just Clive! cosplaying as RX-0 Gundam Unicorn or rather, he's inside it. Lolx~
He gave me a HANDSOME POSE! √{∆_∆}
 
Clive So TALLLLL~~

Random shots at hotel lift... hahahha~

Our last dinner at KL!~ We ate at the same place as the previous year. This is a Taiwanese cuisine restaurant name Kiki located at Suria. Their food are not bad. ^_^ I like their milk tea~


Fashion Beauty Haul
1st pic (top → bottom, left → right)
High top denim canvas RM79.90: Bought at Sungei Wang
Brown suede ankle boots RM89.90: Sungei Wang
Denim star studs blouse RM59.90: Sungei Wang
Tattoo Stockings ~SGD$15 each: Sungei Wang
White crop tee with doll prints ~S$10: Sungei Wang
Grey crown cat crop tee RM39.90: Sungei Wang
2nd pic
Sub Zero 2 big tees for RM79, 2 slim tees for RM69: Sungei Wang outlet, they are actually on promo.
3rd pic(top → bottom, left → right) 
Cyber Colors Brush Cleanser RM32.90: Sasa
Biore Cleansing Oil RM19.80: Watsons
Bloop Nail Polish RM8.90 & Bloop Nail Polish IT RM18.90 each: Watsons
Elite models french kiss lipsticks RM23.12: Watsons

Closer pic of the things I bought~ Really thanks to Vic& Jesuke for telling me where to get the tattoo stockings! I had been frantically finding it everywhere I go!

Close up pics again~ The lipstick and nail polishes are bought for friends for X'mas pressies actually! ^_^
Oh and I got the handmade Rose Nail Ointment @ RM10 from Comic Fiesta one of the Doujinshi booth! Check out her store at lullabellehandmade.com. She's from Malaysia.

Accessories Haul
Stuffs I bought at Comic Fiesta Doujinshi booths as gifts for friends~
Cute cakey and cupcakes and instagram~ The frog knit thingy is actually a dolfie's cap! Cute rite! ^_^ Got it specially for Ariya's doll!
Ok I can't remember all these prices since here's no receipts. =p~

Overall, I had fun!~ Especially more fun talking to Dan and Val in our room! Helping each other on our costumes and wigs, watching movie, and hmmm coughing here and there.. hahahaha~ we all kinda got sick after getting back home but its all worth while! ^,^♥ Most likely I'm gonna go again this year, if my friends going too! Actually I love the shopping part most, though I didn't buy much things but it was fun shopping & eating with a bunch of fun friends~


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)


Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored to me for trial. I am not affiliated to the companies. All photos are taken by me in this post.

DIY: Reusing empty boxes

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Ever thought of how to reuse an empty parcel or product boxes you received when you purchased something?
Well, in this post I'm going to show how to reuse them!


I had ever bought plastic and cardboard boxes to store my jewellery and accessories but I find it's pretty troublesome to have a separated lid/cover for every box I own.
I also bought jewellery case but also find them not big enough and are usually pretty bulky /heavy.
For the only one jewellery case I had, I used it to store the delicate rings and necklaces.


And so I start to collect product and parcel (mailing) boxes which have lids that have one side connected to the body. A pictorial below shows how I make the box a little more usable for me.


How to reuse an empty box
Some product or parcel boxes came with an extra fold or flap to secure the contents inside it during mailing and I find this extra flap is quite inconvenient so I removed it by cutting it off.
On the exterior it may not look great but more can be done to enhance its aesthetics like wrapping it with wrapping paper or put ribbons on top to decorate it.

Samples of my other boxes
Zalora parcel (mailing) box for my chunky bracelets and necklaces.

Crabtree & Evelyn Lily soap bar product box for my rings.
I did not alter the box in anyway, I kept it because the graphics are nice and the size is just nice for the amount of rings that I own.

B.liv product box for my necklaces. I also cut off the extra flap that the box originally has.

Feodora Chocolate tin box is another box that I kept because the tin box is cute! It is now a storage box for my less chunky bunch of bracelets.

Save the planet, reuse the boxes!
Have you got ideas on reusing or upcycling empty boxes? Do comment! ^_~


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)


All photos are taken by me in this post.

Laneige reveals K-Beauty Secrets!‏

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Hey lovely readers!
This time Laneige pretty pink EDM caught my attention so I thought I'd share this with all of you!

I didn't watch Korean drama "That Winter, The Wind Blows" but I do watch other Kdramas (especially love cute comedy romance ones) and I always liked how the korean celebrities' skin glows, be it men or women.

Laneige recommends using following products to achieve the beautiful flawless and glowing skin just like Song Hye Kyo!

Laneige Promotions
To apply for Club Laneige Member, please enquire at the Laneige boutiques (as stated above).


Website
Laniege Facebook
Laniege Website


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

I am not in any way affiliated to the Laniegecompany. Images and details in this post are EDMs received via email. They are for sharing purpose only.

Free 3-day supply of belif First Aid 360 Eye Care Mask

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A week ago, I blogged about the belif First Aid 360 Eye Care Mask. It is a new product from belif!

For this month, belif is giving away free 3-day supply of First Aid 360 Eye Care Mask to anyone who book their skincare appointment with belif!


Price
belif First Aid 360 Eye Care Mask (25ml) SGD$39

Where to buy?
Plaza Singapura (new wing) 68 Orchard Road #01-61 Singapore 238839 Tel:68848662
Wisma Atria Shopping Center 435 Orchard Road #B1-64 Singapore 238877 Tel:68366409
Junction 8 #01-28B (Opening in April 2013)
Suntec City #02-339 (Opening in May 2013)

Websites
belifcosmetic.com (Korean)
global.belifcosmetic.com (English)
belif Singapore website
belif Singapore FB

belif Blog posts
Launch: belif First Aid 360 Eye Care Mask
Korean Skincare belif 4 best items
Discover belif

Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)


Product names written and coloured in turquoise were sponsored by belif to me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All review photos are true. Details are extracted from Press Release.

NEW Haraju-Cute 2013 & Eye Love You Promotion

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Hey all!~
Do you know that Haraju-Cute now has a totally NEW look in store??!!
Just take a look at this:


New Haraju-Cute: A brand new Japanese shopping experience awaits you at Guardian!



Key Highlights

Ranking top shelf
Ranking concept in very popular idea in Japan! So why not bring it into Haraju-Cute! Want to know what is the #1- #5 best selling products in the corner? We are telling you with the ranking top shelf now!

Shop by category
Not too sure what is your favourite Japanese brand? No worries! The Newly revamped haraju-Cute corner would be able to discover which brands suit you best. In Guardian Haraju-Cute corner, consumers can shop by category. So if you are looking for high quality eyeliners, we have a wide selection of up to 20 eyeliners all placed at the same side of the shelf for you to make your selection. Easy and simple!

Themed Promo Top shelf
Want to know more about Japan? Visit the Haraju-Cute every month! The theme of the corner would change every month, sharing with consumer what is happening in Japan now or what are some interesting facts about Japan. In addition, the corner would also run discounts every month. Promotion this April- Special EYE LOVE YOU pack! A BonaVoce Mascara plus a Avance Liquid Eyeliner @ $29.90. USP $48.80. Buy and learn about Japan- All in Guardian's Haraju-Cute!

Eye Love You Promotion valid until end of April only! Act quick!

HEB Takeshita Girls Collection
Wondering if bangs would suit you well? Pondering if you should highlight your hair?
Answer: Try the latest HEB Takeshita Girls Collection Hair extensions. The 100% made in Japan Polyester fibre hair wig help you to create a new you in just a few clips! You can now curl, blow dry, straighten and even cut the hair extension to the style you want. Is just like your own hair! In addition, HEB hair collection also uses easy & comfortable clip-in system. Bad hair day no more!



For more of my Haraju-Cute product reviews, click on the links under the Haraju-Cute banner on the right side bar. ▷▶▷▶


Where to buy?
At any of the HARAJU-CUTE (Guardian) shelves! They are at:
1) 313 @ Somerset
2) Anchorpoint
3) Ang Mo Kio Central
4) Causeway Point
5) Centrepoint Basement
6) City Square Mall
7) Clementi Mall
8) Great World City
9) Hougang Mall
10) IMM
11) ION Orchard
12) Kallang Leisure Park
13) Marina Bay Sands
14) Ngee Ann City
15) Northpoint
16) Paragon
17) Parkway
18) Plaza Singapura
19) Raffles City
20) Raffles Place MRT
21) Sembawang Shopping Centre
22) Serangoon NEX
23) Suntec City Mall
24) Tampines Century Square
25) Toa Payoh Blk 190
26) United Square
27) Vivo City

Website
Guardian Health & Beauty Singapore - Facebook - Website



Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored by Haraju-Cute & StarAsia Singapore to me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.

MAKE UP FOR EVER White Definition Instant Brightening Powder Foundation SPF30/PA++

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MAKE UP FOR EVER recently launched the NEW White Definition Instant Brightening Powder Foundation. It is reformulated and repackaged!
In addition, they introduced 2 new foundation shades to the existing range. These specially selected shades are made to suit Asian skin tones.
So are you excited to know more? If so, read on!~

About Make Up For Ever


White Definition SPF 30 / PA ++
Brightness, evenness, comfort: the ultimate combination to banish dullness
Created in France in partnership with Japanese laboratories, WHITE DEFINITION is truly the expert instant brightening powder foundation Asian women have been waiting for. Its state-of-the-art formula, which contains an optimum blend of the finest-quality powders and pigments, and also incorporates high-level UVA/UVB protection, reconciles three apparently irreconcilable qualities to ensure the professionally perfect result for which MAKE UP FOR EVER is renowned.

√ Moisturzied and bright skin
√ White and translucent finish
√ Pure and flawless skin


The professional art of Instant Brightening
This spring, MAKE UP FOR EVER's founder Dany Sanz has turned her attention to the special needs of the Asian women whose frequent skin woes includes uneven skin tones, pigmentation and dull complexion.

Taking into consideration the Asian woman's preference for fair and translucent porcelain skin, Dany sets out on a quest to improve the formula and user experience of the WHITE DEFINITION collection, to perfect the art of instant brightening for Asian woman.

For more than 25 years, MAKE UP FOR EVER has been the make up range created for pros by a pro - Dany Sanz. And if woman too have made it their brand of choice, then it's because they know that, at MAKE UP FOR EVER, it's the essentials that really count: the formulas, the textures, the applicators and -above all- the result.

Having honed her expertise under the extreme conditions imposed by intense stage lighting and high-definition movie cameras, Dan Sanz has turned her attention to the special needs of Asian women. In achieving and maintaining their ideal of fair, flawless beauty, they, too, face extreme conditions, with levels of heat and humidity that prove too much for all but the most resistant formulas.

The challenge was to create a foundation that combined ultimate wear with true beauty benefits - instant brightness, an even, flawless finish and unprecedented comfort. A seemingly impossible task... But MAKE UP FOR EVER is all about making the impossible happen.



Perfect Formula
The right applicator
Even the most perfect formula depends on expert application - and Dany Sanz, who created the first ever complete collection of brushes for professional make up artists back in 1984, is famous for her uncompromising approach. For WHITE DEFINITION, in consultation with Asian specialists, she selected the finest-quality double-sided sponge. The smooth NBR side offers excellent take-up, enabling the foundation to be applied easily and evenly to the face. It also has anti-bacterial, anti-copper and anti-UV properties. The flocked side, meanwhile, has a wonderful soft feel and is ideal for achieving lighter coverage, for perfecting the makeup result by buffing it to a smooth, velvety finish, and for retouching during the day.


Six precisely color-matched shades
From dozens of shades extensively tested by Asian women, MAKE UP FOR EVER selected the perfect six - Beige (10), Vanilla (12), Ivory (20), Flesh (35), Sand (40) and Amber (50) - to suit all Asian skin tones.

1. An instant, intense brightening effect
Immediately upon application, skin glows with new brightness and radiance owing to a unique combination of synthetic mica and lamellar mica coated with microspherical structure powder, which  reflects light in all directions, optically blurring imperfections of texture and tone. In an instant, the complexion appears fair and flawless, sculpted by light as never before.

2. An even, flawless make up result
Unbelievably fine and velvet-soft, the powder texture of WHITE DEFINITION glides onto the skin smoothly and seamlessly to create an extraordinarily even finish. Silicon-coated powders, specially selected for their extreme affinity with the skin, become hydrophobic and repel environmental humidity to ensure flawless wear. At the same time, elastomeric silicon powder, which has a cotton-soft feel, absorbs excess sebum to combat shine, even in conditions of extreme heat, while its three-dimensional structure has a smoothing and unifying effect.

3. Ultimate, all-day comfort
Classic long-wearing formulas are notorious for being uncomfortable. Not for WHITE DEFINITION! Its perfectly balanced blend of silica powder and sodium hyaluronate results in a formula so comfortable, you barely know it's there. The silica powder rolls onto the skin for an exceptionally soft feel, collecting sodium hyaluronate molecules on the way. Throughout the day, these act as an anti-drying reservoir, keeping skin wonderfully fresh and lush - a feeling further enhanced by silicon oil, known for its non-greasy, soft-touch properties.


Perfect Packaging

A sophisticated new refill system
WHITE  DEFINITION comes in a chic, slim-line compact with an extra-wide mirror - an important detail for women who use it as a powder, or want to touch up on the go. The compact has a pure white-lacquered finish, against which the famous MAKE UP FOR EVER PROFESSIONAL signature stands out in graphic black. Improved qualitative refillable system with a magnetic bottom and hole to remove the refillable pan easily.


Discover how to get a healthy, radiant look with makeup


The Expert 5-Step Guide to Achieving Your Desired Complexion
As the professional authority in complexion make up, we recommend a comprehensive 5-step guide to mix and match from our wide assortment of skin-perfecting products that correct and balance our skin imperfections. Follow our clear & simple guide to achieve your desired results.


Pictures of the 6 White Definition Shades

It doesn't mean that the number is smallest, the shade is the lightest. It is best to swatch foundation before picking the right shade for yourself.
Beige (10), Vanilla (12), Ivory (20), Flesh (35), Sand (40) and Amber (50)


White Definition Instant Brightening Powder Foundation
This is the refillable empty compact case's packaging

The refillable empty compact case. It comes without the sponge.

Inside, there is this magnetic bottom and hole in the center.


White Definition Refill in Shade no 12. The shade is printed at the back of the pan.

Along with the Refill, is the applicator - NBR double-side Sponge.
NBR stands for Nitrile Butadiene Rubber.
Below shows clear images of the sponge and flocked side.

The refill snaps on to the magnet base quick and easily.

I will review White Definition Instant Brightening Powder Foundation in a seperate post~ ^_^v



30 Minutes Personalized Lession at Make Up School
Get more hands-on by signing up for the 30 minutes Simple Perfect Complexion Make Up Lesson at our Make Up Schools in Sephora (ION Orchard & Ngee Ann City). 
Priced attractively at SGD$30, our coaches will conduct one-on-one sharing session on the appropriate textures and techniques for your needs. Also includes lessons on blush application and highlighting. 
Call 8381 0760 to book your personalized lesson.
 

Price
White Definition Refillable Empty Compact Case SGD$20
White Definition Refill (Thermoformed Pan with a sponge) SGD$65

Where to buy?
Sephora ION Orchard
Sephora Ngee Ann City
Sephora Marina Bay Sands
Sephora Great World City
Sephora VivoCity
Sephora Plaza Singapura
Sephora Bugis+

Websites
MAKE UP FOR EVER Singapore Website
MAKE UP FOR EVER International
MAKE UP FOR EVER TV

Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)


Product names written and coloured in turquoise were sponsored by MAKE UP FOR EVER Singapore to me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All review photos are true. Details are extracted from Press Release.


Go Green with Belif! (19 - 22 April)

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Hey all belif fans!
Just to let all of you know that Belif will be running the below ‘Go Green’ Activity, of which customers can bring down empty skincare bottles from 19th to 22nd April.

Details of the promotion as follows:  
Join belif in making the world a greener place, by recycling your empty skincare bottles!
Return any empty belif bottle, to receive a Peat Miracle Revital Cream 10ml & enjoy storewide 10% off!
Or simply return any empty skincare bottle, to receive a Peat Miracle Revital Cream 10ml & a $5 Voucher!
*Promotion valid from 19 – 22 April 2013. Terms & conditions apply.

For more information, please visit: belif Singapore Facebook Page


Websites
belifcosmetic.com (Korean)
global.belifcosmetic.com (English)
belif Singapore website
belif Singapore FB




Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

For sharing purpose only. I am not in any way affiliated to belif Singapore company.

White Definition Instant Brightening Make Up Lesson by Make Up For Ever

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With the launch of the White Definition Instant Brightening Powder Foundation, I was invited to enjoy a 30 mins complimentary 1-to-1 make up lesson on Instant Brightening with MAKE UP FOR EVER.
It was my first time learning make up at their Make Up School. The lesson was held at Sephora Ngee Ann City.

This is me (right) and +everbluec chantana (left)! We went together with Kas (no where to be seen in my pic. Lolx~) to Ngee Ann City Sephora to learn how to achieve a fairer, translucent and radiant complexion! Oh well, it had turned out to be 1-to-3 instead of 1-to-1 cos the more the merrier! Lolx~

The things on my make up desk.

Before & After
I hope I didn't scare all of you! Lolx~ I usually feel pretty insecure (actually..very ^_^") without makeup so I will wear my thick frame specs to camouflage part of my face and the imperfections.
The pictures sequence goes from top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right.
1st pic - Bare face with non-tinted sunscreen.
2nd pic - Sorry for my reddish budging eyes.. I just want to show the concealing part done under my eyes. I had applied the 2 primes, and then the concealer on parts of my faces such as under eyes, laugh lines and a lot of scar spots (like the one you see on my forehead). A little of the concealer is seen being trapped in between the lines under my eyes because it is pretty liquid-y. Apply a little bit of powder on it will do the trick
3rd pic - After applying White Definition Instant Brightening Powder Foundation, eyeliner & mascara.
4th pic - I look like alien without eyebrows! So our make up coach, Didi helped me drew my eyebrows & applied lip shine on my lips. Ok I look human again! ^_^
More on the products used on my face explained below. *scroll scroll*

Here's Didi applying foundation on me. I look like ghost face with that overexposed lighting lolx~

Products used on my face
Here are all the make up and the tools used on my face.

I'll list down the items one by one and the tools to apply them. Please take reference from the profile which I pasted below.
1. UV Prime SPF 50/ PA +++ - Act as Sunscreen and to prep the skin for next step
└▷ Tool: Brush #30N - Foundation Brush
2. HD Primer #5 (Purple) - A make up primer for anti-dullness
└▷ Tool: Brush #30N - Foundation Brush
3. HD Concealer #330 - To conceal dark circles, laugh lines and imperfections.
└▷ Tool: Brush #7N - Eyeshadow/ Concealer Brush
4. White Definition Instant Brightening Powder Foundation SPF 30 / PA++ in #12 (Vanilla) - To provide a flawless, translucent skin with instant brightening effect.
└▷ Applicator: NBR Double-Sided Sponge - Flocked side to achieve smooth, velvety finish
5. Sculpting Kit Face Contour Kit #2 (Neutral Light) - Sculpt, contour and correct face structure.
└▷ Tool: Double Ended Sculpting Brush 12S
6. Sculpting Blush #6 - Sweet barbie shade blusher for my cheeks~
└▷ Tool: Double Ended Sculpting Brush 12S
7. Aqua Eyes 2L (Pearly Brown) - Drawn along on my upper lashes
8. Aqua Smoky Lash Mascara - Applied on my upper lashes only (pardon me, I got almost no lower lash! T_T")
9. Eyebrow Pencil No1 (Blond) - Lightest shade, it is a little bit darker than my hair colour
10. LAB Shine D14 Lipgloss - Sheer neutral pink with champagne shimmer

Make up Tips
During the lesson, I'd learnt some make up tips from Didi. Among all I feel that the most important one is, always remember to start from the center. Use this technique when applying primers, concealers and foundations.
Apply them starting from the center of the face, that is the nose, moving outwards to the eyes, cheeks and so on...
Well if you want to learn MORE, do book an appointment with MAKE UP FOR EVER! ^_^
Details & contacts are at the end of this post.



White Definition Display
View my other blog post for close-up pictures of the foundation shades and more about White Definition.
 
Me, Kas, Na  and our make up coach, Didi.


Overall experience was a great one. Learnt new techniques of applying make up and was pretty impressed with the powder foundation instant brightening factor. My face appear fair and radiant for whole day even after I went shopping with the ladies. It didn't oxidize at all even though I feel kind of tired and lack of sleep. The powder on my face apparently look pretty white but somehow still look okay, and doesn't look dull or greyish yellow like what I usually get after foundation oxidizes.
The foundation Didi picked for me is about 1-2 shades fairer than my skin tone, it need to be applied thinly hence some of my dark spots & scars still look a little obvious.
The HD concealer is a tad light for my skin tone, but it is actually in par with the foundation shade. At home I usually use yellow undertone medium fair shade concealer to fully conceal my spots before applying a lighter shade of foundation. Perhaps I could try the medium shade concealer under the White Definition to see if the spots can be fully concealed.


Complimentary from MUFE
Thanks to lovely MUFE staff, I got to try out the these babies on my own at home~ Lovey Dovey! *dances*
1. MAKE UP FOR EVER High Definition Elixir
2. MAKE UP FOR EVER UV Prime SPF 50/ PA +++
3. MAKE UP FOR EVER Sculpting Kit #2
4. MAKE UP FOR EVER White Definition SPF 30/ PA ++ (#12 Vanilla)
And sweet stuffs to make us happy~ ^_^ 

A close-up pics of the products I'd received from them.



After using the White Definition for only twice, I like it very much even if it is  a bit too fair for my skin tone. I will be reviewing it soon after trying it out a few more rounds. This White Definition may be a good investment for cosplayers who yearn for fair or white flawless look and one that does not oxidizes at all!
Do keep a look out for my review! ^_~



Make Up School Lesson Menu

30 Minutes Personalized Lession at Make Up School
Get more hands-on by signing up for the 30 minutes n Make Simple Perfect ComplexioUp Lesson at our Make Up Schools in Sephora (ION Orchard & Ngee Ann City). 
Priced attractively at SGD$30, our coaches will conduct one-on-one sharing session on the appropriate textures and techniques for your needs. Also includes lessons on blush application and highlighting. 
Call 8381 0760 to book your personalized lesson.
Alternatively, you can:
Call/Walk-in Sephora ION Orchard (65098255) or Ngee Ann City (68365622)
Call MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy & Pro Loft (6333 0678)


MUFE Make Up Schools
Sephora ION Orchard
Sephora Ngee Ann City


Where to buy?
Sephora ION Orchard
Sephora Ngee Ann City
Sephora Marina Bay Sands
Sephora Great World City
Sephora VivoCity
Sephora Plaza Singapura
Sephora Bugis+

Websites
MAKE UP FOR EVER Singapore Website
MAKE UP FOR EVER International
MAKE UP FOR EVER TV

Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)


Product names written and coloured in turquoise were sponsored by MAKE UP FOR EVER Singapore to me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All review photos are true.

Watsons Beauty Day Out - 2013 Spring Colour Report

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Late February, I attended Watsons Beauty Day Out with lots of other beauty bloggers. It was well, kinda like a mega bloggers gathering with balloons and foods & drinks~ Lolx~

The Watsons Beauty Day Out was held at  7 Adam located at 7 Adam Park.

Let Watsons WOW You With its Spring Colour Report 2013
- Have fun and look chic with this season’s runway beauty trends! -

Singapore, February 21, 2013– Looking forward to Spring, dressing up for picnics in the park and tea parties with your best pals? This season, Watsons brings forth sunshine with its Spring Colour Report 2013, a beauty event that translates colours and trends off the runway into wearable, chic looks to match your favourite sundresses! Be it cosmetics, hair, skincare or inner beauty oral supplements, Watsons presents the latest brands and products to doll you up in light pastels (with a pop of colour!), style those long tresses, while helping you attain a radiant and healthy glow.

Launched in conjunction with its dynamic brand revamp to provide a new level of personalised retailing, the 2013 Spring Colour Report once again reinforces Watsons’ position as the shaper of the beauty movement. This event, featuring the four platforms of cosmetics, hair care, skincare and inner beauty oral supplements, echoes the brand’s move to express its fun and vivacious nature by delivering a more engaging and innovative approach to retailing based on customers’ evolving needs. Supported by a punchy and vibrant WOW regional marketing campaign, lively and colourful visuals will be placed in-store, interactive retail concepts will be placed in key locations and creative advertising platforms will be unveiled to elevate the excitement and discovery of the ultimate Watsons’ shopping experience. The company’s brand refresh will also see new storefronts, increased health and beauty services, as well as convenient access to an extensive quality product range from world-renowned brands and its own “Watsons Brand” line.

Mr Daniel Teo, Chief Operating Officer of Watsons Singapore, said, “Watsons always aim to give our customers more each time they visit our stores. As the brand authority in beauty, Watsons is committed to enhancing our customers’ personal shopping experience, delivering top-quality products from every day essentials to the latest beauty and health trends at affordable prices. We will always be a fun and dynamic health and beauty retailer to help customers ‘Look Good and Feel Great’ every day.”

Instant Spring Looks
Indulge in the cosmopolitan mix of new and exclusive brands and products to help you look your best and feel confident – flaunt dewy, soft and naturally-radiant skin with revolutionary skincare and derma products; spot fashion-forward hairstyles that look good even on the streets with award-winning haircare brands; turn heads with refreshing looks complemented by vibrant hues and colour-combinations; and discover new oral health supplements to help you feel good within and stride with a spring in your step! 

Some of the exclusive brands that will be featured in Spring Colour Report 2013 include:
Cosmetics
☞ Candy Doll, Jewelove, Eyemazing (Exclusive brand to Watsons)
☞ Heroine Make  (Exclusive brand to Watsons)
☞ Elite  (Exclusive brand to Watsons)
☞ Rock Beauty  (Exclusive brand to Watsons)

Masstige Skincare
☞ AQUALABEL  (Exclusive brand to Watsons)
☞ Senka  (Exclusive brand to Watsons)
☞ Olay

Derma
☞DR. WU Clinical Skincare (Exclusive range to Watsons)

Hair Care
☞ Toni & Guy

Oral Health Supplements for Inner Beauty
☞ GLOW™  (Exclusive launch to Watsons)
☞ BRAND’S® InnerShine®  (Exclusive launch to Watsons) 


Watsons Beauty Day Out @ 7 Adam
And here's the products that were introduced to us at the event itself! Pics intensive!~

◈ CandyDoll
Fronted by popular model and Japanese teen idol Tsubasa Masuwaka, CandyDoll is a range of cosmetic products to help one achieve the Gyaru, or cute and doll-like look.
The wide range of CandyDoll cosmetics include:
•    Mineral Powders– Face Powder ($33.90, 10g) and Crystal Face Powder ($33.90, 10g): both have fine textures that glide smoothly onto the skin for even coverage
•    Lipsticks– Ramune Pink and Apricot Beige lipsticks ($25.90, 3.5g) Highly pigmented and moisturizing, the lipsticks glides on smoothly, creating a natural nude look like Japanese girls
•    Shading Powder ($29.90, 10g) - A soft matte, silky smooth bronzer that gives skin a flawless natural tan coverage effect. It is made from mineral powder and created a shade darker than foundation to contour the face and create a slimmer face shape
•    Makeup Base series– Makeup Base with SPF 30 ($37.90 30g) that helps keep makeup on, but also protects skin from harmful UV rays while brightening up skin tone
Other CandyDoll makeup products also include blushers, highlights, concealers, as well as lipsticks and lip glosses.  Made in Japan.

Beautiful CandyDoll Standy~

Taking pictures with  Tsubasa Masuwaka hahax~ v(∩∇∩)

◈ Jewelove
One of the most popular eyelashes brand in Japan, Jewelove (known as Jewerich in Japan) is a range of eyelashes launched in 2010 to help girls achieve bigger, more attractive eyes for the perfect Kawaii look. Exclusively available at selected Watsons stores for $22.90 (two pairs), two new collections include:
•    Eyelashes #P3– Developed by Hoshino Kana, popular Kawaii model in Japan, these matte brown and black lashes emphasize the width of the pupils to create cute, doll-like eyes
•    Eyelashes #P4– Designed by Mai Hirose from Popteen, these lashes extend to the corners of eyes to enhance the fullness of pupils and help them look big and round


◈ Eyemazing
Produced by Japanese star Jun Komori and endorsed by many Japanese models including Tsukema Yousai, this brand of eyelashes enhances lashes’ volume and provides a natural look.
Featuring a collaboration with Zipper model AMO-chan, the Eyemazing x Zipper x AMO x Pastel is a unique range of brown lashes that is the first to be launched in Singapore. Blending easily with natural lashes due to its pink-brown shade, the #801 Eyemazing AMO Pastel Type A ($21.90 for three pairs) lashes are full and long, ideal for creating the Hime-eye (Princess eye) look; whilst the #802 Eyemazing AMO Pastel Type B ($21.90 for three pairs) half-length lashes are perfect enhancers for natural, gorgeous-looking eyes. 

These brownish-red eyelashes will be launching soon!!!~ ^_^ The colours are pretty natural not weird at all!

Close up of the Eyemazing x Amoyamo #818 American Casual and #811 Strawberry Tea eyelashes! Interesting much? ^,^

+everbluec chantana tried on a pair on the spot~ It matches her hair colour really well!


◈ Decolog
These Decolog false lashes will be imported and launched soon at Watsons, keep a look out for them~ ^,~ 


◈ Avancé
AVANCE is the pioneer for Eye Makeup and Eye Care in Japan.It was the FIRST to launch the AVANCE “Mascara” with Lash Treatment and Waterproof technology to Japan in 1937.

Avance is actually not new to me. They were being re-introduced at the event, just to give us more information about Avance's history and their products.
See this vintage glass bottle of Avance lash treatment mascara? (refer image below) Well that is their first lash treatment produced back in 1930s! So cool huh? After all these years, it has evolved into the new Lash Serum in Mascara & Lash Serum EX.


◈ Heroine Make
Created by the Isehan Group, one of the first Japanese cosmetics brands founded in 1825, Heroine Make is a leading Japanese drugstore label that is renowned for its long-lasting eye makeup, amongst its other cosmetic products.
Heroine Make's latest product is BB Mineral Loose powder (price TBC, 6g) – Heroine Make’s first BB Mineral Loose powder contains lasting mineral powder to control shine all-day for a smooth appearance. Available in shades #1 and #2, it provides a natural yet translucent coverage.
Other Heroine Make cosmetics include the Impact Eyelash Series ($9.90, 1 pair), Eyelash Serum ($18.90, 7ml), Smooth Liquid Eyeliner ($18.90, 0.4ml), Proof Eye Tape ($16.90, 30 pairs), Smooth Cover Powder ($23.90, 8g) and Smooth Cover Powder Clear ($23.90, 8g).

Heroine Make’s award-winning mascaras now feature improved formulas to provide 120% longer lashes and 130% more volume than before:
•    Long & Curl Mascara ($21.90, 6g) – Featuring a fine, lightweight texture that offers 1.5 times longer fibres for 120% greater lengthening effects. Ingredients include Camellia Oil that has moisturising and water-proof properties.
•    Volume & Curl Mascara ($21.90, 6g) – Featuring a new feather-weight volume fit powder combined with polymer wax to thicken lashes without clumping and offer 130% more volume than before.
•    Impact Frame & Curl Mascara ($23.90, 7.5g) – Its triple wax formula contains an extension wax to lengthen lashes, hyper volume wax to increase lash volume by 180% and joint wax to combine the two, offering the best of Heroine Make’s volumising and lengthening technology.
•    Mascara Remover (6ml, $14.90) – Featuring an improved formula to easily remove stubborn mascara whilst nourishing lashes with conditioning ingredients such as Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil and Rosa Canina Fruit Oil.


◈ Elite
Founded in Paris in 1972, Elite is the number one modeling agency in the world and home to some of the world’s most renowned fashion models. More notably is its Elite Model Look contest, which brought the brand to the world stage with thousands of young women competing to be crowned the “Elite Model of the Year”.
With the expertise of makeup artists over the past 30 years, Elite models cosmetics were developed to bring the latest makeup trends to the everyday woman. Inspired by runway fashion, Elite aims to provide fashionable, innovative, professional and affordable makeup to help one look and “Be a supermodel in your own way”.


Elite Models makeup desk

I had seen elite models a few times when I was in KL and only bought back 2 of its lipsticks the last time I went.  And this time Watsons brought them in YEAH! I can buy them here in Singapore~ ^_^
Below shows some close-up pics of the Elite models cosmetics taken at Watsons outlet.



The star product of the Elite models makeup range is its Fantastic Primer ($24.90, 15ml), a translucent gel makeup base that is suitable for all skin types.
The essential stage for perfect, even and long-lasting makeup, this water-based gel moisturizes skin whilst its non-greasy finish keeps skin matt and helps the foundation to stay on. Its energizing formula is also complemented with a pleasant cucumber fragrance to keep you feeling fresh and clean, even in hot and humid climates. Formulated with anti-ageing and anti-pollutant agents, as well as extracts of Plankton to fight skin oxidation, this primer helps you to achieve a radiant, healthy and beautiful complexion.
The Elite models makeup range is exclusively available at selected Watsons stores from $7.90 - $26.90. 


◈ Rock beauty
Launched in August 2010, Rock Beauty aims to offer trendy cosmetics to help customers recreate editorial beauty looks at home. Rock Beauty products allows customers to flaunt their favourite runway looks in an instant – with easy-to-use stick-on cosmetics and other embellishments for the nails, eyes, body and lips.
Rock Beauty draws inspiration from the fashion industries of UK, Europe, US and Australia, featuring collaborations with designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Meadham Kirchhoff and Mulberry. Founded by creative director Zoe Pocock, who has a vast background in nail innovation, design and editorial work, products under the Rock Beauty’s ever-growing umbrella include Nail Rock, Lip Rock, Eye Rock and Body Rock.

On the spot stick-on nail stickers for anyone who wants! And win a guitar! ROCKIN' WOW!~

Latest Products
Nail Rock:
•    Nail Rock Classic – Decorate your digits with Nail Rock designer wraps, featuring 16 stylish designs such as Money, Disco, Tribal Gold or Gold Cheetah.
•    Nail Rock 3D collection – this latest collection features four amazing wraps such as Doodad in black and metallic mix with raised bumps for added texture, and Glister in gold and multi glitter to create a sparkly crackle effect on your nails.
The Nail Rock nail wrap range requires only a maximum of 15 minutes to apply, without any drying time. It offers lasting coverage of up to seven days on nails and eight weeks on toes, and does not chip or stain nails like regular nail polish. Each pack contains 16 nail wraps in different sizes for fingers and toes, and is available at $9.90 (standard stickers) and $14.90 (3D stickers) at selected Watsons stores.
Eye Rock:
•    Eye Rock Designer Liner – achieve that '60s-inspired winged' flick in an instant with these ready-to-wear liners, which are long-lasting, waterproof and easy to apply.
•    Eye Rock Crystal Tattoo – add crystal embellishments to your eyes with this debut collection, featuring six unique designs to help create runway couture looks.
The Eye Rock range is available at $11.90 at selected Watsons stores.
 


◈ Senka
Developed by Shiseido, SENKA is a skincare brand that aims to be the consultant to customers’ skincare needs. Its slogan, “The skincare made with you”, embodies the brand’s philosophy, where identifying and meeting customers’ needs are fundamental to the creation of its products.
SENKA skincare products are developed through thorough research and innovated with advanced technologies and strong development capabilities. Available exclusively at selected Watsons stores, the products are not only of top quality but are eco-friendly too.

Senka Latest Products
Fragrance-free and containing no artificial colours, SENKA’s key product ranges include:
•    Hoshitsu Lotion– A water-soluble moisturizing liquid that contains two types of Hyaluronic Acid and Royal Jelly GL to retain moisture and deeply hydrate the skin. Available in Hoshitsu Lotion (Moist) (200ml, $17.90) for normal to dry skin, Hoshitsu Lotion (Fresh) (200ml, $17.90) for normal to oily skin, and Hoshitsu Emulsion (150ml, $17.90).
•    Whitening Lotion– Formulated with Vitamin C to slow down melanin production and prevent pigmentation, the Whitening Lotion (Moist) (200ml, $18.90) for normal to dry skin and Whitening Lotion (Fresh) (200ml, $18.90) for normal to oily skin moisturizes and promotes visibly brighter and luminous skin.
•    UV Protection– With a mineral-water-based gel that is highly absorbent into the skin, the Perfect UV Gel SPF 50/PA++ (40ml, $16.90) and Perfect UV Gel SPF 27/PA++ (80ml, $16.90) that effectively blocks UV rays whilst retaining moisture. Resistant to sweat and sebum, it contains baby powder for a silky-smooth finish.
Gentle on the skin, the Senka Perfect range (from $12.90 - $22.90) also has cleansers which are suitable for various skin types to effectively remove makeup and impurities.
◈ AQUALABEL (refer above image)
Developed by Shiseido, AQUALABEL is a Japanese skincare series committed to bringing trusted skincare expertise and value to every Asia woman. Each product is specially formulated with a “Super Skincare-Charging System” that aims to infuse skin with an abundance of moisture all the time. 
Latest Product
If you desire to look as young as you feel, the all-new AQUALABEL Anti-Aging Line is the solution for you! Formulated with the brand’s patented Aqua Ex Base technology that seeks to hydrate every corner of your skin, the range also contains M-Tranexamic Acid which alleviates chronic inflammations to prevent dark spots and freckles, as well as star ingredient Fermented Royal Jelly that activates skin cells for a youthful vitality.
The range contains three items, exclusively available at selected Watsons stores from March 28, 2013:
-    AQUALABEL Wash Ex ($17.90, 130g): a creamy cleansing foam that contains Hyaluronic Acid and Asian Ginseng Extract to gently cleanse the skin, while providing an ultra-moisturizing finish to prevent signs of aging
-    AQUALABEL Lotion Ex ($26.90, 130ml): a rich textured lotion enriched with double Hyaluronic Acid to nourish the skin and increase its elasticity, and active ingredient M-Tranexamic Acid to lighten spots 
-    AQUALABEL Royal Rich Essence ($35.50, 90ml): a moisturising essence containing double Hyaluronic Acid, Asian Ginseng Extract to bring instant rejuvenation and lustre for that dewy glow.



◈ OLAY
Understanding his wife’s frustration with thick and waxy beauty products that left skin looking greasy, Graham Wulff created a light and moisturizing cream that is easily absorbed – giving birth to the Olay, a brand which has become one of the most recognizable brands in the world today. For Spring Colour Report 2013, the event will be introducing New Generation Olay Regenerist.
Latest Products
New to the brand is the New Generation Olay Regenerist– featuring a new formulation of its award-winning anti-aging boutique. It is now powered by Skin Energizing Technology to boost natural surface skin renewal by up to two times, fighting skin fatigue.
The revolutionary Skin Energizing Technology consists of three anti-aging ingredients to increase skin cell energy for improved skin responsiveness, and boost antioxidant protection in aged cells:
•    Niacinamide to maintain skin moisture barrier and increase natural exfoliation rates in the skin’s surface layers
•    Pal-KTTKS, which helps decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
•    Olivem, a derivative of olive oil to help increase the penetration of anti-aging ingredients to the skin’s surface layers

The New Generation Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum (50ml, $49.90) and New Generation Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream (50g, $49.90) also contains Lys’lastine, Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid to improve skin’s elasticity and moisturize the skin, providing coverage for fine lines, pores and uneven tone for a velvety smooth touch.
As the star of the Olay Regenerist boutique, the new Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream has also been proven to regenerate skin up to two times faster than a US$250 luxury cream, and to hydrate better than 19 luxury creams in the US, costing up to US$500 by boosting natural skin renewal in just five days, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just one jar.

The new addition to the Olay Regenerist Range is the New Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye & Lash Duo ($49.99). Olay believes that for a total eye transformation, it’s important to take a 360˚approach - treating lids, lines and lashes. For the first time, Olay Regenerist provides an eye treatment product with three benefits to provide visibly softer-looking lines, firmer eyes, and conditioned lashes.

STEP 1: The Eye Cream
Its Amino peptide Complex and Hydra-firming Complex penetrate deeply and hydrate the eye area. The fast-absorbing and non-greasy Eye Cream provides:
•    Reduce fine lines and wrinkle appearance around the eyes with moisturization
•    Firming skin and improved texture around the eyes
•    Smoother looking lids

STEP 2: The Lash Serum
Formulated with the conditioning key ingredient, Glycerin, the lightweight serum helps to:
•    Nourish and conditions lashes from base to tip
•    Coats damaged lashes and thicken the look of lashes

Women who used the Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Eye and Lash Duo said:
•    Eye cream smoothens skin’s appearance
•    Eye cream smoothens the eyelid area
•    Moisturizes delicate skin around the eye area
•    Eye Cream helps firm lids appearance

Can you spot my orange head in below pic? lolx~


◈ Dr. Wu
Founded by Dr Wu Ying-Ching and based on 30 years of clinical experience and extensive skincare research, Dr Wu’s line of highly effective skincare products is specially developed with advanced patented technologies to target various problems which are commonly found in Asian skin. 
For Spring Colour Report 2013, the event will be introducing Renewal Cleansing Mousse, Intensive Renewal Toner and Intensive Renewal Lotion.

Following the success of Dr Wu’s signature product Intensive Renewal Serum with Mandelic Acid ($49.90, 15ml) (1 bottle sold every 15 seconds), the brand has now expanded its range to include Renewal Cleansing Mousse ($45.90, 160ml), Intensive Renewal Toner ($45.90, 150ml) and Intensive Renewal Lotion ($59.90, 50ml) to complement the clarifying and refining needs of those with sensitive skin based on the Derma-Cells Renewal Technology, which helps to rejuvenate the skin cells for a softer and youthful complexion.
The entire range is formulated with premium grade Mandelic Acid, known for its gentle yet effective ability to renew and refine the skin for greater clarity and better texture. The range is exclusively available at selected Watsons stores.


◈ TONI&GUY
Founded in 1963 in London by brothers Toni and Guy Mascolo, TONI&GUY is the largest independent salon chain with 409 salons in 44 countries worldwide. Known for its innovative and avant-garde approach to hairdressing, TONI&GUY believes in delivering creativity, quality and consistency to every client. 
For Spring Colour Report 2013, the event will be presenting the Casual, Classic, Glamour and Creative collections.

CLEANSE & NOURISH  COLLECTION
Prepare your tresses before you style with the new Cleanse & Nourish range for professional cleansing and deep conditioning including products for all hair types.
Shampoo for Fine Hair - for volume and body 250ml $19.90
Shampoo for Dry Hair - for hydration and smoothness 250ml $19.90
Shampoo For Damaged Hair - for strong healthy-looking hair 250ml $19.90
Conditioner for Fine Hair - for weightless volume 250ml $19.90
Conditioner for Dry Hair - for smooth and hydrated hair 250ml $19.90
Conditioner for Damaged Hair - for intense moisture & shine 250ml $19.90

Reconstruction Mask - for intensely nourished hair 200ml $25.90

PREP COLLECTION
Heat Protection Mist - for a smooth & prepped finish 150ml $21.90
Smoothing Detangler - for manageable & smooth hair 150ml $21.90
Volume Plumping Mousse - for root boost and body 222ml $21.90

CASUAL COLLECTION
For the girl who loves to look effortlessly cool but still sexy. The Casual collection offers three styling products to create loose, textured and carefree looks, with a lived-in feeling. Hair looks
are relaxed but have movement, created but casual, fun and impactful.
Sea Salt Texturising Spray - for texture & body 200ml $24.90
Forming Spray Gel 150ml - for lightweight definition & texture $22.90
Flexible Hold Hairspray - for lightweight control with movement 250ml $22.90

Sea Salt Texturising Spray was used on the model's hair. It is to create texture and body with light hold. Suitable for all hair types and perfect for achieving a lived-in, beach look. Spray evenly from root to tip, on towel-dried or dry hair and work though to create tousled waves with natural movement.

CLASSIC COLLECTION
Being polished, but not prudish, is the sign of a Classic lady. Team your pearls with a cashmere twin set and create hair styles with an air of elegance but twist of attitude. Chic chignons, perfect ponytails and simply straight bobs are created with styling products in the Classic collection.
Shine Gloss Serum - for lightweigh polish 30ml $22.90
Medium Hold Hairspray - for control without flyaways 250ml $22.90
Both Shine Gloss Serum & Medium Hold Hairspray were  used on the model's hair.

GLAMOUR COLLECTION
If you like to grab attention with your headturning, red carpet style, then Glamour is for you. Set your sights high with cocktail party looks created with one the Glamour collection products. Creating the ultimate in hold, powerful body and sleek styles, your hair will ooze style and sophistication with a dash of glitz.
Serum Drops - for high shine and polish 30ml 22.90
Spritz & Shine Liquid Mousse - for light-reflective volume 222ml 22.90
Moisturising Shine Spray - for lightweight polish 150ml 22.90
Firm Hold Hairspray - for night to day control 250ml 22.90
▲ Every bottle has this QR code you can scan with your mobile to get more information about Tony & Guy and its products.

Spritz & Shine Liquid Mousse used on model's hair.
It enhances shine and light-reflective finish. This breakthrough formula comes out as a liquid and foams in your palm ensuring shine and lustre from root to tip. Squeeze a small amount into your palm, work through towel-dried hair from root to tip and comb through. Heat style with a diffuser or air-dry.

CREATIVE COLLECTION
Push the boundaries and take your style to the next level with the Creative collection. Two styling products will break down style barriers and release your inner artist. Up, down, masculine or feminine, it’s all about creativity. For expressive texture, confident hold and extreme attitude — get creative and show off your unique take on ‘Hair Meet Wardrobe’.
Extreme Hold Hairspray - for gravity defying control 250ml 22.90
Texturising Glue - for androgynous hold 100ml 22.90

Texturising Glue was used on model's hair.
Contours and separates layers for firm hold whilst adding texture. This cream-like glue is perfect for androgynous styles, fringes, textured lengths or layers. Work product through dry or towel dried hair with fingers and spread from root to tip.


◈ GLOW™
GLOW™ aims to provide technologically advanced health and dietary supplement products of superior quality, which have undergone stringent quality control and standard operating procedures to ensure that individuals receive the highest standard of quality possible. For Spring Colour Report 2013, the event will be introducing GLOW™ IGNITE 2.0.

GLOW™ ignite 2.0 - 2013 IMPROVED FORMULA!
•    Accelerates maximum fat loss
•    Increases your metabolism
•    Decreases glucose absorption
•    Burns fat faster
•    Curbs Appetite
•    Oxidizes visceral (belly) fat cells
•    Reduces waistline circumference
•    Increases lean mass to fat mass ratio for toned body appearance
•    Reduces body fat by forcing the release of fat from adipose tissues and using fat as a source of energy
•   Higher-potency ingredients;  >98-99% active components
•   Caffeine-free formula; No jitters or crashes; 100% stimulant-free
•   100% Vegetarian Capsule; Optimized body absorption and ingredient protection
•   Addition of patented Svetol® and GCA®; NOT diluted with generic, unproven green coffee bean extracts
•   Added Antioxidants contain > 95% polyphenols
•   Ingredients are all standardized extracts
For more information, simply visit www.glow-raspberry.com.


◈ BRAND’S® InnerShine®
BRAND’S® InnerShine® is a new category under the BRAND’S® umbrella, which promotes beauty from within through their new range of oral beauty supplements. The range contains 100% fruit essences including InnerShine® Berry Essence, InnerShine® Prune Essence, as well as InnerShine® Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract.

Latest Product
For a truly holistic approach to skin health and beauty, BRAND’S® InnerShine® Marine Collagen Essence Strip ($30, pack of 10 strips) employs breakthrough technologies from Japan that increases the absorbability of Collagen in our bodies. Compact in calories and size (each strip only contains a guilt-free 12kcal and a negligible weight of 10grams), this portable beauty treat is a delightful and innovative way to feed skin, from within.
Possessing a low molecular weight of only 3,000 Dalton, the collagen peptides found in the product are 100 times smaller than native collagen. At this size, the collagen is more readily digestible by the body to trigger the release of the essential building blocks for new collagen fibers in the skin, in turn optimizing its efficacy in improving skin health.
In addition, the product contains a unique collagen matrix that combines its hydrolyzed deep sea fish-derived collagen with Niacinamide (a form of Vitamin B3, promotes energy for skin’s growth and repair) and Vitamin E (protects skin from photo-ageing). Formulated with premium Kyoho Grape Juice, the fruity-flavored strip uses another breakthrough technology which transforms all the ingredients into a convenient and delicious jelly format that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.
(Recently, I had micro-blog about this product too in my Instagram. Yummy! Read more here.)


◈ Pure Beauty
Singapore, February 21, 2013– Looking to get that springtime glow even sans the makeup? Attain naturally radiant and beautiful skin with the latest skincare products from Pure Beauty, a skincare line inspired by nature and created in Korea using antioxidant-rich ingredients. Paraben, lanolin and alcohol-free, Pure Beauty introduces its new and improved Pomegranate Antioxidant Series, as well as its first-ever Multi-Function BB Cream, exclusively available at Watsons from an affordable $13.90.

Pomegranate Antioxidant Series
Maximise the benefits of your skincare regime with the new Pomegranate Antioxidant Series! Containing deep-action antioxidant Swiss Radicare™, as well as Organic EcoCert ingredients such as Organic Hamamelis Water, Organic Apricot Kernal Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil and Organic Lemon Balm Water, this improved formula helps guard against harmful free radicals and protects collagen reserves, reinvigorating skin for a luminous complexion.
What’s more, Korean Pomegranate and Bulgarian Rosewater are further added to provide anti-ageing and moisturising benefits, rejuvenating the skin for a more radiant and youthful glow.

The Pure Beauty Pomegranate Antioxidant Series contains nine key products – a 2-in-1 Foam Cleanser ($13.90, 100ml), Exfoliating Gel ($19.90, 100ml), Toner ($13.90, 130ml), Serum ($27.90, 30ml), Eye Gel ($21.90, 15ml), Day Lotion (SPF20) ($23.90, 50ml), Night Cream($23.90, 50ml),  Facial Mask ($17.90, 5pcs/box), and Eye Mask ($14.90, 5pcs/box) – for a total natural beautifying skincare regime.

Multi-Function BB Cream (Bulgarian Rose SPF42 PA**)
 Flaunt flawless skin with the latest 10-in-1 Multi-Function BB Cream ($20.90, 120ml), an innovative product that is tough on blemishes but soft on the skin. Combating signs of ageing with its revolutionary A06 Antioxidant Complex (a unique herbal combination of six antioxidants), this BB cream is formulated with Cranberry, Blackberry, Acai Berry and Camelia extracts that seeks to restore skin’s youthfulness through their moisturising, brightening and skin toning properties.

Offering ten benefits in a bottle, this emollient also maintains skin’s health by moisturising and whitening skin, whilst refining pores and providing an SPF42 PA** protection against the sun. Smooth and easy-to-apply, its lightweight texture offers an invisible layer of protection, providing an even and natural-looking coverage with a silky-smooth finish for a visibly soft, smooth and radiant complexion.


At the end of the event, all of us signed at the Watsons board!~

Here's mine. ~v(^▽^)v~


Complimentary from Watsons
I received Watsons Beauty Day Out gift box (rather big gift box I must say ^.^) at the end of the event. The box includes the following products:
- Candy Doll Makeup Base, Powder foundation samples & Nail buffer
- Jewelove false lashes #P3
- Avance Eye Makeup Instant Remover Sample
- Heroine Make BB Mineral Loose powder SPF 25 / PA++ (Shade 02)
- Elite models Fantastic Primer
- Rock Beauty Nail Rock 3D in Doodad Mix
- AQUALABEL Royal Rich Essence
- Senka Hoshitsu Lotion
- Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Ageing Micro-Sculpting Cream
- DR. WU Special Treatment Intensive Renewal Toner with Mandelic Acid & Serum with Mandelic Acid (18%) sample set
- Toni & Guy Glamour Serum Drops
- Toni & Guy Creative Texturising Glue
- BRAND’S® InnerShine® Berry Essence, Prune Essence and Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract (a bottle each)
- BRAND’S® InnerShine® Marine Collagen Essence Strip (a pack of 10s)
- Pure Beauty Pomegranate AntiOxidant Day Lotion SPF20
- Pure Beauty Pomegranate AntiOxidant Exfoliating Gel
- Pure Beauty Pomegranate AntiOxidant Eye Gel

Thank you to Watsons Singapore and the mentioned brands for the wonderful products! ♥


About Watsons Singapore
Watsons is Singapore’s leading beauty and health retailer more than 100 stores located islandwide. Aligned with its philosophy of bringing ‘more’ to customers’ lives, Watsons strives to bring the best in beauty and health products to consumers at affordable prices. A strong advocate of preventive care, Watsons has also enhanced its health platform with 33 pharmacies located within its key stores, offering services such as medication dispensing and review, health screening packages and counseling on smoking cessation and minor ailments. In January 2011, Watsons became the first health and beauty retailer to be awarded the Singapore Service Class (S-Class) Certification by SPRING Singapore, given to businesses that have attained service excellence covering areas including leadership and customer satisfaction.  Watsons is owned by Hong Kong-listed A.S. Watson Group, a Hutchison Whampoa company.

About Watsons
Watsons, a flagship brand of A.S. Watson Group, is Asia’s largest health & beauty retailer, currently operating over 3,200 stores and more than 900 pharmacies in 12 Asian and European markets, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Korea, Indonesia, Turkey and Ukraine.
Watsons continually sets the standards in the health, wellness and beauty market, providing personalized advice and counseling in health, beauty and personal care on top of its market-leading product range, making customers LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT every day. Since 2009, Watsons has been the No. 1 pharmacy/drugstore brand in Asia*. In Europe, Watsons is also the leading health and beauty retailer in the Ukraine.


Where to buy?
All products mentioned in this blog post are available at Watsons stores.

Websites
Here are the list of brands and its Facebook pages & websites.
Watsons Singapore FBTwitterInstagramWebsite
Candy Doll Singapore FBWebsite (Japan)
Jewelove Singapore FB Website (Japan)
Eyemazing Singapore FBWebsite (Japan)
Decolog Website (Japan)
Avance Singapore FB  ▫ Website (Japan)
Heroine Make FBWebsite (Japan)
Elite Models Singapore FBWebsite (Paris)
Rock Beauty Singapore FBWebsite (London)
AQUALABEL Singapore FBWebsite (Japan)
Senka Singapore FBWebsite (Japan)
Olay Singapore FB Website
DR. WU Singapore FBWebsite
Toni & Guy Singapore FBWebsite 
GLOW™ Singapore FBWebsite
BRAND’S® InnerShine® Singapore FB  ▫ Website


~ Extra! Extra! Who wants a copy of Watsons GLOW! ~
Watsons GLOW Magazine
This is the April-June 2013 Issue! On the cover are the Watsons ambassadors, also beauty bloggers!
One of them at top left is my bestie +everbluec chantana!~ (^o^)/~ *throws confetti~*
Do check her out at her beauty blog www.everbluce.com  & Watsons Beauty Playground.
Purchase GLOW magazine at any Watsons outlet just for SGD$2 only!~


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)
Product names written and coloured in turquoise were sponsored by Watsons Singapore, Candy Doll, Jewelove, Eyemazing, Avance, Heroine Make, Elite, Rock Beauty,AQUALABEL, Senka, Olay, DR. WU, Toni & Guy, BRAND’S® InnerShine® Singapore to me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All review photos are true.

Review & Giveaway: NEW Dettol Radiance Body Wash

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This month, a Dettol hamper arrived at my door step. This hamper contains stuffs that are good to our skin!~


A healthy treat for the skin and A nourishing elixir.
That is what it is - The NEW Dettol Radiance Body Wash

What I received are 2 bottles of Dettol Radiance Body Wash in 250ml.

This card reminds us that besides feeding our stomach, we need to let our skin to 'eat' well too~

And along with the Dettol Radiance are some other yummy stuffs, this time is for our mouth (^∇^)!~
Strawberry Marshmallows & Strawberry Lemongrass jam from Carpenter and Cook.

 All handmade & hand packed. So much love from them~


About Dettol Radiance Body Wash
FOR SKIN SO HEALTHY IT GLOWS:
REJUVENATE, PURIFY AND REVEAL THE INNER RADIANCE OF
YOUR SKIN WITH DETTOL RADIANCE
Singapore, April 2013 - Our skin is robbed of its inner health and vitality by daily dirt and grease from pollution and perspiration that comes with hectic city living. Research in laboratories has found that cleansing one's skin with ordinary beauty body wash is insufficient in helping skin regain the radiance it deserves.
Every beauty insider knows that the secret to elusive, ethereal skin is not the most expensive liquid foundation but the healthiest of skins. Discover visibly radiant skin as trusted germ protection expert Dettol introduces a unique deep-cleansing formulation that also nourishes and purifies with its latest range of body wash - Dettol Radiance.
Formulated with a unique blend of Vitamin B3 and C, the elixirs for beautiful skin, Dettol Radiance replenishes skin with an ambulance of nutrients for optimum rejuvenation and purification to revitalise its health. Vitamin B3 has long been regarded as the secret behind younger and firmer skin while Vitamin C is often lauded as the perfect antioxidant to ensure healthy, supple skin. Coupled with Dettol's renowned germ protection capabilities to deep cleanse and remove invisible germs and impurities from within, this perfect harmony allows skin to truly reveal its inner radiance and shine with a healthy glow.
"Following the success of Dettol's foray into giving consumers both beauty benefits and germ protection with our launch of Dettol Natural last year, Dettol Radiance's deep cleansing formulation reinforces our belief that beauty is about feeling good both on the inside and out," said Mr. Nikhilesh Kalra, Marketing Director of Reckitt Benckiser Singapore and Malaysia. "Dettol Radiance provides nourishment and exceptional cleansing with trusted germ protection for skin so healthy that it glows."

About Dettol
First manufactured and launched in 1932, Dettol has since established itself as a trusted antiseptics brand worldwide. With a diverse range of products for both personal and home care that have proven to effectively kill bacteria, Dettol is a trusted brand synonymous with germ protection. Coined 'safe, effective and of exceptional quality', Dettol abides by strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines across all processes; from raw material selection, manufacturing to product quality control.

Product
What I'm holding is 250ml size Body wash. Expiry date are stamped at the back of the product.
250ml bottles comes with a flip cap while the other 2 bigger bottles comes with a pump outlet. (shown at bottom of this post)

Ingredients
 In the list, I saw there is Salicylic Acid content, which is a Beta hydroxy acid. And BHA peels control sebum excretion, acne as well as remove dead skin cells to a certain extent better than AHAs.

Swatch
The product is translucent pearl white.


My "Three-Course Meal" for heavenly skin
Here, I'm going to talk about my daily bathing routine and the things I do to achieve heavenly, radiant skin.

First step: Weekly Exfoliate
To achieve smoother radiant skin, before washing it with body wash, I need to exfoliate.
It can be performed 1-3 times per week depending on the type of exfoliators/scrubs I use. I often use physical exfoliators which means body scrubs that contain beads.Weekly exfoliating helps remove stubborn dead skin cells, in turn assisting our skin to regenerate new ones quickly and to prevent dull looking skin.

Second step: Daily Light Exfoliate + Shower
By light exfoliating + shower, I mean THIS ▼
 Is my Snow bubble cat foam cute??? (≡^●ω●^≡)
And here's its top view too! Lolx~

So what do these foam actually helps in my daily exfoliation and how do I even create this foam? (Not with bare hands of course!)

Basically, to foam up the Dettol Radiance Body Wash is easy! I just need my secret weapon - a bath puff (see below pic).
Bath puff works as both a light exfoliator and a foaming tool. Everyday I foam up my body wash with this puff and lightly run the puff along the skin surface (excluding face) to exfoliate my skin and shower at the same time.
Ever since I started using a bath puff, I had never stopped. Bath puffs make daily showering routine so much easier as the body wash foam spreads out on my skin easily (compare to using hands only), exfoliates and cleanses extra well.

Third step: Moisturize
My last step to heavenly skin is of course, moisturize. Best to apply moisturizer on slightly damp skin, after towel drying so that it can lock in the skin’s own moisture. By doing so, it prevents skin from drying out when the water on the skin surface starts to evaporate.
And by moisturizing the skin everyday, it will become more hydrated, smooth, supple and radiant.

Dettol Radiance Body Wash Review
- a very unique fragrance that's kinda like floral and herbs combine
- easy to lather and foam up (as mentioned earlier, I usually use bath puffs to do so)
- the body wash fragrance becomes pretty pungent when I foam it up
- cleanses my skin and removes the grease and perspiration really, really well
- whole body feels very clean, not one area feels greasy at all
- it helps remove impurities within the pores
- the acne and white heads on my back got dried-up after a week and became slightly lesser
- pores feel cleaner and bacterial-free, thus prevents the acne & white heads from returning
- skin doesn't feel taut after shower
- skin only starts to feel a little bit dry after towel dry (and that's when I had to moisturize)
- fragrance lingers on my body only for a very short time
- my skin doesn't appear radiant than before but it feels smoother
- it helps to removes the dead skin from the dried-up wounds & scars on my body, they appear slightly lighter than before
- doesn't cause irritation
- I like its deep cleansing ability and yet it's not too harsh to my skin


◈ Giveaway by Dettol ◈
3 sets of Dettol Radiance hampers to giveaway!

a Rafflecopter giveaway


3 winners will be selected by me and contacted via email
* Only for readers who reside in Singapore 
* Winners must reply me within 3 days otherwise another winner will be selected
* Winners details will be sent to the Dettol staff and they will contact you from there on 
* Pls note that the items in the prize hamper may not be the same as the hamper I received from Dettol


Price
Dettol Radiance range is available in Body Wash and Bar Soaps
Retails from SGD$3.20 - $10.90

Body Wash available in 950ml, 650ml and 250ml:

 Bar Soap:

Where to buy?
Available at all leading hypermarkets, supermarkets and pharmacies in Singapore from May 2013.

Websites

Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)


Product names written and coloured in turquoise were sponsored by Dettol Singapore to me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All review photos are true. Product details are extracted from Press Release.

Review (Part 2): GoodSkin Labs Exten-10 Instant Youth Boosting Moisturizer SPF 15 by Sasa

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In this post, I'm doing a full product review of the GoodSkin Labs EXTEN-10 Instant Youth Boosting Moisturizer SPF 15.
You can view the product introduction in my previous post.
I feel that this product is worth a mention as it works wonderfully for my skin. So do continue to read this if you really want to look younger again! ^_^



GoodSkin Labs Exten-10™ Instant Youth Boosting Moisturizer SPF 15
I'd mentioned before that this product is best for premature aging skin, age 25 and above can use it. It will help aging skin to gain back its youthful bouncy radiant skin with weeks.
So if you are still young (like say, teenager..), don't use this as you don't need this... yet. ^_^


Face Swatch
View more swatches here.
The moisturizer is not totally white, it has a slight peachy tint. It has SPF in it therefore, it leaves a sheer layer of white cast on my skin. The white cast doesn't look obvious, it only makes the overall skin look naturally radiant.



Review
Recap of my initial review:
- the moisturizer doesn't have any fragrance, it has though a type of conventional sunscreen scent
- cream texture, has a thick consistency
- easy to spread out initially and starts to get harder to spread out further as it gets a little bit sticky
- my fingers feel a little greasy however the skin which was applied with cream feels less so
- absorbs into skin almost instantly
- it leaves the skin looking slightly glossy
- has a sticky after-feel
- the gloss and the stickiness remains on skin
- to me it really feels like a colourless sunscreen
- skin instantly feels abit firmer as the cream forms a thin glossy film over the skin surface
- feels my skin is slightly moisturised

After using it for 2 months:
- once moisturizer is applied on skin, even after washing it off with water, skin still feels smoother than the areas not applied with it
- skin looks instantly brighter & radiant due to the very natural white cast (maybe cause by the SPF or silica)
- the moisturizer helps to tighten and firm my skin after prolong use
- it firms up sagging skin especially at laugh lines (it usually look deep and loose), around forehead (which usually wrinkles when I look up), around my cheeks (enlarged pores due to sagging skin) and hooded eyes (due to the loose skin & lack of elasticity)
- all mentioned areas literally feel lifted up!
- the pores around my cheeks minimized quite alot and it feels so plumped
- my hooded eyes appear less droopy and look more awake
- loose skin at the forehead and laugh lines firmed and plumped up, feeling smoother and also look smoother on close up!
- the loose skin under my chin which almost going to become double chin became firmer and the double chin effect is less visible now even from the side view
- the skin below my cheekbone firms up and makes my chin look slightly sharper
- overall skin looks vibrant and smoother
- the down side of the moisturizer is greasiness which will make my face look glossy (for people who like to have non-matte face, will probably like the effect though)
- the greasiness is at an acceptable level but it can affect my makeup as my face starts to oil up after sometime
- the greasiness don't cause my face to break out
- it provides good enough SPF for me to run around the whole day in and out of shopping malls
- recommends light massaging on the skin with the moisturizer as it improves blood circulation and helps to diminish the fine lines and wrinkles around my laugh lines and forehead
- doesn't oxidize my makeup
- only a little of the moisturizer is applied on my neck as my neck are more prone to oil spots and white heads when its too greasy
In summary, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this moisturizer! I already used up the whole tube and thought of getting one more and trying other products from the same range.
During the 2-3 months that I'd been using the moisturizer, I feel my skin look younger by about 3 years. I can't achieve the 10.4 years as claimed by the product itself because I compare my face 10 years ago and now, its sooooo different. Lolx~
6 months ago, I feel I look so much older than 3 years ago, kinda like I'd aged more than 3 years! But after using GoodSkin Labs Exten-10 Instant Youth Boosting Moisturizer, my face look youthful again and the skin feels so plumped in my recent photos that I can't quite believe it.
However I must say that after I finished using the tube, the skin starts to loose its firmness and elasticity again, so it is a must to continue using it to maintain the youthful appearance.
For a price of SGD$50+ per tube to look young again like last time, it's definitely worth it.


Price
Pls enquire at Sasa stores

Where to buy?
EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at selected SaSa Stores


Websites
Sasa Website
Sasa SG Facebook
Overseas buyers: Sasa.com Webstore
Goodskin Labs
Goodskin Labs Facebook




Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)
Products name written and coloured in turquoise are sponsored by Sasa Singapore & GoodSkin Labs to me for trial & review. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos are true.

Review: Laura Mercier Secret Concealer (Anti-Dark Circles Moisturizer)

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I'd been wanting to buy a new concealer just for the under eyes to cover my dark circles but didn't get any for about a year... until about 2 months ago, I finally bought one!
It is the Laura Mercier Secret Concealer Anti-Cernes Hydratant! ~*TA-DA*~
Anti-Cernes Hydratant means Anti-Dark Circles/ Anti-Ring Moisturizer in French.
Well well, if we do not know French, how do we know whether this concealer is for concealing dark circles base only on the English words "Secret Concealer"? There are many kinds of concealers in Laura Mercier make up range, and if I didn't went to +everbluec chantana's makeup consultation with Benjamin Ruiz, I definitely won't know this is made specially for the under eyes!
 

Ingredients
At the back of this little box packaging printed the ingredient list and something caught my eyes.
*Hydratation des couches superieures de l'epiderme - means Hydration of the upper layers of the epidermis
Because LM call this secret concealer a "moisturizer" so it made a clause to explain the word "moisturizer". It is still a makeup but with a bit of skincare properties in it so when we use it under our eyes, it will not make them dry. 
Product can be kept for 3 years once opened.

Product
The product is 2.2g. The shade I pick is No. 3, the darkest of all. 
I swatched all 3 shades and actually No. 2 is my skin tone but I usually get peachy-orange tone concealer for my under eyes cos they are very grey and dark. Only concealers of a darker shade can cover my dark dark circles!

Product & tools for under eyes concealing
These are the things I usually use for concealing my dark circles.
Laura Mercier Secret Concealer No.3
MAC Studio Finish Concealer SPF35 NC20
Etude House Nymp Aura Loose Powder #2 Brilliant Pink (I think its discontinued)
Real Techniques Pointed Foundation Brush from RT core collection

Swatches
Just see how peachy LM Secret concealer is compare to MAC's NC20 which is close to my skin tone. I like using shades that have yellow undertone as my skin will appear brighter and fairer with it. Only for my dark circles, I will use peach tone.
EH Nymph Aura Loos Powder is a translucent matte powder that has lots of mica (tiny glitters) in it.

How I conceal my under eyes dark circles
My eyes without any concealer.... *sigh*
Might look pretty normal here, but in real life it's kinda badddd... U_U"
Oh yah, I can't leave my house for 2 months and I'm kinda lazy to trim my brows, so.... pls ignore my messy brows. hahhax~

1st, I dab one side of the Real Techniques Pointed Foundation brush onto the Laura Mercier Secret Concealer and lightly tap a few times over the dark circles area.

Next, I use the other side of the brush to dab into MAC Studio Finish concealer and lightly tap over the 1st layer of Secret concealer. I do this because Secret concealer looks pretty peachy (in real life but doesn't really show in the pics) against my skin, so by using NC20 to layer over, my under eyes will appear closer to my skin tone.
Below shows before and after using both concealers.
 ▲ 'Blending' means I use my ring finger to lightly tap on my under eyes to blend out the excess concealer.


To set the concealer, last step is to powder it up.
I use Everyday Minerals Yachiyo Artisan brush to pick up EH Nymph Aura Loose Powder. I choose Nymph Aura Loose Powder because the powder is lightweight, translucent and it has many tiny glitters which will help to brighten up my eyes.

I brush it over my under eyes and also over the lids as I'd applied a little concealer on them as well. My lids are actually slighter darker than the other parts of my face but not as dark as the area under my eyes.

Now compare my right eye (your left)-concealed and powder set, to my left eye (your right)-concealed only.
My left eye look pretty good but my right eye look rather dry from the powder. Visible lines & wrinkles can be seen.
*That's also because I only slept for an hour and my under eyes are very dry at that time. lolx~
To tackle the dry under eyes issue, we can also switch to using silica powder alone to set the concealer. Silica powder is very fine & very light weight, more so than most loose powders and has a silky smooth finish instead of a matte finish. I recommend getting Coastal Scents Silica powder cos that's what I use too and it's awesome. Sometimes I add it into other loose powder to make them feel finer & smoother.
Alternatively, get Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder. This powder works perfectly fine with all skin tones, from the lightest to the darkest.


Review
Before using LM Secret Concealer, I had been using MAC Studio Finish NW25. I almost hit pan on it as I'd used it for 3 years now. I thought of getting something else to replace Studio finish because its pretty dry and it doesn't cover my dark circles really well especially the inner corner of my under eyes (near tear duct), its the darkest there.
I'd used Secret Concealer for only a week and I fell in love with it. (♥▽♥)  
It is more pigmented than Studio Finish, formula is creamier hence less dry for the under eyes and it last longer too!
Secret concealer feels really like a moisturizer. It is creamy but not greasy, pigmented but not dry & thick!
There is no need to build for colour as its already very pigmented even when used thinly and that's what I like best. So I won't end up with thick concealer under my eyes that may turn cakey after sometime.
At times when the concealer traps in between the fine lines, I just use my ring finger to run it over lightly and it blends out nicely without smudging or shifting.
Now I'm already thinking to get Shade No.2 too to replace my NC20. haha!~ ^o^

Price
Laura Mercier Secret Concealer SGD$38
Available in Shade 1, 2, 3

Where to buy?
- TANGS Beauty, TANGS Orchard Level 1 Phone: 6733-8130
- Sephora Takashimaya S.C. B1
- Sephora ION Orchard L1
- Sephora Plaza Singapura L1
- Sephora Great World City L1
- Sephora Marina Bay Sands B2
- Sephora Bugis+ L2
- Sephora VivoCity L1, Singapore


Websites

Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)
I am not in anyway affiliated to Laura Mercier company. Products mentioned in this post are bought with my own money. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos are true.

Bellabox March 2013 - Spring in your Step

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The Spring 2013 Bellabox which kinda sat at a corner of my room quietly awaiting for me to open it... lolx~
Oh alright~ my fault for almost forgetting to put this up. ^,^"

This is my first time receiving the bellabox actually. ^_^v~ Yeah!

A box within a box! So cool~

Nicely wrapped & ribbon-ed~

And TA-DA!~*~*~

There are a mixture of sachets, sample size & full size product and vouchers~

Woo I see a full size mask!

Bellabox also includes a product list & details printed on a hard piece of paper.
And here's what is written on the list:
March bellabox
Spring in the Step

Vichy Bi-White Med Whitening Replumping Gel-Cream 50ml/$59 (New Launch!)
Dr Ci: Labo Super Cleansing Ex 120ml/$50 (World's No.1 Medical Cosmetics)
Dr Co: Labo BB Perfect Cream 30ml/$67
Rojukiss Pure Vita C Dual Mask 5pcs / $26.70 (Exclusive at bellabox.sg)
Mox Botanicals Lip Balm $19 (Cult Favorite at bellabox.sg)

All the above mentioned products were included in this bellabox mostly in a sample bottles, except for Rojukiss mask.

Thanks to Bellabox that I received this March box during the Bellabox Blogger event. I will be posting the Bellabox event in a separate blog post talking more about the brands that had just joined Bellabox! Stay tune! ^_^

Price
bellabox monthly subscription SGD$19.95 per month

Where to buy?
bellabox.sg

Website
bellabox Facebook


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)
Products name written and coloured in turquoise are sponsored by Bellabox Singapore to me for trial & review. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos are true.

Review: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Tea Cappuccinos (Anniversary Blend, Chai, Scottish Breakfast)

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Some might have seen my posts on Instagram about the new Tea Cappuccinos from The Coffee Bean, and today I am going to review all 3 tea cappuccinos in this blog post. ^_^
Well, I had loved drinking coffee and tea since I can remember, like age 4 or 5? Coming from a traditional chinese family, all of my family members including my younger brother as well, we all love drinking coffee and tea. Sometimes people say I'm 'old' because... old people drink coffee? hahax~ For me, its one thing I can't live without everyday. It helps keep me awake and alert and at the same time also makes me feel relax, if it's drank at a cafe with a bunch of good friends to enjoy with.

Weeks ago, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® offered me to try out their new Tea Cappuccinos, I was intrigued to try them out after looking at the advertisements. I thought "What is Tea Cappuccino? Is it a mix of tea and cappuccino? Hmm..." Lolx~ Anyhoo, I don't really post other stuffs besides fashion, beauty and cosplay but I guess this is one good opportunity that I can share with all of you my ultimate love for coffee & tea. ^_^


A Frothy Revolution with Trio of Tea Cappuccinos from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®
Singapore, 21 March 2013 - The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® will be introducing Tea Cappuccinos at all its outlets on 8 April– freshly brewed tea concoctions layered with silky milk foam and drizzled with delicious vanilla bean sauce. 
Available in three charming flavors – Chai, Scottish Breakfast and Anniversary Blend Tea, the trio of tea perfection adds a new twist to your tea experience.
Celebrated for decades as a passionate innovator of delectable beverages, including the world-famous Original Ice Blended® beverage, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® aims to create another mini revolution with its new Tea Cappuccinos. The perfect balance of boldness in flavor and lightness in body, each cup offers urbanites a respite from every day hustle and bustle.
Customers can choose from the tasty Scottish Breakfast to perk up a dull morning, the soothingly spicy Chai to relax their day, or the Anniversary Blend Tea combining white, green, oolong and black premium tea infused with all natural Acai Berry to take in a long heritage of tea drinking in a sip.

Kicking off the company’s 50th anniversary this year, the Tea Cappuccinos will be available for a limited period of eight weeks, from 8 April to 25 May 2013.
“At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, our passion is in tea as much as coffee. Combining five decades of experience in sourcing the finest whole-leaf teas and keeping in pace with our customers’ evolving taste buds, we present Tea Cappuccinos as a lead–up to many more new surprises that we will unfold in celebration of our 50th anniversary,” said Mr Alvin Goo, General Manager of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® boasts 20 varieties of teas handpicked from around the globe, and offers delicious tea beverages made in a variety of ways: hot, iced, ice blended, latte and cappuccino.


About The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®
Born and brewed in Southern California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is the oldest and largest privately-held specialty coffee and tea retailer in the United States. Embodying a passion for connecting loyal customers to one another with carefully handcrafted products, the company is known for sourcing and providing the finest ingredients and flavors from around the world. For 50 years, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® has demonstrated a passion for product innovation epitomized by The Original Ice Blended® beverage. The company has grown to be an international icon and currently has nearly 900 stores in 25 countries. In 2010, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®  launched the CBTL® Single Serve Beverage System that allows consumers to make their favorite espresso, brewed coffee, tea and specialty beverages at home, at the touch of a button.

 
Anniversary Blend Tea Cappuccino
With the flavor of Acai Berry

Here's the Anniversary Blend Tea Cappuccino served at the store. Dense foam like you would expect from a cappuccino, that's why the name tea cappuccino! ^,^
This Anniversary Blend Tea has a very strong aroma & taste of berry. I'm not a berry-ish person, meaning that I don't really eat or drink anything that has berries in them, so this was kind of a little too much for me. It is not too sweet, the milk tea is actually very well mixed with the berry altogether. I suppose for the berry + tea lovers, would want to go for Anniversary Blend Tea Cappuccino.

Chai Tea Cappuccino
Soothingly Spicy


Well, all of the Tea Cappuccinos look pretty much the same on the outside yah? lolx~
It was my first time tasting Chai tea and I had to say, it 'shocked' through my taste buds when I had the first sip. I hardly ever drink tea that is that spicy. This Chai tea spiciness is like ginger kind of spicy and something more to it. 
After drinking half cup down, I start to like the taste of it because the milk tea in Chai tea taste pretty strong & nice! It isn't too sweet, just nice for my liking (I like my drinks to be lightly to medium sweetened).
The Chai taste is spicy but not strong (I hope I'm making sense), however it got the milk tea to compensate for the heaviness.

Scottish Breakfast Tea Cappuccino
A sweet morning pick me up.

This time I had it take away~ The purple thing on top is actually the stirrer, cool huh? ^_^

Scottish Breakfast is rich flavoured but kind of lack in the aroma side. It is not the straightforward kind of tea that I expected, like the English Breakfast tea. It taste like English Breakfast but has a different blend of something else in it.
My brother drank it and commented that it tasted somewhat like Rooibos. And I went, "huh? What's Rooibos?!" Then my brother went on and on about other kinds of tea cos he ever tried THAT many kinds. lolx~
However this take away tea that I had was sweeter than the other tea cappuccinos. I'm not sure if the person who made this added a little too much sugar syrup or was the tea suppose to be like this. I still think that this would taste better if it's not too sweet, and the milk tea tasted less strong than the Chai's.


Thank you for reading my review. Do note that these Tea Cappuccinos are only available for a period of time, try them out before 25 May!~ ^_^


Price
Chai, Scottish Breakfast and Anniversary Blend Tea SGD$6.00/each
Only from 8 April 2013 to 25 May 2013

Where to buy?
Available at all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® outlets

Websites

Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)
Products name written and coloured in turquoise are sponsored by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Singapore to me for trial & review. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos are true.

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