Review of CLOSE COMFORT Cool Focus and Igloo Tent

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With Singapore's tropical climate, the merciless heat and humidity is not exactly conducive for working-from-home and keeping your air conditioner on for 9 hours per day is not sustainable, financially or environmentally. 

Filming beauty tutorials at home without a cool environment is definitely a no-no for the sweaty me, yet long exposure to the cold air of home air-conditioning led to excessive facial sebum on my dehydrated skin (yikes!). With all this issues on my mind, I have been actively searching for sustainable alternatives. Hence, an energy-saving personal portable air-conditioner sounds like an excellent solution!

CLOSE COMFORT Cool Focus

I have friends who personally recommended CLOSE COMFORT Cool Focus + Igloo Tent to me because they have truly enjoyed using this compact & convenient portable air conditioner and assured me that it is the best option out there!

Cool Focus Portable Air Conditioner (SGD649) is mainly made of plastic on its exterior and has a white glossy finish. There is a front (cold air) and back (warmer air), distinguished by a bigger front flap and a smaller back flap which Close Comfort named them as "air covers". This compact unit measures 55.0cm x 27.3cm x 38.5cm (HxWxD) and weighs 17kg. With quality caster wheels fitted at its base, you won't feel the weight at all. Handles are built at the sides for easy lifting, when necessary,

Igloo Tent (SGD129)

Invented by Close Comfort's founder, this unique Igloo Tent is ingeniously designed to work together with Cool Focus Portable Air Conditioner Unit to up the cooling effect by 12°C. Comes in the latest self-erecting technology, it doubles as a glamping tent and can be fitted onto a double, Queen size and King size bed and act as a mosquito protection net! Setting up and packing away the tent takes a bit of practice but once you get the hang of it, it is almost effortless. Video demonstration and instructions can be found here.

WHY I CHOSE CLOSE COMFORT instead of other portable air-conditioners?

Review of CNP LABORATORY Invisible Peeling Booster and Propolis Energy Ampule

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As a beauty blogger and skincare enthusiast, keeping my skin healthy is a top priority. But sad to say, I have not been to a professional facial ever since the pandemic started. Staying safe ranks highest in our list of life priorities nowadays, right?

Since going for regular facials or upkeeping our dermatologists appointments can pose a challenge whenever restrictions are amped up, you & I will have to look for home alternatives to continue keeping our skin in tip-top condition.  

Two weeks ago, I have been invited to a 7 Day Skincare Challenge by CNP Laboratory! (You guys know how much I love these challenges!) 

Introducing two of CNP Laboratory bestsellers: 

Invisible Peeling Booster and Propolis Energy Ampule.

Invisible Peeling Booster and Propolis Energy Ampule may be used separately, they do not come in a set. For the purpose of product review, I tried both products day and night together, for 7 days and beyond.

By Terry VIP Expert Palette Paris Mon Amour Review & Swatches

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It's Spring time and Valentine's season! This year 2020, coinciding with the most lovely season of the year, BY TERRY released another one of their popular limited edition eyeshadow palette, named By Terry VIP Expert Palette Paris Mon Amour.

By Terry transports us to Paris with this limited edition palette

The   VIP Expert Palette in Paris Mon Amour contains a total of 10 shades, with a mix of mattes, satin with a couple of slightly more glittery shades. This comprehensive combination of  warmer & neutral shades make it convenient  for layering. Colors include (from top to bottom):

• Matte light beige
• Satin cool brown
• Shimmer baby pink
• Shimmery soft peach coral
• Dusty matte brown
• Dark bronze shimmer
• Metallic sparkle gold 
• Shimmery wine plum
• Shimmery sandy taupe
• Matte ivory 

Join my #FVTribe today!

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Happy 2021!

In a post-pandemic world, what has changed for you?

Many things have changed for me : some major, some small, and most, emotional.

I wish I can chat with you face to face. I wish I can personally say thank you to all of you who have supported Faithy Vanity Table in any way, all through these 6 years.

This February, Faithy Vanity Table celebrates its 6th blog anniversary. 

It's been a wild ride! I'd always beat myself up for not blogging more. I want to create more writings because writing is my first love, but my time/resources are limited and my attention span on the blog tapered off, shifting my focus more on building a presence on Instagram as the years glided past... 

I think most of you know at the same time, I was  in teaching, juggling between multiple small businesses and passion projects, volunteering at mental health sites (online & local), and FVT has always been just a side hustle - one that takes up a significant part of my time.

But this year 2021, THINGS WILL CHANGE.

Faithy Vanity Table will be revamped. Not just a website design change.

FVT WILL GET BIGGER AND BETTER.

Faithy Vanity Table pivots to another site that welcomes more
likeminded individuals!

If you have heard of BuyMeACoffee.com, you already know the idea behind the site is for creators to share their passion and creations, and the site is an extremely user-friendly one where communities engage and creators are able to receive appreciation for their efforts via their fans' monetary support. In other words, you can donate to your favourite creators over at buymeacoffee.com to support their work.

No, I am not advertising for their website. I am a real happy user because the platform is going to benefit both you and I! And I invite you to see what I am up to over there. 

Your time is precious, so I want to give you a brief heads up of what to expect when you follow me over to the other side.

✔ You get invited to join an exclusive V.I.P. Membership Club that I created for you and for my supporters. You and I are gonna be tight over there. 👊

 ✔ You will see fresh new content that you have NEVER seen me doing before.

✔ You will receive LOADS OF FREEBIES (far exceeding the value of your membership fees) when you decide to join my VIP Club!

✔ You have an opportunity to contribute to my craft and help me sustain Faithy Vanity Table.

✔ You will get to meet and speak to the real me, either LIVE on screen or in person!

ONCE YOU JOIN MY #FVTribe V.I.P Membership Club ($50/year), you immediately receive:

💢 Downloadable ebook "DIY Skincare: Your Stay Home Guide to Healthy, Glowing Skin" (U.P : US$18)

💢 Instant access to all locked membership-only articles & reports (worth more than $500/year)

💢 LIVE 1-1 coaching session with me with a topic of your choice, on Zoom. (worth $70)

💢FREE GIFT of health/beauty products worth $50, couriered to your doorstep (on your birthday month)

I promise you, #NOFILTER over there. It is a SAFELOCKED SPACE (opened to my supporters only) where I share my most honest thoughts about everything like how a friend does. Topics include but not limited to beauty & health, wellness & mental health, love & relationships, unspoken truths about social media community, SG media industry, airline industry; we can even chat about politics, philosophy, religion if you'll let me! 😂 But okay, mainly Beauty, Health & Wellness related topics.

💝What's more, by supporting me, you are also supporting Samaritans of Singapore ! 10% of all sales proceeds will be donated to SOS! This is a way of demonstrating my devotion to the cause of raising mental health awareness in Singapore. I also signed up to be an ad-hoc volunteer there, sign up if you are keen here!

How to Reduce Dark Eye Circles And Puffy Eyes with Natureye Eye Mask

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Year 2020 saw a rough start with the unfortunate spread of virus Covid-19, and we are in an unprecedented time of uncertainty and sadness. It is indeed challenging for everyone, all around the world.

If you are reading this, I want to tell you that you are not alone. 

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However on this blog post, I am not going to get overly emotional about our current life situation. (There is another space and time for this. And if you feel like you wanna chat with me about this, you know where to reach me!)

Today, I want to introduce you to something I personally LOVE. 

TRIED, TEST, PROVEN 

(by me and Beauty Insider)

NATUREYE Eye Mask

Link to purchase : https://bit.ly/2xcHLC7

Our lifestyle has massively changed and many of us are working from home and for those not working, we too have been increasingly spending more time looking at our screens.

How Exposure to Blue Light Affect Our Health

I believe you have read about the various adverse health risks that prolonged exposure to Blue Light can cause us. Even if you haven't heard this before and only got to know about it through the infograph above, don't get too anxious about it! Being aware of this fact and making necessary step-by-step lifestyle adjustments is a good first step to greater well-being.

Do you suffer from digital eye strain?

If your work and lifestyle habits revolve around spending a lot of screen time, NATUREYE Eye Mask is made for you!

Luxie Beauty Brush Set Review & Giveaway

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Makeup tools are the make or break in our daily makeup routine.

Introducing cult beauty brand Luxie Beauty.

This beauty brand is no stranger to makeup lovers in the community. For those who are new to this brand, Luxie brushes are known for being vegan, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic and they feel as luxurious as they look!

How to do a Vacation-Ready Makeup for your Year End Travels

Time really flies, isn't it? It's coming to the end of 2019!

I bet many of you have planned for a year end vacation to somewhere nice. For some of us, getting away to nearby countries such as Bali for the weekend may be the most doable option right now. Whatever your travel plans are, I have a easy glam makeup tutorial just for you!

Simple, Glam, Vacation Makeup Tutorial 

: click below :

Just click on the video and it will take you to my Youtube channel. 

Remember to subscribe to my channel!

Products featured in the video:

Review of KO BROWS Singapore

Hello everyone! It's been a long while!

Most of my old blog followers would have already known I have moved on to be more active on Instagram with a focus on producing lifestyle images & beauty videos. However, whenever I meet products or services (especially beauty services) that I feel passionate to write more about, I miss my blog here!

So here we are, back are my first home again ;)

This blog reactivation post is dedicated to my latest favourite eyelash extensions service provider - KOBROWS, which specializes in Korean style semi-permanent makeup and have since won numerous awards for their brow embroidery and semi- permanent eyeliner services.

Review of #RightColorMatters by Chez Vous Hair Salon Singapore

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Have you ever been confused with beauty terms such as "skin tones", "undertones", etc.? It's almost like we can never be certain what our skin tones or undertones are, unless we consult a beauty professional. Even if we do know, how do we ascertain which hair colours are right for us? Understanding which colours flatter our skin tones is important. Different colours produce different vibes and the right hair colour can enhance our facial features, brighten our complexion and improve our style & overall look.

This is where Chez Vous Hair salon comes to the rescue! In collaboration with Goldwell Singapore, Chez Vous designed #RightColourMatters - an Asian-centric hair colour diagnosis methodology that helps to find hair shades that best complement you! 

How I Lost 14 Kg of Weight with Celevenus Aesthetic LipoCryo and I-Lipo

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Weight loss and body slimming goals have always been on many women's minds. How many of us are blessed with a naturally slender figure and super charged metabolism levels? Rarely. 

That's why this topic is the most discussed health & lifestyle topic among women and even men! Recently, so many of you noticed my weight loss and have approached to ask me about my "secret" to shedding off the excess pounds in such a short time... well, ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE. 

In this blog post, I am going to share with you my entire weight loss & body contouring journey of 4 months! (Keep scrolling down for a sweet little surprise - just for you, my readers and followers!)

Review of COCO & EVE Like A Virgin Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Masque

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My hair journey these recent years has been somewhat a crazy one - from browns to ash shades, vibrant colours such as pink & purple, and the daily flat iron and hot-curling, I am pretty lucky that I even have a full head of tresses right now!

Constantly on the lookout of a good homecare hair masque, the first time I spotted COCO & EVE was on Instagram. I was immediately drawn to the colours & design of the packaging! It was only a couple of weeks ago that I finally had the opportunity to test out the product on myself, and boy, I quickly grabbed it!

The brand came to the UK late 2017 and has already won over plenty of beauty fans. Founded in Bali, the masque was created to get your hair back to its purest a.k.a virgin state, with only the best ingredients.

Best selling points : completely free from sulphates and parabens, gluten-free, cruelty-free and 100% vegan and is made using 5 key ingredients: coconut, fig, shea butter, argan oil and linseed.

How to throw a tea party at home with Simply Blooms’ Flower Gift Set

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"Mothers are like buttons, they hold everything together." 

I adore this quote - find it especially true and endearing. 

Mothers' Day is fast approaching. Have you given a thought about how to celebrate this special day with the special woman in your life?

For the woman who held everything together in my family, I decided to skip the crowds (which Mom hates!) and hold a tea party at the comfort of my home for her! 

How to Throw a Tea party with Simply Blooms’ Flower Gift Set

To hold an awesome girly tea party, the essential items to prepare are:

1. Tea - better if it's floral tea
2. Cookies, pastries, etc.
3. Flowers for ambience and as a gift for dear Mama! (who doesn't love flowers?)
4. Optional : pretty tea cups, crockery and cutlery.

To save the hassle and resources of preparing these individual items, Simply Blooms made it simple for us! I was simply elated when I received the Floral Breakfast flower gift package. It consists of almost everything we need for our tea party.

What's in this gift set:

- Juan Tea Relaxing Blue Tea

- Old Seng Choong Putu Mayam Cookie

- Simply Blooms Hand Bouquet

First, you have to lay the table with some pretty place mats. Next, brew hot water to make some tea with Juan Tea Relaxing Blue Tea which is an aromatic blend of French Rose and Lemongrass to help Mom & you to relax and destress from the normal hectic Singapore life. Then, place out those fragrant, tantalising Old Seng Choong Putu Mayam Cookies and serve them in a nice plate. Simply Blooms Hand Bouquet should be positioned strategically on the dining table as a form of decoration and at the end of the tea session, present the bouquet as part of your Mothers' Day gift to your Mommy Dearest!

IOMA PARIS MA CRÈME Review

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Personalised skincare isn't something new, but have you heard of a tailored-made face cream with 40 257 possible formulas and out of these, ONE is uniquely yours?

Introducing a pioneering French luxury skin care label, at the forefront of technology, and boasts of being the first and only skincare brand to prove the effectiveness of each of its products at the end of each treatment, on every woman using them - IOMA PARIS.

Estée Lauder Christmas Gift Sets 2017 Review

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The most joyous time of the year has arrived! As you indulge in the festive cheer, have you given some thought to your Christmas shopping? I am sure you did, since it is just 15 days away!

Apologies I have been busy and couldn't do up a more comprehensive gift guide featuring all my favourite beauty brands on a single blog post. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook, and you will see an assortment of different beauty gift ideas on my feed, all through November & December!

Since I only have time for ONE blog post for this Christmas season, I'd like to dedicate it to one of my top five most favourite luxury brands since the day I discovered my passion for makeup & beauty, and this is none other than Estée Lauder! (I can still vividly remember my first EL face wash I invested when I was 15, and how the ANR gift sets lured me to throw in my first full-time salary when I was 20!)

Lazada 12.12 Online Revolution : Unboxing of Korean Beauty Surprise Box (Promo Code at the end)

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It's my second time collaborating with Lazada to bring forth the great news of a SALE~!

This time, it's the highly anticipated 12.12 SALE happening on 12th to 14th December 2017! Keep reading for promo code to be revealed later.

Lazada Online Revolution 2017 - 12.12

• Up to 90% Off
• More than 120 Flash Deals
• Brand Surprise Boxes @ $29 (Worth $100)

Reveal and Review of Korean Beauty Surprise Box

There are a total of 4 full sized items in my Surprise Box and they are from well-known brands such as Nature Republic and Mediheal. I am going to just show you a few of my favourites.

Review of DiscoveryPICO Laser session with EHA

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Having flawless skin is everyone's dream. As we age, we find ourselves further and further away from the beauty dream...

And there I was... one step closer to that dream as I was invited to media trial sessions of DiscoveryPico with EHA Clinic.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup and Pure Color Envy Lip Volumizer Review

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Exciting news for Double Wear fans - the wait is over! The brand new variant of the ever popular foundation : Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup is here in Singapore!

Bobbi Brown Nude Drama Palette : Review, Swatches, Video Demo.

Sephora US launched this Bobbi Brown Nude Drama Palette (Limited Edition) last week as a store exclusive - which means you probably can only lay your hands on it through direct purchase at Sephora Store (or Online store). I am not certain if non-U.S countries will eventually launch this; but in any case, you can try personal shopper websites.

This limited edition Bobbi Brown product at a significantly lower-than-its-regular-prices price point, undoubtedly is going to garner much attention.

Milan Travel Tips & Shopping Itinerary under 48 hours + My Personal Updates for 2nd half of 2017

It has been too long since I wrote anything personal...and I kind of miss connecting with my readers like this, so here comes a post to tell you what I had been and will be up to, for the second half of 2017!

3Day Milan Trip

I followed my partner on his flight to Milan last month (For those who are new here, my hubby is an airline pilot.). We had 3 free days in Milan; as it was a last minute decision for me to join him, I actually didn't prepare a proper travel itinerary. Honestly, even if I do have time to plan a scheduled trip in advance, I wouldn't do it. I am all about #YOLO, you know. Haha! Readers who read my previous trips' notes will know I am quite spontaneous, and well... probably a bit messy.

Shopping in Milan

If you're short of time and have only 48 hours or so, I suggest you banish the thought of sightseeing or taking day trips at all. 

JUST . FOCUS . ON. SHOPPING .

Milan is THE capital of fashion & shopping. Sure... New York, London, Paris, Tokyo have been nominated as fashion capitals as well; but in my humble opinion, MILAN IS KING (Of Fashion) and everyone else is at most, just a Queen. Okay, maybe Paris is on par.

Shops are all over the city and walking streets are longer, busier and more colourful than other cities. This can be a bane if you are short of time coz you will get distracted = waste precious hours.

So, where do you go shopping if you only have 48 hours or less?

Why you should buy from a pet supplies store NOT pet shop

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I recently just adopted a bunny. 

Circling around this "Adopt, Don't Buy" topic, if you also feel the same way about putting a price tag on helpless animals and reaping huge profit margins out of these fur babies, read on.