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.

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 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.

Reviving my skin with Caring Skin : A Review of Facials at Caring Skin

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Remember earlier this year 2016, my skin was in a pretty tiptop condition? Yes, I admit that these photos are taken with selfie mode on my camera, but my skin on photos wasn't too far from real life. However, good times don't last. Good skin days happened in the first half of the year, until I got a massive breakout during the course of my home renovations in July...and from then on, my skin condition continued to deteriorate.

(Photo taken in August with thick full-on makeup)

Just to slowly ease you in, my above photo was me wearing 3 layers of foundation + high coverage concealer. Spent like 35 minutes just on this base makeup alone! And you are still able still see the bumps on the side of my face. It's true what they say - no amount of makeup can hide bad skin. It was a horrible period of my life similar to my first breakout episode many moons ago. I couldn't stepped out of home without concealer & base makeup at all.

During September to October, I was contemplating to go back to visit my dermatologist but I hesitated because I was reluctant to start another dose of antibiotics or to go through acid peels. I wished there is a more natural way my skin can receive treatment yet have quicker healing...that's when God answered my prayers. Caring Skin approached me to offer me some help with my skin through their facials!

Conveniently situated in the heart of Orchard Road (International Building, just next to Shaw Centre), Caring Skin is Singapore’s first and only Dr Renaud’s beauty institute. Dr. Renaud has been working since 1947 to provide customers with certified organic products made from only the most natural and finest plant and marine extracts. Dr. Renaud products are suitable for the most sensitive skin, and have been certified to be free of : parabens, synthetic colorants, synthetic perfume and mineral oils, with NO animal testing whatsoever. It is one of those organic professional beauty salon brands that speaks to my heart the most and I have been wanting to try for ages.

Beauty News: GUINOT launches Hydraderm Cellular Energy skincare machine + Review of Hydradermie Youth Treatment

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I still fondly remember when I was a student in my late teens/early twenties, I used to treat myself to facials at beauty salons along Orchard Road when I have extra bucks to spare. There were a few big brand names of salon-brand facials that I wished I could afford long-term packages for back then because they were proven effective; and one of those was the French beauty brand Guinot.

Fast forward some years, I was ecstatic when I heard about a new innovation developed by Guinot's President & CEO, Jean-Daniel Mondin - Hydradermie, a machine that serves as an alternative to aesthetic medicine by providing quick, painless and affordable treatments. 

Facelift, botox, fillers-like skin, with no side effects and no pain? YES PLEASE!!

Review of Eyelash Extensions at Emerald Allure - mention Faith for unlimited lashes promo SGD99!

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In the past, I was never a fan of lash extensions. Main reasons are the resources necessary to upkeep the beauty of the lashes; and also because I do enjoy putting on mascara and reviewing them too. For heavy makeup users like me, usually there is a need to return for lash extension touchup services in less than two weeks' time - totally bleh.

Recently I followed my husband on a business trip to Brisbane, and since it was a short stay, I felt the need for lash extensions as I don't want to spend too much time on makeup. My friend knew I was looking to do up the lashes, so she connected me to a beauty salon which has gain much popularity on their lash extensions services - Emerald Allure.

Located at two locations currently - Roxy Square and Punggol, they provide a repertoire of beauty services that includes lash extensions, facial, manicure/pedicure, henna brow, eyeliner embroidery and even bridal makeup services.

To give you an idea how big the difference is with and without eyelash extensions, I decided that it is useful to include my selfies in all kinds of makeup situations, so you can make fair comparisons.

BEFORE

No lash extensions, no makeup

No lash extensions, light makeup & mascara

So my above shots are without eyelash extensions. Now let's see how Emerald Allure's eyelash extensions transform my eyes and my looks.

Dr. Belter Cosmetic Derm-A-Renew Treatment Review

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Large pores, acne & blackheads, aging & dull skin...sounds like your skin concerns? Then we are on the same boat.

L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler [HA] Micro Volumizing Essence and Revolumizing Cushion Cream Review

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Is aging skin one of your skin concerns? But do you know what are the signs of aging skin? If you felt your skin is losing plumpness, looking more dehydrated than usual - that could be one telling sign that you need to start anti-aging skincare!

Prevention is always better than cure. The short-term "cures" that people nowadays go for are aesthetic procedures that include botox & filler injections, laser treatment, light therapy, etc. If you are one of the many who are contemplating any aesthetic procedure to achieve better skin, you may want to halt a bit first - this post may be of interest to you!

This month (Feb/March '16), L'oreal Paris launches their latest range of anti-aging skincare Revitalift Filler [HA]. This is the first skincare line inspired by hyaluronic acid filler injections. Targeted at correcting skin volume loss, Revitalift Filler [HA] contains the highest Hyaluronic Acid concentration ever in a L'Oreal Paris skincare, and also one of the highest in the market. What a breakthrough for L'oreal!

Product Line Claims:

1. Smoothen Forehead Lines
2. Plump Up Cheeks
3. Smoothen Laugh Lines
4. Plump Up Chin for V-Shape

Review of Eyelash Extensions at La Belle Skin-Aesthetic Institute

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Tugged at one corner along a bustling Orchard Road, Delfi Orchard had always been one of my favourite spots to chill and shop for glamourous evening gowns, bridal gowns, evening heels, etc. Imagine my delight when I received an invitation to review a lash extension beauty service by La Belle Skin-Aesthetic Institute, situated on the second floor of Delfi Orchard!

A Delightful Experience at D'Light Adara Spa! - Review of Payot Solution Techni Liss

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Heard of the Parisian beauty brand, Payot? I believe you are one of the many women who have, especially if you for go regular facials. Payot, with a history of over 100 years, is one of the oldest & most trusty brands that quality beauty salons use for their facials. 

Boss of D'Light Adara (left) with Mr Rodrique Chastenet de Grey, Export Director of Payot Paris.

Recently, I had the honour to be invited for a facial by a beauty spa, endorsed by the current Regional Director of Payot in France himself. (Yes, out of so many Payot authorised beauty salons in the world, the Export Regional Director of Payot actually flew to Singapore and paid a visit to this beauty spa!) And this beauty spa I am reviewing today is none other than D'Light Adara Spa!

D'Light Adara Spa is situated in the recluse of Hougang Street 21, away from the hustle & bustle of the city. As I first stepped into the spa, I was cordially greeted by the lady boss, Ms Doris Lee and her friendly female staff. One of spa's selling points is female privacy, hence, no males are allowed to enter the grounds. I felt at ease & comfortable knowing that I am in good hands, and my privacy won't be compromised.

Lounge area 

The first step of the facial experience entails a quick assessment of my current skin health and completing a form to help the facial therapist understand my needs better. 

Upon removal of my makeup, Shirley, my facial therapist, immediately analyzed my skin as combination skin type and followed by recommending me one of Payot's signature salon treatments - Solution Techni Liss.

Quoted from Payot's official website:

"Solution Techni Liss is an  ultra- smoothing protocol that consists of a relaxation prelude to release muscle tension and eliminate fatigue.
It is followed by a high concentration of AHA peels to " makeover " and refine skin texture.
A specific modeling, the 42-Movement massage, stimulates muscles and skin to tone and stimulate your body.
A rebalancing smoothing mask with hyaluronic acid completes the task and restores the pH of the skin after peeling while smoothing and filling wrinkles."

BEFORE FACIAL

Unedited shot of my face with zero makeup - horrible spots, acne scars and dull complexion.

Review of Scinn Medical Centre BBL Broadband Treatment

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In November 2015, Mary Chia Holdings newly opened their first aesthetics medical centre at Ngee Ann City Tower B, named Scinn Medical Centre.

The brand name Mary Chia was named after its founder and is a home-grown leading beauty and wellness spa brand with over 33 years of experience in the industry. The Mary Chia brand has received numerous awards and accolades under its belt. I am pretty certain there are no women in Singapore & Malaysia who hasn't heard of Mary Chia.

 

Founder Mary Chia with Doctor Loo of the left, and CEO Wendy Ho on the right

I had the honour to be invited to the opening of Scinn Medical and personally met Ms Mary Chia and her daughter Ms Wendy Ho, who is the current CEO of Mary Chia Holdings. Ms Mary Chia, at her age, looks super amazing and her skin is so youthful & practically glowing from inside. This beauty guru indeed walks the talk. I remembered reading on Her World magazine , the advice that she gave her daughter : 
 
“There are no ugly women in this world, only women who don’t pay enough attention to themselves. I learnt that a woman must set aside time to love herself.” 

I totally concur with that line and had lived by that motto for 33 years! 

So here I was, paying Scinn Medical Centre a visit to pamper myself