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 

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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.

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.

Review of su:m37˚ Secret Essence and Sampling Day

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A firm believer of the importance of facial essences & serums in my daily skincare routine, recently I have discovered a K-beauty brand that prides itself as the first in natural fermentation technology and incorporated a "secret" ingredient into its facial essence. 

For those who are not aware, su:m37˚ is a premium Korean skincare and cosmetics brand owned by LG Household and Healthcare. They are highly raved by skincare & makeup gurus on social media. And it is not hard to understand why...

su:m37˚ skincare products are created using traditional natural fermentation process without preservatives, artificial colours and fragrances. They take their brand so seriously that they built their very own Natural Fermentation Research Institute (NFRI), which is currently located in north-eastern part of South Korea - where all the magic happens! 

Fun Fact: 
Do you know why does the Korean beauty brand name ends "37˚" ?

The optimum temperature of fermentation is 37˚C. 

The essence that goes into every su:m37˚ product is derived from extracts of more than 80 types of herbs & plants that have been fermented in cedar barrels under 37 degrees celsius, for at least 365 days. These conditions have been proven to yield 16 times more beneficial probiotics than any artificially-driven process

My Current Top 10 Essences and Serums For Every Skin Condition

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Toners, essences and serums are an integral part of an effective daily skincare routine, whether or not you're into the Korean 10-step skincare routine. 

For those of us who don't have the luxury of time, amongst the three, try to not skip essences or serums before your moisturiser. Use at least 1! They are the ones which aid cell turnover and target skin concerns (regenerate, repair, firm, whiten and basically heal & provide us with the kind of effects we want for our skin). Your usual toner & moisturiser will not be sufficient if you want some changes to your current skin condition - they only maintain it.

Lazada GSS Sale and Unboxing of Lazada X Astalift Beauty Box (Promo Code at the end)

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How many of you have shopped on Lazada before? Hands up! 

I have, definitely, on numerous occasions. Watches, clothing, electronics, collagen drinks... whatever you can conceive in your mind, I have done my (window) shopping there. 

I am pretty sure many of you did too!

By now, you'd know you can get all sorts of stuff on Lazada... But DO YOU KNOW? To help you get the most bang for your buck, this year GSS, Lazada has planned out many promotional activities!! 

For the period of 6th-8th June:

• Discounts up to 90% off
• Vouchers up to $100 off
• Crazy Flash Deals every 2 hours
• Surprise Boxes will be back in-stock again!

The nice folks at Lazada Singapore knows me best, and decided to send me a Surprise Box containing my number 1 passion, beauty products - Lazada X Astalift Beauty Box!

Eager to see what are the stuff in my surprise box? Let's do this!!

Tsururi Brightening Moisture Series Review

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Tsururi, a newly launched Japanese drugstore brand in Singapore, believe in the Japanese way of achieving pure, clear and smooth skin using natural botanical cleansing ingredients. 

Tsururi products are specially formulated with Ghassoul Mineral Lava Clay from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Well-known for its gentle and natural healing properties, it has many known benefits including ionic detoxification, controls excess oil, brightens, exfoliates, tightens and smooths skin among many others.

Review of The Body Shop Drops Of Light™ Pure Healthy Brightening Eye Cream and Pure Healthy Brightening Serum

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Following the success of the highly-raved Drops of Youth™  range, The Body Shop introduces Drops of Light ™  skincare range for users looking for fairer & more radiant skin. This March, there has been a new addition of Pure Healthy Brightening Eye Cream to the Drops of Light™  skincare line.

Drops of Light™ Pure Healthy Brightening Range  has multi- functions to support healthy skin and is formulated to suit all skin types, even sensitive skin. Combining the natural goodness of Red Algae Extract harvested from the North Atlantic, plus the power of Vitamin C - one of the most potent skin antioxidants, this range of products targets sensitive skin that needs help in brightening and moisture. 

I tested out the Drops Of Light™ Pure Healthy Brightening Eye Cream and Pure Healthy Brightening Serum for a week and am now pleased to share my results.

I usually do not review skin care products which I tested on my skin for less than 2 weeks, simply because results don't show. But guess what, I was totally surprised by the results of  The Body Shop ™  this time round...

Equitance Skincare Review and Giveaway

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"Clear", "Bright", "Radiant" - these are some words that never fails to capture my attention. In my voracious quest for the best brightening skincare regime, I find myself always coming back to Japanese beauty brands.

Equitance™ is a luxury skincare brand founded in Japan 18 years ago. With a focus on inner & outer beauty, they have successfully combined both Eastern & Western research and practices to produce effective skincare products, especially in the department of brightening & radiance. We haven't heard of it in Singapore quite yet, but in both the U.S. and Japan, Equitance™ bagged home several awards & accolades and had been featured in the press for over the years. Its collagen drink alone broke 30 million in sales. 

To read more about the company’s history and product information, click HERE.

Sunstar Singapore recently launched Equitance in Singapore, and I was blessed with the opportunity to review their “First Ever in Japan – Effective Whitening Mechanism with Linoleic Acid” brightening skincare range. Happy to share the results on my skin, later in this post! Read on!

Besides linoleic acid, the entire outer skincare range also contains shell ginger extract and cherry blossom leaf extract. 

Beauty News: Kocostar Head-to-Toe Masks Launching in Sephora Singapore

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When we talk about sheet masks, the first thing we visualise is usually a white wet sheet on our face; but there is something more innovative than that....

Introducing a popular mask brand in South Korea - Kocostar! The unique brand concept where Kocostar takes care of your beauty needs at the comfort of your home, from head to toe. You will find masks for your hair, face, eyes, hands, feet and even fingers!

Slice Mask Sheet 

(Price: SGD 6.00 each)

The star collection of Kocostar has got to be the Slice Sheet Mask. Creatively designed into twelve pieces of fruit slices printed sheets in each pack, this allows users more targeted application onto the areas where their skin needs attention.

Currently, the Tomato, Watermelon, Cucumber and Lemon Slice Sheet Masks are available in all Sephora Singapore stores.

Beauty News: Opening of FANCL in Singapore Vivo City + FREE Fancl Tense Up!

FANCL has returned to Singapore! This is a great piece of news for J-Beauty lovers as well as fans of Fancl skincare.

To commemorate this happy occasion, FANCL will be giving away 1 bottle of FREE Tense Up Collagen Beauty Drink at Vivo City free standing store #01-K1/K2, from 1 - 31 Dec 2016. All you need to do is to mention <FaithyVanityTable>!

Review of Lafine Vegetable Foam Cleansing

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If this looks familiar to you, I believe you might have read my previous review of Lafine Vegetable Deep Cleansing Cream.

They are not the same product.

Review of Bottega Verde La Mia Crema

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Bogetta Verde, unlike Bottega Venetta, is relatively new in Singapore. Launched in 2015 in Singapore, this brand originates from my favourite country - Tuscany, to be exact, Bogetta Verde was founded in a country side area of Tuscany with the business of using only natural ingredients in their products.

I was invited to the launch of the bespoke cream  Bottega Verde La Mia Crema a month ago, and went through a skin analysis with their professional consultant before the boutique sends my details back to Bogetta Verde laboratory in Rome to customise my face cream. Was so pleased that I also get to select the scent I like!

Philosophy Take A Deep Breath Oxygenating Gel Cream Review

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It is the time of haze (thanks to our neighbouring country Indonesia's forest fires) for Singapore again. To combat this phenomenon, I am thankful to Philosophy Singapore for sending me their Take A Deep Breath Oxygenating Gel Cream and Oxygenating Eye Gel Cream to help build up defenses for my dull, troubled skin.

As suggested by its name, this new Philosophy range offers an exclusive clean-air technology ™, where "skin receives the oxygen delivery it needs to breathe freely"; in addition, the formula also includes a patented blend of antioxidants and anti-pollutants helps neutralize damaging free radicals. skin is left feeling stronger and fresher, looking healthy and radiant.

Disclaimer: I used these products for less than 10 days, and inconsistently so; as a result, I shall only offer my first impressions & brief opinions here, unlike my usual detailed reviews.

Review of KLARITY™ Oxymud™ Cacao Cleanse and Renewal Mask and Diamond Glow™ Overnight Masque

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Summer is the season when many skin problems surfaced - I was not spared from this either. Been having a lot of trouble with my facial complexion these days, yet was too busy to go for a professional deep cleansing facial at the salon.

Thanks to Klarity who came to my rescue!

When Klarity is mentioned, the first thought that comes to mind has got to be their best-selling Lasertox™ CC Miracle White Lotion that gained so much popularity within months of launch! I personally loved it heaps, since its first launch on 2014.

In case you have not tried this before... this is a miracle lotion, no kidding!

A quick background of Klarity - founded in Singapore, it is the first Halal-certified functional skin care in Singapore. Their brand philosophy is to provide functional skin care solutions with no down time, non-invasive and skin friendly ingredients - no paraben! Klarity products are formulated in Singapore, with technology from France and made in Korea, thus quality can be assured.

Recently, Klarity launched their new masking products! (And these products could well be a great home alternative to a salon facial!)

Eliminating Stress with Spa Ceylon De-Stress Home Spa range

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"I am so stressed!" I am sure everyone has said that at some point in time, or have heard of people around you saying that. In a fast-paced society like Singapore, stress is inevitable. But stress is also the causal factor for a lot of illnesses.

How do you beat stress? For me, there are a few tested-and-proven methods to combat the stresses of life. First is to exercise, second is to chill out over a good cuppa with good company/good friends, and lastly go for massage and enjoy some good ol' aromatherapy.

Recently I have been invited to the Healing Touch at Tanglin Shopping Centre for a massage therapy session - a collaboration with Spa Ceylon De-Stress range. That night I could sleep like a baby after losing sleep for many days...all thanks to the masseuse,  Anne's magic touch.

I also brought the spa back home!

Or so I wished.

 Spa Ceylon De-Stress Home Spa range

So glad I bagged home this set plus a brightening hand cream!

New Orbis Boutique Opening + Review of Orbis =U White Series

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If you have been following my Instagram page, you'd have been informed of the opening specials of Orbis at their newest boutique, located at Takashimaya Shopping Centre. 

For those who are new to Orbis, this is a Japanese beauty brand that is eco-friendly, simple, effective and advocates a holistic approach to beauty & wellness. It is also the first to create 100% oil-free skincare products, based on their fundamental belief that by cutting out oil, skin can release its vital power. Sounds like god-send to oily/combination skin? I would think so.

I was at the opening of the new store at Takashimaya last month, and was so happy to bag home some skincare and makeup loots.

Ready for Summer with Laneige! Review of Laneige All Day Anti-Pollution Defensor, Mask and NEW Water Bank Cream.

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Summer is round the corner! In Singapore, it is all-year round summer. Not cool, literally. And these days, we are talking about a good 30-33 degrees blazing heat.

This Spring/Summer, Laneige has got you covered. 

Review of Yves Rocher Sérum Végétal Wrinkles and Firmness + Thoughts on Elixir 7.9 Face Serum and Eye serum

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Following my recent shopping haul from Yves Rocher Singapore, I have been most excited to try out and to review this Sérum Végétal Wrinkles & Firmness Botanical Resurfacing Care. If you are still not very familiar about the brand, I have written about it before HERE. 

Sérum Végétal Wrinkles & Firmness Botanical Resurfacing Care is actually an non-rinse exfoliant. Means no unnecessary harsh scrubs or extended duration of rubbing on your face. Just apply and go to bed - I think that alone is a major brownie point!