For Beloved One Melasleeping Brightening Daily Defence Cream - Review, Swatches & MOTD

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Remember the BB Cream hype when it was first introduced some years ago? Next comes CC cream...and now, we've got DD cream. Yes you heard right. DD Cream = Daily Defence Cream.

I first got acquainted with For Beloved One Melasleeping Brightening Daily Defence Cream at a blogger friend's private party. 

Founded by a Taiwanese beauty editor in 2003, For Beloved One is a brand known for being the pioneer of the world's first bio-cellulose facial mask. With many awards & accolades under its belt, FBO spiked in popularity in Singapore since last year 2015.

After trying For Beloved One Melasleeping Brightening DD Cream for two months, I decide to review it here.

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 Hwajin Cosmetics Yeblang Special A Star Jelly Cream

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The third & last item in my Feb '16 BNT Beauty Box is an anti-aging face moisturizer/wrinkle cream:

Hwajin Cosmetics Yeblang Special A Star Jelly Cream

Quite a mouthful for a product name. 

Have you ever heard of Hwajin Cosmetics? I have not, but I am happy to add this to my beauty lexicon! Upon some kind help from Google, I learnt that Hwajin Cosmetics is a relatively new brand but its R & D laboratory & factory was set up since 2011 in Korea. It has since created several high quality skincare & makeup products; previously the ISILOE Premium Whitening Kit that I raved about HERE was in fact one of them!

Hwajin Cosmetics does not target merely on the Korean market, it aims to share the pie in Chinese and Japanese markets as well. If you understand Chinese, do check out this video and be impressed by their massive business presence. No English information available on their site yet.

Soft & Silky Hair with The Scene Hair Salon at Raffles City

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Hair troubles are one of the worst problems for a woman, especially when it comes to nearing festive seasons.

I was relieved when The Scene Hair Salon at Raffles City invited me to sample their hair services. I hope to do something for my dry, dull hair - be it a perm, a treatment or even a huge change of colour.

Conveniently located at a prime central location, Raffles City S.C. (at City Hall MRT station), The Scene Hair Salon is a fairly new Korean hair salon; under the same hair group of Dusol Beauty Singapore.

There were already many reviews and even Youtube videos on Dusol Beauty, hence I was pretty certain I would be in good (Korean) hands. Some information about the hairstylists of The Scene @Raffles:

Click to enlarge image. Or click HERE to know more about these suave Oppas.

I was served by the very experienced hairstylist, Jade, and he advised me against perms as parts of my hair had been bleached and looks damaged. Being a cautious person that I am, I took heed of his advice and we proceeded to undergo their popular DEESSE's [L.M] 3+1 Hair Treatment: a 4-step hair treatment to nourish & repair the hair.

Review of WHITE CAT- Super Berry Silky Eye Balm

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The second item in my BNT vanity trove is something I personally thought is rather unique & interesting - WHITE CAT Super Berry Silky Eye Balm.

Review of CATALINA GEO’s Color Capsule Make Up Base in BLUE

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In my February BNT Beauty Box, there are three items and two are makeup primers. This face primer is one product I have reviewed before, (but that was in the old packaging) in another colour. This is in blue, which is mainly for those who prefer fairer, brighter complexion.

Colour my Tresses at The Comb Hair Studio Singapore

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Located in a hippy central location in Singapore - Club Street, 

The Comb Hair Studio is a relatively new hair salon opened in April 2015.

Despite its prime location, The Comb Hair Studio exudes a very inviting, cozy vibe that puts one at ease. Behind the white minimalistic decor sprinkled with woody accents, lies the brainchild of the well-established Korean Creative Director, Ms Rina Kil. She leads her team of seven international senior hairstylists and several stylist assistants to co-create trendy hairdos for her clients, always promising of top notch service with their versatile skills.

Review of Que Origin Shower.Bath + FREE Samples giveaway!

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Health & beauty - Which will you choose?

What if you can choose BOTH? :)

Skin is the largest organ of the body, so we need to take good care of it (I know many of us do neglect it sometimes, guilty-as-charged.) As the skin absorbs the good & bad and eventually all of that goes into our body, therefore we also must take heed of the ingredients that we apply onto our skin, agree?

That's why organic bodycare products are something I personally feel everyone must invest in, regardless of gender; regardless of whether you are into beauty products or not.

THIS IS YOUR HEALTH!!

I am very pleased that recently I was introduced to a new local Singapore bodycare brand - Que Origin. 

Que Origin is a completely new brand started from scratch aiming to provide nourishing body care. The first product to kick start this brand is their Shower Bath which can be used as both body wash and bubble bath. It is formulated with natural oil, infused with botanical extracts and scented with only natural essential oils from Australia. Numerous harmful chemicals have been excluded, and that could make the process of formulation a challenge, but Que Origin did it!

Furthermore, the essential oils they used were carefully selected from Australia and transport them to Korea facilities with GMP for manufacturing. Thus making sure that each and every bottle was made with purest ingredients in an advance facility.

Review of L’Oréal Paris Hydrafresh Genius range (Multi-Active Genius Water,Multi-Active Essence Cream,Water-Bursting Mask)

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L’Oréal Paris launches their latest skincare range, Hydrafresh Genius in Singapore. "Enriched with mineral-rich French Spring Water and moisturising Hyaluronic Acids, the new franchise provides deep hydration, in unbelievably innovative lightweight and refreshing textures ideal for combination to oily skin types." - This liner alone gets me hyped-up already, because as you may already know, my skin type is combination, sensitive and acne-prone... extra hydration is always welcomed. :)

This new skincare line boasts of triple hydration efficacies - intense and long-lasting, without all the unpleasant stickiness. The three products are namely Multi-Active Genius Water, Multi-Active Essence Cream and Water-Bursting Mask.

Was blessed with a complete set as pictured above, so I will be reviewing all three products. (A torchlight was included. For what purpose? Read on.)

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!

Review of ORIGANI God's Nectar Manuka Honey Gentle Peel and God's Nectar Daily Glow Toning Cleanser

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Two popular best-sellers of Organi, Singapore.

ORIGANI is one of the few brands that offers luxury organic skincare in Singapore. As one ages with grace & wisdom (yes, talking about yours truly here. LOL), one gradually appreciate high-grade natural ingredients more & more. I have been actively seeking out good quality organic skincare products for a while now, but none has caught my fancy until the day Organi Singapore graciously sent me two best-selling products from their God's Nectar Honey line.

Side Note: The name of the shop is known as Organi Singapore and the products under Organi are their basic range products. However, they carry another brand (a more upmarket series) called Origani. Origani consist of a few different lines of products such as Dermassure Clear & Calm, Brightening, Ageless by Nature, Repertoire for Men and God's Nectar.

After trying these two products for a month, I decided to review them here.

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

First Impressions of Bevy C. Lumiwhite collection

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BEVY C. skin care, one of the most reputable skin care products in Taiwan, has been engaged in this industry since 2012. They are particularly well known for their pre-make up skin care series and are actively into global expansion. BEVY C. now has over 30 shops in Taiwan, cosmetic counters in Malaysia, a Singapore online mart, and over 13 retail sales in Hongkong LOG ON、Finger shopping in OK shops and also in Hongkong airport. 

The brand, BEVY C., has recently launched in the Singapore market.

If you are into Taiwanese variety shows, you will be very familiar with the ever-so-popular beauty edu-tainment show, "Lady First 女人我最大". There were a few episodes that the beauty gurus/makeup artists on the show demonstrated makeup looks on celebrities using Bevy C. products. And that was how I first got acquainted with this brand.

BEVY C. focused product research in 3 major fields:

1. Skin in endurance of wearing long-term makeup

2. Essential skincare for pre-makeup

3. Creating perfect and long lasting makeup

Their bestselling line is the pre-makeup Lumiwhite collection which focuses on skin care before makeup. NOTE: Bevy C. pre-makeup skin care is not limited to pre-makeup use only; you may also use it as your daily skin care routine without makeup as well.

 Lumiwhite Collection

 

I was blessed to be gifted a set to review. After religiously using all four products for 10 days (once a day before makeup), I thought it might be useful to share my first impressions of this collection.

This collection features 4 key products (application order as below):
1. Lumiwhite Moist Up Lotion
2. Lumiwhite Moist Up Elixir
3. Lumiwhite Moist Up Elixir for Eyes & Lips
4. Lumiwhite Moist Up Emulsion

1st Impressions: Jane Iredale Glow Time Mineral BB Cream + Starter Kit (Light/Clair)

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Lately I receive more praises for how my skin looks better & more radiant! Apart from the BBL treatment I just did, I credit to the foundies I have been testing on my face – Jane Iredale.  

Jane Iredale brands itself as the skin care makeup; and its makeup is free from the bad ingredients such as: talc, synthetic preservatives, FD&C dyes, synthetic fragrances and petroleum; Made with Pharmaceutical Grades of antioxidant and vitamins, it is non-comodogenic and contain effective UVA/UVB sunscreens that are recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation.

Featuring in this post are the Glow Time Mineral BB Cream + Starter Kit (Light/Clair) that consists of:

• Smooth Affair Facial Primer & Brightener
• Warm Silk Amazing Base Loose Mineral Powder
• Warm Silk PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation
• POMMISST Hydration Spray
• A mini powder brush and a gorgeous silver cosmetic bag with mirror

My First Impressions
I simply love the yellow undertones and finish of the BB cream – makes my skin looks dewy and healthy sans the greasiness! It has one of the best coverage amongst BB creams unparalleled in the market. As for the loose mineral powder, it has slightly more sheen than the PurePressed base powder but both produce an excellent “my skin but better” natural satin finish on the face. 

The downside of this amazing line of foundies is that they caused some tiny bumps on my sensitive skin after prolonged wear. My skin often reacts to mineral makeup anyway. I believe for those of you who have no problems with mineral makeup, this is da bomb for you!

Jane Iredale also have loads of other products such as their awesome lip & eye makeup and some starter palettes good for those who wants skincare in their makeup!

Hop over to www.beautyresourcesstore.com now and key in coupon code "Faith" to enjoy 10% DISCOUNT on any item!! ☑️👀

Happy shopping!!

 

Etude House Pudding Tints Review

Recently, Etude House held a girly Christmas party to celebrate the launch of their new holiday collection : Snowy Desserts Holiday Collection 2015. I was invited to grace the event and out of all the stuff I received in their goodie bag, I was particularly drawn to their delectable pudding tint range.

Etude House Pudding Tints

They each come in a packaging that resemble pudding desserts. My hubby was telling me, please do not put it in the fridge, someone may jolly-well mistaken it as a dessert and eat it!! :)

Pudding Tints range comes in 5 shades, named after fruits: Strawberry, Apple, Grapefruit, Apricot and Lychee.

From left to right: Strawberry, Apple, Grapefruit, Apricot and Lychee.

 Unboxing Strawberry dessert 
(One that sends out the most Christmassy vibes!)

Comes with a spatula in a form of a dessert spoon! Cuteness overload!

Ready to eat!! Hahaha!

 Swatches of Pudding Tints

Get lovely nails at Secret Beauty Hair & Lashes Salon!

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Tugged away at a quiet corner of City Plaza, a mall famous for its wholesale fashion shopping, Secret Beauty is a cosy, unassuming salon, providing full manicure/pedicure services as well as eyelash extension services.

SHOP FRONT

Secret Beauty Shop Front

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Take a quick glimpse on the right of the above photo, you will see that their prices are very reasonable.

On the right side of the shopfront lies a display of the sample nail art. The designs are so pretty! Even if I hadn't been following Secret Beauty Instagram for a while, just merely passing by this pretty little nail parlor will certainly draw my attention already.

Let's head into the salon itself and check out its interior!