..
DNA is the basic structure that controls all of the functions of every cell in our bodies. Thus, our DNA is the ultimate factor that determines when and how we age. Have you noticed how some people look young for their age? I have seen people in their 50s who look like they are 30 years old, and I am a professional at evaluating facial aging! Other 40-year-old people have gray hair, deep wrinkles, and sagging skin, while another person the same age has dark hair and smooth moist skin, with no wrinkles or laxity. The difference between these individuals is due to the difference in their DNA.
Your inherited DNA, plus your nutrition, lifestyle, and exposure to toxins, not only determines how you look and how your skin ages but also how the rest of your body ages.
..
Dr Brooke Ruthledge Seckel, M.D.
Save Your Face
..
.

Have you seen this man? This 2,500-year-old “Tea Master” has just arrived in Singapore. He’s always in his flowing robe, ancient hair-do and high-tops. He has got centuries of tea wisdom, jokes and dance moves. He has long grey hair and beard.
.
2 iPads to be won!
Spot this “Tea Master” and snap a picture/video with him, post it on facebook@ FELLOWSHIP OF THE TEA MASTER and you could win an iPad!! Promotion ends 7 Sept 2010! Terms and conditions apply.
For clues, follow the Tea Master on Foursquare or follow him on Twitter (@Tea_MasterSG).
You can find out more details at Facebook too!
.
.
Japanese women are known for their youthful-looking and radiance skin. And one of their favourite beauty investment is to take supplement drink. They believe one simple and most effective way to upkeep their youthfulness and prevent aging is to consistently drinking it. Many of them have been faithfully taking the drinks for many years. In fact in a long run, they see amazing results - fine lines and wrinkles are less visible, skin is more hydrate and pores are more refined. Even Japanese celebrities are also known to love the goodness of these drinks too.
.

.
A few days ago, I was delighted to receive a 30-day Japan’s Tsubaki Perfect Beauty Drink from AFC Japan. Coincidently, it was my birthday and I was overjoyed with wonderful gifts around me!! WooHoo!!
I have always wanted to try supplement drink. I love anything that can help boost collagen production and slow down the signs of aging, be it a facial treatment, through diet or skincare product. I have read many positive reviews on supplements and hence after receiving the products, I was actually very excited and I can’t wait to find out more about this product.
I’m glad to learn that Tsubaki Perfect Beauty Drink is considered a all-natural, highly bioavailable and easily absorbed drink. I have taken my third bottle last night. Initially, I was a little skeptical about the taste but surprising this odorless refreshing peach flavour is quite tasty and I actually enjoy drinking it. It is free of coloring and preservatives. Do you know it is only 55 calories per bottle and is fat-free too? Yes, I don’t have to worry about my weight at all hee hee……..
As I’m already in my 40s, it is recommended for me to drink a bottle daily and preferably before bedtime. It is believe that sleep is a time for healing and repair.
I will be reviewing this product after completing my full course, do stay tuned for the full review.
.

Each striking pink box contains 10 bottles of Perfect Beauty Drink in 50ml with an expiry date printed on the side of the box. As Perfect Beauty Drink is PRESERVATIVES-FREE, you will notice that the shelf life is shorter than most collagen drinks.
.

The first thing that captured my attention is the big letters 10,000mg. In English, it reads as “10,000mg Micro-Collagen Peptides”. Tsubaki Perfect Beauty Drink is in fact formulated with HIGHEST 10,000mg Collagen. WAH!!!
.
Japan’s Tsubaki Perfect Beauty Drink

Tsubaki Perfect Beauty Drink is an intensive high performance age-defying drink for cell renewal and collagen production. Comprising a synergistic blend of Micro-Collagen Peptides, botanical Bio-Cell Activator (BCA) Complex and Hyaluronic Acid, Tsubaki Perfect Beauty Drink replenishes and stimulates natural collagen formation, while repairing skin damage for youthful skin.
Tsubaki Perfect Beauty Drink contains all the goodness in one bottle : 10,000mg Micro-Collagen Peptides for Repairing, Hyaluronic Acid for Revitalising, Bio-Cell Activator (BCA) Complex for Reviving and Vitamin Bs & C for Rejuvenating.
(more…)
.

.
After 10 years of research, 7 patents pending - Lancôme is proud to present its first foundation that recreates the AURA of perfect skin - Lancôme Teint Miracle Natural Light Creator Bare Skin Perfection Foundation SPF 16/PA++.
I was fortunate to be invited recently for a sneak preview of the Lancôme’s new innovative Teint Miracle Liquid Foundation (S$65) and Teint Miracle Perfecting Corrector Pen (S$56) which both will be launching in October. Juliet Roberts is the spokesman for these products.
.
Lancôme Teint Miracle Natural Light Creator Bare Skin Perfection Foundation SPF 16/PA++ (S$65)
The first thing that attracted me is its prestige and elegant looking crystal and silver bottle. I actually like its petite size which is slightly taller than my iPhone. Teint Miracle comes in 7 shades and I have selected the O-03 for its natural tone.
.

.
You will probably ask what so great about this foundation, well Lancôme’s breakthrough Teint Miracle, with AURA-INSIDE™ technology, recreates the true natural lights of a perfect skin. With miracle of light, skin instantly appears lit-from-within, transparent and flawless.
(more…)
.
If you have read my earlier post on PHYSIOGEL™ Bloggers Event recently, you should be aware of the huge-sized goodie bag I have received!
Envy No More!!!
PHYSIOGEL™ is generously giving away 5 PHYSIOGEL™ goodie bags of the same value and content like mine to 5 lucky Womenlovebeauty readers!
I’m so glad to share the goodness of these products with my readers……….Grin………:-)
.

Each goodie bag (from left to right) contains Cream, AI Sun Cream, Cleanser, Lotion and Shower Cream with DMS.

PHYSIOGEL™ Cream is a hypoallergenic, moisturizing cream that provides physiological lipids in Derma Membrane Structure (DMS), a structure similar to the skin, hence revitalizing dry skin. It contains no colourants, perfume and preservatives to enhance its hypoallergenic effect. Suitable for dehydrated and sensitive skin.
PHYSIOGEL™ AI Sun Cream is a water resistant moisturizer which contains Tinosorb S for broad spectrum UV protection and contains PEA with SPF 25 PA+++ to help relieve redness in dry, sensitive skin. It is a hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic product. It contains Derma Membrane Structure (DMS) that helps regenerates skin protection barrier and antioxidant properties that helps protect the skin from cell-damaging free radicals.
PHYSIOGEL™ Cleanser is a hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic soap free cleanser that cleanses, soothes and softens without drying the skin, while maintaining its natural pH balance. It is a non-greasy formula that does not contain animal fats, providing a gentle cleanser that is suitable for all skin types especially sensitive skin. It is so mild that it can be used even on babies. It can be used with or without water. I have spotted this cleanser at National Skin Centre face washing area.
PHYSIOGEL™ Lotion is a hypoallergenic, moisturizing lotion that provides physiological lipids in Derma Membrane Structure (DMS), a structure similar to the skin, hence revitalizing dry skin. It contains no colourants, perfume and preservatives to enhance its hypoallergenic effect. Suitable for dry and sensitive skin, especially on the body.
PHYSIOGEL™ Shower Cream is a mild, hypoallergenic shower cream specially formulated for the gentle, daily cleansing of dry and sensitive skin. Specially formulated with mild and gentle ingredients with sensitive skin in mind, the unique Derma Membrane Structure (DMS) lipids hydrates the skin even during cleansing, replenishing your skin with essential moisture. It contains no colourants, perfume and preservatives.
.

.
THE PHYSIOGEL™ DIFFERENCE
DON’T JUST MOISTURE
REPAIR, REHYDRATE, REVITALISE
The great things about PHYSIOGEL™ is that most of their products contain NO COLOURANTS, NO PERFUME (except cleanser) and NO PRESERVATIVES. Plus, they are hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic too. These products are suitable for sensitive skin.
PHYSIOGEL™ with innovative Derma Membrane Structure (DMS) technology contains ceramide and other physiological lipids that mimic the lipids found within your skin. PHYSIOGEL™ products are often used and prescribed by Dermatologists.
.
Is your skin dehydrated?
PHYSIOGEL™ DMS
- Repairs dehydrated skin naturally, relieving itch and dryness.
- Rehydrates skin, locking in moisture for up to 3 days
- Revitalises skin, keeping it healthy
It is clinically proven that PHYSIOGEL™ products help to retain skin moisture up to 3 days after last application.
.
5 PHYSIOGEL™ goodie bags To Be Won!
How To Participate
All you need is to tell us “what is your most favourite PHYSIOGEL™ product in this goodie bag”?
Each reader will only be able to submit one entry. The closing date for this giveaway contest is on 1st September 2010. The result will be generated by random pick and it will be announced on 6 September 2010.
.
A Big Thank You To PHYSIOGEL™ for giving away these lovely goodie bags. Good Luck!
.
.
I have recently received a set of wonderful lipbalms and they are the #1 Top Selling Lipbalms in Japan.
Mojitate Kajitsu Lipbalm
Deep Moist Lipbalm
.

.
Mojitate Kajitsu lipbalm
Mojitate Kajitsu lipbalm comes in 3 flavors - Strawberry, Orange & Mango and Lemon & Lime. It was so fascinating that I actually fall in love with its fruity flavor immediately after my first encounter with it. In love with the fruity scents, so real and natural! It smells so fruity sweet that it naturally reminds me of candies each time I apply it on my lip. Mojitate Kajitsu lipbalm provides amazing moisturizing result and my lip feels so smooth and soft. One great thing I like about this product is that I do not need to reapply as much as I do with other lipbalms. Mojitate Kajitsu lipbalm, with UV protection, contains beneficial antioxidant and hydrating ingredients such as squalane, grape, seed oil, vitamin A and E. The packaging, sweet and lively, will definitely woo many young gals out there. Which is my favorite? Well, all of them!!!
.
Deep Moist Lipbalm
Deep Moist Menthol and Deep Moist Natural lipbalms are definitely a good alternative for those who doesn’t like fruity flavors. Deep Moist Menthol comes with menthol that provides cooling feeling after application. And if menthol is not your cup of tea either, then Deep Moist Natural will definitely be an ideal choice for you. Deep Moist Lipbalm provides excellent hydrating benefits with hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, avocado oil, shea butter and vitamin E. After application, my lip feels soft and moisture and I really love the texture very much.

.
Mojitate Kiajitsu & Deep Moist lipbalms Contest
Wanna to win fabulous prizes? Try the Mojitate Kiajitsu & Deep Moist lipbalms today too & share your experience story to stand to win attractive prizes! Available at any Watsons outlets near you!
What you need to do is to purchase the lipbalm, try it and post your experience onto thesamplestore.sg facebook wall. 3 winners will be selected.
Contest period: 16 August 2010 - 17 October 2010
.
.

AFC Collagen Beauty
Functions :
- Enhances collagen production
- Reduces visibility of wrinkles and pores
- Promotes skin regeneration and aids in repair of scars
- Restores skin firmness, clarity and radiance
- Also beneficial for maintenance of joints and cartilage
AFC Collagen Beauty contains Shark Cartilage Extract, Fish collagen Peptide and Vitamin C to ensure effective absorption and better collagen synthesis in the body and gives the body what it needs to build healthy, beautiful skin.
.
5 90-day packs of AFC Collagen Beauty to be given away!
.
How To Participate
Join AFC Facebook Page by clicking “Like” and “tell us why you like Collagen Beauty“. The best 5 comments will each win a 90-day pack.
“Like” the AFC page and comment to qualify! Good Luck!!
Like AFC Page now!
.
.

.

Check out the LUXASIA BEST BEAUTY BAZAAR SALE from 26 to 28 Aug 2010! Up to 80% discounts! Grab your favorite fragrance, skincare and cosmetics from brands like IPSA, Issey Miyake, CK, Lancaster, La Prairie, RMK, Stila, Burberry, Guerlain, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hermes, Lanvin, and many many more!.
.
One of the best bazaar sale in 2010! Not to be missed!
.
26 - 28 Aug 2010, 11am - 8pm (Thu & Fri), 11am - 6pm (Sat)
12 Tai Seng St., Luxasia Building, Level 6 (access thru cargo lifts)

.
.
One lucky winner has been chosen for our recent Japan SANA’s Natural Resource Sensitive Skin Challenge, and the winner is……
.
JESSIE SNG
.
Congratulations to you Jessie Sng! You have won yourself a COMPLIMENTARY SANA’s Natural Resource Hamper!
.

.
The organizer thesamplestore.com.sg(formally known as Fr3b) for this challenge will be contacting you shortly. Do help to leave a comment if they have contacted you.
Thanks so much to everyone for participating in the Japan SANA’s Natural Resource Sensitive Skin Challenge, do look out for more exciting giveaway coming your way!
.
.
AQUALABEL “Unravel Your Blogging Power”
Round 2
AQUALABEL Workshop @ Shiseido’s Beauty Studio

We’re now in Round 2 level and all participating bloggers are required to attend a special AQUALABEL Workshop on either 18th or 19th August to learn about AQUALABEL’s full range of products and pick up skincare tips from the experts. I’ve selected the earlier date on 18th August for the workshop.
.

Before the event started, as usual, I get to mingle with fellow bloggers and have gotten some ‘beautiful’ pictures taken too……..hee hee………
.


Each long table is divided into two sections - AQUALABEL Whitening (blue packaging) and AQUALABEL Moisturizing (red packaging) sector. And the bloggers will get to seat near to the range of products they prefer to try later.
As I have earlier attended the AQUALABEL Private Preview and have tested some of the products from Whitening Range, I was eager to try out the Moisturizing Range this round.

All contestants are required to participate on the hands-on session which means we will need to remove our makeup and experience the products on our face.
.

Yanny, our lovely AQUALABEL’s speaker, provided an in-depth information on the exclusive AQUALABEL technology and products. She has also thoroughly demonstrated the correct step-by-step skincare regime using AQUALABEL products.
Prior to the workshop, I have gotten the regime mix-up and now I’m able to advise my readers with the correct regime, thanks AQUALABEL!!

Whitening/Anti-Acne Night Skincare Regime - Deep Clear Cleansing Oil >> White Clear Foam >> White Up Lotion (S/R) or White A/C Lotion >> Bright White EX or White AC Essence OR Reset White Mask >> White Up Emulsion (S/R) or White AC Emulsion >> Aqua Enhancer WT >> White Up Cream
.

Moisturising Night Skincare Regime - Creamy Oil Cleansing >> Milky Mousse Foam >> Moisture Lotion (S/R) >> Moist Net Essence (Net/GG/CL/HA) >> Moist Charge Mask >> Moist Emulsion (S/R) >> Aqua Enhancer MO >> Moisture Cream
.
There are so many things I’ve learned during the workshop and I will narrow down the 6 amazing things about AQUALABEL which I will love to share with my readers.
(more…)
« Older Entries