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Watsons Introduced New DHC Moisture Fruit Skincare Range

by Shirleen on July 20, 2012 in DHC, skincare product 101, Watsons Brands with No comments

DHC, Japan’s #1 direct mail skincare brand, has recently launched the newest DHC Moisture Fruit Skincare Range that is only exclusively available at Watsons Singapore.

Launched in mid January 2012, these latest additions use natural fruit extracts that is claimed to have superb moisturizing qualities for soft and supple skin. DHC Moisture Fruit Skincare Range, retailing from S$19.90 to S$23.90, consists of Moisture Fruit Foaming Wash, Moisture Fruit Lotion and Moisture Fruit Gel Cream.

The range is packed in lovely shimmery pearl and baby pink bottles that also feature fruit illustrations.

DHC Moisture Fruit Skincare Range is specially developed for those who are looking for a fresh and hydrated skin. Enriched with natural essential oils extracted from pressed Grapefruit Peel which has a superior hydrating effect for a baby-soft radiant appearance. It is also formulated with fruit extracts of Kiwi, Apple, Peach, Grapefruit and Raspberry that are claimed to provide long-lasting moisture and offer the perfect balance in ensuring smooth and radiant skin.

This fruity skincare range is free from parabens, synthetic fragrances and artificial colorings.

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Review – DHC Mild Touch Cleansing Oil & DHC Pore Essence

by Shirleen on September 13, 2011 in 3-star ratings, 4-star ratings, Cleanser & Toner, DHC, Others, Watsons Brands with No comments

Just a while ago, I was delighted to receive a hand delivery from Watsons Singapore and it contains a couple of beauty products that I’m actually quite curious to try out.

Here’s a peek of what I have received – DHC Mild Touch Cleansing Oil, DHC Pore Essence, SuperDrug Swiss Apple Overnight Skin Renewal Serum, Watsons Bamboo Vinegar & Milk Exfoliating Foot Mask, Avalon Organics Biotin B-Complex Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner. These products are exclusively available at selected Watsons stores in Singapore. (read below for store locators)

So let me start with the ones that interest me most, the newly launched DHC Mild Touch Cleansing Oil and DHC Pore Essence.

DHC Mild Touch Cleansing Oil – S$37.50 / 150ml

Due to the popular demand of the bestselling botanical DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, DHC has specially created a milder version DHC Mild Touch Cleansing Oil that helps to effectively remove dirt and impurities while maintaining skin’s moisture levels.

It is formulated with natural Lavender Essential Oil, Plural Amino Acid and Moringa Seed.

It is believed that skin problems such as clogged pores and skin irritation can occur if makeup and impurities are not properly removed, which I fully agree with it! DHC Deep Cleansing Oil solves this problem without stripping off your natural moisture.

This new mild cleansing oil actually contains 2 types of cleansing contents – regular cleansing ingredients and gemini amphiphilic cleansing ingredients. While regular cleansing ingredients contain water and oil dissolvable contents, gemini cleansing ingredients are oil in water emulsions. This helps the latter fulfill both “powerful cleansing” and moisture effect” simultaneously by enabling both oil and water contents to merge together.

In addition, this revolutionary formula disperses oil into ultra fine emulsion, causing makeup and impurities to rise to the surface while preventing re-absorption.

Hence, it is claimed that even the thickest makeup can be removed easily. I decided to do a test to see if the claim is true. Yes, this mild cleansing oil actually removes the permanent makeup effortlessly.

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New DHC Mild Touch Cleansing Oil & DHC Pore Essence

by Shirleen on July 11, 2011 in DHC, Watsons Brands with No comments

DHC Introducing the new DHC Mild Touch Cleansing Oil & DHC Pore Essence

DHC, Japan’s #1 direct mail skincare brand and leading provider of high-quality products, is proud to introduce a simple yet effective two-step approach to beautiful skin – DHC Pore Essence and DHC Mild Touch Cleansing Oil.

These two newest products in the DHC family, enriched with natural ingredients, are now exclusively available at selected Watsons stores.

Both products are coloring, paraben and alcohol-free.

DHC Mild Touch Cleansing Oil – S$37.50

Due to the popular demand of DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, Watsons has once again specially brought in DHC Mild Touch Cleansing Oil, a milder version that effectively removes dirt and impurities.

Proper cleansing is one of the most important step for a healthy-looking skin. Do you know that skin problems such as clogged pores and skin irritation can occur if make-up and impurities are not properly removed?

The newest DHC Mild Touch Cleansing Oil, enriched with natural Lavender Essential Oil, is claimed to solve this problem while maintaining skin’s moisture levels.

It contains two types of cleansing contents — regular cleansing ingredients and gemini amphiphilic cleansing ingredients. While regular cleansing ingredients contain water and oil dissolvable contents, gemini cleansing ingredients are oil in water emulsions. This helps the latter fulfill both “powerful cleansing” and “moisture effect” simultaneously by enabling both oil and water contents to merge together.

Furthermore, this revolutionary formula disperses oil into ultra fine emulsion, causing makeup and impurities to rise to the surface while preventing re-absorption. It guarantees that even the thickest make-up can be removed easily!

It is also formulated with hydrating ingredients such as Plural Amino Acid and Moringa Seed that help strengthens skin’s functions for a fresh and hydrated complexion.

DHC Pore Essence – S$58.50

Are you troubled with having enlarged pores? Visible pores are unsightly as skin appears less smooth and is also easily clogged up by dirt and impurities.

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DHC New Platinum White Base Makeup & Colored Makeup Collections Are Now In Singapore!

by Shirleen on May 5, 2011 in DHC, Watsons Brands with 2 Comments

As you gals are aware that a while ago I’m one of the ten beauty bloggers who have been appointed as Watsons Ambassador in Singapore.

Being as an ambassador, we will get to review exclusive Watsons house brands, be the first to be informed of the latest product at Watsons and be invited for workshops. In addition, our reviews may also be uploaded on Watsons blog and to be featured at Watsons & Glow Facebook as well as Glow Magazine.

A few days back, I was overjoyed to receive a bundle of DHC Colored Makeup Series from Watsons Singapore. There are total of 18 items and they are 3 Eyeshadow Palettes, 3 Moisture Care Lipsticks, 3 Moisture Care Liquid Lipcolor, a Compact Case, a Makeup Sponge, 3 Powdery Foundations (Refill), 2 Color Bases and 2 Liquid Foundations. Many thanks to Watsons Singapore for all these lovely products.

DHC Skincare

DHC, the #1 direct mail skincare company in Japan, has a legacy of 29 years in Japan creating high-quality products based on the natural benefits of olive oil to provide products to creative healthier, beautiful and radiant skin. Its popular and signature range, DHC Olive Essentials Set, contains DHC’s premium virgin olive oil that is not only rich in vitamins and antioxidants, but also effectively neutralizes free radicals that damage healthy skin. All DHC products are colouring and fragrance FREE.

DHC is actually big in Japan. Like Fancl Skincare, DHC has their own exclusive shops in many parts of Japan.

Yes, they have finally arrived in Singapore!

Have you been anticipating the arrival of colored makeup from DHC for the longest time? Wait no more! Watsons is pleased to announce two newest collections – DHC Platinum White Base Makeup Range and DHC Colored Makeup Range. Both ranges are exclusively available at selected Watsons stores starting May 1st 2011.

DHC New Colored Makeup Collections

Fragrance and paraben-free, the collection includes DHC Eyeshadow Palette, DHC Moisture Care Lip Stick and DHC Moisture Care Lip Color.

DHC Eye Shadow Palette – S$31.90 / 4.8g

These lovely eye shadow palette contains moisturizing ingredients of Olive Virgin Oil, Squalane and Ceramide to protect the delicate area surrounding the eyes from dryness. It is free of fragrance and paraben.

The packaging is pretty lightweight at only 4.8g. The soft pink packaging is printed with white flowers motifs on it.

DHC Eye Shadow Palette available in 3 shades -

PU06 – Graduation of purple provides a chic and graceful look
RD05 – Graduation of peach to wine provides a sweet look
BE03 – Graduation of beige provides an elegant and sophisticated look

Similar shades of the same color are displayed in the same set which allows an easy overlap colors for a 3 dimensional effect to create bigger-looking eyes. These include a highlight, medium, dark, and line color to frame and accentuate eyes.

The texture is quite fine and it makes it quite easy to apply. It gives a shimmery shine finish.

DHC Moisture Care Lipstick – S$34.50 / 2.4g

DHC Moisture Care Lipstick is formulated with 81% of beauty essences such as Super Hyaluronic Acid (all-natural skin conditioning), Squalane and Amino-base emollients for hydration, Oligo-peptides and Marine Collagen (naturally derived lip booster) for plumper lips. It also contains Olive Virgin Oil to help smoothen rough lips.

These are 5 pretty shades of beige, orange, light pink, pink and red, and I’ve received 3 of them. I actually like the compact and lightweight packaging at only 2.4g and 5mm long.

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Watsons’ Get-To-Know-You Media Tea At Heart Bistro

by Shirleen on November 28, 2010 in beauty blog, DHC, Watsons Brands with 6 Comments

Two weeks ago, I was privileged to be invited to Watsons‘ Get-To-Know-You Media Tea at Heart Bistro @ Palais Renaissance. About 10 guests including editors from Her World Magazine, Shape Magazine & 2 beauty bloggers (including myself) have attended this Watsons private event.

This is my first Watsons invite and thanks to Serena and Jolene from Huntington Communications for extending this special invitation to me.

The agenda for this event is to get to know more about DHC Skincare, the Japan’s #1 direct mail-order skincare brand and its upcoming plans for year 2011. In addition, to find out more about Watsons Brands that also include Pure Beauty, Avalon Organics & Watsons House Brand.

Each guest is served with this yummy palette of sandwiches, mini quiche and cakes.

Interesting “HEART” shaped tea cup.

About Watsons Personal Care Stores

Watsons, Asia’s #1 Health and Beauty Retailer with over 8,900 stores in 34 markets worldwide, first made its foray into the Singapore market in April 1988 with the opening of a 4,000sq ft store at Marina Square. The Watsons brand has since expanded rapidly throughout the years and has evolved itself in line with the proposition to help customers have fun “Looking Good, Feeling Great”.

In 2003, Watsons introduced pharmacy services to its customers with the opening of its first pharmacy counter at Ngee Ann City. The retailer now has 23 pharmacy counters located within the key stores and its continuing expanding its pharmacy services.

Watsons, owned by renowned Hong Kong-based conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Limited, has also introduced a new, bright and contemporary feel to its stores, and is providing unique programs of personalized advice and counseling in beauty and health care. Watson’s Singapore now has 105 stores with the latest store additions at Esplanade Xchange and Marina Bay Financial Centre.

Watsons House Brand

Watsons House Brand provide comprehensive ranges of hair, body and face care products at an affordable prices. You can save up to 25% than other leading brands.

Uncompromising in delivery consistent standardized products, all of Watsons products are randomly tested and inspected on every shipment to regulate quality.

Under the Watsons house brand, customers are able to find 10 distinct personal care categories that cater to any occasion or mood. From ‘Body & Bath’ to ‘Medical & Clinical’ to ‘Ladies’ Personal’, there is always something for everyone.

Packed with over 400 items under the Watsons house brand, with a good range of 75% products focused on beauty that include a wide range of masks, Olive and Lavender bath ranges and even an extensive array of foot care products.

Watsons House Brand Bird’s Nest Mask is one of the bestseller beauty products at Watsons.

DHC Skincare

DHC, the #1 direct mail skincare company in Japan, has a legacy of 29 years in Japan creating high-quality products based on the natural benefits of olive oil to provide products to creative healthier, beautiful and radiant skin. All DHC products are colouring and fragrance FREE.

DHC Olive Essentials Set, its signature range, contains DHC’s premium virgin olive oil that is not only rich in vitamins and antioxidants, but also effectively neutralizes free radicals that damage healthy skin. The range contains four core products that balance skin moisture and form a barrier to protect skin from irritants. DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is one of the best seller products under DHC, gently protects skin while dissolving make-up and unclogs pores to reveal radiant skin.

DHC Acerola Brightening Series consists of Acerola Concentrate, Lotion and Gel. Its key ingredient, exotic acerola ruby-red fruit stars from Caribbean, adds firmness to the skin and prevents harmful free radicals from causing uneven skin tone and wrinkles, ensuring healthier and firmer skin.

DHC Camu Camu Whitening Series contains Camu Camu fruit extract, that is rich in vitamin C, is invaluable to DHC as the key healing ingredient for the whitening series.

DHC Salicylic range includes Acne Wash, Acne Toner, Face Milk and Spot Therapy. Its main ingredient salicylic acid prevents and protects skin against acne without irritation to the skin.

DHC Acne Series compliment well when use with the DHC Salicylic Skincare Range. This acne range contains olive leaf extract, artichoke extract and other botanical ingredients that help protect skin from harmful UV rays which will aggravate acne, while effectively concealing acne scars and skin discoloration.

Received a lovely set of DHC Sube Sube Trial Kit that comprises of Deep Cleansing Oil, Mild Soap, Mild Lotion and Olive Virgin Oil.

sssshhhhhh………first news….DHC will be launching its range of makeup collection in 2011…………

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Best Review Vitamin C Serum

by Shirleen on February 15, 2009 in DDF (Doctor's Dermatologic Formula), DHC, Laneige / La Roche-Posay, MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross, Other brands, skincare product 101 with 3 Comments

Cellex-C Advanced-C Serum

Product claims : This formulation contains 17.5% vitamin C in a com- bination of free form and hydro- lyzed ascorbic acid to maximize visible benefits to the skin in the shortest possible time.

DDF C3 Plus Serum

Product claims : An extra light, tri-complex Vitamin C serum synerg- istically formulated with penta- peptide (Matrixyl) to maximize visible improvement of fine lines, wrinkles and loss of skin tone and firmness. Helps increase the production of collagen for a more lifted facial contour. Provides preventative as well as restorative results.

DHC Vitamin C Essence

Product claims : Our most concentrated antioxidant treat- ment yet utilizes vitamin C to strengthen skin by boosting its natural defenses. Research shows that antioxidants, such as vitamin C, are perhaps the most effective ingredients in minimizing the visible signs of age. Vitamin C Essence has excellent penetrating power and is packaged in a special drop tube to help you target the areas that need it most and minimize waste. Use it any time to help protect skin against the destructive elements that cause visible aging.

La Roche-Posay Biomedic Potent-C 10.5 Concentrate

Product claims : This intensive wrinkle corrector significantly reduces facial fine lines and wrinkles. Improves dull looking skin and uneven texture.

MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross Hydra-Pure Vitamin C Serum

Product claims : Promotes optimal skin function with a high per- formance complex of Vitamin C. This nourishing serum contains three forms of Vitamin C to provide maximum efficacy. Vitamin C works in the lipid-soluble and water-soluble layers of the skin so this potent and effective serum has been created to deliver the appropriate form of Vitamin C to each layer of the skin. Vitamin C is singled out as the most potent anti-aging ingredient, requiring its own formula with multiple forms of Vitamin C to provide maximum benefits to the skin without irritation.

Why do we need Vitamin C serum?

Vitamin C serum helps to make fresh collagen and elastin in the skin. It addresses the appearance of the lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, and loss of firmness and elasticity that occur with aging. The ultimate goal in skin care is to encourage the skin’s own collagen-producing machinery and stimulate collagen repair.

Things to note

Vitamin C serum is a skin-stimulating products usually may leave your skin somewhat irritated, especially initially. All you need to do is to seal up the skin with feel good moisturizer.

If you still encounter irritation after two weeks, STOP using the product immediately.

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