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Review – Elizabeth Arden Prevage® Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum

by Shirleen on April 14, 2013 in Elizabeth Arden, Others with No comments

NEW Elizabeth Arden Prevage® Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum 8-week journey!

If you have been following my blog, you probably are aware that I’ve embarked on a 8-week LASHES challenge which started a couple of weeks ago. Many thanks to Elizabeth Arden Singapore for sponsoring the Prevage® Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum!

Elizabeth Arden Prevage® Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum

Product Profile

Prevage Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum, Elizabeth Arden’s first lash serum, is a revolutionary new treatment clinically proven to make lashes and brows appear longer, fuller and healthier in probably as little as two weeks. The newest addition to the PREVAGE® family, it treats lash and brow breakage and brittleness due to aging, lack of nutrients and vitamins, and environmental assaults.

Developed in partnership with the world-renowned Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute, Elizabeth Arden’s Prevage® Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum is clinically proven and dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. The safe and easy-to-use formula is fragrance and colorant free and is suitable for contact lens wearers.

Review

You probably will ask why 8 weeks? Well, hair follows a three-phase growth cycle – anagen is the growth phase; catagen is the regressing phase; and telogen, the resting phase. Lashes are actively growing during the growth phase (anagen), and it lasts between 6 to 8 weeks.

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Vita Green Lingzhi – TCM Supplement With Anti-Aging Benefits

by Shirleen on March 13, 2013 in 01, Others, Skin Food & Supplement with No comments

I’m a strong believer in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), probably because I have grew up surrounded with these chinese medicine around me. My dad and uncles used to own traditional chinese medical halls. Even till now, I’m still occasionally taking chinese tonic herbs (which require me to brew it) to help improve my overall health.

vita green lingzhi

Recently, I have received an invitation to try out a TCM anti-aging supplement, it is the Vita Green Lingzhi. I accepted the offer without much hesitation as I’m always very keen to learn more about the wonders of chinese herbs. However, I’m not keen on bird’s nest at all which I have only taken less than 10 times in my whole life.

Beauty comes from beautiful health!

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Review – Panasonic WET/DRY Epilator ES-WD94-P

by Shirleen on January 4, 2013 in Others with 3 Comments

If you’ve been following my blog, you probably would have read my recent post on the Panasonic event “Beauty of Empowerment” Bloggers Workshop I’ve attended.

Upon the event, I was presented with 2 big bags of Panasonic products and now I’m ready to review one of the products which is the newest Panasonic WET/DRY Epilator.

Panasonic WET/DRY Epilator (ES-WD94-P) – S$169

Wet/Dry Epilator gently illuminates hairs on the body and hard dry skin on the heels without drying up the skin. Fully immersible, the epilator can be used in the bath with lather for a refreshing, regenerating experience, or used dry wherever, whenever it’s convenient.

It is designed with 6 interchangeable head attachments and LED Light.

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Review – AFC Green Beauty, A Beauty Supplement With Detoxifying Benefits

by Shirleen on July 28, 2012 in Others with No comments

Japanese women are known for their beautiful and youthful-looking skin. And regular consumption of beauty supplements is one of their beauty secrets for radiance skin. As they believe that beautiful skin actually starts from the inside out.

Many weeks back in May, I was invited to review a beauty supplement named “Green Beauty” from AFC Japan.

Green Beauty contains small molecular, readily absorbable blend of micronized Organic Greens with Micro-Collagen Peptides, that help cleanse the body while replenishing it with essential nutrients for renewed body and glowing skin.

Are you having a dull-looking skin? If yes, it may be due to various factors such as stress, imbalanced diet, constipation or sedentary lifestyle. These unhealthy lifestyle and diet can cause acidic body pH and accumulated body toxins.

Therefore a proper detox program such as Green Beauty may help cleanse, detoxify the body and turn the acidic body pH to a more alkalize body pH. Green Beauty, with antioxidant properties, is also claimed to help stimulates collagen production, promotes skin firmness, clarity and radiance; and improves cellular repair and renewal.

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Beautiful Nail Colors – ShowTime & Delicious Color’s By Mavala Switzerland

by Shirleen on April 5, 2012 in beauty blog, Make Up For Ever / Mavala, Others with No comments

Last month, I’ve received 2 surprise parcels from Switzerland and thanks to Lynn for all these lovely Mavala Switzerland products. I can’t express how excited I am each time I opened up the parcels.

Are you familiar with this brand Mavala Switzerland? If you are not, let me give you a brief introduction of the brand.

Mavala is the world leader in nail care and is the first to introduce the Scientifique Nail Hardener which remains one of their best selling products to date and has outlasted perhaps 100 copies. With a heritage spanning over 50 years, Mavala was created in 1958 by MAdelaine VAn LAndeghem and is now available globally in over 100 countries.

Mavala, a Swiss beauty brand, offers a complete range of products including nail, hand, feet, face and make-up, all created from rigorous research and manufactured in our Geneva factories to impeccable quality demands.

Mavala specialize in nail care and offers a complete nail care solution to suit individual needs. Mavala Minis, a popular dinky 5ml bottles of color, actually available in over 100 colors.

First Parcel – ShowTime by Mavala

S$5.30 each bottle

The first parcel I’ve received is the whole collection of ShowTime by Mavala (6 mini glitter nail polishes). Upon opening up the box, I couldn’t hold back my excitement and I yelled loudly “OMG OMG!!” It was love at first sight! Love them all!

I was told that this collection box is only given to bloggers and press hence you wouldn’t be able to purchase the same box at retail stores. But you can purchase the nail polishes individually at only S$5.30 each. ShowTime by Mavala is available at BHG Century Square, Metro Woodlands, Tara apothecary, Pink Beauty and leading perfumeries.

These mini 6 transparent ultra-glittering nail polishes that comes in a dinky 5ml bottle in a small amount, won’t dry out before you reach the bottom. This unique miniature idea also allows you to try out enough colors to see you through the seasonal trend.

The 6 lovely colors are (from left) Sparkling Violet, Sparkling Gold, Sparkling Blue, Sparkling Bronze, Sparkling Red and Sparkling Silver.

The brush provides enough dazzling glittery particles even with just one coat.

Here’s the Sparkling Silver 229…..

……and something gold for you, Sparkling Gold 227.

This Sparkling Blue 225 has a mix of blue, red and silver glitter particles.

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Review – TK TrichoKare Scalp Treatment

by Shirleen on January 6, 2012 in My Hair Treatment, Others with 6 Comments

For the longest time, I have always been troubling with my premature greying hair. It started with a few strands when I was barely 20 years old. And now at 40s, there are almost 60% of grey hair covering all over my head. Thanks to my mom for the bad genes.

And Lately, I am also troubling by hair loss. Hair become fragile and fall off easily. There are unsightly tiny bald spots on the crown and in front of the hairline. My hair also appear thinner too.

I feel so helpless and actually contemplate consulting a hair specialist and getting a scalp treatment done at one of the hair care centres here. I hold back the idea eventually as I was very skeptical of the result and having doubt if the treatment really works.

Fortunately 2 weeks ago, I was given an opportunity to experience a complimentary scalp treatment at TK TrichoKare @ Wheelock Place outlet. Thanks to TheSampleStore for extending this invitation to me.

As it was my first hair and scalp treatment and prior to it, I was pretty excited and actually looking forward to it. TK TrichoKare is considered one of the reputed holistic hair and scalp centres in Singapore with Diana Ser as their spokeswoman.

Unlike Beijing 101 and Yunnan that use Chinese herbal remedies, TK TrichoKare uses premium European botanicals to treat hair condition. European botanical herbal remedies such as Jojoba, Rosemary, Burdock, Horsetail, Sage, Leopard’s Bane, Aloe Vera and Lavender are used to cater to all hair conditions.

TrichoKare specialises in treating hair and scalp problems including hair loss, greasy scalp, dandruff and many more, with the use of European herbal hair remedies. They offer a range of hair care programmes that are specially tailored for individual needs.

TrichoKare’s treatments are all validated by trichologist and TrichoKare’s products are formulated by herbalist.

Prior to the treatment, I was given a short tour of the facilities and the centre. The relaxing spa-quality environment provides an ultimate rejuvenating experience.

This private room is especially catered for Hair Weaving Treatment. This special hair treatment helps add up of hair to the scalp by weaving or braiding of hair.

Here’s their cozy hair washing area.

These octopus-looking machines are mounted above each cubicle.

The treatment session began with a scalp check. The hair consultant first analyzed my scalp (oily or dry) by gently rubbing it with her fingers. I was shocked to be told that my scalp is actually dry and not oily as I always thought. All these while, I have been using shampoos that are specially formulated for oily scalp, not knowing that I actually have dry scalp. Thankfully it wasn’t too late to find out and make the switch.

After which, she then placed a scalp applicator on 4 different areas of the scalp (crown, the back, right and left side of the head) for a precise scalp diagnosis.

Wow! My scalp on the left side of my head (just above left ear) was infected with red spots. Inflamed scalp is mainly due to fungal infections and can be treated easily. I was also shocked to see layer of dead skin on the scalp (white patchy skin) too. Eeee!! These dead scalp skin can to be removed with treatment.

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Review – Watsons Bamboo Vinegar & Milk Exfoliating Foot Mask

by Shirleen on October 14, 2011 in 3-star ratings, Other brands, Others, Watsons Brands with No comments

Do you know many men are attracted to beautiful feet? They especially feel impressed when a woman simply move and flaunt their beautiful feet in front of them. Many men may feel embarrassed by having a female companion with cracked skin or blisters, and worst with odor!

Hence, having a well-maintained feet is essential, not only for yourself but also for people around you. And if your feet are suffering from blisters, corns and severely cracked heels, it is a telltale sign that your feet are desperate need of attention.

Here is something home-use all-in-1 exfoliating and moisturizing foot treatment for your neglected feet. Isn’t it great to pamper your feet at the comfort at your home?

Watsons Bamboo Vinegar & Milk Exfoliating Foot Mask, a Watsons House Brand product, is designed to help soften dry and cracked skin, relieve calluses and eliminate odor. It also helps to moisturize, nourish and repair skin.

This convenient and easy to use Watsons Bamboo Vinegar & Milk Exfoliating Foot Mask is formulated with Bamboo Extract, Salicylic Acid, Milk Protein, Ginger Root and Aloe Vera Extracts.

Each box comes with 2 pieces of masks and adhesive tapes.

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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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Review – AFC CHO BEAUTY, A Solution To Healthy Digestive System

by Shirleen on June 21, 2011 in Japan, Korea & Taiwan, Others with 1 Comment

Are you suffering from any constipation, bad breath or dull-looking skin lately? It may be due to your poor digestive system. So what do these problems got to do with digestive system? Well, do continue reading to find out more about the importance and benefits of a inner cleanse system.

A month ago, I have received a complimentary box of CHO BEAUTY from AFC Japan. CHO BEAUTY, a supplement from Japan, has 5 Patents Awarded that is scientifically proven to regulate intestinal health. It is 3 times more powerful than live culture.

About AFC Japan

AFC Japan is a leading Japanese brand, trusted by millions in Japan since 1969 for their health, beauty and wellness needs. Lifestream Group is the exclusive distributor of AFC Japan products in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

How Clean Are You Internally?

Do you experience :

- Acne, dull or sallow complexion - Bloated discomfort

- Constipation or diarrhea - Overweight

- Bad breath – Thinning hair

- Poor immunity - Yeast infection

- Sluggish, low energy levels - Inability to absorb nutrients

If you experience any of the 3 symptoms above, your intestines are aging faster than you are.

The 3 – Second Stool Check

A simple stool check daily will give you a good indication of your intestinal health.

Healthy Digestive System = Good Health

In the human body, the intestines form an important part of the digestive process. The intestinal structure is made up of the small intestine and the high intestine. For a healthy digestive system, both the small and big intestines have to be in good working order.

Everyday, your diet and lifestyle choices play a part in your intestinal health. A diet high in refined/processed foods, sugars and saturated fat leads to accumulated waste and toxin build up in the body. The poor digestive system will result in symptoms like a dull complexion, sluggish body system, bad breath, constipation, smelly stools and digestive problems.

Do You Know?

Waste buildup in your intestines and along your intestinal walls increases bad bacteria, parasites and affects the body’s ability to absorb nutrients.

AFC CHO BEAUTY

S$74.90 / 135g (4.5g x 30 sachets)

CHO BEAUTY contains 101 billion friendly bacteria, a powerful clinically-proven combination of patented heat-treated FK-23 and Bifidus bacteria, as well as essential prebiotics. For the safest, most effective gastro-intestinal detox you’ll ever experience, and a must to jumpstart your health, beauty or slimming regime.

It is backed by 20 years of research in collaboration with Harvard University leading Japanese Universities and medical centres.

4 Key Ingredients

Advanced FK-23 Bacteria

FK-23 is an unique lactic acid bacteria strain, heat-treated to ensure stability and survival for total intestinal regulation. Stable and powerful to survive harsh stomach acid to reach large intestine.

Effectively eliminates toxic intestinal waste and restores natural balance of good bacteria in digestive tract.

Bifidus Bacteria

Bifidus bacteria is a potent strain that is acid-resistant, able to withstand the harsh gastro-intestinal environment. This good bacteria helps release energy and nutrients from food. It neutralises adverse effects of antibiotics.

Prebiotic (Inulin)

It multiplies good bacteria and reaches the large intestine intact to balance healthy gut flora.

Soluble Dietary Fiber

Soluble Dietary Fiber, a bulking agent, helps to soften stools for easy removal and binds toxins up to 10 times its weight. It supports excess fat removal and healthy weight loss.

Doctor’s Insights

Dr Yang, Medical Doctor and Scientist at Nihon Preventive Medical Laboratory & AFC Japan, has claimed that many health, weight and skin problems can be traced to a poor digestive system and intestinal regulation. As your intestines work to absorb nutrients, it is important to choose a good probiotics formula that replenishes and colonizes friendly bacteria, and eliminates waste thoroughly. Research and clinical studies have shown that heat-treated FK-23 and acid-resistant Bifidus strains offer proven efficacy for good intestinal health.

Experience a new level of detox, beauty & slimming

Flattens tummy. Removes accumulated intestinal waste, reduces bloating, organ fat, and promotes healthy weight loss.

Improves complexion. Promotes skin clarity and improves acne conditions for visibly brighter skin.

Reduces constipation and diarrhea. Regulates bowel movement to reduce constipation or diarrhea. Regulates bowel movement to reduce constipation or diarrhea, and improves digestion.

Jumpstarts sluggish system. Reduces bad breath, improves immunity and increases energy levels.

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Review – AFC Chef’s Diet Risotto, Unveil My Favourite Meal Replacement Flavour!

by Shirleen on February 8, 2011 in Japan, Korea & Taiwan, Others with 3 Comments

Last week, I have briefly introduced a low-calorie nutritious meal replacement – AFC Chef’s Diet Risotto.

This new delicious meal replacement, by AFC Japan, is exclusively designed for weight-conscious consumers who tend to overeat or consume more calories than what their body can use up. When excess calories are stored in the body, they will naturally convert into fat.

In order to lose weight effectively and permanently, it is best to reduce the calories intake and increase in physical activity. AFC Chef’s Diet Risotto, a low-calorie nutrient-dense gourmet meal replacement, which works to control calorie intake by reducing food portions while keeping you satiated, is a perfect solution for weight-conscious consumers.

5 Tasty Flavours

AFC Chef’s Diet Risotto (S$36) contains 5 pouches (in 250g), one with each delicious flavour. From clockwise : Curry Stew, Tomato with Basil, Seafood, Cream of Mushroom and Assorted Cheese.

I’ve managed to taste all 5 flavours and guess what is my favourite flavour? Yes, it’s the Tomato with Basil! In fact, all flavours are very tasty and I have a hard time picking one.

Mediterranean Seafood – it contains small bites of Japanese scallop and Japanese littleneck clam. Taste a little like clam chowder.

Curry Stew – it contains small bites of chicken and I actually adore this non-spicy Japanese curry taste. It has high vegetable content.

Cream of Mushroom – it contains small bites of mushrooms and potatoes with a light creamy sauce.

Assorted Cheese – High cheesy taste as it makes from four cheese (Parmesan, Cheddar, Gouda, Gorgonzola).

Review my favourite taste – Tomato with Basil

Ingredients : Vegetables (tomato, onion, carrot, mushroom, and celery), konjac rice, tomato paste, vegetable extract, chicken, olive oil, chicken stock, starch, salt, collagen peptide (gelatin), dolomite, Mirepoix paste, spices, yeast extract, calcium lactate, ferric pyrophosphate (iron), and calcium hydroxide. (Part of the raw materials contain milk constituents and soybean)

This is my first taste of low-calorie meal replacement and to my surprise I actually find it very tasty!

This meal replacement is not only delicious but it is also nutritious too. It is so convenient and all I need is to either put the sealed pouch in boiling water for 5 minutes or just simply pour the content into a deep bowl, cover up and put into microwave for 2 minutes.

What I like about AFC Chef’s Diet Risotto is that it makes dieting so easy and breezy. All I need is to replace my heaviest meal of the day (usually dinner) with one pack of AFC Chef’s Diet Risotto. For example if I replace nasi lemak rice (equivalent to 800cal) to AFC Chef’s Diet Risotto (approx 150kcal), I can actually save up to 650kcal per meal! And 650kcal is actually equivalent to 3.3 hours of walking!

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