[Sponsored Post]: My Beauty Keeper

A new beauty site called, BeautyKeeper has been launched and their unique proposition is that they bring in Taiwan beauty products, and thanks to sample store, i received the following beauties:

1) Aurelia aurita Moisture Jelly Toner

2) Serlando Rosy Pink Moisture Dew

3) PSK Deep Sea Source Extraction Intensive Hydra Cream

4) BP Neo Amino Acid Cleansing Cream

5) Camellia Essential Intensive Hair Oil

1) Aurelia aurita Moisture Jelly Toner

The newest smart diversity technology combines the natural ingredients. It adds a lot of hi-tech water system to help further skincare absorbed. It soothes and softens the skin while it flushes out the pores and helps to minimize their appearance. The pulse lotion easily absorbed into skin and smells good.

It helps sustain natural protective layer to bind in moisture. It helps to repair dull, sallow and aging skin. Leaving the skin feeling moisturized and protected. The complexion gradually becomes tighter, smoother and brighter. It also improves the radiance and transparency of the skin. It can also help to whiten the skin.

Using the Jelly Toner, it comes in a clear glass bottle with a tone of blue. It makes me think of the ocean. 

The wonder of the product comes when I squeezed some onto my hand, it comes out as a gel but upon rubbing it, the gel turns immediately into water. As I pat the water into the skin,  it mattify immediately without leaving any sticky feeling. I loved it for the fact that there is no fragrance smell. 

This is by far the best toner among all that i've used.

Suitable for ALL skin type especially for people with dry/sensitive skin.

 If you're looking for a daily toner to help improve your skin, try this Aurelia Aurita QQ Series Jelly Toner.

2) Serlando Rosy Pink Moisture Dew

With stylish packaging that matches your fashion sense. 

Easy to carry around in your bag.

Beautify your skin whenever you need, you can use it daily or in need. 

Serlando Rosy Pink Moisture Dew simply something you must have! 

I personally can't live without chapsticks, I'm glad to have tried this product. It definitely increases moisture. 

Do you also know that it can, not only be applied to lips but also areola & private part? Natural plant extracts are gentle, help to soften skin make you feel good inside and out. The product beautifies the skin tone according to the pH level of your skin, and lighten your skin at the same time.

'Apply it anywhere you want. Enjoy the pinkish beautiful skin with simple application and say goodbye to dark skin tone.' It's quick, safe & effective! 

3) PSK Deep Sea Source Extraction Intensive Hydra Cream

PSK Deep Sea Source Extraction Intensive Hydra Cream is targeted on repairing, soothing, nourishing, whitening, moisturising, and hydrating purposes. PSK Deep Sea Source Extraction Intensive Hydra Cream comes from the depth of the sea, bring forth natural moisturising cream that give 24-hour skin moisturising protection. It’s glutinous, non-sticky cream that will dissolve quickly, provide your skin with natural moisturizer needed, and give all-day long skin protection for your shiny and healthy skin. This cream directly comfort dry skin, maintain 24-hour moisturizer protection. It is relaxing and revitalizing for a softer, soother and shinier skin. 

This product comes in a sturdy blue plastic packaging. It is quite light, and travel-friendly. The cream is tightly secured with a lid that does not open easily. The best thing is the spatula. I feel it’s more hygienic to have the spatula to scoop out the product from the jar. (Not shown in picture)

This product has a lightweight jelly-like texture. 

My verdict: My skin is combination to dry skin. If i leave my skin without proper hydration, my skin is considered a dry one.

PS: This is a recommended product for people who're suffering from dry-skin tone.

 I must say I love how it did wonders to my skin. It is really good at keeping my skin with hydration, it absorbs quickly and does not leave my skin with sticky and oily residue after a few hours. (It does not break me out too!) And...and..most importantly, it helps by brightening my skin too! 

4) BP Neo Amino Acid Cleansing Cream

This facial cleanser is great for skin brightening which contains 25% natural Amino Acid from Japan. The foams gently clean our skin and keeps the skin pH level at 5.5, the optimal skin condition. I didn't expect too much on this cleanser, but my skin felt smooth after a while of usage. 

5) Camellia Essential Intensive Hair Oil

Camellia Essential Intensive Hair Oil creates silky hair. Fermented camellia oil fills the holes of damaged hair and camellia oil coats the cuticles. This hair serum revitalizes damaged hair affected by frequent perm and dyeing treatments. This serum is instantly absorbed into the hair, nourishing the hair for a range of hairstyles.

How to use? 

After shampooing, towel dry your hair. 
Apply 2-3 pumps of serum to your hair, concentrating on the ends.

My verdict: Some serums leave your hair oily & greasy, hence they never worked out for me. Unlike this, it is just perfect. It makes my hair super soft and shiny & i don't have to deal with frizzy hair that much since i started using it. Except that, i do not quite like the smell, otherwise all is good. 

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At first, i am worried & skeptical on the efficacy of each products, until i actually used them. 

I love it! I hope this review helps xoxo. 

PS: Are there any products that caught your eyes? If you wish to give it a try, you can purchase them from their website- http://beauty-keeper.com/ .

[Sponsored Post]: 1-Day ACUVUE® Moist® for Astigmatism

For people whom had unfortunately made 'friends' with myopia or astigmatism, know that getting a right pair of eyewear might be a constant struggle. Recalling back in the days when i first tried out my very first pair of lens, soft lenses for astigmatism isn't available. 

I'm so glad that ACUVUE® now introduced their 1-DAY ACUVUE®MOIST® for Astigmatism. 

Last week, i headed down to MEE MEE OPTICS @ 313 Somerset for an eye check. My eye care professional for the day- Faith was very friendly & patient! 

I went through a comprehensive eye health assessment, including measurement of my vision degree & checking of the eyes for any UV damages. 

Detailed explanation about my eye health status and the type of lenses that are more suitable for me were all well conveyed by Faith. I was given sample to try on as well. The lenses are so much softer and more moist as compared to my previous contact lenses. 

I've been a daily wearer of contact lenses for many years now, and the frustration of dry, painful & sensitive eyes after a long day isn't new to me. It is extremely important for me to find a pair of contact lenses that can last me through the day without causing a strain on my eyes due to the lack of moisture. 

I'm glad that i've found my perfect pair of lens which is the 1-Day ACUVUE® Moist® for Astigmatism. Now, i don't have to turn to eye drops to keep my peepers hydrated because they are so comfortable & moisturised thus far!

1-Day ACUVUE® Moist® for Astigmatism are customised according to your eye axis & shape so that it'll fit them nicely. They don't have ready-made lenses for Astigmatism therefore, you've got to pre-order it. 

Wish to try out? Take the first step to healthier eyes by clicking here for your $30 e-voucher to try out 1-Day ACUVUE® Moist® for Astigmatism.

(The voucher is valid for other key brands- ACUVUE® OASYS 1-DAY, ACUVUE® DEFINE®, 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST® BRAND MULTIFOCAL as well!)

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This post was created in partnership with Sing post / Sample store & ACUVUE®

xoxo.

[Sponsored Post]: Avalon StemCell Beauty Drink

Hello beautiful people! I'm pretty sure you are all no stranger to collagen right?  

So, what exactly is 'Collagen'? It is a true superfood! I’ve been singing the praises of collagen for years. I think it’s one of the best things you can incorporate in your diet. It provides strength and structure to our muscles, bones, skin and tendons. As we age, we produce lesser of this and hence our skin loses it’s elasticity and firmness.

From more youthful looking skin to reducing inflammation and healing your gut, collagen is a true nutritional powerhouse.  

I am pleased to announce that I'm back with a new product review...

it's the Avalon StemCell Beauty Drink. 

The magic behind AVALON ™ Stem Cell Beauty Drink – Young Orchid Stem Cells Orchid symbolizes luxury, love, strength and beauty. It represents refinement and perfection. With more than 25,000 species of orchids and over 100,000 hybrids growing throughout the world, these exotic flowers have been a part of many cultures since a long time back. 

Orchids were used to promote good health and cure diseases by the ancient Chinese, ancient Aztecs brewed a strength potion from its flowers to obtain power over their enemies, Europeans used it in Love potions and the Geeks used it for fertility. Today, Orchid extracts (the flower as a whole) are use in multiple varieties of products including hair care, body care, and skincare products.

 However researchers have found a breakthrough in an untapped part of Orchids; its stem cells. Do you know? 

Fundamental to having good skin is maintaining healthy skin cells. To fully benefit from any oral beauty supplements or skincare, it is important to have healthy skin cells to fully absorb and locks in the skin beneficial nutrients. Research discovered Orchid Stem Cell is a powerful antioxidant and possesses strong anti-inflammatory properties, particularly young orchid stem cells protect the skin from environmental damages while hydrating and renewing our skin cells thus making it an excellent youth revitaliser which works on almost all skin types. 

AVALON ™ Stem Cell Beauty Drink is the first beauty drink in Singapore that contains Young Orchid Stem Cells. Enhanced with Litchi Seed Extract, Premium French Marine Collagen and a combination of Fruit Extracts, where taken together helps to repair and rejuvenate our skin cells, retain skin’s moisture, brighten skin tone, tighten pores, improve skin firmness and reduces appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, resolving 6 major skin problems with just one product! 

In 7 days you can feel your skin being more supple and hydrated, and in 28 days (Our skin renews itself every 28 days) you can see your skin tone brightens up looking more radiant, pores appears to be tighter, wrinkles and fine lines will also look lighter now that your skin is more supple. AVALON ™ Stem Cell Beauty Drink contains multiple skin beneficial ingredients in a bottle to give you ONE fuss-free beauty solution for your skin. Each ingredient is an excellent skin reviver on its own, and when combined together it makes the results exceptional!

PRODUCT INGREDIENTS • Cell Young ® Orchid Stem Cell, Premium French Marine Collagen, Acerola Cherry, Litchi Seed Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Olive Extract, Citric Acid, White Grape Juice, Litchi Juice, Apple Juice, Sparkling Water. 

PRODUCT BENEFITS • Rejuvenates damaged skin cells • Reduces wrinkles & fine lines • Restore skin firmness & elasticity • Brightens skin • Tighten pores • Locks in moisture

Verdict: Unlike other collagen supplements which are accustomed with thick sweet liquid or jelly-like substances, i was greeted with a hiss of escaping gases. To be honest, I do not drink & like any carbonated drinks. But hey, this is fizzy goodness-beauty so why not? 

AVALON ™ Stem Cell Beauty Drink is a refreshing sparkling drink. It is generally great for digestion too! Taste wise, it is sweet with a touch of zest. It has a lychee fragrance- just so sumptuous, juicy & exotic. I love how, after consumption the taste still lingers in my mouth. 

After the whole cycle was consumed, i observed that my skin is much more hydrated, smoother & brighter. 

If you've not tried collagen before, and intend to give this a try..please do not solely just depend on the product itself to achieve the end result because i think it is still important to have a regular (nutritious) diet, sufficient amount of sleep & drink lots of water. 

Direction of use: 

For new users, take 1 bottle a day for consecutive 7 days. 

For maintenance, take 1 bottle on alternate days.

Caution:

If you are nursing, pregnant or with medical condition, please consult your health care practitioner prior to using this product. 

AVALON ™ Stem Cell Beauty Drink is retailing at $69.90 for a box. It is available at Watsons, Unity Pharmacy, ALT, OG, Robinsons, Yue Hwa & www.hibeau.com. 

Last but not least.....readers like you, whom purchase online via www.hibeau.com, you could enjoy 20% off when enter promo code TSS-20OFF at checkout! (YAY!) 

On top of that, please keep your eyes peeled! 

 Stay tuned to https://www.facebook.com/SampleStore/ as there will be a giveaway on 

17 October. 

Thanks for reading
xoxo. 

[SPONSORED POST]: RIBENA® SPARKLING CANS

Hello! I'm back from my exams and hopefully I manage to pass my finance & tax without having to retake my mod while proceeding to my last semester of my university life. 

I know that it has been a while since I've updated my blog. I have so much I want to write up so keep your eye crossed for those! 

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Before I begin, I was super stocked when Media Flair and Suntory Beverage & Food Limited(SBF) contacted me to review my all time favourite drink- Ribena. I've been an avid fan of Ribena since I was a young girl. Also, if you remember I'd a review of Ribena's NEW Pineapple & Passionfruit Drink‏ back in September 2015 too.

Now, Ribena has recently introduced a sparkling vibrant of Singapore's all time favourite blackcurrant drink- Ribena® Sparkling Cans.

Quench your thirst with this fizzy goodness as it is free from artificial flavour and colour. This refreshing drink is naturally sweetened and flavoured by the freshest and finest New-Zealand-grown blackcurrants. One of nature's true superfoods, New Zealand blackcurrants boasts of high antioxidant levels, and various vitamins. With one of the lowest sugar levels as compared to other carbonated drinks. coupled with 24mg of Vitamin C content, Ribena® Sparkling Cans is a healthier choice, and the perfect beverage to be shared with your family and friends, and the sparkle of your life. 

 To be honest, I do not drink & do not like carbonated drinks. I am so accustomed to the sweet smooth liquid that Ribena carries but surprisingly after a few gulps, it does felt refreshing and certainly a best way to beat the heat too. Besides that, I like it that it is not too sweet and making it a guilt-free treat, it taste great and I can see it will appeal to most consumers. 

Ribena® Sparkling Cans is available at all leading supermarkets, convenience stores, and out-of-home premises island-wide. For more information on Ribena®, please visit https://www.facebook.com/ribenasingapore/?fref=t.

Thanks for reading

xoxo.

[Sponsored Post]: Kotex LUXE Ultrathin Overnight

Are you one that make compromises during the time of the month? 
When you have your period, you need the assurance that your sanitary pad provides you reliable absorbency with no leakages. After all, what could be more embarrassing than having a period stain on your skirt? 

'The pad that will help you realise that overnight period leakage is never your fault.'

Sounds familiar? Yes, that's the tagline for Kotex LUXE Ultrathin Series which I would be reviewing it today. 

The ALL-NEW KOTEX LUXE® Ultrathin pad which fulfil all your period needs- EXPERIENCE UP TO 3X FASTER ABSORPTION! The new revolutionary pad where softness and dryness come together. Now you can feel fabulous and on top of your game even on your period days, no more compromises! 

How pretty is the packaging? Best part of it is...it comes with a drawstring function where i could secure the bag of pads properly in my bag without spilling out and cause a mess. 

The pads also come with 4 different vibrant colours unlike other brands. 
Don't they brighten up your days? 

The new KOTEX LUXE® Ultrathin pad has 3 wonderful features which makes this an awesome pad as compared to the other brands, especially for the 32cm long pads which is for heavy flows. 
1) New Honeycomb Liquid - Locker specially designed to rapidly absorb and lock away fluid to help prevent back-flow so that your skin feels dry and comfortable.
2) New Ultra Comfort Cover - Specially designed to deliver both dryness and softness, helping provide the ultimate experience of a high performance pad. The honeycomb centre helps keep your skin dry, while the surrounding soft cottony surface helps provide intimate care for your skin. 
3) New Surround Lock Protector - With surrounding embossed star-contours designed to help provide you with additional security and leakage protection.

Tried & Tested
Kotex LUXE Ultrathin Overnight VS Sofy Body Fit

Everything is done fair & square!
(FYI that was not real blood! I did some colour mixing duh!) 

One way to tell whether blood is absorbed to the centre core is to observe the colour of the blood on the pad surface. The brighter or fresher the colour, the nearer the blood is to the surface, indicating higher chances of backflow and dampness. Conversely if the colour appears a duller red, it indicates that blood has been effectively absorbed so that you feel dry, confident and able to do all the activities you want without having to worry about your period!

My Verdict: Sanitary pads are either cotton type or plastic netted. Each lady's skin is different, with some preferring a soft touch whilst others may prefer a netted top layer. I'd prefer a soft & cottony type of pad(Sofy) but for the absorbency wise, I'd go for the KOTEX LUXE® Ultrathin pad as it doesn't cause any leakage for me when i toss or turn in bed. 

KOTEX LUXE® Ultrathin pad is priced at $5.95 per pack at all supermarkets & convenience stores!

If you are keen on getting samples for this product, you can head to https://www.samplestore.com/catalog/product/view/id/2394 for redemption.

Alternatively, redeem it at their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/kotexsingapore?fref=ts.

For more info, visit https://www.kotex.com.sg/.

Thanks for reading

xoxo.

[Sponsored Post]: Essential CC Oil & Night Care Milk

 Essential is a popular haircare brand from Japan and they have a wide range of products to help & repair your hair, products ranging from basic care like Shampoo & Conditioner to more intensive treatments like Hair Masks and Leave On Treatments. 

Let me introduce you to Kao Essential's newest additions this season which combat your bad hair days woes! Say hello to the brand new additions- the CC Oil & Night Care Milk!

{Essential CC Oil}

The CC in the new Essential CC Oil stands for 'Cuticle Care'.  The CC Oil forms a protective coat around each hair strand and protects your hair from the 5 hair stresses:

1. Blow drying- Leaving hair dry, brittle and susceptible for further damage.

2. Combing- Combing through wet hair causes great hair damage as the hair follicle is at the most fragile state. The friction caused by coming through dry hair can form hair knots which makes hair prone to unnecessary breakage.
3. Split Ends- The ends of your hair are the oldest and driest parts. When the protective hair cuticle is destroyed at the end of the hair, the hair splits into two or more parts.
4. Hair Breakage- Besides daily heat styling, blow drying and brushing, other seemingly harmless actions like tying your hair into a tight ponytail or twirling your hair with your fingers exert excessive stress on your hair, resulting in breakage.
5. Dryness- Exposure to the sun, wind or even air-conditioning can result in hair dryness. The hair cuticle that protects the hair is weakened and is unable to retain moisture within the cuticles of the hair.

I do not actually like hair oil because it's too intensive for my hair and I absolutely hate it if my hair looks greasy. But, i was very impressed with Essential CC Oil, although it is an oil-based product, it doesn't leave my hair looking greasy or neither my hands have the greasy residue after applying it. The hair oil is light-weight, it absorbs fast, keeps your hair smooth and tangle-free!

{Use after Shampoo & Conditioner, before blow drying your hair}
Before applying the CC Oil & After applying the CC oil! Look at how amazing it is?!

People around me started commenting on how my hair now looks so much softer, manageable & less frizzy! :)

{Essential Night Care Milk}
Have you tried the sleeping hair mask before? Essential Night Care Milk is the relaunch of sleeping hair mask but an improved version.

The Essential Night Care Milk protects your hair from pillow friction by leaving a protective coat around each hair strand and prevent misaligned cuticles when hair rub against the pillowcase, leaving hair more manageable the next morning. The morning after i used the Night Care Milk for the first time, i woke up with really silky hair. The texture is light-weight & non-greasy. {To be applied on either damp or dry hair before going to bed}

Both Essential CC Oil & Night Care Milk is retailing at $11.90 each, available at most drugstores & supermarkets! Follow Essential on Instagram @EssentialSingapore for more updates too!
I honestly think you should give this product a try, you will be amazed by how well it works!

It's giveaway time! Play Essential's Mane Hero Facebook game and combat the 5 evil Hair Stress Brothers and Pesky Pillow King and win attractive prizes!

My top score was 900. Hope you would get a higher score, go go try it out now! :)

Thanks for reading
xoxo. 

[Sponsored Post]: Ribena's NEW Pineapple & Passionfruit Drink‏

Hi everyone! The makers of Ribena are giving fans a chance to re-live the warmth of the past months with a brand NEW flavour! It unveils it's FIRST non-blackcurrant ready-to-drink variant for Singaporeans, like you & I who just can't get enough of Ribena's fruity goodness, called the PINEAPPLE PASSIONFRUIT DRINK! This FIRST non-blackcurrant beverage by Ribena allows one to experience the new citrusy, tropical sensation that tingles the 

tastebuds with every sip.

Comes in a re-sealable bottle for easy consumption on the go. 

This fruit drink contains one's daily vitamin C requirement that is suitable for all age group- young & old alike.

Honestly speaking, I feel that it is indeed a very bold move that Ribena has actually left it's original flavour- the blackcurrant out from their recipe. And do you know that this new beverage's zesty tang comes from real fruits juice and that makes this fun, fruity beverage a little sweet, sour and deliciously different? Well, will this change appeals to the Ribena's fans? I certainly do, this drink has a refreshing topical flavour with the right amount of

sweetness(not too sweet which is good) and it's the perfect thirst-quencher for this tropic we live in.

Cocktail shaker, what's that for? Read on to find out!

The richness of the pineapple and a hint of tangy passionfruit is a winning combination of any palate- the perfect 'mocktail' for anytime of the day. This fantastic new flavour not only tastes amazing but it also offers a more affordable option to the ready-to-drink version, and you can make it yourself at home. 

This Pineapple & Passionfruit can be easily used in many recipes. You can customise and concoct different types of beverages of your choice from it (if not you could just drink it out of the bottle because it tastes good just by itself too). The great thing is that all your concoctions will be packed with goodness of Vitamin C! 

Here i had customised my choice of beverages. 

Yakult is available in flavours such as the original, the apple, the grape & the orange. All flavours have this distinct taste and fruity kicks that you can easily identify. For me, nothing beats the original however if they have other more flavours so how not? Hence, I decided to come up with this by mixing the original Yakult with the Ribena's Pineapple & Passionfruit Drink. 

And the end result was......... it tastes so good! :)

Anyhow, there's no hard or fast rule for what you should mix, so go ahead and unleash your creativity in you! 

Below is a recipe for you to try at home: Pineapple & Passionfruit Margaritas Mocktail Recipe// Serves at 4

INGREDIENTS

1 bottle of Ribena Pineapple & Passionfruit 

10lime, small

1 cup orange juice

2 cups ginger ale

Sufficient ice cubes

Sufficient salt and lime juice- rims of the glasses

1 Pineapple wedge for 4 cups- garnish

Step1: Rub rims of four glasses with lime; dip rims in salt and set aside

Step2: Combine the following in a pitcher- Ribena Pineapple & Passionfruit, orange juice, ginger gale, lime juice and ice.

Step3: Pour the concoction into the glasses with its rims dipped in salt (Step1)

Step4: Stir and it's ready to serve

Ribena Pineapple & Passionfruit is available at ALL Cold Storage, FairPrice, Sheng Siong and ALL leading supermarkets and convenience stores island wide, from 1st July 2015. For more information on Ribena, please visit www.facebook.com/RibenaSingapore!

Have fun & Thanks for reading 

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