[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]: 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. 

[Beauty Review]: INNISFREE COSMETICS

" Innisfree is a natural brand that shares the benefits of nature from the pristine island of Jeju allowing for vibrant beauty and pursues an eco-friendly green life to preserve the balance of nature."

In today's post, I will be sharing some of the best cosmetic products which i had hand-picked from Innisfree. 

#1 Innisfree Water Glow Cushion(No 21- Natural Beige) SPF 50+

Cushion products are insanely popular these days. Innisfree Water Glow Cushion is no exception. I would say that this cushion is best made for people with dry skin. Here I'm using No21-  True Beige. The full package of the Innisfree Water Glow Cushion comes with a mirrored compact case, instruction pamphlet as well as a removable refill. A simple pat with the enclosed sponge into the cushion picks up a small amount of product that you can blend over your face in a patting motion. When applied, there's a slight cooling effect to the skin. The foundation reveals to be creamy version however it turns into matte finish soon after. Coverage wise, It's definitely build-able but i wouldn't recommend you to apply more than a layer even though the cushion is light-weight because it can get a bit cakey so just a single layer provides you enough coverage that gets you satisfied. PS: Make sure to spritz on some facial mist before applying! Longevity wise, It's pretty lasting. The foundation has a nice scent too. 

(In case you are wondering the differences between Water Glow Cushion & Long Wear Cushion... Long Wear Cushion creates smooth, fresh and bright skin that lasts long, without being smudged by sweat and sebum whereas Water Glow Cushion creates a radiant and moisturised look) 

#2 Innisfree No-Sebum Blur Primer

This primer helps to blur out pores, allowing you to have a smooth canvas to apply makeup on. The texture is soft and it's easy to apply. It is very light-weight. It has a faint, fresh minty scent. Since it is silicone based, it also leaves your skin feeling really silky smooth. 
(This primer can be used as a base too!) 
How to apply: Take an adequate amount and spread a thin layer on areas with pores, and tap lightly. PS: It may cause flakes or clumps when used excessively, so use ONLY a small amount and spread in a thin layer by tapping.

Lastly, this primer is suitable for all skin types since it isn’t drying, nor does it accentuate dryness.

#3 Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Pact

Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Pact// a dual sebum control system: sebum absorption and sebum control. The first time I tried this I noticed a marked difference in texture to the other compact powders I've tried in the past. It's very lightweight and the white powder becomes translucent upon application, so no need to worry about a that dreaded white cast. Those of you who are sensitive to fragrance will be elated to know that this has no scent. This compact is by far the best one I've tried, I use this to apply my T-zone. It has silky soft finish and It absorbs oil instantly.

#4 Mineral Stick Concealer

Here I'm using No 2-Natural Beige. It's creamy and light-weight, easy to apply- just dab & blend with your finger tips. Good coverage that leaves a matte finish that is long lasting and brightening. 

#5 Innisfree Creamy Lip Mousse

It has a total of 7 colours. Here, I'm wearing No3- Sweet Fresh Coral. It has a very sweet, fruit like scent, very much like skittles! This is by far the best one among the other lip tint I've tried. It moisture your lips. It last up to 4-5 hours. It is crazy vivid, the pigmentation is so good! It has a matte finish and It dries into a velvety kinda feel. You could also easily create  to apply the gradient lips! (This product can be used as a blush too!) 

So, that's all for the best Innisfree cosmetics that I knew & are highly recommended.

xoxo.

[Review X Swatches]: PONY X MEMEBOX SHINE EASY GLAM 2 PALETTE

Today, I will be sharing the Pony X MeMebox Shine Easy Glam Season 2 Palette  which is the second eyeshadow palette collaboration between Pony and the ever-growing MeMebox own-brand makeup line.

 

For those of you, who are unfamiliar with Pony(Park Hye Min), she's a celebrity makeup designer Youtuber from South Korea! Since 2008, she started posting simple and easy make-up tips on her blog and had received great feedback from her followers. She soon began to publish her book and it became the best seller in Korea! Till date, she has published five make-up books.

Last but not least, The series are called 'Pony beauty diary'. Be sure to check them out! :) 

The palette is made up of 8 shadows. This shadow is filled with shimmery and glittery goodness. 

Here's the swatch:

(All the swatches were done with no primer)

As you see from the swatch above, Shine Peach doesn't show up that much but it leaves a lustrous finish. Glam Violet is more modest than shimmer. It's an orchid-pink shade with gold shimmer. Not as pigmented as it was but nonetheless, beautiful shade for an accent. Shine Rose is a baby pink with glitter. Shine Beige is one of my favorite shade. It's a wearable soft beige color with the perfect amount of shimmer for an everyday look. Shine Dew is similar with Shine Beige but it has a warmer undertone. Glam Bronze is a shimmery bronze. Glam Mocha is a shimmery warm brown with a pearl finish. Glam Choco is a shimmery chocolate brown.

NOTE: I must warn that some shades are pretty crumbly and have a lot of fall out. They are all very sparkly. The pigmentation on some is a hit or miss. To use: Primer the lids with eye primer first before applying the eyeshadows. 

What I Think......
If you love your neutrals, This is definitely the palette for you. I love the colors in this palette, they are very versatile. Out of all the colors, i like Shine Beige, Shine Dew, Glam Violet & Glam Choco. The colors can be mixed together easily too! I can create a day to day look to night time look with this palette. This palette is best for all occasions. It's a very travel friendly palette and the packaging is simple, sleek & chic. As a neutral palette fan, I am glad i got this palette! :)

Where to buy?

I bought mine from Qoo10. 

{Click the link above^ and it will direct you to the page}

Thanks for reading :)

[Sponsored Post]: KAO ESSENTIAL HAIRCARE RANGE

Are you struggling with oily, dry, dull, frizzy, tangled & damaged hair? 

In this post, I will be sharing this one brand that worked for me.

'Essential' is a popular haircare brand from Japan. Understanding the needs of girls and their hair woes, Essential has a wide range of products to help repair & care for hair. Essential offers products ranging from basic care- Shampoo & Conditioner to more intensive treatments like hair care masks & serum. 

ESSENTIAL'S HAIRCARE REVAMP

The newly revamped Essential range are now formulated with their Microfine All Smooth Essence, which coats each strand evenly with a protective veil to lock in moisture and repair dry, damaged hair ends without causing it to be too heavy; and the new variants contain Sebum Cleansing Technology, which ensures that you do not have to compromise or use two different hair care ranges just because the needs of your roots and hair ends are different.

With the newly, improved formula and technology, Essential is now available in 4 variants to suit all hair needs and types: 

Nourishing Breaking Defense (Orange) - For WEAK & DAMAGED hair

Moisturizing Frizz Free (Pink) - For DULL & ROUGH hair

Light Finish Volumizing (Light Yellow) - For LIMP & FLAT hair

Deep Cleansing Care(Blue) - For OILY SCALP & DRY ENDS [NEW!!]

Out of these 4 variants, the new Light Finish Volumizing (Light Yellow) and Deep Cleansing Care (Blue) variants are specially catered to people with combination hair. 

WHAT IS COMBINATION HAIR?

Just like facial skin having oily and dry zones is known as ‘Combination Skin’, hair that exhibits mixed behavior like oily roots and dry ends is known as ‘Combination Hair’. For people with combination hair, they might use two shampoos to target the two problems – light, clarifying shampoos target oily roots but cause hair ends to be dry. Rich moisturizing shampoos target the dry ends but may be too rich for the scalp, resulting in build-up that makes the scalp oily. Moreover depending on the thoroughness of scalp massage during shampooing, the scalp build-up may not be thoroughly washed of, further causing the scalp to feel oily in a shorter time.

Essential Light Finish Volumizing (Yellow) and Deep Cleansing Care (Blue) variants brings the best of both worlds to you! With the optimum combination of Smart Cuticle Care & Sebum Cleansing Technology, you can now achieve moisturized hair ends while maintaining a refreshed breathable scalp!

I've been using Deep Cleansing Care (Shampoo + Conditioner) for the past weeks and i've seen remarkable changes in my hair condition. I was pleasantly surprised by how well Essential’s hair care worked for me – from how clean the shampoo left my scalp, and ridding my hair of oil and grease fast without further tangling or damaging my hair.

Because my hair gets greasy at the end of the day, but after using Deep Cleansing Care, it really helps to counter my combination hair. When shampooing my hair with the New Essential Deep Cleansing Care shampoo, I didn't encounter any tangles in my hair at all (from roots to tips). Best part is at the end of my shower, my hair feels soft, and I can easily comb through it without breaking any strands of my hair! 

My favorite part other than the detangled and smooth hair Essential gives me? THE SCENT! I know that every shampoo of Essential’s goes through special scent formulation, but this one made me very happy every time I catch a whiff of it, especially when I’m outside :)

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ESSENTIAL VARIANT

Incase you are still unsure about which is suitable for you..Essential has come up with a matrix table to help you make your decision for a complete care range.

MASSAGE SHAMPOO BRUSH

DID YOU KNOW?

Essential is also giving out a massage shampoo brush with purchase of shampoo and conditioner. A massage shampoo brush is a common haircare tool in Japan and is used by the majority of Japanese women to help improve blood circulation & promote relaxation and remove dirt & sebum more effectively from the scalp. 

Note: The Massage Shampoo Brush is to be used ONLY when shampooing & IS NOT for combing purposes!!!

DIRECTION OF USE

BRUSH STORAGE

Try it!

You can redeem your FREE SAMPLES of Deep Cleansing Care Shampoo & Conditioner at www.facebook.com/essential.sg.

Get your free Essential Massage Shampoo Brush with these banded packs! Essential Shampoo 750ml + Conditioner 750ml with free Massage Shampoo Brush in hot pink or mint green available from mid-May 2015 at all leading supermarkets ($19.60). While stock last!!!

Also, remember to follow Essential on Instagram at @essentialsingapore for updates & promotion of their products!

Thanks for reading :D

[Beauty Review]: Laneige BB Cushion Pore Control SPF50+

Laneige is my favorite high end beauty products, with my love affair starting after falling in love with their Laniege Water Sleeping Pack, since then i've bought a whole host of Laneige products, each and everyone being amazing quality and just generally fantastic products. I have really grown to love them & you may have read my reviews for a few of them. Today, we are delving into their BB cushion [Pore Control].

Laneige currently has a few different types of BB Cushion in the market. This exact one you are seeing here is the latest updated version of the BB Cushion [Pore Control] (Other variants include the original BB cushion, anti-aging etc).

The full package of the Laneige BB Cushion comes with a mirrored compact case, instruction pamphlet as well as two refill cushions( one of which is already in the compact). The offical Laneige lists 5 shades which coverages from light to medium to dark skin tones although most stores tend to carry the 3 lightest tone. 

A closer look at the cushion itself, shows a soft sponge which holds the foundation. 

A simple pat with the enclosed sponge into the cushion picks up a small amount of product that you can blend over your face in a patting motion. The foundation has the classic (heavy) Laneige fragrance that will linger around for a few hours after application. I do not mind the smell but I'd prefer they make it a little milder though.

Here, I'm wearing No 21. True beige- the calm natural beige for chic and natural skin.
 Remember! Make sure you get the correct tone. You wouldn't wanna look ghastly pale or darker right? *Seek assistance if you need help in getting the suitable shade.

Doing a little finger swatching with the foundation reveals a creamy consistency. The swatch photo above is a really good representation of how creamy the foundation is.

THE FINAL VERDICT

This is my first time laying my hands on a BB cushion and I'm very impressed by the results. The Laneige BB cushion did an excellent job in the coverage, the consistency, the longevity etc. It keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day. No other breakouts, negative reactions or skin issues to report which is great! I like it how it provides a natural satin glow yet keeps my skin hydrated and moisturized and feeling lightweight is exactly what i need. Consistency wise, it has a cooling sensation after application. Coverage wise, it's definitely build-able but i wouldn't recommend you to apply more than a layer- Because once i dabbed more than necessary, it really felt heavy and uncomfortable on my skin. Just a single layer provides you enough coverage that gets you satisfied. Longevity wise,  it is long lasting than any other foundation. Best suited for dry to combination skin rather than oily skin. 

My favorite way of applying it has to be with the Laneige Water Base CC cream, adding coverage where i need it without leaving my skin look  cakey and plastered in foundation. So on days where you want to rock a 'no make-up day', you can simply dab on the cushion on the areas you need to cover up, like blemishes or uneven skin tone and your skin will look flawless with no sign of any foundation. Days where my skin is dry...This Laneige BB cushion really comes in handy. It's incredible ability to disguise my dry patches very well. Until using this bb cushion, i'd never found a product that would actually make a difference to my dry patches and would either cling onto them or just emphasize them further.

I seriously cannot recommend this Laneige BB Cushion [Pore Control] enough. It's lightweight and easy to carry it around thanks to the mirror, it has amazingly build-able coverage, it gives my skin a natural glow, it leaves a gradient radiant finish, it is also long-wearing- lasting a good 6 hours before any touch-ups are required which is impressive.  My claims might seem a bit biased for some but If you've read numerous reviews on my blog, you'll know i'm very critical over every product i reviewed.
If you are on the lookout for a new BB cushion, you certainly need to give this a try! As for me....i will most definitely be picking this up again :)