Rosken- Dry Skin Cream

"Every day your skin loses moisture and precious nutrients from the sun, wind, air conditioning or exercise. A simple daily routine of moisturising your face, hands and body after showering is essential to replace lost moisture, and help prevent dry skin."

I started having dry skin on my lower legs since secondary school days. It started off with the normally fine lines in the skin becoming more visible. The skin feels rough and appears dull and flaky too. The condition got worst and fish net-like cracks appeared. It was still alright until it starts to itch and became painful cracks. Repeated scratching every night resulted in rough skin.  I have tried using J&J baby oil and Vaseline lotion, but none helps.

A couple of months ago, I was at Watsons shopping and came across Rosken products. The sticker on Rosken Dry Skin Cream caught my attention. It indicated that the cream was being awarded as "Best Beauty Buys The Singapore Women's Weekly 2010 Winner". And so, i bought a tub home to try.

Description Clinically proven dry skin relief: significantly increase moisture levels from first application double skin moisture levels in just 4 days. help skin retain its moisture from first application The dermatological formulation of humectants and occulsive emollients: assists in the rapid relief and long lasting protection of dry and damaged skin, attracts water into the skin and instantly increases moisture reserves enhances the skins flexibility, softness and smoothness, forms a protective barrier preventing further moisture loss and enhances the skin's ability to repair itself. Enriched with Olive Oil Extract, which contains natural antioxidants helping to regenerate skin tissue and regulate the natural moisturizing system of the skin. Contains Dimethicone, which softens the skin by filling in tiny gaps between skin cells. It then forms a protective layer to lock in essential moisture. pH balance - suitable for use on body, hands and face - Cream formulation for very dry & damaged skin Directions: Massage into skin morning and night after showering or whenever skin feels dry

I was really amazed by how wonderful and effective the cream is. It works, seriously. I felt the difference in my skin the very next day after my first application. Within 2-3 days, the fish net-like cracks disappeared. The lower legs stopped feeling itchy as well.

It is a bit lightweight and spreads easily on to the skin. Other than its effectiveness, i like the cream because it absorbs almost instantly and doesn’t leave me feeling sticky or greasy. After application, it will not restrict myself from doing anything. Neither do i have to wash my hands after putting them on. The cream has a light lime smell and does not overwhelm like many other creams. With Rosken Dry Skin Cream, i can now have moisturized and hydrated skin for the entire day <3  If you have dry skin, you should try and feel the difference.

Remaking 'Home' for Total Defence

MALAY rock legend Papa Rock, entertainer Dick Lee and up-and-coming singing sensation Olivia Ong may not be the faces usually associated with Total Defence.

But they were among 39 home-grown artists who came together to sing the song Home, picked to jazz up this year's campaign.

The song, which has been rearranged to give it a new spin, made its debut on Tuesday to mark Total Defence Day. The annual drive aims to remind Singaporeans of their role in defending the country. This year, the campaign, which started in 1984, is taglined 'Home - keeping it together'.

Song producer Kit Chan said getting the singers together to record it and to film the video was a Herculean task, as some are based overseas. She first sang the song, written by Dick Lee, at the 1998 National Day Parade.

'I feel as if my baby is born... there is very good energy and I feel the love,' said the 38-year-old, who started working on the project last year.

*credited to The Straits Time

Tony Moly - Shiny Foot Peeling Liquid

For whatever reasons, my heels start to crack a couple of weeks ago and has a mild unpleasant odor :x It looks really ugly and i'm stopping myself from wearing shoes that will show my heels when i walk. I tried to exfoliate my feet and put on lots of foot lotion, but it doesn't help much. Decided to give this product a try when i saw it on GMarket. Got it off at $9.40, inclusive of delivery fees.

Did i say I'm into GMarket recently? Some of the products you see on the site are from Korea and prices are definitely lower than what you see in local market. subscribe to their newsletter if you have not, and be updated with their promotions :)

Description This special treatment for foot calluses contains plant-derived extracts, and will make your feet soft and supple. It removes rough dead skin cells from your feet, leaving your feet smooth and silky soft. How to use: Pour the liquid into the socks and gently place foot in and leave on for 1.5hr. (you may also wear the socks first and then pour the liquid in). Rinse off with lukewarm water. From days 2-5, dead and rough skin will start peeling off from the feet. You may very gently rub off these dead skin cells while in the shower.

Not sure if you can see the picture above clearly. Anyway, the sock is designed in the way that you can tie them up, so there's no problem with moving around in that pair of socks. It works like a foot mask. The liquid is cooling and has a pleasant smell. Throughout that 1.5hr feet pampering session, there is no discomfort feeling at all.

I did not observe any immediate result after the 1.5hr session, other than some flaking on my heels.The dead skin start coming off from day 2 onwards and stopped by the 5th day. My feet felt much softer, smoother and healthier by end of the week. That's my HERO product :D

As expected, my feet look terribly dry and ugly during that 4 days of peeling. But it looks like baby feet now. Overall, i like the result the product gives.  I wouldnt recommend that you use the product frequently, cause i think the chemicals in the liquid can be quite bad to the skin.

When i'm younger, the skin on my palms always peel off during a certain period of the year, without me doing anything to it. I guess its fine cause it only peels off once a year. Its like changing a new set of skin. With that kind of thinking in mind, I wont use any of such chemicals on my feet for the rest of the year. Afterall, i don't know the effects of using such chemicals frequently. I promise i'll take good care of my feet now, and do everything to prevent it from cracking.

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How to Exfoliate Feet for a Pedicure

1. Buff the calluses and dry skin on your feet with an emery board. Use gentle back and forth strokes to remove the dead, dry outer layers. Do this before putting the feet in the water bath.


2. Soak the feet in a warm foot bath for at least five minutes. You may add salt or other products that soften the skin if you wish.


3. Lift one foot out of the water and apply exfoliation cream in small circular motions. Apply the cream to a loofa sponge or pumice stone to help reduce calluses. Exfoliation increases the circulation, stimulates the lymph flow, removes dead skin and smoothes the skin's surface. Be gentle when applying to the top of the foot.


4. Place the foot back into the foot bath and rinse the exfoliation cream off.


5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 on the other foot.


6. Remove feet from the foot bath and dry them. Wrap them in a heated towel for five minutes.


7. Apply a gentle lotion and massage it into the foot. Peppermint lotions can leave the feet feeling refreshed and tingly.

credit: ehow.com

OPI Malaysian Mist

Totally in love with nude colored nail polishes recently. Yeah, i'm going after the "clean look" now. So i bought this off from GMarket immediately when i know it's selling at $9.90.

It is a very nice, gorgeous nude. I prefer my nail color to be opaque, so i applied 3 coats to achieve the nail color you see below. It's the perfect shade for work, important meetings, dates etc.... and when you want to create good first impression :)

Directions for use:

1. Start with clean, dry nails.


2. Working from just beyond the cuticle, use smooth strokes to apply colour evenly towards the nail tip. Using the brush 'fanned' flat will help cover more of the nail.


3. Keep your brush-strokes moving in the same direction for a smoother finish.


4. Apply 2nd coat only after 1st coat of nail polish is completely dry.

Love the nail polish because....

♥ Long lasting: no chipping nail polish after 5 days

♥ Easy to apply

♥ Nice color - beautiful shade of pink

♥ Can choose between sheer or opaque color.

CNY Eve

An advance Happy CNY to everyone! May the new year bring you more joy and happiness ♥

“Usher in the Year of the Rabbit

Regarded as the oldest and most important festival in the Chinese calendar, the Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, began as a traditional celebration to welcome the harvest of spring.

In Singapore, it is an occasion that marks the importance of family ties and happiness. Preparations for the Chinese New Year start as early as a month ahead, with festive decorations and the liveliest celebrations taking place at Chinatown and Marina Bay. Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations, River Hongbao 2011 and Chingay Parade Singapore are part of the inaugural Spring Festival Singapore. The theme for the celebration this year is “Passing on the Light”, which represents the significance of passing on cultural heritage and accumulated wisdom to future generations. So head down for unforgettable festivities with bright lights, fantastic food and a joyous time.” *extracted from yoursingapore.com*

one of the "must-do" before CNY is to visit chinatown. 2 years ago was with madness, last year with uni clique and this year with fq.

we were pretty disappointed with this year's visit though. the cny decor is relatively lesser and less fanciful this year. the rain has also somewhat affected the atmosphere.

愛戀膜法

To be truly beautiful, a great complexion is essential. Everybody wants a great complexion; unfortunately, not everybody is blessed with perfect skin. With increasing age, radiant & blemish free skin is no longer a given. So this year, I am determined to put in lots of effort to make it happen.

To dos:
(1) Exfoliating and using facial masks once a week (p.s. using it on alternate days is not advisable as it only spoils the skin complexion instead of improving it)
(2) Drinking at least 1.5l of water every day
(3) Trying to sleep at 11pm
(4) Having a good diet (You are what you eat. If you eat greasy, bad foods. You'll have greasy and bad skin.)

I bought a few boxes of masks during the Christmas sale season and had just received 3 boxes of LoveMore facial mask from TSS and Lush Group ♥ Oh, by the way, i only use sheet masks cause they are super convenient to use. Don't you agree?

There are 6 types of masks with different benefits and 3 types of 3D masks with ear-hooks. Each type of mask has its own unique packaging and design, which I must say, are really kawaii!! I doubt any girls out there can ever resist not to bring them home.

許瑋甯, Lovemore Taiwan's ambassador, is an Italian-Taiwanese actress and a model, famous for her role in the Taiwanese drama, It Started With A Kiss and its sequel, They Kiss Again. Very envious of 許瑋甯's defined jawline and fair skin?

And Kary Ng, Lovemore Hongkong's ambassador

Check out what Kary Ng has to say about the masks!

“I finally finished my work, and the first thing that I do when I reached home is to pamper my skin! I want to recommend "LOVE MORE MASK" which I use daily to everyone! Other than pampering my face, I think it is important to take good care of my neck too! This 3D mask fits perfectly to my face, and the ear-hooks wraps my face and neck~ you will turn beautiful and fair with just 20 minutes a day! To babes who want to become prettier, let us enjoy "LOVE MORE MASK's" Magic!!”

The under chin /  neck area is usually the forgotten part. With LoveMore 3D facial mask, you no longer have to worry about neglecting that area. The mask comes with ear hooks that further enhances the lifting & firming of the skin at your NECK, mouth, cheek and EYE area. The ear hooks also helps secure the mask, making sure that it adheres closely to your skin so that the essence is absorbed better. and of course, you will be able to move freely as you were pampering your skin. I was 大扫除-ing when using the mask :) There's lots of essence within the mask, so much that a tiny bit of essence "splash out" when i opened the packaging. The essence is light, slightly scented and can be absorbed easily. The skin became brighter with just one usage. and not forgetting the honey combed structure of the mask which is said to provide better absorption of the essence.

checkout what 小季, taiwanese blogger, has to say about the lovemore mask

"這款面膜除了含有美白成份的山茶花之外, 還有添加玫瑰電氣石!!有負離子導入的作用 讓美白成分更滲透喔! 敷完後臉整個就亮一號耶!!!

小季還要提到這款面膜我覺得很棒的地方就是菱格設計的面膜布!! 菱格面膜布超級服貼的!!!敷面膜的時候 面膜布其實還蠻重要的  如果夠服貼 對精華液就可以均勻吸收  而不會黑一塊白一塊 整體而言  小季非常推愛戀膜法系列的面膜. 成分方面比sexylook的面膜更吸引人 效果也很不錯  而且價格超平價"

Unlike some other mask, this mask is lightly scented (pleasant smell some more), and has lots of essence within it. The essence gets absorbed into the skin immediately without leaving any greasiness on the skin.

Tips:

to maximize effectiveness of the mask, exfoliate your skin before usage. put the mask on for at least 15-20minutes and do not wash the essence off, instead pat it dry.

You can also purchase LoveMore masks at your local Watsons stores!
•3D Mask 5 pcs @ $8.90
•Mask 5pcs @ $7.90

Not sure if the mask suits you? Grab your sample today at http://www.thesamplestore.sg/product/tag/16054/most_recent/0/love-more#list

Hello Provence

I am a self professed carbo lover - bread, rice, pastry, noodles. I love them all, esp bread and rice <3 <3 <3

Provence is a unique Japanese style bakery and cafe in Singapore. Every piece of bread in Provence is hand-made from scratch whole-heartedly by our dedicated bakers. It is evident in every bite. While many conventional bakeries in Singapore would purchase mass produced or factory backed to sell in their shop and others would simply get ready-mixed frozen dough from factories to bake in their shop. Provence on the other hand is fully equipped with necessary baking tools for in-house made-from-scratch products so you get only the freshest bread hot off the oven.

Provence is simply the best! A must-go stop every time I am at Vivocity.

Wassant: “These little breads are anything but boring. Soft and fluffy, sweet and tasty, a favourite for all ages.” They are mini soft breads available in chocolate, cream and kaya flavour. Wassant is Provence's signature bread which you can't find in any other bakery shops.

Totally in love with Provence's choco wassant. and because everyone in the family love the bread so much, i have to bring home at least 20 pieces of wassants each time. hehe :p

The bread is so soft that it seems like its melting in my mouth. Super addictive that i can finish eating 3 wassants at one go.

With quality however comes a price and the bread is probably one of the priciest I've encountered - $6.40 for 10 pieces of wassants.

Vivocity Shop
1 Harbourfront Walk #B2-06 Vivocity
Tel: 63768002

Yesterday Once More - 怀念的

I heart 1990s songs :)

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SUPER love ah mei's strong and powerful vocals. If you haven hear her sing live, then i urge you buy tickets for her coming concert. her live performance rockz and there's no reason why you should miss it.

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High ..... 翻天! must-sing song in KTV!!

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Aaron Kwok = King of Stage!! Can you still remember the hand movements in his music video?

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i like her attitude to the max! very happy that she's back onto the stage again :)

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awwww.. still remember how all the girls go gaga over backstreet boys.

Nivea-Goodbye Cellulite Gel Cream

"Cellulite has become one of the most hated female conditions in recent years especially amongst those who are generally slim; the thighs and buttocks might be the main areas that experience this but it can actually be found anywhere. Millions of women, all ages and weights, are affected by cellulite. Cellulite develops in a series of steps caused by damage to our lymphatic drainage system due to poor diet and digestion, lack of sufficient protein in the diet, lack of exercise, accumulation of toxins, repeated weight loss/gain, hormone imbalance, aging and/or a toxic liver."

*credit to articlesbase.com

Sad to say, I'm one of the girls facing cellulite problems. Argh.. hate to admit it, but thats the fact which i can't deny. I started having cellulite problems when i'm around 22 - thats like 2 years ago. I didn't know what i can do. Neither do i know that it can be "cured". Recently, RF introduced Nivea Goodbye Cellulite Gel Cream to me. I decided to give it a try since it worked pretty well on her.

Description Good-bye cellulite, good-bye extra massage!The latest anti-cellulite innovation from NIVEA Research: Nivea Good-bye Cellulite Gel-Cream with the highly effective, natural Lotus extract. It visibly reduces the appearance of cellulite - even without extra massgage. How does the innovative NIVEA formula work?NIVEA research has now developed the unique combination of the two active ingredients Lotus Extract and L-Carnitine. Proven results: - After 2 weeks, 88% of women confirmed that the gel makes their skin more beautiful*. The skin is noticeably toned and smooth. - After 3 weeks, the signs of cellulite on the skin are visibly reduced even without extra massage**. Recommended Usage: Smooth daily onto the respective body parts - thighs, buttocks and belly.

I have been using this product twice a day, for almost a month. All I did was to spend 5 minutes massaging the gel cream over my upper thighs after bathing.

Nivea-Goodbye Cellulite Gel Cream is a refreshing light gel with very enticing sent. It is non-sticky but a little wet when first applied. I would recommend that you massage the gel cream till it gets fully absorbed into the skin.

I won't say the cream is completely effective leaving me dimple-free, but it  does help to get rid of a considerable portion of cellulite, making my skin look healthier. The dimpled skin on my upper thighs are now a lot less visible and is smoother and more silky than before. I have become more confident after using Nivea Goodbye Cellulite Gel Cream and can now wear short shorts without feeling uncomfortable that my cellulites are showing.

I highly recommend you get one tube if you suffer from cellulite too.

its a must to make friends with creative people

don't you agree? creative people never fail to WOW people, whether its their idea, projects, presentation, jokes and what have you.

Kotex has recently WOW-ed many ladies, including myself by coming up with designed pads. pads in the market now no longer come in the same presentation. yes, kotex pads can now be associated with terms such as pretty, fun, colorful, comfort, trendy :) oh, did i mention how much i like kotex pads. I love how they absorb extremely well without compromising comfort!!

There are six different prints available, three each falling into two categories: Indie Chic and Girl-Next-Door.

Whats more? You can now design your own pads!!! you never know, you might be the one bringing home the ipad!

How To Enter

There are 2 ways to enter Create your WOW contest:

1. Create and Submit a WOW DesignTo create and submit a design in the Create your WOW contest, participants must go to iKnowMovement Facebook(www.facebook.com/iknowmovement) page and complete the steps below:
   
   
   
   1. Click on "Like" on the iKnowMovement page
   
   
   2. Follow the link to the promotion tab "CreateYourWOW"
   
   
   3. Access Create Your WOW app
   
   
   4. Click on "Create" at the top navigation of Create Your WOW app
   
   
   5. Create your WOW Design and submit
   
   
   6. Enter valid particulars
   
   Participant can submit any number of design entries, but only one design entry per participant can qualify for prizes in each category.


2. Vote for a WOW DesignTo vote for a design in the Create your WOW contest, participants must go to iKnowMovement Facebook(www.facebook.com/iknowmovement) page and complete the steps below:
   
   
   
   1. Click on "Like" on the iKnowMovement page
   
   
   2. Follow the link to the promotion tab "CreateYourWOW"
   
   
   3. Access Create Your WOW app
   
   
   4. Go to gallery to view all WOW designs
   
   
   5. Click “Like” to vote for a design
   
   You can only vote for each participant once per day, even if the same participant has more than one design entry.

my designed pad :) i dont really like my pads to be stained. a red pad will camouflage everything? hahahha

anyway, heres some of the interesting designed pads i have seen.

Be a friend of Kotex, if you are not. I'm sure, you and kotex can be friends for a very long period of time.

Most Awesome BBQ Ever

Never expected a BBQ Party to be that good. Not only the company, but the food. Other than the usual BBQ food items like chicken wings, we bbq-ed squids, crayfish, crabs,live prawns, fish, clams etc. we even had oysters!!

if 8 in 1 didnt impress you enough

This time round, i'm introducing the 10-in-1 bb cream. yes, 10-in-1!! the Bio-Platinum BB Cream Plus Multi Effects SPF 25 PA/ ++.

Why buy the Bio-Platinum BB Cream Plus Multi Effects SPF 25 PA/ ++?

10 in 1 Multiple Efficacies:

• Revitalizes skin with platinum
• Whitening and skin brightening
• Fades pigmentation and spots
• Repairs and soothes skin
• Conceals and fades blemishes
• SPF25 PA/ ++ UV protection
• Nourishes and hydrates skin
• Strong anti-oxidation properties to reduce fine lines & wrinkles
• Creates a bright, healthy skin tone for radiant natural looking makeup
• Effective oil control for the whole day

*plus point: its only retailing at $32!!! for $32, you can save 10-20 minutes everyday. why not?

I often get questions like, why buy bb cream, is bb cream really that effective? will it cause break-outs etc?

Traditional foundation and base makeup requires many steps and the need to layer several different types of product on the skin, hence the coverage achieved is often unnatural-looking. BB Cream, on the other hand, revolutionized the concept of base makeup by simplifying the whole process, creating, natural, smooth but powerful coverage with just 1 product.

checkout how beatrice applies bb cream and how bb cream improves how she look <3

a piece of good news to share!!!

you can now redeem the bb cream samples for free!! and win prizes when you refer more than 20 friends to redeem the samples.

OPI Lincoln Park after Dark

Dark shades on nails is today's hottest beauty trend! Edgy yet elegant, dark nails are showing up everywhere. Choose from glamorous blacks, rich eggplants, luscious browns or deepest berries and keep nails short and well-groomed.

I love OPI for its good quality nail polish.  It is not only long lasting but also quick drying and chip resistant. All the important features of a good nail polish can be found in OPI nail polish range. That's probably one of the main reason why i have been purchasing so many bottles of nail polish from OPI.

Lincoln Park after Dark (The Chicago Collection) is perfect! It's an alluring deep purple that's almost, but yet not black. Honestly, the color is superb and look amazing on short nails :)

I use a base coat and two color coats then a top coat to have long lasting nail color. The nail polish goes on smooth and stays on perfect. On my toes they last 2 weeks without chipping and about a week on my hands.

Tips: Before applying the base coat, use a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover (preferably non-acetone) to ensure that the oily residue is removed from the nail bed. This simple step helps to ensure easier application.

x 8 : Multi-effect BB cream

OK....just a little knowledge sharing session on what BB cream is. The double B stands for Blemish Balm or Blemish Base. It was initially used by dermatologists to help laser surgery patients protect, soothe and refine highly sensitive skin while providing light coverage for post-laser scars, acne and other blemishes. It is getting extremely popular in asia!! BB cream can be used as a make-up base before foundation. Or some will just skip foundation alltogether as it already has tinted color.

I've been using Bio-essence Multi-effect BB cream for about 2 weeks & it's AMAZING!!! With its multiple functionality and convenience, we can now cut down on our makeup application time without compromising on looking good. It only takes 1 product and a mere 10 minutes to put on moisturizer, sun screen and foundation all at once.

Bio Multi-Effect BB Cream SPF 25/PA++ is created to meet the needs of busy modern women. It is uniquely blended with Bio Energy Fluid, Pollen extracts, Titanium Dioxide, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng and Angelica to nourish skin while providing superior protection against sun’s rays. Its light and smooth texture creates a natural flawless finish that does not need any touching up. With its strong oil control and moisturizing properties, your skin does not need any blotting throughout the day.

Multi-effect in what sense?

• Smooth velvety texture to provide a natural & flawless finishing


• Refines pores & whitens skin


• Provides long lasting hydration to prevent skin dryness & regulates oil secretion


• Nourishes skin with essential nutrients & mineral elements to revitalize skin


• Improves skin texture for smoother, softer, refined & fairer skin


• Protects skin from harmful UV rays with SPF25/PA++

Directions:

At the final step of your skincare regime, squeeze an adequate amount of content and apply evenly on your face. Lightly pat to avoid uneven patches.

Get yours now at $28 only!!



Rough skin? Large pores? With bio-essence multi-effect bb cream, worry no more. checkout how the bio-essence multi-effect bb cream covers the "large pores" of Ms. orange

tadah.. i only used a very small amount to spread onto the orange, cause i wanted to save more for myself.. hehehe

can you see it? Bio-essence multi-effect bb cream has the highest score among the 6 bb creams tested!! impressed!!!

now, a test on my own skin. tanned, freckles, visible veins.

apply a small amount. *this is too much for my hand. It is easy to blend. Color of the bb cream will become lighter after you blend it into your skin.

can you see it? can you see it?  It doesn’t look like much of anything when I put it on, but after it sits on my skin for a few minutes, all the freckles and visible veins become invisible. it gives my skin a gorgeous dewy glow and is not cakey at all. we can all have the "no makeup look". marvelous right!!