Manicure

Lack of ideas of how to make your nails look attractive? I have been collecting pictures of sweet & pretty nail art from 微博 (credits to elevennail). Hope these pictures will help you in one way or another.

love the colors | love the ribbons | 超可爱!!!

love at first sight, esp the roses. totally caught my attention when i browse through all the photos.

yummylicious :P

strips in baby colors. perfect for summer. 好爱好爱

opps, reminds me of chocolate cupcakes.

Ginvera New Launch

Yeah, Ginvera just launched 2 new babies! They are the

1. Aqua Whitening Cream (with Oil Control); and


2. Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream SPF30/PA++

I'll first share my views on the Aqua Whitening Cream.

Description: The Aqua Whitening Cream (with oil control) is suitable for Normal/Combination Skin. It is enriched with Green Tea Essence, Thanaka Extracts and Biogel, Ginvera Green Tea Aqua Whitening Cream provides the benefits of skin whitening, UV protection, oil control, lightening of spots and acne scars and prevents the formation of pimples. Its deep moisturizing and oil control effects help to effectively hydrate and clarify the skin for natural and radiant glow! Lightweight lotion that can be applied both in the day and night; Oil control properties to control oil secretion from your skin, keeping your skin matte and shine-free; Anti-oxidant ingredients to prevent damage from harmful UV rays; Whitening properties make the skin fairer and more radiant after regular use; and Hydrating functions to keep your skin hydrated even at night. Directions: To apply after cleansing & toning. Simply squeeze an adequate amount on your finger and smooth evenly on your entire face. Skin feels hydrated after use! Suitable for all skin types & daily use.  RSP $16.90 | Net Weight: 40g  Now available at Watsons, Guardian, Robinsons, John Little, BHG, OG, NTUC Fairprice, Carrefour, Giant, C.K. Department Store, SASA and other leading cosmetic stores.

The Aqua Whitening Cream is an opaque white cream that is freshly scented.

It might look thick in texture but can be easily blended out and absorbed into the skin :) I'm really afraid that it will leave a white cast  to my complexion that comes off with sweat, and ruin my makeup! Luckily it didnt happen :DD What's more? It doesn't leave a greasy or sticky feeling after application. The skin felt a lot more smoother and hydrated after application too. I would say its pretty effective in terms of oil control. After application, my face looks shine free throughout the entire day. On certain days, i would still see slight shine on my T-zone area towards end of the day.

I have been using this new product for about a week. To be frank, i don't see any differences in my skin tone. But i do observe that my dull-looking skin has brighten up slightly. Probably need to try the product for at least 1-2 months before i can see visible whitening results.

Next up is the Ginvera Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream

Description: The Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream SPF 30/PA++ is enriched with: Green Tea Extract, that help to fight against free radical damage, prevent fine lines and the formation of dark spots; Allantoin, to stimulate healthy tissue formation; Hyaluronic Acid for intense hydration; and Ginseng and Chinese Angelica that nourish the skin. With a blend of these ingredients, Ginvera Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream also helps to control oil, moisturise the skin and protect it against harmful UV rays and natural pollutants. Its multiple efficacies as an oil control makeup base, sunscreen as well as foundation keeps one looking fair, beautiful and effortlessly good, the easy way! Directions: To apply after your daily skincare regime. Simply squeeze an adequate amount on your finger and tap gently on your face for even coverage. Suitable for all skin types. RSP $16.90 | Net Weight: 25ml  Now available at Watsons, Guardian, Robinsons, John Little, BHG, OG, NTUC Fairprice, Carrefour, Giant, C.K. Department Store, SASA and other leading cosmetic stores.

The Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream scores on smell even before I started using it. I'm totally hooked to its pleasant floral scent. This would be and should be the product's unique selling point :)

Here’s a swatch of of the BB Cream. Texture wise, its quite watery. You might have to apply more bb cream on your face, as compared to creamy bb cream, but at least the face wont feel uncomfortable/ cakey.  This BB cream only comes in 1 shade, which is darker as compared to other bb creams which i've used. It has a grey tinge to it, hence it might not be suitable for people with very fair skin tone.

Before applying the BB cream.

redness | freckles | large pores around the nose area |acnes scar

Another picture so that you can compare the before-after better.

The Nude Cover BB Cream glides easily and evenly on my skin. This BB cream feels very light on the skin and is capable of keeping my face oil free for about 4-5 hours. I would say that it has good coverage, and is able to conceal redness, freckles and pores well. For extra coverage, dap extra bb cream on the the areas that needed more coverage.  Normally i will dust loose powder after apply BB cream to achieve a matt look. Skip loose powder if you want a dewy look.
What's more? It has SPF 30 PA++. So one lesser step to take when applying make-up.

Reminder: please please remember to use makeup remover to remove BB cream completely at the end of the day.

Redeem your FREE Ginvera Aqua Whitening Cream (with Oil Control) &  GREEN TEA NUDE COVER BB CREAM SPF30/PA++ samples here: http://www.facebook.com/ginvera.sg

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE FAMILY

fam·i·ly
[fam-uh-lee, fam-lee]
noun, plural -lies, adjective

Family is Father And Mother,  I Love You

May 15 is celebrated as the International Day of the Family. This day highlights the importance of families. It aims at fostering equality, bringing about a fuller sharing of domestic responsibilities and employment opportunities.

Lets all work hard for our family. Do not hesitate to express your love to your loved ones. Before i end, i gotta shout out 

I LOVE YA :DD

Happy Mummy Day

她是第一个抱我的女人，她是第一个亲我的女人，她是第一个听见我哭看见我笑的女人，她是第一个叫我宝贝的女人，她是一个我相信她说的承诺都会做到的女人，她是一个敢和我说会一直陪我直到她生命尽头的女人，她是不管我错对美丑都觉得我是最好最优秀的女人。她就是妈妈，我这一生最爱的女人。Mummy，我爱你！Mummy节快乐！身体健康！万事顺利！

To all my female friends out there,

Improper wearing of bra can make you feel uncomfortable and tighter bra can lead to various sickness and disease, so its really important to select the right bra. If your bra doesn’t fit correctly, i would recommend that you see a bra fitter at a specialty bra store or one of the better department stores that has bra fitters on staff.

Girls, please keep straps, lace, and patterns out of sight. Here are some guidelines on how to wear a bra for different types of clothes:

Good Examples

DO: Wear a strapless push-up bra (that's not too tight!) with a strapless dress like Lauren

DO: Wear individual, stick-on cups if you're wearing a revealing dress, so you won't see your bra in the back or on the sides!

Bad Examples

DON'T: Let half of you bra hang out of your dress!

DON'T: Wear a white bra under sheer, dark fabrics! Even if you can't see it, it will show up in pictures!

This is my heart

HEME Instant Lift and Whitening Eye Mask

When I dont get enough sleep the previous night, my eyes will become very puffy the next morning. What i normally do is to put 2 spoons in the fridge before going to sleep. When i wake up, i will use the back of the spoon on my eyes to cool down the puffiness. and it works really well :)

I recently came across HEME products, endorsed by S.H.E, and decided to give its eye mask a try. You know, once in a while, we still have to pamper the skin :p

Oh, btw, I can never resist buying products endorsed by celebrities I adore. Luckily the list only consists of 4 charismatic ladies -  小s, Hebe, 楊謹華 and 孫芸芸, otherwise I will be damn broke by now.

The name 'Heme' comes from the combination of the words, He & Me, which means the best skin solution for both young females and males. Their range of products includes skincare for breakouts, pores, hydration and whitening. Heme is currently known in the market as one of the few skincare brands specially formulated for young Asian skins, where it offers simple, easy, smart and affordable skincare products for the younger generation.

As we all know, the skin around our eye area is very sensitive and delicate and require special care. There are fewer oil glands in the eye area, which adds to potential dryness. Most face creams are too heavy for the eye area. The eyes will soak up the moisture making the eyes puffy.

Our eyes reveal a lot about ourselves: our attitude, our age, and even our soul. I recommend anyone above 20 to start investing in good eye creams and eye mask. Today, i'm introducing the HEME Instant Lift & Whitening Eye Mask, which is specially formulated for the delicate skin around our eyes.

Instant Lift & Whitening Eye Mask ($18.90 for a box of 5 pieces)

Description: This innovative cutting of the eye mask gives one refreshed and radiant looking eyes. It is specially formulated with patented active ingredients to brighten, depuff and hydrate all skin around the eyes. It visibly improves fine lines. How to Use: Use it after washing your face. Unfold the eye mask and place it over and under the eye area. Leave it on for 10-15mins before removing it. Rinsing off is not necessary.Size: 5pcs/8ml

What is so unique of HEME Instant Lift & Whitening Eye Mask? While normal eye masks come in a pair which only covers the undereye areas, HEME Instant Lift & Whitening Eye Mask covers the entire eye area.  As shown above, the eye mask looks like a masquerade mask.  With this design, the entire skin around the eye area (under eyes and upper eye area) gets pampered and hydrated.

Newly Launched- Hanamei + Viccal

Annoyed with dark armpits? If you are, like what i used to be, then continue reading this entry.

Experts say that mostly all joints like knees, elbows and armpits are dark compared to other body parts. Excessive use of hair-removing creams and shaving are the major causes of darkening armpits. However, shaving does not remove hair by the roots and the chemicals present in the hair removal creams result in discolouration of the skin under the arms. Bumps, ingrown hair, darkening of the skin, inflammation and soreness are just some of the more common problems that your skin can suffer from. With the latest medical technologies, you can now easily get rid of them or lighten the skin tone of that particular area.

Hanamei^® is created specifically to care for your most intimate area especially after any hair removal therapies. Besides providing instant relief after waxing, Hanamei^® also help keep delicate skin supple, smooth and fair over time.

Description The Hanamei® Brightening Serum contains multiple botanical actives to minimise ingrown hair and lighten darkened skin caused by hair removal and micro-abrasion especially at the underarms, elbows and kneecaps. Use the Hanamei® Brightening Serum to:• Maintain elasticity and resilience of skin• Minimise ingrown hair• Lighten the appearance of skin darkened by hair removal and micro-abrasionThe Hanamei® Brightening Serum can also be used on the underarms, elbows or kneecaps to lighten and smoothen out rough skin! Directions:Gently pat a few drops on the desired areas after cleansing. For best results, use twice daily and massage until serum is fully absorbed into skin.

The clear yellow tinted liquid serum is light and has a very faint rose scent. Its water based texture make absorption fast. There is no sticky/ greasy feeling after usage too.

It comes in a dropper bottle, thus making application hassle-free. No worries about dispensing too much serum out from the bottle.

After using the serum twice a day (day and night), for around 1.5 weeks, my underarms and kneecap looks fairer, brighter and smoother!!!! No more ingrown hair problems for my underarms as well :D I really love this product a lot because the result is evident. I doubt there are many products out in the market that helped to solved your underarms problems. If you are having underarm problems, then redeem your free sample now by emailing to questions@hanamei.com

I was sponsored another product up for review as well.

Viccal carries 3 different types of serums for people with different skin type/ problems,

No. 1.10 - Nurture & Strengten
No. 2.11 - Detoxify & Heal
No. 3.12 - Revitalize & Energise

and I was sent the No. 3.12 - Revitalize & Energise. Visit their website,  http://www.viccal.com.sg/, if you are interested to find out more about the other 2 types of serum.

I was really glad and excited when i was sent the Viccal 3.12 serum. I have very dry skin, probably because i stay in a air-conditioned environment almost 22 hrs a day. My face will feel very tight after washing my face. It might seem normal, but its not, especially when i'm only using tap water to wash my face. In recent years, i started seeing fine lines appearing and my skin is not as radiant as it used to be. and so, i have been trying out different moisturizers and serums these few years. The Viccal serum cost $185!!! If not for this product sponsorship, never will i try onto such an expensive product, especially when its a new brand in the market. Now, you know why i'm excited when i received the product :)

*opps. i threw the box that came with the serum, so no product description and usage guide. For me, i used the serum 1 or 2 times a day. Apply the serum after cleansing and before applying moisturizer.

The Viccal 3.12 serum is a slightly tinted clear liquid and has a very mild smoothing scent.
Similar to the Hanamei serum, the Viccal serum comes in a dropper bottle. With that, application is very easy and hassle-free.

I started using the serum about 1.5 months ago and i'm pretty glad for its results. At least it stopped the itchiness and helped to maintain the moisture in my skin. The serum is non-greasy and absorbs into the skin really quickly, leaving the facial skin soft and silky. Most likely, i will continue using this product on a long term basis, despite its high price. I strongly believe it will come in handy especially when i travel overseas. With just 1.5 months of usage, 20-30% of the fine lines on my face seems to have disappeared. My face looks more radiant than before too.

Your chance to redeem the Viccal serum is now here. Be a fan of Viccal facebook page to find out more details.

my fav

pink. presents. vintage mini car.

the presents oh the presents ♥ ♥ ♥

Play under the sun with SUNPLAY

Polytechnics are starting their orientation camps and universities will be having their camp trials within these few months.  It's gonna be the period all of us enjoy most. But its effects are horrible. Sunburnt and ugly tanned line are the common problems all of us faced after all the fun.

Throw these worries away cause im gonna introduce you 2 hero products from Sunplay!

Sunplay Super Block Sunblock Lotion SPF 130 PA+++ | 35g | $17.20

Find out Sunplay difference

• Highest SPF for maximum protection.


• Watery Liquid Formulation. When applied the texture is very light like water.


• It contains UV reflectant, formulated from fine powder that acts like mirror to reflect most UV rays (UVA & UVB) away from the skin.


• It texture is smooth and transparent. It is non-greasy and non-sticky. So light you don’t even feel it at all.


• Absorbed quickly into your skin.


• Hypo-allergenic formula

Directions Use as sunblock lotion alone or after moisturizer Shake well before use Apply evenly on face and body Remove with facial cleanser

I have only used Super Block once during our recee trip to sentosa siloso beach.  I would say its quite effective. At least i don't suffer from sunburn like previous years. For sure, this product (Super Block) definitely gonna be in my camping bag. No way am i going to be a roasted pig this year. LOL

4 stars for Sunplay Super Block Sunblock Lotion: 

• It is the HIGHEST available UVA&UVB protection.


• Its water-like texture is light on the skin and is non-greasy. It is easy to blend out and gives a glowing finishing on my skin. p.s. If you have oily skin or is prone to acnes, this water-based sunscreen is for you :)


• The only tiny complaint i have of the product is that it is too watery. So i have to act very fast when applying.


• There is no strong sunblock smell after application.


• It is water resistant and does not require frequent re-application.

If you think applying sunblock lotion is a hassle, then try this newly launched product...

Sunplay UV Body Mist Sunblock (SPF80 PA++) | 150ml | $17.90

This newly launched (March 2010) product  is an easy-to-apply sunscreen with high SPF80 protection from harmful UVB rays that cause the skin to become sunburnt., and PA++ protection from harmful UVA rays that cause wrinkles and skin-aging. This spray quickly became the bestseller sunscreen upon its launch in Hong Kong last year. Even 小黄love it.

Directions Hold 6 to 8 inches away from body Apply evenly on the skin Do not spray directly onto face Spray onto palm and evenly apply on face. Re-apply after swimming, perspiring

Awwwww... Totally in love with everything about this body mist sunblock. Definitely a must try sunscreen if you have not.

Why i <3 Sunplay UV Spray:

• It is waterproof, sweatproof and long lasting for all kinds of outdoor activities.


• The UV body Mist is really very fine and applies evenly onto my skin. I can now even protect hard-to-reach body areas on my own with just a few spray.


• It has a lightweight and non-greasy texture.  In addition, the UV body mist absorbed really fast and give my skin a healthy glow.


• Unlike many other sunscreen in the market, the UV body mist has a nice refreshing citrus scent. After spraying, it gives a lovely cooling sensation that will help to soothe sunburned skin


• The bottle is very light in weight, hence its very convenient to bring it everywhere i go.


• What is there not to love about this? hehe :p

Tips to all:

1. Apply sunblock 30 minutes before going out in the sun. This gives the ingredients time to attach to the skin.


2. Most people don't apply enough sunblock. It's OK to use more than you think you should.


3. Cover all of your skin that's exposed to the sun. This includes your back, ears, behind your knees and your legs.

*Join Sunplay FB page here for sample redemption, promotions and contest details! 

Here's a list of Sunplay products for your reference,  if you are interested :)

Frozen Mochi

Yummilicious Mochi from Taiwan...

I love mochi ever since I was child, because it’s soft, a little gooey, but not too sweet! Bought these 2 boxes of frozen mochi from ichef via gmarket last week since its reviews are not bad. There are some promotions going on. if you are a mochi lover like myself,  i recommend you get yourself a box or 2 coz they are really yummy :p

Red Bean Mochi

Bought this mochi because of its unique flavoring - dusted with brown sugar.

The mochi have a nice maple smell and are coated with brown sugar powder rather than the standard sugared cornstarch dust.  The red bean is thickly wrapped in a gelatinous marshmallow-liked glutinous rice layer. It’s a little lighter than i had expected and is very chewy. Plus point for the mochi is its sweetness - sweet but not overwhelmingly so. I think i can finish the whole packet at one go :) Overall the mochi is really good. My only complaint about it is that I did not like the brown sugar powder dust sprinkled on the mochi. Firstly, it spoils the overall taste of the mochi by a little. Secondly, the powder keeps falling, unlike the standard sugared cornstarch dust. It gets very messy and you see clumps of brown sugar powder everywhere.

Red Bean with Green Tea Mochi

A total of 6 pieces in each box. Unlike the red bean mochi, this green tea mochi is in a circular shape and is smaller in size.

I loved this mochi. The glutinous rice molds of each piece is soft & chewy, as they should be. The green tea powder sprinkled on each piece of mochi brought out a pleasant green tea  flavor, not too strong, but not subtle either. As I opened up the packet, the smell of green tea immediately filled my nostrils. The whipped cream and red bean paste filling made the mochi beautifully sweet, yet not too overpowering. Definitely one of the best pre-made packed mochi i have eaten so far <3<3<3

Manicure

Lack of ideas of how to make your nails look attractive? I have been collecting pictures of pretty nail art from 微博 (credits to elevenna & cscity). Hope these pictures will help you in one way or another.

Atas French Manicure | Ultra pretty <3 <3 <3

black in matte!!!! PERFECT.

p.s. you can turn a matte glossy, you cant turn a glossy matte!

pretty huh :)

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