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In January 2013, in conjunction with Shu uemura 30th anniversary, they are pleased to announce the price adjustment of their most beloved icons...

Shu uemura would like to take this opportunity to thank and reward their customers for their loyal support and invite more people to join shu uemura family by pampering with their generous new prices.

The products with new generous prices are as below*:

WOW... great price change!!!!!!!

"Creating something that universally beautiful, that is art…”, with this vision as his motto, 30 years ago, Mr. Shu Uemura opened his 1st boutique in the trendy Omotesando district in Tokyo, ever since; this boutique has been considered an art store to demonstrate the brand’s spirit and philosophy. 
From its first footprint, shu uemura has become a well-known international beauty brand with presence in 17 countries today.
 

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Mid November 2012, Skin Inc launched a new age-revival stem cell serum. A serum that helps to protect the longevity of skin cells by maintaining its self-renewal capacity at a DNA level.

From the Tree of Knowledge to the Fountain of Youth, here’s one more compelling reason to bite into the forbidden fruit.

Skincare experts have discovered a rare and endangered Japanese species of apple that helps to protect the longevity of skin cells by maintaining its self-renewal capacity at a DNA level. And Skin Inc has bottled this miraculous ingredient into the revolutionary - Skin Inc Age-Revival Stem Cell Serum.

 
The New Apple Care
Marking a new era in anti-ageing skincare, this product moves beyond dousing skin in active ingredients to literally re-programme skin at a DNA level to fight ageing on its own. That’s right, at the core of Skin Inc Age-Revival Stem Cell Serum is an advanced apple stem cell technology that energises skin to generate new tissues faster, fend off UV damage, and preserve its vitality for longer.

That said, don’t go creating your own DIY apple masks from the grocer’s just yet. The key ingredient in this super age-defence serum is Malus Domestica, a rare and endangered species of apple which dates back to the mid-18th century when the seedling plant was first discovered to possess an incredible ability to remain in pristine condition without shrivelling when stored away for extended periods of time.

To tap into such astounding self-preservation abilities, Skin Inc cultivated this apple through a Plant Cell Culture Technology in the most advanced laboratories of Japan, and encapsulated it to enhance absorption into the deeper layers of skin. The result: a stem cell serum that imbues skin with the self-recovery and self- regeneration prowess of the ‘forbidden fruit’.

Nature Meets Science
Apple stem cells are not the only anti-ageing actives in this power- packed serum. In fact, Skin Inc Age-Revival Stem Cell Serum marries nature’s finest bounty with high-tech anti-ageing ingredients, including:

• ARGAN TREE EXTRACT:

Plumps skin with essential fatty acids and resists oxidation more effectively than olive oil. It is traditionally used to treat skin diseases, and is hard to find outside its region of production as it is sold as a luxury item.

• HERB EXTRACTS:

Brightens skin tone

• SOY ISOFLAVONES:

Regenerate and replenish estrogen, an important female hormone that stimulates metabolism and cell growth for a thicker epidermis, and smoother and more luminous skin.

• COLLAGEN:

Refines skin for finer pores and smoother skin texture.

• HYALURONIC ACID:

Amps up the moisture factor for hydrated and bouncy skin.

• TOMATO AND GRAPE EXTRACTS:

Super-antioxidants that fight degeneration and soothe inflammation.

The roller ball is made of stainless steel
(A tube last for a week of daily usage)

7 Times More Potent
Skin Inc Age-Revival Stem Cell Serum is formulated with one of the highest percentages of active ingredients in any skincare serum – 7 times the percentage found in most popular anti-ageing serums.*

Use it daily as a 4-week intensive anti-ageing programme or as a booster serum to power up your customised Skin Inc My Daily Dose Serum, and banish fine lines, pigmentation, pores and saggy skin.

After cleansing, simply pump this sleek silver serum applicator once and roll over lines, wrinkles and other areas of concern. Massage into skin gently and follow with Skin Inc My Daily Dose Serum for perfectly airbrushed skin.

*based on the market average of popular anti-aging products.

The serum feel moist and abit slimey - absorb nicely into the skin with just a wee bit "sticky" feel on the back of my hand.

 

Price : SD$338 (A box of 4 serum tubes)
Available at all Skin Inc concept and speciality stores from mid November 2012 onwards.
 

Skin Inc Concept stores

• ION Orchard

2 Orchard Turn, #B3-43 (Tel:6222 7428)

• Marina Bay Link Mall

8A Marina Boulevard #B2-25 (Tel:6536 6789)

• NEX @ Serangoon Central

#01-58 Serangoon Central (Tel:6634 2359)

Skin Inc Specialty Stores

• Resorts World - Vie Beaute

26 Sentosa Gateway #02-105 (Tel:6723 8025)

• The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

2 Bayfront Avenue #B2-09 (Tel:6688 7622)

• Changi Airport Terminal 2

Buance-Watson (Singapore)
#038-008 Terminal 2
Singapore Changi Airport
(Operates for 24hours)

 
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Not affiliated with the company.
Received a tube of the serum for consideration.

Recently, The BodyShop put together a skin diagnostics tool that will recommend a tailor-made regime to help achieve the perfect skin.

If you are interested in trying out The Body Shop products, you can try out this diagnostics tool from their website (Click Click)

Here's... my result.....
Moisture White Shiso range

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Earlier this year, Belif opened their first store in Singapore at Wisma Atria.

A brand conceived from the herbal recipes and philosophy of Duncan Napier, a respected botanist and herbalist who opened the first herbal shop and clinic in Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. in 1860. He discovered the wonders of herbs and was inspired by their superb efficacy in treating the mind and body.

Applying Napiers’ 150 years of traditional herbal extraction and processing methods to its cosmetic products, belif labels our ingredients truthfully just as they are.
 

Belif - A brand I've tried and loved... I have been recommending their moisturizer to people who asked me for a good and not so expensive moisturizer for dehyrated skin.

I just love the fact that Singapore is willing to bring in more and more wonderful (Korean) brands ^_~
Personally, I find that Korean have really good skincare that wasn't too heavy on the pocket) 

More about Belif....

I received a set of their 4 popular and "must" try products at their bloggers session....

Belif best seller....

The true anti-aging essence
This liquid essence with two layers-Calendula's ultra moisturizing whipping cream and Acai Berry's antioxidant essence-helps keep early-onset aging in check. When shaken, the two layers, which stay naturally separated, turn into a soft milky lotion, providing abundant moisture and nutrients while preventing skin aging.

Free from Mineral oil, Synthetic fragrance, Synthetic dyes, Synthetic preservatives, Animal-origin ingredients.
 

Ingredients list...

Hungarian water essence
This essence contains hydration secrets of the legendary Hungarian Water that enabled Hungarian Queen Elizabeth to maintain her beauty into old age. This product is applied cool like a spritz of water, and clings to the skin lightly without stickiness, prolonging suppleness and softness.

Free from Mineral oil, Synthetic fragrance, Synthetic dyes, Synthetic preservatives, Animal-origin ingredients.

 
Ingredients list...

The True cream - moisturizing bomb
This 26-hour moisturizing cream keeps the skin soft and smooth with Comfrey Leaf, a powerful hydrating agent. The soft and pure white cream literally wraps the skin with comfort, supplying moisture without dryness and tightness for hours.

Free from Mineral oil, Synthetic fragrance, Synthetic dyes, Synthetic preservatives, Animal-origin ingredients.

 

Ingredients list...

I'm so loving their aqua bomb and moisturizing bomb .. I tried the full size product and samples of both before I attended this event... You can read about the review ->> here <<-
 

The true cream - aqua bomb
With Napiers aqua formula containing Lady’s Mantle, often called “a woman’s hydrating herb,” this refreshing gel cream supplies instant moisture to the skin while forming a protective layer that wraps the skin in comfort.

Free from Mineral oil, Synthetic fragrance, Synthetic dyes, Synthetic preservatives, Animal-origin ingredients.

 
Ingredients list...

Here are some pics I took at the bloggers session....

 

 

 

 
Belif is available at Wisma Atria #B1-64 and Plaza Singapura #01-61.
 
 

Belif Singapore facebook page ::
https://www.facebook.com/belifsingapore

Belif global website ::
http://global.belifcosmetic.com/index.jsp

Belif website ::
http://www.belifcosmetic.com/

 

Disclosure:
I'm not affiliated with the company.
Product was provided for consideration
 

Information extracted from press file and belifcosmetic.com

 

 

Gamila Secret a brand that used pure ingredients as in given to us by Mother Nature. Everything used is 100% natural without any artifical additives added. Is a brand set out to heal and give healthy skin.

About Gamila
Gamila was born and raised in a small village called Peki’in Galilee in northern Israel. When her father was very young, his grandmother taught him the importance of nature in their lives. He passed this knowledge onto Gamila.

Based on that knowledge, Gamila started searching for the ideal combination of wild herbs, vegetable oils and olive oil from the trees growing in the hills around her village. This mixture, the ‘secret’ part of Gamila Secret, not only cleansed skin but also softened and healed it. She did not plan for Gamila Secret to become as big as it has become. It just happened. Gamila created the perfect combination for skin care because she has one very clear mission in life: to give everyone the opportunity to have healthy, beautiful skin for as long as they live.

“I have committed my life to blending the healing powers of herbs to create the purest possible skin care products”
 

Raised by nature
All Gamila Secret products contain the same basic ingredients: pure extra-virgin olive oil and a cocktail of no less than 15 fully active hand-picked wild herbs that nourish the skin with minerals and vitamins. All these ingredients come from the area surrounding Peki’in. The combination of these fertile grounds and the mountain-climate provides her with natural ingredients like lavender, lemongrass and olives of the highest quality. The advantage of using the same basic ingredients for all products is that the performance of the active ingredients is strengthened if a combination of different Gamila Secret products is used.
 

Gathered by Gamila
Gamila always works with pure ingredients. She prefers to work with her hands, so she can feel, smell and taste all the ingredients. Thus she can choose and pick the ingredients that are in perfect state of ripening to bring about the optimal effect on your skin. She does not use any artificial additives in her products. Everything is 100% natural and produced by her small team in Peki’in. Gamila Secret products are based on vegetable oils, Shea Butter, grape seed oil, sweet almond oil, avocado oil and lavender oil plus Gamila’s secret herbal mix with 15 hand-picked local herbs.

 

Nourish  healthy skin
Gamila Secret contains hundreds of active components; together they nourish, clean and nurture your skin Gamila Secret not only cleanses and revitalizes the skin; it also has healing qualities for people whose skin has lost its natural balance. Gamila created the perfect  combination for skin care because she has one very clear mission in life: to give everyone the opportunity to have healthy, beautiful skin for as long as they live. Gamila Secret is 100% natural and totally free of synthetic substances such as preservatives, dyes, emulsifiers, waxes and pore-clogging mineral oils.

“We believe that the combination of true contact with nature, craftsmanship and wisdom can lead to pure products that penetrate more deeply, resulting in healthy, softer skin.”
Gamila Secret Collection

Cleansing Bars
Price : From SD$46- SD$63

A 100% natural handmade blend of six pure vegetable oils combined with Gamila’s secret herbal formula, it is a cleansing bar with healing, softening and nourishing properties. The bar refines the structure of the skin and facial pores while regulating the skin’s hydration balance.

Gamila Secret Cleansing Bars are available in ten varieties, nine of which have essential oils for added fragrance and properties that stimulate the skin. For all skin types, even the most sensitive ones.

 
Original Cleansing bars
(Will be reviewing this cleansing bar on my next post)

Creamy Vanilla Cleansing Bar

Jasmine Comfort Cleansing Bar

Lavender Heaven Cleansing Bar

Lively Lemongrass Cleansing Bar

Miracle Mentha Cleansing Bar

Reviving Rosemary Cleansing Bar

Spearmint Sparkle Cleansing Bar

Wild Rose Cleansing Bar

Face Oil original
Price : SD$119
Now there’s a single day and night care treatment to replace all your regular skin care products.
Gamila Secret Face Oil contains 8 pure vegetable oils and Gamila’s secret herbal mix. This 100% natural combination is quickly absorbed and penetrates deeply into the skin; the oil’s active ingredients last longer than those in creams. A perfect base for your makeup, but apply only after cleansing.

Gamila Secret Face Oil is also ideal for men (after shaving) and babies’ sensitive skins.

Beneficial effects:
Hydrates, Prevents premature aging, Soothes, Increases flexibility, Regenerates, Protects

Gamila Secret Hand Cream
Price : SD$49
Gamila Secret Hand Cream is a 100% natural hand cream made from a mixture of the finest possible first-pressed vegetable oils combined with Gamila’s secret herbal formula. The result is a cream with a sweet orange fragrance. It helps to preserve the beauty and youth of your hands, while soothing your skin and improving suppleness. Gamila Secret Hand Cream penetrates immediately, leaving a nonoily, silky soft and smooth feeling. Thus repaired and protected, your hands look even more beautiful.

Beneficial effects:
Soothes, Restores, Strengthens the skin’s natural defence mechanism, Prevents premature aging, Water-resistant

 
Gamila Secret Foot Balm
Price : SD$63
This 100% natural combination of the purest first-pressed vegetable oils, combined with Gamila’s secret herbal formula, offers you a balm with a natural mint fragrance.

This intensively hydrating, optimum moisturising treatment helps soothe, soften and revitalise dry feet. The perfect formula for hardened, irritated skin and aching tired feet. Gamila Secret Foot Balm gives you feet to be proud of.

Beneficial effects:
Relaxes, Nourishes, Restores, Heals

Gamila Secret created a limited edition festive kit to serve up a plethora of natural antioxidants with Lavender Heaven Cleansing Bar, Stone Dish and Hand Cream.

Lavender in the Lavender Heaven Cleansing Bar gives a sweet fresh scent with a calming, healing and restoring effect. It is perfect for neutralising redness (rosacea) and soothing eczema. It restores the balance to dry skin and nourishes the skin.

The Gamila Secret Hand Cream stimulates skin renewal and leaves your precious hands soft and supple. The feastive kit comes with an exquisite Gamila Secret Stone Dish that keeps your cleansing bar in optimal condition.

Retail Price: $85 (Usual value: $114)

I have a little hand massage using the original cleansing bar at the Paragon Metro Gamila counter...
After the massage, my hand feel soft and smooth. Can see visible skin brightening (just abit only) after the short 5mins massage session.

Review on the Cleansing bar coming up next.....

Gamila Secret is available in Singapore at Metro Paragon, Robinsons Marina Bay Sands, Robinsons Raffles City, Robinsons The Centrepoint.
 

Gamila Secret Singapore Facebook Page ::
https://www.facebook.com/GamilaSecretSingapore

Website ::
http://gamilasecret.sg

 
Disclosure:
I'm not affiliated with the company.
Product was provided for consideration.

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Sculpt + smooth your way to perfect arms in the new year with Upper Arm Fix. A unique combination of active ingredients that helps define the appearance of the upper arm area + improve tone + texture.

Opps!! I'm so sorry, the box was abit damaged when I received this in the mail.

• Containing blue lotus flower to improve circulation + tone

• amarashape to increase the breakdown of fats +

• exfoliactive® to target lines + wrinkles, you can dare to bare your arms with this SOS must-have.

 

HOW TO APPLY
Massage into the upper arm area using circular motions until product is fully absorbed.

NIP+FAB always have so many interesting products!
This products although I didn't try it long to see any results yet, but what I like best was that it doesn't feel like I have apply anything at all!!!

The transparent gel feels cooling (refreshing) on the skin... absorb fast and really well into the skin without any creamy, sticky nor oily feels. And I won't feel discomfort when I apply this gel in the day ^_~

 

The NIP + FAB Upper Arm Fix will be available from January 2013 at selected Watsons stores nationwide and at www.nipandfab.com.sg.

Price : SD$21.90 (100ml)

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Product was provided for consideration.

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Porcelain launches the limited edition "Party perfect DIY facial kit" that goes with a five-step skin care regime, to help maintain skin brightness and radiance.

With the year-end festivities just around the corner (4 days to be extact), Porcelain, the Face Spa had launched a new DIY facial kit with partygoers in mind, as well as those who are simple caught up in the hustle and bustle of work and family life.

The party perfect DIY facial kit is a set of proprietary products from Porcelain's skincare collection that supports a five-step, 30-minute skincare regime anyone can replicate in the comfort of their home. Each step in this five-step regime is carefully fashioned and critical to ensuring that your skin retains a porcelain, radiant glow in the midst of a hectic schedule.

The party perfect DIY Facial kit are all in travel sizes - except the masks.
Included the full/bigger sizes for reference.

The party perfect DIY facial kit comprises of...

1. Soothe Hydro Cleanser
Price: SD$25 (15ml)

Para and sulfate free, this ultra-gentle cleanser contains 82% Aloe Vera Gel and is suitable for even the most sensitive skin. This product is enriched with six natural ingredients to cleanse, hydrate and soothe the skin. It also has an infusion of powerful antioxidants and skin conditioning agents to protect and nourish the skin.

The full size (200ml)

 

2. Revive Skin Refiner
Price : SD$48 (15ml)

Instead of containing beads to physically scrub away impurities, this advanced formula makes use of natural enzymes to dissolve dead skin cells. While the motion stimulates microcirculation as we massage the skin with this product, it gently lifts dissolved impurities and at the same time, pump nutrients deep into the skin.

 

The full size 50ml

 

3. Hydrocare BioCellulose Mask
Price : SD$38 per piece

Enhanced with multiple ingredients, each with their own unique ability to hold moisture increase moisture content. Enriched with Ceramid 3, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Lycol, Litchi Seed, Fig Fruit and Cactus Extract, hydrate the skin and restore its natural resilience.

 
4. RevitalEye Multi-Peptide Silk Mask
Price : SD$8 per piece

An advanced formula created to strengthen and repair the skin around the eyes. This mask combines the properties of 4 types of peptides to help reduce fine lines and other signs of aging around the eyes. Algae extracts, sodium hyaluronate and Ceramide help maintain a high level of moisture to alleviate puffiness and smoothen wrinkles.

 
 
5. Sooth Aloe Vera Recovery Gel
Price : SD$38 (10ml)

Specially formulated with pure Aloe Vera extracts, this product soothes skin and shields it from environmental aggressors. It calms and pampers stressed skin and is suitable even for the most reactive complexion. This formula is designed to improve the skin's overall moisture balance, enhances the skin's natural integrity by repairing wounds, and promotes the skin's natural resilience.

Full size 40 ml

The limited edition "Party perfect DIY facial kit" retail at SD$99 (Up to SD$157) exclusively at Porcelain, the Face Spa at 15 Cantonment Road. Please contact 6227 9692 for pre-order.

Disclosure:
I'm not affiliated with the company.
Product was provided for consideration.

 

 

If you are doing some last minute shopping for xmas gathering, gift exchange or for your neighbour kids (I believe most of you already shopped way before for your family and friends right? ^_~), here are some cute ideas what you can get from Watsons.

Lets check out what I got in my Watsons Xmas socking

From yummy chocolate, to angry birds gadgets, skincare(masks) to makeup....

Angry Birds Space Robot Hub (it's a USB hub station)

The robot is so cute.... so much better looking then my old square-ish usb hub!

Angry Birds Space dust cap for phone...

For makeup love....
Models OWN makeup....

I will do a seperate post on the swatches...

If you wanna get skincare product as Christmas gift, the best is to get them MASKS (it you are not too sure about their skin types)... becos you can't go wrong it.  Hydrating, soothing or collagen types - suitable for almost all skin types.

Lovemore masks
(Sometimes back I went to Lovemore bloggers preview session, will update on it soon!)

Sister Diary Black Pearl Q10 masks

Chocolates....
Everytimes when I think about Xmas, I thought of Chocolates... cos it's a fun to receive a whole box or a bag (in this case a stocking) full of all kind of random yummy chocolate (NOT ONE!! But afew "greedy eyes" kekekeke)

I never try both Walkers chocolates of London or Aero chocolates before!!
Interesting... going to share this with my Chocolate lover sister ^_^

Christmas shopping at Watsons is fun ^__^
If you have no idea what to get.. you can always get the Gift card from Watsons.
From a value of $10 onwards (the card is free.. just purchase the value only ^_^)

 

Thanks Watsons Singapore for the lovely Christmas gift ^_^

Christmas' just around the corner (less then a week) and if you haven't do any shopping yet... here are some limited edition sets from Benefit ... 

She so JetSet
Price : SD$58.00

High Flying Glosses
Price : SD$42

LeeLee beauty secret
Price : SD$63

Fast train to fabulous
Price : SD$67

Perk up and away
Price : SD$103

Upgrade to gorgeous
Price : SD$61

Sexy little stowaways
Price : SD$54

Crescent row limited edition set
Price : SD$58

Let there be bright
Price : SD$72

Benefit Singapore Facebook Page ::
http://www.facebook.com/BenefitCosmeticsSingapore

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Sometimes back (September/October 2012), Sasa Singapore launched one of the popular Korea Cosmetics Brand BRTC.  Yeah!! I like korean masks, they are so expensive,  give good instant and temporary relif for minor skin irritation.

I will be updating two more BRTC product's introduction (skincare range and BBcreams) posts for the next few days. (If you are intersted, you can drop by Sasa to check them out or wait for my write's up if you are not heading towards shopping areas ^_^)

 

All BRTC stemcell masks were made of lyocell fibers with 100% natural, biodegradable, and skin-affinitive cellulose.

Morning Glory Stem Cell Mask
Price : SD$25 [per box with 5pc]

Purifying mask infused with revitalizing energy from morning glory callus extract! Morning glory callus extract and botanical extracts boost the skin’s metabolism and revitalize stressed, congested skin for a brighter, healthier complexion.

Rice Stem Cell Mask
Price : SD$25 [per box with 5pc]
Concentrated serum mask nfused with skin-brightening rice callus extract! Rice callus extract and other skin-brightening botanical ingredients eliminate skin dullness and even out skin tone for a more translucent and flawless complexion.

I love any skincare containing "rice" will do a review on this sooon!!!! (My skin is feeling so much better... I can try more "new" masks!! (Wee~)

 

Ginseng Stem Cell Mask
Price : SD25 [per box with 5pc]

Infused with powerful regenerative energy and nutrients of ginseng stem cells! Ginseng stem cells, collagens, and other nutrients nurture and improve mature, damaged skin for a healthier and more luminous complexion.

 
 
Zinnia Stem Cell Mask
Price : SD$25 [per box with 5pc]

Oil-controlling and anti-blemish mask infused with anti-inflammatory and skin regenerative energy from zinnia callus extract@Zinnia callus extract and botanical ingredients quickly relieve irritating and sensitive skin while controlling excessive sebum for a purer, clearer complexion.

 

Edelweiss Stem Cell Mask
Price : SD$25 per box with 5pc

Concentrated serum mask infused with abundant moisture from edelweiss callus extract! Edelweiss callus extract and other botanical moisturizing extracts replenish lost moisture of dry, rough skin while imparting their vital energy for a softer and more vibrant complexion.

 

Green Tea Stem Stem Cell Mask
Price : SD$25 [per box with 5pc]

Immediate soothing mask infused with cooling and soothing energy in green tea callus extract! Green tea callus extract and other botanical soothing extracts quickly soothe sensitive, reddish skin while showering with cooling moisture for a healthier, purer complexion.

All the masks sound so nice and soothing... I can't wait to try them all!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
My first try would be the "Rice" mask ^__^

Available at Sasa Singapore
Price : SD$25 [per box]

 

Disclosure:
I'm not affiliated with the company.
Product was provided for consideration.

Information extracted from the press file.