YVES ROCHER

YVES ROCHER

JINGLE JINGLE, JINGLE THAT BELLS!!!!

I really cannot believe Christmas is gonna be here in less than 3 weeks! It’s madness how time jingles away! I thought I just celebrated Christmas a while ago~ Anyways, it’s the season of giving and season of joy! Many of us often ponder what to get for our family and loved ones. It can be quite a headache cracking your head every single year about presents. There may be even times when you really just do not know what to buy anymore. Well~ my suggestion is, if you can’t think of anything the person needs or rather the things that they want are way out of your budget, buy something practical, usable and sharable!

This Christmas, I am most happy to announce that I’m collaborating with Yves Rocher, the number one Beauty Care brand in France for a Christmas Special feature! Yves Rocher is a one-stop beauty destination. From skin care to body care, hair care and fine fragrances, they have got everything. Yves Rocher was born from the vision of one man who believed in plant-based beauty care and in the democracy of beauty for all women. And that said, I have to emphasize that I am most thrilled when I saw the pricings. Even with it being the number one brand in France, pricings are really affordable and I guess that lived up to the democracy of beauty.

I went down personally to Yves Rocher store to handpick a couple of products that I really like and of course would like to share about them.

This Cherry Bloom series is one of my favourites, as its scent is not overly sweet and is a little powder-ish. I myself am not a fan of overly sweet stuff when it comes to perfume. But I’m okay with sweetness for any other products. I’ve gotten this series as a gift pack that consists of a 200ml shower gel and a 100ml perfume at $32. Really recommend this scent if you are like me who prefers something a little powder-ish and musky instead of fruity.

Well here comes the CHRISTMAS SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION HOLIDAY COLLECTION. This series is seriously sweet! No kid!!! But as I’ve mentioned as long as it’s not a perfume, I’m totally fine with sweetness. I’ve chosen the Blackberries exfoliating shower gel, Redberries liquid hand soap and Redberries hand cream which smells great but cost only $12 each.

I’m actually quite in love with the liquid hand soap, every single time I walk into my bathroom, I just wanna give it a pump!

I understand that when it comes to fragrances, it is pretty subjective. Everyone has their own likings but let me just recommend one more product that I feel is worth trying. I didn’t pick this item to be honest. But I was told that this product is selling like hotcakes in stores and since it’s a star product, I thought maybe I should just give it a go~

I tried it the day after I’ve gotten it and immediately contacted the team from Yves Rocher and asked if they would allow me to play Santa this Christmas. I requested for 10 bottles to GIVE AWAY to you lovelies who have been supporting this space! I would hold the contest for this awesome product tomorrow on Instagram @valerie_wang  so be sure to keep a look out aite!!

This Rinsing Vinegar is a product that helps to repair and seal hair cuticles, leaving it super soft and smooth. Don’t worry though the name says vinegar, it does not smell anything like the vinegar we consume. It has a sweet raspberry scent, so powerful it lingers even till the next day. This is not a hair mask neither a conditioner. It is a rinse-off hair treatment to be used after you are done with shampoo and conditioner. Pour directly onto your hair, massage and leave on for a few minutes before you rinse-off. I promise, you will feel a difference! My hair became baby soft and I would say it is indeed a star product.

All right, I think I’ve said enough and there are so many more products available from Yves Rocher that it’ll be insane for me to introduce everything. Pop by yourself to check them out and enjoy 20% storewide from 1 – 31 Dec 2014!

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November 30, 2014

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THAT GLOW THAT FACE

THAT GLOW THAT FACE

Hola Ladies~ I haven’t really blogged or introduced this new skincare line that I have been using since July. Some of my products from DRX ran out during June and it so happen that I was invited by IDS to their official opening earlier in May, I thought of trying them out. It is not that DRX is not doing a good job, it did a really good job on my skin.

T1: Toner / S2: Sunblock/ Facial Scrub / C+/

OM: oil free moisturizer/ UM: Ultra Moisturizer

However, I’m not really someone who sticks to just one brand or one product; I believe there are always products out there that are worth a try. But I’ve always wondered why on earth must there be so many products, can’t anyone just come out with one ultimate product that will be able to take over all our skincare products? Saves time and saves a lot of trouble, money too! I decided to give IDS Skincare a try, mainly because the doctor that came up with the products for DRX is also the doctor that came up with the brand new range of skincare for IDS clinic. I somehow felt safer knowing that it is by the same doctor( Dr SK Tan).

When I switch over to IDS clinic, I was on a partial regime. And what does that mean? It means I was using half DRX and half IDS, Dr Tan did not ask me to simply discard or stop using my leftover products from DRX but instead he worked around it and prescribed me the products that could fit well into my regime.

Initially when I was on partial regime, all was good for about a month but later on my skin became unstable. I went back for 3 reviews in between august-october. Dr Tan was really patient with my condition. I can’t be sure that it was the product causing instability, reason being, it only became problematic after a month. Even so I continued using the products, on days it would be perfect glowing skin, on days tiny blemishes popped! On top of that I was really stressed out that few months, so it might also be the cause of unstable skin condition.

Dr Tan examined my skin regularly and switch around products to find the best match for my skin. I’ve also gone through the Hydro Therapeutics treatment to clear up blemishes. It is a 4-step treatment. (For exact details of treatment and information, you can book an appointment or check out their website) It won’t take longer than an hour!

After 4 months of “mix & match”, my skin has finally stabilized. I’m using full range of products from IDS Clinic except that I regulate my final moisturizing step between IDS ultra moisturizer and oil free moisturizer with another’s brand moisturizer. I find that this works best for my skin. 

Whitening is a very important part of my skin care regime and Dr Tan has also added Lyco-White (the product that I have been waiting since July) into my regime. It is an oral supplement that promises to make your skin fairer and increase skin’s resistance against damaging UV rays. It also has antioxidant health benefits.

These capsules contain powdered colourless carotenoids and curcumin extract, which are potent antioxidants; the popular oral sunscreen ingredient polypodium leucotomos; as well as black pepper extract to boost the efficacy of the antioxidants.

Lyco- white had since become my FAVOURITE product of all!!! I’m someone who loves the sun but hate the damage done by it. LOVE HATE REALATIONSHIP.

But I really have to thank Dr SK Tan and IDS clinic for all the awesome whitening products (Lyco-white/C+). 

I will never ever leave my house without spamming my sun block from IDS skincare. This apart from Lyco-white is also one of my favorites. It does not leave a sticky feeling. Simply love it!

I’m picking up my second bottle of Lyco-white tomorrow! How could I live without Lyco-White! :D

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November 27, 2014

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1/3

1/3

The Year is coming to an end and it scares the shit out of me how time is flowing away just like that, gone and never coming back. 

I'm almost 1/3 to saying hello to death. Can we just be immortal.

November 25, 2014

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experimentals

experimentals

exploring iphoneography

shot by dear nico.

November 20, 2014

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silky girl

silky girl

SPOT WHAT’S NEW IN MA BAG??  PASTEL BABIES!

New loots from my recent Tokyo Trip and my latest make up addition, the New Hydra White 2-Way Foundation from SILKYGIRL.

I’m not a great fan of foundations and I usually only smack them on when I have shoots. Before SILKYGIRL, the most suitable foundation that I found and have been using is still not too ideal. It looks perfect when I have it on for the first two hours then it starts to become cakey and fine lines along my eyes, smile lines all starts surfacing. By the end of the day my face looks kind of uneven.

That said, the reason why I still use foundation is because it provides better coverage as compared to my daily loose powder. It smoothens my blemishes and skin surface. So having and not having my foundation on does make a difference, especially during photo shoots.

When I first received my SILKYGIRL Hydra White, I wasn’t expecting any difference as compared to other foundations I have tried because a lot of them turned out to be pretty much the same.

A little background info, SILKYGIRL’s Hydra White 2-Way Foundation has Triple Whitening Agents;Whitemaxyl, Glutathione &Arbutin and Double Hydrating Agents; Sodium Hyaluronate& Vitamin E. That’s quite a mouthful but all you need to know is it basically provides you coverage while promising to whiten and hydrate your skin! It also shields you from the sun with SPF 30/PA+++ and is fragrance free.

The SILKYGIRL Hydra White comes in four different tones.

01 Nude

02 Natural

03 Medium

04 Tan

In my opinion 01/03 has a slightly pinkish tone and for 02/04 a more yellowish tone. Since this foundation is specially formulated for Asian skin, that probably explains the slight yellowish tone. So for those of you with a yellowish undertone, who have haven’t been able to find a foundation that best suits your skin tone, maybe you could try this!

After trying the Hydra White 2-Way Foundation for a couple of days, I must say that it really surprises me. The first few hours of usage as usual, like other foundations provided very good coverage. I was expecting lines and cracks to surface on my first try but I did not notice any significant lines even at the end of the day. I was still pretty skeptical and I thought that maybe it was due to the rain that the weather was cooler thus the foundation stayed longer. I continued for a couple more days to come up with a verdict and I would say it is quite impressive! I guess this was due to the hydrating agents inside it!

With that, the Hydra White 2-Way Foundation certainly has earned itself a place in my make up routine.

The pretty pastel baby blue packaging is simply adorable, sponge is also provided and what I love about it is the mirror. A full sized mirror instead of a tiny one. Now I can see every part of my face without having to aim at a certain angle. :) 

This is by far the most long lasting foundation that I have used and indeed a pleasant surprise! 

Thank you SILKYGIRL! You could check out their Facebook (SILKYGIRL.Singapore) for more information and products. Hope you would enjoy the Hydra White 2-Way Foundation as much as I do. < 3

November 19, 2014

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This is me

This is me

I came across an article recently that best describes my personality. 

It is difficult to try to explain to anyone but I thought some of you who has been a regular reader of this space might wanna know a little more about me. Since I do not have a platform to converse and in a matter of fact I really do not feel like (apologies). 

I'm really thankful for everyone that has been supporting this space, this is (me).

November 16, 2014

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TTR GOES TO TOKYO

TTR GOES TO TOKYO

Heya~ This mini update here is my last post to wrap up all my outfits posts in Tokyo. It is my pleasure to grace TTR's blog as a guest blogger, I won't say anymore here about these outfits but you could check out more of my visuals and what I've got to say about them over at TTR. 

Last but not least, BIG FAT THANK YOU to all my sponsors!

1. The Tinsel Rack

2. Fashmob

3. ThreadTheory

4. Kikikeli

5. Joyeus

6. Wonderstellar

7. Simpl_

8. Pedderred

9. Ellysage

Till the next travelogue outfits posts... < 3

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fashmob

fashmob

Tokyo oh Tokyo~

How I've missed you and your awesome food, awesome weather, awesome toilets...

As promised, more outfits from the days in Tokyo, this time fully decked in FASHMOB!

How I wish I could stay there for a month or two, slowing down my pace to the outskirts of Tokyo instead of rushing around in 9days, I'll definitely head back to ramen heaven.

1. Lapel playsuit 

A semi formal piece, play around with your shoes for different looks~

2. Albany pants

Love this pants to bits! 

3. Lace maxi

Gorgeous lace details 

4. Editor's trench coat

this coat kept me real warm in that chilly weather 

If you have been hanging around this space, FASHMOB is no stranger. Fourth collaboration in the spent of a few months. I actually do not know what more to say because I've said it all in the previous collaborations. In brief, quality assured, sizing assured and i guess that's kind of what you need from an online store. Fashmob updates frequently, they don't play dead like some other stores do.  

Fashmob is also having an exclusive promotion for DBS card holders. 

10% off for $50 spent and 15% for $100 spent. 

(discount is valid till 31st dec on all regular priced items)

So yup remember to use your DBS card while checking out, and so this is Fashmob and I in Tokyo! 

Till then~ < 3

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November 13, 2014

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