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Slimming Massage Treatment with NouriFBC

Hi Loves!

First slimming session at Nourifbc

Introduction to Slimming by Nouri Face and Body Concepts

I had the pleasure to experience’s Nouri Face & Body Concepts Slimming Massage treatment and I was told by Valerie, the beauty salon owner that this is a popular treatment with her clients as it’s part of the weight loss program that the award winning beauty salon offers and one of the best ways to lose weight easily without exercise for her clients.

Valerie says that many of her clients come to her while at a loss on how to lose the fat build up in their bodies, mainly because they do not have someone to keep them accountable on their weight loss journey, so she is able to provide them the regular checks and actions that will spur and motivate them towards their goals. Some of her clients are busy professionals with no time for exercise, so they appreciate this slimming massage treatment that can help them to lose weight without exercise.

The slimming treatment from NouriFBC consists of slimming massages that are specially formulated using unique body massage techniques that are able to bring about the numerous benefits found in the unique and herbal secret recipe creams that are applied onto the common problematic areas such as the waistline, abdomen, thighs and buttocks.

Seeing as how Valerie’s beauty salon has numerous positive testimonials and reviews, I wanted to find out first hand if the slimming massage therapy is effective or just one of those weight loss myths we see everywhere in Singapore today.

First slimming session at Nourifbc

Well of course I do know that I don’t have much excess weight to lose, however I was game to accept the slimming massage review assignment because I know that a properly done massage can help to tone up my tummy, thighs and especially my problem area, my arms. And of course, I wanted to know what’s in this slimming massage that will help people to lose weight without exercise.

The premises of Nouri Face and Body Concepts is airy with a cosy feel to it. The treatment rooms were equipped with machines that you’d find in most beauty salon establishments in Singapore
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My impression after the thorough consultation with Valerie was that she has a wealth of experience as well as the necessary certifications and skills. She broke down the important details of how exactly one can obtain great results with a weight loss program using slimming massages as the key component.

According to her, it is firstly vital to have a realistic set of goals such as how much weight you plan to lose, and in which areas of your body. Secondly, your lifestyle and eating habits need some changes to achieve optimal results. No dieting is necessary, just a sensible meal plan is enough. And if you are able to take short walks to raise your metabolism, that would also contribute to the fat burning process and produce faster results.

Last but not least, the number of slimming massage sessions and the time between each session is critical. Many people assume that going for a session as and when they are in the mood will be just the same as going on a fixed schedule. The longer you wait between each session, the chances of fatty deposits hardening and forming cellulite increases.

In short, make small changes to what you eat and your daily activities while simultaneously going for the slimming massages is the best formula to seeing a trimmer figure and longer lasting results.

Valerie’s slimming massages are highly popular amongst women who have given birth and put on a significant amount of weight. That actually is harder to lose as compared to normal weight gain or excess fat. At this point, I’m pretty sure I’m in good hands and I tell Valerie to proceed with the treatment session.

Without further ado, let’s go through what steps took place during my own session at NouriFBC:

Steps of Slimming Massage treatment

Body brushing for Slimming

  1. Dry Body Brushing

This process helps in exfoliating the skin and it is also part of the process for a full body detox as the dry body brushing action removes toxins trapped and accumulated in our lymph nodes. It also opens the pores for the removal of wastes found in the blood stream. It is similar to having lymphatic drainage done, for full detoxification of your body’s lymph nodes.

Steam Blanket and Aromatic Compress For Slimming

  1. Steam Blanket and Aromatic Compress

The next step aids in creating perspiration,by using steam to unblock the pores of your skin which may be clogged with sweat, dirt,oil, body creams or perfume.

This important step is necessary to perform purges of the build up of toxins in the body.

This step also reduces water retention and the aromatic compress helps in the relief of muscular tension and regulates hormonal imbalance.

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  1. Fat Mobilisation

This step is done with the addition of the Exercise Slimming cream which doubles up the slimming process, making it more effective in breaking down stubborn fat. This massage also boosts sluggish blood circulation. The effect of this deep massaging helps to lift and tone saggy parts of body. Following which if you add on body care products such as body ampoules and creams, they are readily absorbed by the skin, hence producing more effective and visible results.

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  1. Red Ray Slimming Therapy

The last but not the least part of the slimming massage is the red ray slimming therapy. This step helps indigestion and bloating as the red ray and heat removes trapped wind which builds up a weak constitution. It also accelerates the effect of the Fat Mobilization process.

Post Slimming Treatment Care

Post Slimming Treatment Care

It is recommended to bring a cardigan and leggings to keep yourself warm after the treatment and let your body continue the breaking down process of the fats. Valerie also has special inner wear for the ladies to wear and creams to apply while exercising to increase the effectiveness of the weight loss.

Conclusion:

Going through the above process and laying my thoughts out for this review made me realize that the steps all have their individual purposes as well as added enhancements that can aid the slimming process.

This does not seem to be a miracle treatment that over promises results, but rather a very well planned out treatment system that relies on each and every step being carried out perfectly to break down fat cells and reduce the amount of unhealthy weight in a person. I had an enjoyable experience that was both interesting and educational for me.

Thank you Valerie De Costa of Nouri Face & Body Concepts & for inviting me for this lovely Slimming Massage treatment. I thoroughly enjoyed my session with Valerie and trust her and her more than a decade’s experience and skills in assisting her clients to reach their target physique, health and weight.

Slimming massage treatment at NouriFBC

If you’ve been looking for weight loss ideas and ways to lose weight fast and effectively (definitely not within days but a few months with consistent efforts and visits), then a visit to Nouri Face & Body Concepts and consultation with Valerie is definitely something I would recommend you to do!

I hope you have all enjoyed my review, for inquiries on their special discounts, please contact:

NOURI LOGO new

Nouri Face and Body Concepts

Blk 462,#01-53, Crawford Lane

Singapore 190462

Whatsapp: +6591994189

www.nourifbc.com

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Ena

Retro Days with MAC Wash & Dry Collection & Huggable Lips Collection

Hi Loves!

I may profess to be beauty junkie, but my level is no where near MAC’s. What do I mean? I mean they launch some 3-4 collections a month, (yes that’s about 1 a week, or sometimes simultaneously they launch 4 collections in a month). So by the time you’re reading this, the collections here are most probably sold out, since my blog posts are mostly belated reviews, heh. Nonetheless, some of the key basics like the foundations would still be there, and if you’re in love in sometime LE featured here, you can try it to find it on Amazon or Carousell! If all else fails… Visit the shop to ask for similar colours, or buy something new from their current collections. 😉

Anyhoo, read on to check out what went down in store on the day Smita and I went to check out Beno (MAC’s makeup artist) working magic on the model with Wash & Dry collection and of course also checking out the then new Huggable Lips collection. 😀

MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 001Beno highly recommends this as a skin prep all over the face before foundation. He says this is particularly good for models when they come in with dull skin, it helps to perk, brighten and hydrate their skin.

MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 002Beno also swears by Lightful C softening lotion(toner), a rather new product launched this year, Beno says that this product with Vit C helps to brighten the skin. 

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MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 006Already with a bright pop or green eyeliner on, Beno applies a more subdued lip colour on the model.

MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 007From the Huggable Lips collection.
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MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 009Enhancing the eyeliner. MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 010Now checking out the Wet & Dry collection. I love the psychedelic coloured packaging! Super gorgeous and trendy orange and golds.MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 011Smita lovesss the highlighter Beno applied on her.

MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 012And the super gorgeous Wash & Dry collection. Really love the 2 face foundation brush.

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Now on to the Huggable Lips collection! These lipsticks are amazing. They give your lips a very bouncy feel and wet look. I have no idea how that is huggable. And I super love the sleek lip bullet, a change compared to the usual MAC lip bullets. Much prefer this actually!MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 014 MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 015MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 016 MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 017With the super cute bear mascot!

MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 018And the MAC makeup expert Beno, follow him on IG @benolim!

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MAC Wash & Dry MAC Huggable Lips 019Thank you Smita for the invite and MAC Cosmetics Singapore for having us! Also be sure to check out Smita’s beauty blog here, you’ll learn tons of expert tips from her too!

*Bonus Round* lol

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Brunch at Paul Singapore 005My omelette at Paul’s.

Brunch at Paul Singapore 006Smita’s Beef Tar Tar.

So I left/dropped my wallet at Paul’s Takashimaya and the staff kept it for me. THANK GOD.  Awesome food and staff here, definitely will go back again. <3

Makeupstore Artist Plexi Gloss LipglossSo we walked around Sephora and chanced upon the launch of Makeupstore’s Artist Plexi Gloss/lipgloss and I won the sample set and a pouch and a lip over. #Blessed. It’s true I am very blessed at winning lucky dips. 

Makeupstore Artist Plexi Lip Gloss Review

Here we are with our lip overs. I chose a bright red and I do love the lip gloss that gave very good hydrating and pigmented coverage without the typical sticky feeling.

Hope you enjoyed this post! Follow me on IG @ena_teo for my updates! 😉

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Ena

Pink Hair for Hope with Hairdreams Singapore

Hi Loves!

You might have noticed the pink streaks in my hair since last week. I paid a visit to Hairdreams Singapore to experience and share about their ‘Pink Hair for Hope’ campaign and hair creation package which costs $80, and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation and is available for the whole month of October.

This includes the application of the stripes, wash and blow dry, and subsequent removal at the salon. This hair creation lasts up to three months, giving those in support a chance to spread the awareness of the support for Breast Cancer.

The last time I had coloured streaks hair extensions was when I was 21… For a rock & roll themed bday party. 💁😎✊😆 I’m glad that the extensions I have now is for an even more meaningful cause!

For more information and appointment booking, visit www.hairdreams.com.sg, or call 6653 5500. Hairdreams is located at: 51 Cuppage Road #01-09, Singapore 229469 / Tel: 6653 5500

Thank you Publicist PR & Hairdreams Singapore for having me, I am glad to lend my support this meaningful campaign.

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Ena

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My Trip to Rexults Clinic (formerly known as EPW Laser & Medical Aesthetics Clinic)

Hi loves!

A few weeks back I paid a visit to Rexults Clinic  (formerly known as EPW Laser & Medical Aesthetics Clinic) for a consultation followed by treatment session and I’m very pleased with my experience and happy to be able to share it with you today!

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Before I go into details about the treatment process, let me share a little more about Rexults Clinic~

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With 22 Years in Medical Aesthetics Practice, Rexults Clinic is located on the 17th floor of Tong Building in Orchard Road and the clinic is a pioneer in Singapore’s medical aesthetics industry which delivers top line medical skincare procedures for problematic skin conditions and non-surgical face enhancement solutions. The clinic was started in 1993 by Medical Director and Founder Dr EP Wong. You may not have seen many advertisements for the clinic because it has always relied on word of mouth, bass on their good track record. It is their reliability, being up-to-date and customer-centric culture that keeps patients visiting the clinic!

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Excellent Facilities & Equipment:
Rexults Clinic has excellent facilities – large waiting areas with comfortable designer sofas, a professional photo-taking room, immaculate doctors’ consultation rooms and 4 treatment rooms filled with the latest medical-grade equipment. From these, I can see that the clinic strives to attain the highest professional standards in everything they do. I’ve also learnt that the doctors at Rexults Clinic also keep abreast on the latest developments in the field of medical aesthetics. In order to deliver precise results, due diligence is applied in the selection of equipment and refining the techniques of any new procedures.  For this reason, it is not just about the equipment, but the discerning eye, experience and skills of the specialists that matter.

 image6Spacious & comfortable waiting space before treatment. 

Rexults Clinic Treatment Room pictureA peek of the treatment room.

Procedures – No or Minimal Downtime:
After the registration, I was chaperoned into Associate Doctor, Melvin Tan’s consultation room.  I shared my objective to get rid of my some pigmentation and minor skin growth on my face.  As I was concerned about having any downtime, Dr. Tan assured me that the downtime for the recommended procedures would have no downtime / minimal downtime.

image8 Here’s a picture of me with the anesthetic cream before the laser treatment. It is left on for about 30-60 minutes and removed before the laser treatment. 

Here are the procedures and treatments I had experienced at Rexults Clinic: 

Clarity laser procedure – a very effective for pigmentation. The Clarity laser also helps in photo rejuvenation of the skin, so it can minimise your pores, reduce fine lines and help boost collagen synthesis.  Just what I need to maintain youthful-looking skin! You don’t have to worry about skin thinning as this laser targets the skin layers beneath, not the surface. Results: Brighter, clearer and more even skin tone.

Extraction – My nose needed extraction and the best way to is to have the procedure performed by a medical professional in a sterile environment.
Result: Smoother skin texture and helps in preventing future breakouts. I am really very impressed by the Doctor’s professional extraction, the acne spots very quickly died down with little to no scarring within the next few days. There really is a difference between a clinic and facial salon extraction, the difference is in the shorter downtime.

 • Radiowave surgery – is a highly effective procedure for the removal of skin surface irregularities such as acne, moles and skin tags.  Dr. Tan performed some spot radiowave surgery for some of the minor skin growth on my skin.
Result: Improved skin texture – i.e. smoother skin. After 3 weeks, I am truly very happy to report that this procedure has been a dream come true. The procedure did leave some minor scabs which dropped off naturally and now my skin is smooth. I didn’t even need any extra skincare after, Doctor Tan just told me to use my usual hydrating skincare.

Mask – A brightening and soothing mask is applied. Excellent in calming my skin.

LED Blue Light Treatment
Result: The light causes the development of oxygen radicals that get rid of acne bacteria without damaging healthy skin.

• LED Yellow Light Treatment
Result: Improves skin tone and helps to heal the skin.

IMG_4762Here’s a photo of me sans makeup with Dr Tan during the review, 1 week after the treatment. 

Patient Care
A key success of Rexults Clinic is that the staff are committed to developing long and trusting relationships with all clients.  Rexults Clinic trains their people to deliver superlative service both within the clinic and through a comprehensive after-care program that lets patients know that they are always there for them.  I like the fact that the clinic makes it a point to find out how your skin is doing even after the procedures and treatments have been done, like how I went back 1 weeks after the treatment for follow up. I can now understand why patients and their family/friends choose to visit Rexults Clinic. It is their professionalism and genuine after-care service that speaks volumes.

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Background on Dr. Melvin Tan, Associate Doctor – Rexults Clinic
From my visit to Rexults Clinic, I learned that Dr. Melvin Tan enjoys individually tailoring combination treatments for his patients, relying on a large toolbox of procedures to ensure his patients achieve the best and most predictable results. He believes that patients should look natural and rested, while still maintaining their individuality. What is also interesting is that since 2012, Dr. Tan has personally trained over 50 doctors in South East Asia on basic and advanced injection techniques using Botox and fillers. If I do plan to have some face enhancement procedures done, I know who I can look for.

Contact
If you’re interested to improve your skin, you can make an appointment to see Dr. Melvin Tan at Rexults Clinic.

 Dr. Tan’s consultation fee is SGD$50.

 A customised program would be recommended by the doctor for every patient’s individual needs.

Rexults Clinic is located at 302 Orchard Road #17-01 Tong Building (Beside Paragon).
Call +65 235 5533.    Email: info@rexultsclinic.com    Website: www.rexultsclinic.com

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Thank you Rexults Clinic, Dr Tan & Simon for my pleasant experiences at the clinic & for helping me achieve clearer and smoother skin through the laser and combination treatments!

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Ena

Casual Days

Hi Loves!

What’s your idea of a casual weekend? Mine’s definitely hanging with family or friends over food – whether cafe hopping, at the mall’s, my place or theirs. Had the chance to pop by Christabelle‘s place the other weekend and took the chance to also take some outfit shots around her place. And while reviewing these photos, I belatedly realize… that I am back to leaning towards monochrome colours for my wardrobe. Black, white & greys are just so easy to mix and match with… and easy to throw on in the morning too!

Ena Enabalista Revolve Clothing Unif 003 Ena Enabalista Revolve Clothing Unif 002 Ena Enabalista Revolve Clothing Unif 001If you don’t already know by now, I am in love with sporty chic outfits and dresses. Although I have 2 similar dresses, one sleeveless and another short-sleeved, I just needed to get this when I saw it, hahaha. #Obsessed. I imagine this is the perfect dress to wear to support your favourite boy or sports player for a game. Throw on a black moto jacket or a jazzy bomber jacket and you’re ready to attend a concert or throw a party for your favourite rockstar. This particular dress is sold out, for more Unif dresses, check out Revolve Clothing here. I’m also wearing Free People’s Bella Coachella Strappy Back Bra with this look.American Eagle Outfitters Black Shorts Outfit Street Look 001 American Eagle Outfitters Black Shorts Outfit Street Look 002Have I mentioned that I love muscle tees? I got this DIOR NOT WAR singlet/tee from Malacca! Sometimes you can get really cute slogan tees from the market stalls. If you’re looking for something similar online, see this. Or if you prefer sleeved tees, which are reallyyy comfy, I totally recommend this cute OBEY Glitch Garden tee.  For shorts, nothing else beats American Eagle’s Outfitters’. I got these cut off shorts at their Vivo City outlet, I highly recommend you check them out if you haven’t! And if you’re wondering about the lace up sandals, these are from Zalora, you can get them here. Anddd if you’re planning to shop, save the code “ZBAPQGVB” for 15% discount at check out, valid for 1st purchase and for new customers only.

Thank you Revolve Clothing & American Eagles Outfitters for the apparels. <3 Thank you babe Christabelle for the photos! :*

Disclaimer: Outfits are sponsored or my own. The links in this post aren’t affliate links so I don’t get any credit if you buy, except for the Zalora discount code! Happy Shopping! 😉

x

Ena

Achieve Clearer, Brighter Skin with Atlas Medical Korean Triple Translucent Skin Trio

Hi Loves!

Feels like it’s been a while since I last blogged about a facial review. I experienced the treatments a few months back, now that I finally find the time, I’m very excited to share about my experience with Atlas Medical Clinic/Medispa’s Korean Triple Translucent Skin Trio, aka Korean Skin Trio!
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Atlas Medicial Clinic’s Korean Translucent Skin Trio consists of:
1. Revlite Laser Toning by Doctor SM Yuen
2. Aqua Radiance Medical Grade Facial
3. Korean Intense Moisture Mask
and it costs $128(inclusive GST)

You can also enjoy a similar Skin Trio treatment at Atlas Medispa, with the following steps:
1. Silk Peel
2. VPL, Variable Pulse Light Treatment
3. Hydrating Mask

Do note that a pre-assessment is needed prior to the treatment.

So I tried out 2 sessions of Revlite Laser Toning by Doctor SM Yuen and I love it! It was my very first time going through any laser toning or treatment of sorts and I was very happy to be under the good hands of Dr SM Yuen and team! If you’re like me and have never tried Revlite Laser Toning before, let me explain my experience~

After cleansing the face, one of the Atlas Medical Clinic attentive Skincare Therapist will prepare you and have your hair pulled and secured back with a white head band. Then the doctor is called in and he will gently speak to you and prepare you if it’s your first time going through laser. He explains that the laser is similar to a warm light and at the most, it shouldn’t feel more then an ant bite. Plus, there is a light air tube that blows cold air concurrently with the Revlite laser treatment which helps to distract and sooth any discomfort. There might be some slight burnt scent as it’s the laser burning away facial hairs, it’s perfectly normal and not detrimental.

I definitely enjoyed both Revlite Laser Toning sessions and love the clearing and brightening effect it has on my skin after. Check out the photos I took during and after the Revlite Laser Toning sessions!

image1After my first Revlite Laser Toning session.image2 image3A few days after the first Revlite Laser Toning session, my skin’s clearer, brighter and make up applies on smoother.

image4Another photo after my first Revlite Laser Toning session.

Went back for my second Revlite Laser Toning Session, I think I was pretty much experiencing my best(albeit slightly tired) skin in my entire life, with little to no pimples because of the right combination of hydrating skincare, supplements, facials, laser treatments and healthy lifestyle. ^^image5 image6 image7 image8 image9 image10

A few days after the second Revlite Laser Toning session. Was actually feeling really tired, but thank God for radiant good skin thanks to the Revlite Laser Toning sessions!

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Last but not the least, I also had the chance to review Atlas Medispa’s Skin Trio session, which as mentioned above, consists of the Silk Peel, VPL and mask steps which helps to remove dead skin cells, rejuvenate by hydrating and brightening the skin!

Remember to quote “Ena Teo” if you’re visiting the Medispa or Clinic to get special rates for their services and products!

Visit & Contact:

Atlas Medical ~ Laser & Aesthetics Clinic by Dr SM Yuen
391B Orchard Road #24-08/09/10
Ngee Ann City Tower B
Singapore 238874

Tel: +65 6556 0829
Fax: +65 6734 9685
Website: www.atlasmedicalclinic.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/atlasmedicalclinic

Atlas Medispa (Orchard)
391B Orchard Road #13-10/10A
Ngee Ann City Tower B
Singapore 238874

Tel: +65 6735 0996
Website: www.atlasmedispa.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/atlasmedispa

Thank you to Dr Yuen, Atlas Medispa Team for all the continual love and care for my skin and I!

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Ena

Join us for Stylista Korean Beauty & Fashion Trends Workshop!

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Hi Loves!

If you’ve missed our previous Stylista x LANEIGE workshops, fret not~ 😉 This October 11, we’re back with a Korean Beauty & Fashion Trends Workshop! 😀

It will be held at
Park Regis Hotel 🏤 (23 Merchant Road, 059268)
and you can pick from two slots to attend,
11am-1.30pm or 3-5.30pm. 💖

We’ll be sharing the best of Korean skincare and makeup with LANEIGE, as well as hot trending Korean fashion tips and styles with our fashion partner Style of Leda.🎀 Additionally Atlas Medispa will also be around to share about their latest Korean facial technologies 💁and every participant will get to bring home goodie bags with products and vouchers worth more than $200 from our sponsors LANEIGE, Style Of Leda, Atlas Medispa, Chez Vous Hair Salon & Polished Hand & Foot Spa!

Grab a girl friend or two, email StylistaWorkshop@gmail.com to book your seats! 👭👭 Early bird discount at $45 (U.P.$48) until 2nd October, so act fast~😎 Come and have fun with us, see you!😘

x

Ena

Skin Renewal with Nu-Factor Skincare Range

Hi Loves!

I’ve been using Nu-Factor’s skincare range for almost a month now and it’s time for a review! 🙂

For the uninitiated, Nu-Factor skincare range is made in Singapore by a R&D company who believes in 100% nature ingredients.

Andew Szalay, the Founder of Grow Company USA, the world’s premier manufacturer of nutrients and cosmetics ingredients, discovered that every nutrient required its own unique peptide in order for it to be absorbed through the cell wall of the appropriate bio-carrier. It took much perseverance through trial and error before the right peptide sequence was discovered for each specific nutrient. Hence, the Nu-factor® process utilises Nature to grow concentrated, natural, and complete nutrients in food form…..a form your body recognises and appreciates. Nu-factor® presents the most effective nutrients available to improve your quality of life. From the inside-out, and the outside-in. Szalay says” The investment in time and effort was well worth it as it birthed a whole new way of producing vitamins and minerals that are natural, highly concentrated, and vastly superior. “

To find out even more about the technology used, visit:

 http://nu-factor.com/technology-2

Nu Factor Range

I had the pleasure to try out this Nu Factor’s skincare range that consists of these 5 products: Essential Cleanser ($55), Essential Toner ($76), Day Essential ($95), Night Essential ($95) & Essential Renewal ($95).

Nu Factor Essential Cleanser

Nu-Factor Essential Cleanser is my favourite product of the range. I was very pleasantly surprised by this facial cleanser because it reminds me of Chanel’s Le Blanc Intense Brightening Foam Cleanser, it smells very fragrant and gives you a clear and fairer effect after using it. I feel that this facial cleanser is very effective in removing the dead skin built up on my forehead to give me an overall even skin tone.

For the full review, you can head over to In The Loop here to check it out! 😉

Thank you to Janice from In The Loop and Nu-Factor for the products for review!

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Ena

Discover New Fashion Styles with Her Changing Room

Hi Loves!

Fancy being able to try on  unlimited different apparels and accessories in a month at an affordable price? Well, I’d like to introduce to you Her Changing Room! Her Changing Room is a fashion rental box subscription service where you will receive 3 apparels and 2 accessories in each box and you can swop the box up to an unlimited number of times a month! Crazy I know! And of course, if you want to keep the items, you just have to top up for the pieces.

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I had the pleasure to take part in Her Changing Room ambassador contest as 1 of 10 ambassadors. I had a lot of fun with all the girls during the photoshoot, you can really tell we all have different fashion styles but we all love fashion!

You can also watch a video of me answering questions from Her Changing Room here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh3zxs2MTeM

In this post, you’ll see some of the outfits I’ve tried in the few boxes I’ve received in the past month… ^^

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Her Changing Room Blogger Review 004Her Changing Room Blogger Review 003 Her Changing Room Blogger Review 005 Wearing a yellow pinafore dress matched with my own white top, red bag and white heels from On Pedder. This outfit is not something I’d wear or pick out for myself, guess it’s nice to try something new~Her Changing Room Blogger Review 006Matching blue necklace and ring, also from Her Changing Room box.Her Changing Room Blogger Review 007 Her Changing Room Blogger Review 008 Her Changing Room Blogger Review 009Also wore this brown matching set from Her Changing Room box, shoes from Zalora.

Photo credits to my friend Kenny from KennyBite Productions.
Email him here if you want to engage him for your wedding or any special events to keep the precious memories!

Screen Shot 2015-09-17 at 8.08.25 pmTo celebrate a milestone 100 subscription, Her Changing Room is offer a limited time offer of discount subscription for the next 50 subscribers! Sign up on their landed page here, have fun exploring different fashion styles with them!!! 😉

Thank you Her Changing Room and Owl City SG for the updates and support in the last month as part of the contest! x

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Ena

Relaxing Weekend Getaway at ParkRoyal On Pickering

Hi Loves!

Recently I had the pleasure to indulge in a staycation at ParkRoyal  on Pickering, Singapore’s first hotel in a garden. The entire stay passed like a breeze, thanks to the great service, wonderful lush atmosphere and lovely food and drinks served. My bestie Fion and I stayed at the Orchid Club Deluxe Room and enjoyed access to the Orchid Club Lounge which provides afternoon tea, cocktail and breakfast. I fell in love with the hotel’s architecture which integrates organic lines and greenery so seamlessly. All in all, I definitely recommend this place as a weekend getaway for locals and a hotel of choice for foreigners! If you’re looking for activities recommendations, check out The Ultimate Singapore Day Out web app to plan your day according to your personality. 😉

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Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 001Refreshing calamansi drinks served at check in.

Our Orchid Club Deluxe Room on the 13th floor! ^^
Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 005Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 006Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 007Wooden interior and earthy colours makes for a luxurious yet comfortable experience.Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 002Fully decked mini bar, with the bottle of wine Fion brought, heh.
Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 008 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 009 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 010Bathroom integrates with the hotel room to give a very expansive feel.Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 066Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 067Sustainable efforts even in their bottle water! <3
Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 068Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 025Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 024Really appreciate the fresh fruits!
Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 027View of the city from the comfort of our room!
Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 012After putting our bags down, we headed to the Orchid lounge on the 16th floor for afternoon tea.

Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 026Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 013Scones!
Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 014Our afteroon tea picks!

After tea, we headed to check out the pool and common facilities.
Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 015 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 017 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 018 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 019 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 020 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 021 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 022 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 023Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 030 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 029Heading back to our room for a short rest, #wefie at the lobby. ^^Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 028Back in the room again with le BFF <333Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 031Skincare & makeup I brought along for the staycation~Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 037Changed & chilling a little before heading out again…

Back to the Orchid Club Lounge for cocktail & bites!
Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 032 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 033 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 034 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 035 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 036This mushroom ragu is super awesome and delicious! It’s made of eggs and flavoured  mushroom and I went back for 2nd serving (and was tempted to go back for 3rd, lol)!

Then Fion and I headed out to The Central which was a stone’s throw away for some shopping! We went to shop at Naiise but I didn’t snap any photos, haha. It’s this shop that has quirky local designer lifestyle products.Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 038Watsons drugstore if you need anything!Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 039Lots of eating places available!Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 040Live performance by the Clark Quay river on a Saturday evening! We just sat down and listen for 30 minutes, soaking in the atmosphere.Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 041View as we’re walking back from The Central.Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 042Enjoying a drink that aptly describes our relationship! ^^
Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 044Changed out and ready to chill for the night!
Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 046Enjoyed our Moscato that Fion brought back from her recent Aussie trip. <3

Woke up early on a Sunday morning to enjoy breakfast and this awesome view:Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 048Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 049 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 050 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 051 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 052 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 053 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 054 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 055 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 056 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 057 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 058 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 059 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 060Breakfast with a view, something to remember!
Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 061 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 062The open area outside the lounge space.Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 063Skincare and makeup I used for the day!
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Browsing the lobby area before checking out:Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 074Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 070 Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 072Cute bar area.Park Royal Pickering Staycation Blogger Review 073Lime restaurant, also quite famous for their buffet.

We definitely felt refreshed and recharged after our stay here, and I hope you do too! 😉

Thank you ParkRoyal Pickering and DigitasLBi PR for arranging for this staycation for my bff and I! <3 Take advantage of the offers here~ 😉

X

Ena

Alcina Hyaluron 2.0, My Current Favourite Moisturizer

Hi Loves!

A while back I was invited for an Alcina’s bloggers event and brought home a goodie bag for review. For those who haven’t heard of them, it’s  because they’re a German brand that’s new to Singapore market and recently just launched on Luxola.com. It was a great time at the event having coffee and treats while hearing from the Alcina R&D team including their makeup artist. I also got to try out their skincare and makeup as I had the pleasure to be the model for the demo. 🙂  I really enjoy their skincare which is very hydrating and has a fresh botanical scent. And I super love their moisturizer Hyaluron 2.0 which includes hyaluronic acid. After using the Hyaluron 2.0 moisturizer for a week, my skin was very well hydrated and a lot of my blemishes cleared up and I felt that my skin became better with this moisturizer, so I highly recommend it! You can get it on Luxola at $74.95 here.  Their makeup also wears very well on my skin and holds up well even in the humid weather. Expect a more matt finishing with their foundation an makeup and their Sun Kiss Powder is exactly that – gives you that Sun Kiss look! You can get it at $49.95 here
Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 002Club Street Social cafe at 5 Gemmil Lane. Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 003Beautiful array of Alcina cosmetics!Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 004Variations of powders, blushers & sun kissed powder.
Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 005Eyeshadows in earth colours.Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 006Richly pigmented lipsticks from natural to bold colours, moisturizing with a shiny finishing.
Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 007Had the chance to try on this eye and lip cream before the lipstick and it’s super good. I highly recommend it for people with dry skin and looking for a lip moisturizer that’s effective without being overly oily.
Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 008 Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 009Another product highlight is the Alcina Skin Clarifying Fluid that promises to clear blemishes and and yield a clear and healthy skin complexion with prolonged use. To be used after cleansing face and before makeup. I would recommend this over the Hyaluron 2.0 as a moisturizer for blemish skin and after the blemishes clear up, then change to the Hyaluron 2.0.
Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 010Close ups of makeup with gorgeous rope embossing.Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 011Bold red lipstick.
Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 012Alcina also has their version of nourishing capsules for more mature skin and for a velvety finish.Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 013More Alcina products.Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 014Mocha and treats!Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 015Listening to the Alcina team share about their R&D base in Germany – the building and weather looks awesome!
Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 016Alcina make up artist shares her experience with Alcina products and how they’re holding up well even in Singapore’s humid weather.
Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 017Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 018Had the chance to snap a few pics during the make up demo too! Haha.Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 001 Posting my before make over; simpler, fairer and dewy make up look.Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 019Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 022

Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 020 Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event 021Post make up demo look; matt finishing, more contouring and defined look.Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event Review  001Luxola x Alcina Blogger Event Review  002Alcina’s Sun Kiss Powder and Hyaluron 2.0.

You can visit Luxola to purchase Alcina products here.
Thank you Luxola and Alcina for the invite and products for review !

x

Ena

Effective Scar Removal Mederma Proactive Gel

Hi Loves!

You know how pesky mosquito bite scars can be on the calves, legs, arms and neck? Thank God for scar removal gels!

Mederma Proactive Scar Removal Gel Blogger Review 002Mederma, the No. 1 doctor-recommended scar management brand in the USA, is now in Singapore with their highly-raved Mederma Proactive Gel, a great healing product that has been proven to help to visibly reduce scarring. This proactive gel works on many types of scars – from operation and old-injury scars, and even acne scars!

Mederma Proactive Scar Removal Gel Blogger Review 001Thanks to Mederma SG and The PR People, they prepared a Quick-Fix Kit just for me, for those little emergencies and curveballs that life throws up, including, of course, the Mederma Proactive Gel.

I’ve tried it on my facial acne scars and I was impressed with the translucent gel and especially how lightweight it was! My bestie Fion suffered from pesky mozzie scars from her Taiwan trip and I passed her the gel to use and she LOVES it! She’s now unto her second tube. Beverly also blogged about how she used 3 tubes after her C-section birth to her baby. This stuff is legit, guys.

Mederma Proactive Gel is available in 20g ($29.80) and 50g ($59.80) at all Guardian, Unity, and selected Watsons stores. The 50g pack size is only available at Guardian stores. 

x

Ena

Diptyque’s Florabellio Launch @ Escentials Paragon

 

 

Hi Loves!

I’m finally getting up to speed on posting about Diptyque’s Florabellio fragrance launch on the blog, yay! That’s why you should follow me on my Instagram @ena_teo and Facebook if you haven’t, because I update these platforms when I’m at events/ on the spot moments! Sometimes I get kind of torn and think about ditching my blog cause it takes so much more effort to publish a post, but then I think about how people can’t find an Instagram post like they can find a blog post when they google for reviews, and of course I’ve come to compile sooo much content on my blog that obviously I can’t give up on it, it’s too precious. So I just need to work on updating my blog more often! #Icandothis #Ivegotit 😀

For the uninitiated, Diptyque is a Parisian that started off at 34 boulevard Saint Germain as a home decor brand of sorts before they expanded to include home and personal fragrances. Now they’ve reached a cult status as a home fragrance brand for the discerning, just check out #Diptyque on Instagram.

Diptyque’s new spring fragrance Florabellio is inspired by Diptyque’s founder Christiane Gautrot’s childhood memories growing up by the Normandy seaside, apple orchards and smelling fresh coffee in the morning. 🙇🌊🍎🌳☕️ (Yay to emoticons on the blog! hahaha) This unique scent starts with the freshness of osmanthus, layered with sea fennel (smells similar to the peppery anise), apple blossoms and ends with coffee notes. After application, the scent smells powdery or musky on different skin. All in all, a refreshing spring scent that ends on a nostalgic & sensual note.

I personally really enjoyed the intimate blogger/instagrammer session organized by escentials, I love how they evoked our various senses with the visual projection, story telling, illustrations and of course fragrances that make up the new scent. It was a beautiful experience! I recommend the use of this fragrance if you’re an outdoorsy kind of person or for an outdoor date. 😌🍃 

The 50ml retails for $144 and the 100ml retails for $190. escentials is located at Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, #03-02/05, Singapore 238859. Tel: 6737 2478. Thank you escentials for the lovely evening & Leanne for the invite~

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x

Ena

 

Touch Up at Chez Vous

Hi Loves!

Lol, I know my hair colour is completely different by now, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise if you’re my frequent blog reader cause I take forever and a day to update my blog. But, ahem, just a few months ago, when my hair colour was in a very vibrant blondish brown with ash grey highlights, I had my hair roots touched up and here are the pictures! Looking back at these photos made me realize that I really do like this hair colour on me, must be my inner LA girl unleashed! Also, I’ve come to really like my Chez Vous salon trip updates on my blog, because they give me a legit reason to spam selfies, HAHAHA. 😛 Thanks Jamie for the original hair dye and Shawn (pictured below) for the touch up! And as always, thanks Eugene and Chez Vous bosses for always giving me a slot like every month/other month for my hair adventures/transformation, kekeke. Chez Vous Salon Hair Roots Touch Up April 2015 001 Chez Vous Salon Hair Roots Touch Up April 2015 002 Chez Vous Salon Hair Roots Touch Up April 2015 003I like how silly/cool I look with this hair machine/helmet looking thing. 😛
Chez Vous Salon Hair Roots Touch Up April 2015 004Thank you Shawn!Chez Vous Salon Hair Roots Touch Up April 2015 005 Chez Vous Salon Hair Roots Touch Up April 2015 006You know what they say, toilet selfies are the best, no?Chez Vous Salon Hair Roots Touch Up April 2015 007 Chez Vous Salon Hair Roots Touch Up April 2015 008 Chez Vous Salon Hair Roots Touch Up April 2015 009

Visit Chez Vous Salon at 391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City #05-05, Call 6732 9388 to book your appointment, lest they’re fully booked if you walk in.

Till the next update!

x

Ena

Grand Plastic Surgery Korea Blogger Event & Prestige Cell (Anti Wrinkle) Mask Review

Hi Loves!

A while back I was invited for a Grand Plastic Surgery Korea blogger event to hear and learn more about Grand Plastic Surgery Korea and the services/treatments they have to offer. They tout themselves to be Korea’s biggest plastic surgery center with 4300m2 across their 21 stories building. Their Sinsa Main Center is fully equipped with state of the art medical facility and they offer one stop service from consultation, treatment, surgery, recovery and post care.

Naturally they provide a comprehensive list of surgery treatments including Eyes, Nose, Fat Grafting (voluminous baby face is apparently popular in Korea now, which for the life of me, I can’t understand why, especially since people with baby face are actively trying to get rid of the excess fats), Anti-aging (Face lift), Breast and Body Contouring and Jaws/Facial Contouring.

We also heard from Jacqueline aka GollyLocks, who gone through double eyelids and jaw reduction/facial contouring done at Plastic Surgery Korea. She said it was a painless experience, which obviously came as a shock to the other bloggers in attendance. She’s very satisfied with the results and recommends their services.

Along with 2 other bloggers, I had the chance to meet one of the Grand Plastic Surgery doctor for a quick consultation at the event. I enquired about double eyelid surgery (would/might want to go for one in the future) and he was quite confident that I can get my even double eyelids for my eyes, as I currently have uneven double/single eyelids. I enquired about the failure percentage at Grand Plastic, to which he said is less than 5% as each doctor specialises in a certain area so they are very skilled and they also offer free rectification surgery.

The staff followed up with an email on the recommended surgery after the consultation, their rates and recommended length of stay after the session:

[Eyelid Surgery]

1.  Natural Adhesion Method
  1,500,000 ~ 1,700,000 Korean won (>$1500SGD)

2. Ptosis Correction
700,000 ~ 900,000 Korean won (>$800SGD)

The minimum recommended stay is 3~ 4 days in Korea to have post surgery treatment  and outside stitches removed. If you could stay up to 6 ~ 7 days it may be even better to check on your recovery.

S$2300 for an eyelid surgery is definitely cheaper than in Singapore, which costs about S$3000 or more and by doctors who are likely not as skilled then those in Korea who likely perform on hundreds a week, if not days. But if you include airfare and hotel stay in Korea then it’s definitely more expensive, haha.

I can’t attest nor recommend their services since I’ve not tried them before, nonetheless I do think they’re worth considering if you’re preparing to head to Korea to have an eye/nose/jaw/boob/facelift job done! Check out their english website here and email them here if you’re keen to enquire about the fees, consultation and surgery details, etc.

What I would recommend is that you look for a Korean friend to help you make the booking in Korean if possible, as I’ve heard from friend/friend of friends who’ve been to Korea for beauty services/treatments/surgery that it’s cheaper when a Korean makes the booking in Korean. Plus, Koreans themselves would most likely know which clinic is credible and recommend the really good clinics, right?

Plus, my review of Grand Plastic’s Prestige Cell (Anti Wrinkle) Mask is at the end of the post.
Grand Plastic Surgery Blogger Event and Prestige Cell Mask Review 001Grand Plastic Surgery Blogger Event and Prestige Cell Mask Review 002Snapping selfies before the event which was held at a restaurant/Joie By Dozo at Orchard Central, which is one of my favourite malls in town, the other being 313 Somerset, because they have SO MANY YUMMY RESTAURANTS. I digress.Grand Plastic Surgery Blogger Event and Prestige Cell Mask Review 003Jacqueline shares her own experience with Grand Plastic Korea, yes she travelled to Korea for the surgeries. You can read about her experience on her blog here!

Grand Plastic Surgery Blogger Event and Prestige Cell Mask Review 004During the consultation with the doctor, blogger friend before me was asking about liposuction.

Grand Plastic Surgery Blogger Event and Prestige Cell Mask Review 005Waiting for my consultation, which was held on stage and by my turn I don’t think the other bloggers were keen/following with the consultation questions, lol.
Grand Plastic Surgery Blogger Event and Prestige Cell Mask Review 006Wefie with Melissa and Jacqueline!<3 Lighting was really good.
Grand Plastic Surgery Blogger Event and Prestige Cell Mask Review 007 Grand Plastic Surgery Blogger Event and Prestige Cell Mask Review 008So I snapped a few more, keke.Grand Plastic Surgery Blogger Event and Prestige Cell Mask Review 009 Grand Plastic Surgery Blogger Event and Prestige Cell Mask Review 010 Grand Plastic Surgery Blogger Event and Prestige Cell Mask Review 011Headed for a surprise birthday celebration for a colleague at Studio M Hotel after the event, snapped more selfies while I was on the way! 😀

Grand Plastic Surgery Blogger Event and Prestige Cell Mask Review 012I’m not a huge mask person because I’m generally a really lazy hassle free  person that don’t seem to find that 15-20 min time period for a seat in facial mask, ha. And I also tend to be put off by really fancy masks like snail essence #IJustCant. So it’s kind of thankfully that I didn’t read the ingredients into the mask before I used it because this Prestige Cell (Anti Wrinkle) Mask contains 5% cord blood derived stem cells. with 30 different skin regeneration factors to reduce wrinkles and give you youthful/supple looking skin. I probably shouldn’t be grossed out because the ingredient is an extract/derivative from laboratory and not actual blood per se. And I will still use the 2 other masks I have (3 in the pack I was given) because it does feel really good. The mask sheet is premium fibre sheet that promises to hold more of the cord blood derived stem cells and hold on to the face better, and when I first touched it I could tell it’s better quality then the usual/normal ones and they did cover my face snugly until it began to dry out with time before it came off. The mask is free from fragrance, artificial ingredients, ethanol, paraben, mineral oil, so I reckon this is good for sensitive skin types too! Use this face mask after washing and toner. Remove after 15-20minutes and dab remaining essence into the skin for absorption. I recommend using this mask in the evening so you can wake up to refreshed skin. Only found 1 online site selling these Prestige Cell Masks (no guarantee if the site is credible or not though) and it’s selling at 65HKD/$12SGD which is surprisingly cheap cause I was expecting the mask to be like SKII pricing, which is $122 for 6 or $20/mask. I haven’t actually tried SK-II mask before, but if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative, perhaps you can try this! 🙂

Thank you Grand Plastic Surgery Korea and Incite Comms for the blogger event invite and masks for review!

x

Ena

Watson’s Girls Day Out 2015 aka Mini Health & Beauty Expo

Hi Loves!

A while back, I had a blast at Watson’s Girl’s Day Out at NEX along with my fellow bloggers and beauty enthusiasts Joanna and Charissa. There were more than 10 health/beauty booths promoting their latest health or beauty related products on site. It was like we were attending a mini health and beauty expo and it was fascinating to have so brand/product presentations within 2 hours! The atrium event lasted a week, be sure to follow Watsons on their FB and IG for their future events and promotions updates. 🙂

Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 001Cool Watsons Girl’s Day Out Ceiling Lights Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 056With  my angel wings ^^
Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 005Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 004With Charissa at the Bioderma boothWatsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 002Kinohimitsu Diamond Night collagen drinks counter.
Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 003Yu Pin Zhen bird nest counter.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 006 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 007 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 008 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 009 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 010Manuka Doctor booth and skincare products.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 011 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 012 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 013 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 014 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 015With Charissa and Joanna at Vichy Ideal White range booth.
Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 016At L’Oreal’s Revitalift Magic Blur moisturizer booth.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 020Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 017Bio Essence 24 K Bio Gold Platinum dual eyecream.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 018Bio Essence Day and Night Bio Platinum and Bio Gold face cream.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 019Bio Essence 24K Bio Gold Gold Water
Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 021Himalaya Anti Wrinkle Cream, Himalaya have very affordable skin care products! Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 022Himalaya Revitalizing Night Cream.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 023 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 024 Pure Beauty beauty counter, skincare products from Korea.
Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 025 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 026Divinia, skincare with triple action hydration from Taiwan. I haven’t tried their products yet, but this brand sounds very promising to me, since I’m a huge fan of hyaluronic acid/hydrating skincare products!Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 027Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 028 Bene Premium haircare with Delicious SPA and Delicious Repair ranges.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 029 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 030 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 031 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 032 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 033Kustle Shower and Bath Gels in Lavender, Cherry Blossom, Chamomile & Rose!Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 034Watsons also launched their own haircare label Hair Pro that promises Salon Treatment at home, think they mean the product can give you salon level haircare.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 035Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 036Honeyce hair shampoo and mask.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 037 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 038 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 039 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 040Lots of Kate cosmetics!Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 041Ascience promotes their new shampoo with a beauty serum consisting of 5 types of ingredients.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 042 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 043L’Oreal Paris haircare booth promoting their new Oleo Therapy and extended extraordinary hair oil range.AsWatsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 044 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 045Maybelline’s beauty booth,  many product promotions! I always like shopping for makeup products especially for necessities like eyeliner and brow pencils and not so basic items like new lipsticks during Watsons sales, which thankfully also happen quite regularly, haha.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 046Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 047Revlon lipsticks.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 048 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 049Kerasal nail care.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 050Scholl feet care.
Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 051Smilemakers, really friendly looking vibrators.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 052And the good looking folks of Smilemakers with Joanna. Basically they had this idea to create vibrators that were friendly looking and you could buy them from drugstores instead of going into an intimidating sex shop.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 053 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 054Joanna and I trying out the Energeyes glasses,  these promise to protect you against the digital glare from laptops and well, digital screens.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 055 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 057“What is this doing in our goodie bag?” Charissa and I having a good laugh that the smilemakers made it into our goodie bag, lol!
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And lo and behold, the massive extremely generous goodie bag which I am still trying to get down to reviewing the products given. 😛 Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 059Hair care products.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 060Skincare products.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 061Makeup products.Watsons Girls Day Out 2015 Singapore 062Health care / others.

Thank you Watsons Singapore / Huntington PR for the kind invite!

x

Ena

Vibrant Fashion Steps Out 2015 @ Orchard Road

Hi Loves!

A while back a group of Clozette ambassadors and I attended Fashion Steps Out 2015 @ Orchard Road and here are the photos from the media preview and actual evening! It’s my second consecutive FSO and I really enjoy the vibrancy of watching the models sashay down the road instead of the traditional runway! Plus it’s just so much fun to be there and enjoy the evening with friends. 😀

Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 001Taking a selfie before the media preview located at the swanky Mitzo Restaurant and Bar located at Grand Park Orchard Hotel.Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 002Love the cranberry cocktail concoction at Mitzo!

Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 003Watching models in local labels such as Depression.

Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 004Here we have designers Pleatation, Max Tan and Francis Cheong.

Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 005Gorgeous interiors, delicious bites and cocktail smoothies. Highly recommended place for a date or group gathering!

Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 006Got dressed up for FSO 2015!

Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 007Meeting Candy for desserts at ION before the evening. ^^

Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 008We enjoyed a cuppa of dessert.

Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 009Visited the ION Orchard Fashion Garden 2015 that housed many butterflies!
Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 010Checked out the gallery at the atrium.
Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 011Took many many group photos with the other Clozette ambassadors!

Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 012Waiting for the show to start. 😀

Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 013Many designers, including Mary Katrantzou, love the under water inspired prints for this season!
Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 014 Aimer lingerie show.Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 015Raffles Design Institute with Yakuza style fashion.Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 016Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 017Ashley Isham with many dramatic “blings” and fringe fashion.Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 018 Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 019Really cute kids ending off the show in Fox kids wear.Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 020We ended off the night shopping at Mandarin Gallery and feasting on Ice Cream! This Pat and Stick’s from Providore is really good!Fashion Steps Out FSO 2015 Enabalista Lifestyle Blog 021Thank you Clozette for the invites and thanks FSO for having us! <3

x

Ena

Limited Time Free Membership Sign Up for Beautiful.Me Asia’s Premier eShopping Club

Hi Loves!

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Today I’ve got exciting news for you all! Beautiful.Me which promises to be Asia’s Premier eShopping Club for Beauty, Health and Baby is launching soon and having been invited, I’d like to extend the exclusive invitation to you and your friends! 🙂

What is Beautiful.Me all about?
Screen Shot 2015-08-06 at 2.18.01 pmBeautiful.Me is all about online value shopping! Think non stop Daily Deals, Group Buys (like Groupon), Flash Sales, Loyalty Points, Free Samples (Yay!) and Free Shipping (Hooray!).
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Plus, if you refer your friends, you get to earn perks and get paid! Basically perks are enjoying free memberships of 6 or 12 months and getting paid a share of what your referrals purchase! Screen Shot 2015-08-06 at 2.18.20 pm

In case you aren’t already convinced, online shopping is usually the cheaper alternative to brick and mortar retail shopping because hey, no rental! So that’s why You can enjoy lower prices, higher savings and get paid to shop (cash back)! Screen Shot 2015-08-06 at 2.18.28 pm

What brands do Beautiful.Me have, you may ask. Over 5,000 products from 300 top global brands including SKII, L’Oréal and Johnson & Johnson at special members’ prices that start lower.

Well, obviously I’ve signed myself up! 😉

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And I want to invite you to sign up too! Screen Shot 2015-08-06 at 2.20.36 pm

Sign up for your Beautiful.Me account here  today for your free 6 months membership and you can start shopping and saving when it launches, better hurry before the offer ends on 26 August! Also invite all your friends (before they hear it from someone else, haha) with your own special code after you’ve signed up! 😉 Trust me, it’s gonna be so much fun, see you over at Beautiful.Me when it launches!

Thank you Beautiful.Me for sharing this wonderful news with me and my readers, looking forward to enjoying the perks and rewards!

x

Ena

Tips to Fight Stress, feat. StressTabs!

 

Hi Lovelies! <3

How do you fight stress?

Recently at work my director and I were handling a challenging client.

It was so dramatic, we had so many ups and downs within a weekend, at first she wanted this, later she wanted that.

It was so stressful.

I remember it being on a Monday and usually Monday is quite a relaxing day for real estate work. But boy, that was quite an unforgettable Monday and I had to deploy all my stress-relieving methods!

I’m not gonna be stingy and I’ll share with you 3 usual ways + 1 new way that I fight stress:

 1. Drink Tea

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Credits here.

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of green tea and that I drink it almost on a nightly basis and I’ve long extol its benefits for detox, weight-loss (fat burning) & improving good health in general. Additionally, green tea has a soothing effect on me.

However when I am really stressed, one tea flavour works wonders for me:

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Chamomile & Lavender Tea

This stuff, it’s awesome possum. I can’t describe the taste to you, both Chamonile & Lavender has relaxing effects on the body with an almost instant effect.
Definitely an excellent stress reliever! <3

2. Eat Chocolates 

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Giotto Chocolates Hazelnut are awesome. Giotto Chocolates Almond, the bomb.

It’s widely known that chocolates releases endorphines, which is the same chemical that makes one happy.
Chocolate stimulates the release of endorphins, natural hormones produced by the brain, that generates feelings of pleasure and promotes a sense of well being. Chocolate may also make a person feel better by directly interacting with the brain. One of the ingredients in chocolate is tryptophan, an essential amino acid needed by the brain to produce serotonin. Serotonin is a mood-modulating neurotransmitter, the brain’s “happy chemical.” High levels of serotonin can give rise to feelings of happiness. Credits here.

I don’t need to explain further, chocolates makes you happier, so you can battle stress with a smile! 🙂

3. Pray

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Prayer does the work that our hands cannot do. When I’m stressed and I know that there’s nothing I can do about it, I just pray and release the worries and stress to God. It lifts my burdens and makes me infinitely better. :’)

Last but not the least.

4.Take STRESStabs
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The care package comes with Centrum’s StressTabs, nutrition support in times of stress, each tab comes with Vitamin B that helps maximize energy. Bottles for women comes with Iron while bottles for men comes with Zinc. Plus an Energy Booster drink by #MasonBottle, a yummy concoction of passion fruit & carrot & 2 cute windmill flowers!

Whenever I feel stressed, I take this after my meal and it gives me that burst of energy likened to a cup of coffee!

Before receiving this care pack from Watsons and Centrum, I didn’t know of STRESStabs.  So I was very keen to introduce it to my eldest sister who works as a lawyer (high stress job). So when I was telling her, she told me a lot of her lawyer friends takes this and recommended it and she personally takes this in replacement of her vitamin C tabs when she’s stressed cause in addition to Vitamin C, this has Vitamin B that releases energy. 😉

And as you would know, being a real estate agent can be a high stress job especially at times when it’s closing deals/sales.  So one of my colleague was stressed and I told him to take one pill at work…

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And he closed the deal! Awesome eh? Not saying that the pill will guarantee sales closings… 😛

Thanks Watsons and Centrum for the care package!

Thank you for reading! <3

x

Ena

Majolica Majorca & Ma Chérie Floral Enchantress Blogger Event

Have I told you how much I like Majolica Majorca products?

Oh yes I have, I shall quite egoistically quote myself here. 😛

"I love this brand for its fantasy concept… It’s so beautiful lah! *^^* "
 - Ena Teo, Blogger of Enabalista.com

the quote is taken from my previous post, about the Matsuri Day Beauty workshop I attended previously. 🙂

It’s always a pleasure to attend Shishedo events because the team always put in so much creativity & personalization, creating a magical and exciting atmosphere. ^^

This time, it’s the Majolica Majorca x Ma Chérie Floral Enchantress Bloggers’ Event~

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Aren’t these fun facts and presentation just amazing?

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Equally lovely product presentation of Majolica Majorca’s Line Hunter, New Smudgeproof, double-faced eye liner, for delicate & strong, bold lines as well as Ma Chérie’s Air Feel & Moisture series.Majolica Majorca x Ma Cherie Floral Enchantress Blogger Event Enabalista 7 Majolica Majorca x Ma Cherie Floral Enchantress Blogger Event Enabalista 6 Majolica Majorca x Ma Cherie Floral Enchantress Blogger Event Enabalista 5 Majolica Majorca x Ma Cherie Floral Enchantress Blogger Event Enabalista 4

At the last ZA event, bloggers were introduced to a reading of “My Lip Personality” based on their lip shape. This time, we got a reading of our Hair, Lips & Eyes character, based on what our favourite styles were! Majolica Majorca x Ma Cherie Floral Enchantress Blogger Event Enabalista 9 Majolica Majorca x Ma Cherie Floral Enchantress Blogger Event Enabalista 8

This game required us to pitch the “crystal” balls through the holes in order to win beauty goodies. On a side note, another of their fun fact says “The World’s first ever cosmetics were created from copper and lead ore by ancient Egyptians” Lead cause poisoning! Aren’t we glad that technology has improved thus far so that we can actually have safe beauty products? >.<

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My eye, hair & lip character reading:

The Sweet Surrender
You’re a combination of sugar & spice, but the twist is your sweetness is the mystery.

The Delectable Mist
You are a motivated & career oriented girl but when the time comes, you can still be playful & cheeky.

The Tantalize Caress
You wear your heart on your sleeve, but your sweetness & soft nature wins the hearts of many.

I think the reading is really quite generic except for the hair reading. HAHA. I am really a motivated and career oriented girl and can be playful when I want to be!
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Here’s the Majolica Majorca Line Hunter Eyeliner and Perfect Automatic Liner (I have one in golden brown) and Honey Plump Gloss Neo in pink and peach. I’ll be using this for a #LOTD soon and will post on my instagram. Follow me on IG, look for @ena_teo~ 🙂

Majolica Majorca Line Hunter Eyeliner retails at S$19.90, Perfect Automatic Liner at S$22.90 and Honey Plump Gloss Neo at S$12.90 at Watson stores island-wide.
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We also got to bring home Ma Chérie Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner. I can’t wait to use these cause their fragrance is sweet and lovely and I love my hair to be silky smooth~ *^^*
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Most recently, Ma Chérie has introduced their refill packs to the market, which is great because it’s environmentally friendly and returning customers get the same amount of goodness at a lower cost! Yay!

The Secret of Ma Chérie’s products is their Champagne Honey Gelee which is a formulation that protects hair from oxidative stress (I wiki-ed to read what it’s about, simply put it means damage to cells from the outside environment…), retains moisture, softens and adds shine to hair. For the specific ingredients and function breakdown you can read from the image above. 😉

Ma Chérie has two range:

1. Air Feel
for volume and shine to fine hair

2. Moisture
for silky lingering smoothness that treats dry ends

Be sure to follow Majolica Majorca and Ma Chérie on their Facebook here and here for their latest product updates, beauty and skin care tips & product giveaways! I won a Majolica Majorca 10th Anniversary Press Kit by taking part in their Facebook giveaway recently, which I’ll blog about soon~ I was really happy to win it cause a blogger won it at the last event and I really really like the Press Kit that came in a classic book box! >.< Us girls and our love for pretty packaging!

Play Ma Chérie’s Facebook App game to stand a chance to win up to $200 worth of products. Find out more info. from their Facebook post here! Good luck~

Also, they’re having a Oasia hotel staycation giveaway worth $2048, you’ll have to buy $15 (less than the price of one eyeliner!) worth of products, find out how to take part here.

Thanks Wendy from WhiteSpace PR and Shiseido for having me at the event and the lovely goodies~

Thank you for reading~ <3

x

Ena