Feast Well For Chinese New Year 2015

February 17, 2015 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Hi Loves!

Chinese New Year is coming right up this Thursday and I’ve got a few great food & drinks ideas for you & your family in this post! 😉

1. Enjoy Soup Spoon’s Healthy Collagen Hot Pot at the comfort of your own home!

Chinese New Year calls for family reunion dinners… and we’re all so busy with work that dinner preparation and cooking can be quite demanding, right? To meet the needs of busy customers like us, the thoughtful Soup Spoon founder Anna has created the Collagen Hot Pot set which you can conveniently order from online here, arrange which day you want to pick up and all you need is just a hot pot and your love ones to enjoy dinner with! Just a heads up that the entire bag is about 10kg, so be sure to have someone strong to carry with you and you might want to take cab or have a car ride home with the heavy bag. 😉 The Collagen Hotpot come in two sizes, Deluxe for 4 pax ($98) or Premium for 6 pax ($128), the latter which includes Whole Cordyceps Chicken, Collagen Chicken Stock, Clear Chicken Stock, Kimchi Stock, (stocks in 1.5L each) Assorted Seafood & Veg, 3 dipping sauces (Soya, Garlic & Chilli) & Osmanthus Jelly! I foresee that this is gonna be a hot seller as it makes for an ideal, fuss free yet sumptuous CNY gathering meal. This Collagen Hot Pot set is only available for takeaway. Want to know more about the benefits of Collagen for your body and skin? Check out their very helpful & informative site here.

I had the sweet privilege to enjoy this yummy Collagen Hot Pot twice, the first time with a few bloggers at the Soup Spoon Suntec store and the second time, I enjoyed it with my family… It was such a delight to enjoy the yummy collagen soup base which was thick and yummy, and sweet with all the vegetables and cordyceps chicken! I definitely think that this Collagen Hot Pot is super value for money. It’s meant for 5-6 persons but if you prepare additional rice/noodles, soup stock and ingredients, you can definitely host up to 10 people, or have 2 rounds of dinner with the recommended 5-6pax. Check out my photos for the 2 rounds of Collagen Hot Pot below! 😀

The Collagen base which is to be first melted/cooked into the Hot Pot.

All the very fresh vegetables that comes in the Deluxe Set!

Even includes Prawns and meat portions!

Cordycep Chicken taken out after its cooked in the soup, to allow space for all the other ingredients…

Super sweet and yummy hot pot!

Colourful and festive~

Cheers to good health and prosperity with our Collagen soup!

The most amazing sauces… Spicy chilli, Lemon & Ginger, Sesame Soya… LOVE LOVE LOVE!

And ending off with Osmanthus Jelly, So oriental, light and wonderful end to the Collagen hot pot!

Just in case you’re not sure how to prepare the hotpot, check out this nifty poster:

My family loved the Collagen Hot Pot and my sister Lu Jia was so inspired that she came up with a story line for my post today, hope you’ll enjoy the short story! 😀 Thanks jie for the cats, cat pictures credits to Dayre, heh.

Are you tired and weary after a long day of work?

Come home to enjoy a warm and delicious Soup Spoon Collagen Hot Pot with your family!

You can add on ingredients to what’s in the set, we prepared seafood, more mushrooms, meat and veges.

Enjoy it with your family…

After eating you’ll be very full~

And Feel Awesome! 😀

Thank you Soup Spoon, Anna & Cherie for hosting us for your delicious Collagen Hot Pot! <3

2. Enjoy Yu Pin Zhen Bird’s Nest at home

Bird’s Nest is widely known to be an oriental delicacy which boosts many health benefits; “As it is rich in protein, collagen and other nutrients and minerals, the consumption of bird’s nest is scientifically proven to have several health benefits, such as stimulating the regeneration of cells, strengthening our immune and respiratory system, and improving the performance of our internal organs. When consumed by pregnant women, it could also help to strengthen the body of the mother and foetus as well as speed up the post-birth recovery process. Besides that, bird’s nest is known for its beauty benefits that help women to rejuvenate and maintain smooth, radiant and youthful complexion.” credits here. However, it’s not easily affordable because a lot of work goes into rearing the sparrows’ for their nest, obtaining their nest and then cleaning it effectively. Thanks to our local brand Yu Pin Zhen who has invested in cleaning technologies for pure birds nest, they have also conceptualized the idea of delivering cooked birds’ nest, so you can now order them by the bowls and enjoy it at the comfort of your home! For this CNY, why not surprise your parents and reward them with a bowl of this delicacy? 😉

At the media preview of the Yu Pin Zhen Bird’s Nest, we had the pleasure to enjoy many variations of Birds Nest dishes and I was so wowed by the Chef Simon Lee from Citrus restaurant specially flown in from M’sia to prepare the dishes. The taste of the Yu Pin Zhen birds nest is neither too sweet nor bland, and makes for a great after dinner healthy dessert. Each bowl costs $28 (Free delivery), call 6842 1142 to order. Better hurry if you want to order, ahead of the Public Holidays! 😉

Chef Lee, brains behind the amazing Birds Nest dishes.

Order more to enjoy a lower rate. 😉

3. Enjoy Jap & Thai Cuisine In a Relaxed & Artistic Atmosphere at Mad Nest

Mad Nest has recently concluded their last exhibition “What She Gave To Me”, a nostalgic exhibition about what Nature has given to us. I had the pleasure to be there to enjoy some fine sushi and the artworks. Located at 378/380 East Coast Road, check them out with your friends for dinner and enjoy drinks at the bar after. Their kitchens are closed for CNY but their bar will be open. For more info., visit their FB page.

4. Indulge with Italian Wines from The Wine Creek

Festive & happy occasions calls for a toast, right? Why not order a dozen of wines from The Wine Creek to celebrate the Chinese New Year with your family? Plus you can always keep them if you can’t finish in one seating. 😉 I recommend the Furlan ($30/btl) if you’re a fan of Proseccos, sweet Italian white wines, like I am. For sweet reds, try Mignanego, I call this the alcoholic Ribena, lol. Turns out, my family and friends also really love the sweet white from Miganego (orange btl below) and they’re both only $15/btl. Free delivery for 1 dozen and above! Call/sms/whatsapp to +65 83186992 (Lionel) for your orders.

Should I be writing a post on how to minimize weight gain during Chinese New Year? 😛

I’ll be having 2 more Chinese New Year fashion & beauty related posts coming right up… Keep a look out for them! 😉

Ena

Food, Lifestyle

How To Plan For a Romantic Date

February 16, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

Valentines Day may just be behind us, but that’s no reason for you to stop being romantic in your relationship, right? Well, so even though this post didn’t come in time for Valentines Day 2015 unlike my previous post, you can no doubt still use these ideas & tips for your love one’s birthday, special anniversary day or #monthsary! 😉

1. Bond Over Good Food at So Sofitel

I personally believe that good food is essential in a relationship. Everyone needs to eat and humans bond over food. So what better way to express your love for your partner then to bring him/her to a special dinner? So Sofitel’s Resident Culinary Designer Anne-Cecile Degenne impressed both our palate and eyes at the 3 course (pre) Valentines Day Dinner media tasting. I was surprised with the fresh crab meat paired with the refreshing cucumber and ginger sorbet. I would love to have the sorbet again! The grilled beef tenderloin was excellent too, cooked just nice and tender. While I would usually have trouble chewing on steaks which are cooked too dry & tough, this steak wasn’t an issue at all. We were all impressed with the sharing dessert which came in a decadent chocolate and raspberry combination and of course I couldn’t resist a photo with it, hehe. Visit their site here or call for more information and bookings.

If your partner and you are Spa lovers, why not complete the date with a therapeutic getaway at So SPA by Sofitel’s in Sentosa? With it, you and your sweetheart can enjoy a 2+hours long session with Neem Body Polish, Bath for 2, So Abhyanga Massage at their Private Couple Spa Suite with complimentary champagne & canepe, full Usage of the outdoor spa gardens, mud pool and more at $528++ per couple. This promotion is valid until 28 Feb 2015. You can call & reserve via (65) 6371 1288.

2. Fall Sweeter In Love with Mad About Sucre Cakes

As a general rule, girls like sweet things; chocolates, ice cream, cakes, oh yes, cakes. There’s just something special about sweet, soft cakes. My friends over at Mad About Sucre have recently opened their cakery at 27 Teo Hong Road (walking distance from Outram MRT) and their cakes are sophisticated and a delight to our palates. I am particularly in love with their Burnt Caramel topped with Himalayan Salt Cake which is soft, sweet and simply amazing. My next favourite is their Passion Fruit Cheese Cake which is sweet, citrusy with a tinge of cheese. Chocolate lovers can find delight in their Red Cherry & Mexican Cocoa Cake as well as their decadent Rum infused Chocolate & Banana Cake. Enjoy a cake and a tea or coffee here, let the sweet tastes of the cake mingle in your mouth and linger on through the night. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, you might also fancy their Lemon & Coconut Tart. Priced at $9.80-$11.80, visit them after your dinner date as they’re open from 12.30-10.30pm, Mondays off.

3. Capture the Memories with Sony’s Selfie Cam DSC-KW11

Time flies, you and I know this well. There’s perhaps little more thoughtful then to capture and compile beautiful memories into scrapbooks or keepsakes for your special someone. With Sony’s Cyber-shot^TM DSC-KW11 digital still camera, aka Selfie Cam KW11, you can capture these sweet memories on the go without having to photoshop (heh) and you can also easily transfer the photos to your mobile and share them to your social media platforms! Check out these photos I took while at their recent media launch event held at Goodwood Park’s Rose Marie Suite. The group shots aka #groupfies are the ones taken by the KW11, no editing required! 😉 The Cyber-shot^TM DSC-KW11 is available at all Sony Stores, Sony Centres, and selected Sony authorised dealers at a recommended price of $999.

That’s the end of my post, now you’re all set for a sweet date, good luck! :*

Ena

P.S. If you haven’t check out my post on Issey Miyake’s new Spring fragrance City Blossom and take part in the Instagram contest to stand a chance to win a perfume for yourself or your love one!

Beauty

City Life in Bloom with L’Eau d’Issey City Blossom

February 15, 2015 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Hi Loves!

Chinese New Year is coming right up, as Spring is coming into full bloom! As we march into Spring, there’s no better scent then Issey Miyake’s new spring fragrance City Blossoms for this season.

The original L’Eau d’Issey fragrance was born in the early 90s, shaking up the perfumery world, rising through the ranks of iconic fragrances with its timelessness and purity. Today, Issey Miyake celebrates city and nature sparkling together with its new fragrance City Blossoms.

City Blossoms is a fragrance for the girl that’s out and about town for work and sashays for her cafe date on the weekends in a floral dress. She’s contemporary, vibrant and feminine.

For this fragrance, perfumer Alberto Morillas created a divine spring breeze: the bright and cheerful opening like the signs of changing season with pink peppercorn, and a sprinkling of citrus notes as well as a hint of calone, a nod to the legendary L’Eau d’Issey. The freshness of the scent is accentuated with middle notes that resonate beneath delicate honey-like osmanthus flowers, freesia and magnolia. With bottom notes made up of natural Virginia white cedar dominated by powerful notes of ambrox and white musk, this metaphorical bouquet takes shape and draws its energy, opening out serenely, in a subtle mingling of charm and boldness.

To complete the fragrance, Mademoiselle Maurice created the visual identity of City Blossoms like a chrysalis that transforms itself into a butterfly, swirling around the lights in the city…

To win a bottle (50ml) of this refreshing spring scent: 1. Learn how to fold a beautiful floral origami, 2. post your floral origami creation on Instagram tagging @ena_teo and @metrosingapore with #cityblossom, #sg, #metrosg, #cityblossomsena.

Contest will run for a week from 15 Feb 2015, Sunday, 1 lucky winner will be announced on 22 Feb 2015, Sunday.

L’Eau d’Issey City Blossoms EDT 50ml retails at $123.
L’Eau d’Issey City Blossoms EDT 90ml retails at $161.
Now available at all Issey Miyaki counters at Tangs Orchard, VivoCity, Takashimaya D.S, Robinsons Heeren, Raffles City, JEM, Isetan Scotts, BHG Bugis, Metro Paragon, Woodlands, Sengkang and Centrepoint.

To experience this beautiful fragrance in person, visit:
Metro Woodlands: 27th Feb – 8th March
Takashimaya: 12 March – 8th March

Thank you Luxasia for the fragrances for review and giveaway!

Ena

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

Look Your Best For Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2015 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Hi Loves~!

Valentines’ Day is coming right up this Saturday and whether you’ve got a sweet date with your special someone or having a picnic with a group of close pals (like me, hahaha) you want to look your best right?

I’ve got a few ideas here to brighten up your look and your date’s face. 😉

Are you still wondering what to wear for Valentines Day? Why not visit VGY store at 42 Haji Lane for some great ideas? Founded by fashion blogger Tricia Ong, VGY store stocks fashionable, feminine and totally wearable pieces that are popular for its often soft and delicate prints and designs. They revamped and reopened late last year and their collections are always running out due to the brand’s popularity. I would recommend you checking out their online store and making a call to check if the store stocks the design you want in your size before going down. Or you could just visit them and see what’s in store too! 😉

A lovely face always starts with great skincare and the basis of good skin is ensuring that you’ve got a great make up cleanser. My current and highly recommended makeup cleanser Bioderma has introduced a new and limited edition reversed pump cap and it’s such a wonderful invention! I no longer have to pick up and turn over the bottle during my makeup cleansing step, how convenient. 🙂

After ensuring you have a clean face, it’s time to pamper and keep your skin moisturized. Of late I’ve been giving my skin some tender love and care with Estelle & Thild’s Super Bio Active Magic Duo, touted as effective anti-aging products made with the brand’s revolutionary microalgae-based Super Bio Active ingredients. Using the Age Control Serum to even and tone, boost collagen production and soften lines, mixing a few drops with the Repairing Oil Complex to hydrate and increase elasticity while helping to repair and combat damage. As I have combination of normal and oily T-zone skin, I’ve been using this duo at night and on my normal skin areas and my neck. It has a remarkable peach scent which I love and though I am wary of oils in general on my facial skin, I found that these have been totally fine when I use them on my lower face, neck and hands, yay! Specifically these help my skin to remain softer and suppler till the next morning, comparing to when I just apply a coat of moisturizer, which doesn’t last through the entire night. I recommend this especially if you have dry skin concerns. You can get them from Net-a-porter here.

Do you desire to have a more V-shape face and more defined facial features? MTG recently hosted an intimate bloggers session and we were introduced to their array of hand held facial and body devices and massagers. The MTG ReFa CARAT in particular offers many benefits for your entire body. You can use this wonderful device to massage your face, hands, arms, bust, waist, legs and feet for brighter smoother skin, relax and sooth your aching muscles and for a more toned looking appearance. Plus, this product is coated in Platinum so it’s suitable for sensitive skin. I totally recommend one for each family, so you can help your boyfriend/husband/wife/mother/sister to massage and vice versa, plus good for bonding too. ^^ If this product sounds like what you’ve been looking for, you can enjoy a 10% discount when you use my special reader’s code “MTGena” when you purchase from their e-store. The code lasts till 28 Feb 2015.

Last but definitely not the least in my special Valentines Day feature, I am calling out to all you makeup lovers~ Estee Lauder has introduced a brand new Little Black Primer that’s triple usage: Tint your natural lashes for darker lashes, Amplify when you use it as a base /primer for your mascara, Set when you use it after your mascara, so it lasts longer and prevents flaking. I’ve used it mainly on its own and as a primer. On it’s own it’s been great and it provides enough length on its own as a usual mascara and when I use it with another mascara, I feel it provides a good base to extend and volumize my lashes. Estee Lauder also has an array of beautiful Pure Color Envy Lipsticks colours and what you see here are colours in Dominant, Eccentric, Envious and Infamous as well as the accompanying Limited Edition Nail Lacquers. The lipsticks are pigmented and moisturizing, creating the perfect pout. If you’re wondering what gift to get for your girlfriend/wife/sweetheart, look no further, get them a set of these in a colour you think suits her best! 😉 For a sweet romantic look, go for Estee Lauder’s Pure Color Envy Sculpting 5-Color EyeShadow Palette in Pink Mink. Use the lighter colours to highlight your brows, accentuate your eyes in a deeper pink and frame it with the browns. Top it off with a light eyeliner and it’ll be hard not to look desirable with this look, if I may so myself! 😛

Stay beautiful and have a great Valentines Day my loves!

Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

Silky Soft Hair with Chez Vous New & Improved Red Carpet Hair Treats

February 12, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

Recently I had the privilege to be one of the first few people to review Chez Vous salon’s new and improved Red Carpet Hair treatment, along with lovely Leanne. My first session with them was remarkable to say the least.

Most hair treatments in the market coat a layer of oil on the hair, treating only the superficial layer without truly fixing or addressing damaged internal hair structure. Seeing a lack of hair treatments in the market that provide comprehensive and reparative hair treatments that truly restore, repair, protect and smooth guests’ hair, Chez Vous has remodelled its treatment process and ingredients used to prove effective, 360-degree solutions targeted to properly and efficiently treat hair.

By first cleansing then prepping and restoring damaged hair, and then repairing from within, protecting and binding and finally soothing and smoothening the hair from root to tip, damaged hair is able to attain a sleek, soft and silky texture.

The entire session took about 1.5 – 2 hours but the time just flew by because Leanne and I had such a great time enjoying the treatment and chatting~

I was most satisfied with my hair after and you can check out the photos of my hair the day after the treatment. The effect lasted 1+weeks for me before the frizziness of my hair came back due to the humid weather conditions in Singapore. Plus I wasn’t very diligent in using the hair mask for 5 days after, if I were, the effects should last at least 2 weeks. It’s not a replacement for rebonding or soft rebonding, but with this Chez Vous Red Carpet Hair treatment I feel like my hair is groomed from inside out. I would highly recommend this for you if your hair is very dry, frizzy and damaged and need a truly effective treatment. This treatment will give you and your hair the confidence to step out of your pumpkin carriage and onto the glamorous red carpet. 😉

Thank you Chez Vous and Eugene for hosting us & for pampering Leanne & I with this wonderful hair treatment~ ^^

Step 1: Cleanse.
Using a specialized shampoo that thoroughly cleanses the hair without stripping away the necessary moisture our hair needs.

Step 2: Prep & Restore
To prep and restore the hair, contains all the necessary base to hold moisture and make hair soft and conditioned, so that it can absorb and retain the goodness in steps 3 & 4.

Step 3: Repair from Within
Contains different kind of hair repair elements and moisture to reverse previous damages.It contains keratin to refill the keratin in our hair, thus repairing damage hair by “filling in the gaps”.It uses non soluble keratin, that is shampoo resistance, this acting as a net that will bind the reparative agents in the hair.

Step 4: Protect & Bind

After massaging all the reparative elements into the hair, step 4 helps to seal and lock all the goodness into the hair. This step is lacking in many of the treatments in the market.

Step 5: Soothe & Smooth

Potent dose of elixir oil and plant extract to defrizz and smooth every strand of hair, giving it a soft to touch and silky texture~

Step 6: Finishing Touch & Take Home

A last shot of highly reparative Argan oil will be added prior to blow dry, to add shine to hair.And a complimentary intensive salon use mask given to guest to prolong the results and further condition the hair for the next 5 days.

Check out my hair after the treatment!

With gal pal Leanne before and after the treatment! Check out our smooth hair on the right! <3 <3 <3

Plus Chez Vous has such awesome and thoughtful service, even providing a box to store my earrings as well as refillable tea and biscuits during the treatment.

The Chez Vous Red Carpet Hair treatment launches in 1st March 2015, priced $195 and upwards.
Visit them at 391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City #05-05, Call 6732 9388 to book your appointment! 😉

After our treatment, Leanne and I went for lunch nearby the salon… 😛

It’s really small servings when they come in such big baskets, but very filling and only $10 for one set for their tea time! Thanks Eugene for the recommendation~ 😀

Ending off the post with my glamour shots of my post Chez Vous new and improved Red Carpet treatment!! 😀

Can’t wait to go back for my next session~~~

Ena

Beauty

My Brighter, Healthier Skin with Atlas Medispa Sono & PDT Light Treatment

February 11, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves~~~

As you probably know by now, I’ve been going for my facials at Atlas Medispa and they’ve recently opened another space which is their main clinic on the 24th floor and thus converted their previous space on the 13th floor into a Medispa! The main clinic provides the laser, aesthetic treatments and procedures done by Dr SM Yuen, such as botox, fillers, ulthera, V thread lifts, fat melting etc while the MediSpa caters for facials & slimming services using medical grade products and technologies.

Since late last year I started on a new combination facial treatment consisting of Sono and PDT light treatment. The Sono treatment is an anti-aging / Acne therapy. It is a versatile yet simple technique of treating a variety of problems like pigmentation, acne, aged/wrinkled skin. It also has a strong anti-inflammatory effect which can be used in acne patients, and after laser treatments or surgical procedures to improve patient comfort and accelerate skin healing. Credits here.

PDT Light treatment is an intensive yet short 10-15 min light treatment with 2 colours for various skin needs. Red light is for dry skin while Blue light is for oily skin and anti-bacterial function. When going through this treatment, there will be a pair of goggles to cover and protect your eyes and yet I still feel like I’m in heaven because it’s so bright! hehehe. 😛

The Sono portion takes about 10 min, the PDT light treatment another 15 min and then ending off with a hydrating mask for another 15 min. In total my facial session is a short 45 min.

I’ve had 3 sessions thus far and I am very pleased with the results thus far, I can see that my skin has improved, my blemishes are clearing up so that my skin is smoother and fairer. ^^ In my recent trip to the clinic, I met up with Lorraine! So nice to finally meet the lovely lady in person after our many interactions on IG. 🙂 Of late there’s also a lot of celebs frequenting Atlas Medispa too, like Chen Han Wei, Jayley, and blogger Xiaxue … That day I just saw Cynthia Koh coming out of the clinic while I was entering, heh!

Stay happy & pretty loves!

Ena
Check out my bare face, no editing at all! Not flawless but I am confident to go out with no make up. 🙂

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

Opening Hours:

Monday & Tuesday: 10am to 6.30pm

Wednesday: 10am to 8pm

Thursday & Friday: 10am to 8.30pm

Saturday: 10am to 1.30pm

Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed

Fashion, Lifestyle

Love Meets Love Risis X Enabalista V-Day Giveaway

February 10, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

As you probably know by now, Valentine’s Day is coming right up this Saturday…

If you’re a sweet and attentive boyfriend still wondering what to get for your Special Someone, you’re in luck! I’ve got a suggestion for you:

For Valentines 2015, RISIS has a special Love Meets Love collection which includes seven 18K gold plated designs centered upon the saga seed – aka “love seeds” and the nostalgic symbol of love is paired with pink rose quartz specially cut to resemble the unique and organic form of the saga seed. Check out the full collection here.

Thanks to Risis, I have one necklace from their Love Meets Love collection,
crafted in 925 silver and plated in 18K gold, embellished with red enameled saga seeds and a special cut rose quartz worth S$178 (pictured above) for giveaway on my Facebook page, check it out on how to take part!

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I’ve recorded my rendition of L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole… Hope you like it! 😉

X
Ena

Inspiring, Lifestyle

IKEA Project: One Night Without Lights

February 2, 2015 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Hi Loves!

A group of bloggers, including myself are part of this blogger program which will include interesting activities each month and we were also given a tour of IKEA store at Tampines. If you haven’t read about the in depth and intimate tour, read it here.

As part of the blogger program, every month we’ll be given a gift card to make purchases from IKEA to fulfil our task for the month. For the month of January, we were given the task to experience what life is like for one night without lights, which inspired by IKEA’s current Brighter Light for Refugees campaign. As part of the campaign, for every LED light bulb sold during February 1 to March 28 2015, the IKEA Foundation will donate 1 euro to UNHCR. The funds generated will help improve access to lighting, renewable energy solutions and primary education in refugee camps across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Read more about it here.

Watch the video to find out more about this meaningful IKEA Brighter Light for Refugees campaign:

In line with the campaign about lights, from 6-8 February 2015, bring your used halogen or incandescent lightbulbs to the IKEA store for a 1 to 1 light bulb exchange. Up to 3 lightbulbs per person and exchange is limited to the first 1000 bulbs per day.

So what is a night without light for me? As part of the #1NightWithoutLight project, IKEA gave each blogger a torch. A very special torch that’s movement operated, turn it 30 times and it will power light for 90seconds. So we’re cheating a little bit here, since I do have a torch light with me in the night. I’m not going to lie, I can’t survive my night without light. But I am going to bring you through what my night will be like, without light:

Well, when I reach home after work I usually have dinner that mum prepared or something I bought back home. Imagine me eating in the dark. Chewing on dishes without knowing it’s the meat, fish or vegetable dish I picked up until I taste it. And then I head to shower and it’s just scary and also inconvenient having to shower in the dark without being able to tell which bottle is for my facial cleanser, body soap, hair shampoo and conditioner. It’s not easy getting dressed in the dark either. When I’m back in my room, I am fumbling over which beauty product I am going to slather on my face. There’s so many products I have, skin prep lotion, moisturizer, pimple / blemish control gel. Let’s not even talk about hair maintenance, towel drying my hair isn’t a big issue, but I am too lazy to find my hair oil and apply it on my hair before I blow dry it – this is such a luxury / tedious process that without light, I would be disinclinced to do it. I know, this is absolutely #FirstWorldProblems to the max, I am not proud to admit about it here. And then there’s my nightly green tea routine. Again I am careful to walking to the kitchen, get a cup and find the green tea sachet, open it up and dispense hot water into my cup. Finally, assuming that my electricity power is still available, I run through updates on my social media before I say a quick prayer and go to sleep.

As I think through my night without lights, I am reminded of the times when I was away in Chiang Mai and Philippines, the former during a CIP trip when I was in secondary school and the latter when I visited with my church youth group. Up in the mountainous areas in Chiang Mai, water and light is precious because water is scarce and light is powered by generator(s) which requires fuel, which is not commonly available when it’s far from the city. In the Philippines, power shortages are common and therefore when I visited Laoag, which is the northern tip of Philippines, every household has torch and candles for when the power shortages happen. And when it does, everyone tends to be more careful because burglary and theft cases are more common on those nights. And I am reminded of how grateful I am whenever I return from these trips abroad; back to Singapore, back home where we take our daily water and light usage for granted. These necessities are denied from the refugees in the world, and we with our privilege, can surely do something to help them when we can.

The IKEA Ljusa LED hand driven torch, $9.90. See here.

Lights up for 90 seconds. Not remarkably bright, but sufficient in the dark.Just a glimpse of what it’s like for me to fumble in the dark trying to find which product I am going to use on my face/body… >-<#

Thanks IKEA Singapore for the torch!

Ena

Art & Design, Lifestyle

Cozy & Intimate IKEA Store Tour

February 1, 2015 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Hi Loves~

I posted on my Instagram sometime back in January that I’ll be working alongside IKEA, our friendly furniture store. I am very excited to be part of this blogger program because I love interior design and exploring home & living ideas. And as part of the program we were all invited down for an intimate and cozy tour at their Tampines showroom/store. Here’s photos from that day!

A huge showroom for all your home-living needs! At the entrance, there are 5 rooms which are custom made, the size and layout is localized. For example, Singapore rooms are smaller while US showrooms would be bigger. Each of the showroom costs $30,000-40,000 to create and IKEA team makes about 1000 home visits in the country as part of their survey and research. It takes about 8-10 weeks to complete each showroom area; which begins when the sales team write the brief to solve the frustration or meet the needs of the clients. Then the designers sketch a rough layout, consults and fine tunes the design with the sales team. Then it takes time to construct the showroom and 5 days to execute the design.

IKEA is all about creating a better everyday life for the many people. To do so, they create affordable yet great quality design, because the design starts from the price before the sourcing of material and production.

Showrooms specially designed according to actual layouts, reminds me of the showflats which I am so familiar with in my line of work as a real estate agent, heh.

We were given the tour by Malcolm, who is the incharge of the store with more than a decade of experience in IKEA. He hails from Australia and has worked in China and been in Singapore for many years. He is super knowledgeable about IKEA’s history and he is a walking IKEA catalogue because during the tour he basically just shared about key / iconic products without a book/brochure and purely from memory – that’s passion right there!

This coffee table is actually an iconic 50s design that’s been brought back and it tells the story of how IKEA was birthed, the founder had a coffee table which couldn’t fit into the boot of his car and so he thought of how it would be good to have detachable coffee table legs so that it can fold flat in the car. And that’s how IKEA is able to minimize cost; by flat packing when they ship products abroad and when customers can also deliver their own purchases home.

Some of the showrooms are under the Stockholm range, which signifies quality. Stockholm refers to the Swedish city that’s also famous for its Scandinavian design.

IKEA’s PS collection are iconic and there are only 20 products released under the PS collection each year, an example is the stool above.

There are more bamboo materials in IKEA now as it’s a sustainable material which grows fast.

There are many affordable kitchen solutions for your home at IKEA.

Check out this nifty side table with special cable storage.

Can you believe that IKEA spends $4 million (not sure in SGD or USD) buying print licenses from Europe museums and sometimes using 100-150 years old pattern designs for their textiles! Life must be pretty swanky if you’re the staff visiting museums buying prints for IKEA… 😀

Some bedroom solutions and ideas in IKEA.

This is Nordli, a customizable storage solution.

Another PS product, a very cute and unique lamp.

Another PS product, inspired by old Russian wooden clocks that’s used to hide vodka… Cute background story right?

An IKEA old school alarm that’s sure to wake you up!

Edible markers, anyone? Safe for kids!

Valentines Day surprise for your wife/hubby, maybe?

This smart cup design is stackable and can fit 962 cups on one palette for transport. The base has a little space so that water drains out, shows that IKEA design provides for good form and function.

IKEA also has solid pots with thoughtful and ergonomic design.

More nifty IKEA designs, 1) hooks for every surface, 2) shallower sinks help saves water and product costs and 3) another unique IKEA lamp that’s made of plastic even though it looks like glass!

IKEA wooden horse sculpture, that will cost a few hundreds of dollars originally (hand made) but now made affordable.

It’s the year of the Goat coming right up this CNY, I’ll be making a trip down to get my house ready for the festivities. 🙂

Ikea’s huge warehouse and storage. Always found it super cool to shop in the warehouse, a place we usually only watch on drama.

Rolled and compressed mattresses, IKEA can now double the volume with the same transport system and this cost savings is brought to the customers.

We ended the tour with an ice cream treat! Here’s my ridiculously happy face, lol. #canthelpthatIhaveasoftspotforsoftserve

We had the privilege to visit IKEA office. And I’m totally envious of this whole rack of materials to read !

Then we proceeded to a class by In Merry Motion to make our own DIY Terrararium!

How to make your own DIY terrarium?

Find glasses, scrap materials like straws, papers and little alphabets.

Such pretty crafts!

You’ll have to cut out leaves and glue them together… Add in little animal toys to finish! I had to leave earlier that day and couldn’t join the rest for lunch… but I will be back for the chicken wings and meatballs!!! 😛

Thank you IKEA Singapore, BBH and In Merry Motion for hosting us that day! <3

Ena

Beauty

TheFaceShop Celebrates Raspberry Roots 1st Million Special Anniversary

January 29, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

In case you don’t know, sleeping mask is all the rage nowadays and almost every reputable K-beauty brand has its own version of it! TheFaceShop’s very own Raspberry Roots range with its Sleeping Mask, Depuffing Eye Gel and Collagen Eye Patch has sold 1,000,000 pieces! And to celebrate this special anniversary, TFS Singapore threw a huge party at 1Altimate with games, food & much fun. (Not sure if the Korean waiter/waitresses were specially engaged for the event, lol) It was a blast gathering with fellow beauty lovers/bloggers. 🙂

Specially developed to resist the effects of time, the THEFACESHOP’s award winning Raspberry Roots line is infused with pure Wild Himalayan Raspberry Roots extracts to strengthen and repair the elastin fibers deep within. Containing 3 best sellers- Raspberry Roots Sleeping Mask, Raspberry Roots Depuffying Eye Gel and Raspberry Roots Collagen Eye Patch, this all-time favourite range lifts and re-contours skin lacking in resilience while counteracting the oxidative damage of free radicals.

An oasis of comfort for devitalized and dehydrated skin, THEFACESHOP’s Raspberry Roots line quenches even the thirstiest of skins, restoring an ideal moisture balance for a soft and supple texture whilst boosting cellular renewal for a healthy looking glow.

After trying the sleeping mask, I can fully understand why the range so popular. The Raspberry Roots sleeping mask is lightweight, watery gel in consistency. Thus it quickly absorbs into your skin after application, and it leaves your skin moisturized till the next morning. It’s a sleeping mask that I’d readily recommend for all skin types as it’s gentle and hydrating. 🙂 Use the Raspberry Roots Depuffing Eye Gel before you sleep as well as in the morning as part of your skincare routine if your concern is about puffy eyes… with caffaine to stimulate blood circulation, vit C from grapefruit to brighten your skin tone! Last but not the least, the Raspberry Roots Collagen Eye Patch will help fix your dark circles or tired eyes with its additional Marine Collagen that will stimulate the formation of collagen for youthful looking skin. I’d use this after a late night or on the morning of an important day. 🙂

With Leanne @loveforskincare, Jerlene of Musicalhouses & Cheryl of BeautifulBuns!

I am laughing so cheerily, because Leanne never fails to make me smille! 😀

Instaprints of our event photos. <3
Thank you TFS Singapore for the event invite and products for review!

Ena

-SP

Beauty

Get Fragrant, Shiny Hair with Tsubaki Camellia Hair Oil

January 29, 2015 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Hi Loves!

Have you every wondered how some girls have sweet smelling & shiny hair? Perfumes usually last for a while and they sure don’t give our hair that beautiful shine… Today I’d like to share with you about Tsubaki’s Camellia Hair Oil to give you fragrant, shiny hair! 🙂

It’s “formulated with a high concentration of selected camellia oil to protect, moisturize and repair your hair to give it that luxurious shine. And tt will protect your hair from UV rays and heat from hair dryers or styling equipment as well as preventing split ends and hair breakage.”

To apply it evenly on your hair, do so after a shower when your hair is semi-wet, pour about 20cent coin size on your palms for mid length hair, spread it first on your palm and then work it through your hair. Proceed to dry your hair with a hair dryer for a frizz free hair.

What I love most about this hair oil is the elegant and indulgent scent of floral camellia! It’s the smell of a welcoming spring… that makes you walk with a spring in your steps! I’d use this on mornings when I feel really good, relaxed and want a head of sweet smelling hair~~~ ^^ I’d recommend you to use this hair oil in the day and wash it cleanly off in the night before you sleep, or to make sure you don’t have your hair in your face when you’re sleeping. 😉

Tsubaki Camellia Hair Oil retails at Watsons stores at $26.90 for a 60ml bottle.

Thank you Tsubaki for sending this product for review! 🙂

Ena

-SP

Fashion, Lifestyle

A Royal Affair with Love & Co

January 27, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

Sometime back Love & Co hosted a “Royal Love Affair” bloggers’ event. I’m happily single so I invited my friend Cheryl to come along with me… and her BF tagged along with us too! Cheryl & I had a blast going through the Love & Co experience in finding our perfect ring… Right now my tastes gear towards Platinum, thin band and matt surface. Not sure if this preference is gonna change down the road or not! I had the privilege to don on a diamond engagement ring with the cool price tag of $35,000. Don’t worry guys, market rate for an engagement ring is still somewhere from 1-6 months salary. Obviously what’s more important is whether your partner appreciates/agree with the value of the ring.. Cheryl & I also love the details and intricacies of Love & Co’s ring designs and the array of desserts that day! I recommend the senior consultant Stephen Loh who was very patient, helpful and happy to share his wealth of knowledge with us. Valentines’ Day is coming soon… If you’re planning a surprise for your other half, why not consider paying Love & Co a visit soon? 😉 You can check them out them online here and find a list of their stores here.

Thank you Love & Co & Lewis PR for the invite!

Ena

Beauty

Behold Elizabeth Arden’s 8 Hour Cream Limited Edition Gold Collection

January 27, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi loves!

It wasn’t too long ago when I blogged about my Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream experience here. To celebrate the success of the beauty industry’s favorite iconic beauty product that has received over 115 beauty award accolades worldwide, Elizabeth Arden has introduced a Limited Edition Gold collection! Check it out:

Super gorgeoussss isn’t it?

Owning them is like having a pot of gold and a bullet of gold… of beauty goodness!

I enjoy using this 8 hour cream for days when I have scratches on my legs or hands due to dry skin… You can use them to moisturize and/or protect your skin on your face, lips, hands, legs, give your cheekbones some shine and even style your eyebrows (wet look is quite popular now) if you want to!Been using this a lot as one of my go to lip balm! It has a light sweet honey scent and glides on well, feels very natural and lasts long!

Eight Hour® Cream Skin Protectant – Original (1.0oz) Retails at $30
Eight Hour® Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen SPF 15 (.13oz) Retails at $34.00
The Gold Collection launched last October and is still selling in stores but will not be restocked once sold out as it is Limited Edition!

Thank you Elizabeth Arden Singapore for the products for review~

Ena

Art & Design, Beauty

Champagne & Strawberry Ripple Nails with ManicureMermaidSG

January 22, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

To kickoff the new year 2015, I decided to get Champagne & Pink Marbleized nails that look like one of my favourite childhood wafer ice cream Strawberry Ripple… YUMS!

Watch how Manicure Mermaid Sharlene paint the pink marbleized effect on my nails on my Instagram video here!

I always enjoy my visits to Manicure Mermaid because Sharlene is good and meticulous at nail art and also because she is someone whom I can chat with the entire session. 😀

Book your appointment with Manicure Mermaid home / office based salon that’s close to Clark Quay MRT, SMS to 9155 3621 to get your nails prepped for Chinese New Year!

X
Ena

-SP

Art & Design, Inspiring

A Daughter’s Tribute

January 22, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

Sometime last year in May, I took part in Braun Buffel’s Art Competition and before the competition I was thinking of what my theme for the artwork would it. As the day of the Competition was on the weekend for Mother’s Day and my Mum’s born in the year of the Ox, I decided to dedicate my artwork to her. Titled “A Daughter’s Tribute”, my artwork is an appreciation and reminder of my Mum’s love for my family and I.

I had a lot of fun preparing for the competition beforehand and also attended the Award presentation thereafter – even though I didn’t win any of the top few titles, I still went home with a certification of participation, a Braun Buffel travel wallet and my little Braun Buffel artwork gets to travel around for the moving exhibition! 😀

I was very inspired to pick up my brushes and paint, do something creative again after dabbling a bit for this competition – in case you didn’t know, I studied and practised Art for A’s, O’s and also in Lasalle while studying for Fashion Media & Industries… 😉 I was also very inspired by the other participants’ artworks – the first place winner dressed up her Braun Buffel buffalo/artwork in rice grains – a reminder of the hard work of the farmers and the Oxen in the field as well as the Buffel founder’s efforts in missions that goes beyond fashion fads. It’s this kind of artwork that makes me think and wonder – why didn’t I think of something so deep and meaningful? 😛

Enjoy my photos from the two days as well as some random meals and encounters along the way! 😉

Bought some new materials for the competition.

Practised my ideas at home…

Write up for my artwork “A Daughter’s Tribute”.

My blank canvas before the competition began…

Getting started on my artwork~

“Mama” in English on one side and Chinese on another for “Mother”.

Drying the paint…

Was the first to submit my artwork!

With my artwork. 🙂

After the competition, had lunch with my 2 sisters at Vivo City basement HK Cafe… love their beancurd skin! And also met Milo himself! 😛

Headed to Costa Coffee with my sister. We love their Mint slushie!

The Award ceremony took place at ION atrium.

Participant’s Buffalos on display in public…

Some of my favourite picks…

Any my little Buffalo too!

Summary of the history of Braun Buffalo.

Top 3 artworks and I also snapped a picture of the first winner. Also got to speak to her to congratulate her for her brilliant concept and win. 🙂

With Ritchie, one of the participants. 🙂

With the lovely ladies, MD & PR lady of Braun Buffel. Thanks for organizing such a wonderful and meaningful art competition!

For more information about the Buffel Art Project, visit their site here. Or check out Instagram #BuffelArt #BuffelArtProject and you just might find my artwork there too. 😛

Ena

Food, Lifestyle

Delicious Kabe no Ana Mentaiko Pasta

January 21, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

As you should know by now, I’m a big fan of Japanese pasta. Many months back (ahem), my Kose girlfriends and I went to NEX for some delicious pasta at Kabe no Ana, which is famous for their Mentaiko Pasta – which is one of favourite!!! Just like my recent recommendation of Miam Miam, this is a place that I would go back again and I enjoyed my time and food there with my lovely friends.

Visit them at #B1-80, Nex, 23 Serangoon Central. About $20 per person.

Do you have a Japanese pasta resto recommendation in Singapore? Let me know!

Ena

Food, Lifestyle

Yum Yum at Miam Miam Bugis

January 21, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

I don’t want to sound like a broken recorder, but I still have so many unpublished photos and material for my blog that it will take me more than 2 months to publish them, (assuming) if I were to diligently update my blog daily. Yeap, that’s material for more than 60 posts. However with my work as a real estate agent, attending current blogger events and not forgetting my obsession with Korean dramas, I don’t have the luxury of time to publish all of the materials, some of which are frankly outdated now, lol! Nonetheless I will be publishing some of the older photos and materials over the course of the next few months, so indulge me! 😛 After I clear off the back log, my plan for this year is to streamline the content for my blog this year, so focus on quality instead of quantity. As fashion blogger Nicole Warne of GaryPepperGirl puts it, “It’s the work that you decline that also defines you.” Beginning from mid last year, I’ve been more intentional in the content that I publish on my blog, and moving along, I will be even more selective.

So for the record, I visited Miam Miam at Bugis Junction#02-14 many months back in May 2014 with blogger friend Clarabel for dinner and even though so many months have passed, looking at these photos remind me that I loved it. The pasta/noodles serving were very generous, thankfully I was hungry (Clarabel is blessed with high metabolism rate, always hungry and eating but still slim!) and we both loved the Molten Lava cake with Vanilla Ice Cream. I haven’t been back since but it’s a place I recommend and would definitely go back. The store is located in the atrium area of level 2 but still provides sufficient ambience with its rustic country decor for a cosy dinner. Ideal for both group and couple dates. They have a French Japanese fusion concept and at $15-$20 person for meals.

Let me know if you’ve dined at Miam Miam and what you enjoy eating there!

Ena

Inspiring

Watch Coca Cola Transform Communities By Empowering Women Micro-Entrepreneurs

January 17, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves~

Today I’d like to share with you all about Coca Cola’s 5by20 initiative!

From fruit farmers to artisans to vendors, women around the world are already pillars of our business. The Coca-Cola Company is building on that foundation by implementing programs to help women entrepreneurs.
Through 5by20, Coca Cola help women to address the most common barriers to success, by giving them access to business skills training courses, financial services and connections with peers or mentors.
And their goal is the empowerment of 5 million women micro-entrepreneurs by the year 2020.

Watch how Coca Cola is transforming communities by empowering women and their businesses in the Philippines. It’s a heartwarming video and I find the stories at the Internet shop and how it’s a place for family reunions over Skype / Internet particularly touching! :’)

X
Ena

-SP

Beauty

Let Your Eyes Speak with Browtisan’s Eyelash Extensions

January 17, 2015 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Hi Loves~!

Today I want to share with you about my very first eyelash extensions experience. People say that our eyes are the windows to our soul.. if that’s the case, then our eyelashes must be the pretty curtains.

Before I got my eyelash extensions at Browtisan, I never knew how convenient it was to have long lashes. With my eyelash extensions I have bigger looking eyes, without the need to put on my usual eyeshadow or eyeliner in the morning!

Yes, it definitely took me a while to get used to longer eyelashes, especially for someone like me with short and thin lashes. On the first day I could feel the weight of the lashes and how it was a little in the way of my vision, like there’a an extra curtain drawn above my vision, but after a night’s sleep, I got used to it the next day and stopped noticing the difference.

I was very happy to have my eyelash extensions done at Browtisan, helmed by Coco, a veteran in the brow and facial grooming industry. Browtisan stems from the word Brow and Artisan. It is a name coined to reflect the skills and artistry of Browtisan’s ultra-specialised subset of aestheticians. Besides having more than 20 years of experience in this industry, Coco constantly develops new techniques and trains aspiring aestheticians in the art of brow crafting. Many of her trainees have also gone on to be entrepreneurs of their own salons.

Check out the process of having my eyelash extensions while at the Browtisan salon!

First Coco cleaned off my eye make up to prepare for the eyelash extensions.

Next she heated my existing eyelashes to curl them, so that they provided a better shape for the incoming eyelash extensions. According to Coco, not all salons would include this step.

Then she started the eyelash extensions, strand by strand! Coco is wearing a clinical grade glasses to get amplified vision for accuracy and precision while attaching on the eyelashes. This is another tool that Browtisan has that differentiates their service from other salons.

Curling my eyelash extensions to set them in place.

Coco repeats the steps for the other eye. I was chatting non-stop with Coco while she was attaching my eyelashes. There was no pain or discomfort at all.

More close up pictures of my newly attached eyelash extensions!

With the gorgeous & capable ladyboss, Coco.

Before Browtisan, Coco was working as a brow and facial grooming trainer for other aestheticians. With the intention of pursuing her long-term dream of having her own salon and to create a new standard in the industry, Coco decided to embark on her own business. Her dream was finally materialized after months of efforts when Browtisan finally had its soft opening in October 2014.

The Browtisan brand aims to provide to its clients top-notch, clinical standard services and experience. Each and every Browtisan is a highly skilled artisan in their craft. To be an artisan is to attain the highest level of skills in the said craft and at Browtisan, there is an assurance that the services rendered will be the highest in the entire industry.

Browtisan endeavours to deliver outstanding results and unparalleled levels of comfort to each and every client, through a combination of leading expertise and clinical procedures tailored to your specific needs.

L-R: How I look with my usual eyeshadow and eyeliner vs completely no eye makeup and just Browtisan eyelash extensions!
I am very happy & satisfied with my eyelash extensions at Browtisan. After getting used to the length, I appreciated how pretty my eyes looked without my usual make up, from all angles. I personally feel that with the eyelash extensions, my eyes are more alert, feminine & sophisticated.

My lashes lasted a good two weeks, and started to drop thereafter. If you take better care of it, it can last up to 2 months. I came to realize that I have the habit of covering my face/eyes with my blanket once the sun comes up and that made my eyelashes drop a lot faster. For the first 3 days you have to avoid touching water on the eyelash extensions and you’ll have to comb through the lashes every day and night to keep the shape of the lashes. I heard from my friends who had their eyelash extensions elsewhere that their eyes started to itch after a while and they couldn’t resist plucking them off and resulting in a lot of loss of their natural eyelashes. From my Browtisan experience, there was no itch and even when the eyelash extensions dropped, my own eyelashes were kept in tact. After 3 weeks, I had my eyelash extensions removed and my own eyelashes were all intact too! I feel really blessed to be able to have such a superb experience with Browtisan. 🙂

Here’s another look with heavier makeup for the eyes and the eyelash extensions.

Priced at $98, I highly recommend Browtisan’s eyelash extension service for a special occasion, such as a stage performance, wedding or for festive periods like Christmas and New Year! As Coco would put it, with them, “你的眼睛会说话” which loosely translates to “your eyes can speak”. And I couldn’t agree more. I feel that girls with longer, fuller lashes have eyes that mesmerise people – these girls just let their eyes do the talking because they’re attractive without even having to speak. 😛

Located at 402 Orchard Road #03-17 Delfi Orchard, call 6235 2355 to book your eyelash extensions appointment. Visit Browtisan Facebook page here. 🙂

Thank you Browtisan & AT PR.

Ena

P.S. Watch out for my upcoming post about my eyebrow embroidery with Browtisan! 😉

Beauty, Lifestyle

Look & Feel Younger with Jeunesse Luminesce Serum & Reserve Gel

January 16, 2015 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Hi Loves!

Today I’m excited to share about two products that I’ve been using & consuming respectively; the Jeunesse Luminesce Cellular Rejuvenation Serum & Reserve.

Based on the latest available technology, LUMINESCE™ cellular rejuvenation serum makes a powerful debut as the first anti-aging product that supports your body’s natural ability to restore and rejuvenate the skin. Using an exclusive patent-pending formula derived from adult stem cells that contains over 200 key human growth factors and cellular messengers, LUMINESCE™ cellular rejuvenation serum gently transforms your skin and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Look younger, healthier, and more radiant as this revolutionary serum helps you restore life to tired skin.

BENEFITS

Helps even out discolored and blotchy skin tones

Provides a youthful luminosity to the skin

Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Refreshes collagen and elastin

Helps maintain smooth skin texture

Replenishes skin’s natural stores of proteins to sustain a youthful, firm appearance

All natural, hypoallergenic, and paraben free

When I review a product for my blog, I usually start using the product without reading the product information and other reviews online, so that I won’t be affected by what the product boasts or be inclined to write similar things. This is because I believe in sharing my own experience, which may or may not be the same as others. And for this product, my experience coincides with the very benefits that they boast of! 🙂

Jeunesse Luminesce Cellular Rejuvenation Serum is touted to be an anti-aging serum, but it’s really moreee that that! As its name suggests, this product rejuvenates your skin from its cells. As such, it also works as a repair serum, or a serum that helps wounds to recover at a faster rate. Personally my skin is still quite young so I can’t testify much to the anti-aging effects of a serum. What I do like about this product is that it is a lightweight gel that is easily absorbed by the skin and it keeps my skin moisturized, long into the night till the next morning – so my skin looks brighter and softer instead of dull and dry. I also like that this product is safe to use for my normal-oily combination skin. 🙂

Jeunesse Luminesce Cellular Rejuvenation Serum on the left shows it’s a watery gel like consistency and when it’s applied on the right, the skin is immediately brighter/fairer, appears smoother and this is the effect that I also get when I apply it on my face t night, it lasts till the next morning. I have applied it for both my morning and night skincare routine, but I prefer to use this only at night because there is a strong scent. What I do to combat the scent is I use another scented skin First Treatment Essence (there are many brands available, SK-II, Laneige, I currently use My Face Shop SMIM one), which also conveniently helps to prep my skin to absorb more of the consequent product used, in this case the Luminesce serum.

I mentioned above that the Luminesce serum also helps you to recover from wounds faster, I don’t have a personal experience, but here’s a Youtube video that is really super convincing, so much so that I actually feel happy for these interviewed users for having this Luminesce serum to improve their skin to a healthier and younger state that’s either due to normal aging or damaged from injury. Note: some of the users’ skin are really bloodied due to accidents, so don’t watch this will eating or it may spoil your appetite.

http://youtu.be/O7K3yl9fiXc

I would recommend this Jeunesse Luminesce Cellular Rejuvenation Serum for users that are looking for a product to reverse the signs of aging on your skin, to have brighter, plump looking and smoother skin and also if you or you know someone with a fresh injury and want the wound to recover faster and reduce scarring!

Next we come to the Jeunesse Reserve!

RESERVE™, this delicious and nutritious gel will infuse your body with youthful vitality and a feeling of overall good health.

BENEFITS

Antioxidants resist oxidative stress and premature aging

Anthocyanins support healthy cardiovascular function

Essential fatty acids assist in digestive tract function

Reinforces a healthy immune system

Helps maintain a healthy metabolism

Helps boost energy

Supports healthy joint function

What I like about this product is its amazing taste! It tastes like red wine, due to the red grape extract aka Resveratrol, with a wonderful blend of other fruits such as Acai Berry, Blueberry, Pomegranate, Aloe Vera, Grape Seed, Dark Cherry (another of my fave too!) and Green Tea (major love for this too!). It comes in a big box of 30 ml gel packs, you can choose to take it in the morning or after dinner at night. I’ve been told by the Jeunesse distributor that it’s best consumed in the morning, before you eat your breakfast. This is because this product will increase your metabolism rate, kickstarting your day and gives you more energy. I like that the Reserve helps my digestion better, when I take it in the night, the next day I can move my bowels easily! 😛 Amazingly too, it’s only 13 calories even thought it’s a real sweet treat. Yay!

I also really like how conveniently packed these are! I like to put them in my bag and consume them after dinner when I’m out – they don’t take up much space and I never have to worry about spillage either. Plus with this design I squeeze out everything and no wastage either!

I recommend the Jeunesse Reserve if you want to increase your metabolism rate and a healthy supplement to kickstart your day and/or if you’re always travelling and don’t have time to buy and eat fresh fruits! This is also really ideal for busy executives because it’s super convenient to integrate into your lifestyle – put a box in your car or office and eat it either in the morning on the way to work or at night while on the way home. 🙂

You can watch this video about the benefits & science behind Reserve!

http://youtu.be/HkfHo04mwd4

If you’d like to buy the Jeunesse Luminesce Cellular Rejuvenation Serum and/or Reserve, email me at enabalista@gmail.com to order! Or visit this site for more information about Jeunesse and other products they have to offer.

If you’ve used Jeunesse and would like to share your experience, share them below!

Ena

-SP

Ena Teo | Enabalista

Feast Well For Chinese New Year 2015

1. Enjoy Soup Spoon’s Healthy Collagen Hot Pot at the comfort of your own home!

2. Enjoy Yu Pin Zhen Bird’s Nest at home

3. Enjoy Jap & Thai Cuisine In a Relaxed & Artistic Atmosphere at Mad Nest

4. Indulge with Italian Wines from The Wine Creek

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IKEA Project: One Night Without Lights

Cozy & Intimate IKEA Store Tour

TheFaceShop Celebrates Raspberry Roots 1st Million Special Anniversary

Get Fragrant, Shiny Hair with Tsubaki Camellia Hair Oil

A Royal Affair with Love & Co

Behold Elizabeth Arden’s 8 Hour Cream Limited Edition Gold Collection

Champagne & Strawberry Ripple Nails with ManicureMermaidSG

A Daughter’s Tribute

Delicious Kabe no Ana Mentaiko Pasta

Yum Yum at Miam Miam Bugis

Watch Coca Cola Transform Communities By Empowering Women Micro-Entrepreneurs

Let Your Eyes Speak with Browtisan’s Eyelash Extensions

Look & Feel Younger with Jeunesse Luminesce Serum & Reserve Gel

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1. Enjoy Soup Spoon’s Healthy Collagen Hot Pot at the comfort of your own home!

2. Enjoy Yu Pin Zhen Bird’s Nest at home

3. Enjoy Jap & Thai Cuisine In a Relaxed & Artistic Atmosphere at Mad Nest

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