Monochrome Fashion with Osmose

October 19, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

As a Fashion marketing & management graduate, Fashion is and means many things to me. Fashion is an expression of our personality, how we choose to style and adorn ourselves speaks about who we are and how we want others to perceive us. For my 24th, I had the pleasure to attend a Tag Heuer event (blog post coming up) and celebrate at Prive @ Keppel Bay with my friends. With the monochrome dresses I selected from Osmose, I was well dressed for the occasions. 😉

Get the first look Bejeweled Layered Dress here & the second look Striped Tank Dress here and similar jacket here.

Thanks Osmose!

Ena

Fashion, Inspiring, Lifestyle

Decadent Scents with Penhaligon’s Singapore

October 18, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

A while ago Leanne & I popped by Penhaligon’s at Marina Bay Sands for a cosy and intimate Fragrance Profiling session. It was my first experience with Penhaligon’s despite passing by their ION store on several occasion, amazed by the antique yet quirky interior. Penhaligon’s is a perfect paradox; a blend of both traditional British heritage and modern technology & design to develop scents that are relevant to today’s lifestyle.

Penhaligon’s is founded by William Penhaligon who started as a hairdresser at the famous Piccadilly Turkish Baths on Jermyn Street in London before his keen eye for business led him to open a new salon down the street a few years later. Thus Penhaligon’s was born when he started to create his own scents, lotions and potions for his discerning clientele.

At every Penhaligon’s store you will see two Royal Warrants from The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh respectively, a mark of recognition for supplying goods and services to the Royal Family. This royal link was forged over 140 years ago when founder Penhaligon was appointed Royal Barber and Ferfumer to the Royal Court during Queen Victoria’s reign and Penhaligon’s was granted its first Royal Warrant from Queen Alexandra in 1903.

Today, Penhaligon’s scents are still made and bottled in England, the signature Penhaligon’s fragrance bottle echoes William’s original design; clear glass with a distinctive ribbon wrapped stopper. Even though Penhaligon’s is over 140 years old, exploring new fragrance technology is at the very heart of what they do.

Penhaligon’s Fragrance Profiling service is a fascinating and extravagant way to help customers find their perfect Penhaligon’s scent. This exclusive service is available at all their boutiques. The fragrance expert will first explore the customer’s fragrance tastes and build a personality profile while engaging in conversation. Then they will introduce the various fragrance families; citrus, floral, etc and watch the client’s reactions. Once a fragrance family is decided, further scented strips are presented to the client, narrowing the choices until only 2 are left. The client is then encouraged to try the two scents on their skin to see how they react to their skin chemistry. The final choice fragrance is then revealed. This experience normally lasts 30 minutes to a hour and is accompanied by tea, biscuits or even a glass of champagne. 😉

We were also introduced to their new (back in July, not so new by now, oops) perfume Tralala, inspired by the fantastical universe of Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchkoff, designers behind Meadham Kirchhoff. Meadham Kirchhoff’s shows have been scented by Penhaligon’s for the past nine seasons and Tralala marks the first signature scent collaboration. Tralala is an opulent, hedonistic blend created by Master Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour.

HEAD NOTES: Aldehydes, Saffron, Whiskey, Ambrette Seed Butter, Galbanum, Violet Leaf Absolute
HEART NOTES: Carnation, Leather, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang, Orris, Incense
BASE NOTES: Myrrh Resinoid, Opoponax Absolute, Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Heliotrope, Musk Vanilla

Tralala fragrance is nothing short of decadent. If you love a deep, musky and sensual scent, this would be perfect for you. A few of the scents I love are featured above; Peoneve & Eau Sans Pareil. They are floral and lighter in nature, just the way I like my fragrance! 😉

Visit Penhaligon’s Singapore:

10 Bayfront Ave #01-34 Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018956

2 Orchard Turn #03-16 ION Orchard Singapore 238801

Find them on Facebook here & on Instagram here.

Thanks to the kind folks at Penhaligon’s Singapore and Touch PR for the cosy session and gifts. Thanks to sweet Leanne for the invite! <3

Ena

Beauty

Review: Make Up with Mirenesse

October 16, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi loves !

Today I had fun with Mirenesse make up products and beauty tool and I’ll be reviewing them here. 😉

Mirenesse Studio Magic Blur Powder, Mirenesse Instant Lash Transplant & Mirenesse iCurl, Heated Eye Lash Curler.

Mirenesse Studio Magic Blur Powder comes with a small sponge for application. It’s meant to be applied after your usual foundation for longer lasting wear and for a more flawless effect as the powder is very fine and reflective. It’s my first time using a finishing powder in my make up routine because I usually apply liquid foundation, two way cake foundation at the T-zone and find it a little too much to include a finishing powder. I would recommend this finishing powder for those with fairer skin and also use it with a brush for a better effect. 🙂

Mirenesse iCurl is an effective eyelash curler. Personally i think this is more effective than the Panasonic eyelash curler as it is easier to use. It’s meow similar to using a normal eye lash curler. A tip if you’re scared to put a heated tool to your eyes is to feel the heat with your fingers first. You have to use it with 2 AAA (smallest) batteries , turn it on, wait 15seconds before the red heated pad turns white to indicate it’s ready for use. I curl my eyelashes before I apply on the mascara below. I would recommend this product for purchase! 🙂

Mirenesse Instant Lash Transplant is a very interesting product and I would say I am impressed that it has achieved what it promises on my thin and sparse eyelashes. Basically this is a volumizing mascara with two parts. First you apply on black transplanting gel then you apply on the magnetic lash fibers. I would personally prefer if this came in two separate sticks instead of connected to one, but this way it also saves space when traveling. 🙂

My make up of the day using Mirenesse products featured in this review. ^^

To purchase the products, visit here.

PLUS use this exclusive promo code LX-
ENABALISTA at checkout to get 20% Off storewide on your first order. The code is valid till 11th November. Happy Shopping!

Thank you Luxola and Mirenesse for the products and code. :*

Xx
Ena

Lifestyle

Review: Get Scared at USS Halloween Horror Night 4!

October 15, 2014 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Two weeks ago I went down to RWS’s USS Halloween Horror Night 4 with blogger friends Sheena, HP And Shu Hui! These are the photos taken from the night… Personally I’ve been to HHN2, 2 years back and truth be told, it was scarier the first time simple because I’ve never experienced anything like that before! That said, my experience this year was undoubtedly exhilarating and extremely exhausting, lol. My silly brain thought I had the tickets placed in my wallet when… it was still home and I only figured that out when I was already at Vivo at 8pm. T_T So Sheena and I cabbed down to my house where my sister kindly brought down the tickets and the same cab took us back to Harbourfront and then to Sentosa. That said, thank God for Uber because they’re having a 25% off for cabs for October. If you haven’t tried Uber taxis, try is and enjoy $10 credit when you use my code “enat3”, find the promotion tab and input the code to redeem. 😉 When we reached USS, it was before 9pm and we met up with HP and Shu Hui for haunted houses Mati Camp & The L.A.B. Then we went to Jack’s 3-Dementia which is the first 3D haunted house and it was SO FUN. I loved it! Sheena and I were too exhausted ~~and scared~~ to go for Jing’s Revenge which left Shu Hui’s spirit shattered, we just chilled at the restaurant with a delicious pizza slice and drinks. 😉 My final thoughts on HHN4? You have to try it at least once if you haven’t. It’s best to go with a group of friends and I think a pax of 4-6 would be best, so it’s cosy and you will always have someone infront and behind you (if you’re a weak girl like I am, hahaha). At The L.A.B Sheena and I lost HP and Shu Hui infront of us and I literally pushed the stranger guy behind me to go infront of me to lead the way. OOPS. >.< Stranger guy, if you happen to read this, THANKS again! <3 And 1 tip! When you think of all the street roamers/scare-rs as someone to take a selfie with, they become a lot less scary. 😛 Last 3 weekends for the HHN4! Go grab your tickets here if you haven’t! Thanks RWS for the sweet tickets.
xx Ena

Phone photos taken by me, otherwise credits to HP and his awesome camera! 🙂

Lifestyle

Healthier Steps with Arch Angel Singapore

October 11, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

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Have you ever came across a piece of news or a source of knowledge that changed your life and basically you just can’t ignore what you’ve learnt?

Well, my experience with Arch Angel is exactly like that. I stepped into the Arch Angel shoe shop almost totally ignorant about feet types and walking styles and stepped out empowered with all these knowledge that I am constantly reminded about with each step I take since that day. No kidding. Read on to find out more!

At the invite of Arch Angel Singapore, I went down to their store at Star Vista, a mall I absolutely love and have a lot of affinity with, even having once won an iPad Mini from them! 🙂

I was warmly welcomed by Arch Angel staffs Agnes and Owen. Owen is Arch Angel store’s Retail Operations Manager and a certified pedorthist. If you’re like me and wondering what pedorthist means, it’s the title of a professional who has specialized training to modify footwear and employ supportive devices to address conditions which affect the feet and lower limbs.

Owen proceeded to educate me about my feet type and walking style, which I am in turn going to share with you!

Foot/Arch Types

(image credit http://www.hughston.com)

There are 3 basic Foot Types: High Arch, Normal Arch or No Arch/ aka Flat Foot.

Owen used this iStep machine in the store to test my feet type and you too can visit the store to have your feet type tested for free. 🙂 Basically I only took photos of the monitor but there’s a sensor pad (like a weighing scale) on the floor that is attached so that the corresponding pressure applied is reflected on the screen.

This is how the pressure of my body is spread out on my feet – red indicates the heaviest pressure and the photo shows that I rely more on my right heel. As you can also tell, I have a normal arch in between each foot. That is why Owen recommends me to wear shoes that has a a built in / add on cushion to allow me to bridge the ball and heel of my feet so that I have better balance and won’t tire as easily.

Here is an illustration of another type of feet (courtesy of one of the Arch Angel’s staff feet) with super high arch that the entire body is rested on 4 distinct point or ” like 4 separate islands” in Agnes’ words. So for people with such high arches, it’s even more important to have shoes with cushion for the arch.

Pronator or Supinator?

This image shows shows the actual path taken by my foot from heel strike to toe off from the ground when I walks. Pronation and supination is identified during a gait analysis by a podiatrist or pedorthist.

Normal pronators with normal arch will see your ankle roll inward up to fifteen percent and push off evenly from the front of the foot. You would need a moderate pronation control shoe or stability support shoe. Over-pronators will generally be flat footed. Your ankle will roll inwards more than fifteen percent and you will push off from the big and second toe only. You would need a motion control shoe or stability support plus shoe to control pronation. You may damage your muscles and joints if you ran barefoot, barefoot technology or shoes for neutral runners with standard insoles. If you are a Supinator (Under-Pronator) you would be landing more on the outside edge of your foot, have a high arch and tight Achilles tendon. A neutral cushioned shoe without stability devices and softer midsole to allow more flexibility for natural pronation, works for Supinators. See more here.

Check out some of the styles of shoes at Arch Angel:

A pair of really cute red and orange Mary Janes.

Another pair of really cute Mary Janes in black and lace style strap.

Naot is a shoe brand produced in Israel and is carried by Arch Angel shoe store. This also shows the unique Strobel Construction method used in some Naot shoes. In Strobel construction, the upper is stitched onto a sole shaped piece of fabric by a special machine. This is then lasted and stitched onto the outsole. The Strobel construction makes the Naot shoes very flexible and comfortable to the feet.

YES. Even when wearing slippers with the arch makes a difference to your steps! IT DOES. My experience at Arch Angel was truly eye-opening. When I was wearing all the shoes above with the right size – 37 and with the cushion to fit my normal arch feet, they were very comfortable AND I could withhold pressure better and had better balance on my feet!

These are the wonderful cushions for moderate arches, sold at Arch Angel store, you can use them to add on to your own shoes!:

Take my word for it, I high recommend you to go pay Arch Angel a visit! Allow their staff to educate you on your feet type and walking style and advice what type of shoe size and style best fits your lifestyle and needs. You are not going to regret it. This information will only benefit you for a better and healthier you! 🙂

They also have a machine that kills the germs in your shoes, so that it will be odour free. It costs a nominal fee to use this and it only takes 8 minutes.

Checking out the shoe ranges in store!

Beautiful executive shoe styles for work.

Shoe styles for men as well.

Shoes for kids too.

Shoes for special needs, such as diabetic patients.

Thank you Arch Angel, Agnes & Owen for this eye opening experience for me! <3

You can also find out more about Finding Your Right Fit in this article here.

Visit Arch Angel stores:

The Star Vista #01-36

1 Vista Exchange Green

Singapore 138617

Tel: +65 6732 6564

16 Purvis Street #01-01

Singapore 188595

Tel: +65 6336 5636

Thank you for reading!

Ena

Beauty

Back Facial with Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetic Clinic

October 8, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

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Hi lovelies!

Recently I went back to Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetic Clinic for a back-facial. Yeap, you didn’t read wrongly, back-facial is exactly as what it’s named, facial for the back! I am unfortunately plagued with back acne due to genetics (my mum and sister has it too) but thanks to Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetic Clinic, I can have clearer and healthier back skin! 🙂

Dr SM Yuen suggested the same treatment as I did for my face, namely the Silk Peel Treatment and the Vit C treatment. Read all about treatments in detail as I blogged about in my previous post here. If you haven’t, also check out my first experience and product review here.

I found the back facial to be really enjoyable. It was less than an hour and my back felt very thoroughly cleansed from the Silk Peel treatment and super hydrated from the Vit-C treatment. It was definitely a treat (pun-intended) for my back! 🙂

Not very comfortable to show you my “sexy back” since it’s un-sexy with the acne scars, hahaha, so here’s 2 selfies I took post-treatment! 😛

Thanks to Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetic Clinic, I am enjoying clearer and healthier skin on my face and back! 🙂

For your convenience, here’s the details of the clinic!

Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic by Dr SM Yuen

391B Orchard Road #13-10/10A

Ngee Ann City Tower B

Singapore 238874

Tel: (65) 6556 0829 Fax: (65) 6556 081

Patient Care Hotline (SMS only) : 9862 9765

Email: dr.smyuen@atlasmedicalclinic.com

Website: www.atlasmedicalclinic.com

Simply quote my blog name “Enabalista” when you call, Sms or email them to get readers’ rates.

That is all I have for this session, let me know if you have any questions!

Special thank you to Dr SM Yuen and Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic for making this post possible.

Ena

Inspiring, Lifestyle, Travel

Wanderlust Strikes

October 8, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Lately I think about the travels I’ve had abroad and a very strong urge of wanderlust strikes. I was very fortunate to travel to Japan, Hong Kong & London last year and this year I haven’t been abroad except for Malaysia…

I want to go to Paris, Italy (again) and Taiwan…

Let me leave you with a quote and pictures from my travels last year.

The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page.

Xoxo
Ena

Lifestyle

One Pretty Baby

October 7, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

I just read about the news that Blake Lively is expecting a baby with Ryan Reynolds and honestly it’s really exciting because watching her for years on Gossip Girl as the sexy Serena Van Der Woodsen and now she’s gonna be a mother… It’s almost surreal as much as I am elated and excited along with all Gossip Girl fans as well. One thing’s for sure, the baby is definitely gonna be good lookin’ . Congratulations Lively & Reynolds! Check out Serena’s pregnancy announcement on her own US site, Preserve here.

Photos credits and taken from Preserve site.

x
Ena

Lifestyle

Meet The Minister of Evil @ USS Halloween Horror Night !

October 3, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies!

Possibly my first invite sealed by wax… So romantic, no? 😛

If you follow me on Instagram @ena_teo, you might recall seeing a post of this pic, the event invite for the media previous for USS’s Halloween Horror Night 4 #HHN4. That, my dear, was back in July. IKR, where has all the time gone? 😛

Attended the event with Sheena & Hong Peng!

And we arrived, at the theatre within USS to catch the ceremony~

Check out the impressive larger than life relief on the walls… Not quite sure what it means, except for something like the elevation of a man that represents drama/theatre with the mask in his hands? Let me know if you know what this image is about! 🙂

Sheena checking out the super tall “bodyguard” who’s at least 1.9m tall! Super tall, no joke!

Then the new Minister, the lead of the HHN4 plot arrives and the cameras won’t stop clicking away~~~!

Check out this no-nonsense, stern face!

A full body shot.

These girls kept trying to make him laugh, and he was seriously into his job and didn’t break a smile at all. Very impressive.

Then comes Mr Super-tall-bodyguard comes to put back his cape and ending the photo ceremony and we were ushered into the theatre…

The drama doesn’t end here… watch part 2:

Here are the details of the Halloween Haunted Night! Bigger & SCARIER. >.<

The Minister of Evil returns… with horns on his head! :O

After which we had dinner reception at KT’s Grill which was a very old western styled restaurant, very quaint! I like. It’s like we were transported to the 19th century.. Plus it was all Halloween themed food, it was so cute and awesome. 🙂

We left around 8+ going 9pm… One of the last to leave the USS compounds.. Took some shots of the place at night! Then we also caught the fireworks! Totally unplanned! It was truly an awesome evening. 🙂 Ending off the evening with the beautiful night view by the waters…

I’ll be attending the HHN4 this weekend and am getting equal parts excited and scared! HAHA. 😛

If you haven’t, grab your tickets here! I highly recommend you to go with your BF/GF, BFF or siblings! Everyone get scared together and hug each other. 😉

There are ongoing promotions, check out the promotions page here. Here’s an excerpt:

Tickets running out fast, grab them whilst stocks last! 😛

You may visit the HHN4 page here.
Watch a video (which I haven’t watched yet btw hahaha) of the event here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpA0SCQXbPM

Happy Halloween in advance folks! 😛

Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

John Frieda Blowout @ Next Salon

October 2, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies!

A while back, I was invited down for John Frieda’s Ultimate Blowout at Next Salon in early August.

I’ll let the pics do the talkin’! 😉

Arrived at Next Salon at Ion on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, welcomed with a glass of green tea~

Check out all the relevant hashtags and accounts related to the event on Instagram: #JohnFriedaSG #JFSHairTransformation #JohnFriedaHair @JohnFriedaSG @NextTheSalon

Checking out the John Frieda Frizz Ease Original 6 Effects Serum touted to have 1 sold every 30 seconds. Wow.

A close up of my flat / rebonded hair before the wash & blowout! 🙂

Couldn’t take pics whilst my hair was washed and treated to John Frieda Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight range. Nonetheless it was undoubtedly a great experience! It was relaxing, aromatic and gentle. You don’t have to worry about this range being too harsh on the hair because the shampoo, conditioner and masque was definitely gentle! I can’t say how much it helps to straighten hair since mine’s already rebonded, but I definitely can tell it helps my hair to be frizz free. Plus the Frizz Ease range promises straight styling results for up to 24 hours. 😉

Thanks to Jerlene of MusicalHouses for taking shots of me whilst the hair stylist was doing my hair! :*

We took a group pic with Andrea, yes whilst Leanne and my hair were done mid way, before Jerlene left!

A #wefie with Leng (hope I got her name right!) with the beautiful curls thanks to her awesome skills!

The set of John Frieda Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight products I brought home, from L-R:
1. Frieda Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Shampoo, $15.90
2.Frieda Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Intensive Masque, $16.90
3.Frieda Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Original 6 Effects Serum, $16.90
4.Frieda Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Conditioner, $15.90
Products are available selected Watsons, Guardian & Cold Storage outlets.

To be honest, I’m not a curls kinda girl (hence the frizz ease flawlessly straight range preference, hahaha), but it’s nice to have curls for a special event. 🙂

Here with Leanne and Andrea!

Leanne seems awfully excited, doesn’t she? ^^

And a group pic with the really handsome & charming Dexter Ng of Next Salon. IMO he looks so much like Bryan the Mediacorp host and actor!

For your reference this is how Bryan looks like, the one seated down (photo taken from Next Salon FB page):
Thanks John Frieda SG for inviting me down and goodies and thanks Next Salon for the awesome blowout!

Congrats to John Frieda SG for these Cosmopolitan Approved / Awarded Products!

For those who are keen, here’s Next Salon details:

2 Orchard Turn #03-19 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: 6509 0330
Opening: 10am-9pm

Follow them for their latest updates!
John Frieda SG Facebook
Next Hair Salon @ Ion Orchard Facebook

Thanks for reading! Share with me your thoughts if you’re using John Frieda products. 😉

Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

Passage New York Body Massage & Facial Review

September 30, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

-Sponsored Review-

A few weeks ago, I was invited down to Passage New York for a facial and body massage and here’s my review followed by perks for my readers. 🙂

Located close to Raffles City MRT, Passage New York is a facial and spa place that caters mainly to office ladies working in the area. When you arrive you will see two doors, one towards the shop that sells bags and clothes and the other that is the entrance to a huge facial and spa place with 22 rooms. It is the biggest facial and spa place that I have been to in Singapore, to date.

My appointment started a quick 5-10min registration, form filling and analysis and after which was the Body Massage followed by the Facial session.

As I had to keep my bag and phone in the locker, I couldn’t take a photo of the body massage room I was in. It’s a big room with a bed, shower and bath tub.

I was ushered into the room by the receptionist and met the female masseuse who then showed me the new set of disposable underwear to change into for the body massage.

After I changed, the masseuse returned to the room and the body massage session started off with a “Lotus scrub with milk based” moisturizer which was warm. There was a layer of plastic on the facial bed so I guess that makes cleaning up a whole lot easier. The masseuse gently scrubbed the entire of my body from the back followed by the front, just excluding the private regions, covered by the disposable underwear. I do believe you can choose to bring your own bikini which will be more comfortable, if you want to.

After the gentle scrub down, I showered in the shower area in the room and changed into another set of disposable underwear for the body massage.

The masseuse used warm Lavender oil and the massage is done in Balinese style. The massage starts from the back, from the legs followed but the shoulders and back and then the front legs, hands and tummy. I get tickled easily so I opted for no massage at the tummy area although that area is supposedly massaged as well! I throughly enjoyed the relaxing and soothing back rub down/ massage. It was soooo awesome. I also love that the massage helps loosens where it aches/ hurts(shoulders and legs for me) and it feels so good.

Found this image from DestinAsian.com to illustrate the awesome back rub. For illustration, this is not NY Passage or Me in the picture!

When the massage ended, I changed into their spa provided robe and headed to the facial room. Yes, with the massage oil still on the body because it is not advisable to shower after massage, until after 1-1.5 hours.

This is how the facial room looks like, each room is named after a president!

The facial session was as such:
Cleansing:
I had light make up on so the beautician removed it with milk cleanser and double cleanses with another facial wash.
Hot Steam:
Then there was a deep cleansing mask with hot steam followed by massage.
Extraction:
The beautician removed more than 20+ black heads and It didn’t hurt cause pores opened due to the steam.
Ampoules:
She used two: sodium hyaluronate and sensitive for sensitive skin and light massage as my skin is quite clogged and sensitive.
Mask + massage:
Mask followed by a shoulder massage which was very good as I tend to have tensed shoulders, then rest 10min.
Sunblock:
After removing the mask, apply sun block.
Done!

The only drawback about the facial session was that the redness due to the extraction on my face took a few days longer to go down as compared to others that I have been to. :/

After the facial, I showered and changed back to my own clothes at the common area which feels like a hotel’s post sauna area where you shower and prim up yourself. 🙂

Check out the other facilities at the Passage New York which customers can use before their appointment:

Yes, jacuzzi and steam room!

This is a couple suite so you can go with your best friend or your partner!

Here’s a special promo for Enabalista’s readers! 🙂

Enjoy 2 luxurious spa treatment at $98 :
– 90min Vitamin C Whitening and Anti-Aging Facial
– 45min Signature Full Body Massage
– Free Classic Leather Bag worth $480 after treatments.

Terms and Conditions:
– Valid till 30 November 2014
– Valid for first-time female customers, Singaporeans, PRs and EP holders, aged 25 years and above.
– Prior booking is required, subject to availability. Please call 6226 0888 to make an appointment.
– Not valid with other promotions, discounts or privileges.
– Free Leather Bag is while stocks last, designs and colours may vary.
– Passage New York reserves the right to alter and amend any terms and conditions without prior notice.

I would recommend you to take up this session with your bff/ sister/ mum for a more fun experience and as a special treat, and if you find that you enjoy their service, to then consider to take up a package with them, should the location and price be suitable for you! 🙂 As it located within CBD it’s not a place that’s for everyone, but if you work at CBD area then it’s a facial place you can explore. 🙂

Passage New York
133 Cecil Street | #01-01 Keck Seng Tower
Singapore 069535
tel +65 6226 0888
www.passagenewyork.com

Here’s a post facial photo taken on my phone without filters… Without make up as well >_< Pardon my eyebags and well I don’t have perfect skin that’s why I need facials ya! 🙂

Thank you Passage New York for the kind invitation and promo code for my readers!

X
Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

Detox & Hydrate with Eumora The Moor Bar with Hma Factor

September 28, 2014 Ena Teo 4 Comments

UPDATE
You can get a FREE trial now from www.FreeEumora.com with a small shipping and handling charge. 😉

Hi Lovelies! <3

How have you all been? I hope your weekend was fine, as was mine~ 😀

Today I’m sharing about a new skincare product that I’ve been using and enjoying; a facial bar to be exact!

Pre & First Impressions

When I was first invited via email to review this skincare product, I was not expecting to come to enjoy using the facial bar as I am now. As most of my skincare products, especially cleansers, come in a tube or modern plastic dispenser of some sort! Facial bar, ala LUX-style bars are meant for body soaps, not for facial cleansing, right? Well, I thought wrong. And I’m also glad to be able to report and share with you all why I enjoy using this soap bar! Read on for my review, then I will share with you just exactly what’s in this unique facial bar (marketing info. and ingredients benefits etc) that makes it effective and enjoyable to me. 😉

My Eumora bars came in an elegant Europe-style box with baroque print details, lovely isn’t it?
The Eumora bar set do not come with the plastic holder, but it will be necessary! 🙂

Close up of the box; Eumora The Moor Bar with Hma Factor.

4 small Eumora facial bars nicely packed within! Love it, reminds me of chocolates/snacks. 😛This is how the facial bar looks like, a milk chocolate colour bar. Incase you’re wondering and hungry, it’s not edible, lol. 😛

My Review of Eumora The Moor Bar with Hma Factor

After using the Eumora The Moor Bar with Hma Factor for two weeks, in the day and evening, the very first thing I noticed is how my face has a visible shine right after using it. Its hydrating factor is definitely something worth raving about. Imma gonna insert a photo of yours truly, bare face, right after using it:

Bare face, cleansed and no that is not my facial oil shine on my nose and forehead… it’s a legit and visible shine every time after I use the bar! No photoshop or filter for this pic either! When I started using the facial bar, I was very impressed with the shine on my face after cleansing, I would look at my face in the mirror and go “wow”, this stuff is really hydrating!

So in addition to the cleansing and hydration effect of this facial bar, what I like is that it gently cleanses without any taut feeling after, so I know that it doesn’t strip my face off the necessary oil. In case you don’t know, if we strip our face of the good oils, it will cause our skin to churn out more oil. So to gently cleanse your face without stripping it completely off oil is better for your skin in the long run! The facial bar is fragrance free. To use, you will have to wash your hands, lather the soap bar in your hands and then spread and leave the lather on your face for 3 minutes before washing it off with water after.

A note of caution, you might experience a healing crisis, as in a breakout after using this product as it helps you to expel the toxins in the body. So don’t worry and it is normal.

Here’s a clear Directions for use diagram:

I will recommend people with normal to oily and acne prone skin to use this. People with dry skin should also use this. 🙂

So just what goes into this facial bar that makes it hydrating and unique as I mentioned?

1. Moor

Natural Nutrient Rich Organic Mud from Europe

Moor has been used for well being for at least 2,000 years.
The Romans prized it for its health and strength promoting qualities,
even Cleopatra was reputed to have indulged in Moor as part of her beauty regimen.

Benefits

Reacts Fast

Antiseptic

Detoxifying

Anti Inflammatory (Great for acne skin)

Wow! Sounds impressive isn’t it?

In case you think Cleopatra is merely a Shakespearean character ala in Anthony & Cleopatra, she really did exist.

A cinematic portrayal of Anthony & Cleopatra.

Cleopatra VII Philopator (Greek: Κλεοπάτρα Φιλοπάτωρ; Late 69 BC^[1] – August 12, 30 BC), known to history as Cleopatra, was the last active pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, only shortly survived by her son, Caesarion as pharaoh. The name Cleopatra is derived from the Greek name Κλεοπατρα (Kleopatra) which meant “glory of the father” in the feminine form, derived from κλεος (kleos) “glory” combined with πατρος (patros) “of the father” (the masculine form would be Kleopatros Κλεοπατρος).^[2]^[3]. – Wikipedia.

Wait a minute, let me fact check if Cleopatra really did use Moor mud, I mean, she lived so many years ago… Is it just a marketing gimmick to name drop a classic Egyptian beauty to sell a modern day product? 😛

Source 1:

According to this Spa shop, Queen Cleopatra took regular Mud and Milk Baths as her beauty ritual!

Source 2: Ehow.com

Therapeutic mud often comes from areas around mineral springs, and the high mineral content of the mud is regarded as one the main reasons for its beneficial effects.Cleopatra is said to have prized it so highly as a beauty treatment that she persuaded Mark Anthony to conquer the region and present it to her as a gift. Like seriously? Wow! The power of Cleopatra…

Source 3: WiseGeek.com

Moor mud is an organic peat substance formed by the decomposition of a variety of plants over a very long period of time. Extracted from the moorlands of Central Europe, it is a black paste that dissolves easily in water and has a high concentration of amino acids, minerals, plant hormones and vitamins. This mud has been valued for its beautifying and therapeutic properties from ancient times to the present day. It was used by the Romans and the Egyptians; Queen Cleopatra apparently took regular mud dips when she wasn’t bathing in milk. In modern times, people can avail themselves of this mud in spas and health centers, or purchase it for home use from health stores and online health therapy sites.

The unique healing properties of this mud have been used to treat a variety of human and animal ailments. The mud has been found to relieve suffering associated with arthritis and rheumatism, soothe muscle aches and reduce joint swellings, and stimulate the immune system. Being an antibiotic and astringent, the mud has a cleansing effect on skin and is used in skin care as a facial or an entire body pack. Moor mud treatment improves circulation, staves off wrinkles and gives the skin a healthy glow. It is often used to treat skin problems like acne, eczema andpsoriasiso.

Ok, so this Moor Mud thing is legit good for the skin and has healing properties, whether or not Cleopatra was so famously known to have used it in her beauty rituals.

2. MicroAlgae aka Chlorella Sorokiniana

(Sounds like a mix of Japanese and Brazil, lol)

Rich in Vitamin B1, B2, B12 and niacin which can increase the skin’s energy and protect the skin to stay away from all kinds of pressure (I think it means the radicals/pollutants in the air).

Benefits includes:
Deep moisturizing action (So this is what deeply hydrates and give me the shine after using it!)
Strengthens defense qualities of the skin barrier.
Gives extraordinary softness and brightness.

Also reviewed by New Straits Times Paper journalist!

UPDATE
You can get a FREE trial now from www.FreeEumora.com with a small shipping and handling charge. 😉

Thank you for reading~

Ena

Beauty

Atlas Medical Clinic First Facial Experience

September 16, 2014 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Hi lovelies!

After my first visit to Atlas Medical Clinic, I’m here to report back my first facial experience with Atlas Medical Clinic as promised!

As I mentioned before, my skin concerns are mainly dull and mild acne skin, Dr Yuen recommend and assigned two skincare treatments for me. Namely the Silk Peel treatment and the Vitamin C treatment!

Here’s a picture of my before facial:

This is what the Silk Peel is about, taken from the clinic’s website:

Silk-peel’s Dermal-infusion is a breakthrough treatment that uses “wet abrasion” to infuse the skin with a topical dermaceuticals while simultaneously providing diamond exfoliation, targeting the unique needs of your skin to give you the revitalization you want.

Dermal-infusion abrades the upper 30-35 microns of the stratum corneum and clinical studies have shown that it provides even abrasion across the treatment area and rapid hydration to the underlying cells.

Compared to traditional microdermabrasion, which can cause discomfort, dryness and irritation, Silk peel is gentler on your skin. There is also no downtime and the procedure lasts only about 20 minutes. There are also a range of topical dermaceuticals for dehydration, dull looking skin, dark spots, fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, acne and acne scarring.

HYDRATING FORMULA

Hyaluronic acid plus allantoin and glycerin combine to deliver rich, nourishing moisture to very dry skin, improving overall skin texture and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

BRIGHTENING FORMULA

Using Kojic acid, Arbutin and Mulberry, this solution neutralizes active melanocytes while calming the skin with Aloe and Glycerin.

CLARIFYING FORMULA

This anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory solution promotes clear skin for patients with pustular or cystic acne using Salicylic acid. The added aloe extract soothes even the most sensitive skin.

Your skin will look renewed with a radiant healthy glow after the treatment.

She uses a machine with a tool that is like a pen that has a texture similar to sandpaper at the tip and it basically scraps off the dead skin cell very lightly. Then the same tool will emit a liquid that serves 2 purposes. The first is to moisturize the skin and the second is to prep the skin to be more absorbent, like a first treatment essence. To best describe how this tool works, it’s like a nail buff when you buff your nails except this if for your face and at the hands of a trained beautician. I have very low tolerance for pain so I was hesitant about it initially but after going through it, I can attest that it’s gentle and nothing to be afraid off. It’s definitely less painful then extraction and it feels quite good. Cause I love to exfoliate my skin, so this feels like a very thorough skin exfoliation!

After the silk peel treatment, we commenced on the Vitamin C treatment.

This is what is says on the clinic website:

ART VITA-C HYDROLIGHTENING 비타민 C 화이트닝 관리
Using innovative technology, this calming and refreshing therapy uses unique korean lab-researched and developed concentrated vitamin C enriched serums that have anti oxidation, anti-pigmentation and skin tone lightening effects.

Firstly a lot of Vitamin C serum is spread on the skin. Next there is machine (different from the silk peel) and a tool that has two ends. One end will be in the hands of the beautician who will use it to spread the vitamin c into your face. The other end requires you to hold on to.

The vitamin C treatment feels very hydrating and after the treatment, remarkably, I feel that my face is very bouncy even without touching it.

Take a look at the photo of my face right after the treatments:

It’s fairer/ lighter and the acne marks are lighter.

It’s been more than 2 weeks since this facial session and more than 3 weeks since I’ve been using the Rose 2 skincare range and I’m slowly seeing that my skin is getting clearer and fairer. I did have a breakout after changing the skincare range, though I can’t be sure if it’s because my the change in skincare or because of the usual breakouts I get. I’ll update more photos in my next post as I share about my back-cial(back facial) experience!

Here’s some of the pics I took outside the clinic after the facials!

Beauty

Elizabeth Arden’s Magical 8 Hour Cream

September 15, 2014 Ena Teo 4 Comments

I didn’t say it.

American actress Amanda Peet‘s the one who said “Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream is like a magical ointment; it’s for cuticles, it’s for everything.”

And I couldn’t agree more.

You might remember seeing my previous post on Elizabeth Arden’s Blogger Launch for their latest fragrance and 5 min home facial. It was also when the VP Ficarelli insisted that we also be sent a tube of Elizabeth Arden Best Seller 8 Hour Cream so that we can experience and attest to the magic of this 8 Hour Cream so beloved by celebrities and everyday women alike.

I know, you’re probably thinking that Ena (yes, I do call myself by third person sometimes, lol) is totes over-selling this EA 8 Hour cream right here. But you know how each beauty brand has their something-something claim to fame and/or their skincare classic that’s a HG of cult status? Lest it be known that you’re an ignorant woman of skincare (like I was before I was educated by Mr Ficarelli, lol) the 8 Hour Cream is synonymous with the woman and brand Elizabeth Arden:

Eight Hour® Cream was created more than seventy years ago, in 1930, by Miss Arden herself and was the first ever cosmetic product to bear the Elizabeth Arden name.

The cream was so effective in its debut, that Miss Arden used it to sooth her thoroughbred horses’ bruises. The product name, ‘Eight Hour® Cream‘, takes its inspiration from a loyal customer who claimed that the cream helped to heal her son’s scraped knee in just eight hours.

Since its debut, Eight Hour® Cream has escalated to near cult status. Testimonials from customers attest to the product’s miraculous healing capabilities. Its wonderful versatility also makes this product a favorite of models and make-up artists alike. – Source Credit here.

I just love reading beauty brand history! It’s always inspiring reading about enterprising women creating their own beauty brands such as Estee Lauder, EM by Michelle Phan, Tory Burr.

What the brand history excerpt didn’t include but the information I have from the kind folks from EA Singapore is that
the Eight Hour Cream that was created in 1930 to soothe skin became an instant and overwhelming success. What made/and still makes it so effective is an combination petrolatum*, a skin-soothing beta-hydroxy** in one of its first cosmetics uses, and vitamin E.

*Petrolatum Wikipedia
**the term beta hydroxy acid refers specifically to salicylic acid, which is used in some “anti-aging” creams and acne treatments. Credits Wikipedia.

So as promised, the EA 8 Hour cream did reach my home, with a handwritten note no less:

More specifically, the product is called Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant.

This skincare classic smoothes and softens skin. Protects against and helps alleviate symptoms of chapping, peeling and windburn due to dryness from exposure to the elements.

The benefits of using this includes:
– Helps protect, soothe and moisturize skin.
– Soothes and comforts minor weather burns, scrapes and abrasions.

What they didn’t say is that it’s basically an all in 1 cream for most (I can’t claim all because I can’t prove it, lol) skin issues. I can attest that I had an issue of my lower left eye area hurting due to excessive rubbing (I promise I don’t usually do it, it was that once!) and I had no clue what to apply that would help speed up the recovery. So I used the 8 Hour Cream Skin Protectant, and it worked. The formulation of this cream is more like a honey coloured, scented & consistency ointment. I personally don’t really rely on creams/ointments for my skin, rather I prefer lightweight cream lotions on my limbs which I also only put in the night. So I didn’t find that many uses (yet) for this 8 Hour Cream.

What my sister did find, is that this 8 Hour Cream Skin Protectant helps her with reducing the itch she gets from spots /areas due to eczema:

She was 100% skeptical, until she used it, lol.

While my sister and I are new converts to this cream, my friends Clarabel & Smita are long lovers:

In the event that you do decided to invest in a tube of this miracle 8 Hour Cream, know that in addition to the suggestions above, women around the world have also used it to
Refresh the skin from jet lag. Shape brows. Revitalize shine. Soothe hands. Nails. Knees. Ankles. Toes. This remarkable cream promotes healing for dry skin and seals in moisture. Use it whenever you need, as often as you like.

The Eight Hour Cream range also offers Sunscreen, Lip Balm, Hand Treatment, Daily Moisturizer. Prices range from SGD$33-51, available in stores here. For more info. visit their site here.

Now I’ve got to ask my sister for the 8 Hour cream, I’ve been told by my last manicurist that my finger cuticles are a little dry and I should apply an ointment to keep it moist. 😉

Thanks Elizabeth Arden Singapore for the magical 8 hour cream!

Do you use the 8 Hour Cream? Let me know your experience in the comments below!

Ena

Beauty

Find Out Why Laneige BB Cushion is a Top seller!

September 9, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies!

Today we have a guest post by Jolie Tan to share with us why the Laneige BB Cushion is a top seller by Laneige! If you’d like, check out my previous post on Laneige, Korean Actress Song Hye Kyo’s Beauty Secret. 🙂

Enjoy the article! 😉

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Article by Jolie Tan

An Introduction to the Laneige Brand

If you are into makeup and cosmetics, you have probably heard about the Laneige brand. Laneige is a South Korean cosmetic product line that was founded in 1994 and created by the largest leading cosmetic brand in South Korea, Amorepacific. It has since gone on to become very popular in other Asian countries and beyond. As one of the largest cosmetics companies in the world, Amorepacific puts in a lot into their research and development so you can be assured high quality and innovative products.

I have heard many rave reviews about Laneige either on makeup forums (e.g. makeupalley) or from my own social circle. The Laneige product that really caught my eye is the Laneige BB Cushion. The BB Cushion is actually one of the top sellers, leading behind the popular Laneige Water Sleeping Pack Ex.

First Impression

The Laneige BB Cushion give off a classy vibe and looks rather sleek. As with all other foundation products, the Laneige BB Cushion features a reflective mirror and a power puff. The puff however is slightly more unique given that it is specially engineered to allow better application. (See image for reference below) Although the puff is relatively thinner, it is really soft to the touch.

So, what are the benefits of the Laneige BB Cushion?

Personal Review

Shade Selection

Most Korean BB creams come with only just one or two shades, this can be especially problematic if it does not blend well and create a white cast over the face, creating a pale-like appearance. (A big NO!) I hope you’re as glad as I am that the Laneige BB Cushion comes with 5 different shades (See image below)!

SPF Protection

It is common knowledge that a dedicated sunscreen should be applied even though the makeup product may already come with SPF protection. However, I do always look out for products that have a minimum SPF 30 for that extra protection. This is especially helpful since I do occasionally get lazy and skip applying sunblock (esp. when I’m rushing for time).

Application

The texture is smooth and I love how it is so easy to apply all over the face with a gentle pat on the compact. It also gives off a cooling sensation upon application. It is important to use the patting motion so that it will last the entire day.

Coverage

The coverage of the cushion is very good and was able to conceal my blemishes and minimize my pores with just one layer. This is especially important as there is a higher possibility of getting it caked up with more layers. It does help to even out the skin tone, giving a bright, well rested look with its matte finish. 🙂

Where to Buy Laneige BB Cushion? From Lazada Singapore!

The average local retail price of the Laneige BB Cushion in its boutiques will cost around $59. Unless you want to go all the way down to Korea to purchase it for ₩ 37,000 (about S$45), then your best bet would probably to buy online. The best place to do so would be Lazada Singapore (http://www.lazada.sg/), a website I discovered recently. Other than the Laneige BB Cushion, they have a large assortment of other Laneige products, all at an affordable price!

Now, you may also be wondering, what’s Lazada Singapore all about?

They brand themselves as South East Asia’s largest online shopping mall and they have operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam as well as Singapore. And they really do mean it when they say they are a big online shopping mall. A quick browse through their website revealed that they have 13 different product categories ranging from mobiles, tablets, cameras, and consumer electronics to toys and fashion. Each category was broken down into further subcategories and it was very easy for me to navigate the website and find what I needed thanks to their neat and organized layout. Their wide assortment of items was very impressive and they also offer many products at prices much cheaper than the market rate. The fact that they offer free delivery on all orders above $40 as well as free returns if you are not satisfied with your product is also a plus. There are also various payment options including cash-on-delivery where you can pay only when your order has been delivered right to your doorstep!

And while you’re browsing through their catalogue, don’t forget to check out their ongoing LAZADA 100 sale too! What is LAZADA 100? It is a sale to celebrate Lazada Singapore turning 100 days old in Singapore and it features the top 100 Best Selling Items at greatly discounted prices of up to 90% off! The sale started on 28 August 2014 and will end on 10 September 2014. So be sure to snap up whatever catches your eye soon as this you definitely do not want to miss one of the most exciting online sales of the year! Check it out here! http://www.lazada.sg/lazada100/

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I hope you enjoyed reading this article as much as I did!

If you have any questions for Jolie regarding the review, you can email her here.

Thank you Lazada Singapore for making this guest post possible! 😉

Ena

Fashion, Lifestyle

Sans & Sans Delivers Classic Looks with a Twist

September 8, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies!

A while back I’ve had the pleasure to be invited down for Sans & Sans’ fashion show which I unfortunately couldn’t make it to due to a clash of schedules. However I did pay a visit to their cozy boutique at Marina Square Shopping Mall to pick out a few items.

Perhaps you don’t frequent Marina Square Shopping Mall and haven’t had the chance to check out this boutique before. So allow me to introduce the Sans & Sans brand!

Sans & Sans is a homegrown (Singapore) label and it’s a brand built on the rich oriental heritage to cater to the sophisticated customers today. Think Shanghai Tang, but in a more affordable bracket.

Without further ado, check out the store:

The overall vibe of the store’s decor concept is Modernity meets Heritage, as contemporary chic apparels and accessories juxtapose against vintage-style furnishing. The experience of ruffling through the collection is both exciting and cozy.

Items are also thematically arranged to colours and styles.Here you have the earthy browns, beige and green colours.

One can expect new arrivals each week, accessories and bags are sourced from all over Asia.

A very cute hat stand with some of the hats available for sale.

Now for the looks I styled whilst I was there!

I matched a blue collared white long sleeved top with what I call the Sherlock Holmes style pants for a formal look, one that exudes British sensibilities, don’t you agree?

Here in the same top with a cute asymmetrical skort (skirt shorts) which is one of the 2 items I love. Do you ever feel that you keep wearing an item over and over again because it fits so well and you love it that much? That’s exactly how I feel with this pair of skorts. Major love, guys.

Proof of major Sans & Sans skorts lovin’. @ena_teo on insta, guys. 😉

This, guys, is my current favourite blazer.

Wearing the grey version so you can see the beautiful fit and detailing of this piece.

Lastly in this white and black striped blazer (don’t mind my love for jackets/blazers, lol). Whilst this look will be perfect for Derby fashion at the horse races, it’s equally fitting in the board room as well. That’s what I love about Sans & Sans, their apparels and picks are able to bring you from the office in the day to a casual party with your friends later in the night.

As you can tell, I tend to pick out the black and white tones in the looks above, for a more balance view of the variety and styles that Sans & Sans offers, check out these looks, featuring my sweet and lovely fellow blogger Gwen:
Now, don’t you agree that you could totally sashay out of the corporate building into any cocktail party with any of the looks above?

Visit Sans & Sans stores:
#02-342/343, Marina Square Shopping Mall
Tel: 6337 8909
#02-04/05, Orchard Central
Visit www.sans-sans.com.sg

Thank you Sans & Sans Singapore for the invite and pieces.

Ena

Beauty

L’Oreal Paris comes to the rescue with Fall Repair 3X Anti Hair Fall Treatment

September 5, 2014 Ena Teo 1 Comment

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of L’Oreal Paris hair solution. Previously I was invited to their EverStrong Thickening Sulfate Free Hair & Scalp system bloggers event and brought home a set and fell in love with it after using and recommended the set to a lot of my family and friends.

This time round, I was sponsored a set of Fall Repair 3x Anti Hair Fall Treatment, including the shampoo and conditioner for review. I didn’t hesitate to accept the invitation because from my experience, L’Oreal Paris Hair products deliver what they promise and because I’ve used the smaller travel bottle of Fall Repair Anti Hair Fall Shampoo and I was curious to know what the additional of the Treatment set would be!

So, what does L’Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3x Anti Hair Fall Treatment boasts?

L’Oreal Paris research claims that everyday we lose 100 strands of hair (that totally puts my hair fall into perspective, now I don’t feel so worried anymore, phew!) and that amounts to 3000 strands of hair loss a month! What L’Oreal Fall Repair 3x Anti Hair Fall treatment can do is to save 1600 strands of hair a month, which is more than 50% of hair saved from potential loss! That’s a rather bold claim, I’d say.

Perhaps to a 20-30 year old this doesn’t amount to much, especially if you think your hair problem is having too much of it. But if your problem is thinning hair due to genetics or aging, then every hair saved, counts! Plus imagine all the hair strands saved over long term usage, it’s like savings in the bank, it only gets better, right?

So, despite how amazing the claim is, just exactly how does this Fall Repair 3x Anti Hair Fall Repair works?

The formula is explained in 3 easy steps:
1. Nourish Hair Roots with Arginine, an essential active ingredient that promotes hair growth

2. Prevent Hair Loss with Aminexil, an ingredient that strengthens hair anchorage at roots thereby reducing hair loss

3. Strengthen hair fibre with protein, for stronger and more resistant hair.

I don’t want to disappoint, but it’s no magic, really. 😛

So, how to use this treatment product, since we only usually just wash and condition our hair in the shower and use hair oil or styling products after?

Again in 3 easy steps:
1. After washing and conditioning hair with the Fall Repair 3x Anti Hair Fall range, whether dry or damp, apply the complete dose on scalp partitioned like by line just as pictured.

2. Massage on the scalp with finger tips, concentrate on areas with higher hair fall.

3. Leave in without rinsing.

It is as simple as that. 🙂

So, after 2-3 weeks of using this Fall Repair 3x Anti Hair Fall System and treatment, what I find is that this system is remarkably gentle on the scalp even as it cleanses the hair and scalp. I reckon that it is because the system is meant to help strengthen hair roots and reduce hair fall so there is no unnecessary ingredients or scents that might irritate the hair scalp to cause hair fall.

The new treatment is like a light liquid serum. There’s no tingling sensation or scent, it also not greasy and basically very easy and convenient to apply after shower.

Another plus of this Anti Hair Fall Range is that my hair feels soft, smooth & manageable after use. It definitely helps me to manage my usually frizzy hair!

I would definitely recommend this system to anyone facing hair fall and want to reduce the hair fall while strengthening your existing hair!

Thank you L’Oreal Paris for the products!

X
Ena

Beauty, Fashion

Watch Blake Lively Ooze with Confidence in Gucci Premiere EDT

September 4, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Are you a lover of fragrance and looking for a scent that’s empowering yet sufficiently delicate for everyday wear?

Look no further. This year, Gucci introduces their Gucci Premiere Eau De Toilette, which is a lighter, brighter and more delicate incarnate of the signature Gucci Premiere.

The Gucci Premiere fragrance range takes its inspiration from the Gucci Premiere couture collection that debuted at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. The luxurious couture gowns have been created to dress the likes of Hollywood starlets such as Jessica Alba, Cameron Dias and Li Bing Bing.

The face of Gucci Premiere, Blake Lively reprises her role for the new and softer Eau de Toilette. Blake Lively is no stranger to the Hollywood scene since her entry as the sexy and remarkable Serena Van Der Woodsen of Gossip Girl fame. The image that Lively portrays in and out of the show is consistently attractive and show-stopping, further heightened by her much talked about romance and marriage with Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds.

While adhering absolutely to the beautiful fragrance silhouette of the original Eau de Parfum, Gucci Première Eau de Toilette has a new bold brightness – radiant flowers and sparkling citrus notes bring a new lightness to the fragrance. The initial bloom triggers a luminous elegance and effervescence, the orange blossom and the light citrus oils combine to give you a sensation that suggests the pouring of a cold bottle of vintage champagne into a tall, elegant glass. The elegant sparkle of the top notes slowly yield to the radiant white flowers at the heart of the fragrance of freesia, jasmine and soft Bulgarian rose. As the fragrances dries on skin, the subtle but tenacious warmth of leather, patchouli and musky notes complete the fragrance’s captivating charisma.

Watch the campaign for the launch of the new Gucci Première Eau de Toilette starring Blake Lively, doing what she does best; sashaying in the light with sensual elegance while oozing with confidence. You’re welcome. 😉

Did you enjoy this video clip like I did? 😉

Ena

This is a sponsored post.

Beauty

My First Visit to Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic

August 28, 2014 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Hi Lovelies!

Last week I was invited down and I had my first visit and consultation session at Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic by Dr SM Yuen and I’m here to share with you my experience!

Upon entering I had to fill in my particulars and a form with questions about my health, my skin concerns and past experiences (if any) with aesthetics treatments.

After which I was ushered into a room to change into a spa towel (towel wrapped around body) so that it can facilitate the consultation as I wanted to consult Dr Yuen about the treatments for my back acne / scars.

The consultation with Dr Yuen went very smoothly, after a short introduction and expressing my skin concerns (dull skin, large pores around nose, mild acne / pimples). Dr Yuen suggested the Silk Peel treatment to maintain and rejuvenate my skin. I am quite excited to go through the first session scheduled next week and I’ll be back to report about it. 😉 Additionally I’ll also be starting on a new clinical skincare system, designed by Dr Yuen himself; the Rose 2 system which is hydrating and gentle:

From left to right: Hydra Relief, Skin Perfecting Moisturizer ($89), Splash Away Gentle Purifying Cleanser($69), UV shield SPF 30 PA+++($69).

I have started using the system since the visit, for a few days now and I am really loving the moisturizer. It’s liquid gel and very hydrating. I enjoy using the cleanser as well as it can double up to remove light make up so it’s super helpful now that I’m in Malaysia for a short work trip and I forgot my make up cleanser. The formulation for UV shield / sunblock has room for improvement as it’s a tad dry and is best applied right after the moisturizer (while face is still moist) so that is smoother. However what’s great about it is that it can double up as a make up base for me, and after a day’s wear my face isn’t oily, which can be in Singapore’s humid weather.

A little more about Dr Yuen, he started Atlas Medical Clinic about 6 years ago and this is the wall of certification of his degrees and skills acquired over the years. A lot of his skills are acquired from Korean aesthetic doctors so he adopted a Korean style of aesthetic treatments and skincare, which tends to be gentle and refined.

Atlas Medical Clinic was also awarded Best for Overall Skin Rejuvenation Treatment.

Another line of skincare is BeBePu, gentle for acne prone skin and eczema skin types.

For your convenience, here’s the details of the clinic! 😉

Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic by Dr SM Yuen

391B Orchard Road #13-10/10A

Ngee Ann City Tower B

Singapore 238874

Tel: (65) 6556 0829 Fax: (65) 6556 081

Patient Care Hotline (SMS only) : 9862 9765

Email: dr.smyuen@atlasmedicalclinic.com

Website: www.atlasmedicalclinic.com

Simply quote my blog name “Enabalista” when you call, Sms or email them to get readers’ rates. 😉

That is all I have for this session, let me know if you have any questions!

Special thank you to Dr Yuen and Zann from Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic for making this post possible. 🙂

Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

Achieve Youthful Light with Estée Lauder ANR Eye Synchronized Complex II Serum & Cream

August 24, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies!

It’s no secret that I’m a personal fan of Estée Lauder. And like many, I have been introduced and fallen in love with their Advanced Night Repair serum and now consider it one of my HG serum. I’m not sure about you, but I do think that serums start to come in handy as our skin age so that they can help to nourish and/or maintain the youthfulness of our skin. And truth be told, I’m not a big fan of serums as I generally find them to be too rich (read: oily or greasy) for my combination skin and occasionally pimple outbreak. However I can attest that after using the ANR serum for 2 years, I now consider it my magic potion and I apply it in the night before I sleep and in the morning after I wake up I find the blemishes on my skin is reduced remarkably and has an overall radiance and glow. It’s no wonder that the ANR is the best selling product of Estée Lauder. With amazing results as such, what’s not to love?! Well, the price may be a little steep but a little of this magic potion goes a long way and it’s a price of beauty that I think is worth paying.

So a while back, I was invited down for an EL event featuring their ANR Eye Synchronized Complex II Serum & Cream and here’s photos from the lovely event held at the Fullerton Bay Hotel Floating Pod. It was an exciting and moving (literally) event. :p

The stars of the event; ANR Eye Synchronized Complex II Serum & Cream, alongside the widely raved (me included) ANR.

Estée Lauder trainer, Belda came in to educate us about the new range.

And here are my key takeaways from Belda’s presentation (note the headers are the main points and the paragraphs after are my personal elaborations):

1. Light = Youth
The younger the skin, the more it is able to reflect light. And that is why retaining the suppleness and fairness of the skin are keys to retaining the youth of the skin.

In fact, in light (pun intended) of this perspective, Estée Lauder has now introduced the Youth Light measurement as an Estée Lauder proprietary testing method / measurement to measure the age of the eyes.

2. Ozone = Cellular Damage
The air, sun, dirt in the environment we are exposed to, especially in the city, causes cellular damage. No surprise there, honey. Unless you’re able to somehow find solace in the Swiss mountain alps or somewhere of equivalent purity, we can’t run away from the exhaust from cars on the road, industrial factories and not to mention occasionally forest fires from neighboring countries. I hate to encourage fear where none ought to be due, and perhaps we’re not all going to start sleeping in oxygenated (not pure but in higher concentrations) rooms (which is too pricey anyways and only the likes of Mariah Carey can afford). But this is a fact of life, as we should know that 1 in 4 adults will have cancer in their lives, we may not wake up each day in fear that we will have cancer but we can surely start to use this knowledge to empower us towards healthier living.

3. Skin is 40% thinner around eyes
And that is also why the formulation differs from the regular ANR and the ANR Synchronized Complex II Serum and Cream.

4. Catabolysis Purification of Skin
I know, Catabolysis is a huge word and you’re wondering what it means. To put it simply, the geniuses in the Estée Lauder labs have found a way to formulate the ANR Eye and Cream serum to activate the skin in the way that it will renew itself, and hence purify the skin.

How the Estée Lauder Eye Synchronized Complex II Cream looks like before application.

Estée Lauder Eye Synchronized Complex II Cream after application.

It’s gel like in consistency and compared to the serum it is also thicker and heavier. It is recommended to use this cream as a total eye serum product, so you don’t have to layer it. Generally we apply skincare products on our skin avoiding the eye area as it might be too strong, then you can use this to cover the eye area.

How the Estée Lauder Synchronized Complex II Serum looks like before and after.

It is more liquid based and beige/ cream in colour. Compared to the cream it is lighter in texture and consistency. Due to the nature of my skin as mentioned at the beginning of this post, I tend to prefer using this serum over the cream. I love that it’s stored in a pump dispenser allowing ease and convenience of use. I love to use this on the night before I have little sleep or have to wake up earlier and it helps to lighten my dark eye circles. I can’t promise that it will work magic for you, if you constantly work and sleep late but it’s definitely worth a try.

As a huge fan of the ANR, I embrace these two eye serum and cream into my ANR family.

Delicious finger food at the event!

Photo print outs at the event to bring back our memories.

Cute cup decor customized for the event.

With the lovely ladies at the event~

With Kymm, June, Alene & Min Ru~

Thanks to sweet June for this snap of my outfit of the day. 😉

I’ll be conducting a giveaway for these two ANR Eye Serum on my Facebook page soon (will update the link here when it’s up) so be sure to keep a look out for it soon! 😉

Or if you can’t wait, redeem your free trial here!

Thank you Estée Lauder!

Thanks for reading. 🙂

X
Ena

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