I can’t remember exactly when I have became a swooper but sometimes back in June 2011, my first encounter with Swoop.com.sg got me a pair of Golden Village Tickets FREE. Yes, absolutely FREE! With no string attached.
Then after several deals and bumping into the fury bird a couple of times later, Swoop.com.sg has got itself transformed with the motto “Enter. Play. Win” and become the newest and hottest giveaway site in Singapore!
Verb: (esp. of a bird) Move rapidly downward through the air: “the aircraft swooped in to land”.
Noun: A swooping or snatching movement or action.
Synonyms: verb. Rush
noun. Raid
Q: No.. I meant what is Swoop.com.sg all about?
A: We are the hottest and most revolutionary Giveaway Site in Singapore, Swoop brings you a multitude of freebies and goodies from Swoop.com.sg and our Partners. We provide an enriching experience for each and every one, through our radically new online portal. Swoop will take you to a whole new high, an online euphoria never experienced before.
Q:What are your charges?
A:ZERO. Swoop Group and our Sponsors do not charge you anything to be part of the lucky draw!
Q:Can I participate?
A: Anyone who resides in Singapore is eligible to join!
Q:How do I begin?
A: All you have to do is sign up as a member, Enter a draw of your choice, Play our games to increase your chances, and simply check back to see if you are a Winner!
Q:Would you be sending me multiple emails?
A: Swoop would only send you 2 types of mails. First would be to confirm your participation in a draw, this would double up as your “Perks” voucher. Second would be to inform you of new and ending draws.
Q:What is a Perk?
A: A Perk is a discount/trial service/free gift from our Sponsors. Think online group discounts MINUS the need to purchase a voucher.
Q:How much do I have to pay for that Perk?
A: Nothing! Simply print and redeem it from our Sponsors!
Q:How would I know if I have won?
A: Check our winners page daily! Swoop selects a winner each day! Each week! Each month! This is over and above the prizes given by our sponsors!
Q:YES! I won!!! So what’s next?
A: Swoop would be contacting you shortly for prize collection! Fret not if you did not hear from us, it could be that we were unable to reach you due to your busy schedule. Feel free to email us or ring us.
Q:Would there be a case where there are no winners?
A: There would DEFINITELY be a winner. But in the unpleasant event that we can’t reach the winner, another would be selected within 14 days.
Q:That’s it?
A: NO! That’s not the end. There are other competitions and draws being held on FaceBook and Twitter.
Q:Tokens? XP?
A: A token would be credited into your account for each day you log into Swoop. Tokens can be used in our games to multiply your chances in our Swoop Draw! All tokens would be automatically converted into a chance in our Swoop Draw at the end of each day. XP would be accumulated and tracked for more prizes! No expiry for XP!
Q:Can I buy more tokens?
A: Tokens are a Swooper’s entitlement and strictly not for sale.
Q:What happens to my email? Would I be receiving calls from Banks? Insurance agents? Housing agents? Loan agencies? Etc etc etc……
A: There is a Non-Disclosure Agreement signed between Swoop and all our sponsors, this agreement is to ensure that your details would not be passed on to a 3rd party marketing agency.
Q:I still fear for my particulars
A: Do not fret. If you still fear that your email would be flooded with spam mail, Swoop advises you to create a separate email address for the purpose of joining our lucky draws. Just make sure we can contact you if you won.
Q:Hang on… I remember Swoop used to be a group buy site…
A: Yes we used to be! But since our fans just can’t get enough of lucky draws, competitions and such. We thought, hey what the heck. LET’S GIVE IT TO THEM!
Q:I love it! Can I ask my friends along?
A: Why not! Share our draws! Make them come, spread the fun! We may even reward you for doing that…. *Wink* *Wink*
Q:I still have some queries…
A: Write in to us at Winners@Swoop.com.sg and we’ll be sure to respond to all your queries.
Hey, why are you still here? Go on, hop over to swoop.com.sg, sign up and snag yourself a prize now!
When comes to skincare, I have to admit that I am not much of a loyal consumer to one brand or so to speak. In the quest of scouring the perfect remedy, I have been constantly exploring and experimenting any new potions that hit the town. New brands and new products, especially those of Korean origin never fail to excite me. I prefer Korean products for a couple of reasons. Besides understanding our Asian skin better, I noticed that Korean formulations are generally lighter in texture, thus more suitable for our climate and skin conditions. They are more into using organic and natural ingredients and I like that most of their products are free from paraben, alcohol, colorants or other irritants that would otherwise, trigger my skin sensitivity.
I was searching randomly online for a ginseng mask that I have bought some years back in Korea when I stumbled upon Verlyn’s review of the Sooryehan Fermented Overnight Pack. The Face Apps – the online store that brings in Sooryehan under the LG Skincare umbrella caught my attention and I am blessed with a bottle of Klair’s Rich Moist Soothing Serum and Klair’s Rich Moist Soothing Cream delivered to my doorstep very timely to quench the thirst of my dry and dehydrated skin due to the overdose of acne-cream.
Klair’s Rich Moist Soothing Serum
I consider applying of serum one of the most important step of any skincare regime because serum, being in smaller molecule is intensively infused with active ingredients that could penetrate deeply into the skin to deliver targeted results.
Like the name implies, the key function of this Klair’s Rich Moist Soothing Serum is to replenish hydration and it certainly lives up to its claim and the result is almost evident! I like how quickly this feathery light fluid is being absorbed into the skin and leaves no trace of greasiness or sticky after feel. The instant supply of moisture soothes and plumps up dry and dehydrated skin immediately and my face feel really soft and supple upon application.
Affordably priced at SGD$39.90, this is undoubtedly one hydrating serum that your skin will be thankful for.
Klair’s Rich Moist Soothing Cream
Even though my skin is on the dry side, it tends to flare up and breakouts easily so I would usually avoid using stuff that are too rich and prefer to stick with water or gel base emulsion or moisturizer instead.
Although I was initially a little skeptical when opening up the jar of Klair’s Rich Moist Soothing Cream and seeing the content for the first time, I was relieved to find that the texture of the cream isn’t too thick or creamy. In fact the cream glides on like a dream and instantly seals the benefits of the Klair’s Rich Moist Soothing Serum by forming a protection layer to lock in the moisture. My skin feels comfortably soothe and I like how my makeup could adhere smoothly over it because nothing is worse than getting all ready in the morning only to find that your makeup starts rolling off your skin the minute you step out of the house.
Klair’s Rich Moist Soothing Cream is priced at SGD$38.90 and a little would goes a long way.
A special promotion for our readers
1) Receive a Klair’s facial mist FREE with any purchase of Klair’s product.
2) Simply make a total purchase of $70 (instead of $80) to receive a full size OST Vitamin C Serum worth $39.90 FREE!!
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To purchase, email your order to:thefaceapps@gmail.com and quote ‘Klair’s and OST promotion’ as the subject header. Please also like The Face AppsFacebook to stay updated with the latest products and promotions.
And Giveaway Time!
One lucky reader here will get a full size OST Vitamin C Serum worth $39.90 absolutely FREE! For a chance to win:
1) Like The Face Appson Facebook2) Share this giveaway on your Facebook wall and tag The Face Apps in your post3) Leave a comment in this post with your Name, Facebook ID and email address so that the sponsor can contact if you win.
Contest ends 27th May 2012. Good luck!
Were you there at the Bijinsenmon Product Launch Event held at Paragon Guardian back on 18th Feb 2012? I did and I was mesmerized by the brand’s gorgeous spokeswoman, TVB artiste Ms Christine Ng Wing Mei.
And do you know that it was Ms Christine Ng who has developed and this series of DIY Slimming mask and named it Bijinsenmon after chancing upon a pair of leg mask in Japan? When the mask not only has relived her tired legs, it has also made them slimmer, smoother and firmer and even reduced the water retention problem after using, she was so excited that she began to negotiate with the owner for the secret recipe and launched the leg slimming mask in Hong Kong in 2010.
With its innovations and effectiveness, Bijinsenmon has quickly won the most popular external slimming product in Hong Kong at the 2010-2011 Mannings Health & Beauty Awards. Likewise it has become much a hit in Singapore that its Arm Slimming Mask has won Elle’s Beauty IT List 2012 Award!
Want to find more about Bijinsenmon? Read it here.
After you have experience the miracles of the masks, share your experience here for a chance to win S$200 cash and 1 set of Bijinsenmon products worth S$172! Contest starts 2 April 2012 and ends on 2 July 2012. Good luck!
Hey guys! Have you submitted your Visumé yet? If you have done so, time to gather votes for yourself now!
Otherwise, show some love and give the contestants your support! Cast your precious vote here.
May the most deserving one wins!
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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Visumé Wars Have Begun!
Prevview.com has declared an official Visumé War in Singapore. They are calling upon everyone from the age of 18-35* to step into the professional battle field, in a quest to differentiate yourselves – it’s talent vs talent, Visumé vs Visumé!
Unlike any other video showdown, this war appeals to every jobseeker’s most basic struggles. That is, to stand out from the sea of jobseekers with similar talents and credentials and, to prevent themselves from being lost under a stack of paper resumes.
Entry is simple and the prizes, amazing. Whether you are looking to get your hands on a beautiful iPad2 or a job position [or both!] with their participating partners, this is competition for you.
The power to conquer is in your hands!
All you need to do is put together a Visume that will show and tell them why you would make a great employee. You can sing, dance, rap, produce a movie or even sell a brick. Be it creative or professional, do it your way and boldly express your best self.
50 prizes to be won!**
43 participants from Category A and Category B who have received the highest People’s Choice scores will receive $10,000 worth of attractive prizes. Seven out of all the participants the Special Category will be placed in amazing job positions at the participating company of their choice [Winners are subjected to the discretion of their participating partner].
So, answer the declaration for war now – Prevview is providing you the weapon and you just have to bring it!
*The competition is open to anyone in any country. However, collection of prizes will be done in the Singapore Prevview office.
About the entry process
How do you enter?
Simply create an entertaining 90 second Visume that tells them why you would be a great Employee to any company. All entries need to be uploaded to www.prevview.com/visumewars. Visumes should be no more than 90 seconds long with a file size under 300mb. There’s also a brief application form to fill out online.
Can I enter via means other than an online video entry?
No, video entries for the competition will only be accepted if they are submitted to www.prevview.com/visumewars.
Does my entry need to be in English?
Yes, your Visume will need to be in English.
Will all applications be displayed online?
Every entry will be published immediately on the campaign website after the online registration form and Visume have been uploaded. It will also appear in the Visume Wars Facebook Page and Prevview YouTube Channel.
Any entry that contains illegal or abusive content will be taken down immediately.
What should my entry/video include?
Your video entry will be judged on its messaging and creativity, this includes:
1)Show and Tell them why you would make a great employee. You may even ask your references to appear on the Visume and pitch on your behalf.
2)Creativity – you can sing, dance, rap, produce a movie or even sell a brick on your Visume. What matters is that it must represent you.
What can I not include in my entry video?
Please don’t include phone numbers or contact details (including email addresses). You can include details of your website, facebook, twitter and other social media platforms.
What if my entry is over 90 seconds long?
Your entry will be automatically rejected as it exceeds the time limit. All videos must be 90 seconds or under. Participants with entries over this time limit will be notified and taken down.
How will you process all of the Visume entries?
From competition launch, all Visume applications will be quality assured by the Prevview team. The team will view the video applications on an ongoing basis.
Why would a Visume be rejected?
Visumes are first viewed and accepted or rejected based on simple quality assurance criteria. For example, Visumes that contain nudity, obscenity, exceed the time limit or do not meet the brief will be taken down.
Who can I contact if I have a question about this competition?
If the question is not reflected on the Frequently Asked Questions page, please send them an enquiry via their Contact Us page.
You may also talk to them on the Prevview Visume Wars Facebook Page or Prevview on Twitter [hashtag #visumewars].
How will I know if my registration is successful?
You will receive a welcome email once you have completed the online registration form with a link to your Visume Wars Profile Page [www.prevview.com/visumewars/entries/name] to share with your network of contacts.
Your profile will, however, only be LIVE for voting when you have filled up the online registration form, uploaded your Visume and selected your prize category.
How will I know if my Visume has been taken down?
You will receive an email advising you that your Visume was taken down and the reason it.
Who will judge my video entry?
1) Category A – where you will get to win a job – representatives from their participating partners will judge your Visume entry.
2) Category B – prize only – will be based on the People’s Choice, which is the sum of “Likes” and “Unique Views” at the end of the competition.
How can I show people my Visume entry?
Once you have registered, you will receive a welcome email with a link to your Visume Wars profile. You can share this link with your network of contacts, who can vote for your entry. If your entry has been rejected, you will receive an email with an explanation for its rejection.
Your profile will, however, only be LIVE for voting when you have filled up the online registration form, uploaded your Visume and selected your prize category.
Can I include music or imagery in my entry?
Yes, music and images can be included in the entry, though you must have the appropriate licences, permissions and clearances.
How many entries can I put in?
One entry per person.
Once a Visume has been submitted can it be deleted / re-submitted?
Yes, log into your account using your user-email and password and click “Edit” on your Visume Wars profile page.
However, upon deleting and re-submitting a Visume, your existing votes will be erased.
Can Prevview remove an entry from the competition at any time, even if the entry has been accepted?
Yes, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions, we can remove an entry from the competition at any time.
Will you accept entries after the closing date?
Unfortunately any entry received after the expiry of the competition period 23.59 Singapore local time, 1 August 2011 will be invalid. It’s important to get your entry in early as they won’t accept responsibility for late, delayed or misdirected entries.
Who can enter this competition?
The competition is open to anyone from any country.
Scoring Process
How will the Winners be chosen?
1) Category A – where you will get to win a job – representatives from their participating partners will judge your Visume entry.
2) Category B – prize only – will be based on the People’s Choice, which is the sum of “Likes” and “Unique Views” at the end of the competition.
How will the Winners of the Job Positions be chosen?
All entries for Category A – where you will get to win a job – will be judged on their individual merits, messaging and how creative their Visumes are. They will be chosen by the participating employers.
How do you calculate the scores for the People’s Choice?
The score for the People’s Choice spots will be calculated from the number of ‘likes’ and ‘views’ that an entry receives.
Will the scores for the People’s Choice be displayed online?
Yes, the score for each video entry will be displayed online.
When will the Winners of the Job Positions and Prizes be announced?
Winners will be announced on the 10th of August, 2011
About the prize?
What is the prize for this competition?
There are two categories:
1) CATEGORY A: Participants who selected this category will not only be eligible for the prizes from the Regular Category, but will also stand a chance to win a job with the participating Employer of their choice.
2) CATEGORY B: Participants who selected this category will be able to win attractive prizes. However, they will not be eligible to win a job from our participating employers.
If I won a job, is there a time limit to when I can start work?
This will be up to the discretion of the participating Employer.
What is the remuneration like for each job position?
The remuneration will be up to the discretion of their participating Employers. All participating Employers have made a commitment to provide fair and necessary renumeration for the winners.
Can I transfer my job position to my friend/relative?
No. If you should reject the job position, it will go to the next-best-person.
Can we redeem the prize for cash?
No.
If I won a prize, when can I collect it?
They would prefer for you to collect your prize 1-2 weeks after the announcement.
So what are you waiting for? Go on! Create your own Visumé now!
When I received a call from Elfaine of TSS last Friday, I was totally clueless. I did not received her earlier email so I wasn’t aware that I was being one of the ten bloggers being shortlisted for the Ginvera’s Bloggers Challenge Round Two happening the next day on 18 June 2011.
Emerging 10 out of the 100 challengers? Great!
1 of out the 10 is going for a trip to Hong Kong for 4?Wow, that’s nice!
The challenge? A presentation to promote Ginvera’s new products.Cool!
BUT! The event is going to happen less than 24 hours’ time and with hands all tied up that day, I was ready to bid that chance to take the family to HK bye bye but the young lady over the line was very assuring and advised that a simple presentation or demo will do just fine.
It was well past dinner when I finally get down to work on the presentation. With the limited resources and restricted time frame, it is needless to say that I have done a lousy job.
The event was held at NOVUS Restaurant Bar, Café – Courtyard within the artsy National Museum and 30 bloggers were being invited as judges.
Hmm…so it is going to be a voting game afterall.
Anyway, I was the first in line to run my presentation since I have to leave early.
I didn’t expect that the runtime of my PPS was so short! And why the voice over sounded like mouse quack? The last time I checked the PPS on my lappy sounded alright but it turned out to be miserably soft when being played that day. Well, an ill-prepared job is never a good job and the next participant has really put me to shame on that matter. This lady was so well prepared and conducted her presentation like a pro. She was so poise and confident throughout her lengthy presentation and sounded like a really professional beauty trainer who knows her stuff. I am not sure how the 30 judges think but to me, she is already the absolute winner!
After watching the cute BB cream competition presented by the 3rd blogger, I went off to celebrate my birthday cum wedding anniversary so I have missed out the rest of the presentations.
Who wins in the end? I don’t know but I still feel the lady I mentioned earlier deserve to win.
Now, that is not the end.
And here’s come the third round. And yes, it is voting time again 😦
Ha, I can almost see you guys shaking your heads off by now. But guys, I am trying to exercise a little good sportsmanship here by completing what I have already started. Even if the probability of winning of a voting game is zero, it is okay to lose than quit half way through right?
Yes? Then cheer me to the finishing line. And action speaks louder than words, throw me your vote here. Voting ends 3 July 2011.
Like those nifty essentials inside the first aid kit, I often view sheet masks as the SOS for my face.
My skin gets irritated easily and reacts poorly to environmental pollutants, climate and hormonal changes. A few hours on the flight will lead to patchiness and with red angry bumps flaring up. I can’t possibly swap the entire range of skincare when my skin reacts so an assortment of sheet masks would come in handy to ease and address the respective concerns.
On my recent Vietnam trip, I took several pieces of Skinfactory Mask along and tried them out throughout the week. On the first night touching down, I used the Aqua Mask to combat the dryness and replenish my skin with hydration. Over the next few days, the weather was terribly humid and I picked the Brightening Mask after a day under the hot sun to revitalize and brighten my skin and relied on the Nourishing Mask to keep my face in check before I left the country. Immediately upon my return, I put on the Acne Care Mask to regulate and purify my skin and amazingly, I did not have any trouble on my skin during or after the trip that I would normally have.
Apart from the unique color-coded packaging that resembles a medical drip, each and every Skinfactory mask is infused with 30ml of treatment essence and that is probably equivalent to one regular bottle of serum. On my first trial, I fell asleep and woke with the cellulose mask still adhered closely to my facial contours. The mask was so steeply soaked that it did not dry up even after one hour! Besides being dermatologist tested, paraben free, I like the easy absorption and the optimal effects that the mask provides. The result is almost instantaneous and long lasting. I especially love how my skin felt soft and dewy the next morning after using the Aqua Mask and how the Nourishing Mask rejuvenate my skin and gave my otherwise, dull and shallow skin tone a radiant glow!
About Skinfactory
Skinfactory is a trusted Korean Brand which started as a cosmetics brand founded by a group of medical specialists (from Seoul National University) to offer pure & natural skincare products which emphasize the wellbeing & balance of the skin for both man & woman of all skin types. Their natural products include cleanser, toner, essence, serum and special cellulose cotton facial mask.
Additionally, all Skinfactory products have completed clinical testing through the Hushu Clinic, with which they collaborate. Hushu is a well-known International Dermatology Clinic. (See below Korean Stars at Hus-hu Clinic).
All their products are fragrance-free, pigment-free, preservative-free, alcohol-free and mineral oil-free and are dermatologically tested. They are a socially responsible company, committed to limiting the impact of its actions and products on the environment and only the best ingredients from nature are used to make their products.
Pure & natural are what they aspire to be. Customers can rest assured that not only will their products help you look your best; they will also help you feel your best as they support your healthy lifestyle.
Aqua Mask
– Moisturises and protects skin from Dryness. Suitable for sensitive skin Effectively boost & lock the moisture content and stabilizes the bond ability of water in the skin to hydrates & restore suppleness
– Provide strong firming and lifting to skin that has lost its elasticity Effectively lifts and restores skin firmess and elasticity. The skin is perceptibly smoother, firmer and looks fresh and juvenile.
– Boost collagen production and strengthen the elasticity of the skin to maintain a youthful & radiant complexion by restoring moisture, suppleness and firmness of the skin
– Brighten your complexion while intensively revitalise your skin by inhibits melanin formation, lightens melanin pigmentation & acne scars, improves uneven skin tones and prevents the formation of freckles and age spots effectively.
– Target acne-prone skin. Helps to purify the skin for a clear and radiant complexion by effectively reduces impurities, regulates & control sebum and oil.
Good News!
Beauty Finest Pte Ltd carries this fabulous Korea brand (among other premium products) under its wing and delivers to both locally and internationally.
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Then after several deals and bumping into the fury bird a couple of times later, Swoop.com.sg has got itself transformed with the motto “Enter. Play. Win” and become the newest and hottest giveaway site in Singapore! 
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