Yadah Twin Angel BB Cream with Cheek Tint & Yadah Air Powder Pact

The other day my little 4 year old niece saw this set of Yadah on the table and claimed that it is hers. My 30 year old colleague has asked for them when she saw a picture that I have posted. My mum too, could not resists trying them out so I reckoned that makeup and cute illustration are girly stuffs that appeal to women, no matter what age they might be.

Yadah Twin Angel BB Cream with Cheek Tint SPF 35/PA+++

When come to BBs, I dare say that no one does it better than the Koreans. And Yadah, being a typically Korean brand, not only that they do BB cream, they have take it a step further by throwing in a cheek tint on the cap!

 

Isn’t that neat!

 

I simply love this multi-functional tint! Besides giving my cheeks a light blush, I am using it as a lip tint and even on my eyelids to hold my mineral loose eye shadow powder.

 

Just as multi-functional, Yadah Twin BB Cream is a combination of sun protection, makeup primer, concealer and foundation.

 

Specially formulated with natural ingredients such as mango seed butter and camellia sinensis leaf extract, Yadah Twin BB Cream is 100% free from paraben, artificial coloring, mineral oils, sulphates and animal extracts. It also contains skin soothing and regenerating properties and is able to control sebum and promote fairer and conceal imperfections.

 

Besides being gentle, non comedogenic and suitable for all skin types, Yadah Twin BB Cream’s winning formula is perhaps its efficiency to provide an all-in-one solution that that protect, conceal and cover.

 

 

Personally, I find its fluid consistency blends onto my skin easily and smoothly. I like that it feels hydrating and could instantly brighten up my dull and tired looking complexion. Besides giving me the much needed sun protection with SPF35PA+++ , it hides my pigmentations fairly well and gives a very natural finish.

 

My face looks dewy and I am good even without foundation.

 

 

Yadah Twin Angel BB Cream with Cheek Tint is distributed by ibeaute and is available at qoo10.sg 

 

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Yadah Air Powder Pact SPF 35/PA+++

I always apply powder as the final step of makeup to avoid ending up looking like a greasy pan in our humid climate. Whether it is loose or compact, powder work as a setting agent that seal makeup and accentuate skin by giving it a smooth, polished finish.

 

Free from paraben, tar color, benzophenone, artificial fragrance, mineral oil, and animal ingredients, Yadah Air Powder Pact contains cactus extract that soothes skin comfortably. 

 

 

I like how this moisturizing mineral powder could adhere to the skin and hide the visibility of the large pores and other imperfections even further. This ultra fine powder has a silky texture that gives the skin a matte, flawless finish and I appreciate how my makeup could stay fresher and longer.

 

It is comforting to know that it has SPF35/PA++ so whenever I do touch up,  I am also replenishing my sun protection.

 

Yadah Air Powder Pact is available in two shades, #19 Light Beige and #21 Natural Beige.

Also distributed by ibeaute and you can get it at qoo10.sg

 

 

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Whether you are a newbie or you are very much into the Korean trend or you are a busy girl who prefers no fuss makeup, you will appreciate these hard working basics from Yadah.

Apart from Yadah Twin Angel BB Cream with Cheek Tint & Yadah Air Powder Pact, I am also loving:

Yadah Sweet Milky Tint

Yadah Mascara

Yadah Lip Crayon

Yadah Natural Shampoo

Exilis Treatment Review

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Earlier this morning I was walking into the hotel’s life and found myself grinning from ear to ear like a silly little girl at the lift’s wall mirror.

My face was bared and free from makeup after my final Exilis treatment and I was utterly please with what I saw.

I ought to.

Because with the deep grooves that ran down from the corners of my nose to either side of my lips looking noticeably fainter, the crow’s feet around my eyes were gratifyingly reduced, the large pores were barely visible, the multiple chins begone and my face more symmetrical and sharper, the image in to the mirror was looking good.  

Or at least, was to looking my age. 

But it wasn’t used to be that way! 

Though I was a foolish advocate of ageing naturally and gracefully, but while the mind is willing, my flesh is weak. And no thanks to my own arrogance and negligence in my younger days, my ageing physical appearance looks at least 10 years older than my biological age.  

Barely two weeks ago, I have walked into Mendis Aesthetics & Surgery with marionette lines so deep that I looked like an angry puppet. My face was like a huge chunk of stale bread with big pores and all. My eyelids were heavy, my skin was sagging and everything else was droopy and I looked miserably tired, old and haggard. If Doctor Rohan Mendis was horrified of why Cozycot has sent him such a lousy candidate, he didn’t show it. Instead, he was warm, friendly and extremely empathetic. After assessing my problematic areas, he assured me that ‘everything will be back to normal’ after the prescribed 4 sessions of Exilis treatments.

And back to normal it did.

Like what I have mentioned earlier, both sides of my face is now more balanced, lines are soften, skin appears more lifted and puffy eyes no more.

So, what kind of magical spell did Doctor Rohan Mendis cast to make me look like my mother’s daughter instead of my mother’s sister once again?

It is Exilis – a powerful non-invasive aesthetic device that uses a revolutionary patented technology that delivers thermal ultrasonic waves. Such mechanical waves would help to increase fibrotic fat structures and cause separation of the cell defensive formation into individual units. With the high frequency energy of deep thermal heating, metabolic activity is then initiated and accelerates the lipolysis process of these isolated cells therefore decreasing the volume of fat cells volume and reducing the fat layer.

Besides enhancing collagen production, Exilis works on targeted areas to reduce wrinkles, tightening and smoothen skin and body contouring. The best part is that there is no need of needles, there is no pain and no downtime. It is fast, safe and the result is said to last for 18 months.

 In case you are curious on how a typical Exilis treatment is like, it begins with the usual prepping – removing makeup and cleansing before slathering cold gel onto the targeted area. The doctor or a train staff will then run what I called ‘the magic wand’ with a heated temperature (on the last time I checked was about 40 degree Celsius) on the area to be treated. In my case, Doctor Rohan Mendis would perform the treatment on the upper part of my face and his beautiful assistant would then do the rounds below my cheeks and jaw-line. The temperature is adjustable and the entire process is relatively painless.

On my third visit, Doctor Rohan Mendis has wanted to further enhance the result and got his staff to conduct another session of Acoustic Wave Therapy after the Exilis treatment. Like Exilis, Acoustic Wave is another machine with an attached wand and the procedure is also similar but instead of heated waves, it produces a hammering effect with an accompanying fire cracking sound. Though the noise was a little scary initially but once my ears have got used to the buzzing, I have actually quite enjoyed the tickling but the point is, the effect is astonishing! Immediately, I saw the disappearance of my hamster puff and I simply love how it has given me a more defined jaw-line! 

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Here’s my picture journey on the leap of improvement that I have harnessed from the Exilis treament in two weeks.   

This photo was taken on the same day at Audrey Christian’s office where I received the prize for being the best entry an hour prior to my consultation with Dr Rohan Mendis. Look how jaded and tired looking I was.

I have flew to Taiwan straight after my 1st treatment and this photo was taken a day after. Silly me has forgotten to take down my sunnies for a better facial view but then, my face was already looking brighter and fresher.

And this photo was taken right after the last installment of my treatment inside my hotel room at Hoilday Inn Express. It was a far cry from how I looked 14 days ago. Not only that my face is more symmetrical and sharper, it is so much fresher and youthful looking. 

Another picture taken on the same day later in the afternoon at the Nike Run For Your Registration 2013. Though I was all red and sweating from the run, my face was glowing and looking good.

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Special thanks to Cozycot, Innomed Asia and Mendis Aesthetics & Surgery for this magical transformation and my new found confidence to stare back at myself and like what I see in the mirror.  

Oh by the way, Innomed Asia is the leading regional distributor of American and European medical and aesthetic equipment and cosmetic products that brought in Exilis. As for Cozycot, I am sure every lady (and man alike) knows about them and needs no introduction. Mendis Aesthetics & Surgery is the clinic that offers the treatment.   

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Exilis can treat both face and body on wrinkle reduction skin tightening and body contouring. Depending on which of the body you are targeting and its condition, a course of 4 treatments is require to achieve a desired result,

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Exilis is available at Mendis Aesthetics & Surgery located at:

333A Orchard Road, #04-17 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897

Tel: 6235 1728.

 

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Summer’s Eve Feminine Wash

What’s your skin type? Be it normal, dry, oily, combination or even sensitive, I bet you are using one facial cleanser that addresses to your skin concern. I reckon that your shampoo and body wash also cater to your specific needs too.

How about taking care down there?

It is worthy to note that unlike the pH level of our skin that varies from the value of 5.5 to 7, our intimate area has a slightly more acidic environment with the pH value ranging from 3.5 to 5 therefore it is important to use a feminine wash for matches the pH of our external vaginal area instead of the regular body wash or shower gel to prevent vaginal irritations.

Being a woman, it is unavoidable to experience unpleasant situations like menstrual, vaginal discharge, feminine odor, itching and even vaginitis at some point of time thus it is important to keep our most intimate area clean and fresh at all times. For that matter, I rely on Summer’s Eve to maintain good feminine hygiene.

About Summer’s Eve

With 40 years of expertise, Summer’s Eve is the number 1 feminine care brand in the USA and every product is developed and clinically tested under the supervision of gynecologists and dermatologists. Their products are hypoallergenic, soap-free, gentle and effective.

 

Summer’s Eve Feminine Wash Delicate Blossom

ypoallergenic, soap-free and gynecologist tested, Summer’s Eve Feminine Wash is specifically designed to gently wash away vaginal secretions and odor-causing bacteria from the external vaginal area.

Like I would wash my face every morning and again when I return home at night, I would also use the Summer’s Eve Feminine Wash during shower to maintain the cleanliness of my intimate area.  Besides its light pleasant scent, I especially love how this non-foamy wash could help to prevent dryness as it gently cleanses and eliminates odor while keeping me feeling clean and fresh. It gives me the confidence to carry out my daily activities during those days of the month and the other women in my family swear by it too, especially so when my sister has stopped having UTI since she started using Summer’s Eve Feminine Wash daily.

Summer’s Eve Feminine Deodorant Spray
Due the humidity of our weather, I find it difficult not to get myself hot and sweaty so like I would sprinkle powder after shower, I would also give my intimate area and panty a spritz of this Summer’s Eve Feminine Deodorant Spray to keep down there cool, dry and neutralize odor. 

Summer’s Eve Feminine Cleansing Mist

Again due to our humidity weather, it is easy to get hot and irritable down there so I arm myself with a bottle of Summer’s Eve Feminine Cleansing Mist in my bag to freshen up during toilet breaks and I like how a quick spritz could instantly cleanses and cools. 

Summer’s Eve Feminine Cleansing Wipe
Individually packed, this flushable is ultra convenient for a quick freshen up. It is especially handy for traveling and it is God-sent on menstrual days when I constantly need to keep myself clean, comfortable and odor free. Infused with skin soothing Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, this alcohol free wipe is a must-have in every lady’s cosmetic pouch. 

ReFa Carat

I was delighted to be invited to the exclusive CozyCot Inner Circle’s ReFa Carat event. 

 

To be honest, I know very little about this ReFa Carat thingy prior to the workshop but the mention of any beauty gadget is already compelling enough to get me excited, especially so when the event is being held at the prestigious, award winning Ikeda Spa. I have been very curious about this much raved about Japanese concept day spa and of course, the experience did not disappoint. Besides the Japanese elements, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the staffs are all clad in Kimono and among them, there are therapists hauled from Japan, Korea, Malaysia and well, Singapore. 

Ikeda Spa

787 Bukit Timah Rd, S(269762)

Website: http://www.ikedaspa.com 

The workshop

It was a cozy affair with the beautiful trainer, Ms Jasmine Tham sharing with us what ReFa Carat is before proceeding to do a demonstration on half side of our face. And boy, I was utterly impressed by how much ReFa Carat can do within the 5 minutes demo on me! A captured photo has shown a much lifted and fresher appearance on the treated right side of my face versus the tired and sagging looking skin on the untreated left side. Thereafter, we were given a brief introduction of Ikeda Spa and a sight show round before being ushered to our respective cabin for an express treatment perform by the Ikeda therapist.   

What is ReFa Carat 

ReFa Carat is a handheld solar device with roller that generates Micro-current that replicates the body’s natural bio-current. It targets concerns like puffiness around the face and eyes area, water retention as well as lift and firm slackened skin, double chin, flabby arms, thighs, love handles and even lymphatic congestion. While it is suitable for all skin types, those with acne-prone skin should avoid using it though.

 

Special Features of ReFa Carat

–         Uses Solar panel creates light energy

–         The double drainage rollers enable 360 degrees multi-facet rolling with 3D design to mimic Aesthetician’s method

–         Waterproof construction

–         Platimum coat for high resistance against beat and acidity

–         Unique bearings to generate micro curren

The Facts of Micro-Current

–         Micro-current was initially used in the medical field in 1980s to treat patients suffering from partial paralysis (eg. Stroke) of their face by sending soft gentle waves to stimulate the muscles back to their original state.

–         It replicates our body’s natural bio-current

 

The Beauty Benefits of Micro-Current

–         Define facial / body contour

–         Increase lymphatic drainage

–         Improve blood circulation

–         Refine appearance of enlarged pores

–         Reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

–         Improve skin texture

–         Healthy glowing skin

–         Better absorption of skincare products

 

My Trial

Well, I believe everything needs time to take its due course and I didn’t expect miracles to happen within a short two weeks span of time. After all, our skin doesn’t just slacken suddenly and wrinkles don’t just form overnight so it is just as impossible to command complete erasure of lines or vanish double chin in thunder speed. Due to the timeframe constraint, I may not be able to attain magnificent results but I must say that I am very happy to achieve visible improvements on the areas that I have faithfully used on twice a day.

 

Oh, let’s not to forget about my arms too! Though I could find a million of faults of my body shape, I simply hate how my gigantic flabby arms are being attached to my narrow shoulders the most and so apart from using the ReFa Carat on my face, I would also do a few quick rolls on my butterfly arms as well and it has unexpectedly, leaped the most result! My arms are still huge (blame it to bad genes) but they are certainly looking more toned and firmed!

To summarize, the areas of improvement are:  

~     Jaw line – sharper and more defined

~     Marionette lines – these lines that used to make me look like an angry puppet has gracefully smoothen and become less visible

~    Eye areas – droopy eye lips appear more lifted, fine lines are smoothen and less visible and under eyes have appear less puffy

~    Face  – overall lifted and looks more youthful and radiant

~    Arms – have become less wobbly and look firmer and leaner

 

The ReFa Series

 

ReFa Carat is retailed at SGD$540.00.

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