The Body Shop’s Upcoming Launches feat. Vitamin E Serum-in-Oil, Spring Trend Makeup Collection & Blueberry Body Care Range

Few weeks ago, I had a sneak preview of The Body Shop’s exciting upcoming launches - Vitamin E Serum-in-Oil, Spring Trend Makeup Collection & Blueberry Body Care Range.

The event started with the introduction of Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil, the new addition to the Vitamin E range. Waking up with skin looking refreshed and more radiant is now achievable with this bottle of wheatgerm oil goodness! 

Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil [S$42.90 / 28ml] is a technical innovation that combines the power of a serum with the indulgence of an oil to replenish and recharge skin with moisture overnight. A perfect combination of potent ingredients and leading skincare technology, the advanced serum blend is light-weight and delicate, providing a fast-absorbing, non-greasy application. Suitable for all skin types.

PS: Samples were given to 126 women and they reported waking up with beautifully refreshed and revived skin appearance, with that blissful recharged, replenished feeling and rested look. 90% of women agreed that the product feels light on skin. And, skin is highly moisturised for up to 24 hours!

 
What's in it?
High concentrations of wheatgerm oil - the highest in the Vitamin E range. Wheatgerm is the nutrient-rich centre of the wheat seed, and it is highly concentrated in Vitamin E. Wheatgerm oil is one of nature’s highest sources of antioxidant Vitamin E.

How to use?
Ideal for all skin types, Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil can be used every night, before moisturizing, or as a treatment when skin needs an extra boost. To be applied on cleansed and toned skin.

Ways of using it: 

• Apply after cleansing and toning, on its own as part of your night time regime (refer to the image above for the application technique).
• Mix with night cream. Scoop out a small amount of your night cream into the palm of your hand. Gently blend together with a few drops of your Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil and apply over the face.
• Use occasionally as a boosting treatment.
• Apply to targeted areas to combat dryness.

Next was the introduction of the Spring Trend Makeup Collection.

The highlight of this collection is none other than the limited edition Hair Chalk [S$9.90 each].

For the uninitiated, Hair Chalk is the IN thing in 2014! It is a quick, easy and affordable way to add temporary bold colors to your hair.

Available in two 'hair-raising' shades:

• Tickle Me Pink - a playful pink that pops on blondes
• Falling For Blue - a bright blue that is electric on brunettes 

Whether it is for single strands that pop with colour, an ombré look or a funky two-tone twist, The Body Shop Hair Chalk provides a fun, DIY splash of colour.

Apply, wear, and wash-out. It is that easy. 

Transform your look with these beautiful blue and pink shades! 

The Body Shop Spring Trend Makeup Collection also include these complementary shades of best-selling Shimmer Cubes Palette and Flavored Lip Gloss ♡

The new shimmery Flavored Lip Gloss - 53 Rose [middle] & 12 Vanilla [right] retail for S$16.90 each.

These new Shimmer Cubes Palette - 26 Poppy Pink & 30 Gorgeous Bronze retail for S$36.90 each. 

If you have yet to try their best-selling Shimmer Cubes Palette, you really ought to get one of these (or maybe both!). Fyi, these well-pigmented babies were swatched dry and the colors are just oh-so-pretty!

For a sweet romantic look, get Poppy Pink [01 garden rose, 02 deep fuchsia, 03 light coral, 04 champagne pink]!

For a neutral smoky look, get Gorgeous Bronze [01 rich espresso, 02 burnished gold, 03 dusty fawn, 04 warm copper]!

Camwhoring with Maybeline!

Last but not least, we had a pampering hand scrub/massage session with The Body Shop Blueberry Body Care Range.

In celebration of the iconic Body Butter range, their very latest addition – Special Edition Blueberry is a rich, creamy body butter jam-packed with uplifting blueberry fragrance. 

• Blueberry Body Lotion - light & fluffy lotion with rich, velvety natural ingredients
• Blueberry Shower Gel - soap-free & lather-rich shower gel with uplifting blueberry scent
• Blueberry Sponge - cute chirpy-looking blueberry bath sponge that whips up a lather and is soft on skin
• Blueberry Body Scrub-Gelee - gentle exfoliating scrub that leaves skin smelling like freshly picked blueberries
• Blueberry Lip Butter - buttery texture that melts onto the lips for instant hydration

Never leave this tub of Blueberry Body Scrub-Gelee in the kitchen! It smells and looks so deceptively delish that one might mistake it for the real thing (blueberry jam)... don't say I never warn you!

Ooo... it was love at first sight upon seeing this super cute blueberry bath sponge. It instantly brought a smile on my otherwise weary face (: 

Okay, that's all for now. I am off to enjoy an invigorating, blueberry-bursting experience with these blueberry goodies now!

***All info & unmarked images are extracted from press release.***

Two Blur Guys

Two Blur Guys? huh?

If you have not already heard of this burger place, you are definitely missing out on something.

Basically, Two Blur Guys is a New York concept café that was set up by two not-so-blur guys who are passionate about good food burgers, beer and pastries. Currently, they have two outlets - Orchid Hotel and Boat Quay. And, I went to the latter with my siblings for a food tasting session.

We were led to the al fresco dining area, which I felt was great for a relaxing chill-out over dinner and drinks. 

Two Blur Guys offers six mouthwatering variants of Blurger. Yes, they named their burgers 'Blurgers'. Hmm...

And so, we ordered Prime Beef with Streaky Bacon - $21, Prime Beef with Portobello - $21 and Pulled Pork - $15.

Each Blurger comes with truffle fries (mild truffle taste) and salad sides. In my opinion, the prices are pretty reasonable for the quality taste.

Let's start with the Pulled Pork Blurger. It does look a lil' messed up. Well, thou shall not judge a blurger by its look.

This has gotta be my favoritest out of the three! The pork meat is perfectly marinated, very flavorful and super tender... well complemented with gruyere cheese and honey mustard... it just tastes simply heavenly! This is one burger that I highly recommend YOU to try :d~

Prime Beef with Portobello does not taste like your regular beef burger... DUH! 

Just by looking at this pic alone is enough to make me drool... :P~

Oh, and this one is Prime Beef with Streaky Bacon. All in all, I am in love with the thick, succulent beef patties... the meat is soooooo tender! I prefer the one with portobello as the rich distinctive taste of gruyere cheese does make a difference.

If only the truffle taste of the truffle mayonnaise was stronger... the overall taste would be perfect!

Fyi, even the blurger bun taste good! That is really unexpected since I don't normally care much for the bun. Seriously.

I must say, burgers never tasted SO GOOD!

Enjoying Singapore's beautiful nightlife with Mojito & Margarita ♡

My bro had Cappuccino... boring :x

That night, we witnessed pub crawl (where a group of people will try to visit as many pubs as possible in one night, having a set number of alcoholic beverages in each). Hmm... interesting... not for the faint-hearted though.

By the way, the guy in striped polo tee is one of the blur guys - Max. A friendly dude, who was really entertaining throughout the session. Like I said, he is definitely not blur. Witty and chatty, in a good way (;

We didn't expect desserts since we were full by then... but how could we say 'no' right? :P

We had this interesting dessert - Lamington that was recommended by Max. Originated from Australia, Lamington is a light fluffy sponge cake coated with grated coconut. It comes in chocolate and strawberry flavors. Obviously, we tried the strawberry one. The sweetness is just right. Somehow, the taste reminds me of nonya kueh. 

The perfect way to end the night with - this sinful-looking Chocolate Truffle Cake... rich chocolatey goodness in every bite! Need I say more?

A great blurger experience @ Two Blur Guys indeed. Thank you, Max for your warm hospitality! I'll definitely return for more yummilicious blurgers ♡

Thank you for reading! (:

Two Blur Guys
Orchid Hotel
#01-13, 1 Tras Link
Tel : 6636 4183

Boat Quay Shop Houses
64 Boat Quay
Tel : 6536 7904

Express Your Love Naturally with APIVITA!

This coming friday is Valentine’s Day - the day dedicated to love. It is the day we celebrate the love we give and the love we get.

On this special day, "express your love naturally" by getting thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. APIVITA has specially created a luxurious skin-loving beauty menu (for bright & rejuvenated skin), which comprises of Express Beauty Masks made with fruits and vegetables.  

This V-Day special set [S$58] contains 6 mask variants:-

• Orange revitalizing mask [2x8ml]
• Apricot scrub for gentle exfoliation [2x8ml]
• Green clay mask for deep cleansing [2x8ml]
• Honey moisturizing and nourishing mask [2x8ml] 
• Pomegranate mask for natural glow [2x8ml]
• Gingko biloba mask for specialized eye care [2x2ml]

I like that the mask comes in sachet form, which is really travel-friendly and hygienic in a sense.

Hmm... I decided to use Pomegranate mask for natural glow since my skin is kinda dull recently. 

Pomegranate mask for natural glow
89% natural ingredients

• Pomegranate provides unique properties to revitalize the skin, restoring its natural radiance while simultaneously offering extraordinary antioxidant protection
• Rich in honey, olive oil and vitamins, this mask moisturizes the skin leaving it soft and supple

Exclusive Innovation: APIVITA replaces water in the face mask range with green tea infusion to enhance the antioxidant action of the products.

Excludes synthetic ingredients that may pose harmful effects to your health and the environment.

Free of: Parabens,Silicones and Propylene Glycol.

Ingredients: Aqua**, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Sorbitol, Aqua, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii*, Camellia Sinensis Leaf*, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Mannitol, Mel* Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil*, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77491, CI 77891

gross weight (g)=108

** Camelia Sinensis* Leaf Aqueous Infusion = Green tea water

* Certified organic cultivation

This Pomegranate mask for natural glow has a relatively light creamy, gel-like texture. There are some coral-colored bits, which I supposed are made up of pomegranate extract.

The coral-colored bits do not feel too harsh when applied onto the skin, coupled with some massaging. However, I do feel a slight tingly sensation on my skin when applying the mask. My skin is pretty sensitive to begin with.... maybe that explains why? Anyway, other than that, my skin does not react badly to the mask.

According to the instructions given, I apply a generous layer of mask evenly onto cleansed face avoiding the delicate eye area... all the way to the neck area. I leave it on for 10mins before rinsing off with water.

Since the mask layer is thick, it does take some time to rinse it off with warm water completely.

After mask-ing, my skin does look a lil' glowy and revitalized. And, my skin feels so much more hydrated, softer and more supple. I would say that Pomegranate mask for natural glow is an instant savior for revitalizing dull-looking skin. Needless to say, it will be a great idea to use it on the night before V-Day. Well, good skin day is every girl's dream... especially on such a special day!

APIVITA is located at ION Orchard B3-45/46 and VivoCity 01-04.

***All product info are extracted from press release and www.apivita.com***