Media Launch: Talika Lipocils & Black

Back in May, I attended Talika media launch of their latest innovation >> Lipocils & Black - Instant Seduction, Luxuriant Growth. I'm sure most of you are no stranger to Talika, which is known for their speciality in eyelash growth. Having seen positive results from using Lipocils & Lipocils Expert, I was definitely thrilled to find out more about this new 2-in-1 eyelash growth stimulator + mascara (the mascara in particular!).

The event was held at Capella (Sentosa), The Gallery.

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Talika launches the 1st treatment for eyelash growth >> Eyelash Cream.

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Talika repackages the original formula in a tube with brush-through wand >> Lipocils. Lipocils is the only product in the market with clinically proven results. Over 4 million unites have been sold worldwide.

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Talika innovates again with Lipocils Expert, the 1st formula which stimulates eyelash growth, intensifies natural lash pigmentation and enhances curl.

2012

Talika pulls out all the stops with Talika Lipocils & Black, which consists of the original Lipocils formula at one end and exclusive Black mascara formula on the other.

With Talika Lipocils & Black, you get longer, fuller, darker lashes instantly (Black) AND longer, healthier lashes in just 28 days (Lipocils).

Retails for $69. Available at all Sephora Singapore outlets and Talika counters.

Talika Lipocils & Black

STEP 1: Lipocils - legendary formula for natural eyelash growth

• contains 12 botanicals
• stimulates growth in 28 days: 80%
• Thickens lashes:74%
• apply to lashes after cleansing (day & night)

STEP 2: Black - exclusive mascara formula

• gorgeous deep black look
• lengthens, volumizes and curls
• stimulates keratin synthesis
• apply after Lipocils when desired

Goodie bag (:

Besides Talika Lipocils & Black, the goodie bag also consist of 2 other useful eye products.

Talika Eyelash Conditioning Cream is the original and famous Talika eyelash cream for the growth of the eyelashes. It is to be used at night as the total health treatment of your lashes. It is drug-free and has no side effect. Talika Eyelash Lipocils is recommended for those who prefer an oil-free formula.

How to use?

Apply on your lashes starting at the base of the eyelashes to ensure that the product penetrates to the roots. A very small drop of the product will be sufficient (1 to 2 pinhead size for each eye).

Talika Gentle Eye Cleanser is a very gentle eye makeup remover lotion specially formulated for sensitive eyes. It freshens and cleanses the eye area very softly and efficiently. However, it does not remove waterproof mascara. It consists of rosewater extract, which is a mild astringent (tighten the skin around the eyes).

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

Skin79 O2 BB Cleanser

Skin79 recently launched the O2 BB Cleanser, a self-bubbling cleansing foam for makeup with double effects of 2 cleansing steps.

girly pink + white combi ♥

Skin79 O2 BB Cleanser offers a 6-in-1 effect:-

• Eliminates BB cream makeup of strong coverage with compact and rich bubbles.
• Has a BRIGHTENING effect with 3x more dense O2 Bubbletox system and Maackia Fauriei & OBFN ingredients.
• It contains the skin DETOX effect with micro O2 Bubble particles which clear up sebum and dead skin cells.
• It offers ELASTICITY to the skin by supplying plenty of MOISTURE and creating a skin barrier with Chia seed and Oatmeal.
• The self lifting massage with soft rolling effectively delivers the Acacia collagen ingredient to the skin with elasticity.
• It is LOW IN STIMULATION with a Free Formula System, and contains no Parabens, Colour, and Pernicious ingredients from minerals or animals.

Skin79 O2 BB Cleanser, in a nutshell:

• ONE SHOT BUBBLE
• DEEP MOISTURE CLEAN
• SKIN DETOX EFFECT

Here's the ingredient list. Fyi, the main ingredients are Chia Seeds Extract, Acacia Collagen, OBFN (Pomegranate, Fig), Wichihagel Extract, Oatmeal Extract Hydration, Maackia Fauriei.

Comes with a fuss-free pump dispenser.

How to use?

1. Pump the gel out.
2. Apply and spread over the face, avoiding areas around the eyes and mouth.
3. When spread over the face, the gel bubbles up and becomes foam instantly. 
4. After 1 min, massage the face gently in circular motion.
5. Rinse off with warm water.

Skin79 O2 BB Cleanser cleanses the skin very well, removing all traces of my base makeup. I like that it leaves a nice moisturized feel on the skin, leaving it feeling super soft and smooth. My skin doesn't feel tight at all. This is really an effective cleanser for base makeup. I'm surprised that it cleanses so well and so fast! Extra brownie points for the very soothing floral scent. It smells so good!

Do note that it is not meant for cleansing the eyes. Usually, I'll use Bifesta Eye Makeup Remover to remove the eye makeup 1st, then use Skin79 O2 BB Cleanser to remove my base makeup. Not much of a hassle for me.

Besides, the price is wallet-friendly at only $24.90 (100ml). I do foresee myself purchasing it once it's used up. In case you're wondering where to get it, it's available at Watsons, Sasa, John Little & BHG.

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

 

Japalang 1st ever Beauty Warehouse Sale

Good things are meant to be shared, hence this heads up on Japalang 1st ever Beauty Warehouse Sale! It's gonna be a 3-days-only affair. A great opportunity to stock up on your favorite beauty products from brands like Cure Natural Aqua Gel, K-Palette, Beautyblender, Steamcream, & more. Up to 90% off!

For more info, click on image below.

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Advertorial: KARA Showcase 2012 + 1st Fan Meeting in Singapore

K-Pop fanatics, listen up! KARA will be in Singapore for the KARA Showcase 2012, on 10 July @ RWS. In conjunction with the launch of their new fragrance - K5J (KARA 5 Jewel), KARA will having their 1st fan meeting (in Singapore) at Causeway Point.

KARA is a top girl group from Korea and Japan’s most popular K-Pop artiste, having sold 1.18 million albums in Japan in 2011. KARA's most recent Japanese album "Super Girl" was certified platinum within 2 weeks of release!

The 5 jewels of KARA are Gyuri, Seungyeon, Nicole, Hara, and Jiyoung. The girls have been together since mid-2008 and made their successful debut in Japan in 2010. By the end of the year, KARA had been awarded Japan's #1 Rookie Artist of 2010 by Oricon and also received the New Artist of the Year Award (International) from the Japan Gold Disc Awards.

[from left to right] Jiyoung, Nicole, Gyuri, Seungyeon, Hara

KARA is the 1st Korean artiste to have their own premium fragrance line. Exclusively launched at Metro.

Meet & Greet Autograph session

Date: 9 July 2012

Time: 7pm

Venue: Causeway Point (Main Atrium outside Metro)

1st 80 fans who present their KARA Showcase 2012 tickets at Level 2 Customer Service Counter (from 11am - 9.30pm) on 9 July, will receive a Limited Edition KARA showcase poster (to be autographed by KARA). 

Good news for those who have not got their tickets to the showcase!

Spend a min. of $150 and present any receipt from an F&B outlet for a lucky dip chance to win a pair of KARA tickets worth up to $151 each. For a double dip chance to win more prizes, simply present the cut-out coupon found on MyPaper advertisement on 6 July. Total 26 pairs of concert tickets to be won! 

As of now, Causeway Point is undergoing its last phase of upgrading works, welcoming a brand new look and a host of new stores to its mix. For more info and updates, hop over to their FB Page: www.facebook.com/CausewayPoint

 

I'm super excited as this will be my 1st time going to a concert! And, I'm bringing Jones along. She's a fan of KARA! Woohoooooo!~ It's gonna be so fun yo :P

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

 

My Red Carpet Gel Manicure - Simply Stunning!

When Kiyora told me there would be complimentary gel manicure(s) for us at Sasa Jurong Point Official Opening Event, I was super duper happy and excited...! I was so looking forward to getting my nails prettified. I'll be talking about the Sasa event in a separate post (:

I'm new to Red Carpet Manicure. Have not heard of this brand prior the event. Well, you can always check out their products at Sasa Jurong Point >> LED Gel Polish in various gorgeous colors, Purify - Pre & Post Application Cleanser, Erase - Gel Nail Polish Remover, Professional LED Light, etc.

Red Carpet Manicure is specially created for DIY gelish manicure. 

The color I chose was 116 Simply Stunning. A safe color option for working ladies. Hmm... you don't wanna be too "loud" at work (;

I was contemplating between these two colors. The purple looked exceptionally gorgeous on Vivian, b'coz of her fair skin tone. Oh... btw, I'm super envious of her long nail beds can! >.<~~

Here's a pic of my fresh gel manicure. 

As of now, the nails on my left hand are still in pristine condition. No chips, cracks and whatnots. However, that's not the case for the nails on my right hand... two of 'em are chipped (after 2 weeks) *sad* 

Anyway, I LOVE my Simply Stunning pinky nude nails ♥

 

AFC Green Beauty; Green is the New Beauty

For the past few weeks, I gave my body a good detoxification... to get rid of the horrendous amount of toxins that have accumulated in my body that is! 

Thanks Stella from Lifestream Group, for sending me their latest AFC Green Beauty (:

AFC Green Beauty is a unique and powerful dual-action supplement, which has the combined power of Natural Detoxifying Greens + Highly Absorbable Micro-Collagen Peptides to work directly on the skin and body. A superb blend of Organic Barley Grass, Kale and Shizuoka Green Tea, it cleanses and alkalinizes the body naturally to restore its healthy balance. It rids body toxins so that the cleansed body is able to absorb the 2,500mg Micro-Collagen Peptides and other nutrients for optimal cell and skin rejuvenation.

Contents: 5g x 30 sachets

Functions:

• Promotes cellular repair and skin renewal to improve blemished and sallow complexion
• Stimulates collagen production to improve skin firmness, clarity and hydration
• Alkalinizes acidic body pH and aids removal of acidic wastes for improved vitality
• Protection from free radicals and anti-ageing effects

100% Natural from Japan - Natural Detoxifying Greens + Highly Absorbable Micro-Collagen

AFC Green Beauty harnesses your skin's natural ability to rejuvenate and defy the harmful effects of toxic buildup.

Do you know that barley grass has a wide array of skin-beautifying nutrients?

It is naturally rich in Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) that neutralizes free radicals from sunlight and pollution. SOD is also found to reverse skin scarring. Barley grass also provides chlorophyll that facilitates detoxification for clear and radiant skin. 

Ingredients per sachet:

• Hydrolyzed Micro-Collagen (2,500mg)
• Blend of Organic Barley Grass
• Shizuoka Green Tea
• Kale (1,600mg)

For the weight-conscious, Green Beauty is only 18.6kcal per serving! :D

AFC Green Beauty uses unique ultrafine blending method in Japan to micronize the formula for better solubility and absorption. This exclusive technology retains the most nutrients in AFC Green Beauty and enhances the texture and taste. Unlike regular green juice powder, it is the ideal beauty beverage that blends well with water (hot/cold), soy milk, milk and yoghurt. It dissolves fully in water, and does not separate even after leaving it to stand for 10 min.

My thoughts:

I prefer my Green Beauty, hot. It's like drinking green tea, with a hint of sweetness. Personally, I like to dilute it with more water as I don't really like the sweet taste. I tried drinking it cold once, to see if Green Beauty really dissolves fully in cold water. Yes, it does (no clumps at all)! Hmm... I know Meiji Collagen doesn't :X Despite that, I love Meiji Collagen ♥

It does aid in bowel movements but doesn't cause any nasty tummy ache or diarrhoea. So far so good. No side effects as yet. It does help to clear up my complexion. I notice that my skin is not as congested as before. And, no more breakouts! Fyi, I only take one sachet a day.

It is suitable for all ages, and works best for those who wants to beautify their skin naturally (from within). Highly recommended if you have imbalanced diets and/or feel lethargic easily. That really sounds like... yours truly =.=

 

AFC Green Beauty

Retail price: $64.90

Exclusively available at Watsons.

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

 

Mentholatum Organic Certified Lipbalm

Recently, I was introduced to the new eco-certified Organic Lipbalm range by Japan's No.1 Lipcare Brand - Mentholatum Lipcare. Intrigued by the use of "all natural organic oils", I was really excited to try 'em!

Introducing Mentholatum Organic Certified Lipbalms with the Highest Eco-Cert accreditation:

• Free of artificial chemicals, preservatives or colorants
• Healthy, safe and gentle enough even for sensitive lips
• Recyclable and biodegradable

Using a nourishing blend of natural oils from renowned organic farms globally, its creamy and non-sticky texture glides on smoothly for soft, silky lips.

Organic ingredients are sourced from internationally renowned organic farms:

• African Organic Shea Butter - soothes & heals dry lips
• Spanish Organic Oil - fights ageing & prevents chapped lips
• Argentinean Organic Jojoba Oil - provides long-lasting hydration
• Columbian Organic Coconut Oil - softens skin for silky smooth lips

My thoughts:

I seriously can't live without lipbalms, especially when I work in a fully air-conditioned office. It is an absolute must-have in my makeup pouch. 

My lips are often dehydrated, prone to crack and bleed. There is a wide variety of lipbalms in the market. However, not all have the ability to soothe and heal dry, cracked lips. I'm really glad that Mentholatum Organic Certified Lipbalms are able to soothe and heal my dry, cracked lips! 

The lipbalms glide on very smoothly, leaving a colorless sheen on my lips. There is a slight oily feel, which feels soothing instead of uncomfortable. My lips stay moisturized and hydrated for hours, in an air-conditioned environment. I tend to reapply every 3 to 4 hours. After using them for few weeks, I notice my lips have become much healthier than before. My lips are now softer and smoother (lesser fine lines). No more bleeding!

I enjoy using both flavors ♥

• Lavender & Orange - Hmm... I'm not a fan of lavender... BUT thankfully, it is pretty mild. And, I personally think it blends really well with orange :D
• Raspberry & Strawberry - The berry flavor sits well with me, as it's not too sweet. I don't really like lipbalms that are strongly flavored, so much so that I can actually taste it :S

Retails at $7.90 each. Available at Watsons, Guardian, supermarkets and departmental stores.

Like Lipice (Sg) FB Page to redeem a complimentary LipIce sample.

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

Pupa Makeup Launch [feat. the revolutionary Vamp! Mascara]

Heard of Pupa, yes? Regardless, this post is all about Pupa. I'm a huge fan of their Luminys Baked Eyeshadows (esp. the limited edition ones) AND Multiplay Eye Pencil (Black in particular - doesn't smudge or budge once set!). Pupa is such an underrated brand, in my opinion. If you haven't venture into Pupa makeup, you're clearly missing out (:

A month ago, I attended Pupa Makeup Launch, with the star product being its all-new Vamp! Mascara. 

The event was held at Senso Ristorante and Bar, well-known for its authentic Italian fine-dining cuisine and its impeccable service.

Giorgio Forgani (Pupa International Celebrity Makeup Artist) was there to grace the event!

Woah! They actually brought the whole Pupa counter there :O

A whole lot of Pupa makeup for us to play with... can you imagine my very delightful face?! Me & Chantana were happily swatching away hehehe~ That explains the excessive pics in this blog post. Well, enjoy the pics :D

Pupa Luminys Baked All Over 

The illuminating powder created thanks to the innovative "oven baking" technology", which bestows a very light and soft texture to the product and a truly extraordinary result. 

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Four coloured stripes, tone sur tone, which can be used either singularly of mixed.

Pupa Luminys Baked Face Powder 

Evens out skin with a sheer effect and conceals imperfections, giving skin a natural colour.

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The result is velvety soft, smooth skin. Imperceptible and light, extremely pleasing to touch and apply. The production technology behind baked products ensures: optimal softness to the touch, maximum effect when applied and maximum hold.

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Pupa Luminys Duo Baked Eyeshadow 

A game of contrasts and chromatic harmonies, with an endless number of matching possibilities for a multitude of effects. A pure, pearly colour eyeshadow that comes with an intense tonalized light one, with which you can play to create the most original make-up looks.

Dry is pure colour, sophisticated and ultra bright, wet is intense, extra pearly colour.

Perfect also as an eyeliner. Its soft and silky powder has a great hold and lasts long.

Pupa Luminys Baked Eyeshadow 

An extraordinary result thanks to its advanced oven baking technology that enhances all properties of colour, ensuring maximum performance in application and hold.

Luminys baked Eyeshadow is a concentrate of pigments and precious pearls, which can be used either wet or dry, to find the desired intensity. Use it dry for a delicate and bright result, and wet for an intense and pearly effect. Vibrant colours and spectacular effects for surprising, seductive and hypnotizing eyes.

The result? An impeccable make-up.

Hypo-allergenic and ophtalmologically tested.

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Here are the swatches. I didn't swatch 'em all (too many!). Only dry-swatched those colors which called out to me :P

They swatched on so smoothly and shows up beautifully without the use of an eye primer. If you prefer an intense party look, go wet! You'll be amazed, trust me.

See the pretty teal swatch? It's Pupa Multiplay Eye Pencil 03. It's a triple purpose eye pencil: versatile, very handy and perfect, glides on effortlessly. Long lasting and waterproof, delivers amazing performance, for intense and captivating eyes. Many other colors to choose from!

Not forgetting the lip products... looks good right?

Pupa Lip Perfection Natural Shine 

A natural gloss for a sophisticated make-up: full colour and ultra bright effect. A creamy texture for a pleasant and smooth application. 10 brand new glamorous nuances. An innovative flocked applicator, soft and flexible; application is precise, with immediate colour release.

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Apparently, I've a duplicate swatch of 08... =.=zzz

Pupa New Chic 

ntense colour and long-lasting shine. Soft, moisturizing texture for surprising, perfect colour release with a single stroke; extreme comfort.

You can choose any of three different effects:

• Soft, iridescent, changing colour
• Intensely pearly, metallic colour
• Full, intense colour

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Pupa Vamp! Mascara

A revolutionary mascara for exaggerated eyelashes with an oversize volume. Looking for amazing, movie-star eyes in just few seconds? Vamp! Mascara makes your eyelashes look just as spectacular as fake lashes, without having the bother to wear them. Stroke after stroke, volume gets exaggeratedly oversize, for thick, full and ultra dense lashes.

The result? Striking, no doubt about it! With unbeatable hold and no smudging. 

Available in 6 spectacular colours:

100 - VAMP! EXTRA BLACK, the formula of the black colour combines 2 types of colourings: carbon black and ultramarines. Carbon black makes lashes immediately extrablack; ultramarines, a special black-blue pigment, gives a magnetic, deep look to the eyes.

200 - VAMP! CHOCOLATE BROWN, perfect for blue, hazelnut and green eyes

300 - VAMP! DEEP NIGHT, perfect for blue, hazelnut, dark brown/black and green eyes

301 - VAMP! ELECTRIC BLUE, perfect for blue, hazelnut and green eyes

400 - VAMP! AMETHYST VIOLET, perfect for blue, hazelnut, dark brown/black and green eyes

500 - VAMP! EMERALD GREEN, perfect for hazelnut, dark brown/black and green eyes

Low risk of allergies. Ophthalmologist tested. Suitable also for sensitive eyes and for people who wear contact lenses.

See my bare lashes get transformed instantly. I attended the launch event with bare lashes, coz I wanna try this new mascara! Anyway, the 1st coat of mascara (pictured left) was Amethyst Violet. Then, I layered on Electric Blue (pictured right). BOOMZ! 

See what Pupa mean by exaggerated eyelashes with an oversize volume. They mean what they say! My lashes look so fake... in a good way of coz! And, the mascara feels almost like nothing on my lashes. Super lightweight! I'm not exaggerating. Really. It's seriously the BESTEST EVER VOLUME MASCARA I've ever used so far! Absolute holy grail status ♥

I think you get what I mean, judging from the picture above (;

Pupa Luminys Touch, also one of the newly launched products. Reminds me of YSL Eclat Touche.

An illuminator that is also a concealer, it captures light, giving immediate brightness and glow to those shaded areas of the face. An extraordinary formula with P-LB COMPLEX, that has been studied to combine a flawless make-up result with an effective treatment: a complete beauty action that helps improve face brightness, reducing the appearance of dark circles around the eyes.

MAKE-UP RESULT

The Soft Focus Powders Complex reflects light, for a flawless result:

• Dark circles and fatigue signs are minimized
• Face is extraordinarily radiant

TREATMENT RESULT

“Light” Action”: results show a 4%* increase of face luminosity after 14 days of use°, and a 9%* increase after 28 days of use°

“Anti dark circles” action: dark circles look 14%** less evident after 28 days of use°

* % increase in face luminosity. Mean values. ** % reduction of melanin index (being melanin the main responsible element for the pigmentation of periocular areas). Mean values. ° Instrumental measurements carried out on 27 women who applied Luminys Touch twice a day.

Tests carried out through blind vs placebo experiments. Low risk of allergies. Dermatologist tested. Paraben Free.

Giorgio Forgani did a live makeup demo on Valerie Lim, Miss Singapore Universe 2011.

Hmm... the photos taken by me, are not so clear. Hmm... thinking of getting a new camera? :X

Gorgeous!

Authentic Italian fine dining! The starter - parma ham salad was soooooo soooooo good! I devoured every bit... Yums! :d~

Main course was stewed beef cheek... the meat was uber tender and oh-so-yummilicious! *drool* 

The mash potato was creamily smooth... taste so unique! Me like :d~

Tiramisu, the perfect dessert to end the fine dining experience ♥

Ending this mega long-winded post with a group photo. Enjoyed the event very-very much! Thanks Lynn & Mimi for the invite ♥

Okay, that's all for now. Stay tuned for my posts on the Pupa Goodie Bag & Makeover by Giorgio Forgani (:

***All product info & unmarked images are extracted from press release & www.pupa.it.***