APIVITA Natural Cosmetics @ ION Orchard

APIVITA, a Greek beauty brand (born in 1979), has opened its very 1st beauty boutique in Singapore. It is conveniently located @ ION Orchard B3-45/46.

The name 'APIVITA' means the life of a bee and it stems from the Latin words APIS (bee) and VITA (life). APIVITA's name reflects identity and their philosophy for an organized, productive and sustainable development modeled as the society of the bee.

APIVITA's logo is inspired by the Bees of Malia, a rare piece of Minoan jewelry from the 18th-17th century BC. The two bees, together, form a union, symbolizing fertility and harmony. They are surrounded by an open circle which represents the lyre of Apollo, symbolizing devotion, sustainable development and belief in ancient Greek culture.

You will be delighted to know that APIVITA products have a natural ingredients content ranging between 80 to 100%. All new product developed are free of commonly used synthetic ingredients, a fact that minimizes side effects. 

APIVITA also incorporates the Honey Bee products into the creation of their skincare line.

Ingredients in which APIVITA borrows from the Honey Bee include:

• Propolis - nature’s miracle antiseptic
• Honey - the purest natural energy source
• Royal jelly - nature’s secret elixir
• Bee pollen - the richest source of amino acids in the natural world

Fennel, one of APIVITA's natural ingredients, contains moisturizing and anti-irritant properties. It also reduces the intensity and number of brown spots on the skin. [READ MORE]

APIVITA offers a comprehensive range of products for the FACE, HAIR and BODY... AROMATHERAPY... MEN, BABY & KIDS, etc!

I'm lovin' the open concept store and the fact that it's brightly lit. If you ain't sure what to get, the friendly BAs will be there to help you...

OR you can always check out their Top 10 Sellers (:

• No.1 Queen Bee - Firming & Restoring Day Cream SPF15 with royal honey & honey 
• No.2 Propoline - Shine & Revitalizing Shampoowith citrus & honey
• No.3 Express Beauty - with Cucumberintensive hydration mask
• No.4 Natural Serum precious beauty drops for instant results!
• No.5 Lip Care - Pomegranatebeewax & olive

• No.6 Wine Elixir - Anti-wrinkle & Restoring Face Oil with grape & olive
• No.7 Express Gold - with Royal Jelly firming & regenerating mask
• No.8 Intimate - Gentle Cleansing Gel for the Intimate Area for Extra Protection with tea tree & propolis
• No.9 Handcare - Moisturizing Hand Cream with aloe & honey
• No.10 Body Refresh - Refreshing Bath & Shower Gel with fig & aloe

They also have mini products, which are great for TRAVEL use.

BEE PRODUCTS

High quality honey from Crete, Dodecanese, Vytina and Mount Athos. 

Available in Heather, Floral & Thyme.

PS: Highly recommended! Honeylicious! :d~ *thumbs up*

ORGANIC HERBAL TEA

• DETOX - lemon verbena, dandelion & juniper
• RELAX - linden, vanilla & lemon balm
• ENERGY - rose hip, cardamom & cinnamon

My favoritest section - EXPRESS MASK! I'm definitely overwhelmed by the variety it offers ♥

The 4 variants that caught my fancy:-

• Prickly Pear
• Aloe
• Royal Jelly
• Seaweed

Cute testers :D

I'll be reviewing some of the masks in separate posts. Stay tuned (:

LIP CARE

They are paraben-free, propylene glycol-free, silicone-free.

They have lip care specially for MEN and KIDS "little ladies" too!

These tinted lip care caught my attention instantly!

Here's the swatches of pomegranate, pink rose & black currant.

So sweet, isn't it? It has a pleasant fruity flavor, perfect for the "little ladies" :P

ORGANIC PROPOLIS SOLUTION

Suitable for homeopathy. It can be used locally on pimples, nicks and skin irritations. You can also stir 1ml of the solution in a glass of water and drink (soothes the throat) / gargle (supports oral hygiene). 

Hmm... the initial sniffs ain't pleasant. Well, I got used to the quirky scent after a while. Not that bad actually. I haven't tried drinking or gargling it though.

Ooo... love these! These honeycombs have this addictive chewy texture - very tasty! :d~

AND, I got to try out these yummy PASTILLES for sore throat and cough relief.

Available in 4 variants:-

• propolis & liquorice 
• thyme & honey
• blackberry & propolis
• eucalyptus & propolis 

There's this corner where you can create your own personal cosmetics, to cater to the specific needs of your skin.


Simply add organic essential and natural oils and propolis tincture in the PERSONAL LINE.

APIVITA is the 1st company to insist on the use of organic essential oils recognizing the high value of their active ingredients:

• rejuvenate the skin
• tone spirit and mood
• remove stress and tension in a holistic way

The finest and purest 100% certified organic essential oils are used, as they are beneficial to our body, mind and spirit. 

The BODY CARE products, which smell heavenly... especially BODY ENERGY with orange & ginger (perfect combi)!

They have HAIR CARE too! Free of parabens, propylene glycol and mineral oils.

JASMINE NATURAL CANDLE

• 100% natural wax with pure essential oils
• jasmine helps to improve mood, tone the sense of optimism and provides a positive view
• eliminates tension and stress
• stimulates the senses
• over 50 hours of burning time
• excludes synthetic ingredients that may pose harmful effects to your health and the environment
• free of parrafin, artificial fragrances, lead in the candle wick and soot

CERAMIC ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER

Scent your home naturally with the help of this ceramic diffuser, and take advantage of the unique properties of the essential oils and aromatherapy.

With their beneficial properties, the essential oils can help you relax, feel invigorated after a hard day or concentrate during a task that requires metal clarity.

There's also pure products for BABY & KIDS! They contain organic plant extracts, honey and calendula or chamomile infusion. Free of SLEs, soap, parabens, synthetic colors, ethanolamines, phthalates, PCM & NM, gluten, silicones, propylene glycol.

It was my pleasure to meet one of APIVITA's founders, Niki Panotopoulou Koutsiana, at the exclusive bloggers session. Thank you Karen (Red House Events) for the lovely invite (:

That's all for now. Thank you for reading. 

Do visit APIVITA @ ION Orchard to check out their products especially the EXPRESS MASK! 

***All info and unmarked images are extracted from www.apivita.com.***

Mentholatum Lip Gel Series - Vitamin, Q10, Hyaluronic Acid

Lip gels... sound pretty intriguing? They are unlike your usual lip balms in stick form, housed in twist-up tubes. This medicated lip gel series launched by Mentholatum, are packaged in squeeze tubes, bearing a striking resemblance to lip gloss. 

I like the fuss-free squeeze tubes, as squeezing them gently dispense the right amount to be used on my lips. Plus, it's easy to clean the slanted dispensing tip after every use. 

Comes in 3 variants, namely:- Vitamin, Q10, Hyaluronic Acid. Retails for $7.90 each.

These chapped lips remedies contain nourishing vitamins plus nutritional supplements for healthy and moisturized lips.

Vitamin Lip Gel

Vitamin Lip Gel contains 4 essential vitamins (A, B2, C, E) to protect and hydrate the lips. It also contains my favorite menthol, to soothe and refresh lips.

Q10 Lip Gel

Q10 Lip Gel contains Co-Q10 supplement to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and maintain healthy, youthful-looking lips. It also contains ceramide for suppler and fuller lips.

Hyaluronic Acid Lip Gel

Hyaluronic Acid Lip Gel contains hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture, to provide long-lasting lip hydration. It also contains collagen to improve lip texture and elasticity.

They are basically colorless, with Vitamin Lip Gel looking "more opaque". 

The lip gels are easy to apply. They glide on my lips smoothly, leaving a thin moisturizing layer of gloss. I like that they are pretty lightweight, and not overly glossy. They don't feel uncomfortably sticky or greasy. All three moisturize my lips well. After they wear off, my lips still stay soft, supple and moisturized without the constant need of reapplying. 

Hyaluronic Acid Lip Gel is the most hydrating of the three, with a pleasant fruity scent. The intense moisture effect is really long-lasting. My favorite is the Vitamin Lip Gel, which has a tingling sensation when applied on the lips. I absolutely adore the refreshing minty feel! It soothes and relieves dry, cracked lips very-very well. As for the Q10 Lip Gel, it feels glossier than the other two. It has no scent, by the way. After using it for some time, I find that it does help reduce the appearance of fine lines. My lips look suppler.

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

Have you tried these lip gels? Yay or Nay?

Maybelline Baby Lips SPF20 Lip Balm - Cherry Velvet & Mango Pie

Along with the Maybelline Clear Smooth B.B Stick, I was introduced to 2 "new" flavors of Maybelline Baby Lips SPF20 Lip Balm - Cherry Velvet & Mango Pie.  

I'm not new to these lip balms, having tried the Anti-Oxidant Berry flavor before. Oops! I didn't do a review on that :X

Fancy having baby soft lips?

The lip balms are enriched with centella essence, which gives instant 8hr moisture AND rejuvenated lips in 1 week. And, they come with SPF20 which most lip balms lack of. Our lips need UV protection too!

The ingredient list for both flavors is the same.

As you can tell from the photo above, they are non tinted. Scent-wise, they smell fruity, true to their names. I clearly prefer Mango Pie as I am never a fan of maraschino cherries.
[PS: Apologies for the mistake in the names. The pink/yellow one should be Mango Pie, while the other one is Cherry Velvet.]

When applied, the lip balm glides on the lips with ease, smoothly and gently. I like that it leaves a healthy balmy sheen on the lips, without being sticky or greasy. It doesn't feel overly thick too. Just nice, in my opinion.

This highly moisturizing lip balm is definitely a hit with me, giving me softer and suppler looking lips. The fine lines on my lips are also significantly reduced.

With Maybelline Baby Lips SPF20 Lip Balm, my lips stay well hydrated for hours. What's not to like?

Hope my review helps. Thank you for reading!