L'oreal Paris Hair Expertise EverStyle

L'oreal Paris Hair Expertise EverStyle, is the 1st alcohol-free styling collection, designed to achieve professional results without drying hair out.


The EverStyle collection contains a 100% vegan formula, infused with high-performance styling polymers that shape, sculpt, boost and define without build-up. Free of drying alcohols and parabens, this range of styling products are gentle on the scalp and hair.


In addition, these products are enhanced with natural botanical extracts such as orange peel oil, for an invigorating scent-sational experience.



Curl Activating Mousse - $17.90 [MUST-HAVE!]
Shapes & boosts flawless curls

A weightless, energizing mousse that shapes and boosts flawless curls while controlling frizz and infusing shine. Achieve soft, lightweight, long-lasting (24-hr) curls!

How to use?
Shake well. Hold can upright and dispense onto palm. Apply equally throughout damp hair. Let hair air dry or blow dry with a diffuser on a low setting.



Curl Defining Gel - $15.90
Sculpts & defines smooth curls

A non-crunchy, silky gel that constructs, defines and holds perfect waves and curls, while controlling frizz and adding shine. Achieve shiny, lustrous, long-lasting (24-hr) curls!

How to use?
Apply desired amount onto palm and distribute evenly throughout damp hair. Scrunch hair to enhance curl pattern. Let hair air dry or blow dry with a diffuser.



Volume Boosting Mousse - $17.90 [MUST-HAVE!]
Infuses maximum body & fullness

A luxurious mousse that gives even the finest hair enhanced body, (24-hr) volume and fullness without weighing the hair down. No residue or flaking!

How to use?
Shake well. Turn can upside down and dispense into palm. Distribute evenly throughout damp hair. Style as usual.



Volume Root Lifting Spray - $18.90
Lifts & builds volume at the roots

Builds thickness and lifts at the roots for amplified, high impact volume. Achieve that touchably soft volume that last 24-hr!

How to use?
Spray onto damp hair, concentrating on the roots. Blow dry hair and style as usual.



Strong Hold Defining Gel - $15.90
Sculpts & controls style

A non-crunchy gel that creates and holds your style (24-hr), while adding that healthy-looking shine. No residue, flaking or stickiness!

How to use?
Apply desired amount onto palm and distribute evenly throughout damp hair. Blow dry hair if desired. Style as usual.



Strong Hold Styling Spray - $15.90
Locks in style & resists humidity

An ultrafine mist that locks in and holds any style while adding endless shine. The ultimate frizz-busting solution for your hair!

How to use?
Hold 8 to 10 inches away from hair. Spray onto wet hair to use as a working spray OR dry hair to hold any style in place.

Some time ago, back in Dec... :x

I attended a scent-sational hair styling affair, held at L'oreal Singapore Academy. 

P-R-E-T-T-Y!


There was a live demonstration by Calvin Gan (Creative Director of Hairloom). 



Another pretty lady - Velda (hair model of the night)!

Hmm... there were 3 models actually... but my camera batt died.. so yups...



Lovin' these L'oreal Paris Hair Expertise goodies! ♥

That will be all for now. Thank you for reading!

L'oreal Paris Hair Expertise products are available in Watsons, Guardian, Sasa and selected departmental stores.

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

Vita Green Lingzhi

I believe in taking supplements, be it for health and/or beauty benefits. Of course, too much of anything is not good. For me, I usually take at most 2 supplements on a regular basis.


Few weeks ago, I started taking this health/beauty supplement called Vita Green Lingzhi (No.1 Best Selling Lingzhi product in Hong Kong for 10 years!). It is newly launched in Singapore.


Lingzhi (Reishi) is the rarest and most precious of Chinese medicinal herbs, renowned for its superb healing powers and is free from side effects. Lingzhi has long been prized for its ability to strengthen the heart, boost energy, improve memory, refine the complexion, promote good circulation, restore health and lead to longevity. 


Vita Green Lingzhi not only enhances the human immune system, it also facilitates detoxification, improves complexion, slows down aging and is rich with anti-oxidant.

It is suitable for all ages, both genders, and can be consumed over a long period of time (often alleviating the side effects of Western medicine). It can be taken as a general health tonic, or help the body fight against illness. Long term consumption can lead to good health and longevity.


Vita Green Lingzhi is made up of 6 different types of colour Lingzhi, each serving different functions and benefits. 

• WHITE - lungs
• GREEN - liver and eyes
• BLACK - brain and kidneys
• VIOLET - replenish vital energy
• RED - joints, skin and heart
• YELLOW - spleen and intestines

Benefits of Vita Green Lingzhi:

• beauty
• anti-aging
• antioxidant
• reduce allergy symptoms
• reduce white hair
• reduce age spots
• aid sleep 

I like that Vita Green Lingzhi comes in capsule form, so it is basically tasteless... unless you take too long to swallow. That being said, the capsule size is not too big, which makes it easy to swallow. 

I've been taking Vita Green Lingzhi daily. Each bottle contains 72 capsules, which will last me for 2.5 months (assuming I take 1 capsule daily). Well, I started with taking 2 capsules, now just 1. No particular reason, just feel like it. So far, I did not experience any side effects. That's good.

I notice that I feel less lethargic nowadays though there is no drastic improvement in my complexion. At least, my skin doesn't suffer from much breakouts now. And so, I look forward to clearer complexion after finishing this supplement *fingers crossed*



You can purchase Vita Green Lingzhi at Guardian. Grab the introductory offer of $109 (U.P. $129)!

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

APIVITA Herbal Creams

APIVITA recently launched a new range of therapeutic Herbal Creams. The extensive experience and expertise of APIVITA in the extraction of medicinal herbs, the deep knowledge of herbal ingredients and their actions ensure the effectiveness of its products. The Greek nature is the biggest pharmacy. The Greek flora hides the secrets of beauty and health, proposing for each problem the best solution.

These Herbal Creams have a lightweight texture. Fyi, they are dermatological tested. 

WITH: Physical composition of 95-97% from 6 vegetable oils, 8 herbal extracts, 3 tinctures, 10 essential oils, 4 vitamins, 4 infusions of plants, 11 hydrating-soothing ingredients.

FREE of: Parabens, Propylene glycol, paraffin, silicone, ethanolamines, color, aroma

Each product is based on the unique healing properties of propolis or of the plants. Each product contains the maximum and optimum number of active components (hydrophilic, lipophilic) to maximize the effectiveness of using different formulations of the plant:

Infusion: Flowers or leafy plant parts are immersed in hot water for 10mins. They are then removed through filtration and the infusion is received.

Extract: Soaked flowers, leaves and/or the stem of the plant in an aqueous solvent (glycerol, glycol, water) and leave for a specified period. The plant is then removed and the plant extract is received.

Oil: Soaked flowers, leaves and/or the stem of the plant-based oil (eg. almond oil, sunflower) for some time. The plant is then removed and the vegetable oil is received.

Tincture: Soak dried or fresh herbs in alcohol solution and leave for a specified period. The plant is then removed and the tincture is received.

Essential Oil: Obtained from the flowers, leaves, the roots of the plant by distillation or mechanical release. Received materials are mainly aromatic and volatile active ingredients of the plant.

Cream with Hypericum (40ml) - $22

This balm/wort (hypericum perforatum) has a long history of therapeutic use. In ancient times, it was used to heal wounds from swords, hence the name "sedge".

Actions: regenerative, soothing, moisturizing and mild antiseptic 

It can be used for mild heat and sunburn, eczema, atopic dermatitis, as well as for the prevention of pressure ulcers from healing, moisturizing for very dry skin and psoriasis. 



Cream with Eucalyptus (40ml) - $22

Eucalyptus (eycalyptus globules) is a tall evergreen tree, with white and fragrant flowers. Its name comes from the words "fair" and "covers".

Actions: antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, deodorant, expectorant 

It can be used to relieve the symptoms of common cold, release the breath and relieve muscle pain from the cold. 



Cream with Propolis (40ml) - $22

The miraculous nature of the antiseptic. The propolis (propolis cera) is a resin collected by worker bees from plants. Its name comes from the words "before" and "city" as used to protect the "city" of bees in the hive. APIVITA, is the 1st cosmeceutical company in the world that incorporated propolis in products and beauty care.

Actions: antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and mild anti-inflammatory 

It can be used for skin with acne, for pimples, fungal skin to treat herpes, for minor injuries and abrasions. 



Gel with Arnica (40ml) - $22

The arnica (arnica montana) is a wonderful herb with a beautiful daisy-like flower. Dioscorides refers to it as "valiant herb". It has been used for hundreds of years to treat muscle injuries and pain.

Actions: anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antipruritic 

It can be used for bruises from blows, injuries (sprains), for muscle aches, swollen/tired feet and relieve insect bites. 



Cream with Calendula (50ml) - $22

Calendula (calendula officinalis) got its name from the Latin indefinitely, ie the 1st day of the month, the plant blooms. Used since the 12th century, it is one of the most popular medicinal herbs.

Actions: moisturizing, soothing, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic 

It can be used to hydrate dry and sensitive skin after shaving (as after shave), for mild irritation, redness and sensitive skin of babies/children. 

I had a sneak preview of these Herbal Creams, at an exclusive media introductory session (back in Jan).

CLICK HERE to read more about my more in-depth write-up of APIVITA.

 
The event was held at the VivoCity outlet (just beside Citibank).





Reviews will be up soon, starting with Cream with Propolis, then Cream with Calendula, and so on.


I randomly tried mask-ing my hand with Express Beauty Nourishing & Regenerating Mask (with Carrot). Quite moisturizing, in my opinion.


The much raved about product that day was this Orange, Cedarwood and Clove Natural Candle.

I was told to dip my fingers into the pure essential oils and slather on my skin. My skin feels moisturized, and I absolutely love the (rejuvenating) warm orangey scent. 



Thank you Access Comms for the invite!

***All info and unmarked images are extracted from press release and APIVITA Singapore FB Page.***

LOTD: A Pop of Orange [feat. Diamond Beauty]

I really like the look I created with Diamond Beauty makeup, something different from usual. It is a simple look, nonetheless.



My new holy grail BB Cream, The Body Shop Moisture White Shiso BB Serum Inside [REVIEW] provides adequate coverage for my blemished skin.

Other products used:-

• The Body Shop All-In-One Face Base 03
• Shu Uemura Hard Formula Eyebrow Pencil
• L'oreal Shine Caresse 900 Pretty Lady
• La Rose de Versailles Eyeliner [black]
• Bonavoce Ultra Volume Mascara

*Note: Products highlighted are provided by beauty companies.

I apply Diamond Beauty Cream Shadow 03 Brilliant Gold as a base lid color, followed by Diamond Blush - Honey Orange for a pop of orange. The colors blend so well!

To brighten up the eye area, I dab a little Diamond Beauty Cream Shadow 03 Brilliant Gold on the inner half of the lower lashline.

To define the eyes, I tightline with La Rose de Versailles Eyeliner [black] and apply 2 coats of Bonavoce Ultra Volume Mascara.


On my cheeks, I apply Diamond Beauty Cream Cheek 04 Pure Orange as the base, and layer on Diamond Blush - Honey Orange. Lovely combination, isn't it? ♥


Hope you like the look I created (:

That's all for now. Have a great weekend!

Haraju-Cute Box - Diamond Beauty

[Haraju-Cute Box - Diamond Beauty] 

This is the 4th Haraju-Cute Box, featuring Diamond Beauty.



And so, these are the products I received. 

• Diamond Blush - Honey Orange
• Diamond Beauty Cream Cheek 04 Pure Orange
• Diamond Beauty Cream Shadow 03 Brilliant Gold

The packaging is simple; they are all housed in sturdy transparent acrylic casing.






Diamond Blush - Honey Orange

This golden orange coral cheek color contains very fine gold/orange shimmers. It is well pigmented, and has a silky smooth texture. I like that it gives the cheeks a long-lasting satin glow, without looking too shimmery.






Diamond Beauty Cream Cheek 04 Pure Orange

This pastel orange cream cheek color is definitely more pigmented than that of Diamond Blush. A little goes a long way. So be light-handed and blend away.

The texture is smooth and creamy, which makes it easy to apply and blend (with fingers). It can be used alone, or as a base for Diamond Blush (more long-lasting). Either ways, I like. 






Diamond Beauty Cream Shadow 03 Brilliant Gold

This gold cream eyeshadow is super glittery! It is best used as a base for powder eyeshadow, as it does crease when used alone. 


A LOTD post featuring these Diamond Beauty goodies, will be up next. Thank you for reading.