Beauty Hope

Was rather skeptical about receiving another facial treatment sponsorship due to my skin peel the previous round and hence, I waited quite a while before I accepted this sponsorship! 

But man I did not regret it!

It was my second week of intern when I headed for the treatment. At that point of time, the only issue with my skin was that I found it slightly dull and hence, for this session, I chose to have Power source face lightening treatment with Beauty Hope.

Beauty Hope gave me a homely feel and the furnishings felt warming to the heart along with a tinge of sweetness.

Having achieved so many awards for the past few years, I was confident that I'll walk out of Beauty Hope feeling satisfied and prettier hehe.

So let the facial begin!

First thing, we started with skin consultation to know if I'm suitable for the skin treatment as it involves laser. Skin that received chemical peel in the past month are strongly advised not to go ahead with the treatment as it will be too sensitive for the treatment.

The consultant also advised me the skin routines I should take after the treatment which involves not applying any product containing AHA acids such as lactic and glycolic acid after the treatment. 

Also, I was advised against products with Vit C content as it might cause discoloration of the skin.

And let the treatment begin!

Ofc, before any treatment, the skin had to be cleanse!

So this is how my skin looks like after cleansing, without any make up or filter!

Next, a peeling product was applied to my skin to remove dead skin and comedones.

As I still have slightly clogged pores with blackheads, I was advised to undergo extraction.

And here comes the star of the treatment.... The Power Source Face Lightening machine!!

A gel was applied to the face to protect the skin and facilitate the treatment.

Well, I can say that the laser was totally painless because I ACUALLY FELL ASLEEP.

and urm.. my photos during the laser were all very unglam and this photo below is actually the most glam because my mouth wasn't open that big LOL.
I felt so embarrassed when I saw the photos omg.

After the laser,  the skin is rather delicate and Beauty Hope gave me a hydrating treatment so that the skin will be well protected and hydrated!

Another product was applied!

The hydrating machine had an ultrasonic metal head and the cooling properties of the metal made my skin felt very soothed. This process is really the best part of the treatment *.*

Then we had a quick massage..

And lastly, a mask was applied to end off this wonderful treatment!

Uneven eyes but my skin is glowing in here!

Walking out of Beauty Hope barefaced and still feeling good!

Other than the facial, Beauty Hope also sponsored me a silk mask!

When I opened the mask, it consisted of 3 layers.

The middle layer was the actual silk mask!

The mask was very moisturizing but I felt that it was a little too oily for me!

Overall, I would rate this facial experience as follow:

Aesthetics:  7.5/10

Location: 8/10

Service:9.5/10

Products:8.5/10

My skin remained good and soft for at least two weeks and hence, I'm happy to say that the treatment really worked and the softness after the facial was not just an effect of the products used! I find the after effects of facial to be most important because everyone can see your skin when you're outside, not when you're doing your facial!

If you want to try out the same facial treatment as I did, feel free to drop by any one of their two outlets!

Beauty Hope @ Relaxing

Blk 261 Waterloo Street 

#02-42 

Singapore 180261

Tel: 6883 2293

Beauty Hope @ Relaxing

Blk 709 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8

#01-2605

Singapore 560709

Tel: 6458 2293

In celebration of International Women's Day, Beauty Hope is having a special treat for this state-of-art beauty treatment from Korea. Quote "Christine" and enjoy this promotion at only $88 (usual price $380). * T&C apply 

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AEC Wellness Clinique

Was invited to Aegle TCM Wellness clinique about a month ago and I was excited as it is the first time I'm doing a facial that was infused with traditional chinese medicinal treatment method "Gua Sha".

I headed there on my last day of exam as it would be a great way to destress.

When I reached, I was quite surprised to see the shop so beautifully furnished with bright lightings. I guess I had the stereotype that the shops which provide chinese medicinal treatments were all mostly dark and shabby LOL.

Pretty decorations

I was greeted with beautifully decorated treatment rooms with a hint of woody and oriental scents and I know I'm in for a relaxing treat!

The facial mainly consists of cleansing, extractions and of course, the guasha as well as a mask to end off!

I really enjoyed myself during the massages and guasha as the therapist was really good at it.
From her hand techniques and all, you could tell that massaging and guasha is really the forte and signature of the shop.

 The products, especially the mask, smelt like blueberry and it was really good.

However, I was slightly uncomfortable during the mask as I felt it was too thick and I opened my eyes (it was covered with a mesh) when it was being applied. I was slightly afraid to close my eyes during the mask and hence, I did not really enjoy that part. However, my skin did feel very smooth right after that though!

Radiant skin!!

My skin felt really soft until the next day and it was clear and all until about a week later, the skin started peeling. I noticed the peeling two days before my korea trip. During my trip, the climate caused it to be worse and I had to put mask consequtively before it recovered when I came back to singapore.

I guess my skin might have been undergoing regeneration after the facial ba!

Overall, I would rate the clinic:

Aesthetics: 8/10

Service: 9/10

Products: 6/10

Location: 6/10

Thanks for the sponsorship!!

If you're interested, you can visit them at:

Aegle TCM Wellness Clinique

11 Unity Street #02-12

Robertson Walk,

Singapore 237995

 

Tel: 6779 4266

Where your wishes take off @ 313

I've always seen people in TV writing their wishes on sky lanterns and setting them off and to set off my very own sky lantern has been on my to do list for quite some time!

Traditionally practiced in Taiwan, hand-written lanterns are lit up and released into the sky on the 15th day of Chinese New Year which symbolises good luck and to cast away negativity.

 

However, it is not convenient for us to set off one in Singapore due to the many buildings as well as them being an obstruction for air crafts.

I've never thought that I would be able to set a sky lantern off in Singapore but thanks to 313@Somerset, my wish came true last friday!


From 28 January 2016 to 6 Febuary 2016, a state of the art interactive digital sky lantern display themed "Where your wishes take off @313" is set up in the level 1 atrium of Somerset 313.

Trying to customize my own lantern!

iPads are stationed at the atrium for us to customise our wishes and sky lanterns!

<3

Firstly, we start off by logging in to our Facebook account (You can log in without Facebook too but the lantern won't look as nice)

Next, we can then choose the background of our lantern! 

To add on, by logging into Facebook, your profile picture will appear at the top of the sky lantern.

After selecting your background, you can then now customize your wishes!

And you're then ready to release you wish into the big digital screen!!

Create a new wish if you want!

And you can create as many wishes as you want!!

Looking at a sky full of lanterns

With my very own digital sky lantern

May your 2016 be filled with SMILES!

If connected to Facebook, you can also obtain your soft copy of lantern from there!

Huat ah!!!

Other than digital wishes, you can also write your own wishes in hardcopy!

Can you spot my wish among other pretty wishes? 

Excited to create our very own wishes!

I look so happy :p

Are you as ready as me to create your very own wishes now to start off your Chinese New Year? 

Hurry, head down to 313 Somerset before tomorrow ends!!

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Expressions: Body System

I headed down to Expressions again two weeks ago.

This time, I wanted to re-try the Slim Juice as well as the Wheat Bran Supplements as it was after the feasting festive season and I thought it would let me better see the effects of them. 

This time, I'm proud to say that with my usual diet and no exercising, I lost 0.6 KG and had a decrease in body fat percentage of about 1%!

Hence, I'm proud to say that I've tested and proven that Slim Juice really does guarantee absolute solution for my slimming goals!!

Cr: http://www.expressions.com.sg/slim-juice

Other than its health benefits, I must mention that Slim Juice taste good even on its own!  But if you prefer, you can also mix it with fruit juice for an enhanced taste.


As for the Wheat Bran & Psyllium Capsules, it acts as a supplement for our bodies so that we can reach our daily recommended dietary fibre intake. Researchers recommend for us to take in 25-35 grams of fibre daily but in our normal diets, it is found that most adults only take in 12 grams per day!

Hence, we are recommended to take in another 12 grams through the Wheat Bran & Psyllium Capsules for a good dose of niacin and vitamin B6.


After my second weight taking at the centre, Expressions has kindly allowed me to try out one of their treatment- Expressions VIP Body System! 

Their cosy treatment room! 

Expressions VIP Body System is the ideal solution to reduce excess weight, fat, cellulite, slack skin and fluid retention. 

Body system works by using infrared rays as cellular metabolic activator! 

When it comes to slimming, everyone is always afraid of side effects. Fret not, infrared rays are safe for the skin and the treatment will help you to burn fats and firm up!!

When positioned in contact on the skin, the infrared rays penetrate deeply in a unidirectional way, without any dispersion. This allows heat transmission to the tissues which promotes discharging of fats and increase in metabolism.

When the machine was strapped on to my thighs and stomach, what I felt was mainly vibrations. The consultant was caring and paid attention to how I felt. She kept asking if the intensity of the vibrations was alright and adjusted them according to my comfort. 

I chose quite a high intensity (I hope) as I really wanted to lose more fats at my problem areas! The vibrations were slightly uncomfortable at first but it became quite bearable after about 5 minutes. 

During the treatment, oxygenation and microcirculation are also greatly enhanced. The directional waves induce the bundle of muscles to do isotonic movements with a pumping effect. 

The pumping effect of the movement helps to discharge any waste fluids from my body. The induced directional waves eliminate the Adipose layers, resulting in the firming of the muscles.

For one session, the calories burnt is equivalent to 300 situps and one can lose up to 1.5KG!! 

After the session, I lost 1.5 cm from around my tummy area and I was really amazed. It didn't felt like fluid loss to me as I did not sweat at all which some might say when compared to other slimming companies which use sweating as a way of detoxing.

Slimming and firming of muscles without any effort? Count in me for such great deals man!!

To add on, from now till the end of march, enter "GIVEME15" for 15% off all products when you shop at expressions.co !

EXPRESSIONS BRANCHES

Orchard

121 Penang Road #01-02 Regency House

Singapore 238464

6235 9890

orchard@expressions.co

10:30 am - 8:30 pm Mon - Fri

10:00 am - 5:30 pm Sat - Sun

Upper Thomson

2 Sin Ming Road #01-06 Sin Ming Plaza

Singapore 575583

6358 1555

thomson@expressions.co

10:30 - 8:00 Mon - Fri

10:00 - 5:00 Alternate Sat - Sun

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