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Summer almost here and I am definitely HATING the sunny weather because I prefer to stay fair and cold.
I hate dark spots, freckles, harmful uv rays and whatever you can think of. I also think I am easily one of the few that has over 20 bottles of sunblock at home that I use concurrently because of the sun. It only take me 2-3 weeks to finish a bottle of sunblock!!
Being a sun-hater and a belief lover, how can I ever miss a Summer Retreat with belief?!
The event was held at Yoga Co. and yup, a yoga class was conducted for the beauty bloggers.
Sadly, my period came and I was having terrible cramps so I gave the yoga a missed but I took the opportunity to try out the different summer essentials belief has!!
Look at the circle plate in the middle? That is my ultimate favourite!! Other than being a sunblock in matte powder form, I actually use it as a touch up for my make up (to hide away the shine after an entire day.
Bet you guys didn’t now, it is advisable to apply sunblock every 4-6 hours once when you are out, and for the ladies, if you have make up on, it is impossible to remove everything when you are outside, so this Almighty Sun Power SPF 50+ PA+++ ($43) works best for us!
Texture: Matte and Light.
Look at the circle plate in the middle? That is my ultimate favourite!! Other than being a sunblock in matte powder form, I actually use it as a touch up for my make up (to hide away the shine after an entire day.
Bet you guys didn’t now, it is advisable to apply sunblock every 4-6 hours once when you are out, and for the ladies, if you have make up on, it is impossible to remove everything when you are outside, so this Almighty Sun Power SPF 50+ PA+++ ($43) works best for us!
Texture: Matte and Light.
Left to right:
Almighty Sun Power SPF 50+ PA+++, UV Protector fresh sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++, UV Protector multi sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++, UV Protector Leports shaking sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++
All of them are NOT oily or sticky at all. But first, let me start with my favourite other than the power. I like Leports shaking sunscreen ($54) because it is waterproof and it is suitable for people who do sports. Your sweat or rain can’t wash it away. It is enriched with antioxidants from Noni extract which prevents any form of skin irritation with anti-inflammatory benefits.
The differences between fresh sunscreen ($33) and multi sunscreen ($33) is that the multi sunscreen has whitening and makeup base effects. The non-tinted and tinted sunscreen. Both contains Molokhia extract that promotes skin healing while maintaining skin clarity.
Now now now…. Back to the first picture where you saw all the summer essentials at one glance. The Body Bombaaaaaaaa ($42)!!!
I LOVE THE EXOTIC ZESTY Lemon Verbena herb scent!! I was telling the trainer that my boyfriend would definitely steal this away from me. He is a huge huge huge fan of belif ever since his first bottle of aquabomb. The Comfrey Leaf extract helps to soothes your skin (body) concern while hydrating the skin at the same thing. Although it hydrates, but don’t be even think of applying it to the face. Your facial skin requires more than this! Heh. Take a small amount and massage it to your clean body after a warm shower or any time, any day.
Heh. Now I can conquer the sun without fears. Thank you #belif for being so thoughtful!!
You can find belif almost anywhere but I am more frequently seen in their stores at Wisma Atria #B1-64, Plaza Singapure, Jurong Point. Also, find them at Junction 8, Suntec City or even Tangs! 🙂
For more information, please visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/belifsingapore
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CNP – From Korea to SG!
When I was in Korea last summer, I came across CNP Laboratory as it was one of the hottest brands there. CNP was founded in 2000 and the 50 dermatologists from CNP Aesthetic clinic understood the importance and need for good after-treatment home care for various skin issues, so they came out with different ranges for different types of skin type.
CNP Cosmetics is currently South Korea’s leading cosmeceutial brand and has no less than 120 skin-care products. I am really happy to try some of their star products out.
There are 20 products available in Singapore ranging from $14 to $68. You can find them in ION, Paragon, Takashimaya, Vivo City, Causeway Point, Jurong Point, North Point and Parkway Parade’s Guardian.
They have different ranges like Special Care, Basic Skin Care, A-Clean and Dual Balance. More products will come in in the future.
A-Clean products are suitable for people with oily to normal skin while Dual Balance are good for combination to normal skin.
There are currently two kinds of mask. They are the 2-step mask as each mask comes with an ampule. Single piece is retailing at $6.80 while a box of 5 pieces at $30.10.
Step 1: Apply the ampule on the entire face after thorough cleansing of the face
Step 2: Gently press the mask on the face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes
I usually go beyond 20 minutes but lesser than 30 minutes though!
Blue: Quick Soothing S.O.S Mask
Pink: Power Brightening D-Day Mask
There are currently three ampules and all of them are suitable for all skin types.
Vita-Solution Whitening Ampule (brown bottle) at $47.39
Mugener Ampule (white bottle on the left) Â at $40.90
Propolis Energy Ampule (white bottle on the right) at $40.90
Propolis Energy Ample is one of their star products. It contains concentrated Propolis extract (also known as Honey Essence).
All the 3 ampules have light watery texture. It may appear sticky for the first 30 seconds, but once it gets absorbed it, there is no greasy or sticky feel at all.
Black Head Clear Kit ($14.10/3 sets). Each set comes with a hypoallergenic black head clear mask and a pore tightening mask which is used after the black head removal. Quite thoughtful eh?
Sleeping packs and sunblock are also available. I was so tempted to try their Propolis sleeping pack (gold tube, $48.90) for deep moisture. The white tube ($58.00) is for soothing. Seems like a good choice to rotate the two masks around.
Their sunblock – Tone-Up Protection Sun is tinted! So BB or CC cream is needed after this. It acts as a makeup base as well.
I was very amaze with their Daily Peeling Foam ($48.90).
The peeling effect is very gentle so it is suitable for everyday use. It foams by itself. You don’t even have to rub it. It is so gently that even people with dry skin can use it. So don’t even worry about flaking skin. The patented Anti-Irritant complex also made it suitable for people with sensitive skin.
Skin feels smoother after exfoliation when dead skin cells are washed away together with the foam.
Doesn’t some of the products sound amazing already? As mentioned, find them at the various Guardian Pharmacy outlets 🙂
Find them at:Â http://www.cnpcosmetics.com.sg/
Summer Party’s Necessities
Summer is here! Are you ready for it? What is your summer must-have other than beach wear and sun dresses?
Do remember to take care of your hair, skin and body when you’re enjoying yourself at the beach. Apply sunblock, moisturize the skin and the scalp!
Let me introduce you some of the latest products from Tsubaki, Senka and Aqualabel.
Closer friends know that I WILL NEVER step out of my house without sunblock (unless I am supposed to go for some skin related consultation or facial). Sunblock is basically my necessity. It is more important than applying make up on my face.
I use all kind of sunblock, from cream based, to gel based, and to water based. Water based is always my first choice in any facial products.
Senka now has a new water based sunblock! The Mineral Essence UV which is made with 100% mineral water with strong UV protection and anti-aging care.
Yup, you heard me right. it has anti-aging care as it contains Coenzyme Q10 and Hyaluronic Acid to keep skin looking youthful, resilient and firm even when you are protecting your skin from the sun. As it is water based, it does not leave your skin greasy. It leaves a silky smooth finish with no residue and is resistant to sweat and sebum.
My pre-make up base is usually essence followed by sunblock. So this works pretty well as a pre-make up base too. Only retailing at $17.90 at selected Watsons stores.
Next is the Aqualabel Whitening Jelly Essence. The texture is really jelly-liked and has 4 functions.
Lotion, Emulsion, Serum and Astringent. Â I like it’s astringent effect as it can minimizes pores that tends to dilate or sad. Open pores is one of the first world problems for all ladies out there.
It firms the skin affected by dilated pores and keeps moisture for many house with the skin protected by the veil of the highly-permeating jelly. This is already available in Watsons at $29.90!
And TSUBAKI has launched another new product in it’s Head Spa range! The Head Spa Sparkling Serum! Â Probably my favourite product in the entire event!
It is a leave-in scalp essence that delivers a range of Head Spa effects from moisturizing, softening to stimulation blood circulation for a healthy and moisturized scalp that leaves no sticky feel after application.
I like the product because it is convenient and cheap! Hair tonics or whatsnot are usually costly. This bottle of Serum only cost $18.90. You can have fun while applying it as it will produce the sparkling sound when it comes in contact with your hair and your palm.
It contains ingredients like Natural Essential Oil Blend, Camellia Flower Extract and Camellia oil. They can help to moisturize and soften the scalp while enhancing the hair shine.
What about your summer must-have?! Care for a share? 🙂