Reality sits in My skin was oily and pimply in my teens. In my twenties, it was good all plump up and good with occasional breakouts as I go facial regularly. I was confident that my skin would look great so on some days, I would go without sunscreen. Everything seems fine. Now that I am in my early thirties, I really start to notice how vulnerable my skin becomes. It is more sensitive and more prone to breakouts. I started noticing brown spots appearing on my cheeks, chin and nose. My skin looks uneven in colour. Worse still, my pores started to enlarge over time as my skin started…
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That under-$10 Korean Face serum that is too good to be true
Back in the ’80s or ’90s where face serum is probably unheard of, you are probably wondering how serums came into the picture and how it seems to be like a must-have in your collection of skincare products. And this often begs the question of whether the use of face serums is really necessary for the skin. In my opinion, applying face serum is not a necessary skincare step unless you would like to target a particular skin concern. Otherwise, a simple cleanser and a moisturiser are basically all you’ll need for achieving healthy-looking skin. What do face serums do for your skin? Face Serum is actually a skincare product which you apply directly to your…
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Does it matter if Your Jade Rollers are real or not?
What’s all the hype with jade rollers? What benefits do we get out of the jade roller? I am pretty sure that many of us are drawn to jade rollers as they look aesthetically pleasing to the eye. But are they made up of real jade? If yes, then do they really benefit the skin? Why do people use jade rollers anyway? Wait up. Let’s start from the basics. What you need to know about Jade Rollers 1. It is an imperial Chinese beauty tool. Jade Rollers may seem like the trendiest beauty tool right now but it isn’t a recent invention by some beauty companies or guru. It is…
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Hydrating Facial for Frequent Travellers
The weather here in Singapore can be somewhat erratic. One moment it is hot and the next moment, it starts to rain. Weather, like everything else in life, is unpredictable. Because of that, our skin condition may change according to the weather and humidity. If you are someone who travels a lot for work or leisure, there is additional stress on your skin as your skin tries to acclimatise to the weather. And the last thing you want to do is to board an aeroplane where the air is dry and it leaves your skin feeling dehydrated. So if you are constantly travelling out of the country, make sure to…
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This $28 only SkinGo! Express Facial makes my skin glow
As a person who is incredibly sensitive to time (yes, I live by the minutes!), I am up for anything which is time-saving and efficient. I am one of those millennial who is constantly racing against time to accomplish my daily goals and long-term dreams. While pursuing my dreams, I do make time for facials as my skin type calls for it. The need for facials If you have read my previous beauty-related posts, you would also know that going for facial is part of my monthly routine. It’s a precious time for me to rest and unwind but I could not really lie still on the treatment bed for…
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I drank this Collagen Essence for 16 Days and this was what happened
Most females I know have a sweet tooth. Let’s not even talk about bubble milk tea which most of my colleagues would indulge in on a weekly basis! Do you know that a cup of bubble milk tea can contain up to 20.5 teaspoons of sugar? Too much sugar not only lead to excess weight gain but also aging. How sugar can accelerate aging? Excess sugar binds with the collagen in our skin in a process called glycation. During this process, toxic compounds called Advanced Glycation End products are released which cause wrinkles, fine lines and dark pigments to form. It is quite worrying as I can see all these…
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Crystal White Facial Treatment @Ardmore Aesthetics
My skin has been looking rather dull lately. As the skin ages, the pigment spots which are caused by sun exposure become more obvious. So instead of going for regular facials, I knew I had to try out a more intensive facial treatment which would help brighten and even out the skin tone. When the opportunity arises for me to try out the Crystal White facial at Ardmore Aesthetic, I was stoked. I knew instantly that it was precisely what my skin needed in order to brighten up my skin and lighten the pigment spots. Ardmore Aesthetics I went to their new flagship outlet at Wheelock Place on level 4…
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Althea Beauty: Bare Essentials Skincare
I have heard about Althea, a one-stop K-beauty online portal where you can shop for Korean beauty products. But I wasn’t really interested in checking out their offerings until a month ago when I got to know a couple of their best-selling and much raved about products. Althea Being curious, I decided to browse through their website and was surprised by the large variety of affordable Korean skincare products they offer. Most of the skincare products were also priced reasonably. Since they work directly with local suppliers in Korean, they are able to offer products at lower costs. Thus, instead of buying Korean skincare products from other online retailers, I…
