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Skincare review again (within such a short time frame)? No-no. I'd been using Murad Hydro-Dynamic™ Ultimate Moisture before the Neogence Ace series (~3weeks)... And now, I'm back on this. I received it last year at its launch event... it's time for a proper review!

According to murad.com...

Why you need it:

Uber-rich, intensely hydrating, all purpose cream provides instant and long term relief from dryness

Primary Benefits:

• Locks in optimal moisture levels for 8 hours
• Restores resilience and tone

 

What else you need to know... [via sephora.com]

Formulated WITHOUT: Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Phthalates, GMOs, Triclosan

Retinyl palmitate and shea butter improve texture and restore natural smoothness and softness while Murad's Collagen Support Complex boosts skin's resilience and plumps dehydrated skin.

This product is gentle enough for sensitive skin and dermatologist-developed.

The moisturizer is housed in a sturdy acrylic jar.

This is the amount I use on my face. A little goes a long way.

I agree that it has a uber-rich texture. I would say, pretty thick for Singapore's hot and humid climate. It's nothing greasy, much to my delight.

It does leave a slight film on the skin. Nothing too uncomfortable.

I layer it on, after serum.

Going on to the review... Murad Hydro-Dynamic™ Ultimate Moisture has a slight scent to it, which I can't quite put into words to describe. Anyway, it takes some time to absorb. Say 15mins? I wouldn't label it as "lightweight" definitely. Fyi, I wasn't too fond of this moisturizer initially, just so because I find the texture too rich for my combination skin (oily on the outside, dry on the inside). That is the reason why I only incorporate it in my night skincare routine. And, I try to apply just a thin layer, after serum. Despite that, I wake up with a somewhat "greasy-looking" face. It doesn't bother me much unless I use it in the day (which I don't). I do notice that my skin feels really soft and supple after washing up. So far, it doesn't clog pores or cause any irritations/breakouts. For me, it's great for overnight use. I wouldn't recommend it for day use unless your skin is very-very dry.

Overall, I do like how my skin looks visibly plumped up after few weeks of use. I would love it if the texture is much lighter, so I can use it in the day as well. The bottom line is, those with really dry skin will adore this much... AND esp. those living in countries with winter climate.

Retails for SGD$142 (50ml).

Available at:-

• BHG Bugis
• Metro Paragon
• Robinson Centrepoint
• Tara apothecary
• Sephora outlets

 

Hope this review helps. Thanks for reading!

Sharing Murad's new launch - Hybrids Skin Perfecting Primer Acne and Shine Control. In conjunction with the new launch, Murad Beauty Bar is having a promotion at BHG Bugis [24 Feb - 1 Mar].

***images & info extracted from mailer.***

"Aging is a FACT OF LIFE. Looking your age is not." - Dr. Murad

Wanna get dollified? Become a living doll with Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Eyes App! It's really fun seeing the avatar version of yourself - all doll-ed up. And, I thought it was cute enough to share... (;

***image, video & info are extracted from Lancôme Sg FB Page.***

 

 

Yea~ that's me looking "dolly" ♥

(PS: I like how I look hehehe...)

I put on a long hair wig :p

My next hairstyle, hopefully (:

In my dreams...

I got a little carried away by this app, and ended up with 3 new avatars of me! It was only until the 3rd one, then I realized I can actually can select the face shape... That explains why my 1st 2 avatars have such slim face shape... :x

Have fun with the app!

Earlier on, I mentioned that the Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara was out in Watsons. If you're interested in getting 'em, they are still available (many actually). I'm a fan of MM mascaras for years - my top favorite being the Lash Expander Frame Plus. Well, I'm fan of any mascaras which can make my lashes look dolly (long & volumized). To be able to maintain the curls is a must! Waterproof... smudge-proof... and the list goes on...

***image credits to elle.com.hk***

Just sharing my 2 cents worth on Lash King Mascara, since I tried it only once (1 coat without curling my lashes prior application).

• the formula is wet but doesn't really take long to dry
• imparts a nice glossy black effect on my lashes
• slightly lengthens and curls my lashes
• doesn't add volume to my lashes at all
• doesn't weigh my lashes
• no smudges/flakes at the end of day
• easy to remove with an oil-based makeup remover

 

To sum it up, it is a pretty normal mascara (in my opinion). Nothing too special to entice me to part with my cash.

Lash King? Hmm... Probably not?

I'm was at Domino's Tampines AGAIN!

[Domino's Pizza]

 

The primary focus of this Domino's pizza gathering, is on the fact that ALL Domino's menu items in Singapore are halal certified.

According to the Islamic worldview, 'Halal’ is an Arabic word which means lawful or allowable. Any food or drink which falls under this category is permitted for consumption. Most food and drinks are considered Halal unless they are stated clearly in the Quran (holy book of Islam) and Hadith (prophetic sayings) as forbidden or non-Halal.

[info extracted from muis.gov.sg]

I'd more or less covered Domino's Pizza introduction/delivery/service standards in my earlier post HERE.

Hmm... I didn't get to see this pizza previously... It's called "The Big BBQ"! The dark sauce drizzled on the pizza is the BBQ sauce which doesn't taste too sweet, I like!

I think I've tried ALL Domino's Pizzas! My favorite pizza crust is undoubtedly - the NEW! Cheese Burst (2 crunchy thin crusts with a layer of creamy cheddar cheese sauce in-between).

Domino's simply amazed me by its high quality standards, be it takeway/delivery. There was not even once I'm unsatisfied with the food quality esp. the pizza itself. I've tried Domino's way before I attended these events. And, I must say the standards are there (very much maintained). Domino's is top on my list, followed by Sarpino's Pizzeria. The rest are meh (in terms of delivery standards).

I ♥ the golden roasted drumlets very-very much!

Domino's uses cornmeal instead of oil beneath the pizza dough to prevent it from sticking to the pizza stone.

The ever-so-sinful dessert (chocolate lava cake) to end the pizza feast! Apparently, it's everyone's favorite.

Last but not least - Domino's Pizza Cheer. They do this cheer every day without fail!

Thanks Alvin (OMY) and Domino's Pizza for organizing this event :D

 

Website: www.dominos.com.sg [PS: There're more perks when you order online! *winks*]

Delivery Hotline: 6222-6333

In this post, I'll be reviewing part of Neogence ACE Revitalizing and Brightening Series (Thanks Sasa Sg!). The reviews for Ace Revitalizing Eye Serum, Ace Renewal & Repairing Mask, Ace Pore Concealing & Revitalizing Base Gel will come later.

The products I'll be reviewing:-

• Ace Intensive Whitening Lotion
• Ace Liposome Renewal Whitening Serum
  
• Ace Revitalizing Hydrating Fluid

 

Ace Intensive Whitening Lotion

• Refreshing and reactivate sebum mechanism
• Promote follow-up effective ingredient absorption
• Block melanin formation and dark spots

 

After cleansing, I pour an appropriate amount of Ace Intensive Whitening Lotion onto a cotton pad then pat it onto face. Alternatively, you can do without the cotton pad. This will help supply moisture and restart skin in a healthy, balanced condition.

The lotion has a pleasant floral scent (chamomillia recutitta flower extract). It has a really watery texture and gets absorbed so quickly into skin. No signs of sticky/greasy feel. No irritation as well. Very refreshing and soothing, in fact.

My skin is all ready to effectively absorb the "goodness" of the serum and hydrating fluid!

 

Ace Liposome Renewal Whitening Serum

• Ace patent renewal factor
• Liposome encapsulated transmission
• Reducing dark spots and pores

 

Ace Liposome Renewal Whitening Serum is to be applied BEFORE Ace Revitalizing Hydrating Fluid to recuperate the skin. 2-3 drops is enough for the face and neck.

It contains fragrance, which explains why the floral scent is a lil' stronger than that of the lotion.

The serum has a runny consistency and feels slightly slimy. I massage thoroughly with fingertips, which helps to improve the ability of absorption and skin firmness. True enough, it gets absorbed pretty easily into skin. Skin feels soft, smooth and supple albeit the initial slightly sticky feel. Fortunately, the stickiness doesn't linger for long. No irritation.

 

Ace Revitalizing Hydrating Fluid

• Skin revitalizing and brightening
• Anti-wrinkle and lifting
• Water keeping and moisturizing

 

The amount of Ace Revitalizing Hydrating Fluid I use on my face and neck, is as shown above. Comes with a spatula for hygiene purpose. After using the lotion (supply moisture) and serum (recuperate skin), I massage thoroughly with fingertips, which helps to improve the ability of absorption and skin firmness.

This has a different floral scent (punica granatum flower extract), and contains fragrance as well.

It has a refreshing lightweight gel texture, which gets absorbed super quickly and easily into the skin. It hydrates and moisturizes my skin pretty well. Skin feels rejuvenated and more radiant than before.

3 weeks is obviously not enough to gauge the effectiveness of the products (judging from the before & after pic). Well, I did notice that my complexion has become slightly brighter than before. Overall, I enjoy using these 3 products as they don't feel too rich (overwhelming) for my combination skin. And, I have not experience any adverse skin reaction so far.

 

Neogence ACE Revitalizing and Brightening Series is exclusively available in Sasa.

Sasa is having a 10% introductory discount on this series. With purchase of any Neogence product, you will get Ace Renewal & Repairing Mask (1pc) worth $7.60 FREE! While stocks last!

***PS: Sasa will be having a Ace Renewal & Repairing Mask giveaway & promotion exclusively for Sasa fans on 17th & 24th Feb.***

Neogence ACE Revitalizing and Brightening Series, the All-Round Skin Revitalizing System – for Skin Renewal, Brightening, Protection and Anti-Oxidant. A skincare product line developed and designed for combination and oily skins.

Target to “Restructure and Renew the Heavy Skin”, Neogence has applied “Patent Biochemical Conduction Technology” in the series to further enhance the quality of this series. Clinical tests have proven that the skin absorption is 300% increased after using the ACE products, allowing the active ingredients penetrate into your skin effectively and easily.

With help of Vitamin A, C, and E in skin renewing, lightening, and anti-oxidant, plus another two patent ingredients, Biophytex (eye contour brightening factor) and Matrixyl™3000 (fine lines smoothing factor), ACE series effectively release skin from dullness and roughness, darkness and restore skin firmness.

 

Ace Liposome Renewal Whitening Serum

$67.90 (30ml)

 

Ace Renewal & Repairing Mask

$22.90 (3pc)

 

Ace Revitalizing Eye Serum

$36.90 (15ml)

 

Ace Pore Concealing & Revitalizing Base Gel

$33.90 (50ml)

 

Ace Intensive Whitening Lotion

$26.90 (120ml)

 

Ace Revitalizing Hydrating Fluid

$39.90 (50ml)

 

Neogence ACE Revitalizing and Brightening Series is exclusively available in Sasa.

Right now, Sasa is having a 10% introductory discount on this series. PLUS! Receive Ace Renewal & Repairing Mask (1pc) worth $7.60 when you buy any Neogence product. While stocks last!

Mark down your calendar on the 17th & 24th Feb as Sasa will be having a Ace Renewal & Repairing Mask giveaway & promotion exclusively for Sasa fans!

Review(s) on this series will be up next!

I DIY-colored my hair on CNY eve. That was my 2nd time using Liese Bubble Hair Color, and I really enjoyed the "foamy experience"!

The color I used - Ash Brown. Well, my hair color didn't become as ashy as depicted on the box. Just a tinge of ashiness.

Without further ado, here's the hair color results. The color tone varies due to my previously highlighted hair.

My recent hair color. The ashiness has already diminished gradually by now.

My hair color looks much brighter under sunlight... more like dark brown when I'm indoors.

 

Last Saturday, I was at the Nando's Hot Peri-Peri Victory Beach Party (held @ Siloso Beach) with my gf and her bf. Free flow of Hot Peri-Peri Chicken & beverages (including ice-cold beer)!

More photos of the party via Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken Singapore FB Page HERE. ***Warning: Some pics can be really disturbing!***

A really hot and sunny afternoon. Literally melted... and the eyeliner bled on me (I was perspiring due to the immensely hot weather)... *faints*

I went for 2nd round of Hot Peri-Peri Chicken & butter rice! Yummilicious! :d~

Mini candy-flosses :D

We left early and had dessert (@ New Zealand Natural).

Butterscotch with pecan (I think). Not very nice.

2nd round of dessert (@ Fruit Paradise). I had Strawberry Tiramisu which tasted so-so. That day, I really ate alot-alot!

 

I'm relatively new on Instagram...

Just random stuff I received/won ♥

Flashy florals, butterfly brights, punchy patterns, and a light-as-air spirit fuse in a collection inspired by the art of textile designer, Vera Neumann. For fashion fanatics everywhere. Limited edition.

Crushed Metallic Pigment

Textile designer Vera Neumann's brilliant colour palette is translated into a limited edition set of four stackable jars of Crushed Metallic Pigment. Highlights eyes or skin with a striking colour wave of gold/pink/blue reflective metallic sparkle.

• Aloha: [lantern light/campfire/shifting sands/aloha]
• Strawberry Patch: [star crystal/rose light/strawberry patch/moon rose]
• Butterfly Party: [butterfly party/desert cloud/rain drop/moss garden]

MAC Vera Pearlmatte Face Powder

Embossed with her signature ladybug motif, this powder could only be MAC Vera. Three shades in both pearl and matte finishes. Effortless to blend, provides a dynamic highlight for face or eyes. Limited edition.

• Sunday Afternoon
• Flower Fantasy

 

Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner

An eye pencil that provides rich, luxurious colour with a touch of shimmer and sparkle. Soft, smooth, creamy formula glides on for a perfectly intense line, yet its soft texture allows you to blend. Long-wearing. Smudge-proof.

• Lord It Up
• Industrial
• Designer Purple
• Undercurrent
• Petrol Blue
• Black Line
• Black Swan

 

Plushglass

Sheer lip colour with a pearlized high-shine gloss finish. Comfortable to wear: lush, multi-dimensional. Gives a cool-warm, vanilla buzz to the lips. Moisturizes, soothes and visibly plumps the lips to make them look luxuriously healthy and well-conditioned. Contains Vitamin E for added environmental protection.

• Pretty Flush
• Fashion Fanatic
• Confetti
• On A Holiday
• Butterfly Dream

 

Nail Lacquer

Revolutionary new high gloss formula. Three long-wearing finishes - Cream, Sheer, and Frosted. Visibly different. Provides no-streak/no-chip finish. Contains conditioners and UV protection. Go hi-lacquer!

• Midsummer's Dream
• Play Day

 

***All images and info are extracted from maccosmetics.com.***

 

Check out Temptalia's very helpful video review.

***Subscribe to Temptalia HERE.***

Here I am, with the next instalment of Too Faced Naked Eye (Soft & Sexy Eye Shadow Collection) LOTD series - The Fashion Look. Hmm... I should really do a colorful look next...

To rock The Fashion Look, one must have Pink Cheeks and do a Lap Dance wearing Stiletto.

"Jokes" aside, I followed the step-by-step instruction card accordingly (as usual).

• Sweep Pink Cheeks from crease to brow.
• Blend Lap Dance into crease and onto lid.
• Apply Stiletto to upper lash line and extend outward, then blend into lower lashline.

 

I really like all the colors used for this look, especially Lap Dance (a pretty shimmery taupe with a hint of purple). To line and define the eyes, I apply Stiletto (a soft matte black) using a pencil brush. Shu Uemura Hard Formula Eyebrow Pencil Hard 9 Brown 03 as usual, for soft-looking brows. Sana Gafixx Matsuge Gatch-ly Mascara to amp up my lashes.

MAC Viva Glam Cyndi Lipstick is a soft rosy red on me, which I absolutely adore. I like the lustre finish, which the color intensity can be build up according to one's preference. Love how it brightens up the whole look effortlessly.

As for my face, I use Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation 51 Light Vanilla & set with L'egere Mineral Makeup Finishing Powder. I kinda like the combi result, a nice dewy finish. I barely notice any flaws on me... all covered up! On my cheeks, is a light swirl of Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact 10 Sweet Biscuit.

Okay, that's all. Thanks for looking! (: