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NOTD: Dark Fuchsia Blings

Verlyn Hanru — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:45:19 SGT

I'm really liking this fusion of dark fuchsia & blings on my nails. As of now, they still look good with minimal tip wear. Oh my, it's the 5th day already! :3

After applying clear base coat, I apply 2 coats of Holika Holika nail polish no.11. It is rather difficult to apply evenly, b'coz of its clumpy consistency. Somehow, the finish doesn't look so uneven after layering on 229 Sparkling Silver - Mavala Show Time Collection. A single layer will do. As usual, the final touch will be a layer of fast-dry top coat.

I can't stop admiring my bling-bling nails for 5 days straight. Ahh... see how sparkly they are! ♥

Happy weekend! (:

Snippets of My Life -- No.2

Verlyn Hanru — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:58:50 SGT

Just celebrated my bro's birthday 2 days ago, at Itacho Sushi. Once again, "Happy 25th!" :D

My choice, a bad one. Overall, Itacho Sushi food standard was really bad. The 40-cents soya sauce salmon sushi (limited to 4pcs per person) was the saving grace of this overpriced meal. Sushi Tei will be a better choice, me thinks.

Hello Kitty Diamond Glosses ($12.90 each) are available at Watsons now! I'll be featuring these 3 flavors in a separate post.

Comes in 7 flavors!

Received a pretty red rose, together with an invitation to Heroine Make event. So innovative right?

$2 each! This is the combined haul of me, Jones, Chantana and my sis...

Lucido-L Hair Make Supplement Treatment Oil (Straight) is one of my favorite hair care products. I use it on towel-dried hair and it makes my hair so soft and smooth! Highly recommended to all ♥

I've used Murad Skin Perfecting Primer (Blemish and Shine Control) for several times. My makeup lasts longer than usual. I'm liking it so far. Will be reviewing this in a separate post (:

My LOTDs...

I feel very happy when my blog gets featured :D

Featured link: http://beta.cellnique.com/home/bliv-community/

Featured link: http://www.thefaceapps.com/#!reviews/vstc4=verlyn-lou

Random instagram pics of my accessories...

My 1st pair of Crocs, worn for the 1st time...

Thanks Sasa.com for this beautiful charm bracelet ♥

PS: I won this in their FB giveaway (:

Cute piglet keychain, a gift from 5 years ago...

My sis bought Hello Kitty chocolates from Taiwan! Surprisingly, they tasted pretty good. I had KFC Double Down before I watched Avengers. It was sinfully tasty!

Btw, Avengers is a must-watch! Hulk is incredibly funny (lol)! I'm loving all the characters, esp. Captain America ♥

Random F&B pics...

The Draw Something craze has died down. I'm still playing my all-time favorite Words with Friends AND Scramble with Friends though.

Say hello to Lee Joon, my latest eye-candy! ♥

So cute... handsome... >.<~~

Ending the post with MBLAQ Cry MV ♥

Panasonic e-Symphony Bloggers Event

Verlyn Hanru — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:15:04 SGT

This bloggers event is part of a larger campaign that Panasonic is doing. I got to try out e-Symphony (an educationally driven game that contributes to an environmental-friendly cause), during the event.

We had fun creating our very own eco-tune albeit the slow sound processing due to poor internet connection.

To unlock the game content features, I've useful hints to share in this blog post. Read on to find out more...

Here's the pretty host of this event - Gina G (FLY Entertainment artiste). She's nice and friendly (:

The event was held at Screening Room. Set lunch was provided. The starter (smoked salmon salad) and dessert (mixed berries parfait with fruit compote) were yummilicious! Hmm... the main course (red snapper shashlik) was very disappointing though.

Junying & Tiphanie

Elaine & me

Thanks Elaine for extending the invite to me (:

After lunch, we played Eco-poly to collect Eco-hint cards.

Judging from our happy faces, we had fun! :D

The prize that we won - $100 worth of RWS vouchers! We came in 2nd place :P

Here are all the hint cards my group collected. Credits to Tiphanie for the photo-taking (:

Have fun creating your own eco-tune at http://panasonic.asia/esymphony/! Awesome prizes to be won. Stay tuned!

Visit Panasonic Asia FB Page for more info & updates.

Thanks Panasonic and Danny (F5DIGITAL) for this fun-filled event!

***All info are extracted from press release.***

LoveMore Kiss Japan Electric Ore Peptide Firming Duo Lifting Mask

Verlyn Hanru — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:46:19 SGT

Yet another mask review. The mask I'm reviewing in this post is from LoveMore - Kiss Japan Electric Ore Peptide Firming Duo Lifting Mask. That's a pretty long name! :3

Each box contains 5pcs of mask, retailing at $8.90.

Each mask contains 30ml of essence (enough left-over for the hands and legs!).

As shown from the photo above, the mask fits my face well. With the inclusion of ear hooks, the mask adheres to the skin perfectly. You can definitely multi-task.

I think... my skin is getting better, with the diligent mask-ing and new skincare routine.

As for the mask... I like that the essence doesn't feel sticky, and is easily absorbed into skin after massaging. A pampering facial treat for the skin indeed. Plus, the scent is so soothing... very relaxing! Though there isn't much of an instant firming effect after mask-ing, my skin feels nicely moisturized and supple.

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Valid from 1st May 2012 to 20th May 2012.

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***All product info & unmarked images are extracted from press release.***

Kila Doll Mask Reviews

Verlyn Hanru — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:55:38 SGT

I've been mask-ing diligently every other day, using this new facial mask brand from Taiwan - Kila Doll.

Shine like a Kila Doll! Say hello to fairer and healthier looking skin!

Kila means pretty & shiny in Japanese.

Kila Doll prides itself as an affordable product with superior quality, which can used on a daily basis. The mask leaves your face feeling clear and hydrated.

I was provided with their best sellers (30pcs!!) for review, namely Hyaluronic Acid, Diamond Platinum, Rose Moisturizing, Tranexamic Acid.

The retail price for each box is $13.90 (10pcs).

You can buy a single piece for $1.60.

Kila Doll masks are specially designed for Asian skins by a professional Research and Development group. The mask sheet is made using 100% silk wood pulp fiber imported from Japan with its ingredients formulated and manufactured in Taiwan.

Silk wood pulp creates super-thin and soft sheets, which fits perfectly to the face.

The special cut of the mask allows a perfect fit on any Asian face, and the absence of non-woven wool fibers reduce skin allergies. The masks’ highly breathable function helps the essential liquid penetrate into the skin for better absorption.

Rose Moisturizing Mask

Functions: Intensive Moisturizing & Brightening of Dull Skin

One of the main ingredients in Kila Doll Rose Mask is Rose Water. Rose Water is well-known for its skin benefits. It stimulates the circulation in the tiny blood vessels beneath the skin, reducing the appearance of thread veins and broken capillaries. The mask helps to brighten and moisturize your face, keeping your skin soft and supple.

Diamond Platinum Mask

Functions: Intensive Anti-Aging, Reduce Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Kila Doll Diamond Platinum Mask contains Platinum Nanoparticles which plays an important role in anti-aging, antioxidant and skin moisturizing. The mask is specially designed to slow down the signs of skin aging. It also helps repair skin cells, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, giving you a smoother and younger skin.

Hyaluronic Acid Mask

Functions: Intensive Moisturizing & Brightening, Improves Skin Elasticity.

Hyaluronic Acid is effective in moisturizing surface skin cells, which prevents water loss and protects the skin from dirt and other pollutants. Kila Doll Hyaluronic Acid Mask helps retain the skin’s moisture, giving it a smoother and youthful appearance. It provides a long-lasting moisturizing effect on the skin and helps improves its elasticity.

Tranexamic Acid Mask

Functions: Intensive Whitening, Even Skin Tone, Spot Lightening

One of the main ingredients, Tranexamic Acid, helps to reduce skin pigmentation. It not only acts as an anti-inflammation but also minimize dark spot area due to sun exposure. Kila Doll Tranexamic Acid Mask essence penetrates into the skin to dilute spots and even out skin tone. This mask also helps to reduce fine lines and dark spots, giving you a fresher and brighter skin tone!

Overall Review

As mentioned earlier, the mask sheet is very-very thin and translucent. It tears easily as it's super soft. The size of the mask sheet is just nice for my relatively big face with high forehead. Fits perfectly on me and doesn't fall off throughout the mask-ing session (20mins).

Kila Doll masks contain quite a lot of essence. The left-over is used on my neck, hands and legs, as usual. The essence has a light texture, which is easily absorbed into the skin. No sticky feel at all.

No irritation or stinging sensation. Just pure comfort.

The 1st mask I tried was the Rose Moisturizing one. Initially, I thought it would be my favorite coz I love the smell of rose water (think Jurlique). It smells okay but not the way I like. While I didn't see any brightening effect, my skin feels moisturized after use. Hmm... it is not soothing enough to calm the redness on my skin.

Next, I tried Diamond Platinum Mask, which is my clear favorite. It smells really good! The slight redness on my skin was almost gone after mask-ing. My skin looks so much better, more supple and radiant. Highly recommended!

I like Hyaluronic Acid Mask too. It hydrates my skin pretty well. My skin feels so soft, smooth and moisturized after use. I highly recommend this as well!

Just now, I tried Tranexamic Acid Mask and think that it's not that moisturizing, in my opinion. Well, my skin looks slightly brighter though.

For the affordable price tag, Kila Doll masks are perfect for mask addicts like me ♥

Kila Doll is available at the following stores:-

Watsons [ONLY BOX]

Hyaluronic Acid, Diamond Platinum, Rose Moisturizing, Tranexamic Acid

Sasa

Hyaluronic Acid, Diamond Platinum, Rose Moisturizing, Tranexamic Acid, Sakura, Placenta, Red Wine

BHG / Pink Beauty

Hyaluronic Acid, Diamond Platinum, Rose Moisturizing, Tranexamic Acid, Sakura, Placenta, Red Wine, Pearl, Licorice

***All product info & unmarked images are extracted from press release.***

All products are sponsored by Beaute Inn Pte Ltd.

Skin Food Nail Vita RE107

Verlyn Hanru — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:55:27 SGT

I don't own a lot of Skin Food nail colors. I bought Skin Food Nail Vita RE107, b'coz of its gorgeous shade of red. It's a bloody dark red, infused with shimmers.

Skin Food Nail Vita RE107

"Long lasting nail colour with a beautiful shine. Contains vitamins and keratin for stronger nails." -- www.skinfood.sg

As compared to Skin Food Pedicure Sparkle Collection, it was much more difficult to apply this polish smoothly on my nails. It was literally a very extremely messy affair. Moreover, the nail color started to chip after just 2 days. Needless to say, I removed 'em all.

The label states: "... covers in one quick, mistake-proof stroke."

-____-"

Are you kidding me?? i think slow and mistake-prone are the more appropriate words to use. Seriously. *SIGH*

I like the color though.

Tocco Tenero: Bagging The Practically Perfect One

Verlyn Hanru — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:42:15 SGT

Not long ago, I headed to Tocco Tenero boutique to choose my bag for April. Though I had in mind what I wanted, it still took me a while to decide. I'm indecisive like that.

I've been eyeing this bag for the longest time!

Simple black dress

Ultimately, I got the one I wanted BUT... in a different color. Navy blue was out of stock, hence I settled for Khaki. The color is growing on me... Lovin' it!

Barble ($199) -- comes in Navy blue / Khaki

A functional satchel bag, made of pebble grain cowhide material. Roomy enough to fit my HP mini netbook.

Thanks Chantana for helping me with the photo-taking ♥

No regrets for getting Khaki. In fact, I find it easy to match with most of my outfits... be it casual or formal.

Practically perfect!

twist-lock closure

Ahh... I can't wait for to see the new Tocco Tenero collection -- think PASTELS! Till then (:

CLICK HERE to read my first encounter with Tocco Tenero.

For more info and latest updates on Tocco Tenero:

Website: www.toccotenero.com

FB Page: www.facebook.com/toccotenero

SexyLook Hello Kitty Strawberry Perfect Hydrating Mask

Verlyn Hanru — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:12:37 SGT

This set of super kawaii Hello Kitty masks had finally arrived in my mailbox yesterday. I'm a sucker for cute & pretty packaging. I mean, most girls ladies can't resist temptations like this... no? hehehe~ ;P

PS: Special thanks to Sarina (Secretive.sg) for spending hours just to pack the 40 parcels!!

The newly launched SexyLook Hello Kitty Strawberry Perfect Hydrating Mask >> perfect killer combination of Hello Kitty + strawberries + polka dots.

Each box ($10.90) contains 5pcs of mask (25ml).

The mask sheet is very thin and translucent. It was dripping wet with essence.

There's a lot of essence left-over in the sachet, which I apply on my legs and arms. The essence is very-very watery and smells like sweet strawberries... not overwhelming... smells yummilicious-ly good! ♥

The mask adheres and fits my face pretty well. Although the mask sheet is very thin, it doesn't tear easily (if used cautiously). I find it fairly easy to put on the mask. Well, at least easier than I thought.

I leave the mask on for 15mins. The mask feels cooling and comfy on the skin. There's no stinging sensation or whatsoever.

After removing the mask, I pat the skin gently for the essence to be absorbed. The essence absorbs into the skin pretty fast, within 1-2 mins (I think). Zero stickiness!

Recently, I'm having really bad skin. The left side of my face is still okay... but the right *SIGH* 6 angry spots!! This mask is really soothing, which helps to calm the redness on my skin within just 15mins. The strawberry essence does help to tighten up my pores (as shown from the photo above). I like that it hydrates my skin very well. My skin definitely looks more radiant than before. A must-try for beauty addicts!

Hello Kitty So-Lovely series is exclusively available at selected Watsons stores.

This perfect hydrating skincare series consists of:-

lip balm - $7.90
facial cleanser - $9.90
mask - $10.90

Readers' Promotion!

Valid from 1st May 2012 to 20th May 2012.

LIKE their facebook pages for latest updates and promo >> SexyLook, LoveMore, Secretive.sg

***All product info & unmarked images are extracted from press release.***

Sigma Beauty: Limited Edition Paris Palette

Verlyn Hanru — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:18:36 SGT

The Paris Project is the perfect combination of talent, art and tradition. 7 renowned beauty experts (TiffanyD, Xteeener, DulceCandy87, Xsparkage, Frmheadtotoe, Petrilude and MacNC40) explored the City of Lights and developed an original makeup palette inspired by the alluring city of Paris. For the next 7 weeks, Sigma Beauty will be releasing a tutorial and vlog from each of the artists involved in the Paris Project.

The limited edition Paris Makeup Palette includes 8 eye shadows that were influenced by landmark monuments and locations in Paris. It also includes 2 blush colors and a highlight shade, carefully developed by the beauty experts to compliment all skin tones. The Paris Makeup Palette is completed with 2 essential Sigma brushes, E55 – Eye Shading & F40 – Large Angled Contour, for flawless makeup application.

Here's the youtube tutorial by TiffanyD...

PS: Type in code TIFFANYD at checkout for $10 off the Paris Palette ($59 $49)!

***All product images & info are extracted from mailer.***

Sunsilk Academy Fantasia 明星学院

Verlyn Hanru — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:45:22 SGT

Do you love singing? Are you an avid fan of Mando pop? WANNA BE FAMOUS?

It's time to showcase your singing talent! Sunsilk Academy Fantasia's hitting Singapore this July!

Sunsilk Academy Fantasia auditions will be held at Square 2 (Novena) on 19 - 20 May 2012.

The auditions are open to all nationalities between the ages of 16 and 30 [*Note: Parental consent is required if you are below 18yrs old]. Priority queuing will be given if you register via FB [CLICK HERE]!

Sunsilk Academy Fantasia 明星学院

The Hosts

The programme will debut on 8 July 2012 featuring 14 of the selected finalists, one of which will win a 2-year contract with Ocean Butterflies who manages top regional artistes including JJ Lin, BY2, etc.

What are you waiting for?

Visit www.sunsilkacademyfantasia.com to register now!

***All info are extracted from press release.***