VitaRealm Anti-A.G.E. Essence Review

My friends all know I love desserts. 

Like seriously, dessert is life. No joke.

However, do you know that sugar causes aging? 

In fact, the recommended sugar consumption per day is 6 spoons but a cup of milk tea with pearl actually contains 20.5 spoons (GASPS). All this excess sugar reacts with the collagen in our skin in a process called glycation, causing our skin to lose elasticity and volume leading to wrinkles, fine lines and dark pigments.

Therefore, I was delighted to try 2 boxes of the VitaRealm Anti-A.G.E Essence. This purple bottle of goodness is formulated with Youth Revival Complex, a synergistic combination of fruit extracts that help to re-energize skin cells and fight sugar-induced skin aging. It naturally reduces the damaging effects of sugar on skin, boosting skin rejuvenation. 

The brand has 3 types of essence drinks, namely - 

• Whitening Collagen (blue)
• For dull skin tone, dry skin, uneven skin tone, dark pigments
• Helps to brighten skin, even out skin tone, lighten dark pigments
• Skin Perfecting Essence (pink)
• For sensitive skin, troubled skin, acne-prone skin, acne scars, enlarged pores
• Balances sebum production, heal acne and scars
• Anti-A.G.E. Essence (purple)
• For thin and dry skin, sagging skin, wrinkles and fine lines
• Hydrates and firms skin, reduces sugar induced skin damages (wrinkles, fine lines)

So for the purple bottle I tried, there is a mild taste of collagen, but the sweet fruity flavourings masked it pretty well. Note that I said, PRETTY WELL. Strongly advise to drink it chilled for a better and more refreshing taste.

Here is the ingredient list.

My thoughts after 16 bottles?

Before and After photos:

Pardon my bare face!

Can't tell from my before and after photos unless you scan my face really up close. But I could definitely feel the difference after 16 bottles. Skin feels more smooth and supple, and I felt like my laugh lines seem to have lightened.

Do note that like every other beauty drink, the effects will last only if you continue to drink it regularly without fail. The same theory applies to you applying your skincare and moisturiser every day and night!

There are 8x50ml of essence in each box.

Purchase from their online store (www.vitarealmbeauty.com) at $49.90 with free doorstep delivery for SG orders or from Watsons stores. Good news! They are currently selling it at a discounted price of $39.90 (limited time only)!

Good news!

I will be holding an Instagram Story giveaway for 2 lucky winners starting 23 July 2019!

This giveaway is for you to identify you skin concerns, and stand to win the beauty drinks that addresses those concerns!

• I will be posting this template below on my stories, where I identify my main skin concerns.
• Will be posting that same empty template for you guys (just press down and hold on igstories, then screenshot)
• Identify your own skin concerns, tick and fill in the form with your beauty colour

To qualify for the giveaway:

1. Account must be public
2. Follow @vitarealm and @cindi1601
3. Tag both @vitarealm and @cindi1601
4. Share the form that you filled in with your skin concerns and beauty color 
5. 2 Winners will be picked by VitaRealm Beauty to win 1 box of 8 each (will be based on the beauty color of the winners)

Good Luck!

HERA Cell Essence Review

Tried the HERA Cell Essence I got from Sample Store for 6 days already and I'm loving the results so far.

HERA is the leading luxury K-Beauty brand which aims to spread the special unique charm of modern Korean women. The brand is fronted by Korean actress Gianna Jun, and Jennie Kim from Blackpink!

So what is the HERA Cell Essence?

• A pre- water essence that prevents “skin desertification” and moisturises skin for a bright, dewy complexion, also know as the “Glass Skin”
• For all skin types
• Contains Cell-Bio Fluid Sync™ 2.0
• A “Body Fluid Planting System” that fills and locks in body fluid
• Strong skin-activating ingredients that reinforce skin’s sources
• A further upgraded version from Cell-Bio Fluid Sync™ featuring more innovative technology that enables maintenance and activation energy in skin
• 8 Skin Cell Activators
• Reinforce the underlying power of skin
• Skin nutrition to prevent skin desertification
• Essence contains 8 essential vital nutrients in body fluid composition

What is skin desertification?

As we age, we experience a number of skin aging problems including dry, tight, and rough skin with gradual buildup of dead skin cells. This is not just a simple dryness in skin, but the aging of skin’s constitution. It expands from one area to the entire face, and is call “Skin Desertification”.

Many people have misconceptions when it comes to dry skin. Simple dry skin lacks water; the solution is to provide water. Desertified skin on the other hand, does not lack water but the “power to hold water”; that is when irrigation facilities play a big part.

How to know if you have desertified skin? Here’s a checklist:

• Your skin used to be fine even when nothing was applied after washing, but now it feels very dry
• Slept soundly but skin still feels rough
• Skin damaged from sleeping late or staying up all night does not heal back like before
• You’ve been applying anything and everything you could but skin still looks bad
• Makeup looks bad and flaky, does not apply well
• Your skin still looks dull and dark despite applying makeup

Here's the ingredient list:

WATER, PROPANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE,GLYCERIN. GLYCERETH-26, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN SQUALANE, DIMETHICONE, PEG-60 GLYCERYLI RATE, CETEARYLALCOHOL, PEG-20 GLYCERYLISOSTEARATE.STEARIC ACID PALMITIC ACID, ADENOSINE, LYSINE, ALCOHOL, ARGININE, HISTIDINE, POTASS- IUM HYDROXIDE, GLUCOSE, XYLOSE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PRUNUSPERSI- CA (PEACH) LEAF EXTRACT, MANNOSE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, LECITHIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, FUCOSE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, METHOXY PEG-114/PO- LYEPSILON CAPROLACTONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PO- TASSIUM PHOSPHATE, PCA, LACTIC ACID, GLYCINE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUMCHLORIDE, UREA, SODIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE, SERINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, POTASSIUM MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE, ASPARTIC ACID, HYDROLYZED MILLET, LEUCINE, ALANINE, MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE TYROSINE, PHENYLALANINE, VALINE, PROLINE, THREONINE, ISOLEUCINE, CIT- RIC ACID, CYSTEINE, ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE, URIC ACID, CREATINE, METHION- INE, PENTYLENEGLYCOL, HYDROGENATED PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE, CHOLE STEROL, HYDROLYZED HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS EXTRACT, ACRYLATES/STEARYL ISOSTEARATE

Directions:

After washing the face in the morning/evening, gently apply 2.5ml of Cell Essence using the hands or cotton pad. If using your hands, apply all over the face using the palms and gently pat the face with the fingertips to help the skin fully absorb.

The box I had also contains HERA's Double Effect Cotton Pad. 

This is the recommended routine:

• Morning: Awaken the rhythm by tapping skin lightly with your hands
• Evening: Carefully clean your face using HERA’s Double-Effect Facial Cotton Pad
• Wave-patterned side is soft and gentle; use when you want to keep your skin clean along with skin texture
• Mesh-patterned side helps remove dead skin and dirt accumulated over the day

 

I felt that the HERA Cell Essence provided hydration and my skin felt more supple than before. 

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BelleWave Essencious Review

Attended the Product Launch of their latest Essencious range 2 weeks ago and I began trying out some of the products. 

I will show u guys the ingredient list of each products too. Personally, I do not really care that much about the ingredients because I would have to try skincare items on myself first irregardless to know whether it suits me or not.

FERMATIQUE ONE-STEP GENTLE CLEANSING MOUSSE

Apparently, this can be used to remove makeup and impurities and wash your face at the same time. But of course me being me, I would still remove my layer of makeup before washing my face.

Verdict: It cleanses dirt and oil, yet doesn't strip my face of its natural oil to make it feel tight and dry like some other cleansers would. Not bad really!

For those who are particular about the ingredients, here u go:

FERMATIQUE BRIGHTENING MIST

This is a refreshing mist toner that rebalances skin's pH and preps the skin for better absorption of subsequent skincare. Because it is in mist form, it means we lazy girls do not have to spend that extra few seconds pouring out our toner onto a cotton pad and pat! It is also useful to bring this mist along on the go to refresh and tone the skin.

Verdict: Super convenient, and friends commented that my skin looks brighter and radiant. Not sure if it was due to this or the combination of me using all the products though!

Ingredient list:

WILLOW BARK BLEMISH CLEAR BOOSTER

A multi-targeted serum developed for oily-combination skin to control shine and breakouts by reducing excess oil secretion, unclogging pores and preventing skin congestion. Totally something I need.

Ingredient list:

HYALURONIC MOISTURE LOCK BOOSTER

A super-hydrating formula to replenish up to 72 hours of intense moisture in dry skin. Working like a moisture magnet, it provides immediate supply of moisture while continuously improving skin's natural water-retaining capacity. My beautician always says I need to provide loads of moisture to my skin, else it will become dry. And when skin becomes drier, it will secrete more oil which in turn makes your face super oily!

Verdict: My skin feels more plump and radiant somehow. 

Ingredient list:

ALPINE HERB SHINE CONTROL GEL

I love GEL moisturizers! And when I found out about this ultra-lightweight one that is specially developed for oily-combination skin, I couldn't wait to try it on. Supposedly reduces shine and clarify skin while promoting a balanced complexion.

Verdict: It does not feel greasy at all, which I love! U know how when we apply some products on our face and our skin turns oily after a few hours? I find that my face isn't that oily after using this.

Ingredient list:

NMF POWER HYDRATOR 

Another gel-cream that supplies an intense dose of moisture to replenish skin's Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF). Essentially, this non-greasy emulsion provides immediate hydration as well as long-lasting skin suppleness and vitality with continued use. If u do not have any other issues with your skin, this would be the perfect moisturizer to use, because, MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE, and MOISTURIZE!

Ingredient list:

One thing to note for their booster and moisturizer range, is that, u can add a few drops of the booster and gel onto your palm, mix them well, and apply on your face. WHICH MEANS, lazy girls like us do not have to separate the steps of applying serum and moisturizers and waste precious time in the morning and night.

Their moisturizers also have a very interesting airtight formula. Normally, tubs are not like this and u have to use a spatula to scoop out the gel cream. Most of the time though, I just get lazy and dig using my fingers instead. (aren't we all guilty of this?) This, however, is so convenient! I just tilt the product upside down, press it, and the gel cream oozes out. No mess, no contamination, BEST THING EVER.

I also can't wait for them to roll out more products in the series eventually. 

Till then, the products I have tried are really not bad!

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Style Angel Studio

As my friends know, I have been fretting over my bleached hair as the colour has been turning yellower by the day. 

I was looking around for a good hair salon and got to know about Style Angel Studio from Herine.

The lovely Angelina from the salon decided to help me with my hair issue!

I told her I wanted to do rose gold and hoped that the colour doesn't drop easily. Well naive me, cos Angelina told me it would definitely drop within 2 weeks, so she suggested getting blue and purple on the bottom part of my hair that was already bleached; and the crown of my head would be ash brown.

I was worried that it would not be work appropriate, so she made the colours slightly hidden underneath. See, its so subtle from the back!

What I loved about this was that the colours were very obvious when the hair is curled.

But not as obvious when it is straight or seen from the back.

Very pleased with the colours, OLs also can have unicorn hair too!

If you are skeptical about the colours fading easily, do not. It has since been 2 weeks and my colours are still there. Although I would have to warn you that the water dripping from your hair would be purple every time you wash. Just remember to use colour shampoo and do not deep condition and the colours will stay on fine.

The salon is strategically located near Boon Keng MRT. Just turn right after exit B, and turn right again to walk straight into the row of shops in front. You will pass by some cafes and also "Oh My Tian" cafe to see the salon. It is quite a huge salon I would say for a neighbourhood area. 

There is a hook at the bottom of the mirror for you to hang your bags, and the salon is brightly lit.

What's more, I realised that there is free hair cut for seniors on every Monday

Yay goodbye to my horrible hair from before:

So in love with the new hair I have to show you a video:

And for all my readers, 

quote my name and like their FB page to get 20% off all regular hair services!

Call 6291 2128 to book your appointment now!

Style Angel Studio

34 Whampoa West #01-75 Singapore 330034

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