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Invest in your hair, it’s the crown you never take off. Our hair makes up 90% of our selfies so it’s no surprise many of us probably spend a ton of effort styling it to perfection everyday. However, have you ever felt like hitting the snooze button and just waking up a little later on some mornings? We don’t actually do it obviously because we know this would mean we’d be too strapped for time to complete our lengthy beauty routines and end up going to work looking like World War Three just took place on our heads. Eek! I guess it’s time to shake up our beauty snow globe! And I suggest we do that by incorporating some better hair care products into our beauty itineraries. Now this is where nature and beauty intersect. When it comes to beauty, it’s always better to go all natural, in this case, we’re talking about the kinds of ingredients we put on our hair and scalp. This is why I’m always on the lookout for natural plant-based products. If you think that means sacrificing effectiveness, well, that notion is actually pretty passe as it’s been shown time and time again that many botanical products contain ingredients that not only answer all our hair care needs but also do wonders to extend the life of our fresh hair in different weather conditions. Now that we’ve got that straightened out, you’re probably wondering how you know which natural hair care product is worth your time given the plethora of choices out there. Well, a good start would be finding a brand known for their ethical commitment to practicing responsible methods which are sensitive both environmentally and socio-economically, a brand driven to find you the best nature has to offer while taking care not to bite the hand that feeds them. Introducing Klorane, a brand that not only ticks all our go green boxes, but makes some mighty fine hair care products too. Klorane, based in France, has been honing their craft since 1966 when they pioneered the use of active plant ingredients in their hair care products. Now celebrating 50 years, they show no signs of slowing down their innovation game. A bottle of their internationally renowned dry shampoo is sold every 10 seconds, responsible for kick-starting a whole new domain for hair care, ideal for those who need to look good but don’t have the luxury of time. They have a number of swoon-worthy ranges, from their Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk range suitable for all hair types, their Flax Fiber haircare range for fine and limp hair as well as their Mango Butter Hair Care Range for dry hair, Pomegranate Hair Care Range for color-treated hair and Quinine Hair Care Range for thinning hair. Yours truly was super lucky as I managed to get my mitts on their Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk, Shampoo with Oat Milk and their Leave-In Spray with Flax Fiber. Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk Retail Price: $14.60 (150ml) A bestseller for 40 years, KLORANE’s iconic Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk gently revives your hair in just two minutes, rapidly adding texture and volume to your hair while simultaneously increasing the life of your hair colour or blow-out style! A cult favorite that’s changed the beauty routines of thousands of women on the go, using an unrivaled formula which combines the soothing properties of oat milk with the absorbing benefits of micronized powders while remaining free of sulfates and parabens. The product comes in different shades so you can match it to your hair colour. PRO-TIP!! Close your eyes before spraying 😛 Here’s a before and after using the near odorless dry shampoo hair spray: Although the photos do look very similar, my hair felt significantly fresher, scalp felt clean and less oily and of course, keeping my hair dry meant I could re-style it much more easily and quickly in a jiffy before heading out. I also love how it doesn’t create a gunky buildup like many other dry shampoos. I can totally see this becoming a travel essential for all those beach vacays and long haul flights. For its volume boosting and fuss-free properties, I give it 4.5 out of 5 Honeyz crowns ! Shampoo with Oat Milk Retail Price: $18.90 (400ml) With a beautiful aroma that transported me back to my honeymoon in the Maldives, the liquid version of the shampoo affords a more conventional experience but with all the same cleaning and de-greasing benefits. The shampoo has an extremely light consistency but lathered easily while the oat based formula really helped to soothe my itchy irritated scalp following my recent hair colour treatment. I love how it provides moisture to my dry and damaged hair without an ounce of added weight. For its super miraculous properties, I give it 4 out of 5 Honeyz crowns ! Leave-In Spray with Flax Fiber Retail Price: $29.90 (125ml) This texturizing treatment provides instant and lasting volume by lifting hair at the roots, adding texture one strand at a time, and giving hair body without weighing it down while remaining sulfate-free, paraben-free and silicone-free. I sprayed the product into my towel-dried hair after shampooing, focusing primarily on the roots. By keeping my head down, I was able to increase volume of my hair. I was surprised at how well it works with my permed hair. After a few generous sprays, my uncontrollable lion’s mane was immediately tamed, leaving it looking soft yet voluminous. Most leave-in products feel heavy and wear my hair down, making it difficult to style according to my liking. The Klorane leave-in spray is very light so it was absorbed pretty quickly by my hair follicles. After some scrunching, my curly locks looked like they were ready to run the world again. I also like how it performs both as a leave-in treatment and also a styling product. It’s perfect for busy city-dwellers who only have minutes each morning to get ready. Less time for beauty, more time to drink beaut’ tea at Starbucks! 😛 I give this 4 out of 5 Honeyz crowns .  Here comes the giveaway! Would you like to try these Klorane goodies? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Klorane has generously offered to give one lucky reader this same set of Klorane products (basket and bunny not included). All you need to do is click on this image below and follow the steps listed in the contest details. It’s that easy. 😛 Have fun and bonne chance, my darlings! All in all… It’s a wholesome line of products which not only nourishes the hair with vital nutrients but also keeps it manageable at all times. I only wish it also came with a scalp care range to complete my hair care regimen. Nonetheless, these products are too good to be missed! Get your very own dose of unadulterated Klorane goodness at your favourite drugstores (Guardian, Watsons, Unity) as well as Department Stores (John Little, Robinsons, OG). For more info about Klorane and their amazing products, visit  www.klorane.sg Have you tried dry shampoos too? What do you think makes a good dry shampoo? Share with me by commenting below! Your friend, Juliana #Klorane #SponsoredPost

Howdy doody! The holidays are upon us and it’s a fallacy to think that only your loved ones deserve Christmas presents. You should never leave yourself out of the gifting equation too! A treat for myself means a trip to the mall to make sure my festive wardrobe is on fleek this weekend. I checked out iROO’s glossy new boutique at Takashimaya and was absolutely in awe of their new “i-Art” concept that marries elements of modern art and fashion to make you feel like you’re walking through a gallery while you shop to your heart’s content. Fashionistas listen up! To commemorate the opening of their new store, iROO also showcased an exclusive party series collection that plays with distinctive textures through unique fabrics such as faux fur, tulle as well as lamé. Now I hope I got your attention. 😛 Well, that’s not the end of the fashion story. What really stood out for me was its one-of-a-kind dressing area that totally made me feel like I had walked into Cher Horowitz (Clueless)’s wardrobe. It was decorated with big mirrors, spacious fitting rooms and comfy sofas for you and your shopping companions to play style chameleons or simply chill out. It was evident that iROO really put their heart and souls into finessing the interior and concept of this boutique and I must say, it more than met all my fashion protocols. Now scroll down to join me on a little tour around their not-so-little store. 🙂 iROO Takashimaya The Dressing Area Black & White Black & White collection is for the independent and confident woman who enjoys monochrome with simple, bold geometric prints. Leisure Weekend Collection Exclusive Party Series Delicate Luxury With exquisite elements such as embroidery and sequins, this collection of luxurious and meticulous pieces are perfect for the sophisticated and confident woman in you. My #InstagramHusband caught some behind the scenes moments though for the life of me I can’t remember what we were talking about. Perhaps we were discussing our drinks? That orange juice does look nice. 😛 Oh no, it’s almost finished!! I want some! Oh well, guess my glass of wine will have to suffice! 😀 It was great catching up with my gorgeous friends, Regina and Karen again. And of course, thank you iROO and Vibes Communication for the invite and this unique shopping experience. Can’t wait to be back again for my yearly CNY shopping affair. Psst! To celebrate iROO’s flagship boutique launch in Takashimaya Shopping Centre, they are giving away these limited edition plush keychains when you make a minimum purchase of $388. While stocks last! iROO Takashimaya is located at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City, Unit B2-36, 391 Orchard Road, S(238872) Other Boutique Locations – The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Unit B2-97, 2 Bayfront Avenue, S(018972) – Great World City, Unit 01-45/46, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, S(237994) – Vivo City, Unit 01-179-182, 1 Harbourfront Walk, S(098585) – Raffles City Shopping Centre, #01-11, 252 North Bridge Road, S(179103) This Christmas, don’t forget to treat yourself too. Happy holidays, my dearest belles! Your friend, Juliana #IROO #SponsoredPost

Nothing can dim the light that shines from within. If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then crystals must be her classy confidant that allows her to shine incessantly (without breaking the bank, that is). And of course, when the subject of crystals is broached, the name ‘SWAROVSKI’ unanimously comes to our minds. The long-standing crystal behemoth represents more than just the finest crystals, it also offers 120 years of history and a simple vision to create “a diamond for everyone”. Psst! Even Marilyn Monroe wore crystals instead of diamonds for her iconic ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’ cabaret scene in the 1953 film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. If you’ve a penchant for customised crystal accessories and manicures, then you’re in luck! Last month, I was invited to a presentation at Joo Bar where I was introduced to an effusive line of handcrafted jewellery by veteran designer Purl. That’s not all. I was also treated to an amazing Swarovski nail makeover demonstration by the beauty maestros of Branche Hair and Nail salon. Now not only are high quality crystals more accessible, you can also tailor make them to your liking and sparkle the night away. Talk about having your cake and eating it too! Read on to find out more about these harbingers of crystal styling! Joyais by PURL When I first walked into the bar, I was greeted by a simply dazzling array of both sparkly crystal glitz as well as glamour courtesy of Purl of JYPURL and her new age handmade jewelry range which perfectly encapsulates the jet setting lifestyle we all dream of. Honing her design skills following her graduation from Raffles Lasalle Design Institute, this latest collection marks a personal milestone and is testament to Purl’s unwavering talent, tenacity and perseverance. With over 20 years of retail expertise and experience, JYPURL are able to offer their bespoke services to visionary clients who are looking to curate and craft a niche for their label. SWAROVSKI Crystal Pixie Nail Art Presentation You can wear Swarovski but now you can ‘wear’ Swarovski as the talented Ayami of Branché Hair & Nail showed us. With Swarovski’s CREATE YOUR STYLE Nail Design Box, you can adorn your nails with a magical sparkle, but the real magic comes from the employment of paragel nails. Unlike traditional gelish nails, paragel nails remove the air between the nail plate and the gel, allowing the nail to adhere to the plate like a suction cup, preventing the typical damage and thinning of the nails we have come to expect. This groundbreaking gel nail polish is now available at Branche  Branché Hair & Nail . After the nail presentation, Bobby and I went back to the jewellery exhibit to take more photos of the fine crystals and marvel at their exquisiteness. 😛 As the afternoon came to a close and all eyes were set on home sweet home, head honcho Purl surprised us yet again with an understated brown envelope as a memento of the days events. I opened the unassuming brown envelope to be greeted by a beautiful Swarovski earring and matching pendent set, it felt as if I’d found the lost treasure of the Pirates of the Caribbean! 😀 I’m definitely looking forward to making the most of this set this coming Lunar New Year! Yay! What I Wore To The Event #OOTD THE FASH SQUAD Outfit:  The Design Closets (Psst! TDC just launched a gorgeous oriental collection on their online store, just in time for CNY! Woo hoo!) Shoes and Bag: Kate Spade Photography by Bobby Stryker Visit www.jypurl.com for more information on Purl’s customization services as well as her unique jewellery collection. Have fun and keep sparkling! Your friend, Juliana #SponsoredPost #SWAROVSKI #TheDesignClosets

You love me, you really love me! Pardon that ‘The Mask’ or more notably, Sally Field moment but I’m really excited! 😀 If you have been following my Facebook, you would know that I’m one of the 10 finalists in this year’s Singapore Blog Awards for the Mary Chia Best Beauty Blog category! OMG! I’m extremely happy (even though I’ve not won any awards :P) because Singapore Blog Awards (SBA) is one of the most prestigious and reputable of blog awards. The SBA is hosted by omy.sg which is in turn managed by the Singapore Press Holdings (SPH). So to be nominated by the committee is a great honor to me. It’s like all that hard work that I’ve put in, these past 11 months, has finally paid off and as you probably already know, recognition always feels good. 🙂 Two days ago, the key sponsor of this category, Mary Chia and the organizer of the SBA, omy.sg invited us to Mary Chia’s Clementi Mall chain for an evening of meet and greet and a tour around their spa. So here I am with the rest of the Mary Chia Best Beauty Blog finalists and the Mary Chia team. The girls are super sweet I tell you. Besides meeting the other finalists, The Mary Chia team also took us on a tour around their spa in Clementi Mall. The cosy rooms for all our beauty retreats… The ‘wonder-makers’! The team also introduced their masculine counterpart – Urban Homme. Yes, men need to groom too! In the next month or so, Mary Chia will be giving the finalists and our friends free beauty treatments in the form of a spa party. Yes, you heard me right. Even my friends and Honeyz Belles get to enjoy beauty treats from Mary Chia! More details will be furnished later. *wink* Meanwhile, the beauty experts at Mary Chia gave us a ‘Body Composition Analysis’ to help us understand what is going on inside our bodies by categorizing weight into muscle mass, water, and body fat. They did this to ensure that the beauty treatments that we go for at Mary Chia cater to our body needs. How thoughtful! Urgh! My body is mostly made up of fats. Then we all did a video interview conducted by omy.sg I had to do the video interview outside the spa, in front of a busy restaurant. Definitely not the best place to calm interview jitters. This was THE moment when my words turn into gibberish, palms become sweaty and lexicon shrinks… Eeeek! Back to the SBA 2012… As I mentioned before, I have a pretty crazy schedule  and many times, I could hardly find the time and energy to write an entry. Besides willpower, my other strength comes from you guys. Thank you for giving me relentless support through your emails, FB likes and the increasing views. This has made me enormously motivated to keep this going and produce more quality and informative entries for you. I’m beyond thrilled to receive this nomination from the Singapore Blog Awards and I know that I wouldn’t be able to do this without you Honeyz Belles. It is the best birthday present for Honeyz ! Just to clarify. That is not a real trophy. It is just a prop. But it would be nice to hold the real thing. 😛 If you like what I’ve been writing in this blog and you love me (awwwww), please…. That would be the best birthday present for Honeyz! Here’s how you can cast your vote. Register an account here , then activate your omy.sg account by verifying your email in the confirmation email sent by omy.sg. Psst! If you’re wondering why you are required to fill in your personal details, it is because voters also stand a chance to win attractive prizes ! The personal details that you have submitted is for verification purposes in the event that you win something. Please click on my ‘Vote for Me’ icon after you have registered an account. Voters are allowed to vote once a day, so please show me some love everyday by voting for me! 😀 Thank you and have a very good weekend my beautiful friends! Your friend, Juliana #beauty #beautyreview #MaryChia #SingaporeBlogAwards2012

I remember being extremely drawn to Samantha’s sleek Manhattan office in the Sex and the City 2 movie (even though she was performing some pretty salacious act at the time. Haha!) The clean stylish Vitra desk, ultra-thin monitor, all-white accessories and of course, sweeping views of Times Square were so chic! Even though it’s been four years, I still can’t get over it. And since I can’t afford a Vitra desk and a fancy city office, I decided to set up a Samantha-inspired home office instead! Eh.. with a little Juliana twist to it. 😛 Click to find out how I assembled my home office from scratch in just ONE day! This was my previous office. I know the mess was unforgiving but the space isn’t! I was working on a small dining table in the living room which was a huge inconvenience when we need to dine or when we had guests over. Also, working on a 13-inch laptop whilst sitting at a desk required me to lean forward which inadvertently put a lot of strain on my spine and lower back. The close proximity also caused eye strains which led to throbbing headaches. So I guess it was time to look for ergonomically smart solutions – like a new office? 😛 I can’t afford to rent a full office space yet so while I was scratching my head for a quick fix, my (very loving) fiancé offered to turn his most favorite spot in the house – the Chill Out room into my office! Awww… I’m so glad I’m marrying this man. ❤❤❤ ANYWAYS! This is the original Chill Out room. I already knew I wanted an office like Samantha Jones’ or something like these . So the first thing I needed to do was to get a new desktop. August 24 2013, 6.10pm, NuBox CausewayPoint Computer shopping I chose this 21.5-inch: 2.9GHz iMac which was retailing at SGD2088. I knew I was going to break the bank that evening with more office-related purchases so I decided to go on a 12-month interest-free instalment plan at Nubox using our DBS credit card. Since our wallet was not entirely wrecked, we moved on to our next shopping haven – IKEA which houses a bevy of affordable designs to fit our theme. 8.00pm, IKEA Tampines We had our favorite IKEA meatballs for dinner before we continued our mission. After tons of shopping and some careful budgeting… … we got everything we wanted and needed! Here’s our unpacked office. 🙂 10.00pm, Home After much scruffling, unpacking and moving, we managed to turn this… … into this! August 25 2013, 12.00am, Home I chose dark coloured office furniture and accessories to go with my fiancé’s existing DVD shelves. But I still wanted to retain the beauty and bustle of New York City in my space. Since there’s no way I’m going to have a Times Square view, I decided to keep the Manhattan canvas with the Flatiron building as my backdrop. 😛 The final ensemble. I bought the TORNLIDEN desk for SGD169 and the SKRUVSTASwivel chair for SGD199. My fiancé also surprised me with a mousepad that has my company logo on it from Zazzle.com . Think it costs less than SGD30 including shipping. The mousepad was a perfect gift as gliding on the rough surface of the desk was quite a chore. And what’s better than working with your very own personalised stationery? Thanks B! Also got this very useful RISSLA Desk organiser (SGD19.90) to store the stationery and office paraphernalia. Bought this TRÅL Work lamp that resembles the Pixar Lamp for SGD55. These gorgeous pine wood texture magazine files caught my attention so I got them too. KNUFF Magazine File (SGD9.99 for two). Bought this stylish-looking Canon PIXMA MG3170 printer from the Apple Store for less than SGD200. I couldn’t remember the exact price. 🙁 Can’t forget the storage. Bought two KVARNVIK Boxes for SGD35.90 each. And unwanted storage too. KNODD Bin for SGD25. Can’t do much about the unsightly wires that are hanging around but I can certainly neaten the look with cable winders from Popular Book Store. Where are Samantha’s wires??!? Tadah! And there you have it! A productive home office (for under SGD3000) set up in just a day! Many great things such as the creation of HoneyzCube.com ‘s new layout, beauty event ideas (Pamper Party, Tea Party, etc.) and even our mobile app idea were conceptualised in this room. Hopefully there will be even greater things to come from this desk. 😛 No more untidy dining tables or backaches. Woo hoo! Sidetrack… I received an office-warming gift! Haha! It’s a swanky New York Taxi clutch to go with the Big Apple theme of the new office! Courtesy of my dearest fiancé! 😛 Aww… you’re the best! Okay. Back to the office, so what do you think? What are some of your favorite decoration ideas? Share with me by commenting below! Your friend, Juliana #Design #HoneyzCube #Interiordesign #officespace

Liberation has resulted in a new generation of capable women who are not afraid to stand up for themselves and pursue their loves in an open and new fashion way. As we usher in the new decade, we also welcome this new era of women who possess a significant puchasing power and who constitute 80% of the global consumer market. Gone are the days women were deemed dependent and vulnerable. Today, they embrace their charm and inner beauty with confidence and vigor. Honeyz is THE woman of this new era. She represents all of us. She takes good care of her physical and emotional well being and travels widely. Most importantly, she makes well informed decisions when it comes to her 3 biggest loves – Beauty, Fashion and Travel. Let’s all let our inner ‘Honeyz’ shine today! #AboutHoneyz #beauty #fashion #travel

Do you see a young lady or an old woman? I’m sure many of you have seen this famous paradoxical picture umpteen times and have been asked ‘Do you see a young lady or an old woman?’ just as many times. Well, today I’m not trying to conduct some optical illusion test. Rather, I’m going to ask you to imagine yourself transforming from the young lady to the old lady. Okok. I hear you. Growing old is inevitable. During the process, your body goes through a major transition. You start to fall ill more easily, you become less restless and feel sluggish most of the time. But the most obvious sign of aging? Wrinkles. Some time ago, experts claimed that humans can actually live up to a ripe age of 1000 years old. (If you think this is hogwash, please read  this .) Then why are we dying at the ‘tender age’ of 80 (on average)? They said its due to physical conditions such as environmental pollution, lack of exercise and emotional factors such as stress, anxiety and depression. So what does this mean for us? That it is possible to slow down aging and reduce wrinkles!! (Cus we’re not supposed to age that fast. Whee!) Read More: The  Best Anti-Ageing Creams  Your Future Self Will Thank You For So how do we do it? Let me introduce to you my Wrinkle-Free Skin Care Regime. 1) My favourite Facial Exercise. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Note: While you’re stretching, continue to look to the front. It should look like this from the side. Got it? Let me repeat this again. Step 1: Stick out your tongue Step 2: Lean back 45 degrees with your tongue still sticking out Step 3: Now stretch like there’s no tomorrow! I learnt this from a TV programme a few months ago. A Japanese lady who’s in her 40s (but whom looks like she’s in her early 30s) taught this exercise and claimed that this was her secret to staying wrinkle-free.  I totally believe her. I could see no wrinkle on her face. I think the best time to do this is while you’re watching TV. You get to enjoy TV and reduce wrinkles at the same time. That’s killing 2 fat birds with one stone. 🙂 Model Credits: They are a bunch of handsome guys. The facial exercise photos did not do them justice at all. 😡 2) Use skincare products! Moisturisers Personally, I love this moisturiser as it’s pretty lightweight and leaves a watery texture on the skin after application. Hence, my face is less susceptible to breakouts. Anti-Wrinkle Creams How can we forget this right? The Faceshop store assistant in Korea (where I bought this) claimed that this is Botox in serum form and that it produces the same effect as Botox injections. I swear by this thing. Recently I noticed that my best friend, Jo’s complexion has improved enormously. Her pores are less visible and her laugh lines are almost non-existent. And she told me she has been using this religiously. Hence, I conclude that it should be this baby working its wonders. 3) Take Vitamin C! Tip: The best time to take Vit C is during/after food and in separate doses. 4) Slap on sunblock lotions! The sun’s harmful rays accelerates aging so always apply sunblock lotion before you head out. 5) Sleep on your back! Do not sleep on your side as wrinkles may etch into the surface of your skin. This is how laugh lines and crow’s feet are formed. Always sleep on your back. 6) Eat salmon! Salmon provides a good source of collagen which in turns helps to nourish skin and reduce wrinkles. In addition, it increases your ability to think. Double goodness! 7) Lastly, stay happy! Do you know that we have approximately 60,000 thoughts per day (one per second.) Of those 60,000 thoughts, 95% of them are EXACTLY the same as the thoughts you had yesterday. And the day before that. And the day before THAT. Well, here’s something even worse: on average, a whopping 80% of those thoughts are NEGATIVE. That’s 45,000 negative thoughts per day! Being gut-wrenching and apathetic about life is not going to help you. Instead, try to let go of this negative vibe and start to be grateful about your life. Once those positive thoughts sink in, wrinkles are going to bid you goodbye and you can now say hello to young and dewy skin! Remember Selena sang ‘who says you’re not beautiful and can’t be the best?‘ She’s stunning isn’t she? Hope you guys are motivated to follow my wrinkle-free regime already. 😛 Your friend, Juliana #review #beautyreview #antiaging #skincare #tutorial #beauty #beautytips

Howdy gorgeous people! I’m adding a new tab on my page – Free Samples ! Many big beauty product brands tend to give away free samples on their websites/Facebook pages on a regular basis. To make sure you guys don’t miss out on these goodies, I’ll be updating the ‘Free Samples’ page diligently on latest free samples available and the ways to get them. Why am I doing this you ask? Well, the sole intention of this blog is to ensure that readers/consumers make informed choices on their purchases. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all product, especially if it’s related to health and beauty. ALWAYS justify your decision to purchase the product and you’re well on your way to becoming a smart and informed consumer. So besides reading reviews on the products, consumers should also try them out themselves. And the best way to do it? Try the free samples!! Your next informed purchase starts from here —> Click Be sure to check back on my page for more goodies! Love, Juliana #beauty #freesamples

Clinique’s Perfectly Real Radiant Skin Compact Makeup This product has been my all-time favourite since 5 years ago. Pros The foundation is pretty light weighted and gives my complexion a very natural finish after application. I have an oily complexion and the one look I fear most is the cakey face look. Because of the ultra-refined powders, it does not give my face that effect. So even though it is for very dry to combination skin, my oily complexion still loves it! 😀 Another plus point is that it has a built in SPF 29/PA+++. I thought this is pretty high as most foundations has only SPF 15 to 20. Cons I suppose the coverage for this foundation is medium as it camouflages my zits fairly well but not so for my freckles. They are still pretty visible after application. I don’t know whether this is a bad thing to most of you but it’s definitely a ‘thumbs down’ for me. Another downer: It’s not lasting. The foundation usually ‘vanishes’ from my face just after 5 hours and I’ll have to reapply again. But I found a way to prevent this problem and that is to apply more moisturizer and make up base. This way, my makeup will usually last for another 2 hours on top of the 5. Price I usually purchase this foundation at the Nuance Watson stores at the Changi Airport terminals when I’m on my way out of the country. It is priced at SGD 66. They don’t sell refills though. So I’ll usually buy the refills from Isetan at SGD 50. Recently, I discovered that Johor Bahru’s (JB) City Square’s Clinique Store only retails this at 110 MYR. According to XE.com, this means it is SGD 47. I guess it’s only worth the travel if you are buying in bulk or planning to purchase other items. Diorskin x4 Control Compact Foundation I first spotted this product a year ago at Changi Airport Terminals’ Nuance Watson. I was intrigued by its classy design. I’ve always been a huge fan of Dior’s lip glosses because of their great quality – richer colour intensity and lasting shine. So I was curious as to whether the quality of the foundations measure up to their lip glosses. Pros Its texture is pretty smooth, so applying it on my face is always easy. Usually after applying make up base, I’ll have to pat on foundation with my sponge before I can glide it across my face, otherwise it will create a cakey texture on my skin. Well, I don’t have to do that for this foundation. 😀 But I suspect it could also be the enclosed sponge that the compact foundation provides. The sponge feels different from other sponges that I’ve used. It’s heavier in weight and feels denser. (Maybe I should try applying the foundation with other sponges in future. Will keep you guys posted.) Besides having oily skin, my skin is also acne-prone. So I usually break out if I wear foundation for too long. This product does not cause me to break out after hours of wearing it so thumbs up to that! SPF 20 -PA++. Pretty decent. Cons As I mentioned previously, this is one thing I fear most. So booooooo to the foundation’s inability to absorb my facial oil after a mere 2 hours. 😛 Coverage-wise is also not that great. Pretty sheer coverage. I usually have to apply concealer on my face to hide imperfections. Price I think it was SGD 70++ at the Nuance Watson stores at Changi Airport terminals. Again , they don’t sell refills so I’ll usually get them at Robinsons at SGD 60. Comparing them both… All in all, I feel that the properties of both foundations are almost similar. If I have to choose, it’s probably the Clinique’s foundation. Dior’s foundation pales in comparison with Clinique’s for the following reasons, 1) Does not fulfill the basic needs of a foundation – Evening out bad skin tone 2) Pricier Before I sign off, I thought I’d give you pretty ladies some Foundation Makeup Tips For light coverage, apply foundation with a brush For fuller coverage, use an enclosed sponge Applying moisturizer and foundation is also the best time to massage your skin. This helps to stimulate the skin and improve blood circulation so that it looks less puffy and more radiant. Do it in the following motion. Besides foundations from these luxe brands, I also use foundations that don’t break my bank – Faceshop and Loreal. I’ll review them in my next foundation makeup post. Stay gorgeous! Love, Juliana Disclaimer: Do keep in mind that reviews are entirely subjective. It is normal to have differing views so please don’t hate me if I didn’t speak well of your favourite product. I definitely have no intentions of distorting the image of any brand. Well, to each his own, isn’t it? Peace! #Dior #Clinique #cosmeticsreview #foundationreview #beauty #foundation #cosmetics #foundationmakeup

Remember I mentioned that I was gonna do my own makeup for my wedding shoot two entries back? Well, someone definitely heard (or read) me because I just received more than 20 skincare and makeup products from HKCplaza.com! It is insane but I’m absolutely gratified. There are enough eyeshadows, lippies, powders, creams and eyeliners in the package to turn me into an effusive makeup chameleon. Haha! Before I swipe my fluffy brushes on the buttery smooth textures of the palettes, I thought I could show you some of the cool stuff in the stash. Who knows? Some of them might be right up your beauty street? 😛 Scroll down for a virtual tour of my HKCplaza beauty bags! Here’s a full view of all the products that I’ve received from HKCplaza.com . There are actually 38 products in total. 🙂 The SKINCARE Products (Now available in the Cube Store .) I heard these SMART products are a huge hit among the Koreans as they hydrate and prevent premature ageing. They contain Centella Asiatica and Argan oil. In case you’re wondering, Centella Asiatica, which originated in Asia and Madagascar, is used to lighten acne scars and pigmentation, accelerate skin healing, erase fine lines, promote collagen synthesis and prevent premature aging. The MAKEUP Products (Available at HKCplaza.com ) Did I mention that I’ll be doing my fiancé’s makeup too? But I had a hard time figuring out his skin tone. He looks like he has both yellow and pink undertones. Well, with these many colors to choose from, I’ll never go wrong anymore. Time to play mix-and-match! Here are some products that I’ve already started using: LJH Cellabel M.C. Eyelash Queen The eyelash serum nourishes eyelashes, maintaining them, keeping them healthy, supple and hydrated. Every bride wants full and luscious eyelashes so I’ve been using them religiously to moisturise my eyelashes and to prevent them from falling out. Gulp! It also comes with this ingenious measuring card for you to assess the length of the lashes before and after application. I’ve just started on the treatment and I’ll provide an update on my progress soon! The LJH Eyelash Queen is available at only SGD52 (U.P. SGD64) in the Cube Store . LJH PLC Solution This is a super solution that reduces skin redness caused by sunburns, rashes or any other irritants. I’ve used it on my rashes and its hydrating ingredients helped relieve the persistent itch and improve my skins condition. It is also a facial mist spray to refresh and comfort moisture-deprived skin that has been in environments that involve air-conditioning or pollution. The PLC Solution is available at only SGD38 (U.P. SGD49) in the  Cube Store . I’ll be posting more photos of my wedding looks on my Instagram (@Anastasialove22) and my blog so keep your eyes peeled! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products were sponsored, they do not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are objective and genuine. Also note that all sources, information, content, links are valid to change at any time. #Wedding #ADashOfHoneyz #beautyreview #tutorial #beauty #BridalBeautyLog #HoneyzCube #HKCplazacom