When it comes to globetrotting, my folks love their strictly regimented tours, getting up at the crack of dawn and following a tight military schedule and coming back exhausted, bruised and battered as if they’ve just returned from battle! I’m sure a lot of you know what I’m talking about. Needless to say, that’s not my cup of tea! Free and easy is the word for me! But free and easy is rarely as easy as you want it to be. Well worry no more peeps, Traveloka is here! Who are they? Well none other than one of the biggest online travel companies in the world! I know there are so many travel sites these days, but Traveloka sets themselves apart by literally covering everything from your flight and accommodation to even allowing you to book your tickets and activities at your destination. That means you can pretty much plan and book your entire trip all in one place, perfect for anyone bitten by the travel bug as we step into August! And the deals are about to get sweeter as from 2nd to 4th August 2019 , Traveloka is having its international flight promotion which means dream getaways for all you lucky Singaporean jet-setters. It’s called The Amazing Singapore International Fair! If you plan to travel between 2 August – 31 December this year, halt! Don’t book your flight tickets until you grab flight promotion deals  offered by them right at the link here. You can also find coupon codes at www.traveloka.com/flight-fair . Below are all the details you need to know! SGD 30 Off  – With a minimum transaction of SGD 400  for destinations like Hong Kong, Beijing, Guangzhou, Taipei, Bangkok, Bali and Penang. SGD 50 Off  – With a minimum transaction of SGD 600  for destinations like Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai and London. But, wait, don’t skip the  Terms and Conditions as well. Discount of SGD 30 for flight bookings to Hong Kong, Beijing, Guangzhou, Taipei, Bangkok, Bali, Penang with a minimum transaction of SGD 400 in one Booking ID. (Airport code include: HKG, PEK, CAN, TPE, BKK, DMK, DPS, PEN) Discount of SGD 50 for flight bookings to Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai, London with a minimum transaction of SGD 600 in one Booking ID. (Airport codes include: ICN, HND, NRT, KIX, PER, SYD, MEL, PVG, LHR, LGW) Valid for all available airlines on Traveloka. Only valid for flight bookings departing from or arriving to Singapore. Valid for one-time use during the promotion period. This promo is valid for bookings made through the Traveloka website, mobile site, and Traveloka App only. This promo cannot be combined with other promotions. This promo is only applicable for transactions done in SGD. Book from: 2 August – 4 August 2019 Travel from: 2 August – 31 December 2019 I have to say, the list of destinations provided ain’t too shabby either with the likes of London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai and even Melbourne all making the cut! So what are you waiting for? Let’s go and  book cheap flight deals online  right now and enjoy another worthwhile, much-deserved trip! Thanks to Traveloka I can continue living the vida loca! Cheers! Your friend, Juliana #SponsoredPost #Traveloka

“Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat? Wouldn’t you think my collection’s complete?” Guess the movie from the lyrics! Boy! What a softshell I’m turning out to be… for Barry M’s makeup products! Watch me go from flounder to skipper with my Barry M Cosmetics Under The Sea Nail Paint (in Sea Turtle), Baked Eyeshadow Palette (in Shipwrecked), Coco Loco Lip Oil, On Point Precision Eyeliner and Feature Length Mascara. Psst! I’ve been diligently using my Coco Loco Lip Oil every night to keep my lips plump, chap-free and mer-mazing! Barry M products are now available online at Guardian Singapore – https://tinyurl.com/BarryMxGuardian Have fun and stay safe belles and beaus! Your friend, Juliana

Chancing upon this photo from my trip to Bangladesh earlier this year, I was reminded of the kindness and generosity I experienced at every turn. Even these old rickshaw uncles went out of their way to help me take the perfect picture while expecting nothing in return. What we see here in Singapore is just the tip of the iceberg. They have millionaires and Nobel Peace Prize winners, doctors and lawyers, rich and poor people, the same as any nation. What we see here simply reflects a very specific demographic and after experiencing such kindness, I was even more sad seeing how the Bangladeshi community here has been especially affected by this cruel and unforgiving virus. Here’s a short message to show our solidarity and support for the Bangladeshi community here, separated from their families and loved ones, likely worried and afraid. Stay strong and stay positive, there are many of us rooting for you and hopefully this will all be a thing of the past very very soon. Inshallah! 🙏🏻 Your friend, Juliana

Inner beauty is great but a little contouring never hurts. And I’m not talking about contouring with makeup! Don’t worry – there are no needles involved either. Our skin is fighting a losing battle with aging everyday. On top of the hectic work schedules and chronic sleep deprivation, we’re also exposed to air pollution in our little island city. The largest organ of our body really doesn’t have it easy. There will come a time when it’ll be difficult to ignore all the obvious signs of aging staring back at me in the mirror. So these days, the key focus of my beauty regime is to soften the effects of time on my face. My ultimate beauty nemesis is probably my obvious nasolabial folds aka the smile lines. Since I was a young, impressionable and super vain (haha!) teenager, I’d always noticed how prominent they looked. And of course, these past few years of adulting doesn’t make them better. In fact, they look even more pronounced than ever! Topical products can only do so much to slow down aging, we still need a more viable solution to actually turn back the clock. I know this may mean more drastic measures but right now, I’m not ready to try surgical treatments or injectables to shed years off my face. So I was very happy when Dr. Rachel Lim of Ardmore Aesthetic Clinic suggested trying their non-invasive V Face Laser with Accent Ultra V with Red Light Therapy treatment to contour and tighten my skin. Can a non-surgical cosmetic procedure really lift my face and get rid of the lines once and for all? Read on to find out! Welcome to the cozy premises of Ardmore Aesthetic Clinic! I spot some in-house products! As you probably already know, most aesthetic clinics use standard clinical skin care products and tailor their treatments around the efficacy of the products. This is fine but in cases where you have more unique skin problems like sensitive skin, mild eczema or skin allergies, you might require a more careful selection of products coupled with more sophisticated treatments. As such, standard products and treatment processes may hinder the treatment results or even fail to tackle skin problems more efficiently. So not surprisingly, I was utterly impressed to see that Ardmore had come up with their own line of products for their treatments. This is fantastic, by knowing precisely what ingredients go into their products they would be able to prevent any potential allergic reactions. They would also understand the efficacies of these ingredients and be able to better select the products that are in line with the objectives of their treatments. This makes treatments more effective and customizable to different skin concerns. To top it off, we can perhaps also purchase their range of aftercare products to complement the ones used during treatments. This means we can continue to benefit from the goodness of the treatments even when we’re at home! Yippee! Alright! Here comes the reality – a before treatment photo to show you the state of my skin. It was actually taken last November when I had been frantically dealing with my home renovation that was going south for a few months. The stress from the ordeal had definitely trickled down to my face. Besides some obvious zits, my skin also looked saggy and tired. I also took a beauty hiatus for a few months so it was rather nerve-wrecking to meet an aesthetic doctor for an in-depth skin assessment. Eek! What better way calm those nerves than with a soothing cup of tea. Thank you Ardmore! 😛 Now let’s meet Dr Rachel Lim, the head honcho of Ardmore Aesthetic Clinic! After a fruitful 11 years in family medicine, Dr Rachel Lim began to develop a new mantra for her career and that is to help everyone feel their best at every stage of their lives both within and without. So five years ago, she decided to venture into the world of aesthetics by setting up her brainchild, Ardmore Aesthetic Clinic, a centre dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of customised non-invasive therapeutic treatments with the safest and most effective FDA-approved machines, in a comfortable and private environment and wait for it… at an affordable price. 🙂 To be honest, I’m always skeptical of every new beauty establishment that I go to for the first time, especially when they claim to be the ‘most effective’. Dr Rachel Lim had a friendly yet confident demeanour and seemed to understand all my skin concerns very well. And of course, her beautiful and flawless complexion is the best testimonial for her clinic. She looked stunning even with minimal makeup in real life. VShape Facial Contouring Dr Rachel Lim highly recommended her signature V Face Laser with Accent Ultra V with Red Light Therapy treatment that combines patented ultrasonic Shear Waves and UniPolar radio frequency to eliminate fatty content in the face. The targeted shear waves are completely absorbed by fat cells, thereby causing no damage to surrounding tissue while delivering maximum energy for fat removal. The procedure is designed for the chin, cheeks, neck and the periorbital area around your eyes. The treatment can also be performed on almost any body part including the abdomen, thighs and buttocks. Now let the treatment begin! After a thorough cleansing session, my therapist applied a layer of gel before proceeding to administer the actual treatment using a probe as seen below to deliver the shear waves to targeted areas on my skin. My face was evidently flushed after the treatment. You can see this image below for a clearer before and after comparison. After the procedure, I was treated to a relaxing 20 min facial mask to calm the redness, followed by a slew of aftercare products before we called it a day. In case you’re wondering, the entire treatment lasted about an hour. Afterthoughts… I have an extremely low threshold for heat and pain so the treatment wasn’t all comfortable and pleasant for me. My therapist had to pause a few times for me to ‘take a break.’ Despite the mild discomfort, I thought I could see a small improvement in my wrinkle problem. As you can tell, my skin was still pretty red and sensitive after the treatment but all that subsided within a few hours. My blemishes also disappeared after a few days, giving me a clearer and more radiant looking complexion. So I can safely say there’s minimal downtime and my skin definitely reaped heaps of benefits from this procedure. According to Dr Rachel Lim, I may require 3 to 5 more sessions to see more notable results. All in all, I was very happy with the service rendered by Dr Rachel and her team. I look forward to coming back in future to try their other treatments! My verdict: 3.5/5 Honeyz stars! Thank you Ardmore Aesthetic Clinic! Ardmore Aesthetic Clinic has a wide range of treatments for the face and body, ranging from minimally invasive procedures like botulinum and filler injections, to non-invasive procedures such as Ultherapy, lasers, chemical peels etc. Every treatment recommendation and programme is personally and specifically tailored to their patients’ needs, ensuring the most fulfilling results and outcome. Visit their website at ardmoreaesthetics.com  or FB at facebook.com/ardmoreaesthetics for more. Have fun and keep sparkling! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please rest assured that even though the products and services 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. #ArdmoreAestheticClinic #SponsoredReview

Can’t believe Chinese New Year is already coming to a close. I had a whale of a time catching up with relatives, (possibly) over-indulging in holiday treats, giving out my first ang pows… .. and of course also channeling my inner fashionista. 😛 This year, I amped up my wardrobe with outfits from some new online stores that I’ve just uncovered. At ilovebunny.net, we believe in sharing all the good stuff. So here it is – a pictorial chronicle of my CNY fashion staples and as well as highlights of my first CNY as Mrs Stryker. 🙂 Prepping for CNY… THE FASH SQUAD  Top: Agneselle Skorts: Topazette Bag: Celine Shoes: Vivienne Westwood x Melissa Shoes Accessories: Lovisa (Earrings) & Bulgari (Bracelet) Photography by Bobby Stryker It’s been eons since I worked with simvideo.com.my on a fashion shoot so this CNY, we reunited for a Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year themed photoshoot for Honeyz Cube . Check out the rest of the photos here –  blog.honeyzcube.com My good friend Jody also posted an entry about our CNY outfits. Click here for the post –  jodulu.blogspot.sg/2015/01/valentines-day-outfit-ideas.html 初一 (First day of CNY) THE FASH SQUAD  Jumpsuit:  Zalora Belt:  Megagamie Bag:  Bulgari Accessories:  Poh Heng Shoes: Pedro Nails:  Nail Indulgence De Beau Photography by  Bobby Stryker 初二 (Second day of CNY)  THE FASH SQUAD  Dress:  Topazette Bag:  Chanel Shoes:  Pedro Accessories:  Lovisa Shades: Ray Ban Photography by  Bobby Stryker Locattion: River Hong Bao 春到河畔 初三 (Third day of CNY)  THE FASH SQUAD  Top:   Topazette Skirt:  MDS Bag:  Bulgari Shoes: Aldo Accessories:  Poh Heng Lip color: Bobbi Brown (Creamy Matte Lip Color in Red Carpet) Photography by  Bobby Stryker Happy CNY! Bak Kwa c/o Black Box Styling mommy’s hair Say hello to QQ! And this is what rejection looks like. #siblinglove The Chong cousins Our mandatory CNY family photo. Woo hoo! And finally, from all of us here at ilovebunny.ne t and  Honeyz Cube  – we wish you a very Happy Chinese New Year! 祝你羊年大吉！ For more exclusive content on fashion, makeup or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, like my Facebook Page at fb.com/ilovebunny.net or follow me on my Instagram ( @ilovebunnynet )! Your friend, Juliana #fashion #Bulgari #Chanel #MDS #ChineseNewYear #Agneselle #Celine

In light of the release of the much-anticipated ’50 Shades of Grey’ film, Menswear specialist, Paul Fredrick , posed this question to me – Who is your dream ‘Mr Grey’? Besides civility, wealth and power as described in the novel, my ideal ‘Mr Grey’ also entails many other alluring qualities. He is charming, witty, beautiful and possesses an intimidating yet gentle demeanour. Of course, he is also impeccably stylish. It’s all about the seductive sharp suits and perfectly tailored ensembles! Needless to say, my Christian Grey is none other than my husband, Bobby. 🙂 He’s charming, well-built and has a great sense of fashion. As such, it is no surprise that he has the ultimate fantasy wardrobe of bespoke form-fitting suits that I believe would absolutely sit well with E. L. James’ Mr Grey. I’m also in love with Paul Fredrick’s business wear and casual styles that would portray my dream Mr Grey perfectly. So I thought it would be fun to invade my husband’s wardrobe and Paul Fredrick’s latest collection to create a Christian Grey-inspired style board for you. Woo hoo! Now let’s click to embark on a dark and passionate fashion affair! A single breasted ash suit, shiny grey tie and an understated pocket square – what better way to depict the mysterious and charming Mr Grey? To reflect Grey’s business-savvy look, Bobby used a simple straight fold of the pocket square to give a more sleek professional look instead of the triple point, pyramid, four step and other more playful folds. Bobby is also wearing a tie bar from Dunhill . Tie bars were re-popularised, as were the pocket squares to some extent, by the impeccably smart Matt Bomer. Replicate the look with these stylish items from Paul Fredrick . Mr Grey needs his timeout with Anastasia Steele too. This is what I would imagine him to wear on a casual day out. Sleek white shirt and checkered sweater while still sticking to the grey and preppy formula. Christian Grey is a hanky person, remember? So in this ensemble, his pocket square is now converted to a hankerchief for chivalry purposes. 😛 All items here are from  Paul Fredrick  except the aviator shades and watch that are from Gucci and Bulgari respectively. So what do you think? Do you have any other suggestions on what makes the perfect Mr Grey? Let me know by commenting below. Hmm…I could feast my eyes on that grey suit all day. 😛 Ahem, now if you will please excuse me, someone is expecting me. For more exclusive content on fashion, makeup, shopping or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, like my Facebook Page at fb.com/ilovebunny.net or follow me on my Instagram ( @ilovebunnynet )! Happy Valentine’s Day, belles! Your friend, Juliana #fashion #PaulFredrick #MensFashion #Gucci #Bvlgari #BobbyStryker #50ShadesOfGrey

Last year was wedding year so I channelled all my time to my Secret Garden Fairytale themed nuptials . And the by-product? A memorable wedding but also a very neglected Honeyz Cube with minimal content updates and events. So this year I decided to turn that all around and shift (most of) my focus to my beauty encyclopedia. Well, ‘most of’ cus I still gotta leave some of the attention for my dearest hubs. 😛 Anyway, I organized a Health Couture workshop, did fashion shoots and hosted marketing campaigns within a few short weeks. And you can just imagine how the weeks leading up to these events were like – yes, a whirlwind of meetings and preparation work. But this also means… more opportunities for office wear OOTDs. Whoopee doopee! It’s been ages since I donned jackets, cute work dresses and killer heels. And now that I have the office as my runway, so why not? Forget about the deadlines, laborious tasks and endless meetings. Today I’m taking a page out of Andrea Sachs’ fashion playbook to give you my very own ‘Going Corporate’ lookbook. Yay! Click for more! [df_divider el_width=”100″ style=”solid” accent_color=”#EEEEEE” border_t_width=”2px” padding=”20px 0″ position=”align_center” el_class=””] THE FASH SQUAD Dress: Kate Spade Saturday Bag: Dior Shoes: Pedro Accessories: Bulgari Shades: Chanel Photography by Bobby Stryker THE FASH SQUAD Dress:  Armani Exchange Blazer: The Stage Walk Bag: Bulgari Shoes:  Pedro Earrings: Lovisa Bracelet:  Bulgari Shades:  Police Photography by simvideo.com.my Feeling swamped with deadlines too? Tune up your fashion regimen and you too will notice an upward change in your mood and attitude. Have fun! Psst! Also check out what I’ve been working on at Honeyz Cube! Yup! Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year themed fashion spreads all at  blog.honeyzcube.com . Finally, saying till next time with these silly photos. 😛 Your friend, Juliana #ArmaniExchange #fashion #KateSpadeSaturday

If there’s a fashion army camp, then creating fabulous hair is definitely high on the training list. We all know that every socialmedialite needs to be well versed on this hair subject. We’re constantly attending events, taking photos and meeting the movers and shakers of the beauty and fashion industry so we certainly can’t afford going out looking less than immaculate. Besides good makeup, we also need amazing hair that looks effortless all the time. And there you have it – the ‘qualms’ of being a blogger. Don’t get me wrong. I love my job but it’s just that my hair condition has deteriorated immensely due to frequent styling and poor hair product choices. If you’re a hair chameleon too, you’ll get the picture. And now I need to make sure I restore my hair to its former glory before it leads to a bigger problem – hair loss. Gulp! I don’t wanna feel wistful when that happens so I’ve been applying my hair tonic religiously and going for regular health hair checks. You should too! And the fab news is you can now consult the mane experts at Yun Nam Hair Care at absolutely no cost! To top it off – you will also get to redeem a retail size shampoo (worth SGD38) that is specifically catered for your hair condition! Read on to find out how! Exclusively for my blog readers: COMPLIMENTARY  1 Comprehensive Scalp Analysis + 1 Personalised Hair & Scalp Treatment PLUS, the first 100 to SMS get to bring home a FREE Premium Herbal Shampoo (250ml). SMS: YNjuliana (Your name) to 83823232  OR CALL: Hotline at 6363 3232 and quote ‘Juliana’s Blogger Promo’. Terms and Conditions apply. Come on! It is time to take matters into your own hands. SMS/Call now and maintain your beautiful tresses for life! Your friend, Juliana #beauty #freesamples #YunNam

Whoopee doopee! It’s February again! Can you feel the love and romance in the air already??? And guess what? I wanna add another romantic feather in February’s cap with… … an SK-II Instagram Giveaway! 😀 No kidding! All you have to do is: 1) Follow me on instagram @ilovebunnynet  2) Like this IG post –  http://instagram.com/p/yBsVafAYrt/?modal=true 3) Then tag 3 friends on the post. And you may be walking away with a limited edition SK-II Pitera™ Essence Set worth SGD99 pictured above! The SK-II set comprises of the Facial Treatment Clear Lotion (30ml), Facial Treatment Essence (75ml) and the  Facial Treatment Mask (one sheet). Contest is open to residents of Singapore only and it ends on 16 Feb 2015. 🙂 So what are you waiting for? Head over to Instagram now and tag away! Bonne chance, my darlings! #beauty #contest #InstagramGiveaway #SKII

Sponsored Review My favorite beauty curator, BlackBox.sg , has returned with another incredible treasure trove of beauty delights – the Rachel K Exclusive Box . If you’ve been faithfully following my phenomenal, magnificent and amazing blog (hehe :P), you would notice by now that I’m an ardent believer of Rachel K products  and their mantra to offer products that are fit for a (beauty) queen. 🙂 So when I learnt that Rachel K has undergone a packaging and contents facelift, I wasn’t a wee bit surprised. Because I know that this is just a further testament to their devotion to keep producing better and higher quality products. Their new and improved CC products are free of parabens, are non-comedogenic and most importantly, cruelty free, with improved coverage! I’ve been using them for weeks now and I’m loving their new formulation that minimizes the appearance of pores and evens the skin tone effortlessly. So what kind of sorcery are they employing now??? Well, read on to find out! The key products of this exclusive Black Box are Rachel K’s CC Renew Pressed Powder and Supreme Whitening Lotion . Even though I’ve only just received the CC Pressed Powder, I’ve actually been using it religiously for a year now. This is because two Christmases ago, Rachel K herself had personally delivered her newly launched products to me as a Christmas gift. 😀 It is extremely sweet of her eh? However, as I was extremely busy with wedding planning last year, I haven’t had a chance to elaborate on the goodness of her products on the blog. So now here we go! I received all three shades, namely, Very Light, Light and Medium. From left to right: Very Light, Light and Medium. Rachel K CC Renew Pressed Powder The CC Renew Pressed Powder transforms your skin, revealing a naturally luminous, flawless and perfectly smooth complexion. Its unique color-correcting complex instantly perfects skin with the Organic Shea Butter and an antioxidant complex while Vitamin E delivers powerful anti-ageing benefits. Talc free, paraben free, non-comedogenic and dermatologically tested! How to use: Lightly press all over your face or specifically on prone-to-shine zones with the powder puff for more coverage, or with a brush for a natural look. For extra coverage and long-lasting matte finish, apply it over your CC cream. Where to buy: BHG and www.rachelkcosmetics.com Retail Size and Price: 12g, $42 My verdict: The pink undertones of the Light shade blended better with my skin tone than the other two. I felt like Goldilocks when I was choosing a suitable shade for my face. Haha! The Very Light shade, as the name suggests, was ‘very light’ for my face and made me look like a pale ghost. The Medium shade is a deeper tone that inevitably acts more like a bronzer than face powder. The Light shade was just right. Upon application, the powder disappeared into my skin, giving a flawless mattifying coverage that its predecessor (below) did not offer. I thought the old Pressed Powder did not sit on my face too well. It gets slightly cakey after a few applications. The old Rachel K Mineral Pressed Powder The CC Renew Pressed Powder is on another level and its color-correcting pigments even compensated for my blemishes and freckles. I wore the CC Pressed Powder on every photo in this blog post and you can clearly see that my imperfections are nicely disguised and almost invisible. However, I thought its weather-proof abilities were not as impressive as other powders I’ve tried. I’ve been using Tony Moly’s Face Mix Oil Paper Powder  for the longest time and not only does it banish shine, it also keeps my face looking fresh and matte even in our summer temperatures. In contrast, my Rachel K makeup started streaking and melting right off of my face after a few minutes outdoors. 🙁 So if you’ve oily skin, you might want to apply some oil control powder over your Rachel K makeup before you head out. That said, I’m still in love with its buildable properties that make it great for touch ups throughout the day. And my skin never fails to glow with radiance with just a few sweeps of the powder. ILoveBunny Beauty Tip! Dust the powder lightly on your face with a kabuki brush instead of the puff provided. The puff tends to cake powder on while the brush will help the powder blend in seamlessly. I’m hitting the big 3-0 so I was happy to find Vitamin E and organic shea butter in its contents. These are perfect anti-aging warriors that any girl my age will appreciate. Bonus points for Rachel K! So how many Honeyz crowns does the new CC Renew Pressed Powder deserve? I think its nourishing ingredients and brightening attributes is a great pick-me-up for my lacklustre skin so 4 Honeyz crowns! Rachel K Supreme Whitening Lotion Whiten your skin without harming it and take it from dull to brilliant with this toner formulated with breakthrough natural ingredients. Octadecenedioic Acid (ODA) is a skin brightening agent that whitens skin by regulating tyrosinase within skin cells. Clinical tests have proven it as effective as Arbutin, but without the damaging effects. Delentigo™ puts the brakes on age spots by regulating the formation of lipofuscin and melanin. β White™ is an encapsulated TGF – β Biomimic peptide which corrects the MITF cellular pathway to decrease various types of pigmentation, resulting in optimal whitening of your skin. And finally, SEPICALM VG decreases regular pigmentation induced by inflammatory stress, and Basal pigmentation caused by genetic ageing. Furthermore, enriched with Aloe Vera extract, this multi-tasking miracle in a bottle also cleanses and refines your skin, leaving it pore-less and beautifully radiant. How to use: After cleansing, pour a generous amount of lotion into palms or on to cotton pad and lightly pat over face, avoiding the immediate eye area. Where to buy: BHG and www.rachelkcosmetics.com Retail Size and Price: 80ml, $24 My verdict:  I haven’t tried this for a long enough time to access its efficiency. At first glance, it just looks like it has an extremely low viscosity – almost like water. As such, the product is easily absorbed by the skin unlike many other lotions that leave a sticky residue before they dissipate. My skin was immediately smooth and clean after application. What drew me in was its rich source of safe brightening ingredients that decrease the synthesis of melanin and prevent photo-aging and dark spots. I’m gonna be using this for the next few weeks! I’ll let you know on my Instagram if this makes it to my February list of faves! Meanwhile, 3.5 Honeyz crowns for its high absorbability and natural ingredients. Besides those groundbreaking products mentioned, I also received the following products in sachets. 🙂 Rachel K Stem Cell Cleansing Gel [ 1.5g x 3 sachets] Achieve younger and healthier skin with every drop of this effective cleansing gel. Formulated with innovative PhytoCellTec™ technology that boosts the natural performance of human skin stem cells, it prevents loss of moisture and maintains your skin’s balance naturally, cleansing it without the use of foaming chemicals. It also contains Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera for a soothing and refreshing effect. How to use: Use every morning and evening. Apply a small amount of cleanser to a damp skin and gently massage avoiding the eye area. Rinse well. Where to buy: BHG and www.rachelkcosmetics.com Retail Size and Price: 80ml, $19 Rachel K Youth Spell Day Cream [1.5g x 2 sachets] This balancing day cream is radically different from other skin care product as it is non-comedogenic, and balances the secretion of sebum in both dry and oily skin, ensuring that your pores never get clogged. Formulated with Matrixyl™ 3000 to prevent wrinkles and a unique mixture of Bamboo-silk and Rice-silk which work together to mattify skin by absorbing sebum, you’re left with instantly quenched, soft, elastic and gorgeously hydrated silky-smooth skin. How to use: Apply to cleansed skin with gentle patting motions until absorbed. Where to buy: BHG and www.rachelkcosmetics.com Retail Size and Price: 30ml, $29 Redeem the Rachel K Samples  Would you like to try the Rachel K products too? I’ve placed the samples I received in my Blackbox on my beauty encyclopedia, Honeyz Cube for your redemption. All you have to do is to sign up for an account at HoneyzCube.com , accumulate Cube Points through voting and reviewing your fave products and you can redeem your points for the Rachel K products on our Rewards Catalogue . To get you started, use promo code ‘honeyzbelle’ and receive 50 points absolutely free so you can start redeeming the Rachel K samples straight away! Only 5 available! Remember I mentioned earlier that Rachel K sent me a nice Christmas parcel? Well, the generous Rachel also included her latest CC Renew Creams . And like the powders, the CC cream also came in 3 shades – Very Light, Light, Medium. From left to right: Very Light, Light and Medium. From left to right: Very Light, Light and Medium. It’s pretty evident that the Light shade is the closest to my skin tone. 🙂 Rachel K CC Renew Cream (Note: This is not included in the  Rachel K Exclusive Box ) CC Renew transforms your skin through instant skin perfection and long-lasting anti-aging skincare. The advanced color-correcting complex illuminates your skin and visibly minimizes all imperfections and dark spots instantly and over time. Deep Sea Water, highly concentrated in rich minerals, immediately and lastingly moisturizes dehydrated skin. The break-through Biomimetic Anti-Age Complex boosts the skin’s natural regeneration process to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and to improve skin’s firmness. -SPF 35 / PA++ -Skin type: ALL -Coverage: Sheer to Moderate -Texture: Featherweight -Finish: Natural Radiant -Oil free, Paraben free, Non-comedogenic, Dermatologically tested How to use: – LIGHT COVERAGE Apply CC Cream where skin looks red or dull. – NATURAL COVERAGE Wear it alone over cleaned face. – FULL COVERAGE Wear it under foundation or with CC pressed powder. After cleansing, apply a small amount and dab on your face in a patting motion. Wait 2-3 minutes until the cream disappears into the skin. Key ingredients: REJUNEVATE YOUR SKIN -EGF: Repairs skin tissue and promotes collagen -Adenosine: Wrinkle reduction -Macadamia oil & White Tea: Anti-oxidant and protects skin INTENSE HYDRATION -Deep Sea Water: Intense Hydration -Hyaluronic Acid: Hydration and skin’s firmness -Arbutin: Evens skin tone and reduces redness -Mineral color pigments: Gives radiance and smooth skin PROTECT YOUR SKIN -Vitamin E: Prevents from sun damage and age spots -SPF 35++: Protects against UV rays and ageing process My verdict: I was surprised to see Arbutin in its ingredients list. Remember this ‘Clinical tests have proven it as effective as Arbutin, but without the damaging effects.‘ from their  Rachel K Supreme Whitening Lotion description above? So is Arbutin supposed to be harmful then? I looked it up and here’s what I found. There are two types of Arbutin – alpha and beta. The alpha isomer offers higher stability over the beta isomer and is the preferred form for skin lightening indications. Alpha-Arbutin doesn’t appear to have any nasty side effects and some government studies have shown it to be safe to use. Questions about it’s long term safety look promising but are incomplete. Anecdotally it is much less irritating to the skin than hydroquinone (bleaching agent) at similar or even greater doses. It works primarily by inhibiting melanin and it has been shown to work effectively on all the different skin colors. Pure forms of arbutin are considered to be potent skin lightening agents. Generally, Arbutin is considered safe alternatives to commonly used depigmenting agents to make the skin fairer. The above is a compilation of info I found on different sites. It seems like everyone is singing the same tune about Arbutin. Well, it is still important to take note that it’s a form of hydroquinone so it may cause some kind of skin reaction for some individuals. If you’ve sensitive skin, I’d highly recommend you to consult a dermatologist before using any product that contains Arbutin. As for me, it did not cause any irritation on my skin. In fact, it’s been doing the exact opposite by protecting my face from pollution particles that have been giving me rashes. The haze in Singapore last year seemed to have changed my skin condition and made it more sensitive. I notice that my face will be itching from rashes (that are raised and red) every time I come home from long hours outdoors. Not a pretty sight. The foundations and CC Creams I’ve been using seem to aggravate the situation further. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find my face normal and clear of rashes after using the Rachel K CC cream one evening. If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you would know that I held my second wedding in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The city is well known for being one of the most polluted places in the world. I knew my face will definitely break out in rashes within hours of being in the city. And like I predicted – it did. On my second day in Dhaka, I decided to apply my Rachel K CC cream and pressed powder instead of my usual foundation and hey presto! No rashes that day! This is my skin close up after applying the CC cream. No more rashes! I also like how it acts like a light diffuser and reflects light away from my nasolabial folds (laugh lines) making my skin look more smooth and dewy. Comparing it to its older model, the consistency of the new CC cream seems thicker. As such, it doesn’t glide on as smoothly as the previous CC cream. BUT! This also allowed its coverage and staying power to perform better! Now let’s look at the packaging. Even though the net weight of both are the same, the sleeker design of the new CC cream makes it easier to fit into my stuffed makeup bags. All in all, I thought the overhaul was a good one. 4.5 Honeyz crowns for Rachel K’s CC Renew Cream! The  Rachel K Exclusive Box  is now available on BlackBox.sg  at only SGD49.90 (with products that are worth more than $75!). Psst! Special Offer for Honeyz Belles Enjoy 10% off any exclusive Black Boxes by using the discount code: BBXJUL10 That’s not all! From now till 15 Feb 2015, Black Box is giving your favorite men a special FREE ‘For Him’ pack worth more than $360 for every Exclusive Box purchased. The FREE “For Him pack” includes: – Nuxe Men Shaving Gel mini 35ml x 1 – Toppik mini 12g x 1 – Sunstar Tonic Shampoo 12ml x 2 – Atos Wellness voucher – $180 x 2 Shopping can only getting better with  BlackBox.sg . 🙂 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. #beauty #beautyreview #BlackBox #RachelK