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Avoid CNY salon surcharges with DIY chic rainbow sections through your locks! Step 1: Prepare these items. Hair dye, rubberbands, disposable gloves, comb and polybags. The hair dye I use in this tutorial. Tish and Snooky’s Manic Panic in Ultra Violet and Hot Hot Pink Colors appear more vibrant on light hair so my friend Alice (and model of today’s tutorial) has bleached her Rapunzel locks before this shoot. FYI… Our model, Alice is a hair fashionista and already has a nice gradation of green applied to the lower lengths of her hair. But like they always say ‘too much is never enough’, so Alice has kindly agreed to showcase her hair dye journey and demonstrate how she achieves the graduated hair dye effect with three colors. Here we go! Step 2: Tie your hair in half. Then twist the upper half into a bun. Step 3: Now smooth out your lower half with a comb and begin your hair color application. Remember to wear your gloves! Step 4: Spread the dye evenly by brushing your hair with a comb. Step 4: Divide your hair into three sections (or four if you have thicker hair) and twist each section into a mini bun as shown. Step 5: Now wrap your mini buns with the polybags and secure them with rubber bands. Once you’re done, repeat these steps with the upper half of your hair with a different hair dye color. Step 6: Now wait for an hour for the dye to penetrate into your hair before rinsing it off completely. Step 7: After rinsing, brush your hair with your hands. Do not use a comb because hair is weakest when it’s wet and combing might result in breakage. Then dry your hair and you’re done! Thanks Alice for the demonstration! Now let’s all add some fun flare to our mundane manes! P.S. For more exclusive content on beauty tutorials, product reviews, style books or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, like my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ilovebunny.net Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . Your friend, Juliana #beauty #fashion #tutorial

Sponsored Review Are hair loss, balding and dandruff problems bugging you? We all know these could be caused by an unhealthy scalp but the real problem is – do you know how to fix the damaged scalp? Well, hair care veteran Glitz Hairworkz might have the solution to your infuriating scalp issues. Introducing Scalp Detox Treatment that promises to help you regain your crown and confidence this CNY. Click for all the ‘hairy’ details! Our scalp affects the way our hair looks and long-term use of hairstyling products can lead to clogged follicles that can cause severe hair loss problems. Besides reducing chemical treatments, using good shampoo and employing proper hair washing techniques, regular detoxification treatments are also essential to maintain the good condition of our hair. So a few weeks ago, I visited Glitz Hairworkz at TripleOne Somerset to try their signature Scalp Detox Treatment, hoping to cleanse my follicles and wake my sleeping hair up. :p On the day of the treatment, I arrived 20 minutes late for my appointment (shame on me) but I was still greeted with friendly smiles at Glitz Hairworkz. And I was also immediately served a nice pot of tea and some magazines to help me relax and zone out for my treatment. Talk about good service! This was my hair condition before the treatment… According to Kelvin (Style Director of Glitz Hairworkz), my scalp is healthy and normal (phew!) so I do not have to do this treatment too often. He recommends clients who are plagued by an oily scalp, dandruff and stress to do the treatment once a month or twice a month (if the problem is more severe). Results should be evident after 6 to 12 sessions. My treatment began with the application of Detoplus 1 hair serum from Revivre Exence Aromatherapy. The product contains natural essential oils and Vitamin E. Kelvin ensures that the products he uses for the treatment are chemical-free and organic to maintain the good effects of the treatment. He also emphasized that his products are made up of smaller molecules (as compared to other detox products) so the goodness of the products can penetrate more easily into the scalp. This will lead to quicker and more visible results. After 10 minutes, Sally (my hair stylist of the day) gently massaged the Revivre Exence Aromatherapy Shampoo Enfant Detox to deeply purify and nourish the scalp. The shampoo has a light and delicate herb scent that produces a soothing and relaxing sensation on my scalp. Luurrrve it! To make sure my scalp absorbs the nutrients of the shampoo, it was left on my scalp for an additional 10 minutes before rinsing. I’m a bunhead too! Haha! The rinsing process was an enormous pleasure with the combination of Sally’s therapeutic head massage and the relaxing scent of the shampoo. Sally massaged my head for a good ten minutes with the Revivre Exence Aromatherapy Sinergia Detox hair conditioner to get rid of hair build-up and residue. Psst! I was actually suffering from a slight migraine before the treatment began and at this point of the treatment, I could feel the pain subsiding already. 😀 After rinsing, Sally squirted some Revivre Exence Aromatherapy Balm PH3 Relax on my scalp to smoothen my hair and calm the scalp. The product also prevents and calms down an itchy scalp. The nozzle of Balm PH3 Relax. Sally applying Balm PH3 Relax on my scalp. Thereafter, with a wave of her curling wand, Sally turned my hair into this… Haha! It’s no surprise that I love my new tousled waves! Sally is a hairstyling genius! I’m pretty sure I’ll be back for more treatments. The 2-hour Glitz Hairworkz Scalp Detox Treatment is priced at SGD98 per session. Long-term treatment packages are available too. For more information, visit their website at www.glitzhairworkz.com or like the Glitz Hairworkz FB page for the latest promotions and updates on their services. They are located at 111 Somerset Road TripleOne Somerset #02-18/19/20, Singapore 238164. You may contact them for an appointment at +65 6820 0789. And now we all know the secret to beautiful and voluminous tresses. 😛 Thanks Kelvin and Sally for the great hospitality and wonderful treatment! From left to right: Sally, me and Kelvin Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be 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. #SalonReview #beautyreview #beauty #SponsoredReview #hairproducts #GlitzHairworkz

Sponsored Review The Snake Year is hissing around the corner and in this time of merriment and reunion, scrumptious Chinese feasts inevitably come to mind. If you’re looking to try something different this year – perhaps inject some spice and flavor into your reunion dinners, I may have a pretty good suggestion. Well, I know of a place that offers authentic and fiery Chinese food in the heart of bustling Chinatown. To find out more, click on link! 😀 Last month, I was invited to authentic Szechuan restaurant Tong Fu Ju Grilled Fish 同福聚烤鱼(四川菜) at 21 Smith Street, Singapore 058935 for a traditional Szechuan lunch. I was very excited because my lunches usually consist of boring sandwiches, pies and frozen food so a sumptuous oriental lunch definitely sounds like a worthy ‘trade-off’. Haha! I arrived at the restaurant and was immediately greeted by this… Bright red lanterns and tables, fancy Chinese curtains and green walls embellished with beautiful Chinese paintings. How oriental can they get?! For a second, I thought I was in China. I thought the decor exuded a festive mood which made me look forward to CNY even more than before. I know I look calm and composed here but I’m actually having an excitement attack inside. Can’t wait to tickle (or rather numb) my taste buds with the delectable Szechuan cuisine that’s coming right up! Thin Pork Slices in Sichuan Garlic Sauce 蒜泥白肉 – SGD8.80 This is undisputedly the best dish of the afternoon. The succulent flesh and spicy garlic sauce was a true match made in food heaven. I know it’s not a good calorie bargain with its fatty pork belly and greasy gravy, but trust me, it’s worth all the extra pounds. Just imagine soft and luxurious meat melting on your tongue… ‘Nuff said. 5 Honeyz crowns! Pan Fried Beef Slice Hong Kong Style 姜葱牛肉 – SGD18 I’m a huge fan of beef but this dish did not impress me that much. The beef slices were tough and dry, and the sauce was mild and light. It didn’t help that it was served after the soft and tender pork meat either. So I did not appreciate it as much as the pork. 🙁 So 2 Honeyz crowns. House Special Charcoal Grilled Live Fish 招牌烤鱼 – SGD28 (Regular) SGD32 (Large) The name of the restaurant is Tong Fu Ju Grilled Fish so I guess it’s no surprise that this baby here was the star of our lunch. The fish was at least three times bigger than my palm and was presented on a food warmer with charcoal underneath. Besides being visually stunning, this fish was also grilled to perfection! The skin was crunchy and the flesh was soft, juicy and tender. The spiciness is also less prominent here because we have requested for 中辣 which literally means ‘medium spicy’. There are three levels of spiciness so if you prefer piquant food, do feel free to ask for an upgrade of the spice level. Despite the lack of spice, the fish was still power packed with flavor. This is because the bean sprouts, vegetables and onions surrounding the fish were not just decorative flourish, they were part of the flavor package too. The folks at Tong Fu Ju Grilled Fish highly recommended that we have these delicious companions after the fish for a more balanced taste. Fellow blogger Tiffany showing off the large bean sprouts. The fish we had was Sea Bass. Besides this fish, they have three other types of fish for you to choose from, namely Patin, Besouga and Grouper. Patin has the softest meat and Grouper has the firmest. As you’ve guessed it, the most popular choice in the restaurant is the Patin. The price is the same for all types of fish. For its soft texture and flavorful ingredients, 4.5 Honeyz crowns! Sauteed Chicken with Chili and Pepper, Chong Qing Style 重庆辣子鸡 – SGD18 The chicken meat was soft, tasty and shockingly spicy. Each piece of chicken was coated with the strong aroma of garlic and Sichuan pepper. It was a pity that I could not endure the spice, otherwise I could have gobbled it all up. Also, beware of tiny bones that lurk within. 3.5 Honeyz crowns Numb and Spicy Bullfrog 馋嘴牛蛙 – SGD26 Fleshy and moist frog meat soaking in fiery red chili oil – I’m a frog fanatic so I’m already drooling at this sight. Haha! The frog was so fleshy! The frog meat was soft and tasty and the sauce was fragrant and hot. Although the dish was a little too spicy for my liking, I still thought it was a harmonious mix of taste and texture. 4 Honeyz crowns! Griddle-Cooked Tea Tree Mushroom 千品茶树菇 – SGD13.80 If the bullfrog dish was too spicy or exotic for you, this mushroom dish might tickle your fancy. Wholesome mushrooms paired with guiltless vegetables and lotus roots – it’s the ideal dish for non-spicy lovers. Even though the dish looks a tad boring, it was surprisingly flavorful. 4 Honeyz crowns. Pan-fried Corn Cake 玉米烙 – SGD8.80 After all the tongue-numbing food, we were finally able to calm our taste buds with this crispy corn dessert. It is probably one of the best Chinese desserts I’ve ever had. I’ve never had fried corn (it is mostly boiled) so I was relatively amazed at the tenderness and juiciness of this fried sweet corn. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. 4.5 Honeyz crowns! Afterthoughts… The dishes we had were recommended by the folks at Tong Fu Ju Grilled Fish. Even though the dishes were mostly hot and bold in taste, I thought the flavour balance of the dishes was generally good and the portions were fairly generous too. The service is definitely a noteworthy factor. Throughout our lunch, the staff periodically asked if we were okay with the spiciness of the food or if we needed to top up our glasses. Sour plum drink In fact, I think the quality of the food and service ranks up with some of the best Sichuan restaurants I’ve been to. So 4 Honeyz crowns for the service and overall experience! If you’re looking to throw an oriental dinner party this Chinese New Year without messing up your kitchen, consider Tong Fu Ju Grilled Fish! For more info on reservations and menu, please visit their website at www.tongfujugrilledfish.com or call them at +65 6224 7071. Thanks Tong Fu Ju Grilled Fish for the esteemed invite! Now let’s toast to a prosperous and healthy 金蛇年！ Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the food and services were sponsored, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are genuine and honest. #FoodReview #TongFuJuGrilledFish

Besides my beauty encyclopedia Honeyz Cube, I’ve also been working hard on another project – creating my own jewelry line. Click for a sneak peek! I’m a huge HUGE fan of chunky accessories – boho statement bangles, gold accent necklaces and bold knuckle rings. And now I want to spread this love to you guys by providing you chic and affordable accessories with the opening of my very first online jewelry store called Absolutely Divine! The pieces in my collection are inspired by vintage, bohemian styles as well as the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra. I’m currently working on the website and the full collection is slated to make its full appearance in February. However, I decided to launch a few pieces from my new collection before Chinese New Year to satisfy your CNY fashion appetites! Here they are! Zodiac Prism Earrings Item name: Zodiac Prism Earrings Price: SGD6.00 Description: It comes with rubber stoppers. Made of 100% base metal. Weight: 6g Cats Eyes Earrings Item name: Cats Eyes Earrings Price: SGD6.00 Description: It comes with rubber stoppers. Made of 100% base metal. Weight: 19g Feather of the Phoenix Earrings Item name: Feather of the Phoenix Earrings Price: SGD10.00 Description: It comes with rubber stoppers. Made of 100% base metal. Weight: 18.6g Feather of the Opera Earrings Item name: Feather of the Opera Earrings Price: SGD8.00 Description: It comes with rubber stoppers. Made of 100% base metal. Weight: 6g Star Shower Hook Earrings Item name: Star Shower Hook Earrings Price: SGD7.00 Description: Made of 100% base metal. Weight: 11.9g Miss Cleopatra Item name: Miss Cleopatra Price: SGD12.00 Description: Lobster claw clasp. 100% base metal. Length: 47cm Faux Bow Necklace Item name: Faux Bow Necklace Price: SGD8.00 Description: Lobster claw clasp. 100% base metal. Length: 47cm Aztec Sunset Bracelets Item name: Aztec Sunset Bracelets Price: SGD9.00 Description: 100% base metal. Diameter: 7cm Leafy Waistband Belt Item name: Leafy Waistband Belt Price: SGD8.00 Description: Stretchable Length: 74cm – 92cm Mr Moustache Ring Item name: Mr Moustache Ring Price: SGD6.00 Description: Adjustable. Myan Summer Bracelets Item name: Myan Summer Bracelets Price: SGD9.00 Description: Stretchable, 100% base metal. Mystique Necklace Item name: Mystique Necklace Price: SGD12.00 Description: Lobster claw clasp. 100% base metal. Length: 63cm Pyramid Wonder Necklace Item name: Pyramid Wonder Necklace Price: SGD8.00 Description: 100% base metal. Length: 68cm Skullie Leather Band Item name: Skullie Leather Band Price: SGD10.00 Description: 100% base metal. Length: 24cm Note: * All prices include free normal delivery in Singapore. ** All items are nickel-free. *** Each design in this soft launch collection is limited to a few pieces only. The complete collection will only arrive in late February. To order, please email your order request to honeyz@ilovebunny.net or fill in this contact form with the following details, Name: Mailing address: Item(s) that you wish to purchase: Preferred mode of delivery: Normal/Registered (Additional SGD2.25) And you’re well on your way to becoming a Fashion Goddess! Your friend, Juliana #AbsolutelyDivine #fashion #Shop

After months of intense preparation, I can finally reveal my secret project! Click to unveil the beauty mystery… All of you know by now that I have the most confusing skin in the world – combination dry so finding the right products has always been like climbing Mount Everest for me. I’ve found many women portals and forums through Google and even though most of them hold a wealth of beauty information but none satisfies my beauty skincare objectives. This is because they mostly cover the most common skin types (i.e. oily, dry, normal) and the most basic beauty products (i.e cleanser, toner, moisturizer). The forums were also not beauty-centric enough in that they center around other topics such as relationships and celebrity gossip too. I needed information of as many beauty products as possible – that includes organic products, eyelash glues, body sculpting products and reviews from everyone if that’s feasible too. Perhaps the answer is – a beauty wiki? So instead of persistently searching for the focused beauty portal, I decided to create my own. And so Honeyz Cube was born – yesterday. 🙂 Honeyz Cube contains a large and daily growing database of beauty and health products and also provides an avenue for like-minded beauty lovers to convene and network via the discussion boards and review spaces. On top of these, I’ll also be giving away my beauty products and samples in the Rewards Catalogue because good things are better shared, right? Of course, I can’t give them to everyone who visits my site – I don’t own Watsons! So I decided to reward the peeps who vote, review and refer. 😀 There are now about 200 products in my database. I hoping to enter more as I go along. Yup, I painstakingly entered all the product info on the website so if you spot any discrepancy, please pardon my sin and let me know by emailing me at info@honeyzcube.com. Or if you think there are any beauty products that deserve a place in the encyclopedia or a spot on the beauty pedestal (Cast Your Vote), please feel very free to email me too. I’ll try my best to update this beauty pedestal everyday. Comparisons will be there for at least two days so expect new vote results everyday. 😀 Alrighty belles, thanks for reading this and now please head to my site —-> www.honeyzcube.com Eh, why are you still here??? Well, since you’re still on this page, thought you might be interested to take a behind-the-scene look at the process of developing this website. Enjoy! Now, let’s race to Honeyz Cube and start voting and reviewing your favorite products! Your friend, Juliana #beauty #HoneyzCube

Advertorial This February, the year of the Snake slithers in and I welcome this majestic year with gorgeous Chinese garden-themed nails from Nail Indulgence De Beau! The nail art was created with Sha-Nail Pro stickers, Jacqueline Burchell’s J226 and J090. Sha-Nail Pro Catalogue Sha-Nail Pro Catalogue Jacqueline Burchell J226 Jacqueline Burchell J090 Sha-Nail Pro is the star of the nail scene at the moment. Its high quality and advanced application techniques has created countless beautiful nail art patterns that are fascinating as well as long-lasting. I love the elegant and ‘glassy’ look of my nails. They reminded me of gel candles. Now let’s view its glamor in ‘Chinese style’! Haha! Credits Photography By Honeyz Paint House Apparel White and Lime Green Shift Dress with Cutout Back (SGD28) by Ophella (For more info on their latest collection, visit their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/Shop.OPHELLA .) Now celebrate Chinese New Year with the following offer from Nail Indulgence De Beau! Quote ‘Honeyz‘ at Nail Indulgence De Beau (uBeau) to enjoy a gelish nail manicure and free soak off at $29 only*! (Priced at $60 originally.) So ladies (and gentlemen), bring your mommy, grandma, girlfriends and aunties to Nail Indulgence De Beau too! With these low rates, everyone can afford to be pampered with manicures and pedicures! Nail Indulgence De Beau (uBeau) is located at No. 1 Liang Seah Street, #02-14. (Opposite Bugis Junction) You may call them at +65 6333 1687 for an appointment. (Remember to quote ‘Honeyz’!) * For first timers only. ** Due to overwhelming CNY appointments, there will be a surcharge of SGD5 from now till 21st Jan 2013. Thereafter, the surcharge will increase to SGD10. A week before CNY, the surcharge will increase further to SGD15. For more info on Nail Indulgence De Beau’s services and promotions, visit the Nail Indulgence Facebook Page . Now let’s ring in the year of the water snake with awe-inspiring nails from Nail Indulgence De Beau! Your friend, Juliana #gelishnails #gelishnailpolish #JacquelineBurchell #nailsreview #NailIndulgenceDeBeau

Sponsored Review Whet your beauty appetite with these yummylicious products from the January edition of Vanity Trove! Vanity Trove has returned for another wonderful month of beauty, wellness and surprises! Here’s what the January trove has in store for us. Wait for it… Tadah! The first item that caught my eye was this pretty little booklet that was titled Vanity Jan 2013 Issue. I gaped as I flipped through the thick pages. It’s absolutely divine I tell you! It contains all the info about the products in the trove including their prices and places of availability. The booklet also makes a great boredom buster on the train as it provides mini articles on beauty and wellness related topics – like a pocket lifestyle magazine! Everyone loves discounts! Previously, discount coupons in the trove were given separately in the form of vouchers and brochures. In the Jan edition, Vanity Trove reorganized the vouchers and printed them on the Vanity Jan 2013 Issue with dotted tear lines for our convenience. Thumbs up to that! Guess what? You ladies can also view the Vanity Trove magazine without subscribing to VT. Click here to read the Vanity Jan 2013 Issue. Of course, besides the exciting Vanity Jan 2013 Issue, the January trove also contains lovely beauty products that promises to set our beauty hearts aflutter. Here’s the rundown. My Beauty Diary (SGD16.90 for 10-piece set) These soothing facial masks have become a favorite weekly ritual for those who crave a luxurious treat at an affordable price. The masks come in pampering varieties to suit different skin care needs. Each sheet mask is made from eco-friendly plant fibres and has a soft and unique three-layered structure that is perfectly plush and comfortable. Available at Guardian, Sasa and Watsons. Bifesta Makeup Remover (SGD16.90) Bifesta makes removing a full face of makeup convenient and easy! This water based makeup remover is gentle and yet powerful enough to get rid of the most stubborn makeup including waterproof mascara. This non sticky and non oily formula won’t clog your pores and leaves your skin feeling refreshed. Available at Watsons, Guardian, Sasa, Meidi-Yaand Nishino Pharmacy. Astalift Lotion (SGD64 for 150ml) Quench thirsty skin with the rich and pampering ASTALIFT lotion, which prepares your skin for the benefits of the Astalift Essence or Emulsion. Contains super antioxidant Astaxanthin, three different types of collagens to enhance hydration and Hyluronan to help the skin retain moisture. Available at #02-04 The Centrepoint. Yuskin A Hand Cream (SGD14.90) A rich, gentle and moisturizing cream that relieves dry skin. This top-selling moisturizer in Japan is well-loved for its light and non-greasy application. It contains Vitamin E and Glycyrrhetinic Acid to heal chapped skin. There are no steroids, artificial coloring or preservatives. Albion Skin Conditioner Essential (SGD82 for 165ml and SGD140 for 330ml) Stress, UV rays, pollution can wreck havoc on healthy skin. When your skin needs tender loving care, soothe it with Albion skin conditioner. This toner is for sensitive skin, and it contains Coix lacryma-jobi (Job’s tears) and is rich in ingredients that enhance skin’s self-recuperative capacity and restores metabolic rhythm. Available at Albion’s exclusive flagship counter at Takashimaya, Cosmetics Department Level One. The January trove also enclosed a couple of edible beauty products that seek to satisfy and beautify! Slim Secret Bars (SGD3.90 each) Get an energy boost with the Slim Secrets! This yummy snack bar comes in tempting flavors and contains NeOppuntia, an antioxidant derived from the prickly Pear Cactus that reduces fat absorption naturally. This snacking sensation is only 123 calories per serve with generous protein content to keep you going. Available at Cold Storage, Marketplace, GNC and www.esslivstore.com . I’m actually munching on the Choc Caramel snack bar as I’m typing this. I must say I really love its crunchy texture and chocolatey taste! It’s a great way to curb the sweet tooth without adding those annoying pounds. Afternoon tea has never been better! Truelife Lingzhi Immunity (SGD58.80) This is perfect when you are feeling frazzled by hectic schedules or just looking to improve your general well-being. A delicious concentrated health supplement drink for folks of all ages. TruLife Lingzhi Immunity combines Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C, Zinc as well as Red Dates, Longan, Wolfberries and Gan Chao extracts. Available at OG and selected medical halls. Important! Today is the last day to order your February Trove! Love is in the air again! ❤ It’s the month of love and kisses so treat your favorite girl friends to a trove of hearts and surprises with the February Vanity Trove! Click here to order. On top of the regular troves, Vanity Trove has also introduced a series of special troves for your guy friends and yourself! SASA Exclusive Men’s Edition Lab Series Men’s Edition Superberry Me Mangosteen Club So what do you think of the January trove? I quite like it actually, thought it was pretty wholesome. In spite of that, I’m hoping and praying that my February trove will include more makeup items. 😛 Visit the Vanity Trove website at www.vanitytrove.com/sg and Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VanityTrove for latest previews and reviews of your favorite products! For more exclusive content on beauty products, beauty reviews, style books or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, like my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ilovebunny.net Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . 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 #VanityTrove

Sponsored Review Our skin is our body’s largest organ as well as what the world sees of us. So we should never discount the benefits our skin may get from a little extra care. Regular exercise, a healthy diet and monthly facials are some of the key ingredients to great skin. I can’t help you with the exercise and diet part but I can certainly introduce you a good beauty parlor that pampers you and helps you put your best face forward. Meet Your Senses Beauty! Your Senses Beauty is a freshly opened beauty parlor that offers individualized luxury experiences featuring the latest products and services from DECLEOR, Payot and leading French skincare brand Gatineau. The salon is located at Square 2 #B1-96, 10 Sinaran Drive, (S)307506 and managed by the beautiful and talented Grace who’s been in the beauty industry for more than 10 years. Prior to her business venture, Grace trained at many well-known beauty schools and spas. She specializes in consultancy work, both facial and body therapy treatment, as well as nutritional planning towards helping many to achieve a holistic total well being. Additonally, Grace is also a charismatic public speaker for beauty and wellness seminars. Her specialized talks include technical topics like skincare products knowledge, skin problem resolve knowledge, skin structure, equipment knowledge to personal grooming and etiquette. Grace Ooi is trained and certified by both CIDESCO (Swedish) and CIBTAC (UK) so you know you are in very good hands when you visit Your Senses Beauty! Here I am with the graceful Grace. 😛 Noticed this beautiful cut out from the previous photos? It is our very own Mrs Singapore and she’s a proud endorser of Your Senses Beauty! Striking my ‘most womanly’ pose beside Mrs Singapore. 😛 I’ve been very busy lately – creating a brand new website and starting my new business. Not surprisingly, all the pressure from these activities has taken a toll on my skin. My skin now looks haggard and very dehydrated. So this invitation to Your Senses Beauty is absolutely timely. Gotta treat those zits and quench the thirsty skin before CNY arrives! Grace highly recommends the DECLEOR’s Aroma Expert Essential Treatment that provides an instant and long term response to thirsty skin. These are the DECLEOR products for the treatment. The corridor to my oasis (treatment rooms)… And here’s my “boudoir”. The Aroma Expert Essential Treatment commenced with deep cleansing and exfoliation. During the process, Grace treated my face to a soothing massage to relax my muscles and rejuvenate the skin. I thought the massage had a face-lifting effect because my skin looked noticeably plumper and healthier after that. Because of my long hiatus from facials, the blackheads and dirt have become very lodged in the pores so Grace had to use this vacuum tool to gently suction out the nasty blackheads to remove the debris that clogs the pores. To make sure that my skin is completely spotless and smooth after the treatment, Grace also manually extracted the offending blackheads with a blackhead remover tool. This is the end result. Then Grace applied a hydration mask on my exhausted eyes and chapped lips. This was followed by the DECLEOR 3 Techniques Face Massage that seeks to relax your muscles from the forehead to the chest. I gotta admit – this is the most enjoyable and revitalizing experience ever. My body has never felt so relaxed and calm during a massage. My treatment culminated with the Hydra-Force mask that intensely replenishes, hydrates and relaxes my dehydrated skin with pure fruit and floral extracts and active essential oils of Néroli, Petit Grain and Sandalwood. These ingredients work in synergy to boost and restore moisture balance to reveal a luminous and radiantly beautiful complexion. And here’s the final product! Tadah! I thought my skin tone and texture improved and my skin looked brighter than before. Physically, I felt very rested and probably a little energized too. It is the best facial experience ever. I’m not exaggerating. My facial did not end here. Grace handed me a bunch of Gatineau goodies to keep up the good results of the facial. What’s in the bag – Gatineau Serenite Soothing Make Up Remover, Gatineau Serenite Gentle Cleansing Toner, Gatineau Activ Eclat Flash Radiance and Gatineau Activ Eclat Radiance Enhancing Gommage. Afterthoughts… The cozy environment, soothing meditation music and superb service made me feel right at home. But the winning factor is definitely the therapeutic and non-invasive skin treatments that are tailored for different skin types. It is not an easy task to treat my skin which is oily on the surface and dry like a desert underneath. Most facials end up making my skin feel dehydrated and dull as the aestheticians usually mistake my skin for being oily and give me treatments that are not suitable for my puzzling skin type. Grace of Your Senses Beauty conducted a detailed skin analysis for me and concluded that my skin is Dry Combination ( the same deduction as the Clinique specialists ). So she made sure that the products and treatments employed are appropriate for the condition of my skin. Two hours of professional facial coupled with relaxing massages – you bet I left the salon feeling like a million bucks. The satisfying treatments and noteworthy service have made me a definite returning customer. 4.5 Honeyz crowns! The Aroma Expert Essential Treatment is priced at SGD200 (U.P. SGD220). For more information about Your Senses Beauty and their latest promotions, visit their website at www.streetdirectory.com/your-senses-beauty . Your Senses Beauty is located at Square 2 #B1-96, 10 Sinaran Drive, (S)307506 and you can contact them at +65 6397 7017. I’ve visited their Facebook page and realized that most of their customers have the same positive sentiments about their service. Visit their Facebook Page to read all the great reviews at www.facebook.com/YourSensesBeauty . Here’s the good news for you ladies… Grace woud like to offer you the heavenly Aroma Expert Essential Treatment (including hydra eyes treatment) for SGD98* only! *For first-timers only. And and and! Sign up for a 6-session package and receive two sessions for free! This means 8 sessions @ $1200 (6 + 2) including hydra eyes treatment. Besides facial treatments, Your Senses Beauty also offers waxing and slimming services. Yeah, you’ve guessed it. It’s promotion time again! Brazilian Waxing first trial at SGD55 (U.P. SGD80), package 8 sessions @ $480 (6 + 2). First 15 customers who like the Your Senses Beauty Facebook Page and sign up for the package will receive a Decleor Fruits Seeds Scrub (worth $65) absolutely free! That’s not all! Join the Your Senses Beauty Facebook Contest now to win attractive treatment packages! Here are the steps to enter the competition: Like “Your Senses Beauty” facebook page ( www.facebook.com/YourSensesBeauty ) PM Your Senses Beauty Facebook Page your skin woes and problems and attached a photo of your current skin condition. Submit your entries by 28 Feb 2013. Winners will be announced on the Your Senses Beauty Facebook Page on 31st March 2013. Terms and conditions apply. Top Prizes Student Facial (worth $292) – 1 winner – Free 4x Facial (1hr) – Free 1 Payot Mousse Nettoyante – Enjoy 40% off Gatineau Products (one time only, max 8 item) Microdermabrasion Treatment (worth $779) – 2 winners – Free 3 Microdermabrasion Face + Eye treatment (1hr 30mins) – Free 1 Gatineau Activ Eclat serum (15ml) – Enjoy 40% off Gatineau / 25% off Payot Products (one time only, max 8 item) Consolation Prizes All Skin (worth $165) – 6 winners – 2 Gatineau Aquamemory / Activ Eclat Serum (15ml) – 1 Gatineau Aquamemory Moisture (15ml) – Enjoy 25% off Gatineau / 20% Payot Products (one time only, max 8 item) and Anti-aging skin (worth $188) – 4 winners – 1 Gatineau Defi Lift 3D – Perfect Design concentrate (15ml) – 1 Gatineau Defi Lift 3D – Resculpting Lift Cream (15ml) – 1 Gatineau Serenite Cleansing Milk (50ml) – Enjoy 25% off Gatineau / 20% Payot Products (one time only, max 8 item) Finally, keep calm because you are beautiful! 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“Shine bright like a diamond, shine bright like a diamond…” Haha! This RiRi song keeps playing in my head after I decorated my nails with these pretty diamante nail stickers from L’Oreal Paris. Hover over link and click for photos and details. 🙂 Yay! Cosmetics and skincare behemoth L’Oreal Paris has finally joined the nail decal bandwagon to produce their very own L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Le Nail Art Stickers! And I had the great honor to be the first lucky few in Singapore to try these stylish nail stickers. The honor was granted when I attended the L’Oreal Paris Lucent Magique Foundation launch some beautiful weeks ago. 😀 My generous bag of goodies included the L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche in ‘Oh My Diams!’ L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Nail ‘Oh My Diams!’ The nail stickers are state-of-the-art. Each patch is made of three layers of film for extreme shine and long wear: the base coat film ensures long wear, the color film provides intense color, and the top coat creates 100 percent shine. And the result? Instant couture Nail Art nails that lasts beautifully and flawlessly for up to two weeks! They add fun patterns and shine to fingertips and toes! Each set of 16 patches were specifically designed to fit all nail sizes. Each nail applies ultra easily and provides long wear with zero drying time and smudging. Just three easy steps: Stick, fold and file. Here we go! I’m all ready to pimp my boring nails. Select your ideal nail size. On clean nails, position the round end at the base of the nail. Apply the nail sticker in an upward motion. Remember to press the nail stickers down firmly. Fold the sticker over natural nail tip. File your nails to remove the excess sticker. And tadah! You’re done! Now flaunt away! The Colour Riche Nail Stickers came with extra nail stickers for touch-ups and the toe nails. These were my leftovers so I’m going to keep them to create trendy accent nails in future. 🙂 Afterthoughts… I thought it is much easier to apply compared to many nail stickers that are already in the market. I love the attention-grabbing designs in this Colour Riche Le Nail Art range. The 2D and 3D designs are so going to be the talk of the town. My only gripe is its tiny selection. 16 designs?? Really??? Also, I’m gonna refute its long-lasting claim. The edges of the nail stickers began to peel off after a mere three days. Here’s a photo for reference. Okay. Maybe we should still give the stickers the benefit of the doubt because during those three days, I set up a Christmas tree, wrapped presents, unwrapped presents and partied like there’s no tomorrow. Something could have happened along the way without my knowledge. Agree??? Would I still purchase this? Yes. It’s a quick solution if you need your nails to look presentable within minutes without any fuss. The price is also pretty reasonable. It retails at SGD17.90 at all Watsons stores. This is way below the price of a regular manicure at the salon. It is also very easy to remove – simply peel it off your nails. No nail polish remover needed. For its gorgeous designs and fuss-free application, 4 Honeyz crowns! For more info, visit the L’Oreal Paris Singapore Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/lorealparissingapore And now let’s shine bright like a diamond! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products were sponsored, it does 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 #LOreal #nails

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