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Live your life and forget your age. Because there’s a new anti-aging superhero in town! Meet Philosophy’s Ultimate Miracle Workers! Haha! So far, it seems like no one can escape the evil clutches of aging. Pfft! Well, that is until Philosophy’s latest discovery about the real guilty parties responsible for aging. According to the skincare experts at Philosophy, a huge proportion of aging can be attributable to the sun. Yup. I know you’re probably aware of that already but! Did you know that most products we’re using today only shield us from a mediocre 7% of the harmful rays that contribute to premature skin aging? HOLY GUACAMOLE! Yep. Tell me about it. I was as horrified as you are now when I first learnt about this too. Apparently, most products protect us from UVA and UVB only . You can easily check this on the labels. But what about the visible light emitted from indoor lights and infrared rays from our electronic gadgets? The heat you feel from these devices indicate that there is infrared radiation present. Gulp! You’ll be happy to know that Philosophy’s new range is indeed a buncha hard workers as they are developed with an all-new full-light spectrum level of protection that raises the bar on sun protection in the industry beyond UVA and UVB protection to cover infrared rays and even visible light. They do this by introducing multi-protection technology. Okay, this is going to get a wee bit technical.  The system merges a patented antioxidant complex made of five highly efficient naturally derived ingredients (angelica, bitter orange peel, pongamia, green coffee and green tea) combined with Vitamin C and E with infrared red and visible light reflectors (Ruby powder, titanium dioxide-covered mica) along with broad broad spectrum UVA and UVB filters. Erm… that’s not all. This multi-protection complex is then integrated with their multi-rejuvenation complex which includes patented bi-retinoid and active plant cells from the iris flower to help improve the synthesis of collagen and rejuvenate the skin’s appearance layer by layer. Told ya these miracle workers were trying to cover all grounds. According to the results of a clinical study they conducted last year, 33 women aged 44-65 reported that their skin’s hydration levels increased by 73% after just one use! Now please allow me to introduce to you the legendary, iris flower that is present in all of the Miracle Worker products. The Philosophy Miracle Worker launch event was full of surprises. Besides an informative presentation by the coveted brand’s Beauty Trainer, Elaine, we were also treated to an indulging dinner by Luxe Sydney and a fun DIY workshop by Make Your Own . Tadah! And my Eco Bottle Planter is complete. Meet Beanie , our new house plant. And now, here’s a quick rundown of Philosophy’s Miracle Worker products. 🙂 Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Eye SPF 15 (SGD90, 15ml) Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Lightweight Emulsion SPF 25 (SGD100, 45ml) Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Cream SPF 25 (SGD100, 60ml) Afterthoughts… I haven’t started using the eye cream as I recently developed a Chalazion in my upper eye lid, hence I’m avoiding all eye products until I get better. However, I did try the emulsion and cream. Well, I literally gave both a go at the same time . Bad move as I developed a slight reaction to the products. My face was all red and itchy like I had a heat rash. I didn’t realize it’s an ‘either or’ kind of situation where you can only use one product at a time. I always thought emulsions are serums that you use after your toner and before your moisturizer. Evidently, I was wrong. After some probing on the internet, I realized that emulsions are like an alternative to cream moisturizers for use when you want a lighter formula or if you’ve oilier skin. I’ve very sensitive combination dry skin so no wonder my skin reacted so ferociously to the products the first time. I was drowning it in rich moisturizers! Since I started using them separately, they’ve been the best skincare products I’ve ever tried. In terms of application, I’ll use the cream version when I’m home where the atmosphere is drier thanks to air-conditioning. When I’m out and about, I’ll switch to the emulsion since I tend to sweat more in our warm climate. The lightweight formula also makes it a perfect base for my makeup. Heretofore, my skin would still feel tight and dry even after applying moisturizers but these days, after using the miracle workers, it actually feels softer and more hydrated all day long. Yay! Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Night (SGD120, 60ml) This is an interesting product as it is the beauty world’s first serum-in-cream formula with bi-retinoid (hpr+) and active plant cells from the iris flower. It combines the concentrated power of a serum with the nourishing benefits of a cream to help stimulate skin regeneration, while helping your skin rebuild its natural collagen levels. What makes this so fascinating are these pearls within which the formula is packaged individually to maintain the freshness of the product. The pearls contain the serum made from the active plant cells mentioned above and the encapsulation protects the active ingredients until first use, allowing maximum skin performance. Amazing, isn’t it? Now let’s get down to business! After some twirling and swirling with my spatula, the pearls dissolved into the cream forming this light pink formula. It smells sweeter too! It might be the iris flower at work. It’s a flower after all. 😛 Honestly, with the jar packaging, I’m not sure if we’re getting the biggest bang for our buck as anti-aging ingredients tend to be become unstable in the presence of light and air, therefore degrading its beneficial properties. This literally means the whole purpose of encapsulating the active agents is very much null and void once we open the jar. I wish it came with a pump like the emulsion instead. Don’t forget the bacteria we introduce into the cream, everytime we dunk our fingers or spatular into it. As for the product itself, I actually love how fast absorbing it is. My skin actually feels less flaky after the first use. No major breakouts either. Phew! I’m actually looking forward to using this for a longer time to see more prominent results. Hurray to more youthful skin! Just a bit of work on the packaging and this would be perfect. 🙂 Where to get them? The Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker range is now available at Sephora stores islandwide. Have you tried these Philosophy products too? If you have, did they work for you? Share with me by commenting below! Finally, signing off with a photo of Beanie! 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. #Philosophy #SponsoredPost

Guess who’s featured in this month’s Seventeen Magazine? 😛 This August, Candy Princess Katy Perry graces the cover of Seventeen Magazine Singapore! Besides Miss Perry’s exclusive interview on her latest movie ‘Part of Me’ and her grueling one-year world tour, she also talked about her heart-wrenching split with actor-comedian Russell Brand (while she was on tour) and her role model status – here’s an advice from this pop princess: “If you do want to live out your dreams, you can, but you definitely have to work hard.” Whoa… Definitely a scoop! Moving on! What other hot topics in this issue of Singapore’s most popular teen magazine? Dress like French or Korean • Design Singapore Tee • Hottest Beauty Brands from Asia Design Singapore Tee This month, Seventeen plays up nationalism by engaging our local designers for a 6-page feature to discuss the inspirations behind their Singapore-inspired T-Shirt designs as a special National Day tribute! The patriotic designs include Laksa tee with splatter prints, a collage of people queueing, parody of Singapore’s $1000 bill and many more! Hottest Beauty Brands from Asia Get ready for the rise of the Asian beauty empire! These days, Asian beauty brands are all out to set hearts aflutter with their groundbreaking products that promise to treat and enhance! Honeyz has also reviewed many of these Asian beauty wonders such as the  Rachel K CC Cream ,  Hada Labo UV Milk ,  Kila Doll Masks , just to name a few. In this Seventeen beauty feature, the beauty team suss out the worth of popular cult brands from each country, from skincare, makeup to hair products that are highly raved by beauty bloggers Blovet Beauty and Ju-Ann  and celebrity make up artists like Andy Lee. Dress like French or Korean And, and and! Learn to dress like a French girl, British fashionista or ahem Korean hottie! I’m not sure if it’s legal to call myself the hottie but yup, your humble blogger is that “Korean hottie” chosen for this shoot! Haha! Here are some photo bloopers of the shoot! This is what a makeup artist’s dressing table looks like during a photoshoot. And the hair stylist’s table. The studio before the shoot. The studio during a shoot. Ever wonder what the (unprofessional) model does while getting her make up done? Take photos of other prettier models! This is “French” beautie, Cassandra. “English” rose Azuera. What about the people behind the scenes of the photoshoot? This is Jud, Seventeen’s makeup artist. Can you tell she’s already a mother of two?? She is very experienced and has worked for big time publications such as Urban (The Straits Times), Mother & Baby Magazine, The New Paper, etc. Find out more about her and her credentials at her website at  www.judtham.com . And this is Emily, Seventeen’s hair stylist. Emily has been in the industry for a long time and she has created many great looks for famous celebrities and models. Guess what? You can get your winning celebrity hair style by Emily and her team too! Her salon, VC Hair is located at 50 Cuscaden Road, #01-02, HPL House Singapore 249724. Call them at +65 6836 4717 for an appointment! This is Benita, the young and talented fashion writer of Seventeen Magazine. And also the stylist (with a wicked sense of style and experimentation) for all the lovely fashion spreads of Seventeen Magazine. Finally, here’s my look as Miss Korea! Thanks Benita for inviting me and you ladies for a lovely morning of cheery chatter and banter. Besides the interesting features mentioned, there’s also a steamcream moisturizer giveaway, exercise tips for flat abs and sexy legs, latest makeup colors from Beautyland and style boards on this season’s hot fave, stripes! Also my fave. 😛 Quick! Go get your copy of August Seventeen Magazine too! And I’m off to read mine. Your friend, Juliana #fashion #Photography #SeventeenMagazine #fashionreview #photoshoot

It’s the Lunar New Year again – a time of reunion, merriment and renewal! We wish you smiles of prosperity and lots of great opportunities! Huat ah! Thank you all for your support! I also want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for ardently supporting our little house call clinic for the past few months. Your encouraging words and shoutouts tug at our heart strings every day and your positive reviews have really made this journey a much more rewarding one than we expected. We can’t be more grateful. Thank you thank you thank you! So! We decided to stay open all CNY to ensure you and your family remains in tip top health over the festive season! 😀 For complete peace of mind and transparency, I’ve pasted all our consultation rates  right here and also a link to our  medicine prices . WEEKDAYS 9AM – 6PM | $68 6PM – 10PM | $88 10PM – 9AM | $108 WEEKENDS ALL DAY | $108 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ALL DAY | $108 Note:  Prices shown are for consultation only. Medicines can be provided at additional costs based on your condition. Don’t worry though, to make sure there are no hidden costs and surprises, you can contact us at +65 87799441 for a no-obligation quote including medicines for complete peace of mind. Please see  FAQs  for more about our rates and services. Lotsa love, luck and cheer, Juliana and Team RESCU #RESCU

Yipeee!!! I am so happy to announce that our little humble house call doctor service, RESCU (the Road Essential Services Clinical Unit) is now a part of the Ministry of Heath’s Licensing Experimentation and Adaptation Programme (LEAP) . As part of this regulatory sandbox, we will be working closely with our new friends and colleagues to deliver the best possible medical care to you directly in your homes and help to shape the healthcare landscape in Singapore as it continues to evolve. Meanwhile, if you have any feedback or comments regarding our service or just the general medical scene in Singapore, please feel free to reach out to me. I don’t work for the government but being in the programme now, I may be able to help convey your views directly to those who do. Thank you all for your kind support. This is definitely the best Valentine’s Day present. Haha! We are so grateful that our humble service is able to touch your lives just as much as you touch ours. So here’s a big cheers to many happy and healthy years ahead! Your friend, Juliana #housecalldoctors #RESCU

Ring Ring! Someone called a doctor? For any long time readers out there, I’m sure you’re as puzzled and bemused as I am by how much my life has metamorphosed over the years. Going from lifestyle content creator to photo studio manager doesn’t seem like much of a leap but then ending up as the manager of a medical company, how did that happen? Running RESCU , a mobile clinic service in MOH’s LEAP Sandbox, we’ve now served more than 2000 patients. It’s been an extremely meaningful and rewarding process and I can finally say I feel like I’ve found my calling but that doesn’t mean I’m hanging up my camera and writing cap anytime soon! Over the last ten years, this space has been here with me through all the ups and down as have a lot of you! Many of you have even engaged RESCU so you can bet I’ll continue to post here and on all my socials, each and every exciting step of the way! Since COVID-19 first reared its head, the world as we knew it was flipped upside down and for once, we found ourselves united in uncertainty. It can be scary to think what was once normal may never come to pass again. We’ve listened to your concerns and feedback, noting that a home visit from our team might not always be the most accessible option. Many of you would prefer not to see a doctor while some of you simply don’t want to frighten your neighbours by having our team coming to your home all gowned up in PPE! So I’m very happy to announce the next step in RESCU’s journey… Welcome to Telemedicine Video Consultations! The digital era is here, as are digital MCs! You can now pick Dr. Bobby Stryker’s brains and have a video consultation through WhatsApp, tapping on 17 years of experience, without us having to physically come to you and vice versa! As always, we promise absolute transparency with all our consultation rates and medicine delivery charges: Weekdays 12pm – 4pm | $20 ($20 Medicine Delivery) 4pm – 10pm | $30 ($25 Medicine Delivery) 10pm – 2am | $40 ($30 Medicine Delivery) Weekends and PH All Day | $40 ($30 Medicine Delivery) Note: Prices shown are for consultation only. Medicines can be provided at additional costs based on your condition and are priced similarly to most family clinics from $1 to $20. We heard through the grapevine that many of you tried medical services that offer free medicine delivery but then later realised the medicines are super expensive! 😅 Rest assured, there are no hidden costs or funny gimmicks! Our rates are visible for everyone to see on our website and you can even call in for a no-obligation quote. Our telemedicine service runs from 12pm to 2am daily so that we can still devote most of our time and efforts to those patients who require a house call. Hit this link to find out more! As a self funded, boot strapped venture with no big investors and limited media coverage, we are truly humbled and blessed by everyone’s support. All your positive reviews and posts on Instagram and Facebook have allowed us to go toe-to-toe with all the big players and keep moving forward! I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all the love and support we receive every single day we step out of our house and into yours! We hope this new way of seeking medical care will allow us to help even more of you. It’s a brave new world folks and it’s still changing every day so let’s continue to stay safe and look out for those who might not be able to look out for themselves. Take care friends. Your friend, Juliana #DoctorVideoConsultation #RESCU #Telemedicine

I’m an ardent believer that if something is worth doing then it’s worth doing well, but bringing your A-game to everything you do on a daily basis can really be tough. It can be draining both physically and mentally. Perhaps that’s why, even now, as a married woman, there’s a part of me that loves going back to my parents’ home, enjoying home cooked food, having my dear old granny fuss over me and sometimes prepare me bird’s nest to rejuvenate the soul. It brings back lots of fond childhood memories, guaranteed to warm the far reaches of anyone’s heart and bring a big ginormous smile to your face. But with our hectic lifestyles, it’s just not feasible to always go home and see our families when we want to. Life goes on and we have to learn to take care of ourselves. This is exactly why I was so happy to discover TruLife and their range of ‘truly’ authentic health drinks. Now even granny can put her feet up and enjoy some well-deserved rejuvy-time the next time I go home. Read on to find out more! [df_divider el_width=”100″ style=”solid” accent_color=”#EEEEEE” border_t_width=”2px” padding=”20px 0″ position=”align_center” el_class=””] Understanding our heritage, our roots and culture, yet accommodating our fast paced way of life, TruLife brings us authentic, conveniently packaged ‘health shots’ which taste as if they were made by granny herself! You know, TruLife has a pretty interesting mantra about the relationship between their products and love. They believe that the bonds of love that we have with our loved ones are just like their strands of intertwined Bird’s Nest – timeless. To illustrate this better, TruLife filmed a moving video inspired by a friend of theirs, telling their heartwarming love story and featuring their signature Bird’s Nest. Psst! This video is a real tear-jerker. You’ve been warned!  It’s a beautiful story, isn’t it?My husband, Bobby and I watched it many times and no matter how many times we see it, we still cry, especially when the old granny appears at the dinner table. It feels like a victorious “Yay! They made it!” moment! We’re so happy this story is true and we sincerely wish the couple a life of peach and happiness and we hope they continue to have many more years of wedded bliss! <3 And now, let’s move on to the other star of the show too. 😛 TruLife Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar Now perhaps some of you are not familiar with edible bird’s nest, it’s pretty much as the name implies. Siwftlets, birds of the swift family, make their nests using solidified saliva and these nests are then harvested. An Asian delicacy believed to be rich in nutrients and thought to have numerous health benefits, it can be used to make special soups and other dishes. It’s great to know that TruLife takes numerous steps to ensure they harvest their bird’s nest from sustainable organic sources, using only nests which have been vacated and from natural undisturbed areas where the birds can flourish free from pollution, which in turn serves to improve the quality of the final bird’s nest. Additionally, TruLife products are all manufactured in their Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified facilities in Singapore to ensure only the highest quality products reach the consumer. With no preservatives, artificial flavouring or colouring, you truly get to enjoy this bird’s nest with confidence. There is very little in the way of fragrance, but the delicate sweet taste really delivers. Whether enjoyed straight from the bottle, or after warming in a water bath as my granny showed me, you’re bound to enjoy this rejuvenating drink and its ability to boost your wellness, immune system and nourish your skin from within. There’s a genuine feel good factor after treating yourself to one of these at the end of a busy day. Usual Retail Price: $45.80 | Box of 6 bottles TruLife Collagen Cell Renew The goodness doesn’t stop with bird’s nest, TruLife have an entire range of health shots to meet all your health needs. Next up is TruLife’s Collagen Cell Renew drink, packing in a groundbreaking 15,000mg of mirco marine collagen peptides in each bottle, this little bottle packs a strong protein punch. While it’s up for debate whether oral collagen supplements really help boost cell collagen content, collagen supplements do form good sources of the amino acids Proline and Glycine which are essential for the repair of tissues and building of muscle as well as having significant roles in terms of nerve and brain function. The drink has an almost champagne like aroma (always a bonus), with a natural sweet taste without the added sugars or additives. Thus you needn’t worry about adding to your daily caloric intake, and rest assured that the results you see are solely the effect of high quality marine collagen and not the by-product of added sweeteners in the formula. The thick, rich texture of the drink also further attests to the high collagen concentration. I found taking a bottle a night before going to bed seemed to really help me relax and fall into a deep sleep, which of course means a more refreshed and youthful you the next day. Usual Retail Price: $56.60 | Box of 10 bottles TruLife BalancePlus with Marine Collagen & L-lysine Imagine your favourite herbal soup and you’ll have a rough idea of what to expect inside this bottle. With a soup like consistency, traditionally earthy aroma and herbal taste, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d walked into one your favourite herbal soup restaurants. Ideal for busy women, it’s formulated specifically to boost your mental alertness and energy levels while marine collagen and L-lysine work to help you look as good as you feel. To complete your whole body wellness regime you need look no further than TruLife’s Herbal System Detox to aid digestion and detoxification. TruLife Herbal System Detox Let’s be honest, when your body feels weak and heavy, so does your confidence. Well, now TruLife’s Herbal System Detox programme provides a time-tested, natural solution to help you keep your weight on track with little effort. This specially formulated premium supplement originates from an ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine remedy. It contains six natural active ingredients (Green Tea, Lotus Leaf, Folium Sennae, Hawthorn Fruit, Herba Plantaginis, Cassia Seed) for fast detoxification with no side effects. If you’ve always shied away from detox programmes, the many benefits of Herbal System Detox – aid digestion, block oil absorption, expel toxins and increase metabolic rate – might just change your mind. It also helps to regulate your bowel movement, cleanse your kidneys and support liver function. Each ready-to-drink bottle is fortified with key vitamins and minerals to promote a healthy digestive track, with no sugar added and tastes just like prune juice. All you need is one bottle a day for a slimmer and healthier you! Usual Retail Price: $45.95 | Box of 10 bottles TruLife’s Berry EyeHealth And if you’re a computer junkie who experiences eye fatigue all the time, TruLife’s Berry EyeHealth formula could be your ultimate saviour. It contains high concentrations of Wolfberry and Bilberry extracts to help you restore that twinkle in your dry, tired and over strained eyes after a long day in front of your laptop screen while protecting you against free radicals. Usual Retail Price: $45.95 | Box of 10 bottles Here’s what TruLife recommends for your daily dose of goodness: Take a bottle of Herbal Detox drink in the morning to cleanse your system, another bottle of Balance Plus drink during mid-day to boost your mental alertness, and a bottle of Bird’s Nest and Collagen Cell Renew just before bed for all the goodness. All TruLife drinks are safe to consume daily at any time of the day. All in all, this is a ‘berry’ nice range of products that our local brand, TruLife, has come up with. I give them 4/5 Honeyz Stars! Want to try for yourself? Well, you’ve come to the right place! TruLife is doing a great juicy Facebook giveaway! All you need to do is….. 1. LIKE TruLife’s FB page at facebook.com/ilovetrulife 2. VIEW & SHARE this Video on FB – https://www.facebook.com/ilovebunny.net/posts/907327122691551 3. Then ANSWER this simple question about the video. Which of TruLife products are being featured in the video? This giveaway is available from 28 Dec – 4 Jan to Singapore residents only. One lucky winner will be selected on 5 Jan 2016. To find out more about TruLife and their products, please visit www.trulife.com.sg and follow their FB page www.facebook.com/ilovetrulife Your friend, Juliana #contest #beauty #FacebookGiveaway #advertorial #trulife

2015 has been nothing but rewarding – hosted my very first health and wellness event with my husband, went on a nice honeymoon, got married again in the UK (haha!), took part in the Singapore Blog Awards, bought a new house and acquired a new office space for Honeyz Cube. What made it even better was stepping out of my beauty comfort zone and trying new colors for the first time. I loved playing hair chameleon as I went to the salon almost once every month and leaving with a completely different hair persona each time. Let’s take a very colourful trip down memory lane. Here’s my year in hair! Most people stress over their weddings, now imagine that I had to do it three times! It was fun and exciting but I did have to play my hair safe. Dominated by dark and brown hues, this green accent was as adventurous as I got. Strategically planned by my stylist, the green melted away to leave a rich brown tone for my wedding, perfectly in keeping with Belle’s aesthetic from Beauty and the Beast as I had hoped. January 2015 A Study In Pink It was the much-needed injection of life and vitality that my hair had been craving for. It’s remarkable how much your hair can affect your mood. The power pink punch really boosted my energy to make it an absolutely fantastic start of the year. February 2015 Pink Must Go On I was definitely not ready to let go of pink girl power so fast! So rather than just re-hash the same style, William reimagined my pink mane so that I could keep buzzing with life from the vibrant colour all while sporting a different style. March – May 2015 Purple Pride It made for the perfect sunset companion on my honeymoon. Dark definitely doesn’t mean serious! June – August 2015 Ombre Mania As the sun set on a fantastic summer and autumn started to raise its sleepy head, I embraced this classic ombre look. Great for autumn as the leaves around the world turn a warm golden brown, it’s a fun yet versatile look appropriate for both work and play. September – October 2015 Show Me The Light Not yet ready to let my ombre look go completely and yet too time-strapped for a completely new do, William worked his magic to refresh my existing look. With some strategic highlights, William was able to create something completely new while maintaining the overall existing colour theme. November – December 2015 Inner Rock Star The lure of the dark side was just too strong as I embraced my inner rock star once again for the end of the year. Literally ending the year with a loud bang and explosion of colour! Feeling adventurous but scared to take the colour plunge, fear not, you’ll be in very safe hands with William, a real colour master. Quote ‘Honeyz‘ to receive 10% off any chemical service by William. 🙂 Facebook: facebook.com/shunjimatsuohairstudio Address: Shunji Matsuo Hair Salon, 391 Orchard Road #05-23, Ngee Ann City Tower B Singapore 238872 Contact no: +65 6238 1522 Follow me on Instagram (@ilovebunnynet) for more #ILBHair adventures!  Finally, let’s toast to an amazing start to the New Year! Cheers! Your friend, Juliana #beauty #ReaderPerks #ShunjiMatsuo #SponsoredReview

Hello belles! Last week, I had an incredible time working on a secret Chinese New Year Project with some of my good friends and corporate partners. Before I unveil our little surprise, here’s a quick question – What do you like about Chinese New Year? Is it the food, red packets, new clothes or the fireworks? We agree that these are the hallmarks of a good Lunar New Year holiday, but we think that there is still a certain je ne sais quoi missing in the equation. We asked a few of our friends what they thought and they too conceded that our favourite Spring Festival means so much more than just cleaning the house or having sumptuous meals. Scroll down to find out what else is more important to them! [df_divider el_width=”100″ style=”solid” accent_color=”#EEEEEE” border_t_width=”2px” padding=”20px 0″ position=”align_center” el_class=””] *Video shot and edited by Honeyz Paint House * Yeap! Lovely reunion gatherings, spending time and sharing the festive joy with our loved ones certainly brightens the season so much more. Let’s make this new year celebration a family-oriented one! 记得回家吃饭！ If you like the video, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends and family too! Psst! And you might also walk away with some juicy prizes from Baking Blocks, Tact.sg and Clara Song Make up! Click here to find out more –  https://www.facebook.com/honeyzpainthouse/posts/839298972859307?fref=nf From all of us at Honeyz Paint House , Honeyz Cube , Baking Blocks , Meta Illusions , Clara Song Make Up , Tact.sg , Flying Pistachios and Fat Clay , we wish you a very happy and prosperous Chinese New Year! Huat ah! Psst! Here’s also an exclusive sneak peek of what went on behind the scenes: If you’ve noticed my makeup is a tad different from my usual looks, bingo! That’s because I’ve Clara – the makeup magician of Clara Song Make Up to help us with our makeup in the video. On top of some skilful contouring and highlighting, Clara also brightened up my my sleepy peepers with some glistening eyeshadow, eyelid tape and her very own line of Clara Song false eyelashes. Clara finished off with some yummy pink lipgloss and we’re ready to roll! First, let’s test out the lighting! Too dark! Too bright! Aah.. this is just right! And since we’re already dressed to the nines, it makes a lot of sense to also sneak in an #OOTD photoshoot, isn’t it? 😛 A huge thank you to The Design Closets for dressing me in this beautiful modern cheongsam-inspired piece for the video. Whee! Or even attempt a different kind of Chinese New Year shoot? Welcome to the dark side… Muahahaha! Yay! I hope you guys had fun! May the year of the Golden Monkey bring you and your loved ones, peace, happiness, trust, good health and fulfillment! Lotsa love, luck and cheer, Juliana #fashion #HoneyzPaintHouse #beauty #FacebookGiveaway #ChineseNewYear #HoneyzCube

I visited more than 10 beauty establishments over the course of the last four years and never have I felt so at home at a facial salon. Enter D’Skin Lab – A leading Singapore-based beauty chain that specialises in anti-aging and skin rejuvenation treatments. Besides introducing medical-grade equipment and in-depth massages into their facials, D’skin has also formulated their own line of beauty products to optimize and complement the results of their treatments. Talk about commitment to their craft! As such, it’s no surprise that their no-frills bespoke facials sometimes make me so calm, I feel like I’ve ascended to beauty heaven. I’m not even exaggerating. Their therapists’ deep understanding of their customers’ needs and consistent attentiveness really helps you release all that pent up tension and ‘intensely’ relax after a long day at work. I defy you not to fall asleep during their treatments! Most importantly, I like that the prices of their treatments are clearly stated on their menus when you walk in so there are no hidden expenses or ‘surprise’ bills after the treatments. You know what they always say – People will stare, so make it worth their while. Read on to find out why D’Skin could be your stairway to heathy porcelain skin! As you probably already know, most salons use standard salon brand 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. I was utterly impressed when the D’Skin therapists told me they had come up with their own line of products for their treatments. This is fantastic as they would know exactly what ingredients were used to produce the products and prevent any possible allergic reaction. 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 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! Another plus point that sets them apart is their consultation process. Most salons conduct their skin analysis through quizzes or visual assessment, D’skin takes it up a notch by introducing a standalone PC-powered skin assessment system called the Soft Plus. It analyses our skin’s pH, hydration, sebum, elasticity and melanin level to determine the appropriate treatment for your skin. Beauty tip! Always remember that a thorough skin examination is an imperative step before any facial treatment. You wanna make sure that your treatment does not aggravate any existing skin problems and is adjusted to your skin’s needs. I’m always a fan of facial salons that conduct a consultation and skin analysis before executing their treatment. If the salon does not do that and proceeds to give you a seemingly cookie cutter treatment, vacate yourself from the premises immediately! Back to my D’Skin review… The Soft Plus machine also takes into account your age to evaluate if your skin is aging faster than your actual age. This probe from the machine was pressed gently against my skin to check these various conditions – my skin’s pH, hydration, sebum, elasticity and melanin levels. From this, it shows that my skin is generally more hydrated which caught me by surprise because my skin is mostly dry and flaky. My therapist Carol, probed further and we realized the discrepancy was caused by the shower I took before the facial. Haha! So my skin appeared a little more hydrated and ‘normal’ during the examination. From the detailed assessment, Carol concludes that my skin is generally normal in terms of hydration, elasticity and keratin but problematic in the sebum control department. This comes as no surprise as I’ve always had visible large gaping pores but wait? What has keratin got to do with good skin again? After some googling, I learnt that keratin occurs naturally in our bodies and plays a big role in healthy skin. Naturally, keratin is produced by cells called keratinocytes, and just like collagen or elastin, this protein helps keep the skin firm and forms a protective layer to maintain healthy skin. This barrier helps keep out pathogens and helps minimize serious damage from other environmental factors. Since prevention is key to healthy skin, finding the best keratin treatment that has the right ingredients can help maintain the protective barrier to keep skin healthy longer. Whoa! I didn’t know keratin was so vital for healthy skin Enough introduction. Now let’s head to the cozy treatment room! Whoopee! Heated beds and leg pillows are always a good idea! To give you a better idea of my skin condition, here’s a rare ultra close-up photo of my skin. I think the key problems are clogged pores (Did you see that strawberry nose???), neck lines and dull skin. I’m happy with the freckles for now. 😛 Carol starts the treatment with a double cleansing routine to prep my face for the products later. To sum it up, she used a makeup cleanser to remove my sunscreen, then she exfoliated my face with a scrub and steamed it to loosen the debris on the surface. Now that my visage is squeaky clean, I’m ready for the most dreaded part of the facial – extraction!!! Eek! Hold on tight! To totally clean out my pores with an extraction tool will require a large amount of elbow grease. Remember the strawberry nose? So Carol applied a blackhead removal mask to lift up the blackheads on the surface first. The blackhead mask is similar to a pore pack except it does not leave nasty gum on your face and it is extremely effective in removing stubborn blackheads. Tadah! I hope I have not made you gag. 😛 The removal process was slightly uncomfortable but Carol made sure she did it slowly and constantly stopped when I cringed. But do bear in mind I might be overreacting since my pain threshold is pretty low. The feeling is like peeling a sticky scotch tape off of your skin so you guys may think it’s entirely bearable. Here’s my skin right after removing the mask. My skin is rather sensitive so it looked pretty red after the treatment. However, it also feels smooth and silky as my blackheads were completely stamped out. Well, at least that was what I thought. Carol told me there were still some large blackheads and whiteheads lying beneath the epidermis so we’ll still have to go through the traditional extraction step. Here comes the interesting part – Carol said the extraction process would be carrried out by a trained extraction therapist. Yes. D’Skin actually trains a group of therapists to specialize in extracting blackheads and the certified therapists are then assigned to different facial rooms to address their client’s clogged pore problems. My face looked as good as new after the process! Noticed the red marks on my chest? The therapist extended the treatment area to my chest to make sure these visible parts of me were not left out. Kudos to that! Remember this device from my Shou Bust Treatment ? D’Skin is the facial arm of SHOU so similar machines may be used for different areas of your body at times. In case you’re wondering – this is a safe and non-invasive procedure where light of specific wavelengths is delivered to the skin to stimulate and activate cellular processes deep within the skin layers. This increases the production of collagen and elastin. In other words, the treatment is performed using a form of light therapy (or photostimulation) which is notable for its high effectiveness with minimal adverse effects. Pictured above – Carol massaged my face upwards with the device for 30 minutes to lift and tone my saggy skin. Thereafter, Carol applied this ultra-moisturising mask to calm my skin down. Don’t worry, my skin isn’t melting like something out of a horror movie, that’s actually the replenishing mask. At this stage, therapists would usually leave you in the room for about 20 minutes, which is great if you’re sleepy, but if you’re not, it could be a major borefest just lying there counting the seconds. Just when I thought Carol was going to leave me in the room for her other chores, she stayed and began to give me one of the most soothing head and shoulder massages. I told you I went to beauty heaven during the treatments. The level of service here is phenomenal, isn’t it? Thereafter, Carol concluded the facial by applying some toner, moisturizer and one of their best selling products, the UV-Defense sunscreen that promises to block out 99.6% of UVA and UVB sun rays. My final look! Not too bad eh? With light: Without light: And here’s a more technical representation of my improvement. Hydration level is now at 100%! To help you recall, here’s my record before the facial and it was between 60% to 70%. Amazing isn’t it? Since then, I’ve been back many times for facials and each visit is as pleasant as the last. My mom says the best way to tell a good and bad facial spa apart is when the facial treatment extends to your neck and chest area too. Haha! It’s a weird gauge but I think it’s true. You know like how makeup experts always say don’t forget to put foundation on your neck and chest too as you don’t want the “floating head” effect. Well, when it comes to skin care, the same logic applies. And a good salon recognises this. See here for proof: Here, I’m trying their Miracle Oxy Light treatment that provides the skin with maximum hydration while it lifts and tightens the skin. This special device helps your skin absorb as much goodness from the products as possible. And guess what? The neck and chest were not spared! Haha! These days, I noticed my skin looks smoother and a little oilier. And if you think that’s a bad thing, you’re not quite right. On the contrary, oilier skin is actually a good thing because this means my skin is less congested now and the oil producing glands can function normally, allowing it to naturally lubricate the skin. This in turn maintains a healthy level of sebum, or natural oil. Your face needs some grease to keep the skin properly hydrated by preventing excessive water loss or absorption. Nowadays, my skin feels supple and moist. I certainly have D’Skin to thank for my newfound complexion and confidence. I give it 4 out of 5 Honeyz Stars! A Special Promo Just For You Belles Quote Juliana to enjoy a 50% discount for your first treatment at any D’Skin branches.  * Please note that offer is not valid with other discounts or vouchers.  Click here to contact D’Skin for appointments – http://www.dskinlab.com/?page_id=45 Meanwhile, if you would like to find out more about D’Skin’s treatments or products, visit their website at www.dskinlab.com or FB Page at www.facebook.com/dskinSG . Have fun and keep sparkling! Your friend, Juliana Facebook |  @ilovebunny.net Instagram |  @ilovebunnynet 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. 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This year, it’s all about red, red and more reds! *curtsies* If you’re wondering what’s the crimson brouhaha about, please allow me to explain. The Chinese believe that red symbolizes good fortune and joy. This is why you see red hues everywhere during Chinese festivals. My mom always says it’s a very auspicious color and if I wear red on the first few days of the Lunar New Year, I’ll “huat” (prosper) all year round. Even though we barely scratched the surface of 2016, it has already been a very rewarding year with our Disney-themed wedding being featured in major news outlets such as Refinery29 , Metro , The Knot and many more. Not to forget my Creme Simon interview on Channel 8 (which you can watch here ). I can’t thank everyone enough for the amazing opportunities. And of course, I would definitely love to extend the lifespan of my good fortune. 😛 So to amp up the ‘huat’ factor in the Year of the Fire Monkey, I wore wine red dresses, scarlet lips and even donned cherry lashes for our holiday gatherings! Haha! Click to revel in the good fortune too! 😀  [df_divider el_width=”100″ style=”solid” accent_color=”#EEEEEE” border_t_width=”2px” padding=”20px 0″ position=”align_center” el_class=””] Prepping for CNY Asymmetry is the new symmetry. THE FASH SQUAD  Dress: MDS  Bag: Kate Spade  Shoes: Pedro Hair: Shunji Matsuo Chinese New Year Eve – Reunion Dinner What’s your favourite CNY delicacy? Mine’s indisputably – Bak Kwa! The generous folks at Blackbox.sg sent this delicious bak kwa over and even went the extra mile by printing my name on the box! What better way to celebrate the Spring Festival than with a personalised box of bak kwa? THE FASH SQUAD  Top: Topazette Skirt: Agneselle  Bag: Furla  Shoes: Pedro Hair: Shunji Matsuo 初一 (First day of CNY) THE FASH SQUAD  Dress: MDS  Bag: Kate Spade  Shoes: Pedro Lashes: Lolita Group Hair: Shunji Matsuo 初二 (Second day of CNY) THE FASH SQUAD  Dress: Armani Exchange  Bag: Furla  Shoes: Pedro Lashes:  Lolita Group Hair: Shunji Matsuo Switched up the look for a dinner party in the evening. THE FASH SQUAD  Dress: Armani Exchange  Bag: Chanel  Shoes: Kate Spade Lashes:  Lolita Group Hair: Shunji Matsuo What do you like about CNY? *Video shot and edited by Honeyz Paint House * Yeap! Lovely reunion gatherings, spending time and sharing the festive joy with our loved ones certainly brightens the season so much more. Let’s make this new year celebration a family-oriented one! 记得回家吃饭！ If you like the video, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends and family too! Psst! And you might also walk away with some juicy prizes from Baking Blocks, Tact.sg and Clara Song Make up! Click here to find out more –  https://www.facebook.com/honeyzpainthouse/posts/839298972859307?fref=nf From all of us at Honeyz Paint House , Honeyz Cube , Baking Blocks , Meta Illusions , Clara Song Make Up , Tact.sg , Flying Pistachios and Fat Clay , we wish you a very happy and prosperous Chinese New Year! Huat ah! Your friend, Juliana #fashion #KateSpade #Chanel #MDS #ChineseNewYear #ArmaniExchange