The perks of being a Singapore Blog Awards 2013 finalist – you get to play with new toys, meet beauty extraordinaires and of course also attend exclusive workshops like the Panasonic Beauty Workshop! Were I to sum up the Panasonic Beauty Workshop in a few words, it would be this: A joyful afternoon of skin care demonstrations, beauty makeovers and mindless laughter with the most gorgeous people! Click for all the photos and scoop! Our afternoon began with lots of photo taking, catching up and cheerful banter. The lovely ladies from left to right: Vivian , me, Karen and Elrica Image credits: https://www.facebook.com/sgpanasonic From left to right: Vivian , Ju-ann , Carrie and me. Image credits: https://www.facebook.com/sgpanasonic Image credits: https://www.facebook.com/sgpanasonic I was so happy to see Elrica again! We spent the entire time taking photos, basking in each other’s good company. Elrica bagged last year’s Best Beauty Blog awards so she’s literally our Beauty Queen. Haha! And guess what? The beauty queen is expecting a Beauty Prince! Congratulations babe! 😀 Now let the workshop begin! Image credits: https://www.facebook.com/sgpanasonic We were briefed on the day’s highlights – hair makeover, skincare demonstration and makeup tutorial! Introduction by a Panasonic rep Then Louis, our beauty instructor of the day took over and dispensed many useful beauty tips. One of my favorites was his mane care tip. According to Louis, the ideal way to lock in moisture and maintain luscious long locks is to shampoo the hair in the evening and condition it the next morning. This retains the hair’s natural oils, nourishes hair follicles and ultimately prevents a dry and flaky scalp. Next, we were introduced to Panasonic’s latest hairstyling tool – the Multi-Styling Straightener EH-HW58-K. I always curl my hair with sponge ball curlers so honestly, these tools are outlandish to me. And how do you curl your hair with a straightener?!?! Help!!! Louis came to the rescue with a quick hairstyling demonstration. He invited Elrica to be his hair model and showed us how to create the ultimate bombshell look with the multi-styling straightener and some Ma Cherie hair products. The winning factors of the new Panasonic multi-styling straightener are its ability to maintain colored hair and hold on to the hair’s natural moisture. And the final result? Soft bouncy candy-colored curls! And then it was our turn to create the same look! Here’s my boring straight hair before I began to… … do this. It was a challenge at first but when you get the hang of it, the straightener becomes pretty easy to use. I managed to curl a streak of hair within seconds! Love the pink wave! 😀 And so I went from this… … to this in just a few minutes! Okay. The truth is due to time constraints, Elrica helped me with the left side. But I still curled the right side on my own within minutes! 😛 And now we move on to skin care. Louis showed us how to establish a proper and effective skincare routine with another live demonstration using products from Shiseido Aqualabel Skincare and Panasonic. He mentioned that the best way to apply skincare products is to dot them in accordance with the surface area of the skin on those features. So the sequence should be cheeks (largest surface area), forehead, nose and chin. We were most excited with the Panasonic Facial Ionic Steamer EH-SA31 VP. My skin always feels soft and moisturized after steaming sessions during facials. And since I can’t afford to go to a facial salon every week, I’ll replicate its steaming effect at home instead. I do this by creating an artificial steamer (a wash bowl of boiling water) and positioning my face close to the hot vapor. However, this method is not the most ideal as the vapor tends to escape before it could penetrate my pores. The Panasonic Facial Ionic Steamer eradicates this problem by producing nano-ionic steam through a facial cone that allows direct penetration of the steam into the face. As the name ‘nano-ionic steam’ suggests, the steam consists of nanometer-sized steam particles that can penetrate more easily into skin for deep moisture retention. Yay! Now I can reap the benefits of the steamer and indulge in a decadent facial treatment in the comfort of my home! A beauty routine is never complete without makeup. The workshop culminated with a makeup demonstration with makeup products by renowned makeup brand, ZA Cosmetics. On top of those good-looking and functional Panasonic products mentioned above, Panasonic also produces other beauty products such as epilators, ionizers, facial rollers, nail polishers and even eyelash curlers! To view their full list of beauty tools, visit their website at www.panasonic.com.sg . It was a beauty fest I tell you! And the best part was – I got to bring some of them home too! YAY! I’m in a floral mood these days so I’ve decided to create a Secret Garden Fairy look with my Panasonic babies and my favorite beauty products. It’ll be a three-part series called The Secret Garden Party and it’ll include a skin prep tutorial, hair makeover as well as a Secret Garden Fairy beauty lookbook. So please stick around! Fun fact: All photos in this post were shot with my Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 camera! Kudos to Panasonic! Lastly, I want to thank you for your votes and invaluable support. I’m doing good so far! 254 votes!!! Thank you so much. I’m in fifth place right now. Please continue to show your support for my work by generously casting your vote in my favour. I’ve never won anything for my work and this award would certainly give me the biggest validation should I win it. I’ve also been nominated for Best V-log and if you haven’t seen the video entry, you have to do so now! Because I’ve embedded a video that stars the biggest icon of the 60s! 😛 Click here to view it. Here’s how you can vote: Best Vlog Simply go to http://sgblogawards.omy.sg/2013/category/?cat=vlog , sign up for an omy.sg account and click on the photo to vote. Best Beauty Blog Likewise, go to https://apps.facebook.com/panasonic_sg_vote/?eid=36&event=12 and select Best Beauty Blogs and click ‘Vote‘ on the photo. Once again, thank you all so much for these. Muuuaaaahhh! Have you tried the Panasonic beauty gadgets too? I wanna know what you think! Share your reviews with me and fellow Honeyz Belles at Honeyz Cube ! Have fun! Your friend, Juliana #beauty #beautyreview #Panasonic #SingaporeBlogAwards2013

Sponsored Review These days, finding an experienced and trustworthy facial salon is as difficult as breaking a coconut with your bare hands. I’ve also become rather prudent with my choice of spas and treatments. I believe most of you will know why. I’ve visited a few spas in the past few months and have been pretty pleased with their services and adherence to good hygiene practices. I think the best facial option now is to stick to your guns and only go to spas that you’ve patronized and enjoyed. Here’s one that I’ve visited and re-visited – Spa Symphony . It’s highly recommended by top beauty brands and magazines too. Click to read about my experience. 🙂 I was introduced to Spa Symphony when I attended the V 10 Plus Star Bloggers event two months ago. I must say, I was rather happy with the results. However, the brief facial session was only able to provide a temporary relief to my congested skin. As you can see in the photo below, even with makeup on, I could not conceal the zits and bumps around my chin. They were still rather visible. And according to Katerine, my facial therapist at Spa Symphony, the problem stems from the fact that there’s too much debris and sebum trapped deep within the pores. And this in turn results in dilated pores that are clogged and of course unsightly. And the solution? Katerine suggested deep cleansing, extractions (gulp!) and a soothing mask later. She removed my makeup with milk cleanser and scrub from international beauty brand, ANESI . These were the ANESI products that were used for my treatment. You can find out more about their properties and contents by visiting their website or consulting a Spa Symphony facial therapist. Here’s my bare naked face after cleansing and scrubbing. Katerine explained that the reason why my face is so oily is because it is extremely dehydrated suggested that the clogged pores and pimples could be the cause of excess oil secretion and hormonal imbalance. So she recommended Spa Symphony’s new treatment – Super H2O Bian Stone Facial for my skin. The treatment seeks to eradicate dehydration problems with revolutionary ingredients such as Rice Bran extract and brown seaweeds. Rice Bran is commonly used to treat eczema (atopic dermatitis) while brown seaweeds are best known for their acne-fighting properties. Before carrying out the extraction, Katerine removed the dead skin cells from the top of the epidermis with a diamond peel treatment. She emphasized that this will loosen the debris residues and make extraction easier later. Then she steamed my face for 15 minutes to open the pores. Well, no photos of the extraction process as I was in immense pain. :O Even after a diamond peel treatment and loads of steaming, my pores were still pretty closed and dirt and sebum were still deeply embedded in the epidermis. Sigh. The result of frequent makeup application, oily skin, improper cleansing techniques and lack of facial treatments. Katerine spent about 30 minutes removing the dirt and excess sebum completely. The extraction tools used in this process carries the highest risk of bacterial infection so Spa Symphony made sure that all tools and equipment were sterilized and disinfected before using them on me. Phew. It’s finally over. It was a hard battle and my face is now covered in red marks. 🙁 And Katerine closed the pores again with the Bian Stone gua sha therapy. Bian Stone is a modern take on natural skin healing gua sha therapy. During the treatment, the Bian Stone is skillfully rubbed along specific channels and meridian points on the face to shape, reduce bloating and tighten pores. Katerine then massaged some serum on my face before applying a purifying blue mask. See next picture. The mask exuded a relaxing mint fragrance which was totally refreshing. Katerine gave me a relaxing and rejuvenating neck and shoulder massage while we waited for the mask to dry. And then we removed the mask! I thought this looked like a scene from some horror or sci-fi movie. Haha! Tadah! My face swelled a bit from the squeezing and tugging during the extraction process and I was left with conspicuous red marks on my face for the next few days. To be honest, my self-esteem was slightly trampled for those few days. It didn’t help that I had to remove my makeup at a Panasonic beauty workshop the following day and have myself filmed for the Singapore Blog Awards promotional video. Even though there were some red marks and purging symptoms on the first few days of the treatment, my skin felt less bumpy and rough. The red marks subsided slightly after two days. Two days after the treatment. It’s been two weeks and my skin condition has improved significantly. It is much smoother than before and I’m suffering from less breakouts. Two weeks after the treatment. There are still dark marks on my chin area but they are getting lighter everyday. Even though healing is taking longer than usual due to a more aggressive extraction process, I’m glad Katerine solved the root cause of my constant breakouts. One more thing I would like to highlight is the thoughtfulness of the spa. I noticed they provide trinket boxes for customers to stash their jewelry as well as contact lens kits for customers to store their lenses during the facial. All in all, it was a satisfying and invigorating process. The attentiveness and vast skincare knowledge of Katerine impressed me enormously and I thought the experience certainly deserves 4 big fat Honeyz crowns. 🙂 And now it’s time to relax and have a cup of specially blended organic tea! Spa Symphony’s teas are jam packed with heath benefits. Read more about them here . As mentioned, the treatment I had was the Super H2O Bian Stone Facial Treatment (90 minutes) and it is now priced at SGD68 (U.P. SGD250) for a limited time only. Spa Symphony is located at 313@somerset 313 Orchard Road, #B2-50/51, Singapore 238895. Contact them at +65 6636 8878 for appointments. Visit their website at www.spasymphony.com.sg for further info about their services and promotions. It’s giveaway time! Spa Symphony wants to treat two lucky belles to their Rejuvenating Organic Facial 60mins (worth SGD130)! The Rejuvenating Organic Facial uses miracle herb Centella Asiatica to aid skin renewal, smoothen skin’s texture, lighten acne scars and dark spots, encourage collagen production to erase fine lines and to prevent premature aging. And it includes a relaxing pressure point massage to promote better circulation for luminous, glowing skin. And guess what? The chosen winners will be entitled to two facial sessions each!!! All you have to do is like Honeyz’ Facebook Page and Spa Symphony’s Facebook Page . Then share this photo (see Honeyz’ Facebook Page ) and tag three of your friends in the comments box. Contest ends 1 July 2013, Monday 10pm. Good luck! Behold a beauty miracle with Spa Symphony! 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 #contest #beauty #SponsoredReview #FacebookGiveaway #SpaSymphony

Advertorial Well, you belles all know that I have Novalash extensions on. The extensions can last up to four weeks. But do you know that the lifespan and lusciousness of the extensions can be extended if you clean and condition them with the right products? I’ve been using this particular cleansing product from Lolita Group and not only have my extensions lasted longer than 6 weeks, they also look healthier and fuller. To find out more about the product as well as Novalash’s June promotion, click here ! 😀 Please allow me to introduce you Novalash’s alcohol-free Clean Lash cleanser pads. Each pad is soaked in pomegranate extract, pomegranate seed oil and mineral oil to remove makeup and to condition the lashes, extending their lifespan and ensuring that they remain flexible and radiant. You can read the full review of my Novalash experience here . And guess what? Lolita Group wants to give those CleanLASH pads to you! To thank you all for your support of their May promotion, Lolita Group has come up with a brand new offer for you. This June, receive a jar of CleanLASH pads (worth SGD59.90) absolutely free when you book an eyelash extension appointment at Lolita Group. It’s a bargain! To book an appointment, contact Ally at +65 63389981. Each lash extension service is priced at SGD139. Psst! SGD100 only for first timers! Lolita Group is located at Marina Link @ Marina Square #B1-12 Singapore [Tel: 65-63389981] and Rochester Mall @ Buona Vista #03-17 Singapore [Tel: 65-65703317]. Lunch hours are between 3pm – 4pm. For more information, visit their website at www.lolitagroup.com or facebook page at www.facebook.com/LolitaBeautyStudio Your friend, Juliana #beauty #beautyreview #LolitaGroup #Novalash

Sponsored Review Recently, I was introduced to a beauty brand that is committed to offer makeup that is free of parabens, SLES, mineral oil and allergenic fragrances. Yay! And here’s to a double yay – they are against animal testing too! The freshness and potency of their products are maintained using anti-microbial spices and herbs such as Wasabi, Radish and Ginger to replace harmful preservatives and chemicals. It is possibly the greatest thing since sliced bread. Click to read all about it! And the beauty brand I was referring to is Swiss cosmeceutical skin care and makeup line – Enavose . Launched in Singapore in 2011, Enavose has since garnered several beauty skincare awards for its stellar made-in-Switzerland products. This June, Enavose is delighted to introduce in stores a modern range of makeup that is bound to make a bold statement. This range of iconic colour collection is an expression of the most imaginative textures, hues and formulas. Full of living skin elements, Enavose’s new range of colour cosmetics cares for the skin – a complement to its naturally-oriented skincare collection infused with eco-certified organic natural active ingredients, super-fruit actives, vitamins, and Swiss Glacial Water. And so I went absolutely bananas when Enavose sent me their star product – Swiss Glacial Loose Powder SPF 15 to try. The powder arrived in a nifty package of pretty ribbons, gorgeous tulle fabric and a cute azure card that says ‘Juliana, Keep Calm and Stay Cool.‘ Adorbs! Besides its handy-dandy packaging, here’s why the Enavose Swiss Glacial Loose Powder SPF 15 is gonna be a hot fave – 24 Hours Hydra-Release The encapsulated beads of Swiss Glacial Water, Hydra-Spheres-Release, gradually pop to maintain deep hydration levels from within. Skin’s moisture barrier remains boosted for 24 hours. Ultra Cooling Sensation Provides a crisp, cooling sensation to keep skin feeling fresh and comfortable. Perfect for days when heat fatigue strikes. Reflective Effect Reflective mineral pigments diffuse light to balance out irregular surfaces and cover pores. Attain a look of elusive dewiness that glows with luminosity. Natural Lightweight Coverage Completely free of oil, this lightweight powder provides sheer, translucent coverage for a natural finish. Perfect for days when you want to be a barefaced beauty, or for use as a finishing powder. No fuss, no hassle. Their universal shade, Nude Glow flatters and suits every skin tone. And here’s what I think of the Enavose Swiss Glacial Loose Powder SPF 15… I used to touch up my makeup with foundation but the result is a cakey face look. So I’m all for loose powders these days as they’re light and less pore-clogging. However, most loose powder jars are too bulky for my small purses and too inconvenient to use in public. Usually, I’ll have to shake the jar to load the powder on the sifter tray but the result is always a huge mess because more powder will get on my bag and clothes than on my face. Enavose eliminates this problem by installing a huge powder puff on its lid that leaves a small gap between the sifter and the puff. This allows an appropriate amount of powder to come through the sifter, preventing wastage in the process. Brilliant! Unlike most loose powders that produce a matte finish, the reflective mineral pigments of the powder imparts a satin finish instead. The face looks radiant and dewy even after several layers of powder. Here’s my face with only L’Oreal’s Lucent Magique Light Infusing Liquid Foundation. Then I pat on some Enavose Swiss Glacial Loose Powder! Here’s the final look! Love the velvety look. I thought I looked like I had highlighter on. Haha! However, I have to warn you that the reflective mineral pigments is pretty prominent and produces a sparkly look when applied. Not that it’s a bad thing but if you’re going for clean and au naturel look, you might find it too glittery for your liking. Even though my face looked shiny and oily after application, I thought it felt pretty smooth like I’m touching silk. And that texture lasted for a couple of hours. That’s pretty amazing for my oily skin. For its clever packaging, natural ingredients, hydrating and sunscreen qualities, 4.5 Honeyz crowns! The Enavose Swiss Glacial Loose Powder SPF 15 (5g) retails at SGD39.50 at the Enavose Concept Store at Suntec City Mall, Tower 3 #02-079/081 and on their online store at Enavose.com . For more info on their latest promotions and giveaways, visit their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/Enavose . Exclusive deals for Honeyz Belles! Exclusive In-Store Deal Grab the Swiss Glacial Loose Powder SPF 15 at an exclusive deal of $29.90 (U.P. $39.50). Complementary Top-Up Deal • 25% off if you grab a Velvet Veil Hydrating Liquid Foundation (U.P. $55.00) and a Black Tea Quench Mask (U.P. $59.90). • 15% off for either item. Exclusive Online Deal Grab the Swiss Glacial Loose Powder SPF 15 at an exclusive deal of $29.90 (U.P. $39.50) and get a complimentary travel-sized Black Tea Quench Mask worth $29.00. Both promotions end Friday, 26 July .2 013. Special Giveaway for Honeyz Belles! Enavose wants to let you experience the uber-cool Swiss Glacial Loose Powder SPF 15 so they’ve stashed away 3 nifty packages* just for you in their office! To win, ‘Like’ the Enavose Facebook Page , then share this post ( Beauty Review: Enavose Swiss Glacial Loose Powder SPF 15 and Exclusive Enavose Giveaway! ) on your Facebook profile and tag @Enavose. It’s that easy! Alternatively, you could click on the Facebook icon below and type @enavose to enter the contest. Remember to like the Enavose Facebook Page too! *Only open to residents in Singapore. Giveaway ends on 26 June (Wednesday), 2013. That’s not all! To celebrate the debut of Enavose’s colour collection, they are offering you ladies an additional $10 off the Swiss Glacial Loose Powder SPF 15 as well as a complimentary mini makeover! To claim this offer, all you need to do is head to Enavose’s Facebook Page and redeem the voucher posted there. Vouchers are limited so do hurry! And if you’re wondering what I did to the rest of the package…. I decided to recycle it by transforming it into a bathroom decoration. 😛 Have you tried the Enavose products too? I wanna know what you think! Share your reviews with me and fellow Honeyz Belles at Honeyz Cube ! For more exclusive content on the latest 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 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. #Enavose #beautyreview #contest #beauty #SponsoredReview #FacebookGiveaway

I’ve been nominated as a finalist in the Singapore Blog Awards'(SBA) Beauty and Vlog categories! *prances around* As mentioned in my Facebook posts, I wouldn’t have been able produce those photos and videos, write the reviews, maintain a beauty encyclopedia and get my craft on without your unwavering love (e.g. emails, FB likes and the increasing views). And of course, the biggest and sloppiest kisses go to my supportive family who’ve partaken in all my blog activites i.e. Spa parties, vote contests and this latest video I made for the SBA’s vlog contest (see above). 😀 Click to read all about my inspiration behind this video and also for my thoughts on what it’s like to be a full-time blogger. 🙂 Last year, I left my job to become a full time blogger. I was very relieved to have left the rat race but I was shocked to realize that I was about to enter a super rat race which was even more competitive. Because instead of vying for that promotion with a small group of people, I’m now going up against writers from all over the world for readership and attention in cyber space. I read somewhere that the blogosphere is like Hollywood and blogging is like acting. And I concur with that totally. Everyday, there are many up-and-coming bloggers who begin blogging and want to make their mark in the blogging scene. Now if you’ve been blogging for some time, you’ll know that blogging is not all fun and glamorous. Not everyone can gain 100,000 views and land juicy sponsorship deals overnight. A lot of hard work and time is involved to produce posts that are deemed good and worth reading. To concentrate on blogging full time, I lost precious family and friends time, some good job opportunities and a stable income. But in return, I’ve learnt so much about the path to success, learnt how much my family and friends mean to me and also forged many great friendships with readers, fellow bloggers and brands. To receive the nominations from the Singapore Blog Awards is truly gratifying. It made all the sacrifices worth it and this journey a more meaningful one. I was also very glad that my family came out to support me by participating in my video blog entry for the Singapore Blog Awards. The theme of the video for the Best Vlog category is something/someone from/about the 60’s that inspires you. I’ve always been very inspired by grandma’s fighting spirit and her ability to juggle the demands of work and family at the same time. She’s also always been there for me and will always be my best roommate, friend and grandmother. So I decided to make a video about my lovable grandma who’s also to me – the biggest icon in the 1960s. 😛 I thought this is also a great opportunity to get the family together, record a family video and to remember grandma’s legacy. Watch the full story by scrolling back up! Special thanks to everyone who made time to film the video – my parents, granddad, uncles, aunties, cousins, family friends and of course my good friend Yong Thye who directed and shot the clips. Check out the rest of Yong Thye’s works at Honeyz Paint House and SimVideo – Wedding Videography . 😛 And to you Honeyz Belles! I wouldn’t have been able to receive the nominations without you. Thank you sooooo much for the continued support. 😀 If you like my new video and my posts on this blog so far, please vote for me! I’ve never won anything for my work and this award would certainly give me the biggest validation should I win it. So please show me all your love by voting for me here – Best Vlog Simply go to http://sgblogawards.omy.sg/2013/category/?cat=vlog , sign up for an omy.sg account and click on the photo to vote. Best Beauty Blog Likewise, go to https://apps.facebook.com/panasonic_sg_vote/?eid=36&event=12 and select Best Beauty Blogs and click ‘Vote‘ on the photo. Once again, thank you all so much for these. I love you so much! 😀 ❤ Your friend, Juliana #HoneyzPaintHouse #SingaporeBlogAwards #beauty #HoneyzCube #SingaporeBlogAwards2013 #DashOfHoneyz

I’ve officially crossed the ‘late 20s’ mark a few weeks ago which also means the red alert for wrinkles is now full on. Anti-aging creams are no longer optional but mandatory in my beauty regimen. *shrieks* However, I have to be really mindful with this one as my skin is not the most receptive to rich creams and serums. These products tend to suffocate the skin, causing congestion and zits. I need something naturally formulated, that is free of mineral oil, glycol, parabens, etc. And the great news is – I think I may have found the best anti-aging candidate for my skin at the recent Origins Blogger Workshop. Click to find out how you can maintain your youth with their new raspberry plant stem cell technology. 🙂 Origins’ new Plantscription range and Anogeissus tree back extract Inspired by Hippocrates’ ‘Let your food be your medicine and your medicine your food‘, Origins’ new Plantscription range represents state-of- the-art anti-aging technology that promises to produce firmer and more resilient, youthful-looking complexion. This new range contains Anogeissus tree bark extract that possesses the ability to protect collagen and boost skin’s natural production levels of a glycoprotein called fibrillin. And the result? Younger looking skin of course! 😀 Origins Plantscription Antti-aging serum I’ve always been very impressed with Origins’ natural and effective products as well as their eco-friendly manufacturing practices. So accepting this blogger workshop invitation was certainly a no-brainer. Here are some of the highlights from the workshop. That’s the pretty Fang Wen, Marketing and PR Executive of Origins presenting the goodness of the Plantscription products. The Origins beauty therapists demonstrating the optimal way of cleansing and applying the Origins products. I volunteered myself for the demonstration too! Besides giving me a relaxing mini facial, my Origins therapist also extended some beauty advice. She recommended warming the cream by massaging it with your hands before smoothing it on the face. This will allow better absorption of the cream. Thanks for the tip! And here’s my face before the treatment. Here’s after. 🙂 To be honest, I don’t think there was a visible difference but mentally I felt more refreshed and energized. The fruity scent of the products perked me up instantly. I was also invited to do a video review of my experience. You can watch the video coverage of the workshop here . Good news! You could also try the mini facial too! Simply request for it at any Origins counter . The workshop was a resounding success. We were not only enlightened with beauty knowledge, we also got to bring home the new  Plantscription Anti-Aging Cream . Besides the anti-aging star ingredient, African Anogeissus Tree Bark that is present in all Plantscription products, the Plantscription Anti-Aging Cream contains another new ingredient from nature, Raspberry Plant Stem Cells. Inspired by the science of cellular plant cell regeneration, each jar of Plantscription Anti-Aging Cream contains 300,000 Raspberry Plant Stem Cells to revitalise aging skin and reduce wrinkles. Among hundreds of ingredients put under study, only a handful made it to Origins high-performance formula. The Raspberry Plant Stem Cells used in the Plantscription Anti-Aging Cream were extracted from a specific strain found from a single garden in Dei Lombardi, near Avellino on the Apennine Mountains in Italy. This strain was found to contain the highest level of biologically active compound. Plantscription Anti-Aging Cream is safe and effective for all skin types and is a perfect complement to Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum, which has been the No. 1 Top Seller of Origins. Benefits:  Helps address 4 major signs of skin aging by: – Visibly reducing  lines and wrinkles – Lifting – Smoothing texture – Reviving bounce Key Ingredients: Raspberry Plant Stem Cell Technology – renew and revitalise aging skin, reduce wrinkles African Anogeissus tree bark extract – protect collagen and help boost skin’s natural production levels of a glycoprotein called fibrillin What I thought about the Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Cream… I smell nature everytime I open the lid of the tub. The fragrance is soft and alluring. And the best part is, the lightweight cream absorbs into the skin pretty quickly, leaving a smooth and silky finish. Apply only a dollop of the anti-aging cream each time. Anything more and you may create a sticky finish. I do not use the cream on my entire face but only on the problematic areas like the nasolabial folds and neck. Of course, my lines haven’t vanished completely but I thought they looked softened and less visible. I’ve been using it for three weeks and I haven’t noticed any major breakouts so I guess I’ll continue to use it until the day I need botox. 😛 The cream retails at SGD110 for 50ml which I thought is rather pricey. But for its naturally derived ingredients and rejuvenating properties, I guess it still deserves 4 Honeyz crowns. The full range of Origins Plantscription anti-aging products are now available at all Origins counters – – Isetan Scotts – Robinsons Raffles City – Metro Paragon – Robinsons Centerpoint – Tangs Vivo City The prices range from SGD78 to SGD118 for the Origins Plantscription anti-aging products. Origins Plantscription Anti-aging Face cream : SGD110 for 50ml Origins Plantscription Anti-aging serum : SGD118 for 30ml  (In addition to Anogeissus Tree Bark, this serum is formulated with Siegesbeckia and Rosemary Extract, which help rebuild natural collagen and elastin and help visibly decrease depth and length of lines and wrinkles and strengthen skin. Origins Plantscription Anti-aging eye cream : SGD78 for 15ml  An eye cream that is suitable for dry eye area. Addressed 4 major signs of aging including crow’s feet, cross-hatching lines, under eye troughs and lid crepiness, while also helping to visibly lift and firm the eye area. Origins Plantscription™ Anti-aging eye treatment : SGD78 for 15ml  A lightweight version of the eye cream which also adressed 4 major signs of aging as eye cream Thank you Origins Singapore , Skincare DB and fellow bloggers ( Elva , Rusty and Michelle ) for an amazing morning of beauty and banter! Have you tried the Origins Plantscription products too? I wanna know what you think! Share your reviews with me and fellow Honeyz Belles at  Honeyz Cube ! 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. #beauty #beautyreview #Origins

You’ve read my Gamila Secret Cleansing Bar review and now Gamila Secret is back with another beauty miracle – Gamila Secret Face Oil that is highly celebrated for its effectiveness and multi-tasking properties. It is a moisturizer, eye cream, serum and a makeup base! And guess what? I wanna give one to you! Click to find out how you can become a proud owner of the Gamila Secret Face Oil . 🙂 We would like to know what you think of the Gamila Secret Face Oil on Honeyz Cube or on your blogs. As such, we’ll be sending you a full sized bottle of the face oil (worth SGD119) for your evaluation. We have 24 bottles* up for grabs so please indicate your interest by doing the following: To win, like Honeyz Cube Facebook Page and Blink.sg Facebook Page . Then share this photo on your wall. Finally, comment ‘I wanna review Gamila Secret!’ on the photo to let us know. It’s that easy! This review contest ends 6 June 2013, Thursday at 10 pm. Winners will be chosen at random and announced on Honeyz Cube FB Page. *This giveaway is only available in Singapore. Products are proudly sponsored by Bink.sg. You can find out more about their products here – http://www.qoo10.sg/shop/blinksg I look forward to your participation and reviews! Your friend, Juliana #beauty #contest #FacebookGiveaway #GamilaSecret

I never thought I would attend a horse racing event, place a wager on a horse race and even better, win it. But I did. All on one night! It all happened when I was invited by the Singapore Turf Club to their Queen Elizabeth II Cup that took place last month. Read this quick recount of my adventures at this prestigious annual horse race. 🙂 In 1972, the Singapore Turf Club introduced the Queen Elizabeth II cup when Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II paid her first visit to the Bukit Timah Racecourse. Since then, it has become a tradition of the turf club to celebrate this memorable visit in pomp and pageantry fashion with the organization of the glamorous Queen Elizabeth II Cup race (QEII Cup) every year. This year, the event was held on April 26 at the Marquee of the Singapore Racecourse and ‘your humble blogger’ was invited! 😀 I was also given a guest invitation, so I asked B along. 😀 The theme is Victorian Affair so I wore a cocktail dress and adorned it with a cute fascinator that was made by the lovely folks of the Singapore Turf Club. B also wore a hat to go with the theme. Looking suave! Haha! And we’re ready to rock and roll! Upon arrival, we received a warm welcome by some Victorian costume minglers who graciously agreed to take not one but several photos with us. I don’t wanna flood this page with too many photos so only showing the best one (below). 😛 Jessie, Head of the turf club’s Digital Media department kindly offered to take us on a tour around the club before dinner commenced. Then we went to the Marquee (where the party was held) and was immediately greeted by a flamboyant and glamorously dressed crowd. Think The Great Gatsby. From left to right: Regina, Karen, Jessie, Janice, Vikki and me Certainly felt like celebrities. 😛 Paparazzi galore! It was the turf club’s first Ladies’ Night of the Year so not only did we ladies get to relish a sumptuous buffet spread, we were also generously treated to delicious cocktails, professional henna services and pampering manicures. This was done in less than 5 minutes! With the talented artist of my henna tattoo. 🙂 On top of beauty services, there was also a fashion bazaar where ladies could satisfy their shopping urge. The activities do not end here. We were also entertained by belly dancing performances and contestants of the Best Hat on Track contest who wowed us with their catwalk moves. While we were sipping fine wine and enjoying the host of exciting activities organized by the Singapore Turf Club, the boys on the racetrack were contesting for a whopping SGD350,000 prize money. Jessie made sure we were not left out of the action and excitement, so she brought us to the parade ring where we could get up close but not so personal with the race horses. The reason why we can’t get too close is because they might kick us with their back feet should they feel threatened or agitated. So here we are, 2 metres away from the giant ponies. Then I spotted No. 6 winking at me! Jessie said it was a sign – Tim (No.6) was trying to ‘establish a connection’ with me. So she suggested that I bet on him later. And so I did! That’s us with Tim in the background. We watched as the jockeys led their winning horses to the racetrack. Bye horsies! Good luck! Especially you Tim! 😛 Jessie brought us to an exclusive spot where we had an unobstructed view of the starting barrier. And let the race begin! And Tim came up trumps! Yay! And so did I, in a way. Won 22 bucks! Guess what’s this for? It is a weighing scale for the riders. So why do we need to weigh them? According to Jessie, this is to ensure there’s no discrepancy in their weights before the race and after to prevent cheating. So riders are required to ‘weigh out’ before the race which involves standing with full riding equipment, on the digital scale in front of the Clerk of the Scales. After the race, riders ‘weigh in’ to identify any weight differences. And should there be a difference, the Clerk of the Scales will lodge an objection with the Stewards, who will automatically hold an enquiry. The horse involved will be disqualified. Here we are with star jockey Joao Moreira. He was the jockey who rode on Tim and ultimately, led him to victory. Kudos to you Joao! Finally, please allow me to sum up the night’s eye-opening and fun-filled activities with this video. 🙂 For more exclusive content on the latest events, 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 #fashion #event #TurfClub #BloggerEvent #lifestyle

Sponsored Review Summer is dancing around the corner again! And I can’t wait to kick off the warm season with some beach frolicking, languid sunbathing and of course retail therapy! This June, not only do I wanna look good, I wanna smell good! So retail therapy includes shopping for a gorgeous fragrance that’s perfect for summer days. And guess what? I think I already found it. Built around a delicate rose accord, this sweet fragrance accentuates both your femininity and fun personality. Click for your fine touch of elegance too. 🙂 And the eau de toilette that found its way to my vanity table is none other than Escada’s Especially Escada! Especially Escada is the gorgeous new fragrance from the House of Escada; a luxurious and feminine scent inspired by the spirit of todays joyful, spontaneous and glamorous woman who likes to let her emotions run wild! Launched globally on August 2011, Especially Escada is here to stay as it joins the ranks of Escada’s sophisticated range of classic fragrances. The fragrance opens with an intense and sparkling top note of pear that combines with the sweet, exotic and musky notes of Ambrette seeds. Together they create a burst of sparkling freshness and the idyllic introduction to the all-important heart accord. At the heart of the fragrance lies the unique scent of the opulent Bulgarian Rose, which adds depth as well as a distinctive character to the perfume. One of the most luxurious rose species in the world, the Bulgarian rose is uniquely collected in the early hours of the morning to best capture its sophisticated and classic aroma. Delicate notes of Ylang Ylang work with the rose to create a soft, floral and intensely feminine appeal. The floral bouquet at the heart radiates a fresh and natural aura of positivity, the uplifting ingredients are synonymous with joy unfolding. What I think of it… I’ve been using this for three days now and I absolutely love its sweet undertones, amazing sillage and long lasting power. I’m also a huge fan of the sensual smell of roses so I was delighted when I realized the rose scent of the fragrance comes out pretty strongly. The packaging is also a winner. The scent is nicely contained in an elegant frosted glass bottle that is sealed with a polished double E logo gold lid. Well, you can never go wrong with pink and gold. The floral and light musky notes of the fragrance is actually inspired by the glistening scent of morning dew on a sparkling rose which makes it perfect for morning and day, for work and for play. These days, I can’t live home without my Especially Escada fragrance. It has certainly become an integral part of my beauty routine. For its fresh and delicate scent and the to-die-for sexy packaging, 4.5 Honeyz crowns! Especially Escada is available in Sephora stores nationwide at the following prices, EDT 30ml SGD73 EDT 50ml SGD102 EDT 75ml SGD127 Have you tried Especially Escada too? I wanna know what you think! Share your reviews with me and Honeyz Belles at Honeyz Cube ! “What do I wear in bed? Why, Especially Escada, of course.” 😛 Your friend, Juliana * Hair styled by Hair Profile. Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HairProfileSalonSG for all your hairstyling needs. 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. #Fragrance #beautyreview #beauty #HairProfile #Escada #fragrancereview

HoneyzCube.com – A site so beautiful in its simplicity that even a guy can use it. 😛 Still unsure of what Honeyz Cube can do for you? Then you have to check out our latest promotional video! Starring Honeyz Cube’s resident blogger Juliana and Bobby Stryker of MaximumExtreme.net fame. Also click for behind-the-scene bloopers! Remember this scene? This was created with a huge beam of light and… … many pillows. Then it’s time to go for a walk! Sometimes, you just gotta use a wee bit of imagination. Also, took some group shots with the Honeyz Cube team for Honeyz Cube’s Facebook Page . (From left to right): Alex “The Architect” (IT Director), Ben “The Alchemist” (Creative Director) and Juliana “The Oracle” (Founder, Director)! And these were what we were really holding. 😛 Your friend, Juliana