{Review} DxPulse Express (3-in-1) Treatment - Part 2

Hello!  It's Chinese New Year in another week and are you prepared?

This post is going to be about my last session with One Beauty Spa and I am greatly thankful to them for the past treatments and feeding me with information about my skin concerns.

I believe facial treatments should not be just the case of "go-there-lie-down" and the therapist does all the work without one knowing what is happening or "Okay, we are done for today.  Please book your next appointment in a month's time," and one leaves without knowing what are the changes to their skin.

Irene, my therapist will always inform me of the treatment she is doing and after that, remind me to constantly hydrate my skin with good hydration serum and moisturiser because in this case, IPL can be very drying on the skin.

I also came to know that pigmentation can be caused primarily by either hormonal changes or exposure to the sun.  While the latter is slightly easier to treat, the former is not something that facials or IPL can treat simply.

My pigmentations are mainly on the cheeks area.  Now under control, it is not very obvious unless it is looked at very closely.

This little machine that does the job of the DxPulse treatment.  I understand that the long term benefits of this treatment are:

• Lighten and brighten skin tone
• Stimulate deep cellular regeneration
• Lighten freckles and spots
• Minimise pores size
• Improve skin texture 

This time, the intensity of the light was increased slightly and surprisingly, I did not felt that it was worse than my first experience.  Maybe it was mind over matter and was already prepared for it.

And this is me, after a couple of days.  Results?  2 times of DxPulse treatments technically will not prove any long term benefits (only 2 times right?)  but overall, the immediate benefit as I mention also in my last post here is a fairer skin tone.  

Disclosure:  This is part of a series of sponsored reviews by One Beauty Spa.  No monetary compensation was received.  Terms and product information about the product were provided by them.  All photographs and opinions are true to my own.
  
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Christmas with Canon and Food Styling Tips!

Canon moved to their new premises at One-North sometime end last year and we were there for a tour just before Christmas.

Do you remember the digital cameras of the early days?  I do!  Because I own an Ixus from the early days.  And how far has Canon come, to be one of the most sought after brands for digital cameras now.

And in case you do not know, CCTVs by Canon!  

Apart from the tour, we were given a chance to feel some of the Canon cameras and of course, pick up food styling and photography tips!  

So there you go...  Some tips when styling food:

"Tell me and I forget,

Teach me and I may remember,

Involve me and I learn" 

- Benjamin Franklin

The very friendly instructor for the night, Nugene Chiang, showing us how to style food, especially when it comes to buffet lines.  

Papparrazi alert!

With the very lightweight Canon G9X, I gave it a go.  But not before I took a photo of this little beauty.

Close up and macro shots.  Not too bad (Ermmm, I mean my skills).  I am sure for someone with better knowledge of camera functions, he / she will be able to do much better than me.

Using the G9X to take a photo of this boy enjoying his strawberry.

We had fun!  Now the boys know "Canon" too!

Thank you to the korkors and jiejies for crafting with the children and keeping them occupied while the Daddy and Mummy learnt more about food styling.

Canon is holding a workshop this Valentine's Day.  Check it out here and if you have not made any plans yet, this is going to be one enriching and interesting workshop especially since there is food and everyone seems to be into food photography these days.

Disclosure:  We were invited to the event by Canon.  No monetary compensation was received.  All photographs and opinions are true to my own.

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{Giveaway} The Boy Who Cried Wolf by I Theatre

2016 is I Theatre's 15th Anniversary Year and starting the year will be a brand new production, The Boy Who Cried Wolf.

I believe most of us have heard about this story and we cannot wait to watch how the folks at I Theatre is going to impress us through their clever use of props and music.

But if you have never heard of it, it is about a boy who has a really boring job.  He has to watch the sheep.  The sheep do not think it is boring.  They know their lives depend on it.  When Boy is around, they are safe from the Wolf.  Then Boy decides to pretend that the Wolf is close by and calls for help. But, does not realise the consequences.

Running from 15 February 2016 to 19 March 2016 at Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel, grab your tickets at Sistic now!

And I Theatre has generously sponsored 2 pairs of tickets to the show on 20 February 2016, 2.30pm for our readers.

To enter:

1. Be a B.C.D.E. That's US Facebook page fan.

2. Be a I Theatre Facebook page fan.

3. Like and share the corresponding Facebook post and tag 3 friends.  Please ensure post is public so that we will be able to verify your entry.  Thank you. 

Giveaway ends 27 January 2016, 8pm.

Please note:

- Winner will be chosen at random

- Tickets are not exchangeable for cash or for other showtimes, unless otherwise notified by the sponsor.

- As the play takes place in Singapore, the giveaway is open to Singapore residents only.

- Winner will be announced on blog, Facebook and notified by email.  Please respond within 48 hours, failing which, a new winner will be chosen.  

- Tickets are to be self-collected.  Location of collection will be stated in the email.

Good Luck! 

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{Review} DxPulse Express (3-in-1) Treatment - What's That?!

It has been a mad rush almost everyday for this working mama.  With new routines and new schedules, sometimes I just get so tired that I just want to knock out early every night.

But Chinese New Year is fast approaching and there are just so many stuff to be done.  Of course, one of the items is my face.  :D

Nonono, not a plastic surgery for now.  

If you have read my last review regarding One Beauty Spa's Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation Express Treatment and saw my "Before" and "After" photos after going through intensive weekly sessions, you might have probably been wow-ed too.

After getting my skin's hydration level to a certain level, which is the foundation for good skin, I embark on a new journey to  lighten and brighten my skin tone.

DxPulse Express (3-in-1), featuring dynamic pulse light, is a laser-like treatment that is supposed to be effective in rebuilding collagen and repairing elastin to reduce deep wrinkles.  The main difference between DxPulse and the traditional Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is that it uses "SND" technology, a new concept of combing IPL and laser power source to enable creating new shape of pulses which is efficient and safe.

Started off with a purifying peel which can sting a little, especially if there is extraction done before that.

Irene, my therapist, showing me the DxPulse machine and the different examples of the light treatments.  Apparently, there are different intensity for different purposes.  It was my first time trying as I have never even done any IPL before.  

I can still smile.  Well, I can still smile after that.  Irene did mention that the feeling is that of a rubber band snapping at the particular area that is being treated.  What women can go through for the sake of beauty.  :D

And yes, it did feel so.  So, just take a deep breathe and relax.  Of course, I am not expecting immediate results for my pigmentation issues as this is no miracle machine or treatment but B mentioned that I looked fairer when he saw me right after the session although I made no mention about the treatment.

Like I said.  I can still smile after that.  At the makeup area where you can find a hairdryer too.  Making sure all looks good before I leave the place.  

Located conveniently near the Bugis MRT, along Liang Seah Street, the Bugis outlet is now even more accessible with the opening of more stations along the Downtown Line.  I cannot wait for my next session!  :)

Not my best angle.  But that is me without makeup, after the session of DxPulse.

Disclosure:  This is part of a series of sponsored reviews by One Beauty Spa.  No monetary compensation was received.  Terms and product information about the product were provided by them.  All photographs and opinions are true to my own.
  
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Having Fun at Tag Team and a Giveaway!

Have you all heard of Tag Team?  They are the people behind Tag Team @ ECP Parkland, Singapore's largest indoor laser tag arena.

The opening of their second and latest outlet - Tag Team @ Downtown East also marks the birth of Reza Sword -  the world's first and laser tag sword.  The Reza Sword works like a laser tag gun, but instead of just shooting, one can now slash, slice and even stab the opponents.  A laser tag beam aids in the aiming of the target.  

It was so fun!

A warm up and prelude to the laser fight, we were taught how to use the Reza Sword - using both the sword and gun modes.

Can you see the glee on this little boy's face?  

Our first mission.  A tag team challenge.  Pain-free, we need to stay in our designated area so that we will not hit one another.   Using either the sword or gun mode, we slice our opponent so that they will obtain more hit points and this is made possible using the infrared technology used in remote controls.

The highlight for the children is this laser fight.  They declared that it will be children versus adults.  This was also the mission that made us sweat.

Looking at this photo, it is obvious that all of us had fun.  Especially the kids.  A good workout at the same time in an air-conditioned area.  Phew.

At Tag Team, we had face-to-face interaction with one another, as compared to playing computer games and for the children,  I think it is a good workout session.  Especially for children who hate going under the sun, this will be a good place to have a good workout while bonding through play.  I believe for older children, it will be both interesting and challenging as they strategise and play together as a team.

I have some great news!  Sponsored by Tag Team, I have some tickets to giveaway.  Each winner will win 4 tickets and so, I will be randomly choosing 3 winners.

Simply be a B.C.D.E. That's US Facebook page fan, like and share the corresponding Facebook post, not forgetting to tag 3 friends.

Giveaway ends 16 January 2016, 8pm.

Please note:

- Winners will be chosen at random

- 1 Ticket = 1 Mission

- Tickets are not exchangeable for cash and are valid until 29 February 2016 at Tag Team @ Downtown East.  No extension will be entertained or allowed.

- The giveaway is open to Singapore residents only.

- Winners will be announced on blog, Facebook and notified by email.  Please respond within 48 hours, failing which, a new winner will be chosen.  

Good Luck! 

Disclosure:  We were invited to Tag Team @ Downtown East for the purpose of this review.  No monetary compensation was received.  Terms and information about the activity were provided by them.  All photographs and opinions are true to my own.

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{Review} Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation Express Treatment Part 4

In a blink of the eye, Christmas is over and so has the New Year.  For us Chinese, the biggest celebration has got to be Chinese New Year, (CNY) which in 2016 falls on 8 and 9 February 2016.

And I am so glad that I am greeting this CNY with a much better skin.  Oh yes, it is part 4 of my review.  Here you find Part 1, 2 and 3.  

For my final Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation Express Treatment, there was something different.

It all started with a purifying peel and then extractions which I actually slept through.  :P

The roller, which I am quite used to.  Starting to look "red" yea...

Now, after the extractions and the roller treatment, my skin definitely looked red.  Thus, Irene did a cold roll which helps with the calming of the face.  I am sure it is obvious that I love this cold treatment.  :)  This definitely helped as I did not look like a "lobster" when I am out of the outlet.

As you can see, I started my journey with One Beauty Spa on 7 November 2015 with hope of better-looking skin.

Lo and behold!  This is my skin condition as taken on 17 December 2015.  There is no edit, no filtering to the photographs shown in all parts of my Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation Express Treatment reviews.

It is pretty obvious that the skin has become clearer, enlarged pores are minimised and skin looks more hydrated.  What I want to say to myself and my readers is that, with the proper treatment and of course, correct home care and lifestyle, it is possible to have good-looking, if not, healthier-looking skin.

Disclosure:  This is part 4 of a series of sponsored reviews by One Beauty Spa.  No monetary compensation was received.  Terms and product information about the product were provided by them.  All photographs and opinions are true to my own.
  
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Let's Start 2016 with A Healthy Lifestyle and A Baked Portobello Mushroom Recipe!

Hello 2016!

2015 has been nothing but a challenging year.  I am not penning down any resolutions this year but mentally remembering that 2016 shall be the year to continue with a healthy lifestyle, personal enrichment and spending more time with family.

D is starting primary 1 tomorrow and a whole new routine starts.  Having to prepare breakfast for him now and probably recess meals.  Not forgetting continuing having homecooked dinners, I wonder how I am going to handle it but I guess, just got to take in in my stride.

So, let's start 2016 with a food post!

This baked portobello mushroom is a hit with E, but D does not like it.  My guess is because he saw the "red thing" and knew what they were.  Thus,  simply announcing he does not like it.  On the other hand, E loves it!  That "red thing" were tomatoes and none of us told him what they were, (he actually dislikes tomatoes  so he happily ate them one after another.

This recipe is pretty easy and I think most things can go into the caps.  Bacon, ham, capsicums and any vegetables you want to hide.   

Baked Portobello Mushrooms

Ingredients
Mini portobello mushrooms
Tomatoes, diced
Corn 
Cheddar cheese
Parmesan cheese
Olive Oil

Directions:
1.  Preheat oven to 190 degrees celsius.
2.  Remove stems of mushrooms, wash and pat dry mushrooms.
3.  Using hand, coat mushrooms with olive oil
4.  Dice the tomatoes and mix them with the corn niblets and cheddar cheese in a bowl.
5.  Spoon the mixture (item 4) into the mushroom caps.  Top with parmesan cheese.
6.  Bake in the oven until the top is brown and cheese is melted.

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