{Media Invite} Puvay's Fruit Puree-based Collagen Drinks

Age is catching up.

Yes, it is just a number.  It is the mind, heart and the soul that matters.

Appearance matters too, no?  I am just human.  More specifically, a woman.  LOL

So, yes, maybe I should start taking collagen drinks.

When June invited me to the launch of Puvay's 2 new fruit puree-based collagen drink flavours, I was like hmmmm....  it's time to give it a try.  I have never really bothered looking into collagen drinks.  Lazy to make, lazy to buy, yucky taste, weird smell - whatever reasons you can think of, I might fit my reason into one of them.  Just put it that I was never attracted to them.

With the launch of its newly formulated range of 100% natural, fruit puree-based collagen drinks, Puvay redefines the taste of beauty supplement drinks.  With 800mg of "Korean Marine Collagen Peptides", which features specific shorter collagen molecules, they help the body better absorb the benefits more quickly as they are smaller in size.

Also to note is that Puvay is one of the few companies to use a high dosage of Korean Marine Collagen Peptides with fruit-juices.  With this 100% natural ingredients and fresh fruits, Puvay's collagen drinks are lower in calories and sugars (oh yesh!).

Drink it on its own, chilled which I did.  It was not very sweet in my opinion and I can taste the fruits.  My only problem with it was that it was capped very tightly.

Or use it in a fruit dessert which I did here!  What an awesome combination of fruits, nuts and collagen.  I especially like the nuts with it.  On shaved ice, no less.  A crunchy feel to the drink and you do know that most nuts are packed with tons of benefits, right?

Puvay's collagen drinks can be bought online (how convenient) at Wellness Hut.  You get to enjoy 10% storewide with any purchase when you enter "PuvayCynthia" upon checkout!  Maybe a Christmas gift to a girl friend?  Or that bird nest for the parents?  :)

Disclosure: I was invited to the media launch.  No monetary compensation was received.  All photos and opinions are true to my own.

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{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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{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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{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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{Review} Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation Express Treatment Part 3

Earlier, I wrote about exercising more as part of my resolution in 2015.  On the same note, having better skin conditions is also one of my 2015 resolution.

I am married.  I am a mother of 2.  But... marriage and motherhood does not equate to being a 黄脸婆 (literally translated to yellow face wife).  As some explain it as being burdened with housework and always busy with family, with no time to look after oneself, she turns into a haggard looking wife.  I believe in "upkeeping" myself despite growing older and having my hands full with work and family.  I try to conceal eye bags, lighten pigmentation and uneven skin tone and of course, putting on makeup to look good every other day.  I often tell friends and colleagues to not call me if they see me outside without makeup because I think I look tired and basically "chui" most of the time.  LOL

But after my fifth session with One Beauty Spa, I thought my skin look so much better.  These days, I go to work with sunblock, CC cream and loose powder.  No thick foundations.  Happier too as it reduces my makeup time.  :)

Like I mention earlier in Part 2, I am going through an intensive weekly programme.  It is designed in such a way to make sure it works effectively.  A real commitment on my part too as I had to adhere to it.  But well, I guess, not much choices if I would like better skin conditions, especially before Chinese New Year, right? 

Proof that my skin is getting used to the 0.25mm-needle roller.  Face does not look red nor looking like it went through some painful procedures.  Just in case you are not aware, the Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation treatment is a technique of medical micro-needling, which has been shown to increase the remoulding of the skin by creating thousands of microscopic channels through the skin, to accelerate the formation of new tissue by activating the body's wound healing cascade.  This is an alternative to laser resurfacing but definitely a less invasive procedure. 

Me, after my 5th session

So, if you think you are in need of such an intensive treatment, give One Beauty Spa a call and speak to them regarding your skin concerns.  The friendly staff there will be able to advise you.  :)

Disclosure:  This is part 3 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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{Review} Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation Express Treatment Part 2

"Beautiful skin requires commitment, not a miracle" - Erno Laszlo

Oh, how true!

I am never blessed with fantastic skin.  I had a pretty bad skin condition when I started working and can you imagine, there was a period when I actually went for biweekly facials?  So, yes.  I do believe commitment is a requirement.  There is no miracle to beautiful skin, unless Fairy Godmother or Aladdin exist.  :)

Here, you read about Part 1 of my journey with Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation Express Treatment.  Today, I am sharing with you Part 2.

After 3 intensive (read: once a week) sessions, my skin started to get use to the rollers.  Irene will decide the intensity of the "rolling" and she mention that my skin seems to be able to handle the resurfacing quite well.  She can also see that the congested skin is starting to clear up.  It is not totally congestion-free but she sees improvements.  Yay!

To me, I can actually feel that the skin is much better.  I used to feel many little bumps when I touch or press my skin.  Those bumps are not visible to the naked eye but I can feel it.  Sometimes, they do pop up like tiny weeny zits and it will be all so uneven when I put on my makeup.  Those who have seen me without makeup will know how I look.  Sometimes I tell people, I feel so "chui" (looks so bad) without makeup.

I had a little bump that has been irritating me on and off and very surprisingly, a couple of days after that session, the bump went off.  It has not popped up since and I am hoping it never will.

Disclosure:  This is part 2 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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{Review} Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation Express Treatment Part 1

If you know me and have asked me before my skin concerns, you will know that I am very concerned with the pigmentation on my face, especially on my cheeks (okay, don't scrutinise me when you see me next time :P).   Thus, I changed my skincare to the whitening range sometime back.  What I did not know was whitening skincare can be very drying (oh yah, laugh at me.  :D).

I met up with Cherry, Managing Director of One Beauty Spa one fine day and learnt lots from her (you should have seen her skin!!  She looks so good!).  Dehydrated and congested skin are my two biggest concerns.  Cherry emphasises that apart from the facials and the care given by her beauty therapists, home care - the use of the correct skin care products and lifestyle habits are very important in achieving and maximising the effects of the therapy one goes through.

Some tips are:
1.  Sleeping early (we all know that our organs repair and heal themselves while we sleep and our liver detoxifies at some point from 11pm to 3am)
2.  Right use of skincare (for example, avoid products with alcohol ingredients as it is very drying)
3.  Drink at least 8 glasses of water

To deal with my congested skin condition, I was recommended the Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation Express treatment. 

Located along Liang Seah Street in Bugis, One Beauty Spa is just a couple of minutes walk from Bugis MRT Station and they have another outlet near Eunos MRT Station.

Once inside, I noticed the various awards.  One of the most important I felt, considering it is a beauty saloon / beauty spa / facial place is the CaseTrust certification.  

Having obtained the Style Picks: 2015 Best Beauty Treats, the Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation Treatment is definitely a must-try if one needs help to minimise acne and pitted scars, improve congested skin and balance oiliness.

Dim lights to make customers feel relaxed and at ease

The Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation Treatment uses innovative intradermal delivery (transdermal delivery) system with active cosmetic ingredients that penetrates into the deeper dermis layer, stimulating collagen production together with the aid of the Micro-needling procedure.  This, induces the skins' natural collagen creation and resurfacing healing for smoother and even skin.

 Going through the Micro-Resurfacing Rejuvenation Express treatment means letting the roller disc applicator (with acupuncture point at 0.25mm wide in diameter) creates more than 500,000 channels within 5-10 minutes, deep into the epidermis of the skin.  My therapist, Irene will always evaluate my skin before deciding how intensive the treatment should be.  For my first treatment, she was pretty easy on me.  Partly also to test my skin's reaction to the roller, which will create minimal dermal damage without the removal of healthy epidermis so that the healing period will be rapid and natual collagenesis will be allowed to occur.

My chin has been "rolled over".  :D

After the "rolling", a very powerful serum - a cocktail of active ingredients, was applied to accelerate healing.

The whole treatment took about 30-45 minutes.  It is best for busy people, like me.  I actually made use of the time the boys went for their activities to have my treatment done.  Doesn't look like a "lobster" after the first treatment which was phew, good.  The good is that the skin's absorption rate is at its optimal for the next 2 to 3 days so I simply slap on the best hydrating serum I have.  The bad - trying to not go under the sun for long periods of time as there is slight stinging of the skin.

My first session was pretty easy and as you can see, no redness.  The roller sounds scary but it is not.  Irene says once a person gets used to it, he / she might even sleep while the therapist rolls...  Haha I wonder if I will ever get to that stage.  I know it is not a miracle tool or treatment so I am not expecting to see results in just one treatment.  But it does feels good to know that the skin is in the process of being "decongested".  :D  Looking forward to clearer and more hydrated skin.  :)

Disclosure:  This is part 1 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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H.A.S. Treatment at d'skin

Facials - a necessity or an indulgence?  Very debatable. 

After having children, I find it hard to schedule facial appointments.  (ya, ya, ya excuses~~~)  Sometimes, apart from thinking that it is a necessity (when it works for the skin), it is also a form of "me" time.  I can sleep, rest, and let the skin therapists work their wonders on my skin.

And I think d'skin therapists did a good job in making me feel relax while I was there for their H.A.S Treatment.

  
d'skin, one of the leading skin treatment centres in Singapore, uses Soft Plus, a standalone PC-powered skin assessment system that is able to track the skin's pH level on top of other indicators like hydration, sebum and so on.

Here I am, being "analysed" for hydration and sebum.  At the same time, the skin therapist explain the process and the outcome. 

And oh my gosh!  Dehydrated skin - red alert!

Based on the results, I was recommended the H.A.S. Treatment (120 minutes, $288 before GST).  Hyaluronic Acid, which holds over a thousand times of its weight in water, provides maximum hydration for the skin and this treatment hydrates and preserves the skin's youth.  

A very simple treatment room with dimmed lights and relaxing music played in the background, it is actually very easy to fall asleep, especially after a long day at work.

You see... this is one thing best done by someone who has the expertise.  A good thorough cleanse of the face with suitable strength strokes and presses at the correct places during the facial session.

Depending on the skin conditions, the correct kind of masks will be applied.  I had a purifying face mask to remove the white and blackheads and it was scary to actually see those "dots" on the mask when they removed it.

Using a range of high-grade equipment, each treatment is to help customers achieve optimum skin health.  For H.A.S. treatments, specific wave lengths is delivered to the skin to stimulate and activate serum absorption processes deep within the skin layers, in a non-invasie and painless way.  

The H.A.S. treatment is supposed to retard the aging process of skin and smooth out wrinkles and other fine lines on the skin, particularly on the forehead and lower eyelids.

Extractions were carried out by experienced skin therapists and if you are thinking that the skin will be red and blotchy, let me tell you that I did not encounter any of that.  A mask at the end of the session calms down the skin and yes, I manage to head out after that.

The skin therapist shared that I should apply my own hydration masks after the session on an alternate day basis while my skin condition was at its optimum absorption level.  Of course I have to heed her advice!

With a range of skincare treatments, from anti-ageing to pigmentation concerns, hydration issues to pore reduction, d'skin outlets are located at Heartland Mall, Toa Payoh Central, Novena Square and Seletar Mall.  Having been to different facials for the past years, I can say that the skin therapists in d'skin know their stuff.  And I enjoyed the face massage thoroughly - something not many skin treatment centres' skin therapists do well.

So, if you are thinking of a me-time that not only do good to your skin and well-being (think: rest and  sleep), book an appointment with d'skin for a facial treatment session now~~~

d'skin (Heartland Mall)

205 Hougang St 21

#02-133/135 Singapore 530205

Tel : 62827388 

SMS : 81817388

D'Faceworks (HDB Hub) (will be rebranded to d'skin)

520 Toa Payoh Central

#01-54 Singapore 310520

Tel : 62589388

SMS : 81819388

Su Beau Derma Clinik (Novena Square) (will be rebranded to d'skin)

238 Thomson Rd #03-03/13/14/15 

Novena Square Singapore 307683

Tel : 62525822

SMS : 94569533

d'skin (Seletar Mall)

33 Sengkang West Avenue

#04-18 Singapore 797653

Disclosure: I was invited for this facial treatment trial  for the purpose of this review.  No monetary compensation was received.  Terms and product information about the treatment were provided.   All photographs and opinions are true to my own.
 
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Faith in Face - The No. 1 Hydrogel Mask Brand in Korea is Here!

Recently, I received 3 different hydrogel masks from Sample Store.  And these are masks that are Made in Korea!  They are none other than the No. 1 Hydrogel Mask Brand in Korea - Faith in Face!

Hydrogel masks, unlike regular microfibre and cotton sheet masks, contain a high percentage of water soluble ingredients to deliver maximal hydration and superior skin rejuvenation.  The word hydration makes me look at it twice, thrice because that is what I need.  And if you do not know, I understand that masks are the quickest and most instantaneous ways to perk up the skin.

Using these masks is easy.  After cleansing, remove the thinner protective film from both the top and bottom masks to expose the smooth surface. 

Look at that essence on my fingers!

As you can see, there are little cubes and that is the textured surface.  Be sure to apply the smooth side of the mask to the face.  

The mask will fit the curves of the face and because it is a 2-piece mask, it makes it easy to put on.  Then rest and relax for 30 minutes!

The After Shower Look Hydrogel Mask contains Hyaluronic Acid which has intense hydration and moisture retention capabilities.  I can see that the skin after the mask does not look as dry.  Cool!

 

So now for the Black and White Film Star Hydrogel Mask.  Although the photo for the "before" skin shows a whiter face (blame the light), you will actually realise that my skin brightens at a closer look.  I believe with constant use of this mask, the effects will show in the near future.

The Nourish Me Hydrogel Mask contains a special formulation that provides the ultimate nourishment for the skin.  No significant effect on my skin can be seen but I do hope it is those 'work behind the scene' mask, nourishing and strengthening my skin.

My personal preference will be that of After Shower Look Hydrogel Mask.  Who doesn't like an after shower look?! And the hydration properties of it is what I need currently, especially with this hazy weather. 

Faith in Face also carries 2 other different kind of mask:

- Hold Me Tight Hydrogel Mask : a lifting and firming mask

- Miss Invisible Pore Hydrogel Mask : a pore tightening mask

Exclusively available at Watsons, each pack of 3 of the same masks retails at $14.50. There are 5 different variants available and only at Watsons, remember!

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Disclosure: I was sponsored with a pack of 3 different masks by Sample Store for the purpose of this review.  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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