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Vanity Trove May 2013

May 13, 2013 by Regina Chow 1 Comment

Vanity Trove’s May Edition arrived at my doorstep earlier this month, and I couldn’t wait to unbox it to find out what beauty finds it had in stall for me. If you enjoy the thrill of online shopping, trust me, signing up for a monthly subscription with Vanity Trove is even more exciting because you’ll be sent a box full of surprises every month!

Here are the products that I received in this month’s Vanity Trove box:

Every Vanity Trove box comes with a handy Vanity magazine on the latest beauty trends. I was intrigued by the current nail trends in this month’s issue and found the tips on how to achieve camouflage print nails particularly interesting. Not only is it on trend, it sounds easy enough to achieve even for a noob like me.

GO60 Mask

Retail Price: $60 for 5 masks

Go60 is a lifestyle and wellness concept by Mary Chia. I like that this hydrating treatment masque can be left on overnight and it even comes with an additional flap that extends beyond your face to cover your neck as well, which I feel is very thoughtful. Most of us are usually so obsessed with our facial care regime that we often forget that our neck needs hydration too.

I love that the essence is instantly absorbed without any sticky after feel and it leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth thereafter. I like this mask so much, I’m actually contemplating buying a box of it.

Aqua Rine Japanese Aroma Bath Salt

Retail Price: S$10.80 for Peach Bath Sea Salt

and S$9.80 for Rose Bath Sea Salt

Exfoliate your dead skin cells and cleanse your skin with Aqua Rine’s Japanese aroma bath sea salt range. I’m particularly keen on trying the Peach Bath Sea Salt as it has detoxifying and anti-ageing ingredients.

Sebamed Feminine Intimate Wash

Retail Price: S$17.45

I personally think it’s very important to use feminine wash but most come in huge bottles which are a pain to lug around on overseas trips. This Sebamed feminine wash regulates female hygiene at an optimal pH level of 3.8 and comes in a convenient size for travelling. Love this!

Nuxe Melting Cleansing Gel

Retail Price: S$28

Nuxe prides itself for using rose petals in its gentle skincare range. This melting cleansing gel cleanses well and relieves tightness at the same time.

Kose Infinity Deep Protection UV

Retail Price: S$54

Kose’s Deep Protection UV, which comes with SPF 50+++, is an emulsion-like sunscreen formula that blends into your skin to achieve a clear, transparent finish. I tried it on my hand and I like that it is non-sticky and mildly hydrating. I personally think it would make a pretty good make-up base.

Lunarmer Brightener

Retail Price: S$60

Lunamer’s signature product is its Brightener, which is essentially a beauty essence that revitalizes your skin by reducing dullness. It has the highest concentration of Clear Nanovitamin E in the Lunamer series and is able to boost collagen and skin cell renewal.

I tested this on my hand too and I really liked its extremely light, watery texture. It absorbs into my skin immediately and felt absolutely featherlight, which makes it great for our humid climate. Lunamer products are exclusively available at Astalift Boutiques located at Centrepoint and Ion Orchard.

All Vanity Trove members are also entitled to redeem a free 3-piece travel sized kit at Astalift Boutiques with the Lunamer coupon in this month’s Vanity magazine.

Remember to take a peek into your Vanity magazine when you next receive your Vanity Trove box! In it, you’ll find discount or redemption coupons exclusive only to Vanity Trove members. 🙂

Bach Rescue Pastilles

Retail Price: S$18.90

With the flu bug going around these days, it’s always handy to keep a packet of alcohol and sugar free lozenges to battle against a sore or itchy throat. Bach’s rescue pastilles are made from natural remedies of flower essences. You can actually taste the flower essences infused in the chewy lozenges!

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DHC Event at Cookyn Inc

May 2, 2013 by Regina Chow No Comments

I’ve been meaning to try out DHC products, so you can imagine my excitement when I was invited to the DHC event at Cookyn Inc (Thanks Smith!).

It is true that beauty comes from within…..within bottles, jars, sachets and boxes. After all, without beauty products, maintaining a youthful appearance with clear, translucent skin would be an impossible task, isn’t it?

And when it comes to skincare for Asians, Japanese skincare label DHC knows best. Did you know that DHC is the number 1 direct mail skincare company in Japan? Japanese are known for their discerning tastes and rigorous quality standards, both of which are clearly reflected in DHC’s products.

What I especially adore about DHC products is that they are fragrance free, free from mineral oil and paraben free. Plant extracts coupled with state-of-the-art scientific research form the bedrock of DHC’s formulation, so consumers like us can be assured that DHC products are safe and effective.

I am currently using DHC’s washing powder and make-up wipes (pictured above) as part of my skincare routine and I really love how effective these products are in removing all the dirt and grime from my face after a long day. I usually bring the washing powder and make-up wipes with me when I travel because there’s no need to pack them in my check-in luggage, which makes washing up a breeze during long flights.

1. DHC Washing Powder (S$22.90)

Its plant-based formula is very gentle on dry skin yet effective in removing dirt as well as dead skin. It uses natural ingredients and small amounts of amino acid derivatives to match our skin’s PH level and retain moisture. I like how my skin is clean, silky smooth and moisturized after each wash.

2. DHC Make-Off sheet (S$17.50 for 50 sheets)

These handy make-up wipes are made of 100% cotton and formulated with plant-based skincare ingredients such as Chamomile Extract and Ginseng Extract to ensure that your skin remains moisturized. I used this during my Taipei, Shanghai and Jakarta trips this month and I find that these make-up wipes are very effective at removing every trace of make-up. As with all other DHC products, I love that these wipes are unscented, uncolored and paraben free too.

DHC has also recently launched its new anti-ageing skincare series, DHC Kakonjuka Skincare Series.

The Kakonjuka Skincare Series is formulated with six carefully selected Japanese and Korean botanicals extracted from the plants’ nuts, leaves, stems, flowers and fruits. It includes ingredients such as Olive leaf Extract, Trehalose derivatives and Lingzhi to promote collagen production so as to enhance the skin’s elasticity and firmness.

Ms Kimiko Ikeda, Beauty Advisor from DHC Japan, specially flew down to introduce DHC’s latest products and beauty tips on how to maintain our youth and beauty.

After masking, it’s always important to follow up with your usual skincare routine (e.g. serum and moisturizer). DHC’s Kakonjuka Cream is one moisturizer that you may want to try for its anti-ageing properties as it helps to improve skin elasticity and prevent wrinkles!

After the beauty workshop, it was time for us to cook up a storm using DHC’s collagen drink and collagen powder! A daily skincare regime is essential, but it is also important to pay attention to beauty food recipes for beautiful, glowing skin.

Group picture with the rest of the bloggers at my table:

Here are the ingredients for our first dish on the menu, Baked Buttery Mentaiko Ramen.

Shredding mushrooms to complement our mentaiko ramen. I added a huge dollop of mentaiko roe because it is so yummy!

After mixing the ingredients with ready cooked ramen, we wrapped our ramen into a little parcel and popped it in the oven to bake.

When it’s out from the oven, add nori seaweed, bonito flakes, DHC collagen powder (remember to add this only after cooking) and some pepper to taste, and you’re done!

Here’s the recipe for this delicious dish with collagen boosting properties:

Baked Buttery Mentaiko Ramen
– Serves 4-6 small portions

Ingredients:
1 packet of dry ramen (270g)
0.5 cups of mentaiko roe
4 teaspoons of onion powder
2 teaspoons of chopped garlic
100g of enoli mushrooms (cut into 1cm)
100g of shiitake mushrooms (chopped finely)
50g of salted butter
50g of salted butter
1/3 cup of heavy cream
1/2 cup of chicken broth
1/3 cup of mirin
2 x tablespoons of Japanese Mayonnaise
0.5 lemon
Black pitted olives
Nori Seaweed (garnish)
Bontio flakes (garnish)
Chives (Garnish)
Sakt and pepper (to taste)
4-6 pcs of baking paper (15 x 15cm)

Directions for preparation:

1. Cook ramen in boiling water till slightly soft (about 1.5-2 minutes)
2. Plunge in ice-cold water to stop cooking process. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in frying pan. Set aside and let it cool slightly.
4. Mix melted butter with garlic, onion powder and a pinch of salt until dissolved.
5. Addi n mayonnaise, cream and mentaiko. Combine well.
6. Place a sheet of baking paper on table and put a handful of cold soba in the middle of the parcel.
7. Toss with 1 tablespoon of mentaiko butter prepared earlier.
8. Top with handful of assorted mushrooms.
9. Drizzle with some mentaiko butter and a tablespoon of chicken broth. Add pepper to taste.
10. Wrap and seal parcel
11. Place in preheated oven of 160 deg Celsius and cook for 12 minutes.

Next up on the menu was sushi! All we had to do was to roll avocado, cucumbers, salmon, collagen powder and sushi rice on a sheet of Nori seaweed before slicing the sushi roll. Sounds simple enough, but one look at this picture below shows that I am probably not cut out to be a Japanese housewife.

Karen on the other hand looks like the perfect Japanese housewife with her immaculately rolled sushi.

The last dish on the menu was dessert! We created our own yogurt anmitsu with fresh fruit and the DHC collagen drink. It is incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious to boot!

Add in fruits, mochi balls, konnyaku jelly cubes and low fat yogurt layer by layer, then pour a bottle of the DHC collagen drink into the glass and you’re done. Easy isn’t it?

I had an enjoyable time whipping up these simple delicacies infused with the goodness of DHC collagen with the girls!

I went to the event after work that day so I was dressed more formally.

Dress: Chanel

Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo

Statement Necklace from my supplier

Before we left, DHC gave each of us a bundle of goodies!

Next, I’m going to share a beauty drink that I’ve been taking with DHC’s collagen powder every night for a couple of weeks before my crazy travelling schedule in April.

It is about time I resumed my routine now that I’m back in Singapore for a longer period of time.

I came across Rooibos tea one day in the supermarket and was immediately drawn to its health benefits. Rooibos tea contains powerful antioxidants and promotes good health and skin. Sounds good right? If you can’t take caffeinated drinks like me, you’ll be happy to know that rooibos tea is caffeine-free. In fact, it helps you to sleep better, hence I personally prefer to take it at night.

I typically stir a spoonful of collagen powder into my rooibos tea and it is almost tasteless. It dissolves readily too!What I like about the collagen powder is that it doesn’t have a fishy taste and it blends very well with most drinks.

If you’re interested to try rooibos tea, it can be found in NTUC and most supermarkets that carry organic products. Hope you’ll like this drink as much as I do!

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Vanity Trove April Edition and Giveaway!

April 18, 2013 by Regina Chow 3 Comments

I’ve been thinking of trying out Vanity Trove for the longest time and was absolutely thrilled when Camy from Vanity Trove very kindly sent the April Edition over!

I’m sure most of you know what Vanity Trove is, but for the benefit of those who have not been introduced to its concept yet, I will give you all the details.

Vanity Trove is a subscription based platform for you to try out new beauty
products every month. Upon subscribing, you’ll receive a box chock full of various beauty
products in trial or even full size delivered right to your doorstep once a month!

I personally think that this is the best way for
testing out new products before buying the full size ones and you get to try a myriad of brands at a fraction of the cost! Honestly, what’s there not to love? 🙂

Now, let’s take a look at what the April Edition of Vanity Trove offers, shall we?

April’s Edition comes complete with Elizabeth Arden’s Visible Whitening Range as well as products from popular Japanese brand Dr C: Labo.

Specially formulated for and tested on Asian skin, Elizabeth Arden’s Visible Whitening range is designed to prevent melanin production and reduce pigmentation to ensure that your skin is brighter and more radiant than before.

Visible Whitening Smoothing Cleanser

The enzymatic micro-beads in this cleanser gently removes dead surface cells and evens out your skin tone by reducing the appearance of sun spots.

Visible Whitening Melanin Control Night Capsules

If you are concerned about pigmentation, you may also wish to try out the Melanin Control Night Capsules which deliver potent natural hop extract to inhibit melanin formation at every stage as well as minimize the appearance of pigmentation. The powerful botanicals, vitamin C derivative and environmental protectants not only battle against the harmful effects of pollution, but also support the skin’s natural collagen and elastin matrix.

The end result? You’ll get brighter, smoother skin!

Visible Whitening Multi-targeted UV shield BB Cream SPF 30 PA++

We all know the importance of using sunscreen, especially in sunny Singapore. What I like about this BB cream is that it provides ample sun protection, hydrates as well as brightens your skin. The anti-aging technology also serves to prevent the appearance of discolorations and fine lines, giving you beautiful, glowing skin.

I have heard rave reviews about Dr Ci: Labo’s products, which are made of natural ingredients and are paraben free! That explains why I was especially excited to see its star product, the Aqua-Collagen-Gel, in this month’s edition of Vanity Trove.

Touted as the simplest skincare, the Aqua-Collagen-Gel sold over 23 million jars worldwide thanks to its wonderful multi-tasking capabilities. You’ll receive the benefits of 6 products (Toner, Milky lotion, Beauty essence, Facial mask, Facial cream, and Makeup base), all in just one little jar. That sure saves us a lot of time and cost!

Visit Vanity Trove’s website and subscribe for your monthly box of goodies HERE!

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Have you joined my International Giveaway? I have decided to extend the deadline for another week, and to sweeten the deal, I’m going to give away a stash of brand new beauty products to all my local readers who participate in this giveaway!

Yes, you heard right! 1 lucky Singapore reader will also stand to walk away with all these products, in addition to Nail Vibe’s discount voucher!

If the response is good, I will add even more items to this giveaway!

1. Vanity Trove Box April Edition

If you like what you see in my review above, this is good news for you. I’m giving away a brand new box so you can try out the products for yourself. 🙂

2. Laniege White Plus Renew Trial Set

Here’s another set of whitening products to combat melanin production and block out the sun’s harmful rays!

These are the products that you will be receiving:

3. DHC Mild Lotion and DHC Collagen Pills

I’m taking DHC’s collagen powder currently and I thought I would share the love here by giving you a brand new pack of collagen pills!

4. Hair Curlers

I have been receiving queries on how I curl my hair recently, and truth be told, the secret lies in these sponge hair curlers. The curlers are made entirely out of sponge and are pretty soft so you can actually sleep with them on. I’m giving away a set of 4 for you to try them out too! 😀

I had my hair permed in Jan 2013, but the perm is fast wearing off and these sponge curlers are the only reason why I can still achieve bouncy curls! I typically start rolling my hair with these curlers after washing my hair, when my hair is about 80-90% dry. Then, I jump into bed, drift into slumberland and when the next morning arrives, this is what my hair looks like:

Amazing right? The curls last the entire day and I don’t need any styling products at all. 🙂

Now, here’s a quick recap of what you have to do to receive all these goodies:

1. Follow me @reginachow_sg on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook

(The more platforms you follow, the higher your chances!)

2. Follow @NailVibeSG on Instagram

3. Register as a user on Nailvibe.com

Remember to contact me via Facebook or e-mail me at regina.chow@gmail.com to let me know when you’ve done all of the above!

(Please note that for the purpose of this giveaway, I would have to meet up with the winner as there are too many bulky items.)

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