Hey Everyone!

It’s always a good thing to hear about new products a little earlier than everyone else, especially when they haven’t hit the stores yet. So, here’s a new one for you –  the Kiehl’s Powerful Wrinkle and Pore Reducing Cream (let’s refer to it as the PWPRC)! This new cream from Kiehl’s will only be available in stores next month (in May) and is a brand new anti-ageing and wrinkle fighter cream!

But you’re probably thinking  - Roseanne, you’re far from getting wrinkles, you’re only 22! True but did you know that the loss of elasticity in your skin begins in our twenties? Maintaing elasticity is fundamental to preserving our supple faces – it keeps us from forming facial lines. The Kiehl’s PWPRC is unique because it uses two ingredients – Copper PCA and Calcium PCA. I mean have you ever heard of copper skincare?

Kiehl’s found out that to protect and improve the skin’s elasticity, you have to organize and protect the skin’s elastic fiber network, protect and strengthen the skin barrier and restore hydration at the same time. It’s a multi-pronged approach. The science behind using Copper as a key ingredient in this skincare product stems from the fact that Copper and Calcium are both micronturients that are required by the human body to function. They then paired this with PCA that is naturally found in our skin, so it’s overall absorbed even better by our body. If we want to get even deeper into the science of things, Copper helps to simulate our DNA to produce more elastin, binds to lysyl oxidase that helps in the linking of elastin and it is lined to the remodeling of elastin through the regulation of key enzymes. It’s also an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from stress and pollution.  Calcium on the other hand, is critical for cell turnover and regulation of the lipid barrier process that helps the skin to absorb nutrients better. Overall, it’s a great combination!

Science out of the way, the textures of the cream are extremely rich and thick. This is for those of us who need a heavy duty moisturiser, it almost has a texture similar to Lanolin creams you can find in Australia. Saying that, it looks like it can for sure improve our pores and deliver intense hydration – which is actually great for pores and blackheads because it looses them up. I still need to try it out more to get a verdict in! There’s the PWPRC cream and also the eye cream!

So what’s the research stats? Within 4 weeks, a consumer study found out that 81% reported fine lines and wrinkles were visibly reduced and 89% said that their skin texture appears smoother.  A clinical study found a 49% reduction in puffiness and 38% reduction in dark circles too. Thats definitely something to look forward to come May.

I just wanted to also comment that Kiehl’s is having a price cut! And a permanent price-cut for even their top best sellers! Expect about 20% discount for the items pictured below. I’m throughly excited to say that their Calendula Toner, Ultra Facial Cleanser and Cream and Creme De Corps are all at lower prices! Gotta check them out now at Kiehl’s stores!!

Kiehl’s has always been on my need to try out list and I’m finally getting into the mood of it! I’m using the SPF 50 now and loving it so I will do a review soon!

Stay tuned to more updates :) Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below!

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Love,

Roseanne

Hey Everyone!

To be honest, the first time I saw Cetaphil was  when it was stacked up in my parent’s bathroom. My Dad swears by the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser which was recommended by his dermatologist  for helping cure his skin condition at the back of his neck. He has been using it every day and has seen massive improvements . Yet it wasn’t probably the first time I heard about it either. Cetaphil has long been a holygrail product that is not only effective but affordable .  I remember way back  when the first time I used it and I fell in love with it’s non-soap formula. Like an old flame,  I’ve fallen in love again so when Cetaphil contacted me to be their Cetaphil Facebook Expert Tips Ambassador, I couldn’t be happier.

As Ambassador, I will be  giving webisodes of my Skincare tips  answering your questions on topics from how to remove make-up properly to protecting your skin daily. Join me on the Cetaphil Singapore Facebook Page if you want to be part of it all! So here’s a haul of Cetaphil’s best sellers so you can get the low-down on these babies and how to win a  full set of Cetaphil Products later of your own!

1. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser  (237 mL)

The Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser ought to be the star of the show. It has been talked about so much and it really is like nothing I’ve tried before. Cetaphil’s Gentle Skin cleanser is not only suitable for all skin types, it can cleanse both the body and face (which is why my Dad uses it for his body and I use mine for my face).

It’s a very versatile product and because the gel that you pour out is so gentle, it doesn’t cause skin irritation and can be used for even the most sensitive of skin. The cleanser also happens to be soap-free and pH balanced (did you know that our skin has an optimal pH and that most cleansers aren’t pH balanced therefore stripping away natural oils?) – bet you didn’t. And better yet, it can be used with our without water making it great for removing foundation.

Although you’ll have to wait till I do a full review, I’ve loved it for a while now. When you pour it out onto your hand, it is a cloudy smooth and silky gel. It’s as if the cloudy bits make it so silky. As you apply the cleanser, you can really feel it gliding and it is unlike any other cleanser – it’s just soft and smooth..and well a little hard to describe. Cetaphil’s Gentle Skin Cleanser is also fragrance free which is great. Cetaphil is not only recommended by dermatologists, it’s affordable and accessible by people like you and me.

2. Cetaphil DailyAdvance Hydrating Lotion (85g)

The Cetaphil DailyAdvance Hydrating Lotion although it claims to be for dry to very dry skin can also be used for normal skin. Not only is it a face moisturiser, it also is great for your body too just like the Cetaphil cleanser. It’s core offering is it’s Epidermal Replenishing Complex that hydrates skin for 24 hours and it’s quickly absorbed.

The lotion is more luxurious and creamy than what is expected out of a lotion. It absorbs quickly and I like to use it for my arms and can’t wait to use it more in London when the winter comes and I’ll be scrambling for moisturisers!

3. Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense Sunscreen (550mL)

I’m always on the look-out for the next best sunscreen. These skincare products are one of the most important but is often overlooked. When we think skincare, we think of cleansers, toners and moisturisers but to seriously care for your skin, we are always in need for a good sunscreen. The Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense sunscreen is actually SPF 50+ which is a pretty high SPF, great for whether like Singapore..or Australia where the suns rays can be pretty potent. It is also suitable for all skin types, provides broad spectrum  UVA/UVB protection, is easily absorbed and leaves no white residue. Even better, you can use it for body too the next time you’re at the beach.

I’ve been using this daily but I haven’t come up with a consensus just yet, you’ll have to wait for my full review . It gives you a fantastic glow and after you properly work it into the skin, the white residue quickly disappears which is great for make-up fanatics like you and me!

Did you know this sunscreen ha s ablend of 7 UV filters? Pretty noteworthy.

CETAPHIL GIVEAWAY! 

So you’re probably asking c’mon Roseanne, where’s the giveaway? Well, here we go!

To win your very own set of Cetaphil Products and to celebrate my new ambassadorship with Cetaphil, you are eligible to win your very own Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, a Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion and a Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense in SPF50+! all you have to do is…

Comment in the comments section with why you want to win! It’s that easy. The response with the most effort will win the Cetaphil Hamper and will be chosen on September 20th, 2012! The contest is open internationally!

Cetaphil Flash Sale - And if you’re in Singapore, and want to get the Cetaphil Gentil Skin Cleanser with a discount - exclusive to  readers,  from now till 18th September, you can purchase the 473ml Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser here https://cetaphil.com.sg/sale for only $9.90 (U.P $20.90). Do remember to redeem it at the redemption centre before 30th Sept!

Good Luck Everyone and if you want to stay tuned with what Cetaphil and I will be up to, be sure to join their Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/CetaphilSG

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Hey Everyone!

Fancl to me has always been one of those brands I’ve wanted to try  for so long, but never got around to doing it. From the super bright store lights, to the beautiful sales assistants dressed to the T, I’ve always been curious at what they had to offer. I mean c’mon, Japanese beauty products belong to a whole new world and I happen to be a fan of the whole thing. Not only do they offer skincare, they also offer supplements to just about any womanly ailment out there, whether it’s fiber  to slimming to hormones for skin clarity. I find that pretty cool.

But if you’re unfamiliar with Fancl, Fancl is a very popular Japanese brand here in Asia created in the 1980s which believes in the philosophy of “Mutenka”. “Mutenka” is a holistic approach to a lifestyle that advocates “fresh, pure and safe” and one that is free of additives and stressful elements. That being said, their products are also free of potentially harmful perservatives and other additives. It is an innovative beauty and skincare company that has now expanded to Inner Care beauty products like TenseUp Ex, Bitoki, HTC Collagen, and over 400 other beauty products. How awesome!

This is my first time trying out Fancl Products, so here is a haul and my first impressions of the lot! I got these babies thanks to Fancl’s invite to their Fancl Ballet of Beauty. It was an awesome experience which I’ll tell you all about later!

1. Fancl Mild Cleansing Oil 

The Fancil Mild Cleansing oil is I think the star of Fancl’s skincare line. To be honest, when I was a noob at make-up and skin-care, I thought people who slathered oil on their faces to cleanse were crazy. But little did I know that oil can actually serve to cleanse better and effectively remove make-up better. Fancl’s Mild Cleansing Oil uses unique nanotechnology to break makeup down so that it can be rinsed off easily. The oil contains meadow foam oil which cleans out your pores and says goodbye to whiteheads and blackheads. It removes all traces of make-up effortlessly, clears out keratin plugs, minimizes pores and improves skin texture.

After using it for a while, it really does remove make-up well. You’d have to be careful not to wet your face first because I think it more effectively removes make-up with direct contact with it. Simply pump some of the clear oil into the your hands and rub the makeup off in circular motions. The stuff instantly removes any eye-makeup including mascara and my skin feels much softer after use. I’m liking it so far but I’m curious as to why Fancl products are all so small! These babies also have expiry dates. This one in particular will only last you 120 days!

2. Fancl Facial Washing Powder (SGD$ 26.00 for 50g)

When they brought out the foam at the event, I was suprised that the creamy and dense foam was created with the Fancl Facial Washing Powder. I’ve also seen ads on this around and thought it was a cool product. After all, usually foaming cleansers are already foamed up and you don’t have to do any work. But remember the philosophy of Mutenka? This baby doesn’t have those additives (SLS and SLES) that other foaming cleansers have. That’s why you gotta do the hard work yourself.  Because it is such a dense foam, it is able to lift out impurities without making your skin feel tight.

Fancl also wishes that you don’t use any cotton or cotton wool buds. They suggest using your clean fingers. Because the foam is so dense, you don’t even need to touch your face when you apply it. Just move the foam gently on your skin without touching it with your fingers. It’s weird and I would show you, but I decided not to since they didn’t give me the puff to foam this baby up! That’s right, the Fancl Washing Powder comes with a foaming puff that you use to make the foam so that it becomes dense and creamy. I’ve been just trying to use my fingers and I’m failing miserably.

But it’s still an interesting and cool product! I just need that foaming puff and I can’t wait to use it more!

3. Fancl Lotions – Fancl Lotion (SGD $29.50) & Fancl Milky Lotion (SGD$29.50)

After removing your make-up and cleansing, the next step is to apply Fancl Lotions. Fancl offers two lotions – the Fancl Lotion and the Fancl Milky Lotion. The Fancl lotion protects the skin from daily stress factors like UV rays and dryness while restoring natural functions for softness. The moisturising agent within the lotion enhances penetration and delays the release of moisturising agents which prolongs the duration of …moisturisation. So basically, not all the goodies in the bag spill out, they spill out slowly.

The Fancl Milky Lotion however has the added benefit of sealing in moisture and nutrients. The Milky lotion has veiling agents which are wrapped in Lecithin capsules which prolongs moisture retention within the skin. It also can protect the skin from external irritants. I haven’t tried these babies yet to be honest, but I’ll get around to doing it!

#4 Fancl Overnight Hydrating Pack (Limited Edition, SGD $56, available from 24th August 2012 at Fancl Counters)

This Limited Edition product is an overnight leave-on mask. I love overnight masks, I think they do wonders after a good rest. You wake up to your skin feeling uber soft, I love it! This one in particular nourishes and infuses your skin with moisture as you sleep. It is a silky veil that supports skin repair and protects skin from moisture loss as you sleep. It has four key ingredients. These include Silk Peptide  (has a similar structure to our own skin and seals it so that moisture loss does not occur) and Rooibos extract (South African herb rich in minerals and can control sebum oxidation), Acetyl Hyaluronic Acid (Keeps skin moist and soft) and Amino Capsules (delivers these nutrients into the skin quickly).

It feels super silky and soft on the skin. Just pump a few pumps and spread evenly. Go to bed, and you wake up with super soft skin. It’s like magic!

I just wanted to thank Fancl for putting on such an awesome event to get to know us at the Fancl Ballet of Beauty! Can you spot me?

We even got to have our skin tested out by the beautiful Fancl girls. Apparently I have well-moisturised skin with 72 points, good collagen count and not bad in skin clarity!

Yay! I’m proud of myself and this thing is awesome!

Before dinner, all of us took Fancl’s Calorie Limit. It’s a all natural health supplement that helps you maintain your weight no matter how much you stuff in. Well, take that lightly, I’m sure it sort of still matters! But hey, how cute are these supplements!

This was totally unexpected, but we had a duo of ballerinas visit is while we dined. They danced beautifully. I have great respect for ballerinas. They have so much discipline and it’s a lot of hard work. Hats off to them!

To end it all, the ballerina was part of the Fancl demonstration and danced off!

So there you have it! I’ll probably be doing a more detailed review of the mild cleansing oil and the washing powder!

Hope you like this post!

Love, Roseanne

Hey Everyone!

Switzerland is probably known for chocolate, a stack of beautiful mountains and of course natural solutions for skincare. Ujene Skincare is an international icon from Switzerland made with only the finest and purest Swiss ingredients  so when they contacted me, I couldn’t resist checking them out. In fact, so much detail goes into this skincare line that every ingredient can be traced back to its source and origin!

The Puriste Collagen Collection aims to do three things – plumps, firms and lifts instantly. The main ingredient in all of these babies is something called OVILUXE. It is a top grade stuff that is natural, bio compatible, cell adhesive and 99% purity triple helix collagen. With OVILUXE, your skin becomes a moisture-magnet , plumping up with vital moisture within your skin. It is also free from parabens, formaldhydes, PEG’s, mineral oils, paraffins, essential oils and synthetic fragrances and dyes amongst others. So if you have sensitive skin, this is probably a holy grail product for you! Here’s a showcase of the collection and my first impressions!

1. Ujene Skincare Puriste Collagen Serum (SGD$130)

Serums are great additions to your skincare because they provide concentrated amounts of special ingredients to treat your skin. The Ujene Skincare Puriste Collagen Serum is 10% of Ujene skincare’s star of the show – OVILUXE – that can help revive and give you even a “natural face lift”. This serum in particular also contains Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and other natural botanical extracts like Aloe Vera and Ginseng that provided anti-oxidant nourishment and aims to firm, refine and brighten your complexion.

Serums should be applied just after cleansing and toning and before your moisturiser and after skin care like sunscreen. I absolutely love the eye-dropper. It makes it easier to apply. I feel like because serums are so concentrated, you only need 1-2 drops for your entire face. I simply spread across my face the really nice gel texture and then I pat it into the skin. This one feels a bit sticky at first but does dry nice and smooth.

2. Ujene Skincare Puriste Collagen Day Cream (SGD$120)

The  Ujene Skincare Puriste Collagen Day Cream uses skin stimulating natural lipids to help your skin achieve both hydration and cell renewal. Not only does it contain OVILUXE, it also contains Aldeluxe which is proven to boost Collagen production up to 300% in only 7 days and protect against UVA and DNA damage. Stocked with antioxidants, it helps stimulate turnover of dead skin to reveal a more youthful and plumper complexion.

The texture of the day cream is amazing. It is a luxurious and light texture that blends beautifully into the skin without feeling heavy or oily which is an important trait of any day cream because you want to be able to apply your make-up over it. We’ll have to see about the skin-care effects though! In fact, the whole thing about what Collagen I and Collagen III does is a bit different. Collagen Type III is termed the “youth collagen” because when we are 4 years old, about 90% of the collagen in our body is Collagen Type III but when we are 50 years old, we start producing Collagen Type I so that’s why Ujene uses Collagen Type III to make our skin youthful.

3. Ujene Skincare Puriste Collagen Eye Gel (SGD$70)

The Puriste Collagen Eye Gel deeply moisturises skin around the eye and is a blend of eye actives, OVILUXE and claims to reduce eye-bags in just 14 days. Your skin around your eye should look plumper, smoother and lines should just disappear. Antioxidants like Vitamin C ensure that your eye is well protected from free radicals and other  harmful environmental elements.

To be honest, eye creams and eye gels don’t do much for me. I don’t normally have large eye-bags or swollen eyes nor do I have wrinkles around the area. Could be that I’m just 21, but I’ll hover over the fact that it’s  just not part of my package. Nonetheless, it does absorb nicely into the skin without greasiness and would be a great addition to anyone who do have puffy eyes.

So there we have it! If you have sensitive skin, need firming and plumping via premium Collagen with the science to back it up, you might want to give it a try!

50% Discount Offer ——The lovely people at Ujene Skincare were kind enough to offer an amazing 50% discount for the first 30 purchases for my readers who are in Singapore only! If you would like to try this range and want to take advantage of this amazing 50% discount, please comment in the comment section below and I will email you the discount code - for the first thirty people who  want to!  Simply comment with why you’d like to try it out! Check out their website and online store at: http://www.ujeneskincare.com/

*NOTE: The previous code “Roseanne” no longer works. Unfortunately, this offer is only for people residing in Singapore so a new discount code has been created. If you live in Singapore, this is for you!

Thank you for your sponsorship Ujene Skincare!

Hope you liked this post,

Roseanne

Hey Everyone!

My friends say that halving an avocado and scooping it with a silver spoon into thy mouth is one of the best feelings for them in the world. It’s in our sandwiches, even in our sushi, and now it’s being bottled by Crabtree & Evelyn. But honestly,  it’s no surprise. Avocados happen to be one of the most nutrient rich foods in the world – packed with caretonoids (the stuff that helps your eyes) and rich in omega three fatty acids that not only make you smarter but can also make your skin glow with natural and healing properties. I say the perfect solution to brains and beauty? Just maybe.

Crabtree & Evelyn contacted me to see if I’d like to try their new Avocado, Olive & Basil collection. With that combination, I couldn’t help but say yes. Here’s a haul!The collection boasts revitalizing botanicals from the Mediterranean and with avocado, olive and basil, you can be pretty much sure that it will help soothe and moisturize like no other combination can. Olive oil has been used for centuries for it’s antioxidant rich properties to heal and ensure that skin is soft and supple. Let’s get moisturized!

1. Crabtree & Evelyn Avocado, Olive & Basil Skin Revitalising  Body Lotion (SGD$35)

The collection’s revitalising body lotion is formulated with shea butter and avocado to provide you a really nice smooth experience. It conditions dry skin, uses basil extract to soothe and avocado butter to moisturise.

Body Lotions tend to be much lighter than body butters. It’s a great after shower product that you can use everyday. I tend to whip this on at night after my shower and it leaves just the most beautiful smell. The whole collection smells really fresh.

To use it, simply squirt some of the product into the palm of your hand and slather away!

As you can see, the texture of the product is quite light. It’s a creamy consistency that doesn’t feel heavy when applied. A very smooth talker overall!

2. Crabtree & Evelyn Avocado, Olive & Basil Skin Nourishing Body Butter (SGD$60)

The body butter from this collection features a very luxurious and deep conditioning product that again uses avocado and shea butter as well as beeswax, yes you read that right, beeswax to rejuvenate and produce exceptionally soft skin.

The product comes in a cute tub. Simply use your fingers to take some of the product out and slather away! I tend to use body butters during the dry winters in Australia because my legs tend to be super dry hidden under layers. For that purpose, I usually use body butters to solve the problem. Lotions are more like everyday after shower products. Body butters are much more heavy duty.

Look how thick and stiff that butter is! It kind of reminds me of Dairy Queen Blizzards and how they have to hold it over their head before they give it to you.

When spread out, the product has a nice whipped consistency. It’s not sticky and doesn’t dry gross either!

4. Crabtree & Evelyn Avocado, Olive & Basil Ultra Moisturizing Hand Therapy (SGD$33)

If there is one product I really like from Crabtree & Evelyn, it has to be their Hand Therapy products. If you want those “smooth, princess, I don’t do work at all” kind of hands, wear this product on a regular basis and you might be one step closer to sporting a tiara. This is such a luxurious cream, quite a different texture to your lotions or body butters, and is something I think that is unique to Crabtree & Eveyln .

The Avocado, Basil and Olive hand therapy has ultra moisturizing ingredients and is formulated with a blend of vitamins like C,E , and tocotreinol which is rich in antioxidants. It doesn’t only heal the skin on your hands, it’s good for your nail beds and cuticles as well. It is just an amazing product and I highly recommend trying it!

You can see just how thick and luxurious it is coming out of the metal tube!

Just take some and smooth and blend on hands!

5. Crabtree & Evelyn Avocado, Olive & Basil Revitalizing Bath & Shower Gel (SGD$30)

This has to be my favorite product from this collection and if there is anything that you should try, it is this. The shower gel, although a much underestimated product sitting in your shower, is formulated with avocado extract, rejuvenating olive fruit extract and soothing basil extract for skin.

Now, I know you’re probably thinking. Roseanne, how on earth is your favourite product from this collection, the shower gel. Well, this shower gel feels different, it feels like you’re washing up with liquid honey olive oil. Seriously. You really feel the difference. It’s the smoothest run ever. Plus, the fresh smell permeates your whole shower almost like aromatherapy. I love it.

So there we have it! A little preview of the new collection in stores now at Crabtree & Eveyln. Hope you enjoyed this post and let me know if you get anything. My favourites would be the shower gel and hand therapy!

Much Love,

Roseanne