[Tried and Tested] Replenish & Rejuvenate With Herbalife SKIN

Hi Huneybees,

Replenish and Rejuvenate are 2 of my favourite words when it comes to skincare. With my late hours and lack of sleep, I need to always look fresh and fully charged. Being able to replenish the moisture loss in my skin will help me to achieve that.

Herbalife has just the right products for that. Herbalife SKIN is their newest skin care line and they have been formulated with an optimum blend of Vitamin B3 and antioxidant Vitamins C and E together with Aloe Vera, to give you smoother, more radiant and lines-free as well as wrinkle-free skin with visible results in just 7 days! It is suitable even for the sensitive skin and even the guys can use it too!

I was given the range of products to try out and you can actually work around them according to the 3 different skin care programs that help cater and address to your specific skin care concerns.

1. Basic Program includes Soothing Aloe Cleanser or Polishing Citrus Cleanser, Energizing Herbal Toner, Daily Glow Moisturizer and Replenishing Night Cream
2. Advanced Program includes Basic Program products with an additional of Line Minimizing Serum, Firming Eye Gel and Hydrating Eye Cream
3. Ultimate Program includes Advanced Program products with Purifying Mint Clay Mask and Instant Reveal Berry Scrub 

It's really an easy ABC when it comes to using the products as they have all been numbered, you simply follow the steps into it. I have been doing my mix of trying out the products and I'm really looking the results, as my hubby has been saying I look fresher these days... =)

For myself, I prefer using the Polishing Citrus Cleanser compared to the Soothing Aloe Cleanser. The orange citrus fragrance is super awakening especially in the mornings and I love how my skin feels squeaky clean after using it. It is more recommended for the Normal to Oily Skin, but it still works fine on my Sensitive Skin.

The Polishing Citrus Cleanser has microbeads in it whilst the Soothing Aloe Cleanser is just a translucent gel.

After which I would spray on the Energizing Herbal Toner. Yes, I said spray. This works like those facial mist that you use and all you have to do is just pat it into skin for absorption. There is no sticky feeling after that and the skin absorbs it fast. It is infused with Aloe Vera, Vitamin B, Vitamins C and E, which helps prep my skin for the rest of my skincare.

Then comes a favourite of mine - Line Minimizing Serum. You can have it all over the face, or simply concentrate on the areas that you want to target. I always use it on my laugh lines and I can see my skin getting more plumped up around that area.

For eye cream, I chose to use the Hydrating Eye Cream, which I was told that my eye area is pretty dry. It does help in lessening those fine lines. It is said to lower the amount of sweat and oil glands, I guess that would require a few more times of usage...

Last step is to moisturize. In the range, there are 2 types, one for day and one for night - Daily Glow Moisturizer and Replenishing Night Cream.  The day moisturizer is light and makes my skin look glowy, but the downside is that you still need to put sunscreen as it is not included in it.

As for the night moisturizer, it is slightly thicker, richer in texture, and it does take a while for the product to be absorbed. It feels a little sticky, but well, when I wake up with skin feeling smooth and hydrated, it's all ok for me!

Last but not least, if you want, you can have the Instant Reveal Berry Scrub and Purifying Mint Clay Mask 2 times a week. The fragrant scrub has berry seeds in it that kinda reminds me of the Jasmine Cake sold in Tim Ho Wan. They help remove the dead skin and for a refresher, the mint clay mask is definitely my must-have. My skin feels so fresh and recharged with the spearmint and rosemary in it. I love it!

Check out the berry seeds in the scrub! 

The clay mask is green and it's minty!

The Herbalife SKIN range is available across Asia Pacific markets from min-June 2014 and will be rolled out progressively in the additional Asia Pacific markets by 2015. For more information, go to www.herbalife.com.

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[What's New] BioNike - Defence Elixage To Beat Aging Skin

Hi Huneybees,

BioNike (pronounced as bee-yo-nee-kay) is a brand that pioneered the production of dermatological cosmetics in Italy. Specializing in the research, formulation, production & marketing of skincare and beauty products for sensitive, allergic & reactive skin. 

Boasting that their products are PRESERVATIVE-FREE, FRAGRANCE -FREE, GLUTEN-FREE and NICKEL TESTED (which rarely brands list on their ingredients list).

Nickel is not an ingredient of cosmetics, it is a contaminant. It is not shown in the ingredient list on the cosmetic product packaging, thus consumers do not have the chance to know whether a product contains nickel or not, UNLESS THE PRODUCT STATES IT IS FREE OF NICKEL.

I knew this hyper sensitive skin of mine, needed a little pampering when I was invited to BioNike’s recent product launch at the Chameleon Club in Dempsey Road. The event proved to be benefiting and I learnt a lot about skin allergy...

Under the BioNike brand, ICIM International srl markets a comprehensive range of lines to offer all possible cosmetic solutions to customers. Triderm, Proxera and Acnet are long-standing cosmetic lines targeting medical skin conditions such as eczema, xerosis and acne. These lines are supported extensively by doctors, who prescribe them to their patients. The DEFENCE range includes a number of lines from skin care (anti-ageing, make-up) to body care, male skin care, sun protection, etc.

At the event, Singapore idol runner up - Tabitha Nauser performed for us. She's been a BioNike user, check out her glowing skin!

The event that day also marked the launch of BioNike's latest range - DEFENCE ELIXAGE. 

It is made with cutting-edge formulations that combine the exclusive Subli-F.A.C.E. complex to strongly revitalise the skin through an "ELIXIR OF YOUTH" effect.

WHAT'S SUBLI-F.A.C.E.?

It is an extensive range of products that target at reducing fine lines and wrinkles, returning elasticity to the skin, improve the complexion and retain moisture to the skin. Here's a list of the products that they have...

DEFENCE ELIXAGE ELIXIR - Regenerating Fluid (SGD 349)

This is an intensive treatment of concentrated vital energy. It stimulates the natural production of structural skin components, promotes natural skin regeneration and strengthens its defence mechanisms.

DEFENCE ELIXAGE SATIN - Regenerating Cream (SGD 339)

Used as a day cream, the Regenerating Cream promotes the skin's natural regeneration mechanism, enhances the repair processes and counters damage from free radicals. It is best used with the Elixir Fluid to enhance the results.

DEFENCE ELIXAGE VELOURS - Nutri-Regenerating Cream (SGD 349)

Suitable for night use, the Nutri-Regenerating Cream works the same as the Regenerating Cream, and with additional selected lipid ingredients derived from avocado and shea nut, it provides instant and long-lasting comfort even to very dry and aged skin.

DEFENCE ELIXAGE CONTOUR - Eye-Lip Balm (SGD 149)

The eyes and lips tend to be the neglected areas and with the Eye-Lip Balm, you can target those areas to leave the skin toned and supple, nourishing the delicate thin eye and lip contour areas. It even provides an immediately perceived filler effect!

DEFENCE ELIXAGE INTENSE - Anti-Aging Mask (SGD 169)

Working as a treatment for the skin, the mask is suitable for all skin types, even the very dry ones. It is ultra creamy and enriched with precious dermo-protective oils to further protect and enhance the skin.

DEFENCE ELIXAGE - Food Supplement (SGD 108)

Other than treatment on the outside, they also have the supplement that compliments from the inside. With a balanced formula of Vitamin E, Zinc and Selenium, one tablet a day after meals help reduce the basal levels of free radicals and increases the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) by 77.5% after a month use.

I was given some of the products from the DEFENCE ELIXAGE range and I will be trying them out.

Be sure to check back for the review of them...

Where to buy BioNike?

The Spa-Lon:
Tiong Bahru Plaza - 302 Tiong Bahru Road, #05-08, Singapore 168732 Tel: 6276 6313
Choa Chu Kang - 304 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, #01-661, Singapore 680304 Tel: 6891 0030 / 6891 0060
East Point Mall - 3 Simei St 6, #05-10, Singapore 528833 Tel: 6783 3773 / 6783 2594 
CHIJMES - 30 Victoria Street, #02-02/04/05 Caldwell House, Singapore 187996 Tel: 6837 0131
CITY SQUARE MALL - 180 Kitchener Road, #03-01 City Square Mall, Singapore 208539

Available exclusively at the Guardian outlets


Website
BioNike Singapore FB
The Spa Lon FB
Guardian Singapore FB

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BRAND'S Innershine RubyCollagen Essence

Now, as I hit the big 3, I am getting more and more conscious of my myself, especially looking for signs of aging every single morning. So, I immediately jumped on board when BRAND'S Innershine invited me to their RubyCollagen Essence event. 

The new BRAND's Innershine RubyCollagen Essence range is said to turn back the clock and reveal younger-looking skin through a portfolio of oral supplements that promote beauty from within. It is the company’s first dedicated anti-aging supplement series and opens up a new dimension in the world of anti-aging skin care.

As we age, collagen levels in our skin continually dip as its ability to synthesize new collagen begins to diminish. Environmental and lifestyle factors such as ultraviolet (UV) rays, stress, and smoking further accelerate the loss of collagen. In order to fend off the visual signs of aging, it is necessary to not only replenish lost collagen, but also prevent further collagen degradation in the skin from occurring. Inspired by this insight, BRAND’S InnerShine developed RubySignature, a formulation designed specifically to challenge the existing paradigm in anti-aging skin care.

It was an afternoon lunch affair and we got to understand more about the range whilst enjoying food served. There was a special presentation on holistic anti-aging skin care by guest speaker and renowned aesthetic expert Dr. Elias Tam. As well as, Cerebos scientist Dr. Lua Bee Leng who delved into the science behind RubyCollagen's powerful proprietary skin age-reversing formulation. 

Derived from a unique blend of precious ingredients – micro-collagen peptides and Astaxanthin harvested from a special strain of micro-algae – RubySignature is a proprietary skin nutrient matrix that promotes firmer and more youthful skin.

At 500 times, 800 times, and 6000 times more powerful than Vitamin E (Kurashige et al 1990), CoQ10, and Vitamin C (Nishida et al 2007) respectively, Astaxanthin is one of Mother Nature’s most potent antioxidants. When combined with micro-collagen peptides – collagen molecules that have been broken down through a sophisticated hydrolysis process to aid in faster and more effective absorption by the human body – the resultant RubySignature formulation sets a new standard in oral collagen supplementation in the pursuit of ageless beauty.

The replenishment of collagen levels in the skin is necessary to support its structural foundation for improved firmness and elasticity. Astaxanthin serves as the perfect complement by acting as a natural shield against the harsh and collagen-depleting rays of the sun. In containing both micro-collagen peptides and Astaxanthin, RubySignature defies the aging process by performing a vital triple-action of supplying, protecting, and delivering. While skin is supplied with much-needed collagen to restore lost collagen, Astaxanthin protects against collagen degradation to allow for proper skin cell turnover. Moreover, it also supports healthy cellular metabolism by promoting microcirculation, thereby effectively delivering collagen and other skin nutrients to the skin cells.

Infused with natural pomegranate juice, BRAND’S InnerShine RubyCollagen makes for a truly delicious treat and an indispensable beauty oral supplement that addresses the heightened needs of aging skin. Designed to easily complement your existing topical skin care routine to form a comprehensive beauty regimen, the BRAND’S InnerShine RubyCollagen Essence range is available in both drink and strip formats. Daily consumption will help to ensure that your body is adequately supplied with the essential nutrients for optimal skin support and protection. For optimum efficacy, it is recommended that BRAND’S InnerShine RubyCollagen be consumed twice daily to experience the skin age-reversing difference in 6 weeks*.

Ok. All these might sound technical, but then it's something oral, so it's better to know what goes in right? Actually I prefer the taste of the RubyCollagen Essence compared to that of their Marine Collagen. This one tastes more like raspberry and do not worry about any fishy smell, there isn't any!

I prefer having the RubyCollagen Essence Strip, as it is easy to bring around and can be eaten as a snack while at an event or shopping. I have them twice a day and it's been a month since I last had them, I can feel my skin condition getting better, not breakouts so far and I'm literally glowing from within!

The BRAND'S Innershine RubyCollagen Essence contains no sugar, artificial colourings and/or preservatives, so literally everyone (unless allgergic to seafood) can have it!

Note: Do not take if you are allergic seafood or have existing medical conditions, do consult your doctor before having it!

The RubyCollagen Essence range by BRAND’S InnerShine is available at all leading personal care stores.

Price List:

BRAND’S InnerShine RubyCollagen Essence (50ml x 10): SGD $57.00

BRAND’S InnerShine RubyCollagen Essence Strip (15g x 10): SGD $36.00

BRAND’S InnerShine RubyCollagen Essence Trial Pack (1 Strip + 1 Drink): SGD $8.80

For more information, log on to BRAND'S website - http://www.brandsworld.com.sg

Cheers to youthful, beautiful skin!

XOXO,
Christina aka Huney

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