The Gorgeous Lee Yeon Hee Launched The SK-II #ChangeDestiny Garden In Singapore

Hi Huneybees,

It was a treat on the eyes last week as I was invited to SK-II’s #ChangeDestiny Garden launch at Vivocity. Not only was there a peek at the new Festive Limited Edition Facial Treatment Essence, a fashion show by renowned UK illustrator Melissa Bailey and LASALLE College of the Arts, the gorgeous award-winning actress and SK-II celebrity ambassador - Lee Yeon Hee also made a special appearance.

Yes! She was this close to me!!!!

Lee Yeon Hee is just like a goddess on stage...

On stage, Lee Yeon Hee shared with us her personal #ChangeDestiny journey with SK-II, as well as some of her favourite memories of the festive season. After which she revealed the new Festive Limited Edition Facial Treatment Essence bottles.

This time, the festive bottles have been transformed into 4 floral themed bottles, against the peek-a-boo translucent bottle. The #ChangeDestiny Garden is also set up and decorated with these flowers and don't forget to take photos against this beautiful doorway!

Even host - Liv Lo could not stop taking pics at the doorway... :)

Indulge your skin in a world of floral art as the limited edition Facial Treatment Essence series collaborates with up-and coming Taiwanese digital artist - Po-Chih Huang, to introduce four stunning bottles wrapped in an enchanting tapestry of flora to represent different facets of beauty – passion, elegance, compassion and wisdom.

Red Tulips for the Passionate

For the woman who pursues excellence and lives life to the fullest, in this design, Facial Treatment Essence is invigorated with a lively bloom of tulips that symbolize vitality and dynamism. The red petals adorn the bottle in bold energetic red strokes, expressing the woman's strong passion.

Yellow Fressia to spell Elegance

The freesia subtle fragrance and graceful appearance is the perfect metaphor for the exquisitely beautiful and elegance. Dressed by the warm yellow hues of the freesia, this is the option for the elegant ladies.

Compassion with Purple Hydrangea

Selected with its symbolic representation of appreciation and gratitude, the enchantingly captivating hydrangea is stamped onto the Facial Treatment Essence bottle with the soft budding petals adding an air of mystery to the design. It would make the best gift for that thoughtful friend of yours.

Green Cypress for the Wisdom Ones

Dedicate this limited edition of the SK-II MEN Facial Treatment Essence to the smart and cool.The green cypress pattern formed on the side the of the bottle, depictes strength and eternity, just the perfect gift for the wonderful man in your life.

At the official launch party, we also got to see the illustrations of UK's renowned illustrator - Melissa Bailey's drawings come to life as fashion design graduates from LASALLE College of the Arts transform them into gorgeous pieces of clothings.

Melissa Bailey

The LASALLE Designers

Melissa Bailey has a huge portfolio of fashion illustrations and floral designs that includes Kurt Geiger and Olay. She specializes in using various media such as pencil, watercolour, pastels, and digital means to create ethereal works of art.

For this collaboration with SK-II, Melissa has taken inspiration from the distinctive designs by Po-Chih Huang, reimagined these floral compositions in her hand-crafted fashion illustrations featuring real tulips, freesias, hydrangeas, and cypress leaves. Her gorgeous illustrations are then "translated" and brought to life on the #ChangeDestiny runway with creative vision by freshly minted fashion design graduates from LASALLE College of the Arts - Faye Chan, Hafizah Ghazali, Hwe Ling Budidharma, Janice Suyanto, Lee Zhu Er, and Sandra Chan. 

You can now get the limited edition designed SK-II Facial Treatment Essence at all SK-II counters in Singapore and you can also get their latest range of holiday gift sets starting from S$69.00*. What's better than the gift of everlasting crystal clear skin this season? 

*Exclusive price available with any purchase

Time to get shopping ~

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[Tried & Tested] Olay Regenerist Advanced Cleansing System

Hi Huneybees,

I recently received the Olay Regenerist Advanced Cleansing System. It's the first time I'm using a brush to clean my face instead of my hands and I can see the difference in that once I started using. The Olay Cleansing Revolution is said to make waves by bringing to life the efficacy of powerful, yet gentle cleansing. Let me show ya.

In the set, there's the handle and a detachable gentle brush head, with 2 AA batteries and a tube of Olay Skin Renewal Cleanser. The batteries are inserted into the bottom of handle, which you rock side to side to remove the battery cover. I assumed this would be easy to do, but I have to say that I was struggling a little with this. The brush head on the other hand is easy to lock into position.

The handle of the device has two buttons; the larger one top turns the device on and off and is also the slower and therefore gentler speed, while the smaller button is the quicker speed, and hence less gentle setting.

The cleaning device cleanses four times better than basic cleansing and with the micro-massaging action cleanses, it will deeply and gently exfoliate your skin to effectively prepare it for your anti-ageing routine. At first I was a little worried about the device scrubbing too hard on my face, but actually with the gentle brushes, I was in fact treated to a facial massage right in my home!

A recent survey conducted by Olay revealed that only 59% of Asian women use a cleanser regularly and 23%, an exfoliator. With this in mind, the Olay Regenerist Advanced Cleansing System has been designed to give women a new fuss-free and effective way to cleanse ageing skin.

So, after applying the Olay Skin Renewal Cleanser on your face (I'm putting more here to show in picture), you start the slightly wet cleansing device all over your face. It's turns in circular motions, 350 times per minutes, reaching the skin’s contours where fingers cannot reach, to gently lift and remove dirt and dead skin from the surface, allowing for a clean, gentle rinse.

The actual Olay Skin Renewal Cleanser is a fine cleanser with extremely fine scrubbing grains in it, in fact, using it with the brush, you barely notice that it is an exfoliator, it is only when you massage it into your face that you realise. 

The cleansing system not only helps cleanse, it also helps exfoliate and even the toughest makeup out there can be removed! However, it is not advisable to use around the eye area and since my makeup is always focused on my eye area, I used it more for cleansing and exfoliate after I remove my makeup the usual conventional way...

My skin is left feeling clean and refreshed every time I use it, prepping the skin to absorb my facial serums and creams faster. I can see the effects of my cream more effectively these days.

All in all, I think that this is an amazing cleansing device which comes at a fantastic price, so if you do not already have a cleaning system, I would recommend it to you!

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[Updated] Watsons Beauty Day Out - Spring Colour Report 2013

I was at 7Adam for Watsons Beauty Day Out. It was for their Spring Colour Report 2013 and it was held to mark the launch of a brand new Watsons. 

With a whole new logo, the brand is set to shape the beauty movement in Singapore! Beginning with Spring, you can look forward to updating your "wardrobe" with all new range of makeup, hair and skincare.

I met a bunch of beauty blogger friends there and since the event was huge (4 major platforms were featured; cosmetics, hair care, skincare and inner beauty oral supplements\) and there was a lot to be introduced, we were all grouped according to the flower bands that we received.

After a quick note of "I was here", we were lead upstairs to where to Wonderland was.

Toni & Guy

This premium brand was recently spotted with a whole new look. It now has 6 collections; Cleanse & Nourish, Prep, Casual, Classic, Glamour and Creative. Each will breathe life into your tresses, styling them in a way that conveys your attitude to the world.

Their hero product would have to be the Sea Salt Texturing Spray ($24.90 for 150ml). It will allow you to create Blake Lively tousled beachy waves. Just a spritz of this into towel-dried or dry hair and scrunch away! It will give your hair the texture and the moisture level remains status quo.  

On the spot, there was also a demonstration on using the Creative range and see how much more volume the models hair is!

Makeup Maestro - Larry Yeo was there to help out at the Toni & Guy booth. 

CandyDoll, Eyemazing and Jewelove

This premium brand was recently spotted with a whole new look. It now has 6 collections; Cleanse & Nourish, Prep, Casual, Classic, Glamour and Creative. Each will breathe life into your tresses, styling them in a way that conveys your attitude to the world.

This booth is definitely for all who loves J style makeup. CandyDoll didn't have much of a new launch that day, it was a short introduction to their range of products. 

Avancé was highly recommended in the @Cosme list and it's all about your very own eyelashes. Sometimes overuse of falsies might cause loss of eyelashes or you are like me, naturally, lashes are not that plentiful, our Saviour is here!

Top: The very first mascara that the brand produced.

Below: How the mascara looks like now with upgraded lash serum.

For Eyemazing, they will be launching a series of pink-brown lashes, definitely  the first of its kind! #801 Eyemazing AMO Pastel Type A ($21.90 for 3 pairs) for full and long lashes and #802 Eyemazing AMO Pastel Type B ($21.90 for 3 pairs) for sweet and natural ones!  

It's the latest collection that features a collaboration with Zipper model AMO-chan, the Eyemazing x Zipper x AMO x Pastel range is the first to be launched in Singapore.

I fell in love with the maroon looking pair No. 819 and here's how it looks. 

It's a chocolate tinge and I like how every strand becomes so visible, I am definitely converting to this range of falsies!

Jewelove known as Hewerich in Japan is a range of eyelashes launched in 2010 to help girls achieve bigger and more attractive eyes. The new range is eyelashes #P3 and #P4 that is developed by models Hoshino Kana and Mai Hirose respectively.

AQUALABEL

Developed by Shiseido, AQUALABEL is a Japanese skincare series committed to bringing trusted skincare expertise and value to every Asian woman. Each product is specially formulated with a "Super Skincare-Charging System" that seeks to infuse skin with an abundance of moisture.

The gold range above is the all-new AQUALABEL Anti-Aging Line that's formulated with the brand's patented Aqua Ex Base technology that helps to hydrate your skin and with the star ingredient - Fermented Royal Jelly, you are in for supply looking skin!

SENKA

Also a range developed by Shiseido, the Senka Perfect range is highly sought after in Japan and also featured in @Cosme list. Some of hte key products include the Hoshitsu Lotion, Whitening Lotion, and Perfect UV Gel SPF 50/PA++.

Olay

With the bright red packaging, Olay will be introducing their New Generation Olay Regenerist rage - featuring a new formulation of its award-winning anti-aging boutique. It is now powered by Skin Energizing Technology to boost natural surface skin renewal by up to 2 times, fighting skin fatigue.

At the event, Blogger - Moonberry shared her experience with using the Olay Regenerist range. She highly recommends the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye & Lash Duo ($49.99). Not only can you reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, you can also nourish and condition your lashes!

BRAND'S Innershine

BRAND'S is a common household name and in the recent years they have developed the BRAND'S Innershine category that focuses on beauty from within through their range of oral beauty supplements. 

Their latest addition would be the BRAND'S Innershine Marine Collagen Essence Strip. I have been a fan of the jelly-like strip eversince seeing it being featured on 女人我最大. I have a strip a day but according to the person in charge, 2-3 strips is then the correct amount. 

Oh! I need to go get more!

Easy packaging makes it easy for you to eat the strip of collagen jelly. It taste like a grape flavoured jelly. Yummy!

GLOW Ignite 2.0

This was a surprise for me. Didn't know the GLOW team would be there for this event. GLOW Ignite 2.0 is something I am on too. I'm on the bloggers challenge to lose weight.

Made from a 100% natural proprietary blend of powerful fat blasting botanical extracts, this has been clinically proven to promote weight loss. An upgraded version of Glow Original, this one promises to accelerate maximum fat loss, oxidize belly fat cells, reduce waistline circumference, increase lean mass to fat mass ratio for a toned body appearance, etc.

Daphne, the biggest "loser" and the recent appointed ambassador for GLOW Ignite 2.0 was there to share her experiences and to answer any of our queries. She's really an inspiration!

Dr. Wu

Dr. Wu - one of Taiwan's top brands and the products have all been formulated for the Asian skin. They are free from additives, alcohols and have a high concentration of high-grade actives that are safe and effective, even for sensitive skin. I have been using their BB Cream for a period and I'm liking them.

The latest line to be launched is the Mandelic Acid - an almond extract that is known for its superb efficacy in renewing and refining skin for greater clarity and smoother texture. Based on the Derma-Cells Renewal Technology, it helps to rejuvenate skin cells for a softer and youthful complexion.

Heroine Make

Everyone's favourite Heroine Make. Their Long & Curl Mascara is the all time favourite and they will be launching the BB Mineral Loose Powder this year. Available in 2 shades, this provides a natural and matte coverage, keeping you oil-free and smooth the whole day!

Elite Models

Look at their Jardins Secrets Spring 2013 display! The whole display of the collection with rose petals were simply alluring and it was as though I was back in Versailles! The 4 eyeshadows with rose designed embossed was simply eyecatching and not forgetting the super sweet pink colours from the collection's palette, it will definitely make you wana fall in love again...

Their star product is the Fantastic Primer ($24.90 for 15ml). It is a water-based gel makeup base that is suitable for all skin types, equipped with anti-ageing, anti-pollutants agents and Plankton, this base not only ensures long-lasting makeup but also, radiant and healthy looking skin!

The Intense Kajal Eyeliners were also really pretty, with glitters dotting the base like fairy dust! Comes in 4 shades; black, navy blue, forest green and brown. The French Kiss Lipsticks are all so moisturising and the colours are so pigmented, you can get full solid colours with just one swipe.

Rock Beauty

Rock Beauty was my last stop and imagine all the excitement I have bottled up! This brand is from UK and I've been wanting to get my hands on them (wana save on shipping mah...). They are famously known for their intricate designed easy-to-use nail appliques and their specialty is the 3D version.

There are 16 designs to choose from their Nail Rock Classic range and for the Nail Rock 3D, they currently have 4 designs. I'm loving the 3D ones coz they have these diamond looking pop-up designs that make your nails look like you have spent a whole day in the nail salon! Très chic, Très hip, Très sexy!

I simply love how the model and the staff played with the different types of Nail Rock appliques on each nail. They look so playful yet, suitable for all events!

Rock Beauty also carries a range of Eye Rock which you can add some attention to your eyes? I like the lace prints one. Wonder how it will look on me... :)

Here's the goodie bag that we all brought home each. Super thank you to Watsons and the participating brands. I will be sharing more reviews about the products. Do stay tuned to Colour Huney ~~~

XOXO,
Christina aka Huney

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