Korean Skin Care - Skinwecare SG

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2015 had been certainly different from other years.

Q1 saw me travelling to the furthest country I've ever been step foot on - the U.S.

Spent the first CNY without much preparations unlike past years, simply because I was too tired from many things. But still managed to enjoy CNY pretty much!

Had a performance at the Istana on CNY day 2 and met with Mr President and the lovely First Lady.

Also the first CNY where M and I went visiting as Fiancé/Fiancée :`)

And we just had our pre-wedding photoshoot done earlier this month in one of his favourite cities!

Hmm, now that I look back, it seems like a somewhat satisfying quarter :) Then, there are still more to come, I truly pray to pull them off successfully!

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Alright, before I digress further, let me know get back to what I started out for this post - my korean skin care supplies!

Many friends know I am an avid fan of Japanese brand-name, Shiseido - I have been using various products from Shiseido since 18 years old and am still using currently!

However, with the Korean wave on-going in recent years, I couldn’t help but be tempted to try skin care from a few of the big Korean skin care brands every now and then. I still stick to Shiseido for my basic cleanser and serum, but with further add-ons in the regime from Korean brands such as Laneige, InnisFree, TheFaceShop, and so on.

Some of my regularly used Korean skin care products are these!

One of my must-use sleeping mask is from Laniege. Water Sleeping Pack.

Laneige came up with an upgraded version last year which has an additional benefit to it – firming effects! Not only that, after an advertorial for TheFaceShop last year, I was hooked onto their natura sun eco sunscreen! On top of it, I also love TFS white seed exfoliating wash which is gentle yet effective still as a daily scrub.

Not in the picture are InnisFree super jeju volcanic pore clay mask and Skinfood black sugar scrub which I use periodically too!

Another reason why I started purchasing Korean skin care products is because I have the chance to get them at prices much cheaper than retail stores, and some even cheaper than buying from Korea retailers!

Curious to know where? It's none other than Skinwecare SG!

I have been purchasing my Korean skin care supplies from Skinwecare SG since two years back in 2013 (I paid for all my usual skin care alright ^^) and I would like to emphasize that not only their prices are far lower than retail pricing, the service given had been impeccable. 

They provide meetup services for purchases above $50, and also door-step deliveries for bulk orders. So if you would like the convenience, gather some like-minded female colleagues to place orders together and Skinwecare SG can make deliveries to your offices! :)

Skinwecare SG focuses more on popular brand-name Laneige. Check out the website for their latest Laneige product prices:

(Price updated on 22 Feb 2015)

Basic Care Series 

Power essence skin refiner: $31

Power Essential Skin Refiner Light: $31

Power Essential Skin Refiner Sensitive: $31

Balancing Emulsion (moisture): $33

Balancing Emulsion (sensitive): $33

Water Bank EX Series

Water bank Double Gel Soothing Mask: $30

Water bank essence EX: $46

Water bank gel cream EX: $40

Water Bank Moisture cream EX: $40

Water Bank Eye Gel EX: $38

White Plus Renew Series

White Plus Renew Original Essence: $50

White Plus Renew Eye Cream: $41

White Plus Renew Purifying Mask:$35

White Plus Renew Bubble Cleanser:$28

White Plus Renew Skin Refiner: $32

White Plus Renew Emulsion:$34

White Plus Renew Skin Night cream: $43

Perfect Renew Series

Perfect Renew Skin Refiner: $38

Perfect Renew Emulsion: $41

Perfect Renew Essence: $60

Perfect Renew Night Treatment: $63

Perfect Renew Cream: $59

Perfect Renew Firming Eye Cream:$50

Time freeze Series

Time Freeze Essence: $62

Time Freeze Wrinkle Filler:$48

Pore Care Series

Pore Tightening Essence: $39

Pore Clearing Essence: $30

Pore Deep Clearing Foam: $20

Pore Minimizing Pack: $26

Blackhead melting gel:$28

Black Head Pore strips 10 sheets:$13

Trouble Care Series

Trouble Relief Toner:$30

Trouble Relief Cream:$38

Trouble Spot Gel:$30

Mask Series

Water Sleeping Pack: $28

Multi Berry Yogurt Repair Pack:$28

Multi Berry Yogurt Repair Gel:$26

Firming Sleeping Pack: $33

Cleansing series

Fresh Laneige Brightening Cleansing Oil:$39

Laneige Pore Perfect Cleansing Oil:$39

Lip & Eye Remover ( water-proof ):$20

Multi Cleanser:$26

Foaming Cleanser:$22

Other products 

Whitening BB cushion SPF 50 with Extra Refill: $37

Pore control cushion SPF 50 with Extra Refill:$37

If you're interested in any other brands like I do, feel free to email them at skinwecaresg@gmail.com or simply text/whatsapp +65 93289542 for quotes :) You can be assured of very competitive pricing for the products you are looking at because Skinwecare SG gets their supplies directly from suppliers in Korea.

Recently, they have brought in a new range of masks supplies from LEADERS and very generously given me a few boxes to try!

I'm pretty sure many of us had heard of LEADERS Insolution masks which was all the rave back in year 2012. 

Now, 2 years later, LEADERS came up with a new product line called LEADERS Mediu. I had been trying out the masks for the past few months and even brought them along on my U.S. work trip and recent pre-wedding photoshoot holiday. And in summary, these masks have been keeping my skin great in those cold, winter weathers!

There are 5 different mask functions available and I try to use masks of different functions on a rotational basis as follows:

 Clearing -> Pore-tighting -> Calming -> Moisture -> Lifting

Each box includes 10 pieces of masks and each sheet of mask contains 25ml of essence in it.

To use, simply follow the 3 steps:

1) After cleansing and toning, remove the plastic covering from the back of the mask and fit mask onto the face.

2) Let the mask absorb for approximately 15-20 minutes and remove.

3) After removing the mask, pat the remaining essence with your fingertips to help it absorb into the skin.

After trying all five types of masks, I can safely conclude the following:

- The masks are safe for sensitive skin like mine

- All five types of masks are very hydrating, helping with overall dull and lack-lustre skin tone

- Fit of the sheet mask is slightly above average, it doesn't fit completely, but important parts of the face are covered (T zones, sides of nose, cheeks and chin)

- My favourite out of the lot gotta be the clearing mask because they kept my pimples away during high-stress periods, especially right before the pre-wedding photoshoot!

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In addition, I've also gotten HERA Hyaluronic filler ampoule sample set.

Can't wait to set aside a week or so to try out the samples consecutively!

I'm also interested in Sulwhasoo after seeing some reviews and raves on this brand. Does anyone have any recommendations on which product I should start off with? Snowise Brightening Serum? Ginseng Renewing Essential Oil?

Will greatly appreciate any advices!

Then, that will be the next item I order from Skinwecare SG ;)

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OYHZ Wardrobe flea sale! :)

Hello thanks for visiting my "online wardrobe"! :)
My 3 (yes, THREE) wardrobes in reality are bursting, so I really need to clear some stuff! :/

Currently there're only pictures of bags and clutches.
I'll update this space with clothings (all brand new, worn once, or pre-loved ^^) and other items soon!

Legend

BN - Brand New

U1 - Worn/used Once

U5 - Worn/used less than 5 times

PL - Pre-loved, in about 5-7/10 condition

Meetup only for branded bags.

Others:

Normal postage to be advised.

Free normal mail for purchases over $50

Free registered mail for purchases over $100

Visit my instagram @OYHZ for more timely updates :D

Naraya Totes



Large (Cream & Baby Blue) $20
Top Length 17"
Bottom Length 11"
Height 9.5"
Base depth 7"


Medium (Baby pink and Bronze) $15
Top Length 15"
Bottom Length 9"
Height 8"
Base depth 6"


Clutches

All approx 11" x 6". 

Comes with detachable faux leather strap, item 4 comes with detachable shoulder-drop gold chain. 

1. U5 $15 

2. BN $12 

3. U5 $12 

4. U5 $12 

5. BN $12 

6. BN $12 

7. BN $12 

8. U1 $12 

Get 2 - $3 off total 

Get 3 - $5 off total 

Get 4 - $7 off total 

Get 5 - $9 off total 

Leave a comment or email mystique.soul@gmail.com :)

Charles & Keith in-house designer tote in mustard

PL.

Wear & tear is the scuffing at the edges of the handles and sling straps.

Can't be seen at all when carried.

Comes with BN matching flat clutch! :)

Click here for more!

Leave a comment or email me at mystique.soul@gmail.com <3

Burberry Beat Nylon Portrait Tote

Features

Exterior: Polyamide with crinkled patent calf leather trimmings, onyx tone hardware, 2 top handles, 5 protective metal feet at base and main closure secured with magnetic tab snaps.

Interior: Polyamide lining with 1 roomy compartment, 1 zipper compartment, 2 multifunctional slip pockets and 1 stitched-on designer logo label.

Color: Beat Check, Black

Material: Polyamide, Calf Leather

Measurement: (Approximately) Length 38.5cm; Height 32cm; Width 10cm; Handle Drop 18cm

COD please. Meetups available at CBD/town or west area. Or near a burberry boutique/2nd designer bag boutique should you need some assurance from the sales assistant.
You may authenticate it at TPF (:
No returns/refunds/exchange after the meetup.

Click here for more!

Please email to mystique.soul@gmail.com :)

Michael Kors Medium Hamilton North-South Tote in Black

In mint condition. 9.9/10

RTP: $698, Now: only $450 

Black leather.

Gold-tone hardware.

Tubular top handles with rings.

Removable, buckled shoulder strap; 10" drop.

Cinched top with MK logo-engraved lock detail.

North-South body.

10"H x 11 1/2"W x 5"D

Click here for more!

Please email to mystique.soul@gmail.com :)

La Enchanté Spring Collection

So, it's been almost a year since I've started modelling for La Enchanté.
Though, okay la, blogshop modelling isn't not considered as real modelling in my opinion. But all the same, they require similiar hardwork & efforts behind he scenes (or is it just me who needs hardwork cos i don't know how to model? :( lol)

I've attempted several other modelling jobs or blogshop events before this, and flopped badly for some :/
When it goes onto the blogshop site, I just pray n pray that friends won't realise it's me. I can't bear to even bear to view the finished photos on my own, i wonder how the poor photographer endured through the editting. lol.. But also from those, I've learnt about myself more, and surprisingly, understand myself (physically) even deeper. I always thought we all know ourselves best, but turned out that I didn't really.

This is the longest modelling task I've been through and I'm really glad Chee & I worked it out (rather) smoothly! :D Learnt a thing or two about photoshoots, wearing high heels, stopped slouching so frequently, coordinating outfits etc. Sad to say, some of my friends who model for blogshops could even help to edit the photos after the shoots (they know themselves better than the photographer la) but I know nothing much about editting except mei tu xiu xiu n similar sorts! LOL.

I totally remember the awkward moment (or days actually) it was when I first saw my face on a webpage. Dunno why leh, it's just awkward. Probably lack of the confidence and just very afraid that people will criticise and etc. But thankfully, chee insisted, "ahya, people will focus on the clothing only". Come to think of it now, not sure whether she meant it as sarcasm or console, lol!

Now I'm totally used to seeing many of my faces on the site or fb page.
Like this.


Lol.
It actually doesn't feel like seeing myself anymore. Seriously. I see it as... just another face?
In fact, I'm more focused on the outfits and maybe the hair. Will keep thinking, "oops, never wear the dress properly", "never stand straight to portray the attire", or "oh no, didn't coordinate the outfit to the best they can be", or "wah, why the hair so messy!" :(

The best thing about working with a good friend, you feel so comfortable and at ease even though you might be totally new to the whole event.
In other photoshoot events, there are usually awkward silence (except clicks of the camera) while the photographer is shooting away when I have run out of new poses :/ But with chee, we can sometimes just shoot in comfortable silence. :) Cos ah, you have to understand that it's very tiring to stand in high heels and smile for hours already, so I'm extremely glad we don't have to do small talks like with acquaintances still.. hehe.

I'm also relieved that we are also very understanding of each others' work commitment and schedule. And that we have trust. That way, it makes coordination and many other things easier. I just have one small 'complaint' though - that is I hope that one day when she's able to "reveal" herself and she should totally model the clothings! She's sucha nice smile and slim face (even her own mother agrees haha) la. Whereas, my face keeps getting rounder n rounder :/ arghs

That pretty much sums up my year of modelling for LE.
It's Spring again and La Enchanté's Spring Collection is so yummy!

 Visit La Enchanté website now or like the Facebook page for first-hand updates and promotions :)

My favourite from the collection is actually the simplest design of the lot :)

The Camilia skater dress

Love it so much that I got both the white & black!

Wore them out several times already cos it's so easy to match.

Then the royal pleated mini gown.

Wore it for a wedding lunch previously. but i can't find the pic now.. :x

Power girl peplum skirt in hot pink!!

And dark topaz for more tone-down or i-want-a-skirt-that-matches-any-tops-so-that-i-can-save-using-my-brains-to-coordinate (what a mouthful) days.

Love both!

Last but not least, the Freyde pleated dress which was a huge sell-out in one of the earlier collections!

C has decided to bring in a new shade, navy! :)

Visit La Enchanté website now or like the Facebook page for first-hand updates and promotions :)

Hoshi Japanese Restaurant @ IMM

Had a pre-celebration with M few days back.

Was feeling girlish so I wore La Enchante cayla dress even though it was a work day :p

Here's how it looks in full :)

 

There's still size S left!

http://la-enchante.com/collections/enchantment-11/products/a1-black

Was craving for sashimi so we went to the nearest Japanese restaurant :)

Ended at Hoshi @ IMM.

Ordered a set dinner meal at $42+ for 2pax.

Very much worth it!

Changed the sashimi platter to all salmon sashimi.

Wings wth salt.

Came with 2 sets of pork cutlet, rice and soup too.

The pork cutlet was crispy yet not oily.

Portion was huge too, I had to takeaway the remaining so as not to waste so much food! :x

And since we were at IMM, went Daiso to stock up on all the snacks and what's not!

My fav snack from Daiso..

Limited edition flavours ;)

Had photoshoot with C the next day.

The shoot was a lil' awkward due to a change in studio area :x

Maybe cos I'm not professional lah hurhur.

But still, can't wait to get the photos from her!

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Happy CNY & Valentines ♥

Happy CNY & Valentines everybody!

How had the holidays been for you? :)

I have been instagraming more often than fb-ing or others recently!
So add me on instagram, OYHZ for updates :)

It was a pity that it rained consecutively for all the 3 days! And even before cny. I would have enjoyed the visiting more if it was a bright sunny day! But nevertheless, 水为财 so I shall not complain further :)

The cats were all so grumpy looking those few days! lol.

We had half day off on friday, thus bunch of us went for last-min cny shopping. I went to get my shoes, goodies & etc as well.



Here's sookie & I on our way out.
It was pouring that day, so having a bright photo means having more noise as well :x

Oh, I coloured my hair red :D

Bought some CNY goodies for ah ma :)
Those in huge tins are love letters, from namely, swee heng (red ones) & four seasons (floral tin).
The ones from swee heng are great! The fragrance of it entices everyone in my maternal family to take one once I opened the tin. lol. Even those who had said earlier, "don't want la, trying to diet." or "such cny goodies are too sweet for old people like me.." LOL.



The nonya pineapple tarts are my fav this year!



Also, I came home to this lovely present lying on the piano seat.
My valentines present arrived just in time for CNY :)





Decided to get a medium coffer becos I heard miu miu is discontinuing it.
Is that true??
It's such a classic design, how can they! :(

Had a simple reunion dinner at ah ma house.
Steamboat for the adults and bbq for the kids. I had bbq food of cos :p
And taiwan beer to was everything down, ahh.



With my not-so-baby nephews.
The one in front is SO FAT :x



As seen in the previous post, I was fretting over my cny clothings all the way til day 初一 itself!
Finally decided on La Enchante's Olinda dress in crimson rose. Heh.

Here's my ootd shot.





Had our usual routine..
Went to senja kaikan in the morning for new year gongyo.

Wl was doing duty there.



Next we made our way to peach garden for our annual dimsum brunch on 初一 :)
Service and food is good as usual!
And such colourful candies welcoming us :D

Went on to various elders' houses to bai nian after brunch.



It was food/tv/chat the entire day.. I think I had gained abit of weight over the 3 days, woohoo!



KJG is the new LCG man! The ba kwa is awesome!
I heard KJG is the supplier for LCG anyways?

Final stop at my gu gu's house.



She had the white tent put up permanently at her porch/garden/carpark to shelter her posh cars on rainy days, or to hold mini banquets during the festives. lol. Super ka zhang!
The sis and I simply nua at the balcony area cos we were too tired to eat/chat.
Plus it was still pouring, so we couldn't sit by the pool :/

Even cooper was tired-out by 9pm.



初二 was spent eating MORE food, watching more tv, and gaining more weight -_- hahaha.
My ootd for day II of cny :)

In floral frock, black 'snake'-skin clutch and a colourful emsemble on my wrist.



We went for Japanese dinner at raffles city.
Decided on Bachmann Japanese Restaurant cos it had the, erm, shortest queue. Hehe.

Hot soupy ramen on a rainy day is ♥♥♥ anyways!!



Gyozas that are cripsy on the outside, and juicy inside.
Lovely!



All-time fav soft-shell crab :)



Went to join the crowd over at River Hong Bao after dinner.
Our yearly must-do during cny.
But it was pretty boring this year.
Maybe cos I didn't managed to hit any bells at the 'wishing well' :( lol.



初三



Starry dress in coral from La Enchante.
Love the embroidery details ♥

Went out to chill in the afternoon (to prevent ourselves from stuffing our faces with more pineapple tarts :O)

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2



3!


LOL.
Was stucked in a jam so we had lotsa time to cam-whore. Hehe.
What??
Excuses?
Okay lah...
Even if no jam we'll still camwhore lor >.<

Went to Maybel's house to bai nian in the evening.
Her baby's so cute & obedient (for the period I saw her heh)!

And here's wl again, being so proud cos she's taller than me that day!



Went Bedok 85 for late dinner/supper after house visiting.
My prawn mee!



Felt giddy the entire evening and even right before I slept :(
I was so afraid something's wrong and asked my sis, what if I faint in my sleep ah? Will that happen??
She gave a =.=

Doc says it's vertigo.
Might be due to bacteria in my ears :(
But all he gave me were pills for giddiness and nothing for my ears leh :/
Wish the spinning goes away soon..