philosophy's Hope in a Jar Night & Sweet Holiday Collection

philosophy: To dream in hope is to wake to limitless possibility

I first got to know philosophy through one of the beauty boxes I've gotten previously and immediately fell in love with its simplicity of the brand.

Few weeks back, there was a chance to attend philosophy's Hope in a Jar launch event at Wanderlust Hotel.

There, in a gorgeous and comfortable room, we learnt how beauty sleep has been redefined by philosophy.

Live in hope & dream in hope :)

Hope in a jar night features remarkable qusome 

technology for quick and intense retexturizing, 

while improving uneven skin tone.

- boosts nighttime renewal to retexturize 

skin as it plumps the appearance of fine 

lines and evens skin tone

- patented qusomes help deliver potent 

glycolic acid deep into skin's surface

- formulated with gradual release 

technology to minimize the potential 

for irritation

- calming agents ensure your skin 

rejuvenates in peaceful slumber

- silky texture provides lightweight 

hydration that absorbs quickly

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It had been about a week since I started using the night moisturiser.

The cream smells slightly of aromatic oil - think lavendar :) Texture is much thicker than normal day moisturiser as it targets to maximise the hydration effects throughout the night when we are not active. 

And while using the cream, I kept reminding myself the importance of beauty sleep to go along in order to have good skin, keke. 

True enough, philosophy Hope in a Jar Night delivered what it promised!

My skin feels very much more hydrated and generally more plumped-up and healthier looking. Also, the fine lines especially nearing the laugh lines were softened a little. 

I feel that my makeup could go on my face much more easily too which is the most important thing to working ladies I believe ;)


philosophy Hope in a Jar Night (60ml) retails for $64 at all Sephora stores, Bugis Junction #01-16 & TANGS Orchard Level 1

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During the event we were taught to live in hope - being pampered with nice macarons and chocolates! <3

And had the chance to DIY our own dream-catchers to drive away all our nightmares!

(my not-very-creative dream-catcher)

Then, we learnt to dream in hope.

The bloggers enjoying the luxurious bed and all ready to sleep!

*credits to Stephanie for the some of the photos (those without watermarks) she has sent me! :) 

Goodnight all! ♥♥♥

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Oh wait a min, before you sleep, check out the sweet holiday season products which are PERFECT for the coming christmas as presents!

Shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath in yummy flavours like Sweet Fluffy Cupcake, Shortbread Cookie, Homemade Honey Bun,  Raspberry Glazed and many more!

Doesn't the name only makes you tempted to try them out?

Tell you what, they all smell really delicious!

On top of the lovely scent, the rich, foaming lather gently cleanses and conditions, leaving skin and hair feeling ultra soft :)

One of the best gift you can give this season is philosophy skin care. The care package features the bestselling skin care for all skin types, designed to help you achieve radiantly clear, beautifully bright and impeccably smooth skin. This set includes the microdelivery exfoliating facial wash, purity made simple 3-in-1 cleanser for face and eyes, hope in a jar high-performance moisturizer for all skin types, hands of hope hand and cuticle cream and the microdelivery in-home vitamin c/peptide peel.

Here's an idea on how you can decorate your christmas tree area this year-end! :)

Smacked right in the middle of it is The Cookie Exchange set.

The sweet creamy frosting lotion, christmas cookie shower gel and sugar sprinkles lipshine.

The sweet creamy frosting body lotion melts onto skin to moisturize and leave it feeling silky soft. the formula contains macadamia seed and olive fruit oils, shea butter and antioxidants to help hydrate, soothe and soften skin. the lightweight formula absorbs quickly without feeling greasy, while the decadent scent of sweet

creamy frosting lightly scents skin. it’s the icing on the cake (or cookie in this case) for your skin and your senses after the shower or bath.

Here are the lipshine in eggnog, fresh cream, cherry pinwheel cookie, raspberry glazed flavours. The lipshine is high-gloss, high-flavor that hydrates, smoothes and softens lips, while adding flavor and gloss.

Besides philosophy products, here are some photos with few of my favourite beauty/fashion bloggers as well! ;)

Now, visit philosophy hope in a jar night website :) It contains hourly philosopical quotes and beauty tips!

For all other products, visit philosophy to discover more <3

Onsen Skin Care Singapore - Review

Selamat hari raya haji! I hope everyone's enjoying the public holiday :)

For once, no monday-blues keke.

I'm pampering myself with a hydrating mask after double-cleansing my face and doing a gentle scrub with dead sea salt!

Was more than happy to have the opportunity to try out Onsen Micro Water Complex skincare which was introduced to me by Melvin from Genesis.

[ON•SEN] (noun) a traditional Japanese hot spring

Driven by a passion for health and well-being, every Onsen product is born from nature’s finest ingredients and enhanced with breakthrough scientific technology. 

ONSEN WATER

Modeled on the onsen water molecules and manufactured in the USA, Onsen's Micro Water Complex™ (MWC) forms the basis of every Onsen skincare formula.

MWC reverses moisture depletion, helps balance pH levels, and delivers rejuvenating nutrients to the deepest layers of your skin. As a result, skin surface plumps up, fine lines diminish, and irritation clears away so you truly feel more comfortable in your own skin!

hile regular water makes the solution base of every cosmetic product in the market, Onsen

bases all its products on our proprietary Micro Water Complex®. This is an active antioxidant

solution containing water molecule clusters twice as small, which absorb easily through the skin

layers to deliver benefits where they are needed most. This breakthrough means products that

are up to 100% active!

The inspiration to this cutting-edge technology is a phenomenon found in the waters of ONSENs-

Japanese volcanic hot springs, which for centuries have been known for their healing attributes

for the skin, body and mind.

Active ‘Micro-waters’ are created through a natural process in which waters that spring up

from volcanic activity carry with them a unique mineral charge, millions of years old, from the

deep crusts of the earth. This charge changes the pH level and the molecular structure of the

waters, rearranging them into molecule clusters that are twice as small as normal. These mineralenhanced

waters are famous for their superior absorbability that allows them to blend perfectly

and effortlessly with skin at an intracellular level. Consequently, they help renew, repair and

protect skin cells from environmental damaging agents and premature aging.

For non-problematic (or rather small problems only la) skin like mine, you can try the hydration range that would be extremely useful for everyone!

Feel free to go down to any of their outlets for a free detailed skin analysis and the consultant will advise the most suitable range for you :)

Below are the locations some of their stores I know:

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands B2-K17

Marina Square #02-272/273

Wisma Atria 435 B1-03/04

I went for consultation and was advised to use The Basic Series by Onsen (hydrating range as mentioned), except for the exfoliator which was a bit too harsh on my sensitive skin.

The amount of skincare I got in the end

Our face is our most exposed area- first to suffer weather and environmental damage, and first

to be noticed. The facial skin is more delicate than that of the body and therefore, it requires

specialized products. The Basic Series by Onsen includes products that are a must for the

fundamental daily treatment of facial skin.

Those tall and slim bottles are for the face whereas the two tubs are pampering for the body!

From left to right:

Aloe Gel Cleanser

Milk Lotion Cleanser

Hydrol-Collagen Serum

Daily Hydration

Soothing Eye Cream

If you've noticed, there are numbers labelled on the bottles for the skincare regime sequence - Perfect for people with goldfish memory like me :)

Number (2) is the daily choice peel which is not required for me.

I have been using the products for about two weeks now, and it is definitely working very well for my skin! *happy beam*

Aloe Gel Cleanser

For oily to combination skin types. Relaxes the skin while thoroughly cleansing and removing

makeup and contaminants. Enriched with natural disinfectants and anti oxidants as well as with

amino acids and collagen to firm and elasticize skin cells. May be used as a mask to begin the

treatment.

The gel is very light-weight, yet effective in its cleansing.

Also, as I have combination skin, gel cleanser tends to leave me with a "thin-film-like feeling" usually. But this cleanses really well and leaves me refreshingly clean :)

Milk Lotion Cleanser

This has similar functions to the Aloe gel cleanser. Except that it is suitable for also dry to normal skin types. Cleanses all contaminants from the skin. Gently dissolves and

removes oily residue and dirt. Prepares the skin for subsequent treatment products. The Milk

Lotion Cleanser contains unique active ingredients and can be used effectively as a mask!

Simply leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing.

Also this smells uber yummy! A very natural scent.

Hydrol-Collagen Serum

Daily Elasticity Enhancer

The serum maintains the action of the mask and preserves its immediate effect for hours. 

Collagen particles keep penetrating the inner layers of skin cells and they accelerate repair and renewal for about 8 hours.

The serum provides intense firming as additional actives keep relaxing the muscles to prevent contraction. 

It prevents fluid loss to maintain the needed moisture level for healthy functioning skin. 

The fast absorbance and the light and breathable texture of the serum allow immediate application of the cream, which is the last step of the treatment.

Daily Hydration

Onsen Daily Hydration is the perfect answer for balanced moisture levels. It is 100% natural,

rich with a light and gentle texture. It is supported by our Micro Water Complex, which allows

ultimate absorbance and prevents moisture loss in any weather conditions.

It leaves the skin soft, glowing and supple for hours, while letting it breathe. In addition, it

contains actives that work overtime in the innermost skin layers to renew and firm the skin and

fight harmful free radicals.

This bottle is specially designed too so that you can bring it during travels without worrying that it would open or spill in your travel pouch. Good to bring along on the air plane for hydration! :)

See how it can be twisted open and closed tightly.

Soothing Eye Cream

The delicate skin around the eyes requires all the help it can get in order to handle the cumulative damage of the environment, the repetitive movement of muscles and lack of moisture that all together thin out and

age the skin progressively.

Using the cream on top of the serum assures maximum absorbance of the cream since the serum acts as a humectant which attracts moisture into the skin constantly.

Onsen Soothing Eye Cream is light and gentle. It is enriched with collagen - skin’s own building blocks - to renew and restore skin cells. The combined action of the serum and the cream is the ideal solution to relax the muscles surrounding the eyes, lighten dark circles, reduce puffiness, and combat the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

In addition to the immediate results of younger, fresher and revived skin, antioxidant vitamins accelerate proliferation of skin cells and generation of collagen while fighting against free radicals and repairing sun damage.

Now, moving on to the body!

Crystal Clear Scrub - 100% Natural!

Onsen Crystal Clear Scrub is made with fine exfoliating crystals to thoroughly cleanse pores and remove layers of dry, dead skin cells as well as any dirt that may block the pores.

The crystals are saturated with the exact amount of rich conditioning botanical oils. Exfoliate and reveal fresh and radiant new skin layers.

The scrub is especially beneficial for rough and dry areas, such as knees, elbows, hands and feet.

Use it to combat different skin conditions such as eczema and also to prevent ingrown hairs. 

The scrub leaves skin soft, smooth and nice to the touch with a fresh scent of renewal.

The scrub contains sea salt crystals saturated in carefully selected conditioning oils of jojoba,

sunflower, macadamia, and grape seed, botanical extracts and essential vitamins.

It is so fine that I use it on my face :X

Shea Power Body Butter

Whipped Cream Moisture Blast

Our conditioning body butter rich with vitamins for the renewal of skin and protection against free radicals. Shea butter along with botanical oils provides essential moisture to soothe and soften even

the most problematic, dry areas. Vitamin A helps to renew skin cells and reduce the appearance of stretch marks. It is the perfect complementary treatment to our scrub. Leaves the skin especially soft and smooth for 24 hours.

Onsen Shea Power Body Butter is based on our Micro Water Complex® to assure ultimate absorbance and 100% activity in the cells for increased skin blood circulation. This body butter is perfect for the cold and dry winter days, instead or in addition to body lotion.

The added moisture and active ingredients provide an amazing soothing feeling and gently soothe dry and irritated skin to keep it supple and moisturized at all times. Almost too good to

be true….

Here's a family photo of the products that gives me good skin from face to toe ^.^

Thank you for the wonderful skin care range, Onsen.

And thanks for Melvin for the introduction :)
Also, importantly, thank you Ori for teaching me the importance of scrub and hydration ♥

Here's a photo of the charming consultant (psss, he's at Marina Square :))

Visit Onsen website now if you're interested!

Or head down to their stores (look for Ori *winks*)

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