Bellabox Giftbox!

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Tempted to Love

Straight to the point! See… You like my giftbox too?? Received this complimentary gift box (worth S$125) from Bellabox because I’m subscribed to them (again)! See… below was (part of) the email I received… Subscribe now (then) and receive a free $125 gift box!! Why not! It’s like paying $19.95 for 2 box!

Soooo, first thing that attracted me to get this gift box is because of this….!

Anna Sui 870!! A bright cheery yellow! Opaque yellow! Vivid yellow!

Broad brush is another thing I like about it!

Index finger: 2 coat

Middle finger: 1 coat

If you like this yellow, you can check out from HERE to see which is your nearest outlet to grab one!

Well, that’s not the only thing that caught my attention! Another reason why I chose this gift box is because… it has twistband!!

Twistbands are really useful, pretty and most importantly.. cause no dents/damage/crease to your hair!!!

These are the 3 colors I received. basic black and white and a sweet pink that comes with a bling bling!

Next, shampoo & conditioner. I assume I don’t have to introduce this again.. I had received them so many time and i’ll sound like an old lady if I intro them again (like a spoil radio that keeps on repeating!)

Summary, it’s the scent that will keep me wanting to use it.. 😉

VEET! Hair removal cream… erm, not very useful for me as i don’t really have much hair to remove and if I really need to, I usually go to the experts.. LOL! Pampered me~

I had this from one of my beauty box! It looks/sounds really good but i have not used it yet because the thot of having to wash away the mask makes me lazy~ hahaha

You can read up my previous post HERE for more details about this mask pack! C’mon, don be lazy.. (LOL!!)

Next next… something from Adonis.. I never expect to see Adonis product in my trove..

Herbal Peel Gel – Mild exfoliator

Using a variety of Herbs and seven types of natural eco-friendly ingredients, this mask delivers serious brightening, glowing results. The dead skin on the surface of your face accumulates over time, causing a dull, gray complexion. Only with exfoliation can you remove this skin to reveal the soft, new skin underneath, revealing its natural lightness.

Herbal Peel Gel exfoliates gently and expertly, providing a bright skin tone, replenishing your youthful complexion and removing unsightly dead skin.

How to use? Apply a thin, comprehensive layer of the mask on your face, avoiding eye area. Leave on initially for one minute, then spread and massage it into your skin in circular motions. Rinse off with clear water and apply moisturiser and SPF right after.

Dermatox – Anti-toxin

Dermatox provides intensive purification for congested pores. Over time dirt, oil and dead skin can clog pores leading to breakouts, blemishes, even scarring. Prevent and treat your blemishes with Dermatox.

This amazing product will let you know in two ways that it’s properly working: The first is by releasing a strong smell indicating the level of toxicity in your pores that’s being released. With regular use, the smell lessens, proving that there is less toxicity. The second way you’ll know it’s working is by the compliments you’ll receive on your improved, radiant, clear complexion.

How to use? Spray Dermatox onto cleansed skin. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse with cleanser. For best results, rinse with Adonis Cleanser.

Justin Bieber roll-on Eau de Toilette .. I’m not a Bieber fans… but this lil nothing smell ok to me!

It’s pretty convenient to bring around! Just one thing about it.. The scent ain’t that lasting as compared to my other perfume.. and the roller isn’t very smooth. Not much perfume “rolled” out when I apply it.. 😦

Ok, now for something that I like again… Dr.Ci:Labo! Again, I’m gonna do it the lazy way! hahaha… click HERE to view more details about it!

Last but not least… A very powerful sunblock!! SPF70!! Hell madness! hahahah! Armada Sport 70 is by VMV Hypoallergenics!

If you spend lots of time outdoors, and want a very lightweight, high performance cream, this sunblock is for you! Extreme protection for extreme outdoor conditions. It’s ultra lightweight and very water resistant.

Impressive PFAs are combined with SPFs as high as 70-90 to effectively screen out UVA and UVB rays for active protection against sun-induced skin cancer, photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

Defensive-line formula creates a unique “barrier-film,” an invisible virtual “second skin,” that stays on skin’s surface to maintain protection integrity in and out of water, and while exposed to harsh sun and heat. Soft, skin-coating silicones give this barrier-film an exceptionally smooth glide and keep it light, so skin stays comfortable.

To Use:

Shake well before use. Apply liberally on face and body skin, carefully avoiding membranous areas of eyes and nostrils. For best results, apply 30 to 60 minutes prior to sun exposure, especially before highly active sports. When outdoors, reapply at least every 1 to 2 hours, after swimming or sweating and after towel drying.

Well, that’s all for my gift box! It’s a quick post because most of the item here are either repeated products or I haven’t use thus not much to share.. All I can say now is… Stay tune for the next box.. I think it’s coming in 2 weeks time…. 😀

Pardon any error/typo you see here.. I’m too tired to proofread yet wana quickly share this with you! Shall make amendments again!

New Vanity Trove

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Tempted to Love

Good evening all! Today I’m gonna share with you my FIRST revamped Vanity Trove! What? What revamp?? yea.. Vanity trove had changed their concept last month and now you will no longer rec’d any SURPRISE at your doorstep..

From July onward, subscriber can pick what they want to goes into their trove!!! (Yeah or Neh?)

For me i feel .. it’s a neh.. Yes, you get to pick what you want but u no longer get to anticipate any surprise nor try new product (by “force”).. When we (people) are given an option, we usually choose to pick something we’re more comfortable with. We also tends to measure the sample by its value and in the end, good sample that are of low value may be overlooked..? You know u paid S$25 of course u want to maximize every dollar and get the best samples! Given a Go60 mask (retail price: 5 for S$60) and a Beauty Diary mask (retail price: box of 10 for less than S$20??) which one will you want?? Go60 of course(!) but Beauty Diary is as good tooo you see…

Well, the only yeah part is.. i get to choose what i want! i can click click click all the expensive sample!!! Fastest finger first!! But again…. if these are all sample size (sachet 1ml, 3ml, 5ml) i don’t see a point in paying S$25 to get 6-7 sachet sample.. i can just go to the retail outlet or counter to ask for one…

CONCLUSION, i had cancelled my Vanity Trove subscription until i see any good promo! 😀 So for now.. Let’s just take a quick peep at what we have this month!

See, that’s what i mean.. i have Dr Ci:Labo 2 times (this is the 3rd!) already but i still select this when it is available! WHY? because.. Firstly! it is really a good product! Save time and save effort! Secondly, this thing cost S$130 for 120g!!! So if u do your maths, this thing itself already cost S$21.67 (20g)!

You can check out my previous post HERE for this product’s review..

Next, Kose’s sunblock! I haven’t use this but it has been stirring my curiosity!! LOL Kose is a reputable brand and i believe this little thing should be good! I’ll review again when i start using this…

Next next~ DrGL collagen essence! Again, this is a sample that i had gotten before and it’s so good that i decided to grab it once more! Cost is a factor tooo! 30ml for S$198 – aint that crazy!? You can click HERE to find out more about this essence…

As of now… Just this 3 items it’s already worth almost S$100!!

Next up~ Kerastase hair oil! Again again! This is another good hair oil that i had tried before – when i just did my perm! It’s does wonder and i decided to grabbed it (heehee) one more time!

You can click HERE to check out my previous post on it’s review..

Ujene serum.. i cannot remember if this is good but since i need 7 items to check out, so i just grabbed this! hahahaha

Nonetheless, feel free to check my previous post HERE for its review! 🙂

Seriously… this is post seems like my easiest post! hahahaha!!

Kilo Off Slimming Tea! i want to clarify, not that i want to slim down.. but i thot this tea will taste as yummy as the Fruity tea (which i will show you again) but it turns out not as fantastic.. Just this 2 sachet, pls dun expect to shed 10kg off! It will be good to just drink this like a beverage.. it’s still nice to drink it as a tea than SLIMMING tea…

Last but not least! My Beauty Diary’s 2 step mask! Serum is packed at the “hot air balloon” area.. i haven try this mask but I’m pretty confident it will works well because none of their mask have failed me yet!! 🙂

OOPS! sorry!! nearly forgot about this… I think this is an extra perks for subscriber because i don’t remember i opt for this shampoo!! Although its not something fantastic but this thing will comes in handy when i go for my short trip! Nice scent shampoo and hair feels softer after wash!! *thumbs up!*

So that’s all for this month’s (July/Aug) trove!! stay tune SOON for my next (last) trove that will be arriving within this week or maybe next… *wink*

May Trove – Floral Notes

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Tempted to Love

It’s time for Vanity Trove again!!! Yippie!!! This month’s trove is pretty my type.. Hahaha!

Many items and useful items!! Lets start from the first thing first..

Dr.Ci:Labo Aqua Collagen Gel! This is a 5 in 1 skincare!!! Let me try to find my old post which I had done bef (had rec’d the same sample in Jan Trove)!!

~~I will update on this again!! If you’re getting excited, u can try to do a search on my blog and it should bring u to somewhere near.. (Haha..)~~ Alright, here is the LINK! Click to read more.. 😀

Sebamed Feminine Intimate Wash. This is a soap-free feminine intimate wash for gentle external cleansing with a pH value of 3.8 specific for the microflora balance. 100% soap and alkali free with natural organic derivative tenside complex for extra mild cleansing. Specifically formulated and clinically tested to meet the needs of feminine hygiene for the very sensitive skin of the genital are.

As i read on to find what the ingredient.. i saw…”Sodium Laureth Sulfate”! I understand that some consumers doesn’t like SLS.. WHY? Because laboratory studies found that long-term ingestion of SLES (SLS) can cause cancer, tumors, kidney and liver damage in rats. In humans, inhalation has been associated with headaches, vertigo, and eye, nose, throat, and lung irritation. Additionally, some people have an allergic reaction that causes extreme scalp irritation and hair loss.

I’m not trying to scare u (LOL), you can do a google search and find many related info on SLS.. HERE is one of the site which i find it quite useful..

Next, we have BATH SALT from Aqua Rine!!! I’m so happy when i see this! Do you still remember one of my recent post on Bath Salt?? i said i wanted to try the Peach Aroma one and.. tadaaaa!! hahahaha! Altho i had the Rose already but i don’t mind sharing with my mom!

You can click HERE to check out my previous post!

Update as of 27 Apr 2013: Had tried the peach aroma salt! It smell really like peach! Sweet! But I think I still prefer flora.. The sweetness of the peach makes me feel as if the ants will kidnap me when I slp!! Flora (rose/sakura) aroma salt is much soothing and ease my slp! LOVE!!

Next up, we have Go 60 Treatment Masque!

Any one heard of Go 60? Go 60 is a spa boutique (facial, slimming, spa) that uses the concept of “60”! So its like 60 mins of treatment or S$60 for a treatment or even $60 for 2-pax (promotion)

Read from their site, seems like they’ve stripped their price structure right down to a single flat fee of $60 for any service. That means no more price uncertainty!

Best part, it is stated in their website that there is no hidden cost or hard sell!! Now I can do my treatment at peace of mind! No more “peer pressure” and burnt a hole in my pocket for purchasing unwanted packages!!

Have I not talked about my masque?? Hahaha! The masque I’ve got is a Treatment Masque. I can’t find anything online about it so all I can share now is that this masque is selling at S$60 for 5 pcs! That’s $12 each!

I’m gona share more about it after I used this..

Oh and…. That’s not all!! VT subscribers have got extra treat!! Complimentary treatment to be used by 15 June!!! That’s worth $60 already!!!

Last but not least, we’ve samples from Sampar!!! This round’s sample is different from what I’ve got previously!!

We have Nocturnal Line-Up Mask, Street A Peel, Ultra Hydrating Fluid and Glamour Shot Eyes!!

Elaborated after 24 months of research, Nocturnal Line-Up Mask offers the 1st overnight mask to reclaim youth, boost collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.
A sophisticated alliance of advanced technology and over 90% of natural elements.

Ingredient: Adenosine, a cutting-edge active ingredient, boosts nighttime production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Biopeptides minimize the depth and length of wrinkles by encouraging cellular renewal. Soy isoflavones stimulate cellular renewal. Urban Advance Complex, a powerful alliance of 3 active ingredients (shea butter serum, mint endorphin and probiotic sugar), acts as an anti-oxidant shield, neutralizing any cutaneous imbalances linked to pollution, strengthens the skin’s natural defenses and shocks the skin back to life on a cellular level.

How to use: Apply on perfectly cleansed face and neck before bedtime. Rinse upon waking.

Naturally and remarkably beautiful with or without make-up! So what’s the secret? Light! And Street A Peel has the power to reveal your skin’s natural glow. This fresh and milky fluid exposes the skin’s softness, awakening your face’s sleeping beauty and making you irresistible in the eyes of others.

Ingredient: Keratolin enzyme expertly lifts away the superficial layer of the skin, instantly revealing its true radiance and clarity. Vitamin B3 works deep in the skin to prevent unwanted darkening. Urban Advance Complex, a powerful alliance of 3 active ingredients (shea butter serum, mint endorphin and probiotic sugar), acts as an anti-oxidant shield, neutralizing any cutaneous imbalances linked to pollution, strengthens the skin’s natural defenses and shocks the skin back to life on a cellular level.

How to use: Apply in the morning and/or evening as a foundation cream on make-up-less skin.

Intense hydration is your first defense against early wrinkles, and Ultra Moisturizing Fluid quenches thirsty skin, strengthening restructuring mechanisms and protecting it all day long.

Ingredient: White lupine extract provides extended moisturization. Hyaluronic acid, a naturally powerful skin moisturizer, locks in water molecules, immediately reducing lines and wrinkles. Urban Advance Complex, a powerful alliance of 3 active ingredients (shea butter serum, mint endorphin and probiotic sugar), acts as an anti-oxidant shield, neutralizing any cutaneous imbalances linked to pollution, strengthens the skin’s natural defenses and shocks the skin back to life on a cellular level.

How to use: Apply on perfectly cleansed skin in the morning and evening.

In 1 minute, this multi-action glamour revealer erases dark circles, brightens the dark areas around the eyes and blurs under-eye wrinkles and fine lines. As if that wasn’t enough, its formula enriched in hyaluronic acid offers a long-term and lasting anti-wrinkles action.

Ingredient: MIB Complex helps eliminate puffiness and dark circles, thanks to its anti-oedematous, anti-inflammatory and veinotonic properties. HQA Microlens, newest generation of soft focus, fill in furrows and lines so that light is reflected off the skin homogeneously, visually erasing imperfections and illuminating the eye area. Oat Extract provides an optimal and immediate lifting effect. Encapsulated Hyaluronic Acid enables targeting of wrinkles and fine lines from within and plumps the eye contour for a long-term anti-wrinkles action. Urban Advance Complex, a powerful alliance of 3 active ingredients (shea butter serum, mint endorphin and probiotic sugar), acts as an anti-oxidant shield, neutralizing any cutaneous imbalances linked to pollution, strengthens the skin’s natural defenses and shocks the skin back to life on a cellular level.

How to use: After fully moisturizing the eye contour, dab a bit of product under the eye with the applicator. Lightly tap with fingertips until the product is completely absorbed. Apply make-up after 5 minutes.

This is a really SMALL sample!! LOLX! But sure enuff to last quite a while bases on my previous experience..

So now u’ve seen all the items I’ve got, what do u think?? Tempted to get your very own Vanity Trove too?? Hurry before it closed!! The next trove theme is Summer Crush!! Click HERE to get yours now!!

April Trove – Spring Update

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Tempted to Love

It’s Spring!!!! Is it?! I’m soo happy to reach home seeing a bunch of stuff waiting for mi in my room!! My Apr VT! My 2 other packages which i purchase online!!

But for now, let’s see what we have in April trove!

Tadaaaaa~~ when i open up, I’m shock! shock in many way!

“huh!? This month’s trove just like that???”

“No moree other thing??”

“OMGGGoshhh~ Elizabeth Arden!! Dr.Ci:Labo!!!”

Best part was… just nice i used up my last drop of facial form last night! and this Trove products came just in the right time.. guess, variety (quantity) doesn’t matter anymore!

Below is a closer look of my trove item..

I’m pretty excited with Dr.Ci:Labo products.. Previously i got a Aqua-Collagen-Gel from them but haven got a chance to use yet! and now comes moreee ^_^

These are what i’ve gotten!

BB PERFECT CREAM WHITE 377 – This multifunctional bb cream consists of Beauty Essence + Facial Cream + Makeup Base + Concealer + Makeup foundation all-in-one tube! Covers instantly all blemishes, small wrinkles and dullness and amazingly creates a smoother and lustrous radiant looking skin. It is very easy and quick to apply on the face and is for all type of skin. Only takes 30 seconds to cover your entire face!

This bb cream is formulated with amazing new brightening ingredient “WHITE 377”.
Also formulated with Alpha-Arbutin, bellis perennis and edelweiss flower extract. It will help fighting against regularly appearing “dark spots” and “skin dullness”.

It is also formulated with EGF which helps promote the regeneration of skin cells. EGF works aggressively against the signs of skin damage caused by UV rays, as well as other skin problems such as the appearance of dark spots, wrinkles, fine lines and dryness.

What is WHITE 377? It is developed based on the polyphenol substance found in the European Red Pine, an evergreen coniferous tree. White 377’s power to inhibit the tyrosinase enzyme activity is 7,000 times that of arbutin and 2,400 times that of either kojic acid or ascorbic acid sodium salt.

What is EGF? EGF is a type of protein that originally exists in the human body. The application of EGF on the skin will help increase the skin’s elasticity and ability to retain moisture.

The retail price is gona kill me.. but if it’s good, i seriously dun mind investing S$62 (30g) on it each time! Price based on website.

Next up….

SUPER WASHING FOAM EX – Moisturizing ingredients encapsulated in a nanocapsule. A fine, a botanical cleansing ingredient’s creamy lather’s elastic texture to remove debris, dirt, pollutants and other impurities thoroughly yet gently.

Features & Benefits:

●A gentle face-wash containing micro-rich bubbles.
●No fragrance, no coloring, no mineral oils and paraben free.
●Formulated with 3 major moisturizing ingredients (Marine-derived Collagen, Hyaluronan, and Ceramide) encapsulated in a nanocapsule.
●Formulated with 5 kinds of vitamins (H, P, E, B6 and C) to condition and help keep the cleansed skin healthy.

Retail price for it is S$47 (100g) – price based on website.

SUPER CLEANSING EX – Gently remove makeup without losing moisture ! When the cleanser is worked with makeup on the skin, it slowly turns into oil, Thoroughly remove even the toughest makeup, dirt and other impurities. While massaging, the gel will transform into oil, its gentle warming effect soften dead skin cells and lifts the makeup. It carefully catches impurities and clears the pores, removes dead skin cells.

Features & Benefits:

●Leave the cleansed skin moist and smooth.
●No fragrance, no coloring, no mineral oils and paraben free.
●Formulated with 3 major moisturizing ingredients (Marine-derived Collagen, Hyaluronan, and Ceramide) encapsulated in a nanocapsule.
●Formulated with 5 kinds of vitamins (H, P, E, B6 and C) to condition and help keep the cleansed skin healthy.
●You will feel warmness as you massage
●Can also be used with wet hands!

Retail price for it is S$50 (120G) – price based on website.

AQUA-COLLAGEN-GEL SUPER MOISTURE EX – All skin troubles are caused by the loss of moisture of the Epidermis, the outermost layer of skin. In addition to the internal factors such as high level of stress, the external factors like air conditioning and the increase in the UV exposure are now causing the dryness of skin, where many women today experience it in earlier age than before. The dryness of skin can lead to sagginess, wrinkles, blemishes, and many more. It also makes the skin more vulnerable to be damaged.

The new and improved “gel” can fully rehydrate, coat the skin surface to lock in hydration, and retain moisture by adopting the latest Nano technology, “Collagen HC Nano Capsules.” “Collagen HC Nano Capsules” is 200 nanometers (1 nanometer=one billionth of a meter) size of capsules made of multiple layers. This advanced technology allows the microscopic capsule full of ingredients to reach deeper into the skin, where it’s needed.

Aqua Collagen Gel Super Moisture EX covers six-steps of the daily skin care process (Toner, Milky lotion, Beauty essence, Facial mask, Facial cream, and Makeup base) all-in-one simple application. This easy to maintain daily moisturizer can enhance the natural healing ability of human skin, which is one of the core philosophies of Dr. Shirono in producing products for his patients. Over 120 kinds of all natural skin beautifying ingredients are combined with the technology of Collagen HC Nano Capsule to assist to improve skin condition.

Features & Benefits:

●Collagen HC Nano Capsule is an approximately 200 nano-meters diameter capsule that is made up of numerous layers of phospholipid membrane, same substance as cell membrane.
●Complete “6-In-One” Moisturizer after washing your face.(Toner, Milky lotion, Beauty essence, Facial mask, Facial cream, and Makeup base)
●Aqua-Collagen-Gel Super Moisture EX keeps your skin moisturized all day long.
●No fragrance, no coloring, no mineral oils, no petroleum surfactant, paraben free and alcohol free.

Retails price for it is S$65 (50 – 1 month) – price based on website.

You can click HERE if you are unsure of the steps to use the product…

Alright, enough of the gaga-ing about Dr.Ci:Labo!! Next i’m gona show you what i’ve got for Elizabeth Arden!

I like their packaging.. holography boxes attracts me! hahaha..

First, it’s Visible Whitening Smoothing Cleanser!

This gently foaming cleanser with enzymatic micro-beads instantly removes dead surface cells, reducing the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone. Melts into skin to effectively cleanse, purify and detoxify. Skin looks instantly brighter, more even toned and glowing.

– Mild surfactant

– Melting Beads

– Protease enzyme

Specifically formulated for and tested on Asian skin.

Retail price: S$55 for 125ml

Update on 31st March 2013:

This cleanser has micro beads! Tho i din see my face become any whiter but my face feels clean after each wash.. (which facial foam doesnt -_-) oversll i think this is just a so-so cleanser..

Next, Visible Whitening Multi-Targeted UV Shield BB Cream SPF 30 PA++ Shade 01!

This protective daytime beauty balm provides high protection from sun and pollution as it instantly hydrates and brightens skin. Contains melanin-inhibiting and anti-aging technology to fight the appearance of discolorations and fine lines. Imparts a smooth, even toned look and a soft, translucent glow. In three skin-enhancing shades.

– UVA,UVB protection (SPF 30)

– Pigments

– Hyaluronic acid

– Alistin

– Adenosine

– Allantoin

– Citrolumine-8

– CR Extract

– Licorice Extract

Retail price: S$80 for 125ml

I did a little test on my hand and as you can see, this bb cream is quick creamy. Not those liquid runny type.

If you ask me, i would say the coverage is just so-so.. but as per the pic, you can see my hand is “glowing”! Does gives a radiant look…! So if you don’t have pigmentation as bad as me, this is pretty good bb cream for you!

Next, Visible Whitening Melanin Control Night Capsules!

This high performance nighttime serum in a capsule delivers potent natural hop extracts to intercept melanin synthesis at every phase, diminishing excess pigmentation and the appearance of uneven skin tone. Powerful botanicals, vitamin C derivative and environmental protectants fight the damaging effects of pollution and support skin’s natural collagen elastin matrix, to give skin a smoother brighter look.

See a profoundly visible transformation: skin looks smooth, crystal clear and translucent – glowing with confidence.

– SpectraBrightTM

– BV-OSC

– Licorice Extract

– D’Orientine S

– Gatuline I

Retail price: S$140 for 50 capsules

Update on 31st March 2013:

This night capsule is good! A small capsule contain quite a lot of serum.. It feels oily on ur hand. but when u apply, the oil seems to form up a protecting layer on your face and slowly being absorbed and it became less oily and face feels smooth (but if u rub it hard, u can actually still feel the oil after some time) Seems like i can understand better the reason behind the price now.. worth it if you dun mind the price..

VT even include this ALL JAPANESES words booklet for us.. (like i know how to read!?) Lucky for those who can read but this booklet seems pretty useless to me and i would rather visit the web! hahaha..

Overall i think this is a pretty impressive trove, value aside! The more trove we get the more we understand that most item are sample pack and can easily be requested from the beauty counters, For eg: Dr.Ci:Labo products, it merely cost S$10~ due to the current promo. However, if there isn’t any promo, this whole trial set is worth about S$15! That’s almost half my Vanity Trove price! But to me, it’s the effort that they put in to recommend you new and probably effective products! Ask yourself, if VT din not throw in this products, will you go to (say) Dr.Ci:Labo counter to ask for every sample every month? At least i won’t.. LOL..

Hope you had enjoy reading.. ^_^ Will keep you guys posted if i started using any of the products here… oooh~~ excited!!

January Trove – 2013 Fresh New You

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Tempted to Love

Brand NEW Start!!!This is my January Trove – Pretty excited about it!!

So what do we have here?? see seeeeee!!!

Nice ya?? So many fun stuff! There ain’t many little little stuff in this month’s trove but still feel pretty good! We have 7 items this month and guess what.. the usual product card has been changed to a little booklet!

Slim Secrets Bar! How many of you have tried this? Seriously I’m not a person who’s keen in all this diet snack bars.. but if given one, i won’t resist to try though! >_< & this snack bar seems beneficial..

Contains Soy protein which is:

High in fibre
High in protein
Low in saturated fat
Cholesterol-free
Lactose-free
A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
High in phytoestrogens

The suggested health benefits of whole soy foods include:

Lowered blood pressure
Soybeans are thought to be of some health benefit to menopausal women. Soybeans contain hormone-like substances called phytoestrogens (‘phyto’ means plant). More research is needed, but soybeans seem to offer promise in helping some women to manage menopausal hot flushes.
Improvements to blood vessels, such as greater elasticity of artery walls
Reduced risk of osteoporosis
Protection against various cancers, including those of the breast, colon, prostate and skin
Management of endometriosis
Soybeans have been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels as well as lipoproteins, both known risk factors for heart disease

Are Low Glycemic Low glycemic foods are essential for lifelong health and can help you:

Lose weight: GI reflects the rate at which sugar is released into the bloodstream and the slower this occurs, the better. Foods with a low GI are digested slower and therefore leave you ‘fuller’ longer
Reduce your risk of heart disease
Improve your athletic performance
Manage diabetes
Achieve optimum health
Control blood glucose levels
Tackle syndrome X

Are High fibre Keeps the digestive system healthy. Eating a diet low in fibre can contribute to many disorders, including:

Constipation – small, hard and dry faecal matter that is difficult to pass
Haemorrhoids – varicose veins of the anus
Diverticulitis – small hernias of the digestive tract caused by long term constipation
Irritable bowel syndrome – pain, flatulence and bloating of the abdomen
Overweight and obesity – carrying too much body fat. In many cases, people who are overweight or obese have been shown to lose significant amounts of excess body fat simply by increasing the amount of dietary fibre, especially soluble fibre, in their daily diet Fibrous foods are often bulky and, therefore, filling. They also tend to be low in fat
Coronary heart disease – a narrowing of the arteries due to fatty deposits.
Diabetes – a condition characterised by too much glucose in the blood.
Colon cancer – cancer of the large intestine

Are High fibre Keeps the digestive system healthy. Eating a diet low in fibre can contribute to many disorders, including:

There is strong evidence that the high levels of fat consumed by most Australians are a major risk factor for conditions like gallbladder disease, cancer, and diabetes.

Furthermore, high levels of saturated fats, which are found in animal fats, high-fat dairy foods, tropical oils, and hydrogenated (solidified) vegetable oils, raise your cholesterol level and promote heart disease and strokes. The benefits of a low fat diet not only include better health as shown here but also the added benefit of potential weight loss if combined with other positive actions such as exercise.

Wheat free

Many people today are being diagnosed as having an allergy to wheat protein. Slim Secrets bars are wheat free for this reason.

Slim Secrets BARS have received Halal Accreditation from The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils Inc.

All these can be found in their webby HERE. I think it’s good to take a look in there as its not only about their product, they have some Health Secrets (which are impossible for me to list all down here) to share too!!

Next next!! This very interesting Aqua-Collagen-Gel from Dr.Ci:Labo! Why interesting?? Because this is a ALL IN ONE miracle gel!! It’s an anti-aging lotion, anti-aging emulsion, lifting serum, brightening and makeup base all at once! What’s more to expect!?

As women age, they experience hormonal imbalances, reduced basal metabolism and many other bodily changes and these cause the skin moisture to decline. Such a drop in skin moisture is the most significant trigger of aging. Moreover, reduced basal metabolism results in lower collagen production.

Reduced collagen leads to oxidation, which damages, hardens and weakens the skin’s collagen. As a result, the skin loses its resilience and elasticity. As there is less facial muscle to hold up the skin, the skin is drawn down by gravity and starts to sag visibly on the surface. By using Aqua-Collagen-Gel Enrich-Lift-EX alone, one can finish the step of anti-aging lotion, anti-aging emulsion, lifting serum, brightening and makeup base all at once!

Formulated with the “Lifting Complex” composed of three different lifting ingredients, Aqua-Collagen-Gel Enrich-Lift-EX leaves an invisible film on the skin and provides a high level of support for less resilient skin, so that instant results can be achieved. Alpha lipoc acid, a universal anti-aging ingredient, powerfully attacks the sagging of skin with its ultra anti-oxidative potency and ability to promote collagen production.

One step and everything is done! man! This is… unbelievable! Can’t wait to try this! Ahhh.. i know u must be concern about the price?? hmm.. true that it won’t be something very affordable but the fact that it’s an all in one product.. it doesn’t seems that costly anymore.. S$75 for 50g and S$150 120g! This Aqua-Collagen-Gel is more suited for normal/oily/combination skin and those with sagging face & aging sign concerns.

The other 3 types of gel they have are:

Aqua-Collagen-Gel Super Moisture (S$130 for 120g) which is also an all-in-one gel – suitable for normal/sensitive/combination skin and those with dry skin concern!

Aqua-Collagen-Gel Super Sensitive (S$130 for 120g) – suitable for sensitive skin and those who feel irritation when using other skincare items concern!

Aqua-Collagen-Gel BI・HA・KU (S$140 for 120g) which is also an all-in-one gel – Suitable for bnormal/oily/combination skin and those with dark spot/skin dullness concern!

Now are you tempted to try one too??? Head to their webby HERE and register to get a 1 week trial (10g) now or head to Takashimaya S.C. to check out their counter! 😀

Hah-hah! Here’s a supplement drink after sooo long! This is TruLife’s Ling Zhi Immunity! This supplement drink can helps maintain/improve their general well-being. Based on a researched proven formula, TruLife Lingzhi Immunity has a combination of Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C, Zinc and Niacin, with a high concentration of 100% Lingzhi spore powder, Red Dates Extract, Longan Extract, Wolfberries Extract and Gan Chao Extract. Anyone above the age of 6 can consume TruLife Lingzhi Immunity regularly!

Oh! it’s not that expensive know! S$28.80 for 6 x 50g and can easily be found at OG or selected medical halls..

Q10 Mask from My Beauty Diary! This is nothing new to most of us i believe.. MBD’s mask is definitely one of my fave and it always makes mi feel good after applying!! Just recently i bought the 10pcs pack Christmas offer from Watson’s too!

Now this is challenging!! I DON’T KNOW what this is!!!

reading from the booklet, it looks like a hand cream but the packaging printed “Family Medical Cream“.. hmm.. probably medicated hand cream with very power moisturizing effect??

It’s pretty handy and can easily bring it to everywhere.. AH! now i recall… maybe its something similar to Moa Balm? hmm.. ya probably! maybe u you can enlighten me on how to use it???

Bifesta makeup remover! Well.. this is some good stuff here!! Previously i had redeemed a Bifesta makeup remover (for combination skin) too and i love it! Tho this is for dry skin, I’m still glad i got it and able to share with my mommy!!

In this trial pack, it came with cotton pad too! how thoughtful!!

HEY!!! Cosmetic to play with in this month’s trove! see!! i told u i’m loving this month’s trove…!!! hahaha! Went to Essence warehouse sales recently and bought a bronzer.. and now i got one more but different tone!

This seems pretty good.. a little shimmer on it. thos it’s not some expensive stuff, but i’m glad i got this. 😀 i should practice bronzing now.. YEAH!!

Nice! After soo many woo woo wow wow, finally i get to try ASTALIFT!! This month’s extra treat is Astalift’s Lotion!!!

With super anti-oxidant Astaxanthin, three types of collagens to enhance hydration, this rich pampering lotion also contains skin-loving Hyaluronan to help skin retain moisture.

This rich textured lotion conditions skin to enhance penetration of Essence or Emulsion that follows next in one’s skincare regime allowing the skin to become supple and moist.

So how?? like this month’s trove too?? Hee! Now I’m (again) looking fwd to next month’s trove!!!!