[BEAUTY] BOTANECO GARDEN unveils new Trio Oil Hair & Body Collection

Eco-conscious consumers would be delighted to learn that Guardian has introduced the new Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Hair & Body Collection which provides beauty solutions with ingredients that are organic and natural.

 I attended their media launch event which was held at the tranquil Villa Halia, Singapore Botanic Gardens. The whole venue has beautifully transformed into a garden themed event to check out the products.

THE BOTANECO GARDEN TRIO OIL BLEND

The Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Hair & Body range is believed to be among the first hair and body care ranges to be infused with a combination of three 100% eco-certified exotic oils  - Babassu Oil from Latin America, Baobab Oil from Africa and Chufa Oil from France.

1. Babassu Oil - Ideal for hair miniaturization, this organic ingredient contains five fatty acids as well as Vitamin E and phytosterols which act as antioxidant agents.

2. Baobab Oil - An ancient beauty secret of Africa, it is laden with Omega 3,6 and 9 fatty acids that promote healthy skin and hair. Baobab oil leaves the hair soft and silky while protecting it from damage caused by the sun and free radicals. Baobab oil is also an excellent skin moisturiser, which absorbs quickly into the skin.

3. Chufa Oil - A mainstay of Mediterranean beauty, chufa oil contains Omega 6 and 9 as well as Vitamin E, and is rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals to promote a more youthful appearance.

MORE ABOUT THE BOTANECO GARDEN TRIO OIL COLLECTION

Most of us spent long hours in dry air-conditioned environment and the humid outdoors, and Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Collection is able to address this needs with five times the moisturizing benefits for hair and skin care. The Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Collection is not only gentle and but also free from harmful chemicals such as Parabens, Silicone, Soap, Colorant, Lanoline and DEA, giving consumers a peace of mind when using.

THE BOTANECO GARDEN TRIO OIL BATH COLLECTION

The Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Bath Collection consists of two variants to suit different needs, namely Whitening and Moisturising.

The Whitening variant targets uneven skin tone or dark patches as it is enriched with apricot kernels and liquorice extracts to gently exfoliate skin while evening out skin tone.

Choose the Moisturising variant if you spend long hours in dry, air-conditioned environment everyday. It has added olive oil and Vitamin E to boost the moisturising effects of Trio Oil, improve skin elasticity as well as provide satin care for dry skin.

THE BOTANECO GARDEN TRIO OIL HAIR SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER COLLECTION + HAIR ELIXIR

The Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Collection provides effective solutions to common hair problems such as frizzy, damaged, and weak hair that is prone to falling due to breakage. It creates a relaxing shampoo and conditioning experience that of a salon quality.

Pick the Smooth & Silky Shampoo and Conditioner set to tame coarse and frizzy hair, as it comes with calendula extract boosting the moisturising power of Trio Oil to condition hair for a smoother and more manageable texture.

The Repair & Strengthen Shampoo and Conditioner are perfect for damaged hair as magnolia extract conditions hair to restore them back to health.

Make it a routine to add on the usage of the Hair Elixir which is enriched with Chamomile extract to deliver ten types of hair benefits. The benefits after using the Hair Elixir are moisturising and nourishing, conditioning, damage repair, detangling and improve hair manageability. The Hair Elixir also protects our hair from the harmful UV and delivers antioxidant benefits while maintaining hair shine as well as softening and anti-frizz.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

I was quite happy to find out that the Botaneco Garden Trio Oil Collection is priced at an affordable rate so that more people can try the long list of wonderful benefits. They are available at all Guardian Pharmacy and e-store at http://www.guardian.com.sg/ from S$2 to S$12.90.  (Pricing is inclusive of GST) If you are not so sure whether this range of products suits you, you may wish to try out the travel/sample size first.

FRINGE ACTIVITY - DIY TERRARIUM 

Created our own Terrarium to bring home. Thanks @ecoponics for guiding us. Not much difficulties in creating this but it's the skill to make it looks nice and neat.

FRINGE ACTIVITY - DIY SCENT BAR

Another fringe activity was to DIY our own scent. This is rather interesting as everybody's creation is different. Some like it more floral while others prefer a more fruity one. My selection ends up with a fruity scent although I pick one lavender which is floral.

 DINNER AND DESSERTS

Such a feast prepared for us. Thank you!

 SELFIE AND OOTD TIME

Big thanks for the invitation to this event. Will definitely try out this range of products once the ones I'm using is finished. 

XOXO

[BEAUTY] Bulgarian Rose Karlovo Signature Tea Party

I was introduced to this brand called BULGARIAN ROSE KARLOVO when I went to their blogger's signature tea party on the 10th of October and I have been using some of their products for a week. They smell so good, even my mum noticed that I'm applying something different and asked me what I'm using so that she could try them too!

These are the top selling products from Bulgarian Rose Karlovo that we were given to try out. Thank you for the generosity. Received a Rose Joghurt Washing Gel For Face from the Gentle Care Cosmetic Series, ROSE Q10 Revitalizing face cream from the Cosmetic Series and Lady's Joy Hair Care Liquid Disperse Crystals. All the products from Bulgarian Rose Karlovo are 100% natural and 100% free from preservatives. 

Before I share more information about the products, let me do a throwback to the Bulgarian Rose Karlovo Signature Tea Party that we went to. It was held at the Muffet's Room Cafe located at Icon Village, Tanjong Pagar. 

Upon entering, what greeted us is this whole range of products from Bulgarian Rose Karlovo that is suitable for use from the head to the toe. The whole cafe was filled with the sweet scent of roses too.

A video was shown which brought us to the Bulgarian Rose factory in the valley of Karlovo, a traditional province area with an old man overseeing the roses. We watched how the products were being manufactured. As the ingredients used is mainly roses, they need to be handmade, because once machine is used to process the roses, they will be damaged. The period of harvesting is usually between May to June and another good thing about their products is that no animal testing is involved. 

The Bulgarian Rose factory was founded in 1948 on the basis of distilleries for processing essential-oil raw material. It was only until the 1960s that the production process in the factory became seasonal and involves the production of essential oils - rose, lavender and mint, as well as concretes - rose and lavender, and absolutes - rose and lavender. 

It has been supplying raw materials to various international companies for cosmetic purchases. In 2000, Bulgarian Rose Karlovo finally produce their own cosmetic line.

I was intrigued by the Peeling Soup cum Sponge from the Rose Cosmetic Series. Made with natural rose oil, it's a two-in-one kind of thing and I've never seen anything like this before.

Ms Aries from Skin Society presenting and sharing with us in details some of their signature products and we also had the chance to try them out. 

This is the Bulgarian Rose Signature made from 100% natural rose water obtained by distillation the flowers of the oil-bearing Rosa Damascena P.Mill. The rose water is a natural tonic. It's so pure and natural that once open, you will have to store it in the fridge, otherwise after six months it will smell badly. It's said to even cure back acnes and can be spray on the scalp to prevent hair fall and promote hair growth. When used on the skin, it allows the skin to retain its beautiful and youthful appearance, compensate the increasing collagen deficit, smooth out the telltale signs of age and keep the skin moisturized and fresh.

The Bulgarian Rose Signature - Serum for Face is mild and gentle and suitable for use even for sensitive skin. Even the unique packaging box is handmade.

The Rose Exfoliating Facial Mask is made of natural rose water, natural rose oil, Alpha-hydroxy acids, jojoba ester and D-panthenol. It has tiny beads that gently removes dead skin cells and cleanses face from impurities without drying. Skin feels smooth and fresh after using.

From the Rose Joghurt Cosmetic Series, we tried the Rose Joghurt Body Butter. This body butter comes with a rich composition of natural oils and vitamins which helps to nourish skin and provide protections from the daily harmful impact of the environment. Ideal for dry to normal skin, it is absorbed quickly and gives skin the smooth and soft feel.

For those who are into aromatherapy, they have this beautiful gift sets too which is so ideal for gifting.

Thank you for the invitation as well as the yummy food that keeps our tummy full while we tried out the different products. Time to review the products that I've received.

Lady's Joy Hair Care Liquid Disperse Crystals helps to nourish and strengthen the hair and provide protection from the UV damage and humidity effects. It also helps to conditions hair to prevent split ends from happening. 

Application is easy, just apply one to two pumps onto hand and lightly comb through dry hair. Do not rinse. 

One amazing effect is that it helps to make your hair colour more striking. As seen on the demonstration done by Ms Aries, the colour of the left side of her hair stands out more as compared to the right side.

Rose Joghurt Washing Gel For Face is so gentle that it's suitable for everyday cleansing use. It contains natural rose oil, natural rose water, yoghurt, olive oil and soya protein. It helps to remove light make-up and impurities effectively. It can also restores water balance in the epidermis and provides a comfortable feeling of perfect purity after use.

ROSE Q10 Revitalizing face cream contains rose water that nourish skin and keeps it hydrated. Regular usage keeps skin soft and elastic.

These products ensure that my hair and skin is well taken care of. I'm really glad to be able to try experience the effect of natural roses. Thank you! 

For more information, please visit Bulgarian Rose Karlovo Facebook Page or Skin Society Page if you would like to make a purchase online. Currently, they are only retailing at Sasa Clementi and OG outlets. Hoping to branch out to more stores soon.

XOXO

Benzac 5-Day Blogger Challenge‏

About two weeks ago, I posted the photo below on my instagram (@chewyjas). The three products in this photo were given to me to use and try out for a challenge called the Benzac 5-day blogger challenge. As the name suggest, I was to track the progress of my complexion after 5 days of using these products. So let me show you my progress with some photos. 

Benzac is a complete range of skincare products recently launched by Galderma, targeting at treating mild to moderate acne sufferers. 

Benzac Daily Facial Liquid Cleanser 

(Sensitive to normal skin) 120ml

To be used twice a day, morning and night. A lot of friends commented on my instagram photo that the cleanser might cause the skin to peel and be dry so for me, I only used it once a day. The tinted bottle makes the liquid cleanser looks purplish but it's actually clear in colour. 

Its key benefits lie in its hypoallergenic formula, which is ideal for sensitive skin. It helps to remove impurities and unblock pores without additional aggression and produce a non-oily protective and moisturizing film on the skin. 

It comes in the range of a liquid soap type, which is the one I'm getting as well as the foam cleanser type. Both types consists of the same key ingredients of Calendula, Aloe vera and softening agents. 

Benzac AC Water Based Gel 

Recommended to be used jointly with the Benzac cleanser, this gel is to be apply to affected areas after cleansing. 

The gel is available in 3 different strengths ranging from mild to high for topical application. The percentage refers to the amount of the active benzoyl peroxide in the gel. Benzoyl Peroxide helps to unblock pores and kills propionibacterium acnes (P-acnes, the bacteria responsible for acne) within 48 hours.  It is recommended that you always start your treatment with a lower strength first. 

I received the 5% moderate strength. 

Benzac Facial Scrub

To be used once or twice a week, the Benzac Facial Scrub is suitable for all skin types and it allows for deep exfoliation which will clean the skin. It also helps to reduce skin oiliness without damaging the skin. The key ingredients consist of Alumin and the natural extract of rice.

The Benzac Facial Scrub smells like lemon and contains lots of micro beads. It's effective in exfoliating my skin and my skin feels smoother and softer after using it. 

RESULTS

I see visible improvement after just 5 days of using the Benzac skincare products. As seen in the photo above, one of the acne just disappear. I think the pimple just dry up and dropped off without me noticing it.

In terms of oil control, it's quite effective too. My face feels fresh and clean even after being outdoor the whole day. 

Having flawless and beautiful skin will make one appear more confident. Look good to feel good! 

PRICE

Scrub

> Benzac Facial Scrub, 60ml, SGD 10.90

Liquid Cleanser

> Benzac Daily Facial Liquid Cleanser, Normal to Sensitive Skin, 120ml, SGD 12.90

> Benzac Daily Facial Liquid Cleanser, Oily to Combination Skin, 120ml, SGD 12.90

Foam Cleanser

> Benzac Daily Facial Foam Cleanser, Normal to Sensitive skin, 130ml, SGD 10.90

> Benzac Daily Facial Foam Cleanser, Oily to Combination skin, 130ml, SGD 14.90

AC Water Based Gel

> Benzac AC Gel 2.5%, Mild Strength, 60g, SGD 16.50 

> Benzac AC Gel 5%, Moderate Strength, 60g, SGD 17.50

> Benzac AC Gel 10%, High Strength, 60g, SGD 18.50

Benzac products are available in Guardian and Unity stores nationwide

For further information on the Benzac® range, please visit

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BenzacSG or

Twitter: www.twitter.com/BenzacSG

V 10 Plus Star Blogger Event at Spa Symphony

Most of us might not have heard of this V 10 Plus serum as they are only being sold in exclusive beauty house and spa outlets.

 Country-wise, currently, they are being distributed in Japan, Hong Kong, Europe, Russia, Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia as well as Singapore. 

Check out the full list of their store location in Singapore here.

So what's so great and special about this V 10 Plus Serum that even our Mediacorp Ah Jie, Fann Wong is also using it? 

When it's something that a celebrity would use, it definitely must be something good right? 

I'm lucky to be able to attend the V 10 Plus Star Blogger event held at Spa Symphony to find out more about this wonderful product. Thanks Wendy for sharing.

What's even luckier is that we've got the V 10 Plus founder, Mrs Akiko Yokota to share with us more about this skincare serum. 

Her philosophy is "Beautiful skin = Clean, bright, shining skin without any make up"

Her philosophy is in line with mine. I felt that make-up is just like a coat of paint applied on to enhance our look but it would be even better if we could have beautiful skin naturally with the aid of some essential skincare products. 

The 10 different types of V 10 Plus Serums provides the perfect skin solutions to different types of skin problem. Whether it's anti-aging or moisturizing, it's just one miracle drop for your precious skin.

Let me highlight the 10 important points of the V 10 Plus Serums

• No Paraben (A type of chemical widely used as preservatives for cosmetics)
• No Artificial Colour (Natural Colour)
• No Mineral Oil (Mineral Oil tends to cover the pores on our skin) 
• No Chemical Fragrance 
• Water Based
• Customized Serums for 10 skin problems 
• Dermatologist-tested (Good)
• Visible Results in just 10 days (Wow)
• Colour therapy from colourful bottles (The colourful bottles makes me happy)
• Made in Japan

Basically, it's a product so safe and caring to our skin that even baby can use! 

The wide range of skincare includes Cleansing Gel, Serums, Whitening Gel, Sun block, Night Cream, Brightening Serum, Peeling Gel and Water Mask. 

After the introduction, the group were divided into two. I proceed with some of the beauty bloggers for a complimentary mini facial while the rest went to explore the other parts of the spa. 

The mini facial includes cleansing, scrubbing, applying of serum and sunblock and it was all done in less than 20 minutes. All the products used during the mini facial were from V 10 Plus. My skin felt smoother and softer after the whole mini facial and because no extraction was done, I don't experience redness and painfulness. 

Thank you V 10 Plus for organizing this event and the generosity of what goes inside our goodie bag. It's two of their best selling products

*** Water Base Peeling (S$58) and Hyaluronic Acid Serum (S$128) *** 

The V 10 Plus Hyaluronic Acid Serum (30 ml). This is the No. 1 best seller moisturizer which deeply hydrates and firms the skin. The price is rather steep but I think that anything that is good for our skin is worth investing the money on.  

It contains sodium hyaluronate, lysolecithin (phosphatide), which is the main component of the cell membrane and so speeds up the penetration into the skin. It can hold 6 liters of water per 1 gram and it works to keep water in the skin. 

It is good for dry skin and inner dry. It has a high reputation of permeability. 

It's easy to use. After cleansing, just have to apply three drops of the serum over the face and neck (do not neglect our neck area too). 

I love how it comes with a dropper cap which can be very useful for dispensing the exact amount you want. The serum feels sticky initially when I applied it on but after it dries up. My skin feels clean and smooth! 

The V 10 Plus Water Base Peeling (50 ml) is a revolutionary product. 

It contains rice bran extract and seaweed extract. Without any harsh scrubbing, it effectively removes dead skin cells and reveals a cleaner and clearer skin instantly.

It is good for everyone who wants to remove dead skin cells from our skin!

It's easy to use. Spread an appropriate amount on cleansed and dry skin and leave for 5 seconds. Then massage gently with your finger tips in circular motion, The dead skin cells in the form of tiny flakes will appear shortly. Rinse off the flakes thoroughly with lukewarm water.

What I love about this product is how amazing and efficient it is when it comes to removing the dead skin cells. Results is seen almost immediately. Also, it is mild and can be used 2 to 3 times a week routine.

For more information, please visit 

Official website : http://www.v10plus.co.jp/

Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/v10plusjp