Mature Skin Care Range by Weleda Awarded in the UK

Weleda's new Evening Primrose Age Revitalising facial care range has just received two awards in the United Kingdom. The NATRUE-certified range is formulated especially for women in their mid-50s, whose skin has particular needs post-menopause. The range is formulated to restore radiance and lends firmness to mature skin and strengthens the skin’s resilience. The formulations intensively moisturise, plump and firm and help protect skin that is becoming less resilient at this age. The new collection includes Evening Primrose Age Revitalising Day Cream, Night Cream and Eye & Lip Cream.
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Tip: Uplift Yourself!

Women today are busier than ever; splitting ourselves between work, relationships, family and children. All this multitasking and the daily pressure of being good at what you do are sure to stress you out. Before long, you start noticing the faint, imperceptible lines forming and your skin becoming less firm and dare we say, saggy? However, we don’t have to suffer in weary silence. Here are 3 great ways to uplift yourself:

Laughter is the key

Don’t overlook how important having an uplifted mood can be. When you feel happier, you are less likely to get those pesky frown lines. Studies have shown that a hearty laugh produces chemical reactions that instantly elevates your mood and reduces pain and stress. So the next time you feel the stress building up, cue up YouTube and watch some funny videos online or stop by a wisecracking pal’s cubicle for a quick chat. Have a good laugh and feel your worries melt away. Besides, laugh lines add character to your face!

Shape up

Everyone knows exercise plays an important role in our general health and is good for us, but how good is good? Exercising will give you better physical endurance and tone your body, but it also stimulates various brain chemicals to make you feel happier and more relaxed. Work out your stress by joining a gym or indulge in a brisk half hour walk. Not only will you feel better about your appearance with your new toned bod, this will in turn boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem.

De-age yourself

Looking forward to firmer skin? The new Lancôme Rénergie French Lift™ is a night cream that incorporates a 2-in-1 technique with an ergonomic massage disk designed to stimulate the underlying areas of your skin. It improves the effectiveness of the cream when applied to give you that perfect ‘V-shaped’ lift. With a good dose of daily laughter to raise your spirits and regular exercise to keep your body in tip-top shape, the Lancôme Rénergie French Lift™ is your best line of defence when it comes to combating against those pesky facial wrinkles and sagging lines. The Lancôme Rénergie French Lift™ is available at all Lancôme counters.'

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Beauty Tips : Five-Minute Eye Makeup

It’s seven am and the last thing you want to do is spend 20 minutes doing your makeup, but you don’t want to look like you’re half asleep either. I’ve mastered the art of the five-minute eye, and I swear it works for every eye shape. Here’s what you do.
I start with clean skin and then apply my eye cream. After waiting 30 seconds for the eye cream to sink in, I dip my clean ring finger into a taupe eyeshadow and rub it onto the outer crease of my eyes where my brow bone is. What I’m doing here is I’m creating a ‘frame’ for my eyes and giving it some definition. With a clean finger, I blend it out so that there are no harsh lines and just looks like I have naturally deep set eyes.
Next, I take a dark brown eyeliner pencil and draw a thin line on the upper lash line. Dark brown is surprisingly more flattering than black and it’s more forgiving to wobbly lines caused by unsteady hands. If you have an ivory complexion, try medium brown eyeliner instead.

Then I take my mascara, wipe off the excess on the wand with a tissue and start applying it to my lashes. I don’t bother using an eyelash curler. Instead, I just hold the mascara wand at the base of my lashes for a few seconds and push it upwards. Pick a mascara that lengthens and volumises, so you get most bang for your buck.
Lastly, I take a nude eye pencil or a nude lip liner and liner my lower waterline. It’ll take some getting used to and your eyes will water the first few times, but it’s worth it. Nude is less obvious than white (which is what’s commonly recommended) but works just as well and if done properly, no one will be able to tell why your eyes just look brighter.
The key to perfecting the look is 1) practice, but also 2) having all the products at hand. Assemble them into a little tray or pouch so you never have to scramble to find everything in the morning.
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5 Great mascaras for Asian lashes

We all love long luscious lashes, but not every mascara fits. We review a whole lot of mascaras and give you our verdict of the ones that made the cut




Have you curled your lashes and felt so proud of your effort, only to apply a coat of mascara and see them flop down? Asian lashes tend to be thinner than average, so most European mascaras won’t fare as well on us. On top of that, the mascaras may not be made for our climate. Which is why we put a whole lot of mascaras to the test to give you the best for Asian lashes.

BROWHAUS HD
The first mascara by the famous eyebrow parlour, Browhaus’ HD Mascara doesn’t disappoint. The bristles on the brush head pick up just the right amount of formula, so you won’t have to deal with over-coating your lashes (ending up with clumps). But what really takes the cake is that its formula holds the curl for hours - giving you natural looking lashes until the end of the day.

MAJOLICA MAJORCA LASH EXPANDER EDGE MEISTER
A very chic drugstore option, Majorlica Majorca (or MJ MJ for short) has a serious cult following for its mascaras. The brand has an entire range of mascaras for almost every lash type, but the new Lash Expander is a lengthening mascara that works superbly for short lashes. The tiny comb head makes it easy to coat hard-to-reach lashes, and the formula is very resistant to sweat and heat.

LANCOME HYPNOSE STAR MASCARA WATERPROOF
I have to confess that it was love at first sight with this beauty. Lancôme’s Hypnôse Star Mascara is the only “Western” brand that doesn’t weigh down my lashes - giving it the length and volume that it needs. The mascara’s cone-shaped wand also made it easy for me to reach the inner corner of my eyes, as well as my lower lashes. And even though it is a tad pricy, the cheapskate in me wouldn’t mind paying for this product!

CLIO SALON DE CARA
The Korean brand’s newest range of mascaras are pretty interesting: Each mascara is inspired by a hair-salon treatment. For example, the Hair Roll Cara mascara mimics the volumising effect of hair rollers, and Roll Brush Cara simulates the curling effect of hair curlers. The different mascara heads are even designed to look like hair rollers and curlers respectively! What I love about them, though, is how non-drying and clump-free the mascaras are. I didn’t have a problem wearing them the entire day.

COLLECTION DOES IT ALL
Boasting five benefits in a single swipe, the brand says that you can even skip your eyelash curler when you use this product. The Does It All mascara is said to curl, volumise, lengthen, condition and stay on for the entire day - without any primer or prepping needed. Amongst all the benefits, I found that the mascara was best for creating volume without weighing down my lashes too much. And as the mascara wand features very fat bristles that catch every lash, a single swipe was all I needed for some serious lash drama.
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2 Tips & 3 products for fuller and longer eyelashes!

 

It’s time to get serious about caring for your eyelashes. Here are two top beauty hacks for fabulously long lashes!

Most of us are fixated by freakishly long lashes – but neglect to nourish those very hairs we’re hankering after. Now that, my friends, is irony at its finest.

Ladies, don’t turn a blind eye to this issue of eyelash maintenance. Here’s why. The inevitable ebb and flow of our follicular cycle causes these tiny hairs to thin out over time; indeed, it’s perfectly possible that some of these eyelashes will cease to exist entirely.        

Want more bad news? The loss of these hairs can be compounded by the crimping and curling we subject them to, not to mention the tugging and tearing that comes with makeup removal.

Brows raised in consternation? Fret not. Here are two tips for looking after your eyelashes and three products we think are worth sussing out ...

TIP #1. CLEANSING

Easy does it when it comes to stripping off gunk and grease at the end of the day. Here’s what to do when you’re wearing waterproof mascara: Soak a soft cotton ball with your best cleansing oil, then press (never rub!) the wet wipe over your lids for about five seconds to loosen stubborn stains, then sweep off in one deft, decisive stroke. Prep another piece and repeat until the cotton balls come off clear.

TIP #2. STRENGTHENING

Investing in a dedicated eyelash serum may seem like overkill, but it’s not all that different from coughing up cash for conditioner to go with your shampoo.

Entirely welcome beauty bonus: Most lash treatments double up just fine as a brow booster, especially if they contain lock-loving ingredients like keratin or glycerin.

STUFF TO USE

Right then, on to product recommendations. What’s on my lust list?

I’m loving Vichy’s LiftActiv Serum 10 Anti-Aging Eyes & Lashes Concentrated Serum, which is both eye cream and eyelash restorative in one nifty little tube. Crammed with cuticle-comforting ceramides, a smidgen of the silky salve is all you need; simply massage gently into your lids and lashes with clean fingertips.

Or check out cheeky celeb fave Rodial’s follicle-fortifying Glamolash, which comes with volumising vitamins plus plumping peptides, and pretty much promises glossy lashes that live up to the serum’s name.

What else? Try Cosme Decorte’s AQMW Lash Revolution on for size, a gorgeous champagne gold tube with an incredibly intuitive brush applicator that you use as if you’re welding a conventional liquid eyeliner.

The formula is forged from all of the stuff you would expect from the posh J-Beauty brand: Lots of Oriental herbs the likes of peony root, mulberry root and silk extracts, all of which are said to buffer brittle lashes against damage from daily primping and prepping.

Quick recap: There’re two things you can do in order to thwart the loss of your lashes. Make a conscious effort not to yank your eyelashes when taking off your face paint; and get around to the idea of conditioning your lashes the same way you do the hair on your head. Easy peasy!

resource: http://www.herworldplus.com/beauty/updates/2-tips-3-products-fuller-and-longer-eyelashes#.VCj3PnZwYUM

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Hydrate your skin with nature's wonder

Harsh environmental assaults like pollution, UV light, and stress often strip our skin of natural minerals and moisture. Inspired by nature’s wonder– Rose, Fresh has created the Rose Collection.

FRESH SPECIAL

With today's technology, Fresh is able to refine the purity of the extract, making it even more effective in skincare. The flower yields incredibly precious oil brimming with nutrients that help to go beyond just hydrating the skin but to also soothe, tone, and restore the skin.

 

The award-winning Rose Face Mask is infused with an average of 2.5 Rosa Centifolia roses - working to soothe your skin while you indulge in a sensory experience. Together with pure rose water, calming cucumber extract and micro sea algae, this blend of quality ingredients is supposed to rejuvenate and pump your skin with optimal moisture. Unwind and relax while real rose petals melt into your skin, working to restore its vitality and suppleness in minutes.

 

Spoil yourself further with the Fresh Rose Hydrating Serum. A lightweight gel made with rose water and hibiscus flower acids, the Fresh Rose Hydrating Serum works to keep your skin hydrated and soothed throughout the day. The lavish serum also contains golden root extract, protecting your skin from harmful free radicals while increasing your skin's vitality with powerful antioxidants and cell-energizing properties. An ultimate soothing treatment for your skin daily.

Experience the sensory benefits from nature's wonder – Rose, by redeeming these star products and the Rose Hydrating Eye Gel cream, together with other Fresh's best sellers when you say "Her World Plus Fresh Favourites" at Sephora stores from now till October 6.

 

 

 

resource: http://www.herworldplus.com/beauty/updates/hydrate-your-skin-natures-wonder#.VCAzb3ZwYUM

 

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Step-by-step guide to the best skincare routine

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I don’t believe I’m the only one who gets confused with skincare steps. We all know that you start with a cleanser and somewhere along the line end with a moisturiser. As a rule of thumb, always apply the most water-based product in each category first, before proceeding to creamier oil-based versions. But if you’re still confused about what goes where, I decode the most commonly used products and the steps in which to slather them on.

STEP 1: Cleansing
If you use an all-in-one cleanser, you can skip this entire paragraph. But for the adventurous, always start with an oil-based cleanser before you move on to your water-based ones (this includes foams, gels and everything in between). Oil-based cleaners have a lower density and they also work to sweep the dirt and grime off the surface of your skin ─ giving water-based cleansers an easier time to clean up after.

STEP 2: Lotions, toners, essences, and the worksFrom toners to essence and thermal waters, this second step is the most confusing of any skincare regime. The products that fall into this category are those that help to clean off cleansing residue while prepping your skin for future products. Toners and watery lotions are the most common feature in this step, but essences, thermal waters, and softeners fall here as well.
As a rule of thumb, use your toner or lotion first as these help to prep your skin for future products. Once that is done, you can begin layering your thermal waters and softeners, always following the guidelines of water-based items
before oil.

STEP 3: Masks
For the occasional pick-me-up, masks work to give your skin an added boost. I usually apply face masks after step 2, as my skin is well-prepped to receive nutrients. The only exception to this rule is if you are using a sleeping mask or a detoxifier (clay masks fall into this category); sleeping masks should be used at the end of your regime, while detoxifiers should be used after your face is cleansed (so your toner and lotion can sweep off any clay residue!)
Otherwise, when you’re using a regular mask, remember to pat the excess essence into your face before going back to your regime.

STEP 4: Eye Cream
I like to apply my eye creams here, before my fingers get filled with face creams. After all, I wouldn’t want moisturisers to be in the sensitive areas around my eyes. Rich creams can cause problems such as milia seeds, so make sure your hands are free from oily facial products when dabbing on your eye creams. Alternatively, you can apply this product as at the last step of your facial regime; just make sure your hands are clean!

STEP 5: Serums
My favourite part of the entire regime, serums hold the highest amount of active ingredients for your face. If you have more than one serum, be sure that you apply the water-based option first, then layer on creamy serums after. If you are mixing an oil into your serum, massage into your face and let it sit for five minutes before proceeding to the next step. As oil can make it difficult for water-based moisturisers to enter the skin, so it is vital to give it sufficient time for full absorption

STEP 6: Spot Treatments
Hyperpigmentation or acne? If certain areas need more attention, spot treatments can be slotted in here. Spot treatments are often creamier than serums but not as thick as moisturisers. Applying them now will ensure optimum absorption, increasing the efficacy of the products. If you’re worried that your moisturiser will “smear” the spot treatment all over your face, just give it time to absorb.

STEP 7: Moisturisers
Slather on your creamy moisturisers and emulsions here. Likewise, if you have more than one moisturiser, be sure to apply the more liquid one first. Applying it the other way round may make your water-based moisturiser sit on your skin (clogging pores in the process!).
Once that is done, sunscreen or sunblock can follow in the day, and the occasional sleeping mask for the night.

You might be wondering, “If I’m applying all the water-based products before the oil-based in each step, wouldn’t that mean that the water-based products in the next step get obstructed?”. Not necessarily. Companies create facial products with the knowledge that they are a part of a regime, so products are made to accommodate this process; for example, serums absorb into your skin faster than moisturisers.

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Finally! Popular Korean brand Stylenanda now in Singapore

You can’t escape the impact of Korea’s pop culture anymore. Whether it’s K-Pop or Korean dramas, or Running Man or Korean beauty brands, K-Style is taking over. And when it comes to K-Fashion, there’s no brand bigger than Stylenanda, the affordable label that started as a blogshop, turned into an own-brand and now has a massive bricks ‘n’ mortar store in the cool Hongik University area of Seoul.
While you can, obviously, shop Stylenanda online via its website at http://en.stylenanda.com/, it’s always been a bit hard to work out the sizes and fit of the various pieces since the great majority of them are “One Size”. Which is why it’s such great news that cool multi-label store i.t. now stocks Stylenanda right here in Singapore at its new boutique in Orchard Gateway!
There are three Stylenanda lines at the new store – Nanda Made (its own creations), KKXX (which is more “streetstyle”) and the Stylenanda beauty brand 3 Concept Eyes (which comes with handy tips on how to get that K-Beauty look).
Here are some of our favourite items from each of the three Stylenanda lines ...

NANDA MADE

Stylenanda Nanda Made looks include the MWAH Cancan Tweed top and skirt; Lotus Mesh skirt and top; and Banana print tee and skirt (above from left)

There are three themes this season – “Tenir Salon” which is more dressy; “The Funky Town” which is fashion-forward; and “Holiday Couture” which is more casual. We love the Lotus Mesh pencil skirt and midriff top which has a graphic print and mesh overlay from the Tenir Salon theme. The fun banana print on the cropped tee and matching jersey skirt from the Holiday Couture collection might be a bit much all together, but is perfect for a casual weekend if you split them up.

The cute Stylenanda Nanda Made Star Wars tee

Probably our favourite look though is the MWAH Cancan Tweed top and matching skirt with lace trim; it’s ladylike but on-trend at the same time, perfect for Singapore. If you’re a bit of a nerd, however, you’ll adore the Star Wars tees which are available in oversize and cropped versions.
KKXX

Stylenanda's KKXX label pieces

KKXX is Stylenanda’s “stylistic” line (whatever that means) that translates into basically black and white graphic pieces with touches of grey and red; it really all about streetwear influences like oversized tees worn as dresses, body-con dresses, logo and slogan tees, leggings, bags, snapback caps, and lots of transparency. We love the Kindly Kitsch & XOXO skirt with its bit of transparency at the bottom to break up the black pencil skirt; and the KKXX long tee dress with lace sleeves – both are great ways to wear the streetwear trend without looking like you’re trying too hard.
3 CONCEPT EYES

Stylenanda's 3 Concept Eyes Eyebrow kit

Stylenanda’s beauty brand was launched in 2009 and based on being able to create different eye makeup looks from the colours of pink, orange and beige via the products’ handy instructions that come in the packaging. Now the brand covers everything from cleansing and body products to nail varnish and makeup tools and brushes.

Stylenanda's 3 Concept Eyes Glam Cream Eyeshadow

The eye palettes are still the signature products however; we love amazingly useful 3 Concept Eyes Eye Brow Kit that includes the brand’s signature cream eyebrow colours – there are two which you can mix and match so that you get the right colour to go with your hair (a big K-Beauty “must-do”).

 

Stylenanda's 3 Concept Eyes nail spikes

The Glam Cream Shadows are also pretty fabulous for classic K-Beauty “soft shimmer” eyes and if you love your fancy nails you’ll adore the brand’s range of nail studs and spikes that you can attach to your manicure for a very K-Pop look.
resource: http://www.herworldplus.com/shopping/updates/finally-popular-korean-brand-stylenanda-now-singapore#.U6km53ZwYUM

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Find Clarins Extra Firming Day Cream, $130

Can Clarins' new Extra Firming Day Cream live up to its promise of younger looking skin in just four weeks? We find out

Finding a day cream is almost like finding a soul mate. There are some that will be good, there are some that will be bad, and there are some that will literally change your life. Clarins' new Extra Firming Day cream firmly falls into the latter.
An intensive antiaging treatment, this softly scented cream is designed to rebuild the bonds between our skins collagen, elastin and cells for  younger-looking and firmer skin in just four weeks.
So how exactly does it do this? And how, more importantly, does it differ from the hundreds of other day creams that have come our way. Well, firstly, rather than focus on individual concerns, the Extra Firming Day Cream is designed to actually strengthen the skin's basic architecture - meaning it can firm, tone and rejuvenate every level of the skin structure. 
So how does it stand out amongst the crowd? Well, this little gem really gets to work from the moment it hits your skin. With the hyaluronic acid and oat sugar combination smoothing features immediately, that leaves the rest of the unique, paraben and petrochemical free ingredients, including organic green banana, lemon thyme and bocoa, free to get to work on the skin structure. What's more - the easily absorbed, grease-free finish makes it the perfect make-up base.
While firmer, younger-looking skin might be a promise many will plump for but few can deliver - The Extra Firming Day cream really doesn't lie - those dread fine lines and wrinkles have given way to a radiant, noticeably younger looking us. And what's more - with just a finger full of cream needed, a month in, we still have half a tub to savour.
resource: http://www.herworldplus.com/beauty/tried-tested/clarins-extra-firming-day-cream-130

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Hermès releases new travel spray bottles for its fragrances

Carry your favourite Hermès fragrance around in style with the brand's new travel spray bottles

As you pack your bag for your next vacation you might well be wondering how to add an extra splash of luxury to your suitcase. If so, you'll be happy to hear that Hermès has added four new colorful options ('bleu galice' blue, 'rose crevette', 'vert canopée' green and 'jaune soufre' yellow) to its line of pocketable travel perfume bottles for summer 2013.
The handstiched leather travel cases come in two sizes: a clutch friendly 10ml bottle plus refill (€203) and a larger 75ml bottle plus refill (€223). The glass perfume refills are also sold separately, with the scent options for the sprays including the classic Voyage d'Hermès, Un jardin sur le Nil and 24, Faubourg.
The pocket sprays are available exclusively at Hermès boutiques.
Recourse: http://www.herworldplus.com/beauty/updates/herm%C3%A8s-releases-new-travel-spray-bottles-its-fragrances

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L’eau Par Kenzo Colors: Limited edition fragrances for the summer

Kenzo Parfums launches two limited edition scents which are perfect for summer

What’s the point of smelling like peaches and strawberries if your other half reeks of sweat and other bodily odours? There’s no way you’re going to make it as the next Posh and Becks or Brangelina if people walk away when you approach them.

That’s why Kenzo Parfums has decided to launch two limited edition fragrances this summer that are the perfect couple fragrance – L’eau Par Kenzo Colors pour femme and L’eau Par Kenzo Colors pour homme.
L’eau par Kenzo, which means “water by Kenzo” in French is the heart of inspiration for the new scents.
With Kenzo Takada’s (founder of maison Kenzo) obsession with giving the usually scentless and colourless water a new twist, he decided to collaborate with perfumers to capture the alluring smells of flowers, fruits and leaves in splashes of water.
Another touch that we thought was particularly interesting -the femme version of the fragrance was developed by male perfumer Aurélien Guichard while the homme version of the fragrance was developed by female perfumer Alexandra Kosinski.

The L’eau Par Kenzo Colours pour femme is a fresh fruity floral fragrance for women with sparkling top notes of mandarin, ginger and white peach. The floral heart note of rose, lily and jasmine petals and a base of cedarwood and white mask, leaves the wearer smelling fresh and feminine.
The male version on the other hand is a fresh spicy, woody fragrance with invigorating top notes of ginger, lemon and coriander leaves. The heart notes of mint, cardamom, sage and woody base notes of cedarwood and white musk keep your man smelling masculine and sexy.
Of course, the icing on the cake has got to be the delightful bottle – which retains the silhouette of the original L’eau Par Kenzo but given a colourful twist in the shape of a rainbow.
So if you’re looking at switching up your signature scents for something lighter in summer, give the L’eau Par Kenzo Colors a go and get one for your significant other at the same time! It's definitely way less cheesy than wearing couple tees.
Recourse: http://www.herworldplus.com/beauty/updates/l%E2%80%99eau-par-kenzo-colors-limited-edition-fragrances-summer

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Pick the right brush for your hair needs

Here are some tips that will help you pick the best brush for your hair

Forget spending a fortune on hair care products if you're not using the right hairbrush.
The wrong brush is capable of damaging your locks completely so make sure you’re grooming with the best tools possible.
Here is our guide to picking the right hairbrush for your style.

Paddle brushes
Paddle brushes are fantastic for long locks if "shiny and smooth" are on your hair care wish list. Aveda’s Wooden Paddle Brush is a good option as it features long bristles that stimulate and massage the scalp.

Cushion brushes
A cushion brush is a good choice for medium to long hair that is prone to tangling and breakage. The nifty air-filled cushion conforms to the shape of the scalp and reduces any shock that can be caused with intensive brushing. The Denman Classic brush is great for all lengths. The traditional design has close-set nylon pins set into an anti-static rubber cushion base.

Round brushes
In combination with your blow dryer and some skill, round brushes are a must for styling. Size is important, so use a small to medium barrel for shorter hair to create more volume, texture and for layered styles. Use a large or extra large barrel for long hair to create sleek and straight hair. The Kent Pure Bristle radial brush from the Natural Shine range is ideal for creating a voluminous look.

Vent brushes
Vent brushes are great for short styles and particularly good for adding volume. Whether flat or circular, they have openings between bristles, which allow more heat from the blow dryer to get directly to the hair. GHD's Anti-Static Hairbrush is brilliant for blowdrying and detangling short to medium-length hair.

Thermal brushes
Thermal means the barrel has a hollow or full metal core designed specifically to conduct heat to the hair. The Global Keratin Thermal Round Hair Brush has a metal barrel and flexible nylon bristles which gently penetrate and grip the hair for plenty of control. - © Cover Media
resource:http://www.herworldplus.com/beauty/updates/pick-right-brush-your-hair-needs

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SK-II teams up with Luxola.com for E-shop

Beauty brand SK-II has joined forces with online shop Luxola.com to set up a special SK-II shop online

Top beauty brand SK-II has teamed up with online beauty store Luxola.com to set up a special SK-II shop online.
Starting this month, shoppers in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines can get their SK-II fix via the SK-II shop on Luxola.com.
The SK-II Shop carries more than 15 SK-II products including the popular Facial Treatment Essence and the SK-II Men’s range.
In celebration of the collaboration, shoppers who purchase $250 of SK-II products from the SK-II Shop will receive a free gift set worth $82, while stocks last.
resource:http://www.herworldplus.com/shopping/updates/sk-ii-teams-luxolacom-e-shop

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My secret “422” facial cleansing routine

If you’re wondering what “422” is, I’m going to let you in on one of my cleansing beauty secrets.
Cleansing is the most important step of my skincare regime.
From removing my makeup to exfoliating, I spend a good eight minutes each night cleansing my face. I’ve found that this is the optimal amount of time it takes for me to cleanse my face fully - if I rush through cleansing, my face doesn’t feel clean enough and if I cleanse for too long, my skin feels too dry.
To me, my cleansing routine marks the end of my day and going through each step helps me unwind.
I’ve also heard countless times that going to sleep with your makeup on makes you age faster so no matter how tired I am, I’m sure to remove all traces of makeup before i go to bed.
I usually cleanse twice a day and use different products depending on my skin condition and the type of makeup I’m wearing.

I love using foam cleansers but I hate how some of them strip too much moisture from my skin leaving my skin dry and tight. After trying many cleansers over the years, I’ve found some gentle foam cleansers that work great for my skin so I opt to use them in the mornings.  I currently use either Cle de Peau Beaute’s Synactif soap, Philosophy’s 3-in-1 Purity or Shiseido’s The Skincare Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam.
In the evenings, my eight minute “422” facial cleansing routine comes in. It starts with four minutes of makeup removal, two minutes of using a foam cleanser and two minutes of exfoliating.
“4” - I start with removing the makeup around my eyes. I have short eyelashes so I dress them with many coats of mascara to make them look longer. Excluding a base coat, I typically apply a total four coats of mascara. So usually when I use any eye makeup remover, I’ll know if it works in an instant. Using cotton pads, I remove my daily eye makeup (waterproof eyeliner and four coats of mascara) with Garnier’s Clean Sensitive 2-in-1 Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover. On the rare occasion when I only have one or two coats of mascara, I’ll use Biefesta’s BrightUp Cleansing Lotion.
Next, I use cleansing oils to remove makeup on the skin. I love the feeling of massaging the cleansing oil on my skin, it’s very soothing. For days when I use only sunscreen, I use Bobbi Brown’s Cleansing Oil which provides light cleansing. For removing my daily BB cream, I use Shu Uemura’s Whitefficient cleansing oil which does the job and leaves my skin feeling brighter. For days when I have heavier makeup on (cue full on foundation and lots of eyeshadow), I use Shu Uemura’s Ultimate8 Sublime Cleansing Oil which removes all residue of makeup effortlessly.
“2” - Then I double cleanse with a foam cleanser. I start by lathering the foam up on my hands before massaging the foam on my face in circular motions. Normally I use Laneige’s Multi-Cleanser that has micro-beads which provide a very gentle scrub but when in need of a deeper cleanse, I use Ettusais’ foaming cleanser (Ettusais recommends that you do not leave this on your skin for more than 30 seconds).
I don’t use my Clarisonic brush daily, but when I do, I prefer to use it with Fresh’s Soy Face cleanser which is great for my sensitive skin.
I also recently discovered a new Japanese cleansing brush by Mizuho Brush. It’s called a Nose Cleaning Brush which is designed to gently cleanse the contours of the nose. So instead of over scrubbing the side of the nose, I use this instead. Made from natural pine squirrel hair, the brush efficiently cleans the side of the nose and the nose pores. It’s not available in Singapore, but you can get it online for about $38 from jshoppers.com.
“2” - Finally, I give my skin a good scrub once or twice a week by exfoliating with Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant or For Beloved One’s Melasleep Whitening Exfoliating Gel.
It may seem extensive, but with all the makeup I pile on and environmental factors (cue the sun and dust) my skin goes through each day, a good cleanse is a must (for me at least).
Found any new cleansing products you love lately? What’s your cleansing regime like? I’d love to hear about them. Share your cleansing regime with me in the comments below.
resource:http://www.herworldplus.com/beauty/beauty-blogs/my-secret-%E2%80%9C422%E2%80%9D-facial-cleansing-routine-0

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