18 Health Foods for Beauty




Your skin is often a reflection of your health—and that's a good thing. Changing up your diet may is underrated, efficient route to clearer, younger looking skin. Plus, it's a lot cheaper than all those lotions and potions lining the counters.
We've all looked in the mirror and asked, "Do I look my age?" Most of us want to prevent aging, reverse aging, or just age gracefully, which leads to the question: What should we eat to keep our skin looking younger and healthier? There's a reason, after all, that the conventional wisdom tells us you are what you eat; everything in the body is connected so if your gut isn't healthy, it will most likely show up on your face! Here are a few beauty-boosting, nutrient-rich foods to help keep you looking your best. 
1) Blueberries
Blueberries are a high-antioxidant food—and antioxidants are like superheroes in the battle against aging skin. Foods rich in antioxidants help slow aging at the cellular level by scavenging free radicals. Free radicals damage cells and tissues, which results in wrinkles and premature sagging.
2) Strawberries
A cup of strawberries (about eight strawberries) contains more vitamin C than an orange. Not only is vitamin C key to a healthy immune system, but it does wonder for our skin because it helps produce collagen, which keeps skin taught and smoothes fine lines.

Review : Skin Food Beauty In A Food Mask, Black Bean


Review for Skin Food Beauty In A Food Mask, Black Bean
Product Description
A beauty food mask sheet, containing black bean extract, provides rich and moist nutrients to make skin firmer

My testerkorea haul earlier this year, includes 2 sheets of the Skin Food Beauty In A Food Mask, Black Bean. The sheet material is thin but is sturdy enough not to be torn easily. It has a slight scent which dissipates after a short while.

While the Black Bean mask adheres well to my skin, but there is a slight gap near the outline of my face and the nose flap is slightly shorter as well.

The milky essence in the mask nourishes my skin well, leaving hydrated, soft and supple skin in its place after 20 minutes. But no apparent firmness though.

The full list of ingredients can be found here.

You can purchase the mask from Amazon. They are pretty affordable as a daily mask sheet.
Skin Food Beauty In A Food Mask, Black Bean

Source : Koreadepart

Review : Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti Frizz Serum


Product Description
The Garnier Fructis Anti-Frizz Serum helps to reduce frizz and dryness to make your hair more manageable. Just dab the anti-frizz serum on wet hair and then blow dry to tame your hair and give it a great shine. Formulated with Moroccan Argan oil and apricot, this Garnier Sleek and Shine Serum controls frizziness even in 97-percent humidity. Enriched with nutritive fruit micro-oils, the hair styling serum works on your hair from root to tip.

I purchased Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Anti Frizz Serum from overseas sometime back, thinking I may need it one of these days. Even though I battle with frizziness on a daily basis but it has never been a big problem for me. However, on important dates or events, I do wish my hair is sleek, smooth and shiny at times.


3 Beauty Insider Tricks To Reduce Eyebags Fast




(1) Tea
The astringent tannins from tea are a tried-and-tested way of lending an instant lift to your lids. Simply recycle used tea bags by chucking them in an airtight container in the fridge, for easy retrieval whenever you need a quick fix. Slap them on like you would any cold compress, kick up your kitten heels for five minutes or so, then whip off for a radically reinvigorated visage.


5 Natural Beauty Tips Straight from Your Kitchen Cabinet





1. Skin toner: Green Tea

If you suffer from blemished, oily or acne-prone skin, it’s best to stay away from harsh chemical toners that do more harm than good by stripping your skin. Instead try good old green tea tosoothe, calm and clear your skin. Just use it regularly for a few weeks to see the difference.
Ingredients: Green tea leaves (or bag) + fresh water
Method: Brew a fresh cup of green tea. Let it cool. Pour it into a bottle and refrigerate. Don’t store for more than 3 days, so keep making small batches.
Application: Soak cotton pads with the green tea and swipe all over your face. Use in the morning and evening after cleansing your skin.
Why it works: Green tea is brimming with anti-oxidants that soothe and heal angry, red, irritated skin.

Review : Schwarzkopf Extra Care Ultimate Oil Elixir Express Repair Spray




I purchased Schwarzkopf Extra Care Ultimate Oil Elixir Express Repair Spray from Watsons in Beijing back in December last year. Interestingly, I was not able to get any online information about the product even from their China website.

According to the description at the back of the bottle, the Extra Care Ultimate Oil Elixir Express Repair Spray is said to protect the hair shaft from breakage, coating each hair strand with argan oil, making the hair soft, smooth and shiny. Just in case, I translate it wrongly, I have also captured a shot of the description below.

Review : Nature Republic Snail Solution Hydrogel Mask


Review For Nature Republic Snail Solution Hydrogel Mask
Product Description
Hydrogel mask with high snail extract that provides hydration and organic green tea which provides rich moisture

Nature Republic Snail Solution Mask has a strong scent, but no worries, it smells nothing like snails, although I am clueless on how a snail smells. It is just not pungent or foul smelling.

And as much as we associate hydrogel mask sheet to that of a slimy cold thick mask, this mask from Nature Republic Snail Solution Hydrogel Mask is certainly not so. It is, in fact, the usual cotton-like but thin material sheet mask, soaking in glooey essence in the packaging.

The cutting fits my cherubic face well, without unsightly or gaping holes. And the end result, is hydrated and supple skin.

You can get the mask from Amazon
Nature Republic Snail Solution Hydrogel Mask
Nature Republic Snail Solution Hydrogel Mask ( 6 pcs )
Nature Republic Snail Solution Hydrogel Mask ( 30 pcs )


Source : koreadepart

Review : Yves Rocher Wrinkles & Radiance Express Beauty Vials


Yves Rocher Wrinkles & Radiance Express Beauty Vials Review
Product Description
From age 30, skin becomes dull. The powerful anti-wrinkle action of the Ice Plant is combined with Oryza extract, which recreates skin’s cohesion and boosts its radiance. The Express Beauty Vials revive skin's radiance, it immediately appears tightened.
Apply its fresh and moisturizing texture when your skin is creased and your complexion is dull to revive its beauty immediately.

Yves Rocher Wrinkles and Radiance Express Beauty Vials, also known as Serum Vegetal is a pack of 4 x 1.5ml vials, recommended to be used across 4 days as an intensive anti-aging or brightening serum treatment. My interest was piqued when I came across the product receiving an award in a SimplyHer magazine. It was the readers' choice as the best serum for early signs of aging. Read here.

And since my skin was in need of some brightening and anti-aging treatment and 4 days isn't too long, I picked them up from one of the stores during our Great Singapore Sale. It costs $16, down from the usual $20.

Review : Benefit Bigger Than BB Big Easy BB Cream SPF 35


Product Description
Bigger than BB! Big Easy balances moisture and controls oil. The cushiony liquid to powder formula melts in like a cream yet finishes lightweight and velvety like a powder.
This multi-balancing, oil-free complexion perfector gives natural coverage to even out skin tone and conceal imperfections. Even better, the non-comedogenic formula contains ingredients known to soothe and comfort the skin and help fight free radicals.

What a mouthful of the name!, was my first impression when I came across Benefit Bigger Than BB Big Easy BB Cream SPF 35, complimentary from a good friend of mine, who received a 3ml sample of the Light/Medium 03 shade recently. She isn't one who is adventurous enough to try out new products so she passed it to me, instead.


Said to hydrate, balance, conceal, soothe and protect, Benefit Bigger Than BB Big Easy BB Cream SPF 35 can self adjust to your skintone to make it look more even and you can pat on to conceal and build coverage as much as you like.


Review : Giovanni Brazilian Keratin & Argan Oil Ultra Sleek Shampoo




Product Description
Transport your senses as you lather in softness, manageability and glossy radiance. Smooth every strand. With Brazilian Phyto-Keratin and Moroccan Argan Oil. Seduce with shine. Banish frizz Discover ultra-sleek vibrancy. Safe for color treated hair. Lauryl and laureth sulfate free.

Sleek and well-packaged, the tiny hole from the Giovanni Brazilian Keratin and Argan Oil Ultra Sleek Shampoo tube dispenses the cream coloured contents effortlessly. 


Review : Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Dry Skin Cocktail


Product Description
Vitamin C Dry Skin Cocktail is an ideal serum to add deep moisturization and effective brightening with powerful Vitamin C to daily skin care regimen.
Highly conditioning bioactive oil complex of this Vitamin C Serum combines cranberry and cloudberry seed oils to help nourish and vitalize even the driest skin. The product is developed for nourishing and brightening skin with Vitamin C and antioxidant-rich Arctic berries. It combines the benefits of a Vitamin C Serum and a silky smooth face oil to provide a glowing but not greasy finish. Improves skin smoothness and visibly diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by dehydration. Suitable for normal and especially dry skin.  

My aunt visited some Scandinavia countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland) recently and bought a bottle of Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Dry Skin Cocktail for me. I used to steer away from facial oils, due to my combination skin but has lately incorporated them into my skincare regime. 


Review : Astalift Cleansing Gel


Product Description
This gentle gel removes make-up residue, oxidised sebum and melanin leaving skin feeling clean, smooth and soft. When used regularly, skin becomes bright, radiant and supple.

Key Ingredients:

  • Astaxanthin
  • Lycopene
  • Collagen
  • Damask Rose
  • Citric Acid

Astalift is a Japanese skincare brand from Fujifilm which comes as a surprise to most people. It has slowly becoming more popular and reputable as a skincare and beauty brand throughout Asia and Europe. And apparently, the technologies used in Astalift are based on Fujifilm's findings from its research on collagen, antioxidant and nanotechnology cultivated in the development and manufacturing of photographic film for over 75 years.

Review : My Beauty Diary Rose Moisturizing Essence Mask


Product Description
Combining aromatic rose oil with rose water, and blended with Multi-Silk™, My Beauty Diary Rose Moisturizing Essence Mask will leave your skin well-hydrated and silky smooth. Moisturizing plant extracts like sugar maple, centella asiatica and seaweed also help to give you clear, soothed and supple skin, while immersing you in a calming rose scent.

A good friend of mine has passed me a sheet of My Beauty Diary Rose Moisturizing Essence Mask which she had bought from Taiwan, together with other brands of sheet masks. I have not been using this brand for a long while as I have not been to Taiwan for several years and I don't like to buy them in Singapore, due to the marked up prices. 


SKII + Yves Rocher + Katfood + Handmade Heroes + Luxasia Haul


Picked up these 2 products during a recent Naiise sale, while on a quest to get rid of the cellulite at the back of my thighs.
Tip : Do compare prices on their individual websites VS Naiise website as there may be price differences. 

Katfood Expresso Yourself Body Scrub  $20.80 ( down from $26 )
Handmade Heroes Butt Kicking Deep Detoxing Coffee Scrub $17.52  ( down from $21.90 )

Get 10% discount for your first order above $75 by shopping here