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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence Review

Wednesday, April 08, 2020

You guys know that I’ve been a long time user of SK-II and today I thought I’d review the SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence since many of you often ask me about it! The GenOptics Aura Essence is a powerful essence that helps to whiten, brighten and reduce dark spots overtime.

This product contains two active ingredients – Prunus Extract and Inositol, which together with Pitera™ (SK-II’s signature ingredient that has helped transform the skin of millions of people) and D-Melano P3C, mitigate the damage of sunburn and melanin production, preventing the darkening of skin tone. Furthermore, Inositol increases clarity in cells, making skin more clear and radiant.

Those who've been following me on my social media channels (Instagram, youtube) and even on this space, would know that I've been a long time user of the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, it's been 3 years I believe! And alongside that, I was also introduced to the GenOptics Aura Essence about 1.5 years ago.

When it comes to anti-aging skincare, it is what i've always mentioned in my videos - you don't expect to see instant results overnight, but what it does is it will help to maintain, refine and slowly restore your skin's health and look over time.

It is a journey!

With SK-II 's products, that is exactly what i've been describing it as.

"When you see that your skin looks the same as it did 5, 10 years ago and everyone else around you starts to age, that is when you know your anti-aging skincare has worked for you. "

I'm not kidding when I say that my skin is still as bouncy, firm and bright as it was 5 years ago! I'm not that old, I know, but surely with the lack of sleep, frequent travelling and high levels of stress, my skin would've suffered. Thankfully for these 2 star products from SK-II, I can safely say that it helped slow down my skin's aging process for me quite significantly.

So how does the SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence help?

The GenOptics Aura Essence contains Prunus Extract and Inositol, which together with Pitera™

(SK-II’s signature ingredient that has helped transform the skin of millions of people) and D-Melano P3C, helps to reduce the damage of the sun on our skin and it also slows down melanin production, the cells that are responsible for skin darkening, preventing further spots on skin too. Inositol also increases clarity in cells, making skin more clear and radiant.

Research have also shown that after 8 weeks of continuous use, the SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence has improved the skin's aura with significant reduction in age spots and melanin, as well as an overall improvement in skin tone.

So all in all, it is a powerful essence that helps to whiten, brighten and reduce dark spots overtime, all in this little small bottle!

How to use it?

I usually go in with my usual skincare routine, first cleanser, then toner, then followed by the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence first, before pumping out a full drop of SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence onto my hands and pressing it into my skin.

The milky texture of this product makes it lightweight, thin and fast-absorbing which is what I love because it does not leave me with a sticky or rich feeling after.

Available in two sizes, 30ml and 50ml, making it the perfect size for travelling as well because you want this amazing product with you all the time!

The SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence is available at all SK-II Counters islandwide, and they're priced at SGD199 (30ML) and SGD299 (50ML)

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I've also recently done a video explaining in-depth about these 2 SK-II products because they are one of the most highly requested and frequently asked-about as well. If you're interested to find out why I love them and also more about Pitera™ as well as the SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence & SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, you can watch it below.

This article is in partnership with SK-II

Orchard Hotel, Weekend Staycation | We Clean We Care We Welcome

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Last weekend, we checked into Orchard Hotel for a weekend staycation!

With the recent situation surrounding the Coronavirus and all the travel bans in place, almost every event , trip and activity that has been planned had to be postponed / cancelled, for the good of everyone.

Thankfully for hotel staycations that allow us to satisfy a little bit of the wanderlust in us, and escape from our usual daily routines. I've really been enjoying staycations these days because it makes me feel like I'm on vacation - so relaxing!

So glad to hear about Millennium Hotels and their We Clean We Care We Welcome , which has been rolled out vigorously across all of their properties (there are 6 in total in Singapore) to ensure that guests have a peace of mind when they stay with them.

The first sight I was greeted by in the lobby while checking in was the automatic hand sanitiser, and temperature checks.

Checking In

The room was surprisingly spacious and big! Orchard Hotel has been newly revamped and renovated and I could definitely see all the upgrades in every corner.

I stayed at the Premier Room , which is big enough to fit 3 adults and 2 children.

Facilities

With a total of 5 in-house restaurants, a business centre, gym, swimming pool, parking and a mall connected right to it (with a nice Cold Storage Supermarket too!) and Orchard Road right outside, I loved my stay!

Bar Intermezzo

The Orchard Cafe

Swimming Pool area

As part of the We Clean We Care We Welcome campaign, Orchard Hotel has also put in place several special arrangements to ensure the utmost safety for their guests.

One of my favorite ones - Alfresco Dining at The Orchard Cafe

Diners who are worried about being in air-conditioned enclosed spaces can opt to sit outside at the alfresco area, with high ceilings and a nice breeze, especially during the evening time!

The best part? There's an exclusive menu for this!

$48++ for 3 courses, and $6 House Pours (M wine & M Beer) from 5-8PM daily.

I invited my friends over to chill with Matt and I and they spontaneously agreed!

Here are our appetisers. Can I just say... the portions are HUGE!

Caesar's Salad and Mushroom Soup (soup of the day)

Mains

I ordered the Nasi Goreng while the rest ordered the Oven Roasted Rib-Eye Steak and Pan-Seared Norwegian Salmon steak

Out of the 3 dishes, I liked my Nasi Goreng the most, hehe!

Wok-Hey. Check.

Crispy Fried Chicken. Check.

Cant go wrong with a local delight hehe

Matthias with his dessert, Pandan Lava cake with Sea Salt Ice Cream!

Once again, blown by every single course's portion. It was hard to believe that we were having a set meal! Talk about value for money.

Check out the Alfresco Dining option here.

Then came Breakfast. Not gonna lie, I love hotel breakfasts. And it's funny because whenever I stay in a hotel, breakfasts excite me the MOST. Yes, more than the rooms because I'm a breakfast girl that will never skip her breakfast.

But with the virus at the back of my mind, Matt and I agreed that indulging in buffets now probably wouldn't the best idea. Just as we were contemplating on this, we were told that Orchard Hotel has rolled out a SEMI-BUFFET for breakfast starting that day!

It was like the heavens heard us T.T

Ala Carte Menu

Choose a main course from here and help yourself to some cereal, bakes and salads from the buffet line.

All tables are also spaced at least 1 metre away from one another to avoid being too close.

Breakfast was so good, and I'm not lying when I say this was probably the best cheese omelette i've ever had in a hotel! Everything was served hot and fresh, definitely a sign that it was prepared upon request.

Just look at Matthias's smile hehe ><

We Clean We Care We Welcome campaign and My Millennium

We Clean We Care We Welcome is an ongoing campaign that allows members to enjoy My Millennium exclusive member rates (that are usually from 10% off or more).

Additionally, you can enjoy a whole suite of perks such as:

· - Free room upgrades to the next category for My Millennium members

· - 2000 Bonus My Millennium points per stay

· - 1-for-1 Buffet dinner where available

· - Kids under 12 enjoy complimentary meals

· - Special drinks value for M Wine and M Beer at $6++ per glass.

· - Complimentary Laundry service of up to 5 pieces per room per night.

· - Complimentary multi-device WiFi at High speed of up to 50 Mbps.

· - Complimentary crib or rollaway bed for 1 child per room per night, subject to availability.

· - Complimentary parking per stay.

· - Flexibility of cancellation of booking 3 days in advance.

Sign up for a free My Millennium membership here

Make sure you make full use of the existing promotions and Book anytime from now till 30h April 2020 for stays till 31st Dec 2020 to enjoy all of these perks!

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