Beauty Diary #2-Product Recommendation (Skintelligence)

Skintelligence 5-piece Set (Trial Kit/ Travel Kit)
from U.S.

Today, I am going to introduce to you a good skincare brand for any skin type, but particularly for people with combination and/or sensitive skin type.

Read on to find out more. (",)

5 piece Skintelligence Travel kit
Price: SGD $62.00 (mail included)
Note: For Singapore residents only.

What this 5-piece travel kit consists of?

This travel kit consists of:-

1. hydra-derm deep cleansing emulsion
2. PH Skin normalizer
3. Alpha 24 triple revitalizing complex
4. skin perfecting complex
5. daily moisture enhancer
Others: user manual


Who is this product for?

For people who wish to adopt a regular and effective skincare regime, to maintain beautiful, healthy and youthful-looking skin. 

It is also recommended for people who is currently facing issues with skin (such as acne, frequent breakouts, irritable skin, dry skin, sensitive skin) and would like to try out a smaller pack size of new skincare products to find out its suitability before deciding to make a full range purchase.

Ideal for frequent travelers, whose skin is often pressure to adapt to different climates and conditions.


What are the benefits/ functions of each product in the kit?

Step 1 - Deep Cleansing Emulsion

Hydraderm Deep Cleansing Emulsion

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The emulsion has a light, creamy texture, that glides on the skin amd cleanses away oil and dirt effectively. It has a mild refreshing fragrance from plant extracts that calms and soothes your skin and senses.

Benefits: restores radiance; improves elasticity
Functions: cleans away dirt, makeup, oil; does not clog pores; moisturises skin
How-to: wash hands clean and moisten face and neck. apply emulsion onto face and massage. Rinse off with warm water.

Follow up with PH Skin Normalizer

Step 2 - PH Skin Normalizer

PH Skin Normalizer

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The skin normalizer has a mild plant fragrance as well, and is non-greasy to the skin. It is easily absorbed by the skin too.

Benefits: exfoliates dead skin cells; removes traces of dirt and makeup; does not clog pores
Functions: balance and refreshes skin PH level; supports elasticity and skin tone
How-to: spray onto cotton pads and wipe across face in an outward motion, and upward motion on the neck area.

Follow up with Alpha 24 triple revitalizing complex

Step 3 - Alpha 24 triple revitalizing complex

Alpha 24 triple revitalizing complex

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A very small amount is all you need, as the texture is thicker.

Benefits: minimises appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; enhances skin's ability to retain moisture; improves softness of skin; minimises chances of skin discoloration.
Functions: helps to prevent/ combat against the visible signs of aging; promotes a younger and healthier looking skin cells to the surface.
How-to: apply a small amount onto face sparingly.

Follow up with Skin Perfecting Complex


Step 4 - Skin Perfecting complex 

Revitalizing Serum

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A few drops of this clear lotion is all you need. Non-greasy and easily absorbs by the skin.

benefits: hydrates skin and minimises fine lines and wrinkles.
functions: hydrates, smoothens, moisturises, lubricates, promotes normal repair of skin cells and retain moisture for a longer period of time, thus giving the skin a youthful looking complexion.
How-to: apply a few drops onto skin and neck.

Follow up with Daily Moisture Enhancer

Step 5 - Daily Moisture Enhancer

Daily Moisture Enhancer

Benefits: soothes dry and irritated skin; moisturises skin
functions: hydrates skin cells; reduces fine lines and wrinkles; contains antioxidants to fight effects of free radicals; protects skin from premature aging
How-to: apply a generous amount onto skin and neck. 

(Application Frequency: daily; once in the morning and once at night.)

What results should I expect to see after a few months of usage?

As there are no miracle products on earth that can instantly make our skin condition change to become perfect in just one single use, do allow at least 8 weeks of continuous, diligent usage of the products. Our skin requires time to adapt and absorb the goodness of the products. Over a period of usage, users should be able to notice a good difference to their skin - a more radiant, smooth and youthful-looking skin.

Testimonials from users

Positive comments from users

I am interested to try the products. How do I order?

If you are ready to take the first step to achieving a better skin, please leave me a message expressing your interest to purchase a kit. Alternatively, you may e-mail me at serene8632@hotmail.com. I would then take you further on the payment mode.

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Hi, I am interested to purchase a travel kit.
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Please note that the products are mainly shipped from U.S., hence please allow at least 2 weeks for the product to reach you. Again, this is for Singapore residents only. If you reside in other countries, you may also contact me for purchases.

I hope you have enjoyed reading my review of Skintelligence products. 

Love
BeezMom Serene


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Beauty Diary #1-Product Recommendation (Beauty Water and Beauty Gel)

Beauty Water & Beauty Gel by Son&Park
From Korea

Beauty Water Sale!

Raise up your hands if you have the same or similar skin problems like me - combination skin (oil and dry), frequent or occasional breakouts on forehead, eyebrow, chin, around the nose. Enlarged pores that do not seem to close and comedones (black and white heads). 

YES, I HEARD YOU!

Okay, then it is time that I recommend my most recent and satisfying product - The Beauty Water and Beauty Gel, by Son&Park. This is a Korean brand that is highly raved by many ladies and even men in Korea. Now, it has arrived here in Singapore and at a discounted rate! 

Let me start off with what the 2 products would do for you. When used together, the Beauty Water and Gel does wonders by pumping your skin with moisture and elasticity to improve the overall texture and appearance. It also helps to restore the radiance and minimises pores after a period of usage. As the skin is being cleansed with the Beauty Water, it is at the same time, being exfoliated and moisturised. As compared to many off the shelf products, Beauty Water combines the many functionalities of single function products. It works hand in hand with the Beauty Gel, that locks in moisture deep into the skin.

As seen from the proof in the picture above, the skin becomes fairer and more radiant after the application of Beauty Water.

On warm days where the skin feels lousy, simply wipe the Beauty Water onto the face for a refreshing feel. No greasy feel, no dryness. Only a more refreshing and moisturised skin! 

Ladies love makeup, don't you? But finding it hard for the makeup to last on the skin? Do use the Beauty Water and Beauty Gel as makeup base. A well-moisturised skin paves the way to perfect and lasting makeup.

Now comes the Beauty Gel.

The Beauty Gel is said to be infused with collagen and oxygen capsules. That is why there are visible bubbles in the gel. It also gives a icy cool sensation at each application.

The above picture is evident enough to show what the Beauty Gel is capable of - minimising enlarged pores, brightens up skin tone, and has a lifting effect.

Running late for a party or meeting? Fred not! Apply the Beauty Gel all over the entire face as a mask. After 10 to 15 minutes, simple clean the face and you are good to be on your way.

Alright, after having said so much, I know you wish to lay your hands on these 2 miracle products that would change your skin condition. Scroll up to the above and simply click on the caption "Beauty Water Sale" that would bring you to your shopping ground.

I hope you have enjoyed this recommendation, and do remember to click on the link!

Stay tuned for more amazing product reviews.

Love XOXO

BeezMom Serene 

Cetaphil Baby

When it comes to caring for our little ones, Moms and Dads would research high and low for the best products, regardless of price (sometimes). *wink*

Some of the product attributes parents look out for are, free from preservatives, hypoallergenic, gentle and mild, tear-free, non-greasy, nourishing, and the list goes on. In Singapore, there are many brands that drive parents mad, including myself. Each brand claimed to be the most trusted by mums, and recommended by paediatrician. So, how do we judge and get the most out from each dollar?

Recently, I subscribed to Cetaphil website to receive a sample of the new skincare range under this brand, called 'Cetaphil Baby'. It arrived relatively fast, I must say. In this small box of sample are 2x50ml bottles - Daily Lotion with Shea Butter and Ultra Moisturizing Bath & Wash. I tried the Daily Lotion on my 9 month old child and am quite pleased with the product. The lotion gives a light scent, absorbs easily by the skin, and is non-greasy. After applying on my child's skin, I can't help kissing her non-stop because she is smelling great!

 

From the 2 pictures above, the left one is the sample received. The one on the right gives you an idea of the mini size bottle inside the box. A SGD $2 voucher expiring 31st December 2016 is enclosed in the sample pack, and is applicable with a minimum nett purchase of SGD $20. 

For your info, the new products are

Cetaphil Baby Shampoo

cleanses scalp without drying, tear free, soap free hypoallergenic formula, contains natural camomile, leaves hair soft with a silky shine.

Gentle Wash & Shampoo

cleanses without drying, tear free, soap free hypoallergenic formula, enriched with glycerin and panthenol that helps to nourish baby's skin, leaves hair and skin soft and clean.

Daily Lotion

hydrates and nourishes baby's skin, hypoallergenic formula, contains glycerin and shea butter to moisturise and protect skin, leaves skin soft and healthy.

Ultra Moisturizing Bath & Wash (please refer to the sample pack picture on the right)

The bath & wash is said to clean baby's delicate skin without drying, tear free, soap free hypoallergenic formula, contains one-third moisturiser with soothing aloe vera, leaves skin soft and clean.

If you reside in Singapore and is interested to obtain this sample, subscribe to the link below

http://cetaphil.com.sg/samples/.

As a mother of 2, I am greedy. I would wish to also lay my hands on other Cetaphil Baby skincare products, such as its baby shampoo with Natural Camomile, and Gentle Wash & Shampoo. Wait a minute! You may wonder whether a baby shampoo is required if the Gentle Wash & Shampoo is a 2-in-1. In fact, the 4 new skincare products come partner in pair.

* Baby Shampoo partner with Ultra Moisturizing Bath & Wash (may add on the lotion after the bath too)

* Gentle Wash & Shampoo partner with Daily Lotion

I hope the above information helps in choosing the suitable products for your precious little one when you visit the store.

*Disclaimer: I am not in any way affiliated or paid to do a product review. The above post is solely my own opinion on the usage of the sample products.

Lots of Love,

Serene

(Mother of 2)

Parents' Most Bugging Issue of All Times - Baby's Sleep Issues and Your Sleep Deprivation

Words from the Heart...

Baby sleep issues have always been the biggest challenge for first-time mums, as well as experienced ones. From newborn to infant, to toddler, every stage reveals a set of different sleep patterns.

All parents at any part of the world, wish that they have an angel baby (easy baby), who nurses and sleeps exactly on the dot, and wakes up happily, smiling. Unfortunately, this scenario would most probably exists in babies' first month of their lives. Second month onwards comes the challenge. If you have an easy baby on hand right now, stop reading this and read something else. *Blee*

Eldest daughter, Levanne. A chubby one.

When I first delivered, I imagined my baby to be one that would nurse and sleep beautifully. However, it was a far cry from the reality. She would not latch, neither would she sleep. She went "wah, wah, wah..." all the time in the ward. Yes! Right from birth my baby was already famous for her seemingly loud cries, that those nurses often would tell me "your baby has woken other babies..." Oops... I was down right embarrassed. Even the mother of the pregnant lady beside my bed (there was another patient in the same ward as me) asked if I needed help to ease the crying. I was already stressed out at the hospital, and worse things could be expected upon discharge.


Four years later, I delivered to my second child. Prior to the arrival of my baby, I was adamant to read up extensively on baby sleep and feeding issues, either through the Internet, books, forums, Facebook posts by friends. I believe that there has to be some way or another to survive through the uncertainties of a baby's sleep, and that I could not go through another round of sleep deprivation like my first.

My second child was very different from the first - she nursed and slept very well since birth. But, at the 3.5 month mark, her sleep pattern started to change drastically. She would no longer sleep longer spells during the day naps, or totally refuse to nap at all, she would also fight bedtime. She relied on a pacifier to sleep, and would remain in light sleep throughout as the pacifier drops out from her mouth several times. So, my spouse and I decided that we need to wean her off the pacifier at 2.5 month mark to prepare her for future self-settling.

For the first 3 to 4 nights, there were bouts of crying for hours. We went in regularly, like say, 10 mins interval, to check on her, if she is doing alright. Finally after a week, we saw improvements. She could sleep without a pacifier and no fuss at all. For a moment, we thought it was a breakthrough! We succeeded. Of course, things are not going to stop here. It is all the more important for us to persevere with the consistent routine - scheduled nap time, feed time, bath time and play time. 

Our efforts paid off. Our little one is able to fall asleep on her own, and knows what to expect throughout the day. However, her sleep is always interrupted as she moves on to learning a new skill, or when she enters a new month of age. Thank goodness that as long as the consistency is still there, she can be easily tuned back to the usual routine. Now, she goes to dreamland happily and wakes up smiling too!

Baby Gwen at 8.5 months old. A happy baby!

My spouse and myself were glad that we have decided to go ahead with sleep training, though many parents find it to be heart-breaking to hear the little one cry. When we evaluate the option (A) bear with the cries for 3-4 days and get improvements, or (B) continue with the use of pacifier and suffer from sleep deprivation, we chose the former. The child is ours and it is our right to choose what is best for her. No much amount of advice from others is going to make things right. Having said this, some parents have done extensive research on baby sleep, and know what and how to execute the various methods. But, what is holding them back? The thought to hear the child's relentless cries, the thought of leaving them in bed for lengthened amount of time, often are the reason of hesitation. In this case, experts' help can be good.

Here is a great site for parenting needs and advice:

http://singaporebaby.com/baby-sleep-experts-singapore/

A word of encouragement to parents struggling with baby sleep issues, go with your feeling, do what you think is best and right for your child, as a happy, well nutured child, would benefit for the entire life time. 

All the best in the year of 2016!!!

Love, 

Serene (mummy of 2)

A Kiasu Parent, or a Competitive One?

My daughter, Kai Xuan, who is now 3.5 year old, is getting more vocal and independent by the days. From a tender age, I have been reading to her books everyday, hoping to cultivate a good reading habit in her. Back then, it did not come to my mind that she must be ahead of others, or to excel in whatever she does. I just hope that she learns well that would benefit her the road ahead.



 

From the start, Kai Xuan has been doing plenty of writing with her triangle-grip pencil that enables her to learn the correct way to hold a pencil and writing technique. I started her off with writing upper case of ABC, followed by lower case. Then, she moved on to doing numbers, number and letter recognition, counting, matching, etc. It could be that she has been exposed to such worksheets for so long that she is pretty much used to it. Having said that, Kai Xuan is not able to write all the numbers and letters yet. Only  a few that she is confident in. Furthermore, I have done some simple research online on what a preschooler should know.

 

Maths - measurement, counting, pattern, time, addition, subtraction, shapes, sequence

Phonics - reading, sight words, upper/lower case, identify sounds, vowels

Language - description, professions, tell own name, age, recite poems, sing a song, tell a story, differences between a human and animal structure.

Everyday Skills - Veg, fruits, insects, domestic animals, motion of insects, fasten a button/zip, thread beads and buttons, draw lines, shade within contour of a picture, differentiate between left/right hands and legs.

 

The benefits of Phonics would be in the aspects of spelling, literacy, reading and comprehension. In school, the children would be taught to read short, easy books, read letter sound and works repeatedly. At home, what parents can do is to encourage the child to read daily, boost their comprehension by asking them questions like "What do you think will happened next?". Parents may also re-visit familiar books, and read aloud with different voices to narrate the characters in the story. It is also important to visit the library or bookstore often.

 

I am just like any other ordinary parent - kaisu. To date, Kai Xuan has already completed a lot of writing books, and there is still many more to go. Of course, she is not going to complete everything within a short time frame. I usually plan her course work on a gradual basis, according to the school's curriculum. I felt it is important to plan accordingly to the school's pace, as it is essential that children builds on the foundation and have repeated exercises to strengthen it. Otherwise, more books would only confuse their little minds. It is equivalent to going for extra classes without having first, to understand what has been taught in school. Extra classes are good, only when the child is proficient and fully understood the fundamental concepts of textbooks, and is ready to take on tougher and challenging questions. 

 

 

Completed books - Alphabets, Numbers, English, Mathematics.

 

More to do - Chinese, Science, Mathematics, English, Numbers and Alphabets.

These books are purchased from Popular Book Store, Singapore.

 

The first thing that Kai Xuan was trained in, was writing her name. The teachers in school feedback to me that she is the only one not being able to write her name. Due to this, she had nightmares, and phobia in writing. Luckily, with constant encouragement and practice, she is now able to write her own name. Indeed, an accomplishment for her and I am proud of it.

 

At the beginning of year 2015, I have enrolled Kai Xuan in a piano class with Vienna Music School at Seletar Mall, next to Fernvale MRT, hoping to train her left and right hand brain coordination. Hence, her Daddy invested in a SGD $1,810 Kawai Digital Piano (with stand) for her to practice at home after her lesson each week (below picture). I really hope the money is well invested, actually. Monthly fees is SGD $130 for a half-hour lesson. I tried engaging a private tutor for her, but unfortunately, she does not like it as the tutor was a little boring in her teaching. So, we discontinued with the tutor. She likes the school teacher better. I need to re-enroll her with the school again... it means...

 

 

An 88-key Kawai digital piano with ivory-touch keys, weighing at 10kg.

It fits just nice in this corner of the living room... with all the lesson and theory books.

www.fishpond.com.sg offers a wide selection at lower costs and free shipping.

 

DIY music charts for learning.

 

 

It is not easy to maintain the interest of a little girl in terms of learning, especially when their attention span is so short (15 minutes or shorter). I am no professional pianist, neither have I learned playing a piano before. I did self-study during my school days, and could only manage the basic chords. I have constantly look out for materials and teaching methods on the Internet, in order to introduce the simplest and easiest way to teach. Through singing songs, clapping, and playing games on the piano, makes the session a whole lot more easier.

 

The note chart to the left in green is an introduction to the 3 basic notes - Semibreve, Minim and Crotchet. Beneath it is an illustration of 'escalator' or 'steps', if you preferred to call it, that showed the sequence of the notes on the keyboard. On the right hand side is another chart that looks like a small group of black and white keys. The purpose is to show the notes represented on the individual white keys. These 2 charts are colorful so that Kai Xuan is attracted to learning.

 

 

I am still in the process of researching better ways to teach at home, and if I can do it, so can you!

 

Signing off,

Serene Chen

www.fairyangelshop.com

 

My Girl in new school - SchoolHouse by the Gardens (Jan 2015 highlights)

For the whole year of 2014, Kai Xuan has been with Kinderland, until we decided to change her over SchoolHouse by the Gardens located just beside it. There are several reasons why we made the choice.

 

1. High turnover rate of the principal, teachers and administrative staff, despite fast replacement done. This signals to us that Kinderland could be facing some management issues that resulted in the high turnover rate.

 

2. Higher ratio of foreign teachers compared to local. Meaning - the school hires mainly non-Singapore nationalities. We were hoping for more Singaporean teachers but could only see a few.

 

3. Poor communication. We always have this issue of communication with the school regarding fee payment, events, or even reported cases of diseases such as HFMD. The flow of information seemed late and last minute for parents to react. We could not accept this.

 

4. High school fees but low quality of service. Given the amount of school fees that we paid for ($759.50) per month, we expected a high level of service from the school, but unfortunately, it was a disappointment.

 

After persistent and sincere communication of our wishes to the Principal, Ms.Angie, on our hope to transfer Kai Xuan to SchoolHouse by the Gardens, we finally got a place for her starting Jan 3, 2015. Without further delay, we paid for the deposit and miscellaneous fees, and got the uniforms. We have been to the school for a tour around, and found the environment to be pleasant, though not as spacious as Kinderland. What mattered to us most was the type of teachers and staff the staff engaged, and the passion and sincerity portrayed when we converse with them. They were so helpful and patient to attend to our enquiries. Needless to say, the teachers diligently check the communication notebook on a daily basis for any instructions of notes written by the parents. For this, we are thankful and what we need.

 

Besides, the school builds a good rapport with the parents, through face-to-face, and Facebook page.

 

 

In-door classroom activity - Hoola Hoop. Do you see a rabbit hopping?

 

N2 outdoor activity - seed planting. Kaixuan is the one on the left, handing a spade and pouring some mud into the rectangular pot.

 

Watering the plant after planting the seeds and covering them with mud.

 

1st Gloobaloo lesson on 4 Feb 2015. An enrichment programme for the development of speech and movement.

 

What are they mimicking?

 

Playing snake and ladder?

 

Or scissors-paper-stone...?

 

 

First few days of school in home attire - climbing the ladder of the slide.

 

Reaching and getting ready...

 

Sliding down!!! Wheez...!

 

Learning Chinese - match and paste, and character tracing.

 

 

Through the photos uploaded by the school onto the Facebook, we are able to see how Kai Xuan is progressing in school. Seemed like all is well and taken care of. We hope the change of school with better teachers and curriculum is positive for her learning.

 

Way to go, Kai Xuan!

 

Signing off,

Serene

www.fairyangelshop.com

 

 

 

 



The Fearful Hand Foot Mouth Disease (Final)

Finally, we have got clearance from the Doctor two days prior to air travel to Malaysia, just in time for the Chinese New Year. Otherwise, we would have forfeited the amount paid for the air tickets. Fortunately, Kai Xuan's HFMD was not as bad as we thought it would be, due to treatment received early. She had some obvious spots/ blisters on the toes and sole, but they dried up and subsided very fast. All thanks to the anti-viral medicine. It was miraculous!

 

Now, it become a practice to use hand sanitizer as and when required at home and outside. Washing hands regularly had also became a good habit to cultivate for everyone at home. Sometimes, it is only after a round of torture, that, we all learned the importance of hygiene and cleanliness.

 

So, mommies, do stand-by a handy bottle of hand sanitizer in your bag whenever you are outside. Not only can hand sanitizer be great to instantly stop mozzie itch, it can also get rid of stubborn stains on skin. Have a great day ahead!

 

Signing off,

Serene

www.fairyangelshop.com