I was kindly invited to a blogger’s meetup at Sccube the Apothecary, a newish skincare shop here in Singapore that houses cult, celebrity endorsed skincare products. Housing brands like Dr. Brandt (who names Madonna and Jessica Alba as fans) and Rodial (who boasts the beautiful Scarlett Johansson as a user), I was very excited to go in the store! I’ve walked past it a few times but never dared to go in because it looked too exclusive and expensive for me. :-P But I’m glad I did – Sccube is the place to go in Singapore if you’re looking for cult skincare brands. (But yes, the prices are a bit steep!)
Whilst there, the other bloggers and I were introduced to some of the products from the brands they house, as well as trying them on and asking questions, etc. I really wanted to take more pictures because the store is so serene and beautiful, (their motto is Science and Style) but my damn camera started turning everything yellow (anyone know the reason for this?). It was really a pleasant afternoon – the store’s ambience is so relaxing. Even better is that they also do specialized facials, which I hope to try someday.
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Shopping malls in Singapore pop up like nobodies’ business, and with that obviously comes new shops and brands. Enter Renaza Wellness and Lifestyle Lab, a brand new spa in the heart of Orchard Road shopping district, Orchard Central. I’ve actually not been to Orchard Central yet, but this spa caught my eye for a few reasons.
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It seems the holiday never ended for me last week! Early last week I came home from Phuket, Thailand and had a complimentary massage at St. Gregory spa the very next day. And as you can tell from the photos, the spa looked very island-esque, so I really was still in vacation mode! I was allowed to choose which service I wanted, and I chose the Elemis Aroma Stone Therapy, a 75 minute hot stone massage. I chose this because I had heard so much about using hot stones in massages but have never experienced it myself.
Founded in 1997, St. Gregory was one of the first bona fide day spas to be launched in Singapore, with its founder being one of the founding members of Spa Association Singapore. The spa also specializes in Fitness, Aesthetics, Therapy and Active-Aging, boasting fitness centers, health management programs, facials… you name it. As far as the place goes, there really isn’t anything much to say – the pictures say it all! It’s so serene and cozy, and I kept gushing over the changing rooms – ‘island chic’ is the best way I can describe it. I went to their location in PARKROYAL Hotel, and they have a few other locations around the country too.
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New reader N (welcome!) stumbled upon Beauty Fool and wrote me an e-mail asking one of her beauty dilemmas – and I think that this may be a ‘popular’ beauty dilemma so I thought I should make a post out of it! N writes:
I have a question for you. Do you knw any ways of clearing the nicks and cuts at my legs due to shaving them? I have no allergies at all. But after the first time I had my legs shaved, I get cuts and nicks all over it. Its not obvious from far, but it is from near. And therefore, I have extremely low self-esteem to wear short skirts, dresses and even pants! Can you please help me?
Yes, I hope I can help! I’ll write what I think would help but I’m also gonna open this up to my wonderful readers, because I might not be correct. Basically, my first thought is that the skin on your legs are extra dry with dead skin building up, and therefore are prone to cuts and nicks when you shave. What I would recommend is to exfoliate, then moisturize your legs every night so they are soft for the next day, and also to make sure you use a conditioning shaving cream. (You can even try this tip I do myself!)
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If you, like the rest of the world (myself included) shed a tear after news broke that despite all the creams and claims, there is no cure for cellulite, then this may offer a ray of hope.
Take a peak at your nearest beach and unfortunately you will spot this one out quickly: those without a tan or those with generally paler skin-tones tend to have the most cellulite, and it’s only because the shadows of the dimples contrast with the light skin tone.
So since cellulite is camouflaged a little more on darker skin tones, what can the rest of us with lighter-to-medium skin-tones do? Apply self tan, of course! Applying self tanner and making your skin-tone slightly darker and diminish the dreaded orange peel look and the tiny shadows it creates. (Remember, fake tan only!)
Will you be trying this out since it’s bikini season soon? Sure, this may not be that ‘ground-breaking’ of a tip but I tried this myself and it made a world of a difference. :) Better than nothing, no… What other options do we have?! (Damn you, cellulite!)
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Last week I attended a media event for Bliss Spa, an extremely popular spa chain in the States, to let all of you know that Bliss has now been launched here in Singapore, and to entice you with some of their awesome services…!
Bliss was founded in 1996 and quickly grew – today, there are 16 Bliss spas worldwide, including the USA, Hong Kong, London, and now, the sunny island of Singapore.
Bliss Spa Singapore is it’s first foray in a Sephora store (the Sephora here is the largest in Asia!) and is tucked away in the giant beauty store. And don’t worry – it’s in its own complete area, so there are no shoppers or crowds anywhere near the place – it is quiet and peaceful and feels so cozy and warm; I can really see myself hanging out here a lot!
The spa offers services such as waxing, facials, body treatments and nail care. Bliss also retails its bath, body and skin care lines, which is available to purchase inside the spa, as well as outside on shelves in Sephora.
Bliss Spa Singapore is located at Sephora in ION, 2 Orchard Turn 01-05/06, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801. Their number is 6509 3511, do check them out sometime!
Here is a sneak peak into their new services:
- The Ginger Rub, a heavenly massage that consists of a rub of freshly-grated ginger root and warm detoxifying essential oils, a 20 min warming foil wrap, and then a 75 min massage. (Damn! Me want.)
- ‘Pedi’ Colada, a treatment including a pineapple-infused coconut milk soak, a stredded coconut scrub, a soothing massage and a pedicure – all while sipping a virgin pina colada.
- Double Choc Pedicure is a true chocolate fete for your feet. It starts with a hot chocolate milk skin-smoothing soak, then a shin-sloughing sugar scrub, and finishes off with a pedicure, again, while enjoying a chocolate treat.
Don’t they sound great? I have to get a Ginger Rub ASAP!
I was very excited to be invited – as a VIP apparently, and almost squealed when I saw my cute little name tag, pictured on the right! The event included a briefing about the spa, some mingling, and fun and games for us to win products and services.
Here I am at the entrance side, looking very impatient for the event to begin! The spa is so cute and youthful – there’s nothing ‘holier than thou’ or pretentious about the place, and it really is a wonderful place for any girl, whether it’s an afternoon with the best friends or a quick ala carte service for those of us who want something quick.
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It’s that time of the week, again! This week’s beauty tip is an oooold beauty tip that I read ages ago from a magazine. You probably already know it and it’s such an amazing tip.
For super smooth feet (after a long day walking, or a long night in heels) rub on your favorite body lotion. I’d recommend something really moisturizing, like the Body Shop’s Body Butter or Vaseline. Coat your feet with a thick layer of the lotion, put on a pair of socks, and go to bed.
In the morning, your feet will be as smooth as a baby’s bottom – I can vouch that this tip definitely works, I’ve done it a million times and would highly recommend it! The socks allow your skin to really ‘drink’ in the moisture. Also a great tip to accompany my other post, How to: Make High Heels More Comfortable.
And there we have it! Moisturizer + Socks + Beauty Sleep= Soft Feet. Who knew?! (And speaking of feet, here’s how to pretty your toenails with an at-home pedicure.)
What about you – have you heard this tip before? Do you do this tip for soft feet, too? :)
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