Less is More: A Holistic Journey In Taipei with FANCL & Janine Chang

Do you agree that Less is More?

It seems that as the years pass, less is indeed becoming more to me - I'm wearing lesser makeup, I care less about people/things that shouldn't matter to me, and I'm learning to appreciate the simpler things in life, paring life down to its basic essentials with no unnecessary frills nor drama.

FANCL's no preservatives philosphy has always resonated strongly with me, and I was glad for this opportunity to spend time in Taipei to realign myself holistically, together with FANCL!

FANCL Taipei Media Press Trip 2017

It was with great excitment that we flew into Taipei, Taiwan from Singapore for FANCL's media conference with media and press from all over the region!

Checking into Le Meridien Taipei

I loved the central location and luxurious ambience of Le Meridien Taipei, where we were put up for two nights! Le Meridien Taipei is known to be one of the best hotels in Taipei for their excellent hospitality and posh facilities.


Of course, our stay was made all the better with FANCL products prepared for us by the wonderful team. From FANCL's iconic Washing Powder, Cleansing Oil to their Amino Shampoo and Conditioner!

Dinner at Mountain and Sea House 山海樓

We had an intimate dinner with the FANCL team at Mountain and Sea House Restaurant, renown for their vintage Taiwanese cuisine!


The FANCL team kindly prepared some treats for us!

One of the best-kept beauty secrets around? FANCL's best-selling TENSE UP collagen drink for more youthful and suppler skin!

Thank goodness for the two slimming supplements too - Calorie Cut and Fat Burner for blocking calories and burning fats for us to eat guilt-free!


We enjoyed a course of delicious dishes prepared with the healthy ingredients and fresh local produce that 山海樓 is known for. All the dishes were simply prepared but delicious and wholesome!


In line with FANCL's no-preservatives ideology, every dish is made with ingredients that are completely organic and sourced entirely from local farms!

I truly enjoyed Mountain and Sea House's traditional Taiwanese cuisine that was so delicate and exquisite, miles apart from Taiwan's street food, but utterly delicious!

FANCL Press Conference

Ready for the FANCL press conference with my BBF Evonne!


FANCL's signature products: Facial Washing Powder, Mild Cleansing Old, Moisturising Emulsion and Moisturising Lotion! These star products are some of my favourites too!

I think FANCL did an excellent job of picking their brand ambassador - Janine Chang (張鈞甯) exudes such a pure, natural and healthy vibe, and embodies FANCL and its "Less is more" philosophy perfectly!

By taking a preservative-free approach towards her life and skincare, gorgeous Janine believes in being empowered to make the conscious choice to choose pollutant-free beauty - FANCL.

Fine Dining Dinner at RAW Taipei

Dinner after the press conference was at Raw by Andre Chiang, one of the best contemporary fine-dining restaurants in Taipei!




In fact, we happened to be there at the same time as popular Taiwanese host 小S (which we only found out after we left....) - Do you spot her in this picture above?


Watching the chefs work their magic in the open-concept kitchen, which we were seated right in front of!


Every morsel of food truly blew me away! I enjoyed each course immensely, from its presentation to how different flavours and ingredients came together in a playful and creative manner that kept all my senses intrigued and entertained. Definitely worth a second visit the next time I'm in Taipei!

Tea Appreciation & Lunch at 食养山房 Shi-Yang Culture Restaurant

On our last day together, we spent a serene afternoon at 食养山房, a quaint and peaceful tea house tucked away into the picturesque mountainous wilderness of Yang Ming Shan.






The art of tea appreciation lies in the ritualistic and careful preparation of tea, brewed from the finest aromatic leaves that calms the senses and relaxes the soul.

Lunch at 食养山房 was so good! The zen atmosphere combined with the beautifully presented dishes that were so healthfully prepared made for an extremely memorable meal. Every dish came plated like a work of art and tasted just as wonderful. Or maybe it was just the mountain air that made everything extra appetizing.

If you happen to be in Taipei and you're looking for a retreat away from the stress and noise of daily life, do spend some time at 食养山房 to rejuvenate and nourish the soul!


More of these essential health supplements - I really need to stock up on my Tense Up drinks and slimming supplements soon!


Although this was a very short trip, I truly had an enlightening time exploring the essence of FANCL's "no preservative" approach that can be applied in so many aspects of living! Every conscious effort goes a long way towards nuturing a healthy mind, body and soul.

Here's one with the entire Singapore team - Thank you for sending us over, FANCL!

FANCL is available at the following locations:

Bugis Junction

313@somerset

VivoCity

Suntec City

Robinsons 

Raffles City

Isetan Scotts

You can also take a look at FANCL Singapore's website to check out the range of products available!

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Review: Shu Uemura Petal Skin Fluid Foundation

The modest-looking Shu Uemura Petal Skin Fluid Foundation got me sold immediately the first time I tried it. For my normal/dry skin, liquid foundations work best, and I love my foundations natural, radiant and light-weight. Shu Uemura's Petal Skin Fluid Foundation checks all those boxes and more!

Ok, I admit it. 

I was already sold the moment I saw my idol Pony (a Korean makeup blogger turned celebrity) use the Petal Skin Fluid Foundation in one of her makeup tutorials HAHAHA! The foundation looked absolutely flawless on her, and I couldn't wait to try it out on myself!

Why is Pony so perfect?? You need to watch this video to see what I mean. This is what I call an effortless-looking natural finish!

Shu Uemura Petal Skin Fluid Foundation (SPF 20 PA++)

Inspired by the beauty of petals, the new petal skin fluid foundation features a unique and innovative combination of semi-matte and semi-glow characteristics in one beautiful formula. The unique petal skin technology within the foundation contains mineral fine-pigments with high skin affinity, hence offering a natural poreless coverage that emits soft radiance.

Shu Uemura Petal Skin Fluid Foundation comes in 11 shades - I wear shade 564 (medium beige sand), which is a perfect match for my skin tone.

Available in 11 shades \\ $68 (30ml)

Texture-wise, Shu Uemura Petal Skin Fluid Foundation is amazing. It's extremely light-weight, and spreads easily, with no cakiness or settling into lines. It also feels moisturizing and comfortable, almost like wearing nothing on your skin at all!

Look at how the Shu Uemura Petal Skin Fluid Foundation blends into my skin so imperceptibly!

It contains mineral fine pigments that have high skin affinity to achieve a thin and smooth layer with natural powerless coverage, evens out complexion and signs of imperfections.

Petal Skin Fluid Foundation also contains the following plant extracts: 

*Botanic oleo-veil (soothes skin)

*White jasmine extract (boosts skin clarity for a bright and radiant complexion) 

*White lily extract (hydrates skin).

Shu Uemura Petal 55 Brush \\ $80

For best results, I highly recommend Shu Uemura's Petal 55 Brush together with Petal Skin Fluid Foundation for seamless coverage with just a few strokes.

The hairs on this brush are so incredibly soft and luxurious! Its unique ergonomic shape also allows for both precise and even application on your entire face, even around the eyes and nose.

Using the Shu Uemura Petal 55 Brush is really easy, just use long sweeping strokes in the directions indicated by the arrows in this picture. It's quite intuitive, really.

This brush can also be used for any foundation texture, regardless of whether it's liquid, cream or powder. I love how the brush feels so gentle on my skin, and it does such a good job with application of the Petal Skin Fluid Foundation.

Before/After: My overall skin tone has been evened out and redness around the nose, as well as my dark eye rings, are a lot less pronounced. One pump for my entire face gives me a natural-looking medium coverage.

The breakthrough petal skin technology also diffuses light from skin to give the appearance of a soft, poreless finish! It looks almost like my skin got magically airbrushed to become petal soft and radiant.

I'm in love with the semi-matte, velvety and poreless finish that feels and looks like second skin! The lightweight finish is perfect for everyday usage.

As I have normal/dry skin, I find that the Shu Uemura Petal Skin Fluid Foundation looks great on its own, but I recommend setting it with loose powder if you tend towards combination/oily skin. 

Shu Uemura Petal Skin Fluid Foundation has also been tested in Singapore weather to ensure that it's humidity and heat resistant, and I was impressed with how the foundation held up throughout the day with no oxidation or "sliding off"! 

Finshing off my everyday to-go look with a light touch - A bit of concealer around my eyes, eyebrow pencil, subtle eyeshadow, eyeliner, blush and lip color! 

Wearing Shu Uemura's Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick in shade PK 354!

And here's my completed everyday look with petal soft skin, thanks to Shu Uemura Petal Skin Fluid Foundation!

Create Your Petal Skin Canvas \\ 1-On-1 Free Tutorial This April

Learn how to create your perfect petal skin canvas! 

Shu Uemura is conducting a month-long activity where their highly-experienced makeup experts will show you how to create a look just like Pony (!!!) with a semi-matte petal soft radiant finish with natural poreless coverage in 3 simple steps! What's more, you get to bring home a FREE petal skin canvas trial kit after attending the tutorial!

To sign up for a one-on-one session, register to pick a preferred date and time slot here: http://www.shuuemura.com.sg/whats-new/petal-skin-fluid-foundation/

xx

NIVEA Skin Delight Oil in Body Milk

NIVEA Skin Delight Oil in Body Milk (Glowing Rose)

I can't help but rave about the new NIVEA's floral scented body moisturisers!

As you know, I fly frequently and I've been noticing how dry and dull my skin has been looking.. Not just on my face, but on my body as well :( Seems like I can't slack off on my body care routine any further, and so NIVEA Skin Delight Oil in Body Milk couldn't have come at a handier time!

Did you know?

NIVEA is a trusted name in skincare and has over 100 years of skin and body care expertise. In Singapore, NIVEA is the #1 brand for Hand & Body Moisturisers and I'm not surprised to hear that!

*Based on Nielsen FY 2015 data for Hand & Body Moisturiser category in Singapore

NIVEA Skin Delight Oil in Body Milk - Glowing Rose & Relaxing Lavender

NIVEA Skin Delight Oil in Body Milk

For those who love flowers and floral scents as much as I do, I'm certain that you'll also love the new NIVEA Skin Delight Oil in Body Milk cos it comes in two gorgeous delicate scents: Glowing Rose and Relaxing Lavender.

This mild yet highly effective body moisturiser contains NIVEA’s care essence and indulging floral fragrances, and gives you smoother and softer skin even after 12hours after application!

NIVEA Oil in Milk Body Lotion - Glowing Rose

Rose leaves a feminine fragrance trail and has healing and rejuvenating benefits.

I have always been addicted to rose fragrances, and NIVEA Oil in Body Milk in Glowing Rose has such a heavenly scent! This scent makes me feel pampered and revitalised immediately - It's a beautiful and subtle fragrance that's floral and fresh without being jarring.

NIVEA Oil in Milk Body Lotion - Relaxing Lavender

Lavender soothes and calms the senses.

For stressful and tiring days, NIVEA Oil in Body Milk in Relaxing Lavender is the perfect way to unwind and take care of yourself at the same time! The comforting lavender scent relaxes my senses and puts me in the right frame of mind for a restful night.

The texture of NIVEA Oil in Body Milk is creamy without being thick, I love how it absorbs into the skin with a non-sticky finish, leaving my skin silky smooth and soft! It does a great job at hydrating my dry skin and locking in moisture. It feels absolutely pampering, especially with that delightful fragrance. I love it!

My favourite is NIVEA Skin Delight Oil in Body Milk in Glowing Rose - I can't get enough of that fresh and feminine floral scent!

Indulge your senses and take care of yourself with the new NIVEA Skin Delight - it's just divine!

Available at all major pharmacies and super markets in 250ml ($7.90) and 400ml ($10.90).