Ionto & Genesis X Skin Facial Masks: My DIY facial treatment at home!

So it's been super busy lately and I can't remember the last time I had a facial done... Really. Could have been some time last year, maybe? I personally do love facials and how pampering they are, but when work and other commitments get in the way, opportunities to take a couple hours off just to get a facial done are so hard to come by!

I'm sure a lot of women face the same struggles as I do when you've got so much to handle on your plate. We all want to look beautiful, but our fast-paced lifestyle don't always allow for the luxuries of facial therapy!

I have a little secret to share: Here's how I've been taking care of my skin at home, with Ionto and Genesis X Skin Facial Masks!

Yes, this interesting-looking device has been a total godsend that has allowed me to experience the benefits of transformative skin care techniques used in facial spas, now in the comfort of my own home and at my own convenience! Yup, it's truly Beauty meets Convenience!

Introducing Ionto and Genesis X Skin Facial Masks: my easy-to-use duo for youthful and healthy skin!

Let me explain a bit more about Ionto!

[ Ionto and Iontophoresis ]

This small and handy hand-held device works via a process known as Iontophoresis. 

As our skin acts as a natural barrier against external substances, it limits the level of absorption of our skin care products. With Ionto, the process of iontophoresis is used to boost the penetration of skin care ingredients deep beyond the epidermis. 

Iontophoresis uses micro-current to deliver skincare ingredients deeper into the skin layers through the repulsive effects between the skin care ingredients and Ionto. It effectively overcomes skin impedance, allowing skin care products to be fully absorbed, producing more efficient and effective results!

This means that even when you use advanced facial masks like Genesis X Skin’s Masks that contain high concentrations of Growth Factors and Peptides, you're not getting the most out of them without a device like Ionto, that helps to boost absorption and skin care efficacy.

Thus, the combination of Ionto and Genesis X Skin Facial Masks is the best way to provide effective skincare results, and allow you to experience facial therapy care, anywhere, anytime!

There are a few different Genesis X Skin’s Masks available, and I chose to go for Blossom, which is anti-aging, lifting and soothing! Blossom refreshes and rejuvenates skin cells for a youthful, revitalised skin, sounds perfect for me :)

[ Genesis X Skin’s Masks ]

Formulated in the laboratories in Korea, Genesis X Skin’s Masks masks are state-of-the-art skin science designed by professional scientist. Each mask range is specially formulated to target specific skin areas and symptoms, to deliver the best result for your skin needs. The powerful bioactive ingredients in Genesis X Skin’s Masks softens and minimises the appearance of skin aging.

1.  Growth Factors

Growth Factors are what we call “coding cells” that act as signalling molecules between cells, stimulating cellular proliferation and differentiation. They are proteins that promote cell growth and can stimulate cell division in many different cells or just a particular cell-type.

2.  Biomimetic Peptides

Peptides provide excellent anti-oxidative effect and are bioactive ingredients that enhance efficacy. Each masks has different formulated peptides to target the specific area and symptoms of our skin.

[ How to use Ionto and Genesis X Skin's Masks ]

After cleansing your face, just simply apply Genesis X Skin's mask on your face, just like you would for any regular facial mask!

And here comes the interesting part: Using Ionto to give yourself a relaxing massage for the best skincare absorption!

With the facial mask on, use Ionto to gently massage your cheeks from inside out, gliding from the chin area up towards your ears. 

It's an interesting sensation because you can feel Ionto vibrating as you glide it on your face: This micro-vibration therapy actually increases blood circulation and decreases fluid retention. Ionto vibrates at 166Hz (10,000 vibrations per minute), deeply massaging your skin aiding in lymphatic drainage that increases the skin metabolism rate.

Using Ionto to massage along fine lines and wrinkles will boost skin resilience and lessen the appearance of saggy skin too! It is safe and gentle enough to be used on sensitive areas around the eyes where fine lines and wrinkles are more prone to form.

Of course, prolonged use of Ionto together with Genesis X Skin’s Masks will not only help you attain the skin tone and complexion you desire but it can also tighten, firm and lift saggy skin! I especially like to concentrate on massaging along my laugh lines to help reduce them.

After gently massaging your face with Ionto for about 5-10 minutes, you can then remove the facial mask and continue using Ionto on your face until the residual skincare products have been thoroughly absorbed into your skin!

I actually surprisingly really enjoy using Ionto because I do feel the immediate effects of Ionto and Genesis X Skin Facial Masks, my skin feels more supple and revitalised for sure!

It's really very convenient and easy-to-use, and offers great results at the fraction of a price as compared to doing facial therapy!

With Ionto and Genesis X Skin Facial Masks  your skin can now fully absorb beneficial nutrients as Ionto enhances the penetration of skin care ingredients deep beneath the skin.

Ionto and Genesis X Skin Facial Masks can be purchased from Genesis X Skin's online shop and website!

Ionto (Single Product): $128
Blossom/Radiance/Perfection Masks: $60 - 6 sheets/box

If you purchase the bundled package of Product Ionto + any Mask Box together, it will cost $180 instead so you save a bit more!

Happy to share that Genesis X is offering a 10% discount off any of the bundled products especially for my readers. Quote “YinaXGenesis” to enjoy the 10% off!! :) I really think these products are a godsend especially for all the busy women out there, you gotta give them a try!

Happiness is a Gift: Merry Christmas Lancôme!

I can't believe how quickly the year is passing, it's just another two months before it's my favourite time of the year: Christmas!!

My favourite part of Christmas has got to be the happy and festive mood all around, lots of meet-ups and gatherings and dinners with all of my closest friends! Let's not forget all the exchanging of Christmas presents too, because Christmas is the season of giving, and I especially enjoy shopping for the best gifts for those dear to me! It's truly the happiest feeling in the world to be making merry with your loved ones :)

Christmas came early for me this year, because I got invited to a sneak preview of what's coming up this Christmas for one of my most loved beauty brands: Lancôme!

 Specially for this Christmas, take a break and indulge yourself in Lancôme's iconic Advanced Génifique anti-aging facial at $120.. The best part? This $120 is fully redeemable for products! That's equivalent to a free facial!

I headed down to Lancôme's first stand-alone flagship store at Capitol Piazza, all ready to pamper my skin!

[ Lancôme Ma Maison at Capitol Piazza ]

La Maison Lancôme is an absolutely stunning space, and I love how opulent it is!

Such a gorgeous display of lipsticks: Any beauty lover would be mesmerised by it!

There's a dedicated area for Lancôme's coveted luxury skincare range: Lancôme Absolue!

And my favourite section of the store: The beautiful fragrance section that has constellations of crystals hanging down from a grand chandelier.

These little objects are actually caps in which the fragrances are enclosed in. Isn't the whole set-up just beautiful?

A hidden door in a corner of La Maison Lancôme opens up to a secret cabin where I was led to for my Advanced Génifique Youth Activating facial treatment!

A peek into the facial room, with Lancôme's signature customised therapy bed and ambient mood lighting that changes to suit every different facial experience!

The full range of Lancôme products used during this pampering facial treatment.. Trust me when I say this will be one of the most indulgent and luxurious facials you'll experience!

 [ Youth Activating Facial Treatment - The Experience ]

My facial session was incredible! 

I dozed off into a comfortable nap whilst the well-trained beauty therapists used fusion massage techniques expertly not just on my face, but also on my limbs and body.. The expert touch of the therapist was so soothing and comfortable that it didn't take more than a few minutes for me to fully relax and fall asleep! Soothing music and the dim, ambient mood lighting really helped me unwind and fully immerse myself in the entire multi-sensorial experience.

All of my favourite products from the Advanced Genifique and Visionnaire ranges were used during the facial, and I was gently roused after the 90-minute long session to that feeling of remarkable well-being, and velvety soft skin!

I felt like I didn't even need much makeup because of the amazing post-facial glow! Not just my skin, even my tired body and soul felt rejuvenated and rested from the session.

Of course, Lancôme is famed for their makeovers: at just $120 per person or $180 for two people! It's all fully redeemable in products once again, which is so worth-while.

You don't have to worry, as Lancôme's informative and helpful boutique manager, Elyse, at Lancôme will be more than happy to recommend the best products and shades for you!

Though my skin already looked so good even without makeup that, I couldn't help but to put on some lipstick and mascara! ;) 

[ Youth Activating Facial Treatment + Holiday Makeover Promotion ]

In case you didn't catch what I mentioned earlier, these special promotions are available for this holiday season, at Lancôme's Christmas Atrium at Paragon, from 29 October to 4 November 2015! 

In fact, you can already register online for the Youth Activating Facial Treatment at $120 per pax (fully redeemable for Lancome products) or Holiday Makeover at the Paragon Atrium for $120 per pax or $180 for 2 people (fully redeemable for Lancome products), and get yourself an early bird gift worth $103 too too if you sign up before 20 October 2359h!

[ Christmas Atrium at Paragon, 29 Oct – 4 Nov ]

Lancôme has so much to offer this Christmas, you really need to go check it out! I always look forward to Lancome's super value-for-money Christmas sets and limited edition palettes!! *hearts*

I fell in love with Lancôme's special Christmas Palette: La Palette 29, Faubourg Saint Honoré, Limited Edition Smoky Eyes and Ombré Lips that has yet to be launched.. Both the packaging and the colors inside were so stunning!

The shades are so beautiful! I love the champagne, gold, and mauve purple tones, perfect for dressing up my eyes this Christmas!

There are also two lip colors and a lip balm/primer, protected by a flap cover which I find are very thoughtful elements to help protect the lip colors from getting contaminated by the eyeshadow pigments by accident!

And this is the ultimate Christmas gift set that I know I would LOVE to receive! The Ô Beauty Box Set that's worth $588, but will only cost $118 with minimum spend of $130! 

With so much going on this Christmas, I know it's gonna be a splendid one! Don't forget to register early at http://www.lancomesg.com/happy-holidays  for the Youth Activating Facial Treatment / Holiday Makeover, you'll get a 4-pc Early Bird Set worth $103 when you register before 20 October 2359hrs!

The one value that encapsulates the essence of Christmas and makes this celebration so memorable is happiness, and I can't wait to celebrate a magical and happy Christmas this season with all my loved ones!

xoxo

More snippets of CNY + Spa Archipelago!

whoa, can't believe CNY is almost exactly 1 month ago already, cos it seems like yesterday we were all just feasting and celebrating away!! :( i still have pictures from CNY haha so i thought i'd put up more of them before they end up forgotten in the dusty recesses of my computer hard disk!

on CNY day three: i joined YZ's family for the day, we had planned on going to Resorts World Sentosa for the Malaysian Food Street (some new food attraction there) but when we got there, the queue was so insanely long, YZ's family decided to give it a miss, and we ended up traveling all the way to Changi, to Ramen Champion at T3 for lunch instead!

 

all we did at RWS was to take pictures :X YZ and i! he's wearing one of my favorite polo tees from MerryMen.com.sg and i'm wearing the new Luxe Floral Romper in Lavender (i wear a size M) that i'm absolutely in love with ^__^

 

another picture! i really like the collar/hem contrast for YZ's polo tee, and the fit is uber good too!

 

drove like 20-30 minutes from RWS to end up at Ramen Champion... which is a restaurant housing a few different stalls/brands/styles of ramen, and you order with a card (like Marche) and pay upon leaving the restaurant.

 

that cute beeper thing that beeps when your order is ready.

 

and here's my ramen! it looks delish, but in actual fact i'll only rate it about 6.5/10, the noodles were too soggy and the broth was so thick and salty it was hard to finish.. the saving grace was the egg and pork slices! dunno how all these japanese ramen places do their egg with that half boiled melty egg yolk thing.

 

loved the pork cos it was really tender and melts in the mouth! :D

 

prawn tempura that was decent. we ordered gyoza and it was terrible, especially by japanese standards. the dumpling skin was so thick and tough you couldn't even bite through it properly. soggy, too. yucks. didn't even bother to take a picture of it.

 

it isn't very expensive but not very cheap either, about 15 dollars for a bowl of ramen so with some side dishes, probably cost 25 per pax inclusive GST and all that. wouldn't go back again, there are so many places with much better ramen and japanese food in singapore!

in the evening, went 拜年-ing at the Poh family residence! :D

 

a shot of my full outfit, including my knit shrug that i got from Miss Selfridge :D YZ's doing strange things behind me =_=

 

YZ with cuz Edwin!

 

one table of happy people all ready to tuck into Auntie Poh's superb home-cooked dishes!

 

i can never get enough of her curry :D

 

so we spent the whole night gambling... what's new???

halfway through, we decided to change the game to "In-Between", i don't know if you've played it before but it's damn exciting and super gan cheong!!! basically everyone contributes the same amount into a pool of money, from which the players can either win/lose money from/to, and the game is really simple, each player is dealt two cards, after which you can call an amount from the money pool to bet: like you can bet $4, and if your 3rd card falls in between the 1st and 2nd card, you win $4 from the pool! so if your number falls outside of the 1st and 2nd card, you have to contribute $4.

however, if you suay suay happen to kena the SAME number of either your 1st or 2nd card, you have to pay up double to the pool! KNN..... i drew a 3 and a K, and the probability of winning was pretty high, so i decided i wouldn't be too greedy and said $50.

WADDAFUQ i kena the same number so i had to pay $100 to the pool!!! $(*@#*@(&#*$@$@!!!

 

sibei suay. of all the cards i could have kena-ed. and this happened like twice??? this game is seriously jinxed! but it's really very exciting hahahaa. thankfully, in the end i won back a little and YZ won some of my money too lol so at least i can make him treat me dinner with the money he won :X

on 人日, we went back too cos my 干妈干爹 Auntie and Uncle Poh invited us to lou hei together!!!

 

Auntie Poh and her painstakingly made lou hei. all handmade one!!!

 

adding the peanuts in...

 

there's abalone and bak kua in this lou hei! 好料!!!

 

HUAT AHHH!!!!!!!!! i swear it was the yummiest lou hei i've had this year!!! home made is still the best ^_^

 

and yet another spread of home cooked food! gosh... 不肥才怪! really!!

 

so much good food!

 

Auntie Poh says must eat 算盘子, 吃了才有钱算!!! i kiasu, eat two. let me have lots and lots of money to count please. lol

spent the afternoon there... changed to Grainy Film mode on my EP3 for fun. watching them play mahjong while we entertained ourselves too! 

...by singing KTV. ahahaha. sang all kinds of old school songs especially for Uncle and Auntie Poh. Theresa Teng la, and all the old Hokkien songs! with my half past six Hokkien. did you notice something funny hahaha Collin and YZ turned up in the exact same shirt, from MerryMen.com.sg once again!!! (PS. i am not advertising for MerryMen ok, all the items YZ got from MerryMen are all bought!)

can't believe after all the food i ate (lou hei, lunch, and various assorted CNY goodies while at the Poh residence) i still went for one last lou hei and dinner with my family at night! *faints* how to diet you tell me. no peektures from dinner cos my battery ran flat! but we went to a damn nice zhi char place at Toa Payoh, it's one of my family's favorite dinner places! shiokkkkkkkazoids.

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anyway, for the past few collections, TVD has been giving out Spa Archipelago vouchers, and some of you customers who may have won yourself one of these vouchers might be interested to find out more about Spa Archipelago! i went down to Spa Archipelago to experience the treatment for myself, as i wouldn't want customers to experience a lousy spa treatment!

i went to the Spa Archipelago located at 61 Stamford Road, which is pretty near Cityhall.

 

it's a two-storey establishment within a building, and the place is done up really nice and posh! went upstairs, where most of the treatment rooms, and also the bathing/shower facilities are located, for my treatment.

very cozy interior that doesn't look clinical and scary like some facial places/spas do D:

my treatment room! unfortunately, wasn't able to take any pictures during my treatment ( i went for the facial one!) but as all facials go, i felt it was very relaxing and comfortable, except for the extraction bit :X i always enjoy going for facial treatments with all the head and shoulder massaging cos it helps to relieve all that extra tension and stress from our hectic lifestyles! the therapist attending to me was very attentive, and i had a very good experience!

my facial spa started with cleansing, (which i'm sure you know is the most important step of your skincare regime!) followed by a gentle seaweed peeling gel to exfoliate (essential for whitening purposes and for overall skin renewal), extraction, then a massage and mask! they use their own in-house specially formulated products which won't be too harsh on your skin, and even finish off with application of their special sunblock so your skin is still protected from harmful UV rays after the facial!

and after your treatment, you can even make use of the facilities within the spa to shower, or enjoy a soak in the bathtub! they even have a sauna room that's available for all customers to use!

nice big toilet facilities, with built-in blowdryers, i'm sure you know how convenient those are :D

one of the shower cubicles!

or if you prefer it.. there are bathrooms available! you can take a nice long bath and enjoy your soak after your complimentary treatment!

aaand the sauna room!

back downstairs after my treatment, and served a cup of nice, hot, tea ^_^

there are two complimentary treatments you can choose from, and the one that i did was the WHITENING EXFOLIANTÉ FACE SPA, but you can also choose the BODY CONTEUR SPA, both worth $160! both treatments will also entitle you to a complimentary bath!

Spa Archipelago
Stamford Court, 61 Stamford Road #01-08


Tel: 6333 0339

we're still giving away vouchers for the next couple of collections, so i really hope you customers actually do utilize the vouchers to enjoy and try out these two spa treatments! give yourselves a break from work/school and take some time out to indulge in a spa session to pamper yourself!!! take it as our way of saying THANK YOU for shopping with us at TVD ^_^

alright... enough typing already! i need to sleep so i can wake up early to get more work done! have a great week, everyone!