I have to admit that I haven't been very familiar with this particular brand. While I was toying with the idea of staying at home sleeping the day off vs attending the blogger's event, since i haven't been to one for awhile now... so I finally came to the decision that i should spend my Saturday afternoon effectively. So..why not learn more about anti-aging with Dr Elias Tam and at the same time about V10Plus?

The event was held at The Japanese Association, which was quite a centralized area and not too far for everyone to head to. Great choice! (But anyways i took a cab from a nearby MRT station *lol*)



These colorful bottles was love at first sight. Any of my friends who knows me well enough will know that i have a soft spot for products with interesting packaging especially in bottle forms and colors. (Bingo!) You will soon know what i am referring to.



The products that were available for us to test and was "neglected at the corner" cause everyone was more interested and fascinated with the products which you will soon see below.



Their best seller serum. The V10 Plus Licorice serum which is a natural herb medication for rough skin. This serums helps to sooth skin irritation and calms down inflamed pimples and irritation caused by sunburn. Good on sensitive skin.



These are the 10 serums that represents V10. They have also won the hearts of many celebrities. One of which is the famous Mediacorp actress Fann Wong! 

Have you ever wonder who is the founder of V10? Amazing isn't she? She gave life to 10 colorful bottles which colored the lives of many! Although i think her concept/idea is quite similar to some other brands in the market (which i shall not name who in this post).



Mrs Akiko Yokota, the founder of V10 Plus speaks to us about the V10 Plus serums.
Her philosophy is "Beautiful Skin = Clean, Bright, Glowing Skin without any make-up".
So i guess you can imagine how great she looks! Almost flawless!

V10 Plus is known internationally across 16 countries and 8 years in business, now they are the proud main skincare sponsor for Ms Singapore 2013 Pageant.

Take note that they cannot be purchased off the shelves and are only available through some salons in Singapore. Internationally, they are in Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, Hong Kong, Philippines, Latvia, Finland, Romania, Russia, Azerbaijan, Poland, Australia, Japan and USA.

V10 Plus actually has much more to it!

The 10 means:

1. No paraben
2. No artificial color
3. No mineral oil
4. no chemical fragrance
5. water based
6. customized serums for 10 skin problems (a result of 10 serums)
7. dermatologist tested
8. visible results in just 10 days
9. color therapy from colorful bottles
10. made in japan



Ms Nina Forsell, distributor of V10 in Finland who flew all the way here to support this event. (Bravo!!! for her spirit and enthusiasm for the brand) I can understand why she bags so many V10 brand awards!



(Photo from V10 facebook page, as they turned off the lights when he was speaking. I should had taken a photo of him before they switched off! *stomps feet*)


Dr Elias Tam of EHA Clinc also shared with us his experience in his research and his field (anti-aging and pigmentation) of expertise like nose filling, (not only woman do it, and its all so that you look better, and boost your confidence level) how to combat aging and pigmentation? Using sunscreen! It was quite surprising to learn that there are so many different types of pigmentation. He spoke with so much knowledge, humor and wit. He said that everyone is the most beautiful when in the dark and the places where it's covered from the sun "your bums" will not age as fast as those that would be directly exposed. How nice if we can cover ourselves everywhere! This will prevent us from aging! How true... as we want our face to be smooth and fair as a baby's bum. Haha... There was so much that he shared that I wish you were there with me to listen for yourself.

I had the little honor to speak with him about my pigmentation issues which he was so quick to realize and point out (must be due to his profession) and suggested that i get them cured at his clinic. (Hope to fix it soon! I've been wanting to get good riddance of my pigmentation for the longest longest time already and I think he is none other than the best person to help me with it). You guys should check out my EHA facial experience in his EHA Clinc. It was seriously one of the most lasting one i ever had. (Though i am a very lazy person, i don't usually go for facials).

We had a round of food (chicken wings, sandwiches, sushi and fruits) before I went around mingling with some of the bloggers and finally headed home. It was nice meeting them and having a little chat.

To spare you the agony of an extremely long post, i will share with you my reviews of the 2 goodie bag products (The brightening Cleanser & Collagen Serum) in Part 2 of my post.


The brightening Cleanser is one of the items in our goodie bags!


The V10 Plus Collagen Serum.
Last but not least... thank you V10 and Dr Elias Tam for extending the invitation
to this event to learn more about anti-aging and V10 product range. I feel so happy to receive one of these fabulous V10 serum bottles for trial.

Before you go.. do check out V10 for their promotions, workshop and the latest V10 news!

For store location on where you can purchase V10plus serum.
You may view via this link : http://www.v10plus.co.jp/store-locations

Hey are you already a fan of ACNES? 

Do you know that they are actually one of my first
few sponsored products? Its been a few years back by now.

Lets get back on track. Today's purpose is to let you know how you can win some prizes for yourself
simply by showing your love and support to these Mentholatum Acnes Ulzzang"ers".

What you stand to win:
1. A pair of GV movie tickets (x3 lucky voters) yes.. just by voting!

2. A Polaroid Camera (x3 Lucky Instagram"ers") because the prize is better, you gotta do more work!

Huh instagram? Where? What? How do I win the Polaroid Camera?
1.Follow Acnes Medicated Skincare Sg on instagram 

2. LIKE their instagram posts.
Just like how you follow pearlywerkz on instagram.
3. Post a close up picture of yourself in best Ulzzang, beautiful and with clear skin.
4. Upload it on instagram and HASHTAG #MetholatumAcnes #UltimateUlzzang.
5. TAG ‘Acnes Medicated Skincare Sg’ Instagram account.

Okay, I prefer to win the movie ticket as it is easier... So How do I vote:

 Click here to vote.

By When:
(Now till 1 September 2013)

What's more if i don't win a voters prize:
Redeem an Acnes 3 steps sample kit here!

That's all folks! Simple? 

Go ahead and vote now or post your photos!

XoXo,
Pearly

          

 

Dear readers, if you have been following closely to my Facebook Page you would have noticed that I have been sharing tips on how to be happier. One of the many ways to be happier is to keep yourself healthy. Other than general exercise, we can take supplements to keep our immune system strong and prevent ourselves from falling ill. When we are healthy, we will generally feel happier and ready to face the day's challenges.

With the recent case of haze reaching an unhealthy PSI. We should learn to take care of ourself by taking health supplements to strengthen our lungs and kidney.

If you have been experiencing prolong cough and respiratory discomfort or general malaise (feeling out of sorts, discomfort or uneasy) then this supplement is definitely something you should try. Vita Ying Yang is also good for nose allergy. Compared to western medication, Chinese supplements have lesser side effects.

I have been taking such health supplements regularly even before i was sponsored this product. I've always believed in the TCM way compared to taking western medication.




Introducing to you Vita Yin Yang, your health supplement to improve your lungs and kidney.

Views:
With continuous consumption of Vita Yin Yang, I realize that i do not cough as often now.
My nose was also cleared in the morning although I used to have a sinus issue that i need to clear it every morning. I was able to breathe better and i feel healthier. (Do note that i have previously been taking cordyceps supplements from another brand for about 2 years now). There are no miracle pills, you need to continuously take them if you wish to improve your health.




Vita Yin Yang Ingredients:

Per capsule contains 15 wild cordyceps (in terms of active ingredient). Its both a herb and a "worm". These are 100% premium grade pure cultivated Cordyceps. Which can be found in western china on high mountains,12,000 feet above sea level.



Benefits:

• Vita Yin Yang tonifies the lung and nourishes the kidney Yin and lung therefore helps reduce symptoms and prevent respiratory problems.

• Help the kidneys to retain useful nutrients; excrete harmful substances and alleviate excretory problems.

• Relieve symptoms of weak kidneys such as tiredness and delay the need for medical intervention such as kidney washouts.

• Improved lung functions include relief from coughing and breathing discomforts and improved inhalation and exhalation.

Product and Price:

• Product is made in Hong Kong.
• Original Price: $109. Introductory price: $99.
• Each box contains 60 capsules. There are 10 capsules and a total of 6 packets.
• Available at all Guardian stores.

What i really like about this product is the way the package it in aluminum tabs, making it very convenient to bring around. Unlike the conventional bottles which tends to be bulky.
You don't have to worry about the plastic taste from the capsule, you do not taste it here.

Dosage:
For health maintenance, 1 capsule daily.
For health improvement, 2-3 capsules daily.

Tips:

• Use it to boil herbal tonic soups by pouring the Cordyceps powder out of the capsule into the tonic soups. - By VitaGreen

My suggested tips:

• Take this supplement first thing in the morning before you take your food with a big glass of water. As this is a supplement, you need not worry about going empty stomach. In case you are eating other western supplements, i would recommend you to give them 1-2 hours gap before you take them.
  
• Leave a tab of supplements beside your bed if you are a forgetful person, so you will remember to take them.
  
• You can also take it without the capsule if you want it to be more effective, but expect a slight bitter taste
  
• I would also recommend you to eat this with lukewarm water and not hot water, as the capsule may melt in your mouth and you may not like the after taste of it.

Here is a brochure telling you more about Vita Yin Yang, so check it out! I hope you have benefited from reading this and will reap the same benefits which i had. Start caring more for yourself today!

XoXo,
Pearly

Hey there! Do you know what I am holding? I believe it is not a stranger to you as a bottle of the Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil is sold every 6 seconds worldwide. They are the #1 in France! The shimmer version have also recently made their appearance in Lady’s First Singapore Version (女人我最大).

I personally love this product as it is multi-functional and most importantly doesn't give me the greasy feeling after using it. It is affordable and i love the scent that makes me believe that i am using a "perfume" minus the alcohol, mineral oils, preservatives and silicone. Put it on any part of the body and it is instantly revitalized, moisturized and looking healthy all over again. 

About Nuxe, Huile Prodigieuse Multi-purpose Oil

It can be used on the face, the body, the hair and the most brilliant thing is that it is not greasy at all. Yes! Despite the fact that it is a bottle of oil. Now, you no longer have to buy so many different lotion and oils. Isn't that great news?

Hail this cult oil and thanks to it we no longer have to carry so many different products when we travel. I am going to chuck my small travel-sized bottle into my bag after this post!

Check out the 6 precious oil that it contains! I thought Argan Oil was already the best oil in all the wearable oil i could ever find. Look what we have got now! 6 oils in a bottle! Oh wow!

(Credits: Nuxe Singapore Facebook page)

This product is also silicone free, preservative free and mineral oil free. They package themself like a perfume in a golden cap spritz bottle with top notes of orange blossom, bitter orange, mirabelle plum. Middle notes of rose, lily-of-the-vally and White lily. And lastly the base notes of Vanilla, Cedarwood and Amber! In fact, my hubby thought i bought myself a new bottle of perfume.

By the way, it smells so good that i feel like bathing myself in it now that i already have it on my face, neck, body, arms, knee caps and feet. (Oppss... is it too much?)



Check out the France's version of advertisement of this amazing product here and learn how to pronounce this product correctly. Its a very beautiful advertisement although not many of us can understand French! :)



(Credits: YouTube Videos/Nuxe France)



Usage of out Nuxe, Huile Prodigieuse Multi-purpose Oil

The multi-purpose oil is suitable for application on the face, the body and the hair.
It gives a very rosy and vanilla-ish and light scent and it is not greasy at all. You will be surprised at how many different ways there are, in using this oil. It lives up to its name!



Rubbed into skin to moisturize your skin and wave goodbye to flaky dried skin.


See the after effects of rubbing the oil. No shine or oily feeling at all. Amazing! What's left is the beautiful fragrance lingering in your skin. Do rub some into your cuticles to soften them before you do your manicure and trim your nails.

Spray on your hair length for a tousled effect. Instead of using water, gently rub the multi-purpose dry oil on your hair to moisturize it.


The multi-purpose oil makes my hair shine and look more alive on the top part in contrast to the bottom part which looks so dry and fragile.


Use it as a make-up remover which keeps your face moisturized afterwards.
The image on my hand is made up of Lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner and foundation.


Look at how effective this multi-purpose oil is in removing my make up by using just one drop on my cotton pad.

Nuxe suggested that you blend this multi-purpose oil with your regular skincare product for a supple and moisturized face.

Other usage of the multi-purpose oil
I think you can also use this oil along with your drying make-up products to revive it.
E.g - On mascaras (most mascaras doesn't smell so pleasant), no harm trying a drop and see if it works. On eyeliners (the potty) kind, I've tried baby oil and they have worked perfectly so i think this might work too! After all, they are drying and "dying" so no harm trying!

You may also rub a few drops of the oil on your feet, wrap up your feet or wear socks and go to bed with it. I'm sure your feet will be happy and refreshed the next day!

Grab your 100ml spray glass bottles at $68 / 50ml normal glass bottle at $40.
These are available at all Robinsons, John Little, Beauty by Nature (Ion, Parkway Parade, Vivocity) and all other selected Watsons, BHG, Guardian, Metro and Unity stores.

Its so worth it! Before you go why not grab a free sample from NUXE Singapore?

Do follow them on their facebook page for contest, samples and the latest information on their oh so bravo products. Thank you Nuxe/Beauty by Nature for your kind sponsor. <3

Now before you go off...get your complimentary Prodigieuse Trial Kit. Each kit is inclusive of (Huile Prodigieuse + skincare). Click here to redeem http://bit.ly/16CGpHA.

Go on and do it fast as the redemption ends 8 September 2013.

I hope you've benefited from this post as well as answering some of your queries on how this product can be used. :)

Questions? Or have a suggestion on how i can use this multi-purpose oil? Comment below!

xOxO
Pearly

This restaurant also serves you a nice basket of different variety of bread as an appetizer before your meal. A very nice and sweet move! The breads are also very yummy! You can choose to eat with the oilve oil or butter. The one with carrots tasted really good! I like the multi grain ones too! Not dry at all.



I'm sure you have seen this photo I've posted on my fan page? Yes! This is none other than the famous black pepper lobster specially made for Singapore's 48th birthday! This naughty lobster is trying it's luck to crawl out of my dining plate! *Evil Laughter*. Of course not! Its no longer alive when it's served on our table.

Black Pepper Lobster. Yes I'll give it a thumb's up for its taste. It is not spicy at all yet it had inherited all the fragrance from the black pepper sauce. The gravy is good for rice to go along as it's a little saltish, so don't waste it. Though the lobster is not fleshy, it's meat is soft and chewy. The chef is also very thoughtful to have cut the lobster up into neat chunks for easy sharing and eating. Not forgetting the local health concious, they have added a few ginkgo nuts which sorta act as a refresher after all that sass with the amazing peppery seafood dish.


$48. National Day Lobster (We got it complimentary as I won it from their contest)

Making ourselves travel all the way to this new restaurant. We did not want to let ourself down by taking the chance to savour more dishes. Along comes 2 other dishes which we ordered to share amongst the family of 3.



The Cajun Chicken with pear sauce is juicy inside and crispy outside. It is not dry at all. The restaurant serves this chicken with fries that are super nice and crunchy, in a decent size with a small pool of salad. And, what a clever move to use pear as a sauce as it greatly increase my appetite when the chicken is dipped into it. I couldn't figure out at first.


$18. Cajun Chicken with pear sauce. So worth the price and comes with super yummy fries!

Check out my husband's order. The Lamb Rendang! For once he was adventurous to try out something different other than fish and chips. *Giggles* Yes! He loves that, well who doesn't?

This lamb rendang is served with a good amount of gravy with pieces of garlic bread at the side. Asparagus, broccoli and carrot were also used to liven up the dish. (Imagine seeing a plate of black?) No worries for those who doesn't eat lamb due to the "unique smell" that it has or the tough texture of the meat.

The lamb is easily separated from its bone, easy to eat and not tough at all. The gravy is also very well flavoured with spices. It is easy to eat and not messy at all. Quite yummy for a lamb dish for a non-lamb eater like me.
$24. Lamb Rendang. So easy to eat, smells full of spices and no "unique smell".

Overall we loved this place and we will sure to be coming back to try their other dishes. I think you should check out this place too!

Check out their Facebook for on-going contest and promotions below:https://www.facebook.com/Street50?fref=ts.

They are located at 50 Telok Blangah Road, Singapore 098828.
You can alight at Habourfront MRT or take a bus and stop at the exit of VivoCity.
The hotel is about 10 minutes walk from there. As there is no proper signage of the restaurant, it may be a little difficult for you to find them. 

***Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored review. I won the lobster dish and we paid for the rest of the dishes.***