Natural Beauty Inside Out
It’s the Chinese New Year eve here and I’ve been really busy with last minute shopping and spring cleaning. I’ve also been slathering my DIY acne clearing mask to try to clear my acne blemishes so that I don’t get incessant queries about them from nosey parkers. Sure I wish I have skin like Song Hye Kyo’s but I’ll need a good healing brush on my face to achieve that! Non-digital no less!
A glamorous babe? An enhanted princess? Or maybe a runaway model? For me, I’m not quite sure. Maybe it’s the punk rock inspiration complete with smoky eyes and disheveled style although I doubt I can carry it off because it it takes a certain kind of attitude to look that part too. So I had no idea what to expect when I was invited to the Shiseido makeover session on Thursday. I accepted the invitation out for some quest for fun, but really, I was slightly afraid that they’re going to make me look over-the-top! The last time I had a makeover was during my wedding and I could hardly recognize myself with all the heavy makeup. I was literally, uncomfortable in my own skin!
Did you know that there is a neat little spa tucked at the back of Sephora at ION Orchard? Well, I didn’t and it was only yesterday that I discovered that Bliss has a spa inside the mega beauty store and that it has been opened since the end of October last year! In fact, this is the first Bliss Spa to be connected to a Sephora store and offers a cocktail of à la carte mini treatments – from facials, body treatments, waxing to nail care. And as part of the media invite to review their services, I received a complimentary session of Tiger Paws Manicure & Tiger Toes Pedicure.
Remember my post sometime ago regarding the Instant Eye Tuck & Dark Circle Treatment plus Illuminating Eye Care from Easy-Eye Solutions for those with severe dark undereye circles, eye bags or puffy eyes? Well, I’m happy to run a joint promotion with the company to extend another 15% off the products.
A couple of years ago, I took yoga and was taught the Alternate Nostril Breathing, also known as Nadi Shuddhi Pranayama. It was relatively easy and I practiced it for awhile, but as usual, gave up subsequently due to laziness and distractions. Those who are learning yoga or have picked up yoga would know that breathing is essential as your nose is directly linked to your brain and nervous system and breathing right can help to oxygenate the cells of your body, from your brain to your vital organs.
I'm Sesame and Viva Woman is a Singapore beauty blog with an interest in natural, organic skincare and cosmetics that is updated daily with a weekend edition of fashion commentaries. Established in 2006, this blog has also been listed as one of the top 25 beauty blogs globally according to Babble.com.
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