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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

It’s time for CELEBRATION

Guess what?

Sweet Sugar Caramel is now 1 year old, am really excited about how long I have been blogging and immersing myself into the love of my readers.

Join in the celebrations today as I would be hosting a lovely giveaway on my blog in conjunction ofSSC and my birthday.

Heartfelt thanks from the depths of my heart for the continuous support and for reading SSC.

Without you girls, I wouldn’t have the motivation to keep SSC going through the year.

I look forward to the many years to come with the fabulous companionship and support you girls have provided me with.

With lotsa love, Lenn

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Without further ado, here are the fabulous prizes that I have set for the giveaway,

The first prize.

The second prize.

The third prize.


All you have to do is either ‘LIKE’ SSC FB page, SSC FB group or join Google Friend Connect, post a sincere birthday wish for SSC and you are all set.

One entry per day is allowed till the end of the giveaway, so do keep the comments flooding in my mailbox.

There will be a total of 3 winners from this giveaway and they will all be selected through random.org.

P.S Do note that all the prizes are not in any way sponsored and are all paid through my own pocket so please pardon me if it is not really expensive items.

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Rules and regulations to note:
  • Dateline: 24 September 2011 @ 11.59pm (Singapore time)
  • Open to my readers that live in SINGAPORE only.
  • One DAILY entry per person is allowed till the end of the contest. (The more days you comment, the higher the chances of winning)
  • Winners will be notified via email. If there is no acknowledgment within three days, another winner will be selected.

PS. Please do allow time after the dateline for the tabulation of the winners.

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How to participate in this contest:
  • Follow Sweet Sugar Caramel by either ‘LIKE’–ing SSC FB page, SSC FB group or Google Friend Connect
  • Leave down a valid email address for me to contact you
  • Write a lovely birthday message for SSC’s 1st birthday on this blog entry
  • Do leave your Facebook/GFC nick for verification purposes

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Please follow this format when commenting on this blog entry:

Name:
Valid email address:
Birthday wishes for SSC:
FB or GFC name: Please specify which 1 of the 3 that you have joined

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Good luck girls, have lots of fun participating in this giveaway and thanks for staying with SSC and me for the past year.

PS. Do leave comments on my entries if you have any burning questions or personal views, I will be more than willing to reply you.

Till next time ^_^

Monday, August 29, 2011

PROPER neck care for a MORE youthful look

Prologue:

Girls, my deepest apologies for the lack of updates as I am currently bombard with like 2-3 assignments per week from school.

I would too love to use this chance to express my heartfelt thanks to all the readers who have stayed with SSC and have been kind to me until today.

In conjunction of SSC’s first birthday and my own birthday, I will be launching a giveaway really soon, do stay tuned and participate in it.

With lotsa hugs and kisses, Lenn

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Back to the focus for today's entry,

Girls, you must all be probably thinking that isn’t with just the usage of facial products is more than enough for a youthful looking you right?

Think again, other than the face that we treasure, the neck area is actually just as delicate against the natural pollutants in the air and the constant exposure of the sun.

Often being neglected, the neck area actually does play a big part in the exposure of one’s actual age even through your face might seem flawless.

Though do not get me wrong, I am not trying to say that the neck area is more important than the face but  they are both equally important as they compliments each other in terms of our presentation of ourselves.

Thus in order to make yours and my life easier, I have went ahead to test drive a product that I have recently gotten my paws on that might help improve such conditions.

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It is none other than Skin Food’s Grape Seed Oil Wrinkle Neck Cream,

Meet the star for today the Skin Food’s Grape Seed Oil Wrinkle Neck Cream.

Possesses a creamy texture with an slight alcoholic grape scent, or perhaps is just my personal interpretation.

Feels absolutely light weight on my skin after application.


Here’s more information about it:
  • Priced @ $27.10 for a 50g jar
  • Made in Korea
  • Contain grape seed oil for moisture retention
  • Possess anti-aging and hydrating properties
  • Plastic tub container packaging

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Pros
  • Fast absorption
  • Light weight
  • Creamy texture glides on effortlessly
  • Smoother and suppler skin after constant usage
  • Slightly lighten existing fine lines
  • Brightens up dull, lifeless looking skin

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Cons
  • Not in favor of its scent, through it pleasantly disperse after a few minutes after application
  • Prefer a more hygienic and convenient packaging instead of the existing tub container. Constantly looking for a clean spatula to use and washing it after every use can be quite a hassle

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My thoughts on the Skin Food’s Grape Seed Oil Wrinkle Neck Cream,

After constant usage, my neck area do seemed more supple and firm. It also feels really soft and smooth when touched.

I love the fast absorption of the Skin Food’s Grape Seed Oil Wrinkle Neck Cream into my skin, with this there is lesser waiting time and it is easier for it to be incorporate into my skincare regime.

I would have preferred if it is packaged in a squeeze tube container as it would be easier to bring around and as I am able to control the amount that I dispense out each time. In this way it will be more hygienic and there will be lesser wastage as well.

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My Verdict

7 out of 10 stars, as I am not in favor of its scent

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Will I buy it again?

Depends, as I am very particular about the smell of the product I use as I believe that aromatherapy does help to relax one’s senses after a tiring day.

Girls, go give the tester at Skin Food a try before deciding on making a purchase. Though it really depends on an individual’s take on their preferences when it comes to scent.

I do get feed backs that it smells acceptable or heavenly to some friends that I have previously introduced the Skin Food’s Grape Seed Oil Wrinkle Neck Cream for their consideration.

Well to each our own, I guess.

Till next time ^_^

Friday, August 19, 2011

Not just sweet whispers with kissable lips

Suffering in silence with unsightly dry and chapped lips?

Wanting to achieve those full and supple pout that is similar to those of Angelina Jolie’s?

Currently on a tight budget and can’t decide on getting either a function lip moisturizer or a delicious looking lip stain?

Look no further, Lip Ice and its trusty range of lip moisturizers are the one stop ultimate solution to your lip woes.

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Girls, you might be wondering why do we need to apply lip balm as you can always conveniently lick your lips, but did you know?

  • Licking your lips actually only deteriorates the existing condition of your lips.
  • The application of lip moisturizers aids in the healing and prevention in the formation of chapped lips by creating a protective layer to prevent additional moisture lost.

Being totally guilty after knowing that the licking of my lips are not helpful in any way, I was quite glad that I was given the chance to test out the Lip Ice Sheer Color Lip moisturizer range.

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Without further ado, here are the stars for today, the Lip Ice Sheer Color Strawberry Lip moisturizer and Lip Ice Sheer Color Shimmer Lip Moisturizer.

Thanks Mentholatum Lip Ice and The Sample Store for giving me this timely opportunity and for making this review possible.

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More information on the Lip Ice Sheer Color Lip Moisturizer range:
  • Affordably priced @ $7.50 a tube
  • Available in 3 different variety to choose from: Strawberry, Shimmer and Fragrance-free
  • Produced by The Mentholatum CO., New York, U.S.A
  • Innovative colour changing concept
  • Infused with natural beeswax to soothe sensitive and inflamed skin
  • Formulated with natural effective ingredients like: Macadamia, Shea butter, Terni folia seed oil, Jojoba seed oil and Aloe vera extract for healthier looking lips
  • Addition of vitamin E for its anti-oxidant benefits to help battle against the natural pollutants in the air
  • Provides sufficient hydration for suppler lips
  • Made in China

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First up for today will be the Lip Ice Sheer Color Strawberry Lip moisturizer,

What I love about it:
  • Easy to use, fuss free packaging
  • Delicious strawberry scent
  • Glides on effortlessly
  • Smooth, glossy finish
  • Long lasting and light weight
  • Instantaneous plumper looking lips
  • Heals and reduce the chances of having chapped lips with constant usage
  • Super long lasting staining of the lips

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My experience with the Lip Ice Sheer Color Strawberry Lip moisturizer,
 
 
 
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My thoughts the Lip Ice Sheer Color Strawberry Lip moisturizer,

I absolutely love the strawberry scent as it does not smell artificial like some of those that I have purchased.

I adore how my lips stayed happily moisturized after a long day exposed in an air conditioned room even with minimal reapplication throughout the day.

Application was a breeze as it glides on easily without leaving a waxy feeling.

The only down side is probably the overly pinkish tone that I find it difficult to match my usual nude day makeup.

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Next up is the Lip Ice Sheer Color Shimmer Lip Moisturizer,


 What I love about it:
  • More subtle colour change
  • Easy to carry and functional packaging
  • Glides on effortlessly
  • Contains fine, gentle pink shimmer for a more 3 dimensional illusion
  • Smooth, slightly shimmery finish
  • Long lasting and light weight
  • Instantaneous plumper looking lips
  • Heals and reduce the chances of having chapped lips with constant usage
  • Super long lasting staining of the lips

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My experience with the Lip Ice Sheer Color Shimmer Lip moisturizer,
 

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My thoughts on the Lip Ice Sheer Color Shimmer Lip moisturizer,

The pink shimmers are a lovely addition that helps to make my lips look prominent than it usually is.

The more subtle shade of pink makes this more versatile in creating different makeup looks as when compared with the Lip Ice Sheer Color Strawberry Lip moisturizer.

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Ultimately my thoughts on the Lip Ice Sheer Color Lip Moisturizer range,

With its practical functions, non-frills simple packaging and the easy on the pocket prices, I find that it is a worthwhile buy.

Through a point to note would be that during application, please use it sparingly to prevent getting an overwhelming shade of pink that might not be totally your style.

Oh before I forget, this is really suited for those who are aiming for the dolly Japanese look.

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Girls get your paws on the Lip Ice Sheer Color Lip Moisturizer range, head down to your nearby Watsons today.

Last but not least, do join their FB page for more information, promotions and updates @ Lip Ice Singapore FB Page

Do participate and join in the fun at their Lip Ice Beautiful Lips contest on their FB page where the top 3 most beautiful lips will walk away with a MP4 worth $259.

Help vote for my entry as well, heartfelt thanks in advance ^_^

Till next time ^_^

Monday, August 1, 2011

Become SEXIER with SEXY LOOK starting today

Felt that your face is all dehydrated and lifeless?

Followed a regular skincare regime but always felt that there was something lacking?

Look no further as Lush Beauty aka Secretive have kindly brought in the highly in demand, Sexy Look which is currently the number 1 best selling 3-D facial sheet mask from Taiwan.

Now, we all can enjoy such luxuries at our door step without having to play hefty shipping charges ever again.

 Heartfelt thanks to the fabulous folks at Lush Beauty for making this review possible.

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Have not heard about either Lush Beauty or Sexy Look 3-D facial sheet masks?

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Here’s more information on Lush Beauty:
  • Set up in 2007
  • A Singapore and Malaysia based company
  • Specialized in skincare, body care and cosmetics products
  • Brands under them includes: Elisa Coy, Lioele, Love More, LUS and Sexy Look

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Here more information on Sexy Look 3-D facial sheet masks:
  • Provides a 360 degree coverage that includes the face as well as the neck area
  • With constant usage, promises ultra lifting and firming benefits
  • 1 time usage per pack
  • Uniquely designed ear hooks for a more secure and snug fit
  • Formulated with special premium ingredients like: Bird nest, red wine, platinum and gold caviar to name a few
  • Endorsed by famous Taiwanese celebrity, Aisa
  • Made in Taiwan
  • Covered under U.S.D. one million of product liability insurance
  • Usually priced @ $8.80 for a box of 5, yet now for introductory purposes is priced at $7.90 (Hurry before the promotion ends)

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Why is it called a 3-D mask?

It’s specially designed with the addition of ear hooks for a closer and better adhesion to your facial features to maximize the absorption of the essence during the entire application.

Uses unique 6 directional lifting effects to help fight against the forces of gravity for an instant uplifting and slimming effect.

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Did you know that Sexy Look 3-D facial sheet masks have also made a grand appearance in the famous Taiwan beauty talk show 女人我最大 (Known as Lady First & Wqueen)?

Here a video and pictures as proof,





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The proper application method:
  • Recommended usage: 2 to 3 times a week
  • Remove all traces of makeup and properly cleanse your face
  • Gently exfoliate for maximum absorption
  • Using clean fingers carefully tear open the mask
  • Fit mask properly on face by pulling the hooks of the mask gently to fit the 2 sides of your ear
  • Adjust for comfort and smooth down any creases or air bubbles
  • Last but not least, proceed to hook up the lower mask area at your chin up to your ear area
  • Leave on for the stipulated waiting time of 15 to 20 minutes (Do not leave overnight)
  • Optional: Massage your face and neck area gently to facilitate better absorption of the essence
  • After removal, gently pat excess essence into your face and neck area as there is no need to rinse it off

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Without further ado, here's the 2 boxes of Sexy Look 3-D facial sheet masks that I will be introducing today, the Sexy Look Super Moisturizing Duo Lifting Mask and the Intensive Firming Duo Lifting Mask.

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First up is the Sexy Look Intensive Firming Duo Lifting Mask,

Superb for those who simply adores the sweet, luxurious red wine scent.

Here’s the ingredient list for those who are interested.

Love the striking royal purple packaging which exudes a princess feel from it.


More information on it:
  • Targeted for the renewal of the skin for a more youthful skin
  • Contains Red wine polyphenols and Platinum
  • Addition of Vitamin C for its anti-oxidant properties
  • Improves skin elasticity and promotes a firmer complexion
  • Helps to create a more contoured and V-Line looking face

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What I love about it:
  • Sweet grape, red wine scent
  • No leakage during the entire application period
  • Non-sticky
  • Masks remains adequately wet even after the stipulated 15 to 20 minutes of application period
  • Comfortable fit for even a big face girl like me
  • Even covers the often neglected neck area
  • Experienced bouncier and suppler skin
  • More contoured V-line looking chin and less flabby neck area
  • Skin seems softer, smoother and more elastic

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My thoughts on the Sexy Look Intensive Firming Duo Lifting Mask,

I experience a slight tingling sensation for the first 5 minutes while I was donning the Sexy Look Intensive Firming Duo Lifting Mask though it soon went away after proceeding closer to the end of the application period.

It was bearable but I guess that those with super duper sensitive skin should probably use the other types like Sexy Look Super Moisturizing Duo Lifting Mask for its soothing Aloe Vera properties.

But nevertheless, I really love the results that I witnessed. I saw a more contoured, slimmer looking me and my double chin looks less flabby as well.

As for the scent it’s a really similar dupe to red wine for its aromatic yet alluring smell.

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Next is my personal favourite the Sexy Look Super Moisturizing Duo Lifting Mask,

Smells fabulously great as well.

Here’s the ingredient list for those who are interested.

I adore the individually hygienic package of the Sexy Look Super Moisturizing Duo Lifting Mask.


More information on it:
  • Targeted for dehydrated skin as it aims to provide intense moisture and instant rejuvenation
  • Contains Aloe Vera and Q10
  • Improves skin’s elasticity and helps to firm up saggy looking skin
  • Hydrates and aids excess sebum secretion
  • Boosts skin natural metabolism

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Mask is soaked full of a generous amount of essence


What I love about it:
  • Refreshing floral apple-ish scent
  • No leakage during the entire application period
  • No rash or irritation symptoms
  • Non-sticky
  • Masks remains adequately wet even after the stipulated 15 to 20 minutes of application period
  • Comfortable fit for even a big face girl like me
  • Even covers the often neglected neck area
  • Instant brightening of my dull looking complexion
  • Lesser oil secretion for the entire day
  • Firmer and suppler skin
  • Minimizes existing enlarge pores problem
  • Soothes redness and slightly sun burned skin

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My thoughts on the Sexy Look Super Moisturizing Duo Lifting Mask,

I love the cooling sensation and the relaxation of my sense during the application of the mask.

Not only the essence provided was generous, the fit was also adept as well.

The floral apple-ish scent totally adds on major plus points to the entire pampering experience.

After constant usage, I experience suppler, bouncier skin and it really does help to soothe my reddish inflamed skin that I have gotten after a recent sunny day out to the beach.

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Here are pictures of my personal experience with the Sexy Look 3-D facial sheet masks,
 
Me with the Sexy Look Super Moisturizing Duo Lifting Mask.

The extra coverage for my neck area really does create an uplifting effect for my unsightly double chin.

How the mask look when laid flat on the table after usage.

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The before and after pictures taken under the same room lighting after using the Sexy Look Super Moisturizing Duo Lifting Mask,

A picture of the bare-faced me before using the mask, please pardon my scary makeup less face.

This is me after usage of the mask. Notice the obvious lightening of dark circles and instant brightening of my dull complexion?

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Ultimately how I feel about the Sexy Look Super Moisturizing Duo Lifting Mask and the Intensive Firming Duo Lifting Mask,

I totally enjoyed the usage for both of them as I have witness a believable improvement in my complexion.

My skin now feels more supple, hydrated and brighter with the constant usage of the Sexy Look 3-D facial sheet masks.

Oil secretion on my face seems to be lesser and my enlarged pores problem is looking less obvious than usual.

Not forgetting that the delicious scent is really an indulging experience.

With a price that is friendly on the pocket, I wouldn’t even mind getting all 5 of the flavors for a try.

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Girls to get your paws on the fantastic of Sexy Look 3-D facial sheet masks, they are now available exclusively at Guardian.

For more product information visit them @ Secretive Singapore Website

Do join Lush Beauty and Sexy Look Singapore FB page today to stand a chance to win a box of their facial sheet masks.

Till next time ^_^