Last month we got invited to Singapore to attend this fabulous, *literally* colourful event held by Skin Inc.
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Let's start with,
the day we arrived.
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Let's start with,
the day we arrived.
We landed in Singapore at around 9pm local time and headed straight to our stylish hotel, Sofitel So Singapore, to check in.
There was actually a dinner event at Pince & Pints at 8pm, but unfortunately we couldn't catch an earlier flight, so we had to miss it!
...and by "it" we meant this mouth-watering lobster!!!
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Sooo sad as we heard many good reviews about it! ;___;
Definitely a-must-visit place for our next trip to Singapore!
Anyway, back to the hotel.
The lobby was decorated with Skin Inc's fun and colourful bottles, as you can see below :)
After we received our room key, it didn't take us long to get to our room, and look what we found there:
A very sweet and generous welcome from Skin Inc Team! Thank you! :)
As we stepped off the elevator and walked towards the hotel entrance, we saw this group of five stylish girls walking towards us anddd, two of them were the Songsters!!!
And what did we do? We just smiled awkwardly at them and kept on walking wtf. Guess we were too nervous that our mind went blank. Then suddenly, we met our friend, Monica�who came along on this trip with us, near the lobby entrance and she told us that she already took a picture together with Songsters! And then she asked us if we wanted to do the same, well, YA-HA?!
And so, we turned back, called them (they were waiting for the elevator) and without further ado, asked for a picture!
Our very first #songsterssandwich! xD
After that, we went to Ku D� Ta for some drinks til about 2am...
The next morning, we had our breakfast at Xperience Restaurant.
Truth is, we were running late so each of us only had time for an omelette and a glass of orange juice (and some photos, lol).
Truth is, we were running late so each of us only had time for an omelette and a glass of orange juice (and some photos, lol).
Skin Inc Event at ION SKY
At around 10am we departed from our hotel lobby to Skin Inc press conference at ION Sky, Level 56 Ion Orchard.
When we reached there, the place was already packed with familiar faces from the Internet, and they were all so stylish!
Like these gorgeous girls: (from L-R) Dani Song, Velda Tan, and Aimee Song.
Before exploring the place, let us take a picture in front of their iconic bottles first. ;)
The first area that we checked out, lol.
OM!
NOM!
NOM!!
(Pardon us, we didn't have a proper breakfast, remember?)
(Pardon us, we didn't have a proper breakfast, remember?)
Next! Checking out their signature product: A custom-blended serum :D
Jess showing some love for Skin Inc ?
After about 30 minutes of exploring the place, it's time for the press conference:
The opening speech by the founder and CEO of Skin Inc, Sabrina Tan.
The reason why she started the company was because she wanted to find a solution to her eczema-prone skin, and now (since 2007), the business has grown from one store in Singapore, to 17 outlets across 16 cities worldwide!
...and, and, it's also the first Singapore brand carried by Sephora! :O
Such an inspiration, isn't she?
She also explained that, in this era where women are empowered, many of us are working our asses off to pursue our dreams, that we often don't get enough time to take care of our skin especially with A LOT of beauty products (toner, moisturiser, serum, etc).
And that's when Skin Inc comes to the rescue with their customised serum,
"My Daily Dose"!
The reason why she started the company was because she wanted to find a solution to her eczema-prone skin, and now (since 2007), the business has grown from one store in Singapore, to 17 outlets across 16 cities worldwide!
...and, and, it's also the first Singapore brand carried by Sephora! :O
Such an inspiration, isn't she?
She also explained that, in this era where women are empowered, many of us are working our asses off to pursue our dreams, that we often don't get enough time to take care of our skin especially with A LOT of beauty products (toner, moisturiser, serum, etc).
And that's when Skin Inc comes to the rescue with their customised serum,
"My Daily Dose"!
In just ONE bottle, you get everything you need to take care of your skin! What a great concept!
A clearer picture of "My Daily Dose".
"Skin Inc�s patented technology boasts a unique concept of customising serums to suit individual needs and keeps the active ingredients in each serum enclosed in moisture-rich seaweed capsules which are suspended in a paraben-free solution." �x
Aimee Song giving her testimony about Skin Inc products and the facial treatment.
The Japanese doctor behind Skin Inc.
? Jess consulted with the doctor about "My Daily Dose", which led us to:
...our first #SKINcheck!
At this point, you should already be familiar with the concept of "My Daily Dose".
So, in order to get that ONE bottle that contains our very own customised serum, we must first take a #SKINcheck :)
The purpose of SKINcheck is to know what exactly are your skin problems, what would you like your skin to be, what are your bad habits that might harm your skin, your age, where do you live, etc., so they can create a serum that meets your skin's specific needs, such as anti-aging, brightening and hydration.
Funny thing was, there were 5 persons from Indonesia and we took the SKINcheck separately, but ALL of us had the SAME result!! Loll, so we guess our environment plays a powerful role in our skin's health, eh?
If you're curious about your skin's needs, take your #SKINCheck here. :)
You just need to answer some simple yes/no questions!
Interested to try the serum?
Join our GIVEAWAY at the end of this post! ;)
Aimee Song's #OOTD ?
Selfie from 56 floors up! :)
Jess opted for pastel that day :)
Our #OOTD!
Indonesian team! :D
With the super cool and hilarious, Song Dani! She reminds us of our own cousin, Valen (who aspires to be a hairdresser too btw), so much!! haha, we love her!
We first knew this lady from Instagram (@belluspuera) and we've adored her since! Her beauty, skin and style are just impeccable? Oh, and she's also the co-owner of the restaurant we've mentioned earlier, Pince & Pints!
Closing the press conference event coverage with this selfie! (Monica - Jess - Elle).
Thanks, Mon, for being so helpful during this trip. :)
Lunch!
After a fun session at the press conference, Skin Inc team invited all the media and bloggers to have lunch together at Paradise Dynasty, Ion Orchard. We were seated in a round table for 10 persons and after about 15-20minutes we just realised that we'd been sharing table with the peeps from Indonesian magazines! :D
Anyway, this restaurant is known for its colourful xiao long baos which have different flavours for each colour!
Here's the complete list of the flavours. We only tried the Foie Gras, Truffle and Crab Roe, and they were so delish!!?
Facial Treatment at Skin Inc ION Orchard
FINALLYYY, time to get pampered!! xD
During the treatment :)
DONE! Our skin felt so fresh after the facial. Fyi, the treatment was PAINLESS, because unlike the usual facial, they don't use the acne extraction techniques.
Inside the Skin Inc outlet.
Hair Styling
After an hour of pampering our facial skin, our hair seemed to demand the same attention. So, off we go to Salon Vim!
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�??* The results *??�
With Monica again :D
Last selfie before going back to the hotel!
Thank you, Salon Vim for styling our hair! We will come back for sure!?
Eh wait, Jess has actually come back a few weeks ago. Read her full post here about her new hair colour done by Salon Vim :)
Eh wait, Jess has actually come back a few weeks ago. Read her full post here about her new hair colour done by Salon Vim :)
Dinner + Rooftop Party
Before going to the party, we had a chance to taste the creative dishes of the Michelin-starred guest chef, Yuichi Kamimura!
This one was Jess' but she forgot the name. :/
Elle's: Lobster & Scallops Laska Risotto. Both of them were sooo tasty, as expected from a Michelin starred chef! :D
Ok, now that our tummies had been filled, up we went to the rooftop!
When we got there, people were already busy taking selfies with the Songsters, lol.
? Love the beautiful scenic backdrop! :) ?
Enjoying our drinks by the pool, shying away from the crowd. (???)
Got introduced to Mae from marxmae.com!
Despite her cool and edgy look, she was actually very friendly and funny! We also found out that she has a variety show called "Miss Korea - I'm MAE" by InsiteTV! If you love Korea and are curious about living there by yourself, you should check out the show here! It's a fun way to learn about Korean culture. :)
Despite her cool and edgy look, she was actually very friendly and funny! We also found out that she has a variety show called "Miss Korea - I'm MAE" by InsiteTV! If you love Korea and are curious about living there by yourself, you should check out the show here! It's a fun way to learn about Korean culture. :)
Aaand, look who else we met there! THE Ladyironchef (Brad Lau) and his beautiful wife who is also a blogger, Melody Yap!
If you haven't heard about him (which we doubt), he's a very well-known food blogger from Singapore that even our mom follows him on Instagram, lol! She often says, "I want to take good pictures like Ladyironchef that make people drool!" ...mom, please. (-___-;)
Anyway, they were so kind and humble! We hope to meet him, his wife, and Mae again sometime in the future.
If you haven't heard about him (which we doubt), he's a very well-known food blogger from Singapore that even our mom follows him on Instagram, lol! She often says, "I want to take good pictures like Ladyironchef that make people drool!" ...mom, please. (-___-;)
Anyway, they were so kind and humble! We hope to meet him, his wife, and Mae again sometime in the future.
Fave pic from that night!
Last Day :(
There was only a few minutes left before we had to leave for the airport. So a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do! Taking pictures!!
Loving this Game of Throne-esque spot!
Jess saying goodbye to the cute silver pug at the hotel lobby! :D
Overall, we had a lot of fun during this trip and met a lot of awesome people, too! Thank you Gushcloud and Skin Inc for sending us here. ???
We are pretty sure you've read a lot of good reviews about Skin Inc's customised serum, "My Daily Dose" apart from our blog, and now YOU have a chance to try it out yourself by following the simple rules below! ;)
Simple rules to join:
1. Follow our blog via Google Friends Connect
2. Each of us is unique and we all must have a favorite color. Tell us in the comment box below what color do you like the most and why do you like it + your email address
Three (3) lucky winners will WIN SKIN INC My Daily Dose� Customized Serum worth S$ 170 (IDR 1,600,000) each -- what's in each bottle: Hyaluronic Acid serum, Ceramide serum and Licorice serum (see all functions of each serums here).
- The winners will be picked randomly and get one (1) bottle each
- The giveaway will close on 25 August 2014 at 23.59 WIB (GMT+7 Jakarta time zone)
- Winners will be randomly selected and we will announce their names on our next blog post about our favourite Skin Inc products
- This giveaway is open to Indonesian residents only
- The prize will be delivered to each winners' address of choice (we will take care of the shipping charge)
Have fun and good luck! ;D
XOXO