This is a culture sharing post about my experience on Taoism.
Since 3 years ago, I have been heading down to this 神坛 (Sin Tua) for all major praying sessions -- 兴山殿 Heng San Dian. (I'm pronouncing the chinese characters in Hokkien). Founded since 1937, Heng San Dian in Singapore holds various praying sessions cater for important chinese dates.
One of these special days was 拜天公 (Bai Tian Gong) which means praying to Heaven God).
Tuesday(31 Jan 2012) was the 9th day of the 1st month of the lunar calendar. On this special day, Hokkiens celebrate Chinese New Year by offering their prayers to the Jade Emperor Of Heaven.
It is said that during a particular Chinese New Year in the province of Hokkien dating back to Ming Dynasty, the villages were burnt, robbed and villagers were killed. The innocent villagers escaped and hid amongst the sugarcane fields. Desperate, they pray to the Jade Emperor of Heaven for safety and salvation. On the 9th day, which is also the Jade Emperor's birthday, the bandits left the villages and the villagers were saved. To date, the Hokkiens continue to count their blessings and owe their gratitude to the sugarcane plants for saving them from destruction by praying to them.
I'm a cantonese. But my mum's a Hokkien. Together, we headed down to Heng San Tian together for this praying session. Meibao came too!
For $28(individual set) or $38(family set), a praying ritual led by a taoist priest was held. The offerings are prepared for you as well. In addition, there were mediums, mascots, lion dance and dragon dance troupes! 好热闹！
The sugarcanes on either side of the house.
Patterns placed by the 'lions' after their dances
Oranges place together to form the chinese character 旺 (Wang).
Can you make out 4 numbers here?
Bestie Meibao was there throughout the session and even helped me carry offerings. Bless you!
Credits to Cun Jie
Credits to Cun Jie for taking this shot for me. :)
The God Of Fortune!
At 12am, all offerings were transferred to an open space nearby for burning.
Right before the burning process, a final praying was done on behalf of all families and friends.
If I were to pray by myself, I would've been so lost as to what to buy and offer, when to do it, how to go about doing it. What are the right things to say? Also, I have to make a trip to buy and prepare the offerings myself. I would've been so confused!
Thus, I thank each and every single friend at Heng San Tian for reminding and helping me with performing this ritual on my behalf.
Weeklytrancesessions are held every Friday from 8.30pm onwards. Trance refers to this session known as 'Tiao Dang' to the Chinese, where different Gods enter mediums' body. Usually there'll be 1 medium each Friday Session. You may check with the person-in-charge as to who via their facebook page here.
The reason why I made a trip to Goody Books last month was to meet Low Kay Hwa, one of the youngest full time novelist in Singapore, to collect copies of his latest novel, A Singapore Love Story.
Low Kay Hwa is a GUY. This is for those who have always thought that Low Kay Hwa is a female.
Who would've thought that this inspiring young man is only 27 this year, a year older than me, already a novelist who has written 10 novels and owns a his facebook page which has garnered more than 110,000 likes!
FWOAH~!
Here is the cover page of his latest novel, the tenth one,titled A Singapore Love Story:
Story Summary
A typical reality romance in Singapore. The girl is smart and comes from a healthy, good-income family. The guy is street-wise but his family background is just the opposite of the girl's. The couple were loggerheads when first met at a very young age. As if destined, their love for each other grew over the years.
Living in a urban country like Singapore where education, finance, status and power counts in your everyday life, does romance exist? Two different people from different family backgrounds and different mentality topped by harsh reality, will true love beats the odds?
Beware of that surprise ending of this story. Clue: Someone in this story died. But who, really?
Simple Descriptions Yet Mind Intriguing
Low Kay Hwa managed to visualize the many different aspects of a typical Singapore couple and wrote them out in simple, to the point form. As compared to complex story-writing, you don't have to ponder too much over trying to make out what those 'chim' phrases and metaphors mean. Like for instance, when I read Jodi Picoult novels, I have to re-read the sentences a few times before I finally understand where she's coming from. In this story's case, your mind has ample space to focus and wonder about reality issues which the author has brought up. I believe most Singaporeans are facing these same issues as we grow up. For the younger generation, there are lessons to be learnt, behaviour and attitude in life to reflect upon. For the same and older generation, this book has a high possibility of triggering back fond memories of your first romance, of Singapore scenes in the 90s.
Me. To be exact. A Singapore Love Story intrigues and amuses me.
I Can Relate
I have been through fail relationships. I have doubted my dependency on my supposedly 'other half' then. Those sleepless nights where I kept thinking about 'our' future, whether he's good for me or if I'm compatible with him. Those heartaches, those days where I have to deal with endless dilemmas.
Nevertheless, puppy love romance those days were the sweetest moments I keep: 'He' who'd wait for me outside my classroom when the recess bell rings, who wrote encouraging love letters just to make me smile, who copied my homework for me so that we can chat on the phone until morning... Awww... those sweet, sweet days where even holding little pinkies can make my heart skip a beat...
As I read on, memories of my past came into view, especially my dating venues: the people, the shops, the design, the architecture, the surrounding, even the smell. As the ice-skating rink was described, I think back of friends and 'someone' whom I've met during my ice-skating days. I wrote 2 mandarin songs about it.
Wanted to scan and show you some photos of me at the ice skating rink but when I opened my storeroom:
Maybe next time? My albums are in a box right behind the storeroom. *faint*
Hey wait a minute, how did Low Kay Hwa know so much about what I've been through and what I was thinking during my younger days?! Has he been through this too? I believe this story is something which most of us, especially Singaporeans, can relate to very well.
Singapore Culture
Should a foreigner chance upon his novels, he'll get to know more about Singaporeans! Our Singlish and places of interest, our lives: school, work and play. The author is thoughtful for walking the extra mile to explain Singlish words he used.
Taken from A Singapore Love Story Chapter 1, Pg 9: Sabo, in Singapore, means sabotage.
The Chapters Of The Book
Low Kay Hwa is so meticulous.
Have you notice by now that the chapters of this book are named after Singapore's MRT(Mass Rapid Transport) train stations? The names of this chapters are arranged by order of the MRT's East-West line, beginning from its first station stop, Joo Koon, all the way to the last which is Pasir Ris MRT Station.
Take a look at the GREEN line on Singapore's MRT Network Map.
Maybe the author's trying to encourage us to read his book while travelling on the MRT and beat the speed of reading one chapter each from one station to another? It's fine if that's not what he intended.
Well, I challenged myself anyway;
A small game to keep myself entertained.
It's really fun as I tried to speed read the book so fast such that as I approach the next MRT station, the name of the chapter tallies with the MRT station name! I'm lucky to be able to play this game as I have to travel to Pioneer to give tuition classes. YAY!
There are negative chapters too! These negative chapters are what gave this story the twists! Written in the form of a person's purest thoughts and observation. Feel.
Improvements
I've read Low Kay Hwa's other novels too, Lilith and A Photogenic Life. He is getting so good in his writing style and English errors. 3 cheers for you!
I'm not good enough to judge. I make way more english grammatical errors than a lot of us do. Once, I even spelt 'temple' as 'temper'. Ops.
Perhaps the only thing I feel that may be improved is perhaps to use a wider range of adjectives. Like instead of using 'fly into his room', he can rephrase the content such that no one has to fly unnecessarily, the character can already be at the door or in the room. It'll make the story sound even more realistic and romantic.
Check out my interview with Low Kay Hwa:
Also, Low Kay Hwa is having his FIRST BOOK LAUNCH which will be held at Earshot Cafe at the Arts House, on 07 February 2012(TUESDAY), from 7pm onwards!
I'm going down to show my support!
For more information of the book launch, please click on this photo:
Having said so much, you really should go read A Singapore Love Story.
I'm giving away TWO Low Kay Hwa's latest novel, A Singapore Love Story. Plus, these 2 books are autographed by Low Kay Hwa himself! I can sign for you too if you request! Haha, Super thick-skinned.
Email to mintmintleong@gmail.com and share with me ANYTHING about what you think of Low Kay Hwa now. Winners will be announced on 03 February 2012, Friday.
Some suggestions: Have you heard of Low Kay Hwa? How did you get to know him? Have you read his previous books? Do you think he's made you proud to be a Singaporean? Are you coming for his book launch?
Bausch + Lomb
PureVision®2 HD Monthly Disposables give you a clearer and more detailed night vision, clarity at the movies, sharper details and enhanced contrast.
Side track: Zir zir gave me this most adorable travel contact lens casing set when she came back from her overseas shoot in December! Decided to try it with my HD lens:
Cute max, mini max, convenient max!
If you're wondering how the Bausch + Lomb PureVision®2 HD lens look like:
I feel that the lens feels 'cushion-like'.
I took a photo of how my eyes look before and after I put on the lens:
BEFORE:
AFTER:
The feeling is as good as not wearing any contacts at all, extremely comfortable! You can wear it the whole day without straining your eyes. I wore them at home because these lenses are still not able to support my high astigmatism yet. It's about 300 degrees for EACH eye.
Seriously, you can't really tell if I have those contacts on, can you? The only difference you'll probably notice is the brightness of my eyes.
Don't worry about whether my nails will break the contacts easily. I've tried the elasticity of these lens. STRONG! Watch this video I've recorded:
These PV2HD monthly disposable contact lens are monthly disposable. Made of silicon hydrogel material which contains 36% water.
So while Bausch + Lomb works on solution for the astigmatism part, I used the daily SofLens® Daily Disposable pairs whenever I'm outside.
The daily contact lens is made of hydrogel material which holds 59% water content. It's not as comfortable and as breathable as the HD lens though, which felt as good as wearing no contacts. I wore the daily disposable and watch a movie. My eyes felt dry after half a day of wearing.
Here's a CONTEST which is running until 30 Jan 2012.
Name 3 benefits of Bausch+Lomb 's High Definition™ Optics contact lens vs normal lens - email your answer together with your name and contact number to omyadmin@gmail.com before 30 January 2011 and stand to be among five winners to each win a month supply of SofLens Daily Disposable contact lenses(worth up to $110)!]* *Contest winners will be picked via a random draw and will be notified via email, within one week after the contest ends. Winners’ list is final and no further correspondence will be entertained by the organisers.
The scene is set in Hawaii and follows the unpredictable journey of an American family at a crossroads. Matt King (George Clooney), a husband and father of two girls, must re-examine his past and navigate his future when his wife is in a boating accident off Waikiki. He awkwardly attempts to repair his relationship with his daughters - 10 year-old precocious Scottie (Amara Miller) and rebellious 17 year-old Alexandra (Shailene Woodley) - while wrestling with a decision to sell his family’s land. Handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries, the Kings own some of the last priceless virgin parcels of tropical beach in the islands.
When Alexandra drops the bombshell that her mother was in the midst of a romantic fling at the time of the accident, Matt has to take a whole new look at his life, not to mention his legacy, during a week of momentous decisions. With his girls in tow, he embarks on a haphazard search for his wife’s lover. Along the way, in encounters alternately funny, troublesome and transcendent, he realizes he’s finally on course toward rebuilding his life and family.
I am so relieved that the saga has finally ended. I've been praying and praying that it doesn't dwell on so that I can continue to do my reviews; not looking forward to undeserved attention. I strongly believe that friendships from my blog, the ones who come back and visit, have to be built and earned with my most genuine and sincere posts instead of over some online dispute caused by a lot of accumulated misunderstandings.
Friends, my mom, my godpa, Bubble Leong, Jackie Goh and Zir zir who have been there for me, who have called and sent their regards to me, who have spoken up for me this whole time, who lent me your shoulder to cry on. I'd like to express my deepest gratitude from the bottom of my heart; Thank you for believing in me. thank you for not leaving me at this point of time. Thank you for giving me the booster to hold on to that rainbow after the rain. These special group of people whom I'm talking about, you know who you are!
The next ultimate mushy TTM declaration is specially dedicated to my dearest Ying Zi: I LOVE YOU, Sweetest sweety pie!!! *Oh dear, I think I'm having a sugar rush. LOL*
Alright, let's move on.
I'm on a shopping spree for skincare and health products recently. People in the house, I've officially converted to a Hankook Cosmetics brand user, Huat ah! This is going to be an ultra long review, I have too much good stuff to say about this korean company which was recently introduced to me!
Hankook Cosmetics works MAGIC on me, especially on my face.
Everytime after using a Hankook Cosmetics product, I can't help but look into the mirror and repeatedly compliment the after-results.
So clean, so refreshing, so smooth!
I'd say that, over and over again.
Hankook Cosmetics is so generous, I got to bring back a whole bag of goodies, both sashays and the actual products. Guess what, the sashays are for you! Prior to that, I've already given some to my cousins, aunts and close friends. What I've gotten back so far are either positive feedbacks or an emoticon which look like this---> :p. Ops haven't used them yet.
Feel free to drop me a message at mintmintleong@gmail.com if you wish to try the products too. I'm more than happy to share them with you. Kindly use 'Hankook Cosmetics Sashays' as your subject header.
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Here is a summary of what Hankook Cosmetics Background:
'Hankook' is the korean word which stands for 'Korea', just like 'Nihon' is the japanese word for 'Japan'.
Hankook Cosmetics Co. Ltd. has been around for 48 years now and counting. The company specialises in R&D and its headquarter and main factory is based in 111 Kunja-dong, Sungdong-ku, Seoul. This is the birth place of 'first patents' and led the field's best quality with R&D. They have won so many awards for the past 50years: prevention of industrial accident award from their Prime minister, excellent cosmetics production, Korea best enterprise awards in the 80s and more. Read about their history timeline here.
Majority of skincare products in the market are GMP(Good Manufacturing Practice)-certified however, Hankook Cosmetics products are CGMP-certified. CGMP stands for Current Good Manufacturing Practice. The certificate is obtained from KFDA( Korea Food and Drug Adminstration) and printed on the respective product packaging.
Their R&D is so strong!
Not only did they develope the Magic powders(phase changeable powder) they even develop functional cosmetics for whitening effects including Tissue cultured GINSENG adventitious root extract (in this case110 year old wild ginsengs are used. The brand name I'm referring to here which has won numerous awards is SANSIM. The R&D sector also develop private labels too. For instance, securing the technical cooperation of L'oreal in France and Lancome in France in the 80s.
In 1984, Hankook Cosmetics Central Training School was founded for both employees and customers. Seminars and trainings are held with recognised certification.
In addition, Hankook Cosmetics produces its very own monthly magazine, MAGAZINE JUTANHAK, highlighting the latest product developments as well as educating customers on ways to achieve maximized benefits with their products!
Hankook Cosmetics carries a total of 28 brands, 4 of which are brought into Singapore closer to the end of Year 2010: OSSION, SANSIM, EKANAVA and FLANNCHE. These products are found in Russia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan etc. and now in Singapore!
If you google for Hankook Cosmetics and find little reviews, FRET NOT. The core reason you can't find much reviews is because most of them are written in korean and mandarin! Research in mandarin and korean if you wish to.
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For mine, I'm going to focus mainly on OSSION products and one of the EKANAVA products (the COLD makeup base enhancer).
I'm totally impressed with their OSSION Mild touch and Merdel series!
OSSION products contain Merdel complex.
Merdel is derived from the word "Meriel" and "Cordelia"
Merdiel means shiny sea and Cordelia refers to Jewels of the sea. Together, 'Merdel' refers to Shiny jewel from Deep Sea.
The Merdel series was developed through a joint research with an internationally recognised marine research institute, Codif, which is located in Saint Malo of France. Deep sea water and 10 carefully selected deep sea minerals are included into these products with marine-technology.
As the name suggests, OSSION skincare products which are skin-calming and skin-healing. Resembling the calmness of the deep ocean that remains regardless of the external changes that take place, imagine your skin in relief despite irritations and external stress.
I strongly recommend friends to try, even those with skin sensitivity issues like me! I'm a pimple-prone, oily T-zone, dry skin person with enzyme. If you have similar problems as me, you may give this product a go.
Read here for more detailed information about OSSION.
Colour representations of each different series are meticulously chosen.
Mild Touch Series
For the Mild Touch series, violet colour is chosen. The colour purple is found only in a small number of sea shells and represents nobleness and dignity. This colour is a combination of red and blue is very effective in psychological therapy.
Anyway, I've screen shot my entire purchasing process in the later part of this post to run you through. It's a little confusing to first-time buyers so you MUST read my 'How to purchase' guide if you wish to be eligible for the 20% + 30% discount. It got me awhile before I understood the entire process myself.
For lazy girls like me out there, we are saved! This works magically, a 2-in-1 cleansing foam which removes even waterproof mascara at the same time you are cleansing your face. Hazel hearts tried it that first night and so did I. It worked on her and she whatsapped me after I asked about the effect. Then I got up and tried it myself.
Bye Bye, makeup removers!
This mild touch cleansing foam has purifying florigene that clarifies the skin. The rich foam effectively removes impurities and makeup, leaving your skin refresh and clean.
This product is so in demand, I was told that during an online spree last year, all 500 bottles were sold within a week! The 10 benefits written on this banner below are proven(on me), check out my V-line face now!
These posters are done by Taiwanese, I'll try my best to translate the chinese characters for you.
The red highlighted characters reads: Singapore, Malaysia: To restock!
The red characters means: Be quick if you wish to buy, product is sold out really fast~
I began using the Bubble mask from 05 Jan 2012. To date, I've used it for about 5 times. Of course, the mask is suitable for daily use. FYI, my weight of 52kg remains. Hide my fats.
Photos taken on:
Top left: 02 December 2011
Top right(in yellow): 04 Jan 2012
Bottom left: 25 Jan 2012
Bottom right: 24 Jan 2012
My cheek bones are so obvious now, aren't they? Extremely satisfied with the result.
The products worked so effectively on me, I got Jackie Goh to try them out too! Who says guys can't use skincare products? *Hint Jackie Goh* Prior to this, I've already asked our Jackie Goh for his permission to be my blog model of the day. Note to Jackie Goh: Sorry DD, gonna use some unglam photos of you here. :p
Without further ado, it's time to get the bubble mask working its magic!
The bubble mask was left on Jackie's face for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile Bubble Leong waited along with me.
Whee, it's foaming!
The OSSION Detox Bubble Mask protects the skin with thermo guard which stimulates oxygen delivery to the skin, contains Immucell that removes impurities and toxins from the skin by optimizing and helping cell respiration. It enhances your V-line through a massage effect(So massage your face!). The mask contains caffeine which enhances the V-line by decreasing the size of fat cells.
When you apply, avoid the eye and mouth areas. After bubbling for 1-2 minutes, rinse it off with warm water.
Jackie's after-wash look.
Apart from *** men's facial wash, Jackie spends very little time taking care of his skin complexion.
How can?
Your skin makes up 15% of your body weight, has a surface of about 12-20 square feet and it is the largest human organ on our bodies!
Maintaining a great complexion is a good habit which everyone should cultivate in the near future. Having a radiant and clean look is a must-have for guys nowadays, don't you think so? Whenever I bring up this issue, Jackie will excuse himself with cost and time. Let's just say it's a habit which he's yet to learn to appreciate. Perhaps soon.
Nevertheless, it's not just Jackie alone with issues, this applies to many guys who lack personal grooming skills. Girls are getting more and more particular now.
The white flakes that are visible on his cheeks are his dead cells. This peeling gel works as a scrub (so try not to use it more than once a week) which is non-irritable and brings back clarity and smoothness back to the skin. While exfoliating dead skin cells that remain on the skin due to slowing of the skin turn over cycle, it hydrates and norishes the skin as it contains Merdel Complex.
Massage in circular motions and control your strength between sensitive and non-sensitive areas.
If you are really really really REALLY tired. Say after clubbing, work, party, and simply too lazy to even budge, maybe you should try this: OSSION Mild Touch Cleansing Tissue.
It contains 80 sheets(cloth-like) in each box. Not refillable. This tissue simplifies the cleansing process. Remove your makeup and cleans your face at the same time! You can hit the sack right after. The tissue removes dust particles and impurities easily. Its lotus extract is FULL of vitamins which purifies the skin and delivers oxygen to the skin.
Convenient TTM~~~~
Merdel Series
Photo courtesy of Hankook Cosmetics.
That 3 chinese characters over the bottle says: The saviour is here! I don't understand the korean words though. Translation anyone?
The colours of the series, earlier mentioned, were meticulously chosen. The merdel series are emerald and yellow in colour to represent the sea and sun. The toner and moisturiser which belongs to this series have skin-healing effects!
Soothing to use, gentle to the skin. (These words are from me.) The moment you apply it, you feel it.
*QUINK*
Look how clean his face look now as compared to the previous photo! Let me show you again:
MAJOR DIFFERENCE! Argh~
Jackie Goh, you see for yourself. I'm going to end this off with your handsome photo.
There.
I've also done up an almost 5-minute video on me using the Detox Bubble mask, Merdel toner and moisturiser. Enjoy laughing at my very first VLOG. It'll get better, I'm sure.
After watching the video again, I realise there's no auto focus function. The toner and moisturiser squeezed out were in a blur! I've taken pictures to show you instead.
What I'm holding on to is the toner from the BASIC kit set, NOT the actual product. This is like a travel pack.
Uncommon Gel-based toner. This little amount is enough to cover your entire face. You feel your skin hydrated and soft once applied. Not only that, I keep telling everyone I super love its refreshing fragrance!
As mentioned in the video, I've given out 3 tiny samples to friends and family members, and have been using this toner DAILY since 05 Jan 2012. This picture of the toner was taken on the 25 Jan 2012. 20 days = about 3 weeks of daily usage and there's still half a tube left! FYI, this is a 25ml bottle.
The actual bottle is 140ml. The banner on the website tells us that we can use the actual bottle up to 8 months, no joke.
Check out my moisturiser, it's not even a quarter used! The red line on the photo tells you where the liquid level is now. Photo taken on 25 Jan 2012, also about 3 weeks of use since 05 Jan 2012. I have an oil T-zone, so I don't really apply a lot each time.
The emulsion(moisturiser) gives nutrition on the skin which is unbalanced of water and oil.
The ingredients(the 10 deep sea minerals) contain so much benefits, too much to type out! Let me name a few: this series enhances collagen, inhibit moisture vaporization, anti-inflammation, soothing, relax and reduce skin irritation, anti-bacteria, improves irritable skin, inhibit of pigmentation and troubles on the skin by UV, absorbed into the skin easily etc!
The photos below are my 1-hour testimonial, are you looking for a quick fix that day?
Try using ALL the products I've mentioned for a change.
If you're getting the toner and moisturiser, purchase the Merdel 2+3 gift set. For the same price, you get the basic kit and the Merdel cream as well.
With my blog discount, you are paying only slightly more than a hundred dollars, about $107.
BUT WAIT.
$107 divide by 8 months = S$13.375
You are spending less than S$14 on skincare products monthly!
Plus in this case, you're using this product more than 8 months because in the gift set, you'll be given the 25ml bottles too!
Guys and girls of all ages are suitable to use this series.
Thumbs up!
OSSION Time Curator Series
The time curator series is 30% Merdel complex, 70% BOTOX-similar ingredient known as Argireline. NO SIDE EFFECTS. I have samples!!!
Some brands have like 10 over products for their anti-aging series apart from the usual toner, moisturiser and cream. They have day creams, night creams, eye creams, masks, patches, highlighters, fillers, sticks, ampoules and the list goes on. However, the entire time curator series is shown above, no more no less, all 5 of them: The eye cream, curator cream, toner, emulsion(moisturiser), ampoules.
That's all you need to maintain your youth.
From what I've heard, korean ladies who've had their botox jabs use this series to prolong their botox effect. The jab is costly and painful, I heard. So by getting this series, these ladies actually saved a bomb!
My mum's using a set of the sashays now. I'll ask for her permission and see if she allows me to use her photos as a testimonial. Gave 2 of my aunts a set each: the toner, emulsion and eye cream. If you have the samples, please try them and let me know too. I can't use them as my skin feels really tight. I think I'm not ready for this series yet.
Once again, if you're getting this series, get the Time curator 2+3 gift set. It cost the same, if not almost the same price, for an additional tube of time curator cream, eye cream and EKANAVA lipstick that comes in 4 shades!
The contents of the Time curator series helps to increase skin elasticity, hydration, has antioxidant effect, wrinkle release and more! In order words, it FIRMS up your skin. A clinical test was conducted over 12 weeks and an evaluation made by a dermatological professional certified that the products containing VCCE(found in this series) are effective for improving wrinkles. (Testing agency: Ellead Skin Research Centre)
Time Curator Toner: hydrates and improves elasticity of the skin
Time curator emulsion: provides smooth, fully hydrated skin. Removes toxins from within the skin.
Time curator eye cream: brightens eye area by caring for visible lines and firming the skin around the eyes
Time curator cream: contains wrinkle fighting ingredients, improve wrinkles, strengthen skin ability to protect itself from harmful external environment through anti oxidant effects.
Time curator ampoule: not only cares for anti aging but also repeated movements of facial muscles such as lines on forehead, neck, temples to improve skin's elasticity.
What's so special about EKANAVA; their COLD makeup series.
The picture below is the opening enhancer aka cold makeup base.
It's even suitable for acne and enzyme skin!
COLD doesn't mean it feels cold when you apply as if it's soft drink just taken out from the fridge. Cold here means that you don't feel that much of a burning or heaty sensation on your face when exposed to sunlight. The coolness is too gentle to be realized. However, the makeup which stays on throughout is a sign that tells you that this cooling effect is working miracles.
Look closely at the liquid which is on my hand. Have you spotted yellowish looking glitter yet? That's 24K gold flakes which is being absorbed into your pores for brightness and radiant effect!
And no! This makeup base DOES NOT COST more than a hundred! You can get it at a price of less than S$50.
The key benefits of this product:
Smoothe uneven skin tone
Minimises pores
Ensures that make-up is long-lasting
Does not flake or clump.
Leaves you with a cool refreshing feel such that your face won't feel burning exposed to the heat of the sun
Protects skin from long hours of makeup
MINT'S "HOW TO PURCHASE?" ONLINE GUIDE
This is the MOST essential part of the post should you be buying anything from Hankook website.
First of all, anyone of you who has the username and password belonging to any of our 15 bloggers who are blogging for Hankook Cosmetics gets a lifelong 30% discount for any Hankook products purchased from the Hankook website.
This 30% discount even applies in addition to the on-going online promotions via www.hankookcosmetics.com.
There are exclusive star weekly promotions going on now. 4-6 different products each week are having promotions of discounts between 35% to 65%.
The 30% blog discount still applies.
That means should an item be selling at a 65% discount, you'll be entitled a total of 65% + 30% = 95% discount!
The banners of these star products are reflected on its home page. Else, you may click on 'SALES' to access sale items:
When you surf the website WITHOUT logging in, what you'll see is the original price of the product, which is strike off as shown in the print screen below:
This original price of this peeling massage special set is S$140.
The massage set cost $70 after a 50% discount.
If you are patronising their online shop, this massage set cost $70.
So how are you entitled to the additional 30% discount?
Do this:
Go back to the HOME page and look for a login column on the right:
Type in 'hankookc' for BOTH Username and Password and click 'Login':
Checked that you've logged in as 'hankookc'.
If you have, click on the product which you want to purchase once more. In my case, I'm going for the massage special set!
Compare the price difference!
Initially, the original price of the set, which is strike off, is S$140.
The strike off price is now S$98.
This is the 30% discount price.
The S$98 is then given a 50% slash, which means the special set is now only S$49.00!
So this is how the 30% + $50 discount is being derived. Please DO NOT ADD UP the percentage together to 80%, then do your calculation and end up cancelling your exclusive order because the numbers doesn't tally.
It's NOT counted that way.
Anyway, my aunt and I bought the ONLY 2 sets available for sale on CNY day. MUAHAHAHAHAHA. Super worth for a product that's initially S$140!
Under each product item page, you'll find instructions, descriptions and tips on how to use that particular product. So take your time to run through the information.
Click on 'SALES!' and scroll down to view the latest products and promotions.
You can find the cleansing foam under 'Product Latest'.
Took me forever to find but still couldn't find it.
Thank you for Amandashima who pointed it out to me at last!
I think I'd better explain the procedure once more.
IF you do not log in, the price of the cleansing foam will be S$60 S$48.00.
Once you logged in, the price is 30% discounted first, then given another 20% discount from S$42 to S$33.60. This is the discounted price of the foam.
I bought this too!
Muahahahahaha...
'ADD TO CART' if you wish to purchase it and 'CHECK OUT' your item when you're done with your shopping list:
Payment mode are as follow:
Upon 'CHECK OUT', you'll be asked to filled in your details and mailing address.
You'll be directly to the paypal/card page. If not, click CONTINUE.
The payment page:
A confirmation email will be sent your email address!
You are done!
Courier service will be made within 7 working days. Should there be pre-orders, the delivery will be made within 14 - 28 days. Courier services done within Singapore is FOC.
The banner of Hankook Cosmetics that looks like the one below is on my side bar, just in case you'll come back in future and want to buy something from Hankook Cosmetics!
More blogger reviews, promotions, updates from my other blogger friends and Hankook Cosmetics can be found here.
Hankook Counter is located at BHG Clementi Mall, Level 3.
Trust me, online buying is much cheaper and more convenient.
Username: hankookc
Password: hankookc
Email me for sashays and samples! First come first serve basis. Send it to mintmintleong@gmail.com. Subject header: Hankook Cosmetics Sashays
List of samples (Limited quantity): OSSION Stem cell essence in cream OSSION Mild Touch Cleansing foam OSSION Mild Touch Detox Bubble Mask OSSION Mild Touch Peeling Gel OSSION Improved Sun Cream SPF 37 PA ++ OSSION Time Curator Eye Cream OSSION Time Curator TONER OSSION Time Curator EMULSION OSSION Merdel Cream
*Sample availability updated on 1 June 2012
Everyone should and deserves to be beautiful, internally and out.
Share about Hankook Cosmetics with your friends /family today, HUAT AH!
Happy Shopping and once again, Happy New DRAGON Year!
![Leaderboard [FLASH-PROMO]](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6715402341_c72d9181b9.jpg)
![Square [FLASH-PROMO]](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6715403179_ac05b8257e.jpg)
