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Ju Ann Beauty Reviews

Behind The Scenes Of A Consultation With Halley Medical Aesthetics

I’ve just started a new phase in my life. I’m back full time at work (and blogging is not my full time job), juggling work, family and me time clumsily. Although I believe in allocating time to all 3 departments so as to live life to the fullest, it is not always easy. Today’s sharing a post on some me time, where I decided to pay a visit to Dr Terence Tan at Halley Medical Aesthetics. I had some fat-freezing done when…

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Review: Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash

Dove recently approached me and asked me to try out their Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash (link). It caught my interest because it’s apparently suitable for young children too. Most body washes contain cleansing ingredients that attach to the dirt on your skin and get washed away. However these ingredients can also strip the skin of its nutrients during cleansing, causing sensitivity and redness for some people. Mild on Skin but Rich in Nutrients! Dove’s mild formulation does not strip…

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Ju Ann Pregnancy Journal

Ways to soothe pregnancy aches

It has been 9 months of waiting, and…….. I am still waiting. This pregnancy has not been as easy as my first pregnancy with Daniel. One of my priorities these days is finding ways to soothe pregnancy aches. I thought, before I popped, I should share the 2 types of products which I have been using diligently to soothe pregnancy aches. Because they have been providing me with such comfort, I would be selfish not to share. #1: Something For Your Tired…

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Ju Ann Pregnancy Journal

Yes, the belly is growing quickly, time to fight stretch marks!

This time around, I am totally embracing my growing belly and am determined to look and feel my best during these 9 short and precious months. With a baby bump in the foreseeable future, I am not taking any chances with the stretch marks that’s going to come my way. Here’s how I fight stretch marks! (Week 23) It is a fact that most women will have stretch marks whether from rapid weight gain or from pregnancy because of the considerable…

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I’m Protecting My Family With Daylong Sunscreens

I have on many occasions advocated and urged my peers and readers to put sun protection as a priority in their beauty routine. So it was a breeze saying yes when Daylong, a sun protection specialist approached me to help spread the word on how their sun safety campaign – to make sun protection as essential as physical exercise in everyone’s minds. Their awareness campaign on sun safety enlightened me too. Personally, if I were to give a beauty tip to…

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Huang Ah Ma – an oriental spa chamber

Huang Ah Ma, The Oriental Spa Chamber is Mary Chia’s first Oriental wellness spa concept, which has Eastern-inspired massage treatments designed for both men and women. The spa is located at Porcelain Hotel in the heart of the Chinatown heritage area, only a 2 minute walk from Chinatown Mrt (Pagoda street exit). I was invited to try out Singapore’s first ever late night Imperial Night Beauty Secret Spa and Facial Treatment. This unique imperial Night Beauty Secret Spa & Facial…

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Watson Introduces 'Girls Day Out'

Watsons, Singapore’s number one favourite health and beauty store, is celebrating their 27th birthday in Singapore with a highly-anticipated beauty event ‘Girls Day Out’ at Serangoon Nex. Big congratulations are in order! I have been shopping at Watsons since I had pocket money! Watsons Girls Day Out promises an afternoon of beautilicious fun from 27 leading brands that include KATE cosmetics, Revlon, Bioderma, and Kinohimitsu, and many more new on-trend brands and products from all over the world, with some exclusive only to…

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Tokyo Bust Express review

It’s been awhile since I last visited Tokyo Bust Express. I wanted to continue going but I got pregnant and gave birth to the cutest little baby (allow me some biasness and indulgence here.) Breastfeeding was a beautiful experience for me. Being able to make baby food and have that emotional and physical bonding with Daniel is like no other. There is no denying however, the aftermath effects of childbirth and breastfeeding on a mother’s body. I gained weight but I…

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