Pearlywerkz - Singapore Beauty and Lifestyle Blog

There are many benefits of a monthly facial, it includes having a cleansed and acne free skin, keeping your skin hydrated and moist. Therefore, this year i try my best not to skip my facial routines. I am glad that as an Expressions Brand Ambassador, I got to try out their latest Spider Gold Facial.

Though scary as the name suggest "Spider Gold", you may be rest assured that the process itself does not involve the use of real spiders.


After filling in a consultation card and skin analysis facial consultation, I was ushered to the facial room to have my Spider Gold Facial done.

Spider Gold is a specially formulated facial treatment that utilise natural ingredients obtained from the Spiderweb. The extracted proteins contain 10 amino acids, with skin-lifting, anti-aging and whitening components that will help you achieve on all-round good skin complexion, which nourishes and strengthens your skin elasticity, while the serine enzyme encourages the build-up of collagen, thus boosting the regeneration of skin cells.



(Photo of my face before the facial takes place.) - Untidy brows, eczema areas red and peeling. Face puffy and round.

Expressions Spider Gold Facial Facial Procedure:
♛ Removal of make-up
♛ Cleansing of face
♛ Hot air steaming of Face -This procedure had been eliminated by many facial salons now but I still enjoy the process because when your pores are opened, it makes pimple extraction later easier and less painful
♛ Removal of oil seeds, pimple extraction
♛ Eyebrow Trimming



♛ Application of Spider Gold Lifting Serum -This serum contains 8% spider protein abstract and 10 amino acids that nourishes the skin




♛ Application of Spider Gold Facial Mask -
This total cleansing mask helps to remove impurities from the skin, moisturizes and firming it, minimizing the appearance of pores and improving skin elasticity. I like it that the mask can be cut into pieces and customized to fit my face.
 


Look at how amazing my face look just after 1x application of the mask




♛Removal of Mask and application of cream on sensitive parts of face. Just look at my face tone. It has significantly whitened after the Spider gold Facial Mask was applied.

♛2nd Mask application 



♛Additional : Light treatment for repairing of skin cells. The photo looks quite scary here. I was wearing some kind of eye guard for protection of my eyes. Don't worry, those are not my eyes popping out. 
 
Left/before, Right/After(Photo of my face after the facial takes place.) - Tidied brows, eczema areas calmed down and not peeling anymore. Face looking well lifted. 

About Spider Gold Facial (120 mins)
♛ Achieve clearer skin and skin feels lifted after 1 treatment
♛ Spider Gold Lifting Serum > Minimizes Pores, Refines and lightens acne scars, increase skin elasticity, improves blood circulation, smooth-en fine lines and wrinkles, reduce pigmentation and age spots
♛ Locks in moisture in skin for up to 72 hours
♛ Instant lifting, anti-aging and whitening effect on skin
♛ Spider silk contains numerous nutrients that are highly beneficial and useful for many purposes
♛ Spider Gold is proven to help individuals with dead skin cells removal, wrinkle smoothing and skin moisture and skin moisture elasticity enhancement.
♛The natural ingredients from the spider web also help our skin cell to lock its nutritive elements to prevent dryness of skin

Review of Expressions, Spider Gold Facial
♛ My face is immediately revitalized
♛ My face feels lifted, whitened and moisturized
♛ My sensitive eczema spots did not flare up after the whole facial procedure
♛ The massage was very relaxing and the room was reasonably sized and comfortable
♛ The beautician was attentive to check the air-con temperature and if pain was bearable during extraction
♛ The pain from the pimple/oil seed extraction was bearable
♛ The beautician took time to explain about the procedures on what she will be doing on my face

Overall I am happy with the services provided and the results of my facial.This facial is suitable for all skin types, so go ahead and try it for yourself.

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Expressions is located at:
Orchard
121 Penang Road #01-02 Regency House
Singapore 238464
6235 9890
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10:30 am - 8:30 pm Mon - Fri
10:00 am - 5:30 pm Sat - Sun

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2 Sin Ming Road #01-06 Sin Ming Plaza
Singapore 575583
6358 1555
thomson@expressions.co
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Disclaimer: Review is honest and based on personal experience. No monetary reward is received for the review. Partial photos are taken by Expressions Staff. Thank you for helping me with the photo taking, so I can enjoy my facial.

Be Confident, Be Yourself.

Expressions recently introduced me to their Lavender Slimming Oil, after my attempt to slim down from taking their Slim Juice. I have used slimming creams and lotion before but I have never attempt to use a slimming oil, so I was curious as to how this slimming oil will work for me.



The Lavender Slimming oil, made in Australia, was awarded with the Singapore Women's Weekly Spa awards in 2014.

It is supposed to help tone the flabby skin as well as to combat fatigue and stress. This special formulation has a great properties that are able to detoxify, anti cellulite, lipolysis and contour the body.

Key Benefits:

• Detoxification and eliminates toxins and waste from body
• Slimming and helps in lymphatic drainage, removes excess fats and stubborn cellulite build up
• Firming and toning to prevent sagging skin
• Reduce appearance of stretch marks
• Moisturizes dry skin, to keep skin soft and supple

Non Invasive, Non Surgical, Painless and No Downtime

The Slimming oil is excellent for daily used during day and night, good for blood circulation, deep tissue massage, thermal blanket or in conjunction with other slimming treatments.


It comes in a drip bottle where you can pour out the oil directly from the bottle.

It is quite surprising that the Lavender smell does not overpower the slimming oil. It smells rather floral and pleasant.

Ingredients:
The Lavender Slimming Oil contains a very potent blend of natural fruit oils that helps to break down excess fat and stubborn cellulite build-up. This combination of oil acts as diuretic which helps to minimize water retention in the body. In the blend of oils, you can also find Grapefruit and Juniper which is the secret beauty for this slimming treatment.

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER)
Calm & balancing, relax & refresh, soothes scars and heals damaged skin (such as stretch marks).

CITRUS LIMONUM (LEMON)
Uplifting antioxidant, improves circulation, eliminates waste, promotes slimming by increasing metabolism rate. Believed to satiate sweet cravings, thus curbing appetite and food intake.

CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT)
Stimulate lymphatic system and thereby cleansing the body of toxins. Positive effect on obesity with diuretic properties - help to remove water retention and treat cellulite.

CITRUS SINENSIS (SWEET ORANGE)
Get rid of bloated tummy, antioxidant, anti-depressant. Other formulation for detox, diuretic(water retention) and aid in weight loss.

VITUS VINIFERA (GRAPE SEED)
Stimulate skin tissue regeneration. Has a very light texture thus easily absorbed by the skin. Moisture, tone, firm and tighten the skin, at the same time reducing skin swelling.

JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER)
Juniper promotes and improves blood circulation. It also helps in the removal of toxins like uric acid from the body. Both of these properties help fight ailments like rheumatism, arthritis, gout, and renal calculi, which are related to improper circulation and the accumulation of toxins in the body and also relieves swelling.



Usage instructions:




Oily in nature, the greasy feeling does not stay on for long, making it rather comfortable to apply on. You can feel a slight heating sensation from the oil, so be warned and do not rub your eyes after using the oil. Do not over apply if you don't wish to feel your skin stinging or burning.



To reduce the oiliness feel and increase the absorption rate, you can rub your palms together and "heat" up the oil slightly before application.

For Slimming:
Apply on problem areas such as tummy, thighs or love handles. Wrap cling wrap tightly around the area for an hour. Use a thick blanket to cover the wrapped area to increase body temperature for effective circulation.

For Massaging and Post Natal Treatment:
Can be used to massage for full body or target at specific problem areas.

For Body Care:
Apply liberally in broad circular motions over the body. Finish by kneading between thumb and index finger, rolling skin from thumb to index finger.

Tips:
Apply twice a day, morning and evening.
Drink up to 3litres of water daily for thorough cleansing.
Best utilized with Exps Cryo Auto-Fat Freezing Device and Exps Thermal Blanket for best weight loss results

Important Note:

• Avoid application on damaged or injured skin
• Perform patch test if you have sensitive skin
• Stop using and consult a doctor if itchiness is experienced or skin rashes appears
• Store oil in well-ventilated place away from direct heat and sunlight

Overall, I like the scent and texture of the oil. I use it more as a massage body care oil instead of focusing on it's slimming purposes. The heated effect did go off after awhile so don't worry about applying it in the morning. The oil acts well as a body moisturizer and massage oil to relax my stressed body.



Retails at Expressions for $28 for 200ml, pretty affordable isn't it?

If you are interested in purchasing the above mentioned products, do quote "GIVEME10" to be entitled to 10% off during check out on expressions.co . Discount code is valid till end of March 2016. Do remember to quote my name when using it.


More information can be found on the Expressions Website.

Meanwhile, do support Expressions on their social media channels and get your latest updates and news directly from,

Expressions Website
Expressions Facebook
Expressions Instagram
  
Expressions Branches

Orchard
121 Penang Road #01-02 Regency House
Singapore 238464
6235 9890
orchard@expressions.co
10:30 am - 8:30 pm Mon - Fri
10:00 am - 5:30 pm Sat - Sun

Upper Thomson
2 Sin Ming Road #01-06 Sin Ming Plaza
Singapore 575583
6358 1555
thomson@expressions.co
10:30 - 8:00 Mon - Fri
10:00 - 5:00 Alternate Sat - Sun

Disclaimer:
All products were provided for the sole purpose of my review under the Expressions Ambassadorship Program. Review is truthful, honest and based on personal views. No monetary rewards were received.


Be Confident, Be yourself.

On February 13, one day before the actual Valentine's Day, I celebrated the day with my husband in the afternoon. This is the day where most ladies look forward to receive a nice bouquet of red roses from their loved one. Although I had mentioned that I did not want any this year, I still received one  and like last year, my husband bought the roses for a cause (proceeds were donated to charity). He later surprised me with another bouquet of foam flowers on the actual day.



For our past few years tradition, we usually spend our time feasting, so this time round we tried the buffet at Triple Three at Mandarin Orchard as there was a one for one buffet promotion. We loved the freshly sliced raw salmon the most, followed by the wide range of dessert choices. My husband also had a feasting spree with the chocolate ice-cream Popsicle while I had only one of the strawberry flavored one.




Simple celebrations like this are the best. As they said, its Valentine's Day everyday so long as both of you are deeply in love with each other. We wanted to catch a movie after but was running short of time as I had an event to attend. Oh well, you don't need to wait till Valentine's Day to celebrate your love nor catch a movie together.

On the same day, I also attended the #SSJenDreamcation sample store event where I got to meet up with many of my favorite blogging friends. We spend the evening taking plenty of nice photographs for the lucky draw. Swaying our bodies, enjoying the music and the wind at Hotel Jen.

We munched on light finger food and catch up with life. It was a pity none of the ladies in my gang won anything for ourselves. We were all eyeing for that Hotel Jen Staycation, nevertheless we had fun with the reverse bingo game and horoscope game that Sample Store had especially planned for us.

Just to let you in... something new will be coming up on Sample Store for the influencer known as the Sample Store connect, so do watch out for it. Thank you Sample Store for the kind invitation and I love all the items on your goodies bag and that beautiful stalk of rose! I will bring the samples for my next dream vacation.





I think I looked slimmer in my recent photographs, especially at my arms and thigh areas. I am giving thanks to all the Slimming products sponsors for the products which I've had been vigorously trying on. I love ya all for taking care of me in various aspects.



Last but not least, remember the Expression Slim Juice challenge that I've asked you guys to vote for me? I was nominated to be one of the two best blogs for the challenge for the month of January. Without all of your precious vote and support, I would not even think I might have a chance to win the challenge.

Are you one of the lucky 8 voters that won 1 month worth of slim juice? The results are out. Do remember to check your Facebook inbox for it. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart to all my voters, followers and friends. Do continue to support me and my blogging journey.


Life is not all rosy and nice all the time. I do have my down times. Last week, I found myself dropped by an agency for the 3rd time in 3 years for no reason at all. They have missed out sending invitation to me to one of their generic events yet again. How did I realize it? Well this industry is small and my cliques are with that agency as well. I have checked with them the previous time, their reason was that they have forgotten and "left me out".

They have previously approached me to send me something for review, but they never did. Later when they approached me for the 2nd time to confirm, they did not send again. I have even given them my residential address. No reasons were given for why they failed to deliver what they had promised and so I didn't ask further either.

I told myself that if they do not value me as their blogger, I will move on. It is of no use getting upset over it. Such is life, as a blogger, this is what I have to face. Letting go of them is perhaps the best solution. People come and people go. Perhaps a new opportunity will be knocking at my door soon.

Are you the one I am waiting for?
Email me at pearlywerkz@outlook.com if you have something for me.


Be Confident, Be Yourself.

Don't judge a book by its cover, so don't judge me by how I look. I may be small in build, so you are unable to see my fats, but that doesn't mean that I am not fat. I am not a good weight watcher although I do not feast on junk food much. Having said that, I do have days that I felt sad or stressed and I go on a junk feast with no limits. 



Thanks to Expressions Slimming and Wellness, I can now get rid of my stubborn and hidden fats by achieving beauty in the natural and healthy way. Having said that, I am now also officially an Expressions Ambassador. Hence, you should be seeing more reviews of their products and services appearing on my blog as I embark on this new journey to look better.

For a start, I was introduced to Expressions Slim Juice and Wheat Brand and Psyllium capsules to embark on a 3 day Slimming/Detoxification journey.

During my consultation, I was advised to take a light and clean meal during the 3 day period. I was advised to take fruits low in sugar content such as guava, apple and pear and take white meats instead of red meats. I was also advised to take more greens such as the Spinach, Broccoli and Lettuce.


Slim Juice and Wheat Brand and Psyllium



Slim Juice helps you lose weight by:

♥ Burning stubborn fat cells stored away in the body
♥ Draining harmful toxins hindering the absorption of nutrients
♥ Creating a smooth movement for the breakdown of food
♥ Appeases appetite all day long
♥ Reducing your tendency of snacking


Slim Juice is previously known as KiloKiller, each box contains 14 sachets, made in France. 

Directions:
Dilute one sachet of Slim Juice in a big glass of water (about 100ml), and take it in the morning before your meal. You can also choose to mix it together with your morning dose of fresh fruit juice.
** Please note that excessive consumption will lead to laxative effects



The glass of Slim Juice taste pleasant with a hint of citrus and was refreshing as if I was drinking my regular Orange Vitamin C drink. I didn't had any issues of consuming it, just that I was missing my cup of Milk Tea terribly on the first morning of my detox program.

I avoided carbohydrate rich food for all 3 days especially (bread, rice and noodles), I would also skip lunch on most days. My dinner were usually heavier as it had to last me till the next morning so I would eat fish, boiled chicken meat, and boiled or lightly stir-fried local green vegetables. I would only eat an apple if  I was desperate for a snack just before dinner.

~ I will persevere to get my desired results ~ 


Each Wheat Bran & Psyllium bottle comes with 90 capsules. Made in USA. 

Along with Slim Juice, I was advised to take the Wheat Bran and Psyllium capsules. I was advised to consume 8 capsules in the day, and another 8 capsules in the night, taken before meal times. I was also advised to take lots of water after taking the capsules as they may cause constipation.

Wheat Brand & Psyllium
These capsules are made from 100% herb, making them suitable for vegetarians.

Benefits:

♥ Speeds up body food processing time
♥ Provide body with important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients
♥ Helps lower cholesterol levels
♥ Cleanses intestinal tracts
♥ Fills you with fiber, reduces appetite without overstimulating the nervous system



I am someone who is used to take a heavy breakfast and a light lunch and dinner. On some days I would even skip my lunch. With the combination of Slim Juice and the Wheat Brand capsules, I was surprised that I did not feel hungry till lunch time, despite only having 2 slices of ham for breakfast on the first day, on subsequent days, I did not even have any breakfast or lunch. I also noticed that I did not have the urge to snack.




Every choice you made has an end result. - Zig Ziglar

I am glad I embarked on my detox slimming journey, which gave me the body confidence I need.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the above mentioned products, do quote "GIVEME10" to be entitled to 10% off during check out on expressions.co . Discount code is valid till end of March 2016. Do remember to quote my name when using it.

Verdict after 3 day Expressions Slim Juice & Wheat Bran detox program:
 
Total Loss:  
Weight loss: 0.7KG | BMI Loss: 0.3| Muscle Fat Loss: 3.2%| VFA Loss: 1 | 
Body Age Loss 5

Total Gain: 
Body Fat gain 0.9% | RM Kal gained 23|

The consultant was quite surprised and pleased with my results because despite it was only a 3 days program I managed to attain a body age of 18 from 23 and overall there were muscle fat loss and total weight loss although my body fat gained 0.9% due to lack of exercise (opps!).


Are you interested to embark on your very own 3 days detox challenge? You can do so now. All you have to do is simply purchase either the Expressions Detox Kit or a box of Slim Juice to qualify. (by 31 January 2016)

Your reward:

Stand to win a complimentary set of Detox Kit or Slim Juice, along with a $500 Gift Voucher (Expressions Slimming, IPL, and Facial Services) upon successful completion of the Detox Challenge.

Meanwhile, do support Expressions on their social media channels and get your latest updates and news directly from,

Expressions Website
Expressions Facebook
Expressions Instagram
  
Expressions Branches

Orchard
121 Penang Road #01-02 Regency House
Singapore 238464
6235 9890
orchard@expressions.co
10:30 am - 8:30 pm Mon - Fri
10:00 am - 5:30 pm Sat - Sun

Upper Thomson
2 Sin Ming Road #01-06 Sin Ming Plaza
Singapore 575583
6358 1555
thomson@expressions.co
10:30 - 8:00 Mon - Fri
10:00 - 5:00 Alternate Sat - Sun

Disclaimer:
All products were provided for the sole purpose of my review under the Expressions Ambassadorship Program. Review is truthful, honest and based on personal views. No monetary rewards were received.


Be Confident, Be Yourself,