The journey with Aveda

I used to only buy the Aveda Suncare hair and body cleanser when the girls took up swimming lessons. Claim to help remove chlorine off, which is what I’m after coz too much chlorine residue on hair will destroy hair. I love this as I only need this for both hair and body, save my swimming barang barang bag.  The smell is nice too! 

Then ….the expensive hair are started when we went to the salon in PP. They recommended that che-che initially has to use the smooth infusion 

and lil’ one has to use this from her damaged hair - rebonding so many times and then colour 

after some time they say it’s better for che-che to use this instead of smooth infusion

of course they recommended that I use this Invati. But no thanks I will stick to my cheap Head & Shoulders shampoo. I’m willing to spend on them but not on self 😂

I always get the huge bottle of shampoo and conditioner of their 2 different range for them. Always buying x2 or x3 bottles each. The $$$ spent is …sigh….不敢讲多了。Lil’ one’s hair needs more care, so I do have to get the serum and leave-in treatment for her as well. I used to buy serums for che-che too. Somehow she end up not using them coz she’s probably as lazy as her mom. Now lil’ one is using it to help her finish them.  

These are the purchases from escentials when I have a special promotion price. I do buy huge bottles of shampoos, conditioners and stuffs from the Aveda shop in Taka if I’m there. Or drop by Aveda in Tampines Mall’s Isetan where I can get my Isetan points as well as CapitaLand stars. In conclusion, it’s alot of money I spent on their hair. How many H&Shoulders I can get for myself at the total price of each purchase? I normally spend more than $350 each purchases in Aveda shops so you can calculate yourself. 

So on Tuesday (1st Oct), I receive a message on a birthday free gift just as I was walking to Popular Bookstore from carpark in TM after lil’ one in school. After spending so much money on their products, I want to take their free gift. Haiyah! Turns out I also cannot use the birthday gift. I do have a $20 voucher for birthday so decided to get her her serum and leave-in treatment. When I took the leave-in-conditioner, the staff showed me a promo box of 2 leave-in treatment for $115 (if I were to get them on its own, it would cost $144). Can save 就 save 吧! But I’ll slowly wean her from using the shampoo and conditioner. Che-che has already used up her nutriplenish range for quite awhile and she decided not to use it anymore. We’ve experimented on a holiday where I didn’t bring her serum and leave-in-treatment and her hair turned lion mane frizzy. Ah…it was the 2022 Japan trip. 

Other trips I packed my H&S shampoo and her serum + LITreatment, and her hair still turn out looking alright.

Crazy right? 2 tubes in this 25cm not so square box. Not environmental friendly. 

serum - $87 x2. Leave-in conditioner UP : $72/tube but coz I bought the box of 2 at a price of $115. The rests are freebies

Freebies

Most times I’m able to get some freebies with the $$$ amount I spent. At least the freebies are in regular size bottles. 

I’ve been given a few bottles of Rosemary Mint body & handwash, Rosemary Mint shampoo, paddle brush, Invanti’s bottles of ?? which I haven’t used at all. 

Other things from Aveda

Apart from hair products, I liked their composition oil. I use them with the guasha on face. Of the two, I prefer stress-fix composition oil as it has lavender and clary sage smell.

Nice breath

Japan always have the most cutest and fanciful things, inventions. This review is nothing kawaii but things that we use on a daily basis. 

During our Dec 2022’s holiday I saw some individual packed mouthwash and thought it was so cool to have thin sachets of mouthwash in our handbag where one can freshen our breath when we’re outside. I bought one packet but didn’t use it until almost a year later. Haha! I kept it below the sink and totally forgot about it until months ago when I had to pack the things up for renovation. 

I never paid attention to the dental section in Donki Singapore until this month. It was only then that I used it. 

All it takes is 20 seconds of rinsing in mouth, the clear coloured mouthwash has some brownish things coming out when I spitted it out. Eeks! Not sure if I’m comfortable doing this in public and the stranger next to me seeing the yuckish sight 🤣. I was shocked and next few times I did it after I brushed my teeth and still see remnants. Not convinced if it was already in the packet I poured away 2 new packets into the sink to see it for myself. I even used 2 packets after brushing teeth and still not entirely clean. Hmm….🤔 makes me wonder how many packets do I need to see a cleaner spit? What is it exactly? Protein build up? 

I bought this in SIN. Love it ! Breath freshener. 

Now I bring both the mouthwash and freshener out with me. 

Lash perm

Hopefully this can last thru our holiday. 

It's not easy to find a suitable timing amidst lil' one's therapies to coincide with Becky's available timing. I decided to go back to her (all the way in Westgate) coz she does a really good job. I'm paying the same amount of money, I want a better work done.

Signed a package considering that I'd be locked in the cheaper pricing now and before the GST increases. Basically each pampering session is Lash Curl-Up ($85) and Lashgraphy - colour tinting ($45)

An update on what's left in my packages : 

x5 Vivid lash lift

x6 Lash resurrection

Not sure if I'll go back to her for the other appointments but she's so far away. I only managed to go today, tompang-ing hubby's car when he went into office. If not, on school days it's ridiculous to make the journey there and I still need to pick lil' one up from school.   

On This Day - (5th Nov) Reminders from FB

5th Nov 2020

Spent a backbreaking 2hrs+ (with intermittent breaks) stocktaking my Kiehl’s stuffs , and then tidied the samples coz many times after returning home I’d just junk the samples into the sampler bag. Inside I found treasured samples given by shops in USA as well. And it’s no joke when I say Kiehls are really generous with their samples. Too many range. Thankful I’m still able to squeeze the samples into this bag + some more in my travel toiletries bag.

#samplesgotexpirydateright?#

#nowletsseewhethershouldiplumpupmyfaceorreducelines#

#thinkshoulduse3differentcreamonmyface?#

5th Nov 2014

Does any IJ mummy here have a Size 26 pinafore and is willing to pass to me? I'm short of 1 set. Thanks!

5th Nov 2013

七早八早 fighting over who's sitting infront.

Heck! When I drive them to school, they both sit at the back n KEEP QUIET. When daddy's back.... The fight begins. Sigh....

5th Nov 2013

Oh my! Looks dark n gloomy outside. Pls no flashflood along my travel route later, I didn't bring my bikini (as if i can wear) and my kids will panic swimming in dirty water.

5th Nov 2012

Ahh....studyroom looks worse b4 n during exams. I dunno if I'm packing or unpacking. Sigh...packing not even halfway, realized I hv exams papers to be filed in.

My studyroom has been BOMBED!!

5th Nov 2011

The girls are really happy today. First lesson after temporarily stopped it for a month. Lil' one since last night kept asking me if she was going to hv her lesson etc..this morning, before the cockerel woke us up, she woke up with a "what time are we going. I want to go now! Wait for teacher Eric."

My 10th Lash Resurrection - 12th Oct

Did at Tampines 1. Don’t like the way this therapist do, didn’t feel like she was doing anything coz I don’t even feel the whatever air blowing which always make my eyes water when other therapists do it for me.

I think I should make an appointment with Becky, but she's all the way at WestGate now. Sigh..... 

Hopefully then can fit another appointment after that for lash perm before I fly off for holiday.

爱美的我 (Medicube + Kiehls link)

Order this Medicube Booster-H. The last time I ordered any beauty gadgets was during CB. 

There’s an interesting review by this lady. https://beautyfindsforme.com/2022/12/29/medicube-age-r-booster-h-glow-booster-facial-device/

Some information of the gadget from their website : https://themedicube.com.sg/products/age-r-booster-h?variant=40130746679370

Glow effect with Age-R Booster-H

New and Effective Skincare Absorption Noticeable change with 5 minutes of daily use. Experience it for yourself.

What is Age-R Booster-H 
Age-R Booster-H creates temporary passageways on the skin layer, rapidly passing active ingredients, help to bring back skin radiance. 

Why

1. Uniquely developed by Medicube

Booster-H's Glow Poration Technology gives a hydra&inner glow effect. Application of basic skincare with the Booster-H showed a 490% increase in absorption into the skin compared to using the hands. 

2. Trustworthy Certification

Repeatedly tested and made to perfection. (Certifications from KC, CE, FCC, RCM, PSE.) Made and produced in Korea.   

Clinical Test

Effects of the Booster-H with just 1 use *Skincare(ampoule+cream) + Booster-H used 

Skin Permeability increase 490%

Skin glossiness improvement 57.4%

Skin inner hydration improvement 4.5%

Skin outer hydration improvement 16.5%

Skin texture improvement 6.8%

How to use

First time users, please use the device starting on level 1. 

1. Apply skincare to the entire face after cleansing. 

2. To turn on, press down on the power button. 

3. Click the button to choose which level to use (Levels 1-5 available) 

4. Upon choosing a level, try the 3 methods (Boosting, Watering, Focus) then use the most effective method on your skin and other desired areas. 

3 Ways to use 

Boosting / Best for nourishing and heavy textures - Place the head of the device and gently push up against the skin. 

Watering / Best for watery and hydrating textures. - Place the head of the device on the skin and roll in circular motions.

Focus / Best for sheet masks or highly concentrated textures. - Place the head of the device onto areas of concern and press for 3 seconds before moving on to the next area. 

I chose the Deep Vitamin C ampoule as a freebie. To my surprise or maybe not they gave tons of samples. What surprised me was the huge box of Super Cica Mask which is retailing at S$31 was a freebie too. So what is the factory price of this gadget 😂? 

So what’s the difference between this and my previous Vanav UP6 which was so convincingly good when I read about it in 2020. I was so tempted to get it then coz it had so many features in the small handheld gadget which I didn’t need to get another one to take up space in my already small cabinet. So why did I buy it? 

It has the Vit C, mask and eye. Ok, I can’t blame myself if I keep complaining I have no money to buy myself a Hermes bag if I keep buying all these gadgets, can I? 

What tempted me to get this now coz I’ve always wanted a glossy Korean face look and with me nearing 50, I get more edgy over my looks without spending more money in the aesthetic clinics (I have no money and no time. Not a woman of luxury aka tai-tai). I have friends who look haggard for our age, and I wouldn’t want that. Haha! I think first thing I need to do is to sleep early. My sleep pattern is really late at 4am for the past months. Perhaps if I slept early, I wouldn’t have to spend money on these gadgets.. 

This mailer from Kiehls came just in time.

https://www.kiehls.com.sg/en_SG/get-glass-like-skin.html

Screenshots photos are for reference just incase one day the link is not linked 😅

Eyelash perm #2

My 2nd eyelash perm at a different Browhaus outlet (Plaza Singapura) as I was there running some errands. 

I feel she’s not as skilled as Becky. Eyelash not as qiao like the first time I did after I started on their LR treatment 

But no choice, Becky is not available next week and I’d love to have my eyelash permed before the holiday.  This technician is superbly friendly and more chatty than Becky.