Estheclinic recently launched their new treatment, the Intensive Stretch Marks Treatment, meant to aid in the improvement of elasticity and firmness of the skin while promoting skin renewal and healing, thus reducing the appearance of stretch marks.

I am no stranger to Estheclinic and I have tried their Beat the Stress Treatment and Esthecryo Fat Freezing Treatment before. Located at Tras Street, it is convenient for me to drop by and I do like the warm yet professional feel to the aesthetic clinic. I decided to get my arms treated as the stretch marks on my bicep area are pretty prominent and I also wanted to see how firming a session of this treatment would be as the skin in this area puts the S in saggy. Before I began, I asked the therapist what I can expect from one session of this treatment and as expected, she did mention that roughly 4 to 5 sessions would be needed to show significant results. I mean, my stretch marks have been with me for a good half of my life so of course, a single session would not be able to significantly eradicate its presence. However, I did notice some improvements in skin firmness which I will talk about later. 

The entire treatment consists of 5 steps: 

The whole treatment took about 90 minutes and was extremely comfortable. While I did not see any difference in terms of the appearance of my stretch marks on my arms after the treatment wand now as I am typing this one week later, I did notice that my skin is feeling smoother and a tad more firm. Thus, I do see the potential. That being said, Estheclinic does recommend 6 to 15 sessions for optimal results and they do offer packaging of 6,10 and 15 sessions. A single session goes for S$380/450 depending on the area of treatment.

Stretch marks are pretty much a part of us and while exercising and building muscle can help to tone the area and reduce the appearance, a complete eradication of its appearance would require some professional aesthetic assistance. That decision is ultimately up to you, but if you were looking for something to treat it, Estheclinic's Intensive Stretch Marks Treatment can be a viable option and you can find out more on Estheclinic's main website here. 

Till then, 

This is probably the most expensive cream eyeshadow that I've own so far and before I actually tried it, I was this close to dismissing it as I thought how interesting and unique can a bougie cream eyeshadow be? I know, I was foolish and wrong. However, thank goodness that I decided to open one up to play with while waiting for my turn to play around with their ever so popular blush compacts. These Jelly Eye Colours from Jill Stuart have such an interesting texture to them and these are honestly, glitter galore. Now, before you dismiss it as something only the bold would wear, read on. With a heavy swatch, this can be extremely suitable for a heavy glam night out or even a trip to the disco (swatches here). But with a little tap onto the lids, I find that these just add an extra somethin' that takes the eyeshadow look to a whole new level. As I've been pretty natural and light with my eyeshadows these days, sometimes I like to add a hint of these onto my lids for a little sparkle. The effect these give aren't really like the colourpop super shock shadows which deposits quite a bit of pigment. I find these work best over eyeshadow as the base shade isn't very intense. The glitter particles while noticeable, aren't too over the top and have the ability to transform the entire look. I have the shade in 02 Nude Dazzle and I do think that this works so well in bringing more attention to the eyes and as a product that can take your makeup from day to night easily. These retail for SGD 30 on Sephora, which can be a little pricey but a little dab goes such a long way and I foresee this little tub to last me a very long time. 

Maybelline Master Fix Baking & Brightening Loose Powder

I love a good banana powder as I’m a sucker for anything that can counteract a dark undereye. I bought this in Perth (my Perth Makeup Haul here) and have been using this really frequently on days where my undereye concealer isn’t looking fantastic or isn’t providing me enough brightening. This powder is finely milled and I like how the shade is perfect for adding a little brightness under the eyes. The only annoying part is it’s packaging which honestly deters me from using it. It spills everywhere and the holes in the plastic sieve is just too big in my opinion. Regardless, I can overlook the packaging as I thoroughly enjoy the effect it gives with application.

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Soft Light Liquid Highlighter*

My love for liquid illuminators have been growing steadily and the search for a subtle, natural glow has been on for a while. Liquid highlighters work really well in adding some natural dimension to the skin without going over the top, and it is a much more natural option when you're not wearing foundation on a daily basis. As I tend to tip towards minimal or almost no makeup these days, this Ultra HD Soft Light Liquid Highlighter from MUFE works so lovely in just giving my skin a touch of sheen at the high points, making my skin look healthy and radiant in the most natural way. I have the shade 20 which is a pinkish champagne, really lovely to blend into the bare skin. This highlight has no glitter particles and does not emphasise the texture on the skin. In my opinion, these resemble the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder but in liquid form. It isn't too shimmery, but yet provides a glorious natural glow. Definitely something I would recommend if you want some radiance without the over the top shimmer or glitter.

Beuins Soothing Sleeping Pack*

As I mentioned quite a bit before, I do use sleeping pack every night to help combat my dehydrated skin. I've received some sleeping pack sachets from Beuin before and have been using them whenever I travel, I decided to get the full sized tub from Althea. This sleeping pack works really well in hydrating the skin. Despite it being a sleeping pack, it isn't too heavy and I don't feel much tackiness after application. I also don't get little bumps around my cheeks which I can tend to get when my facial moisturisers are too heavy. For its affordable price, I do think this sleeping pack is a worthwhile try.

Thann Tahitian Lagoon and Alps Mineral Water Face Mist*

I love a good facial mist after a workout and this one has been with me all the time for the past few weeks. After my boxing and yoga classes, I've pretty much sweat out and wiped off any skincare product on my face and I find that my skin feels slightly tight. This Tahitian Lagoon and Alps Mineral Water Face Mist comes in handy due to its compact size (60ml) and I find that it just soothes and rejuvenates my skin whenever I spray it. This face mist contains pure mineral water from the France Alps, Tahitian Lagoon water (which contains minerals such as magnesium and calcium that helps to instantly replenish moisture and hydrate the skin) and organic lavender flower water. It also contains nano shiso and green tea extracts to help protect the skin from environmental damage and revive dull skin due to its anti-oxidant properties. I can't really attest for the latter but I can say that this facial mist does hydrate my skin sufficiently with just a few sprays. I hate touching my face after a work out so a facial mist is the perfect way to add the needed hydration without the skin contact. So far, I'm a huge fan of this facial mist from Thann and it has been a staple in my gym bag.

Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Body Scrub*

A good body scrub does wonders for the skin and elevating me to a whole new level of calm. It’s a self care routine that I should be doing more. The Sabon Body Scrub in Patchouli Lavender Vanilla smells so good - a good mix of calm and rejuvenation. This scrub is enriched with Vitamin E, Almond, Jojoba & Borage oil and the minerals absorbed in the Dead Sea salt is said to penetrate the skin and get rid of impurities. I like that the scrub itself is extremely fine so it provides a gentle exfoliation without causing micro tears on the skin. Every time I use this, my skin feels soft and smooth after, without feeling tight or dry which some body scrubs can result in. If you're interested, you can check out their store at Ngee Ann City to smell and test it yourself!

Dry Brushing

I was casually looking around daiso one day when I came across this dry brush. Dry brushing has been pretty hyped up lately and for 2 bucks, I thought I’d see what the fuss is about. Dry brushing has been touted to help exfoliate the skin, boost blood circulation and reduce the appearance of cellulite. First use can feel a little rough and my skin was pretty sensitive to it. However, after a few uses, the sensation of the bristles against my skin feels like a gentle massage and I look forward to doing it every morning as a wake me up. I love that this brush comes with a handle, so less bending and reaching is required to reach certain areas. Following instructions online, I simply brush my skin in the direction towards my heart once a day. After doing this for close to a month now, I can safely say that my skin has been really soft since. I noticed that the little bumps around my knee have reduced as well. Cellulite is still popping, but I was sceptical to its ability to reduce its appearance in the first place anyway. So far, so good. A self care tool I’d recommend, especially since it was only 2 bucks.

Love these items to bits and I hope that you'd try some of these out if you can! I do have a bunch more of items to test out soon and will update if there are any good bits and bobs in my next favourites post.


What are your favourites lately?

Till then,




**PR/Gifted items. 

The 10 shades are: 

55 Driver

60 Poet

65 Seductress

70 Amazonian 

75 Fighter

80 Ruler

85 Protector 

90 Huntress

95 Visionary 

100 Philosopher 

My favourite of the bunch has to be Seductress as it is truly the perfect nude for me. I wore it the other day and it lasted me for a good 11 hours (and I drank a lot of coffee and bubble tea that day). The shade Visionary was too stunning to not give it a try and here's how it looks on the lips. Pretty wearable for a purple! 

6. Using my finger once more as I find it the best tool for applying eyeshadows to my lid, I applied Makeup with Rising Phoenix's Trust is for the Foolish & the Dead onto the mobile lid, where I had previously applied the red. 

7. Line the eyes if that's your preference and that's it!

These was a myriad of items in the bag, but the products were mainly from the brands: Je l'aime, Kokutousei, Clear Turn, Suncut and Softymo.  These items cover the range of hair care, skin care and sun care items, so all our daily needs are pretty much covered. 

There are tons of items of let's just dive in, shall we.

As someone who loves to use sheet masks as a self care pampering must-have, I was glad to receive a few to try from the brand Clear Turn. I received three ranges from them to try - Babyish (which claims to help provide intense hydration to help us achieve that plump, hydrated skin that babies are so blessed with) and White Mask (which contains hyaluronic acid and Pro vitamin B5GL to provide hydration and whitening to the skin) and Black Mask (which contains Japanese medical herb extract in a charcoal black absorbent sheet to help tighten and whiten the skin). I have tried the black mask so far and quite like it. The sheet fitted well on my face and I like how the mask isn't dripping wet so I don't get those pesky drips all over my shirt. My skin feels hydrated and looks slightly glowy after use.


I also received quite a few items from the brand Softymo - their Lachesca hot gel cleanser, Lachesca water cleasing (micellar water) and Lachesca Oil Cleansing. I have been using and am loving the hot gel cleanser so far as it is extremely soothing to use. This gel warms up upon application to the skin and I'm assuming that the heat produced could aid in the opening of pores to cleanse any impurities. My skin feels clean and awaken after use, without the squeaky clean feel where tons of moisture have been stripped from the skin. I have not tried the micellar water nor the oil cleanser yet, but I do like that they come with a pump for easy dispensing.


There is also the Kokutousei Hydrating Elastic Gel which is claims to provide equal effects of applying 6 different products - toner, serum, light moisturiser, moisturiser, face mask and massage lotion. While I am skeptical about all in one items, this works nicely as a moisturiser. This gel contains double hyaluronic acid, Lipidure (an ingredient that helps plump the skin due to its hydrating properties), double collagen and tree peony extract. It has a unique texture, as the gel would go back to its original shape even after you dip your fingers in! On the skin, it hydrates my skin nicely and my skin doesn't feel tight throughout the day. There isn't any strong overwhelming fragrance to it and since it is a gel, it is very lightweight and gets absorbed into the skin almost immediately, which is great especially for our humid weather!


Suncut UV Protect Spray was extremely handy dandy when I was travelling. These sunscreens sprays are SPF 50+ PA++++, providing good enough coverage for daily use. I brought the regular white one with me to Phuket (read more about my experience here), and it worked really well in protecting me from getting burnt, despite me blatantly splaying my body on the beach almost everyday. I also love how this can be used on the face and works well in topping up the sun protection even if you have makeup on or just pure lazy to reapply like me. There also isn't any white cast left on the skin after application which is a bonus. Definitely something to check out if you're on the hunt for a facial sunscreen or one for the travelling!


Lastly, there is the Je L'aime Relax Bounce & Airy Hair range, with the shampoo, treatment and hair mask. Je l'aime (french for I love it) is a non-silicon hair care brand and these items contain 90% natural ingredients. It is hard to describe the scent, but it smells fruity like those little pre packaged mini jellies I used to eat when I was a child! Honestly, I have not tried the shampoo and treatment (which I believe is conditioner) just yet as I am trying to finish up my previously opened hair products. However, I do really like the hair mask as it is a quick and easy way to tame my hair. Ever since I bleached my hair, it gets tangled really easily and combing it after is a nightmare. On days I feel like treating myself, I would apply the hair mask and leave it for 2-3 minutes before rinsing it off. My hair feels super soft after and combing it is a breeze! Thus, the hair mask gets a huge thumbs up from me.

Overall, I am pleased with these items from the various brands under Kosé. If I would to choose 2 items to recommend, it would be the Suncut UV Spray as it is great for travel and for topping up your sun protection throughout the day even if you have makeup on, and the Softymo Lachesca Hot Gel Cleanser as it is something quite unique and works well. I have barely dipped my toes in Jbeauty waters and would definitely love to try more items out so if you do have any other recommendations, please do share them with me as well.

Have you tried anything from the brands under Kosé? 

Till then,




** These items were gifted for review purposes. Opinions are my own.