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Cynthia Loh
Thu, Mar 13, 2008
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For a body that is fit to show off

Cellulite is a fashionista's no-no. And an economic way to address that problem is Garnier's bodyfit Orange Peel Defense Firming Roll-On.

Natural ingredients such as lipo-caffeine and mandarin zest are used to combat unsightly cellulite.

Just massage serum into problem-areas, first using the roll-on, then smooth the remaining serum into skin until it is completely absorbed. I liked the pleasant citrus scent and the light feel of the serum. It also helped that my cellulite was looking less visible after a week into application.

And if you want a more even, fairer tone to go with your newly cellulite-free silhouette, Garnier's
bodylight Brightening Exfoliating Scrub is a good bet. The scrub gave off a light lemon scent, which made
for a pleasant after-shower fragrance, and the sugar that gave the scrub its exfoliating properties was
not harsh on skin. It was a pleasure to use. Of course, skin lightening results were not immediately
visible, but for its retail price, I wouldn't mind giving this a go again.

The bodyfit Orange Peel Defense Firming Roll-On retails for $16.90 and the bodylight Brightening
Exfoliating Scrub retails for $14.90 at major supermarkets, pharmaceutical and department stores.

 

Suncare for skin

Everyone knows sunblock is essential for healthy skin that is damage-free from the sun's UV rays. So if
your body moisturiser comes with UVA and UVB filters to block off those harmful rays, why say no?

NIVEA body Whitening Milk Repair is also enriched with sunflower extracts that deeply penetrates the skin
to repaifrr dull and damaged skin for an all-over even fairness.

NIVEA body Whitening Milk Repair is a formula for women who are subject to normal sun exposure, and NIVEA body Extra Whitening Milk Repair for women with more active lifestyles who are frequently exposed to the sun.

NIVEA body Whitening series retails from $8.95 at personal care stores and supermarkets.

 

Fresh as a summer's day

Summer's Eve has a newly packaged intimate hygiene range. The feminine wash comes in a new, lilac-coloured hour-glass shaped bottle for easier grip during use. Summer's Eve products are pH-balanced, hypoallergenic and gynaecologist-tested to cleanse and refresh your intimate areas without causing irritation.

A very convenient item in its range is the Feminine Cleansing Wipes. Packed in individual pocket-sized sachets, the wipes are easy to use and dispose of. They also contain an odour-neutralising ingredient - Neutresse® - which doesn't just cover up odours. They also contain moisturising ingredients such as Aloe and Vitamin E.

I liked the convenience of the Cleansing Wipes, and the fact that they can be flushed away after use. It was a plus that there was no soapy after-feel.

Summer's Eve Feminine Wash retail at $11.30 (8oz) and $12.30 (8oz) for the normal and sensitive ranges.
The Cleansing Wipes retail at $7.90 (80z) and $8.90 (8oz) for the normal and sensitive ranges.

 

For a brighter complexion

The search for a brighter and whiter complexion is never-ending. The Laneige Star WhiteTM Intensive Peeling Treatment is a two-step system that promises clearer, more luminous skin after 6 weeks of use.

Papain, an extract from papaya, helps to remove dead skin cells by dissolving and reducing surface substance and skin toxins into minute bits so these become easy and quick to remove.

Begin with the enzyme peeler to get rid of dead skin cells and rough skin, then follow up with the moisturising cream soothe.

Here's a tip: Use the system two to three times a week at night for maximum effect, and do apply sun block after use to protect skin.

Star White IntensiveTM Peeling Treatment, 50ml + 80ml, retails at $83.

 

 

 
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