Sunday 20 November 2011

Amethystory - the story of Amethyst



Amethyst, a semi-precious gemstone, is a violet variety of the quartz often used in jewelry. It has a unique colour and this gemstone is often believed to be a natural tranquilizer for dispelling intoxication, relieving stress, soothing irritation, balancing mood and inspiring the intellect. In fact, the origins of the name came from the Ancient Greek word 'amethystos' meaning 'not intoxicated', a reference to the belief that the stone protects its owner from negativity. A large number of further miraculous powers are attributed to the amethyst in all sorts of cultures, including bringing you good luck and abundance.

For thousands of years, known more commonly as the representative of the February birthstone, this gemstone has been a jewel coveted by royalties in history and more recently, made available to the larger population. Even Moses has once described it as a symbol of the Spirit of Greater Powers and the Russian Empress Catherine the Great sent thousands of miners into the Urals to look for it.

Amethyst is well known as a natural aid for our body. It produces small, detectable magnetic field & emits beneficial far infrared radiation & negative ions that enhance circulation, promote anti-oxidation & rejuvenate skin cells, all of which are essential to help smoothen & beautify skin.

A coveted gem desired for its power to heal and rejuvenate, this purple quartz gemstone, Amethyst, is uniquely incorporated into the latest skincare series from Amethystory which contains real amethyst granules with triple functions:
Cell-rejuvenation, anti-oxidation & promotion of micro blood circulation for a healthier
and more luminous skin. This could be more than a fairytale come true!

Amethystory is endorsed by Taiwan celebrity Cynthia Wang/王心如


Amethystory launched 5 products:
  • amethystory Mineral Aqua Gel (Star Product)
  • amethystory Mineral Bubble Face Wash
  • amethystory Mineral Purify Facial Cleanser
  • amethystory Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer
  • amethystory Eye Contour Brightening Amethyst Roller

I was glad to receive 3 products for review, they are:
  • amethystory Mineral Aqua Gel (Star Product)
  • amethystory Mineral Bubble Face Wash
  • amethystory Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer

Amethystory Mineral Aqua Gel (Star Product)

Uniquely Removes Cornified Dead Skin with Amethyst for a New & Radiant Skin.

No colouring, no fragrance, this gentle formula is specially blended with Amethyst, Hyaluronic Acid & Bio Energy Fluid to help enhance the removal of dead, dry & rough skin & promote skin rejuvenation. After removing the dead skin layers that form a barrier, your skin would be in a optimal condition to absorb skincare nutrients!

Instant results after use: skin feels fairer, more hydrated, and clearer. Make up can glide on easier & more lasting with a natural look.

Use the Amethystory Mineral Aqua Gel as a more natural way to improve your complexion!

Efficacies of the active ingredients: Amethyst
- Helps enhance skin rejuvenation resulting in smoother and more supple skin
- Helps improve skin complexion and skin tone
- Provides energizing skin effect for a more radiant & youthful look

Hyaluronic Acid

- Provides intense hydration & retains water in your skin for a youthful & supple look
- Supports the formation and maintenance of collagen for supple and elastic skin

Bio Energy Fluid

- Provides ample mineral & trace mineral elements to nourish skin cells and effectively rejuvenate skin and keep skin hydrated
- Helps balance oil secretion

Directions:
Apply on skin to remove dead skin layers. Use daily on dry skin with dry finger. Pump a sufficient amount and gently massage in circular motion for around 1 minute. White flakes that appear are the dead skin cells being removed. Rinse off with water or Amethystory Mineral Purify Facial Cleanser after use. Can be used for face & other parts of body.

My reviews:
The texture of it is a milky fluid.

This reminds me alot of the marvel gel which has exfoliating properties which is very gentle and can be used daily. After massaging for around 1 minute, white flakes start to form and it's able to aid in exfoliating the skin and yet it's not harsh.

After using it, I feel my face is instantly more radiant and it's more supple. It also help the enhancer to be more easily absorbed by the skin.

I'll definitely re-purchase this item after I've finished with the current bottle as the results are quite visible and the price is affordable for daily use.

Amethyst Mineral Bubble Face Wash

Soft Creamy Bubbles with Natural Minerals from Amethyst

Mineral Moisture

Want to have more fun while cleansing your face?
Choose the unique & effective Mineral Bubble Face Wash to cleanse your face with “mineral moisture”. Specially blended with 3 exquisite and effective ingredients for your skin - Amethyst, Hyaluronic Acid & Bio Energy Fluid, Mineral Bubble Face Wash is enriched with moisture factors & mineral nutrients to cleanse and remove impurities, dirt & oil from pores. After wash, it would still continue to provide long lasting moisture to the skin. Regular use of Mineral Bubble Face Wash will polish away dull skin resulting in a smoother and more supple looking dewy complexion.

Efficacies of Active Ingredients: Amethyst
- Helps enhance skin rejuvenation resulting in smoother and more supple skin
- Helps improve skin complexion and skin tone
- Provides energizing skin effect for a more radiant & youthful look

Bio Energy Fluid
- Provides ample mineral & trace mineral elements to nourish skin cells and effectively rejuvenate skin and keep skin hydrated
- Helps balance oil secretion Hyaluronic Acid
- Provides intense hydration & retains water in your skin for a youthful & supple look
- Supports the formation and maintenance of collagen for supple and elastic skin

Directions:
Pump sufficient amount on palm. Smooth it on your face and massage in circular motion
to make sure that impurities, dirt and oil are being effectively removed from your skin.
Rinse with water. Gentle for daily use.

My reviews:

The foam is very light and fluffy. The foam is very fine and it does a great job as a cleanser. Cleansing with foam are the best as it doesn't cause unnecessary friction with the facial skin. My face feels very hydrated after the wash. I don't like cleansers that at tight and taut after cleansing so I was very pleased with the results it gave. It doesn't create and instant radiance but it kept my face very hydrated. The price is also very affordable for the size of 140ml.

Amethystory Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer

Boost hydration, whitening & penetration of skincare products

Contains Amethyst + Tranexamic Acid + Hyaluronic Acid

This unique formula is specially blended with Amethyst, TranexamicAcid & Hyaluronic Acid to boost the hydration & whitening of skin & enhance the penetration of skincare products for full absorption. Regular use of Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer will provide skin with minerals for better skin rejuvenation & at the same time lighten complexions evenly for a fairer, radiant and youthful glow.

Efficacies of Active Ingredients: Amethyst
- Helps enhance skin rejuvenation resulting in smoother
and more supple skin
- Helps improve skin complexion and skin tone
- Provides energizing skin effect for a more radiant &
youthful look

Tranexamic Acid
- Fights dark spots and lightens complexion effectively for
a radiant glow by inhibiting melanin growth and
removing existing pigmentation, but also effectively
eliminates discoloration caused by acne and sun damage
- Helps even out complexion
- Enhanced with anti-inflammatory effect to help enhance
the whitening effect

Hyaluronic Acid
- Provides intense hydration & retains water in your skin
for a youthful & supple look
- Supports the formation and maintenance of collagen for
supple and elastic skin

Directions:
After cleansing, pour an adequate amount onto your palm and
gently pat onto face to let it be completely absorbed by the skin.
Skin will feel supple and smooth after the Mineral Aqua
Whitening Enhancer has been fully absorbed. Skin becomes fairer and more radiant with
regular use!

My reviews:

the texture is a clear liquid which isn't too watery, so it doesn't create any mess when I pour the enhancer on my hand. The enhancer has a nice fragrance which isn't overpowering. The liquid is absorbed quickly into the skin after the use of the aqua gel and it kept the skin hydrated. I've used it for one month and I noticed my skin is a little more radiant but the results were not very visible when I used it the first time. However its hydrating properties are pretty good and I just need to apply a moisturiser after that to lock the moisture and there is no need for additional hydrating serum.

Amethystory Price List:
Amethystory Mineral Aqua Gel (Star Product) (150ml Price: $24.90)
Amethystory Mineral Bubble Face Wash (160ml Price: $14.90)
Amethystory Mineral Purify Facial Cleanser (100g Price: $8.90)
Amethystory Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer (150ml Price: $19.90)
Amethystory Eye Contour Brightening Amethyst Roller (15ml Price: $16.90)

Amethystory are available @ BHG, Carrefour, Giant, Guardian, John Little, NTUC FairPrice, OG, Robinsons, Sasa, Watsons, C K Department Store and selected cosmetic houses! Grab yours now!

for the free trial size sample redemption of Amethystory Mineral Aqua Gel
https://www.facebook.com/amethystory?ref=ts&sk=app_213564948660624

For other information and promotions, pls check out their facebook page!

Tuesday 15 November 2011

Discover the Power of Fresh Skincare with Biotherm!




Thanks Cozycot and Biotherm for organising this event which was held at Cozycot office. This event is to introduce Biotherm latest product, Skin.Ergetic.


We were being introduced about the product, Biotherm Skin.Ergetic Serum. This product is to target signs of fatique.


SKIN.ERGETIC:
- 99% ingredients of natural origin
- 100% natural-origin fragrance
- paraben-free
- mineral oil-free
- synthetic colorant-free
- tested on sensitive skin


Many women today are bothered by signs of fatique on their skin due to the lifestyle.



This causes oxidative stress which:
- attacks cells & their DNA
- Accelerates premature aging of skin
- Degenerates mitochondrial functions
- Creates signs of fatique on the skin.


How does fatigue affects the skin.





To stay healthy: to energize and protect our body, we need 5 fruits & vegetables a day...


Biotherm came up with the 1st repairing daily concentrate for signs of fatigue, Skin.Ergetic


The main ingredients used is broccoli sprouts extract.



To have the maximum efficacy, the product needs to be used within 3 months.


As broccoli extract is very unstable, hence it's necessary to only mix the extract to the serum when we want to start using it.



Below is a video demonstration:



SKIN.ERGETIC is the 1st serum to activate & shake
- revitalised skin
- rested skin tone
- signs of fatigue are repaired
- stop skin fatigue before it turns into signs of aging


The main ingredients in the SKIN.ERGETIC are:
- broccoli extract
- Apple botanical cell + soja protein
- Lemon & sugar cane (AHA)


Below is a video of the apple oxidation process comparison on the side with and without skin.ergetic applied on the surface.



Lab test results:


Tailor made Anti-fatigue skincare regime


Day Application gesture


Life may be a maraton but it need not be tiring...
Live.Energetic
Stay.Energetic
Skin.Energetic

At the end of the event, each of us were given a bag with plants and the Skin.Ergetic serum for us to try out.


I'll put the plants at my desk as it's going to help to have fresher air around my work place and at the same time, greenery helps to relax my tired eyes which is facing computer most of the time.


Skin.Ergetic Serum



Ingredients:


Biotherm is very thoughtful to include a sticker on the bottle so that we're able to indicate the date that we activated the serum. This will help us to keep track so as to maximise the effect. Do note that event after 3 months, we can still continue to use the product but it may not be as effective as when it's was first activated.


my thoughts about this product:
The product is very light and easily absorbed when applied on to the skin. After using this product for a week, i could a very great difference as i look more radiant and feels very supple. It hides my uneven skin tone flaws due to fatigue and tiredness. The fragrance is very soothing and sweet due to the fruity smell which liven my day and its got no smell of vegetables although its got brocolli extract. This is definitely going to be added into my collection of holy grail products. Thumbs up to a great biotherm product!!!

SKIN.ERGETIC Serum
retail price: S$99 (50ml)

** available from September 2011 at all Biotherm counters in leading department stores and Sephora.