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The Perfect x Imperfection

by Kiyoko Yasuda

My blog got a facelift and I'm excited to share more on this blog - not just reviews! 


So here's something quite personal to share with you guys.
I love wearing black but I'm very cautious when I wear my outfits because there are times where I can see dandruff/ dead skin flakes on my clothing. 
If you guys think that I'm over-exaggerating... 


This is what its like when I scratch/rub my head. 
What's weird is that I have oily roots...so it confuses me that oily roots can cause dandruff or dead skin gracing my clothing like snow. 
So, when I heard that PHS HAIRSCIENCE ® has a range of hair products that helps with dandruff and oily scalp - I was like *grabby hands*.

If the products could allow me to enjoy wearing my black outfits without fearing for any "additional patterns" on my clothing by the end of the day... I'm sold. 

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ABOUT PHS HAIRSCIENCE®

It's insane that the brand carries 14 ranges and more than 100 products. 
They definitely have a product for every scalp and hair type.
Their products are made with the purest botanical essences, stem cells, and a highly concentrated formula because they focus on taking good care of your hair. This is also why they do not contain harmful additives like paraben, mineral oils, or benzophenone. 


KEY BENEFITS
✓ Bioscience-based components deliver fast results and long-term benefits
✓ Highest, most effective concentration of pure ingredients
✓ Harnesses the power of Bio-Conversion Plant Stem Cells and Patented Complex 5
✓ Contains Herbal Extracts, 20 kinds of Phytogenic Proteins, multiple Vitamins, Peptides and Keratin



PHS HAIRSCIENCE® ADV Purify Range is engineered for dandruff-prone and oily scalp.
It helps to control and maintain sebum production to prevent greasiness while keeping the scalp fresh and reinvigorated. 

This range is perfect for everyone regardless of  gender.

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HOW TO USE
ADV PURIFY SHAMPOO
200ml (SGD$48) /1000ml (SGD$210)

No Parabens | No Benzophenone | No Mineral Oil | No Artificial Colourants

This shampoo helps to gently cleanse your scalp to purify it by removing dandruff flakes and sebum clogs - leaving your hair feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. The calming formula also soothes itching and irritation that results from dandruff, making it suitable for all hair types. 



Key Ingredients:
Rice Stem Cells: Promotes scalp circulation
Ribwort Plantain Extract: Anti-inflammatory that calms itchiness
Salicylic Acid: Removes sebum clogs and dandruff flakes

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ADV NUTRITION CONDITIONER
200ml (SGD$48)



No Parabens | No Benzophenone | No Mineral Oil | No Artificial Colourants

This daily conditioner effectively hydrates your hair, leaving it luxuriously silky, soft, vibrant, shiny and healthy. With ingredients like botanical stem cells help to reconstruct ruffles hair cuticles - leaving your hair feeling smooth and tangle-free. Suitable for all hair types. 


Key Ingredients:
Tomato Stem Cells: Improves hair resilience and rich moisturizing properties
Hydrolyzed Keratin: Strengthens hair while reducing hair breakage and split ends

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ADV PURIFY TONIC
100ml (SGD$108)



No Parabens | No Benzophenone | No Mineral Oil | No Artificial Colourants

This re-balancing scalp tonic helps to normalise the scalp’s natural sebum production to prevent greasiness. It helps to reduce the rate that the dead skin cells on the scalp flakes and sheds. It also helps to eliminate bacteria and micro-organisms that causes dandruff. 


Key Ingredients:
Patent 5 Complex: Promotes scalp health
Lotus Stem Cells: Heals and strengthens hair follicles
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract: Anti-inflammatory
Licorice Root Extract: Prevents dandruff and greasy odors

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HOW TO USE
It's just 3 simple steps that will leave your hair feeling fresh and cute!

#1. ADV PURIFY SHAMPOO
Wet hair and apply shampoo. 



Gently massage into scalp, working up a creamy lather. Rinse thoroughly.

#2. ADV NUTRITION CONDITIONER
Apply conditioner onto damp hair, avoiding the scalp. 


Leave on for 3-5 minutes and rinse thoroughly.

#3. ADV PURIFY TONIC
Shake well before use. Section hair and apply ADV Purify Tonic on towel-dried scalp. 


Massage scalp with fingertips. Leave on. Use daily.

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OVERALL THOUGHTS

Here are my first reactions:


ADV PURIFY SHAMPOO: COOLING! 
My scalp felt so fresh and cool while massaging the shampoo into my scalp. 

ADV NUTRITION CONDITIONER: SILKY!
I didn't even need to wait for 3 minutes to see the effect of the product.
I almost thought I was using a treatment and not a conditioner! 

ADV PURIFY TONIC: PHEW!
Sometimes I'm scared about tonics because of their...
pungent smell but I was happy that this tonic doesn't come with a very strong scent! 


After trying the products for a while, I realized how scalp care products aren't just cooling but can also be moisturizing. The reason why I say this is because the ends of my hair are super dry from all the coloring I've done the past few years - so I usually need to depend on treatments to save my hair. 
The ADV PURIFY SHAMPOO is cooling but still very moisturizing because my hair didn't feel super dry that I didn't think that I need to use the conditioner (or a treatment). The ADV NUTRITION CONDITIONER feels more like a treatment than a conditioner since it's so hydrating and moisturizing. The ADV PURIFY TONIC has helped control the sebum level on my scalp because I've been using my trusty dry shampoo less frequently. 

My hair felt lighter and running through my hair with just my fingers felt really nice.
The fragrance felt like those expensive medical grade hair care products. 
Not to mention, I've been wearing my black outfits without feeling any anxiety. 

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Wanna try it out for yourself before purchasing the product?
You can redeem a free Purify Shampoo & Purify Tonic samples here. 


After trying it out, you can purchase the products here:
STORES:
Wheelock Place #04-12
Ngee Ann City #05-25
Plaza Singapura 04-34/35
Bedok Mall #B2-40/41
Parkway Parade #B-70/71
Takashimaya Level 3 counter

ONLINE:
www.phshairscience.com, Lazada, Shopee
Qoo10, Zalora, Singapore Airlines’ KrisShop

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Thank you to both PHS Hairscience and Sample Store!
Sorry for being MIA again y'all.
To be honest this month hasn't been the kindest to me. 
Been going through intense stress and life changes that have impacted me physically and mentally.


I noticed my skin was taking a toll too and although I'm not in the best state to post this but I wanted to share this product with y'all since a little bit of self-care can make a big difference.

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ABOUT VITAREALM®

"Beauty is Power"


 Following the success of VitaRealm®'s Functional, VitaRealm® Beauty carries the same die-hard spirit of providing quality and effective products to users. VitaRealm® has since clinched the Singapore Prestige Brand Award (SPBA) Promising Brand Award in 2018. Formulated with the finest natural ingredients, expect to look and feel your absolute best from now on - our beauty elixirs will help you achieve that ~glow~ from within.  

VitaRealm® clinched the Singapore Prestige Brand Award (SPBA) 
Promising Brand Award in 2018. 


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MY BEAUTY COLOR
There is a solution for every skin type and in order to figure out which drink is the ideal solution for me - I had to figure out my 'Beauty Color'.
When I was choosing my 'Beauty Color', I knew Immediately I was PINK.


Skin Perfecting Essence

Diet affects our skin. Dairy products, food with high GI (eg. White rice) have been known to cause increase sebum production. This might just be the reason behind your clogged pores or pimples.

VitaRealm Skin Perfecting Essence contains acerola cherry that helps to balance sebum production, whiten and brighten skin tone.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS

So the moment of truth when I had my first bottle was...not bad at all! 
It has a fruity/berry taste and it felt refreshing since it contains sparkling water which aids digestion.
It wasn't overly sweet like some other collagen drinks that tries to cover up that fishy collagen taste and the texture wasn't thick either. 
It didn't leave any bad aftertaste in my mouth and it felt like I was drinking a yummy fruit juice. 


It wasn't just the taste that was lightweight - the bottle is also light-weight 
and easy to bring around, made it easy and convenient for travels. 


Although it says it's recommended to chill it first - I actually think it's quite nice even if it isn't! So you don't have to worry about the chilled bottle getting your bag wet or you have to wait till the next day to start your beauty routine. 

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16 DAYS CHALLENGE

When I started my 16 days challenge, I wasn't taking care of myself at all.
I did not keep my skin in check and did not even fulfill the basic skincare routine that every girl should.
I just couldn't. 

I could see acne breakouts appearing around my chin and sides of my nose. Despite being lazy, I still want to look beautiful. Thus, I have decided to look for the most convenient and efficient way to solve my skin problems.


I could see acne breakouts appearing around my chin and sides of my nose. Despite being lazy, I still want to look beautiful. Thus, I have decided to look for the most convenient and efficient way to solve my skin problems.

It was a nice way to start off the day since it's sweet and refreshing. 
The taste isn't something you get sick and tired of so it was really easy to continue this routine for 16 days...to the point where I was quite sad that I didn't have any more left after the 16 days :( 


What's interesting is that my sugar cravings were controlled during this time too.
Usually i LOVE to snack on sweet things but somehow since I was getting my daily dosage of a sweet drink - my sweet tooth wasn't looking for anything else...
cool huh?


This is when I realized that your skincare routine isn't just from the products you apply but what you put into your body. I was going to get my period during this challenge and somehow my hormonal breakout wasn't insane until I took up this challenge! 
Even though my skin wasn't well taken care of on the outside - I guess the internal care was compensating...which made me REALLY curious how much of a change I could have achieved If I put in the effort in my skin externally. 

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WHICH COLOR ARE YOU?

How to Identify your "Beauty Color" from your skin concerns:

(image source: Vitarealm Beauty)

 BLUE 
☑ Dull skin tone
☑ Dry skin
☑ Uneven skin tone
☑ Dark pigments

PINK
☑ Sensitive skin
☑ Troubled skin
☑ Acne-prone skin
☑ Acne scars
☑ Enlarged pores

PURPLE
☑ Thin & Dry skin
☑ Sagging skin
☑ Wrinkles & Fine lines

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Next, choose the VitaRealm Beauty Drink based on Beauty Color:

 BLUE  Whitening Collagen
Helps to brighten skin, evens out skin tone, lightens dark pigments, hydrates skin

PINK → Skin Perfecting Essence

Balances sebum production, heal acne and scars, smoothens skin, treats trouble skin (e.g. acne, eczema, and blemishes)

PURPLE Anti-A.G.E Essence

Reduces sugar induced skin damages, minimizes wrinkles and fine lines, enhances elasticity, lighten skin pigmentation

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FINAL THOUGHTS

Before I got with my final thoughts, I thought that I would share with you my skin journey via photo (aka Before/After):


Before/Day 1: You could see that my sebum production over the top.
If it can be used to fuel a car I think I'll have at least a week's supply. LOL
I also have acne scars and redness since I was an idiot during my preteen years and didn't take care of my skin as well as I should have...


6 bottles: You can see that the oil production isn't as bad on my cheeks but still a bit happening over on my nose. I know that there's no internal cure for acne scars but I felt like my skin looked a bit more...plump? or less uneven than when I first started. 


12 bottles: You can see that the sebum level on my skin is much better now.
I can't say that this is how my skin is like at the end of the day but... compared to when I first started off with THAT level of sebum production at the start of the day... I think it's a pretty good change? On this date it was actually my 2nd day of my period and you can see that I have no breakouts or acne marks right? :) 
I'm quite happy that I was able to survive my hormonal breakouts! 




I just want to end this review to let everyone know that it's important to take care of yourself. You'll come across highs and lows at unexpected moments in life.
It's okay to take a step back and tell the world you're not okay and that you need time to get your life back together. 
Your body, skin, and mental well-being is so important since you only have one in this lifetime - so take good care of it. :)  


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Grab yours and start your inner beauty routine by purchasing it here!
Each box comes with 8 bottles with free doorstep delivery for all orders in Singapore OR you can find it at Watsons at a special price of SGD$39.90 for a limited time only!

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Thank you to both VitaRealm Beauty Singapore and the Sample Store!



Guess who's back?


Today I'm back to share about my recent hair color experience at this Organic Hair Salon in sunny Singapore called J&J Hair Identity Salon! 
I think it's not a surprise that I LOVE expressing myself through my hair color and when I heard that you can achieve #haircolorgoals with organic hair dyes...I was like SIGN ME UP.

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About J&J Hair Identity Salon


The salon is located at Katong and it was really easy to find the salon which located on the second level of Katong Square. 



I loved the exterior of the salon so much!
I wouldn't be surprised if some people thought it's a cafe or something - haha.
If you're wondering what J&J stands for - it's the initials of their 2 founders: Jasmine and Jac!



The salon is like minimalist x nature 
It was really neat and it fell super chill sitting on their comfy chair.



They use products that have certified organic ingredients because they want to use products that cares for the environment and protects the customer's health while maintaining the beauty of their hair!

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About NATULIQUE
J&J Hair Identity Salon uses products from Natulique Professional Hair Care 
& Natulique Professional Hair Color!
Their products are made from natural ingredients that provides a gentle alternative to regular hair color products and extra hair conditioning benefits.


Their unique & exclusive formula is derived from pure natural sunflower seed extract, jojoba oil & apricot seed oil - which are all super moisturizing ingredients! This formula allows you to enjoy beautiful hair colors with less chemicals! 

☑ 100% Ammonia-Free
☑ 100% Lauryl Sulfate Free
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100% Parabens Free
☑ 100% Grey Hair Coverage
☑ 98.02% derived from natural sources

☑ Pleasant Mild Odour

☑ Natural Ingredients


Your hair can feel assured that it will be well-taken care of with an Organic Hair Salon in Singapore that uses Organic Hair Care & Organic Hair Dye that is ECOCERT certified! 

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HAIR COLOR PROCESS

Now let's get to the fun part!
MAKE MA HAIR OUT OF THIS WORLD BEYOND BASIC!!


First Jac started by bleaching my roots.
Throughout the entire process, he asked if I felt uncomfortable or pain on my scalp.
Really considerate  :)


After the roots, It was time to bleach the rest of my hair!
Super excited to see how much yellow yellow I can get rid of.


After washing off the bleach!
I was quite happy to see that my hair was now becoming pink-ish and no longer super yellow.
This is important to me since after the color starts to fade, I don't want to be left with a dirty/unaesthetic yellow blonde hair.


The final step that I was super looking forward to!
The purple x ash time!


While I was waiting, I realized that throughout the entire process...
I didn't really notice a strong chemical smell hitting my nose.
For someone who's been coloring my hair for a LOOONG time, this was a really pleasant surprise.

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THE FINAL LOOK

*drum roll*



When I saw this color, I thought that it looked just like a gemstone.
With a bit of searching, I thought this color should be called 'Lepidolite'! 


(source Energy Muse 2018)

It is considered one of the best mood stabilizers among all the gemstones! 
It's that perfect purple x ash. 

Here's a comparison photo of my hair before and after I bleached & colored it! 
Although this was my 4th round of bleaching, I didn't suffer any hair breakage or overly dry hair.
I think it's because of the organic products that were used!

If you want to read more reviews of the salon, check out the reviews here on SampleStore.com!

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Book your appointment today!:
6344-2388

Address:
Katong Square #02-11, Singapore 423371

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Thank you to both J&J Hair Identity Salon and the Sample Store for this new look!

xoxo,
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