#CELESTRYS X BEE VENOM FACE MASK

#Celestrys Wild Ferns Bee Venom Face Mask

What came in my mailbox this week was from Wild Ferns! From what I know, they have been very popular for their Manuka Honey series and now they have the new Bee Venom product line!

Sounds abit scary cause you're using bee's VENOM to put on your face... This bee venom is a combination of chemical substances produced by the worker and queen honey bee to defend their home! 

Bee Venom assists in...

- energizing the skin's natural activity

- encouraging increased circulation

- collagen and elastin production

- helping to firm and plump facial tissue for a smooth youthful looking skin.

Combined with other skin improving natural ingredients, known for their deep moisturizing effects, this face mask is all about treating yourself to the very best.

DO NOT WORRY MY FRIENDS who think that poor bees are killed.. 

The Bee Venom used in Wild Fern Products are obtained through ethical and humane means. 

Wild Ferns® uses VENZ™(Venom New Zealand) Bee Venom in their products. VENZ™ invented a collection device which does not kill the bees. This device conducts a gentle current over a glass sheet, the bees on the glass sheet will stick out their stingers and the muscle pushing the stingers will also pump a small amount of bee venom. The venom is then collected and purified for storage, ensuring the freshness and quality of the Bee Venom. (Y) 

I loveee the packaging and design of this face mask with the golden cap, it looks more precious and luxurious.

It comes with the tab and cover to protect the goodness from getting onto the cap. 

Smells fragrant, no pungent smell which i was surprised... Cause I was expecting to smell something different from the usual face mask as it's bee venom we're talking about here... Not that I know how bee venom smells like... 

Inside this 50g, it contains Royal Jelly, Green Tea, Lavender Oil, Avocado Oil, Vitamin E, Canola Oil, Shea Butter, Menthol. 

So Wild Ferns also care a lot about their consumers. They recommend a patch test before use on your face as nobody knows if you are allergic to bee stings. Make sure you don't see any rashes or patches during your patch test. Please discontinue use if skin becomes irritated!

Once the patch test shows a good result = no signs of irritation

Apply evenly to face avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 20 minutes then gently wash off. 

Use daily. After longer use more noticeable results will be achieved! :D

A small amount is able to spread and cover a wide surface area while still maintaining its richness and thick coverage. Feels cooling (i think it's because of the menthol) and feels like it's working its magic on my skin already!

So if you want to do a patch test as well, you can get samples from Sample Store first!

Get your patch test here!

Where to Buy?!

Available at selected Watsons outlets (Ngee Ann City, NEX, Plaza Singapura 1, Marina Square, Bugis Junction, Raffles City, Parkway Parade, Tampines Mall, VivoCity, Toa Payoh HDB Hub, EastPoint Mall, Star Vista, JEM, Jurong Point, Bukit Panjang Plaza & Waterway Point) and John Little (Plaza Singapura & Jurong Point).

How much is it? 

$52.50 for 50g

Price is slightly higher than normal face mask, but with all the great ingredients especially the bee venom, infused into this one tub.. It's actually super worth it!

Can't wait to see a firmer and youthful skin after more uses!

BATAM 2D1N X ANNIVERSARY

Anniversary x Batam

So why Batam? 

1. We didn't want to take any leaves as work was really packed

2. Something/somewhere we have not done before

3. A short getaway from #islandhectic

We figured out that Batam would be one of the better places for a short 2D1N trip just to relax ourselves and also able to spend quality time together. 

After much googling and researching.... below are what you need to prepare.

1. Ferry Tickets

2. Hotel Room

3. Transport & Activities 

So firstly, for our Ferry Tickets, we bought them straight over the counter at Harbourfront. But do arrive like 1.5hrs earlier to purchase your tickets. No seating arrangement given.

We arrived quickly after a short ride of 30-45mins? I lost count!

We took to Sekupang as it's the nearest terminal to my hotel!

From the terminal, I have already arranged my own personal taxi to pick me up.

I contacted him thru whatsapp. Rudi +62 813-6432-5002

I will talk about the $ for my driver later on. (super awesome)

So we picked Holiday Inn for our stay after reading many many reviews!

Our huge room! Where we spend the least time here...... LOL

With a balcony that overlooks the whole resort and the pool

After settling down with our stuffs, we went out to explore!

1. Go-cart

Rudi(taxi uncle) sent us to this place to play go-carts, this one is near golden prawn.We observed for a little while and realise that the go-carts are quite old and slow...... and the sun abit too scorching. So we gave Go-kart a miss!

2. Shooting and Flying Fox

We skipped go-cart, so Rudi drove us for 3mins to another area where you can play shooting games to earn a free ride on the flying fox! They also provide paintball shooting, like can shoot each other kind. Those are good for a group of 8 or more to play (Y)

I owned Vincent. Wahahahahaha.

Trying his best to beat my score. Wahahahahahah

I sucked at archery, and gave up after 1 try. LOL

So like every 10 shots you kena the target, you get 1 free flying fox.

At this point, i was actually shivering already. I always loved roller coasters etc, but when this flying fox was freaking me out as it was my first time! I didn't know what to expect. But everything is fine after the guy pushed me down and a few screams here and there.... its fun. LOL

Vincent wanted to buy some Kueh Lapis back. Rudi brought us over to a factory where he says that the Kueh Lapis there is the FRESHEST. You can order today, and he will come by tomorrow to collect. Sure, you can purchase Kueh Lapis over the the malls etc, but those are not as fresh and might have been kept for a few days... 

My good friend recommended me that I MUST go HarbourBay Seafood to eat. He highly highly recommended. It was like 5+ in the evening, but we were hungry already.

Total meal was around $50? I think? I can't really remember.. Sorry!

Would have been super beautiful at night!

Will never taste such sweet and juicy and fresh Lala in SG....

Best KangKong I have ever eaten......

Can't remember how much was this, but super good and meat was sweet.

This is cooked salted egg style, slightly different from SG as ours got sauce, whereas theirs is fried.

We had some extra time before our massage booking with Spa Secret... so we walked about Nagoya and went for a hair treatment! :D 

Some one fell asleep while waiting.

We booked a slot at Spa Secret for a 2.5hrs Spa Treatment! You can request for a couple room during your booking on their website.

So below are the steps they took

Steps :

Sea salt foot bath

Body cleansingWarm 

Honey oil body massage

Homemade honey body scrub

Body steam (too hot for me, i gave up after like 10mins)

Body honey polish

Soak in bath foam Jacuzzi pool (too hot for me, i gave up after like 15mins)

ShowerV-Ratus treatment & body lotion (ladies)

Back & shoulder massage (gents)

I think i can't withstand heat. Quite pricey, but nice experience. Around $100/pax? 

After spa, Rudi brought us to a chill out place for supper and drinks!

Nice place to drink and chill by the beach, with a live band. Drinks and ciggs are cheap~ (Y)

Oh oh! Holiday Inn surprised us with an Anniversary Cake when we got back :D Hehehe

Next morning, we managed to wakey in time for breakfast! Breakfast was yummy and filling~ 

After breakfast it was pool time as i bought couple swimwear specifically for this trip. So we HAVE to wear them.... HAHA

Blessed to have you.

Time to go back home ): 

Rudi had been a Fantastic Taxi Tour Guide to us, recommending good places (not places where he earn commission) he does not push you to go places you do not want to go. I paid $90SGD for his 2 days service. It saved us alot of time and hassle by having a personal taxi driver.

1. Recommendation of places to go

2. Didn't have to go unnecessary tourist spot to tio ka... = waste time

3. Didn't have to wait for cabs or be afraid of safety/tio chop.

Please do find Rudi when you are going to Batam! Just whatsapp him before you are going to Batam.

Rudi +62 813-6432-5002

Tabao-ed KFC to eat on the Ferry Ride back home!