Mamonde's Parkson KLCC Counter Reflects New 'Journey Of Flowers' Concept & Design

Mamonde, a South Korean beauty brand under Amorepacific Malaysia, held a grand opening of its 6th beauty counter at Parkson KLCC on August 3rd.

The beauty counter is a reflection of the brand's latest concept 'Journey of Flowers'. The fresh new interior design creates a truly unique immersive experience where you get to learn about flowers and satisfy your sense of smell with the flowers used in Mamonde's formulations. The counter also features an illustration of Mamonde's very own pressed-flower pattern that is created in collaboration with Rachel Pedder-Smith, an illustration painting company.

In addition to skin consultation, the new counter offers a complimentary 1-minute Flower Touch Hand Massage to all its customers. While you are there, don't forget to check out the two new arrivals: Flower Pop Eye Brick and Flower Pop Blusher!

Flower Pop Eye Brick (RM 99 for 9.2 g) is an eyeshadow quad developed using White Flower Complex (Madonna Lily, Edelweiss and Lily Magnolia). It is available in 5 colours: 01 Golden Beige, 02 Laura Coral, 03 Burgundy Pansy, 04 Pale Purple and 05 Rosy Road.

03 Burgundy Pansy

Flower Pop Blusher (RM 59 for 7.5 g) is formulated with Flexible Binder System alongside a coat of camellia oil for a complexion that truly glows. Packaged in a clear, see-through round casing, Flower Pop Blusher comes in 6 shades: 01 Pansy, 03 Daisy, 05 Peony, 06 Camellia, 07 Rose Bay and 08 Ginger.

06 Camellia

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Grow Young Gradually And Subtly With Authentic Ultherapy™

From left: Chris Tong; Merz Malaysia Country Manager Goh Sin Hua, Aesthetic Physicians Dr Sutna Nordin, Dr Kee Yong Seng and Dr Lim Ting Song

Merz Aesthetics (Malaysia), one of the world's leading aesthetics companies, recently held a media event on Authentic Ultherapy™ - an advanced and innovative non-invasive lift system that is globally recognised as trustworthy and effective.

Skin ageing starts with invisible changes between the ages of 25 to 30 but the most visible sign of this change is the appearance of facial wrinkles. Herein lie the popularity and demand for anti-ageing skincare and cosmetics, laser skin resurfacing treatments and plastic surgery.

Authentic Ultherapy™ is the only U.S FDA-cleared non-invasive skin-lift for neck, under the chin and on the eyebrow. Now Authentic Ultherapy™ is also U.S FDA-cleared to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. With Authentic Ultherapy™, doctors can see where and how deeply the treatment is applied, which then enables customers to achieve a natural and gradual lift, effectively and safely and with little to no downtime.

Authentic Ultherapy™'s precision technology ensures sustained lifting; harnessing the power of Micro-focused Ultrasound with Visualization to lift the eyebrow, under the chin, neck and improve wrinkles on the chest. It has been used safely worldwide for 9 years in over 620,000 procedures, with a strong record of scientific and clinical evidences in 40 peer-reviewed publications across 50 clinical studies.

Besides learning the science and technology behind Ultherapy™ and its efficacies, the guests at the event got to witness a live demonstration on a 'patient' how Ultherapy™ is administered and what a patient can expect during a treatment. Depending on each individual's profile, improvements can last at least a year or more.

Please consult your Authentic Ultherapy™ provider for more information.

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Amp Up Moisture Levels With Laneige’s Upgraded Water Bank Creams!

Daily moisturisation ensures that the skin does not develop extreme dryness or oiliness which could in turn cause common skin problems like blemishes and acne. The Water Bank range by Laneige goes a step further by activating the skin's natural ability to create moisture on its own with the infusion of Hydro Ion Mineral Water and Moisturising Biogene Technology™.

Apart from activating the skin's ability to create moisture, the Water Bank Gel Cream and Water Bank Moisture Cream has been upgraded with the introduction of Mini Hyaluronic Acid and Air-Wetting Formula. This new upgrade will not only help the skin to naturally create moisture, but also work to strengthen the skin's ability to hold and retain moisture. The skin is then able to achieve a 360° moisturising care, leaving it feeling plumped and well-moisturised with a proven 24-hour moisturising effect.

Water Bank Gel Cream (RM 150 for 50 ml)

A translucent gel type moisture cream that regulates skin sebum. Its refreshing and light finish makes it suitable for oily and combination skin especially for hot, humid weather. The Water Bank Gel Cream is able to penetrate 20 layers of skin, triggering the activation of moisturising gene to relieve dry skin and repair skin damage.

Key ingredients include Winter Cypress Polysaccharide to soothe and cool reddened, flushed skin by 3℃ for fresh and shine-free skin throughout the day. Other than that, it contains Quinoa Extract which is rich in mineral and nutritional contents.

Water Bank Moisture Cream (RM 150 for 50 ml)

A cream type rich-moisture cream that combats skin dryness from within and improves skin texture and dry lines, the Water Bank Moisture Cream is best suited for normal to dry skin. Similar to the Gel Cream, the Moisture Cream deeply penetrates 20 layers of skin, triggering the activation of the moisturising gene to relieve dry skin and repair skin damage from within.

Squalane extracted from olives is one of the key ingredients of this cream. It helps to retain moisture for 24 hours and also reinforces the lipid barrier in the epidermis. Different from the Gel Cream, the presence of Glasswort Extract helps to maintain the skin's osmotic pressure and retain moisture as it is rich in minerals.

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Public Service Announcement: Dental Health

Interrupting my unending musings on beauty for a public service announcement~

But before that, I shall spazz over Three Meals a Day (삼시세끼) first! I find this show utterly hilarious, and the episode that aired yesterday saw Ji Sung (지성) making a guest appearance! Has anyone watched episode 4 yet?

Speaking of Ji Sung, he heads the Oral-B UltraThin Toothbrush campaign, which aims to raise awareness on gum health issues and how it can be easily addressed by choosing the right toothbrush.

Oral-B UltraThin Toothbrush comes with 100% finely tapered 0.01 mm ultra thin bristles which is 20 times thinner than normal toothbrushes. With its small 25 mm head and soft brush, it gently cleanses the gum line and removes plaque.

Used together with Pro-Health Fresh Tooth & Gum Care Mouth Rinse and Glide Pro Health Deep Clean Floss, they give you reliable, everyday protection against plaque and cavities.

Also remember that regular visits to a dentist are a must for complete, all-encompassing oral health!

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My Eczema Action Plan: Your Step By Step Guide To Managing Eczema

Eczema is now becoming rampant even among young children – one out of five children is affected by this skin disorder. When eczema affects young children, it can be a nightmare to the entire family. Enlightening these parents, caregivers and patients on the proper management and care of eczema is the central focus of the National Eczema Awareness Month (NEZAM).

Eczema is characterised by these two easily identified symptoms: rashes and extreme itching. Your skin becomes extremely dry and it begins to itch. The urge to scratch can become intolerable. When you scratch, the skin breaks and becomes a target for infection. This then triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals and your skin becomes inflamed, which further irritates the skin.

NEZAM launched 'My Eczema Action Plan: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Eczema', a fully illustrated guidebook for young patients and little friends to effectively manage eczema. The book is arranged topically which makes it easy for young children to learn and remember the important aspects of eczema care. You can go to myeap.com.my to download a copy of the e-book for free.

From May to September 2015, RM 3 will be donated to this cause for every bottle or tube of Atopiclair sold at Caring Pharmacy. Do your part to raise funds for the Eczema Kidz Club HKL in conjunction with NEZAM 2015!

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Hugo Man And Hugo Woman Campaign

The television commercial for Hugo Man and Hugo Woman is the work of Ryan Hope. In this, French model Adrien Sahores and Danish model Freja Beha Erichsen inspire Hugo's wearers to write their own story, take their own path, and stray away from the herd. Your fragrance, your way.

They make an intriguing pair: nonchalant, audacious, self-assured - neither revering their scent, nor telling others how to live in the print campaign shot by Karim Sadli.

One of the top male models of the moment, Adrien is unmistakeably charismatic, cool and original, just like the Hugo Man fragrance. With an infectious zest for life and spirit, he perfectly embodies the sentiment of the fragrance. He describes travel and the experiencing of life around the world as something that fascinates him and as one of the opportunities he relishes as a model.

Known for her unique and captivating beauty, Freja has a femininity that carries a subtle boyish twist, much like the Hugo Woman fragrance. Today, Freja is one of today's most celebrated female models, appearing in the world's best campaigns and runway shows, including Hugo Boss, with Vogue citing her as one of its top models of the 2000s.

Would it interest you if I say that I happen to have an insight into Freja's beauty regimen, her style and even the contents of her fridge?! Go on, have a nose around! And while you are at it, peep at my perspective on the Hugo Woman perfume here.

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Q&A With Freja Beha Erichsen, The Face Of Hugo Woman

Freja Beha Erichsen has been turning heads in the fashion industry ever since she made her debut at the tender age of 18. Flying the flag as the face of Hugo Woman, the 'Queen of Cool' dishes all in this exclusive interview!

"I think the perfume has a lovely femininity that matched with the more raw undertones of amber, gives a very rounded scent." She went on to compliment her male counterpart for the campaign, "Adrien is such a lovely fellow, we had a fun on set and it felt very natural to work together."

When prompted for her beauty tips, Freja mentioned besides having a good time and enjoying yourself (beauty shines from within and all that jazz), a good moisturiser that fits your skin is essential. She clarified, "For me that's an oil-free moisturiser."

She loves cooking and eating good food, thus it is no surprise that her refrigerator is filled with a lot of condiments (mainly hot sauces), two packs of bacon, a dozen eggs, beers, wine, apples, pears, lemons, limes, beets and salad. She stays in shape by working out twice a week which she personally finds to be a good lever.

As a model, Freja has to adopt lots of different styles. She describes her own attire as uniform-like, "Lots of blacks, olives, indigo, greys and shirts, jeans, pants and T-shirts. There's nothing better to put on jeans and a T-shirt. I don't really dress up." She is never without a ring her grandmother gave her, a ring her father gave her mother, and a chain her brother and mother gave her.

Her love for travel is legendary, "Denmark, obviously, is one of my favourite places in the world as it's my homeland and I am used to the vegetation there. England is fairly similar, and the countryside especially is so beautiful. Kenya is another. The south of France I really love. There are so many beautiful places!" She added, "I haven't been to Iceland yet and that's somewhere I'd love to explore. It looks so beautiful from what I've seen and heard from people that have been."

Now living in New York, Freja's unique and original style is expressed in tattooed personal odes and words including 'float' and 'serendipity is life'. Her 16 tattoos come from lots of different places over a period of time and what feels natural. She revealed that they are quite small, which is the reason we can't see them all. She is done for now, but who knows what the future may bring!

That is it! A huge thank you to the team at P&G for entrusting me with this interview opportunity. I had lots of fun dreaming up these questions!

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