Experience Unparalleled Skin Safety at 50% OFF with the Skincredible VMV Hypoallergenics’ Tube Swap Program

Say hello to healthy and glowing skin with VMV Hypoallergenics as the sensitive skin specialist brings you the irresistible Tube Swap Program. Simply bring in your old skincare products from other brands and swap for an equivalent VMV Hypoallergenics product at 50% OFF from now till the end of April!

Known for its safe and effective care for sensitive skin, VMV Hypoallergenics is offering all consumers the rare chance to experience its validated skin-safety at a 50% discount off all VMV products, by swapping an old skincare product from any brand.

VMV product ranges

VMV Hypoallergenics offers a wide range of hypoallergenicity-validated products to attend to every need of men, women and children of all ages, from head to toe + cell to surface.

• Superskin product line offers a basic, all-around, preventive cosmeceutical care for pre-teens and above.
• Re-Everything product line for anti-ageing help.
• ID product line to tackle skin blemishes from acne to shaving and waxing bumps.
• Grandma Minnie product line for safe and soothing products for new mums and their babies.
• Armada product line for full-spectrum protection against both outdoor and indoor visible and infrared light.
• Illuminants+ product line for lightening that combats skin discoloration or melasma and dullness.

All VMV Hypoallergenics products are validated hypoallergenic, 100% free of all types of fragrances, 100% Paraben-free, 100% Preservative-free, and 100% Phthalete-free

For more information on VMV Hypoallergenics Singapore, please visit its Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/VMVHYPOALLERGENICS.SG

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NEW from VMV Hypoallergenics – Skintangible “Faint”ation BB Cream

SINGAPORE, January 2013 – If you’ve been despairing over finding a BB cream suitable for your skin’s sensitive needs, you can now welcome ‘skintelligent beauty’ with international sensitive skin specialist VMV Hypoallergenics’ all-new BB Cream, Skintangible “Faint”ation! Say goodbye to pale and sallow skin and impress with a warm and “dew”lightful glow as the multi-purpose BB Cream “skintrigues” and refines the complexion for a dewy unblemished look while optimising skin safety!

In line with VMV Hypoallergenics’ “skintelligent” philosophy, Skintangible “Faint”ation is more than a simple cosmetic tool as it does not contain any common allergens, making it safe for sensitive skin. This barely-there, subtly tinted non-makeup contains antioxidants and pure mineral SPF 30 sunscreen protection to guard against fine lines, hyperpigmentations and other signs of aging.  It also contains coconut-derived monolaurin and other monoglycerides for anti-inflammatory purposes. This means that Skintangible “Faint”ation not only masks blemishes, but also soothes acnes and blemishes.

There are multiple ways of using this beautifully tinted BB cream – apply it solely as a non-makeup that leaves the complexion incredibly flawless yet natural-looking, or use it under make-up as an enhancing primer that forestalls excessive oil and keeps your skin looking fresh even on the longest of days!

With a “can’t-put-my-finger-on-it-but-wow-your-skin-looks-awesome” even finish and a charmingly warm glow, you’ve never been better prepared for flashing camera bulbs or critical eyes!

The VMV Hypoallergenics’ Skintangible “Faint”ation comes in one shade and is suitable for all skin types. The travel size (12mg) is currently available at VMV Hypoallergenics’ Skin Specialist Boutique in ION Orchard, #B3-48, for SGD24.00, while the full size will be available from March 2013.

Give the gift of Mistle Glow from VMV Hypoallergenics

Sponsored Review

Now, if you’ve been following my blog you would know that VMV Hypoallergenics is one of my favourite skincare brands that cater to sensitive skins, and in my opinion – they’re doing a great job! If you’re new to the brand, please feel free to read my earlier reviews on the brand here and here.

One of the holiday gift sets available this Christmas, this “vanity pair” offers 2 fabulous tools to achieve that lovely holiday glamour! Whether it’s for your BFF or for yourself – Roll out those lashes with VMV‘s best selling, beauty-editor-fave Ooh-La-Lash! Volumizing Mascara and give those lips a festive tinge with the Glitz Lipstick for a totally mesmerizing holiday glam look! The Mistle Glow holiday kit retails for S$50.

Pdt Information (taken from the VMV website)

Ooh-La-Lash! Volumizing Mascara
With a special compound that swells up and surrounds each lash strand in a tube – a physical sleeve – of its very own.
Each application builds an ever-thicker cocoon of rich, beautiful color.
Non-clumping, smear-free (and therefore skin-friendlier). Easy to remove.

To use:
Take mascara wand and apply Ooh-La-Lash! on lashes. Start at the base and swipe outwards in a smooth motion. Repeat until desired volume is achieved.
For increased definition, use Skintelligent Beauty Brow + Lash Groomer to separate lashes.
Do not pump brush in container. This can increase the risk of microbial contamination and dry out mascara.

Skintelligent Beauty Glitz Lipstick
Brilliant. Rich, glistening color is playful and sexy, lifting spirits on a daily basis.
100% free of all-types-of-fragrance, irritating waxes, phthalates, parabens + preservatives.
With green tea for antioxidant benefits plus virgin coconut oil for moisturization.
In Drama Queen, our most popular shade. This sophisticated, deliciously deep pink is perfect for the holidays and flatters all skin tones.

To use:
Apply on lips as often as necessary.

Here are more pix of the actual products.

And here’s a swatch of the Beauty Glitz Lipstick in Drama Queen on the back of my hand.

Quick thoughts:

The Beauty Glitz Lipstick in Drama Queen, looks more like a deep red in the bullet at first glance. When swatched, it is actually more of a deep pink with a red tone. It seems to be a shade that will flatter most skin tones, so that it is definitely a plus especially when buying gift sets. I’m sure you’ve encountered a a gift set that came with one of those deep plum shades that not everyone can carry off.

It is quite moisturizing upon application, and it goes on quite sheer at first. You can build up the color intensity to your preference. So for those who prefer a light sheen with a wash of pink on your lips, just one layer of application should do nicely.

As for the Ooh-La-Lash! Volumizing Mascara, i think i really really like this product. Very much indeed. It doesn’t clump your lashes together, and from what i can see, it helps to lengthen my lashes, giving that va-va-voom effect. It dries quite quickly too actually, i don’t have to “fan” my eyes to try and help it dry faster to avoid smudging my eye makeup. Very happy with this!

All in all, i think the Mistle Glow holiday kit is quite value for money considering there are 2 full-sized products in there. Both products are pretty generic in the sense that these are items widely used by most of us girls. (Unlike say…fake lashes… not all of us use them or like using them.) And most importantly, VMV has chosen 2 outstanding performers from their cosmetics range for this holiday kit.

I was very excited to try it out when i received it, so i did a real quick application of both, and here’s the result. I do apologize for the poor lighting here, but taking pictures at night can be a real challenge.

Here’s a closer view of my lashes

So what are you waiting for? Go sparkle up this season with VMV’s holiday kits, available at VMV Hypoallergenics’ Skin Specialist Boutique in ION Orchard #B3-48. You may also like to visit their Facebook page to check out their latest posts on products and promotions.

Also, VMV has kindly offered readers of this blog a very special discount when you shop at VMV. This is your chance to try out their products! All you need to do is quote the following password to be entitled to the discount.

Password: “VMV is perfect for my sensitive skin”
Entitlement: 20% off total purchase with a minimum spend of S$30
Valid Till: 6 January 2013

Disclaimer: Products featured were provided for review. Review is my complete and honest opinion. I am not affiliated with or compensated by the company.

Review – VMV Hypoallergenics Armada Sport 70

Today, i’d like to introduce another VMV favourite of mine; and that is the VMV Hypoallergenics Armada Sport 70 sunscreen. The Armada range is an award-winning product line that provides full-spectrum protection against both outdoor and indoor visible and infrared light.

The Sport 70 is one of their best-selling products around the world. This powerful protector is well-loved by many for its wow-inducing lightweight comfort and efficacy even in extreme outdoor conditions.

Pdt Information:
- Impressive PFAs (Protection Factor UVA) are combined with SPFs as high as 70-90 to effectively screen out UVA and UVB rays for active protection against sun-induced skin cancer, photo-aging and hyperpigmentation.
- Creates a unique “barrier-film,” an invisible virtual ”second skin,” that stays on the skin’s surface to maintain protection integrity in and out of water, and while exposed to harsh sun and heat.
- Soft, skin-coating silicones give this barrier-film an exceptionally smooth glide and keep it light, so skin stays comfortable.

Validated Hypoallergenic: VH-74/76 (sans common allergens: extended allergen series North American Contact Dermatitis Group + standard allergen series European Surveillance System of Contact Allergies)

100% All-Types-Of-Fragrance-Free
100% Dye, Phthalate + PABA-Free
Non-Comedogenic
Usage, Patch + Clinically Tested
For men, women, children 9 +
Very Water-Resistant, for All Skin Types.

My thoughts:

This product comes in the form of a tube with a screw cap, i much prefer a snap cap for convenience sake. But it’s not really a big deal. What’s really a big deal (to me anyway!) is that this is possibly the only sunscreen with SPF 70 that i’ve used before. The highest that i’ve used before this was SPF 50 i think. But it’s comforting to know that it is water resistant and that i’m well protected by UVA AND UVB rays too with the Armada Sport 70.  The texture is very light, and it spreads easily. I LOVE that it doesn’t leave a white cast at all, and there are no unpleasant smells. It is absorbed quickly into the skin as well, leaving it feeling soft and moisturized.

My go-to sunblock previously was from Avene, another brand that caters to people with sensitive skin. I’ve been using it on and off for years actually, until i started using a primer over it. When i applied the primer over the sunscreen from Avene, the 2 products would kind of separate and form white patches on my skin. I then had to spend more time trying to blend them out so that my liquid foundation can be applied smoothly. With the Armada 70, i don’t face this problem. My face primer glides on smoothly, with no issues.

The Armada Sport 70 has slowly but surely won my heart over, and it is officially my favourite sunscreen. I was using the tube from the starter kit, and have since emptied it already. Need to replenish ASAP! You may like to read my earlier review about the VMV Hydra Balance Smart Cleansing Scrub here.

Disclaimer: Products featured were provided for review. Review is my complete and honest opinion. I am not affiliated with or  compensated by the company.

Review – VMV Hypoallergenics Hydra Balance Smart Cleansing Scrub

Sponsored Review

VMV Hypoallergenics is a brand i discovered recently, and they cater specifically for people who have sensitive skin. If you’d like a quick introduction to this brand that just launched in Singapore back in September, read this. Skin safety for VMV Hypoallergenics – isn’t just a nice perk, it’s a complete lifestyle.

I mentioned in my previous post that VMV Hypoallergenics is the world’s ONLY brand that uses a validated hypoallergenic rating system. So how does a VH-rating system work? And what does that mean to you and me?

The higher the number, the more allergens are ABSENT from a product and the better the chances that you won’t develop a rash or other skin problems. The slash followed by a number shows the current maximum number of known allergens. The current highest VH-Rating is -76/76 (contains 0 of all 76 known allergens). If a product contains one allergen, its VH-Rating would change to VH -75/76* (contains one allergen out of 76). The asterisk is repeated on the product’s ingredient list so you can quickly identify which is the included allergen (it’s underline, too, so you can’t miss it).

Almost all VMV products are ranked VH -76/76. While lower VH ratings can work for many people, you can choose products with higher VH numbers if you have a history of allergies or hypersensitivity. This is the beauty of the VH-Rating System: you are empowered with a clear skindication of what allergens are included/excluded so you can more wisely choose what you can use.

So without further ado, let me introduce to you one of my favourite products from VMV – the Hydra Balance Smart Cleansing Scrub.

Pdt Information:
This moisture-balanced, deep cleansing, pore-clearing facial slougher gets combination skin really, yet safely, clean. It softens + hydrates even as monolaurin deals with acne + controls shine where needed.

Ingredients:
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pumice, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethanolamine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate.

 To Use:
2x-a-day, massage a small amount onto damp skin. Rinse well with water. Do not apply pressure or rub vigorously–a gentle massage is all you need. Do not scrub any one area for longer than 1 to 2 seconds at a time.

Here are some pictures of the product for you

My thoughts: 

It’s pretty much been a challenge to find a facial scrub product that my skin doesn’t react to. Most scrub products tend to be overly abrasive and leaves my skin dry with that squeaky clean feeling. Even before VMV walked into my life, i’ve been using a soapless facial cleanser to avoid upsetting my skin for the longest time. Though at the back of mind, i’ve always wondered if my skin is clean enough?

The texture of this product is very creamy and the natural pumice is quite fine. You only need a small amount for your whole face. I’m glad to share that so far my skin is pleased and it hasn’t caused any irritation. My skin feels really silky smooth after the use of this product. Just try a little on the back of your hand if you do go down to the store, you’ll know what i mean.

They say you can use it twice a day, but i usually stick to twice a week, just to give my skin some deep cleansing action and to clear the pores of grime and dirt. I love how clean my skin feels without that overly-dry squeaky clean feeling. It gives me that added assurance that i’m doing my due dilligence in keeping my skin clean, without using harsh products that might irritate my skin.

If you suffer from sensitive skin, i’d highly recommend this product. I’m loving it so far.

Disclaimer: Products featured were provided for review. Review is my complete and honest opinion. I am not affiliated with or  compensated by the company.

VMV Hypoallergenics “Skinvades” Singapore

Friends and readers with sensitive skin – fret no more, for VMV is here.

So what is VMV? Or rather who are they? Same questions went through my mind too, trust me. However, it is no longer a secret.  The cosmeceutical brand with the world’s ONLY validated hypoallergenic rating system is finally here in Singapore.

Prepare to be “skinfatuated” with VMV Hypoallergenics as the international sensitive skin expert opens its first store at Ion Orchard (#B3-48)! Proven to be safe and effective for sensitive skin with its unique validated hypoallergenic rating system, the brand is a ‘must-have’ amongst Hollywood celebrities such as Jennifer Garner and Selma Blair. VMV Hypoallergenics offers a wide range of hypoallergenicity-validated products to attend to every need of men, women and children of all ages, from head to toe + cell to surface!

To mark the launch of the brand in Singapore, VMV Hypoallergenics launched a special-edition Singapore-exclusive starter kit, the ‘Safe Skin Haven Set‘, which contains everything needed from head to “glow”! Available at $50, the set is replete with some of the brand’s most popular products, from gentle basics and terrific treatments and vital sun protection. Great for travel or a thoughtful idea for a gift!

The set includes trabel-friendly sizes of:

Re-Everything Face-Hand-Body Lotion
Puts age in a cage by dealing with all signs of aging!

Moisture Rich Creammmy Cleansing Milk
A facial wash that is extra gentle and rich, hydrating and soothing for dry skin.

Creammmy Rich Intensive Moisture Milk
Soothing, intensely hydrating and utterly “skindulgent” moisturizer for extra dry skin.

SuperSkin 1 Primer Toner
Firming, brightening, gently exfoliating mandolin acid and monolaurin daily toner for dry skin

Id Sweat Acne and Overall Anti-Bacterial Monolaurin Gel
Effectively tackling all kinds of blemishes, this powerhouse treatment gel is mattifying, anti-acne and anti-sweat.

Armada Sport 70
This award-winning sunblock provides full-spectrum protection against outdoor conditions. Ultra lightweight and very water resistant.

If you’re constantly plagued by problems caused by your sensitive skin conditions, you’d be happy to know that VMV Hypoallergenics products are:
- 100% free of all types of fragrances
-100% Paraben-free
- 100% Preservative-free
-100% Pthalete-free

Do visit the VMV Hypoallergenics website to find out more about the brand, its history and its wide range of products.

I was extremely lucky to be given the opportunity to test out a couple of their products! I’m really excited to share in-depth reviews of my favorite products in subsequent posts, real soon! Do keep a lookout In the meantime, do drop by their store at B3-48 if you are at Ion Orchard.