We test shocking skincare hacks through the ages
On some days, we sample the finest food in town; on other days we rummage through Singapore’s trendiest boutiques. On this particular day, we smeared our faces with bird excrement and fish eggs. For there’s nothing we won’t do to improve the lives of our Honeycombers readers with valuable tips and ideas.
As self-proclaimed beauty buffs, you can trust us to delve in and test out the hottest tricks of the trade – and this month marks the highly-anticipated release of Shiseido Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate. The experts at Shiseido spent over 20 years researching the best ways to use powerful technology and natural botanical ingredients to create an immunity-boosting serum that equips your eyes with the ability to defend themselves against ageing.
To get into the spirit, we decided to host a little experiment of our own. We took a trip through time with Shiseido to test out different skin hacks women used back in day – way before there were sophisticated (and nice-smelling) products. From curdled milk to – wait for it – poop, there was nothing our intrepid beauty testers weren’t afraid to slap on their faces (well, they didn’t know what the ingredients were until afterwards). For the hilarious results, watch the video below:
As Shiseido’s Expert, Eugenia, explained in the video, natural ingredients were the way to go in the good ol’ days. The first skin hack was caviar. This pricey and exotic treat is rich in amino acids and is still used in facials to hydrate the skin around your eyes today. Skin hack number two is a no-brainer; avocado is packed with antioxidants, vitamin E, and fatty acids to keep your skin supple, the antibacterial properties of honey soothes skin, and mint is ideal for relaxing the face.
Curdled milk as a beauty hack? Unconventional, we know – but sour milk contains enzymes, probiotics, and lactic acid; proven to lighten and exfoliate your skin to dewy perfection. And, it’s hard to believe, but bird faeces and clay really was used for its miraculous age-defying properties like urea and guanine.
Naturally, we saved the best for last in the video: Shiseido Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate. Packed with incredible natural ingredients like Ecotoine and White Birch extract, this eye serum contains all the necessary properties your skin needs to fight age, stress, dark circles and bags. All in one pleasurable bottle! With this secret weapon, you certainly won’t need to raid your neighbour’s parrot cage to look your best.
Want to test out the Shiseido Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate yourselves? You’ll be chuffed to discover that we’re giving away complimentary Immunity Booster Kits until November 30th 2015*. Head here or jump into the big red button to redeem yours now! Or, embark upon your Shiseido journey by taking our fun Skin Immunity Quiz, which assesses your skincare routine and offers valuable advice when it comes to improving your skin’s age. Enjoy the #SIQ here.
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