BENEFIT COSMETICS MAGGIE & ANNIE FORD DANIELSON IN SINGAPORE - BLOGGERS LUNCHEON AT MEZZA 9 GRAND HYATT AND MAKEUP DEMO AT TANGS ORCHARD

BENEFIT COSMETICS - Maggie and Annie Ford Danielson, the Global Makeup Trend Artists and Brand Authorities of Benefit Cosmetics were in Singapore last week for the Press Preview of Cha-Cha Tint as well as meeting Benefit Cosmetics Fans at Tangs Orchard and Sephora ION.

Thanks to the lovely folks at BENEFIT Cosmetics Singapore, BEAUTERUNWAY attended a cozy intimate luncheon with Maggie and Annie Ford Danielson held at Mezza 9, Grand Hyatt Singapore. Maggie and Annie are the daughters of Jean Ford and nieces of Jane Ford who are the founders of Benefit Cosmetics. Growing up with Jean and Jane, its only natural that Maggie and Annie took over the reins to continue Benefit Cosmetics legacy. Benefit cosmetics currently have over 2,000 counters in more than 30 countries.

BENETINT – The famous product that started it all !

A rosy lip and cheek stain created in 1977 by Jane and Jean Ford after an exotic dancer had come into one of the sisters’ boutiques looking for a nipple stain that wouldn’t sweat off. Bene-tint, which gives the complexion just the right rosy glow, has been one of the cosmetics line’s best-sellers ever since. Maggie and Annie never leave home without it !

Maggie shared that Benefit Cosmetics core business is makeup and to deliver quick fixes for every girl peskiest beauty dilemmas globally to make them feel beautiful and confident. Today, Benefit Cosmetics are managed by Maggie in New York, who oversees the overall operations and Annie who specials in product development, including christening of the Benefit Cosmetics new effective products with fun, quirky, playful names and colorful packaging with printed instructions, together with her dedicated team in San Francisco.

An extremely consumer-oriented brand, Maggie explains why Benefit have developed only 200 odd product lineup compared to thousands in other beauty brands. For example, a makeup product is only developed when there is a need. Benefit only introduced its b.right skincare range for radiant skin recently to be used in harmony with Benefit Cosmetics products for a true Benefit Routine as BeneFans requested. In line with Benefit Cosmetics fun philosophy, all products have fun and quirky names.

An interesting tidbit is that if you are a Benefit Cosmetics Fan, you will notice that there are no adverts in any media nor celebrity endorsements, Benefit philosophy is preferring to let the products speak for themselves. Maggie and Annie  continues to plough their time and monies into developing new products that women desires. With the hot and humid Asia weather in mind, ""That Gal" Brightening Face Primer, Stay dont stray Eye Primer & concealer and POREfessional are developed to cater for Asian skintones and concerns particularly in Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong and South Korea. 

Benefit Best Sellers include:

• "That Gal" Brightening Face Primer, Some Kind-A-Gorgeous, “Hello Flawless”, PoreProfessional, ooh la lift, boi-ing,
• Benetint, Dandelion, CORAlista, BADgal Lash Mascara,

 

Maggie and Annie would be ending their ‘Asia Tour” which started in South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore in Sydney, Australia as their final stop as Benefit cosmetics celebrates their 10th Birthday in the land of OZ. It was a truly enjoyable lunch with Maggie & Annie who shared with us their Love for Benefit Cosmetics, brand happenings as well as their favourite dishes in Singapore -  Black Pepper and Chilli Crabs!

After the luncheon, Maggie and Annie demonstrated how to use Benefit Cosmetics Best Sellers to a huge crowd at Tangs Orchard Window Display before meeting more fans at Sephora ION.

 

Benefit Cosmetics and Benefit Brow Bar are available at Tangs Orchard, Takashimaya, Robinsons Raffles City and Sephora ION.

DHC DEEP CLEANSING, MILD SOAP, MILD LOTION, OLIVE VIRGIN OIL – DHC SUBE SUBE TRIAL KIT AT WATSONS SINGAPORE

DHC Sube Sube Trial Kit from DHC Olive Oil Skincare help you to achieve total skin beauty in 4 simple steps. Remove makeup and impurities with DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, Cleanse with DHC Mild Soap, Tone and prep your skin with DHC Mild lotion and moisturise with DHC Olive Virgin Oil.

 

At Watsons Meet & Greet Ambassadors Session, i received a set of DHC SUBE SUBE TRIAL KIT which consists of DHC Olive Oil 4 step products :-

• Deep Cleansing Oil – 32ml
  
• Mild Soap – 10g
  
• Mild Lotion – 32ml
  
• Olive Virgin Oil - 5ml

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is the star product and a hot favourite around the world with millions sold ! It helps unclogs pores by lifting every trace of makeup and impurities with no greasy feeling. Containing Olive oil and Vitamin E, it works to neutralise free radicals and is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.

HOW TO USE DHC DEEP CLEANSING OIL

• Apply 3 pumps onto clean dry palm
• Work oil into skin from the inside to the outside of your face in an outward direction in gentle spiral motions
• For clogged pores area, massage for 30 seconds to 1 minute and impurities will come up to skin surface
• When you feel oil is lighten (about 20 to 30 seconds after massaging your face), makeup and impurities are effectively removed
• Wash our face with either cool or warm water until water rinses away clear

DHC CLEANSING OIL TEST

I applied foundation, powder, blusher, liquid eye liner, eye shadows and lipstick. Next i applied DHC Cleansing Oil and massage for 20 seconds until it emulsify and viola ! All traces of makeup are removed instantly and leaves my skin squeaky clean !

DHC Mild Soap

Add water to create foam and massage on your face gently and rinse well with water. Cleanses my skin gently without stripping the moisture and my skin feels comfortable.

DHC Mild Lotion

Pour 2 drops on a cotton pad and swipe. An alcohol free lotion, it is non sticky and prep my skin for the next step.

DHC OLIVE VIRGIN OIL

Pump a drop and pressed it onto your skin. One drop is all i need to keep my skin moisturised and nourished

DHC Sube Sube Trial Kit from DHC Olive Oil Skincare is perfect for travel or going to the gym. The pretty vanity bag is an added bonus.

DHC Olive Skincare is available exclusively at Watsons. Here are the Prices for the full retail size for reference :-

• Deep Cleansing Oil 200ml - S$43
  
• Mild Soap - S$27.50
  
• Mild Lotion 100ml - S$55.90
  
• Olive Virgin Oil 30ml- S$72.90

OLD HONG KONG LEGEND MICHELIN STUDDED GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION MAESTRO’S MENU – MEDIA TASTING

Old Hong Kong Legend at Raffles City Singapore presents an Epic Michelin Studded Maestro’s Menu as part of its official Grand Opening celebration. For the first time ever in Singapore, Michelin Chef Ng Sui Hong (吴瑞康) from HangZhou and Old Hong Kong’s Executive Chef Yau Chin Ping (邱展评) have paired up to create unique sophisticated  Hangzhou specialty and contemporary Hong Kong Cantonese creations at Old Hong Kong Legend for food connoisseurs in Singapore during the Epic 3-Day Michelin Affair from 11th to 13th April.

BEAUTERUNWAY was invited to Old Hong Kong Legend Michelin Maestro’s Menu Media Tasting last month.

Old Hong Kong Legend is the grand dame of the Old Hong Kong restaurant group. The extravagant opulent sculptural dragon motifs are perfectly matched to the cozy interior with oriental regal magnificence. A brilliant venue to experience exquisite true blue Hong Kong cuisine without having to travel to Hong Kong!

Hangzhou cuisine is the representative of Zhejiang Cuisine, one of China’s eight cuisines where specialty dishes are known for their freshness, tenderness, softness and smoothness. Michelin Chef Ng is the owner and highly acclaimed head chef of Hong Kong’s renowned Hangzhou Restaurant, where his restaurant has received numerous international accolades, including being featured in the top-rated “Michelin Guide for Hong Kong and Macau” for 2009 and 2010.

Award winning Michelin Chef Ng, whose regular customers include Donald Tsang, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, Louise Chia (Jin Yong), famous martial arts novelist and celebrities Carina Lau, Vivian Chow, Sylvia Chang, Kenny Bee,  will introduce his Michelin stars Hangzhou cuisine to Singapore at Old Hong Kong Legend. Hangzhou Restaurant is famously known for its Braised Pork Belly and handmade Grass Carp fishballs, and diners will have the opportunity to try these specialty dishes available only with the Maestros' Menu prepared for the 3-Day Michelin Affair at Old Hong Kong Legend.

        

Chef Yau is the Executive Chef at Old Hong Kong Legend with over 32 years of Chinese Culinary experience having helmed restaurants all over Southeast Asia, including Michelin-rated Sun Tung Lok Restaurant in Hong Kong. His wealth of expertise further augments Old Hong Kong’s reputation for serving only the finest Cantonese cuisine where dishes are prepared using delicate cooking methods .

OLD HONG KONG LEGEND Epic Michelin Studded Maestro’s Menu S$138 +++ per person.

Appetizers

Whole South African Abalone with chicken puff. Succulent and flavorsome abalone with melt in the mouth crispy puff. Decadence !

Deep-fried Beancurd Ring, Kalimeris with Spiced Beancurd . Ultra crunchy beancurd crisp that leaves you craving for more. I am not a veggie person but the Kalemeris have a light refreshing taste.

Braised Imperial Bird’s Nest and Phoenix Shark’s Fin with Minced Chicken 凤凰展翅. Super nourishing for your complexion with the goodness of Bird’s Nest in the rich ingredients.

Lobster in Pumpkin Egg Yolk Sauce 流沙南天龙虾球 – Too pretty to savor ! Love the sweetness of the fresh lobster meat.

Sui Hong Signature Braised Pork Belly 瑞康极品东坡肉 – Michelin Chef Ng braised it to perfection. The Pork belly melt in your mouth sensation with subtle aroma from the spices combined with the hand made dough is simply divine!

Hangzhou Fried Noodles and Brasenia Fishballs 金雕玉器（配）蓴菜鱼圓. Freshly made Brasenia Fish balls simmered in clear double boiled chicken soup paired with fried noodles is another winning dish from Michelin Chef Ng. The softness and freshness of the springy fish ball is amazing and goes extremely well with the soup.  

Glutinous Rice Balls in Osmanthus Brandy and Black Sesame Paste Pancake 仙露明珠（配）黑芝麻锅饼. I have a weakness for Osmanthus desserts and the soft chewy glutinous rice balls with Osmanthus Brandy is out of the world ! This taste exactly like the authentic Hong Kong Desserts served in Hong Kong Fine Dining Chinese Restaurants. The black sesame paste pancake is crispy on the outside and not too sweet for my palette.

The Old Hong Kong Legend Michelin Maestro’s Menu is well worth every cent for the quality and culinary presentations by Michelin Chef Ng and Master Chef Yau without having to travel to Hong Kong and Hang Zhou to experience the award winning dishes. 

Old Hong Kong Legend Epic 3-Day Michelin Affair  is from 11th to 13th April and reservations are advised, kindly call 6336 3038 or log on to the website at www.oldhongkong.com.sg for more information.

252 North Bridge Road #02-18 Raffles City Shopping Centre
Singapore 179103