Uriage Vitamin C Serum Dépiderm Anti-Dark Spot Brightening Booster for luminous skin

Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Dark Spot Brightening Booster Serum is formulated with stabilised 20% Vitamin C complex using patented Mela Technology to easily penetrate into the skin for optimal effect and to inhibit the action of tyrosinase and reduce melanosome maturation. 

AHAs and niacinamide work in synergise to even out the skin tone while Uriage Thermal Water and enoxolone, known for their anti-inflammatory and anti-free radical properties, helps to protect against further damage from UVA and UVB rays.

Uriage the dermatological skincare brand is widely used and recommended by doctors worldwide. Tested on Asian skin, the brightening booster serum address hyperpigmentation and lacklustre complexion as it nourishes the skin for natural luminosity radiance effect, smooth skin and even skin tone gradually.

Clinical studies have shown 88% of uneven skin smoothened, 94% reported illuminated skin while 81% showed a significant reduction in dark spots within just 28 days of consistent use, revealing a radiant and more uniform complexion.

Try Uriage Brightening Cleansing Foaming Cream to gently purify and revitalise the complexion, followed by the Anti-Dark Spot Intensive Care, Anti-Dark Spot Brightening Booster Serum, Anti-Dark Spot Daytime Care SPF50+ and the Brightening Corrective Eye Contour Care to achieve brighter and even complexion. 

Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Dark Spot Brightening Booster Serum is priced at $79.90 for 30 ml and available at Guardian, Watsons, Lazada, Shopee and GrabtoGlow.

Visit Uriage Skincare to learn more about Uriage skincare range like Dépiderm, Eau Thermale, Age Protect, BarieDerm CiCa, BarieSun, Cica Daily,  Hyseac, Xemos, Roseliane, Baby 1st skincare and gyn-phy for dedicated skincare concerns and solutions for face, body, suncare and baby care.

fibro fibre beauty health supplements for busy Asian lifestyle new launch

fibro Greens Fiber Powder, Reds Beauty Powder, Oats Bowls White Quinoa Rose and Coconut Chia Nori and Lingonberry Drink Concentrate are new health supplements with fibre as main ingredient to help regulate the digestive system.

Manufactured by Gold Roast Food Industry Pte Ltd popular for it's instant cereal, tea and coffee mix under brands like Gold Roast, Prime Roast, Calsome, Royal Myanmar, Americafe, Café21, BenCafe, CappaRomA, Madam Kim and Fresh-Up, the new fibro nutritional supplements are an innovative expansion from the current beverage product range.

Backed by over 30 years of expertise in researching on dietary fiber in Singapore by a team of researchers headed by fibro founder, Lily Li Yu Tong, fibro offers an alternative nutritional dietary solution. Designed specifically to regulate and support digestive health for urban Asians accustomed to processed foods, it is an option as a replacement for light dinner or breakfast.

fibro Greens Fiber Powder is formulated with mainly  fibre to support digestive health while fibro Reds Beauty Powder is designed to help eliminate free radicals for a healthy complexion with antioxidants ingredients like pomegranate, acai, beetroot, cherry and grapefruit with no sugar or preservatives added.

fibro White Quinoa Rose Oats Bowl and fibro Coconut Chia Nori Oats Bowl are meal replacement options with Omega-3 fatty acids, 12 superfoods high in protein, mucoprotein and fiber. Ingredients like Yunnan high-altitude rose, Indonesian coconut sugar, helps in digestive health and have a low glycemic index.

fibro Lingonberry Drink Concentrate is made from wild berries with high concentration of original anthocyanin antioxidants, is sugar free with no added water and helps to reduce urinary tract infections.

fibro fibre, beauty and health supplements - fibro Greens Fiber Powder, Reds Beauty Powder, Oats Bowls White Quinoa Rose and Coconut Chia Nori and Lingonberry Drink Concentrate are available at Watsons and Guardian stores, fibro official TikTok shop @fibrofibrepro now. #fibrofibrepro

Chick-fil-A Singapore Pop Up Restaurant First in Asia at The Esplanade Mall

The First in Singapore and Asia Chick-fil-A pop up store will be offering the iconic American Original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich at the Marina Bay Area - The Esplanade Mall located at 8 Raffles Avenue, #01-13C, Singapore 039802 from 2024 June 26 to 28 during 11 a.m. to 2p.m. and 3p.m. to 7p.m.

Pre-registration will start on June 3 and reservation for a seat to dine in at the restaurant for hourly slot is essential. Maximum 2 tickets per reservation. Takeaway is available during your registered timing or if you are 30 mins late for your dine-in timing.

Founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A is a beloved American family owned company known for a remarkable fast service restaurant experience, starting with a warm welcome to quality service and food. 

Savour the Original Chick-fil-A chicken Sandwich, made with a seasoned to perfection whole freshly breaded, boneless breast of chicken with no added fillers, the chicken is pressure cooked in fully-refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttery bun with two dill pickle chips. 

The sandwich is paired with Waffle Potato Fries and a drink (Coca-Cola® Classic, Coca-Cola® Zero, or bottled water).

Chick-fil-A is partnering with Community Chest, the philanthropy and engagement arm of National Council of Social Service (NCSS) to donate 100% of the meal cost, matching dollar-for-dollar by Chick-fil-A (Asia) Pte Ltd, an affiliated company of Chick-fil-A, Inc., to support Community Chest benefiting Fei Yue Family Services Centren and the Life Community Services Society., subject to a maximum limit of S$50,000.

This donation will be facilitated through the pre-registration link for the pop-up. Follow @chickenandsmiles on Instagram for more updates on Singapore Chick-fil-A pop up store.

HBO Originals The Sympathizer limited series on HBO and HBO GO debuts

The Sympathizer is a limited series by HBO Original and debuted on HBO and HBO GO. Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the Vietnam War, where he discovers that he is still leading spying days in his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles.

Photo credits HBO, Hopper Stone, HBO GO

The cast includes Emmy® winner Sandra Oh and Academy Award® nominee Robert Downey Jr., who plays multiple roles, Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, Alan Trong and is co-showrun and executive produced by Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar.

Watch the Sympathizer on HBO and HBO GO or subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.sg/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for as low as S$9.99/month.  HBO GO is available via StarHub, Singtel and meWatch, on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV, with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.

CHOCOELF X Singapore Heritage Brands Fusion Flavours Chocolate Bars

CHOCOELF chocolate collaborates with 3 Singapore food heritage brands, Tai Hua Food Industries (soy sauce brewer), Fragrance Foodstuff (barbecued meat maker), and Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee (speciality coffee roaster) to infuse the unique flavours, blending more than 150 years of heritage to create fusion flavours chocolate bars like Umami Soy Brew, Fluffy Chicken Floss and Black Cold Brew.

Experience the flavours with an Asian twist, offering a sweet and savoury blend of the essence of Singapore's multicultural palate.

CHOCOELF x Tai Hua: Umami Soy Brew Chocolate Bar 

Leveraging on Tai Hua Food Industries 77-year legacy in soy sauce making,  this one-of-a-kind chocolate creation gives both sweet and salty sensations with each bite, a slight similarity but a stronger salty classical salted caramel flavour.

CHOCOELF x Fragrance Foodstuff: Fluffy Chicken Floss Chocolate Bar 

Developed with Fragrance Foodstuff expertise of 55 years in bak kwa and Asian meat snacks, Fragrance intricately-made fluffy chicken floss was scattered  between the sweet milk chocolate layers with chicken floss, adding crunchiness to the chocolate with its distinctive savoury flavour intact.

CHOCOELF x Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee: Black Cold Brew Chocolate Bar

Revered for their decade-long expertise in specialty coffee roasting, the utmost Black Cold Brew with Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee is infused with strong aromatic notes of cold brew coffee and rich dark chocolate. Great for coffee lovers.

CHOCOELF’s new chocolate bars - Umami Soy Brew, Fluffy Chicken Floss and Black Cold Brew as well as best sellers Kaya Toast, Orchid Vanilla, Nanyang Coffee and Chilli Pepper are available for purchase at CHOCOELF Specialty Chocolate Cafe at 232 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058781, through 11 duty-free chocolate stores at Changi Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 as well as different locations listed at www.chocoelf.com

Review : Sodexo X Culinary Chefs Epicurean Oma-Kaki Dining Workplace Experience

Sodexo, the global leader in food services, corporate catering and facilities management launches an epicurean culinary Oma-Kaki 2024 menu with renowned Singapore chefs - Chef Maxine Ngooi, Tigerlily Patisserie and Chin Mee Chin Bakery; Chef Jordi Noguera, Singapore’s FOC Group and Sodexo’s Head of Food Platform and Chef Damian D'Silva, Rempapa for Sodexo Oma-Kaki workplace dining experience.

Chef Bjorn Shen collaboration with Sodexo in 2022 was well received and this Oma-Kaki collaboration with 3 popular chefs looks set to be a winning recipe.

Transforming the workplace dining experience, Sodexo Oma-Kaki features a unique culinary fusion menu to elevate dining with business associates or team-bonding session with colleagues, a game changer in the traditional landscape of institutional catering with its exclusive culinary experiences.

Oma-Kaki—which is a combination of "omakase", the Japanese term for "chef's choice", and “kaki”, the Singlish word for "friend" - a collaboration with culinary masters to co-create exclusive menus for Sodexo’s customers, which will be launched throughout 2024, for International Women's Day, Earth Day and Christmas season.

"Oma-Kaki will not only elevate the workplace dining experience but also create a platform for employees to connect, celebrate, and build stronger relationships with each other,” said Abel Ariza, Managing Director of Sodexo MYSG.

SODEXO Oma-Kaki epicurean limited edition exclusive menus for clients from March 8 to December

Chef Maxine Ngooi, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Tigerlily Patisserie and Chin Mee Chin Bakery - International Women’s Day - 2024, March 8 

Known for her sweet and savoury creations, Chef Ngooi combines classical French techniques with local touches that aims to bring diverse global flavours and push the spirit of empowerment through flavours enjoyed by many.

Among her intriguing range of items are the delightful Coffee Dulcey Petit Gateaux, creamy Banana & Milk Chocolate Gateau De Voyage and the punchy spicy Garam Masala Mango.

For local fusion bites, try the Thai Sweet Chilli Prawn Toast, Laksa Babka, Chicken Ham Chilli Jam Bikini  which is actually a petite bite size sandwich.

The Coffee Dulcey Petit Gateaux is more chocolately with just a hint of coffee, which simply melt as it touches your taste buds while the chunks of mango goes well with the creamy cheese.

Chef Jordi Noguera, Founder and Co-Owner of Singapore’s FOC Group and Sodexo’s Head of Food Platform - Earth Day 2024, April 22

Popular for his plant-based cuisine with Spanish twists, Chef Noguera's menu will highlight his dedication to using fresh ingredients to celebrate his Spanish and Catalan roots.

From meats to vegetables to fruits, Chef Noguera’s alluring culinary selection includes Vegan Mushroom Stuffed Peppers, Feta “Envoltini” , Grilled Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki, Compressed Macedonia and Honey Pistachio Tiramisu.

The vegan mushroom stuffed peppers is delicious enough to turn vegan for a day while feta envoltini light crispy puff will tempt you to skip gym for another day and the honey pistachio tiramisu have just the right crunch with hints of honey.

Chef Damian D'Silva, Founder and Executive Chef of Rempapa - Christmas Season December 2024

Chef Damian combined traditional Christmas flavours with a distinctive twist inspired by his Peranakan heritage.

Known for his multicultural cuisines at his restaurant Rempapa, Chef D’Silva’s signature offerings include popular Peranakan “comfort food” like Pie Tee, Seafood Ngoh Hiang, Jengagan, Mandarin Huat Kueh and Nyonya kueh like Kosui, Kueh Salat and Talam Ubi.

Kwee Pie Tee topped with a succulent prawn, freshly cooked radish and crunchy pie shell with a dollop of sambal chilli is definitely a crowd favourite while Kueh Kosui seems the most popular choice for kuehs and Kueh Salat is definitely lemak enough. 

Visit Sodexo.sg for more information on the Sodexo’s Oma-Kaki culinary exerience to elevate your workplace dining.