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Previously on JJOYIS, we have posted about Boots Cucumber moisturizer and it performed better than expected (7/10). As such, we started using Boots cucumber skin freshener (toner) with high hopes. Did it perform up to standards? Let's find out!

Boots Cucumber Skin Freshener

What: Toner/freshener

Suitable for: oily skin

Scent: Alcohol

Size: 150mL

Price: <$10

Where to get: Boots Phuket (Thailand)

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Alcohol denat., Glycerin, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium methylparaben, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Propylene glycol, Benzophenone-4, Tetrasodium EDTA, Dipropylene glycol, Retinyl palmitate, Parfum (Fragrance), Hexyl cinnamal, Sorbitol, Hydroxycitronellal, Cucumis sativus (Cucumber) fruit extract, Denatonium benzoate, Tocopherol, Benzoic acid, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 42090 (Blue 1)

Packaging

Comes in the same translucent green plastic bottle and a snap cap.

I am totally fine with budget packaging as long as they don't break or dispense products poorly.

boots skin freshener cucumber review packaging

Scent

Very strong alcohol smell, I can smell it every time I pour the freshener out.

Consistency/texture

Flowy and liquidy.

boots cucumber skin freshener consistency

Does not feel or look like anything. It is absorbed quickly and does not leave a residue.

Ingredient list

Alcohol is present in the product and is second on the list. It is higher than most of my other skincare products. Be warned not to use it near your eyes. Once, I have accidentally used it around my eyes and it made my eyes water. It can sting, so luckily it didn't get in my eyes that time (I cannot imagine if it did).

On skin

I use this with a cotton pad to remove bits of makeup, oil or dirt. It is not as drying as I've expected. Other than the cleansing effect, I don't observe any significant changes. No before and after photos because I can't tell a difference. It's not oily or sticky after application.

Overall

This is a very very average toner - cleans and tones your skin. It does not cause any problems when I used it but I didn't notice significant improvements as well. The scent is off-putting and it can sting your eyes. This is why I don't like it and will not repurchase or recommend it.

Pros:

- Light consistency

- Absorbs/evaporates easily

Cons:

- Strong alcohol scent

- Stings eyes

- May not suit sensitive skin folks

Packaging: 2.5/5

Scent: 1/5

Consistency: 4/5

Cleansing power: 4/5

Ingredients: 3/5

Value-for-money: 2/5 (cheap but not something I want to use)

Rating: 2/5
An average product. Will not repurchase or recommend

Unlike Boots Cucumber moisturizer which turned out better than what we have expected, Boots Cucumber toner did not fare as well as that. We do still have other products from the Boots cucumber series to test out. Stay tune to see what we think of the others!

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It has been 1 year since no leisure travel is allowed and we are getting bored in Singapore. Thus, we decided to play tourist in our own country and booked a staycation using Singapore Rediscover Vouchers (thanks govt!).

Fort Canning Park Hotel (Deluxe Room)

Room Size: 30 - 35 Sqm

Breakfast: Breakfast included

Stay Period: Feb 2021, CNY Period

Hotel Facilities: Gym, dining, pool

Nearby: Fort Canning Park, Plaza Sing, The Cathay (malls)

Closest Train Station: Dhoby Ghaut Station

Check-in/Check-out time: 3 pm/ 12 pm

Price: $280/night

Star: 5 🌟

Website

11 Canning Walk, Singapore 178881

Types of rooms available

4 different rooms for you to choose from and all of them comes with a bathtub. The layouts are different so check out their floor plan on the website if you're keen to understand more.

On top of that, there are 2 different suites too.

I like their renovation.

Amenities

Gym, pool and dining options.
Didn't visit the pool during our stay. You need to book a slot before making your way to the gym/pool.
I believe these facilities are enjoyed by both hotel guests and club members. There are some massage chairs outside the gym but we didn't try them. The gym is very large and well-equipped.

Location

It is located on Fort Canning Hill yet it is still a stone's throw away from the malls (The Cathay, Plaza Sing). I like how conveniently located Fort Canning Hotel is but it is far enough for you to enjoy the peace and quiet.

Deluxe Room (Staycation Review)

The building is only 2 or 3 storeys tall I believe. Our room is located on the second floor, corner unit.

It comes with a good king size bed, 4 pillows and 2 small deco pillows. The bed is comfortable.

On the side, there is a full side wardrobe.

safe ironing board iron fort canning hotel deluxe room review

Inside, you can find things like a safe, ironing board and iron, torchlight and disposable hotel slippers.

hotel slippers shoe polish fort canning hotel

They also provide shoe polish - this is not common in most hotels.

There are ample power points around the room and you can find USB ports too.
The TV is wall mounted with channels such as FOX movies. At least there are decent channels available but I really hope hotels can consider changing to smart TVs. It will be much nicer if we can screen our own shows/movies/Netflix you know.

The room also comes with a coffee machine and tea from TWG.

Controls of the room are digitalised - the lights, air-conditioning and blinds can be adjusted using this system. I love digital switch panels because I don't have to walk around to figure out which switch to off at night.

The air-conditioning in our room wasn't strong despite reducing the temperature to the lowest. Took a long time for the room to cool down (And by long I mean around 2 - 3 am?)

There is an alarm clock at the side too.

Can use it to charge your phone and sync your music.

As we stayed during the COVID and CNY period, the hotel was thoughtful enough to prepare small gifts for their guests.

We had care packs containing a mask, hand sanitiser and disposable wet wipes. This is so helpful because I am still not used to packing an additional mask in my bag.

CNY goodie bag had mandarin oranges and ang bao.

The bathroom is probably the main highlight of the room.

I especially love how much natural light you get when you pull the blinds up. There's a small standing mirror (double-sided), weighing scale, toiletries and waste bin.

On one end of the bathroom, you have a rain shower and a toilet bowl.

Hotel Fort Canning combines aesthetics with functionality.

Marble-looking (or maybe marble tiles) can be really slippery when they are wet. Hence, there's an additional layer of tiles with a smaller cut to increase friction.

On the other end, you have a standalone bathtub.

standing bathtub hotel fort canning singapore

I prefer stand-alone bathtubs any day. My number one pet peeve is to have a combined shower/bathtub area.

Toiletries as shown.

Breakfast wasn't great considering the standards of the hotel and room. Hope they can look into improving food standards one day!

Something puzzled us a lot - we were given 1 exit pass (1-time use) hence we paid for parking when we had to drive out for dinner. Wanted to save it for the overnight car park fees but in the end, it was complimentary. We didn't even need to use the exit pass lol. I guess this can be more clearly communicated to the guests in the future.

singapore staycation review hotel fort canning

Before we left, we took some time to walk around Hotel Fort Canning. I am impressed at how they managed to preserve the heritage of this place while making it comfortable for guests.
This is truly an oasis in the city. You're far in nature yet close enough to civilisation.
I truly enjoyed my time in HFC and hope to be back one day.

Would you stay here?

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Comfort: 4.5/5

Cleanliness: 5/5

Value for money: 4.5/5

Design of room/hotel premise: 4.5/5

Room Facilities: 4.5/5

Hotel Facilities: 3/5

Service: 4/5

Breakfast: 3/5

Location: 4/5

Safety: 5/5

Suitable for: Couples, families, business trips, staycations

Things worth mentioning:

- Location is convenient

- Clean and comfortable

- Standalone bathtub and shower

- 5 stars standard hotel

Rating: 9/10
Will revisit again

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Hi everyone! I am really excited to write about this because it is a very amazing product. There are a few things I tend to look out for in my skincare/makeup routine and flawless, good skin is ranked number 1. A good base product has to have 4 qualities - colour, consistency, finish and lasting effects. I will talk about each shortly.

I have finally tried the highly raved IDS DD DIAMOND DUST BASE.

IDS DD DIAMOND DUST PERFECTOR

What: Makeup base

Suitable for: All skin types

Shade: One, fits most fair to medium skin tone

Size: 15 mL

Price: $69.55

Where to get: IDS stores/online

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Promises:

1. Instantly minimises the appearance of enlarged pores and blemishes

2. Softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

3. Natural, smooth finish with sheer and weightless coverage

4. Improves skin tone and reduce redness

5. Long-lasting with SPF

6. Blends seamlessly into skin

This is quite a list of claims so let's get started!

Packaging

Pump applicator for easy dispersal of the product. One pump is usually more than enough for my whole face.

Colour

Although only 1 shade is available, it should still fit most people with light to medium skin tones. It also does not oxidise readily so what you see is what you get.

Consistency

DD cream has a creamy consistency that spreads and blends into the skin easily. It dries quickly but you will have sufficient time to blend it out.

Finish

IDS DD Diamond Dust base's finish is incredible. I really like how it makes my skin looks. DD base dries matte and helps to blur out pores. Coverage can be light to light-medium and is extremely buildable. No cracking or unevenness even if you apply 2 or 3 layers.

It gives off a very natural and glowy look and I like this for light or heavy makeup. It really looks like IDS has grounded diamonds and added them to the formulation.

Lasting power

Decent lasting power but I like to dust a layer of loose powder on top to make the base last longer.

Some parts can be rubbed off at the end of the day (around my nose, chin and cheeks). Recently, the hot weather makes my sweat a lot under my mask. The sweat, oil and heat will make it smudge slightly. I touch up by wiping the excess sebum with a tissue paper.

Swatch/wear test

Left: Before | Right: After

This is with 1 layer of IDS DD Diamond Dust. You can still see some darker spots/flaws but they are significantly lightened.

My usual routine will be something like this:

Skincare > Sunblock > IDS DD Diamond Dust Perfect > Concealer > Loose powder

Removal

Effortless to remove even with micellar water. Most of the time once is enough to get everything off. Did not experience any breakout or skin problems after incorporating it into my skincare.

On dry spots

It tends to emphasise dry spots/areas. My skin has been flakey and there are quite a few healing (and peeling) spots. Use a light hand and build coverage by layers.

Good skin doesn't come easy. I cannot stress this enough as wearing a mask changed my skin condition. Thus, the wrong skin care routine/makeup can cause breakouts. I am glad this doesn't. You can also wear IDS DD base on its own or underneath your foundation. The coverage is light but it is buildable to your liking (around medium coverage). I especially love how it makes my skin looks - softer with a natural glow. It is easy to apply (I use fingers) and remove. There is very minimal transfer but can smudge if it's too humid/hot under your mask.

Pros:

- Buildable coverage

- Blend with fingers

- Good finish and glow

- Light on skin

- Does not clog pores

Cons:

- Can smudge under very humid/hot situation

- 1 shade, may not fit very tanned skintone

Colour: 4/5

Consistency: 4.5/5

Coverage: 3.5/5

Finish: 4.5/5

Oil control: 3.5/5

Lasting-power: 4/5

Value-for-money: 4/5

Rating: 9/10
Will repurchase and recommend!

Product is given to try by IDS clinic but all opinions and experiences remain our own.

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Boots Cucumber Skin Freshener

Ingredients

Packaging

Scent

Consistency/texture

Ingredient list

On skin

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Fort Canning Park Hotel (Deluxe Room)

Types of rooms available

Amenities

Location

Deluxe Room (Staycation Review)

IDS DD DIAMOND DUST PERFECTOR

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Packaging

Colour

Consistency

Finish

Lasting power

Swatch/wear test

Removal

On dry spots

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