Sulwhasoo Café Pop-Up at Sofitel Singapore 2025: Korean-French Dining with Skincare Freebies

Hi Huneybees,

Visit the Sulwhasoo Café pop-up at Sofitel Singapore City Centre (17 May–13 July 2025).
Enjoy Korean-French wellness cuisine and receive Sulwhasoo skincare kits when you dine.

If you love K-beauty and fine dining, this is your sign to plan the ultimate self-care lunch. The Sulwhasoo Café pop-up at Sofitel Singapore City Centre is back for a second run, serving up a beautiful fusion of Korean wellness cuisine and French culinary elegance from 17 May to 13 July 2025, daily from 11am to 6pm.

This limited-time collaboration between luxury K-beauty brand Sulwhasoo and Sofitel Singapore blends beauty, food, and holistic wellness in the most indulgent way. Here's a closer look at what's on the table!

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Nourishing Dishes Inspired by K-Beauty Rituals

Located at 1864 at Sofitel Singapore, the Sulwhasoo Café brings the philosophy of beauty from within to your plate. Ingredients commonly found in Sulwhasoo's skincare, like ginseng, collagen, jujube, Nashi pear, and mugwort, make their way into carefully crafted dishes designed to nourish and delight.

🌿 Wellness Highlights:

• Ginseng improves circulation, boosts immunity, and supports skin vitality.

• Collagen helps maintain skin elasticity and joint health.

• Jujube offers antioxidants and supports better sleep.

• Nashi pear hydrates and aids digestion.

• Mugwort detoxifies and restores inner balance.

These ingredients are subtly integrated into every dish, never overpowering, but always intentional.

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Choose from Set Menus or À La Carte

Whether you’re popping by for a light lunch or indulging in a full-course affair, there’s something to suit every appetite.

• 2-Course Set – From $45++ (starter or dessert + main)

• 3-Course Set – From $65++ (starter + main + dessert)

Here’s a peek at some of the highlights:

🥢 Starters

• Tuna Hwe ($28): Cured tuna with calamansi chojang, egg yolk gel, sesame, and crispy rice wafers.

• Black Sesame & Ginseng Samgyetang Pao Fan ($26): A comforting ginseng chicken soup elevated with black sesame and collagen-rich broth.

• Creamy Kimchi with Tteok ($24): A stylish twist on budae jjigae that combines crispy tteokbokki with gochujang ratatouille and parmesan espuma.

🍽️ Mains

• Doenjang Chicken with Yeonnipbap ($34): Wrapped in lotus leaf, with adzuki beans, jujube, and gingko nuts, totally pure drama and depth.

• Blackened Salmon with Clam Doenjang ($38): Over-baked salmon with clams, pickled daikon, and nutty beurre noisette.

• Nangmyeon ($30): Chilled noodles in Nashi pear broth with black goji berries and a tea-infused egg.

🍰 Desserts

• Insam & Cointreau Gateaux ($22): Think luxe Black Forest cake with a ginseng twist.

• Peach Collagen Consommé ($19): A delicate medley of peach gum, white fungus, and sweet rice balls.

🥂 Drinks

• Dalgona Coffee ($9): A nostalgic K-style whipped coffee.

• Ssukcha Mango Fizz ($9): Mugwort tea, mango, and tonic that's sparkly and refreshing.

(All prices are subject to service charge and prevailing taxes.)

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Free Sulwhasoo Skincare Kits When You Dine

Here’s the beauty bonus: every meal comes with a Sulwhasoo skincare gift (depending on how much you spend), perfect for skincare lovers looking to try Sulwhasoo’s iconic anti-aging line.

Spend $40++ or more (basically, a 2-course set) and receive:
Sulwhasoo Daily Routine Kit (worth $60)

• Gentle Cleansing Foam (25ml)

• First Care Activating Serum (8ml)

• Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream (5ml)

Go for the 3-course set ($65++), and you’ll get an upgrade:
Sulwhasoo Anti-Aging Kit (worth $110)

• First Care Activating Serum (8ml)

• Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum (5ml)

• Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream (5ml)

• Ginseng Rejuvenating Eye Cream (3ml)

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From Korean-inspired fine dining to exclusive skincare freebies, the Sulwhasoo Café at Sofitel Singapore City Centre is an experience that speaks to both your inner foodie and beauty enthusiast. Whether you're planning a chic brunch date or a solo treat-yourself moment, this pop-up promises delicious moments and glowing takeaways.

For reservations or enquiries, go to https://bit.ly/sulwhasoo-cafe-by-sofitel, call +65 6428 5000 or email HA152@sofitel.com.

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Breaking Barriers in Skincare: The Ordinary Introduces GF 15% Solution

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Breaking Barriers in Skincare: Introducing The Ordinary’s GF 15% Solution

What is the value of a scientific breakthrough if it isn’t accessible to everyone?

While advancements in skincare science are rapidly evolving, accessibility often lags behind. Despite efforts to democratize skincare, certain transformative technologies remain out of reach for many. However, The Ordinary remains committed to accessibility across all levels of innovation, from staple skincare ingredients to cutting-edge formulations. The brand's mission is simple: quality skincare should be available to everyone.

In a groundbreaking move, The Ordinary has unveiled GF 15% Solution, a transformative age-support serum powered by a high concentration of three next-generation growth factors (GF). This multi-benefit serum is designed to visibly renew the skin by improving firmness, lifting, and smoothing texture.

Understanding Growth Factors and Their Benefits

As we age, our skin faces cumulative damage from environmental stressors such as UV rays and pollution, which deplete essential antioxidant molecules and weaken natural repair mechanisms. Over time, key skin components like collagen, elastin, and growth factors diminish, leading to signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, and loss of firmness.

Growth factors are naturally occurring signaling molecules that aid the skin’s repair processes. They play a vital role in:

• Supporting natural collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production.
• Enhancing skin cell turnover.
• Protecting the skin from external irritants.

For the first time, The Ordinary has introduced biomimetic growth factors - nature-identical peptides that mimic the body’s natural processes - into its formulations. Previously limited by high costs, these ingredients are now accessible through GF 15% Solution, staying true to The Ordinary’s mission to break the “price-to-quality” barrier.

What Makes GF 15% Solution Unique?

Priced at $30.00, GF 15% Solution employs a powerful triple-ingredient formula featuring three plant-based growth factors: EGF, IGF, and TGF, each delivering complementary benefits to target short-, mid-, and long-term aging concerns.

How It Works:

1. EGF Complex:

   • Supports natural elastin and skin renewal processes.
   • Targets wrinkles while promoting elasticity and firmness.

2. IGF Complex:

   • Aids in regenerating skin’s appearance by improving density.
   • Helps minimize visible wrinkles.

3. TGF Complex:

   • Strengthens natural collagen for improved skin integrity.
   • Reduces visible lines, smooths texture, and enhances firmness.

Key Benefits

GF 15% Solution delivers remarkable age-support benefits, including:

• Renewing the appearance of aging skin.
• Reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
• Firming and lifting the face and neck.
• Smoothing rough skin texture.

Ideal for those beginning their age-support journey, this serum harnesses the power of advanced ingredients without compromising accessibility.

How to Use GF 15% Solution

• Apply morning and evening.
• Avoid combining with exfoliating acids or direct vitamin C products within the same regimen to maintain the efficacy of the peptides.

The Ordinary’s GF 15% Solution redefines the landscape of accessible skincare innovation, combining transformative ingredients with an affordable price point. Whether you’re looking to start or enhance your age-support routine, this new serum promises to deliver visible results. Discover the future of skincare with The Ordinary’s GF 15% Solution, now available at:

• SEPHORA (https://www.sephora.sg/brands/the-ordinary)
• ZALORA (https://www.zalora.sg/c/the-ordinary/b-7278)
• WEBSITE (https://theordinary.com/en-sg)

Additional information about The Ordinary may be found at:

• Instagram: @THEORDINARY 
• Tiktok: @THEORDINARY 
• Facebook: /THEORDINARY 

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The Ordinary: Quality & Affordable Skincare Gift Sets for Everyone

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This holiday season, The Ordinary is here to make gifting simple and thoughtful with three brand-new skincare sets. These curated sets take the guesswork out of choosing the right products for your loved ones, offering targeted solutions for common skin concerns like hydration, brightening, and age support.

Gifting skincare can sometimes feel tricky, especially with everyone’s unique skin types and preferences. That’s why The Ordinary has created easy-to-navigate sets, scientifically proven to deliver results, whether they’re used as stand-alone routines or to complement existing ones. The Ordinary believes giving can still be valuable without spending on extravagant products and packaging.

From The Mini Discovery Set and The Hydrate & Brighten Set (available exclusively at US and UK retailers) — perfect for skincare newcomers — to more focused options like The Resurface & Hydrate Set, there’s something for everyone. This holiday, The Ordinary makes it easier than ever to share the gift of glowing, healthy skin, spreading the joy of care and generosity to all.

EXPLORE THE HOLIDAY LIMITED EDITION GIFT SETS

The Mini Discovery Set (SEPHORA Exclusive)

RRP: $58.00 (Available exclusively on Sephora)

The Mini Discovery Set is the perfect entry set for someone new to The Ordinary, including six of their consumers’ most-loved formulations in trial sizes. These pocket-sized versions of the brand’s best-selling products are designed to work together for the perfect starter skincare regime, suitable for all skin types.

• Squalane Cleanser 50ml
• Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner 100ml
• Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 15ml
• Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 15ml
• Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 15ml
• Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 30ml

The Hydrate & Brighten Set (ZALORA Exclusive)

RRP: $69.00 (Available exclusively on Zalora)

A selection of our most-loved formulations to help hydrate skin while brightening skin tone appearance – with 50% saving on this radiant regime suitable for all skin types, it is an ideal gift for fans of The Ordinary or someone ready to take the first leap into their skincare journey.

• Squalane Cleanser 150ml
• Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner 100ml
• Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 60ml
• Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 30ml
• Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 100ml

The Glycolic Acid Set

RRP: $30.00 (Available on Sephora and The Ordinary Website)

The Glycolic Acid Set features both sizes of their multi-benefit, multi-functional Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner - containing the travel-friendly 100ml size, as well as the larger 240ml size. The set offers consumers or giftees the option to keep one at home, and take one with you wherever you do your skincare regimen, or use one for face and keep one for scalp - the choices are endless!

• Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner 240ml
• Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner 100ml

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Start your Christmas shopping early and here's links for you to do some easy "finger shopping".

• SEPHORA https://www.sephora.sg/brands/the-ordinary
  
  
• ZALORA https://www.zalora.sg/c/the-ordinary/b-7278
  
  
• WEBSITE https://theordinary.com/en-sg
  
  
• OFFICIAL TAGS AND HASHTAGS
  
  @theordinary #theordinary 

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Adidas Revolutionizes Workout Routines with New Active Skin & Mind Line

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Adidas has unveiled the Active Skin & Mind shower gel range, an innovative support system designed to revitalize both body and mind for peak athletic performance. These products offer quick skin recovery with hydrating ingredients like glycerol and hyaluronic acid while incorporating essential oil blends that awaken the senses before exercise and promote relaxation afterward.

More than just workout accessories, the Active Skin & Mind gels acknowledge that skin is the ultimate sports equipment, protecting and enabling the body through every active movement. Often overlooked in traditional pre/post-exercise routines, these formulas elevate skin care to an equal priority, priming and revitalizing users with active, holistic rituals.

Adidas' Active Skin & Mind shower gels feature sulfate-free, clean formulas, making them suitable for sensitive skin types. These vegan shower gels are 98% biodegradable and packaged in 100% recycled material, marking a significant industry-leading step toward sustainability.

Each product contains a unique complex of glycerol and hyaluronic acid, which are naturally present in our skin. These powerful ingredients help speed up skin moisture recovery and increase skin hydration levels by 31% directly after rinsing, protecting the skin from dryness.

Rejuvenate Mind and Body

Crafted by sports scientists, the Adidas Active Skin & Mind range offers six targeted formulas to prime the skin and mind before physical activity. These innovative products refresh and rebalance the senses, helping active users achieve optimal performance and recovery. The range includes:

• Energykick (Female): An invigorating blend of citrus and mint for pre-workout energy.
• Deep Care: Ultra-nourishing with marula oil to replenish skin post-exercise.
• Skin Detox: Detoxifying formula with charcoal and green tea to purify pores.
• Pre Sleep: Calming lavender and chamomile to aid overnight muscle recovery.
• Energykick (Men): Awake your senses with the zesty lemon essential oil.
• Cooldown: Menthol-spiked gel provides icy-fresh relief for tired muscles.

Designed to make the recovery process an equally critical part of the athlete's routine, these shower gels provide powerful hydration for the skin, our largest organ and first line of defense. The essential oil blends work in harmony to re-energize the senses before activity and restore mental focus afterward.

Pricing & Availability

The Adidas Active Skin & Mind shower gels retail at $14.05 each, and are available at all Guardian stores island-wide and on Guardian.com.sg.

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Create Your Very Own Cocktail Skincare With MartiDerm Shots Skincare Range

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Photo Credits: MartiDerm

MartiDerm, a leading Spanish skincare and dermatological company, has launched a new product range, SHOTS, in Singapore. Just like its name, you can have these customized "shots" to suit your skincare needs.

The range features five serums with highly concentrated active ingredients with each SHOT containing two highly concentrated active ingredients to target specific needs such as improving the appearance of wrinkles, hydration, and reduction of spots. The products have three types of non-greasy textures: cream gel, gel, and melting balm, which adapt to your skin and allow the subsequent application of other products to complete your routine.

These formulations undergo rigorous clinical trials to ensure efficacy, cementing MartiDerm’s position as a trusted name in skincare. 

"MartiDerm was launched in Singapore in 2017, and our skincare products have since gained popularity among discerning users who have busy schedules, but want to keep their skin in optimal condition. Our quality products, such as the SHOTS range, are ideal for daily skincare in the tropics due to their light and refreshing textures and offer visible results. The launch is a significant milestone for MartiDerm as we continue our commitment to providing cutting-edge skincare solutions that cater to diverse skincare needs.” --- Maurizio Doria, International Director, MartiDerm. 

Photo Credits: MartiDerm

Discover the Shot that is perfect for you 

• Shot Vitamin C Antiox: 15% Pure Vitamin C + Ginger
  
  This melting balm is developed with a formula that multiplies the antioxidant power of vitamin C by three and prevents skin ageing. Daily usage will provide a more revitalised, uniform and luminous skin. 
  
  
• Shot Retinol Renew: 0.3% Retinol + Niacinamide
  The melting balm, suited as part of a nightly facial routine, renews your skin without any greasy residue or sticky feeling. Daily usage will help improve the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines, and achieve more uniform, soft and smooth skin.
  
  
• Shot Hyaluronic Firm: 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid + Proteum 89+
  The concentrated gel offers intense and long-lasting hydration for your skin, all with a fruity, floral scent. Suitable for all skin types, this product is lightweight in texture and has a plumping effect when applied on skin. 
  
  
• Salicylic Imperfections Shot: 2% Salicylic Acid + Tea Tree
  
  An alcohol-free Cremigel especially suited for combination and oily skin with its fast-absorbing formula and fresh and light texture. It helps mattify and even out the appearance of the skin.
  
  
• Shot Arbutin Dark Spots: 5% Arbutin + Glycyrrhetinic Acid
  
  A Cremigel that reduces the appearance of spots improves the appearance of the skin. It has a light texture and can be absorbed rapidly. 

Photo Credits: MartiDerm

MartiDerm, the leading anti-aging dermo cosmetic laboratory brand in Spain

MartiDerm is one of the world’s top anti-aging brands which has seamlessly combined scientific innovation with skincare excellence. The history of the laboratory dates back to 1952 and its creator, pharmacist Josep Martí Tor. Today, with the second generation at the head of the company, the brand has experienced non-stop international growth and is present in 50 countries. The first MartiDerm ampoule was created in 1989 and was a true revolution, crafting a new facial care category with the ampoules containing Proteoglycans and Vitamin C, an active which in its purest and most active form is highly sensitive to light, oxygen, temperature and pH changes. These formulations undergo rigorous clinical trials to ensure efficacy, cementing MartiDerm’s position as a trusted name in skin care.

The MartiDerm SHOTS range is available online in Shopee, Lazada, the Martiderm SG Website, and the U-Scents Website. To experience the products in person, the products are also available at the U-Scents retail store at 12 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199324.

For more information about MartiDerm's product line in Singapore, please visit https://martiderm.com.sg. 

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