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Staying sexy at age 40 is no problem, says Christy Chung
by Joy Fang

SHE might have just hit the big four-oh on Sept 19, but Canadian-Chinese actress Christy Chung is still very much the sexy siren.

The ravishing starlet, who looks stunning despite giving birth to her third child seven months ago, says her beauty secret lies simply in being playful and carefree.

Luckily for her, there are plenty of opportunities for her to do just that in her life. For one thing, Chung's kids - Yasmine, 12, Jaden, two, and Cayla - give her a reason to just let loose and be goofy.

"It's like giving myself a second childhood, and when you play with kids, you dress simple and you laugh a lot. When you laugh every day, it's a way to stay healthy and young," said Chung with a chuckle.

She was in town recently to launch a new Marie France Bodyline slimming treatment.

But she has practical tips, too, based on her beauty regime.

"I've been very strict with my beauty regime since I was 17. I use serum, I clean and tone, use SPF and drink water," she said. "I also take a lot of supplements... and things with antioxidants, such as all the berries - blueberries, strawberries and raspberries - green tea and salmon, which are good for you," she added. "I also stay away from caffeine."

And plastic surgery is a no-no for the bubbly actress, who is based in Beijing with her Beijing music-producer husband Jon Yen, 42.

She said: "Personally I don't think it is necessary to do it. But if you are a person who wants to have more confidence or be happier... then I think, why not?"

But there is one thing she adores and can't do without - collagen products. Chung says she eats collagen proteins, and drinks it in the form of soup. And the serums she uses contain collagen boosters.

The curvy beauty first broke out in the acting scene back in 1993, with her role as the tomboyish Moon in The Bride With White Hair 2. Since then, she has taken on roles in a number of well-known films, such as The Bodyguard From Beijing (1994) with Jet Li, and Jacky Chan's movie, The Medallion (2003).

She then went on a six-year hiatus, but will appear in a Bruce Lee biopic, titled Bruce Lee My Brother, playing the gongfu legend's mother. It is slated to be released at the end of the year.

my paper asks the sexy mama to share some of her beauty secrets:

HAIR ESSENTIAL

Chung's hair treat is "conditioner from Kerastase. It's the only brand that I use".

my paper recommends: Fondant Nutri-Thermique conditioner ($48) from Kerastase's new Nutri-Thermique range.

Available at all Kerastase Consultant Salons.

Call 6738-3113 for salon listings.

 

FUN IN THE SUN 

If there was one beauty item Chung can't live without, it would have to be sunscreen.

"The best brand, which I feel is not sticky and is also moisturising, is La Prairie," said Chung.

my paper recommends: La Prairie's Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Sun Cream SPF 30 ($240).

It can be found in department stores, such as at Tangs Beauty Hall; Metro Paragon, level 2, and Robinsons The Centrepoint, level 1.

 

LIP TIP

Chung is into natural tones right now, like pinks and nudes, and chooses to use Shiseido for her lips.

my paper recommends: Sheseido's Perfect Rouge range of lipsticks, in pink and nude. Available at $43 in Tender Sheer and Glowing Matte.

At Shiseido counters in Isetan, Robinsons and Metro.

 

EYE SUPPLY 

Eyes are the best place on your face to play with bold colour.

Chung likes vibrant colours, with a bit of shimmer.

She chooses to wear Lunasol, whose "colours stay on your eyelids and don't smudge or fall on your cheeks".

my paper recommends: MAC's Pigment in Lithe (above) and Old Gold colours from its Fabulous Felines Collection (both $38).

They are available at the Ngee Ann City store. Also check out Majolica Majorca's award-winning eye shadow - the MJ Jeweling Eyes GD886 in the nude shades and the MJ Jeweling Eyes PK383 in the pink shades (both $27.50).

Available at selected Watsons stores.

 

LINER NOTES 

Chung is always on the lookout for eyeliner that's very dark, she said, adding that those from Benefit do the trick.

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my paper recommends: Smashbox's Liquid Liner Pen ($37) in black.

Available at Sephora outlets. Or try Benefit's Badgal Waterproof Pencil ($40) and Magic Ink ($38, above,available from mid-October).

At malls such as Tangs Orchard, Takashimaya Department Store and Robinsons Raffles City.

 


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readers' comments
Staying as sexy as Christy Chung at and after age 40???? Hmmm... that really depends how much $$$$$ you have and how much time you devote to maintain the body...... just spending some $$$ on few packages and do body care few minutes a day wont make "transform" into yourselves into Goddess Christy Chung.... :p :D

Christy is really very desirable lady that every potent men wishes to romance and mate with.... yup.... to the very last drip of semen that can be ejected... :D :D
Posted by Small Fly on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 at 17:08 PM
women generally like, in some cases obssessed with new technology or medication which can make them younger, so if you are a salesman, just use this to sell, they will like you to death

their bigger enemies celluilite, wrinkle, sagging a55 , skin no longer smooth and shining ..

if you eat nasi lemak, fried chicken wing everyday, forget about pretty, a lot of pretty girls were born like that, the water and food they consume mostly natural, with mineral, going to beautician it is just add on

metaphorically, if you tired , you drink cofee, it could barely boost you much, maybe 1 or 2 percent, but you sleep well, next day full of energy, the coffee will give you that boost of 5-10% ...
Posted by jameslee58 on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 at 12:20 PM
Got this from another site :

About V'Pro System

V'Pro System, developed by Marie France Bodyline, addresses consumers' insatiable demand for accelerated results in slimming and body contouring. This is a synergistic system of breakthrough technologies and advanced Pro-Strength treatment formulation.

Featuring an advanced ELOS (Electro Optical Synergy) technology, the V'Pro System combines 4 scientifically proven treatment modalities into one remarkable treatment:

1. Infrared Light - induces a deep heating of the underlying fats and tissues, and kick-start the body's ability to burn off excess fat and revs up blood circulation.

2. Bi-polar Radio Frequency - treats subcutaneous fat tissues, and increases metabolism by releasing stored energy in fat cells.

3. Vacuum Therapy - improves blood and lymph circulation while stimulating fibroblast and collagen production giving highly-visible body toning benefits.
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Posted by nasilemak88 on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 at 11:45 AM
Christy Chung's here to promote a beauty and slimming program called VPro under Marie France. Wonder what V stands for ?
Posted by nasilemak88 on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 at 00:04 AM
If you have Marie France Bodyline as your sponsor.. you too can look as good as her
Posted by PokPokChoi on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 at 16:10 PM
Christy Chung has somewhat withstood the test of time. She looks hardly a decade older compared to her first break into the movie industry. 3 kids later and she still is so slim and sexy!

So what is the new Marie France Bodyline slimming treatment Christy is going to launch?
Posted by bamboosteak on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 at 15:56 PM

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