tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57502035205360841562024-02-20T23:42:05.480+08:00I Tried I WriteEsther Neohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434835703596256424noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750203520536084156.post-57754503660475055272013-07-14T10:53:00.001+08:002013-07-14T10:53:49.466+08:00Klorane Shampoo with peony<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Few months back when I couldn't restock my favourite shampoo (royal wind), i almost went insane. I have extremely sensitive oily scalp and very dry hair ends so finding a shampoo to ease both problems proved to be a huge headache. And it took me many years to find one that works but only to be discontinued just when i needed to stock up! Especially now that I am pregnant and the scalp is more oily and sensitive than before. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have tried Japanese brands.... that all claimed to be suitable for itchy scalp and dry hair ends but I felt it was still too rich thus causing my scalp to continue itching. As for organic shampoo,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"> the effect alway seem short lived as I can feel my scalp itchy after few hours. Tried tea tree shampoo as well and it didn't do a single thing for me either. So desperate that i even bought a shampoo meant for - hair fall & breakage control, for flat, oily & normal hair. Duh....it doesnt even make sense cos how can a shampoo served so many kinds of hair condition. I am confused just reading it...i pitied my poor sensitive scalp. Anyway, that's how desperate i was.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think I must have tried 5 to 6 bottles of shampoo, NOPE....7 before before finally finding THE ONE and that is Klorane Shampoo with peony. This shampoo provides relief to itchy and irritated scalp because of the key ingredient - peony. I am quite please to know that it is also silicone, paraben and sodium chloride free. I felt immediate relief on the first use and on 2nd use my flakes were reduced and itch were lessen!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am half a bottle through now and my scalp are all happy and healthy! This shampoo doesn't really do much benefit to my dried hair ends but it's not making it worst either so I am sticking to it. I already have 2 new bottles in my inventory.....just praying hard it will be here forever.</span><br />
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5 out of 5. Retailing at S$18.90 from John little, Watsons and Guardian.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When i first set my eyes on the cream blusher from Bourjois....i couldnt take my eyes off. Is it the signature round blusher pot or the 4 beautiful colors that i just couldnt make myself walk away from....*gulp* Got to have it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So i bought cream blush #3 rose tender home even though there was not discount on it (99% of the time i buy makeup when there is some sort of discount). See....the appearance of this blusher is enough to make me do irrational thing or was it the pregnancy?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was worry about the blendable ability of this cream blush as some cream blusher can be tricky to blend because of its thick texture. But Bourjois cream blush feels a little oily to touch but it quickly turns into powder upon blending onto the cheeks. It is like second skin, just like what they claimed!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cream blush #3 has a tiny bit of shimmer in it but is very suitable for day cos its also natural looking. I used 2 layers on my face (see right bottom pic) I would use cream blush #4 if i want a more make up look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cream blusher can sometimes give people the 'chinese opera' feel but this Bourjois blusher is really sheer so we can layer it on without looking streaky. I used 2 layers of #3 and still look natural *wink*. The cream blush also has a enchanting rose scent which is common in their blushers and powders but its not overpowering unless u hold it very near to your nose. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think this blusher is very suitable for beginnners like me. I was trying to decide between a cheek tint and a cream blusher and i am glad i bought the latter. Good to know that this cream blusher contains mango butter extracts to leave skin feeling soft and apricot extracts to enhance skin healthy glow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because of its compact size and cream texture, i could just throw it in my bag and not worry about the mess it might bring like powder blusher. So this is now a staple in my makeup bag along with the lip balms.</span><br />
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<br />Esther Neohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434835703596256424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750203520536084156.post-62774994520717361452013-05-13T10:23:00.002+08:002013-05-13T10:24:59.809+08:00Antioxidant For The Skin <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sincere apologies for the hiatus.....pregnancy just made me a very tired (and lazy) mom to be. Even lazier to try out the new skincare and makeup i had excitedly hidden away from my prying hubby. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My pregnancy in the 1st trimester really tired me out big time....i would nap the moment my head hit something soft. Even my son asked why i am always so tired but that is no excuse to slacken on my skincare routine especially when the hormones will be wrecking up a havoc. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of my worst fear during pregnancy is SPOTS appearing on my face (next is cellulite - why? cos at least i can get dressed n hide it). To minimise spots from appearing, i have been diligently applying Cosmetic Skin Solutions Vitamin C + E Serum to my face every morning. This is a super antioxidant and it has 15% vitamin C, 1% vitamin E, 0.5% ferulic acid and hyaluronic acid. Its a great product that is timing saving at the same time. My routine is to apply this and follow by my SPF28 and i am out of the house. Extracted from the website " </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>This potent treatment contains a high amount of antioxidants to shield the skins surface, creating a protective defense barrier against environmental pollutants, assaults, and aggressors which can lead to oxidative stress and premature skin aging. Repairs and improves the appearance of photo damaged skin, blotchy skin types, and those experiencing uneven skin tones. Treats by lightening age and brown spots, melasma, erythma (redness), hyperpigmentation, as it smoothes and softens fine lines and wrinkles. "</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">You can buy direct from Cosmetics Skin Solution as they ship to Singapore directly for a fee.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">For the 20s ladies, this is something that is definitely worth investing in. And for the 30s ladies, its definitely worth a try.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My trusty Maybelline gel eyeliner is something that I reached for when I want a natural lined look but few weeks ago when I took it out, it was all dried out!! I was about to toss it out when I remembered I bought a bottle of Ingot Duraline that will revive my gel eyeliner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This Duraline was created to turn any powder eyeshadow into liquid formulation but the sales person told me It can also be used to add dampness to the dried up eye gel. Or you can also add it to your favourite mascara to get the last bit out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I tried it on my eyeshadow platte and the results were so so cos u really to blend it properly to get it evenly spread put. The colors were less dense than its powder form. And once the eye shawdow platte dries, it made them cakey plus i didn't clean the brush properly so there were some color transfer and it's just quite a mess.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I would definitely use it for my gel liner because a drop can last a few weeks but not on my powder eyeshadows again because it simply made a mess.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">How much do u know about Mineral makeup and its beneifts?? Honestly, the only thing i knew about it is that it controls oil really well, in terms of the famous Laura Mercier mineral finishing powder which i am using. Mineral makeup has more benefits besides just oil controlling, no wonder the craze still stays strong. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The word 'MESSY' will come across your mind when it comes to mineral powder cos its usually in very fine loose powder but when i saw a 2 way compact cake mineral foundation from Maybelline the other day and thought i give it a try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This mineral compact promises - will not clog pores, hydrates the skin and contains no preservatives, fragrance thus its suitable for sensitive skin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I like this compact because it comes with SPF30 and has a medium coverage. I didnt even apply concealer on my chin and it tamed down my redness. And i could use it all over my face and didnt feel any discomfort. And seriously couldnt even feel that i had makeup on. With the LM powder, my sides of the face tends to itch when i put it on initially.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The oil controlling part was abit disappointing because i started to shine after about 6 hours but it might have been better if i used a face primer before using it. Never skip the moisturiser thinking you dont want your face to shine as its oil controlling ability might dry out your skin, especially for people with dry skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">You can read up more on mineral makeup on this website <a href="http://mineralcosmeticsmakeup.com/index.html" target="_blank">Mineral Cosmetics Make Up</a> which i find it to be very useful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">4 out of 5 for this Maybelline mineral 2 way powder. The coverage and SPF is worth every cents and also no more messy powder flying all over the place, highly recommended to bring along for the next holiday. RRP SGD19.90. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hands up if you want to achieve a better looking "no make up" look by just using a brush. Toss away your stippling brush....powder puff...blending sponge!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">We can change all the above. How? Easy peasy....just by changing the way you apply your makeup and all it takes is a USD 3 powder brush to do that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just use this brush, swirl it on any kind of foundation that you are using - liquid, loose powder, cream or 2 way cake foundation. Then swirl it on your face in soft circular motion, feels kinda of pampering i must say. Repeat all over face until you are happy with the coverage. You can layer your foundation for more coverage and yet not look cakey. The result is a flawless face, very natural looking and your pores will seriously appear smaller. I avoided using this method around my eye area cos they emphasised my lines *sob*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I love to use it but when it comes to blending the cream foundation, extra time is needed because of its thicker texture. But hey!! Its worth everything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Or if you feel like rewarding yourself for the hard work you have rendered in 2012, you might want to check out the Shisedo foundation brush that has very good reviews and its RRP at SGD40. I sooooo drooling over it!! *Biting nails* resisting tempation to splurge. Mr Papi Mui!! You reading this???</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">5 out of 5. I saw qoo10.sg selling the e.l.f powder brush at SGD8.90 (excluding shipping) or USD 3 from <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/" target="_blank">e.l.f website</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">It is actually a very very fine powder, contained in a pot and it feels a little damp and when you applied it on hand, it feels like cream. Hmm....u have to go and try it yourself on the texture, its a funny feel. Mine is the shade of 004 Forever Pink. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This eyeshaow looks very shimmery but once applied on the eyelids, it gave a light sheen and the color is very pigmented so a little is enough. It is also best applied with ring finger as i have tried brush and sponge applicator but both tools turned the eyeshadow into specks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">It is supposed to stay crease proof, water proof and last 24 hours but I did once applied it without my eye primer and it creased when i came home after 6 hours but i have oily lids to begin with. But it lasted a looong 12 hours when i applied eye primer to it. Even my trusty Clio eyeliner didnt even survived that long hours. And i found myself reaching for it alot for its easy blending.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Its a pity that i didn't have the luxury to enjoy a full facial and i was worried that i will not do justice to the Jyunka challenge but my beautician Jolin assured me that i will be happy with what i see after she completes applying the 3 simple steps. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First, Jolin started off with cleansing to remove my makeup. The next step was an Epidermal Peel treatment. Oh great.....i am going to look like a red swollen pig head after this treatment. Jolin said it will only take 5 min (minimum is 3 min, max is 5 min) for the cream to work its magic and nothing more but still i am skeptical. Jolin also highlighted to me that i will feel a wee biting sensation on my face and that is the cream doing its magic. I did feel some biting sensation but its not even uncomfortable plus my thoughts were still on the redness part *strum fingers on sides of bed*. The alarm went off after 5 minutes and she used cotton pads soaked with the epidermal lotion to neutralize the cream on my face by gently cleansing it in slow circular motion. Jolin asked me if like to have a look at my face, helluva YES! Amazingly.....no redness on my face and it felt smooth, clean and brighter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Secondly, she proceeded to apply the Jyunka Boto Caviar which is fortified with Acacia Collagen and Sodium Hyaluronate (more powerful than <span style="color: #0066cc;"><a href="http://itriediwrite.blogspot.sg/2012/11/hyaluronic-acid.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1354672917_1">HA)</span></a></span>. One of the key ingredients in Boto caviar is Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 which is an anti wrinkle substance that gives the similar effect of Botox without the use of needle. I think i am happier with this painless way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lastly, the Jyunka M+ fluid. The effect kicked in twenty minutes and i was in awe. My laugh lines were less visible and my skin felt taut. And this is even more bo-ing than my HA. See my before and after pictures below. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The tautness lasted even till mid-day the next day, that's a total of 18 hours and i am still counting. I was told that the tautness can last a long 48hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Epidermal Peel Treatment Kit is RRP at SGD 119. This kit will stimulate the regenerative cells in your skin and you can also use it to treat those nasty blackheads. I personally love it cause it really lightened my spots on the side which really bothers me. Plus its affordable. A peel treatment done at any saloon can cost u at least a few hundred dollar each time. This peel kit should be able to let u use at least 6 times and at the comfort of your home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Boto Caviar Serum is RRP at SGD 198 for 30ml which should lasts 7 - 8 weeks with twice daily use. With Acetyle Hexapeptide-8 being the key ingredients, you can reduce the appearance of wrinkles minus the pain from botox. And not forgetting the sodium hyaluronate which give life to our skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jyunka M+ fluid is RRP at SGD 344 for 30ml which should lasts 7 - 8 weeks with twice daily use. Yes, hefty price but for a good reason. This is a few products rolled into one. It has L-ascorbic acid (vit c), lift up the face, tighten pores, lighten pigmentation and age spots. And the best part is, you can use it to reduce dark eye circles. That like a vit c, anti aging, whitening, pore tightening and dark eye circles solution - 5 products in 1. A good choice for the rush mornings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So i am quite excited to get the NUXE multi purpose oil in my Bellabox. You can use this on your face, body and hair!! Fab!! And it has vitamin E in it which i am a big fan right now because Vit E has anti-oxidant properties. Its 3 essential products (face, body & hair) rolled into 1!! Yippee!! I think i can finally travel light!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">For hair, you can use it to tame frizzines and its very good for dry ends. It makes the hair looks really glossy which i really like. You can also use it as a hair mask.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">For body, you can use it just like your body lotion. I tested it on my arm and i couldn't find the patch where i tested it. It truly live up to its claim as a dry oil because it doesn't leave any oil slick. You can even add a few drops to your bath water. Ohh....so pampering!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The one thing i didn't quite like is the smell of the products. Although 98.1% of the NUXE dry oil is all natural and has 6 precious oils in it but i thought the product smells a little like jasmine flower (not even one of the ingredient). But the smell faded slightly an hour after using it on my hair. Strangely, the smell didnt linger on my arms. Perhaps it has been soaked up by the skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3.5 out of 5 for this product. It is RRP at SGD68 for 100ml. Or you can try it by buying a copy of the Women's Weekly Dec 2012 (SGD Edition) as they are giving free 4ml NUXE dry oil sample with the magazine. </span>Esther Neohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434835703596256424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750203520536084156.post-64067967361333456722012-11-22T12:46:00.000+08:002012-11-22T12:46:16.766+08:00Beauty Blender or Blunder?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">My son was jumping up and down screaming "New Toys New Toys" when he saw those pink "eggs" in my parcel the other day. Its new toys all right but its toy for ME ME ME!! I bought these cute babies from Beauty.com for USD 20.76 at a 20% discount (RRP 25.95). </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have read reviews about how their skin looked like airbrush and natural etc but i must say personally the effect is the same as using a foundation brush. The only difference is i have to spend a little bit more time on blending when using a foundation brush. I preferred this to the foundation brush.... yes yes yes, i have a foundation brush, alright but its not a SGD80 kind!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3.5 out of 5 for these pinkies. It is not so convenient for travelling. I saw this at SaSa retail shop for SGD39.90 for a pair. So if u already own a SGD$80 foundation brush, then this may not be for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">For those who are not familiar with HA....this is one product you should really invest your time and money in. HA can deeply moisturise dry skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and its also known for its moisture boost ability to our skin because it will form a thin barrier film on the surface of our skin thus keeping our skin hydrated over a long period of time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">HA is colorless and fragrance free. It is a non greasy gel and because of its small molecules, the gel was quick to be absorbed into the skin thus plump up the skin. For people who don't like the sticky feeling of your moisturiser, this should be for you as you can barely feel the gel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I am sure everyone owns a Habo Labo lotion...but that is just the first step. You can pamper your skin with more HA. The HA from Neogence is always on my re-stock list because you can easily get it from SaSa retail shop or SaSa online and 1 drop is all you need for your whole face. You can add more on areas which are drier when the 1st layer dries. Also love its clinical drip type dispenser which makes me feel like i am a MAD scientist with my secret concoction and of cos not to mention that contamination will be kept to the minimal. The Neogence HA is retailing at USD 25.50 for 20ml online. If you buy from SaSa retail shop, its slightly more expensive. I reckon about SGD40. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">5 out of 5. With skin so bo-ing....it is a sin not to own a HA serum.</span><br />
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Esther Neohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434835703596256424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750203520536084156.post-24330123940804018362012-11-11T13:04:00.000+08:002012-11-11T13:04:55.227+08:00Olay Pro X Cleansing System<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Olay Pro X Cleansing System is not a new product, in fact it has been on the market for years. I came across it when i was reading about the Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System. Both clean with a circular motion that gently removes impurities out of our pores and remove our dead skin at the same time. Think of it as an electronic toothbrush but this one is bigger. The usual way we wash our face may not be able to purge the dirt out of our pores thus making our pores more visible with all the dirt in them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">So i went ahead and bought the Olay because of its price. I wasnt sure if it was going to work wonders and i wasnt prepare to spend a bomb so Olay was THE choice. I bought it for USD24.99 from drugstore.com as it is not available in Singapore. For Clarisonic, the basic model will cost USD119 with alot of colors to choose from. For Olay, its just white. The Olay Pro X kit comes with a deluxe sample cleanser and 2 AA batteries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The Olay didnt disappoint me as i can see results almost immediately. But these 2 pictures were taken 2 days apart with more visible proof. The recommended usage is twice a day but i didnt want to irritate my skin so i used it once a day. I also realised that my skincare seem to be absorbed into my skin almost instantly and especially for my Kiehls Midnight Recovery Oil which always seem to leave my face shinny in the morning didnt happen the next day after i used it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">5 out of 5 for this Olay baby. Love it to death, only wish it is available in Olay Singapore. <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tsk tsk tsk...my hubby also loves it, in fact he is head over heel with it. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I already had a Laura Mercier foundation primer before i bought the Smashbox photofinish primer. Not that i am not happy with my Laura Mercier but there was a 20% discount and i am dying to try the Smashbox primer, literally dying.....*grin* Both primers have their diehard fans and i really can't make myself walk away from the Smashbox primer when i was at the Sephora 20% discount event. i bought it at SGD$52 after the discount. Well actually to justify my purchase ...there is a difference in them....kekekeke, i bought the Smashbox primer in the oil free version. See.....there is DIFFERENCE. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In case you don't already know - A primer should be applied after your moisturiser and before your foundation. I like my Laura Mercier foundation primer which has vitamin A, C and E in it. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">For Smashbox Photo Oil Free Finish primer, it has a blend of vitamins A & E, grape seed extract and green tea.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you want a primer, buy one with added vitamins so it benefits your skin especially when you wear your foundation for a long period. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The clear gel is from Smashbox and the another one is from Laura Mercier. Both are colorless once you applied to your face. Smashbox has no fragrance and Laura Mercier has kinda of sunblock smell to it but the smell simply disappeared when it dries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I applied both primers to my half face and then followed by my Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser compact SPF 20 on both sides. Both dried very fast and were non sticky. But the Smashbox has a really silky smooth finish, almost like when you use the Laura Mercier mineral finishing powder. The Laura Mercier (LM) primer has a sheen to it but the Smashbox (SM) is naturally matte. Some might like the sheen but personally i dont so i would use my LM powder to tame it down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So the next day, i rushed off to Watsons in search of a waterproof eye liner. But the downside with Watsons is they have alot of products for you to try but the testers are always empty or dried up. The eye liners that i wanted to try were either brutally damaged or completely dried up. I knew i had to take a chance....super thin liner, gel liner, pencil liner, liquid liner etc etc. What should i pick!! I decided to take the plunge and try out CLIO - a professional No. 1 Korean eyeliner brand! Look at those kpop gals, i cannot go wrong with an eyeliner from a country when majority of their gals are spotted with lined eyes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You have to twist the end of the liner to activate the eyeliner but don't turn it too many times as it will results in excessive liquid oozing out. I said 2 turns at first then add 1 turn each time until u see a drop on your brush. Tissue the drop off and its ready for use. Then turn once when you need to use it each time. The liner is surprisingly easy to use and it didn't "spread" on my eyelids. Some liners will "spread" and cause uneven line. It lasted a good 6 hours and it was still "fresh" when i got home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What i also like about this liner is that the black is not intensively black which can look very harsh on our eyes and it has a soft shimmering effect. I got mine in Urban Black No.8. There are 8 colors to choose from. I am very clumsy with liquid liners but this one,i have absolutely no complaint. If i can do it, i believe those eyeliner experts out there will do it in record time. I read some reviews that the liner dries up pretty fast but like most liquid liners, that is a common problem. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I also tried sprinkling some water onto my eye lids and the color didn't run but it didn't survive the shower (without washing face), the color simply disappeared after i finished washing my hair. No recommended for swimming!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 out of 5. SGD$24.90 from Watsons. This should be able to survive our unpredictable weather and the trip to the hair saloon. Don't know why they always wet my eyelids when they wash my hair.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I wasn't diligently using a conditioner until i turned 20 year old because my galfrds went bonkers when they found out i wasn't using one on a regular basis. So they nagged, begged and convinced me the importance of a conditioner. The purpose of a hair conditioner is to protect your hair against dryness. adds moisture, texturizes limpy hair and of cause adds shine. Who doesn't want silky bouncy hair, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have used alot of drugstore conditioners but Tsubaki Damage Care conditioner is probably the ONE and ONLY conditioner i have already restocked 3 bottles because its affordable and it really does what it claims to be. It promises to smoothen out hair and leaves it tangle free. It is so good that you can feel the difference when your hair brushes against your neck. And i don't even need a separate serum to tame my hair or use a ionised hair dryer to smooth out my hair. It even makes me a little flirtatious cos i found myself touching and flipping my hair when i am alone sitting at the bus stop. It also smells good, almost like those they use in a saloon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">5 out 5 for this product. I think Watsons is retailing at SGD$18.90 but i bought mine from Chinatown for SGD$13.50. This is one time and cost saving product.</span>Esther Neohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434835703596256424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750203520536084156.post-11822314174472559702012-10-17T09:45:00.002+08:002012-10-17T09:45:33.404+08:00Skinmiso - Pore Beauty Nose Pack<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I hate my blackheads but i hate it even more when my beautician tries to remove it when i go for my facial sessions. Even after the steaming process, the blackheads doesnt seem to budge at all. The extracting process always leave me in tears...and i really meant big ones rolling down my cheeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Joy to my world when i was introducted to Skinmiso Pore Beauty Nose Pack in my August Bellabox. When i read about the hassle i have to go through to do a blackhead extraction, i almost wanted to give this away but i glad i didnt. You might wonder why can't i just extract it using one of those tradtional metal blackhead remover. Well...its because i always end up overdoing it and ended up with a red and peeling nose the next day. With this Skinmiso Pore Beauty Nose Pack, it makes things alot easier even though it took me 20mins + 2 mins of extraction time to complete the process but i said its worth every minute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">First - Place the Step 1 nose pack on your nose and wait for 10 mins. What this mask does is to remove your blackheads but of cos its doesnt literally removes it but what it did is more like softening and loosening the blackheads. Remove mask after 10mins and exfoliate with ur blachkead extractor or just use tissue paper to push out the blackheads. I used tissue only because it is really easy to get the junk out, just give it a gentle push and POP out came the blackheads. So happy!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />Esther Neohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434835703596256424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750203520536084156.post-71729600439268892112012-08-26T16:06:00.000+08:002012-08-26T16:06:00.993+08:00Bio-essence Birdnest Bio Energy Firm & Brighten Eye Cream SPF 15<span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Few months back, I found fine lines under my eye! Only on my right eye though <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">and only one or maybe two lines at most (oblivious self kicks in), some days the lines are not there but the some days rarely happen anyway!! Sigh, reality reality. Usually the lines doesn't bother me until i put on concealer and the concealer starts to cake into the lines which emphasized the lines further. Worst of all - a lot of websites stated.....fine lines is the first sign of aging. I am only 35!!!!!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What the Biotherm BB White D-tox can do for your skin - <em>Biotherm 1<sup style="position: relative; top: -3px;">st</sup> dual-action transparency revealer Hydrating BB Cream. An instant, complexion-correcting action for all skin tone. The ultra-fine tinted texture enriched with mineral pigments instantly corrects dyschromia for transparency and lets skin breathes, for a unified and brightened complexion. It's oil-free, 24hours hydrating formula infuses skin with freshness and comfort all day long. Dermatologically and allergy tested, non-comedogenic.</em> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have finally received my Bella Box after a long 2 weeks wait (it was both mine and speedpost's fault). But the long wait was all worthwhile becos they upgraded the Summer June box with 8 items instead of the usual 5 items. My hands were trembling when I opened them cos receipent won't know what is inside the box until we open it. And I just love the suspense.</span><br />
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My hubby rolled his eyes when I told him about Bella Box cos he was thinking I must've paid a bomb for it which of cos I didn't. I paid S$15 for my June box with 8 generous size samples to test. Which is a good thing cos don't you just hate it when you rushed to buy the newest/ expensive products on the market and realised it does nothing for u. Or those miserable small satchets of their products which you have to squeeze out every single bits for 1 use which is not even good enough to see any results.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />5 out of 5. Value for money, i must say!! Only complaint is....there are only 5 colors to choose from.</span></div>Esther Neohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434835703596256424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750203520536084156.post-86883577229503281222012-06-29T14:14:00.000+08:002012-06-29T14:18:30.463+08:00Vitamin C Serum<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hands up if you feel frustrated when the IT product that everyone is raving about didn't exactly work for you. Every month, we spent tons of money trying to find a serum, night cream, miracle food blah blah blah to give us a more youthful skin and vitamin C serum might be just the solution for you.
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I was introduced to a vitamin C serum recently when i was at Kiehl's and i decided to read more about it. I didn't realize the importance of vitamin C and it's benefits to our skin until reading it.
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Extracted from a website "<i><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Vitamin C is the only antioxidant that is proven to stimulate the production of collagen. Collagen is the substance that binds cells together giving you a more youthful appearance. Collagen is dependent upon Vitamin C to help restore skin tone and fight wrinkles. When Vitamin C is properly delivered into skin cells it has the ability to reduce wrinkles and improve your skins tone and texture. Vitamin C accelerates healing, reduces inflammation, and strengthens the skin barrier giving you a more radiant, youthful appearance</span></strong>.</i>"
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Not alot of companies sell vitamin c serum in Singapore. I have seen them at sasa, body shop and kiehl's. Before buying, remember to compare the quantity and concentration of vitamin c. I realized that Bodyshop is selling theirs at S$45.90 for 10ml with a 5% vitamin c (sounds afforable). Kiehl's selling theirs at S$132 for 50ml with 10.5% vitamin c. Work your calculator and you will find Kiehl's is actually more value for money except you have to fork out a big sum first. But the good news is they give free sample at Kiehl's, remember? So try it out and see if it works before committing.
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Usually i am out of the house with my SPF28 moisturizer but it can be abit shiny for my liking so i have been on the look out for a powder that would combat the shine and control my T-Zone. I have tried 2 way cake but i would prefer something lighter to allow my skin to breathe and fool proof cos i dont like i want other mothers to think that i have been up since 5am piling on make up when i send Ray to school. I want shine free skin that other mothers will go - Wow...that woman has wonderful skin. Ok ok, enough of the daydream.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I must say this really combat shine well but provides little coverage. If u are thinking of hiding your pimple scars or dark circles, you have to cover up with your concealer first. My T Zone didnt shine about 6 hours after having my make up on and the make up was still fresh. Usually my blusher color will slipped by then but it survived this time round. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There are 16 shades but i think only 8 colours are available in Singapore to choose from and mine is 02 whole lotta honey. I think i got mine at SGD$23 or $26.</span><br />
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It looks like a giant color pencil thus application is easy, just remove the cover and draw. So...Mommies, remember to keep them out of sight from your little ones. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Virtually mistake proof application even without the use of a mirror.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4.5 out of 5 for this product. It is a life saviour to my dry lips.</span>Esther Neohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434835703596256424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750203520536084156.post-81406228548603742712012-06-13T09:19:00.000+08:002012-06-19T07:46:47.708+08:00Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Corrector<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Poshe' Super Fast Drying Top Coat which will give you touch dry nails in 1 minute and I think to truly dry 2 layers of nail polish, 5 minutes is needed else all your effort will be wasted if u try to multi task while waiting for it to dry. I know cos I have been there too many times, lol.</span><br />
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Canmake gel polish creates a gel look finish and also it prevents my nails color from chipping. A single coat is all you need to seal those nail colors in and it can last me 3 days with chip free nails color. You can even do housework with those nails, trust me.</span><br />
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