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Thursday, October 24, 2013Y
Review: Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Buttercream

 

Well, this product has achieved many "firsts" in my books.

First, let's go through the technical aspects of this Body Buttercream (which is quite aptly named I would say). It contains 300 ml, made in UK and it cost $25 (I bought it at my local Sephora). It contains shea and cocoa nut balm and has lime and almond oils and kiwi juice water.


I absolutely in love with the texture of this. It is not as thick as the usual other body butters and very cream like. When you massage it on your skin, you can see that this just sinks right in. However, it does feel slightly tacky at first, but the tackiness will go away in a minute or so, and after that, it just oh-so-soft skin... Even until the next day...  ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

And the scent... It smells sweet and soooo yummy but it is not overpowering... If you love sweet yet citrus (it smells lime) scents, I bet this will be right up your alley! 

I am not too sure if this makes any sense.. But despite it smelling like sweeten limes, I don't feel like I scream "food" to the ants, like the Laura Mercier Body Creams.. They smell too "foody" for my liking. I don't really want to walk around smelling like Creme Brulee or Pistache...

My final verdict, I love this Sugar Crush Body Buttercream to death! 

Thanks for reading! Bye~~!

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013Y
Empties - August 2013

Instead of throwing the empty bottles away, I have accumulated empty bottles/tubs over the months to do this empties blog post.

So, let's begin!



~H2O+ Sea Salt Body Wash

This is a very thick shower gel that has a mild clean scent. It is easy to wash off and leaves my skin feeling fresh and clean. 


Boots Strawberry & Yoghurt Body Scrub

This scrub smells oh-so-good, so good that I wish that I could eat it (but of course I didn't)!! The scrubby bits in the scrub are of different sizes and do not feel rough, thus making it is a gentle exfoliator, which is right up my alley. It is easy to wash off, my skin feels soft after each use and most importantly, it did not dry out my skin.


The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Body Scrub


This is another scrub that smells absolutely divine!  I totally love the scent of this scrub, fruity and sweet but not sickeningly so. Technically, I did not finish using this up as I accidentally overturned the tub over in the bathroom floor. The scrubby bits felt too rough on my skin so I had to use a lot of water and be rather gentle when I was scrubbing, otherwise my skin will feel quite raw and abused.



Kenzoki Sensual Bare Body Cream

This is the most expensive body moisturiser I have ever bought, however, I never regretted splurging on it, as this body cream feels sooo luxurious and smells oh-so-divine!! After application, my skin feels so so so so soft and hydrated. The scent lingers on but it is not too overpowering nor is it headache inducing. This is a you-make-me-feel-so-good-product and I will consider repurchasing it again when I feel the need to pamper myself.





Vichy Thermal Spa Water

Recently, I have incorporated using this facial mist to rehydrate my face after cleansing my face. It helps to refresh and soothe my skin. I really enjoy having the feel of cool water been spritzed over my face, especially in the mornings. I am already on another bottle of this. 

Lancome Bi-Facil

A very pricey eye makeup remover but it does its job well. It removes waterproof makeup very easily and does not irritate my eyes. It does leave behind an oily flim but it does not bother me much, as it can be easily removed with clean tissue/cotton pad. I will definitely repurchase this again after I have finish using up the other eye makeup removers in my stash.


Clarins Water Purify One-Step Cleanser with Mint Essential Water

I don't use this on a regular basis, mostly in the mornings or whenever I feel lazy. Just a few wipes and the skin feels clean and refreshed. Even though this product does not require to be rinsed off, I still do so, because, if I don't my skin will feel oily and sticky within a couple of hours. I don't think I will repurchase again any time soon as there are other water based cleanser that I want to try out. Anyways, I think this might be discontinued (at least in Singapore) as I could not find any information on the local website.

Aside to that, Clarins Singapore seemed to have stopped stocking many of my favourite products! My favourite Pure and Radiant Mask and Eye Contour Gel are no longer available in Singapore! It is a good thing that I have one more backup of each item....


Paul & Joe Cleansing Milk N

Previously I had used up a full sized of the older version of this cleansing milk and remembered liking it. However, I couldn't say the same for this new version. I do not like it, my skin feels somewhat sticky after wipping off and did not feel clean.


Kenzoki Cleansing-Ice Jelly

In the bottle, the formula is a cross between jelly and cream but as you massage it into the skin, it will turn watery. The instructions said to chill before you, which I did try but I found it too chilling for my liking.  Just like the Paul & Joe Cleansing Milk N, my skin somewhat still feel sticky and did not feel clean.




Matrix Biolage Fortetherapie Conditioner

It has a very strong smell which I did not like, but somewhat still bearable. As a conditioner, it leaves hair soft and smooth, which is my basic expectation from a conditioner, however, beyond that it was nothing extraordinary. It supposedly helps fortify hair to defend against breakage, but I didn’t see much improvement despite using it together with the Fortetherapie shampoo.


Skin Food Moisture Egg Hair Pack

One thing for sure, this hair pack stinks. My friend once told me that she thought that it smells like rotten eggs.. Haha, but I don't think that it smells that bad, as a matter of fact, I prefer the scent of this hair pack to the smell of the Fortetherapie Conditioner. This did nothing special for my hair, it worked for me the same way as a normal conditioner would. However, I will still consider repurchasing it again if I can get it at a cheap price to use a daily hair conditioner.


This is quite a feat for me, since I find it very hard to finish things up (with exception for samples). I tend to get bored with using the same item for months and usually switch them out before they are emptied. Thus, I am so proud of myself for using up so many items!

Thanks for reading! Bye!

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Monday, June 17, 2013Y
Beauty Haul!!

Hi, I am back with a haul post this time round. I don't know what happened, this is only the middle of June and I have already done quite a serious damage to my wallet (specially, to my credit card). >_<

I have some Clarins here..
(sorry, I have lost the receipt, so I do not know how much these stuff actually cost. The total damage is $300ish) 



Expert Body Contouring Programme

This set comes with three items, Body Shaping Cream 200 ml, Exfoliating Body Scrub for Smooth Skin 30 ml and Contour Body Treatment Oil 30 ml - all for only the price of the Body Shaping Cream. Good deal!


Body Shaping Cream targets stubborn curves and firms* - I bought it specially for my tummy.. :~(

Exfoliating Body Scrub for Smooth Skin with bamboo powders helps to soften, smoothed and firms the skin*. This is one of my favourite body scrubs as it really leaves the skin as smooth as a baby's bottom.

Contour Body Treatment Oil helps to relax, smooth and reduce water retention*. The therapist at the Clarins Skin Spa taught me apply this oil from the ankles to thighs and rise with cold water to increase blood circulation.

Shaping Facial Lift Wrap


This mask will help to reduce puffiness caused by sleep, stress or heat*. The therapist used this on me during the facial and I really liked it, so I decided to get it since I do wake up with puffy face some times.

Renew-Plus Body Serum


Helps to smooth away roughness to leave skin soft, supple and bright*. The therapist recommend this product to help fade away the awful marks left behind from my back acne. I have only used it once and so it is still too early for any results.


Next, from Philosophy, I have got the Radiant & Refined set for normal to oily skin, $110 and the Water Lily Blossom shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath, $35. I received a one time 10% discount off my entire bill as this is my first purchase from a Philosophy store.


Radiant & Refined set 



This set consists of the Purity 3-in-1 cleanser for face and eyes 240 ml, When Hope Is Not Enough Serum 30 ml and Hope In A Jar oil-free gel 60 ml. If I am not wrong, all these items are in  full size.

This set is advertised as the best sellers for the first signs of aging for normal to oily skin, provides lightweight, balanced hydration, visibly improved lines and healthy looking glow.

The moisturiser was the main reason to why I bought this set. I could have only gotten only it instead of the set, but it makes more economical sense to get the set since both the cleanser and serum are on the top of my wish list. And it helps that there is an additional 10% discount.

Purity 3-in-1 cleanser is formulated for all skin types, is a cleanser, toner and eye makeup remover in one and it deeply cleanses pores and eliminates makeup build-up*. I have read so much rave about this cleanser and I can't wait to try this out! But first, I have to finish up my current cleanser.

When Hope Is Not Enough hydration antioxidant serum helps to minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles, helps reduce the signs of environmental damage and protect against premature aging and is oil-free, quick absorbing formula lightly hydrates the skin*.

I tried this on the back of my hands and this serum is very watery, absorbs fast and not sticky. I have yet to try this on my face yet, so hopefully this will work well on my skin. I really detest products that sits on top of the skin surface and makes skin sticky.

Hope In A Jar oil-free gel this lightweight gel features multiple antioxidants to help defend skin against free radicals, provides optimal hydration and mild exfoliation and amino acids to help condition skin for a beautiful smooth, radiant finish*.

I have previously tried a sample of  the it and I really loved it. I don't really know how to describe, but as I applied this skin to my skin, I totally fell in love.. Love the texture, love the feel on the skin.........

Water Lily Blossom shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath


I think this will be one of my new loves. I have only tried it twice, I used it as both shampoo (be sure to follow up with conditioner if you are using it as a shampoo, otherwise I think the hair will be very tangled) and shower gel and its fantastic! It lathers up well and smells very very very good. It has a light floral scent that is not too overpowering. I kind of think that it leaves my scalp feeling rather clean and purified, but maybe it is just me. It rinses off easily and does not leave my skin feeling stripped.

The gifts I received with the purchase.


These are not the only things I have bought! I have nail polishes from Essie, OPI, Etude House, The Face Shop, undies and shower gels from Marks & Spencer, dresses from my favourite store L'zzie... I think I gonna faint when my credit card bill arrives in July...!!!

Thanks for reading!
Bye!!!

Note:
* from websites, pamphlets attached with products, etc.

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Saturday, June 23, 2012Y
Weekly Photo Challenge - Body Care Edition

I have decided to jump onto the bandwagon and join the Weekly Photo Challenge (renamed from Friday Photo Challenge).

Now, let's get started! ^-^

1. Body Wash
From left: Dove Sensitive Skin Nutrium Moisture, Etude House Creamy Peach Chou Body Wash

I change up my body wash frequently and currently I am using these two above. Both smells good, lathers up well and are inexpensive.


2. Skin Moisturizer
Clockwise: Kenzoki Bare Body Night Cream, Clarins Satin Finish Body Oil, Clarins Men Body Moisture Spray

I currently have three body moisturizer on rotation. As the weather here is freaking warm, I use the Clarins Men Body Moisture Spray more frequently, as it is the most lightweight and non sticky amongst the three.

The Kenzoki cream smells soooooooooo good and I was totally sold when I first smelled it. The texture is light weight but it will leave my skin feeling sticky if I over apply. The price is of this cream exorbitant... To date it is the most expensive body lotion I have ever bought.

As for the Clarins Body Oil, I have it for the longest time and I have yet to finished it up! Its not that I do not like it, but just that I tend to forget about it. I believe it has already been discontinued.

3. Hair Treatment/Conditioner
 From left: Tsubaki Head Spa Massage Spa Mask, Clinicare Hair Time Renewal One Wash Treatment, Skin Food Moisture Egg Hair Pack

These three are my current favourite hair/scalp masks. The Tsubaki one leaves my scalp feeling clean and fresh and also makes my hair light and bouncy. The Clinicare and Skin Food masks leaves my hair soft and silky.

My friend ever commented that the Skin Food Egg Hair Pack smells like rotten eggs. Hahaha... I don't think it smells that bad but for sure, it is definitely not the best smelling hair product.

4. Perfume
Clinique Happy Heart

This is my favourite perfume ever. As you can see, the bottle is nearly empty. I still can't decide if I should continue using this perfume (I stocked up another bottle at the DFS) or the DKNY Be Delicious that my friend bought for me. I have another half filled Anna Sui perfume sitting on my vanity but I hardly ever use it for the past year.

5. Other body care items
From left: ~H2O+ Purifying Body Mud, Clarins Bust Beauty Lotion and Biore UV Aqua SPF 30 PA+++

I have been using the Clarins Bust Lotion for sometime already, but I don't think it makes much difference. :p The plus points are that it is not sticky, absorbs fast and leaves the skin velvety smooth. As for the Biore UV Aqua, it still remains as my number one body sun block. I have previously reviewed it here.

Thanks for reading! Bye~!

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012Y
Little Twin Stars x Sophie Monk Body Lotion

Spotted these cuties when I walked passed Guardian yesterday! Little Twin Stars x Sophie Monk Body Lotions~!! KAWAIIIIII~ <3 <3


I couldn't decide between the 氣潤滑身體乳 (Aroma Silky Body Lotion) and 鑽石亮白身體乳 (Diamond Brightening Body Lotion) since there were no testers available. To spare myself a headache, I picked up both of them, since they were only $9.90 each. Considering that each tube contains 200ml, I find it a steal compared to Crabtree and Evelyn's or Coast To Coast body lotions.

Besides the Little Twin Stars x Sophie Monk Body Lotions, there were also a few boxes of Little Twin Stars x Sophie Monk All-in-one-Whitening sheet mask and some tubes of hand cream.

Here's pictures of the product description and ingredient lists.



Thanks for reading! Bye!

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Saturday, November 19, 2011Y
Crabtree & Evelyn Haul

Did a little (maybe not that little) haul and Crabtree & Evelyn yesterday evening after work.

They are currently having their yearly 30% off for VIPs. Although I am not a VIP, my friend/colleague kindly loaned me her VIP card.

So here's what I came home with!



The Citron Duo, which cost $38.50 after discount. I think the packaging is so cute!


This duo consists of a Bath & Shower Gel and a Body Lotion, both 250ml.

'<3 the ribbon!

La Source Body Scrub 200ml, $31.50 after discount.


Lastly, La Source Vanity Case, $66.50 after discount. A very very good deal for 5 items + a vanity case!



This set consists of Body Wash 250ml, Body Lotion 250ml, Hand Therapy 100g (which is hand cream), Hand Recovery 100g (this is a hand scrub) and Soap 100g.


Right now as I am typing, my hands are engulfed with a pair of plastic gloves as I have slathered on a thick layer of the La Source Hand Therapy to use as hand mask. My cuticles are so dry! Really need to take care of my hands!!

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010Y
Gmarket Haul - Edited

Here's another haul from Gmarket that I ordered several months back, my last makeup haul before my self-imposed makeup ban.



I have a weakness for cute, cuddly soft toys, so when I chanced upon this cute little bunny from Le Sucre, I know I got to have it!





Ain't she cute?! She's got the softest paws, legs and ears, however her head and body is rather hard so she is not at all hug-able. But nevertheless, I still like her a lot.

There are a few sizes and colours available and initially I wanted to get the biggest beige one, but due to space and money constraints and the one I bought was the beige medium sized one.

In case you want to know, I named her "Bun Bun".

The generous seller gave two 24k gold anti-radiation patches and a pair of Le Sucre Bunny hand phone charm!


The first makeup item I bought is a cheek palette from a Korean brand, Sissel by Kim Sun Jin. This particular cheek palette is called "Heart-line palette" and it consists of a highlighter, cheek colour, contour colour and a small dual-sided brush.


The insides of the packaging box have some information about this palette and its in English!!


What is says "This gorgeous face palette contains a highlighting powder, cheek blush and shading powder that give you sleek, sculpting face and youthful glow. The ultra-fine, super-blendable formula virtually fuses with your skin for a sheer, radiant luminosity."

The brand name "SISSEL" embossed in a checked pattern all over the exterior but my camera can't seemed to capture it well.


Another feature I like about this palette is that the mirror is pretty big and yet the palette is still very lightweight and slim, thus making it very portable and good for traveling!





Edited: The brush included in this palette is rather soft, softer that the brush included with my Clarins Powder Blush Compact, but not as soft as the brush included in my Kiss Dual Fairy Blush (this blush had already been discontinued).

I stumbled upon this brand Woodbury and their eyeliner caught my eye, so I got one to try. The shade I chose is called Black Dia, a black eyeliner with glitters.




Along with this eyeliner I also got a pack of nose strips from Kanebo, simply because it was really freaking cheap! 10 pieces for only W1,000!!!! But it is no where as good as Skin Food's. I have tried both Skin Food Black Bean Nose Pack and Chlorella Nose Clear Patch and they are really fantastic! If you are looking for good nose strips, then try Skin Food!


From Isa Knox, I ordered a Anti-Pollution Cleansing Lotion with Lotus Extract. I was intrigued by the words "anti-pollution" and it sounds good for my skin!

And from Castledew, Water Shot Base pearl effect make up in #01 Water White and #04 Water Purple.


The Isa Knox Anti-Pollution Cleansing Lotion comes in a big 210ml pump plastic bottle and the Castledew Water Shot Base, 45ml and the plastic bottle is the harder kind that can smash into bits if dropped and it comes with a pump too!



A list of some of Isa Knox products and their purposes.


When I opened my parcel, I was rather upset to see that my purple base was leaking from the cap!! Turns out that the cap was not screwed on tightly thus causing the leak! :~(



I also bought from another Korean brand, Tears whose spokesperson is the now-married-with-a-baby Kwon Sang Woo.

I got three nail polishes in shades PP001, PK001 and RD002. The nail polishes are only W1,500 each!


The two blushes I got are in shades PK04 Coral and PK01 Pitch (shade name translated from Google translate).



The freebies that the very generous seller included for this purchase, 5 packets of samples!


Each pack of sample consists of a sachet of face cream, a small bottle of face lotion, a small bottle of serum, another sachet of face cream, a sachet of toner and free drink card.



Bought some stuffs from Etude House (again)...


Repurchased the Sweet Appleade Body Scrub, which I already reviewed it in this post. And a tub on O2 White Mask which Blair recommended. It is supposed to be a revitalizing mask pack promotes clear and bright complexion.

I also bought a matte charcoal black eye shadow single (not too sure what is the shade name as its all written in Korean.) I have four other Etude House eye shadow singles and they are very value for money, have good pigmentation and silky smooth. So hopefully this doesn't disappoint!


Also, I got LUCIDarling Fantastic Gradation Eyes in #04 Fully Olive Black, which is an eyeshadow quad.


The packaging rather pretty, light pink with a black ribbon clasp but I find the plastic casing is somewhat cheapo.



Included in the palette is a mirror, two applicators, a slim sponge-tip and a dual fat sponge-tip and brush. The brush however is a tad too bristly and it doesn't apply the shadow well - looks patchy.


Surprise surprise! I have already tried it once and I find the eye shadows quite pigmented (comparable to KATE and much much better than Skin Food Coffee Creamy Color Fit Shadow) and OK smooth (can't compare to Lunasol's quads but still decent enough for a drugstore eye shadow).

One thing to note is that this quad is very shimmery and has slight fallouts. If you can't stand shimmery shadows then this is not for you.

GWP I received this time consisted of a sachet of Collagen Moistfull Cream and a pack of oil blotting sheets in a cute pink plastic case.




Also bought three packs of Calmia Natural Oatmeal Cleansing Tissue as backups.


I have previously reviewed these cleansing tissues before in this post. You can guess how much I love it since its not very often for me to repurchase the same item.



Bye~~!! *muacks~!*

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