Shiseido Warehouse Sale

Last month, I went to the Shiseido Warehouse sale. The sale was only for 2 days.
I went on the second day as I was unable to go on the first day due to attending the webinar.
Even though, I prepared the list of things I needed to buy so I wouldn't go astray, the outcome was as expected, I couldn't stick to my list :P

The event took place on Shiseido Head Office (I guess) at Orchard Building 12th Floor.
I arrived around 11am and even though it's not so crazily crowded, it's hard for me to go near to the desk where the products were displayed.
Because I'm heavily pregnant, I opted to wait patiently until one of the girl satisfied and leave the table and then I swooped in and took her place. But I was the only few people to do that.
When I was looking at the eyeshadow, suddenly there was an arm reaching out from behind me to get the product and trying to force its owner's way in to the table. I turned around and lo and behold, the owner was another pregnant lady with belly bigger than me. *** bow to her high spirit ***

The sale was good, most of the product's price was slashed into a third of the usual price.
Btw, my hubby told me that my makeup budget is already maxed out for the next 5 years **hiks so cruel**
Here's what I've got:

Soft make up bag S$3, White Lucent Skin Care, 3 ZA Lipsticks (3 for S$12)(L-R: 002, OR1, 009), 3 Ettusais Blushes, 3 Maquillage Eyeshadow, 1 Maquillage Cream Eyeshadow.

Ettusais blushes S$10.
L-R: OR1 (matte), PK3 (shimmery), RD1 (shimmery)

Maquillage Eyeshadows S$8 and Duo Cream Eyeshadows S$15 (GR273)

White Lucent Skin Care S$15

I also got the hard-case makeup bag for S$3 which was a very good deal, but is not photographed yet. I have to nag my husband again to do it. 
I wanted to get the Shiseido sunblock, but apparently it's already sold out. In fact the SA told me that most of the items are sold out during the first day ***sob sob sob***
Lesson to be learned, come on the first day during the warehouse sale!   

Swatches: L’Oreal La Couleur Infallible Eyeshadows

It's been a while since I go to Watson or Guardian. When I went there yesterday, I was pleasantly surprise to find new single eyeshadows from L'oreal. I think it is called L’Oreal La Couleur Infallible Eyeshadows and they are released alongside a limited edition Colour Riche Gold collection (the one with Fan Bing Bing in the ads)

The texture of these eyeshadows are very velvety and smooth. I think they are more like a in loose eyeshadow/pigment blend together with cream eyeshadows (if I'm making any sense here :p)
All of them are incredibly pigmented.
Below is the swatches all 5 of them:

I think my faves are the Sahara Treasure and Black Onyx

I would like to bring those babies home, but since my last unexpected splurge during Shiseido warehouse sale, I feel too guilty to buy anymore makeup.

They are priced at S$14.90 / 3.5gr

Crazy Girl at The Body Shop Warehouse Sale (read: ME)

I took a day off today, with two official reasons which are first to come to our beloved embassy and change my passport address so I don’t have to always queue in front of “Layanan Bebas Pajak” everytime I go back to my country, and second is to register my marriage since it’s been almost a year (duile…masih mo status single aja). While actually the true reason is to go to The Body Shop warehouse sale at Suntec Convention Centre.

I got the information about it via sms a couple days ago and I thought okay, lets check it out. Honestly, I had one thing in mind at that time which is the “New! Limited Edition Shimmer Cubes”. I thought the colors are gorgeous.

When I was there around 2 pm, the place is totally packed. There were probably 3 rows behind every table, with me being petite and small, it was almost impossible for me to take a peek at the displayed products yet buying anything. But you know nothing is as strong as a shopaholic at a warehouse sale.

Ta-daaahhh….



Okay, my wallet is completely unhappy today.
In my defense, a third of them belong to my friends and in-laws. 90% of the rest are gifts or shared with my hubby and mommy. Some are even belong to my mommy and hubby. Which left me with only little 4 products: the skin boost, eyeliner brush, eyeliner kohl and toe separator. I’m so proud of my controlled-self.

I always face with 4 conditions every shopping:

1. Not so ideal, is when I buy something for someone with my money. I obviously love that someone, eghh but still…what’s the harm with wishing it the other way around?
2. Guilty please, no strike that, it’s supposed to be called Stress Therapy, is when I buy something for moi with my own money
3. My dream Job: Personal Shopper, is when my friends ask me to buy something for them with their money (nitiph)
4. Every day gold-digger prayer, is when I buy something for me with other’s people money (legally of course). Yes, I do believe there is a gold digger persona in every person even though it's not dominant. I mean, come on, who can deny the pleasure you get when something you window shopping for so long, something you dreamed every night is suddenly handed to you in silver platter. Duh!

PS: Photo is courtesy of my dear hubby.

Review TBS: Vit C Time Capsule, MMU Foundation and 3 in 1 Corn Blue Mask

What a long title :P

Okay girls, here we go:

1. Vitamin C Plus Time Release Capsules
Even though I already reviewed this product before, but it was a very brief review since it's only based on 1 sample *duuh*. So after stupid incident (read: swimming at 4 PM) that caused my skin to look duller and flakier than ever, combine with the perfect timing of TBS promotion, I finally bought my first jar. Hurray! And last nite was my 3rd day I've been using this capsule and I love every single day of it.

The serum-like potion (correct me if I'm wrong) literally glides on my skin when I applied it, and it is non sticky nor greasy. It's absorbed quickly as it touches my skin and that left my face with clean-light-yet-smooth-silky feeling.

The smell is also acceptable, it smells like an essence of mandarin orange. Well not as good as that but it's close enough. I honestly can not think the perfect example to describe the smell. And the bonus point is my skin feels (significantly) less oily in the morning. Woohooo!!! Even though the sales girl said that she affraid that the vit c might be too rich for my oily skin since that happens with my Vit C moisturiser, it proved otherwise for this product.

And after 3 days my skin feels silkier, smoother and moist. The flaky skin on my cheek is almost gone (Yiippiee...)

Highly recommend this product. Luv it.

2. Blue Corn 3-in-1 Deep Cleansing Scrub Mask
Last weekend as one of my 'kalap' attempt to restore my skin condition I tried this 3 in 1 mask. First I washed my face with Seaweed facial wash, dried it with small towel and then I started applying and scrubing it with circle motion all over my face and leave it for a while.

After around 15 mins, the mask started to harden, so I prepared my wash cloth and soaked it on warm water before using it to remove the mask.

I dont know whether my skin is very healthy or too much oily, however after the mask was removed even though I felt my face clean, I still saw a glimpse of shine on my forehead. And oh the good thing is after I removed the mask, I felt there was additional candle-ly layer protecting my skin. So I guess the mask does moisture my skin.

The only downside is the smell. Jeezz..... for me it's kind of a mixture of sandal wood and other Mustika-Ratu or Sari Ayu mask. But I bear with it.

3. Nature’s Minerals™ Foundation SPF25
Okay, this is tricky.
It could be because I am a newbie so I don't understand how to apply it properly, or because my skin is too oily or because I apply too little amount of the foundation. However after I applied it on top of my moizturizer, I can not see the different at all :D **hmm perhaps my moizturizer is too oily or I dont leave it enough time to be absorbed because I already late as usual**. So I apply another coat of loose powder on top of it and then I can see the wonder.

The foundation helps my loose powder blends or stays better with my skin and give way better coverage (tampak rata tapi ga medok) and yet feels very light like I dont wear any foundation at all. And until now (almost 6 hours after I applied it) my face is not as oily as it used to be. I'm not sure whether this is the result of the MMU foundation or the time capsule Vit C or the 3 in 1 mask. As I told you before 'kalap nih kalaappp'

Overall I'm quite satisfied with the product but since my face need additional coat of loose powder duuuhh bengkak dong budget gue ...sigh...

TBS Promotion on July

Nitip anyone?








PS: Me and my friend Mrs. Nyinya Bunny are planning to buy 2 Vitamin C serums, if anybody wants to join us so we can get 30% disc, just message me :)

All images are courtesy of TBS Singapore http://www.thebodyshop.com.sg

TBS Skin Care and Make Up Haul

Since my two 20% off discount coupons (one for the make up product and one for skin care product) expired yesterday so I decided to give my self a tour on TBS, see whether I can make a good use for these coupons.

It turned out TBS is holding a promotion for the Vitamin C Skin Care range.
Vitamin C Plus Time Release Capsules is on special price for 29.90 (UP:42.90). While buy any 2 products of Vitamin C you'll get 25% off and buy any 3 you'll get 30% off.

So forgive me God for I have sinned....

1. Vitamin C Plus Time Release Capsules
An innovative time release system that provides the skin with pure vitamin C. Helps to even out skin tone, brighten a dull complexion and protect from environmental damage, leaving the skin radiant-looking over time. Suitable for daily use.


2.Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash
Cleansing gel that lathers to gently cleanse, lift impurities and make-up while helping to control shine and blemishes, leaving the skin feeling clean and fresh. Deep cleanses to remove dirt and makeup while allantoin soothes skin.


3. Nature’s Minerals™ Foundation SPF25
Long-lasting powder foundation made from the purest minerals. The powders act like a protective veil to naturally defend the skin against sun damage with SPF 25. Applies evenly and blends easily for a radiant, natural-looking complexion. Non pore-clogging. Colour builds easily to provide an adjustable light to medium coverage. Effectively reduces the appearance of redness, imperfections, blemishes and visible pores. Preservative-free, fragrance-free. Dermatologically tested, non-comedogenic.

Pssstt.. the sales girl told me it doesn't clog the pore.
I tried this product this morning and except for thinking the lid is way too small for my kabuki brush, I still don't have anything to report.

3. Blue Corn 3-in-1 Deep Cleansing Scrub Mask
A 3-in-1 mask that deeply cleanses, exfoliates and moisturizes the skin in one easy step. It leaves the skin feeling clean, smooth and balanced.

Once upon a time there was a stupid girl who couldn't control herself not to splash into the pool on a very sunny day. As a result her face skin is flaking on some spots. Sigh.
The sales girl told me that before applying mask, it is better to have your skin exfoliated first. That way the mask will penetrate your skin better.

Since I don't have an exfoliate scrub, she suggested me to buy this mask so I can use it as an exfoliate scrub and after leave it for a while, and voila... it will turn into a mask




Image and some of the descriptions are quoted from http://www.thebodyshop.com.sg