Introducing Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Instant Full Body Volume Mascara deluxe !!
I really need to rave how great this product is, except for the fact that it kinda will smudge when I get under the sun light for a little too long. I got the sample size product through Sephora.com - oh how I love free samples! Heeheehee ;)
Took it off the website
Benefits
Unique, oversized brush provides full contact with lashes for ultimate volume
Delivers maximum lash coating with immediate load gives lashes instant volume
Fluid, creamy gliding formula evenly coats lashes from root to tip for buildable volume
Promises intense, deep color
Fragrance-Free. Ophthalmologist Tested. Allergy Tested. Safe for contact lens wearers.
I gave it a try one day, and instantly fell in love with it! It is so easy to use. Unlike other Volume mascara, where the wand's brush are very closed together, the Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Instant Full Body Volume Mascara doesn't have that problem at all!
Just for comparison sake
I love love love love how it makes my lashes look super full and thick. It doesn't clump and it is probably one of the nicest smelling mascaras I have ever used!
However, the downside to such great products, is usually the cost of it. I walked past the counter @nexIsetan the other day, and it is selling at $50/tube. But for the effectiveness and the look it creates, I think it is worth every penny. It is super easy to build up the mascara although usually,I only need one stroke of the product to create my usual day to day look and 2 swipes at the most, and it can last me the whole night when I'm out partying!
[News Alert: 20% off Storewide @ Metro from 21-23 September 2012]
I have also heard quite a little bit about their foundation as well, perhaps I will give it a try, after I finish my Dior Forever Liquid Foundation!
Ok, stay tune to my fall-look make up tutorial this weekend! I promise! This product will be used in the video as well (:
To keep you entertained! I also updated the tab on "About VLV"
Firstly, I just want to apologise, because my skin has been acting up all over again, and I'm super frustrated about it. Because the little spots are growing on my forehead (thanks to my fringe - bangs) and the cheek area just exploded once again (thanks to my period), and my entire face is so so so so so dry and dehydrated that it pisses me off. GRRR. So, please note that the following images, are taken when my skin has barely recovered. Do bear with me lovelies!
Superstar. Try this
amazing cleanser and you’ll see why it’s our most popular product
worldwide. Dirt, excess oil, makeup—even waterproof mascara—and other
pore-cloggers dissolve easily, leaving your face a grime-free zone that
is soft to the touch. Its unique water-soluble formula rinses
completely, so you’ll never see a greasy residue. Olive oil and vitamin E
help ensure you won’t see dryness either.
Would you recommend this product to others?: For my followers, you should know that I am a big ZA Cleansing Oil
fan. Because that is one of the best makeup remover, that fits my budget
and does the magic on my face. It doesn't clog, it removes waterproof
mascaras and practically regardless what kind of makeup brands I use, it
does the trick. Unlike for this DHC Oil Cleanser, I'm not really liking the after effect of the product. It definitely leaves that layer of oil behind which makes me feel like I have not cleansed my face well enough. But, I only tried it once, to remove all my makeup, which it successfully did. I didn't read that it had Olive Oil and Vitamin E in it, now that I know, I will rate this product a 4/5. (:
Pure Beauty BB Cream
PICTURE IS BADLY PHOTOSHOPPED. hahahaha
How it felt: The product has a very thick consistency. I did not put on any moisturiser before I applied the product because to me, all BB cream are packed with sunblock, moisturising effect blah blah blah and etc. and I didn't want to over layer my face with too much product. Therefore, I gave it a go. It does take a little longer to blend and the colour, though appears dark when it comes out of the tube, but miraculously blends well with my skin tone.
Use this natural botanical BB cream on trouble skin, as it gets straight
to work soothing red or sensitive areas without any irritation.Vita-extract
restores youthful, radiant colour, while as a potent antioxidant,
EMX-water protects your skin from damage. Na-complex also controls oil
and minimises trouble spots. Super-moisturising botanical
extracts cool and vitamin B3 brightens, leaving you with a vivid skin
tone and visibly reduced skin damage.
Would you recommend this product to others?: Once again, I'm not a huge fan of BB Cream, just decided to give this a
go, since the last time I tried on the Ettusais BB Cream, where the
texture was just right for my liking. Not too light (like the
Maybelline's one) and not as heavy as this Pure Beauty one. I would rate it a 3.5/5.
Princess Pinki - Magic Pink Cream
That's right! Thank to VANITYTROVE I have gotten my hands on this ironic tube called - Princess Pinki Magic Pink Cream Why do I call it ironic? You'll find out...
Princess Pinki™ Magic Pink Cream
is your dream come true for instant pinkness that last all day long,
giving you rosy pink cheeks and lips without make-up and nipples too.
Say goodbye to constant application of blusher and lipstick! Being beautifully pink forever is no longer a fantasy. Princess Pinki™ is every girl’s dream come true. Princess
Pinki™ Magic Pink Cream is formulated with natural plant extracts.
Effectively removes dark pigmentation of lip, skin, nipple, external
pubic area and treats skin discolouration due to smoking, breastfeeding,
ageing, sun exposure etc. Pinkness lasts for 1 to 3 days per
application and is waterproof. Results vary according to individual.
Made in Korea
it really turned out a lot more pink than this picture.
How it feels like:
Just like your usual lip glosses that you would purchase almost everywhere. But one thing about the product is that it isn't as sticky as a usual lip gloss would be. If I were to make a comparison between a usual lip gloss stickiness (8.5/10) and Princess Pinki's (7/10). How much it cost:
I checked online, and every one full sized tube costs SGD$48.70 What it really does:
Well, this product can be a little tricky. I got really excited when I received the product, and immediately I tried it on my hand to see the glossy texture and effect. It was in a light pink gloss texture, and I thought that was it. Later did I know, the area on my hand turned really pink!!!
If you read what I copied from the site above, it said that it can be used on the cheeks as well as your *ahem* nipples. I don't think I would want to try anything on my nips before I get pregnant and need to breastfeed and then complications starts (this is just the paranoid me), but I tried it on my cheeks.
I never really liked cheek colours that come in such texture, I never liked the "jelly glow" blush from Maybelline as well. So I think this product can just happily stay on my lips. (:
*I did try it on my cheeks and it turned disastrous. I wouldn't even want to talk about that right now*
Would you recommend this product to others?:
I guess this one, I would not exactly recommend to any one who is new to lip gloss, or tinted lip care. Because without proper estimation, this product may cause you to have super pink lips 30 minutes after you're done with your makeup. But I definitely would have to rave for the long-lasting effect. It doesn't get off no matter how many cups of water you drink. I read it somewhere that you need to use really good Oil Cleanser to remove it (I tried removing with the DHC cleanser + ZA Oil Cleanser + L'oreal Eye Makeup remover then it worked!)
Okays! I hope you guys enjoyed this post and found it useful.
I know I've been delaying the makeup eye tutorial like forever, but it is only because I can't find a program to edit my video, that is whyyyyyy. Sigh. Ok, Abrupt photobomb
If you're a guy reading this, I suggest that maybe you wanna switch channels for a little while, because today, I'm gonna share with my ladies who are here to read about a little secret weapon that we should all need apart from our daily cleanser, moisturiser blah blah and etc!
Today, is going to be... ................................ .......................... .................... ................ ............. .......... ........ ..... ... .
REVOLUTIONDAY!!!
(just for you ladies)
With over 90% of Asian women in a product test witnessed the incredible results after 12 weeks, Lactacyd has formulated the Lactacyd white for us female to feel great from tip to toe!
Were you like me? Who watched this video and went... ERMMMMMMMMMMM?
Ok, maybe a little illustration will make you have a better understanding on WHY you should use this product.
READ BELOW!
Let's not be shy over here shall we? Just for this ONE blog post.
You know how we girls, some times spot guys scratching down there, and we go "ewwwwwwww". At times, during the time of the month, we have itchy moments too! Especially when wearing the sanitary pads for a really long time. Some of you may have experienced rash or itchiness and us, being girls, we want to look all poise and prim, so we would bear with the itch no matter how bad it is, until (maybe) you get home and start scratching till the whole area becomes irritable and inflammed.
Now, who likes that!
Definitely not me. But wait a minute, don't be disheartened!
Your Secret Weapon!
To be really candid, I am very particular when it comes to that time of the month. I have the habit to take my own sweet time to be in the toilet till I feel particularly clean before I step out of the house to meet the world. I have never felt comfortable ( I don't think anyone did), let alone having the mood to meet new friends or people cause they would always question me, why I had to use the toilet for such a long time.
Perhaps some girls do it really fast, cause they hated the sight and smell of it, but I take my time, cause I just want to... eliminate all mess as much as possible to feel fresh, for the slightest moment!
I was quite a brand switcher for such intimate care products only until recently, when I visited the doctor and asked which of the commercial brands were better for us.
Maybe you girls don't know that our "special area" have different pH levels, and these pH levels create the irritable and stench that some of us, unluckily have. Sometimes when your discharge changes colour, it just means that your "babybuilder" is cleansing itself and eliminating the bad stuff out of your body, and there it lands on your"special area" creating the itch and odor.
We all love convenience and we all love things that are 2-in-1, or 3-in-1, or the more the better. Lactacyd knew what we ladies were looking for, that is why this time round, they came out with the Lactacyd White Intimate so that we won't neglect any areas of our body when it comes to the obsession on whitening! Whats even more exciting in this product launch is the Lactacyd Revitalize that promises to firm up the "special area". With the aid of these two, I bet you wont need to worry about saggy and darken areas anymore.
I guess, starting as young as you can, or when you start to get your period, is really a great way to prevent any darkening of the "special area". Have you seen those girls who are extremely fair, but when they put on their bathing suit/bikini, the "special area" just looks a little darker than the rest of the body? Its just like when you flash your underarms, you won't want to see a darken area right?
Same for me! 我要可以白就白!
But of course, we need another secret weapon before we can become fairer and escape the mockery of having darken area. Thanks to Lactacyd, who included the Oatmeal scrub in the kit, here's what I did!
*drumrolls pleaseeeeeeee*
Introducing the two new products to the family - Lactacyd White Intimate & Lactacyd Revitalize
I would say that the White Intimate has a stronger floral smell than to the Revitalize product. It is moisturising on the skin and doesn't leave the dry feeling after wash out. Great especially if you just had your bikini waxing done or after a long day out. I suggest that you alternate between the bottles monthly instead of every day, just in case your skin grows sensitive to it! And of course, to see the results
Who do I recommend the products to?:
Any ladies out there who are fashion forward, people who avoid the VPL - that choosen to wear linen or polyester undies instead of cotton, ladies who enjoys sun bathing, ladies who enjoy partying late night - perspiring unknowingly below those clothes, ladies who just had their sexytimes (to prevent infection), ladies who are as particular as myself, ladies who wants to feel good, young, fresh, and revitalize!
Personally, I started using Lactacyd rather recently, because I realise that it really did cater to my concerns. I got my own bottle during the Watsons Sale. I am also a current user
of the wipes, especially on days where I have my period because it helps to keep me refreshed and cleansed! All I can say is, THANK YOU FOR THE INVENTION!!! :*) I HAVE
NO COMPLAINS or any other allergic reactions to the product. So...
Don't neglect that area of yours anymore.
Better to act early; than late,
and better to act late - than never.
Join the REVOLUTION today head on down to Lactacyd FB Page to redeem your sample kit!
psst** under the referral/secret section, key my blog url in: http://vanitylavie.blogspot.com
Alternatively, both Intimate White and Revitalize can be found at all leading
pharmacies at a retail price of $13.90 for 250ml. If you think this is
expensive, think again, because the amount which you use, isn't like the
amount that you use to shampoo your hair. Therefore, it is really cost
effective!
You're probably in the office, trying to fight that sleepy bug away, cause its the time where all your energy goes to your stomach to assist in the digestion. But look what I have found for you to keep you awake while you are dazing away at work.
Have you ever asked yourself if the job that you're working at, is really the job that you're looking for, or whether it matches to your standard?
or maybe....
You may think that your character or personality may not necessary suit a certain kind of job and etc. Well, I just googled this a few minutes ago, and did this pretty interesting test, and I guess, we can all give it a go, take it with an open heart, don't put too much thoughts into it alrights?
Check out my results!
It is just a quiz, how true, well, based on my results below, I think, fairly true! (: Check out my list of suggested occupations, those in purple are the jobs that I see myself in as well.
Public Relations Specialists
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Talent Directors
Producers
Directors - Stage, Motion Pictures, Television and Radio
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
Copy Writes
Program Directors
Marketing Managers
Legislators
Training and Development Managers
Social and Community Service Managers
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Editors
Human Resource Managers
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Sales Agents, Financial Services
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
How cool is that, now... GO TRY! LINK HERE! They have a whole bunch of other tests as well. I had a few of my girlfriends tried out the DISC test and it was all really true! Try it! (: Hope this perks you up at work!
I'm not sure if other bloggers who are reading this have felt exactly the same way as I did, especially when it comes to this group of people who we work with. Who am I referring to? I guess the title of this post, kinda gave it off, its VANITYTROVE of course!
In the month of August, I received two troves from VanityTrove. One was a thank-you gift to all of the people who have wrote about VanityTrove as well as another, which is the September Trove! And I was so overwhelmed with the amount of goodies inside. Here just look!
Watson's Edition
Just look at the amount of products that I have received just from the Watson's Edition. From facial mask, to BB Cream to cleanser, so many different brands to try on! Different types of products as well! So gonna let my brother have a try on the Garnier Men product and I'll prolly smack on some of the mask during this week, so that I can let you know how awesome/not the products would be! (:
The September Trove!
I really like the September trove! Have you guys ever heard of Princess Pink? I recall many years ago, I actually, almost became their promoter, and their products are only available at Sephora. And Rimmel Eye Palette just came in the right colour for me! Was trying to look for a neutral tone eye colour to create much natural look, since I have already started working, and overly "colour-ed" eyes are not usually welcomed, so this just came in handy. Oh Oh! and I must say how much I loveeeeeeeeee receiving Perfume Vials Samples because I am known for switching my perfume brands over and over again, unless I really love a brand - such as Escada, then I would stick to it.
So as I had promised the team, I would pick out a few items from the trove to do a review. Will do my ultimate best to do it by this week, and maybe create a look with the eye palette that came in the trove! Yay!
Once again, I wanna thank VanityTrove, the team behind it, who made all of these products available for us consumers to try!
Remember, the subscription is only at $25 a month! Head on down to their website today and buy a trove!
Curél, Japan's No.1 brand for sensitive Asian skin. It is a brand invented by Kao (Biore/Liese/Jergens) who in 1987, Kao Japan successfully develops the functional components of ceramide, and becomes the first to use them in skin care formula. Through intensive ceramide research, Kao introduced the ingredient to skin care for sensitive skin - Curél. Research proves that Curél's hydrating & penetrating moisture-retaining ceramide care can improve dryness in skin far more effectively than other products. The best part? They work together with dermatologist to understand further on how to improve and cater to sensitive skin consumers!
What could possibly go wrong? The skin care range was actually introduced in Japan in year 2000! That means a minimum of 10 years was used to carry out these researches so as to benefit consumers like us now! [ +++ points ]
Curél is a skincare series specially formulated for people who suffer
from recurring dryness and sensitivity caused by external irritation.
Curél products have high efficacy in retaining moisture in skin by
protecting and replenishing ceramide. It helps to boost skin’s natural
barrier function and defend against external irritations.
In fact, Curél's not only produces skin
care products but also introduces holistic Body Care, and Scalp &
Hair Care series to its product line - of which I didn't get to try,
so........ no reviews on that!
But,
the information from the website said that the products can even be
used on children and babies with delicate skin. [+++ points]
I never knew that the name was made up of two words!
Many of us, I suppose, have sensitive
skin. Remember the previous post about ACNE'S where I mentioned about
the misconception that most of us ladies have in Singapore?
Perhaps the right word behind that whole chunk of explanation is about us having Sensitive Skin.
I'm
not sure about you girls, but I am a strong believer that you need to
switch your facial product once in a while. And what better than to
start with something really mild that assist to remove the problem?
Apparently, you can get it at the National Skin Centre Pharmacy and selected Watsons and Guardian stores.
Moisture Lotion Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ
Moisture Lotion Ⅲ is suitable for those who prefer a rich hydrating experience, while Moisture Lotion I is suitable for those who prefer a light and refreshing moisturizing sensation. All three lotions provide the same moisturizing effect and can be selected based on personal preference.
Moisture Face Milk and Intensive Moisture Cream
When Moisture Face Milk is used regularly, Intensive Moisture Cream can be added to the moisturization regime for areas especially prone to dryness.
UV Protection Face Milk and UV Protection Face Cream
UV Protection Milk has a silky-light texture, which is suitable for those who perspire easily. UV Protection Face Cream provides a richer moisturizing effect, and is best used for areas of skin particularly prone to dryness.
Overall
In my opinion, the Moisture Lotion came off as a little dry after
application, but that was all ok after the subsequent steps were being
followed. You may have noticed that I had a spill over on the UV Protection Face Milk. Well, the reason being that when I was pouring out the first 2 solutions, they came out slowly, so I had the assumption that the Face Milk would be the same as well, But to my surprise, it overflow like mad, and yea, there goes half the bottle. After the using all 3 products, I feel that my skin feels a little bit more supple, and very moisturised. The sunscreen may come of as a little oily to some of you, despite it being SPF 25PA++ only.
Want to give it a try too? Head on down to Curél's facebook page and redeem the items that I got today! CLICK
