Lazy Saturday Thoughts & Deals July 25

by Paris B on July 25, 2009 · 16 comments

saturday thoughts

Saturdays are for lazing away in the sun among the daisies :) But don’t forget the sunscreen! :D I’ve been using the La Roche Posay Anthelios XL sunscreen for about 2 weeks now and I must say “I’m in love!” Its works so well but we can’t get it here in Malaysia. I’ve just also got my mitts on the Vichy UV Activ sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ and a teeny sample of the new Lancome UV Expert Neuroshield sunscreen (did you pick up your free sample?) I’ll set up a review and hopefully a comparison soon. :)

Unfortunately I’m at work this weekend so the picture above is keeping me happy till I’m done. I also played with some Biotherm Skin Vivo skincare over the week. Revolutionary skincare that treats you from the genetic and DNA level up. Doesn’t it remind you of Lancome’s Genifique Serum? Better yet, Biotherm comes in a whole skincare line and promises 10 years off in 4 weeks. Wow… Benjamin Button anyone? ;)

benefit powder pop & sunscreen

Here are some deals I picked up online and around town.

  • Benefit Powder Pop! Palette is now only US$15 on StrawberryNET.com! Add in free ship and loyalty discounts and you’re getting a steal!! I picked mine up last week :D
  • On the subject of Benefit Cosmetics, items on the Benefit Sale Page are now 50% off. Get together with some friends and get free shipping with orders of US$85 and up. Use the code SHIPINTL and shop away! Oh and you’d get a free California Kissin’ with purchases of $35 and up too – no promo code necessary.
  • Win yourself a Clinique Happy fragrance from new blog Red Luscious Lips (until July 31 2009 – see blog for details)
  • If you want some excellent makeup storage for eyeshadows or eyeshadow palettes, head down to Ikea and pick up the Glis box with partitions. Its on sale now for only RM19.90 from RM25. I need a couple more methinks!

And here are some sites you could surf over to for some light weekend reading.

  • Eat Smart Age Smart- Martha Stewart’s Perfect Summer Picnic Recipes
  • Beauty Match- Win A FREE makeover from Ken Paves at a Ken Paves salon!
  • My Women Stuff- My Women Stuff asks you whats your favourite undereye concealer?
  • A Touch of BlusherA Touch of Blusher reviews SUQQU’s Loose Powder in Natural
  • Raging RougeRaging Rouge explains how one pair of flip flops can magically turn into dozens… talk about a budget-saver!
  • STYLEnosh- How to wear a maxi dress if you’re on the short(er) side

Ooh and I’m having dinner with my family tonight but we don’t know where to go. Ideas anyone?! :)

Happy weekend!

Paris B



[ 16 comments… read them below or join the discussion ]

Corrine July 25, 2009 at 4:04 pm

Hi Paris,

I’ve ordered Benefit Powder Pop! Palette for my sister and myself too..cheap and worthy!! plan to buy Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder on StrawberryNet..RM20++ cheaper!! It is LM hot selling items and always run out of stock here in m’sia..have u try it before?? :P

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ParisB July 25, 2009 at 5:30 pm

Hi Corrine

The Powder Pop Palette is an excellent deal! I’m glad you took advantage of it :D I haven’t tried the Laura Mercier powder. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever tried anything by LM!

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Shanghainese Dumpling July 26, 2009 at 9:15 pm

Hi Paris,

Happy Weekend to you too, only got around to come on your blog and leave a comment now and it’s already Sunday night, Happy Week Days too then hehe :)

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Gaya July 26, 2009 at 11:06 pm

Hi Paris, was just wondering how much did the Benefit Powder Pop! Palette cost you in total? Are there any shipping payment? Am considering it as well…anyway thanks for the info :-)

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ParisB July 27, 2009 at 9:45 am

Hi Gaya

Its US$15 now – I paid more previously. If you buy 3 items or more you get 5% off. Its free shipping.

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lemon July 27, 2009 at 12:42 pm

Hi Paris,

Can you do a quick swatch on Benefit powder pop?

Happy weekedays!

Tks,
lemon ;-D

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ParisB July 27, 2009 at 5:02 pm

Hi Lemon

Coming right up… once I get some time to myself! :)

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Tracy July 27, 2009 at 12:51 pm

hi, I bought the Powder Pop Palette RM140++ in KL last time. US$15 is 1/3 of the price that i paid :( . I may be thinking bought another one for stock. :)

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ParisB July 27, 2009 at 5:03 pm

Hi Tracy

Ooh! Yes you ARE getting a steal if you really like it. I haven’t tried it yet.

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Shay July 27, 2009 at 1:36 pm

Isn’t the Anthelios a bit thick and oily?

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ParisB July 27, 2009 at 5:04 pm

Hi Shay

If you have normal/oily skin it can be. I have skin bordering on dry so its working great for me. :)

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nia
Twitter:
July 27, 2009 at 8:44 pm

hi paris!

i ordered powder pop twice, the first is when u posted about benefit available on strawberrynet and a week after that i ordered it again cuz the price was just so irresistable.

teehee

thanks for the head’s up :)

/nia/

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ParisB July 28, 2009 at 9:47 am

Hi Nia

Wow! You must really like Powder Pop! :D

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nia
Twitter:
July 28, 2009 at 1:52 pm

its cuz i been eye-ing powder pop! for sooo long and when i found that its been discontinued, i was like bummer. so when i chance upon this offer, i just didn’t think – only click :P

/nia/

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aYu August 6, 2009 at 11:42 am

Owh…i always wanted the Benefit Pop Palette. Do a review pls..BTW, can u give me the measurement of the Benefit box?Is it small/large?

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ParisB August 6, 2009 at 2:51 pm

Hi Ayu

A review will come soon – haven’t had the time :)

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