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Home » Shopping » Hong Kong Cosmetics Haul – less than I thought!

Hong Kong Cosmetics Haul – less than I thought!

April 10, 2009 Paris B 49 Comments

I hit Hong Kong at a bad time for shopping – there were hardly any sales around. That was good in a way because I was there to play “tour guide” to take my parents around and we had lots of fun!

I managed to squeeze in some shopping on the last day which was when I bought most of my stuff. The rest of the time was spent sight seeing, eating and freezing my buns off! It was cold this time of year, averaging between 19-20°C everyday. We loved it of course but my lips hated how dry it could be.

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I ended up with a little haul only this time because as I said before, I found that prices of cosmetics in Hong Kong appear to have risen and are now more expensive when compared to Malaysia. I suppose if you are coming from Europe, its still a lot cheaper in Hong Kong but for me, I found it easier to resist buying things than I thought.

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I picked up some skincare this time from Bonjour and Sasa. The H2O+ Face Oasis set was only HKD195 (RM92) at Bonjour so it was too good to pass up since I’ve incorporated the H2O+ Face Oasis gel into my everyday skincare routine. It came with a sample size eye gel and a facial cleanser which made it an even sweeter deal!

I’ve been experimenting with cream cleansers so I picked up a tube of Elizabeth Arden Hydra Gentle Cream Cleanser and a deluxe sample sized tub of Clarins Extra-Comfort Cleansing Cream. I tested the Clarins one for 2 nights and it felt nice although I’m not sure how it’ll fare now that I’m back in humid Malaysia! The Kanebo item on the far right is a powder wash. Think washing powder and you get the same concept. I picked it up on a whim so we’ll have to see how it fares 🙂

I hardly picked up any makeup this time due to the costs and lack of interest on my part. But I could not pass up a deal on the Bourjois Ombre Stretch eyeshadows at Sasa (HKD77 – RM37) each. I’d been interested in them before but I refused to pay the full price of about RM60+ per eyeshadow in Singapore (I think). I eventually forgot about them until now so I picked up two in two favourite shades – green and beige pink 🙂

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The other item I picked up was quite uncharacteristic of me due to the price. I picked it up on impulse because just a few hours before leaving for the airport, I came upon a Watsons with a Gransenbon counter and I’d heard so much about Gransenbon blushes.

So, even though it cost me about RM80+ a blush I sucked it up and bought a Gransenbon blush in #08 – a shimmery peachy pink. Gransenbon is a drugstore brand in Japan which is also available in Singapore I believe. Just don’t tell me its cheaper in Singapore *whimper* 😛

So that’s it for my Hong Kong hauls this time. Nothing spectacular. Oh, I did end up with a couple of thick dressy looking spring jackets for a mere RM75 each from Sogo. They are really smart and pretty and are in my favourite colour… green! 😀 haha… I’ve sent them to be dry cleaned, but take my word for it – they will make me a smarter looking traveller from now! 🙂

Oh and here’s a gratuitous picture taken with my hair all over the place on Victoria Peak. Tell me – do I look stylo or what?! LOL….

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It was a very misty and cold day so the city was not as visible as it should be. The wind was also abominably strong. Victoria Peak is certainly a place to visit if you ever go to Hong Kong – there’s even shopping to be had – Dad bought himself a pair of shoes! How about that eh? 🙂

Have a great weekend everyone and stay beautiful!

Paris B

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  1. plue says

    April 10, 2009 at 9:11 am

    gransenbon! oooh! rm80 is kinda exp for a blusher 🙁 though i would love to own one.

    and so fun u get to go to HK! i wanna go too, but am planning stage. debating between bali and hk 😛

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 10:02 am

      Hey Plue

      Ya I know RM80 is expensive but I was in a rush to get to the airport and I had to make a split second decision LOL… I have since tried it and its really pretty so whew! haha… Bali and HK are totally different – I like both.

      Reply
  2. prettybeautiful says

    April 10, 2009 at 9:19 am

    hey u look so super-stylish stylo! the H2O seems to be a much better deal than in msia!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 10:02 am

      Hey prettybeautiful

      teehee.. thanks! 😀 That was a special promotion set so of course I grabbed it. Otherwise its more expensive there.

      Reply
  3. eliza says

    April 10, 2009 at 9:21 am

    wow! the shape of Bourjois Ombre Stretch eyeshadows looks unique o.o

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 10:03 am

      Hi Eliza

      Heh…. the shape did not strike me as unique but the brush did!

      Reply
  4. safiza says

    April 10, 2009 at 9:50 am

    hello paris.. im planning to go to HK this mid-june.. do you think the weather will still be cold during that time? glad you enjoyed your trip to HK

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 10:04 am

      Hi Safiza

      Last time I was there in June/July I melted. Its hot and there’s always a possibility of heavy rains or typhoons so plan your trip carefully.

      Reply
  5. Shay says

    April 10, 2009 at 10:01 am

    Would you use the e/s singly or combine with other e/s??

    I find that it is difficult to find a match for single e/s if they’re not from the same palette.

    Or maybe I just don’t have the experience. Hehee…

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 10:05 am

      Hi Shay

      I might use the Rose Elastique on its own but not the green because its too vibrant. I like single eyeshadows because it allows me to mix and match. Palettes stifle me a bit but they are practical.

      Reply
  6. Jessica says

    April 10, 2009 at 10:50 am

    very stylo indeed!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 3:14 pm

      Hi Jessica

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. beetrice says

    April 10, 2009 at 11:25 am

    *wipes off drool*…sigh…methinks its going to be a while before my next holiday.. 🙁 but do let me know how the Bourjois e/s turns out!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 3:14 pm

      Hi Beetrice

      I’ll definitely report!

      Reply
  8. Connie says

    April 10, 2009 at 11:34 am

    yohhhhh!!!! The H20 set was SO CHEAP!

    yes, you do look very stylo! 😀

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 3:13 pm

      Hey Connie

      You know what? I could almost hear you exclaim there! It was a special price set – probably coz it was the last one. Thanks.

      Reply
  9. Monstro says

    April 10, 2009 at 11:58 am

    Hey you look like Maggie Cheung in the pic-so stylin!
    Nice buys-those Bourjois eyeshadows look lovely 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 3:12 pm

      Hey Monstro

      Wow what a compliment! LOL… The Bourjois felt lovely but we’ll have to see how they hold up

      Reply
  10. Synaesthesia says

    April 10, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    the eyeshadows seems tempting.. kekeke

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 3:12 pm

      Hi Syneasthesia

      I’ll report on how they fare soon. They are also available in Singapore

      Reply
  11. kimberlycun says

    April 10, 2009 at 12:51 pm

    u looked stylo!!!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 3:11 pm

      Hey Kimberly

      Thanks! 😀

      Reply
  12. Nikki says

    April 10, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    You look so CHIC PB!!! I love the photo of you with messy hair!!! 😀

    You call that a tiny haul? I love your hauls, I call them “medium sized” hauls 😛

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 3:11 pm

      Hey Nikki

      Ooh thank you! This was a tiny haul compared to my first couple of trips to HK. Then they were HAULS hehe

      Reply
  13. Laura says

    April 10, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    Hi PB,

    Gransenbon blushers are going at SGD29.90 at Watsonssssss!

    You will have to visit us and buy more Gransenbon to lessen the impact now!!! haha 😀

    No surprise if HK raise their prices due to the still strong Yen. I am not 100% sure, but I suspect Taiwan had already raised their price sometime back due to the strong Yen (JPmon.com).

    Your HK trip sounded really lovely and you are really tempting me!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 3:10 pm

      Hey Laura

      ARGH!! You had to tell me! 😛 I will check it out for sure in Singapore if I ever drag my butt down there soon 🙂 Thanks for the heads up!

      Reply
  14. Tine says

    April 10, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    Aisssaaayyy stylo betui. Would love to visit HK someday 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 4:50 pm

      Hey Tine

      Soon I’m sure! 🙂 Hit up the sale period in June-July but you gotta risk the typhoons

      Reply
  15. Vonvon says

    April 10, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    Aiyoooo, Paris, you wrote another article that makes me wanna go to HK right at this moment!!!

    19-20 degrees is just fine for me….love that temperature.

    And the shopping??? You actually can get 2 jackets for RM75 each. That’s very very cheap. And the Bourjois e/s are sooooooo pretty. I like the way they make it into a long rectangle shape.

    I’ve heard so much about Victoria’s Peak….

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 4:51 pm

      Hi Vonvon

      Yep I loved the weather and the jackets were such a steal I could not pass it up even if its probably too warm to wear here LOL… Maybe its time for you to plan a trip?

      Reply
      • Vonvon says

        April 12, 2009 at 12:03 pm

        Oh Paris….I wish I could plan a trip there right at this moment. Will you babysit my little girl while I’m gone? 😉 😛

        Joking.

        But please post up pix of the jackets when you get them back, ok?

        Reply
        • ParisB says

          April 13, 2009 at 11:12 am

          Hi Vonvon

          I sure will show the jackets when I get them 🙂 And I’m no good with kids so sorry… but I’m sure your little girl will love HK 😉

          Reply
  16. summerayx says

    April 10, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    Ooo…I think the green’s gonna look great on your fair complexion! I have a penchant for green eyeshadows these days. Got one of the bourjois round pots and simply love love love it. Maybe you could try it with gold for the inner corners for a brighter look for evening wear? Do post pics if you try!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 10, 2009 at 4:52 pm

      Hi Summerayx

      I love green eyeshadows and I have the round Bourjois one too – its a gorgeous colour! I’ll be sure to post about it once I get round to trying it out for a bit.

      Reply
  17. eliza says

    April 10, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    p.s: lolz are those eyeshadow going last u quite some time? XD

    o.o so long size…..or is it just the camera?

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 13, 2009 at 11:20 am

      Hi Eliza

      They are long 🙂

      Reply
  18. KS says

    April 10, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    Hey babe, you were very lucky to have picked up Gransenbon #8, cuz it has been discontinued in Japan sometime back (think in fall’08) and it’s also not available in Singapore!

    And yeah, it’s slightly more ex than Sg…

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 13, 2009 at 11:20 am

      Hey again KS

      I have not been paying attention to Gransenbon so I was not aware of this – thanks for letting me know! I think its substantially more ext han SG actually 😉

      Reply
  19. KS says

    April 10, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    Oh yah, I have to agree, you do look a little like Maggie Cheung!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 13, 2009 at 11:19 am

      Hi KS

      I so wish I did in real life but thanks anyway! 😀

      Reply
  20. Syen says

    April 11, 2009 at 1:50 am

    Hehe… stylo milo. =P

    Nice haul babe. But it looks like the weather is kinda chilly. I was melting my skin off when I was there. I think I’d love to make another trip there when it’s slightly cooler. And this time, I’ll DEFINITELY take a closer look at Sasa and Bonjour. =P

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 13, 2009 at 11:18 am

      Hi Syen

      The weather was pretty cold – just how I like it 😉 The last time I was there, I melted too.

      Reply
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