While trawling Guardian Pharmacy recently, I came across some new cosmetics I’d not been aware of so of course, I had to take a look 🙂 These are not full reviews just preliminary views so feel free to let me know your thoughts if you own them.
Revlon Lip Tints
When I saw these I was excited. I hoped it would be like the discontinued MAC Lip Conditioners. They have the same lip balm packaging and “lip tint” seemed to indicate something light. Unfortunately, it swatches quite thick and has a strong sweet smell. I’m not sure if its a lipstick or a lip balm… I may not quite like MAC but I loved their lip conditioners. Boo to MAC for discontinuing them.
The 4 colours available in Revlon’s Lip Tints look very pretty though – Deep Berry, Berry, Pink and Rosy. Promotional Price of RM26.88.
Silkygirl Magic BB Cream
When even Silkygirl jumps on the BB Cream bandwagon, you know that its a big thing. Silkygirl BB Creams come in 2 shades – Natural (yellow tones) and Radiant (pink tones) and like all BB Creams are supposed to be moisturizer, foundation and sunscreen in one. I’m afraid BB Creams are not my thing but if they are yours these might be worth taking a look especially at RM29.90 a tube (retail).
For the uninitiated, BB Creams, also known as Blemish Balms are found predominantly in Korean cosmetics and have been likened to tinted moisturizer. Some claim it helps their skin – I did not experience any benefits after trying Etude House and Missha.
Revlon Spa Concealer Pen
When my eyes fell on this item, my face must have lit up like Christmas. Could this be my long lost solution to L’oreal Touche Magique? I’m too cheap to shell out for YSL Touche Eclat as you can tell 😛 Some day… someday… Photo was inadvertently erased sigh…
Anyway, there are 2 colours available in a concealer pen form. The brush felt nice and pliable but I did feel the formula was a little thick. I was hoping for something thinner with some light reflecting shimmer maybe. But it was not to be. Problem was, the concealer settled a little in the fine lines on the back of my hand – I reckon if it settles there imagine what it’d look like on my eyes! That said this is a preliminary view so I could change my mind in future.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen with Helioplex
Ah! A new sunscreen to lust after! Those who know me by now know I hold no truck with people who do not wear sunscreen. Slap on the sunscreen for the best anti-aging cream you’d ever need!
Preaching aside, the new range of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunscreen with Helioplex looks interesting. I’d previously tried the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch with Helioplex for the body. With SPF50 and PA+++ being the highest UVA rating, the sunscreen comes in 2 formulas – cream and lotion. Was tempted to try this but I just got a La Roche Posay Anthelios sunscreen so this one’s gotta be shelved. If you’ve tried this, please let me know how you like it!
Its a Krispy Kreme mid-week!
So how’s the week going for you so far? For me, I’m super glad that its Wednesday – I was surprised I even survived since my week had a very slow start. I even skipped yoga classes for sleep … shh… 😉
I also tried Krispy Kreme doughnuts for the first time at the new Krispy Kreme at Midvalley Megamall. Decided doughnuts aren’t really my thing. How about you? 🙂
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
Ooh loved this post. It was a like a gossip session over coffee. Well technically… it WAS our gossip session… but the post was lovely. =)
I adored Krispy kreme Doughnuts in England after lightly warming them up in the microwave. Could never manage more than one at a time though.
Hey Kahani
Yeah its like short gossipy bits – wish someone would tell me about the sunscreen though 😛 I can’t even manage to finish one Krispy Kreme! Ate half and felt ill 😛
Ah the love of drugstores~ The only BB cream that I’ve tried is the SkinFood one though I did find it a bit too pink for my skin 🙁 I’ve always felt that my skin was too ‘yellow’ generally speaking.
I’ve been waiting for that outlet of Krispy Kreme to open! Glad to know it is now.
Hi Hasegawa
I know of a couple more in the market that might be more “yellow” though the other common lament is that the BB cream is too grey.
Might be a bit silly of me to ask, but I can never tell whether my skin tone is yellow or pink? How can I tell?
Hi Jenn
Its not a silly question at all. Generally, pink tones will show up in a pinky/red shade and you’d look best in neutral toned colours not warm colours. Yellow tones look good in warm colours e.g. golden browns. Its never very obvious but if you’d know when you wear something and it suits you. To confuse you further, I’m neutral so yeah its confusing even me!
Hey,
I love those liptints, they also have them in Nude and Neutral Pink. I have it in Rosy and I love it!
Hi My Two Cents
Glad to know they work well! I haven’t tried them yet.
We don’t have Krispy Kreme in my city anymore. BOO. Those Revlon lip tints look quite nice. I haven’t used lip tints in such a long while. I don’t think we have that Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch with Helioplex. It looks real nice. I’d love to try that.
Hi Dee
Well not being a KK fan, I’d say you aren’t missing all that much 🙂 If you try the Neutrogena, do let us know how it works for you!
I have the revlon liptint in Berry and the color’s pretty pigmented! The texture is pretty good actually and I love the smell. it’s sweet but not sickly. reminds me of body shop lip balms 😀 I wanted to swatch Rosy today but there wasn’t a tester. not keen on trying silkygirl’s BB cream :-/
Hi Connie
You know I’d have preferred it if it was just a tint rather than straight color. I’m not keen too LOL… 😉
im not sure about krispykreme, but i love big apple’s donuts!
they are, quite unfortunately, unavailable in singapore. i always have loads of them when im msia =]
Hi Terry
I haven’t tried Big Apple too! I always pass the store but never stop haha… Someday I will.
Ahhh… thanks for the info Paris!! 😀
I saw the Neutrogena sunblock too and was soo tempted to try them out but was put off by the alcohol content in it. I didn’t realise they had two versions though until i read cleo, so i’m hoping that the complete UV moisture one doesn’t contain alcohol!! 😀
Hey Jenn
I didn’t pay attention to the alcohol but I detest sunblocks that need you to shake the bottle – you know the watery sort? So I never go near those. I prefer the cream texture which is what I think the Moisture one is. If you try, do report!
I’m still going to say that I prefer pasar malam overly-sugared doughnuts to Krispy Kremes.
And just for saying that, I’ll run far far away from you and Bee before I get hantamed by doughnuts 😛
Hey Tine
No worries I don’t like Krispy Kreme haha… Actually I’m not much of a doughnut fan… except kuih keria – the local doughnuts 😛
we still have l’oreal touche magique over in singapore! i buy mine from john little (somerset) 🙂
Hi yl
Yeah I’ve had so many reports of Singaporeans having no problems finding it. I guess its just Malaysia then.
well if you ever need help getting it just let me know 🙂
will buy – provided they change the model from felicia chin to someone else!! maybe dawn yeoh, rui en or eelyn kok!
Thanks, Paris, for the advice. I’m confused because every time I put on a different shade of foundation, my colleagues say I don’t look ‘odd’ and the shade suits me. So, I guess I am to the neutral side, too! But I think I do look better in warm colours – esp. dark reds and blues
Hi Jenn
You’re welcome! I never treat it as an exact science. So long as I look good in it, I wear it – works best that way 🙂