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Home » Musings » Sneak Peeks from Maybelline and L’Oreal, New Reads and handpainted plates

Sneak Peeks from Maybelline and L’Oreal, New Reads and handpainted plates

February 6, 2010 Paris B 17 Comments

Its the last weekend before the Year of the Tiger comes roaring in and I’m in a frenzy. My house still needs cleaning and clearing, my closet needs organizing and I’m running out of time!

Left: Maybelline Watershine Collagen Lipgloss Right: L'Oreal Hydrafresh Water Plumping Mask

But clearing up aside, I’d like to share with you a quick sneak peek of a couple of items I spotted in Mannings (Guardian) Pharmacy in Hong Kong in early January 2010. I haven’t seen them here so they are “new” but I’m not sure if they are coming in.

One is a new lipgloss by Maybelline – Watershine Collagen cream gloss. I tested it on the back of my hand and it felt nice. Non sticky, relatively pigmented but there was a sweet scent if I recall correctly. It was HKD79 (RM39) if I recall right which was too pricey to experiment. I’ll wait till it gets in here 🙂

The other is a L’Oreal Hydrafresh Water Plumping Mask. Formulated with pure spa water and minerals it is stated to be for dehydrated skin. I put some of the tester on the back of my hand. Feels like a gel with a slight cooling feel. Not sure again whether we’ll get it in here but if you have seen it, holler!

So sneak peeks aside, instead of cleaning, I’m sitting here savouring a new book sent to me by a friend as a surprise gift just because we both adore living the luxury life to the best of our income levels – Deluxe : How Luxury lost its Lustre; and admiring my handpainted plates 😀

I should be clearing up instead of reading!

Its early days yet. I only read a few pages before I had to tear myself away and do something about the clutter that’s slowly creeping out of my room and into my living room. Back! Back! I say! I swear it breeds in there 😛

But what are those 2 colourful plates I hear you ask? Well, they are glass plates hand painted by moi the hidden artist *snorts with derision*

Not quite avant garde nor luxury but I’m terribly proud of it because most of the painting was done by me. I’ll tell you the story of how it came about another day – its a long one 🙂

Now, what are you doing this weekend? Needless to say, I’m cooped up at home. I have the sun streaming through my windows while I clear and scrub away, because I’ve sent my curtains to be washed – I hope they get back to me soon or I’d be baked!

Paris B

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  1. Esther says

    February 6, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    *sniff sniff*….me and traditional art have never been friends…. T__T I can’t draw or paint to save my life! *fidgets*

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      February 6, 2010 at 9:42 pm

      You could actually surprise yourself – I know I did 🙂 I can’t do any art to save my life too

      Reply
  2. plue says

    February 6, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    the Loreal mask is in Malaysia, but so far i only see them in Carrefour. And limited to only a few Watson outlet. it’s pretty hard to spot.

    i actually have this, but it’s meh =-= Not really impressive for the price I pay. I think it was rm29.90.

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    • ParisB says

      February 6, 2010 at 9:42 pm

      Ah thanks for the confirmation that its here and its a right bummer that its only meh

      Reply
  3. Hanny says

    February 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    OOOOO… I love Maybelline stuff, partly because they’re hypoallergenic, so it suits me very, very well. I can’t wait for the new lipglosses!!

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    • ParisB says

      February 6, 2010 at 9:42 pm

      Me too! They actually looked good on the back of my hand 🙂 Hope they bring them in

      Reply
  4. Yani says

    February 6, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    Deluxe is a great read – I couldn’t put it down. Enjoy!

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    • ParisB says

      February 6, 2010 at 9:43 pm

      I’m already hooked! 😀

      Reply
  5. geekchic says

    February 6, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    Happy Saturday, PB! Those plates are gorgeous! Well done you!

    I’ve read the book too. I think it’s a great read and I think you’d enjoy it if you love luxury/couture 😉

    We went for a super early breakfast. Then, house inspection. Then, we met up with Tine where we egged each other on in LV and Chanel – horrible to each others’ credit cards 😛 I tried on boots at Country Road-knee high boots without zip and she helped me tug them off because I’ve fat calves, HAHA. So, all in all, damn fun Saturday 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      February 6, 2010 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks Geek and it sounds like you had a fun Saturday! Consolation that neither of you busted your cards 😉

      Reply
  6. Tine says

    February 6, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Eeyer, the book cover’s so nice! Mine and Geek’s covers ain’t that purdy 😛 But what an interesting read it was.

    How difficult it was to pull away from the Mahina wallet at LV today. One of these days, one of these days …. 😛

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    • ParisB says

      February 6, 2010 at 9:44 pm

      There are different covers? I didn’t know that! I actually went to check out the Vernis wallet last week – totally forgot to take a look at the Mahina until I walked out (and they locked up after me)! 😛 I’ll be going back so I’ll take a look 😀

      Reply
  7. Nikki says

    February 6, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    PB! I need to rest up as I am really under the weather with my colds and headache. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      February 7, 2010 at 12:43 pm

      I hope you get well soon Nikki! *hugs*

      Reply
  8. pinkcloud says

    February 7, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    I had seen the Loreal mask in sasa outlets in Malaysia! Do share how well the mask works ya! 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      February 8, 2010 at 10:06 am

      If I ever get it I’ll be sure to talk about it.

      Reply
  9. All Women Stalker says

    February 12, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    I very interested in getting L’Oreal Hydrafresh Water Plumping Mask…. can’t wait to get a hold of it!

    Reply

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