I’m down in Singapore at the moment and my eye was caught by 2 new things spotted at the Guardian pharmacy yesterday.
The first is the Maybelline Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara. You might recall that this mascara was launched about a year ago in the USA when I noted with horror how quickly it was coming on the heels of the then newly launched Lancome Oscillation mascara. Well its now available in Singapore at a price of S$29.90 and is marked “Limited Edition”. I played with it a bit in the store. It behaves prety much like the Lancome Oscllation mascara to be perfectly honest. I don’t know how the mascara formula performs on the lashes, but the mechanism is the same. The vibration is controlled by a switch at the top of the cover – depress it and it vibrates, release and it stops. Affords better control this way. I’ll let you know when this gets to Malaysia but I’m afraid I’m not up to shelling out S$29.90 just to try a gimmicky gadget for now when there’s other shopping to be had 🙂 The other new thing is one dear to me ol’ heart – new blushes by L’Oreal! My old fave is the L’Oreal Blush Delice. Since those, I don’t think L’Oreal has come up with anything new in the blush department. But I spotted a new True Match blush that promises to have a color to suit every skin tone. True Match remember?
The blush comes in a rather flimsy plastic packaging but I like the jigsaw image imprinted on it. It’s kinda quirky like that. I swiped it too with my fingers and I found that it feels silky smooth and swipes quite pigmented.
There were 6 colours I believe, running the gamut from pinks to rose. Quite pretty and retail at S$18.90. I’ll wait till it gets to Malaysia before trying this one.
I did end up getting my fave La Roche Porsay Anthelios XL fluid cream sunscreen at 20% off! 20% off S$41/100ml is nothing to sneeze at 🙂 And so the shopping begins 😀 If you have tried either new product, and want to share your thoughts, please feel free to! 🙂
Paris B
Note: Maybelline Pulse vibrating mascara is not coming into Malaysia. The True Match blushes are at L’Oreal counters now
Nikki says
June 4, 2010 at 3:14 pmI am definitely intrigued to try the pulse vibrating mascara from Maybelline! It’ll be interesting!
ParisB says
June 7, 2010 at 11:26 amI hope you get it coz we aren’t!
Sam says
June 4, 2010 at 3:37 pmI find the Pulse mascara to be very clumpy and spidery- one of my least favourite Maybelline mascaras (normally I find them excellent). Buy it on special/sale if you must have it!
ParisB says
June 7, 2010 at 11:26 amThanks for the tip! I’m not particularly taken by it 🙂
Connie says
June 4, 2010 at 4:00 pmcool new additions! I’m not even willing to pay in USD for the vibrating mascara… don’t think I’ll buy it if it ever comes here
ParisB says
June 7, 2010 at 11:27 amHehe we aren’t getting it apparently – its way too ex for a gimmick anyway 😛
Jessica says
June 4, 2010 at 4:17 pmPB! I’m in Sg too and I too played with em…the temptation’s tooooooo great! And the sale’s crazy huh? I already picked up some bags on the 1st day in..:D
ParisB says
June 7, 2010 at 11:28 amAwesome shopping! 😀 I didn’t pick up very much but it was a decent sale nonetheless
vivavoomz says
June 4, 2010 at 6:20 pmExcited about the mascara.
I think the True Match blush isn’t exactly new. It has been selling for a long while over in US. Just that they never brought it over. But still, can’t wait to try.
ParisB says
June 7, 2010 at 11:29 amYup Its not “new” but its new to us in this part of the world 🙂 I’m not sure if the one in the US has the jigsaw embossed in it though 🙂
gio says
June 4, 2010 at 10:06 pmI don’t think that mascara is available here yet but I’d love to try it even if I’m not convinced I won’t poke myself in the eye with it. I’m just so clumsy. 🙂
ParisB says
June 7, 2010 at 11:29 amhaha I”m sure you won’t poke your eye out 🙂 would love to read your review if you get it 🙂
Pearl says
June 4, 2010 at 10:52 pmI did get on hold with Maybelline Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara, buying frm US. Got it quite cheap, I think like USD3 or 4 sth only?? I dont remember if its from a warehouse sale. Work the same like Lancome one, but I still prefer the Lancome Oscillation mascara, its just sooo pricey… :p
Both work similar, with the button on the egde. But the brush a little different. Maybelline’s have more spider legs. And I prefer Lancome mascara as usual, as when u try to remove your eye makeup, u will know the difference.
ParisB says
June 7, 2010 at 11:29 amThanks for the feedback!
april says
June 5, 2010 at 1:11 amMaybelline Pulse Perfection has a tendency to clump. Don’t bother with it. I still like my Lancome Virtuose best.
ParisB says
June 7, 2010 at 11:30 amHaha yet another one who doesn’t like the Maybelline Pulse!
pinkcloud says
June 5, 2010 at 2:22 amHei.. the blush is available in Malaysia’s guardian! Check it out! would love to see some review on it!
ParisB says
June 7, 2010 at 11:30 amOho! So we are “sama-sama” with Singapore then. Will take a look next time I’m in the pharmacy
Rafidah says
June 6, 2010 at 9:12 pmHi, may i ask, which store in SG did u get the la roche possay product
ParisB says
June 6, 2010 at 9:38 pmI got mine at Guardian pharmacy. They may be at Watson’s too
Millie says
June 7, 2010 at 11:24 amHi Paris, the Loreal blusher has already landed in our Guardian stores in Malaysia. Have only seen 4 colours so far. Think the colours are the same as the previous blush Delice or even named the same. They just repackaged it but I like the previous square one better.
ParisB says
June 7, 2010 at 11:31 amHmm… I really liked the Blush Delices too. Let’s hope these are just as good if not better!