Happy Saturday Ladies!
This is the Easter weekend so to everyone celebrating, I wish you all Happy Easter! š
Hereās some quick bite-sized news on whats new in town and on the shelves.
Clinique SAYLI Counter at MidValley Megamall
You might have noticed this counter pop up at MidValley Megamall in the last month. Its a new concept in cosmetic shopping, where Clinique has opted to bring the counter to you so you can āShop As You Like Itā (SAYLI). At this open counter, you are welcome to browse the makeup and skincare unhindered by sales assistants , but if you need help, the SAs are there to help. I find it easier to browse colour makeup by myself, but I do prefer some assistance with skincare so this concept counter strikes a good balance.
I stopped by to pick up some items, and for once, I was not being tailed everywhere by the inquisitive SA, making unwelcome suggestions as to what I should or should not get. When I asked her opinion, she was helpful. Otherwise, her presence was unobtrusive. I think that was instrumental in my actually spending money there (to get a really nice gift with purchase ;)). I also noticed that in the 20 minutes I was there, at least 4 women stopped by, browsed, asked a few questions and left with purchases. I guess the concept does work!
Clinique Service As You Like It store is located at Lot No: FK-01 1st Floor, MidValley Megamall (in front of Giordano)
MAC Cosmetics Quite Cute Collection
I was invited to take a look at the MAC Quite Cute collection and was an hour late due to torrential rain and awful Friday traffic. Quite Cute is a collection of mostly pale pastel hues and bright pinks. A cursory glance told me nothing interested me. I was right, until the SA offered to try a blush on me, and she used Giggly, a pink mineralized blush with a sparkly purple heart embedded in the middle.
I must say Giggly is adorable in pan and on skin. Its a mid-toned pink with cool tones and did not seem overly shimmery on my skin. I liked the fresh pop of colour my cheeks. However, I was not too pleased with the rather powdery texture. I dithered for a bit as to whether to get itā¦. ok. I dithered A LOT, but left without picking it up š
MAC Quite Cute collection is limited edition and is available at all MAC stores and counters. No prices but the Mineralize blushes are RM100.
Kiehlās x Pharrell Williams Complimentary Eco-Tote
Kiehlās has teamed up with Grammy winning singer, producer and fashion designer Pharrell Williams to design a limited edition eco-friendly tote. Each tote is manufactured with Bionic Yarn fabric and includes 9 plastic bottles ā Bionic Yarn fabric is made from fibers obtained from recycling plastic bottles ā just another way plastic can be reused. (I might have just crawled out from under a rock, but I have no idea who Pharrell Williams is š I hope Iām not alone) That aside, I applaud Kiehlās efforts because this Limited Edition Eco-tote is coming to you FREE once you return 12 Kiehlās empties to the store. This has a tri-fold benefit ā you stay loyal to Kiehlās; you recycle your jars, tubes, bottles etc; and you get a free limited edition tote bag! I have a few Kiehlās empties to return, but Iāll need quite a few more. So donāt toss your Kiehlās empties ā it could net you a free ādesignerā tote š
Kiehlās x Pharrell Williams Eco-Tote is complimentary with the exchange of 12 Kiehlās empties (full size) and is available from April 2011 until further notice.
Garnier Mineral Deodorant says goodbye to sweat and odour
I havenāt used these, but the inexpensive Garnier Mineral Deodorant promises to leave you feeling dry and non sticky all day long. The active ingredient of Mineralite can retain up to 4 times its weight in water, is more absorbent than talc and dry and soft to the touch. It even promises not to stain your clothes or show through your clothes! I donāt know about all that so if you have tried this deodorant, do share your thoughts on it š
Garnier Mineral Deodorant comes in 2 sizes (20ml and 50ml) and 4 different types and retails at RM3.90-RM7.90 each.
Vichy Normaderm Tri-Activ Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care (New in May 2011)
Vichy has improved on their Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care moisturizer by incorporating in it, dermatological peeling ingredients using Salicylic Acid (loosens dead skin cells that cause clogged pores and anti-inflammatory), Glycolic Acid (exfoliation and cell renewal from deep within the skin) and Lipo Hydroxy Acid (gentle exfoliating agent that optimizes cell renewal). It also contains Silica controlling sebum and Thermal Spa Water and Glycerin for continuous hydration.
What this means is a moisturizer that helps combat skin imperfections, and mattifies without drying it out. I tested some on the back of my hand, and it feels quite nice on my skin. I have tried the Normaderm Anti-Imperfection moisturizer from before which I found a little drying for dry skins. Iām a little curious as to whether this one will be the same since they do say its more hydrating than before. Oh and even better news, Vichy dropped the prices! The 50ml bottle was RM100 before but its now RM79 and also comes in a trial sized 30ml tube at RM49 which I think is excellent for trying out š
Vichy Normaderm Tri-Activ Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care retails at RM49/30ml and RM79/50ml and will be available from May 2011.
Whew! Was that a lot to take in? Felt like a lot to me š Still, Iām sure thereās something in there to suit each of you and MAC is Iām sure one of it š So tell me ā are you planning to check out the MAC Quite Cute collection or have you picked up items from that collection already?
Have a good weekend everyone!
Paris B
Oohhh!! Quite Cute is out in KL already huh! Wonder when if will be available here (and if weāll get that totally adorable gift!)! Haha!! š
You spelled Giggly as āGiddyā in the picture! lol!! Hahaha!! š
Oh dear! *red-faced* haha! Thatās what happens when you try to edit posts at midnight š
Sorry MAC fans š I hope its a fun launch for you too, and canāt wait to see what you pick up, Jenn. I think Giggly will be cute on you š
Iām on a MAC ban š I checked out the collection but didnāt buy anything. I canāt deny the blushes are so cute with the little heart in the middle.
Heheā¦ I donāt think you are missing anything š The blushes are adorable though
I wish there was more shop as you like service out there. I hate it when SAās stare at me when Iām browsing through makeup!
I feel the same way too! Perhaps Clinique would be a revolution š
Am skipping Quite Cute for the Sephora launch!!! ^.^ Aunt is going to give me a lil reward for helping my cousin in his English exam. hahha ^.^
Yay for rewards! š Iād happily skip Quite Cute for Sephora too š
ooooā¦ I like the SAYLI concept! Personally, I donāt really like it when SAs tail me whenever I shopā¦ I find it a bit burdensomeā¦ lolā¦ I prefef if they just stand in their little box and if you need them, you call themā¦ hahahahaā¦. Oh, time to top up my Clinique moisturiser! Running out ~ lolā¦ Btw, the SA at Isetan Lot 10 is really nice! You know how you get those things u donāt use from the free gifts? Well, I told her that I donāt use this and that, she immediately offered to swap them for me! Instead of a dull nude coloured lipstick (which I already have frm my previous free GWP), she offered me a lip gloss instead! I also mentioned that I donāt use the super hydrating lotion or something, she gave me a free scrub and mask (in a blue tube). donāt remember the nameā¦ haha.a..renewal somethingā¦
sry for the long grandmama storiesā¦ hahaā¦ but Iāve tried Garnierās roll-on deo, the first gen one, it didnāt do me any goodā¦ Didnāt give me protection at all and it smelled weird after a whileā¦ mayb my bodyās chemicals donāt agree with themā¦ hahahaā¦
Hey, thanks for the heads up about the SA at Isetan š Its great to know that some of them can be more flexible because the stuff we get in GWPs tend to be so generic most of the time. I only succumbed this time because it had everything I ever wanted or wanted to try, and thatās really great! š I like generous SAs too ā I tend to go back most of the time š
Going to have a long look at Quite Cute when it realises here as I sort of need a new blush.
I like the idea of the Clinique counter, often I want to get things straight in my own mind before I ask anyone else!
The blushes in Quite Cute are really quite cute LOL! But they are a bit dusty to me. Do check them out when they get there ā Giggly is a cute pink!
Hi Paris! Pharrell Williams is a singer, producer and member of the N.E.R.D. As a group, they integrate music from different genres more successfully than others (rock, hip hop, tribal, dance etc). Theyāre not that mainstream but they have garnered some mainstream success. Theyāve collaborated with a broad range of artists, from Snoop Dogg to Britney Spears. Pharrell also happens to be hot (lol!).
I was looking forward to the Garnier deodorant but after reading Yukiās review, maybe not lol. We have an organic company here, HumanHeartNature (HHN), and their deodorant is wonderful! It has a certain smell but itās subtle and tolerable so if this lands on our shore I might stick with HHNās š
Thanks for the info Jane! š I really must have been living under a rock š
iāve been using the garnie deodorant for like a few year now and itās the best iāve ever use, i dont sweat alot but when i do (during hot day) it does what it should do and the scent is just so fresh!!!!!!
Great to know you like it! Anything cheap that works well is always a bonus
yeah it sure does
I love MAC but the Quite Cute Collection just aināt for me. I went to MAC MV on Thursday and my usual MUA, Olivia (a superbly nice girl) who knows me like the back of her hand was all like, ok, letās just ignore that pastel-ly collection and move on to other stuff that I know youāll buy. š Pastels on a tan NC42 girl like just donāt work. š
I might give the Vichy moisturiser a go as Iām getting seriously bored of using the whole Obagi and Dermalogica acne range which I have been using since I was 18. As much as I am thankful to them for getting rid of all my acne, now I want something to lighten it. I have been using some products (mainly Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus and DiorSnow White Reveal Essence) to lighten post-acne spots on my skin but nothing seems to work. š Any good suggestions Paris?
Donāt you love it when your SA can tell you what works for you? It saves so much time (and hassle) š And youāre right. Pastels donāt really work on many people. Even on the fair, it takes a lot of work to have pastel colour show up prettily instead of just heavily. The one product I have tried that helped lighten spots was the Clinique Derma White Clinical Brightening Essence. Every other one lightens the skin in general but does not lighten the spots. On new scars/blemishs, it works quite quickly š
The SAYLI concept does sound really good! Some people (ie. me :x) tend to get super-self-conscious when the salespeople trail them everywhere. Donāt get me wrong ā the advice they give is probably sound, but gosh, it kind of pressures you to buy something. I almost always leave without looking at the items properly and avoiding the store in the future.
(Personally, my mom says that itās as if they just donāt trust you not to pickpocket something small. xD )
Will definitely check out that counter though! š
Its not just you Esther. I feel the exact same way! I always feel unduly pressured and sometimes, irritated when they offer products Iām not interested in so many times, they lose a sale instead of making one. And yes, I do feel that some stores think we want to steal from them!
If that Garnier deodorant is the same as what Iām using, then Iād have to say no, I donāt really like it.
takes way too long to dry and the scent, itās so strong that even after a day I can still smell it! and who says it doesnāt stain clothes, it does but much lesser than other brands š
Aiyee! I guess it doesnāt work for everyone.