Archives for April 2011

The Dior Diorsnow BB Creme is not a figment of my imagination!

Paris B 38 Comments

On 1 April, I held a chit-chat session and I showed you a picture of the Diorsnow UV Shield BB Creme with SPF50 PA+++ Apparently, some thought it might be an April Fool’s joke 🙂 Dior coming out with a BB Creme? Not likely right?

However, it wasn’t a joke. Dior did come up with a BB Creme under the Diorsnow skincare range! 😀

dior diorsnow bb creme

Looks like the luxury brands aren’t sparing the BB Cream hype. Dior has placed their BB Cream, or as they would have it “BB Creme” together with their Diorsnow sunscreen range. The regular Diorsnow Sublissime UV sunscreen did not work out for me before, so I was a little worried as to whether I’d break out. I was also worried as to whether it might be too oily, too light/dark and too thick – some of the reasons I dislike using BB Creams.

diorsnow bb creme pump and cap

Sorry for the messy pump, but this is the mechanism of the Diorsnow BB Cream – a pump on a tube. The tube at 30ml is rather small but unlike my problem with Etude House BB Cream, I faced no problems using this pump mechanism. It was smooth and pumped out a sizeable enough amount each time. I only use 1 pump for my face, since BB Creams do look better with a light layer on. I’ve got a colour swatch below, since this product comes in only 1 colour.

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LeSportsac Artists in Residence : Joyrich and Jeremyville and some thoughts on them

Paris B 17 Comments

Remember a couple of weeks back, I told you why I like LeSportsac bags and showed you my little collection? They are all from the regular line, not from the special collections (because I usually can’t afford those from the special collections 😛 ) The most famous (and popular) Artist in Residence line was the Tokidoki collection. It didn’t quite do it for me, but I know lots of people who went bonkers over it. Stella McCartney did something with LeSportsac too some years back. There was a bunny involved… seems to be a recurring theme 😛

This year, LeSportsac has 2 Artists in Residence – Jeremyville and Joyrich. The Jeremyville collection is the more cartoony range. Case in point – Magic Bunny. Yes those are real floppy ears that flop over your bag. And yes, that’s a bunny face complete with glint in its eye.

lesportsac jeremyville magic bunny bag
Jeremyville Magic Bunny bag

Joyrich on the other hand, has an edgier feel to their designs that come in shiny patent finish, complete with chain link straps and quilted material – remind you of anything? 😉

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New: Clinique SAYLI Counter, MAC Quite Cute Launch, Kiehl’s x Pharrell Williams Eco-Tote, Garnier Mineral Deodorant, Vichy Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care

Paris B 23 Comments

Happy Saturday Ladies!

This is the Easter weekend so to everyone celebrating, I wish you all Happy Easter! 😀

Here’s some quick bite-sized news on whats new in town and on the shelves.

Clinique SAYLI Counter at MidValley Megamall

clinique sayli counter midvalley

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 “Shop As You Like It” (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.

clinique sayli store midvalley megamall

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.

mac quite cute collection 2011, giggly blush miss behave blush

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 it…. ok. I dithered A LOT, but left without picking it up 😛

MAC Quite Cute collection is limited edition and is available at all MAC stores and counters. No prices but the Mineralize blushes are RM100.

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TheBalm Stainiac Beauty Queen is a very pretty Hint of Tint!

Paris B 26 Comments

Let’s cut to the chase. I don’t like cheek or lip stains. I don’t like anything that stains, period. Tints too, for that matter. They all dry too quickly and the colours tend to be too stark and on lips, they are too drying. No likey!

So picking up something called Stainiac from TheBalm is perhaps something only a glutton for punishment does. A vain attempt to prove to myself that cheek stains or tints just don’t do nuts for me. Ironically, I’m glad I picked Stainiac up though. It proved to me just how wrong I could be.

thebalm stainiac Beauty Queen cheek and lip tint product

I love Stainiac! 😀 The colour I chose is Beauty Queen, a rosy berry pink!

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