Archives for February 2012

That REN Skincare video that has me wondering just how clean is clean?

February 21, 2012 Paris B 59 Comments

ren skincare clean video

REN Skincare is 10 this year and apparently, kids reach maturity earlier these days, if the promotional video is anything to go by. If you have not yet seen this quite controversial REN Skincare video, I have it after the jump. There is a reason for this. It is rated 18+ and not safe for work (s-e-x – need I say more?). Do not say I did not warn you!

If you do watch it or have watched it, I’d love to know your thoughts and naturally, I’ll share my thoughts too. It does make me look at my few REN Skincare products well… a little differently 😉

Lipstick Bandits reveal: The lipstick that got me into this mess

February 20, 2012 Paris B 58 Comments

Alright, so “mess” is a bit of a wrong choice of words – “predicament” is more apt 🙂

lipstick bandits first lipstick

For our first collaborative post of 2012, the merry band of Lipstick Bandits decided to take a look at either our first lipstick, or a good starter lipstick that might help win all of you over to our side. I originally had a different choice but wasn’t feeling it somehow. Then I spotted Tracy’s bit of advice on Twitter to feature instead the lipstick that made me want more. And suddenly, the ball dropped and I knew just which lipstick I wanted to feature.

Before I present you the culprit that got me into this predicament, I am compelled to tell you that this range has been discontinued. Please don’t pelt me with rotten tomatoes…. they don’t flatter my complexion much 😛 I will however tell you some alternatives to try 🙂

Diorskin Forever – The Foundation that promises Flawless Perfection that lasts.. er.. Forever

February 20, 2012 Paris B 40 Comments

I’m a surprisingly big fan of the Diorskin Nude liquid foundation (still am) which seems to work well on my skin so when Dior launched their Diorskin Forever foundation last year I was all eager to try it out. I mean this is a liquid foundation that is supposed to even out and correct the complexion, encourage cell renewal and feel light on your skin and above all, last.

diorskin forever extreme foundation

Diorskin Forever Flawless Perfection Fusion Wear Makeup promises you a flawless complexion and longwearing properties. The bottle is the classic Dior foundation bottle except this one is frosted and I’d like to think that its frosted because this liquid foundation has some mattifying effects. I must say that the first time wearing this, I really loved it.

As in, really really loved it!

Enjoy a bit of Luxury Goods? You may enjoy reading Deluxe: How Luxury Lost its Lustre

February 19, 2012 Paris B 57 Comments

If you abhor and shy away from goods that are “Made in China” you may find your doors closing to a large number of luxury or designer goods. What we don’t know and may never know is that there are a large number of brands that manufacture their mainstream items in factories in China, primarily to keep the costs down. The luxury business (and to a large extent, the cosmetics business) is, after all, all about the bottom line.

deluxe how luxury lost its lustre book

Here’s a book I’d recommend you read, whether or not luxury goods are your thing – Deluxe : How Luxury Lost Its Lustre. It is an eye-opener and an insight into the commercial world that governs most brands and will also help you understand to an extent, what you are buying into. I was gifted this book by a similar luxury loving friend and I’ve read it twice now. Has it made me enjoy my luxury purchases any less? Well, no. What it has done is made me more aware and perhaps, just more picky 🙂

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