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Suspend reality for a moment and let’s delve into the super luxurious world of Cle de Peau La Creme

March 30, 2020 Paris B 2 Comments

I’ve dithered over writing about the new Cle de Peau La Creme for a while now. First, it was because I had other things to talk about.

I did drop a hint that it was one of my favourite things of February 2020, but not much more than that. I thought I’d have time to tell you about it.

And then, all hell broke lose globally with the creeping tentacles of the virus reaching all over the world, and I struggled with myself to get back into a routine of writing about beauty products. It all seemed so frivolous. But I’ve had many people tell me to anyway, because it helps them take their mind off what’s happening globally.

Yet, how could I realistically tell people about a RM2,500 (US$550) jar of face cream? But I will, because it’s what I do 🙂

Orange I glad The Body Shop Carrot Cream is back on shelves?

February 25, 2020 Paris B 2 Comments

Seeing The Body Shop Carrot Cream brought back a flood of memories. When I was studying in the UK, oh years and years ago, I picked up most of my very basic skincare at The Body Shop. It was fairly affordable, even for a student.

My mainstay back then was the Vitamin E cream. It was light and comfortable for my skin. But when winter came around and the heating came on, I remember my skin feeling tight and dry. I wandered in one day to the nearest Body Shop store (conveniently located just around the corner from my student residence), and exiting with a jar of orange Carrot Cream.

The Carrot Cream was recommended to me then, as a heavier alternative for a moisturizer, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

So, when I saw the new The Body Shop Carrot Cream, I came over all nostalgic

Revisiting the Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Moisture Cream and reminding myself why I enjoyed using it so much!

February 17, 2020 Paris B 4 Comments

There are some products that are shouted about from the roof tops. There are others that quietly fly under the radar.

The Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Moisture Cream comes in under this second category.

While better known for their makeup, I have to say that Bobbi Brown skincare is something that is worth looking into as well. After all, you’d agree that makeup can only look good on a good base!

I’m actually on my 2nd jar, and when I rediscovered it recently, I figured I’d better tell you about it too 😀

Beauty hors d’oeuvres: How hot baths helped inspire the Cle de Peau Beaute Masterpiece – the new and improved La Creme

February 7, 2020 Paris B 1 Comment

When Kentaro Kajiya, Group Manager at the Shiseido Global Innovation Center, sat enjoying his hot bath at home, he noticed an interesting phenomenon.

After enjoying a warm bath soak, as so many Japanese do, he noticed that his skin felt smoother. It even felt and looked firmer, albeit temporary. He checked this phenomenon with people he knew, and they told him the same.

This piqued his interest to research further into how our capillaries work in boosting skin elasticity, and how they could be made to work harder and more efficiently.

Incidentally, after he mentioned it during the interview I had with him, on his visit to Malaysia recently, I did realize that a rejuvenating soak in a hot tub not only rejuvenates my soul, but my skin does feel nicer and smoother too! 😀

His discovery eventually led to the 8th generation of the iconic Cle de Peau Beaute La Creme – the jewel in the Cle de Peau Beaute crown.

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