It Took Me Just 2 Weeks To Lose A Tan! Not Sure If The Garnier Body LightExtra Lotion Helped

Paris B 22 Comments

I don’t know about you, ladies (and gents!), but when I’m back in the comfort of my own locale, keeping to a regular rhythm and schedule, I take special care not to stay out in the sun for too long. I’ve worked out that a tan isn’t very complementary to my skintone, plus that also means sun damage of course.

But when I’m away on holiday, I tend to be more lax. Yes, I slather on the sunscreen on face and body and I wear a hat or carry an umbrella, but I’m always out and about even if it means walking for miles and miles under the hot sun. I think its also partly to do with feeling “kiasu” * and making sure I see and do everything I possibly can while in a foreign locale 😀 Get my money’s worth y’know? 😉

So after my recent jaunt to Shanghai in a hot hot end of summer, I returned home a little tanned. Not much, but enough to raise comment. 2 weeks after coming home, I seem to have lost it! Having to be holed up in the office in the day does help of course, but I thought it quite interesting. This isn’t very unusual to me. Ever since school days, when I used to be recruited into the marchpast for school sports day (I was a lousy sportswoman and couldn’t do any other sport) I’d be tanned by the sun during practice, but about a month after that, I’d lose the tan. Same with hitting the beach. 2 weeks is about all the time a tan will last on me.

garnier body lightextra brightening whitening lotion review

I recently discovered this bottle of Garnier Body Light Extra Whitening Repairing Milk Lotion in my cupboard, so I’ve also been using it off and on in the evenings before bed. To be honest, I don’t know if it helps. My personal history has proven that I lose a tan quite quickly with or without help. But I quite like this lotion 🙂

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The Garnier BB Cream (Asia Version) promises 10 in one benefits : Does it deliver?

Paris B 68 Comments

I read a lot of foreign beauty blogs and it amused me greatly when recently, the beauty scene in the UK was taken by storm by a new introduction of something they’d only ever really read about on Asian blogs, or which was mostly unavailable in their market – BB Cream. To be exact, the Garnier BB Cream.

garnier light bb cream

At about the same time, or a little before that, the Garnier BB Cream was launched here in Malaysia too. You will already have seen it on the shelves so with all this buzz, it probably is opportune that I let you know what I think of this new BB Cream, or to give it its full name – Garnier Light BB Instant Fairness BB Moisturizer with SPF26 PA+++ 🙂

The Garnier BB Cream is very affordable, weighing in at just RM19.90/20ml. At that sort of price point, you don’t really feel the pinch to give it a go which I think is very clever marketing strategy. Importantly, I know what you’re thinking – how does it perform and is the Garnier BB Cream in Asia the same as the one in Europe? Let’s try and answer those questions 🙂

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Garnier Pure Active skincare : Affordable anti-acne anti-imperfection skincare

Paris B 13 Comments

Last week saw the introduction of the upcoming Garnier Pure Active range of skincare targeted at problem skin – acne and imperfections specifically. Actually, it saw the launch of 2 new lines – Pure Active (for women) and Acno Fight (for men). Essentially though, they look like the same thing to me except in different packaging 😛

garnier pure active skincare range

This range, targeted at the younger crowd is tailored to combat oily, acne-prone skin, fight spots, and to clear up redness and reduce pores. I guess its one of those ranges that you don’t really have to pay attention to if you don’t have the problem it intends to address. I wouldn’t have paid much attention to it except for the fact that one thing caught my eye.

The Garnier Pure Active Spot-On Roll-On! See that blue stick thing? Looks just like the eye roll on doesn’t it? Just don’t make a mistake when using it!

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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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