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Come and explore the La Mer moisturizer wardrobe starting with the new La Mer Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream

April 20, 2018 Paris B 9 Comments

In my time that I’ve been blogging, I have shared my thoughts about many iconic products from various brands. But one very iconic product has thus far escaped scrutiny – Crème de La Mer. Not for want of trying. I was one of the early customers at the La Mer counter when it first opened in Malaysia. Armed with a small pay check, but high hopes, I indulged in the luxurious Crème de la Mer cream. The original. The cream that started it all. For a long time, that was all the brand carried – the Creme de La Mer. I didn’t stick to it for long eventually (small pay check remember?) but despite detractors, I rather liked the crème, a jar of which lasts a surprisingly long time, and back then, worked for me. But this was long before I started writing.

La Mer as a brand tends to bring forth 2 reactions. First, bug-eyed awe at the price-tag. It is the same sort of jaw-dropping awe I stifle when I step into an Hermes store and casually enquire about an item. Second, scepticism. The products are pricey, do they work? Are they worth the price tag?

So, you’d be lying if you didn’t experience one or the other of these reactions, when I show you the new La Mer Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream, and share a little about my experience with La Mer moisturisers as a whole. There are 5 different textures in the La Mer moisturiser wardrobe to suit different skin types and preferences, and over the years, I’ve actually tried them all! LOL!

I never leave home without these 9 Travel Essentials! Maybe you shouldn’t too!

April 18, 2018 Paris B 24 Comments

I like to think that I’ve got my packing down to a bit of an art these days. I packed a rather compact, capsule wardrobe for my travel this time around, and still managed to have clothes I didn’t wear in my luggage. Next time, I’ll compact it even further! I’m not a fashionable traveller, nor a fashion blogger, so it’s easier for me to have comfortable clothes in a compact suitcase. I don’t have to think about doing a fashion shoot every day!

But, clothes aside, there are some travel essentials that I always make sure I have with me, regardless of where I travel or for what purpose.

Naturally, your passport, cash and credit cards are essentials. Those go without saying! But beauty and comfort-wise, here are 9 things I always, ALWAYS travel with. If you have a trip lined up, this might be a good place for you to start :)

Genaissance de La Mer Infused Lotion – a hydrating Treatment Lotion but on steroids

March 23, 2018 Paris B 12 Comments

Some of you may remember that one of my favourite hydration lotions is the luxury branded La Mer The Treatment Lotion. I still enjoy using it, and a few people who have tried it on my recommendation have reported good results with it too. It always makes me happy to know that a product I love is also enjoyed by others, and last year, it was my pick for my MWS10 Anniversary basket.

But if the price tag of that lotion made you balk, best look away now, because the Genaissance de La Mer Infused Lotion is like The Treatment Lotion, but on steroids! And that includes its price tag.

La Mer first launched its Genaissance de la mer range about 2 years ago. It started out with just the Genaissance Serum Essence. I had a bit of a slow start with it. I didn’t quite think very much of it until very recently, when I found that using the Genaissance Serum with Sunday Riley Luna oil gave me the most amazing skin – soft, smooth, and all-round good skin. People said I was crazy. I thought so too LOL! :D The reason is because if you thought La Mer was expensive, Genaissance sees you expensive, and raises you. We are in the realm of super-luxury here. This is not a range of skincare products that you will just pop out to buy on a whim. It must be a calculated purchase.

By way of refresher, the Genaissance de La Mer range uses Crystal Miracle Broth™, an essence obtained from the discovery of pure crystals forming in La Mer’s trademark Miracle Broth formula. It also contains the Genaissance Ferment, which is said to be a pure concentration of the Miracle Broth made by using a fermentation built around the Pom Pom Red Algae and combined with wavelengths of natural light.

In late 2017, they expanded the Genaissance range with The Infused Lotion and the Eye and Expression Cream. I love the packaging of the latter (the magnetic metal eye massaging tool is genius!), but the product itself doesn’t wow me. But much to my surprise, I fell head over heels for the Genaissance de La Mer Infused Lotion.

Facial Mists are a staple in my skincare routine : Why, What and How do I use them?

February 23, 2018 Paris B 34 Comments

Often, when I show you my skincare routine either here on the blog or on Instagram, one item tends to catch the attention of most. The facial mist. The most common question I get is “What does it do? Is it even necessary?”

I thought it would be a good time to address this.

I’ll share my thoughts about why I use facial mists or facial sprays, and how I use them, and you can tell me then if it’s something you use, or if it’s just a waste of time for you :) No right or wrong rules here, people! I’ll also quickly run down the ones I have here and share some thoughts on why I like them (or don’t). I have a few others that I’ve used, but no longer have the bottles. If I can remember what they are, I’ll include them in the list :) So, hang on tight, here we go!

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