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Yesterday was Jusco Bandar Utama’s double voucher day. What is different about this “double” voucher day is that instead of getting RM10 cash voucher for RM100 spending, you’d get RM20! With a good deal like that, how can I miss it :). Yes even with that ugly hand and fingers 😛
I came home not only with Clarins White Plus HP in tow, I also came home with a bag of Estée Lauder ANR (Advanced Night Repair). The two bags I had was full but I didn’t really purchase much. It’s all mainly free gifts. I’m a sucker for GWP too *cough*
First up. Clarins haul. Separating the loot to 2 separate pictures. Can’t fit everything in a picture (purchase is bulky).
I purchased a set of White Plus HP Day & Night Set for RM380, White Plus HP Whitening Powder Foundation casing for RM42 and White Plus HP Whitening Powder Foundation #03 Natural for RM126.
White Plus HP Day & Night Set consists of:
1) White Plus HP Whitening Velvet Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ 75ml (worth RM210)
2) White Plus HP Whitening Repairing Night Cream 50ml (worth RM240)
3) White Plus HP Whitening Soft Aqua-Milk 50ml
4) White Plus HP Intensive Whitening Soothing Serum 10ml
5) UV Plus HP Day Screen High Protection Tinted 10ml
6) White pouch
After reading good review from AtelierBeauty(dot)com, I enquire, reserved and purchased the new White Plus HP Whitening Powder Foundation casing together with White Plus HP Whitening Powder Foundation #03 Natural. Both are sold separately.
The GWP are not very attractive this time though. I have no idea what’s the Tier 1 and 2 gift at all. None the less I was given these as Tier 1 gift. I wasn’t given any Tier 2 gift.
I was also given 2 extras. Should have asked for more as my total haul is RM548. Should have got Tier 2 gift set. But I’m happy with what was given so I didn’t say anything. I wasn’t in the mood.
The most attractive GWP set this time around is from Estée Lauder. They’re offering 9-pc gift set with purchase of RM550! I actually went around the floor checking out each promotion and every brand has their fair share of good promotion.
My haul from Estée Lauder is RM595. I purchased a bottle of Limited Edition Advanced Night Repair 75ml for RM395 and Advanced Night Repair Eye for RM200.
Estée Lauder is offering a Limited Edition Advanced Night Repair in 75ml for RM395 rather than the usual 50ml. That’s RM100 saving. And this offer is only for 36 bottles. But the funny part is the stock has not arrived yet. It’ll arrive in a week time and I need to go back the counter to collect my paid bottle. I’m a little skeptical at first paying near to RM400 and go home without the actual product but I figure Estée Lauder wouldn’t cheat us and it’s really worth it so I purchased it.
I was also looking forward to try their eye product. I was recommened to try Advanced Night Repair Eye. According to the BA, only use a rice size. I like that this eye cream comes with a spatula. And the spatula is in a funny shape lol.
I was given 9-pc gift and gotten a 10th piece as requested. It was a random ask but I was given the BB cream which I’m currently loving.
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| Take It Away Total Makeup Remover 50ml, Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser 30ml, Advanced Night Repair 7ml, Time Zone Anti-Line/Wrinkle Eye Creme 5ml, Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara #01 Black 2.8ml, Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF10 #36 Sand 7ml, CyberWhite Brilliant Cells BB Cream 5ml, Time Zone Night Anti-Line/Wrinkle Creme 15ml, Double Wear Stay-in-Place Dual Effect Powder Makeup #36 Sand 0.95g & Pure Color Eyeshadow Palette |
Phew! That’s a long list of free gifts. Oh and my shopping bag smells so nice too. With all that I’ve gotten RM220 cash voucher from Jusco 🙂
My current makeup remover is the Cleansing Milk With Gentian by Clarins. Love it to bits. I went to Clarins counter a few months ago with the intention to repurchase but Fennie suggested that I try Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser With Orange Extract on alternate.
Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser With Orange Extract is 125ml in tube and it’s retailing for RM107. Slightly more than Cleansing Milk with Gentian.
Surprisingly the back of the tube is full with different language on how to use this.
Orange extract softens – refreshes and revives.
Moringa Seed extract – purifies and refines while preserving your skin’s natural moisture level. Gentle Silica Microbeads – tackle clogged pores.
In a nutsell, this is a makeup remover cum gentle scrub. If you already have a different facial scrub just like me, fret not. The exfoliating action of this is not as harsh as you think. This is more runnier and creamier than conventional facial scrub product. To show you how to use and what I meant by “runnier and creamier than conventional scrub products”, here is a simple step-by-step demo.
In this demo I’m using Make Up For Ever High Definition Foundation. I squeeze just a bit onto the back of my hand.
Then I spread the foundation out just like how you’d wear the foundation on your face.
First damp your face, squeeze some to your fingertip.
Note: I squeeze the cleanser next to the foundation for you to see clearly on the color and texture of the cleaner.
Massage onto face and work into a lather and proceed to exfoliate. Remember to avoid the eye area ya.
Rinse with warm water and voilà! Soft and clean face.
This really works well in removing my makeup and at the same time cleanse and exfoliate traces from my face. The cleanser do smell like an orange though. It’s stingy to the eyes so make sure you close you eyes tightly and avoid the eye area at all cost.
1) Makeup remover, cleanser and exfoliator at one go.
2) Pricey. Try alternating this with other makeup remover.
3) Smells like orange!
4) Refreshing and cleans throughly.
Definitely a yes. Indeed I purchase this after given a 75ml trial size by a friend to try 🙂
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored review. I bought the product on my own.
Instead of doing a review on the current Clarins White Plus HP Gentle Brightening Exfoliator, I’m gonna review on the previous version before Clarins changed the name and packaging; Clarins White Plus Renewing Gentle Exfoliator.
Last December 2011 I went to Clarins’ Beauty Fair and I bought 3 White Plus Renewing Gentle Exfoliator for RM40 each. It’s the same with the current Gentle Brightening Exfoliator. The only different is the name and the design on the packaging. That’s all.
I always like their slim non-slippery squeeze tube. It’s a simple design which I’d appreciate. However the new design looks much better than this old design. But not to worry. You won’t be able to get this anymore hehe.
As usual Clarins kept the info on the back of the tube short and sweet. You need to refer to the insert included inside the box for full description, ingredients and how to apply instruction.
Every new tube comes with a protection seal. The dispensing hole is quite small. Which is good as you won’t be squeezing more than what’s needed 🙂
The first thing that caught my attention is how white the exfoliator is. Then there’s this heavenly scent. You’d know what I mean if you’re a Clarins user. The product’s scent is nice but not too overpowering.
Then there’s small orange beads inside the exfoliator.
Simple. Apply and massage in circular motion onto face avoiding the eye area and rinse with water.
This exfoliator is creamy and hydrating. There’s no dryness or tightening sensation after using. On long regular use one could see result. I paired this with their Intensive Clear Mask so the result is much more faster and visible.
1) Creamy and hydrating. Doesn’t leave skin dry after using.
2) Easy to use
3) Smells heavenly.
4) Visible result if use regularly as per instruction.
Definitely! But I have another 2 unopened tube so repurchasing would only be after finishing the 3 tubes 🙂
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored review. I bought the product on my own.
Last week I was given sample cards of Clarins new powder foundation which is the White Plus HP Whitening Powder Foundation. I found out about this new powder foundation through AtelierBeauty(dot)com and I asked Fennie if Malaysia have it. The stocks are very limited; 2 refill per shade so if you are into whitening effect powder foundation, call your favourite counter to reserve one for you.
Coincidently Fennie have the sample card so she gave me one. I persuaded her to gave me another one as I like full coverage so she gave me a 2nd one lol. She tried the sample on herself and the coverage is somewhere medium so she gave me another 2 as she knew the 2 earlier wouldn’t be enough for me. This is why I heart my Beauty Advisor. She understand me and know me very well haha.
The sample card is nicely done. The best I ever seen.
According to the description on the inside of the card, this is specially formulated for Asian skin.
Unfortunately the shade available for sample card is only one shade which is 03 Natural.
I’m not going to comment much on this just yet. Stay tune for the review as I’m gonna purchase mine next week.
There’s a DOUBLE VOUCHER day next Saturday 24th March at Jusco Bandar Utama. I’m heading over to grab some skin care and make up.
AtelierBeauty(dot)com has been my daily read ever since I started my skin care journey with Clarins. Everytime I googled for something related to Clarins, AtelierBeauty(dot)com pops up the most in the search result. It was indeed useful reading full with info reviews from AtelierBeauty before I purchase a new product. Not only Clarins, now I depends on her truthful reviews on other brands as well (I do stray to other brands).
In the mid of February, Joyce; the Editor behind AtelierBeauty(dot)com did a 1st Online Anniversary Giveaway and I participated. And 2 weeks ago I received an email from Joyce saying I won! *jumps up & down*
The parcel was sent all the way from Singapore. I received the parcel just yesterday. Thanks Joyce! I was so happy to see a parcel on my bed upon returning to home from work. Alright. This explains why I online shopping that much lol.
When I opened the parcel, I was touched to see that Joyce actually include a pack of Clarins Singapore 2012 red packets! She remembered it’s me! There’s a reason for this. A few days before CNY I commented on a Clarins Singapore ang pao packet photo posted by Joyce. She was so kind to offer to send me a pack but I wouldn’t want to trouble her so I turned down her kind gesture. And now she send it to me together with my contest prize. Thank you again Joyce 🙂
What I won is a Panasonic Eyelash Curler EH2385P-W. The giveaway contest require us to choose our desired gift and I was in the search of a good curler for my eyelash at that time so this is just perfect for me.
Once again thank you AtelierBeauty(dot)com and Joyce for organizing the giveaway :). Keep up the great writing job. I can’t wait to read more reviews from you.