ZA True White Instant Brightener SPF 30

This ZA product was recently launched

islandwide, but when I finished my current sunscreen,

I decided to give this one a shot,

I could not find it at 2 Watsons outlet,

one was Bugis and the other is Takashimaya...

UNBELIEVABLE!!!

But when I headed to Tiong Bahru Plaza on Monday,

I found it. And had to buy it immediately.

I have only been a recent convert to sunscreens.

Yes, it sounds really bad,

esp since I am so into beauty and skincare

yet.... I totally hated slapping on sunscreen.

Its simply because the past generation of suncreens

are WAY TOO OILY

causing my makeup to slide off

like literally, automatic procedure

so I gave up on it and stuck to

merely foundation with light SPF in it.

BUT THOSE ARE NOT,

I repeat, NOT sufficient.

Not if you are keen to ensure

your skin stays milky fair, without freckles,

age spots, wrinkles etc...

so the sun's rays will certainly expediate the entire process

FREE OF CHARGE!!

So, we need at least

SPF 30 and above but being kiasu...

I have tried brands with SPF 40 and 50 as well.

I will review those in due course,

stay tuned for more.

In my year long quest for great sunscreens,

esp since age will start to play a part in future,

I am using Za's right now.

It gives me the best of both worlds.

Milky fair even complexion that glows

and a rosy hue that makes my skin look

almost alabaster and telling the world

that I have taken my vitamins

all for a mere SGD$15.90.

It is the cheapest of the lot that I have used.

Yet it produces exceptional results

so, I am sticking to this for a while

unless the formula changes.

I am utterly in love with my Za Instant Brightener.

Please go and get yours today!

My complexion does not require foundation

on usual work days anymore since discovering this

so, liquid foundations are saved for special occassions.

I will post pictures of me in it later.

Have a great long weekend!!!

REVIEW:

Will I buy this again: Certainly.

Ease of use: Just squeeze a 10cents size coin onto palm

 and blend all over face and neck. Simple as that.

You can opt to dust loose powder on your face thereafter.

Rating: 10/10

Elizabeth Arden's Gold Capsules

One of the World's Most Beautiful Women

Ms. Catherine Zeta-Jones has endosed this product

for years now and her complexion is

a testimony to what it does for skin.

This tiny little capsule

where you just need to twist and pull the nib off

and literally, liquid gold will ooz out

as it comes into contact with your skin,

massage it... enjoy the sans fragrance lightness

as skin laps it up hungrily.

And after a mere 2 mins or less,

you will appear well-rested,

radiant and makeup will stay on better...

my pores appeared smaller.

I loved what it does for me

especially since I have not been

sleeping early these days

due to the workload I am handling.

This tiny capsule is my cheat sheet to:

1) a well-rested complexion

2) that glows!!

Moisturizers aren't needed if you use this,

just eye cream and this.

That's all you need.

REVIEW:

Would I Buy this Again: Yes, only at Changi Airport..

as it costs only SGD$20

Rating: 8/10

Ease of Use: Can be tricky to twist the top off

 

p/s: if you got any questions, email me!!!

Sisley Makeup Remover

I saw this being recommended by

a highly sought after makeup artist

and decided to expand upon my Sisley Collection

so I went to Metro and grabbed a bottle.

They have 2 versions for the Milk Base remover

Sage and White Lily.

SAGE is meant for Combination skin

but it stinks.... smelling like raw veggies.

WAY too Raw!!

I love how lightly fragrant

the White Lily one is.

The scent is a plus but the

texture is too thick

so, two pumps is enough for the entire

face and neck!!!

White Lily is meant for normal to dry skin.

It does its job.

Cleansing the face well

ridding it of all the makeup

thoroughly!

But it is unexciting.

In terms of packaging.

In terms of lightness and greasiness.

But this is my first bottle,

I am only halfway thru it.

Usage wise, just pump on hands and spread evenly

all over your face, careful not to get product into eyes.

Then wash off.

REVIEW:

Will I Buy this Again: No.

Ease of Use: Simple. As above.

Rating: 7/10

L'Oreal White Perfect Facial Foam Cleanser

Today I will be looking into cleansing of the face.

We should all probably know by now,

that cleaning our face and ridding it daily

of sebum and whatever dust and bacteria

that we come into contact with,

helps our skin stay healthy, unclogged and smooth

so that we will appear groomed and neat.

I am sure none of us want pimples

or little bumps on our faces,

even if we cannot have air-brushed

supermodel skin texture or those as

smooth as a baby's bottom,

we would at least hope,

to look normal. With clean fresh skin. 

So, L'oreal developed this whitening cleanser

just for the Asia market. 

As Asian girls are nuts about ensuring their skin

stays as fair or milky white as possible.

The sun is the bane of their existence,

in general. Haha!

So Asian chicks prefer to "be vampires"

in that sense (pun intended).

This cleanser is super easy on the pocket

costing less than SGD$5.00,

depending on where you purchase it and how much you use

it will last you for around 2 months,

if you use it daily for both AM and PM usage.

Plus, it really whitens.

If you use it religiously.

Of cos freckles will whiten to an extent.

But it will not disappear.

And overall,

your skin will feel very clean,

almost squeaky clean

minus any 'drying' effect.

The entire neck and face

will not have off-balance patches

of varying skin tone,

instead, skin will be balanced and even.

Unless you got white spots,

then you cannot blame the product lar.

And oh yes, when I cleanse my face,

I cleanse my neck too,

it gives even-colour... just a tip!

And this does not have much fragrance,

good for those with sensitive skin.

REVIEW:

Would I buy this again: High Chance as it is cheap

Ease of Use: No brainer

Rating/ Live Up to Its Claims: 7 /10

Cyber Colours Eye Makeup Remover

I met up with one of my close gfs for lunch
She said she suspected I am writing the new Beauty blog
and I laughed in jest before admitting to it.

Then she launched into beauty talk mode
telling me about 3 or 4 different products that
she has been using and how well they worked for her
and rating it, akin to my writing style,
so I said, ok, some of the products
that she mentioned,
I also once used them before and I shall review them
in here, just to be fair to my readers..
I will at least need to try the samples
or have used the products before I place them
here and give my feedback.

Thus I selected the Cyber Colours Eye Makeup Remover
to review as I used it before.

Similar to the Lancome Bi-Facil remover,
you will need to shake the blue and white portion
to mix them together before placing 3 to 4 drops
of the mixture onto moisten cotton pads
and leave it on your eyes for a mere 3 secs
and swipe to remove all traces of eye makeup
from false eyelash glue to liners to glitter shadows.
Plus it is cheap, when on sale for the small 50ml bottle
it is only $1.95 each and the large one is $8.90.

But the flip side is, as the opening of their bottle is big,
I tend to use this up fast
and I can finish like 6 big bottles in 2.5months
which costs slightly more than the Lancome one
in the long run.
But SaSa's in house brand - Cyber Colours,
does a good job and if on sale, makes it worthwhile
to stock up, cos that's when it will be cheaper than Bi-Facil!
My gf also mentioned if some of the product seeps
into your eyes by accident, it stings a little.
And I don't like that. So contact lens users,
please remove contact lenses before using.
Lancome's Bi-Facils does not have that issue at all.

REVIEW:
Ease of Use: Simple. Use as directed above.
Will I buy it again: Only when on sale and I am short of Eye Removers
Rating: from me - 6/10 and from my gf - 9.5/10

Lancome Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover

I am so excitied writing about this product which

I think is THE Absolute Best Eye Makeup Remover

I have ever used,

it maybe dual oil and water base

but it has blue cornflower

and will not cause milla seeds around the delicate

skin around the eyes.

And the large 125ml bottle will last me

for at least 2.5 months,

and that is with me using it everyday

esp when I work, cause I makeup to head to work.

A large 125ml costs SGD$48

which is worthwhile.

However, I will try and get mine from DFS.

Costs much lesser.

All you need are some square cotton pads

damp the pads and then pour 2 to 3 drops

of the bi-facil in the middle

hold for 3 seconds and wipe

and ALL waterproof and stubborn eye glue

(for false eyelashes)

and shadows etc will come off...

just like that. For each eye.

Review:

Will I buy this again: YES!!! Am on my fourth bottle.

Ease of Use: Yup, very easy, just follow my steps above.

Effectiveness: 10/10

(the Humble) Hazeline Snow Moisturising Cream

The Above Picture
shows the old packaging that I use to

see lying around my Godma's place.

This one "magic" bottle packs in

simple ingredients that hydrate

and provide a suppleness for your skin

and it has been rumoured that

Hazeline snow, cures little outbreaks of pimples.

Not the acne type

but the small ones due to stress

and monthly hormonal changes.

Below is the New and Improved packaging

which I just got for a mere SGD$2.50

when I was out shopping for Shampoo

but chanced upon this instead.

What's great is the way

the cream instantly gets absorbed into your skin

which is something I always look out for

and would love

but the smell can be overpowering,

reminding me of some powder

and the texture of the white cream is somehow hard

and a tad messy when you try applying it

with your fingers onto your face

but for the cheap price

its worth looking into.

Plus, the cream will eventually

appear to mattify your skin

and helps your powder stay on better. 



NEW PACKAGING!!



A very very humble cream

that has stood the test of time.

Which has the glacier waters of the alps

included in it. Glacier water = Purity + minerals. 

Yet affordable for all

who want to do the bare minimum level

of care for their skin.

Even the students and retirees can

indulge in a bottle or two!

Review:

Would I Buy this Again: Maybe

Ease of Use: Easy Peasy.

Rating: 6/10

Estee Lauder's Advance Night Repair & Advance Night Repair Whitening

I initially tried the Advanced Night Repair

when the Improved formula came on the market

it does what it claims...

like calming the skin, removing irritation,

improves the skin texture and rids redness

around the nose area

plaster that with a good dose of 8 hours of rest

and you will soon find your skin improved,

sort of in a detox manner,

as if you really went for a spa holiday

and came back rejuvenated and well-rested.

Both bottles are brown,

the only way to differentiate is

to read the text carefully before paying at the cashier's

and the whitening version

allows one to see that the content inside

is pure white.

Whereas the original version

is more fluid and brownish in colour.

When I decided to buy my second bottle,

I was recommended by the airport staff to

give the whitening version of this same

stellar performing skin detox in a bottle

a try and I did.

It costs me SGD$110 for the largest size bottle

and they were having a promotion

moreover, the whitening version, was not

available islandwide then (a year back)

and I still have a little of the product left

Surprise surprise...

it actually lasts that long!!!

But I interchange the use of my products

as I suscribe to the notion

that skin should not get use to one particular range

or product OR ELSE, it will lose its effectiveness

in the long run, so I mix and match

and note what works.

The whitening formula in this Advanced Night Repair

does nothing much for me,

it does not lighten my freckles

nor really lighten my skin tone.

But the detox and calming portion

worked like a charm,

even better than the Original version.

This is because the whitening version

is less sticky than the original

and gets absorbed way faster

so you can actually slap on

your other products shortly after

and head into dreamland sooner.

Review:

Will i Buy this Again: Yes (only whitening version)

Advance Night Repair Original: 7 /10

Advance Night Repair Whitening Version: 8.5/10

Packaging: 7/10

Ease of Use: Extremely Easy. Fuss Free.

Clinique's New Chubby Sticks

Unbelievable!!!
I went scouring almost throughout the island
searching for a nude shade lippy.
If you do not know what nude color is,
it is close to the color on the back of your hand
and I cannot find one that is
not too light and not too brown-ish
till I saw in Her World magazine that day,
the all new Clinique Chubby Lipsticks.

They are suppose to be really good for you.
Filled with shea butter and mango
tastes ok and not too filled with chemicals
(even though they are).
I got myself a stick at SGD$26.00
over at Robinsons, Raffles City.
It seems the fat lil' chubby sticks
are SO POPULAR that ALL shades are sold out
except for Pink 06 Woppin' Watermelon.

Which, lucky for me, I love pink.
It was a sweet shade, offering just a tint
of sheer pink and loads of gloss,
great for those who love to
apply color without the aid of a mirror.

There is no strong smell
the gloss makes your lips look
so youthful and oh-so kissable.
Plus, the price is friendly on the pocket
and you need not sharpen it,
just twist and apply.
The only downside is
stocks will only be in by month end
for all the other 3 colours.

Verdict:
Color - 6/10
Ease of Use - V. Easy (Idiot Proof in fact)
Glossiness - 8.5/10
Will i Buy it again - Yes!!!

Welcome To The Beauty Guru's Journey

Hey Girls (and Guys)!

Welcome to the wonderful world of
Graceful aging, Promises and Claims to Perfect Skin, Body & All
Advancement in Skincare Technology
and many many more.

As I have always been a beauty junkie

and I do read & check out the latest products

(at least most of the time),

My investment in skincare products, cosmetic makeup,

haircare and sometimes fragrances....

is scary, besides being blessed with good genes for some of us

we all need to constantly care for our skin and body

and well, not take things for granted.

So it made perfect sense to me,

to embark on a blog to document down on ALL

the products that are good and ever worked

OR lived up to its claims!!!

This includes over the counter brands,

selected cult brands and pharmacy grade stuff too!

THIS IS A NO HOLDS, HONEST THE GOODNESS

REVIEW and Grading on ALL

the beauty brands and products

that I ever used and are still using and

will be using, in time to come!!

Welcome to my World

of playing with Cosmetics and Skincare..

all in the name of discovering the best

for whatever age you are in.

Tried, tested and proven...

usually over a cuppa with my girlfriends.

Hope you will have fun too,

as much as I did! HAPPY READING!!!!!