Haul / Makeup: Dior - Diorshow 360

I've wanting to try out the Dior Mascara after seeing how good it performed after getting the sampler set. And so, when I got some Metro Shopper Cheques, I decided to go for the Diorshow Waterproof Mascara.

But the SA recommended me their latest product in their Mascara arsenal instead, the Diorshow 360. It comes with a mechanical brush that rotates at the flick of the switch. Intrigued by the rotating brush and seeing that the price difference is not that great, I decided to go for this product instead.

Retails at SGD62.00 but I had SGD40.00 worth of shopper cheque. So in the end, I paid SGD22.00 for it only.

Will try and review this out when I can find time to do some serious eye makeup. These days, I just apply a thin layer of cream eyeshadow and I'm out of the house.

The insides. The brush and product is packed separately.

Base Makeup - Foundation Swatches & Lemmings

I have to admit, I'm obsessed with flawless skin and I'm always on the lookout for products that would help me look less ruddy and more polised.

Today is a showcase of the foundations that I own and a short introduction on them. Not a lot and I'm still a long way from building a foundation bible.

I do hope that this can help those who are trying to buy foundations with absolutely nothing to rely on, except for online swatches for comparison.

This idea came about when I realized that there were very little cross foundation swatches to be found on the WWW. Maybe my search parameters wasn't good enough, I don't know.

Anyway, I decided to pull out all the foundations that I currently own and swatch them. For the benefit of others, who like me, don't have the luxury of testing out products in person.

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Lunsol Water Cream Foundation in YO02:
You can read my review on this foundation here.

RMK Liquid Foundation in 101:
I bought this out of impulse when it first re-launched in Singapore. Frankly speaking, I didn't quite use this foundation due to the heavy yellow undertone. Moreover, the coverage was not enough to cover old and blemished skin like mine.

Paul & Joe Liquid Foundation in 010:
The first Japanese foundation that I bought. The color is a tad too light for me but the undertone was perfect. The only drawback is that, it doesn't really provide the coverage that I need.

IPSA Pure Protect Foundation in 100:
You can read my review on this foundation in my last post here.

DiorSkin Nude Liquid Foundation in 020:
What can I say? My perfect HG foundation. Gives the best finishes. You can read about my review here.

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Deauville:
One of the latest addition to my makeup collection. Color is a tad light for me but once it oxidizes, it's a perfect finish. You can read about my review here.

As for my lemmings:

Burberry Sheer Luminous Fluid Foundation in Trench 4
Armani Luminouse Silk Foundation in 4
Laura Mercier Moisturizing Foundation in Sunny Beige
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe
Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation in Chamomile
Chanel Pro Lumiere Foundation in Clair-Cameo


A good resource is the Foundation Matrix on Temptalia. Go take a look if you're interested.

Haul: Metro - DiorSkin Nude 020 Liquid Foundation + DiorSnow White Reveal UV Shield

Metro had their Ladies Night on 19 Nov 2010 and I got Ling's help to stock up on my Dior essential items, which was running low.

I replenished the DiorSnow White Reveal UV Shield (30ml @ SGD79.00) as I totally ran out of the product and had to use my Clarins sunscreen, which I don't exactly fancy. I was desparate enough to snatch my sister's to tide me over while I wait for my own to come in.

As for my DiorSkin Nude Liquid Foundation (30 ml @ SGD66.00). I've been using this foundation almost on a daily basis for months, and I've been feeling perplexed since months ago.

Not matter how much I use, I haven't seen a drop in the water level since opening the bottle. I approached the BA and she advised that it could be due to the nature of the product. There is an ingredient that makes the foundation clinge onto the sides of the bottle, making it difficult to gauge the remaining water level.

So, I decided to stock this item up too. I do not want to wake up one fine morning to find that I ran out of my HG foundation, when I need it. I would probably go into a hissy fit.

That's all for now.. Small stock up haul...

Review / Makeup: NARS - Sheer Glow Foundation

Today, I'm going to review one of my latest foundations buy, the NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Deauville.

Item Name: NARS - Sheer Glow Foundation @ Deauville
Size: 30 ml
Price: USD42.00 + ~SGD3.00 (Shipping)
Available At: Beauty.com
Picture Source: klutzbeauty.blogspot.com

Product Description from Manufacturer:

A glowing, satin-finish foundation with sheer and buildable coverage. Replete with skincare benefits and the NARS Complexion Brightening Formula, skin is hydrated, more luminous, softer and smoother. Used daily, Sheer Glow Foundation improves skin brightness, radiance and texture. For normal to dry skin types.

* Minimizes visible discoloration

* Brightens and clarifies overall skin tone

* Improves skin luminosity and radiance

* Hydrates for softer and smoother skin

* Dermatologist tested. Non-comedogenic. Fragrance free.

Why I bought it:
I've read raves of this foundation online. Being a foundation fiend, the bug just couldn't rest until I had a go with this foundation. I had to see whether it was as good as the rest made it out to be.

The opportunity came when beauty.com was offering 20% off for their Family Sale, and so, I took the plunge. The total amount came up to SGD47.00 (inclusive shipping), which is comparable to a MAC foundation.

I did a lot of research by using my DiorSkin Nude 020 as reference and decided on Deauville ultimately.

Packaging:
Housed in a sleek glass bottle, with NARS trademark rubberized texture cap. There is actually a smaller screw cap hidden by the bigger cap, to prevent spills I suppose.

The bottle doesn't come with a pump but it can be purchased from NARS website. It didn't occur to me to purchase the pump when I placed my orders.

I guess I can only buy it during my next spree. Anyway, it is definitely not as messy as my Lunasol Cream Foundation. So, it's not a major issue for me.

Texture:
The foundation is actually quite runny and definitely feels lighter than my DiorSkin Nude Foundation.

Price:
The RRP is definitely steep had it not been for the 20% discount. However, given the price of my current HG, I would think that it is comparable.

Road Test:
The first time that I used it, I layered the Ipsa Pore Clear base underneath it and by mid afternoon, I was a melted mess.

The second day, I decided to go only with the RMK makeup base and the foundation stayed throughout the whole day.

The coverage is from sheer to medium. Definitely buildable and works well enough to cover my enlarged pores. It even covered a good part of my redness on the cheeks.

Deauville matched my face but I think it's a tad light and yellowish for my skin. Well, nothing a blush and bronzer can't fix.

The foundation did oxidize a little and made my face look darker but it did not turn me into pumpkin soup.

Verdict:
It's still too early to elevate this to HG status but this foundation certainly have the potential. As of now, my DiorSkin Nude 020 is still my to-go foundation when it comes to special occassions.

Probably it's due to the shade. I find that it's still a little off as compared to DiorSKin Nude 020, which matched me perfectly. I had read somewhere that some of the ladies on NW20/NC20 uses Santa Fe. And the swatches on KarlaSugar does suggest so, when I compared with my DiorSkin Nude 020.

Maybe, I will get the Santa Fe if I have the chance.

The finished look is more of satiny, rather than glowy.

So do I recommend? Yes, if you're a foundation junkie like me or has a NARS counter somewhere to do a match.

No, if you can't be sure of your shade and you don't need a new foundation.

Anyway, next are some scary pictures. *Beware!!!*

Without Makeup - Enlarged pores, wrinkles, spots and redness.

Product distributed on the face and ready for blending.

 End result after first round of blending

I patted on additional foundation on the cheeks where the redness is.

Haul: Collective - Origins, MAC, Clinique, Dior, Prejume

This entry is a collective haul post on the stuff that I got some time back. So, this is really a guide for me to keep track of the things that I buy....

First up is Origins - Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins, Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Serum. My friend knows that I chomp through this serum like a mean grinding machine. And so, whenever there is an offer on this serum, she would be the first to sms me. I got 2 x 30ml at SGD25.00 each!

Next up is the MAC 217 brush and this is my second 217. This brush is very soft and perfect for blending out the eyeshadows! SGD33.00 available at all MAC Counters across Singapore.

Next, the Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes and Lips (SGD39.00). My sampler bottle ran out and I've decided to purchase the full sized bottle since this worked quite well to remove my eye makeup.

Next up, is the Dior - Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Fresh Powder Makeup (SGD70.00). I was looking for a loose powder and the BA recommend this loose powder to me since I'm using the Dior Skin Nude Foundation. The BA assured that it wouldn't be heavy since I recalled that one of the BA at Takashimaya told me that this is actually mineral powder foundation. However, I really think that using this powder on top of the Diorskin Nude foundation is a little overkill for me. In addition, the actual size is really puny and paltry, compared to other Dior Loose Powder that are bigger in size with about the same price.

Lastly, Prejume hair wax that my hairstylist brought back from Hong Kong for me (SGD29.00). I totally like this hair wax. It has a rice paste texture , styles but not oily at all!!

Haul: NARS, Smashbox, Urban Decay and Dior

The christmas season is round the corner and with that, comes the flood of Christmas sales! Last week was pure retail extravagence for me.. To the point that I'm feeling a little guilty now for spending so much. But oh well, it's not as if I don't need the items.

In addition, I've been a real good girl this year. So, it doesn't hurt if I materialize a little of my lemmings, I rationalize.. Yes yes, my feeble attempt to justify my purchases. Anyway, the next few posts would be entries on the things I bought and received last week.

This post is a closer look at the items that I bought from Beauty.com and Sephora@Amazon. There was a lot of other things that came with the parcels but those don't belong to me. So, I'll just cover the stuff that belongs to me.

First up is the NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Deauville (~SGD47; inclusive shipping). I'm a foundation junkie and I'm always on the look out to try new foundations. After reading through all the online reviews, I was really intrigued by this foundation. However, since it's not available in Singapore, I could only stash away my lemmings.

The opportunity came when Beauty.com was offering a 20% FF sale. I took the plunge and purchased. I did an extensive research online by using Diorskin Nude 020 as reference and finally decided on Deauville. I was really apprehensive but to my relief, the tone matched, although it was still a little yellow for me but it was no major concern.

I received the NARS Cleansing Oil sample for the foundation purhase.

Next up is the NARS Powder Blush in Deep Throat (~SGD30; inclusive shipping). I was deciding between NARS or Cargo blush. But decided to get the NARS blush because of it's cult status. I had originally wanted to get Orgasm but decided that Deep Throat may be more suitable for me after looking the swatches and reviews online. It was a little peachy for my liking but I love it still the same!!

Next one is the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer on the Go (~SGD18.00; inclusive shipping). This is actually the smaller sized 15ml. I've heard raves about this product and so, when I saw that they have the smaller trial version, I decided to purchase it to try it out.

Next, is the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Yeyo. This is actually a white eye liner glittery eyeliner and I'm thinking of using it to line my inner eye corners for the pop effect.

Lastly, is the Dior Mascara Duo Set (~SGD28.00). I usually don't like to spend on mascaras, as I don't see the need to spend a bomb on something that covers only a small portion of the face. But ever since I've read raves about Dior's mascaras and their performance, I've been wanting to try it. So, when I saw this set on Sephora@Amazon, I didn't hesitate since this was the perfect chance to try out the mascara without commiting too much money on it.

My thoughts: This purchase was really a rushed and unprepared one, and was kind of haphazard. But I was really glad that my first attempt in an online spree turned out well.Next time, I would defnitely be more prepared.

Review-Compare / Skincare: Clarins Day Screen High Protection Vs DiorSnow White Reveal UV Shield Vs Fancl SunGuard 12 Sensitive

Today, I'm doing a review and cross comparison on the sunscreens that I've used recently:

1. DiorSnow White Reveal UV Shield (SPF 50 PA+++)
2. Clarins UV Plus HP Day Screen High Protection (SPF 40 PA+++)
3. Fancl Sunguard 12 [Sensitive] (SPF 12 PA++)

Item Name: Dior - White Reveal UV Shield
Size: 30 ml
Price: SGD70++
Available At: Metro Paragon and all good dept stores
Picture Source: klutzbeauty.blogspot.com


Product Description from Manufacturer: 

As light as it is active, the comfortable film provides powerful protection against spot-inducing UV rays. Combined with a new, non-sticky emollient for preserve hydration and spread ability, the sunscreen agents are evenly distributed on the face for optimum protection. Skin remains bright and beautifully luminous. Exist in 2 shades “Translucent” for a perfectly natural look, or “Pearly White” for a radiantly healthy-looking finish.

Item Name: Fancl - Sun Guard 12 [Sensitive]
Size: 12 gram
Price: SGD20.00
Available At: Fancl @ Istean Orchard
Picture Source: Fancl Singapore


Product Description from Manufacturer: 

Formulated with breakthrough technology, SUNGUARD 12 contains Essence-coated UV Block Powder, which is absolutely gentle on the skin, and Clear Mesh Formula which gives skin absolute translucency.

Active ingredient Ceramide Derivative helps enhances skin barrier function and Moisture Retaining Ingredient supplies moisture and prevent moisture loss in skin.

Suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin, it is gentle even for babies from 6 months old. Delightfully lightweight, it gives absolute protection, enabling you to face the sun with confidence.

Item Name: Clarins - UV PLUS HP Day Screen High Protection
Size: 30ml
Price: SGD70++
Available At: Metro Paragon and all good dept stores
Picture Source: klutzbeauty.blogspot.com


Product Description from Manufacturer: 

A cutting-edge formula providing high protection against UV rays combined with protection against pollution and free radicals responsible for dark spots and skin ageing. The incredibly matte, featherlight texture forms an invisible film on the skin. Suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive.

Why I bought them:
I bought the Dior after trying out the sample that the BA gave me and I really like the dewy finish, so I decided to get the full product.

For Fancl, I've always liked Fancl stuff but they have a short life span after opening. The size is just perfect and I liked the fact that it is meant for sensitive skin.

As for Clarins, this was purchased in late 2009. The purchase was purely to satisfy the adventurous spirit in me.

Packaging:
All of the products came in fuss free squeeze bottles. Very convenient and hygienic!

Texture:

For Dior and Fancle, the product is more cream-based as compared to Clarins. So in terms of spreadablility, Clarins would come across as easier to spread.

Price:
Clarins and Dior have similar per unit price floating in the SGD70++ range. Definitely a lot more expensive than drugstore brands. For fancl, although the price is SGD20.00. We need to take into consideration the fact that the whole tube contains only 12g and I have to throw out the product 60 days after opening.

And for Fancl, the strength is only SPF12 compared to Dior that has SPF50 and Clarins, SPF40.

Road Test:
To test the products, I kept everything the same, except for the sun screens.

Dior - I love everything about this sun screen! The heavily scented product might not sit well with many but not for me. The cream is a little hard to spread if I dont moisturize well but once spreaded, it leaves a pearlish white sheen/glow, instead of a whitish cast that actually turns gray. Oh yah, I don't care how others say it but I apply my sunscreen on top of my foundation primer. The glow from this sunscreen actually helps to reduce the appearance of my big pores.

It doesn't give me an outbreak nor did my sensitive skin react to it.

The combination of my RMK primer, Dior Sunscreen and Diorskin Nude Foundation gives me a very good polished finish that lasts all day.

For the Fancl, the performance was comparable to Dior, just that it was a tad boring due it being fragrace free. It was less dense that Dior and easier to spread. Good for those who have very sensitive skin and don't mind paying for a product with limited life-span.

For Clarins, the texture was much more watery. It was definitely easier to spread and the scent was alright but a little offensive when compared to Dior. The scent always reminded me washing powder. Anyway, I got the whitish base and it did leave a whitish cast, which I don't quite like. It dries to a matte finish but that made my foundation hard to spread since I have very dry skin. This product would be loved by people who have oily or combi skin.


Verdict:

Overall, the Dior is my HG. Fancl is alright but given the price and life span, I think I would stick to Dior.

For Clarins, it performed well but it just paled a little when compared with the Dior.

So, in conclusion, I would definitely repurchase for the Dior. However, I would probably skip the Fancl and Clarins when I finish.

Other Pics:

Musings: Foundation Epiphany...

Here I am, 3A.M local time. The TV is on, Spain Vs Holland, the half time whistle would be blown in another few mins.. We'll know who shall be crowned king of football in another hour. And end the spate between Paul the Octopus Vs Mani the Parakeet and 黃大仙， the chinese god on the predictions

Anyway, while my dad stared at the TV, I am peering over my laptop, trying to decided whether I should join an online spree to get the NARS foundation in Deauville from Sephora. Oh yes, I've no interest in football, that is.

Suddenly, I had an epiphany. Why would I want to get something new when I already have a HG foundation? My Diorskin Nude @ 020?

Frankly speaking, I don't know. It's not as if I'm looking for a cheaper alternative. NARS foundation don't come cheap either and all I had was some references from online beauty bloggers to base my color selection from. So why? I guess my inner foundation fetish is at work here. The unyielding quest to achieve better looking skin.

Anyway, I shall shelve my plans for new foundation. I still have 4 bottles to finish. Although I dont really like 3 of them. They make my face too yellowish looking. That includes the Lunasol Water Cream Foundation. They work on my skin, just that not as good as my Dior one.

I think I'm not suitable for Japanese foundations since I'm more of a neutral tone rather than yellow, which many Asians fall under. I tend to forget that my dad do have some caucasian blood in him since my features take after my ma, a pure chinese. But whenever I look at my sis, I'll be reminded of that bloodline. Yellow undertone foundations never did quite perform for us. Even my youngest sister is matched to MAC NW, albeit her dark complexion.

Look what they got for me. . . .

June is my birthday month and it was a month filled with food feasting, gatherings and girlie sessions. Of course, not forgetting the lovelies that my friends got for me. Yeah! I love you all!!!

First up is Dior's 5-color Eyeshadow# 539. I had wanted to get this palette during the last Metro sale but decided against it. My darlings bought it for me instead. I love you all!!

The beautiful inside.. Sorry for the upside-down logo. Lighting was bad and I had to use my laptop's screen backlight to help illuminate.. Giving it a more accurate color.

Next is the Clarins Lip Balm. I've never tried this product before so this would be my first. Ling eats through this like nobody's business.

Lastly, is LHK's Birdnests+Collagen Supplements. My best pal, J.Yeo bought this for me after a discussion on which store has a better product. I told her to try the LHK one and let me know if it's good so that I can buy for myself. She ended up buying one pack for me.. Yeah...

Review / Makeup: Dior - Dior Skin Nude Liquid Foundation

Item Name: Dior -DiorSkin Nude @ 020
Size:30 ml
Price: S$65.00
Available At: Metro Paragon and all good dept stores
Picture Source: klutzbeauty.blogspot.com




Product Description from Manufacturer:

Diorskin Nude®

Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup

Containing nearly 40% water, this fluid foundation offers an instant sensation of well-being. Skin appears fresher, silky and feels more comfortable.

Thanks to micro-droplets of water, this foundation’s coverage is lighter than a more “classic” fluid formula, even as it evens out the complexion and makes it appear more radiant and transparent.

With daily use, the skin becomes more beautiful for an ever more natural and radiant result than upon first application.

Why I bought it:
I was in need of a hydrating foundation and I had already narrow down the choices to either DiorSkin Nude or Lunasol Water Cream Foundation. Both had ravings from MUA, Beauty Bloggers and forums alike. So it was a little hard to choose between them. I chose DiorSkin Nude as the lady was so nice that it was hard to refuse her. However, I ended up buying the Lunasol Water Cream Foundation a week after I bought the DiorSkin Liquid Foundation.

Packaging:
An elegant glass pump bottle with sleek edges. Not exactly the best that I've seen but I'm alright with this one. The pump bottle is very hygienic and fuss free. Which I totally like.

Texture:
Creamy runny liquid. Usual texture as one would expect of liquid foundation.


Price:
The price is more less similar to brands around the price range. Not exactly the cheapest I've bought but still acceptable to me.

Road Test:
The product looks darker when it just came out of the bottle but once it has been spreaded, it blends effortless into the skin. The foundation is very spreadable and a little goes a long way.Coverage is sheer to medium and the finished look is more dewy than matte. Typical to that of Japanese Foundations.

The foundation did oxidize a little but it made my skin look even better. No patchiness experienced and I only had to retouch at the end of the day, when I leave work for home.

Actually, I quite like the result at the end of the day. My facial oils actually made this foundation even nicer.. Weird I know but that was how I felt and looked.

Verdict:
This is my new HG foundation. I'm so in love with it that I'm using it on a daily basis, despite knowing that I need to finish up the rest of my opened foundations first. It's definitely worthed the money.

1 pump is enough for the whole face and if you need more coverage, you can still build up without looking like a geisha.

The finished look is very typical to that of Japanese foundations, it gives a dewy and glowy look and did a nice job of even-ing out my skintone. I'm LOVING this foundation!!!

Other Product Pics:

Here I did a comparison between Diorskin Nude and RMK Liquid Foundation. Notice the glowy finish that seems to hide the "lines" by reflecting light better?

Hauls

Haul Photos!!! Woo-Hoo!! Nothing beats talking about my lovelies and nothing can get me down when I'm talking about them.... These are some of the purchases I've made during this period..

Warning: Picture heavy



Avene Soothing Moisture Mask x Centerpoint Guardian Pharmacy - 5 April 2010
Got this on the day that I went to my new company to sign the Letter of Appointment. And so, was able to recall the date that I got it. The lady was so zealous about recommending me use this product that I was embarassed to say "No". In addition, I do know that Avene have some really great products. Just that sometimes, I find the products too mild for my taste.

Franche Mineral Skincare Sample Set x My Beautician

I got this a week after I started on my new job. My office was going to have a major renovation and people were packing their stuff. The air was so dirty that I had a major outbreak of cystic pimples. So out of desparation, I went to my beautician for help. And all they did was gawked at my face and pushed this set of skincare to me right after my treatment.

I figured there was no excuse to not buy and since it's my first time encountering mineral skincare, my interest was piqued. However, I haven had the chance to actually try it. And the condition of my face now, it's much better than 2 weeks ago but it can be better.

The sample set in it's plastic bag.

The items taken out...

The cleanser

The Toner

The Moisturizer

The Phamplet

Dior Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Foundation in 020 x Takashimaya

I had make the decision to buy a hydrating foundation. And so, this is not an impulse buy but an intended buy. After reading through the forums and raves by makeup gurus, I was deciding between Lunasol Water Cream Foundation and Dior. In the end, the superb service by Kline (Takashimaya Dior Counter) won me over and I went ahead to purchase the Dior one. I would still want to purchase the Lunasol one but I guess I'll wait till I'm finished with at least one more bottle of foundation before I make the purchase.


The pretty box that my foundation came in...






















The elegant glass bottle within...
























Of course, being Kline (kind), she gave me a sample of Diorsnow sunscreen in translucent. I so liked it that I decided to purchase the full-sized bottle.






















MAC 190 Foundation Brush x Isetan Scotts
My first MAC Brush!!! Yeah!!! Got this on the same day that I got the Dior Foundation. I have been comtemplating this brush for the longest time but I just couldn't bear to sink so much money on a brush. But my sister gave me some Isetan vouchers and I utilized the vouchers and ended up paying a lot less.

My MAC brush in it's pristine plastic protector...



















MAC Brush#190

Fancl Calorie Limit Tea x Isetan
This is my absolute necessity. I drink whenever my ma buys fried fritters. Not to mention the nice taste which I've grown fond of. I also bought the Kale juice along with this purchase but the latter is something I would rather not mention. The taste is just not my cup of tea. Maybe I should dilute it further instead of following the 250ml guide.

Guerlain Meteorites 03 Beige Chic x Tangs - 23 April 2010
Ling got word from Beauterunway that Guerlain Meteorite was going at 50% discount @ Tangs as they are going to change packaging. Of course, being the kiasu singaporean that I am, I had to get one for myself. It's not every other day you have Guerlain giving this kind of discount for their products.

Haul x Metro 20% Storewide Sale - 23 April 2010
Metro was having a Storewide 20% sale and I headed over to Metro with Ling as I decided to purchase the full sized Clinique Take the Day Off since I had quite a good experienc with the sample product.

In addition, I was undecided whether I should get the Diorsnow sunscreen.

And below are my spoils for the day. Please ignore the Guerlain Meteorites as I bought from Tangs and not Metro.




















Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm
I had originally wanted to get the Bi-remover only to realise that the product is meant for Lips and Eye Color. Lol. In the end, the BA recommended me the the Balm, which can also be used for the eye area. I was a little put off by the packaging since I've to either dig in or to use a spatula. But in the end, I went ahead to buy it since I quite like the texture.

Dior: Diorsnow Protection UV - Translucent
I got the sample pack for this product and I was pretty won over by the sample pack that I decided to get the full size.


Dior: Dior Addict - Lip Glow
This product was recommended to Ling by Kline of Takashimaya Dior Counter. The same day I was buying the Dior Foundation. In the end, Ling got it during the Metro Private Sale. I was very impressed by the effect that I decided to get one for myself too...

Dior: Rouge Dior - 264 Replenishing Lipcolor
This is totally an impulse buy as I was $1.00 short to being a Dior member. So Ling suggested lipcolor since I was just tellng her the other day that my sister commented that my lipgloss is too red for my pale skin. Plus, I quite like the color swatch.

Of course, we mustn't forget the samples that the BA gave me. Sorry I didn't get her name but she's a very nice lady too. I do forsee that I'm visiting the Dior counter soon.

Fancl x Bishan J8 - 27 April 2010
My face was lacking radiance and moisture. So, decided to drop by Fancl to get some "clean skincare" to help.

Below is the spoils photo:

Skin Renewal Pack

Night Pack Cream

Beauty Concentrate
GWP for Night Pack Cream.

Facial Blotters
Another GWP. Not sure of the mechanics though...

That's all for now.... Review posts coming up...