Showing posts with label Laneige. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Laneige. Show all posts

Friday, February 25, 2011

Haul / Skincare: Metro 20% Sale - SK-II & Laneige

Haul photos again... I headed down to the Metro 20% sale today as I needed to restock my Laneige Perfect Renew Skin Refiner (120ml) @ SGD53.00 before discount. I'm almost done with the 3rd bottle and it's a staple in my skincare regime now.



Next up is the SK-II Skin Power Start Program set @ SGD134.00 before discount. I've been lusting after the SK-II Skin Signature ever since my sis passed me a sample of it to try. Totally no outbreaks, calmed and make my skin radiant. So after doing some math, I decided it was worth the money to purchase the set.

Set comes with the following:
  1. Skin Signature with spatula - 50g
  2. Facial Treatment Essence - 30ml
  3. Skin Signature 3D Defining Mask - 1 pc
  4. Cotton Pads - 30







Thursday, February 24, 2011

Sale: Metro - 20% Storewide on 25th & 26 Feb 2011


Last year, Metro had a 20% sale for the NATAS weekend and my gut feel was right, there another similar one this year. Just got this in my email today.


I'm going down to stock up on some of my essential items. My Laneige toner is getting to a dangerously low level.

 In addition, I might pick up some other items along the way...

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Review-Compare / Skincare: Laneige Perfect Renew Emulsion Vs Kose Sekkisei Emulsion

Originally, my intention was to do separate reviews for these 2 items but I realized they are both moisturizers and emulsion based. So, why not stack them against each other and do a comparison?

The main contenders would be the Laneige Perfect Renew Emulsion and Kose Sekkisei Emulsion.




Item Name: Laneige - Perfect Renew Emulsion
Size: 100 ml
Price: Not Available
Available At: Metro Paragon and all good dept stores
Picture Source: klutzbeauty.blogspot.com


Product Description from Manufacturer:

BALANCE & RENEW: The milky light Perfect Renew Emulsion holds the key to intensive moisturization and firming. The Ceramide Repair Water lays a stronger foundation for ultimate absorption and penetration of anti-aging ingredients. A coating film (Bio-saccharide gum) on the skin surface prevents the loss of moisture. Skin is hydrated at all times.

Continuous hydration promises skin resilience as it corrects the balance of skin cell protein. It even lightens and in all, improves discolored skin tone.





Item Name: Kose - Sekkisei Emulsion
Size: 50 ml (Part of Coffret Set)
Price: Not Available
Available At: Metro Paragon and all good dept stores
Picture Source: klutzbeauty.blogspot.com

Product Description from Manufacturer:

  • Heavyweight serum with high emollient effects that works deep into skin without any sticky after-feel. 
  • Inhibits melanin production & prevents freckles, dark spots & dry rough skin caused by UV rays.
  • Formulated with Moisture Balance Polymer (developed by KOSÉ ) to maintain the skin's moisture-retaining balance against ambient air.
  • Fortified with extracts of Inula Britanica Flower, Chinese Pearl Barley, Paeonia Albiflora Root, Melothria Heterophylla and Angelica for highly translucent skin.

Why I bought them:
The Laneige was actually an accidental buy. I had asked my friend to get the Laneige Perfect Renew Skin Refiner but she got the emulsion instead. So, this was really not an intended buy.

For the Kose Sekkisei Emulsion, it came as part of a coffret set. I was looking for a brightening product and got the coffret set from Isetan to try out the whole range.

Packaging:
Both came in clean and hygienic pump bottles, although Laneige's one comes in a classy light blue galss bottle while Kose came in the usual dark blue distinctive plastic bottles.

Texture:
Both are emulsion based. I find that I have a tendency to go for products that are emulsion base due the fluidity properties of the products. I find creams a harder medium to spread. Both had a whitish emulsion consistency.

Although in the pictures later, it may seem that the Kose Sekkisei lotion seems to be of a lighter texture, it is the Laneige that gives better spreadability.


Price:
I don't have the numbers for comparison, but I think Laneige would definitely be cheaper compared to Kose. In fact, if we import directly from Korea, prices are so much lower.

Road Test:
To test the products, I used them on alternating weeks to see the results.

For the Sekkisei Emulsion, there was no bad reaction and I was pretty happy about it. My sister who has even more sensitive skin than mine swears by this range. My skin was moisturized after a night's sleep and there was a bounce to it.

For the Laneige Perfect Renew, I like the fact that the consistency is lighter. Sometimes, when I feel that my skin is overloaded, I would slather this over my face and go to sleep. However, the shortfall of this product is that it doesn't moisturize enough for me. I wake up with dryness around the corners of my mouth.

Verdict:
I would definitely buy the Kose Sekkisei Emulsion again but that would only happen after I've finished up my current stash of other skincare products. It definitely hasn't raised to HG status for me. But I would definitely want to revisit this product.

For Laneige, I feel that other than the fact that it is light, I wasn't able to find any other wow-factor that would entice me to buy this product again; unless there is a compelling factor at work.

Other Product Pic:

Sekkisei Emulsion


Laneige Perfect Renew Emulsion

Friday, August 13, 2010

Haul: Isetan 38th Anniversary Sale

The Isetan Anniversary sale is an annual event of the year that loyal patrons look forward to. The heavily marked down specials are things that people queue up for.

So, although I was on a no buy embargo, I decided to go ahead to get the Laneige Hydra Solution Cream. It was going for S$38.00 instead of the usual S$68.00 and in addition, I get a 5 piece GWP for this purchase. Not to mention that I get a additional 10% off S$38.00.

I had asked Ling to help me get the it since I wasn't sure if I can control myself and NOT succumb to temptations. But I wasn't able to answer Ling's call to confirm the purchase as I was in a meeting.

And so, being the Kiasu Singaporean, I decided to pop by the Wisma Laneige counter during lunch as they cannot reserve the item for me.


Bad idea.

I ended up spending a bomb on ~H20+ products. I've always like this brand for some unknown reasons. Maybe it's the scent, maybe it's the colors but nevertheless, I was drawn to it.

Since Isetan was offering 10% off, and it's the only place that carries ~H20+, other than the spartan counter at CityLink, I decided to try it out.

In the end, I got the Face Oasis Plus Hydrating Fluid SPF15 (S$74.40) and Eye Oasis Moisture Replenishing Treatment (S$63.20). I also got a whole set of sizable samples as GWP with my purchases.





GWP from left to right:
  • Water Bank Cream 2_Ex
  • Professional Makeup Remover Multi Cleanser
  • Water Bank Essence_Ex
  • Balancing Emulsion 2_Ex
  • Power Essential Skin Refiner Light_Ex






GWP from left to right:
  • Hydrating Marine Moisture Mask
  • Marine Cleansing Gel
  • Hand and Nail Cream
  • Hydrating Body Butter
  • Sea Marine Body Scrub
  • Face Oasis Cleansing Water

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Haul: Random buys in June

Been away.. Was kind of depressed over the week as I lost my brand new laptop! Well, technically, I didn't lose it but rather, a cab driver took off with it in the boot. I was so shocked by what happened that I didn't get the license plate. It was a brand new laptop just out from the shop.

I was more angry with myself than with the cab driver. First, I shouldn't have put it in the car boot. There was enough space in the back seat for it. And I should have asked for the receipt. But the cab driver was so nice that I was caught off-guard. I shouldn't have been so trusting, remember, low crime doesn't mean NO crime.

Anyway, I lodge reports with the police, LTA and the cab company. Although chances of getting it back is slim, but I still want to put it in record that there is an errant cab driver on the prowl.

This entry is for the random buys that I did for the month of June. June is not only my birthday month but also the month of the Great Singapore Sale (GSS).

Not a lot of stuff as I'm trying to curb my spending. Oh well, living in Singapore meant that there are sales going almost all year round. There's always next time.

First up is MAC 217 brush. It's a my second MAC brush. This is a much raved eye makeup brush and I was totally won over. It's so soft and blends my eyeshadows very well. The best part is that I paid for it with my Isetan vouchers that I redeemed with my Isetan points. So, this brush came almost as free!


Next is the Lunasol 2010 Summer Collection, Nature Summer Blue EX01 Eyeshadow Quad (S$77.00). I've been lemming this quad ever since Rouge Deluxe and Fuzkittie featured it. So I decided to get it when it launched in Singapore on 18th June 2010.

Friends of mine know that I'm a blue eyeshadow lover. A lot of people are scared of blue eyeshadows but they are one of the colors that actually works for me. And Japanese seems do well in this arena.




I'm totally in love with the deep blue!!


Ok, what else???..... Oh yes, I purchased a Fancl sunscreen. Due to my sun-phobic nature, I'm very into sunscreens. I currently own.. hmmm.. about 6 bottles of sunscreens. All of different brands.

My ma thinks I'm totally insane. She's an advocate of sunscreens since I was young but I think I've outshone her. Wonder how many sunscreens my daughter will own next time. Anyway, picked this up because I had quite a good experience with it previously. The only thing I don't like about Fancl products is that they expire way much faster than I can use it up. 75days after I've opened the bottle, I'll have to toss it.



I also stocked up on some essentials during the GSS period.

MAC makeup sponges and brush cleaner. Truth to be told, I'm not exactly a connoisseur when it comes to makeup sponges. So far, MAC makeup sponges have worked well for me and so, I've been hooked on it ever since.

The MAC brush cleaner was a purchase I decided after reading somewhere that normal shampoo do not do a good job when it comes to disinfecting. And so, I bought this so that I can give my brushes a good clean. I'm a germ & dust-phobic when it comes to the things that I put on my face. To the point that I rather buy the wrong foundation shade home, then to have the BA test it on my face. I once saw this lady who took the tester lipstick and applied straight on her lips. Yew, I was totally turned off and horrified by what I saw.


Next up is the Clinique's Liquid Facil Soap (Mild) - S$35.00. Another staple of mine that I've grown to love. This product does a good job of cleaning without stripping moisture off my face.



Lastly, is the Laneige Perfect Renew Skin Refiner (S$53.00). Another staple of mine. I had a bad reaction when I first used it but now, it's one of my holy grail. I'm already in my Nth bottle!!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Haul: Metro - 05 Dec 2009

Metro had a 20% storewide sale yesterday and thinking that I am low on some of my HG, I decided to go down and stock them up.

My intention was to get my staples and try out the Clinique exfoliating scrub.. But I ended up splurging on Clinique products cos I could get a 7 piece GWP if my total purchase exceeds $180.00. So, here's the total damage:

Clinique Turnaround Christmas Pack [Impulse Buy]
Clinique Exfoliating Scrub [Intended Buy]
Clinique liquid Facial Soap [HG Stash]
Clarins HydraQuench Smoothing Gel [HG Stash]
Laneige Perfect Renew Skin Refiner [HG Stash]

I did a stash assessment today while trying to find space to house my skincare stuff and I realized that I've bought and stashed away quite a number of things. Guess I have to stop spending on skincare beauties for some time while I work on using up my skincare items.. Gosh, I have like 7 bottles of bodywash alone... Sheesh..

I'm lemming over whether I should get a whitening mask.. But nah, I shall finish up my stash items before I spend anything on skincare again.. I still have 10Pan challenge to complete...

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Review/ Skincare: Laneige - Perfect Renew Skin Refiner

Item Name: Laneige Perfect Renew Skin Refiner
Size: 120 ml
Retail Price: S$53.00
Available at: Isetan and all good dept stores
* Picture source from Laneige Website*

Haha, since I'm at it, might as well cover my whole skincare regime.

I was first got to know this skincare line due to it's Water Sleeping Pack but didn't have the courage to try out their products due to my highly sensitive skin.

My good friend J.Yeo bought it while we were out shopping and raved that it was featured on 女人我最大. So one day, being adventurous, I decided to try it out by buying the full size. Ok, it was an impulse buy but oh well.. That's another story...

In a nutshell, this is a toner but unlike toners that we used to know, this is a new generation categorized as 高級能化妝水.

These new generation toners does alot more than conventional toners such as hydrating and tightening.

There is an alcohol smell which I think is attributed to the Hyaluronic Acid and takes sometime to get used to.

Initially, my skin did not react well to this toner and there was mild attack. Maybe it was due to my tired skin and I was already thinking of who to send it off to.

However, I decided to try it again a few weeks later when my skin was feeling better. This time round, my skin reacted pretty well to it and there was no cases of inflammation at all.

I have never looked back since and now, it has became one my of daily staple skincare product. Due to my dry skin, I really love the way it makes my moisturizer become so much more spreadable.

And due to it's hydrating properties, easy application and refreshing feel, sometimes I will apply this only when the lazy-bum in me kicks in.