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

Haul: Duty-Free - SKII and Kiehl's

Close friends knows that other than being a Foundation Junkie, I'm also a self-confessed toner freak. I apply at least 3 types of toner to my face before I pile on my serum and moisturizer. My face cannot stand creams and so, I usually use toners, serums and moisturizing lotions instead.

I've been using a sample of SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (250ml) and I have to say, I'm in love with it. And so, I decided to take the plunge and purchased the 250ml full sized bottle through J.Low's cousin. It's definitely a steal given that RRP is more than S$200.

I got mine at a really good price...

I also stocked up some Kiehl's product. I've been using the Kiehl's Acne Blemish Control Daily Skin-Clearing Treatment (30ml) these days and it is now my HG item. I'm almost done with the first tube and so, I decided to stock another tube of this miracle worker.

I also bought the Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Toner (125ml). There had been many raves about this product and being a toner junkie, I had to get my grubby hands on a bottle to try. I got the smallest size available for the test drive, in case I get any adverse reaction to it.

And that's all for now... Keep loving...

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: SKII + Muji

Went out for some retail therapy the other day...

1. SKII Essentials Kit (S$51.00/kit). Been thinking of buying it since the first time I saw it.. So decided to spend a little on myself. I thought only Sephora offers this kit but apparently, my favourite Japanese Dept Store, Isetan also sells it. My sister went out to buy the kit over last weekend. They even gave her some samples.. Duh! Should have gone to Isetan instead. I still have like $80.00 worth of vouchers still lying inside my wallet.




2. Cotton from Muji (S$3.90/pkt). This is the big version that can be used for the Lotion Mask taught by Chizu Saeki. Will do an entry for that.