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...

Random Drugstore Hauls

Some random drugstore buys over the past week...

CanMake Cream Cheek Blush (S$17.90). Ever since my ma used her lipstick as blush on me eons ago, I've been intrigued by cream blushes. However, due to my skin sensitivity, I don't usually use blush since I already have this "natural" reddish tone on my cheeks.

Furthermore, I already have a nice Kose blush that my sister bought me as Christmas present last year.

But being in need of retail therapy, I bought this blush anyway. I got the 01 shade which is a very sheer shimmery pink with a faint peachy undertone since I have to be mindful not to overdo on my blush.

Next is Nivea Facial Cleansing Wipes (S$9.50). I got this out of desperation. We were having our family portrait taken and the ladies who did our makeup went over the top on eyeshadows and eye liners. I had this huge patch of black eyeliner that I almost scared my own self in the mirror. Not to mention that the makeup that they used was causing an itch on the skin.

The cream cleanser that I brought along wasn't performing well and we had to go for a dinner after that. So, I had to run to the nearest Watson's and purchase this fuss-free makeup remover.

A sigh of relief swept through us when we finally can get the gaudy and bad quality makeup off our delicate faces.

The Ingredients...

Lastly, Tea Tree Blemish Stick (S$10.95). The SebaMed pimple gel that I bought wasn't what I would exactly term as "working". So I was thinking maybe this would help (hopefully).

Ingredients....

Hauls: Drugstore Finds

Aloha, more haul photos. :) This time, a trip to the local Drugstore, Watson's. Over the recent years, Watson's have expanded her products profile in Singapore at a very fast rate. Particularly the Japanese and Korean Drugstore brands. Hopefully, it would catch up with their counterparts in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Anyways, the items I bought...




First, a Scholl Feet File (S$7.75). I had one before but it broke and so, replacing with a new one. I have tried many products and this is the one that works best for me. Strong enough to rid the dead skincells, yet gentle enough to not cause any broken skin

Next is a new line of product that Watson's brought in. It's the Kiss Me range of false eyelashes (S$9.90). I bought something that looks less dramatic. By the way, does anyone know whether I should apply mascara when using false eyelases with criss-cross. If yes, how do I go about doing that?

By the way, this set comes with eyelash glue. I didn't see it because it was hidden by the opaque part of the packaging. I only saw it when I opened the box.

Next is Koji Eyelash Glue. I'm searching for a cheaper alternative to the Duo Eyelash Glue. And I had to get this tube when I saw it. It retails for S$2.90 and it's a small tube. So, even if it goes bad, I wont feel the heartache.

Up next is the Koji Mascara Protector and Comb (S$8.00). You use this during mascara applications so that mascara doesn't stain the eyelids. There's even a comb that you use to separate mascara clumps. Frankly speaking, I really feel that this is more of a marketing gimmick. A good to have contraption that we can live without. But since I've been trying to perfect the skill of applying mascara to my bottom lashes, I thought this little piece of tool would help me. Hopefully, it will.

Lastly, it's the SebaMed Clear Acne Anti-Pimple Gel (S$9.95). I've been getting some serious acne problems lately and needed some help with it. I wasn't keen on using Oxy as it is known to be very drying. So I got something milder. I've been using it since. As far as I'm concern, this might seem too mild when it comes to treating cystic pimples.