Guerlain Ecrin 4 Couleurs Eyeshadows

Guerlain’s Ecrin 4 Couleurs is composed of an interplay of 4 different textures: Iridescent, Matte,Velvet Satin & Metallic.

I want the Les Verts ( Green ) & Les Gris ( Beige ). Pity the packaging is not as aesthetic as Ecrin 6 Couleurs.

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Teal & Red – Grandiose yet impeccably elegant. Summer can be high maintenance as well.

Brand Focus – Elizabeth Dehn

After more than a decade of slathering, schmearing, and sorting out other people’s products, beauty writer Elizabeth Dehn set out to create her own. She knew what she didn’t want (chemicals, cheap fillers, false promises) and what she did (nutritious ingredients, effective formulas, pretty packaging). The result is a collection of skin-perfecting products that harness the restorative and anti-aging properties of 100% natural ingredients — free of preservatives, synthetics, and the other usual suspects.

Pure and simple yet utterly effective, BY ELIZABETH DEHN is modern-day beauty at its best.

This streamline collection has everything to keep your skin looks & feels its best, naturally. The products are gentle, pampering & delivers what their promise.

Face Spray - This refreshing alcohol-free formula infuses skin with antioxidants and preps it for moisture. Organic essential oils of Melissa and Sweet Orange instantly energize and increase circulation for a healthy glow.

Shea Cream – This velvety soft cream instantly replenishes and restores skin without clogging pores. Rich in Vitamin A, shea butter helps reverse sun damage, diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, and protects against free radicals. Rosehip Seed Oil rebuilds collagen and elasticity while Calendula calms irritation.

The Serum - Super-potent yet lightweight, this serum does it all: feeds, hydrates, and gives skin a gorgeous rosy glow. A luxurious blend of plant oils and essential fatty acids restores moisture and elasticity while Vitamin C and E help reverse sun damage and protect against free radicals.

 Ingredients : Unrefined Shea Oil, Jojoba Oil, Calendula Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, Borage Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Almond Oil, St. John’s Wort Oil, Apricot Oil, Vitamin E, Organic Rose Absolute.

My complaint? They don’t ship outside US ! How annoying, and rude.

Dior Saint Tropez

If you can’t get your hands on the enviable Tiffany’s box, at least you can paint your nails in T blue.

 

BareMinerals Deep Cleansing Foam

There is a new way to keep out skin beautiful with the new BareMinerals skincare line from Bare Escentuals offering cleansers, moisturizers and facial treatments that contain no synthetic fragrances, artificial oils or parabens; all reasonable priced.

” A transformative new way of caring for your skin that’s simple, super-effective and incredibly easy to use. Powered by 100% pure RareMinerals Active Soil Complex, enjoy increased cell turnover, fewer fine lines and wrinkles and the famous bareMinerals Naturally Luminous glow. “

There are 3 different sulfate-free cleansers to help keep skin cleansed.

Purifying Facial Cleanser -Removes makeup dissolves impurities and rebalances skin for a soft, smooth complexion. Skin is left perfectly clean, instantly hydrated and renewed.

Deep Cleansing Foam -A luxuriously rich cleanser deep cleans pores and lifts away impurities.

Exfoliating Treatment Cleanser -This delivers a potent concentration of ingredients for a brighter, smoother complexion with noticeably smaller pores.

The Deep Cleansing Foam is a water-activated foam cleanser in a tube. In addition to the ActiveSoil Complex, there’s avocado oil, starfruit, and grape seed oil for added antioxidant protection and skin therapeutic benefits. Luxuriously foaming, this cleanser only requires a small amount ( pea size ) for a creamy, dense foam that cleans ( averagely ). The aroma is non cloying & rather acceptable for its price. However, it doesn’t rinse of completely and I could still feel some residue after vigorous rinsing. It doesn’t leave my complexion sparkly clean, instead, it can makes your skin taut if you’ve drier skin.

I think this cleanser is just an average, affordable cleanser that had been over raved. Due to its creamy foams, I find this excellent to be used as a shaving cream, leaving your skin smooth & firm ( I mean taut & toned ).

Ingredients : Water/Aqua/Eau, Stearic Acid, PEG-8, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Propanediol, Polyquaternium-7, Soil Minerals, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Glycine Soja), Trisodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia), Lavandula Hybrida Oil (Lavandula Hybrida), Linalool, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (Vitis Vinifera), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil (Persea Gratissima), Punica Granatum Seed Oil (Punica Granatum), Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Limonene, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil (Anthemis Nobilis), Averrhoa Carambola Leaf Extract (Averrhoa Carambola), Tocopherol.

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Green is the new black.

June Newsletter

June had been a busy month due to my commitments for post graduate papers & company audit. You may have noticed that my blog has been less productive recently. Nevertheless ……

DISCOVER

Thanks to Joey

ENJOY

Liberty revamped beauty hall – Heaven may be a place on earth……

DRINK

Filtered water – Got to stay sober sharp !

EAT

Macaroni cheese  - Comfort eating is crucial during stressful time.

LISTEN

WATCH

Perricone MD Acyl-Glutathione

Perricone MD Acyl-Glutathione addresses the accelerated signs of ageing; The patent-pending formula focuses on: severe dryness, extreme loss of elasticity, deep creases and wrinkles, fragile, thin-looking skin and enlarged pores.  Acyl-Glutathione can be used as either a corrective or preventative measure by replenishing glutathione levels – the chief antioxidant that rapidly depletes with age, stress, poor health.

Benefits:

Diminishes deep lines and wrinkles.

Visibly improves skin texture.

Increases skin elasticity while it tightens and firms.

Addresses extreme dryness and diminishes pore size.

Used as both a preventative and corrective measure, this treatment helps create visibly more youthful looking skin in just 30 days.

Extraordinary results, based on 30 days of application, morning and evening.

85% saw a reduction in the appearance of horizontal forehead lines.

90% saw a reduction in the appearance of eleven lines.

85% saw a reduction in the appearance of smile lines.

88% saw a reduction in the appearance of marionette lines.

Acyl-Glutathione also addresses thin, fragile looking skin:

85% saw improvement in how thin, fragile and “papery” skin looked and felt.

85% saw improvement in the cushiony look and feel of their cheeks.

77% agreed their skin bounced back from sleep creases and indentations.

Acyl-Glutathione improves skin firmness, minimizes pores and increases hydration:

93% reported a reduction in the appearance of skin sagging.

90% saw an increase in the tightness and firmness of skin; and in skin elasticity and resiliency.

85% saw an increase in the level of hydration and moisture; and in reduction in pore size.

Acyl-Glutathione energizes the skin and brings back it’s natural radiance :

93% saw an increase in the natural radiance of their skin.

90% saw improvement in the overall youthfulness of their skin & felt more confident about their skin.

70% felt Acyl-Glutathione was all they need for their accelerated signs of aging.

This night cream rocks! Extremely regenerating & nourishing, yet incredibly light & refreshing. The only night cream that is non occlusive, non greasy yet manages to plump, firm & iron out those annoying pillow creases on my face the next morning.

Literally does what a steam iron does to wrinkled linen ( Okay, slight exaggeration here ).

Totally endorsed by LPB !

Ingredients : Aqua (Water), Isopropyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phosphatidylcholine, S-Palmitoylglutathione, L-Tyrosine, Dimethyl MEA (DMAE), Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Glycolic Acid, Oligopeptide-17, Oligopeptide-49, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Dimethicone, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum (Fragrance), Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Citric Acid, Tocotrienols, Copper Gluconate, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Thioctic Acid (Alpha-Lipoic Acid), Linalool.

Bobbi Brown Tortoiseshell

Tortoiseshell Collection is Bobbi’s modern take on a classic look. Stunning shadows in shades ranging from bronze to gold to espresso are housed in gorgeous tortoiseshell compacts with gold detailing; One for lighter skin and the other is best suited to darker complexions.

I adore the Bronze compact that comes with 8 shadows – Banana, Gold Nugget Sparkle (new), Amber Shimmer Wash (new), Copper Cocoa Shimmer Wash, Tiger Eye Metallic (new), Bronze Metallic (new),  Olive Sparkle (new) and Espresso.

Clinique Lid Smoothie

Clinique Lid Smoothie Antioxidant 8-Hour Eye Color is a brand new color eyeshadow that Clinique is adding to their “ Smoothie ” collection.

These are available in 6 shades and contain caffeine, antioxidants, cucumber, and aloe with a cooling applicator.

Just in time for the summer!

Great basic shades for daily wear, IMO.