Lancome Lip Lover Launch

Dear Beauty Buddies,

I am so excited to share with you that lancome has launched yet another awesome lip product this month!
It's called Lip Lover and the packaging is so sleek and cool.

 

Lancome Lip Lover is a hybrid lip product with the biggest ever palette of pinks specially created for lips: 18 feel-good shades divided into two colour families.

Why is Lancome Lip Lover a Hybrid lip product? Because it has the following 3 qualities:
1. The comfort of a balm. 
2. The refined colour of a lipstick.
3. The shaping shine of a gloss. Lip Lover excels in all areas!


What do I think about Lancome Lip Lover?
To be honest what attracted me most is the packaging. It's small and sleek. So, it's not difficult to bring along in my handbag.
Secondly, I like the color range. You can pick something that is light, medium or darker according to your liking. You can find almost a match to all your different shades of pink outfit in your closet!
Thirdly, the texture is not sticky at all and there is no "funny" taste.

Lip Lover has a trio of best assets:

-        Colour: infused with lipstick pigments

-      Shine: “made-to-measure”, subtle and re-plumping shine that can be built up and intensified layer by layer. Its secret: an ultra-shiny, non-sticky silicone-infused oil allowing for a glide-on texture that smoothes out any irregularities on application.

-       Lipcare: emollient and moisturising agents that lasts up to 8 hrs

A genuine innovation to leave lips flawlessly kissable: Lip Lover is equipped with an intelligent bi-phasic formula. Its emulsion separates on application so the pigmented phase can fuse with lips while the glossy film rises to the surface to sublimely coat lips…

Basic Chic shades

From pink-beige all the way to rosewood, a palette of delights built around the theme of pink!
9 fresh and delicate shades for a subtly lip-beautifying effect. From soft nudes to intensely pigmented shades, the Basics are resolutely Chic.

For example? Casse-Noisette, a ballerina pink with all the grace of a dance step, Beige Adage, a light-infused flesh tone to match the pink in cheeks, or why not Corail Cabriole whose subtle orange accents serve to brighten every complexion...

 

313 Rose Ballet

314 Casse-Noisette

316 Rose Attrape-cœur

318 Abricot Tango

320 Ambre Arabesque

321 Rose Contre-temps

333 Rose des Nymphes

334 Corail Cabriole

338 Rose des Cygnes

Creative Chic shades

A cascade of resolutely pop shades to offer a daring twist to every look... A sparkling range infused with all the charm of coral, raspberry and deep purple, including a range of mouth-watering delights such as Pas de Prune, an intense magenta to electrify beauty, Rose Gracieuse, a radiant shade with ruby tints, Belle de Rouge, a vibrant shade for mischievous lips, or Bordeaux Tempo, a deep and utterly bewitching purple.

336 Orange Manège

337 Lip Lover

339 Fuschia Attitude

351 Pas de Prune

353 Rose Gracieuse

355 Framboise Étoile

356 Belle de Rouge

357 Bouquet Final

362 Bordeaux Tempo

The star shades

These Lip Lover range shades are simply indispensable. If you had to choose three essential, universal shades to keep all to yourself and at all times:

Rose Attrape-cœur, a delicate peony pink guaranteed to win hearts.

Framboise Étoile, a ripe raspberry shade, for delectably irresistible lips.

And of course Lip Lover itself, a radiant fuchsia you can’t help falling in love with…

Lancome Lip Lover retails at RM75. The above is shade #337 - Lip Lover (if not mistaken)

I am using shade #338

The swatches

Look at the colors!! - I am sure you can find a shade that you like

5 Lip-Tips from the Lancôme Make-up Artistry

It’s never been so easy to play with trends and create incredible colour effects on lips with outstanding precision thanks to the arrow applicator:

Heart-shaped lips

For stunningly delectable lips, adorn them with Rose des Nymphes, plus a hint of Corail Cabriole in the centre. For an even more daring look, apply Rose de Minuit to lips with Orange Manège in the centre – a contrast guaranteed to put lips in the spotlight!

Volume-boosting border

Doesn’t every woman dream of defined lips with plumped up volume? The secret: create contrast between the lips and the contour to enhance the central colour. Try using Rose Ballet all over lips with a light border of Air de Violine: a high-volume effect without fail!

Plumped-up lips

For impossibly plump lips, try using a light shade over the whole lip with a dark shade at the corners: two hints of Ambre Arabesque will accentuate Pas de Prune, or why not try a duo of Violette Pirouette at the corners with Framboise Étoile as the base tone.

Tone-on-tone volume

Choose two shades fairly close together in the colour palette to balance out the width of the upper and lower lips. Apply the lighter colour to the thinner lip to bring out its volume; use the darker colour on the thicker lip. For example, try it out with Rose Attrape-cœur and Lip Lover!

Crazy contrast

Go for a daringly wild mix & match with surprising colour contrasts like Abricot Tango on the upper lip, juxtaposed with Fuchsia Attitude on the lower lip.

Have you checked out the Lancome Lip Lover yet? Do check them out when you are out in the mall this weekend and let me know your favourite shade, will you?

Have a happy week!

Lavender

Payot Expert Purete Launch

Dear Friends

June is coming to an end already!! Gosh! Is the earth spinning faster this year? Maybe yes.

Anyway, hope you are doing well. Recently, I attended the launch of Payot Expert Purete. Payot Expert Purete range is designed to help combination/ oily skin achieve clear, purified and radiant skin. Payot Expert Purete is formulated and tested under dermatological control and it is non comedogenic.

Expert Purete range

Sunblock range

We were given a hands-on product experience by Payot trainer from France. We learnt about the product benefits and the sequence of application.

The beautiful trainer explaining the products to us

Hands-on session

The mini products for our hands-on session

The following are the list of products and their benefits:

MASQUE PURIFIANT (50ml) RM150 (WM)/ RM158 (EM) COMPLETE ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE FORMULA

Cream mask texture with exfoliating grains.

Double action: used as a mask, this product matifies and smoothes skin texture.

As an exfoliator, it thoroughly unclogs and purifies the skin.

2 complementary actions in 1 single treatment – a treat for combination skin!

→ ASTRINGENT AND PURIFYING ACTION

Chilean mint extract: Regulates seborrhea. Prevents the appearance of inflammation that leads to cutaneous imperfections.

Zinc Extract: Deep-cleanses the epidermis. Limits sebaceous secretion and normalises sebum levels.

→ PURIFYING ACTION

Kaolin, strong absorbing white clay that deep cleanses, purifies and matifies the skin.

→ EXFOLIATING ACTION

7% AHA esters, which provide cutaneous micro-exfoliation, help smooth skin surface and visibly eliminate imperfections.

Exfoliating beads that rid the skin of impurities and dead cells by exfoliating and unclogging the pores.

Beauty Advice:

As a mask: apply a thin layer to the face. Leave to act for 5 minutes, then rinse.

As an exfoliator: apply to a damp face, massage in then rinse.

Avoid all contact with eyes. During sun exposure, combine with suitable sun protection.

Beauty Results:

Skin is matte, finally radiant without looking shiny! The complexion is fresh and purified.

CREME MATIFIANTE (50ml) RM195 (WM)/ RM205 (EM) ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE FORMULA THAT ENVELOPS THE SKIN WITH EFFECTIVENESS

Complete care that helps fights against shine and dilated pores. Day after day, excess sebum is regulated, the complexion becomes clearer and skin regains all its radiance. A fluid, light and velvety smooth cream and genuine skin perfector.

Non comedogenic.

→ ASTRINGENT AND PURIFYING ACTION

Chilean mint extract that regulates seborrhea and prevents the appearance of inflammation leading to cutaneous imperfections.

Zinc extract which deep-cleanses the epidermis by limiting sebaceous secretion and normalising sebum quality.

→ ACTION ON SKIN TEXTURE

Rose fruit extract with astringent action. It regulates the skin's keratinisation process, reduces the unsightly appearance of dilated pores, in addition to smoothing and refining skin texture.

→ MATIFYING ACTION

Matifying powders for their capacity to absorb lipids on the skin's surface and to significantly reduce the appearance of shiny skin with an optical effect.

→ MOISTURISING ACTION

Rose hip oil moisturises and regenerates thanks to its high concentration in fatty acids.

Beauty Advice:

Apply all over a perfectly cleansed face and neck, in the morning and evening.

Beauty Results:

Skin is perfectly smooth. Matte and without imperfections, it looks resplendent... without looking shiny.

CREME PURIFIANTE (50ml) RM180 (WM)/ RM189 (EM) AN ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE FORMULA

An exceptionally light-textured cream that envelops the skin in a genuine sensation of softness and comfort. Absolutely non-oily, it is instantly absorbed, leaving skin soft and smooth to the touch.

→ ASTRINGENT AND PURIFYING ACTION

Chilean mint extract: Regulates seborrhea. Prevents the appearance of inflammation that leads to cutaneous imperfections.

Zinc extract limits sebaceous secretion and normalises sebum levels.

→ ACTION ON IMPERFECTIONS

Glycolic acid 2% delivers deep-down peeling action to clear clogged pores.

AHA esters 7% provide cutaneous micro-exfoliation to help smooth the skin relief, eliminate imperfections and unclog the pores.

→ MATIFYING ACTION

Matifying powders with the capacity to absorb lipids on the skin's surface and significantly reduce the appearance of shiny skin with an optical effect.

→ MOISTURISING ACTION

Rose hip oil moisturises and regenerates thanks to its high concentration in fatty acids.

Beauty Advice: Apply all over a perfectly cleansed face and neck, in the morning and evening. Avoid all contact with eyes. During sun exposure, combine with suitable sun protection.

Beauty Results:

Skin recovers all its clarity. The complexion is fresh and radiant, throughout the day.

EXPERT POINTS NOIRS (30ml) RM150(WM)/ RM158 (EM) A FORMULA WITH 3 LEVELS OF ACTION ON THE PORES

A very refreshing cream gel you should always keep within reach! The unique formula brings 3 levels of action to fight blackheads: it deep-cleanses the skin, unclogs and retightens the pores. A must-have!

→ ASTRINGENT AND PURIFYING ACTION

Chilean mint extract regulates seborrhea.

Prevents the appearance of inflammation that leads to cutaneous imperfections.

Zinc extract limits sebaceous secretion and normalises sebum levels.

→ UNCLOGGING ACTION

Glycolic acid 3% delivers deep-down peeling action.

→ "PORE REFINER" ACTION

Rose fruit extract with astringent action regulates the skin's keratinisation process, reduces the unsightly appearance of dilated pores, in addition to smoothing and refining skin texture.

Beauty Advice:

Apply morning and evening locally or all over a make-up free, cleansed and toned face before skincare cream. Avoid all contact with eyes. During sun exposure, combine with suitable sun protection.

Beauty Results:

Pores are deep-cleansed and unclogged; imperfections visibly reduced. The skin is instantly matified. 

Masque Purifiant

My thoughts:

Of all the products, I am particularly in love with the MASQUE PURIFIANT. Why? It’s simply because I only need 5 mins and while removing the mask I can scrub my face at the same time. For the lazy girls out there, there is no excuse to apply this 2 in 1 mask. The smell is also very pleasant and relaxing.

Payot Expert Purete range is available at Payot salon.

Thanks to Payot for inviting me to try out Experte Purete. I highly recommend the mask for oily skin people. Have you tried it before? Do share your experience here.

 

A pic with fellow bloggers

Posing with my special blogger friends

Have a lovely week!

Lavender

Payot BB Cream and CicaExpert

Dear Readers

Payot is a brand that I knew when I was a child. However, I have never tried any of their products before due to its limited exposure i.e. only available in salon.

Payot has recently launched the Hydrating Antioxidant BB Cream and Cicaexpert. I was invited to the launch through the Lilac Blogger.

Many people may ask why only now that Payot is introducing the BB cream. Many brands have moved to CC cream. The representative from Payot explained that Payot did an extensive research before coming up with the BB cream. So far, I have only tried BB Cream from Korea and Japan. So, I am quite excited to try BB Cream from France. I am glad to say that it did not dissapoint me at all.

My thoughts about Payot BB Cream
I have tried the BB cream and I really loved it because:

1. The texture is smooth and applied effortlessly
2. It is non-oily and the oil control property is superb. It is suitable for my oily skin.
3. The colour suits my skin tone (I am using 01- light) (my MAC foundation color is NC 30)
4. It provides light to medium coverage
5. It provides hydration to my skin with its hydro-dermo regulating complex

Payot BB Cream retails at RM148 for 50ml.


About Cicaexpert
Cicaexpert is a skin repair eccelerator to repair skin alterations and fight scars.


Altered skin is skin where the cutaneous barrier has been damaged:

1. by punctual trauma, pains of everyday life, after drying of the wound (lacerations, abrasions)
2. by external irritants (cold, drought,…)
3. after surgery (post-operation, post-suturing, biopsies,…)
4. following treatment with aesthetic medicine: peeling, laser, dermabrasion, permanent waxing, tattoos, tattoo removal 

Cicaexpert is retails at RM155 for 40ml 

 

Redken Diamond Oil - Launch

Dear Friends

It's mid July already. What have you been up to? Hope that you still stick to your new year resolution ...forgotten already? It's time to do a mid-year review.

Alright. Not to bore you too much with my reminders. Today, I will share about the Redken Diamond Oil launch party which was held at Stage Club, Avenue K. It was my first time going to that place.

The event was interesting. There was a guessing game to guess how many ml of Diamond Oil which was stored in a large container. Too bad my guess was wrong. My math was a bit rusty and I forgot to times the 100ml despite the many reminders. I guess the music was too loud. (lame excuse).

For Fine Hair

For coarse hair

Redken Diamond Oil is silicon-free and it promises 3x stronger and 2x shinier hair. Diamond Oil contains coriander, camelina and apricot oils. Each oil has different molecular weight that allows them to penetrate deep into different layers of the hair fibre. It nourishes and strengthens hair strands from the inside out and leaves hair with intense, diamond-like shine.

Usage Direction:

Apply 2-3 drops on dry or damp hair concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends. Re-apply on dry hair as needed.  APPLICATION OPTIONS         BENEFITS

Pre Treat Apply to dry hair and/or scalp. Wait 2-3 minutes and shampoo thoroughly.	Balances hair’s moisture from scalp to ends. Excellent way to treat fragile hair with varying degrees of distress. Provides nourishing moisture to dry scalp skin.
Overnight Treatment Apply to damp or dry hair prior to bedtime.	Provides intensive repair as you sleep, hair is replenished in the morning. Apply more in the morning if necessary.
With Conditioner Blend with conditioner and leave on damp hair for 1 -2 minutes.	Instantly improves manageability. Works best for those seeking instant quick in-shower detangling.
With Mask Blend with mask and leave on damp hair for 5-15 minutes.	Delivers intense moisture for dull, distressed, parched hair. Great for medium to coarser textures. Increase usage in drier climates/seasons or for curlier hair types.
Pre Blow – Dry Layer to towel-dried hair prior to styling products. Apply to driest areas of the hair first.	Enhances hair’s pliability, making detangling and styling easier. Provides protection from mechanical distress. Creates a supple finish with intense shine.
Dry Hair Apply to dry hair starting with the frizziest, distressed areas first, then work remainder of product through hair. Reapply as needed.	Seals the cuticle post blow-dry, tames frizz, fly-aways, and restores flexibility. Provides protection from environmental factors.
Skin Apply to dry skin	Provides added moisture (Shatterproof Shine Intense) Ok for use on skin (Shatterproof Shine)

I have copied the usefeful FAQ for your reference: 

What hair types is Diamond Oil recommended for?

Diamond Oil is perfect for dull/damaged hair. The Shatterproof Shine oils are extremely flexible products that can be paired with any of the ranges, shampoos, conditioners, or treatments within the Redken haircare portfolio for added shine and strength. Shatterproof Shine is for Normal-Fine hair and Shatterproof Shine Intense is for Coarse hair. 

What is the Shine Strong Complex?

The Shine Strong Complex is a combination of Coriander Oil, Camelina and Apricot Oils. Coriander Oil smoothes just below the cuticle to boost shine. Camelina Oil fills in gaps at the peripheral layer to soften. Apricot Oil penetrates uniformly through multi-layers to the core to condition from the inside out. 

What is the difference between the Apricot Oil in Clear Moisture and Diamond Oil?

Apricot Oil in Clear Moisture is synthesized with other key ingredients to work as a lightweight moisturizing ingredient and in Diamond Oil Apricot Oil penetrates uniformly through multi-layers to the core to condition from the inside out. 

How do different types of oils penetrate the hair shaft while others sit on the cuticle?

Oils contain a mixture of fatty chains which are all different length and sizes. Oils with high content of small fatty chains penetrate into the cortex of the hair while oils that contain a high content of large fatty chains tend to lay on the surface of the hair fiber. 

Are there oils that are better for fine hair versus coarse hair?

The combination of oils used in Diamond Oil (coriander, camelina and apricot) were optimized for different hair types, oils were mixed with specific ratios to provide the hair with shine and strength without adding weight or greasiness. The intense oil was optimized for coarse hair types and the medium oil was optimized for normal to fine hair types. 

What are the characteristics or benefits of professional oils, i.e. better quality, higher concentration, or grade?

Diamond Oil contains no additives or modifiers. The treatment range consists of a concentrated blend of oils. 

How do silicones and oils live together in the same product, what are the benefits of having both?

Oils and silicone are miscible and can coexist in the same product. Silicones offer great shine and feel on hair but their effect is mostly cosmetic. Oils offer shine along with repairing benefits due to their penetration into the hair fiber. 

What is IPN? What products include IPN?

The Interlock Protein Network is the new Redken Haircare delivery system containing Keralink, Amino Acids and Protein to improve formula efficacy, help rebuild surface protection and strengthen hair to the core. It replaces the existing Interbond Conditioning System. 

Why is IPN not included in Shatterproof Shine Oil?

IPN is in the Shampoo, Conditioner, and Deep Facets mask formulas. It is the delivery system that drives the ingredient in haircare. IPN is not in Shatterproof Shine Oils as the formula is 99% oils, and IPN is not soluble in oil. 

Is this shampoo for everyday use? I have heard that shampooing everyday can lead to dull hair.

It is safe to use Diamond Oil shampoo daily, as it is formulated with oils and ingredients rich in nourishing and conditioning agents to ensure your hair is shiny and protected. 

How does the Diamond Oil range protect my hair from mechanical damage?

Diamond Oil provides nourishment, conditioning and strength. Simultaneously, oils form a protective barrier on the surface of the hair, locking out humidity and harmful elements, and reducing the hair’s exposure to friction while combing, brushing, etc. 

If oil remains on the surface of the hair, won’t it make my hair greasy and weigh it down?

The oil that resides closer to the surface of the hair, coriander oil, helps to seal the cuticle in a lightweight but powerful veil of moisture and shine that protects the hair against mechanical damage without feeling or appearing greasy or adding weight. (as a regimen) 

Are there any silicones in the Shatterproof Shine Oils?

No, treatment oil contains no silicones and is comprised of 99% oils. 

Is Diamond Oil safe for use on color treated hair?

Yes, the Diamond Oil range is safe for use on color treated hair, and will not lead to fading or discoloration, in fact it enhances the radiance of haircolor.

Here are some pictures during the launch of Redken Diamond Oil:

The 2 Malaysian Beauties came to grace the event. They are really beautiful.

I was happy that I managed to take pictures with some celebrities and blogger friends.

With Nicole - the representative of Redken

 

  

With Serena C - the celebrity DJ

 

  

 

Thanks for reading!
Lavender♥