Giveaway by Witoxicity

Dear Friends

There is a lovely giveaway by Witoxicity which ends on 29 Feb 2012. Do go over her blog and read the rules & regulations. 

There are 2 sets to be won. The giveaway is open internationally.

Good luck friends!

Lavender♥

Product Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place ShadowCreme

Hello My Beautiful friends,

I bought this Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place ShadowCreme in no 18 Pink Pearl last year and has not been using it for some time. This is because I did not bring it to the office where I put on my makeup. I think I have to bring this tomorrow and make good use of it.

This cream shadow is my first cream shadow. It is something like MAC Paint Pot though I have not tried them. I chose this color because it is very near to skin tone and can be used under various powder shadows in my collection.

Product Description

15-hour staying power. Intense, stay-true color goes on smooth and creamy for even, seamless coverage that lasts all day. Crease free. Ophthalmologist-tested. Fragrance free.

The color is no 18 in Pink Pearl

This picture is taken at day end

Swatch once. Texture is smooth and creamy but dries very fast

The texture is creamy and smooth but dries up very quickly. I use it like an eye makeup base. It is very useful for doing smoky eye.

How to use a Cream Shadow?

1. Spread the color evenly using ring finger or a flat brush (I do not use any eye base when using this cream shadow)

2. Apply a layer of powder shadow on top

3. If you make any error, you can clean it using a Q tip immediately before it dries up.

Like

1. The shadow lasts till evening. As I have oily lid, it does crease a little but generally it has good staying power

2. Easy to apply

Dislike

Price: RM65 (5g) (price as at 2011)

It is pricey but it can last very long.

Have you tried this product before? What other cream shadow do you like? 

Thanks for visiting and do come again!

Lavender♥

Product Sampling Review: Jurlique Daily Exfoliating Cream

I am sure some of you may have heard about Jurlique, an Australian organic skincare brand. Jurlique is available here in Malaysia and at SkincareRx too. Jurlique takes pride in their products because accordingly they grow the herbs and flowers and harvest them by hand. The ingredients are obtained from their own certified organic and biodynamic farms.

Product Description:

Jurlique Daily Exfoliating Cream is a daily non-granular exfoliating cream, rich in oats, almonds and honey to loosen and lift away dead skin cells. It promised to leave the skin deeply cleansed, smooth and radiant.

How to use:

Apply a generous amount to wet hands and form a smooth paste. apply paste to the face in a press-release motion, avoiding eye area. rinse well with warm water.

See the texture, I can see the oat and almond

Can u see the oat flakes and almond flakes?

My review:

Like

1. organic ingredients is good for the skin

2. Can smell the ingredients - almost feel like eating them. The smell is calming and I think they added some essential oil (sorry, I don't have the ingredients list)

3. Moisturising to the skin

4. Sensitive skin will sure to benefit because there is no harsh scrubbing involved

Dislike

1. Not sure whether the skin is properly scrubbed because there is no granules (as specified in the product). I am not used to non-granular scrub

Who would I recommend?

I would recommend this product to people with dry or sensitive skin. Normal skin will benefit too.

Have you tried any Jurlique products before? Any blogger friends from Australia can perhaps share your view here.

Thanks and have a great day!

Lavender♥

Product Sampling Review: Clarins Extra Firming Day Cream

Hi My Beautiful Friends

A while ago I reviewed Clarins Extra Firming Night Cream. Today, I will share with you Clarins Extra Firming Day Cream which I have finished using. It is a 15ml pack which I got from GWP.

The texture is creamy but not oily

Like

1. It has a very creamy texture but not oily

2. The smell is very soothing and I really love the smell, similar to the smell of Clarins Extra Firming Night Cream

3. It is very moisturising

Other Comments
Clarins Extra Firming Day Cream is suitable for my oily skin. I need to blot during lunch time. Even though it is creamy, it is not heavy and does not clog my pores. I do not experience any breakouts.

I cannot comment about the firming effect but generally I like the smell of this cream and would recommend to those in their mid 30's onwards to try this cream.

Dislike

If mistaken it is RM300 for 50ml

Have you tried Clarins Extra Firming Day Cream before? How do you like it?

Do share and visit me again!

Lavender♥

Product Review: Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer

If you are my regular readers you would have known by now that I have super oily eye lid. I cannot stress this enough but on a brighter side, oily lid delays the onset of fine lines and wrinkles and this is true for me.

I bought this Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer after reading postive reviews from fellow bloggers overseas and decided to give this product a try. I am glad to report to you that this primer works for super oily lid. 

I must admit that before joining the blog world, I have the slightest clue on the existance of such a thing called Eye Primer. During the "dark" ages, I had trouble keeping my eye shadow in tact past lunch time. So, I decided not to use eye shadow even though I have quite a collection at that time. After discovering the magical Urban Decay Eye Primer Potion (UDPP) through blogging, I enjoy putting eye makeup as my effort can last for the whole day, even through the late evenings.

the applicator is soft and easy to use

After more than 10 hrs my eye shadow is still intact

Like

1. It holds my eye makeup for more than 10 hrs! Even after my exercise, my eye shadow is still intact

2. It is comparable with UDPP but it is way much cheaper - less than RM30 (price as at 2011).

3. Its packaging is transparent so I can see whether the product is finishing

4. The texture is less concentrated compared to UDPP but it spreads easily and will disappear into your skin

Dislike

None at the moment

My Rating

4.5/5

How to apply Eye Primer (Sequence of application)

1. As I have very oily lid, I do not use any eye gel for my upper lid. I straight away dab some primer on my lid and use my ring finger to gently spread the product paying special attention to the inner crease area.

2. I would dust some loose powder over the lid area 

3. Next I would apply eye shadow

If you are looking for a durable eye primer that won't burn a hole in your pocket, Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer is the answer.

Well, I need to get a replacement soon.

Have you tried this product before? Is it a Yay or a Nay?

Pls click here to read my UDPP review, in case you are interested.

Take care and see u again!

Lavender♥