A Lilac Event with Yves Rocher

Dear Readers,

How have you been? It's so hazy in Malaysia. I have to wear a face mask when I am outdoor. I hope that the situation will improve soon.

On a happier note, I attended an event organized by the Lilac Box and Yves Rocher. It was my first event with Yves Rocher. I learned that Yves Rocher was created since 1959 in France. Most importantly, they do use organic ingredients in their products. I am a big fan of their Vanilla Body Wash. I bought a big bottle during the event. The product uses organic vanilla and the smell stays on for quite a while after my shower. The vanilla shower gel is really very relaxing to unwind after a busy day at work. 

(Note: The body wash is not 100% organic as I spotted Sodium Laureth Sulfate in the ingredient list)

We were given a "passport" to discover Yves Rocher.

 

The first counter was the fragrance counter. I chose Moment de Bonheur based on my beauty profile questionaire - Romantic Feminine.

I was very impressed with the skin analysis machine. This machine can measure the skin age against our biological age. Thereafter, the consultant will analyse the result and recommend the suitable product for our skin. It was really exciting as we wait in anticipation for our skin analysis result and our friend's result.

The friendly consultant from Yves Rocher explained the skin analysis result in detail to each participant. We truly appreciate their dedication. We also visited the counter at Sunway Pyramid. I was attended by a very friendly sales staff, I think her name is Suhana. She was very patient in explaining the products that I was interested in.

I wanted to try the Hydra Vegetal Moisturiser but it was out of stock. It must be very good. I will try another outlet in One Utama.

 

A staff showing one of the lucky draw prizes.

  Here are some of the lucky draw winners during the event.

 

Some pictures taken at Gardens Cafe (Sunway Pyramid). I love the nice decor.

 
Thanks to Yves Rocher for the gifts! A special thanks to the Lilac Box for organizing this event.

 

Have a Happy Day!
Lavender♥

REN Skincare - Something Clean for your skin

Dear Readers,

I was invited to a lilac blogger event at Kens Apothecary at Bangsar Village II a few weeks ago. I am not new to REN as I have used some of their skincare products before and am currently using their serum and moisturiser. 

Terry Tian, the Brand Manager has kindly explained the REN skincare range to us. He is very knowledgable and helped to answer many questions thrown by the bloggers.

This is their star product - Morrocan Rose Body Wash

Anti Aging series

Their best sellers - I have tried 2 of them and I am happy with the product

I am currently using the F10 Smooth & Renew Mask - It has scrub beads and smells like papaya paste

This is their Ultra Moisture Cleansing Milk - I got one for my mom but she has not tried it yet

Normal Skin Range - I have the cleanser (still unopened)

Background

REN was created in September 2000 by Calcraft and Buck. The creators extolled the concept of “Clean Skincare” and named the brand “Ren” which means “clean” in Swedish.

Buck was quoted as saying: “We’re convinced that Ren’s approach is the blueprint for skincare of the future. With Clean Skincare, you can have the best of both worlds – brilliant products that really work and the comfort of knowing that you’re avoiding chemical nasties.”

The brand’s skincare products are formulated with “cutting edge, clinically proven bio actives” that free skin from unfriendly ingredients.

Starting out with two modest shops in London, the brand now has outlets worldwide, and fans include celebs like Alanis Morisette, Jude Law, Kate Winslett and Nigella Lawson.

The brand aims to make clean products free of skin-unfriendly ingredients or potential irritants such as glycols and diglycols and urea, and pioneer new ways of applying the latest discoveries in bio active technology to produce skincare formulations that boost the skin’s natural processes of protection, repair and renewal.

Bio science is key to making increasingly effective products that will help achieve and maintain beautiful, healthy skin.

The brand also does its bit to minimise the use of the world’s limited natural resources by donating a minimum of 2.5% of its profits to campaigns that promote a better environment and life for the less fortunate.

“Organic”, as a term, is principally understood as the growing and preparation of food products without the use of chemical fertilisers, GM ingredients and chemical additives such as preservatives and colourings.

These days, the term “organic” is being applied to skincare products as well to refer to the use of essential oils and vegetable oils.

According to the press release, “it’s impossible to make skincare products with just essential oils and vegetable oils. It’s in the area of the other ingredients necessary in skincare such as emulsifiers, stabilisers, preservatives and so on, that the term ‘organic’ is harder to sensibly define”.

Therefore, the brand’s approach is to make clean products that are free from skin-unfriendly ingredients routinely used in the skincare industry today.

The brand sources organic essential and plant oils wherever possible, and uses a significant number of organic plant extracts and oils. It is working to ensure that ultimately, all the plant extracts and oils used are organic.

REN's Philosophy

High Tech Bio-Actives and Effective Natural Ingredients without using skin unfriendly ingredients.

Bio taken from the word Biology: means from the earth. Active means “scientifically proven to be effective”.

Clean - Free from potential skin irritating ingredients to restore comfort and balances the skin while respecting the eco-system of the skin. To boost the skin’s natural ability to Protect, Repair and Renew itself, leaving it protected, Healthy and Radiant. Bio taken from the word Biology: means from the earth. Active means “scientifically proven to be effective”.

                      

Awards

Buys (UK) 2012

Best Shower Gel -Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash

InStyle Best Beauty Buys (UK) 2012

Best Body Exfoliator -Moroccan Rose Otto Body Polish

InStyle Best Beauty Buys (UK) 2012

Best Body Oil -Moroccan Rose Otto Ultra-Moisture Body Oil

Omega 3 Night Repair Serum

Natural Health Beauty Awards Best Facial Oil

Rose O¹² Ultra-Moisture Serum

Cosmopolitan Best Facial Serum

Look Fantastic Hair and Beauty Awards (UK) 2010 Organic & Natural Best Face Care Product -

Frankincense Revitalising Night Cream

Look Fantastic Hair and Beauty Awards (UK) 2010 Best Body Wash - Seaweed and Sage Body Wash

My thoughts about REN after finishing a few bottles of their products:
1. I like their Hydra Calm cleansing gel - it's very mild and when my skin is irritated/itched when using the wrong paper mask, I would use this cleansing gel to sooth my skin. It did a great job.
2. The Frankinsence night cream is good
3. The serums are good - Hydra Calm & Max Moisture Concentrate
3. The Morrocan Rose shower gel is fantastic 

My REN empty bottles

I like REN because their skincare is free from synthetic fragrance and colours, petrochemicals, propylene glycol, animal ingredients, GM (genetically modified) ingredients, sulfates and parabens.

However, I am struggling to use up the Omega 3 Night Repair serum as it has a fishy smell.

Have a Happy Day! Have you tried REN before?

Lavender♥

Nail Art Design LAV 030: Summer Passion

Hi Friends

I have been so so busy lately and today I manage to find time to share with you a very simple nail art design which I named as Summer Passion.

This design is super easy to do. You only need a nail doting tool. Alternatively you can use a tooth pick or anything that you can grab hold of.

Have a wonderful day!
Lavender♥

Vanity Trove : May Edition (Awesome Wholesome)

Hi My Beautiful Friends,

Gosh! It's already June.

I have been wanting to show you the wonderful products that I received from Vanity Trove May box. However, I was too busy with work and other stuff. Hence, the delay.

You know how I love organic products and I was truly happy to receive the May box. Thanks to Vanity Trove who kindly send me this wonderful box.

Let's see the products and you will know what I mean.

In this box, there are 3 full size products:
 

 

1. Tilley Goats Milk Soap - RM12 per bar
This soap is chemical free and its ingredients are sourced directly from the Australian Goat Milk farm. 

2. Heaven On Earth Lavender Essential oil - 1.5ml (RM50 for 5ml)
I love lavender essential oil. It can be applied straight to burns and cuts or mixed with sweet almond oil as a massage oil.
 

3. Schwarzkopf Essensity Natural Shine hair serum - This is a full size product (RM56 for 50ml)
This serum is to tame the frizzy or flyaway hair . It contains essences of organic sesame and olive oils.

 

 

4. Pure South Organic Body Lotion with Fresh Goat's Milk - 50ml (RM59 for 255ml)

Rich in Vitamin A and D, rose oil and Rosella extracts, it is effective to treat dry & distressed skin.

5. Avene's Thermal Spring Water (Eau Thermale  Avene) - 50ml (RM19)

Suitable for sensitive skin. it can soothe and soften skin. Use it as often as required.

Finally, there are also some discount vouchers.

Overall, I think that RM50 is a fair price considering you receive 3 full size products.
Vanity Trove has improved in their product selection and this time there are so many good stuff in this box. I am very happy because all are organic products and they are either full size or deluxe size. 

If you wish to subscribe, here are the details

http://www.vanitytrove.com/my

https://twitter.com/VanityTroveMY

https://www.facebook.com/VanityTroveMalaysia 

Makeover for a Friend - fake lashes

Hi Readers

I have done a makeover for a friend recently and would like to share with you.

In this makeover I used faked lashes from Korea.

Have a lovely day!

Lavender