Lancome Blush Subtil Rose in #10

Product Description
Lancome Blush Subtil Rose is a soft shimmering powder that creates a healthy glow for any skin tone. The blush can be worn lightly for a natural look or can be built up for a more dramatic look. It has been designed to be worn alone or layered together to bring a natural warmth to the face.

I hardly ever splurge on high-end make-up as my priority is still on good skincare products. So imagine my delight when I received Lancome Blush Subtil Rose in #10 as part of the product in my Lancome Christmas make-up set sometime back. 

Other blushes I owned pale in comparison after I started using this and it has become my favourite blusher to date. My nightmare came true when I dropped the blusher. I love it to bits and it has indeed become bits. Utterly heart-broken. 

I have read about how some tried to get the pieces back, by using rubbing alcohol but I didn't want to take that chance so I have been using the remnants until it broke again recently, while in my luggage. And this time, Lancome Blush Subtil Rose in #10 really have to go. 

The powder is so fine and so soft. The brush bristles are not scratchy and I used it for the blusher. A perfect travel companion because of its portable size and brush included. Convenient for touch-ups as well. 

Made in Japan, Lancome Blush Subtil Rose imparts a soft glow to the skin, with its subtle shimmers that looks perfectly natural. The illumination has a lit-within look that is highly sought-after. 

I don't use the 4 shades separately but twirl around them before using it on my cheeks and it works perfectly fine!

It retails for $60 which is totally out of my budget for a blusher. But still love! love! love! I don't think this shade is still in production but it has certainly given me a fresh perspective on Lancome blushers now. 

Last Day of 2015

Today is the last day of 2015. How do you feel? Have you grown a little wiser, a lot healthier and a little prettier? Have you found your meaning in life and is happier than before?

This year has been an eventful year for me and I certainly feel that this year flew much faster than other years. My heart has gone through some aches, either from personal woes or from others. Came across a number of deaths this year, contributed to a few condolence funds and attended several funerals as well. Hopefully the following year will bring good news and cheers to what I have been wishing for.

I truly feel that one must be happy in life. I am pessimistic by nature, always trying to prepare myself for the worst yet still find it hard to accept it when things really go bad. Quotes keep me going at times and here's some that I came across recently..


If you have a bad day at times...

If you are working towards your goals...

Sometimes in life, we tend to regret some of our doings...especially where relationships are concerned...

If you have gone through some aches, be it in the heart or mind...

If you have made some changes in your life due to some bad experiences, just remember that...

Whatever it is, keep on fighting!

And finally, be thankful that every day is a blessing and life still goes on....

Merry Christmas 2015!

Christmas is here, which meant that 2015 is coming to a close. How has 2015 been for you? Certainly hope it has been a fruitful and meaningful year for you!

Belief, Lumene, Iherb + Gifts

Iherb Haul ( Quote OKI787 to get US$5 off your first purchase )

EO Eucalyptus and Arnica Be Well Bubble Bath  $12.53
Avalon Organics Lavender Bath and Shower Gel $9.78
Wiseways Herbals All Heal Salve $5.23
BabySpa Calming Eczema Relief Cream $11.32
Badger Anti-Bug Balm $13.85
Shikai Natural Color Shampoo $7.09
Shikai Intensive Conditioner $8.86
Acure Organics Moroccan Argan Oil $12.76
Weleda Pomegranate Oil $23.08

Lancome Hypnose Gift Set $50
Biotherm Aquasource Gel $50.20 ( down from $69 due to Luxola 20% discount and my membership credits )

A'Kin Lavender Body Wash ( Christmas gift )
Sephora Lipgloss ( Christmas gift )

I received Belif bestselling samples as part of Tangs member during my birthday month.

- peat miracle revital serum concentrate
- the true cream aqua bomb
- the true cream moisturising bomb
- hungarian water essence
- first aid overnight anti-wrinkle and firming mask
- peat miracle revital eye cream
- first aid 360 eye care mask

Received a Lumene serum during my aunt's trip to Denmark

- Bright Now Vitamin C Dry Skin Cocktail
- CC Color Correcting and Blurring Primer sample 
- Bright Now Blur Line and Pore Minimizer sample 

There was a 40% storewide sale on Luxola and I also redeemed another $25 from my points which made it an even sweeter deal!

- Dr. GL Sun Protection Anti-Aging SPF 30  $64.80  ( original $108 )
- SKII Signs Eye Mask  $68.40  ( original $116 ) 

Picked up 3 boxes of Nauruko cotton pads at RM$12 each ( VS Naruko.sg at S$4.90 each )

• Welda Body Oils Essential Kit ( 10ml each ) US$4.24
• Abra Therapeutics Lavender Natural Body Scrub  US$8.89
• All Terrain Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellent Deet-Free Pump Spray US$6.83
• Shikai Natural Color Care Shampoo US$5.83
• Shikai Color Reflect Intensive Repair Conditioner US$7.30
• Bach Original Flower Remedies Rescue Cream US$8.48

• Naturalmente Breathe Skin Therapy Moisturizing Cleanser Emulsion $50.25 ( 3 free 1 promotion off retail $67 )
• Naturalmente Breathe Skin Therapy Antioxidant Age Correcting Mask sachet, Essere Shower Bath sachet, Essere Hair Conditioner, Essere Vanilla and Coconut Mask ( complimentary )
• Sulwhasoo Basic Kit ( complimentary with Her World July 15 issue - gifted by a friend )

- First Care Activating Serum EX
- Essential Balancing Water
- Essential Balancing Emulsion
- Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream

• Sulwhasoo sample sachets in my mailbox
• Dermalogica Super Sensitive Shield SPF 30 $110  ( redeemed with my Aster Spring voucher )
• John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo, Conditioner and Deep Conditioner ( unexpected complimentary gifts after filling in a John Frieda survey  )

Alima Pure Satin Matte Bronzer (Mauna Loa) $20.40  ( down from $34 )
Mekhala Soothing Tamarind Facial Cleanser $25.20 ( down from $42 )

SKII Stempower Essence Kit $47  ( 70% off $156 )
SKII Facial Treatment Essence Duo Set Crystal Limited Edition $129 ( 70% off $429 )
Bioderma Micellaire Solution $29.90  ( Pink Beauty )
Frank Skincare 100% Organic Luxury Face Oil ( redeem a sample from frankskincare )

Yves Rocher Botanical Body Scrub $18.90  ( 30% off $27 )
Yves Rocher Hair Repair Oil $14  ( 30% off $20 )
HABA Squa Cleansing Oil $64.80  ( 20% off $81 )
Paper Masks  $6.90  ( from Sasa )

Review : Kahina Giving Beauty Eye Serum

Product Description
An intense treatment utilizing active botanicals to address fine lines and wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles.

Rich in peptides and antioxidants, Kahina Eye Serum penetrates easily to:

• Increase lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness
• Increase microcirculation to minimize dark circles
• Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Restore collagen and improve elasticity

A 15ml of Kahina Giving Beauty Eye Serum costs me $97.20 ( 10% off $108 ) from Charis Naturals and retails for US$78 direct from Kahina-givingbeauty. It is my most expensive eye serum to date and I desperately wanted it to work. 

I was flattered when a not-so-familiar friend's 8 year old son has called me "jie-jie" instead of "auntie" at a wedding dinner recently. He was tasked to greet me "auntie" by her mum but instead of obliging, he turned to his mum with a puzzled look " Jie-jie or auntie? " and promptly called me "jie-jie" 

From afar, I can usually pass off as someone several years younger, because of my petite size and cherubic cheeks but up close, the lines around my eyes are evident. While my eye bags are mainly genetic, I never give up and is still seeking a hydrating eye treatment product that works on the eye bags and fine lines. 

Kahina Giving products are highly raved about and upon finding out that I can get it directly in Singapore, I promptly ordered one. I have my own personal misgivings on how independent retailers store such organic/natural products but I still choose to trust them and ordered one in the mail. 

The Beauty Eye Serum is said to be a powerful cocktail of collagen producing and hydrating ingredients such as peptides, hyaluronic acid and betain in a base of lightweight sunflower oil. Collagen production is stimulated in order to reduce fine lines and firm up the skin with proven anti-aging peptides and aspen bark extract. 

The under eye area is delicately hydrated with fast absorbing and deeply penetrating hyaluronic acid, while betain firms the skin and reduces pigmentation that contributes to dark circles. Powerful antioxidants are delivered by roseroot extract while strengthening the delicate under eye skin in order to prevent fine lines.

100% natural, vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free and made with organic ingredients, Kahina Giving Beauty Eye Serum is stored in a black opaque glass bottle with a plastic pump dispenser that squirt out just the right amount for the undereye area. The texture is very lightweight and almost runny where one only needs a tiny amount to spread around the undereye area. 

It is a hybrid combination of oil and gel yet absorbs well, without any greasiness or tackiness. I usually use the eye serum in the morning as I prefer something heavier in the night. 

I have been using the serum for close to 6 months and while it did not provide any explosive results like what some of them does, the fine lines on my undereye area is generally less noticeable when I am not smiling but still apparent when I smile. 

The well made packaging is another thumbs up as the pump dispenser is able to pick up right to the last drop. 

Get yours from Amazon.

Ingredients : 

aqua, betaine, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, rhodiola rosea root extract, argania spinosa (argan) oil*, glycerin*, populus tremuloides (aspen) bark extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, polygonum fagopyrum extract, hexapeptide-11, sodium hyaluronate, argania spinosa (argan) leaf extract, maltodextrin, olea europaea (olive) leaf extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract*, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*, hydrogenated lecithin, sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, p-anisic acid

*Ingredient from Organic Farming

99.88% of the total ingredients are from natural origin; 7.42% of the total ingredients are from Organic Farming