Last Wednesday, I was invited by L'oreal to attend the White Perfect Laser event at SOHO Coffee.

Since it's a whitening event, I decided to wear white since people seldom see me in this color. (I am a "everyday black" lady, LOL!)

From top to toe: Cotton On!

Seriously sometimes I feel that Cotton On should just get me as their ambassador since I bought so much of their clothes. LOL.

Back to L'oreal... =P

As many of us might know, whitening is one of the top concerns of many woman, especially Asians!

Other than the traditional way of using whitening products, some woman would resort to aesthetic treatments like vitamin C peels or even IPL (Intense Pulsed Light).

But these aesthetic treatments comes with a hefy price. Not only it burns a hole in your pocket, it burns your skins (literally!) and you need extra care before your skin is back to good condition.

I once have this really vain colleague who went to do IPL at the age of 25 hoping to have fairer and spot-free skin. Not only that she have to take a few days leave to stay at home and hide from the sun, her skin was red and patchy when she came back to work! That was horrifying to me in my opinion.

Guess what? L'oreal now claims to have a product that's startling results that resemble the aftermath of 1 IPL session.

Of cos, that's L'oreal White Perfect Laser!

Firstly, White Perfect Laser Anti-Spot Brightening Essence on the right. (Retails at $39.90)

I love the texture of this essence! It's very lightweight and has a very nice scent.

Then, White Perfect Laser All-Round Protection Whitening Cream SPF19/PA+++ on the left (Retails at $32.90)

This day cream has got a very thick consistency and the same scent as the essence. Also, it comes with SPF19 and PA+++ against the harmful UV rays!

Not many woman are aware that UV rays actually age the skin most. We were given this special card which will show how skin ages with UV rays...

Okie my picture isn't really clear but it really amazes us when we saw the wrinkles and age spots popping out after shinning the UV light on the face!

June was very brave to volunteer for L'oreal's trainer to demostrate how she would look like when she aged.

I'm sure none of us wants to age that fast isn't it?

Shermaine, the Product Manager also explains to us that woman who uses UV protection will age slower compared to those who don't.

Don't believe me? See this!

So after all these talk about UV protection and whitening, how does White Perfect Laser actually can have the claim to resemble the aftermath of 1 session of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)?

The secret lies with its key ingredient Ellagic Acid which inhibits melanin synthesis, the process which melanin is being produced. Melanin is the cell in our body that becomes darken and later on appear on our face as pigmentation spots.

Also with the combination of other ingredients, it stops dark spots from forming and lightens existing dark spots through depigmentation!

Look at the clinical test results done on White Perfect Laser compared to 1 IPL session.

68% more radiance superior than IPL? That's amazing!

And the biggest claims from White Perfect Laser?

If you're interesting to try this 2 products, L’Oreal White Perfect Laser range will be available at Watsons from 17 May 2012, Guardian, SASA, selected department stores, major super & hypermarkets from June 2012 onwards.

And now for the Contest~!!!

Wanna win a product that will enhance and boost the effect of White Perfect Laser (and any other of your products that you apply on your face)?

This! L'oreal Youth Code Boosting Essence!!!

All you have to do is simply visit the other 4 bloggers in my team, find our secret code, unscramble the correct phase and email to kaw@sg.loreal.com by 15 June! The team with the most number of email submissions wins this contest and each reader who submitted the correct phase will win a Youth Code Boosting Essence worth $39.90. Easy isn't it?

Meet the pretty bloggers in my team!

From Left: Joyce, Me, Jacelyn, June and Charlotte.

Their secret code word is already out, so what are you waiting for?

My secret word is...

I'm pretty sure clever you would have know the phase already right?

If not, go visit the other 4 bloggers' entry now and email to kaw@sg.loreal.com before 15 June!

Charlotte - http://www.myfatpocket.com/beauty-affair/2012/05/loreal-white-perfect-laser-even-better-than-ipl/
Jacelyn -  http://www.daintyflair.net/archives/2012/05/16/loreal-paris-white-perfect-laser-event/
Joyce - http://myfatpocket.com/forensia/2012/05/14/loreal-paris-white-perfect-laser-event/
June - http://timelessmomentz.blogspot.com/2012/05/introducing-loreal-white-perfect-laser.html

Hint: The phase appears in almost all our blog entries! Observant you sure would know it already right?

 

Thanks for reading~!

I seldom do tag posts, and hence since perfumes is something which I seldom blog about too I shall do this perfume tag. =)

My very first perfume that I bought was Escape from Calvin Klein when I was 15. Back then I really love this perfume but somehow, it smells super bad to me now. =P

Over the years I've tried and used many perfumes, but after all these trial and error, my current top 3 perfumes that I wear everyday are...

These!

Pardon the reflection LOL.

In no order of preference...

Shiseido ZEN for Woman

I got this when I was still working at Shiseido but I only started using it after I left there. (Don't ask me why LOL)

In my opinion, this perfume gives me a classy oriental feel. I love wearing this to work especially when I have special work events because it makes me feel more corporate and serious, yet still very lady-like.

From Shiseido's website:

 

Coach Poppy Flower

In contrast to a classy and more serious feel of Shiseido ZEN, this perfume is more feminine and sweet with its floral notes. I always wear this when I am out on a date or on days when I dressed up in a more feminine style instead of my usual classy look.

From Sephora Website:

"A bright and charming fragrance with a romantic side, Poppy Flower Eau de Parfum mixes light, fruity notes with soft florals and a flirty trail.

The scent's happy and fun personality bursts open with sparkling top notes of grapefruit, wet ivy, and mandarin. The floral heart, at once feminine and vibrantly romantic, emerges with a bouquet of jasmine petals, water lily, and rose. The flirty drydown leaves behind a soft, playful sexiness with notes of sugared raspberry, musk, sandalwood, and creamy apricot skin.

The fragrance's young-at-heart spirit can be seen in the bottle's plum-colored ribbon and silver graffiti cap.

Notes:
Sweet Freesia, Violet Leaves, Wet Ivy, Juicy Grapefruit, Mandarin, Lychee, Cassis, Jasmine Petals, Water Lily, Rose, Amber, Apricot Skin.
Style:
Chic. Vibrant. Whimsical."

I love its bottle cap design, super cutesy!

 

DKNY Be Delicious in Fresh Blossom

Oops! I should have worn something better when I took this picture LOL.

This is my absolute everyday perfume! In fact, I bring this along with me for 80% of the time when I am out. The scent is not overpowering and light, suitable for daily use and also great for woman of all ages. If you're new to buying scents and want something that's easily acceptable, this would be the best choice.

From Sephora website:

"DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom is a radiant new fragrance that marries freshness, vibrancy, and femininity. A blend of sparkling grapefruit, cassis, and sunkissed apricot meets a blooming floral heart of sheer muguet and petally rose wrapped in luminous jasmine. A base of juicy apple, mingled with lingering blond woods and smooth skin accord, completes the irresistibly sensual experience of the essence.

Notes:
Grapefruit, Cassis, Apricot, Muguet, Rose, Jasmine, Apple, Blond Woods, Smooth Skin Accord.
Style:
Bright. Alluring. Sophisticated."

 

Other than these 3, the other 2 perfume that I love are:

YSL Baby Doll

This used to be my only scent when I was 17 all the way till 21. 4-5 freaking years and I only use this! That's how much I love this scent. I still love this scent but since I still have 5 bottles of perfume in use right now hence I decided to put the decision of re-purchasing this on hold.

Max Mara Le Parfum

This spicy perfume was recommended by the shop owner when I was considering for a change back when I was still in love with Baby Doll. Just like Baby Doll, I have put the decision of re-purchasing this on hold.

I'm not tagging anyone in particular but everyone who reads this post! Do leave me a comment if you have post an entry of this tag.
^_^

 

Thanks for reading~!

If you want me to use a color to represent me other than black and green, my one and only choice will be...

Purple!

Purple is the color that represents royalty and nobility. A lot of people may not know this, but purple eyeshadows helps to brighten brown eyes!

Also, with the right shade of purple, you can easily make yourself look subtle for work and yet glam enough for your evening parties and events.

A lot of Asian woman tend to shun away from purple because they felt that with purple eyeshadow on, the color tends to accentuate their dark circles. I agree with this only if you had chosen the wrong shade of purple. If you are warm tone like me (which is what most Singapore woman would be), you probably wanna try this!

Purple Obsession by L'oreal Infallable range!

Not only the color is pigmented and buildable, the warm undertone of this purple will brighten up your eyes without accentuating your dark circles.

What's more, it costs you $14.90 which will last you a long time because you just need a little bit to create a very intense color.

And the best part?

Send me a picture of yourself wearing L'oreal Infallable in Purple Obsession before 13th May EXTENDED TO 15th May and you could win yourself a Samsung Camera worth $299!

You might not know but this camera has WIFI function which allows you to upload your photos instantly from the camera itself! Imagine going on to a holiday trip then just upload those photos taken straight onto your facebook the night when you're back to your hotel! How convenient this camera can bring you! (Awww I wish I can take part in this myself, I love this camera!)

Hurry, send me your photos to autumncandy@gmail.com now!
Winner will be announce on L'oreal's facebook page on 16th May.

Remember the L'oreal Color Explosion event that I mentioned in my previous entry?

L'oreal's generous enough to sponsor me 4 out of the 8 new colors for their Color Infallible eyeshadows~!

I got myself Hourglass Beige, Flashback Silver, Permanent Kaki and Purple Obsession.

As I have mentioned in my previous entry, I will be doing a jogging test?

Here's my LOTD for the day.

The colors in this photo is slightly being washed out by the lightings because I took this in the morning before I rush off to work.

Products Used:

On Face:

- Skin79 Intense Classic Balm BB Cream
- Ettusais BB Mineral Powder
- Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Peach
- Stage Photo Pro Creme Camouflage in #04 Buff

On Eyes:

- Canmake Powder Eyebrow in #15 Soft
- L'oreal Color Infallible in Hourglass Beige
- L'oreal Color infallible in Permanent Kaki
- Dollywink Liquid Eyeliner in Deep Black
- Dollywink Volume Mascara

On Cheeks:

- Canmake Cream Cheek in #05 Sweet Apricot

On Lips:

- Shiseido Maquillage Essence Glamorous Rouge in PK393 Hot Pink

Honestly, if not because I would want to do the jogging test I would never ever wear a makeup like this to jog LOL. I never like to put on much makeup when I need to go to the gym! (I guess I would be doing an entry on how I wear my makeup when I visit the gym soon.)

So here's me before I start my 45 minutes jogging on the threadmill. (I've already wear this makeup for 11 hours when I took this photo.)

Pardon the lousy lightings as the gym's changing room is actually a "No photography allowed" place so I took this secretly LOL.

And there you go, after my 45 minutes jog!

I tried to went into the changing cubicle and took a close up of the eye makeup.

Impress or not? Yes!

Not only the colors stay put and there's no panda eyes on me after my jog, there isn't any creasing on my oily eyelids too!

Really no complains about its smudge-proof, water-proof and blink-proof claims.

The only one thing that I probably would not like about it is the fall outs when I'm applying it. Being in slightly loose eyeshadow form the fall outs when using a brush can be terrible if you picked too much product at one go. I tried to minimize it by taking really little product each time, since a little goes a long way for this baby. Otherwise for a more intense color I would simply use my fingers. Also, while I was out today I realise that the colors slightly creased on my eyelids which didn't happen yesterday but I believe this can be resolved easily with an eye primer.

Now that it has pass my test, what are you waiting for?

Remember to take part in the Color Infallible contest to win this sexy camera!

Don't forget, I'm rooting for Purple Obsession. Remember to send the photos of you wearing Color Infallible in Purple Obsession to me at autumncandy@gmail.com before 13th May!

More LOTDs using Purple Obsession coming soon. =)

 

Thanks for reading~!

Last thurday night, I was invited with 12 other bloggers to the L'oreal office for their Color Explosion night event.

The event was meant for the launch of their new mono eyeshadow, L'oreal Color Infallible.

I'm sure if you have been following my instagram you would have seen this!

With Jerlaine whom I met when I reached there.

I wasn't really hungry when I reached but how many of us can resist to donuts?

Shin, the assistant product manager for L'oreal did a very detailed introduction of this product that is going to be launched in May.

Basically, the L'oreal Color Infallible is a hybrid between a cream and powder eyeshadow, where it has got a very velvet satin texture but very pigmented and long lasting on the eyelids with 4 times more binders than classic powder eyeshadows.

Shin also explained that with that, the Color Infallible is blink-proof, rub-proof, smudge-proof, water-proof and last for 24 hours.

WATERPROOF!? I'm so tempted to try wearing this for a jog or swim and bring it to the test.

They're bringing in 8 colors out of the full range of 15. (Awww.. I wish they would just bring in all the colors though.) Each will be retailing at $14.90.

A quick swatch on the back of my hand taken by my iPhone.

Joy, the makeup artist showing us a demostration of a day and night look using Color Infaillible colors.

Here's a better swatch of it with and without flash.

Joy explained that the conserver inside the tub was to help keep the slightly loose eyeshadows in place.

See! Nice and flat surface for easy picking of colors each time you open the lid!

Honestly after I opened the cap and swatched on the back of my hand I was sold. The colors are really very intensed and rich (ALL the above swatches are achieved with just 1 swatch) and not to mention they don't come off easily at all! I tried to rub them off my hands but in return what I got was a hand full of colors as it doesn't come off easily.

If you asked me what's my most favourite among the 8 colors, I would say I can definitely wear these 3 out everyday!

After the makeup demostration by Joy, we were each given a face chart to create our "Fashion Forward" look.

Obviously I am not good at doing this from the blending on my face chart LOL.

Nevertheless it was fun and we get to keep a polaroid of us posing with the face chart too!

And guess what, L'oreal is generous enough to be giving away... This!

A Samsung ST200F Camera worth $299! Isn't the red camera sexy?

All you need to do is to submit photos of yourself wearing Color Infallible to me autumncandy@gmail.com by 13th May and the winner will be announced on 16th May on their facebook page!

I have chosen the color to represent me... Purple Obsession!

I will be doing a more detail review of the Color Infallible eyeshadows (with a jogging test!) in my next entry. Stay tune!

 

Thanks for reading~!

Amethystory has been in the market since last year, but this is the first time I'm using it.

In case you're wondering, Amethystory's main ingredient is Amethyst, this lovely purple quartz.

Amethyst is a gemstone used to protect one from poison, relief headaches and insomnia. It is also a healing stone and the birthstone for February babies!

I was lucky enough to be sponsored these 3 products by EK Media.

From left to right: Mineral Bubble Face Wash, Mineral Aqua Gel and Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer

Mineral Bubble Face Wash

- 3 exquisite & effective ingredients: Amethyst, Hyaluronic Acid & Bio Energy Fluid
- Soft & creamy foam enriched with moisture factors & mineral nutrients
- Gently cleanse to remove impurities, dirt & oil from pores

My thoughts

The foaming pump dispenser is so in the trend nowadays with so many brands coming up with it. What I really love about this is that it doesn't dry my cheeks after use, very hydrating! The foam are dense but not as dense like Biore marshmallow but it does a decent job in cleansing.

Mineral Aqua Gel

- Removes dead & dry skin with intense hydration
- Promote skin rejuvenation
- Can be used for face & other parts of the body

My thoughts

This product reminds me of Ginvera marvel gel but of a more watery texture. The exfoliation is gentle and it does makes my skin smoother and brighter.

I've been using it on my knee caps and arms to gently exfoliate the dead skin and it does helps my skin absorbs body lotions better!

Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer

- Locks in moisture with hyaluronic acid
- Fights dark spots and lightens complexion with tranexamic acid
- Amethyst to enhance skin rejuvenation and provides energizing skin effect

My thoughts

This enhancer is lightweight and easily absorbed into the skin. I'm not really into skin lightening as I believe skin tone cannot be lighten but probably only to brighten and lighten dark spots. Sadly, this item cause my cheeks to have slight breakouts which I believe is due to the tranexamic acid (since I am sensitive to this whitening ingredient).

 

And yes, I'm sure if you have been watching the tv you might have seen their pretty ambassador, Cynthia Wang~!

Right now, they're having the Beautiful Skin Search! Join them now at http://www.facebook.com/amethystory?sk=app_212829342081120

The search is ending on 30 April, so hurry and good luck~

 

Thanks for reading~!

I'm sure you remembered that I mentioned previously that my friend bought me the Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes mascara during her USA trip in January. Back then this little baby wasn't even launched in Singapore yet!

Guess what, now it's all available at Lancome counters! They're selling for $50 each I think. (Correct me if I'm wrong on this...)

The Hypnose Doll Eyes mascara is suppose to give you volumed, extended and lifted lashes with a wide-eye effect for a dolly look (as the name goes). When I twisted open what first welcomes me is the strong rose scent which I wasn't really in favour of. Nevertheless it's way much better than some other brands which has weird rubbery scent for mascaras.

The unique cone-shaped mascara wand allows easy application for hard to reach lashes like the inner corners while the thicker side helps to fan out the lashes. I really love the shape because it really helps making mascara application for the inner corners much easier. However, I find it slightly hard not to get the mascara on to my eye lids because of the thick wand. Partly also because I am used to brushing my mascara upwards nearer to the lid as my lashes are stubborn and all pointing downwards. A mascara guard would do the trick well though.

My bare lashes. They're not only short but stubborn and are all pointing downwards. =(

With 1 coat of mascara

With 2 coats of mascara

In terms of the mascara, what I really like is how it fans out my lashes. The formula is more wet instead of those drier waxy ones, hence it doesn't cause much clumps when I applied even to my third coat. But also because of it's wet formula it doesn't hold the curls well. My lashes are curled before I applied but when I apply my second coat you'll see all my lashes droped again. Also, this is the non waterproof version which is good because it's much easier to remove but at the same time it does smudge badly on me sometimes.

Overall, I think this works great for those who already has long lashes but need something to fan out the lashes and also to add some volume to it. I doubt I would make a purchase when this is done because I still prefer something that is waterproof, especially so now because I am going to gyms straight after work and I don't think looking like a panda after a gym class is cool! Plus, to spend $50 for something that I would throw away in 3 month's time isn't really my style. I would rather settle for something with a lower price tag but works just as well!

 

Thanks for reading~!

Earlier in February when Revlon launched their lip butters in our Sunny Singapore, I managed to grab 2 during BHG's 20% sale and got them both at $25.40 instead of the usual $15.90 each.

I have heard too many raves and good reviews in youtube and hence when it was launched I couldn't resist at all. Furthermore with a 20% discount, who would say no to such a good deal?

I got myself Peach Parfait and Lolipop, 2 colors which I would wear to work and also when I have a date.

Here's the swatch on the back of my hand.

I did mentioned previously that I was a tad disappointed with Peach Parfait because, despite the fact that I know Revlon lip butters are supposed to be sheer to medium coverage, this is how it looks on my lips.

I've got my bare lips here for comparison.

I almost look as thou I didn't apply any color isn't it?

On the bullet itself, Peach Parfait looks like a pretty pigmented nude color with golden shimmers. Unfortunately as you can see from the swatches above it's much more of a sheer color than a medium, not to mention that the color is not exactly buildable.

Lolipop on the other hand is a very rich fushia-pink with blue shimmers.

I love wearing this when I did something simple for my eyes, like just a winged eyeliner or when I wore lashes but very neutral eyeshadow.

It adds a very nice pop of colors isn't it?

In terms of the product, the lip butter is suppose to be a combination of the moisturization of a lip balm and yet also the color of a lipstick. Perhaps I have been too pampered with my La Mer lip balm; I find the moisturizing content of Revlon lip butters a so-so, because my lips feel dry after 40 minutes of wear when I'm in the office (my La Mer lip balm can last me around 4 hours). Color wise I would say I really love Lolipop way more than Peach Parfait, for wearing Peach Parfait is like wearing nothing on my lips at all.

To be honest, if I would to grab a lipstick that is moisturizing and won't dry my lips, the Za Plumper lipstick would be my better choice. However, Za's Plumper lipstick's staying power is a tad lower compared to Revlon's Lip Butter, so I need to re-apply quite often, which can be troublesome when I am busy at work.

I guess you just can't have the best of all worlds isn't it? LOLs...

 

Thanks for reading~!

I almost wanna faint when I login to my blog just now.

I know, it seems like I have been away for a while and leaving this blog to collect dust, isn't it? The truth is...

I have blogged a few entries previously, but tagging them post-dated so that they will be published automatically on the later dates.

However, sotong me tagged them in the year 2013. -_-"

Nevertheless, I shall annouce my giveaway winner NOW!

The winner...

Liked me on facebook...

And leave a comment on my blog...

This person is none other than...

Natassja Zamani! Congrats! Please email me your address by 7th April so that I can mail the giveaway goodies to you.

 

For those who did not win this time, fret not cos I would be having more giveaways soon. =)

 

Thanks for reading~!

As promised, here's my first giveaway for 2012!

I know it's bad to be late but I hope you guys are not going to blame me for this! My wrist really hurts then and hence I couldn't type properly at all.

So what am I giving in my 2012 First Giveaway?

And it consist of...

 

Majolica Majorca Puff de Cheek in OR302

This has to be my all-time favourite cheek color other than it's sister color, OR322 from Majolica Majorca Cheek Customize! I've got a few backups because I'm so worried that it will be sold out one day in Watsons. 
-_-"

Nevertheless, I decided to give one away to someone who would love orangey blushes like I do!

 

Cle De Peau Extra Rich Lipstick in T8

Those days working in Shiseido enables me to have the chance to try out Cle De Peau and even though I have to admit that their prices are REALLY steep, some of their items are really worth the dollar value.

And one that I love is this Golden Nude lipstick which have been my favourite nude lipstick for quite a while.

 

Sexy Look Hello Kitty Platinum Rose Duo Brightening & Lifting Mask

I didn't give a good review on this lovely mask, but hey! The brightening effect is awesome. Not to mention it didn't cause any breakouts on my whitening-product-sensitive skin. I'm giving away 2 pieces this time, because 1 is never enough!

This giveaway is gonna be my first international giveaway to thank all my overseas readers who have been visiting my blog even when it was on hiatus and it will end in a week's time.

To enter:

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck and Thanks for Reading~!