Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Baviphat Sugar Girl All In One Collagen BB

Sugar Girl All In One Collagen BB is composed from Collagen (skin elasticity), Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Green Tea Extract, Grapefruit Extract (soothing) and Hyaluronic Acid (moisturising) - all the ingredients needed to make my skin happy!


Baviphat says:
This 4 in 1 multi BB Cream has small spherical particles to correct and fill the the appearance of fine lines, pores, freckles and blemishes.


Name: Baviphat 바비펫 Sugar Girl 슈가걸 All In One 올인원 Collagen 콜라겐 BB 비비
Price: RM 39.90 for 30 ml
Made in: Korea

Golden yellow toned girls who are often frustrated by grey, ashy Korean BB creams will enjoy this BB cream. There is a typical cosmetic fragrance but it goes away soon after application. Anyways, the scent is so faint that one can disregard it.



It has a creamy texture that spreads and blends easily. As expected, coverage is sheer (perhaps I am able to stretch it to medium if I layer) given how light the formula is; I can barely feel it on my skin!

The finish is extremely natural - like my skin, but better. It evens out and brightens up sallow skintones.

Without.


With.


The BB cream mattifies my complexion once applied, but it turns shiny (for the lack of a better term, although some might replace it with greasy haha) through the day once my face starts to secrete oil. A powder is a must to prevent the shine from getting too much a few hours on.

One other catch? It doesn't last all day. By the fifth hour mark, I was looking decidedly less polished. I would recommend it for short excursions, any longer than that and you'll need touching up.


To buy and for more information, updates and exclusive offers, hop on over to

✤ Website: hishop.my
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The full ingredient list for those of you who are able to understand Korean:
정제수, 사이클로테트라실록산, 사이클로헥사실록산, 카프릴릭/카프릭트리글리세라이드, 글리세린, 티타늄디옥사이드, 메칠메타크릴레이트크로스폴리머, 세틸피이지/피피지-10/1디메치콘, 소르비탄세스퀴올리에이트, 디메치콘, 디메치콘/비닐디메치콘크로스폴리머, 비즈왁스, 소듐클로라이드, 스테아랄코늄헥토라이트, 마그네슘알루미늄실리케이트, 페녹시에탄올, 황색산화철, 적색산화철, 흑색산화철, 트리에톡시카프릴릴실란, 향료, 비사볼올, 마치현추출물, 자몽추출물, 녹차추출물, 하이알루로닉애씨드, 콜라겐, 카퍼트리펩타이드-1.

Disclosure: Press samples.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

I got the chance to smell Guilty Black Pour Homme from Gucci (which hit the shops on March 15th) and thought I'd share my thoughts on it with you all. It's the fragrance to cool down the summer heat!



Name: Gucci 구찌 Guilty Black 길티 블랙 Pour Homme 뿌르옴므 Eau de Toilette 오 드 뚜왈렛
Price: RM 240 for 50 ml
Made in: UK

The House's entwined Gs and iconic green (and red) web stripe play a big part in the flacon's design. Green for its hero whereas red is reserved for its heroine.



And while it is not the most attractive bottle around, it does have some charm. A hip-flask comes to mind every single time I look at it. Doesn't help that the leading man for the Guilty Black campaign - Chris Evans of Captain America fame - sits amongst bottles of alcohol in one of the pictures packed in the press release.


The description listed notes of green coriander and lavender laced with orange flower and neroli. An undercurrent of patchouli and cedarwood adds depth.

It's a clean, modern and green scent that'll suit the cool urban man or in Korean, 차도남. I certainly don't mind coming across guys smelling like this!


After testing it thoroughly, I would place it in the minimal sillage category. I can't imagine this subtle scent leaving a trail behind...


Guilty Black Pour Homme is available at major department stores nationwide for RM 240 (50 ml) and RM 314 (90 ml).

The full ingredient list for Guilty Black Pour Homme:
Alcohol Denat., Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, BHT, Methylparaben, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Citral, Geraniol, CI 60730 (Ext. Violet 2), CI 14700 (Red 4) , CI 19140 (Yellow 5).

Disclosure: Press samples.

Friday, May 3, 2013

My Beauty Diary Moisturising Wishing Box

These Wishing Boxes from My Beauty Diary were unveiled at the drugstores this time last year. Waiting till now to snap one up made me save 50% off the retail price! There are three boxes to choose from: lifting, moisturising and whitening, and believe me, it wasn't easy to make a decision.

(Source: qiweisi.com/)

Name: My Beauty Diary 我的美麗日記 Moisturising Wishing Box 滋润保湿许愿礼盒
Price: RM 119.90 for the following
Aloe 芦荟 (23 ml ×7)
Bird's Nest 燕窝 (23 ml ×6)
Hyaluronic Acid 玻尿酸 (23 ml ×7)
Natto 纳豆 (23 ml ×6)
Lemon & Verbena Body Lotion 送柠檬 & 马鞭草身体乳 (100 ml ×1)
Made in: Taiwan

Bird's Nest


Price: ★★★★★★★ RM 3.46/sachet
Scent: ★★★★★☆☆ brings up fond memories of me rotting my teeth by eating too much chewy candies. Would anyone care for some Sugus?
Moisturising level: ★★★★★☆☆ +16.4%
Whitening degree: ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ zero brightening
Recommend: No. This mask doesn't make the cut if you want your mask to nourish as well as brighten.

The full ingredient list for Bird's Nest:


Hyaluronic Acid


Price: ★★★★★★★ RM 3.46/sachet
Scent: ★★★★★☆☆ almost scent-less! I can't decide whether this is a good or bad thing.
Moisturising level: ★★★★★★☆ +24.8%
Whitening degree: ★☆☆☆☆☆☆ minimal
Recommend: Yes. When I used this, I feel that it makes my skin look plump. Thumbs up!

The full ingredient list for Hyaluronic Acid:


Natto


Price: ★★★★★★★ RM 3.46/sachet
Scent: ★★★★★☆☆ surprisingly pleasant. It doesn't bear any traces to its namesake, the pungent and foul fermented soybean.
Moisturising level: ★★★★★★☆ +22.3%
Whitening degree: ★★☆☆☆☆☆
Recommend: Yes! It is the best at brightening amongst the three masks reviewed here and it really hydrates the skin.

The full ingredient list for Natto:


My verdict:
#1 Natto
#2 Hyaluronic Acid
#3 Bird's Nest

You can read my old review on Aloe over here. Lemon & Verbena Body Lotion will get its own entry!

Over to you! Have you taken a liking to any masks recently?

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Sampar Poreless Magic Peel

Woe is me! I have the hard to treat combination skin. Some products are too moisturising which leads to breakouts while some are too dry for me, and this usually results in unsightly peeling. So you can envision my glee when I was presented with Poreless Magic Peel.

With its formula rich in restorative enzymes, Poreless Magic Peel swoops in to save your skin in the fight against imperfections, smoothing its surface and reinforcing its natural ability to repair and heal. This daily anti-blemish solution is ideal for combination and oily skin. (Source: sampar.com/en/)


Name: Sampar サンパー Poreless Magic ポアレス マジック Peel
Price: RM 126 for 30 ml
Made in: France

This day moisturiser has a gel-like consistency. It sinks into the skin quickly and leaves my skin silky smooth. It provides sufficient hydration without leaving my skin dry or tight.



At first I was shaken by the unique aroma (sulphur comes to mind) but a few seconds after it settles into my skin, it begins to emit a refreshing and minty smell. I'm guessing that this is the workings of the natural essential oils?


This magical potion softens the skin's texture like no other. It unclogs my U-zone from impurities, but isn't able to replicate its success on my T-zone.

I also noticed that it is lacking in the mattifying department. It doesn't eliminate the need for blotting sheets. As usual, my T-zone thwarts any attempts made to tame it. It becomes as shiny as it can possibly be with or without Poreless Magic Peel.


I would love to cut Sampar some slack (you know I love this brand to bits!) but I can't seeing as it fails to meet my expectations. Sampar needs to amp up the dosage of Lentil Seed Extract in the formulation to keep oilies and thus comedones in check.


Still, some do enjoy Poreless Magic Peel. Reviews here and here. If you find yourself interested in it after reading their accounts, head on over to the Sampar counter at Parkson Sunway Pyramid, Robinsons The Gardens or sampar.my.

The full ingredient list for Poreless Magic Peel:


Disclosure: Press samples.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Eau De Toilette

Signorina Eau de Toilette has big shoes to fill as the follow-up to the floriental fruity Signorina Eau de Parfum.

Salvatore Ferragamo says:
Signorina Eau de Toilette, the celebration of a chic girl’s most joyful facet. The ideal fragrance for a romantic young woman who expresses her graceful sensuality through a natural elegance. An exceptionally fresh scent signature with the vivaciously cheeky soul of Signorina.


Name: Salvatore Ferragamo サルヴァトーレ フェラガモ Signorina シニョリーナ Eau de Toilette オードトワレ
Price: RM 265 for 50 ml
Made in: Italy

While Signorina Eau de Parfum is creamy and velvety, Signorina Eau de Toilette stands at the other end of the spectrum as the fresher and fruitier sister. Nevertheless, Signorina Eau de Toilette still comes across as a warm and woodsy scent with juicy lychee notes wafting through every now and then.


As with most Eau de Toilettes, it lacks longevity. It begins to wear off shortly after the four hour mark.


The precious liquid sits in a rectangular glass spray bottle topped off with the iconic Vara bow in pink and lilac. The rose gold lover in me couldn't help but to swoon over the lid crowning the bottle. It's so unapologetically feminine and you know it has already claimed a spot on my vanity.


Armed with my trusty camera, I hotfooted down to the launch of this perfume on March 26th (now you know how backdated this post is haha), so it's only natural that I got a little snap happy.







During the event, attendees were given the option to get their bottles engraved. Huge props to the Salvatore Ferragamo team getting it all done in a short time frame. Such a sweet touch!


Signorina Eau de Toilette is guaranteed to stir your senses, give it a sniff the next time you happen by a Salvatore Ferragamo counter! Prices start from RM 190 and it's available nationwide in 30 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml bottles.


And for fans in or visiting Florence, Museo Salvatore Ferragamo is hosting a new exhibition, The Amazing Shoemaker, from 19th April 2013 to 31st March 2014. It explores the role that shoes play in fairy tales, myths and legends as wearing shoes has historically been seen as a sign of wealth and power.


(Source: facebook.com/SalvatoreFerragamo)

Don't miss the featurettes and constantly updating contents on whiteshoefilm.com, as well as on Ferragamo's official pages:

✤ Website: ferragamo.com
✤ Facebook: Salvatore Ferragamo
✤ Twitter: @Ferragamo

The full ingredient list for Signorina Eau de Toilette:
Alcohol Denat. (SD Alcohol 39-C), Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Coumarin, CI 60730 (Ext. Violet 2), CI 17200 (Red 33).

Disclosure: Gift.