Sunday, January 27, 2013

Sampar Skin Quenching Mist

Pioneer of urban skincare, Sampar has an ambition: to awaken the sleeping beauty in every woman, uncovering and revealing her natural allure. The products from this French brand are created from a combination of nanotechnology, aromatherapy and state-of-the-art ingredients to protect the skin from environmental pollutants while restoring the skin's natural barrier function. While some mists contain only water, Sampar's version packs a punch with...

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Linden Leaves Rejuvenating Dermabrasion With Organic White Tea

Rejuvenating Dermabrasion with Organic White Tea is an exfoliator containing AHA (exfoliates and reduces skin dullness), tangerine (brightens and clears the skin from congestion and spots) and organic white tea (antioxidant and promotes cell regeneration). Alpha hydroxy acids (often referred to as AHAs) are derived from fruit and milk. They work by removing the dead topmost layer of the skin allowing newer, healthier skin cells to show. The...

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Sampar So Much To Dew Midnight Mask

I came to know about Sampar from Maquia, my all time favourite Japanese beauty magazine. Its overall aesthetic and availability in Malaysia are reasons enough to set me off in a flurry of excitement. If you follow my Instagram account, you would have already seen a showcase of this French brand's family portrait. Haha! The first review honour goes to So Much To Dew Midnight Mask. I must confess, it took a lot of hemming and hawing before selecting...

Monday, January 7, 2013

Sunkiller BB Perfect Strong A SPF50+ PA+++

Sunkiller BB Perfect Strong A is a tinted sunscreen with skincare benefits, hence, the inclusion of the term BB. As you well know, BB creams are multi-taskers that purportedly replace your serum, moisturiser, sunscreen, primer and foundation with one single product. (Source: isehan.co.jp/) Name: Sunkiller サンキラー BB Perfect Strong A BBパーフェクトストロングA Price: RM 34.90 for 30 ml @cosme rating: 4.3 ★ Release date: 1.2.2012 Ideal for outdoor activities,...

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Burberry Beauty Velvet Foundation Review, Swatches, FOTD

I received a personalised goodie bag from my makeover at Burberry Beauty a few months back and in it were a tube of Lipstick Cover in Sepia Pink and a bottle of Velvet Foundation that I am about to review. Burberry Velvet Foundation gives the skin a soft-focus velvet finish that lasts all day. Inspired by the iconic trench coat, its lightweight, breathable texture gives gentle protection from the natural elements. The innovative oil-free formula...