Vichy Challenge - Final Skin Analysis!

It is the final stage of the Vichy challenge!! All 5 challengers went for their final skin analysis to see if their facial condition has improved after using the products for 2 weeks! And here is Jermaine result!!

Previously, her results was:

Hydration Level: 54% = Dehydrated
Shine Index: 17% T-zone: 25% U-zone: 9%


Consult form from the first analysis.

Her Sebum level reflects very low as she was told to remove her make up at the counter just before her analysis:

Pic from the First Skin analysis to proof what i say!

And after 2 weeks for use of the Vichy Products:
*Jermaine removed her make up 45 mins before the skin analysis*

Hydration level: 99%!!!!


Shine Index: 18% T-zone: 31% U-zone: 8%

How did Jermaine achieve 99% hydration level??

Simple!

1st: Carry you Vichy Thermal Spa water every where with you and spray it on your face every 2 hrs! It not only helps to hydrate your face! it helps your face to feel more refresh and less oily! No more blotters are needed!

2nd: Twice a week, Spray a generous amount of your Thermal Spa water on a 1 ply tissue paper, then put it on your face for 15 mins. No raising is required after your Thermal water mask.=)

Results of the Vichy challenge will be announced on the 1st of Dec!!

Eucerin Dermo PURIFYER skin care range

We have yet another impure Skin Range!! Sponsored by The sample store, i hereby present to you a mild Acne, Whiteheads ad blackheads skincare range! Eucerin DermoPurifyer!

This Skincare range comes in 5 different steps which includes Cleanser, Toner, Scrub, Creme gel and Cover stick.

Here is a short review of The Cleanser, The Creme gel and The Scrub.

Eucerin DermoPurifyer Cleanser

Top: Eucerin Purifyer Creme Gel
Bottom: Eucerin DemoPurifyer Scrub

I know it's a little confusing! But different from any impure skin range that i've mention in my blog, The Eucerin DermoPurifyer is much more gentle situation to acne. I would say it is more suitable for people who have got combination skin with little problems with acne, pimple,etc!

The Eucerin DermoPurifyer Skin care range contains 2% of Lactic Acid which helps to fight acne and other skin impurity. Lactic Acid is found naturally in the skin, therefore there will be no allergic reaction on even of the most sensitive skin.

The Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Cleanser:
t's texture is clear and very watery, when massage on face you will notice that it is not as foamy as cleanses of other brands. Although, people may think that foamy cleanses are good because it deep cleanse but think again! deep cleansing your face everyday?? do u have really oily skin???
This cleanser is really gentle as it does not make you feel as if your skin is going to crack, even after a few washes. I would say this is my fav product from the DermoPurifyer range.

Cleanser
RRP@ $21.20

The Eucerin dermoPurifyer Scrub:
This scrub is not an everyday scrub, IMO once a week is highly recommended!!! The Lactic acid beads in the scrub helps to remove blackheads and effectively deep cleanse. However, i would not use this product if i've got sensitive and super delicate skin as the lactic acid beads are NOT very fine.

Scrub
RRP@$18.60

The Eucerin DermoPurifyer Creme Gel:
The key product in the DermoPurifyer range. It is designed to hydrate the skin and regulate excess sebum formulation. I did not have to chance to try the Creme Gel out long enough for a proper review but it's texture felt really light and it's a cream gel formula does not make your fa feel oily at all.

Creme Gel
RRP@ $25.70

Get here 3 step sample packet here:

PS. ok here's a pic i've came up with for the Eucerin Blogger contest. So if u like it do vote for mi. Click here to vote.

Sneak Preview Sale of the Paul Frank Lip Smackers Range

Happening at Tampines Mall Atrium Sale from Monday to Sunday StarAsia Singapore (The Distributor of LipSmackers, Skin 79, etc) will be having a Sneak Preview Sales for the Paul Frank Lip Smacker range which will be launched early next year.

So go down to Tampines Mall and check Julius & friends out!!

PS. My Paul Frank Lip Smacker Xmas set giveaway is still ongoing!! Click here to join nw!!!

It's pink brown liner and mascara!!

Not very long ago, i've received a big parcel fulled with loads of products from Eternity Inter-Trade (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

And when i opened the parcel *as if it was boxing day*, 2 products was "screaming to me and almost jumping out from the box", they are the Pink Brown Liner and Mascara!! The packaging and colors looked so super sweet!!!

Pink Brown Liner and Mascara!

I was super happy to see both the products because i've seen them on the shelves BUT did not buy them coz.... i'm a make up drama-mama, brown and neutral colors are seldom seen on my face.

So yes here is the liner and the mascara:

Pink Brown Eyeliner
Retractable eye pencil with sponge

Pink Brown Mascara and "Catch and Separate brush" close up

Although they are called the Pink Brown Mascara and Liner, the products do not give u pink eyelashes or pink swollen looking eyes. The colors of the mascara and liner are actually BROWN with a slightly red-er under tone.

Swatches
Top: Mascara
Bottom: Liner

Let's start with the Liner first:

I believe eye liner is one of the Must have item in our cosmetic bag! Every gal knows that for instant huge dolly eyes, eyeliner comes to mind without fail. But do you know that if u have small eyes and rimming both ur top and below eyelids makes your eye smaller? And although black is the one color u must have, it doesn't go with every look, especially if you wan to be a sweet fairy tale princess.

Look at the difference:

Center: With Normal black liner
Right: With Pink Brown liner
Both Eyebrows done with Pink Brown Liner

The difference and effects from the black and brown eyeliner is huge! Yes with the black eyeliner my eye looked more define but imagine if i'm in a pink chiffon dress with huge curls on my hair and i'm walking on beige bow high heels. do you think the black eyeliner work??

I like this liner because:
The tone of brown - I have got a few brown eyeliner but none of them has got this tone of brown. As the brown is of a "red-er" undertone, it gives your eye that dolly "watery" eyes look which most Asian girls are trying to get.

It does not smudge or maybe it does..- ok let me explain! I noted no smudge on my eye area at the end of the day when i tried the Pink brown liner. However, i'm thinking that given it's soft redish brown color even if it smudge, you might not be able to notice it. So! it is as good as no smudge!

It doubles up as a eyebrow pencil! - Yes! it does! especially when u have got colored hair!!! Simply use the liner as you would with a regular brow pencil. The soft brown of the liner give ur brows a softer look!

What i do not like about this product:

It is hard to get the color on my eye! i would have go over the some area a couple of time!! i would usually put my eyelid sticker on before i draw on my liner but with this liner i need to draw it on first because with all the tugging my eyelid sticker would have "popped" out and became useless!!

Would i buy the liner again?? yes but as a eye brow pencil =)

Next, The Pink brown mascara!

Similar to the eyeliner, the Brown from the mascara is slightly "red-er". The Pink Brown mascara is a fiber mascara that helps to lengthen lashes. It is water RESISTANT and it is easily removed with just warm water.

I am personally not a big fan of fiber mascara because of the clumps! Some fiber mascara clump so!!! much that they make your lashes look like "what i describe as" cockroach legs! but Thank god the pink brown mascara does not! it give u defined lashes and it lengthens them.

No complains about this mascara but i would say it's not my kind of mascara because i still prefer my full thick and super defined lashes. If you like long and "gentle" looking lashes this is your mascara!

With Pink Brown Mascara front and side view

And two pictures to show the difference:

Left, with black liner and black mascara
Right, with brown liner and brown mascara!
SEE THE DIFFERENCE??

Vichy challenge - Our Last update

This is our last update for the Vichy Normaderm Challenge. My Challenger Jermaine and I brainstormed and tried to keep our entries entertaining and creative. We have shown you guys Jermaine's Normaderm skin routine, Jermaine's eating habit and even getting her good friend to tell us about her skin improvement.

Jermaine also come up with ideas like using a magnifying glass, paper blotters, her cousin's baby as model for her photo entries and even came up with slogans that presents her feelings.

Below are some of our photo entries and our last video entry for the challenge.

Photo entries:

Day 4 photo entry


Day10 photo entry


Day 14 photo entry

Our last video entry

We hope that you have enjoyed our video and pictures as much as we have filmed them. Now that the Challenge has come to an end, it's time for me to sum up this challenge with Jermaine's skin condition before the challenge and her feelings after 2 weeks of using the Vichy Normaderm products.

Jermaine's oily skin can be considered as a "family problem". Most of her relatives, including both her brother and sister suffers from oily skin. Jermaine's problem not only stopped at oily skin. Problems rooted to oily skin such as acnes, redness, uneven skin tone and clogged pores has also plagued her face.

This problem has been a huge obstacle in Jermaine's life. She had to blot her face every other hour, take medicine and apply tons of products to control her outbreaks and the oiliness of her skin.

Jermaine has also seek help from dermatologists that has prescribed Antibiotics, Steroid cream, birth control pills and even recommended her to go for laser and botox to stop the oiliness and tighten her pores.

All these recommended treatments has to be done continuously and they are NOT cheap!

Below are some pictures taken for phase 1 of the challenge.

We can see that Jermaine has got enlarged pores all over her face, uneven skin tone, acne and even peeling skin (due to her previous products).

Before using the Vichy Normaderm Range:

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Left, front close up without make up
Right, Left face close up with make up


*Click to enlarge*
Right face close up with make up

2 weeks after Jermaine has started using the Normaderm range, her pores size are visibly reduced, acne are less "angry" and much more in control, redness and uneven skin tone are now less visible and her face is now less oily.

Here's a picture taken on the last day of film which is exactly 2 weeks.

Simple forest fairy look =)

Here is what Jermaine has to say about the challenge and her skin improvement:

" the product is very effective but yet gentle to my sensitive skin, i have never trust drug store products but Vichy has proven me wrong..overall challenge is very fun and i have learnt a lot doing things which i have never done b4 like showing my naked face so openly in the public.

And of coz coming out with videos when i am camera shy. i am very touched by many of my friends who will auto-vote for me everyday without fail.. Also encouraging me from time to time..

My skin is less oily and i do not have inflammed acne that often (which has been bugging me for years). Thank you Vichy for being the solution to my skin problems"

YES! i'll also like to thanks all my friends and anyone that has voted for us in this challenge.

PS. The Voting is still on going till the 24th of nov (which is today) i'm not really sure if they had closed the votes but do check it out and VOTE FOR US if you are still able too!!

Click here to Vote for us!!

Let's all get monkey this Xmas!! plus mini giveaway! [CLOSED]

It's xmas!!! ok it's still about one month away BUT!! it's gift shopping time!

OK i admit! Nov and Dec are my poorest month of the whole entire year!! i've got 2 big birthdays to celebrate and Xmas of coz! Money is one thing when it comes to Xmas but What to buy is another!

This year there is no more headache cause Lip Smacker and Paul Frank has together come up with a "one size" fit all Lipbalm/Lip gloss! And by that i mean lip smackers for both the girls and the boys!

YES!! Julius and friends has added cute and funky into the all so girly lip smacker.

Limited ed. Paul Frank Lip Smackers gift set!

I was really honored to be among the first to try the monkeying gang lipsmackers out!

Julius & Friends Lip Gloss Collection

I received the little colorful handbag with alot of little monkey prints which i fell in love with *so CUTE!!*

In the bag, the gift set consist of 2 lipbalms, 1 squeezy tube lip gloss and one applicator lip gloss.

Left, Julius' Coconut Cream
Right, Clancy's Cotton Candy


Left, Julius' Strawberry Banana
Right, Worry Bear's Honey Sweet

The scent of the lip balms and lip glosses are super yummy!!! coconut cream, cotton candy, strawberry and honey. And guess which one i like the most! It's the coconut cream! Smells like super rich coconut cream -.- of coz! but the scent keeps me coming back. SERIOUSLY i'm coconut cream addicted now!

The lip balms are super creamy and matte. I'm the kind that loves to pinch my lips but the lip smackers stays as it is and does not shift itself out of my lips *u knw some lip balm make u look like u never clean ur mouth after food*. It also glides onto the lips very easily. And most importantly, it keeps the lips moisturize.

The lip glosses do not smell as yummy as the lip balm but they still smell good. Although they do not shine like most lip gloss, The Lip smacker glosses gives my lips a slight healthy shine and they are not sticky at all!

The Lip Smacker Paul frank gift sets can be found at selected watsons store from now till 29 Dec 2010.

AND it's giveaway time!!!

To start my December giveaways, I've got the This Just Tin Lip Gloss Collection to giveaway!

Cute Paul Frank trademarked tin and 3 lip smackers

All you have to do is to:

1st, of course! be my follower on Google or Networkedblogs whichever you feel is better.
2nd, comment on this post telling me where will you be, who will u be with and what you will be doing this Christmas.

I'll be contacting the winner via email so leave mi ur name and email!!
Contest open for people residing in Singapore only.

Contest close 30 Nov 2010, 12 noon!

Vichy skin analysis

During the phase 1 of the Vichy Normaderm Challenge, all 10 nominated challengers went through a skin analysis at the Vichy counter located at Guardian (Tanglin Mall). And of course, i was there with my challenger, Jermaine.

I was pretty surprise to see a PC look alike skin analysis machine there!! The skin analysis machine is able to tell whether or not my challenger's face is dehydrated and how much is her skin's oil level.

So first, enter your personal details.


Next, it's the hydration level!

and the results, DEHYDRATED!!
tsk tsk tsk!

After that it's the oil level, Jermaine was told to look into the black circle on the left of the screen. And guess wat! it's actually a camera! got flash somemore!!

This camera is actually able to capture the oil level on the skin surface, so yes.. of coz she has got oily skin.

Oily face!

The Analyst customised some Vichy Normaderm products that would best suit Jermaine's skin. The products are used for the Vichy Challenge and they can all be seen in our video updates.

So do check our updates out!

Here are the video entries for Day 7 and Day 10:

Video update for Day 7

Video update for Day 10

And remember!! VOTE FOR US!!

How to vote for us??

Simply click into each of Jermaine's pictures at the below link. You will be able to see a green Vote button on the bottom left corner of the picture. Then, Click on it and move on to the next picture. PLUS bookmark the link on your computer and come back everyday to vote!!!

VOTE FOR US

oh yes! did i mention a random voter will be winning a $300 Vichy hamper. So vote for us nw and remember to 'like' the Vichy Singapore Facebook Fanpage to stand a chance to win.

Shiseido presents: Tsubaki

Yes, Cosmetic and skincare giant Shiseido is wowing our local drugstores with yet another sub-brand called Tsubaki!!

The name Tsubaki means Camellia in Japanese and it symbolizes Shiseido's spirit of pursing optimal beauty! plus the Main ingredients in the Tsubaki haircare range is the High Purity Tsubaki Oil EX which is carefully formulated from natural camellia oil.

A survey done in Japan shows that the desire for "hair shine" is top priority. So tsubaki is designed to help woman achieve beautiful shiner hair from root to tip creating the "angel's halo" illusion.

Tsubaki comes in 2 different series, The red series called The Shining Line and the white series called The Damaged Care Line.

The Shining Line


The Damage care line

Product Focus

The main ingredients found in the Tsubaki products is the Premium Rich Formula High Purity Tsubaki Oil EX. This Highly pure camellia oil helps nourish our hair from the root to tip and giving hair that healthy shiny look.

Shiny Sensor mechanism is a technology also found in Tsubaki's product. This technology is about to sense the damage parts of the hair and nourish damage parts even more. As we all knw hair gets more and more damage but less and lesser nutrition as it get longer so the Shiny senor mechanism is able to detect parts and nourish them even more.

Deep Radiance and Shine pearl Lipid can also be found in both the series. It gives hair support from inside and evokes a quality radiance from deep within.

The Shining Line (Red series) from Tsubaki is suitable for hair that are damaged from hair dyes and heating from hair tongs. BUT if your hair is as damage as mine (keep in mine i breached my hair) the damage care line (white series) is much more suitable as it contains Penetrating Care Component Tsubaki Amino. Its penetrates every nook and corner inside your hair and repairs damaged and brittle sections making hair smooth and shiny.

And of course, the one criteria above all when we purchase hair products is SCENT! yes! the tsubaki shampoo and conditioners smell awesome!!! with natural ingredients like lily, camellia, peach, etc, how can their products not be SCENT-FUL!! * scent-ful in june lang. is super nice scent*

I've been using the Damage care line for at least 2 weeks and i like how my hair is much softer and shinier even on days when i'm running late and forget to put on my leave on hair essence. And most importantly for me, it does not strip hair colors off my hair.

So Yes! this awesome product is now available in selected watsons! at a very affordable price.

Special treat for all readers!

After 2 updates from Jermaine, i believe everyone is wondering if the product is as good as mention. Here your chance to try the products out as Vichy is having a promotion for all of you guyz!

Check out the flyer below for more information!!

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Vichy Challenge diary entry 2

It's food we are talking about in this entry! Everyone knows that our skin condition start from what is happening in our inner body. And if we are what we eat THEN! healthy food means healthy skin!

Some quick tip on eating the right kind of food!!

1st, EAT YOUR VEGETABLES!!! coz green and leafy vegetable contains vitamin A that is important to help fight wrinkle and lines on your face and the rest of you body!!! the greener the leafs, the more vitamin A they have.

2nd, Green tea is known far and wide for it's ability to help fight cancer and prevent heart diseases! But did u know that it actually helps to reduce oil secretion on your skin! this helps to achieve healthier looking skin!!

3rd, Drink plenty of water to flush all the nonsense out of your system!! Fruit are important too as they contain Vitamin C and fiber plus some of the fruits can help to renew skin tissue growth!!

so yes!!! better becareful with what you eat!!!

Here is the video of Jermaine's Vichy Normaderm skincare treatment.. ENJOY!!

And remember!! VOTE FOR US!!

How to vote for us??

Simply click into each of Jermaine's pictures at the below link. You will be able to see a green Vote button on the bottom left corner of the picture. Then, Click on it and move on to the next picture. PLUS bookmark the link on your computer and come back everyday to vote!!!

VOTE FOR US

It's Red and Smokey this christmas with Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown known for her love in neutral colors wants to glam you up with 2 different looks this Christmas!

Choose between Hot and classy red lips or Sexy and mystery smokey eye. Bobbi Brown wants you to choose your glam.

I was invited by Joyce to attend the workshop with her

BUT i had to clean my already chio makeup. =(

Anyway, we were taught how to achieve the 2 looks ourselves!! THE BOBBI BROWN WAY!

Here is the Neutral eye and red power lip!:

And the Dark Smokey eye and nude lips:

So now it's your turn for the MUA's behind the bobbi brown counters to glam you up. Join them at their makeover party and get yourself transformed.

Details as below:

For more details, Visit the bobbi brown facebook fan page now!!!

It's phase 2 of the Vichy Normaderm Challenge!!!

Yes! my challenger, Jermaine has made it through phase 1. Thanks to all friends and people that has voted for u! BUT do not stop your voting! coz your support is needed in Phase 2!!!

In Phase 2, we will be documenting her Skin treatment with photos and videos!! So stay tune and spread the word! VOTE FOR JERMAINE!!

Here is our first video diary entry, ENJOY!

No Scripts and no tricks!

How to vote for us??

Simply click into each of Jermaine's pictures at the below link. You will be able to see a green Vote button on the bottom left corner of the picture. Then, Click on it and move on to the next picture. PLUS bookmark the link on your computer and come back everyday to vote!!!

VOTE FOR US

Vichy will be giving away a $300 worth hamper to a random voter so vote nw!!!!

Goodies from Confirm Trading

Living in the modern and high technology era, few people understand and enjoy the wait and arrival of the traditional snail mail.

I have always loved snail mails especially those containing a whole bag of goodies!! Thanks to Confirm Trading (S) Pte Ltd, i'm able to do reviews on a whole lot of beauty products from korea!!!

A little background about the company, Confirm Trading (S) Pte Ltd is a Singapore based importer and distributor of a wide range of premium quality health and beauty products.

Some of the brands that Confirm Trading carries are:-
- Rojukiss
- Dr Jart +
- SmoothE
- Baby Skin

Goodies!!

The products sent to me for review are:
- Rojukiss Whitening and Anti-Aging Sample Package
- Dr Jart+ Premium Blemish Base

YAY!! products to try and review!!

Do look forward to my review of these products..

Confirm Trading is also on facebook!! Go check their facebook fan page out for awesome deals!!