skincare routine (December 2012)

DAY

1. Rosette Hello Kitty Collagen Wash
2. Hada Labo Arbutin Hydrating + Whitening Lotion
3. Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
4. Olay Total Effects 7 In One Day Cream Gentle
5. The Body Shop Vitamin E Creamy Neck Gel
6. Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub
7. Burt's Bees Acai Berry Lip Balm
8. Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF55
9. Kiehl's Ultra Moisturizing Eye Stick
10. Liese Smooth Hair Cocktail
11. Essential Damage Care Nuance Airy Anti Frizz Serum / Herbal Essences Smooth Lovin' None Of Your Frizziness Serum


NIGHT

1. L'Oreal Gentle Lip & Eye Make-Up Remover
2. L'Oreal Gentle Cleansing Milk
3. Essential Damage Care Nuance Airy Shampoo
4. Essential Damage Care Purely Smooth Conditioner
5. Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Split End Protection Intensive Mask / Herbal Essences Seductively Straight Sleekening Intensive Mask (thrice weekly)
6. Soap & Glory Scrub Of Your Life / Soap & Glory Scrub 'Em And Leave 'Em Body Buff
7. Lux White Impress Body Wash
8. Rosette Hello Kitty Apple Gommage (once weekly)
9. Rosette Hello Kitty Collagen Wash
10. Formula 10.0.6 Pores Be Pure Skin-Clarifying Mud Mask (once weekly)
11. Heme Magic T-Zone Peeling Mask (once monthly)
12. Hada Labo Arbutin Hydrating + Whitening Lotion
13. Yes To Blueberries Eye Firming Treatment Cream
14. Olay Total Effects 7 In One Day Cream Gentle
15. The Body Shop Vitamin E Creamy Neck Gel
16. Nivea Night Whitening Body Milk
17. Bio-Oil
18. Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream
19. Organix Moroccan Argan Oil
20. Organix Cherry Blossom Ginseng Shine Finish Spray
21. Victoria's Secret The Hand Cream
22. Hello Kitty Treatment Lip / Sophie Monk Little Twin Stars Lip Essence

Tag: I LOVE DRUGSTORE MAKE-UP

1. What is your favorite drugstore makeup brand overall? 
REVLON

2. What are your favorite face, cheek and lip products?
CANDYDOLL LIQUID FOUNDATION
RIMMEL NATURAL BRONZER
EOS LIP BALM

3. Least favorite product?
LIESE HAIR COCKTAIL SERUM

4. What is the best makeup bargain?
ORGANIX MOROCCAN ARGAN OIL 
ROSETTE HELLO KITTY APPLE GOMMAGE

5. What is your favorite underdog product?
L'OREAL TELESCOPIC EXPLOSION MASCARA 
FAIRY DROPS MASCARA 
NIVEA NIGHT WHITENING BODY MILK 

6. A drugstore product that is overpriced?
HEME MAGIC T-ZONE PEELING MASK 
REVLON LIP BUTTERS 

7. Show your best drugstore dupe(s)!
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8. Drugstore product that isn't worth the hype?
MAYBELLINE GREAT LASH MASCARA 
MAX FACTOR FALSE LASH EFFECT MASCARA

Caudalie Premier Cru The Eye Cream

I was queueing in Sephora the other day to make payment for my purchases and a salesperson was going around distributing a mini-sized version of Caudalie Premier Cru The Eye Cream.

Got these details off Sephora's official website:

What it is: An antiaging cream to refresh the eye area.

What it is formulated to do: This highly active formula targets all signs of aging around the eyes: wrinkles, loss of elasticity, dehydration, dark circles, dark spots, puffiness, malnourishment, and loss of radiance.

What it is formulated WITHOUT: - Parabens - Sulfates - Synthetic Fragrances - Synthetic Dyes - Petrochemicals - Phthalates - GMOs - Triclosan

What else you need to know: Inspired by the original antiaging powerhouse, Premier Cru The Cream, this product focuses on the delicate eye area to revitalize and renew skin for transformational results. Derived from the grape vine and effective science, a unique alchemy of patented, active ingredients work together to combat skin aging in this elixir of youth.

I have only tried this eye cream once and I do not quite like it. The texture is thick and although it does not feel heavy, it is quite difficult to blend nicely.

CandyDoll Liquid Foundation

(source: bellabox)

This is one of the best liquid foundations I have ever used, which means this product gives my all-time HG liquid foundation - Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua - a run for its money. When I first tested the CandyDoll foundation, I received so many compliments about how radiant my complexion looked. What is even more pleasant is that I only applied a tiny amount of product! It feels lightweight and smooth on my face and the colour tone fits me perfectly. I highly recommend this liquid foundation but I am aware that there are only limited colour shades available, which is a pity. FYI: Mine is in shade 01.

REVIEW: Herbal Essences Smooth Lovin' None Of Your Frizziness Serum

I love this hair serum! I am alternating between using this Herbal Essences one and my previous Essential Nuance Airy Hair Serum and I must admit that I prefer Herbal Essences'. It smells so good and has a richer texture than Essential's, however it does not feel super heavy nor weigh down my mane.

Caudalie Hand Cream & Lip Conditioner

(source: feelunique)

Scored this hand cream & lip conditioner set from Sephora for merely SGD$12! I have always been interested in trying this brand because I have heard numerous good reviews about products from this particular line and I am glad I finally got the chance to do so at a wallet-friendly price. I have yet to try the hand cream because I am still going through Victoria's Secret The Hand Cream, which I bought from USA and is soon finishing up. The lip conditioner is really good though, not so much moisturising on its own during super dry weather, but effective for layering under lip cosmetics. I carry this all the time in my make-up pouch and before applying any lipsticks or lipglosses, I will ensure to pucker up with the Caudalie Lip Conditioner beforehand.

Burt's Bees Cuticle Cream & Acai Berry Lip Balm

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So I got this Burt's Bees Cuticle Cream & Acai Berry Lip Balm set from Sephora the other day. It was such a steal for only SGD$9, given that the lip balm itself already originally costs $8. I have tried the cuticle cream before in the States and here is the link to my review. Although I still apply cuticle oil (click for review) after my self-manicure, pedicure sessions, this cuticle cream tin is easy and convenient to carry around with me in my make-up pouch so I can utilise it as and when I am outside. I am definitely on a quest to improve the condition of my cuticles! As for this Acai Berry-flavoured lip balm, I absolutely adore the smell and taste of it. It is also very moisturising and rather long-lasting on the lips. However, I only adorn this lip balm when I am not intending to layer other lip products over because the lip balm itself is pretty heavy. When I just want to moisturise my lips before application of lipsticks or lipglosses, I switch my lip balm option to Caudalie Lip Conditioner (review coming up next).