I am in ♡ with gold and white at the moment and therefore I created a table of my lovely beauty items below...
Clock wise:
♡ Chanel Gardenia
♡ Marc Jacobs Daisy
♡ Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey
♡ Tom Ford Lip Colour in Summer Fling
♡ Christian Dior Prestige
♡ Michael Kors Body Cream
♡ Michael Kors watch
♡ Michael Kors Barrel Necklace
♡ Love always by Sd bangle from www.lovealwaysbysd.com
I have been very addicted to Instagram lately because get to know some wise beauty bloggers. We all love the tags. We tag each other if you want to see someone creativity and also their beautiful stuff. They are all excellent photographer, no jokes!
@slowbrogal tagged me rainbow tag is blue and it was my first tag ever. I was digging my stash to see any blue.....
Below you could see what I could find:-
Estee Lauder Madmen Collection 2013
Chantecaille Le Baine Collection
Tarte acosmetics Lip Butter
Deborah Lippmann Nail Polishes
Rolex watch
Victoria Secret's Baby Blue and diamonte bra
The lingerie is eye catching!
Have you tagged anyone or being tag?
Known for their beautiful candles, luxe body line and heavenly scents, our expectations for the new Diptyque facial skincare range were understandably high...
L’Art du Soin for the Face is a surprising range of sensorial sophistication based on the art of infused skincare. Treatments that steep skin in the best nature has to offer, to bring out skin’s natural radiance, for a complexion glowing with wellbeing.
So, what is "The Art of Infused Skincare"?
Every product has been formulated with a special composition of plant and flower infusions carefully chosen to have only beneficial effects on your skin, a technique inspired by herbal medicine, or “phytotherapy,” an ancient practice meaning “to treat with plants.” Original, delicate, surprisingly sensual textures with subtly sophisticated scents, for skincare that is truly different. diptyque’s L’Art du Soin for the Face steeps skin in the best nature has to offer, to bring out skin’s natural radiance, for a complexion glowing with well-being.
Original, surprisingly sensual textures with delicate fragrances that metamorphose upon contact with water or with the skin. With carefully selected floral infusions and waxes, which give the face a radiant, healthy glow, diptyque has devised a new ritual dedicated to beauty: simple, soothing gestures for every day of the week.
Diptyque who are well known for their incredible candles and room sprays have made the natural progression on from body care and have created their own skincare range which will be launching this March. I have to say I was pessimistic at first, I saw Neiman Marcus had Beauty Event of getting a Diptyque product and free all the Diptyques Skincare minis. Quickly browsed through Diptyque and dec8ded to get the Radience Powder which nothing can go wrong with that.
The fact: If you're sensitive to fragrance (i.e. annoyed by the stuff in any capacity related to skincare) Diptyque's new skincare range is not for you.
The Powder Cleanser
What it does: A mix of powdered white clay, rose, jasmine, and neroli petals, the Radiance Boosting Powder is a purifying, soothing, and moisturising almost-cleanser—just add water, as they say.I also added Facial Water. It works better than water.
Smells like: A limey, fizzy alcoholic beverage. (But the pamphlet says verbena and neroli.)
How to use: Dole out half a teaspoon into your hand, and add in a bit of water—this is where the Infused Facial Water comes in. The mix becomes milky and frothy, which you’ll intensify with the included foam scrubbing ball. Massage onto your face, rinse.
Personal view I do like the sound of powder cleanser but the foam scrubbing ball basically quite useless. Too small to roll and too rough to scrub! I didn't use it after the first time. Afrer wash off, my skin didn't look any radiance or even better or smooth. I also put it like a mask then rinse off but I feel tightness around my mouth! Not impressed. I have tried three times for 3 weeks and I am sorry Diptyque, I think thereare some improvement needed for this product
The Facial Water
What it does: Not a cleansing water in the Bioderma sense, the Infused Facial Water is more of a cleansing…accessory? (Elaboration below.) But it is “bursting with vitamins, minerals,” and radiance-boosting and pore-regulating nasturtium, so it’s not just rose-scented tap water, either.
Smells like: Lemon citrus and rose.
How to use: As a refreshing, aromatic splash at the end of the day after cleansing and the Facial Water is a brand-sponsored H2O alternative to mix with the Radiance Boosting Powder.
Personal view: This is probably the only product that I will repurchase.
The Balm
What it does: A solid in the jar (for full size), the Nourishing Cleansing Balm is a mix of cleansing oils and waxes (sweet almond oil, beeswax, and hazel seed oil among others) that melts into your skin and dissolves away any makeup, but definitely there fragrance.
Smells like: A warm, crisp floral—geranium and roses to be exact.
How to use: The directions say to apply to a dry face, but the balm is so incredibly thick, that the melting process can be hastened with a light pre-spritz of Evian water—or keep it all in the family and use the Infused Facial Water. It makes for a decadent cleansing experience, but doesn’t rinse off completely, so a follow-up cleanse is recommended for those that are on the oily side of the spectrum.
Personal view: it is nice to mix with facial water but nothing too impressed about...
The Clay
What it does: The Multi-Use Exfoliating Clay is part mask, part scrub. It contains marble powder for grit, apricot kernel oil to moisturise, and kaolin clay to regulate oil, increase circulation, and reduce inflammation.
Smells like: An herby, earthy violet.
How to use: If using as a scrub, don’t go nuts with a huge dollop—a teeny amount on the tips of your fingers is better for scrubbing, as the marble powder specs are miniscule, so you don’t want a thick layer of the cream between your fingers and your face. You do, however, want to apply a thick layer if using as a mask. It’s nice as a drying mask because it doesn’t actually dry—it draws out excess oil without leaving an uncomfortable crust on your skin. Leave on for five to ten minutes and rinse with warm water.
Personal View: I do like this exfoliate clay as it makes my skin look fresh and clean.
The Moisteriser
What it does: The Protective Moisturising Lotion softens and moisturises skin with orange blossom extract, and contains chemical sunscreen ingredients (SPF 15). The damask rose hydrosol gives the lotion cooling properties, and it’s packed with omegas 3, 6, and 9.
Smells like: Orange blossom, which is a like a slightly citrusy honeysuckle.
How to use: The lotion is light and spreadable, so a little goes a long way.
Personal view: This moisteriser has a very very strong perfumey smell. I could still smell it after a couple of hours of application!
The Insta-recap with @inner_luxuriosunsus :
Easter Inspiration / my new and first Koyudo Fupa 02/ YSL lipgloss bracelet 10 yrs old now!/ tagged by @fenztastic to show my shade of GREEN/ first Guerlain Champs Elysee Parfum from dad/ My Beauty Diary Masks/ Kate Spade Bracelet/ #whatisinmymakeupbag this week.
Product of the week : definitely My Beauty Mask - Imperial Bird Nest! My skin definitely feel ultra noirishing and hydration.
Must read blog post : lipstick and sunshine (http://lipstickandsunshine.com) has won Top10 Finalist of Top Allure Blogger.
Must watch video : Lisa Eldridge's Graphic Liner for all eyes shades editorial look ( http://youtu.be/fNFNWb-EfXI)
Adding to the wish-list : Fresh Black Tea Age Delay Infusion Treatment Toner.
Hope you have a great Easter holidays.. xoxo
After finishing my first Chanel CC Cream and I decided to hunt down another good CC Cream. When I was at Sephora Hawaii, I came across this brand and I heard a lot of rave about it. I decided to give it a try.
Amore Pacific CC Cream has SPF50 and it is the highest SPF among all the CC Cream in the world. The broad spectrum SPF50+ protects against UVA and UVB rays. It is suitable for a summer day in Australia where the sun has high UV rays.
The Dnamic Fluid Capture System Technology transforms liquid into a refined emulsion. Non-absorbing ruby-cell puff applicator cools and soothes the skin.
The texture is very fine and skin like and some what dewy. I have to prime my base and finishing up with a translucent powder. The Exclusive Long-Lasting Complex proprietary skin technology fills micro lines and ensures color builds into fine even layers.
Amore Pacific CC Cream has skincare benefits. The Green Tea Treatment Complex™ brightens and prevents skin irritation while providing superior antioxidant protection.
It also provides Hydrating Bamboo Sap Formula replaces traditional water in oil base for deep moisturisation.
Overall I enjoyed Amore Pacific CC Cream Cushion. It makes my skin glow when my skin is on the best condition.
A few years ago we had Masquerade Ball hosted by my company. I love to attend this kind of party because you could dress up with your imagination and mostly colourful yet elegant!
Masquerade Party in Venice is my dreammmmmm.....
This is my mask beautiful and romantic yet mysterious mask... Dior Necklace and Guerlain Champs-Elysee Parfum from my dad. This parfum is my very 1st perfume of my own, got this when I was 13 yrs old! So it is 22 years with me now! It does not lose its value and the smell of it at all as I keep it in my dark drawer. I adore it more now........
#dream #venice #masquerade #party @guerlain #guerlain #perfume @diorbeauty101 #dior #necklace
The Insta-recap with @inner_luxurious : tagged by @fenztastic to show my shade of PINK. Pink shows happiness and soft side of inner you. My daughter is my happiness. She is like your BFF. Hourglass Ambient Blush touches the soft side of me, they are simply beautiful/ my three months hauls/ Diptyque L'Art du Soin Skincare / #whatisinmymakeupbag/ my new found love from Chanel Perfect Lumiere Velvet Foundation
Product of the week : Chanel Perfect Lumiere Velvet Foundation. Amazing little black bottle. My skin feels so great and smooth. Perfection!
Must read blog post : Lately @slowagal and I were discussiong blogger in Malaysia and Australia and we enjoy the chat. I found this post by Tenneil, she discusses blogging being a job vs. a hobby. Such a controversial subject but I can say that for myself as much as I would love this to be my full-time job, I’m perfectly content with it being a hobby. Blogging isn’t something I just do for the money or the “freebies” it goes way beyond that. I love every aspect of the blogging community and would never turn my site into something it’s not!
Must watch video : Klaire De Lys from You Tube, I can’t get enough! I mention her all the time over and over again but they’re seriously my fav!
Adding to the wish-list : I’ve been a good girl treating my skincare regime seriously and have purchased Tatcha because this is the brand that I always wanted to try but they are quite pricey but I got myself couple of thing because of my birthday month so a treat from myself. The school holiday has just started and will be out and about with my kids a lot. Now head to The Weekend Agenda( http://theweekendagenda.blogspot.com) for my lifestyle blog update. See you there!
Hope you have a great week ahead... xoxo
Sephora, the world’s largest beauty retailer, is reportedly set to open standalone stores in Australia next year.
According to The Australian Financial Review, the cosmetics giant had been considering teaming up with a local retailer to tackle the Australian market and had held talks with department stores David Jones and Myer, but has since decided to go it alone following its recent success with standalone stores in Asia.
Sephora, the fastest-growing brand in the LVMH luxury goods group, plans to open its first store in Sydney in the first half of 2015, followed by more stores in other capital cities.
It is reportedly looking for sites in high profile locations such as George St and Pitt St in Sydney, and is believed to be in talks with Westfield.
Every now and again I dedicate a post to a single nail color I deem worthy, this shade my friends is like a garden full of green! Formula X Maniacal is a bright green toned with clear base finish. The photo below is only 1 coated because I still like to see throught my nail bed. The formula applies nicely with no bubbling at all. I haven’t had one chip and this paint job is 3 weeks old btw! My current obsession with bright colours (may be because in Australia is Autumn season now) has led me to venture out to try other tones of green. Not a very autumn colour I know but I couldn’t help myself! I guess this will be in rotation for the next couple of weeks until I find the next contender. . .
Looking for a great CC cream is pretty hard in Australia. I got this Perfetk Skin Perfection CC Cream in Sephora Hawaii.
I was looked after a great makeup artist and I told her I have finished my Chanel CC Cream and now looking for other brand to try. She said she knew what I was after. She brought this brand that I never heard before - Perfekt!
She tried on me and with eye perfection gel. The tip of the application has cooling and could use to massage under eye to release the tiredness around. She did a little massage. Instantly I was hooked in it!
Back to the CC Cream. It is the first time I tried CC Cream in compact. I didn't like the idea because I haven't used 'compact' for a long time! It felt so light and yet covered my light dark spot and and flawless. It lasts me around 8 hrs! Very happy with it. I definitely will repurchase!
I went to Hawaii trip the beginning of the year and I visited Sephora Hawaii. I had my leisure time with my kids while my hubby had to go to his RC Shop.
I was greeted by Formula X and Deborah Lippmann nail polishes which you cannot get these brand frim Australia. I was playing in one of the FormulaX Gold Effect Top Coat and I was blown away immediately and I didn't stop from there...
I also fall in love with Tom Ford nail collection and so far I have two of the Spring Collection.
Have you tried any of these brands?
Happy Wednesday!
Lilian ♡
