Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation (30ml)

This week review is on Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation. Estee Lauder was having sample redemption for their double wear foundation back November 2013. I have redeemed and used back then. Pretty late review but late is better than never. :)

Overall, this double wear foundation is very long lasting. Its easy to apply and face look even, bright and smooth after apply. No access oil and produces a natural dewy and radian looking skin.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation Summary
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation is a stay-in place makeup that consist of SPF 10/PA++.

Benefits

• 15 hours staying power
• Medium, buildable
• Flawless all day
• Feels lightweight and comfortable.
• This worry-free, long-wear makeup stays fresh, looks natural, even through nonstop activity.  
• Glides on silky smooth, absorbs oil. 
• Natural, Semi-Matte finish

The foundation is

• Oil-free
• Dermatologist-tested
• Non-acnegenic
• Fragrance-free

This foundation consist of quite a number of shades and works best for oily skin.

How to use Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation?
Apply foundation after face routine as a foundation alone or can be use before applying lose powder. 

My Review
Estee Lauder was having sample redemption for their double wear foundation back November 2013. I have redeemed and used back then. Pretty late review but late is better than never. :)

The sales lady from Estee Lauder at Tangs Vivo tried 2 different shades on my lower jaw, one at both side. In the end I choose Shade #37. And she went on to apply lightly on my entire face followed by giving me a small amount to bring back and try. 

Sample double wear foundation.

The double wear foundation is a liquid foundation that have a thick and creamy texture. #37 shade falls into darker beige color as I am not fair. So a darker beige looks more natural on me. 

Thick and creamy.

The double wear foundation is also easy to apply. I'm used to using fingers. So What I do is I will take an appropriate amount and spread over my face. 

Immediately after applying, face will turn dewy, smooth and even. And for me I will follow with loose powder to finish up. I don't even need to use blusher. The double wear foundation looks so natural on my skin after applying. 

Applying the foundation.

Looks natural after apply.

The sample is enough for me to use a few times. And what amaze me is the long lasting power. I will wear it in the morning and after one whole day of hot weather and sweat, the double wear foundation still looks as good as when I wear it in the morning, without the need to touch up. 

And also I do notice it works pretty well on my oily skin as my skin does not turn oily overtime. No need to remove access oil in between times. And the foundation don't turn cakey and dry.

Face still looks good after one whole day of wearing it.

One issue is that the SPF 10/PA++ may be too little. Extra UV cream have to be applied.

Overall, I love this double wear foundation. This double wear foundation is very long lasting without the need to touch up. Its easy to apply and face look even, bright and smooth after apply. No access oil and produces a natural dewy and radian looking skin.

Where to buy them?
You may buy them at all Estee Lauder counters at a price of S$58 for 30ml bottle. 

Where to get samples?
You may go to Estee Lauder counters and ask the sales to try the correct shades on you.   

Disclaimer: Product(s) in this post was/were samples or bought for personal use only. Reviews are for the purpose of sharing my honest personal experience only. No sponsorship and/or monetary compensation are offered.  

Free Sample: Kinerase Products Sample Set

Free Kinerase products sample set.

How to get them?

1. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mljuvkd 
2. Fill in the details and submit. 
3. Pick up your free sample at any of the clinics stated. 

Limits

• Valid for Singapore only. 
• Valid while stock last. 
• Pick-up hours are Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 11:00 and 14:00 - 17:00.
• Kindly note to call up the clinic before you head down for collection.  

List of clinics

1.	Trinity Medical Centre Address : 87 Marine Parade Central, #02-500A Singapore 440087 Contact : +65 6344 0027
2.	Clementi Family & Aesthetics Family Pte Ltd Address : Block 449, Clementi Avenue 3, HDB Clementi, #01-24F Singapore 120449 Contact : +65 6776 6177
3.	Tiffany Yang Aesthetics & Surgery Address : 8 Penang Road, #12-22, Park Mall Singapore 238549 Contact : +65 6338 9448
4.	Skin Physicians Address : 3 Mount Elizabeth, #11-08 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510 Contact : +65 6733 6466
5.	Medical Aesthetics Central 24 Hour Clinic Group Address: Blk 681 Hougang Ave 8, #01-831 Singapore 530681 Contact : +65 6385 0520 Address: Blk 450 Clementi Central Ave 3, #01-291 Singapore 120450 Contact : +65 6774 4377

Free Sample: White Formula Super Moist Toner/Light Toner

Free White Formula Super Moist Toner/Light Toner With Hyaluronic Acid sample at SampleStore.com.

How to get them?

1. If you do not have a SampleStore account, go to SampleStore.com to register for a free account. (You may check my other post link on the redemption details)
2. Login to account and go to Sponsored Samples.
3. Check out the White Formula samples found. 
4. Samples will be delivered to you.

Limits

• Please note that delivery is valid for Singapore Address only.
• One account may redeem one sample each only. 
• Sponsored samples is totally free.  

Review: Ameli Shimmering Peach Pearls Eyeshadow

Ameli Peach Eyeshadow

This week review will be on Ameli Peach Eyeshadow. Thanks to Lifestyle Post for sending this Ameli Peach Eyeshadow. 

I don't usually get excited using eyeshadow and I would often choose those safe and natural pink to use. But after trying this Ameli Peach Eyeshadow, I totally fall in love with it. :D The color blend onto my skin so well, making it look so natural. Its easy to apply and It really lasted for a long time. 

Ameli Peach Eyeshadow Summary
From Lifestyle Post website, it stated the product as follow:

• New product from Korean brand
• Combine 2 colours in one eyshadow case to create the perfect 2 Cut Eyes with the most gorgeous colour combinations, Peach orange and Shimmer orange.
• It gives your eyes a perfect three dimensional effects.
• Main characteristic of the product is it's Long lasting and Glossy effects. It includes Silicon Pearl Pigment and Sebum Control Powder, so you can enjoy beautiful colors for a longer time!

You may go to Lifestyle Post website or Ameli online shop for more information. (Do note that the online shop is in Korean Language)

How to use Ameli Peach Eyeshadow?
Apply onto eye bed using brush, sponge or hand. 

My Review
Thanks to Lifestyle Post for sending this Ameli Peach Eyeshadow. 

The product came bubble wrap to protect the product and preventing it from being spoiled during delivery. Very thoughtful. 

Nicely bubble wrapped.

The eyeshadow came in a small square box. And unfortunately, information on the box is all in Korean language. :( 

Nice box.

Instruction is in Korean Language.

Opening the box, the eyeshadow is nicely place in a cute round gold color container. 

Nice round container.

Nice round container.

There are 2 type of colors, Peach orange and Shimmer orange. (20-113/133) And a small sponge is given as well.

Color I received.

Easy to open.

Sponge given.

Lets take a closer look at the 2 types of color. The one on the left (Peach orange) is lighter in color and is suitable for people looking for a more natural color. The one on the right (Shimmer orange) is more reddish in color and is good for blending and when people is looking for something special but not so wild. 

left (Peach orange) and right (Shimmer orange)

color palette number.

I like the texture of this eyeshadow. Its not so powdery. Its in fact a combination of creamy plus powdery. So you do not have to take a lot. Just gently brush a little will do. 

How the eyeshadow looks like applying on my hand.

As I am used to applying eyeshadow using my bare fingers. I did the same too for this eyeshadow. Just a gentle brush across the color palette, I'm able to get enough eyeshadow to apply on my eye bed. And its so easy to blend them. Also I don't get those extra powder that came off from the color palette after used that I usually need to brush off. This Ameli eyeshadow do not have this problem at all. 

I don't usually get excited using eyeshadow and I would often choose those safe and natural pink to use. But after trying this Ameli Peach Eyeshadow, I totally fall in love with it. :D 

Just looking at the color alone, I'm actually quite afraid that its too wild looking for me at first. But after applying, I can't just stop saying that I'm impressed! The color looked so natural on me, even the darker peach. It blend so well onto my skin, really leaving a three dimensional effect. 

And most importantly, I find it very long lasting. No need to reapply at the middle of the day. The eyeshadow lasted throughout the day. When I am back home at night, the eye shadow is as good as when I just apply in the morning. 

Before and After used.

Overall, I totally fall in love with this eyeshadow. The color blend onto my skin so well, making it look so natural. Its easy to apply, making it suitable for eyeshadow beginners and It really lasted for a long time.  

Where to buy?
Ameli Peach Eyeshadow can only be found online. You may go to Ameli online shop to buy them. 

Where to get sample?
No sample redemption for this product. :(

Disclaimer: Product(s) was/were provided for personal review purposes only. All reviews are 100% honest and based on my personal experience. No monetary compensation of any kind was given or received for this review.

Free Sample: Herbal Essences Japan Series

Free Sample for Herbal Essences Japan Series for PAssion Card Members. 

How to get them?

1. Go to any of the 20 participating Guardian stores stated here http://www.guardian.com.sg/PA
2. Flash your PAssion Card to collect the sample. 

Limits

• One redemption per card. 
• While stocks last.

Free Sample: Bio-essence Miracle Bio Water samples

Free Bio-essence Miracle Bio Water samples (25 ml).

How to get them?

1. Like Bio-essence SG Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/bioessence.sg
2. Go to http://on.fb.me/1gJGWPr
3. Register your details. 
4. Go to Free Sample Tab. Fill in your address and submit. 

Limits

• Valid for Singapore only. 
• Available to first 300 fans.

Free Sample: Follow Me UV Aqua White CC Cream Sample at SampleStore.com

Follow Me UV Aqua White CC Cream Sample at SampleStore.com

How to get them?

1. Create an Account at Sample Store.
2. Login and go to Sponsored Samples on the left menu. 
3. Check out Follow Me UV Aqua White CC Cream Sample and 3 other free samples. (you may go to my other post for detail as well)

Limits

• Registration is only limited to persons who hold a Singapore postal mailing address.
• Each sample check out requires 2 points. So each check out with 4 samples,  requires 8 points. 
• Each check out allow max of 4 samples.
• Checkout sponsored samples (Free Delivery) requires no charges at all. 
• One type of sample can only be redeem once.    

(To win the product, simply redeem and review on Sample Store.)

Free Sample: Sexy Look Micro Inject Mask

Free Sexy Look Micro Inject Mask Sample.

How to get them?

1. Follow Secretive @mysecretive in Instagram.
2. E-mail marketing@secretive.sg with your NAME, Instagram NAME, NRIC, CONTACT NO., MAILING ADDRESS to redeem your FREE* sample.

Limits

• Valid for Singapore only.
• Follow @mysecretive to be eligible.
• While stocks last.
• One redemption (one piece, assorted) per NRIC per mailing address ONLY. 
• Secretive Pte Ltd reserves all rights to amend this promotion without prior notice.  

Review: Sebamed Olive Cleansing Bar

Sebamed Olive Cleansing Bar (15g)

This week review is on Sebamed Olive Cleansing Bar. This is one of the goodies in Guardian Plus free gift goodies bag given out November 2013. 

After using my skin feel clean and refreshing. However, I personally feel that its not moisturizing enough. And I did notice that the cleansing bar started to melt like a clay in the soap container, turning into a mess. 

Sebamed Olive Cleansing Bar Summary
Benefits of Sebamed Olive Cleansing Bar:

• Soap and alkali-free 
• Mild wash active compound offers effective, gentle cleansing of the skin. 
• Active skin care complex containing olive oil, silk protein, panthenol and phytosterols supports the regeneration of the skin. 
• Aloe barbadensis provides the skin extra moisture to protect its moisture balance. 
• Mild cleansing formula leaves skin soft and smooth. 
• pH value 5.5 protects and stabilizes the skin's acid mantle maintaing the skin's moisture balance and provide high skin tolerability. 
• Free of preservatives. 

What is written on the packet.

How to use Sebamed Olive Cleansing Bar?
Due to the soft nature of the Cleansing bar, it is important that the bar is kept in a dish, where it can dry correctly after use.

Ingredients

My Review
This is one of the goodies in Guardian Plus free gift goodies bag given out November 2013. 

The cleansing bar have a cute shape. 

Cute shape.

The cleansing bar is a little light yellow or should I say beige color. 

cleansing bar wrap in plastic.

light yellow or beige in color.

When lather with water, can easily produce foam. And it produces an olive oil smell.

Easy produce foam.

This cleansing bar can easily remove access oil on my face and easy to wash off. After wash, my face feel clean and refreshing. However, I personally feel that its not moisturizing enough for me.  

I also do notice one thing. The soap after placing in the soap container after a few use, the soap started to turn a bit like clay. It stick onto the container and then later looks like melted. It become very messy inside the soap container. 

Turn into clay like texture and stick onto container.

Melted in the container.

But the soap is alkali free, pH 5.5 and free from preservatives. That's what I like about the soap. 

Overall, after using my skin feel clean and refreshing. However, I personally feel that its not moisturizing enough. And I did notice that the cleansing bar started to melt like a clay in the soap container, turning into a mess.  

Where to buy it?
Sebamed Products are available at Guardian, Guardian Plus, Watsons and NHG Parmacy. 

Where to get samples?
There is no sample redemption for this. :( 

Disclaimer: Product(s) in this post was/were samples or bought for personal use only. Reviews are for the purpose of sharing my honest personal experience only. No sponsorship and/or monetary compensation are offered.  

Event: Honeyz Cube Beauty Tea Party

Honeyz Cube Beauty Tea Party at Plaza@Cosme at 100am

Its a pleasure to attend Honeyz Cube Beauty Tea Party on 8 March 2014 afternoon located at Plaza@Cosme at 100am.

Thanks to Honeyz Cube, Beauty Direct and Aibi Style, it was a fun and fulfilling afternoon, meeting other beauty bloggers and getting to know new products. 

I was pretty early that day, so I just walk around the shop, exploring the products available in the shop. 

The main focus of the day is the Rio Holographic Nail Foils by Aibi Style and False Eye Lashes by Star Lash. 

Rio Holographic Nail Foils by AibiStyle

False Eye Lashes by Star Lash

The party started with Juliana from Honeyz Cube giving the opening speech. 

Juliana giving speech.

Then the action begin! We are introduced the Rio Holographic Nail Foils available for sale at
Aibi Style for a price of S$75 for each set. Each set comes with 10 different style of nail foils. With this Holographic Nail Foils, we are able to customise our own nails (natural nails or false nails) in simple steps and nice designs. You may find out about this product at Aibi Style website. 

A demo is done by Lavinia from Aibi Style on how to apply the nail foil. 

Applying nail adhesive and nail varnish.

Placing the foil on the nail.

Nail nicely done.

Moving on, we are introduced to another product, False Eye Lashes by Star Lash. Star Lash is Beauty Direct's own local home label, with its premium lashes handmade to perfection. And its only now that I know they have such an extensive range of designs. 

Different design of Star Lash.

We are then showed how to put on the false eye lashes using Star Lash's eyelash glue.

Good false lash is flexible and do not break easily.

Applying eyelash glue on the top of the lash.

Fitting the lash.

False lash nicely done.

Not forgetting, there are also nice food and tea available to fill the stomach. And also at the same time, chat with other beauty bloggers. 

Nice Food.

Nice food.

Photo with other bloggers.

Photo with host and other bloggers.

At the end of the day, all of us bring home a goodies bag with a full set of Rio Holographic Nail Foils, Star Lash false eye lash and eye lash glue and some samples of products available in Cube Store as well as vouchers. Thanks to Honeyz Cube, Beauty Direct and Aibi Style. 

Goodies bag

Items inside the goodies bag.

I will be doing separate post for the goodies received once I have tried them. So look out for it in my blog when they are ready. :) 

Disclaimer: I was invited to this event by Honeyz Cube. All reviews are based on my personal experience. No monetary compensation of any kind was given or received for this event.