Review: Clarins Skintime 30 (The Power To Try Is In Your Hands)

After the preview of the Special 3 Hour-Triple Reward Hot Deal event and a nice lunch@ Island Cafe, each of us got the chance to try out Clarins Skintime 30, in this Clarins Showcase Booth which is located outside Tangs Orchard. ( The booth will be there until 31 October 2010)

^ Did you spot any familiar bloggers in these pictures?

Clarins Skintime session  is a complimentary 1-to-1 personalised skincare consultation service available at all Clarins counters for customers who are interested to try out and know more about the types of Clarins products suitable for their skin concerns/types.

One can choose between:

• Clarins Skintime 15 session (a 15-minute session in which a trained beauty specialist will try the products on your hand and forearm)
• Clarins Skintime 30 session (a 30-minute session in which a trained beauty specialist will try the products on your whole face, follow by guiding you through proper steps of product application including Clarins' auto lifting method when using the latest Shaping Facial Lift)

2 months back, I had tried out Clarins Skintime 15 when I attended Clarins' first blogger event...so I was pretty excited to experience Clarins Skintime 30 and see what were the differences..

Let me share with you my personal experience on Clarins Skintime 30..

By the way, I have normal/combination (abit sensitive) skin, open pores,  dark circles and fine lines on eye areas.

  

Products used in above steps:

Next Debbie used Toning Lotion (Alcohol-free with camomile) to remove my mask. However, it is perfectly fine to use water to clean off the mask if we are at home.

After toning our cleansed face, the next step is the application of the latest Clarins Shaping Facial Lift using Clarins' auto lifting method.. (All the steps after cleansing the face mask with the toning lotion, will be hands-on time...meaning the beauty specialist will be guiding me while I do the steps by myself on my own face)

Start by warming 4 pumps of Shaping Facial Lift Lipo-drain serum on my palms and then go through the above steps.

Actually in the manual, there are a few more steps concentrating on the neck and collarbone areas to drain away the toxins. Debbie taught me a simplified version instead -> that is to use my palms to glide down from below my jawline down to neck and finish at collar bone areas.

Next I proceeded to apply the following products (in order shown in picture after Shaping Facial Lift):

Defining eye lift, pore minimizing serum, Multi-Active Day Early Wrinkle Correction Cream-Gel, UV Plus Day Screen High Protection SPF 40 PA+++ .. To apply all these products, I was taught that I needed to warm each product on my palms/fingers to activate the ingredients, as well as to warm up the product as our skin absorbs the product better if the product has the same temperature as our own body temperature.

When applying eye cream/gel, after warming up the product, I was taught to use 3 fingers (pointers, middle finger and ring finger) on both hands to press gently across my eye areas from inner to outer sides of my eyes.

As for the face products, it is advisable to pat the products onto skin, rather than massaging in the products. It is said that products will be better absorbed into our skin if we were to pat them on our skin. (This action helps to push the goodies into our skin)

The end result after my Clarins Skintime 30 session:

A brighter and moisturised face after Skintime 30! Overall, I think Clarins Skintime 30 is something like doing a mini facial.

Oh well, having done both Skintime 15 and Skintime 30 sessions, I think they are quite different depending on your personal preferences, amount of time you can spare, and whether you are comfortable to bare your own skin. (of course, you can request for a quick touch-up at the counter, or bring along your own makeup pouch if having makeup on is a must for you)

Skintime 15 session:

• done solely on my hand/forearm
• the beauty specialist performed the whole procedure for me.
• Compared the before and after difference on both my hands/forearms (since the beauty specialist will be doing on one of them)

Skintime 30 session:

• my makeup was removed as the products were applied on my whole face
• the beauty specialist removed my eye/face makeup, exfoliated my skin, applied a face mask on my whole face, followed by removing the mask using a toner.
• the beauty specialist guided me through the proper steps to apply Clarins products using the Clarins's application methods like the auto-lifting method, and warming of products before patting on the products onto my skin. ( At least if I am doing the right thing on the while)
• Visible results seen on my face after the whole procedure.

If you have the time to spare, I would suggest you to try out Clarins Skintime 30, at least you will know how the products actually work for your face, and you can be sure you are doing the correct application methods when the beauty specialist guides you through the process. Feel free to ask her questions, if you are unsure about your skincare regime or anything related to beauty.

If you and your friends are interested to try out Clarins products, simply reserve your preferred Skin Time session now...Here is the link to the registeration form.

Did I mention that the beauty specialist will provide you a set of customized skincare samples suitable for your skin type/concerns after your skintime session, for you to bring home to try?


The power to try is in your hands: Give Clarins 30 minutes, and they will make you look more beautiful.

To find out more about skintime:
http://www.clarins.com.sg/skintime/index.php?primary=BLOG_ST

Alternatively, there is also a skintime tab on Clarins Facebook Fanpage:
http://www.facebook.com/sg.clarins?v=app_7146470109


*Special thanks to Jasmine for inviting us to experience Clarins Skintime 30.

Clarins 3 Hours-Triple Reward Hot Deals Event

On Saturday (23rd Oct 2010), I attended Clarins 3 Hours-Triple Rewards Hot Deals Event with fellow bloggers at Tangs Orchard. (Special thanks to Jasmine from Clarins for the invitation!)

WoW.. the response was pretty good and I saw many customers happily leaving the Clarins counter with big bags of Clarins products.. because the deals in this 3 special hours were totally worth it!!! Read on to find out what are the attractive promotions/free gifts that attracted such good responses, because the good news is there will be another round of 3 hours-Triple Reward Hot Deals Event happening on 29th Oct, at Tangs Vivocity...

Indulge in 3 Special Hours of Beauty Perks, one after another.( yes, there are many irresistible perks!)

1)Your Beautiful Welcome Gift

Simply be the first 500 customers to sign up for the special 3 hour event, and be rewarded with these beautiful rewards which include a Clarins High Definition Body Lift 100ml and Clarins Shaping Facial Lift 10ml, and a $50 Clarins Voucher which is redeemable with a minimum purchase of $250 at the event (on top of all the exciting freebies)

2) 3X Bonus Points for 3 Hours Only!  

Clarins Club Beaute members will enjoy 3X bonus points on ALL products purchased during this event.

3) Be Rewarded With A Personalised 5 Piece- Gift Set With $200 Purchase

Yes! Enjoy the privilege to select what's right for your skin. Choose 5  out of these 12 products that targets your skin concerns. These 12 deluxe size products include-  White Plus HP Pearl-to Cream Cleanser, Cleansing Milk Gentian, HydraQuench Cream Mask, Multi-Active Day Cream-Gel, White Plus HP Day Emulsion, Toning Lotion Chamomile, Toning Lotion Iris, Multi-Active Night Cream, Gentle Refiner, Extra-Firming Night Cream, Extra-firming Day Cream, Cleansing Milk Alpine Herbs.

(Limited to maximum of 2 pieces of the same item per gift set)

4) More Gifts For You When You Top Up Your Purchase To $350

5) Redeem Limited Edition Rewards With Just 350 Points!

On top of the complimentary Clarins full-sized smoothing body scrub and your choice of a full sized White Plus HP Intensive Clear Mask or HydraQuench Cream Mask, Clarins Club Beaute members can also redeem one of these Limited Edition skincare treatment fragrances (with just 350 points) when they make a $350 purchase (inclusive of a treatment product)

6) Be Rewarded When You Share The Privileges With Your Friend!

Introduce a friend to Clarins! If she purchases a minimum of $100 and joins Clarins Club Beaute, you will both be rewarded with a HydraQuench Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm.

Very Attractive deals right?? Imagine how many free gifts and Clarins points you will be rewarded if you spent $350 at the 3 hour event.. And not forgetting the $50 voucher in your welcome gift pack which you can redeem too.. Which mean for $300, you get:

• $350 worth of Clarins products (since you can use your $50 voucher to offset your purchase)
• 5 Clarins deluxe size products of your choice,
• Full-sized Clarins smoothing body scrub
• Your choice of a full sized Clarins White Plus HP Intensive Clear Mask or Clarins HydraQuench Cream Mask
• Clarins Limited Edition Eau des Jardins 100ml (redeem with 350 points)
• 3X bonus points which you can use to redeem a range of attractive Clarins rewards.

If you are a Clarins fan, this is definitely the best time to stock up your Clarins products! Or if you have been lemming for some Clarins products all these while, don't miss out this chance to enjoy these special privileges, at the next 3 Hours-Triple Reward Hot Deals Event at Tangs Vivo City on 29th Oct 2010, 6 - 9pm..

For more information on Clarins products and promotions, do visit Clarins Singapore website or join their Facebook Fanpage today.


* Special thanks Brenda and Jasmine of Clarins Singapore for the exclusive invitation to experience your Clarins 3 Hours- Triple Reward Hot Deals Event.

Reviews: Biore Hydra-Clear Makeup Remover & Biore Makeup Remover For Eye & Lip

Recently, I was given a set of Biore makeup removers from Kao Singapore and The Sample Store to try .. For the past 1 week, I have been using Biore Hydra-Clear Makeup Remover and Biore Makeup Remover For Eye & Lip.. so here are my reviews for these 2 products..

Some information about the products

Biore Makeup Remover For Eye & Lip

Product Description:
A Makeup remover for eye and lip. Reduces excessive wiping on delicate lashes and eye area.

Benefits:

• Micro cleansing formula
• Soften even heavily-layered waterprrof mascara and thoroughly cleanses from root to tip and in-between lashes. Also removes eye makeup like gel, liquid eyeliner adn glitter eye shadow.
• Dermatologically and Ophthalmologically tested.
• Contains Hyaluronic acid moisturisng ingredients to keep skin around eyes moist
• Leaves no oily residue.

Ingredients List for Biore Makeup Remover For Eye & Lip

Price: $14.90/ 130ml

Available at: Watsons, Guardian, SASA, Leading Supermarkets and Hypermarkets.

Directions of use:

Biore Hydra-Clear Makeup Remover

Product Description:

This is a water-based rinse-off makeup remover from Japan that contains a highly effective cleansing ingredient. It gently lifts away all makeup, even waterproof eye makeup, without rubbing and tugging. The water-based formula does not leave skin feeling greasy or tight.

Ingredients List for Biore Hydra-Clear Makeup Remover:

Price: $22.90/ 200ml

Available at: Watsons, Guardian, SASA, Leading Supermarkets and Hypermarkets.

Directions of use:

1. Pour an appropriate amount and spread evenly over face and eye area.
2. Massage gently to dissolve and lift away makeup
3. Rinse thoroughly with water.

Trying both products on my face & eyes.. (Although Biore Hydra-Clear Makeup remover can be used to remove both eyes and face makeup, I prefer to use separate eye makeup remover for my eye area..It's my habit!)

Before pictures....

I started with my eye makeup removal steps...

^ My perfectly cleansed and moisturised eye area.

Next I proceed to remove the makeup on my face. I followed the instruction and poured an appropriate amount of the cleansing oil on my palm.. Although it is stated to use 3ml/1 teaspoon of product, I seem to use more of the product, so that it can be spread over my big face.

Next massage the cleansing oil onto dry skin to dissolve and lift away the makeup.

Then rinse thoroughly with water. 

 Tadaa... After picture showing my clean, bare face after using both makeup removers.. (ignore my skin imperfections)

My thoughts:

Biore makeup remover for eye and lip is really easy to use and effective in removing even my waterproof mascara. Simply leave the saturated cotton pad on eye area for a while and the eye makeup will be wiped off in an instant, leaving my eye area soft, without any stinging sensation. ( Thanks to the Hyaluronic acid present in the eye makeup remover!)

As for Biore Hydra-Clear Makeup remover, when I spread the product onto my skin, the makeup remover feel slightly oily. (although it a water-based formula, the texture resembles that of a cleansing oil) However, after massaging onto my skin and rinsing my skin thoroughly with water, it does not leave my skin feeling greasy/oily...rather I find my skin becoming softer to the touch without any tight feeling. I do like the light aqua floral scent that is smells nice and not too overpowering. Definitely effective in removing my face makeup without causing irritation to my sensitive skin.

Good news! If you will like to try out Biore Makeup Remover for Eye & Lip and Biore Cleansing Oil Facial Sheets, do grab your free samples from The Sample Store now. No Postage required! Just Click on the below banner to redeem yours today!

Special thanks to Kao Singapore and The Sample Store for the sponsorship of these lovely products!

L'Oreal Paris Perfect Clean (with the Scrublet)

These 4 big colourful bottles of the latest L’Oreal products could be easily mistaken for the latest shower gel (That was what I first thought of when I looked at them from a distance.)

However, upon closer look at the products, I was so surprised and excited to try out the products myself because it was my first time seeing such an interesting skincare product that included a “Pop Me Out” Scrublet (a soft, flexible brush) within the bottle.

Can you make a guess what are these?

Click here to find out if you have made the right guess! and if you want to know how to POP out the innovative Scrublet!

Clarins Perfect Skin Duo + Clarins Singapore Facebook Fanpage

Clarins latest launch – Clarins perfect SKIN DUO

Remember Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Lipo-drain serum that I mentioned in one of my previous posts? Now, Clarins' best seller product that slims, lift and defines your facial contour  has a partner!

Now Clarins gives you the perfect skin with its latest beauty secret, which is proven to optimize skincare results. Discover Clarins Skin Duo - the perfect team-up of Clarins' bestseller New Shaping Facial Lift and a highly-effective serum with an intensive formula that targets your skin concerns. There are 4 pairs of skin duo:

1. Anti-Aging Duo - Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Lipo-drain serum + Double Serum Generation 6

2. Hydration Duo – Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Lipo-drain serum + HydraQuench Intensive Serum Bi-phase

3. Whitening Duo – Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Lipo-drain serum + White Plus HP Intensive Whitening Smoothing Serum

4. Early Wrinkle Correction Duo – Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Lipo-drain serum + Multi-Active Skin Renewal Serum

How Does The Pair Work?

Apply New Shaping Facial Lift before your daily serum. While New Shaping Facial Lift slims and sculpts facial contours, it drains away inner impurities, enabling the partnering serum to be absorbed better. Double your skincare performance with Skin Duos! Find out more here.

Promotions --> Check out these exclusive Clarins Skin Duo Deals at any Clarins Counter today!


So now that you know the 4 pairs of Clarins Perfect Skin Duo.. Try your luck in Clarins Match & Win Game, as there are more than $6000 worth of Clarins products to be won!

Clarins Club Beaute Members get an additional chance to win at its exclusive weekly CCB bonus draw!

Your task is to match each skinduo with it’s benefits! Find all 4 pairs in the fastest time possible!

Once it’s completed it’ll look like this:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Avoid the bogus cards! Try again when you click on them!

It will be launched next Monday,11th October 2010! The Grand Prize will be announced on 24th November 2010. ( *12 Oct Update: The Match & Win Is Up on Clarins Singapore Facebook - Quick and try to play, its fun and addictive.... http://apps.facebook.com/clarins_matchandwin/)

So don't miss out all the fun, join Clarins' Facebook Fanpage now and be sure to receive Clarins' latest updates and promotions on the go...

To find out more information on Clarins products, simply visit Clarins Website.

Review: Nexcare 3M Acne Patch

Acnes have always been my skin's best friends, because they always appear on my face like every alternate day.. Everytime they came over for a stay, I will have to treat them with some Nexcare 3M Acne Patch so that they will go off sooner....I have many other acne products (gel/cream/device) but I will use these patches most of the times, along with other acne gel/cream when the acnes sort of subsided. I have bought countless packs over the past one year or so..

Product: Nexcare 3M Acne Patch

Benefits:

• Waterproof & breathable
• Prevents Infection
• Absorbs Acne Secretion
• Soothes Burning & Aching

Ingredients: Polyisobutene, Polyisoprene Cellulose Gum, Croscarmellose

Directions of use:

Recently I took picture of my horrible acne prior to using the Nexcare acne patch to show the effectiveness:

 - Instead of squeezing the acne, I pasted an acne patch over it.

See the difference, just pasting it overnight....

Nexcare 3M Acne Patches are available in different variety and even fun shapes such as hearts and stars..

Picture Credit: Nexcare 3M Skin Care

Nexcare 3M Acne Patch Packs are available at Watsons, Guardian, Leading Supermarkets and Hypermarts. Prices range from $3.95- $7.95, and for a start you can get the trial pack which consists of 4 heart-shape & 4 star-shape patches at only $1.

It definitely feel good when you see the acne patch turned white, and seeing the secretion being absorbed into the patch.

Have fun!

Double Ss...

Been lemming for this bag for quite some time.. (but always no stock for new piece) ..and finally I got IT!

Redken Real Control Intense Renewal Mask & Canmake Nudy Glow Rouge Samples

My First Redemption From Tester Bar.. Redeemed the samples on 2nd Oct (Sat) and received the mail on 5th Oct (Tues)

The Canmake Nudy Glow Rouge (Shade 06) sample is pretty Cute! ('',) Look how small it is when I placed it besides a full size lip gloss.

Both samples are free and redeemed from Tester Bar.  ( $2.50 for postage)

Win A Full Size Essential Hair Essence Of Your Choice

If you are free and interested to win a full size Essential hair essence, here is how:

Step 1
Go to http://www.facebook.com/thesamplestore.sg?ref=ts  and click "Like" button

( Skip this step if you are already "like" TheSampleStore.Sg Facebook)














Step 2
Go to http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=590278&id=146044558739138&ref=fbx_album
And Click "Like" below the picture.

And done.. Very simple right?

Hope you can be one of the 20 lucky winners to win a full size Essential Hair Essence of your choice.

Contest ends on 19th Oct, 5pm.

Good luck to all..

It's Giveaway Time.... Win A Sephora Lash Stretcher Mascara Worth $30 (Ends 17th Oct)

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This contest ends on 17th October 2010, 11.59pm.. so start leaving your comment from today.


The lucky winner will be selected using random.org and result will be announced on 18th October 2010, on my AskCleo Blog. I will be sending out this prize using Registered Mail which will be borne by me.

So..Click here to join this giveaway now..

Good luck to all!

Love,