Sasatinnie 360° Electrifying Extreme Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara

Sasatinnie 360° Electrifying Extreme Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara helps to create a fascinating eye look in a flash! Offering mascara coverage for every eyelash, the gentle motion of the rotating brush easily coats, lengthens and volumizes your top and bottom eyelashes with every turn.

Looks like a normal mascara on the outside, BUT there is something unique about this mascara... it runs on battery and it has a rotating brush!

As the product already comes with 2x LR1130 batteries, we basically just need to remove the insulation spacer to sort of activate the batteries. To use the mascara, press the button (as shown in picture, button just located near the insulation spacer) on the cap to activate rotation, select the rotating direction.

Clockwise: for top eyelash

Anti-clockwise: for bottom eyelash

Instructions as shown on packaging:

Here is how the brush wand looks like:

And trying it on my short and sparse eyelashes..

Before:

 After using Sasatinnie 360° Electrifying Extreme Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara:

This is my first time owning a rotating mascara and I am addicted to using it, and I use it very often because it is really fun and give great results. I do not have to coat my lashes in a zig-zag motion with this rotating brush mascara, because the rotating motion coats every single lash on its own. All I have to do is just slowly work my brush from the root to the tip of my eye lashes. Tadaa.. within less than a minute, my eyelashes look so much longer and volumized! Now my lashes can be seen! I also love the fact that it manages to separate each strand of lashes without any clumps.

Thank  you Kiyora from SASA Singapore for sending me this interesting Sasatinne mascara to try out and also this lovely Natio Gift Set ..

 

This Natio lovely gift set is great for your personal travelling use or as a gift; it consists of:Pep-up Body Cleanser (30ml), Heavenly Hand Cream (20ml), Intensive Moisturising Day Cream (20ml), Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser (20ml) and Paw Paw Lip Balm (20ml) and a cute white with green polka dots pouch. I actually used this set when I went for a recent short holiday and I like these products as they contained different blends of essential oils, certainly made me more relaxed and rejuvenated after using them. These five Natio travel size products are all Made in Australia. You know what, the lip balm is even bigger in size than my Kiehls' lip balm (15g)! ('',)

Sasatinnie 360° Electrifying Extreme Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara retails at $35.90 and available at all SASA outlets, while the Natio Gift Set retails at $39.90.

Clarins Skin Illusion SPF 10 Natural Radiance Foundation

I have never tried any liquid foundation from Clarins so I was pretty excited to try out the product when I received my very first Clarins Liquid Foundations from the lovely ladies of Clarins Singapore. I was intrigued by the product name - Skin Illusion (and the first thing that came to my mind was "can this foundation really gives my not-perfect skin the illusion of better skin?")

Something about Clarins Skin Illusion SPF 10 Natural Radiance Foundation:

It is a light-reflecting, hydrating foundation that perfectly combines mineral and plant ingredients to create a naturally radiant complexion. The unique blend of ingredients continuously hydrates and protects the skin resulting in an incredibly comfortable, beautifully radiant and perfectly even complexion. This foundation is formulated with skin care benefits, taken directly from the nature.

The Unique Ingredients Used In Clarins Skin Illusion SPF10 Natural Radiance Foundation:

• Anti-pollution and antioxidant complex - composed of white tea extract and succory dock-cress extract that help support skin's natural defences. It also helps to reinforce the skin care action while neutralizing free radicals.


• 100% natural SPF 10 sun filters - ensure a level of daily protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays for our skin.


• Pink Opal Powder - A powerful radiance-booster that evens the complexion and gives it unrivalled radiance. It is extremely fine in texture and able to fill in wrinkles and fine lines, to minimize their appearance.


• Pink Algae Extract - has an energizing and stimulating effect on the skin. This stimulation of skin cells provides hydration and softening effects, making skin even toned, supple and comfortable.

Full Ingredients List of Clarins Skin Illusion SPF 10 Natural Radiance Foundation:

Price: $60

Contents: 30ml

Shades Available:

Clarins Skin Illusion SPF 10 Natural Radiance Foundation comes in an internation range of 11 shades* that have been created by Clarins Make-Up Artists to meet the needs of all women across the world.

Trying It On...

Clarins Skin Illusion SPF 10 foundation comes in an elegant, crystal pump-bottle with a light gold cap stamped with a stylized leaf delicately etched with the signature C. I just need to use 2 pumps of product on my whole face.

Swatches of shades 104 (cream) and 105 (nude):

Applying it on my face:

I have to say the very first time I used this foundation, I layered like 4 pumps of product over my whole skin which was prepped with a tinted primer and the result was not ideal-  it sort of made my skin look dull and appeared much darker than my skin tone. - And I figured something must be wrong somewhere...

So I used back my trusted face primer - Clarins Instant smooth line correcting concentrate which melted into my skin, creating a smooth canvas before I applied just 1 pump of foundation on one side of my skin using just a sponge.. And Voila! The result was fabulous and I could see my not-perfect skin instantly transformed to a much better skin! (Picture as shown above) It is pretty magical that the trick is to use less of the foundation yet it is able to even out skin tone, making skin look radiant, and smoother in just seconds. Thanks to the amazing Light-Optimizing+ Complex! I love how this lightweight foundation melts into my skin to give a better skin effect as though its my second skin, with just 2 pumps of product for my whole face.

Did I mention that the foundation is pretty lasting too? my makeup can last throughout the evening/night (about 6-8 hours) without the need to touch-up..

I took this picture after 8 hours of wearing Clarins Skin Illusion SFP 10 Natural Radiance Foundation, just before I went to remove my makeup. (Ignore my horrendous looking marks on my forehead)

*All Makeup used in this above picture include Clarins Instant smooth line correcting concentrate , Clarins Skin Illusion SPF 10 Natural Radiance Foundation, Clarins Instant Light Brush-On Perfector (01) , Shu Uemura Face Powder Sheer (Colorless), Clarins Barocco Face Palette as blusher, Averine Cover Spot Concealer (Light), Majolica Majorca Brow Customize Eyebrow Pencil, LipIce Lip Balm, Coastal Scents 88 eyeshadow palette, Double eyelid stickers, No-Brand Fake Lashes (#217)

Just drop by any Clarin counters to try out this foundation and hopefully you will love the after effect as much as I do ~ the illusion of having better skin!!

For more product information and promotions, visit Clarins website or join Clarins SG Facebook.

Clarins Autumn/Winter Makeup Collection (2011) - Colour Definition

Clarins Autumn/Winter Makeup Collection (2011) reveals a collection focused on eyes -  Colour Definition. Luminous, defined, intense, subtle eyes.  A flawless complexion and subtle, naturally enhanced lips all highlighting her fascinating eyes.

Colour Definition Autumn Makeup 2011 Collection features 3D Radiance Face Powder (Limited Edition), Ombre Minerale 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette (New), Instant Liner (New), Joli Rouge Long-Wearing Moisturizing Lipstick (New Shades), Rouge Prodige True-Hold Colour & Shine Lipstick (New Shades).

Let us take a closer look at each of the product..

3D Radiance Face Powder (Limited Edition)

This Pixel Art highly graphic 3D Radiance Face Powder is about precision with its colour pixel motifs. In a brush stroke, the beige and peach colour duo evens and illuminates. Pink and mauve bring a touch of freshness and radiance. The powder is really soft and lightweight, and add a glow to my dull complexion. I love the ultra smooth texture! I use it as a finishing touch after my foundation by applying the powder using a big powder brush on my skin. It can also double up as a soft pink blusher if I were to sweep my brush across the pink little squares, and apply the powder on the apple of my cheeks. The shade blend seamlessly into my skin, yet gives a touch of radiance.

It is presented in the classic Clarins light gold flat case, with Clarins signature. A red velvet purse is also included.

Full Ingredients List for Clarins 3D Radiance Face Powder:

Contents: 9g

Price: $65

Ombre Minerale 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette (New)

A palette of four eye colours to play for a variety of looks and there are 6 colour harmonies with modern shades that are easy to match and blend. Highly concentrated in mineral pigments, these eye shadows really light up the eyes. Can be applied dry or damp for a natural or sophisticated look.

They look so pretty ....

There are many ways you can use these lovely palettes, here is one of the ways...

This simple guide is also printed on the back of the packaging..

Each harmony comprises two satin shades, a darker eye shadow liner and an iridescent highlighter to mix and match to suit you.



• One shade: apply a light shade or the highlighter over the eyelid to open the eyes with a transparent finish.

• Two shades: play on contrast by combining light and dark shades.

• Three shades: apply one of the satin shades, the shadow liner on the eye contour and finish with a touch of highlighter!

The swatches of 01 Pastels and 04 Indigo..

The shades in '01 Pastels' palette are really all pastels, except for the brown which is the darkest out of the 4, good to use as a liner or to apply at the outer V of our eyes. It is a palette that I will reach for if I want a soft and subtle look that add radiance to my eyes. 

Now look at '04 Indigo' palette, a very big contrast in term of colors as compared to  '01 Pastels'.  Personally I fell in love at first sight when I saw the picture of '04 Indigo' and the shades look even gorgeous in pans..In fact this is my very first blue palette, and I am really loving it! The texture is soft and gives a silky finish. The colours appear intensified when the eye shadow is applied with a damp applicator.

Each Ombre Minerale 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette is presented in the classic Clarins light gold flat case together with a red velvet purse.

Full Ingredients List For Clarins Ombre Minerale 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette (Indigo):

Contents: 5.8g

Price: $71

Instant Liner (New)

With its liquid texture and foam applicator, Instant Liner draws a high-precision, regular, intense black line in one stroke. Its light gold and black bottle has refined, elegant, feminine lines.

Its foam applicator is sturdy and able me to draw my eye liner easily.  

A liner that dries quickly. However, the lines that can be drawn using this liner are not those ultra thin lines. Not as fine as the lines drawn using a mechanical pencil though. But I love how intense the black liner appear on my skin.. Super Black! ('',)

Full Ingredients List For Clarins Instant Liner:

Contents: 1.8ml

Price: $35

Joli Rouge Long-Wearing Moisturizing Lipstick (New Shades)

Its creamy texture with mango butter nourishes and protects lips. The Maxi-Lip™ complex stimulates the production of collagen for naturally shaped, perfectly smooth lips. Skin care benefits, colour and beauty, for irresistible kiss-me lips!



The range now has 2 new permanent shades - 732 grenadine and 733 fig.

Full Ingredients List For Clarins Joli Rouge Long-Wearing Moisturizing Lipstick (732):

Contents: 3.5g

Price: $35

Rouge Prodige True-Hold Colour & Shine Lipstick (New Shades)

Its high-performance formula ensures intense colour, shine and lasting comfort thanks to High Fidelity Pearl: a new generation polymer composed of transparent molecules that resemble multi-facetted pearls containing colour pigments.



This autumn, the Rouge Prodige range has 3 new permanent shades. - 105 Peach Sorbet, 115 Rose Coral and 123 Creamy toffee

Full Ingredients List For Clarins Rouge Prodige True-Hold Colour & Shine Lipstick (105):

Contents: 3g

Price: $35

Applying the products ....

I applied Ombre Minerale 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette in 04 Indigo on my eye, as per the instructions shown at the back of the packaging.

Here is how my lips look with Clarins Rouge Prodige in 105, Peach Sorbet

I also applied Instant Liner on my eye line.. the bottom liner, I used the dark purple (damp) from the Ombre Minerale 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette in 04 Indigo. I finished the look by filling in my brows and wearing a pair of fake lashes.

Clarins products used in the above picture include:

• 3D Radiance Face Powder
• Ombre Minerale 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette (04 Indigo)
• Instant Liner
• Rouge Prodige True-Hold Colour & Shine Lipstick (105 Peach Sorbet)
• Blush Prodige Illuminating Cheek Colour (01 Lovely Rose)

Clarins Autumn/Winter Makeup Collection will be available at all Clarins Counters from Aug 1. Do check out this gorgeous collection, especially the beautiful Ombre Minerale 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palettes and 3D Radiance Face Powder.

For more product information and latest promotions, visit  Clarins website or join Clarins SG Facebook Fanpage now.

A Big Thank You to Clarins Singapore for sending me this lovely Autumn/Winter Makeup Collection to try out... Thank You Jasmine for these surprises and your lovely hand-written postcard!

Lancome First Pre-View Party Of Visionnaire In Asia

22nd July 2011, I attended one of the biggest event of Lancome for this year.. and I was privileged to be the first few in Asia to discover the latest breakthrough innovation by Lancome -

Visionnaire [LR 2412 4%]

Here is Ms Jamie Ong (Brand Manager) presenting the new Vision of Skin Perfection - Visionnaire [LR 2412 4%]

A few shots taken from the short video clips that were shown at the event...

Visionnaire [LR 2412 4%] is an advanced Skin corrector for our pores, evenness and wrinkles concerns and it works for all skin type including sensitive skin. It is like an all in one serum that can penetrate all 5 layers of our epidermis, and even our dermis. (That is pretty amazing, considering our normal skincare products can work on the first few layers of our epidermis, but Visonnaire can penetrate deeper, beyond the epidermis) I can't wait to try it on my skin... ('',)

We were also to the sneak preview of Lancome Fall 2011 Colour Collection by Aaron De Mey

This season honours the spirit of Paris more than ever...

Maison Lancome blush is a true beauty! I don't think I will bear to use it if I were to own one. It is definitely one of the prettiest blusher I have ever seen, a true work of art... Maison Lancome is a universal harmony of tender rose, decorated with a delicate sprinkling of gold.

Verlyn and me taking picture with the lovely models.

This Diagnos Advanced Biometric System just arrived from Paris on 19/20 July, and it was available for our trials at the party. Diagnos offers a choice of four targeted, complementary diagnoses carried out by a Lancome skincare expert advisor. It is equipped with two innovative probes developed exclusively by Lancome. The first measures hydration and pore size using a biometric scan. The second assesses firmness and detects the presence of patches of flaking skin caused by skin dryness. A very smart and innovative system!

Diagnos Advanced Biometric Sytem is launching at Lancome counter@ Tangs Orchard from 1st Aug 2011. Interested customers can call Tangs Orchard at 67370095 for an appointment with a skincare expert.

Each of us walked home with a deluxe sample of Visionnaire [LR 2412 4%] to try....

Lancome Visionnaire [LR 2412 4%] will be available at all Lancome counters from September 2011.

Keep a lookout for its official launch..do try it.. feel the ultra lightweight texture on your skin!

For the latest updates on Lancome promotions and new product launches, visit Lancome website or join Lancome SG facebook.

A Big Thank You to Celine for your invitation to this exclusive previews of Lancome Visionnaire [LR 2412 4%] and Lancome Fall 2011 Colour Collection by Aaron De Mey.