Lancome Trésor Midnight Rose

Meet the new Lancome Ambassadress .. Emma Watson who incarantes a smart and stylish young woman with incredible modernity. Emma is also creative, passionate, committed and concerned about the future of the planet that she recently designed her own ethical fashion collection. A young woman who now offers Lancome her radiant smile, intense gaze and all the freshness of being in her 20's... yes, we can expect to see more of this pretty stunning young lady from the Harry Potter movies, appearing on upcoming Lancome's commercials and ad prints.

Femininity lingers in her wake, an ethereal delight structured around rose. A lasting "scented trail" of an unforgettable woman: Trésor Midnight Rose

Lancome Trésor Midnight Rose is a sweet and joyful fragrance that embodies michievous femininity; rose becomes playful, driven by deliciously tangy raspberry notes, wooden shimmers and voluptuous vanilla notes. This spontaneous, irresistible rose charms everything in its path.

Top Notes: Raspberry, Black currant bud absolute
Middle Notes: Rose absolute, Jasmine
Base Notes: Vanilla, Musk

My first impression of the perfume was somewhat sweet and fruitty. However, after wearing the perfume in the last two weeks, I have to say that it is still a sweet but sensual  fragrance that is able to uplift my mood.( I think its the rose, raspberry at work) and the fragrance is able to last on me throughout the whole evening when I was out .. the dry down scent of musk plus hint of sweet vanilla is pretty seductive and additive though. If you are a sweet fruitty fragrance lover, do go to the nearest Lancome counters to try it on yourself... and indulge in the sensual and happy scents of this lovely fragrance..

The bottle is inspired by the romantic hour, just before midnight, when magic tints the sky a violet hue. This radiant jewel dressed in a delicate gradation of powdery pink to violet scintillates with multiple reflections. At its neck, a nighttime rose with satiny purple petals has just bloomed under the diamond-cut cap.

A precious rose symbolizing passionate love, and to double the fun, you can wear the precious rose accessory as a ring.

Lancome Trésor Midnight Rose  (50ml and 75ml) editions are available at all Lancome Beauty Counters from 1 Nov 2011 onwards. The prices of the 50ml and 75ml editions are $100 and $130 respectively.

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.

Lancome Makeup Launch Bloggers' Event

Last week, I was invited to Lancome Makeup Launch Bloggers' Event @  L'oreal Office where we got to try out the latest Lancome mascara - Hypnôse Precious Cells and also the new members of the Ombre Absolue Impact 3D eyeshadow palettes range.

Product Introduction

First of all, let me introduce you to this pretty and friendly lady who invited me to the event... She is none other than Ms Celine (Lancome's Assistant Product Manager). I can feel her excitement as she shared with us on the latest product - Hypnôse Precious Cells Mascara.

It is a mascara that is capable of protecting the lashes, and at the same time, offer an astounding hypnotic make-up effect for women all over the world.

Bolstered by its knowledge of stem cells, Lancome created the first formula capable of optimising stem cell activity by acting on their environment in the skincare line: Absolue Precious Cells. In 2010, the technology is transported first-time to makeup in Virtuôse Precious Cells as an advanced lash care product. Seeing a market for regenerated lashes with volume, Lancome presents Hypnôse Precious Cells in 2011.

Key ingredients include:

1. Lash Densifier Complex consists mainly of a precious plant cell extract, Malus domestica - already present in the cream formula of Absolue Precious Cells – which is capable of restoring the environment of stem cells in the lashes within the follicle.

Touted as the "Fountain of Youth", Malus domestica is present in Hypôse Precious Cells and is capable of restoring the environment of stem cells in the lashes within the follicle. Not only selected for its high resistance, it also contains a complex association of cellular structural components such as peptides, lipids and sugars that can be assimilated by cells.

Within 28 days, lashes are visibly regenerated. Lashes’ life cycle is extended and they appear stronger and densified. Younger lashes can now grow stronger and fuller and mature lashes remain visibly longer and thicker.

   

2. Madecassoside is a fortifying ingredient that is used to strengthen and thicken the hair, commonly used in hair-loss products. Its anti-inflammatory properties help to absorb micro-irritation so as to extend the life of lash follicles.
3. Arginine, a type of amino acid known of its nourishing properties, can help to stimulate micro-circulation of nutrients within the follicle so as to re-densify lash fibres.
4. Hyaluronic Acid also present to give an instant plumping effect for a lash by lash, voluptuous curve.

  

Comparison between Virtuôse Precious Cells and Hypnôse Precious Cells Mascaras:

IT IS THE 1^ST MASCARA FORMULA BASED ON STEM CELL RESEARCH

If your lashes are short, sparse, thin, separated or weak that fall often, you can try Hypnôse Precious Cells Mascara for instant volume and length.

 

If your lashes are short, down-ward sloping or weak that fall often, you can try Virtuôse Precious Cells Mascara for divine lasting curves & length.

Next up, Celine also presented to us the 2 new members to Ombre Absolue Impact 3D eyeshadow palettes range...

Can you still remember the 4 beautiful Ombre Absolue Impact 3D eyeshadow palettes that I had shared a couple of months back?

and here are the 2 newly launched shades:

  

(A30 Papilon Violette and B10 Voute Du Ciel)

The swatches:

  

The soft, creamy powders of Ombre Absolue Impact 3D, the latest generation of wet process formula spread evenly and adhere flawlessly to the skin. They contain fine particle pigments produced in special milling system achieves clear and intense payoff in one coat. At the same time the base formula can hold higher amount of pigment without loosing the soft & creamy texture.

5 SIMPLE STEPS TO CREATE THE LOOK

(1) High-lighting shade

(2) Middle shade

(3) Dark shade

(4) Top coat

(5) Liner shade

Application has never been easier if you use the S-way application starting from shade (1) to (5), forming an S-shape. In this way, you will never forget which shade comes next.

 

 

 

There was also a makeup demonstration in which Lancome's senior makeup artist/consultant (Sharon) showed us how we can create a multi-dimensional captivating gaze to reveal wide, expressive eyes using the latest Hypnôse Precious Cells Mascara and Ombre Absolue Impact 3D eyeshadow palette in A30 Papilon Violette.

Makeup Demonstration

Taken this shot after Sharon finished the eye makeup for the model's left eye...

  

The after result..

This simple and fast eye makeup on the lovely model's eyes instantly brightened up her eyes! Can you see that her lashes were volumized and looked really long?


Besides playing with the makeup, we also got to bring home these lovely treats from Lancome, including the latest  Hypnôse Precious Cells Mascara for us to try. (Thanks Lancome!)

So are you curious how the latest star product -  Hypnôse Precious Cells Mascara works on my short, sparse, thin and weak lashes? Let me show you the before and after pictures ..

Product pictures...

This spiral brush helps to coat each lash evenly with the protective conditioning formula mascara.

Before pictures...

Notice how short, sparse and thin my lashes are, especially in the left picture!

After applying 3-4 coats of Lancome Hypnôse Precious Cells Mascara on my bare lashes..

Can you see any difference?

After application, my pathetic lashes instantly looked longer and volumized. After applying the second coat of mascara, I was surprised that my lashes did not look clumpy(like some spiders' legs), so I went on to add more coats .. and the effect was getting better and more obvious with each coat applied.. so here is the result after 3-4 coats... 

 

 

 

Although it is not a water-proof mascara, it is smudge-resistant. I love how easy I am able to remove my mascara completely with my eye makeup remover at the end of the day. Thanks to Lash Densifier Complex, my lashes now feel stronger and look thicker .. No more lashes falling out during wear or when I remove my eye makeup in the past few days after I started using this mascara.

 

 

 

When it comes to mascara, one will never go wrong with Lancome.. You will definitely be able to find a mascara in Lancome's Mascara Big Family that will address any of your lashes concern(s)!

I love Lancome mascaras.. and here are the Lancome mascaras that I have... 

My first Lancome Mascara was Virtuose. It has already dried up though but I did not throw it away, as I can still recycle the mascara wand into a mascara/brow brush.


Wait a minute..Here are some good news to share with you all...

• Receive a Lancome Bi-facil makeup remover 30ml* with purchase of the NEW Lancome Hypnose Precious Cells mascara @ our any Lancome beauty counter by 31 Jul!

• Join Lancome's Facebook Contest -  'Confessions of Mascara Addicts" and win $300 worth of Lancome products! Click on the tab "Hypnose Precious Cells" on Lancome's Facebook to find out more!

For more information and promotions, visit Lancome website or join Lancome SG Facebook Fanpage.

Prices for Lancome Hypnôse Precious Cells Mascara and Ombre Absolue Impact 3D eyeshadow palette are $50 and $90 respectively.


A Big Thank You to Celine for inviting me to this Lancome Makeup Launch Bloggers' Event! ('',)

Review: Lancome Maqui Miracle Natural Brightening Creator Compact Foundation

Not long ago,on a lovely Saturday afternoon, I attended the Bloggers Party of Lancome Maqui Miracle at Cafe Fables/Bar Stories at Haji Lane. Together with these lovely ladies, we had fun playing with Lancome makeup from the latest range and colours for face, eye and lips ......

We were privileged to be the first few to try out the latest Lancome Maqui Miracle Natural Brightening Compact Foundation range (launching on 1 March 2011) as well as the beautiful Ombre Absolue Impact 3D eye colours palettes, and new colours for L'Absolu Creme de Brillance lip glosses and L'Absolu Rouge.


Check out the latest collection and colours...

Lancome Ombre Absolue Impact 3D

Lancome Ombre Absolue Impact 3D new all-in-one palette comes with ultra-smooth and creamy powder combined with sparkles to create a range of makeup looks with intense luminosity. Create a multi-dimensional captivating gaze to reveal wide, expressive eyes using the S-way application with the 5-shade palette. The palettes are available in 4 different colours to let you create natural, chic, classy and high glamour looks. Take your pick (from top clockwise in picture): C10 Reve Du Jardin (Green), A10 Rubis Delices(Purple), F10 Noisette Lumiere (Brown) and G10 Etoile Du Soir (Black). Each palette cost $90.

The swatches:

A closer look:

Only the middle and dark shades of each palette were swatched, as the other 3 shades in each palette are the same - highlighting shade, top coat and liner shade. These colours are pretty and easy to match, don't you think so?

A high glamour and sexy eye look that can be created using the black smoky shades palette (G10)


L'Absolu Creme de Brillance

The first cream Sheen enriched with caring actives : Pro-Xylane™ (10 times more concentrated than L'Absolu Rouge); Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Moisture Fix Complex.

^The swatches

I brought home a tube of L'Absolu Creme De Brillance in shade 220. As you all know, I am not a fan of lipstick, neither do I have the habit of using coloured lip gloss.. but this lip gloss is awesome! At first when I read from the description that it is a visibly replenishing & plumping cream sheen, I am a bit wary that it may make my already-thick lips even bigger (because it stated plumping!) ... but it turned out to be a really nice soft sweet pink color on my lips..

To show the effect of the pretty L'Absolu Creme de Brillance in shade 220, I applied the lip gloss only to my lower lip. see the difference. The non-sticky and creamy lip gloss smoothen my lower lip and even out my original uneven lip color. I love this lip gloss! L'Absolu Rouge Creme de Brillance new colours include shade 180/220/320 and each retails at $40.



L'Absolu Rouge

                               














An advanced replenishing and reshaping lip color that contains Pro-Xylane™ and SPF 12 sunscreen.

It contains Pro-Xylane™, a complete and powerful replenishing molecule that creates visibly fuller and smoother lips. Now available in new colours- shade 180/285/380 ($44 each)

The swatches:

Last but not least.. introducing the latest Maqui Miracle foundation range ( the main focus in this party -ok, I saved the best for the last!)

The NEW LANCOME Maqui Miracle Natural Brightening Creator Compact Foundation

The latest compact foundation from Lancome, Maqui Miracle comes with AURA-BRIGHT technology to recreate an aura of lively brightness and inner radiance that comes from within. Bid goodbye to dull and fatigued skins and recover a natural, shine-free and brightening translucent finish.

Maqui Miracle contains SPF35/PA+++, the highest UV protection ever in a compact till date, to defend skin from dark spots and premature aging. It offers up to 12 hours of long lasting wear. Its mineral-rich formula is also suitable for sensitive skin.

Miracle Touch in Maqui Miracle... the powder is really ultra-fine and velvety soft, its refined texture adhere to skin for a poreless-smooth finish.

The full ingredients list of Maqui Miracle:

Maqui Miracle is available in 8 Asian Specific shades...

How to apply the Maqui Miracle:

Check out the unique DUO sponge:

Its velvety side helps the powder adhere seamlessly onto skin, while the silky side is used to blend, polish and perfect the look.


And also special mention about the innovative casing:

Like all other Lancome compact foundations, Maqui Miracle Compact foundation (refill) and the case are sold separately. (The foundation refill and case retail at $65 and $27 respectively.) Unlike the normal foundation refill which is a bit troublesome to change the refill pack, Maqui Miracle's refill comes in a snap-on pan for a fast and easy way to fix the refill pan into the case.

Trying Lancome Maqui Miracle Natural Brightening Creator Compact foundation onto my skin:

After applying Maqui Miracle foundation (BO-01), L'Absolu Creme de Brillance (220)  and some light eye makeup on my face:

My thoughts about Maqui Miracle:

The shade that I have is BO-01, (BO-01 and BO-02 will suit people with warm tones and yellow undertones.) At first I was worried that the shade might be a tad too fair for me, last week I tried on Teint Miracle liquid foundation in BO-01 and it was a tad fair for my skin. However, Maqui Miracle in BO-01 seem close to my skin tone.

One thing that amazes me is the ultra-fine powder that feels so soft to touch, and it just glides onto my skin effortlessly. Application is a breeze, especially with the use of the duo sponge provided.  I do find that my pores look less obvious after application. I like how it even out my dull skin tone, and instantly brightens my skin. Although it is unable to cover my horrible big red acne fully, it is able to lighten my acne scar marks. I will prefer to add a touch of concealer to cover my acne scar marks before applying the foundation.

The powder is pretty long lasting, as I find that my makeup still stay fresh after 6 hours. It does not oxide much though, the colour of my foundation remains the same at the end of the day. When I see my skin under the sunlight or in a brightly lighted room, I can see the big difference the foundation has made to my skin -> Flawless and radiant looking skin that looks natural!

Yes, I also love the slim, compact yet chic-looking white case.

Do check out Lancome Maqui Miracle Natural Brightening Creator Compact Foundation from 1st March 2011 (the official launch date), at all Lancome counters here in Singapore.

Good news to share.. your chance to try out Maqui Miracle before its official launch date:

1) A visit down to any Lancome Beauty Counter islandwide where one could get a 2-min Aura Bright flash foundation touch-up and shade matching of Maqui Miracle.

2) Visit Lancome website to register and participate in its "My Miracle Foundation" online poll. 200 lucky participants will each get to receive an exclusive trial size of Maqui Miracle compact foundation.

3) Join Lancome SG Facebook Fanpage to get the latest updates and promotions, and take part in its weekly contests.

Miracle Radiance - a Special Event by Lancome

Pre-look your facial or makeover package ($100, fully redeemable for Lancome Products) at Robinsons Raffles city, before 1st Marach 2011, and receive a four-piece pre-booking gift including an exclusive Maqui Miracle compact trial size.


A Big Thank You to Lancome Singapore for organizing this bloggers' party and giving us the privilege to be the first few to experience your latest Maqui Miracle Compact foundation, and try out your new colours and products. Thank you so much for the lovely gifts too! Special thanks to Cozycot for inviting me to this Lancome party!