Clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate - Power Duo In a Bottle

Some items are a keeper.

Some items goes into the waste bin.

And some? They don't really fit in any of the categories.

Means: great addition, great to have... but unnecessary.

So you decide where this goes in your skin care regime ya?

The story of how this serum came into possession was not a pleasant one. On a fine day, mum came to visit me near my office for a friday outing. And during the lunch, she asked me on what sorta moisturiser and cream that she needed to buy since the current one that she's using isn't helping much.

"Jom jom kita pi Clarins tengok"

So we went to the Clarins boutique @ XXX mall, where we were greeted by the Skin Consultants.

Honestly, I didn't really like the SA's there: super pushy, kiasu, and looked at you in some manner as if "you can't afford this... and you have zero knowldege on skin care"

My eyes gazed upon the serum; latest addition in the anti-aging family. When I reached for the sample and wanted to try and squeeze the contents onto my palm, the SA quickly grabbed the bottle from my hand. "errr...let me demonstrate how to use it."

Sheesh.. forgive me, but I believe that's pretty rude to be grabbing something from a customer's hand, isn't it?" Further more, its not as if I'm shaking the bottle to death!

Anyway, here's how it looks:

When you pump out the content, both serums with be dispensed. Mix and warm both your palms and spread it all over your face and massage thoroughly.

Ok.. feels good.

But... I hate the SA, seriously. She was pushing mum to pick up the anti - aging moisturiser priced at RM400!!! and even though mum didn't want to get it.. they still immediately placed the moisturiser on the counter. And I told mum "tak payah la amik moisturiser tu... main letak je.. even though ckp xnak"..

But mum being nice, picked it up anyway...

Grr... marahnya...

updates on the results? nantila..bg saya sebulan lagi....

A little supplement won't hurt.... or will it??? - BEUTSKIN ESSENCE: RAHSIA KECANTIKAN ADIRA

I must admit that sometimes, I get swayed by effective MLM marketing gimmicks. Why? cuz they are always so tempting.

                       

In a conversation with my office collegues, I learnt about this product. Yes... the infamous BEUTSKIN ESSENCE... the crowning jewel that had received rave reviews by many people... who claimed that the miracle in the capsule has truly helped them in giving them the perfect skin that they dreamed of.

The product claims to:
- Makes ur fairer...like super fair
- Improves blood circulation
- Improves skin's glow and reduce acne scars

The product ambassador was actually ADIRA.. who pretty much started the whole whitening rave:-

Ntah betul ntah tak that she's actually using Beutskin 100% (what i mean is X CUCUK vit c, glutathione and all those crap....I wonder)

Anyway, other celebrities who actually swear on the effectiveness of the product as the likes of Lisa Surihani and Scha AL-Yahya.

Still not impressed?

Anyway... Don't laugh at me...but I did fall for the marketing gimmick (cuz I needed to correct a few scars on my cheeks.

The results? After a few months of consumption:

IM DEVASTATED THAT THIS DIDN'T  WORK FOR ME.

Infact, gave me bumps on my cheeks... of which pretty much looked like a really bad case of rashes.

Now back to normal, safe, sensitive skin care.

Sedeh yang teramat....

Updates! - Burberry Sheer Foundation

Hello Guys!

Okeyh,

I promised you guys I would update on the effects of Burberry Sheer Foundation kan?

So this is how it looks like on my face (early in the morning)

On face:

Base: Burberry Sheer Foundation (Trench 06)
Blusher - MAC luminzer (in Pink)
Lippie: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable in Honey Douce
Mascara - Loreal Collagen Volume Mascara

Love the texture and how it looks kinda glowy on my skin... and the blusher works well too. (P/S : I love pink blushers more than coral ones).




Btw, The mole on my nose looks massive!!!


Plus point ? Covers all the imperfections on my skin too! And I love the shade that the SA recommended too!!!

Price wise? It's a bit on the high side for foundations (RM165 if I'm not mistake)... But then again, I don't slab foundation all over my face like nobody's business thus, a 30 ml bottle can well last me for like, 1 year plus.

Love, Jue

UPDATE: My Trip to SOHO salon, Starhill

Guys, remember this deal that I purchased earlier? I promised to blog about this and so, I shall....

[78% Off] Hair Rebonding OR Relaxing OR Digital Perm OR Cold Perm OR Hair Colouring + Cut + Wash + Blow at SOHO, Starhill Gallery for 1 (RM168) / 2 (RM328) People. From RM164 per person. For men / women

Amount:
from RM168.00

Discount78% You saveRM592.00

Highlights

• Choose hair rebonding, relaxing, digital perm, cold perm, or hair colouring.
• Includes cut, wash, and blow.
• Uses Redken and Shiseido hair care products.
• Hairstylists with up to 8 years of experience.
• Suitable for all hair lengths.

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Actually to be honest, the deal was already expired due to that fact that 1 month after I decided to purchase this, I changed my mind about hair colouring and decided to go for regular hair treatments instead, since my hair became super2 dry. Alas, I just decided to leave the voucher unused.

Months after that, recently in March (this month), I received a surprised call.

X: Hello Juman, my name is X from Soho Salon, Starhill. I noticed that you have recently purchased the Groupon voucher for Cut, Colour, Wash and Blow. But the voucher has already expired. Are u still interested to come?

Me: Hello there, actually I was interested to come, but the thing is I changed my mind since I decided not to colour my hair anymore and do treatment instead.

X: Oh, You should have told me earlier, then we could have switched the voucher so that you could do treatments instead.

Me: Really? Wow! (5 Stars already given for great hospitality)

So, to cut the story short, I made an appointment for one Monday, 530pm.

The Salon was located on Pamper Floor, In Starhill. For the record, this is my 2nd time here (yes, I'm not ashamed to admit that I don't come here often..obviously lah kan....) The salon is actually quite small, on the same floor as other skincare centres. You guys will be spoilt for choices!

I'm sorry, I can't remember the name of the person who attended me. But I told her that I don't want the whole treatment process to be more than 2 hours. Ha ha ha... When you're a mum, you're ALWAYS rushing.

So here's what I had experienced:-

1) A pampering hair wash that lasted quite a while..my scalp immediately felt soothed

2) Later, some protein substance was lathered all other my hair, and was steamed for 15 minutes.

3) After that, my hair was washed, and blow dried.

IS THAT IT?

I was super surprised. And guess what, I didn't like the way they blew my hair.

Gosh, does this hair look treated and moisturised to you?

Hmm.....

So my thoughts on this one?

PROS:

I guess at the end, I managed to get my hair done (FOC) in a swanky salon in KL's golden triangle. But if I were to go and pay? Hmm...I need to really2 rethink on this one... Its quite a hassle to go as well, since its in the hub of jam.

But I would say I very much appreciate their kind consideration to contact me and replace my colouring voucher to hair treatment instead. But I wished I had a fantastic experience, cuz hair's my passion and I would have became a loyal customer.

Oh well... Moving on...

-Jue-

Colour Dalam Kotak : Loreal Excellence Hair Cream

Okeyh, I must tell you that I now have enough of hair colouring. Not because I don't want to, but I find that MAINTENANCE is a costly affair. (Sure2..I know its costly, but I didn't realise that it was THAT costly! Ayoyo.... :(

So my plan was for once and for all, recolour my hair to a dark brown and lepas ni buat hair treatment je... dah tanak dah colour.... FOR A WHILE :D

But last time I had a hair colour was 3 months ago, of which in salon colouring + treatment costed my RM600. Mahall sungguhhhhhh........... I can't afford that on a bi-monthly basis... But my black roots are seriously showing... OMG....

I need a quick fix. So my plan: beli colour yang murah dari kedai, then buat treatment monthly. Cheap affair.

So off to Guardian and bought this:-

Murah tau...RM 34.90. Actually ada je brand lain i.e Garnier, Wella.... tapi I've tested this a few times on so many people and results dia best. So now, my turnnnn... kalau jadi, bestnye.......


What's nice is that it comes with triple protection coating, means that it treats your hair 3 times + the keratin essence helps to strengthen the hair too.

 I picked up the shade 'Natural Light Brown' as it's always advised to buy a shade lighter (Cheh perasan mat salleh....)

RESULTS:

Took this pic in daylight to show you guys the colour effect. Nampak ok kan? Not too dark and not too light either. Just what I want.

Oleh itu, if you guys want some quick fix and splash of great hair colour, can opt for this! Murahhhh...

Just a quick note: You kenalah rajin2 juga buat hair treatment since ANY chemical work on the hair is super drying... kesian rambut kene subjected to so many things kan?

Love, Jue

Skin Care updates - L'Occitane Precious Serum and Brightening Moisture Cream

Yahuu.......... I finally had gotten the chance to re-stock my skin care items. Ayoyo... cannot tahan having to pinjam other people's barang2 muka... Malunya...

Anywhos, a quick one. I recently dropped by L'Occitane because I ready a lot of great reviews on their Precious Serum, thus I had to make a stop to see for myself.

P/S: The Brightening Serum didn't work that much on me. Let's hope I get much like with the Precious Serum, claiming to repair and regenerate. Sounds like Estee's ANR ya?

Results, I bought the Precious Serum and the Brightening Moisture Cream (cuz I loveeeee the texture)





Power Couple




Brightening Moisture Cream





Precious Serum



Texture of The Serum

1) Serum
Texture - Exactly like ANR. Nice and liquidish.... Love that its not sticky

Texture of the Cream

Brightening Moisture Cream
Texture - Nice Gel- Cream Texture thats not so heavy, yet very moisturising.

Mintak2 laaaa ada nampak perubahan. Just used it for a week je. But feels good. But results??? Ntah lah hehehe

Grace Salon, Bangsar Village 2 - Good, But Is It That Great?

I have heard so much about Grace Salon, Bangsar. Apparently the crown glory of the patronage of 2 sisters, Liza and Grace Leong, I expected this place to be of 5 star quality.

Hang on, hang on... I'm not critisizing ya? This is just my view and thoughts... but I'm not sure of whether the treatment received is meant to be like this or.....

Hmm.... (thinking process running)

I was suppose to meet my parents for dinner that evening at 6. But that very day, (fortunately!) they called to push off kinda late, say after Maghrib. Thus, gave me AMPLE time to browse around and I that monent, since I have say, 2 hours before they arrive (Plus jam), I gave a quick of my mental checklist that I have been wanting to do, but haven't gotten the time:-

1) GET a Facial - Since my abang's wedding is masih lama lagi (end march), I believe this can wait.
2) GET a massage  - Have been having shoulder pains for months...and my last massage was....2 months after confinement...like... 9 months ago!
3) GET a hair treatment - Since I already dyed my hair dark brown again, I haven't gotten the time to go for treatment. (Last one was 4 months ago... lamanya...)
4) Stock up new skin care items - I'm out of stock f EVERYTHING.. (For some reason, I've been tooooooooo busy, I forgot to stock up my skin care items. Gosh, what happen???) Bankrupt lah aku macam ni....

So from my checklist above, aku perasan there's like so many things tertunggak...

But looks like given the time and place, I guess doing hair treatment can help me kill an hour and half before my folks arrive.

I remembered that Grace Salon had recently located here, from their usual place in Bangsar Shopping Centre. To give you guys an insight, Grace Salon is a proud flagship (if there is such a word) of the two famous sisters Grace and Liza Leong. From the description I read on the webpage, both sisters had received degrees and pro certs from reputable overseas universities (kagum sungguh dedikasi parentsnya), but had decided to actively venture into the hairdressing business.

      



Salon is located on the 1st floor of Bangsar Village II. Its so swanky and looks so cozy.

I have read a lot on it in the mags since I was in high school. Its so famous with the lights of celebrities like Amber Chia coming to do all kinds of hairservices.

So since I have like 2 hours to kill, it seems like a great place to "kill" some time.

So I expressed to the hairdresser in charge that I wished to do some treatment to my hair. Some of the questionnaires I received was:

1) When was your last hair wash? - Yesterday night
2) Do you blow your hair everyday? - No
3) What's your regime like? - Shampoo, Condition, Hair Serum, Masking once a week
4) Have you had a chemical job for these past 3 months? - Yes, coloured my hair.

Diagnosis?
- Your hair is super super dehydrated. We will be doing intensive treatment onto your hair where we shall be using 4 Kerastase Boosters (2 For Repairing and 2 For Dry, Frizz Treatment), then we will finish off with washing and blow-drying

Hmm...for starters, I don't think my hair is THAT dry becuz I have been religiously following the supposedly good regime...and my hair hasn't been frizzy for quite a while. But owh well....



This is how the boosters look like (credit to valleybeauty.com). So the one they used for my hair was the Green one - Concentrate Vita-Cement (for damage repair) and the Orange one - Concentrate Oleo Fusion (for dry hair).

Kayh..for the price?

RM395.

What the heck? MAHAL sungguh!

But since you are already in the chair, thinking wishfully that it's a comprehensive treatment, then you give in...

(Cumanya I still feel the price is too high)

The Process?

1) They wash my hair with a concentrated shampoo, and condition.
2) Next, the hairdresser mixed the 4 boosters all together and put it in a spray can and sprayed all over my hair, a lot more on the roots
3) Then, my hair was steamed for 10 minutes.
4) The treatment is washed off.
5) Lastly, my hair was blow-dried.

Finish.

Wait, that's pretty much it?????????? No hair masks, no other things???

Hmmm.....And I paid for RM395.

I didn't know what to feel at that point. Adoi.....

But I guess...I wouldn't think I'd be coming here again... Its just too pricey for a simplistic treatment. Ke atau I expected more?

Really sorry there Grace Salon....