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Monday, May 9, 2011

L'Occitane Divine Cream - skincare diary


A couple of months ago when my mom visited us she left behind her Immortelle Very Precious Cream. I took the liberty to use the product while she was away because I noticed that her skin has become radiant and she was glowing. :P

Upon finding out that I used her cream she complained to my father. So my dad got me a moisturizer of my own so I wouldn't use my mom's moisturizer. LOL!!! =)) The SA at L'Occitane, Rockwell who knows my dad said I should get the Divine Cream because it's their best seller and can be used for night and day. According to her, this is for all skin types and it gets sold out because everyone keeps looking for it.



The ultimate anti-aging day cream for complete rejuvenation. Enhances radiance and skin tone, and provides skin with supreme nourishment and immediate comfort. Facial contours are lifted and redefined. Wrinkles are smoothed for beautiful skin that is visibly firmer, brighter and younger-looking.



The Divine Cream features the combination of organic Immortelle and Myrtle essential oils:
•Immortelle essential oil stimulates the production of collagens and improves skin microcirculation, and also helps to reduce damage caused by time and restore substance and vitality
•Myrtle essential oil stimulates the action of the longevity protein to help increase cellular vitality and preserve the skin's appearance.



The formula is enriched with plant oils that contain a high level of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, for a silky texture and excellent nourishing properties. Upon application, the sensation of well-being is immediate, while the skin feels wonderfully soothed.

Advice:
Apply morning and evening to clean face and neck following our unique application technique, developed to boost the effectiveness of the essential oils. Avoid the eye area.

Proven Results:
• 91% instantly saw more radiant skin. - √
• 85% saw skin slackening reduced.* - √
• Deep wrinkles are less pronounced by 24%* - √
*are Consumer test on 53 subjects. *After 4 weeks
**Effectiveness test conducted on 25 women during 4 weeks.


Application:
A video of how to apply the Divine Cream can be found HERE.
- I use this after I tone and put on a serum at night.
- During the day I use it after the toner and before I put on sunblock.

Consistency:
- It is a light cream that is easily absorbed by the skin upon application.
1st picture is a swatch. 2. lightly rubbed in. 3. evenly distributed.
Can you notice how plump the skin is after it absorbed the product? :)


Packaging:
- Comes in a glass jar but doesn't come with a spatula. Please note that it is not hygenic to dip your fingers in a face cream.


I asked the SA to give me a spatula but I use this one...

I clean this before I use it.


PROS:


- Light weight.
- Easily absorbed by the skin.
- Can be used under makeup.
- Suited for all skin types because while it says that it is for mature and dry skin it also works for my oily skin.
- All the claims above are true!!! See, I checked everything because I used myself as a guinea pig.
- Did not break me out.
- Has anti-aging properties.

CONS:


- My only gripe against this product  is the price. It is Php 4,250 or a little less than $100. I do know that this is $100 in the States. But then again, I have used other products that are about on the same price level but did not produce results.


NEUTRAL:

- While I love the scent and find it very relaxing, some people may not like the product because it has a strong scent of the Immortelle Flower.

OVERALL:


While it is a high end product I find the need to invest in a good moisturizer. There's actually a lot of product inside the glass jar so I would say that it would take more than 3 months to finish the whole jar. It made my wrinkles have diminished and my ginormous pores are now not as bad as they were before I started using this.
Also, the marks I had from my allergy quickly faded away. So yes, I would say that it is a great investment and I will be definitely sticking to this cream.

In conclusion, I would say that the name is apt for the product and the cream is really divine! 




Wednesday, May 4, 2011

THE FACE SHOP nail polishes + collective haul

Everyone seems to be posting about nail polishes so I decided to pick up a few last week.

I thought this would have a hologram effect but it's just really sparkly. :/ 

Color - It's a light and sparkly plum.

PP401
Thoughts: Dries fast. Application is a breeze so overall I'd say it's a good nail polish.


BL606
Color - Ultra Blue (Yes, I remember the colors from my Art class in elementary LOL! x)
Thoughts - Dries quickly. Just one coat is enough. Application is quick and easy. 


PK110
Color - A bright pink.
Thoughts - Of three nail polishes I picked this one is my least favorite. I love the color but application is a pain. I tried to apply three coats and it got streaky. :(  Ehhhhh... =___=

I think this is self explanatory, these are the swatches coated with Etude House's Jelly Pop. :3

Collective Haul - Please note that I did not haul everything at one time. Also please don't scroll down if you're the type of person who does not like to see hauls. :/

I haven't really been buying makeup lately. I have been buying more skincare products because I want to invest in great products that I can stick to and use for a long time. 

I have also been buying tools for skincare hehe. >.<
I read somewhere that The Body Shop's face brush is a poor man's alternative to a Clairsonic so I picked it up. :3 I also got a face massager because it makes my life a lot easier.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE L'Occitane's Divine Cream! It really is divine. :D I am elevating it to Holy Grail status and hopes it doesn't run out soon because it's rather too expensive. 


I numbered and labeled everything so you can quickly find it in this list:


1. L'OReal Pure Zone - Pore Tightening & Clarifying Toner
2. L'Occitane Divine Cream
3. L'OReal UV Perfect Dermo-Expertise UV Perfect
4. MAC Charged Water - Skin Hydrating Mist
5. MAC Studio Sculpt in NC 35 (Yes, I got a shade darker than my skintone to mix with my other foundations and to share with my sister. :P )
6. Kiehl's Eye Alert
7. Kiehl's Ultimate White - Intensive Whitening Essence
8. The Body Shop - Face Brush
9. The Body Shop - Face Massager
10.Paul & Joe - Moisture Lip Treatment
11. Human <3 Nature Hydrating Face Toner
12. The Body Shop - Organic cotton Rounds
13. The Face Shop Hologram "Face & it" Repair Nail in PP401
14. The Face Shop PK110
15. The Face Shop BL606

Let me know in case you want to see reviews on any of these items. =)

What's your most recent purchase? ^__^

Saturday, March 19, 2011

De-stressing.. :3 Haul - Paul & Joe, Naruko & Majolica Majorca Sugary Trap

Hi again everyone! Just another update. :3 I decided to make a quick post on my recent haul.
I will be a better blogger now - YAY! =)

Paul and Joe Philippines recently had a sale of up to 30% on selected items and 15% off on all items! :) I happened to be in the mall with my mom so I decided to pick up and try some items.

I super love Paul & Joe's packaging! ♥ :3

Paul & Joe - Moisturizing Compact Foundation in 30, 
Pearl powder in 04, Eye Gloss N in 01 and Lipstick N in 11.


Naruko - Job's Tears Whitening and Cooling Night Gelly, Narcissus Total Defense Night Repairing Dew, Marjooram and Lavander Brightening Serum, Rose Nurturing Hand Cream (sparkling formula) 15ml, Facial SPA Massage Cotton Pads.
Majolica Majorca Sugary Trap - Cream Pencil Liner in BK999 Bitter Black and BR611 Red-toned Mocha Brown, Lash Expander Frame Plus (LE) in BR666 and a very cute eyelash curler! ^_^
Items were bought from: http://wehaveit43.multiply.com/ - she always gives a generous amount of freebies! I super love her shop! ^__^

You may have noticed that I did not purchase any blush-on. :( Actually I tried and tried but all the blush colors I wanted were sold out. x( I hate it when that happens! Sigh... 

Cake Pops from Starbucks. xD
I ate all of them in one sitting YAY! :3

Update on skincare products I am using: These are the products that I am and will be using day & night. Sorry I forgot to include a picture of Etude House's Baking Powder Foam Cleanser, various face masks and the sunscreens I am currently using. x(

Andrea EyeQ's Makeup Remover Gel, L'oreal Puze Zone Toner, Skin 79 A.C. Clinic Foam Cleanser, L'Occitane Immortelle Very Precious Cream, Naruko Job's Tears Whitening and Cooling Night Gelly, Naruko Narcissus Total Defense Night Repairing Dew, Naruko Marjooram and Lavander Brightening Serum, Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist, Cure Natural Aqua Gel and Tony Moly Tomatox Brightening Mask.

- I switch facial wash/cleansers depending on my skin's needs. 
- I also layer skincare products. :3 
- I use masks every now and then.

I recently decided to invest on skincare as I am getting old. :P I am thinking of whether I should pick up Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Serum. Has anyone tried it? What are your thoughts on the product? :)

You may now request for reviews of items from this post and my other posts. Sorry I haven't gotten around to reviewing anything lately. :) My next post will be a review LOL! xD

I hope you all have a nice weekend!