Because We're Worth It

it's that time of the year/month when your make up and beauty products run out - all together. i call this toilet inventory reshuffling time since i review the so called effectiveness of some prods i've been using. what i need for sure now is an eye cream! late nights due to deadlines or doing nothing and european football fan timezone dysfunction screams for eye creams! according to my sister, i should start using anti-ageing prods when i'm 25. and i should already be using eye creams.

problem is which eye cream? i'm not considering higher end brands because exposing one's skin to stronger ingredients at such a tender age of oohh-22 may not be too wise. well i think so cos your skin will not respond to other ingredients of lesser strength (which may still work well with your youthful skin) any longer. i don't want to find myself spending USD230 on a 60ml bottle of moisturizing cream before i hit 45! i'm not exaggerating. think creme de la mer. actually i hope i'll never need to spend that much to make myself look beautiful. i rather pray hard my ancestors good-skin genes live long in the family bloodline!

i've singled out eye creams from the l'oreal and olay range. maybe these 2. if you have any other recommendations pls share!

during my free Clinique make up consultation session today, i was introduced to Clinique's Perfectly Real Make Up foundation. i didn't think too much of it cos i don't (know how to) use foundation. i left purchasing lipstick instead after collecting my free samples of lip gloss and mascara. if you're invited to free clinique sessions pls confirm your attendance and get free stuff! hahah!

ok so when i returned home hrs later i seriously couldn't help but realise how smooth my skin looked and felt. it was not cakey or oily. it had a perfect matte finish. excited, i googled to read more reviews. i'm pretty much convinced and this will be my next present-to-self! i think it costs at least SGD50/60. it's going for USD22.50 in Obama-led US of A! if my friend ain't flying to NYC anytime soon, there's always DFS discount to rely upon. i seriously don't understand why clinique products in singapore are at least 20/30 bucks above US retail prices! at USD22.50 i could get it at SGD34 converted at a very 'conservative' estimated exchange rate of 1.5 (USD is gaining strength of late, yikes for shoppers).

alright apart from that i've decided to stop using olay total effects moisturising cream. it's still good but i'm beginning to like L'oreal's UV perfect XL Block that comes with SPF 50++. total effects is only SPF 15. uv blocking prowess is my top priority because this almost 60 yr old lady i know who boasts such beautiful skin swears by sunscreen. she's been using sun-protection products only since her youthful days. moral of the story: protect yourself, stop tanning, start applying.

Judge Everything by its Cover

Don't Judge a Book by its Cover.

so why do many people and companies invest so much money on branding then? let's face it. we are all attracted to beautiful things. and we will continue to spend on things that beautify us and our surroundings. (oh stop judging me) thanks to globalization, us singaporeans will finally be able to get our hands on products produced by two companies which know all about beautiful covers.

Gianna Rose Atelier is in town! their products can be found at The Ritz Carlton, The Fullerton Shop and one more shop at Marina Square. please refer to this week's Straits Times 'Mind Your Body' supplement for the details. GRA produces couture soaps and gifts in amazing packaging. a company with a brilliant eye for colour and class.

Claus Porto is in town too! this may have been around for longer. their stuff are available at Vanilla Home, Palais Renaissance.

Claus Porto Soaps

Scented Drawer Liners from GRA




i love this box


Soaps in Apothecary Jars


Pillow-shaped soap!