REVIEW: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua & Le Correcteur De Chanel

The newest addition to my face makeup

Vitalumiere Aqua

~AG~

Been always been a big fan of Chanel Beauty face makeup. Tried a few of their products over the years and found their formula to be suitable for my skin. Since my HG Urban Decay Naked Liquid Makeup is more than 2 years old, it is time to get a new one for my skin health. Decided to try Vitalumiere Aqua as my next liquid foundation. It is described as an ultra-light skin perfecting makeup. The saleslady matched my skin to the shade 22 Beige Rose. This shade matches my medium skin tone well. This Chanel liquid foundation costs S$68.90 at Shilla Duty Free. It comes with 33ml of product. Since I do not use liquid foundation often, this bottle of foundation will be more than enough. Vitalumiere Aqua is lightweight and has low coverage. It gives a nice dewy finish. You are to shake the bottle before use. The saleslady asked how my makeup usually oxidises, and advised to apply a makeup primer prior. What are my thoughts about the Vitalumiere Aqua? The lightweight texture feels nice on my skin. The product provides a nice soft finish. Vitalumiere Aqua will be suitable for those who prefer minimal coverage. However, you would need to use concealer to conceal pimples and dark circles.

Le Correcteur

Bought the Le Correcteur De Chanel for $47.50. The shade that I chose was 20 Beige, which is similar to the Vitalumiere Aqua shade. At first the saleslady recommended a lighter shade for my dark circles, but since I do not use foundation on a daily basis, I opted for a shade that will match my skin tone. This is to avoid the reverse panda eyes look, which happens when the concealer is too light.This gel-based concealer is long-lasting. It provides medium coverage and is suitable to conceal my dark circles. The concealer comes with a sponge tip applicator for convenience. Even though this concealer has a gel texture, it does not melt in Singapore's humid weather. It is a great product to carry in your handbag. Overall, I am satisfied with the coverage and lasting power of this concealer.

REVIEW: Korres Natural Damask Rose Anti Fatigue Mask

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Bought this Korres Anti Fatigue Mask during my honeymoon to Greece. Tried several of Korres products a few years back. They were popular in Sephora USA because of the use of natural ingredients. I cannot remember how much Korres Rose Anti Fatigue Mask retails for but it should be less than 15€. Korres website put the retail price @ 10.50€ (S$16.50). The reason I bought it is because of its handy size. It comes in an 18ml bottle which is just nice for traveling. This mask is supposed to be leave-on overnight and then wash off in the morning. This Anti Fatigue Mask is anti-ageing, creamy night treatment that rejuvenates skin and helps reduce the signs of premature aging. 

Enriched with Damask Rose extract which is known for its toning, antiseptic and astringent properties, the extract delivers a potent anti wrinkle action. This Anti Fatigue Mask also contains soothing aloe vera and moisture-binding hyaluronic acid to enrich skin hydration. Boosted with stable Vitamin C for visible brightened skin, antioxidant Vitamin E and nourishing natural waxes, the mask leaves the complexion fresh. This product is free from mineral oils, petrolatum, paraffin wax, silicones, parabens phthalates, retinol and synthetic dyes. According to Korres website, it contains 95.24% natural content. That sounds great for someone with sensitive skin like mine. 

My skin gets especially dry when I fly. Like now, my skin feels tight and dry. Late nights + dry atmosphere of the plane = Dehydrated Skin. This Korres Rose Mask is a good addition to my nighttime skincare regimen. This Korres Mask has a rather creamy texture compared to Laneige Sleeping Mask.  I usually apply Korres Mask as the last step of my skincare regimen. I pair this Korres Anti Fatigue Mask with Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre to give my skin the added hydration it needs. This Korres Anti Fatigue Mask does not leave a sticky feeling which is great. I do not like when my mask leave a sticky feeling, such as Laneige Sleeping Mask. Since this Anti Fatigue Mask has a nice texture, I used it every night on my recent trip to China. It helps to make my skin feels hydrated the next morning. In terms of the brightening and anti-aging effects, I could not notice it. 

The  Korres Anti Fatigue Mask has a distinct rose scent that is not overwhelming. Overall, this is a good addition to my travel skincare bag. Though, the Korres brand is not readily available in Singapore. Guess I would have to look for a more accessible alternative. But for those in the States or Europe, do try this Korres Anti Fatigue Mask.

REVIEW: Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream

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I am so excited to try this highly rated Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Serum. Bought it from Sephora USA for US$64 (S$88) last June. Good news is Drunk Elephant products are available in Sephora Singapore now. If you have not heard of Drunk Elephant then you should check them out. The brand philosophy is to say "No to 6 Suspicious Ingredients" which are Essential Oils, Drying Alcohols, Silicones, Chemical Screens, Fragrances and SLS. Drunk Elephant is a clean skincare brand that pride its products with non-harmful ingredients to the body. 

This Eye Serum comes in an orange and white packaging. The packaging has a twist cap that pops the pump up when in use. Then you can twist down the pump when not in use. This innovative packaging is great for traveling since it prevents the pump from accidentally dispensing product. 

This Eye Serum contains 8 peptides, 5 forms of Vitamin C and cucumber extract to brighten and firm the eye area. This product has rave reviews to combat dark circles. Been using it for over two months, twice a day. On some days, I use Drunk Elephant eye cream with Mt. Lai Jade Facial Roller. The cooling properties of the Jade helps to soothe the eye area. 

So here are my thoughts. Drunk Elephant C-Tango Eye Cream is absorbed easily into the skin and does not leave any sticky feeling. The creamy texture keeps my undereyes area hydrated. My concealer goes well on top of Drunk Elephant Eye Cream. This C-Tango Eye Cream is suitable for my sensitive skin and did not trigger any milia. Yay! I tend to be wary of trying new eye cream or serum because my undereyes area is prone to milia. In regards to dark circles, my panda eyes are still there. I feel this Drunk Elephant can work well for preventative skin care rather than combat existing problems. 

It is one of the most expensive eye cream/serum that I have purchased. 15 ml for S$88. It will only last me 3 months or so. I might buy another bottle of Drunk Elephant C-Tango Eye Cream just to see whether there is any effect on my dark circles if I use it for a longer time. Overall, I am satisfied with the product but not the price. I supposed the expensive price tag is due to the clean ingredients Drunk Elephant uses. 

NEW BUY: Sulwhasoo Radiance Energy Mask

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Bought Sulwhasoo Radiance Energy Mask from Shilla Duty Free for S$90.80. This is one of the priciest masks that I have ever purchased. This clarifying sleeping mask is designed to detoxify and nourish the skin throughout the night. This sleeping mask is to be used 2 to 3 times a week. You use it as the last step of your nighttime skincare routine.

What attracted me to this Sulwhasoo Mask is that it has Sulwhasoo’s JadesphereTM technology which delivers the power of skin-benefiting jade. Circular jade capsules help spread the nourishing components more efficiently. Jade provides intensive overnight skincare and helps remove skin impurities, leaving your skin looking smooth and immaculate when cleansing in the morning.

Since discovering the use of jade roller in skincare, I been trying to look for a sleeping mask to pair it with. This Sulwhasoo Radiance Energy Mask seems like the perfect product to pair with my jade facial roller. Hope this Energy Mask helps to brighten my skin tone and achieve a more radiant complexion. This is essential especially when my skin has been "harmed" by constant late nights and traveling.

NEW BUY: Son & Park Beauty Water

~AG~

My big brother went to South Korea recently and he offered to help me buy some beauty products. The first on my list was Son & Park Beauty Water. This is award-winning Beauty Water by Son & Park can be used as a cleansing water or a toner. Seen this product a few years back at Olive Young but did not purchase it then because my skin was ultra sensitive then.

The Beauty Water contains willow bark and papaya extract to help exfoliate dead skin cells, revealing brighter skin tone and smoother texture. Lavender water, rose water, and orange fruit extract impart a subtle hydration so your skin can be prepped to absorb the next skin care steps, while adding in a bit of moisture.

Beauty Water can be used in the morning to create the perfect canvas for makeup application, midday as a refresher, and night after cleansing to whisk away remaining impurities. For normal, oily, dry, and combination skin types. Beauty Water has a pH of 4.5, effectively resetting the skin's natural pH after cleansing. Soko Glam is selling it for US$30 (S$41)