NYLON x VANITY TROVE Aug/Sep Edition

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Tempted to Love

18 exclusive items in ONE trove worth $150 is now only at $38!! Good bargain isn’t it!

Today I’m gonna be showing with you not only what’s in the box BUT also EXCLUSIVE discount code for NYLON x VANITY TROVE Aug/Sep edition!!

First, let take a quick look at what’s in it!! 18 items in ONE box!! That’s more than awesome!!

We have hair care, skin care, body care & even cosmetics in this edition! Pretty well covered ya!! Not to mention, they are all pretty popular brands!

Summary of what I have in the box:

Illamasqua Hydra Veil (8ml)
Illamasqua Glamore Lipstick (full-sized)
Astalift Moisture Foam (12g)
Kosé Pure Advance Deep Clear Mask (8g) x 2
Hada Labo SHA Lotion (30ml)
Etude House Back to School Kit
1. Moistfull Collagen Sleeping Pack (30ml),
2. Moistfull Collagen Peeling Wash (10ml)
3. Real Art Cleansing Oil (15ml)
Belif Hungarian Water Essence (10ml)
Belif The True Cream (10ml)
L’Oréal Extraordinary Oil (30ml)
John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Colour Protecting Moisturising Shampoo (50ml)
John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Colour Protecting Moisturising Conditioner (50ml)
BRTC Make Over Mask (20g)
Adidas Climacool Antiperspirant (35ml)
Follizin The Cleanser (50ml)
Follizin The Moisturiser (50ml)
Bed Head Hard Head (101ml)
Astalift $10Voucher

JOHN FRIEDA

This advanced formula addresses the way brunette colour fades on three colour dimensions. With daily use it helps lock in rich, glossy colour and multi-dimensional tones. Formulated with crushed pearls and sweet almond oil, this moisturising formula protects and preserves brunette colour as it rehydrates and replenishes dry hair. Suitable for all shades of colour-treated brunette hair.

This shampoo lathers up very quickly! Not sure whether it has enhanced my brunette colour hair but I still enjoy shampooing my hair John Frieda as it not only smells great, my hair feels smoother too!

L’Oréal EXTRAORDINARY OIL

Japan’s #1 Hair Treatment – Extraordinary Oil is the ultimate miracle hair oil treatment. 1 Miracle Drop, 6 Extraordinary Benefits- Nourish, Soften, Smoothen, Shine, Proetct, Strengthen. Hair is luxuriously nourished and richly protected, leaving it sumptuously smooth and brilliantly shiny with an ultra lightweight non-greasy finish. Hair color is protected against fading with exceptional nourishment.

Now with additional UV Filter – who says hair doesn’t need sunblock!! Without sun protection, you’re putting your hair at risk for faded color due to oxidation, lack of moisture, and overall distress! These short-term effects make strands look and feel dull and dehydrated, but the longer-term problem is premature hair aging (eg: hair lost – remember how thick your ponytail used to be??))!!

Distribute 2-3 pumps onto palm and apply:
1. Before shampoo and conditioner to restore, nourish and prep hair for washing
2. On towel dry/ dry hair (before blow drying) to protect hair
3. Throughout the day for continuous nourishment and shine

FOLLIZIN The Cleanser (50ml) & FOLLIZIN The Moisturiser (50ml)

The 2 common surfactants found in shampoos – SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulphate ) and SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate) are known to be harmful to the follicle and scalp skin. L SLES dissolves the natural oils on your skin and can denature skin proteins which not only causes irritation, but also allows environmental contaminants easier access to the lower sensitive layers of the skin. Another lesser known fact is that SLES is a direct cause of dry fuzzy and split hairs. As SLES is also absorbed into the body through the skin, it can mimic the activity of the hormone OESTROGEN in our body 2thereby contributing to hormonal imbalance which is today’s major cause of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss.

Both Cleanser and Moisturizer are gentle yet thorough cleanser formulated for all scalp and hair types. . SLES, SLS and PARABENS FREE!

The thing that’s special about this shampoo is that they uses:

SuGENE Technology – Breakthrough plant genetics technology that has an appropriate degree of maintaining moisture balance on both the scalp and hair through hygroscopic action. It also acts as a natural preservative.

Rose Oil – a natural astringent that protects the scalp and hair from losing moisture, it is also ideal for irritated skin. Rich in trans-retinol acids which are important for the skin’s collagen production. Provides for more elasticity and natural smoothness for both the scalp and hair.

BED HEAD TIGI HARD HEAD

Be Bold and get spiked up! Dries quickly… defies gravity. You don’t have to have a Mohawk just a serious desire for your hair to stay put!

This lil hair spray here has 5 stars support factor! Super strong hold and firm, hold spiky styles and dries quickly! Suitable for short to medium hair..

Ingredient:

Mica – Shine, light reflects off hair
Octylacrylamide Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl
Methacrylate Copolymer – Mega hold without weight or extreme stiffness with gloss, helps to protect hair from fading & sun damage
Sorbitol – Gloss & moisture retention, so hair won’t dry out

I’m getting my friend to try this out!! If it’s good, I’ll let u know!!!

Now that hair is covered, let’s head over to body care!!

ADIDAS CLIMACOOL ANTI-PERSPIRANT

A unique formula featuring advanced fresh capsule technology activated by movement so that the harder you go the better it works. Anti-white marks.

If you’ve been working up a sweat lately, you know that nothing feels as great as that post-workout high. But unfortunately, that glow also has a price… which is your very own custom, post-workout “fragrance”. The answer to feeling (and smelling) fresh even after a killer spin class is an anti-perspirant deodorant that works just as hard as you do – like the athlete-tested Adidas Climacool Anti-Perspirant Spray. The advanced capsules in its formula aren’t just citrus-scented, they’re also activated by friction, sweat and humidity. When you move, the capsules break, releasing a burst of freshness so that the harder you work, the better this next-level deodorant performs. Perfect for chatting up that cute guy at the water station after your workout! – See more at: http://www.cleo.com.sg/body-awards-2015/best-long-lasting-deodorant-adidas-climacool-anti-perspirant-spray-her#sthash.FICKC76N.dpuf

Winner of CLEO Body Awards 2015! Something worth a try ya!!

Now for skin care (Hurray)!! We are spoilt for choice in this edition’s trove!

Etude House Back to School Kit

Collagen Moistfull Sleeping Pack: Formulated with Baobab Leaf Mucus and hydrolyzed Marine Collage, this overnight leave-in treatment creates a protective barrier on your skin, locking in vital moisture while you beauty sleep for a youthful, water bouncy skin. After moisturizing, smooth evenly on face before sleeping. Cleanse in next morning with warm water.

4-Free Formula : No Parabens, Benzophenone, Mineral Oil, Talc

Collagen Moistfull Peeling Wash: Formulated with Baobab Leaf Mucus, hydrolyzed Marine Collagen and Natural Jelly (Konjac) beads, this hydrating exfoliator gently refines without over drying the skin. Gently massage into cleansed and towel-dry skin using circular movements for 1~2 minutes. Rinse well with warm water. Use 1~2 times a week is enough..

4-Free Formula: No Parabens, Benzophenone, Mineral Oil, Talc

Real Art Cleansing Oil: Moist textured Cleansing Oil formulated with Argan and Babassu Oils gently removes tough waterproof makeup (ie: Eyeliner, Mascara, Lipstick, BB Cream, Eye Brow) while protecting and moisturizing skin. Apply 2~3 pumps to dry hands and massage onto dry skin. Emulsify by adding lukewarm water (the oil will turn milky white) then rinse thoroughly.

ASTALIFT MOISTURE FOAM – This creamy moisture foam contains anti-oxidants – Astaxanthin and Lycopene – and hydro-soluble collagen leaving your skin fresh, radiant and luminous always. Key ingredients are Astaxanthin, Lycopene, Collagen, Damask Rose, Shea Butter & Jojoba Seed Oil!

‘ASTA’ in Japanese means tomorrow and ‘LIFT’ refers to the uplift of one’s inner emotions as beauty shines through. The result is a meaningful brand promise that offers renewed skin.

Created by FUJIFILM, ASTALIFT is an award-winning brand that offers carefully-researched skincare and supplement products with proven efficacy.

Not many know that oxidation – the leading cause of freckles and skin ageing – is responsible for colour fading in photographs. FUJIFILM has applied its advanced understanding of the process of anti-oxidation technology to create ASTALIFT’s award-winning anti-ageing products.

What’s more, Collagen – an important structural protein in human skin – is also the key ingredient for photographic film. FUJIFILM, harnessing its nearly 80 years of collagen research, has effectively channeled this area of expertise to ASTALIFT’s products.

FUJIFILM has also applied its proprietary knowledge of nanotechnology – for exposing and colour developing in film – to allow high concentrations of ultra-fine skin-nourishing ingredients to be delivered effectively and deeply to targeted levels of the skin, while preserving their efficacy. FUJIFILM’s strengths in image analysing technologies – gleaned from our vast experience in the photographic and medical fields – have also been used in skin tone reproduction technology to enhance one’s looks in the cosmetics field.

Inspired by skin cell research. Powered by proprietary nano technology.

I’m sure many of you are no strangers with Hada Labo & Belif!

Both are pretty hydrating product! A supple/hydrated skin is a health skin! Hydrated skin can absorb products better hence not wasting money!!

I’m very excited to show you this!!

Kosé Pure Advance Deep Clear Mask – The clay-based mask and scrub combined have a dual effect on the skin, getting rid of blackheads and unwanted dead skin cells.

It’s pretty easy to spread and I absolutely LOVEEEE the srcub in this mask! It’s like forever not going to dissolve and I can just go on & on & on scrubbing..

I applied a thin layer on my face and probably less than 5 mins, it’s dry and I can feel the skin tightening! I washed of with luke warm water after that and my skin feels clean and soft! Blackhead weren’t all gone but I was able to remove quite plentiful.. 🙂

If clay-based mask is not for you, don’t worry! In this edition of trove, we have sheet mask as well!!

BRTC Makeover Mask Temptation – Double functional for whitening & wrinkle improvement!

Those ingredients aside!! Look at the mask!! SO CUTE! So eye-catching!!! I can see myself as some dynasty’s empress dowager when using this – back to the future you say??!!

Now, the ingredient! This mask is obtained from 100% natural cotton fibers sheets! The key ingredients are Swallow Nest, Papaver Rhoeas Seed Extract & Coptis Chinensis Root Extract!

If you don’t like dowager style, they even have Cleopatra sia!!

This is too cute!! I shall share the my look on IG when I used it!!

Now last but not least! ….

ILLAMASQUA’s HYDRA VEIL – Part hydrator, part primer, Hydra Veil instantly hydrates and smooths skin through a self-levelling, futuristic clear gel. Microalgae, Vitamin C and B3 work together to help maintain skins hydration levels, creating a healthy looking, balanced finish. Plant extracts also provide a calming and refreshing feeling, leaving skin fully prepped to apply your chosen foundation.

GLAMORE LIPSTICK (full size) – Let your lips speak volumes. Indulge in colour-intense lipstick with a highly pigmented formula, available in a choice of flawless finishes, from creamy matt to iridescent finishes. Illamasqua Lipstick glides on smoothly and doesn’t give up without a fight for the perfect all-night pout. A must have for professional make-up artists, and those who want to make a statement.

Now that you’ve seen the items in this trove, are you excited to yours too!!!? Head over to Vanity Trove website to find out more or click HERE to purchase your NYLON x VANITY TROVE now!!

Now for the long awaited moment….

*DRUMROOOOOOLL*

DISCOUNT CODE!! Enter “Audrey10“ upon check out to enjoy 10% OFF!!!

Good things comes to those who wait!!! (^_^)

**The above blog review is proudly sponsored by:

Vanity Trove | Nylon

Vardi & Migdal

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Tempted to Love

This is probably the most expensive sea salt/skin care I had ever bought!! If you think SKII is expensive, I tell you, this cost more. T_T If not for the promo, I think we would never had bought anything~!

I’m sure most of you know this – we should at least exfoliate our skin (face and/or body) once a week.. Exfoliating helps to remove dead skin cell and better absorption of whatever we apply after that. If you want smooth soft skin, then you should exfoliate!

Vardi & Migdal uses finely grinded Dead Sea salts. The salt serves to softly exfoliate and reduce the build up of keratin (dead skin cells) that can clog pores and prevent the skin from growing in a healthy manner. It leaves the skin fresh and instantly soft while helping stimulate cellular renewal. Use to nourish, soften and condition even the driest hands and feet, leaving them velvety-soft and smooth. Gentle and revitalizing this spa scrub will increase your blood circulation and give you a relaxing aromatherapy experience.

We tried in the shop and the sales person was quite generous in the amount to sea salt they let you use to try… Initially, it feels a bit greasy when running through water to wash off the salt but when I towel dry my hand, the greasiness just *poof* gone – leaving my hand smooth and soft and smell awesome too!! We got convinced of the goodness and decided to grab one bottle! Since they’re having 1-for-1, we grabbed a body butter too! White Flower scent is really nice! If you like baby powder kinda scent, you can try White Flower!

And just before we made payment, the observant sale person actually stopped us said he’s inspired to share this nail kit with us because he saw my dry nails (sh*t! soft spot!)!!

This is the nail kit I bought home that same day! And you must be thinking what’s so special.. Just a normal hand lotion, cuticle oil, buffer & file.. BUT I TELL YOU…. The buffer is the amazing one!!

This buff can really make your nails SHINE like nobody business!! This is not something new in the market. I know the Body Shop sell this kinda buff.. SaSa too! But this is the first time a guy buff for me!!! blehh.. okie, that’s not the reason! Seriously, this is the first time I see my nails soooo shiny without much effort and the sales person guarantee that the shine stay for 1 month!! I bought this for about 3 weeks already and you know what, my nails are still shiny (other then the new grown part)! I haven buff them since day 1 i bought them home.

Although this image can’t really show you how shiny my nail is but feel free to walk into their store and try it! I can lie to you but the sales person can’t! Best of all, this buffer comes with 1 year (or was it 2 years) guarantee!!! Damn it! When did you ever buy a buffer that comes with guarantee! I asked the sales person, what does this guarantee covers? He said, anything! Since we only need to buff once a month with this buffer how bad can it be right??? How about if you lend your buffer to your your family/friends to buff, until your buffer is all torn & worn out? Go back to any store (bring your receipt along just in case, i think) they will replace the buffer pad for you FOC! Wow! like seriously!!!? Such good deal right!?

And with that 1-for-1 promo, I grabbed one set of nail kit another another sea salt (pear scent)!

So now we’re done, we headed to to cashier counter and paid for our products. Just when we’re leaving… we were stopped again! Now what..? they said they only need 5 mins share with us this product that will help to lighten pigmentation! Sh*t again! Another soft spot! *sign*

This is the skin care that will help to lighten pigmentation! Some 24K gold peeling gel and serum! While the sales person (another lady this time), is promoting this product, I noticed another lady at one corner, machiam VIP, bought some black caviar products. Later I realized.. the product she bought is easily my two months pay…. T_T Tai-tai’s life! Back to my precious (Precieux) 24K gold!

We only need to use this peeling gel once a week and we will be able to see result sooon… I’m only entering my 3 week of use so result shouldn’t be that visible yet! but sure looking forward to a lighten pigmentation!

As for the serum, we’re suppose to use every night on affected areas.. I, erm.. tends to be a lil forgetful hence I only use this like 3-4 times per week..

If we use per advise (once a week for peeling gel and every night on affected areas only for serum), this product should be able to last for 3 months.. Well, all i can say is… Let’s see how it goes!!!

I want more~ ^_^

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Tempted to Love

Ah ha~~ seriously! today is really a good day! Not only it’s payday, it’s BHG SUPERSALES day!! Been waiting for this day to grab all my skin care regimes!!

So what did i bought?? man! MUCH!! way too much!

Bought a moisturizer – Water Bank Gel Cream! 🙂 This is a 24-hour long-lasting gel-type moisture cream that supplies moisture and soothes the skin with a cool, invigorating texture! Suitable for combi skin like me!

This translucent supple gel-type cream can quickly penetrates into the skin for an instant cooling effect and smoothly adheres to the skin that is fatigued by heat to supply moisture. It has Centaury Extracts with redness soothing properties protect the skin from the harmful aggressions and aloe extracts forms a protective moisture barrier to retain moisture and soothes the skin.

Cost? Just S$52 for 50ml!!

Next, from White Plus Renew series, the Daily Protection Cream with SPF36 PA++! SPF 36 PA++ protects skin from harmful UV rays preventing Melanin formation due to sun expsure, thus enhancing whitening effect during the daytime. It also contains bead tree extracts for preventing darkening by external aggressions and Silymarin for suppressing melanin synthesis protect the skin from external aggressions and restores the brightness of skin.

Cost? S$68 for 50ml..

Next Next!! this is almost similar to above but is night cream and without SPF. This is a whitening cream that intensively activated during the night..

That’s why its call night cream right? geez!

Cost? S$68 for 50ml..

OK.. HERE!! this is not a purchase! this is a FREE GIFT!! 5pcs travel size kit for purchase over.. S$150?? i cant remember! In this kit, there is a multicleanser, water bank essence, perfect renew essence, perfect renew dual touch eyes and sleeping mask!

Now i can have sharing session with mommy!! … OH BUT WAIT! That’s not all!

i received a sms from Laneige informing me that there is this Multiberries set on PROMOTION!!! S$78 instead of S$120~!! Arrgg.. can’t resist the sweetness of this promo.. I decided to grab this tooooo!!!

See…! Good buy right!? 2 regular size multiberries yogurt skincare + 3 travel size white renew basic regimes.

Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel is a hypo-allergenic peeling gel that gently polishes skin for a smooth complexion with mannan and strengthen the skin barrier with the fermented yogurt.

It is soft yet powerful exfoliation with Natural Konjac (Mannan) beads that gently exfoliate dead skin cells and impurities with short time of massage. Recoverine from Chestnuts extracts promotes turnovers of horny layers to remove dead cells for vigorous water supply and sleek skin texture. De-oxidating and calming effect for healtier skin.

Sogurty™, a specialized fermented yogurt, has anti-inflammatory effects to soothe skin from skin troubles. Multi berry complex (various berry extracts from raspberries, blueberries, wolfberries, cranberries, and strawberries) delivers abundant nutrition and antioxidants to eliminate harmful free radicals.

…..i just recall.. i think i have a post on this multiberries peeling gel! click HERE to see!!!

Multiberry Yogurt Repair Pack is a high-concentration pack that nourishes skin from deep inside and leaves skin supple. It hydraties, nourishes and regenerates skin for supple and firming skin.

Sogurty™, a specialized fermented yogurt, promotes collagen synthesis, and enhances defense ability of skin from harmful external causes to leave skin healthier and firmer. Its anti-inflammatory effects also soothes skin from skin troubles. Multi berry complex (various berry extracts from raspberries, blueberries, wolfberries, cranberries, and strawberries) delivers abundant nutrition and antioxidants to eliminate harmful free radicals.

NAG (N-acetyl-D-Glucosamine), one of the NMF(Natural Moisturizing Factor), and Niacinamide (a component of Vitamin B3) softens and clears micro size dead skin cells left after exfoliating for even denser and smoother skin texture. Fresh creamy texture of yogurt nourishes skin with soft touch.

Nothing very special about this so .. i’ll not go into details! just normal skin refiner, emulsion & essence!

So end of my shopping at Laneige, i also got some samples!!!!

Multiberry Yogurt Series!! Argg i hate this!! It smell so sweet till it always makes me wana eat it!! Too yummy to resist!!! ARRGGG~~ Y can’t we eat this…?????

Since i have my regular size one, i think mummy can try this sample first! Or maybe we’ll just keep for future use!

Here’s the Perfect Renew Night Treatment! A sleeping pack that improves your skin while sleeping with moisturizing powder ampule effect.

It contains a high concentration of Skin Charger Complex to quickly restore vibrant and firm skin. Aloe extract gives moisturizing effect, chestnut extract cares dead cell.

A high concentration of Ceramide Repair Water SLN fortifies the skin barrier and supplies ample moisture for suppler skin. It also gives silky finish to greasiness after night care. Hibiscus seed extracts sufficiently promotes collagen synthesis for your skin to reborn overnight.

Himalaya Snow Water that contains abundant snow minerals provides nutrition and vitality to the skin and realizes the transparent and pure skin from deep inside of skin.

Last but not least, this is Hydra Solution Essence. This is an essence for hydration with anti-wrinkle and whitening effects. It contains freshly preserved Himalaya Snow Water components intensively, and lightly bursts into water drop texture with gentle rub. Hydra solution Essence immediately permeates into skin like melting snow providing hydra-energy promptly. Speedy and powerful Hydra-energy offers deep hydration and vitalizes dull and dry complexion. Vitamin and amino-acid components help Skin to obtain hydration from deep inside. Plant based moisturizing factors protect and firm your face more firmed.

So what’s the diff w this Hydra Solution Essence and the Water Bank Essence?? Well, this is more intensive one. i would say its like.. Water bank is level 1 moisturizing and this hydra solution level 2.

I have yet to try this but I’m very looking fwd to using it!

Definitely my happy BUY!!! but poor wallet.. burnt a big hole!