October Bellabox – We Are TWO!

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Tempted to Love

Happy 2nd Birthday Bellabox!! Glad that I had subscribed to this month box because other then the items I don’t like, I love them ALL!!

Are you able to tell which are my love? Oh! Did I mention, this month’s Bellabox come in a bag. Paperbag! LOL Nah.. It a small cosmetic bag (pouch)!

How many of the “post card” can you recognized here? I think i only remember 3?? I was unsubscribed for a period of time.. But now I’m back!

So let’s see what we have here!!!!

SANITARY PAD!! This is the first thing that I see when I opened up the paper bag!

This seems like a new invention? Check out HERE for their blog post.

This is a very generous amount of sample!!! I can say it’s as good as a regular pack! So what’s so special about it?? WARNING: DO NOT scroll down if you had bought any lottery!

After I opened them up, I can immediately feel the softness. But one thing has been bothering me… So MANY HOLES can hold our menses????? O_O Obviously you have not read the blog link that I had provided earlier!

Whisper Cosmo is made of an elastic material, and comes with a unique flexible structure for a 3D fit. Since the resilient pad is less likely to shift or bunch, there’s no need to worry about leakage. Move your body as freely as you want to. No more restrictions!

So these holes are actually the “unique flexible structure”! Not only that, on days that you have long meeting and can’t change your pad regularly, FRED NOT!

Cosmo has three times the absorbency of regular napkins. Now you can focus on the long meetings, and forget all about the heavy-flow!

That’s not all.. The holes can do more!!

The holes in the centre section of the pad, known as micro dots, absorb flow quickly and allow it to spread evenly across the lower layer of the pad, reducing discomfort for the skin.

Well, fear that not changing your pad often will caused you skin irritation?

A unique, oil-coated non-woven fabric sheet is used for the top sheet, minimising friction for a gentler feel on the skin.

“Lactoflex” does not feel stiff or strange against your skin. Thanks to this material, Whisper Cosmo is comfortable and gentle on the skin!

Ok, now the holes seems pretty attractive.. hahah! Probably I can try it soon when my period is present!

Opening up the pouch, I saw two shining tube waving at me!! Ah-Ha!! Loreal shampoo!!! Yeah!! Sulfate-free shampoo & conditioner.. I think I had a blog post about this before..Hang on!! Let me check………………………………………………

OK.. click HERE for the post! Shall skip being too long winded!

OK!! This is what I’ve been longing to receive! Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder!Laura Mercier products are well known for FLAWLESS SKIN effect! I had tried their tinted moisturizer, creme foundation and now (YIPPIE) foundation powder!! I’m pretty confident that I will like this product very much!

And I guess I’ll be utilizing this leaflet soooon!!! wahahahahaha!!!

Not another hair oil~~ can i skip this intro?? I have been receiving this like N times..

To summarize this product review, i can only say, it’s good! do a quick search on my blog & you’ll be able to find the product review!

Following up next is two products from Good Skin Lab!

Circleplex-2! Protect and repair the sensitive area around your eyes while getting rid of dark circles 24/7 with GoodSkin Lab CIRCLEPLEX-2™. The colour correcting lightweight day cream moisturises and creates a protective layer against sun exposure, while the night cream offers deep and soothing hydration. With a day and night cream, it promises that your lookers get the health content that they need any time of the day!

Apply on sensitive skin around eyes sparingly.

Exten-10! Younger looking skin. Right now! The scientists at GoodSkin Labs know modern life is stressful, hard on skin. Poor diet, insufficient sleep, pollution, the sun – they add up, and show up, on your face. So they developed Exten-10™ to help restore skin’s youthful appearance. Helping it visibly renew, repair and defend itself like it used to.

On clean, dry skin, smooth a liberal amount over entire face and neck. Apply prior to sun exposure for daily SPF protection. Reapply if exposed to prolonged sun exposure. After 4 weeks, look 10 years younger!

Ooooh-la-laaa~ Wanna smell good for your date?? Try this! Elizabeth Arden Untold! A luxurious and modern floral composition, UNTOLD celebrates the sophistication and intrigue of the multi-faceted modern woman. From her vibrant optimism and refined femininity to her mysterious aura and magnetic sensuality, UNTOLD takes you on a journey through the many facets that together, make her genuinely beautiful. With its sparkling and fruity introduction, radiant floral heart and mysterious addictive warmth, UNTOLD captures all that a woman is.

I’ve been wearing it to work this day.. IMO, dun apply too much you’ll get choked! LOL probably it’s a little too strong for me..

Ok Ok!!! I’m getting excited!! I’ve been waiting for this!!!! Jacqueline Burchell nail polish!!!!

I’d received “This is Beautiful” color polish.. Indeed very suitable for its name. This is REALLY beautiful!

This is a purple color with pinkish tone? Many many shimmers!! Very very beautiful!! It’s not very opaque but one coat is still as beautiful.. Need at least 3 coat to hide nail smile line.. But I’m still glad a got this color.. I have a pic of the lacquer I applied on my nails but it on my PC (I’m using mobile app to blog now!)… Shall show you guys again when I’m using my PC again..

Oh! and I nearly forgot.. a copy of Oct Cosmopolitan magazine was included in this month’s Bellabox. However, it was too late to join any contest/giveaway that was publish in it so…. it’s as good as a storybook now.. LOL.. only can read articles..

November Trove – Dream Girl

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Tempted to Love

It time for the once a month thingy already..! WHAT?? period?? NOO! It’s Vanity Trove my dear~!! This november, its the Dream Girl edition!! So what do we have here? Let’s take a quick peeek!

Always a box FULL of fun stuffs!!!

So first… ya, its what every girl will use MONTHLY! Sanitary pad! This is a new brand in the market i guess. Previously, i got one sample set from a lady distributing it at Bugis Street.

This set includes:

One Active Days (day use – 24cm Ultra)

One Dreamy Night (night pad – 33cm Ultra Slim).

Below are some features maybe might interest you..:

– Specially selected layers for you

Feminine health and hygiene is of great importance. ADORE’s premium ultra slim hygienic sanitary napkins and panty liners feature a compound strip, uses non-bleached cotton and are breathable and highly absorbent. ADORE incorporates the latest technology into its range of sanitary napkins and panty liners, improving your well being throughout your period and in your daily life.

– Super high absorbent core

ADORE’s premium ultra slim sanitary napkins have a super highly absorbent core for maximum and almost instantaneous absorption. Its breathable leak-proof layer locks and hold the dampness in, yet allowing your skin to breathe so that you feel clean, fresh and confident whatever you do.

– Aluminium packaging with re-sealing ability

ADORE’s premium ultra slim sanitary napkins and panty liners come in an aluminium package which is easily re-sealable; reducing the risk of exposing your remaining sanitary napkins from exposure to dust ─ an initiative taken by ADORE to ensure that you receive the most delicate care possible.

Off to school, office, best friends’ gatherings, parties, a night out on the town or a date with your boyfriend? Let ADORE ease your worries wherever you go! Each individual ultra slim sanitary napkin and panty liner is hermetically sealed, making it easy for you to carry about without compromising its sterility

– Green compound strip

The green compound strip is bonded with far-infrared rays and nano Agᶧ and produces around 6100cm³/s (100 to 150cm²/s) of highly concentrated negative ions. This revolutionary process is made possible with the latest technological advancements.

– Gentle on panties

ADORE’s strong, yet gentle non-toxic adhesive strips ensure that the pad stays in position without damaging or staining your panties upon removal.

– Skin friendly

Giving you our most intimate and thoughtful care, always!

ADORE offers the softest touch for your skin with hygienic, non-recycled, non-bleached, dust-free layers, making ADORE’s premium ultra slim sanitary napkins and panty liners the most skin-friendly choice.

ADORE’s premium ultra slim sanitary napkins and panty liners uses layers of quality products carefully selected to keep you feeling clean, dry and comfortable always. The products feature a revolutionary green compound strip bonded with far-infrared rays and nano Agᶧ which emits around 6100cm³/s (100 to 150cm²/s) of highly concentrated negative ions, as well as hygienic, non-recycled, dust-free layers, a diversion layer and a super highly absorbent core which helps prevent leakage.

I have not use the Adore i got from VT but i had used the one i got from the lady at Bugis. This is good. It prevents my side leaks & back flow. Now i can sleep 100% & worry 0% during girl’s day! It also feel less “humid” as compared to other brands.. erm.. girls! u know what i mean..

This is definitely a good try! Adore can be found at Giant & Watsons..! Go have a look! Im gona go get the panty liner some day!

Next, ZA 5g moisturizing gel~! Moisture charge in just 10 seconds! Amino mineral complex instantly restores flaky, stichy skin to create porcalain-smooth skin!

Feature?? One of the features that caught my attention is the pore minimizing effect!!!

How to use? Apply after moisturizer!! that’s all!

Next, 3ml of Vitacreme B12! This creme is the only cosmetic product with the Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) as a main active ingredient.

The principal actions with the application of VitacremeB12 are Skin Reconditioning, Very significant reduction in the extent of the wrinkles and fold of the skin, Improvement in skin elasticity and Correction of the skin dryness.

VitaCreme Info: (quote from their site)

Vitacreme B12 is at forefront of cosmetic technology.

Vitacreme B12 preserves the external signs of youth.

Vitacreme B12 is a true assualt cream against wrinkles as it helps regenerate the superficial cutaneous layers and the cells damaged by age, the sun and enviromental pollution.

Vitacreme B12 reinforces the protective cutaneous film and increases the skin’s natural resistance by intensively moisturising the superficial skin layers.

Vitacreme B12 prevents and repairs the effects of time through a progressive diffusion meeting the needs of each skin and through better penetration for optimal efficiency

Vitacreme B12 penetrates up to the dermo-epidermal junction thanks to its liposomic agents where it reactivates the growth of germinal cells (deep layer of the epidermis) and promotes the formation of elastin and collagen fibres.

Vitacreme B12 allows to reprogram the hydration process in dry skins.

Vitacreme B12 is efficient in the treatment of breaks, cement disease and helps bedridden patients suffering from bedsores.

Vitacreme B12 allows to protect skins exposed to external aggressions (air too sharp, too cold or exposure to the sun).

Vitacreme B12 is ideal to withstand ageing as it helps regenerate, nourish and moisturise.

Vitacreme B12 is a Swiss high-quality product.

Now are you impressed!? I think i am!! haha.. but… can oily skin use this??

Next, something new to me (but this brands looks really familiar..) Mekhala Soothing Tamarind Facial Cleanser!

The only cleanser you will ever need! A gentle and effective face wash that removes impurities and even waterproof makeup, whilst soothing the skin and retaining its natural moisture. This unique combination of Tamarind, Honey and Vitamin E nourishes the skin, fights harmful free radicals and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Active botanicals naturally brighten skin for a radiant and luminous complexion.

Benefits

• 100% natural

• Removes impurities, even waterproof makeup

• Soothes acne inflammation and reduces redness in skin

• Retains and replenishes moisture

• Reduces appearance of fine lines

• Brightens skin

• Ideal substitute for TONER and MAKEUP REMOVER (3-in-1)

• Free of parabens, sulphates, added chemicals, artificial preservatives and fragrances that can cause irritation and adverse long-term effects

• For normal to sensative skin

I think this will be good for my mom – she has sensative skin! Can let her try it then update me her feeback about it!

Ok, before i proceed further.. i want to say, This month trove seems really interesting.. many foreign brands to me.. and all seems so good! best part is they are all of reasonable price! man, this is incredible!

Back to products!

Here’s Uriage AquaPrecis! (This is definitely something for me!!) Moisturizing Refreshing cream Gel suited for normal to combination skin!!

This gel cream provides an immediate fresh sensation and customized, lasting hydration. The sheerness and matifying capacity of its oil-free texture are perfectly suited to normal and combination skins all year long.
Precisely hydrated, the skin is also protected against environmental aggressions thanks to an anti-pollution shield that maintains a fresh, luminous complexion.

Assets

Precise, long-lasting hydration adapted to each skin’s needs.
Protective bio-film, a genuine anti-pollution shield.
Oil-free texture that quickly penetrates without leaving an oily sensation on the skin’s surface.
Matifying capacity: 72%*.

Tried a teeny weeny bit on my hand.. my opinion? nice! feels really light weight and NO OILY feeling at all! Gosh! I’m not gona share this with anyone!!

Full size (i suppose) Eye Gel from Ujene!

The Ujene Purist Collagen Eye Gel is a precise blend of efficacious eye actives, an ample dose of OVILUXE^TM and an advanced tetrapeptide, Eryluxe^TM, clinically proven to reduce puffy eyebags in just 14 days. Eryluxe^TM has exceptional action against collagen glycation and consequent loss of skin elasticity, coupled with anti-oedema effect for effective prevention against problematic eye bags and puffiness. Skin around eyes would appear smoother, brighter and fewer fine lines with actives like Rhodiola Rosea, Madecassoside and Saccharomyces Cerevisiae. Potent antioxidant and cell-communicating ingredient, like Vitamin C and B3, also ensure the skin around your eyes are well-protected against free radicals and noxious environmental elements.

Benefits

1. Reduce puffiness, eye bags and dark circles around eyes

2. Deeply moisturize skin around eye area

3. Minimize fine lines and wrinkles

This product contains purest grade BSE-free collagen extracted from sheepskin.

Heard many positive reviews about it and saw on the web that it’s quite “valuable” oh! I think this will be a good christmas gift i can gift out this Christmas! *wink*

Another product from Ujene, the serum!

Lavishly flushed with ample flavonoids, saponins, micronutrients, anti-oxidants and polysaccharides, the Ujene Puriste Collagen Serum contains a generous dose of 10% active OVILUXE^TM, reviving skin’s innate youth for a natural facelift. This potent serum also contains Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C, as well as finest grade botanical extracts including Ginseng and Aloe Vera to instantly soak into skin, firming, refining and brightening skin complexion with anti-oxidant nourishment and long-lasting youthfulness.

Benefits

1. Instant, intense and lasting hydration

2. Plumping, firming and lifting effects

3. Nourish skin to look younger and more youthful

Sample pack, but i believe more than enuff to feel the texture!

Next in the list, haircare!!! Shampoo, conditioner & treatment!!! erm.. Kracia this brand looks really familiar.. really…

Ichikami formula is designed to repair damage to your hair and protect it against further damage

♦ Damage Preventive Property: Inositol & Kome Premium EX-II, Moisturizing Property: Cherry Extract.
♦ fine lather cleans hair gently while protecting against further damage from shampooing.

hmm.. Kracie….. AH!!!! Now i recall!! Kracie!!! candy!! candy that you can play with! See HERE!! its selling in qoo10.com.sg too!! oh my~!!

Last but not least.. My favourite… My most looking-fwd-to-use-product!! Neogence Off-heads serum!! seriously wait till i can get the info translated into english elsed i think im gona skip the product intro!

Below quoted from VT site:

New pore solutions, the new innovation…In hot summer months in tropical zones, like Asia, women really do become more concerned by oily skin resulting in blocked and enlarged pores…even more than we are concerned by our skin whitening concerns.

This brand is a team of dermatolgists, a bio-medical doctor and a professional pharmacist who have conducted vast amounts of research and analyzing of the skin’s pore problems.

To keep it simple and brief – when skin produces too much sebum, pores become blocked resulting in white heads, black heads and the worst, enlarged pores which loose their elasticity and finally lead to pock marks and very troublesome skin problems. Needless to say, with such professionals involved and the research done, the results are pretty amazing. Neogence Pore Solution Series will “effectively control sebum, keep the germs at bay, dissolve acne and rebuild pores”.I’d say try it, and you will be astonished

I only hope that this serum can effective minimize pores!

This month’s trove also comes with a love letter from Sasa! its actually a S$5 Sasa voucher! man! gona look for some stuff to grab before it expires! The previous one i had expired!!

All in all, i think this month’s trove is pretty much an eye opening one for mi! I get to know more about other brands which i don’t know before i got my trove! Thank you VT!

So ladies, if you would like to grab yours now, you can hurry and click HERE to subscribe to next month trove and we can share our happiness together!!!

Before i end.. pardon my typo and any mistake! im too tired to proofread anything now.. LOL >_< Sorry!!

August Trove – Rocket Science

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Tempted to Love

Ah ha! It’s time again for the once a month thingy!! Ah.. Don’t worry! It’s not menses time.. It’s Vanity Trove time!!!

This month’s trove was a bit late.. And with the courier service “mis-delivery” it’s even later.. What actually happen? Ah.. Long story.. But since u insist to know, I will share a bit! (hahahaha!!)

VT had announced (on FB) that trove will be late but will still be arriving bef Aug! I’m waiting with my neck longer than giraffe’s! And on 31st morning, while I was out in the morning, the courier came! Shucks!! Y no call me!?

I called courex back to arrange for re-delivery anytime that day as I’ll be home WHOLE DAY! But they said the earliest date for re-delivery is 2Aug! Man~~! At the same time I checked w them izit a norm that courier guy not calling bef delivery? And guess wat, they said only upon request then they will call bef delivery.. (thn wat’s e diff w this courier and Singpost Registered Mail??) So I decided to drop VT an email.. With VT’s reply I’m sure we think alike! Courex should call before delivery! That is the norm! What is Mr. Courex (i’m not mentioning name but I’m keeping the delivery notification w his name) doing?? Where is the good service courex USED TO have??

Sigh…..

Anyway, here’s my trove! Kinda weird to see a pack of sth taped outside the Trove.. Did they forgot to put it in or was it an extra due to the delay??

Plenty of fun stuff!!! Quite happy with this month’s trove as it doesn’t have facial foam, toner & moisturizer anymoreeee!! Yippie!!

Here here!!! The culprit that makes this trove soo heavy!! Hahaha!! Brands Innershine Essence!! One grape seed extract and one prune!

Just tried the grape seed extract.. WAH !! I feel as if I will hv diabetic on the spot! Hahahah!! So sweet so thick!! But the aftertaste is so yummy! Hahaha… A lil sourish but not to the extend u will goes >_

Here is the apple of my eye!! This shower gel smell sooooooo nice! It made mi feel like I’m showering in some 5 stars hotel!!! I used it this morning and I can still sense the fragrance lingering around mi when I’m in office for almost half a day already!! If it is cost effective, I might consider getting a regular size!?? Hiak hiak hiak!!! Heartz!!

Next next!! Eye therapy mask~ planned to try it tmr… Shall update over the weekend!! ^^V

UPDATE on 11 August 2012: here’s my very late update!! finally got my chance to use this eye mask last weeeek..!

Generous serum in a pack.. might not see it in my pic.. but its really der, just that the angle i took my pic is… ya BAD!

The mask.. It’s a one whole pcs thingy!! now even the neglected area get some nourish!! hahaha.. i’m not sure to say its good or it’s bad..

Good because i feel less tired aft the masking session. i dono izit because i just took a power nap of 10mins or because it really makes mi feel better.. HAHA! & bad because other than that i don’t feel anything special..

Probably other type of mask may be better for mi.. geez~!

Well well.. Here’s Origins anti aging serum!! Shall I keep this for myself or gv to mama?? Hmm…

Can u guess what’s this without mi telling u?? It took mi half a min to figure it out! HAHAHAHAH!! I was still wondering if it’s some mask or something.. Who would guess oxypad is really a PAD!?!??

I….. struggle quite some time to finally decided to keep (post) this pic.. I will not open to show u as I mite be gvn warning for posting not suitable pic!! Lolx! This pack includes a regular day pad and 2 pantyliner?

It is said to have color warning ‘function’!! If the appears to be yellowish/greenish brown, u shd consult a gynae. If its pure yellow, u’re normal. Cool? U decide!

Pure Beauty Bon Voyage Essential eye cream! I think my mom will love mi for sharing this with her!! She love this eye cream!! I had got this too from previous special trove!! The mild rose scent is really attractive!!

This is Majorlica Majorca Eye Reset gel a.k.a. eye makeup remover.. this is good.. almost works the same like my Biore Jelly makeup remover. Just that this is specially for eye area.

Just a little bit like this, smaller then 10c coin, i can remove my eyeliner (waterproof gel liner from Kate)..

PLEASE! pardon my *uncensored* untrimmed brow! i waiting for it to grow so that i can visit Erabelle! LOL!! (You’ll find out why Erabelle soon!)

Here.. see.. my eyeliner is gone without much effort.. Its a good eye makeup remover IMO. but since i already have my Biore jelly makeup remover, which can remove waterproof eye makeup too, i don’t see a point in why should i purchase this. But if u are those who needs specifically EYE makeup removal, i will recommend you to get it.. It’s quick and easy!

SAMPAR!!! one of the featured items in August VT!

Seriously… I’m clueless in how to use them and what to do with them!! gosh~!! probably i can bring it down to the counter one day and check with them.. hearing them explain is better than reading from web!!

And they include a 1-minute quick fix session that comes w a complimentary mini Glamour Shot Eyes. I wonder if i can bring a friend down with me to experience this.. hmm.. but i know Origins can!!

Here’s my Origins Mini Facial treat!! hmm it’s stated that exclusive for VT Member.. but i think what they meant was only the 1-day supply of Plantscription anti-aging duo. WHY? see below…

This mini facial is actually free – at all time! Above info was cropped from their official site.. anyone can just head down to Origins store for your mini facial if you had booked your appointment. So i guess it ain’t really that exclusive afterall.. (-___-)

Next! here’s my Erabelle Erabrow Design promo voucher.. it’s almost 40% off..? so why not take this chance to drop by and experience the “everybody-say-good” brow trimming!

Other than these vouchers, VT also included a Zalora discount code for us.. 🙂

That’s all?? Of cuz not!! Remember there’s a Vanity treats by Watsons when u share some post by VT? Well.. Here’s the treat!!

• Neutrogena Deep Clean Brightening Mulberry Foaming Scrub
• Bioré Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover
• Skin 79 BB Cream

Now this is Neutrogena Deep Clean Brightening Mulberry Foaming Scrub!!! Tried it this evening. Hmm.. Seems quite mild? Feels like another foaming scrub, nth too special.. 🙂 but good to be able to try it..

Now this Biore Makeup remover ain’t something new to me.. Tried it preciously in one of the VT special edition trove and had bought a regular size one.. If u hvn try this, I’m telling u, YOU SHOULD! this is mad heaven!! See my previous post HERE and see how I fall in love with it!!!

Skin 79 BB Cream I’m sure is nth new to u.. I wun elaborate much on this as I trust that you have at least used once or twice of this BB cream before.. Probably samples or from qoo10?

In short, Skin 79 have great BB Cream but I’m still loving my Ettusais one! Heee!!

Alright.. summary of this month’s trove? LOVE! in fact i prefer this month’s. Tho last month is all about atas brand but giving my sth branded yet not useful to me seems pretty useless. (wah.. wat am i saying?) But its still good to have them as i can hold on to them till the day i ran out of any products (toner/moisturizer/facial foam) i can just grab one and try it!

Now that we’ve seen all i’ve got in Aug Trove.. If you are keen in getting one for yourself or ur friend, feel free to click this LINK to subscribe/order.. August trove is still available but at a higher price (SGD30) now as it’d revealed and is consider batch 2. But nonetheless, Sept Troves are open for pre-oder at SGD25!!!! Grab yours now~!

Let’s look fwd to September’s FALL IN LOVE!!