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Bobbi Brown Bloggers Exclusive Preview – Pretty Powerful 2013 Season

by Shirleen on March 30, 2013 in beauty blog, Benefit / Bobbi Brown / Boots with No comments

bobbi brown lilac rose collection

Early this year, I was delighted to attend my first Bobbi Brown exclusive event of their Pretty Powerful 2013 Season and to preview their latest Lilac Rose Collection!

bobbi brown lilac rose collection

Lilac Rose Collection is the latest collection for this spring season. A beautiful combination of heather grey with soft rose pink, this collection is available in all Bobbi Brown stores from March 2013.

“With hints of heather grey, this collection is a modern take on spring florals.” – Bobbi Brown

bobbi brown lilac rose collection

New Limited Edition Lilac Rose Eye Palette, priced at S$99, is the star of the collection. This Lilac Rose Eye Palette features eight eye shadows in wearable and flattering dusty pinks, heather greys and lily shades that effortlessly complement all skin tones.

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Uncover The Great Cover Up With New BENEFIT FAKEUP

by Shirleen on March 22, 2013 in Benefit / Bobbi Brown / Boots with No comments

Early this year, I was invited to attend an interesting event at The Art House hosted by Benefit Singapore to preview a new product and uncover the mysterious case of a great cover-up!

benefit fake up

benefit cover up fake up

Beautiful compere wore the similar signature outfit as the poster girl (above image).

benefit fake up

FAKEUP, the star product, is a new “hydrating” crease-control concealer that instantly hides dark circles and diffuses fine lines for silky smooth coverage. It perfectly covers up the imperfection without creasing and is proven to keep skin hydrated for 6 hours, thanks to its hydrating formulation. FAKEUP, priced at S$38, will be available from April 2013 onwards.

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What Are My Favorite Beauty Products?

by Shirleen on March 18, 2013 in beauty blog, Benefit / Bobbi Brown / Boots, Body Shop / Biotherm, Clarins, Clinique, Elizabeth Arden, Kiehl's, Lancome, Laura Mercier, Make Up For Ever / Mavala, Shiseido / Za, Sisley, Yves Saint Laurent with 3 Comments

Hi hi hi to my lovely readers, yes I finally ready to share with you my current favorite beauty products. My bad for taking so long to publish it. Though these products are my favorites but it doesn’t mean they are the best. It is based on my own experiences with the products.

Being a beauty blogger, I get to test many beauty products and I’m glad to uncover some great products along the way. I will continue to add new favorites to the list if I ever find any.

Do note that my preferences may change from time to time and I may amend the list if necessary. My current favorite beauty products are :

sisley clearing essence vitamin c

Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C

Sisley Nutritive Lip Balm

Clarins White Plus Gentle Brightening Exfoliator

Clarins White Plus Gentle Renewal Brightening Peel

clarins white plus cleanser

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Benefit “Pretty In Pink” Party At Tangs Orchard

by Shirleen on January 29, 2013 in beauty blog, Benefit / Bobbi Brown / Boots with No comments

benefit tangs orchard beauty

benefit tangs orchard

Benefit Cosmetics, San Francisco-based fun lovely makeup brand, has recently threw a “Pretty In Pink” party bash in celebrating the opening of their flagship store at Tangs Orchard. I was glad to be invited to join in the fun!

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Benefit’s Kicking Some Class Event – “How To Look The Best At Everything”

by Shirleen on November 14, 2012 in beauty blog, Benefit / Bobbi Brown / Boots with No comments

Recently, I was delighted to attend a fun “Benefit’s Kicking Some Class Event” to learn mastering the techniques of creating a flawless skin! The class was held at ION Orchard basement four (right in front of Watsons) with celebrity makeup artist, Larry Yeo, as the tutor of the day.

Above image (from left) : Jasmine from Class95, Larry Yeo and the model.

During the event, we got to preview two recently launched must-have beauty kits – How To Look The Best At Everything Kits (top picture) and Lip and Cheek Kits (above picture) – that help create a perfect flawless look, anytime and anywhere!

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Indulge In Delicious Ultra Plush Glosses From Benefit Cosmetics

by Shirleen on July 22, 2012 in Benefit / Bobbi Brown / Boots, Makeup with No comments

Hey to all Benefit Cosmetics lovers, there’s something new from Benefit for you! After a recent launch of the new Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW! SPF 25 PA+++ New Liquid Foundation in April 2012, Benefit Cosmetics once again is proud to introduce a new range of lip product this July.

Say hi to Ultra Plush Glosses that comes in 6 irresistible shades from sultry nudes to punchy pinks!

Ultra Plush Glosses that complement their bestselling box o’powders feel ahhh-mazingly silky and luxurious.

Ultra Plush Glosses, retailing at S$26, will be available at all Benefit Cosmetics counters from July 2012 onwards.

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Say WOW To Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW SPF 25 PA+++ New Liquid Foundation

by Shirleen on April 1, 2012 in Benefit / Bobbi Brown / Boots, Makeup with No comments

WOW!! Benefit Cosmetics has finally launched the much-anticipating liquid foundation in April 2012 in Singapore. Introducing the NEW Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW! Many beauty bloggers in US have already been waiting for this new launch since as early as in February 2012.

Two weeks ago, I was delighted to be one of the first few to preview this new line of foundation from Benefit Cosmetics. The preview launch event was held at the new Benefit Cosmetics‘ office @ Luxasia Building at Tai Seng Drive.

Before I start sharing more about the new foundation, here’s the latest update on Benefit Cosmetics Singapore you might be interested of. Starlight Cosmetics, the local distributor for Benefit Cosmetics, has actually ceased the distributorship in end 2011. Benefit Cosmetics is glad to partner with Luxasia and has changed its name to Benefit Cosmetics Southeast Asia, starting from January 2012.

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW SPF 25 PA+++ Liquid Foundation

Launched in April 2012 – S$54

My first impression with Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW was great! I actually got to test the liquid foundation on my whole face and are extremely impressed with the result! The trainer helped select 2 closest shades to my skin tone and applied each shade on half side of my face. I was actually torn between the 2 IVORY shades which are the lightest of all shades. Well not to get you confused further, IVORY actually comes in 2 shades : “Believe In Me” and “I’m Pure 4 Sure”.

“Believe In Me” IVORY is slightly more to pinkish in tone whilst “I’m Pure 4 Sure” IVORY is slightly more to yellowish in tone.

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Benefit Newest Cha Cha Tint Is Now Available In Singapore!

by Shirleen on July 26, 2011 in Benefit / Bobbi Brown / Boots with No comments

In July 2011, Benefit has finally launched their most talked-about newest tint in Singapore. Let’s welcome Cha Cha Tint!

Cha Cha Tint, the newest edition to their tint collection, has been launched in US in June 2011 and is now available at all Benefit counters in Singapore, retailing at S$62.

Cha Cha Tint – S$62 / 12.5 ML

This mango-tinted stain beautifully blushes lips & cheeks with a tropical sunset hue. Smooch-proof & smudge-proof, this sheer stain will have you looking deliciously sun-kissed for hours.

The sheer, liquid-gel formula blends easily, brightening cheeks and lips all night long. Apply 3 dots to the apples of your cheeks and blend quickly to achieve your desired intensity & dab on lips for a smooch-proof, smudge-proof flush!

Review – Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum, No7 Lift & Luminate Eye Cream & No7 Lift & Luminate Day Cream SPF 15

by Shirleen on April 29, 2011 in Anti Aging & Moisturizer, Benefit / Bobbi Brown / Boots, Eye Care with No comments

Many months ago, I was supposed to review three BOOTS products which I have received from asia.boots.com (managed by Boots Retail Thailand). And also to throw a giveaway on Boots products at the same time. So why am I taking so long to post this review? Well it is because Boots and I couldn’t agree on the giveaway mechanic and eventually I decided to post the review minus the giveaway.

At first, Boots Asia suggested that in order for the readers to participate for the giveaway, each of them will need to submit a photo of themselves with their favourite Boots product that work. The most creative picture wins. And Boots Asia has claimed that this is actually a simple mechanic. Well simple to them but not for my readers though! I was extremely turned off by the suggested mechanic as that will mean my readers will need to purchase a Boots product before they can participate on the giveaway. Why should my readers part their money just for the giveaway? And my email box will also be flooded with readers’ submission too. It’s too troublesome for me and my readers especially! It just doesn’t make any sense at all! What a stupid idea!

They later tweaked it a little by suggesting having my readers to capture a screenshot of a Boots product that they would like to try out and why. Well so what’s the different, this mechanic is as bad as the first!

Anyway, the three products that I will be reviewing are No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum, No7 Lift & Luminate Eye Cream and No7 Lift & Luminate Day Cream SPF 15.

But firstly, are you familiar with this UK brand BOOTS? If you’re not, click here for a brief description of the brand.

My Impression With BOOTS Products

I’ve noticed that one of the products I’ve received, it actually looks different from the ones found at UK website.

No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum

Product Profile

Reveal younger looking skin with No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum. This powerful blend of protecting and renewing ingredients helps reduce the appearance of pores, smoothing lines and wrinkles in 4 weeks.

Review

Although this silicone-based fragrance-free serum contains sodium ascorbyl phosphate (one of the less potent Vitamin C), retinyl palmitate (is Vitamin A but not retinol as claimed) and other antioxidants such as Vitamin E but unfortunately I couldn’t see any result at all.

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Exclusive Luncheon Session With Maggie & Annie From Benefit

by Shirleen on April 7, 2011 in beauty blog, Benefit / Bobbi Brown / Boots with No comments

Last Saturday, I was privileged to be invited for an exclusive luncheon session with Maggie and Annie, Makeup Trend Artists from Benefit.

Maggie and Annie Ford Danielson are the daughters of co-founder Jean Ford and nieces of Jane Ford. This private event was held at Mezza 9, Washi Lounge @ Grand Hyatt Singapore.

About Benefit Cosmetics

Benefit Cosmetics was founded by Ford twins Jean and Jane Ford back in 1976. After achieving success as models and makeup artists, they were inspired to open a small unique beauty boutique in San Francisco with a whimsical candy store atmosphere. ”Who says makeup has to be serious to be good?” they said. To deliver beauty fixes to gals with their wackiness and know-how, Benefit has now successfully grown into a fun global brand at over 2000 counters in more than 30 countries.

The Ford twins have naturally extended their beauty legacy to include Maggie and Annie Ford Danielson (Jean’s daughters). Since young, this second generation sisters enjoy wielding mascara wands and lipstick bullets, and they credit their artistic talents to a lifetime of tinkering with powder and paint. They have grown up watching their mom and aunt mixed colors on the kitchen table to create products such as Benetint, Dr. feelgood and Eye Bright.

“What two can do, four can do better!” – Jean & Jane Ford

Maggie and Annie now travel the world, working hands-on with customers and sharing their inside vibe on beauty. For this trip, Maggie and Annie have travelled to Korea and Malaysia, and Singapore is their third stop. After Singapore, they have proceeded to their fourth and last stop in Australia.

Maggie (in beige), the elder sister, is based in New York whilst Annie (in black), the younger one is based in San Francisco.

Eight beauty bloggers (including Joyce on the left pic & Jade on the right pic) and a representative from CozyCot have attended this up close and personal session with Maggie and Annie.

Both Annie (left) and Maggie (right) are so tall and gorgeous, I look like a dwarf to them.

In this video, Maggie and Annie shared their thoughts on Benefit for Asian women, top selling Benefit products, BB cream and many more…………..

Although Benefit does not believe in spending money on advertising and yet it has managed to successfully expanded globally through other forms of awareness. Maggie and Annie agreed that although cosmetics is their main focus point but they feel that skincare plays an important role for Benefit too.

Customers come to Benefit not just for makeup but for experience too. They want to have fun, feel good and live looking good. Benefit, a fun global brand, wants to provide these customers with everything, not just cosmetics but skincare too. “We want them to stay! We want them to use our eye cream. We want to give them the skincare in the Benefit way and that is what customers are asking for for a long time.” - said Annie.

I truly enjoyed this short luncheon session with Maggie and Annie. It was a great opportunity to have known them better and I hope I will have a chance to meet up with them again.