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Clarins UV Plus HP BB Cream SPF 40 Perfecting Cream High Protection

by Shirleen on April 10, 2013 in Clarins, Makeup with 2 Comments

A few weeks ago, I’ve shared a post on Clarins White Plus Total Luminescent range which was launched on 1st March 2013. And at the same time, Clarins is also pleased to launch their first-ever BB cream in SPF 40 to meet the unique needs of Asian women. Introducing the new UV Plus HP BB Cream SPF 40 Perfecting Cream High Protection!

clarins UV Plus HP BB Cream SPF 40 Perfecting Cream High Protection

UV Plus HP BB Cream SPF 40 Perfecting Cream High Protection – S$74 / 30ml

Formulated with an extract of organic blackcurrant bud, Clarins Perfecting Cream meets the special needs of Asian women’s skin. It promotes flawless-looking skin and ensures triple protection from the sun pollution and oxidative stress.

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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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Clarins Launching New White Plus Total Luminescent in Mar 2013

by Shirleen on March 7, 2013 in Clarins, skincare product 101 with No comments

In March 2013, Clarins is proud to introduce the new White Plus Total Luminescent, with a first-ever innovative approach that gives skin a fair, more translucent, with an even and rosy glow.

When I first learned about the launch of this new White Plus Total Luminescent, I was very excited about it, as I personally fond of whitening products and also adore some of the Clarins White Plus products, such as the Gentle Renewing Brightening Peel, Gentle Brightening Exfoliator and Day Screen High Protection SPF 40.

clarins white plus

This new, major breakthrough in skin-whitening research promotes not only fairer, more even skin, but also to grant Asian women their wish of achieving healthy-looking transparency and rosy luminescence, as if it were from within. The new White Plus Total Luminescent are (from left) Pearl-to-Cream Brightening Cleanser, Brightening Pure Aqua-Lotion, Intensive Brightening Serum (in 50ml and 30ml), All Spots Brightening Corrector, Brightening Hydrating Emulsion and Brightening Soft Aqua-Milk.

The new White Plus Total Luminescent, retailing from S$56 to S$130, will be available at all Clarins beauty counters from 1st March 2013 onwards.

White Plus Total Luminescent Revives Millions Of The Skin’s Micro-Mirrors At Every Layer!

Did you know that while the skin seems to absorb the light, 4.7% of this light is reflected on the skin’s surface, and more than 90% penetrates into the skin and interacts with other skin structures?

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Want To Meet Me In Person? Womenlovebeauty Invites You To The Clarins Beauty Chat Workshop

by Shirleen on January 21, 2013 in beauty blog, Clarins with No comments

Clarins Beauty Chat With Shirleen!

Yes the headline says it all! Womenlovebeauty would like to cordially invite you to the Clarins Beauty Chat Workshop and I will be your special guest! The date has been set and it will be happening on 28 January 2013 Monday, 7pm to 8.30pm. Do mark your calendar now!

In this exclusive private workshop, Clarins will teach you the beauty secrets to a perfect V-shaped facial contour and tips to look more youthful – Just in time for Chinese New Year! Together with Clarins Trainer, I will be sharing my beauty secrets such as :

- The importance of thorough facial cleansing
- How toner acts as a 2nd-step cleansing procedure
- The benefits of exfoliation
– Sharing 3 of my favorite Clarins products
- Why serums are important to me
- Sharing my own ‘firming’ massage technique
- One product I can’t leave home without and why…. and many more!

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NEW Clarins Skin Illusion Loose Powder Foundation w/ Mineral & Plant Extracts

by Shirleen on October 31, 2012 in Clarins, Makeup with No comments

Quite some time ago, I was delighted to receive a surprise parcel from Clarins Singapore and it contains the new Skin Illusion Loose Powder Foundations (received 2 shades, 103 and 105).

A year after the successful launch of the fluid foundation Clarins Skin Illusion SPF 10 Natural Radiance Foundation, Clarins is proud to introduce this new addition to its Skin Illusion makeup line.

My first reaction upon receiving them was “A loose powder foundation? WoW! Interesting!”. The packaging is sophisticated and interesting too!

Clarins Skin Illusion Loose Powder Foundation – S$62 / 13g

Launched on 1st September 2012

Skin Illusion is now available as a loose powder foundation, offering the coverage of a foundation and the lightness of a loose powder, with pure, mineral radiance and the skin care benefits of plants.

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Clarins Introduced New Improved DOUBLE SERUMÂ® [Hydric + Lipidic System] – Twice The Anti-Aging Power

by Shirleen on October 8, 2012 in Clarins, skincare product 101 with No comments

This September 2012, Clarins has proudly launched the new DOUBLE SERUM®. It is said to be the only age control treatment that combines two age-defying serums into one optimum balance to reactivates skin’s 5 vital functions to delay the signs of aging.

Not too long ago, I’m extremely delighted to receive a bottle of the latest improved DOUBLE SERUM®. I hope to test this serum pretty soon.

I’m pleasantly surprised to learn that DOUBLE SERUM®, first double serum with separate hydric and lipidic phases, was first developed 27 years ago in 1985. Its pioneering concept was packed in two separate bottles, a Hydro (water) and Lipo (oil) Phases. It was then improved in 1996 when both water and oil were packed in one single bottle. The third generation was then introduced in 2002 and followed with the fourth generation in 2007.

DOUBLE SERUM® – S$118

One gold double serum. Twice the anti-aging power.

Based on 27 years of anti-aging expertise, DOUBLE SERUM® is formulated as a complete age control concentrate for all women from age 25. Its new formula, the result of the very latest advances by Clarins Research, combines 20 most powerful anti-aging plant extracts to reactivates skin’s 5 vital functions – hydration, nutrition, oxygenation, protection and regeneration.

Age, stress, pollution and sun exposure all contribute to making them slower and less efficient. Skin is no longer as radiant and beautiful as it was.

5 vital functions – hydration, nutrition, oxygenation, protection and regeneration

DOUBLE SERUM® is said to :

Boost hydration by +75%, up to 4 hours after application.
> Delays the appearance of wrinkles
> Maintains skin’s softness and comfort

Increase the speed at which nutrients penetrate the skin cells.
> Skin’s suppleness is restored

Improve cell oxygenation
> Skin regains its radiance

Stimulate the activity of 2 genes involved in skin protection.
> Protects against premature skin aging

Boost production of collagen and glycosaminoglycans, which are responsible for skin firmness and density.
> Maintains skin’s firm, smooth, dense appearance

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2 New Additions To Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Range – Defining Eye Lift & Shaping Facial Lift Wrap

by Shirleen on August 21, 2012 in Clarins, skincare product 101 with 2 Comments

Clarins Facial Lift (S$102), the #1 contouring serum, is the first and only serum to promote balanced facial volumes for a perfect V-shaped contour from every angle.

This August 2012, Clarins has extended its best-selling Facial Lift with 2 new pioneer products, specially dedicated to Asian women. Introducing the new Clarins Defining Eye Lift and Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Wrap.

A while ago, I was glad to receive these 2 new products from Clarins Singapore. Can’t wait to try these products soon.

Defining Eye Lift – S$82 / 20ml

The first product to help relieve heavy-looking eyelids, drain and brighten the eye contour.

See brighter, more open eyes in just 4 weeks!

Defining Eye Lift is claimed to help relieve eyelid puffiness and provide an immediate ‘lift’ effect, thanks to a triple lightening, draining and brightening action. It has an oil-free formula that is colorant-free and ophthalmologist tested.

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Limited Edition Bridal Collection Mariage Of Aura By Swarovski – Light Eau de Toilette & Crystal Gloss Make-up Jewel

by Shirleen on August 11, 2012 in Clarins with No comments

A couple of weeks back, I received a surprise parcel from Clarins Singapore and instead of Clarins products, it contains Limited Edition Bridal Collection Mariage of Aura by Swarovski.

The 2 items I’ve received under this bridal collection are Light Eau de Toilette (Natural Spray) 50ml and Crystal Gloss Make-up Jewel (Sparkling Gloss for Lips) in Shimmering Pink.

Aura by Swarovski launched its first Collection Mariage in 2011 that is inspired by Swarovski’s exceptional know-how: the aura of light that the visionary craftsman created by faceting crystal. The floral scent of Aura by Swarovski translates the aura of crystal into the language of fragrance.

And this year in 2012, Swarovski revisits the Aura line, creating the theme of wedding and aura of love to launch its Limited Edition Bridal Collection Mariage. It inherent sources of inspiration for the crystal-maker who continues, year after year, to imagine jewels collections that cut in the purest of materials to illuminate this very special day.

The bridal collection launch showcases a woman magnified with dazzling light, succumbs to the joy of being in love, at the heart of a romantic, spring-like setting.

In a lush garden, overflowing with blossoms and dappled with sunlight, she savors an intimate moment of freedom. with lace in her hair, a light white dress, her make-up jewel magnifying her skin, she indulges in the scent of a radiant rose garden… echoing the floral and sparkling freshness of her fragrance.

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Clarins Launches NEW Total Cleansing Oil

by Shirleen on July 9, 2012 in Clarins, skincare product 101 with No comments

Cleansing is my first and one of the most important steps in skin care regimen. Do you know when skin is not thoroughly cleansed properly, lines and dullness around the eyes or mouth will start to surface? And unremoved makeup on the skin can also cause pigmentation.

In addition, cleansing will also influence the effectiveness of products applied afterwards.

A few weeks ago, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a full bottle Total Cleansing Oil in 150ml. Many thanks to Clarins Singapore.

Clarins, being the forerunner by creating its 100% Plant Oils which today sell over a million bottles around the world, developed the new formula cleanser in 2012.

Total Cleansing Oil

S$50 for 150 ml & S$95 for 400ml

Total Cleansing Oil, available in 2 bottle sizes (150ml and 400ml), is launching in June 2012.

Total Cleansing Oil, designed specially for Asian women, is a high performance and high tolerance cleanser which eliminates even the most resistant makeup. This new improved formula cleanser, replacing the Clarins Pure-Melt which has since discontinued, is enriched with a combination of two 100% organic plant oils – perilla oil and olive oil.

Perilla oil (Perilla ocymoides), originating from Asia, is known in Japan as “shiso”. It has long been used for its aromatic properties and the medicinal benefits of the oil extracted from its seeds. It is an oil with one of the highest levels of omega 3, essential fatty acids the body is unable to synthesize. It is known for its capacity to soothe skin irritation.

Olive tree (Olea europaea), a sacred tree in the Mediterranean region, has an exceptional lifespan. In Ancient Greece, olive oil was a forerunner of soap and used for a long time as an essential cleansing product, as well as a special ointment. It has widely recognized antioxidant and anti-dehydrating properties.

Total Cleansing Oil has a very fine light texture that is specially designed to quickly dissolve all oily residues and impurities. It glides on skin easily and leaves no oily traces on the skin.

Then on contact with water, the oil transforms into a fresh, milky emulsion which helps carry away all traces of make-up.

To test the cleansing efficacy, I first applied some makeup on my hand that include (from right) lipstick, high pigment eyeshadow, mascara, waterproof liquid eyeliner and lip gloss.

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Clarins Launched 3 “Alcohol-Free” Toning Lotions To Suit Different Skin Combinations

by Shirleen on June 28, 2012 in Clarins, skincare product 101 with No comments

A few weeks ago, I was extremely delighted to receive 3 bottles of “ALCOHOL-FREE” Toning Lotions from Clarins Singapore. I couldn’t hold back my excitement when I realized the lotions are all alcohol-free.

Alcohol and fragrance are a NO-NO for me when it comes to skin care. Many of you may not aware that skincare products contain bad alcohol can actually cause free radicals damage and dry up the skin. And alcohol can irritate and aggravate skin conditions such as rosacea and eczema, sensitive or dry skin.

Clarins Toning Lotion – S$43 / 200 ml

In April 2012, Clarins Singapore has proudly launched 3 new “ALCOHOL-FREE” Toning Lotions which are sold every minute across the world.

The 3 flavors – Camomile, Iris and Aloe Vera – are specially designed to suit different skin types.

Alcohol-free and rich in plant extracts, emollient and instantly moisturizing, these Toning Lotions are adapted to every skin type and an essential step in every beauty routine. I can’t leave without a lotion and it is an important step in my night regimen as it provides the second step of cleansing. It is the first step to my totally cleansed skin. It not only freshens up my skin but it also removes the dirt that the cleanser missed. The mechanical rubbing with the toner-soaked cotton pad actually takes off unremoved makeup residue from my skin.

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