A surprise was waiting for me when I got home last night. There were a few boxes waiting for me; it felt like Christmas all over again ;P
Did some online shopping last week at Acmamall.com. They are having a promotion for free shipping to certain countries AND a 30% discount on most beauty items. How could I resist? :P Did my sums plus some comparisons online. It seems to be the best value I could find at the moment.
So, I went ahead and got my basic Jurlique skincare routine. The bottles came in 2 separate shipments on 2 consecutive days. Each came wrapped prettily in a silver gift wrap and the boxes were all tied with satin white ribbons. How cute is that? *hearts*
However, I noticed the expiry date's Aug 2009. I shall have to start using the products instead of saving them for another time. Think I shall be able to finish the products by Aug? Anyway, do check out Acmamall.com. With the discount until 31 Jan, their prices are even better than Strawberrynet right now.
Also trying out the new slideshow thingy from Photobucket. Quite cool ;)
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Listening to: 王若琳 - The Best Mistake I've Ever Made
via FoxyTunes
Showing posts with label jurlique. Show all posts
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Happy New Year! Plus updates on Jurlique and Clarins
I blogged recently about my trials with sensitive skin. This is a quick update on how it's going with the Jurlique products I'm using and a recent Clarins sunscreen which I bought.
I'm happy to report: my skin seems to be loving the Jurlique products. Yes, even the Chamomile mist which was rather stinging on my skin in the beginning. I realised I may have been spraying too much at too close range. After one week of using the Rebalancing Sensitivity range (excluding the mask), my skin is clear, smooth, the red flushes are gone and so are my signature red cheeks. I've also noticed an improvement in the tiny capillaries which I used to have here and there on both cheeks.
Happiness :)
However, I realised Clarins is definitely out for me. I had a minor scare yesterday. My skin was stinging, there were tiny pimple like bumps on various parts of my face and my facial skin was flushed. This, after using the sunscreen for 2 days and a healthy dose of sun, walking out of the office for lunch and back. I had to soothe it all down with the Soothing Herbal Recovery Gel again last night. This morning things were back to normal.
So far, skincare which has worked for me:
Here's to a beautiful 2009. Wishing you a year filled with love, joy and peace. May it be your best year yet!
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Now playing: Armik - Lovers In Madrid
via FoxyTunes
I'm happy to report: my skin seems to be loving the Jurlique products. Yes, even the Chamomile mist which was rather stinging on my skin in the beginning. I realised I may have been spraying too much at too close range. After one week of using the Rebalancing Sensitivity range (excluding the mask), my skin is clear, smooth, the red flushes are gone and so are my signature red cheeks. I've also noticed an improvement in the tiny capillaries which I used to have here and there on both cheeks.
Happiness :)
However, I realised Clarins is definitely out for me. I had a minor scare yesterday. My skin was stinging, there were tiny pimple like bumps on various parts of my face and my facial skin was flushed. This, after using the sunscreen for 2 days and a healthy dose of sun, walking out of the office for lunch and back. I had to soothe it all down with the Soothing Herbal Recovery Gel again last night. This morning things were back to normal.
So far, skincare which has worked for me:
- Jurlique sensitive skin range
- Skin Food Aloe BB Cream SPF 20 PA
- Bellewave Gentle Cleansing Milk and Refreshing Lotion
Here's to a beautiful 2009. Wishing you a year filled with love, joy and peace. May it be your best year yet!
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Now playing: Armik - Lovers In Madrid
via FoxyTunes
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Sensitive skin
Tested the Jurlique Rebalancing Sensitivity Set on my skin last night and again this morning. This was my regime after cleansing:
Night
Chamomile Soothing Mist
Soothing Herbal Recovery Gel
Biodynamic Beauty Night Lotion
Bio-essence 24K eye contour gel
Day
Chamomile Soothing Mist
Soothing Herbal Recovery Gel
Soothing Day Care Lotion
It stings! *weep*
I was surprised to feel a stinging in the region of my cheekbones a few mins after completing my night regime. Oops.
This morning, I tried again. Except this time, I wanted to isolate the cause of the stinging, so I paused for some time between each step. The stinging came after I sprayed the Chamomile Mist :( It continued after I applied the Soothing Herbal Recovery Gel. Went on after I applied the Soothing Day Care Lotion.
I felt a little better after applying my SkinFood Aloe Sun BB Cream SPF 20 PA - Shade 1. Then horrors. While looking at myself in the mirror, a few mins ago, I saw some tiny little bumps on my skin and 2 noticeable pimples. Oops. Double oops.
I'll try again tonight and tomorrow morning, this time excluding the Chamomile Mist.
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Listening to: U2 - I've Got You Under My Skin
via FoxyTunes
Night
Chamomile Soothing Mist
Soothing Herbal Recovery Gel
Biodynamic Beauty Night Lotion
Bio-essence 24K eye contour gel
Day
Chamomile Soothing Mist
Soothing Herbal Recovery Gel
Soothing Day Care Lotion
It stings! *weep*
I was surprised to feel a stinging in the region of my cheekbones a few mins after completing my night regime. Oops.
This morning, I tried again. Except this time, I wanted to isolate the cause of the stinging, so I paused for some time between each step. The stinging came after I sprayed the Chamomile Mist :( It continued after I applied the Soothing Herbal Recovery Gel. Went on after I applied the Soothing Day Care Lotion.
I felt a little better after applying my SkinFood Aloe Sun BB Cream SPF 20 PA - Shade 1. Then horrors. While looking at myself in the mirror, a few mins ago, I saw some tiny little bumps on my skin and 2 noticeable pimples. Oops. Double oops.
I'll try again tonight and tomorrow morning, this time excluding the Chamomile Mist.
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Listening to: U2 - I've Got You Under My Skin
via FoxyTunes
Monday, December 22, 2008
Spoilt by Jurlique
Yes, the Jurlique counter here in Sg. The story goes like this...
Thanks much to Karen's post on sensitive skin. I'm actually quite a late-comer to the sensitive skin scene in a sense. All my life, I've known that my skin (esp on my face) gets flushed easily. But I've long accepted it as part and parcel of life, so didn't think too much abt it. It's only in recent years, with the advent of some pigmentation, fine lines and such that I really woke up and decided I needed to do something.
And after reading this post, I learnt even more. This being a slow day, I went searching online for skincare products which may be beneficial for sensitive skins. Was told Jurlique don't ship here *boo-hoo* :~(
So, decided to put my lunch hr to good use again ;) I went down to Tangs Orchard just now and headed straight towards the Jurlique counter. I had to circle the ground level beauty dept for a bit though. The counter was right behind the escalators, where Stila used to be, round the corner from Benefit.
Approached the counter. There was a chirpy SA there who looked me in the eye, smiled and asked, "Can I help you?".
"Yes, pls. I'm looking for the sensitive skin care range"
She showed me the specific cleanser, toning mist, moisturiser and then asked me a pretty good question - is there any specific product or skincare step I had in mind. Of course, I was after the Soothing Herbal Recovery Gel and day and night moisturisers. I also asked abt sunscreen. AND the prices.
AND "Do you have any samples?"
Surprise, surprise. She does! After some deliberation and discussion, I bought the sensitive skin introductory set retailing at $110. It goes for AUD$59 at the online store. Oh well.
I asked for some samples of the night cream (she readily gave me 2 packs of it). Also tried the sunscreen which felt wonderfully moisturising on the back of my hand and had a lovely lavender scent. As I was paying, the SA popped by the cashier again and added 2 sample packs of their makeup removal cleanser. AND I got a $10 voucher which I can use on any next purchase of Jurlique products for $100 and above. Wow. *Double thumbs up*
That was a good experience.
Since I was in the area, I thot I'd pop by L'Occitane, Kiehl's and HABA to do some comparisions on their sunscreens. At L'Occitane, I tried their Daily UV Veil Face/Eyes SPF30. For Kiehl's, I tried a sunscreen under its Dry Skin category, whose name I forgot. At HABA, it was the UV cut milk. Anyway. The textures of the sunscreens were light and smooth, all 3 of them. They spread easily and was quickly absorbed into my skin. What I had reservations about though were the chemical sunscreen smell which lingered on after the product had been absorbed. I guess I was still fascinated by the lavender scent of the Jurlique sunscreen. It was a faint sweet lavender and NO chemical smell at all.
Anyone has friends in Australia or travelling to Australia soon?
More photos here
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Listening to: 福山雅治 - 東京
via FoxyTunes
Thanks much to Karen's post on sensitive skin. I'm actually quite a late-comer to the sensitive skin scene in a sense. All my life, I've known that my skin (esp on my face) gets flushed easily. But I've long accepted it as part and parcel of life, so didn't think too much abt it. It's only in recent years, with the advent of some pigmentation, fine lines and such that I really woke up and decided I needed to do something.
And after reading this post, I learnt even more. This being a slow day, I went searching online for skincare products which may be beneficial for sensitive skins. Was told Jurlique don't ship here *boo-hoo* :~(
So, decided to put my lunch hr to good use again ;) I went down to Tangs Orchard just now and headed straight towards the Jurlique counter. I had to circle the ground level beauty dept for a bit though. The counter was right behind the escalators, where Stila used to be, round the corner from Benefit.
Approached the counter. There was a chirpy SA there who looked me in the eye, smiled and asked, "Can I help you?".
"Yes, pls. I'm looking for the sensitive skin care range"
She showed me the specific cleanser, toning mist, moisturiser and then asked me a pretty good question - is there any specific product or skincare step I had in mind. Of course, I was after the Soothing Herbal Recovery Gel and day and night moisturisers. I also asked abt sunscreen. AND the prices.
AND "Do you have any samples?"
Surprise, surprise. She does! After some deliberation and discussion, I bought the sensitive skin introductory set retailing at $110. It goes for AUD$59 at the online store. Oh well.
I asked for some samples of the night cream (she readily gave me 2 packs of it). Also tried the sunscreen which felt wonderfully moisturising on the back of my hand and had a lovely lavender scent. As I was paying, the SA popped by the cashier again and added 2 sample packs of their makeup removal cleanser. AND I got a $10 voucher which I can use on any next purchase of Jurlique products for $100 and above. Wow. *Double thumbs up*
That was a good experience.
Since I was in the area, I thot I'd pop by L'Occitane, Kiehl's and HABA to do some comparisions on their sunscreens. At L'Occitane, I tried their Daily UV Veil Face/Eyes SPF30. For Kiehl's, I tried a sunscreen under its Dry Skin category, whose name I forgot. At HABA, it was the UV cut milk. Anyway. The textures of the sunscreens were light and smooth, all 3 of them. They spread easily and was quickly absorbed into my skin. What I had reservations about though were the chemical sunscreen smell which lingered on after the product had been absorbed. I guess I was still fascinated by the lavender scent of the Jurlique sunscreen. It was a faint sweet lavender and NO chemical smell at all.
Anyone has friends in Australia or travelling to Australia soon?
More photos here
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Listening to: 福山雅治 - 東京
via FoxyTunes
