Reviews

A little over a month ago, I attended the launch event for Clinique’s Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector (could it have a longer name?!) and in the goodie bag, we were kindly given a bottle to try out.

I originally wrote that I’d review it after a month, but then I read that it takes 3 months to fully “work” and see any results. So instead, I thought I’d do a monthly “progress report” to see how it’s working.

Before I start though, I have to say that I am only testing it out on one dark spot: one I have on nose. Or inside, I don’t know. But you see that little brown spot under my nostril in this photo? Yeah, that ain’t a freckle, like some of my friends claim to be “so cute”. IT WAS A PIMPLE! At least I think it was… I vaguely remember scratching the hell out of it in high school. But whatever it is, I am testing the WHOLE bottle of Even Better on that one spot, I don’t care how long it takes, that thing has to go!

Anyway, I’ve been diligently applying the Even Better Dark Spot Corrector twice a day, morning and night for 1 month, and so far… I see a SLIGHT change, but nothing dramatic. (Oh yes, and just FYI, I think this spot has been on my face for 6 years – minimum – so Clinique, you gotta lot of work to do!) I hope to have better news in Month #2, but so far, it looks like it’s working… but it’s slow. So don’t believe all those reviews where they can see a difference “after the first application” – as if! But so far, so good.

I’ll be back next month but in the meantime, has anyone been using it/has used it? What do you think?

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Gong Xi Fa Cai to everyone who celebrates it! I’m starting the Chinese Year of the Dragon – my year!!! Any other dragon babies (born in 1988) here? – with Clarins’ Gloss Prodige Intense Color & Shine lip gloss (yes, my obsession with lipgloss still continues!). I don’t think I even have to say it, do I? This lipgloss is fantastic! These are my lips, completely naked except for the lipgloss.

This color is Grenadine, which looks very red in the tube (that’s why I wanted it for CNY!), but comes out quite slightly more pink. It’s more intense than this, but I didn’t apply too much, but you can layer it for more intensity - the amount of color it has is very impressive. It’s not only incredibly pigmented but the moisturizing properties are superb, but my favorite bit is that it also smells like Frutella chewy fruit candies – SO yummy. I can’t stop smelling the tube!

What’s on your lips at the moment? Hope you’re having a fantastic holiday!

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I don’t think anyone really knows this, but I am a major Taylor Swift fan girl. Her album Fearless is perfection in my books, and her song “You’re Not Sorry” is the soundtrack of my (relationship) life! How did she read my mind?! I LOVE HER!

So when I saw she came out with a perfume, I didn’t roll my eyes like I do every time I see a new celebrity perfume (Pamela Anderson, who is buying your perfume? LOL). I know I had to get my hands on it. And if I thought that Britney Spears’ sweet perfumes were the best celeb fragrances out there, they now need to step aside – Taylor’s perfume is now the #1 celeb fragrance in my life.

Featuring notes of freesia, green Tea, apple Blossom, raspberry and dewberry, this scent is described as a floral, but I find it to be a little more fruity – the berries are very distinct. The scent is so undeniably young and girly, but not in a “you can call me Princess” kinda way. I’d say it’s definitely targeted to teens (the bottle is beautiful, but a little too “young” for me) but apart from that, you can’t really tell – it’s just a lovely, sweet scent. Just like Taylor! Lovely and sweet. What’s cool about the bottle though, is that is has a special iridescent rainbow finish to give it that magical glow to it – the first in the fragrance industry.

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I mentioned way back that I spotted Australian Organic brand, Sukin at Watsons but didn’t get a chance to check it out until a few weeks ago. There was a sale going on for a mega sized tub of the Botanical Body Wash, but since I hadn’t tried it yet, I bought the smaller version just in case I didn’t like it.

And… well, let’s just say I am going back for the bigger tub later this week.

The Botanical Body Wash is just that – a mix of fresh, luscious ingredients such as Aloe Vera, Chamomile, Rosehip Oil, Avocado Oil and Vitamin E. The wash lathers up nicely and quite simply, it is just works. The scent is out of this world – it reminds me of living in a jungle (um, make that a jungle castle paradise,) and taking an outdoor shower – this body wash smells close to nature, it’s indescribable. (But for those who want full descriptions, the scent includes essential oils of tangerine, mandarin, lavender and vanilla.) Such a simple, beautiful product.

Have you tried any products from Sukin? What were your faves? I’ll definitely be looking at their other stuff; so far I am really loving the brand!

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My BFF from New Zealand is leaving tomorrow (sob), so yesterday we met to have one last dinner together. After stuffing ourselves, we decided to walk around town, and when I saw a small poster of Lush, I immediately remembered that Lush came to Singapore (geez, how could I forget?!) and dragged her to the store. (And yes, she was the one who gave me my first Lush product this Christmas!)

And, honestly? It’s alright. I wasn’t blown away. Not yet, at least.

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