The Casual Shopper

It is amazing how our mind works when we go on a solo planned window shopping spree and end up with bags and bags of goodies. Yes you heard me right " planned window shopping spree", it was initially a casual window shopping day at the Queen's Bay Mall when my heart skipped a beat looking at the ever majestic "Black and White" teamed you can't get enough store.

It was right across me, silently screaming out my name. What do a solo casual shopper like me do? When the shops you walk by calls you out by name. You stop, savour the economically full purse feeling for just a little while and with no shame and guilt you walk with your head held high in to "Sephora".

That is exactly what I did and the damage was huge. As I began my journey I was greeted with Marc Jacobs line of make-up, Urban Decay,  Dior, Smashbox, NYX and a whole collection of affordable Sephora's line of cosmetics. My eyes were all over the place that I could have died hit by all the make labels on display. I did feel dizzy but definitely  not oozy.

I heard my conscious warnings me; "Buy only what you need" and what I needed was everything there. See how weak I become when I see make-up. The same thing happens to me at our local pharmacies like "Watson" & "Guardian" too. I was at Sephora Paragon just the day before and already had in mind what I actually wanted.

Like a Sephora  Virgin, I picked up the basket and started looking at Sephora line of cosmetics. A friendly voice enlightened me;

"Hi there, looking for something?"

"Yeah, I'm looking for a concealer for my face"

"Sure, let me assist you"

" Miss, shall I try it on your face and it will be better if I can apply some foundation on as well"

Mind voice : Yay, a makeover, is going to be totally worth it and I deserve it!

"Foundation" "Hmm, okay sure"

"Please have a seat miss"

"Thank You"

The little metal basket was filling up like an eye ball filling up with tears. I did not tear, but my mind was about to bring on long list of nasty words to the little heart that wouldn't say no to all the make-up pilling up on both the face and basket…I'm brining on the cliché here is called " Too Faced" but was it more like too thick a make-up to say no more for me.

And this is what I ended up getting : For the daily look

 Let's not be judgemental at this point, this is not a showing off business, I'm just trying out some products to make my face look more cared and human. Lol.

I have never use a one brand products in a long long time for skin care. So I have picked up a moisturiser which says:

"Don’t Act Your Age"

 Basically is an Anti-Aging cream, why do I need them? Well I am 2 years away from hitting the 30' series and I am so in need of the " Age Defy" products.

Quick Review:

• Is about 50 ml in portion
• Contains SPF 15, which is definitely not enough, but good enough for someone who does not practice applying sunscreen or any form of sunblock on the body and from that I am blessed with patches of sun kissed marks and pigmentation.

Texture:

• Smooth, very creamy and fast absorption
• Bends well onto face and does not leave me with the usual "greyish whitish mask" appearance
• A little bit goes along way

Packaging :

• Just like any other jar of moisturiser - minimalist

End results of the 2 days trial :

• Worth the deal, loving it and leaves my face and palm smooth & supple
• Skin looks fairer and radiant; no comments from hubby and friends yet

Overall Rating : 

• My ratings at the moment 5 stars

The Next Star of the Shopping  is a Lip Treatment  by Philosophy

"Kiss Me"

Quick Review:

• Is almost same size with the Body Shop Lip Balms

No particular fragrance

Texture:

• Smooth almost butter like texture
• A little bit goes along way
• 24 hrs moisture if worn alone, tends to melt away after eating if used with lipstick

Packaging :

• Compact & Cute

End results of the 2 days trial :

• Worth the deal, loving it and leaves me with ever kissable lips all day long
• Lips feel plumper and looks a little pink

Overall Rating : 

• My ratings at the moment 5 stars

This are the 2 item that I have tried on at the moment. Stay tuned for a full haul and review.