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VanityTrove's August 2012 Edition's Review and Tutorial




Remember that Erabelle x Vanity Trove event held at Erabelle VivoCity post HERE? I'm gonna share with you what's in August's Vanity Trove surprise!

LOTS of things in your Vanity Trove this month, this is going to be a long entry hahaha. Vanity Trove wants you to be the best you can be (without plastic surgery) so this month's Trove brings you internal boosts, skin perfection, make up products and feminine care!

Vanity Trove's August Rocket Science Beauty Edition


  
Internal boost
Inside your VanityTrove it contains Brands Innershine Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract and Brands Innershine Prune Essence. I finished both Brands drinks already hahah; I was thirsty!! This drink improves bowel regularity and help relieve constipation. Feel healthier and more radiant with this drink!



Skin Perfection
- Scottish Fine Soaps Company Au Lait Body Milk and Bath and Shower Gel.

Not only does this range have a gorgeous smell, but it's organic milk with shea butter, cocoa butter and Vitamin E to give you SMOOTH skin, is gonna get you addicted!

Get a complimentary travel kit* worth $25 from The Scottish Fine Soaps Company for Vanity Trove Members who purchase at least $100 in a single receipt. Simply mention “VanityTrove” to counter promoters at Takashimaya Department Store, B1 to enjoy this
exclusive offer. Valid for the month of September 2012.

Origins Plantscription range

 
Using Origin's Cleanser!

The anti-aging serum is the number 1 Anti-ager created from over 5 years of research by
Origins. The serum is clinically proven to have 88% of the visible wrinkle-reducing power of a leading prescription wrinkle ingredient (aka as secret ingredient) without the harmful side effects. Just pat it on your face and neck and let it work its magic!



Sampar Glamour Shot Eyes

  Trove also includes face peels! :)

This product promises to reduce dark circles and blur under-eye wrinkles/fine lines in 1 minute. My eye bags are huge and my eye rings are really dark. So am I convinced?My dark circles didn't COMPLETELY disappear (it would take a miracle) and I didn't really see a noticeable difference. Will apply this every day until I run out before I decide :P


How to use: Dab a bit of product under the eye.  Lightly tap with 4th finger until the product is completely absorbed.


Test out and redeem this miracle-worker with the card found in your August trove from 1st to 19th August 2012 at Robinsons Centrepoint SAMPAR Counter!

Where to buy:

$54 for 10ml at Robinsons Centrepoint or sampar.sg/se/best-ofsampar/glamour-shot-eyes.html


A Morillins therapeutic mask

 I think I look freaky here. But nvm. For the love of beauty blogging! But I made this picture small so you don't get a shock haha.

This Morillins mask contains Diamond Plaid technology and it is 100% organic! In my Trove, I got the Brightening + Tightening mask, containing Giga White to limits melanin production, lighten pigment spots and moisturises my skin! Another ingredient is the cornflower, is anti-inflammatory, soothes, firms and tightens the skin. When I opened the mask, I smelt like a herb-y smell, and the mask was a little smaller than others, not fully covering my cheek (or maybe I just have a big head) but the nose area and mouth was really well cut out to fully optimize my skin!!

After I removed it, I felt my skin become fresher and... cold! Which is a good thing so my pores are closed up again! :)

Make-up hauls

ACACI Vita-C Natural Powder 

These Made in Korea products are still taking Singapore by storm. They sure do know how to work with Asian Skin! This beauty label under Chamos Cosmetics are made from natural ingredients and free from alcohol! Their Vita-C Natural powder is used to shrink pores, level out uneven skin tone and gives you glowing skin :P

How to use:

Take a small amount into the palm and mix it with your preferred basic skin care cream (water based) and apply evenly all over face.

Erabelle Eyebrow Design


As mentioned in my post HERE, I got to experience Erabelle's magical realm of Kimono-ladies and tailored look to my occupation and personality!  So I was super happy to receive this in my Trove! Enjoy Erabrow Design (eyebrow analysis, tweeze, trim AND design) for only $18 (up to $29) PLUS receive 1 of Erabelle's Long Lasting Eyebrow Pencil worth $34.24!!! This is super value for money so I urge you to get one at all costs.

Ladies get to enjoy 50% off their services with a voucher included with all purchases of August troves.

Additionally, YOU can also enjoy 10% off services when you quote "Claire VanityTrove", especially for your readers. 

Benefits of reading my blog :P I am also giving away Erabelle's Eyebrow Pencil HERE. Of course I embedded this in the middle of my blogpost for those who read everything to benefit! Hehe.


Biore Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover


This is REALLY good. Like, I was quite skeptical of it because normally cleansing milk products are used to remove make up, and this doesn't have milk in it (transparent!) But I was really surprised when my make-up came off effortlessly, just after rubbing the make up remover in a circular motion! Doesn't make your skin feel dry or oily after that too!


Feminine Hygiene 
Oxypad

I know most girls would've heard of Sofy or Kotex or Laurier, but this Oxypad by Elo Health is worth checking out! With its special patented Oxygen Techologies, the Oxypad gives extra protection against bacteria, itch, and odour. What's more, it also has an unique Oxy-Warning Core that determines if you need an appointment with your gynaecologist soon! It's also really comfortable and soft, to ensures maximum protection. One box has like 125 pieces so you don't have to make too many trips to the pharmacy!

You might even forget you're even wearing one :X
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Make up tips and Haraju-cute. Available in Guardian soon!

Sarah invited me to Haraju-cute's event and it was held at Sun and Moon, one of my favourite Japanese restaurants!! I was kinda hoping that they were gonna serve tofu cheesecake but our dessert was matcha ice cream with azuri beans instead. Oh well, contented! :)

Haraju-cute, which will be sold at Guardian stores, is a range of japanese make-up products so you can achieve all sorts of Japanese-inspired styles! These are THE TOP products selling like hot cakes in Japan! 

We were greeted by this gorgeously cute goodie bags, personalised with a manga version of us! They actually hired a manga artist for this!

 Sat down and Sarah tried the make-up as I attacked the sushi; I was sooo hungry!!

Mango with prawn tempura, unagi with egg etc, avocado with prawn again! Yumm.

Make up products on the table for us to play with that night! Look at how PRETTY they are!! I haven't even used them and I'm already expecting them to be good lol.

The highlight of the event was Larry Yeo teaching us how to use the Japanese make-up products. Will share the tricks below! :P Larry won Elle Singapore’s prestigious Makeup Artist of the Year award in 2009 and is now one of Singapore's skincare and makeup gurus, doing make up and hair for many established brands ;)

This was taken BEFORE I tried the make up on the table! With Sarah LOVE.

Sarah and Clara. Try saying Sarah Clara Claire 5 times repeatedly and really fast. Did you get tongue tied? :P I think saying it Claire Sarah Clara might be a bit tougher. Hmm.

While the demonstration was happening, Sarah also helped me apply some make up hahaha. Loved their eyebrow mascara! (also referred to as eye gel) It suited my natural dark brown hair perfectly!! I found the Dollywink colours to be much lighter.

Sarah also applied mascara for me, and my lashes became really voluminous suddenly O_O Truly convinced about the products that were featured that day. Will do a proper tutorial soon!

Kelly (model for that day)'s completed look!


Okok here's the section you guys have been waiting for. I'm gonna share some of the make up tricks that I've learnt that day from Larry, with you!

Make up tricks

- Fibre eyelid tape: Make sure you apply this first! Before foundation, primer, eyeshadow etc because it's easier to stick and lasts longer. I wanted to make my tapered eyelid parallel, so 1 fibre eyelid tape wasn't strong enough to create a parallel eyelid, hence I had to use 2, directly on top of each other! A trick you can try is to take TWO tapes, open them, and twist them. This increases the strength of the tape!

- Mascara: After taking the wand out, dab the excess on a piece of tissue, wave it in the air 2-3 times to let it dry partially, and then coat your eyelashes with them. For more layers, wait until the previous layer is dry before applying again!

- Highlighting: highlight your T-zone area, don't highlight under your eyes unless you want the puffy look. If you highlight the area just above your chin, you'll look like you're drooling (his words, not mine haha). Hence, just highlight the tiny area directly below your lower lip and a dab below your nose! I'll illustrate this properly when I do a tutorial featuring their products.

- Fake eyelashes: Don't blow them using your mouth so that the glue dries faster! There's bacteria in your mouth and that can transfer onto the eyelash glue and cause eye infections. Instead, just apply a thin layer and wait a while for it to dry.

- Lower eyelashes: Don't apply them directly on your lash line but slightly below it, and push it up. If you apply them on your lash line, it causes your real eyelashes to drop!

- Lip gloss: Apply your favourite shade (eg pink) from center to outwards, then apply a dab of nude in the middle of your lips for a pouty look. I know it may look funny or clumpy, but after a while (because it's liqiud) it will take the shape of your lips. I didn't believe this at first but it happened O_O

- Removing make-up: Instead of swiping your eyes several times, pour the make up remover onto a good quality cotton pad, then press your eye against the cotton pad for about 10 seconds to let the remover work it's magic! Afterwards, swipe in one direction and observe the difference!

Larry also kinda convinced me not to do a nose job by telling me horror stories of how he's seen girls with nose sunken in, or that they have man-noses. =\ *shudders*

Favourite products : Rose of Versailles Eyeliner (I know right, what a cool name), Diamond Beauty Eyebrow Concealer (the mascara), Diamond Nose Makeup, AB Fibre double eyelid tape! Am definitely addicted to their products, especially after seeing my tapered eyelid transform, I feel like using the tape for both my eyes!! :)

I was super happy with my make-up that I went home to cam-whore a little, before I reluctantly removed everything and prepared for bed. Alright now for more pictures of girls.

Snapped a pic w Mirai. Haven't seen her in so long!! Apart from seeing her pictures online haha. Notice my right eyelid looks super pronounced!! And no, I did not draw my eyebrow that long, I think it's a strand of my hair -_-

Met Wendy, Jacklyn and Kelly! Kelly is the model that's captured above haha. They're super kawaii, cute and japanese-like that I felt pale in comparison ._. So I tried to act cute too. Please also notice how my eyebrows are less intense and makes me look sweeter??


Here I met Evonnz! How gorgeous is her hair?!?! I was touching it and it's really smooth. Then Evonnz touched my hair and concluded that I didn't comb my hair >_> How did she know?!?! Imma start combing my hair now.


Of course, had to grab a picture with Nadia (who looks prettier with falsies) and Hayley!


Hayley's face is always so small ._.

Caught up with Esther :)
I think her hair colour really suits her!! :) She caught this crazzzzy picture of me at the backick.com's launch ahah can't wait to share it with you guys.
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Candydoll's Makeup workshop at Reebonz Space!


If you are a fan of Japanese beauty products, you'd have heard of the brand Candydoll. I was super excited to head to Candydoll's Makeup workshop conducted by Mawaki-san and modelled by Kaori-chan! I've always wanted to try the doll look but never had the right make-up (and guts) to try it. 

Snapped some pictures of their products and you can find them at Watsons! 

Loved the decoration, everything is so pretty and pink! *_*


Mawaki-san taught us how to apply and use Candydoll make up! You'd be surprised by the effects of a highlighter, shading powder, concealer and blusher combo and the different looks you can achieve with it. 

Treasure hunting

The next segment of the evening was a treasure hunt! Two silver boxes were hidden in the Reebonz Space showroom and whoever found the box, could keep it. I remember turning to Jessie and telling her that I won't find it (on the basis that everyone would be looking for it and what are the odds right?) I actually had half a mind to look and play around with the makeup, but Jessie told me to just go and follow everyone to look.

Walked towards the Hermes bags (what is this magnetic force that is drawing me to them) when I looked up and saw a silver box. "Is that the silver box?" I asked to no one in particular. Then I tip-toed, stretched my arm and tried to reach for it, to no avail. A helpful girl near me volunteered to try and reach for it but she couldn't either. I decided to be a little unglam and to jump, grabbed the ribbon, jumped again, caught the box, and claimed my prize. (The other option would be to climb the shelves but I think that would've been a reaaaally bad idea)

I would like to thank all the 'Spot the differences' games that I've played in the arcades since secondary school. Hahahah.


Opening my prize box! Thanks for the prizes and pics Candydoll SG!


Us lucky winners! :D

After that, everyone present got to sample the products and purchase them at a discount!
When everyone was purchasing their Candydoll products, I took the opportunity to ask Mawaki-san for some personalized tips and how to contour my face. He taught me this neat trick that gives me a healthy glowy look, just using the shading powder and the blusher! Will share a tutorial on that in another post :)

 Applying make-up for me! Thank you Mawaki-san!

 With Asami-chan who works in Tokyo and grew up in Osaka! Was telling her about my recent Japan trip and talked about her stay in Singapore. Makes me want to go back to Japan again soon!

 Shoutout to Cynthia :) Thanks for reading my blog and hope to see you again soon!

 With Jemay who had wonderfully done up eye make up that day, thank you for everything! :)

 Jessie! We keep bumping into each other at events and we share the same interests - beauty :P

 Hana-chan, who is a make-up artist and loves Candydoll make up too! I always admire how make-up artists can not only skillfully put on fake eyelashes for themselves, but can also wear them for others!! Mad skill. I take forever to wear fake lashes on myself. Oh well, practice makes perfect!


With Zellyn and Kaori (the model for the night). Kaori has FLAWLESS, glowing skin and she's so pretty! I also just realised that I smiled the same way in like, all the above pictures -_- okay I will try to learn new poses >_>
Thank you Candydoll for this event! 
Like http://www.facebook.com/CandyDollSingapore to keep in touch with their newest products as well as be notified for any future makeup workshops! :)
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The Body Shop Make up and Scents of the World Bloggers preview

If you had the chance to make yourself more beautiful, would you take it? One of the most instant ways of making yourself look better is through make up! If you find yourself looking tired and weary in the morning, just perk up your face with concealer, foundation and blusher and you look more awake already.

Was invited by The Body Shop to try out their newest all-in-one BB cream, available in three shades! It claims that the shades are a perfect match to your exact skin tone, so I was very eager to find out for myself if it does.

Met up with Sarah before the event so we could head there together!

With my dearest Sarah! (should've drawn my brows)


When we reached, we were pleasantly surprised to find a huge package with our names on them, on each of our tables!


Since we were early, we helped ourselves (hehe) to some light refreshments. I particularly liked the mango cake! Sarah loved the toast with chicken and cranberry relish. Yum.



Okay enough of the food. Here's the complete range!


*points* The 3 BB creams ($32.90, Available in-stores from 27 August 2012), their 2 way foundation, 3 tones of concealers and 6 different blushers! The colours of the blushers aren't correct because I filtered this picture >_> There are a few orangey based ones.

With Zurina :)


Getting ready for the presentation! A blogger's life ain't all that glamourous, you have to sit through presentations too :P


Following that, we were treated to watch a makeover session to learn how to use the new BB cream and the entire range!



Super important to conceal your eye circles. Mine are super huge and black =\


The final look! Flawless huh? 


The products that were used on the model.

Watched a video on Scents of the World and it was really pretty and impressive! Each name represents a different part of the world. 

After that, we were brought to another table to check out the Scents of the World, a new fragrance collection by The Body Shop.



Best part is, you're encouraged to mix them to create your perfect scent! I liked three out of the 5 ranges, will share them in another post. I like floral, sweet scents :)




After the event, Sarah and I went to Orchard Central for dinner, we were so hungry! Decided to have mushroom and chicken pizza but we were really disappointed. The pizza was really dry and the service staff's tone was quite rude. Never going to be back there again!

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PSST!! Good things must share!! (I should do up a banner for this)

The Body Shop has a digital campaign on Tea Tree Pore Minimiser to encourage facebook fans to submit a review of their favourite Tea Tree product, and of course, you get GOODIES!

-          FREEBIES! Anyone who submits will get a Tea Tree Rescue Pack (consisting of a one week supply of Tea Tree Facial Wash, best-selling Tea Tree Oil and NEW Tea Tree Pore Minimiser).
-          3 reviewers with the most number of votes will win a Tea Tree Hamper (worth more than $300)
-          3 voters who voted for the top reviewer will also win $100 worth of The Body Shop products!

Will be reviewing their best-selling Tea Tree Oil and New Pore Minimiser (super awesome I've already been using it) soon!!
 
 (don't miss this chance, it's really simple!!)

Alright have a great weekend everyone :) Will update with more reviews and tutorials soon!

x,
Claire.
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