Face It: Clarins samples from Jusco!

Today I was at Mid Valley getting my brand new haircut. Also, since I was there, I went and picked up some Clarins samples including the new Shaping Facial Lift, the old formula was already a bestseller so this one sounds promising too. Got my samples from a voucher within the Jusco magazine.

Check out the below pictures for more information.







The nice SA Affa gave me a consultation followed by 1 Shaping Facial Lift, HydraQuench Cream, and a Gentle Cleanser with Cottonseed.

A great day! Go grab your samples before they're gone!

They are also having this great promotion whereby the set comes with 2 Shaping Facial Lift (not full size though) plus 1 full-size Defining Eye Lift! The latter alone costs RM 152 according to Affa. And the twin Shaping Facial Lifts are apparently about RM 225 each. WHich brings the total to RM 602 but is now selling for RM 399! Sweet ain't it. Great for sharing too! While stocks last of course.


Also spotted Clinique roadshow, they are giving samples again but didn't bother since I still have mine. And it's the 3-step yet again so nothing new.

Till next time.


By Abby

Must Go's: Clarins "Power to Try" Workshop Update!!

On Saturday, 31/10/09, one of my girlfriends and I attended the Clarins "Power to Try" workshop held at their Training Centre in the AMODA building. Yup, it is the very one that was kindly organized by Miu. We went for the afternoon session.

Products for using and testing

All the sets ready to be taken home

Form with details, mirror, box of tissues,
cotton pads & buds, and personal bib

After everyone (or almost everyone) was in the room, Michelle started the presentation. We were introduced to Clarins' background, their founders, and taught about different skin types and products suited to those skin types. Some scary stuff were brought up, bringing the seemingly hushed room to a collective "Ooo..."

During the presentation we were taught how to properly care for our skin, from the cleansing to masking to makeup application. We got a sneak peek of their new Double Serum Generation 6 that helps "Boost" the 5 vital functions. Saw this in the papers a few days ago.

Some of the stuff I used:
Skin Care:-
Water Comfort One-Step Cleanser (Pink) - to remove makeup, dust....can also be used in case your water supply is cut (haha...)
Toner (Yellow) - Gentle toner that does sting eyes nor make my sensitive cheeks flare up
Beauty Flash Balm Mask - was adviced to try this instead of the HydraQuench Cream-Mask due to bruised tomato-ish shade of my cheeks
Eye Contour Gel - for day, refreshing feeling
BI-Phase Serum - needed lots and lots of hydration for my dehydrated skin...love
HydraQuench Cream - bring on the hydration!!
White Plus HP Sunblock - Clarins had to try to instill in us the importance of sunblock. Us lazy people.

No picture of me masking as I did not have the "white" face. Mine was almost skin coloured. Freaking orange shade when taken off with cotton pads though.

Pics of my gal pal and some other ghouls (I mean girls! sorry...it was Halloween!!)

Makuep:-
Complexion Perfector - can remove mascara smudges, used on the eye area
Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch - line filler, garnered lots of "Ooo"s from the crowd, myself included, going on my wishlist(!), really fills in those lines
Instant Light Perfecting Touch 01 - face base, 01 for fair skin, very light coverage, could still see my horrible spots
Blusher (Pink) - triangle style, only on apples of cheeks, never use below the nose line
Eye Lash Curler - could not get it to work, needed help, luckily for helpful assisstants!!
Instant Light Eye Base - helps absorb oil, gives eyeshadow more intensity
Double Fix Mascara - mascara sealer to help keep it from smudging
Lengthening/Volumizing/both Mascara - don't really dig mascara so I skipped this one
Refreshing Mist Long-Lasting Hold - to well, hold makeup in place, which it did.

Some of the stuff I used on my canvass

Michelle demonstrating the correct way to apply blush

Some of the things I learnt from the workshop:
1. A single eyelash takes 4 years to grow to full length! (gasp)
2. Always PAT excess water on your face. Don't wipe or fan with hands.
3. Sunblock is a MUST especially with the increasingly dangerous global warming happening these days.
4. Finally, how to do the Clarins Auto-Lifting Method! Been hearing so much about it yet not being taught how to actually do it.
5. Hydration masks (hydration ONLY) can be used everyday (yahoo!) AND do NOT skimp on the product!
6. Pigmentation take 5-10 years to appear. (scary much!)
7. A 3 step program is NOT enough! 6 is better.
8. The PROPER way to remove mascara (I do it the wrong way)

My mini haul and goodie bag!

Mini haul of HydraQuench Set

Goodie bag

If there ever is another workshop, event, anything, Count Me In!! Am now lemming some of those facials/body treatments/products!!!

Products on display

Facials! Here I come!

A very big THANK YOU to Clarins and Miu for giving us all the "Power to Try" and discover the wonders that is Clarins for ourselves.


By Abby

Freebies A-Hauling: Freebies & an H2O promo!

I know I haven't posted in a very long time. Real busy with school and all the work that comes with it. A family member has also been sick lately thus not having much time to do any posts although I have so many in mind.

Had a day off today and of course went to get some freebies and samples. Happiness.

First off, went to Jusco in 1 Utama to get Clarins and Clinique freebies. Then off to Guardian for Vichy! Before going to Kiehl's to get some of the new Sunflower range samples.


Did you notice the Clarins? Looks nice huh. I got it from this month's issue of MYC! Magazine! You probably don't know about it unless you're in college. Or frequent various McDonald's outlets. Well they had a page on the Truly Matte range with a 3-piece giveaway! And I got mine!





Included are a 3ml Pore Minimizing Serum, 5ml Hydra Matte Lotion, and 5ml Pure and Radiant Mask! Happy happy happy. Very pleased with Clarins and am truly awaiting the Workshop with the greatest of anticipation. 31st please come faster! 9 outlets are listed for the redemption. It's until the 15th of November so if you can get your hands on this magazine, do so now!




Clinique is having that Eye Cream giveaway. If you don't know about it, go to their Malaysian website. http://www.cliniquemalaysia.com/oct/redeem.html and fill up the form to get your M-coupon! It expires this Sunday so hurry! Unfortunately, the Jusco 1 Utama outlet was already out of stock since last week. So instead, I got a Derma White Moisture Mask in exchange. SA Sally was nice enough to do so. But do try the other outlets. Hope you have more luck than I did. I so want to try their All About Eyes.

On to Vichy. Got it from that mini coupon from MWW magazine. CLEO has it to so get yours now! Until the end of the month. Sachets are from the new Bi-White range, the Essence and Cream.

As I got my Kiehl's newsletter today, I found out for sure that their new Sunflower Color Preserving range is out! Got samples of their raved about Hair Recovery Pak. Look for KCR Yen or Anna. They are lovely. Also got a Creme de Corps sample to try. Tried on a little Pear Tree Corner (PTC) Body Lotion and boy, it smells so divine. Now you know why I have the whole range on my wishlist! Even though I already have their Scrub!


On the way to Kiehl's, I also saw my favourite food shop. Shojikiya!! They are on sale again! Until this Sunday also. RIGHT ouside the Kiehl's outlet. Had to stop by. This is the second one I have been to this year. And I want more!! My haul. I bought my favourite Nissin Instant Noodles but thought it wasn't so appropriate to show you that. Most people know about it anyway. Those are a RM 1 off the normal price. Going at RM 6.50 now!

Hello Panda is for my friend. Although it is rather nice. They have lots of testers for all sorts of food items. Usual price is RM 15+, going at RM 13 right now. Recently have been having an Azuki bean craving. Yes, Japanese red bean craving. I love those littl;e pleasure beans. This is my new favourite snack, All Azuki it is apparently called. Normal price is RM 8+, now it's at RM 6.90. About RM 2 cheaper! I snapped up 3 packs! Subtle yet delightful taste! Especially for those who hate overly sweet stuff. This is definitely for you! Comes in Raisin flavour also but if you can get Azuki, why bother with Raisin I say. Also got a pancake-like snack. Yet another Azuki frenzy treat for me. This one comes with chestnuts too! Got it for RM 16. Those Japanese really do love their chestnuts and Azuki. Also comes in just Azuki. Bought it for a relative recently who said it was really nice thus bought this for myself. Mine! All mine!!



Oh yeah, with purchases of RM 30 and above you get a Pasta Zanmai voucher for a free Matcha Ice Cream! Only in 1 Utama outlet though. I have never been there before.

Saw this ad in the Thursday Star paper. 20% off on H2O Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment 50ml!? Go get it girls! I heard it is really good! Either that or stock up if you already have this. Like the ad says, "Grab the opportunity that may not happen for another 20 years". That is a looong time. Until the end of the month.


Go crazy everyone! See you soon!

By Abby

Must Go's: The Workshop You Have Been Waiting For!

If you follow the blogging circuit, I am sure that you have come across the popular blogger named Miu of Plusizekitten. If not, you have been missing out on a whole bunch of fun. But luckily, it is never to late.

Miu has another thing up her sleeves, this time it is Round 2 of the Clarins Power To Try Workshop! If you want to get to know your skin better and how to pamper it, this is the workshop for you! Even better, there will be makeup this time round.

The details are as below:

Clarins Power To Try Workshop
Venue : Clarins Training Centre, Amoda Building, KL. (opposite Berjaya Times Square, behind Lowyat)
Date : 31st Oct '09 (Saturday)
Session 1 : Morning 10:30am - 1:30pm (15 pax) - full
Session 2 : Afternoon 2:00pm - 5:00pm (15 pax) - still available
Workshop Fee : FOC & only for Plusizekitten followers
F & B : Not included
Doorgifts : Yes + Complimentary makeover / Eyebrow Trimming + 50% discount on 1st Time Trial Facial Treatment (only at KLCC Isetan Clarins).
Learning : Skincare + Easy Make Up Touch Up "Clarins Magic"

This workshop is primarily for those wo have not gone for Round 1. Invitations are on first come first served basis for Miu's my blog readers/followers. All you have to do to secure your seat is to leave your email, blog link (if any) & to tell her why you want to join the workshop in her comment box.

I am going to be in Session 2 so see you there! Don't miss out on this chance to try out your favourite Clarins products! There might not be another one like it!

By Abby

Freebies A-Hauling: Freebies & A Vichy Update

I'm off today and so what better way to spend it but by getting freebies. Was happy to get a few of the things I wanted.

Kiehl's new pore minimizing range is out. Called Rare Earth, it looks to be a keeper for those with oily skin and enlarged pores. Even if you don't have oily skin overall, it can still be used just for those target spots. I got some samples to try (very happy). The KCRs at 1 Utama were very friendly. Go check it out!

Printed out the Clarins HydraQuench sample voucher from PrettyBeautiful's site and redeemed the Smoothing Gel from the range (happy again).


I Nuovi freebie redemption is still ongoing, they had all 4 colours when I dropped by! I chose Charcoal just so you know (happy happy). Sweet SA there who speaks only Chinese but understands English. Go get it at around lunchtime for better choices and to avoid the Out Of Stock syndrome. Don't bother going at night, I tried last week and was turned away.


Vichy at Guardian is on sale! At least the green range is from what I was told. There is also a nice lady giving out Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care sachet samples. The product, usually retailing for RM 100 for 50ml is selling for just under RM 88 until the end of the month! What better time to try it out after reading such rave reviews. The rest of the range is also on discount of about 15% if my memory succeeds me.

That is all for now. Will update with pictures once I have them. Have a good hauling week!

By Abby