Haul: Albion & Eumora Facial Soap

Ok.. I promised myself that I wont be buying anymore skincare products until I finish using my current stash... It's quite a lot, to be honest..

But my friend was going to Taiwan and it's really hard to stop myself from asking her to buy the Albion product for me since I've been lemming it for some time.

The other item was actually purchased by my ma, to entertain her client.. This small bar of soap measuring 2"x1"x1cm costs S$40.00. It better be good. I haven't had the chance to try it yet since I dont want to open any new products without finishing my current ones...

So, I will try to write something after I have used them.

The Eumora Facial Soap
Price: S$40.00
URL: http://www.eumorasoap.com/
Pic Source: Actual product photo taken by Cirrus

As we can see, the whole bar of soap is approx the size of the normal laptop touchpad. I went to the website to understand more on the product and I got this feeling that this is a MLM product. Anyway, I'll give this a try once my current cleansers run out.

Albion Essential Skin Conditioner
Price: Unknown until my friend asks me for $
URL: http://www.albion.co.jp/products/series_list.php?series_code=0120
Pic Source: Actual product photo taken by Cirrus

Albion is a very well-known Japanese skincare and cosmetics company and rumor has  it that they are the good people who helps Anna Sui produce the fine line of makeup and skincare.

This product is one of Albion's best selling item, with many beauty awards under it's belt and topping the sales charts of Japanese Toners market for years. Some say this bottle surpasses even the Miracle water..

This product is highly raved in beauty forums. Not to mention many Taiwanese and Japanese celebs. And I've read that the Japanese royals also uses this line...

So, I had to get my hands on it, no matter the price.. I just had to try it myself... And since my friend was going to Taiwan, I just couldn't make myself pass on the chance to own a bottle of this famed toner.

Haul: Isetan - 9 Jan 2010

Headed down to Isetan Scott today to redeem my points for Aqua Fusion (Morning) but was disappointed that they dont have stock for it.. So I redeemed the items first and have the nice girls at Clarins call me when the item is in.

Anyway, got persuaded by the sales lady to purchase their latest product in the Multi-Active range. I received the mailer few days prior and my interest was piqued. I figured it's time to venture into the realm of anti-aging. Understand from Evelyn (the Clarins girl) that this is actually an improved product from the original range.

The best thing is that I get double points if I buy 2 products from this range, not to mention the GWP. So I was enticed into getting it.. By the time I realised, I was already paying it... Good thing was that I has over $100 worth of Isetan which I used to offset my purchase. So didn't really burn a big hole in my bank account.

On top of that, I get a 4 piece Clarins GWP as my total purchase exceed some amount... (yeah, no idea how much in total..)

In addition, went by Kino and saw the samples for Lancome Blanc range being offered as GWP for Amica magazine and so decided to pick up a copy as I was thinking of trying out some whitening product for my sun spots. The magazine is an atas magazine with content that is rather boring to me. So, it's purely for the GWP.

Haul: Sasa - 19 Dec 2009

I had originally wanted to go for a movie today With Chen but Cathay's ticketing site was down for the whole afternoon. So, movie became dinner session instead.

The pasta place at B2 of Takashimaya serves some really good food. But I'm digressing.. Anyway, after dinner, I went over to the Sasa at Wisma Atria cos I was thinking of getting an eyeliner brush cos I lost my BB one.. In the end, I did a mini haul instead.

Shiseido Eyelash Curler
I've read raves about Shiseido Eyelash curlers but I'm not sure if this is the same one that is being hyped about. Anyway, out of curiosity, I decided to purchase it... Let me see how it well it levels up to my current Koji one.

Silk Whitia Hanfang Masks
This was labelled as "New" on the shelf although I don't really know how new is new. Anyway, I've used their Rose Mask before and had quite good experience. So I decided to get these "new" babies to try out. There is a promotion for "Buy 2 Get 1 Free". So I decided to get 3 different types to try out.

Biore Cleansing Oil
No particular reason why I bought this product other than I need a Cleaning Oil to remover makeup and it was the cheapest in the house given the volume. I don't place alot of emphasis on Cleansing Oils since all I need is a product that does a decent job of melting down makeup.

Cyber Colors Eyeliner Brush
Of course, not forgetting the main purpose that I walked into Sasa - an eyeliner brush. Haven't use this brand before so no comments.

Haul: Isetan Pte Sale - 18 Dec 2009

I originally had a dinner appointment and was going to skip this sale but my friend wasn't able to make and so, off I went to spend $$$... Isetan Card Members get 10% beauty vouchers and if we pay by HSBC Credit card, we getanother 5% worth of vouchers.

I limited myself to max $200 since I've already spent a lot for the month of Nov and Dec 2009. And here are my little pretties....

A bird's eye view of my haul.. Many MAC products.. Woohoo

MAC Haul
I've been thinking of changing foundation and after some advice from Mag and the MAC MA @ Isetan Scotts, I got the Select SPF Foundation and Pressed Powder and a eyeshadow. The foundation applicator was purchased to top up so that I can enjoy the rebate vouchers...

Clarins
I've already stocked up on my Clarins products during the Metro sale but with the 20%+10%+5% off. I just couldn't let it go without purchasing something. So I bought the Renewing Gentle Exfoliator since I'm lacking a scrub and the Clinique one isn't exactly sensitive skin friendly.

Shiseido
I originally wanted to get the 3D Face Creator but the MUA, Shawn introduced this product to me. This item covered my ruddy cheeks and even out my skintone so well that I was totally won over.

I was so lucky to have met Shawn that day. Shawn is the only Shiseido MUA for now and he has to run all over Singapore. He's really nice and patient when it comes to answering your queries, even if it sounded silly. Maybe because he doesn't have to hit sales target, he don't hard sell but instead, try to win you over with products that actually works. He's at Scotts for the whole of Dec 2009. Do drop by if you are interested.

That's all for now... Off to the next post..