Haul-Review / Makeup: MAC - Charged Water Skin Hydrating Mist

Item Name: MAC - Charged Water Skin Hydrating Mist
Size: 100 ml
Price: SGD37.00
Available At: Tangs Vivocity
Picture Source: klutzbeauty.blogspot.com

Product Description from Manufacturer:

Charged water, fused with vital ions from a diamond and instilled with a spirit-lifting therapeutic aroma, then delivered to the skin in the soothing aura of a revitalizing hydrating mist. Like its source – a diamond – on application it makes the skin feel clear, sparkling, pure and energized. Its aroma, a blend of green tea and citrus.

Why I bought it:

This was really an impulse buy. My original intent was to purchase the MAC Fix+ to see if it works better than my Avene atomiser. However, according to the MAC consultant, it was out of stock islandwide for months already.

So, she recommended me this product instead. It's more expensive but it was supposedly to be better than Fix+. And so, I decided to purchase this instead, for the adventurous spirit in me.

Packaging:
Plastic spritz bottle with lock for travelling.

Texture:
Normal toner water with a subtle flowery scent.

Price:
SGD37.00 is steep compared to my drugstore Avene Atomiser.

Road Test:
I used this product as a finish for my makeup to avoid looking too powdery.

It does give a nice finish to my makeup but the mist wasn't as fine as compared to Avene, and I had some problems with the plastic spritzer. I had to press extra hard to get the product out.

Verdict:
I like this product,but given the price, I don't think I would repurchase after this bottle runs out. My Avene performs the same at half the price.

Sale: Tangs - Only the Best Closed Door Preview on 10 Feb 2011

Just got mailer. Tangs is having a Closed Door Preview Sale on 10th Feb 2011. 12% Rebate for Citibank Cardmembers.

Word has it that Burberry Beauty (Her World Report) was to be launched in Tangs Orchard in Jan 2011 but no news so far. I do hope the counter would be up by then. I would really want to get the foundation. The price of SGD77.00 might be a little steep. But I would rather pay a little more to get a good match than to guess via online swatches and get the wrong shade. They are not cheap to begin with.

Based on swatches by CafeMakeup,  I think I would sit between Trench 4 & 6. But I can't be sure. Would really want to go down to the counter to be matched instead.

Chistmas Sales!!!

The festive season is round the corner and retailers all around the world are beefing up to grab a piece of the big festive spending pie...

There are some very interesting sales going on next week....

Tangs Christmas Closed Door Preview Sale - 16 Nov 2010
Where: All Tangs outlets
Perks: 12% Rebate Storewide
Click here for more details


Watsons Members Preview Sale - 16 Nov 2010; 1730-2200hrs
Where: Compass Point, IMM, Jurong Point, Ngee Ann City, Parkway Parade, Tampines Mall, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Toa Payoh HDB Hub (Blk 190), Vivocity

Perks: Exclusive offers for card members; 6% rebate if paying with POSB Everyday Card

Click here for more details

Crabtree and Evelyn VIP Card Member Preview Sale - 17 Nov 2010
Where: All CC Outlets
Perks: Exclusive offers for card members; 30% off retail prices.

Click here for the online catalogues or visit in-store for details.

Tangs Fall Preview Sale: 12% Rebate

Just got this in the mail. Tangs is offering 12% Storewide Rebate tomorrow, 7th Oct 2010.

Tangs Sale: 78 Years of The Best

Tangs is having a sale themed as 78 Years of the Best between 01 - 26 Sep 2010. Closed Door Preview sale is on 1 Sep 2010 with 12% Rebate for Citibank and Tangs cardmembers.

Click here for the full catalogue.

Haul: Tangs - IPSA

Ok, I know that I made a promise to myself that thou shall not purchase anymore stuff until I start on my current stash. But hey, concealer is a need since I don't have one at the moment... Nearing the big 30, although I dont suffer alot from dark eye circles and heavy eye bags (since I have puny eyes that are not deepset at all), signs of aging have slowly creeped up and I do see visible age spots.

My main requirement for a concealer is to cover up these spots and so I decided to go for something that is more opaque in nature, rather than illuminating. For ladies looking at hiding eye bags, I would suggest something that is more sheer rather than creamy.



Since I'm a klutz when it comes to makeup, color selection and application, I opted for something that is more forgiving such as a concealer palette. Since I can start with the lightest shade and work to a shade that is suitable for me. Anyway, after reading through MUA and the internet, I managed to narrow down to the below based on my needs:

- IPSA: White Protect-C Creative Concealer
- RMK: Super Basic Concealer Pact
- Makeup Forever: 5 Camouflage Cream Palette
- Forever Living: Sonya Color Concealer

In the end, I chose IPSA.. The reason is that I already have a Shiseido corrector for my ruddy cheeks and thus, I only need to conceal those spots. So, I don't require MUF and Forever Living.

Between IPSA and RMK, I'm more inclined towards IPSA since they offer 3 shades while RMK has a powder in place of the third shade. And seriously, I've been lemming for an IPSA concealer palette since so many years ago. It reminds me alot much of my childhood whereby I played with watercolors. And so.. Here it is, my very own IPSA Concealer Palette....

Product Name: IPSA White Protect-C Creative Concealer
Price: SDG55.00
Available at: IPSA Counter; Tangs Beauty Hall @ Tangs Plaza

Brought to us by Luxasia, the same good people who brought us RMK, IPSA is only available at Tangs Plaza. One and only counter in Singapore.

The inside of the product. There are 3 shades on the right and a mixing area on the outer left. We can mix the individual shades together to create the most suitable color.


A: Creamy beige color with pink undertone
B: Sandy beige color with yellow undertone
C: Chocolate color to help balance if A/B is too light for the skin.

Comes with a retractable brush. Totally like an artist palette.

The first block is a little crooked cos I dropped it on the floor while removing it from the packaging. Hah! Good thing that it is not pressed powder, else I'll hate myself for it.

The lady informed me that if I get a base makeup and point makeup item, I get to enjoy a 15%. So being the KS Singaporean, I topped up with a lip gloss so that I can enjoy the discount. I chose a clear lipgloss with gold shimmers.

Name of Product: IPSA Essence Lip Gloss E911
Price: SGD40.00
Available At: IPSA Counter; Tangs Beauty Hall @ Tangs Plaza

It's kind of expensive but the color is really nice and after discount, it's not exactly that bad.

This photo was taken with flash. A little over exposed by look how pretty it shows up in the light.

Taken without flash, looks like dense gold but the effect is actually shimmery.

And of course, the nice lady gave me some samples to try out.