Shiseido Warehouse Sale

What an amazing adventure the alpacas had yesterday! Bubbles and Cuddles went to the Shiseido sale at Orchard Building. We went nice and early at 9am and waited patiently in line for the sale to start at 10. Well, it was an experience, seeing Ettusais, Shiseido, NARS, Cle de Peau, and others at half-price. The range was quite limited but the sales staff were all helpful and knowledgeable. And now for the exciting bit- the haul.

Bubbles got herself Cle de Peau Beaute's luminising face enhancer in 11 and 12. These are refills but they come in little plastic containers that keep well. Bubbles got both because she couldn't decide which she liked better. Each was $45, down from the counter price of $95 ($140 with the case). Bubbles' best buy!

Bubbles also got some ettusais goodies cheap: the lip essence (little twin stars limited edition no less) and the juicy berry shower cologne. The lip essence was $15, down from $31 and the cologne $10, down from $22. The items all expire in 2016-2017, not much different from those sold at counters. Whoopee!

Cuddles spent more time at the ettusais counter. She also got a lip essence and shower cologne (sometimes alpacas don't like to share), and an aqua splash OB (oil block). As she was paying she spotted new stock arriving and caught a glimpse of blue. What could that be? Shiseido's Pureness line! 3 step skincare in a box, $25! The usual price is $50. The alpaca made a quick decision.

In summary, here are the savings the alpacas had today. Original price in brackets.
Cle de Peau enhancer $45 ($95)
Ettusais lip essence $15 ($31)
Ettusais shower cologne $10 ($22)
Ettusais aqua splash OB $15 ($29)
Shiseido Pureness 1-2-3 Set $25 ($50)
Total savings: $195

The alpacas will make this a must-go sale from now.

Chronicling Cle de Peau

Bubbles went a-shoppin and she discovered Cle de Peau by accident. Bubbles had only read a review of their cleanser on thebeautylookbook, and thought it might be worth checking out since she had some time before her dinner appointment. However, she saw a primer specifically targeted for pores in their display. The beauty advisor let Bubbles try the primer, liquid foundation, concealer and loose transparent powder. Bubbles left for her dinner with a glowing face and could not stop checking out her reflection in every mirror she passed by.

The staying power of the 4 products is not bad... 2 hours after application, Bubbles only had to blot once, and a sheet of blotting paper was all she needed (normal amount is 3). 6 hours after application, the makeup was still going strong. This alpaca doesn't know what exactly goes into the makeup, but if she discovered fox urine was a key ingredient she'd still use it! It's the sort of foundation that looks better and better as this alpaca wears it, even though those oils on her mien come out to par-tayy.

So Bubbles caved in and bought the lot a few days later. Cle de Peau in Singapore does not give samples of their foundation or primers to try at home for a few days (not even making one on the spot with a jar). Given the cost of the liquid foundation ($200) and primer ($105), it would be important for all alpacas out there to have the chance to test it out for a few days to ensure there are no allergies or massive pore-clogging before sinking in that moolah. Alas.

Bubbles deliberated for a while at the counter and eventually decided that between ALL OR NOTHING, she would TAKE ALL THE PRODUCTS (note to alpacas out there: don't try this unless you are confident your face doesn't react to anything, or that you just love the product so much you'll take your chances). The same beauty advisor was very helpful, as Bubbles requested for a tutorial on how to apply those 4 products herself. Bubbles is full of tips now, which she will share in her next post (or in a few posts' time).

Moving on to the best part - THE HAUL

Bubbles bought a total of 5 products. (1) Base de teint (fraiche) - primer for pore concerns ($105), (2) Refining fluid foundation ($200), (3) Concealer ($116), (4) Translucent Loose powder ($180) and (5)  Wintry flower kit (3 eyeshadows, 1 mascara, 1 lipstick and 2 blushers) ($260). The rest are freebies!!!

Products (1) - (4) for the face

Bubbles is excited. The loose powder makes a great hat. 

The beautiful wintry flowry set. Oh, the opulence!

Bailey lookin' into the mirror. I am a handsome alpaca, yes I am. The purple colors look wonderful on the eyes.

We love free stuff, yes we do! 

Cle de Peau concealer review

Bubbles has acquired a new Cle de Peau concealer for her furry mien! For SGD $116, the 5g of product had better whiten her teeth as well.

Bubbles applies it with a paw (a finger for humans), swiping some product from the top of the concealer stick and then patting it onto her face. To pick up the concealer, place a clean paw on top of the concealer (no need to vigorously rub to pick up product... just leave a paw there as body heat melts the concealer causing it to adhere to the paw). Thereafter, pat/tap the concealer on the face for it to blend (and oh-so-gently does Bubbles pat it in - the Cle de Peau beauty advisor says we should not be rough with our skin because it does not owe us money). Bubbles would not swipe the stick across her face like a lip balm because it might deposit too much product. 

The color is extremely natural on Bubbles' skin, and it does not leave a grey cast over the bits covered, especially if they are brown scabs from a pimple. Neither does it oxidize and turn orangey at the end of the day... it just remains a bright beige, looking white and peach-toned. Finally, it covers redness really well, in that Bubbles didn't even know her face had any red bits until she started using this concealer. However, it doesn't hide big pores, unless you cake it on, like filling a hole in the wall with cement.

The twist tube is also quite hygienic, as Bubbles only has to twist up what she needs. Bubbles is happy that brushes are not needed because she's lazy about washing them. The packaging is elegant and slim, so it's easy to carry on the go.

All in all, while it's still early days, Bubbles is enjoying this concealer.

By the way, Cuddles says that the Thayer's Rose Petal Toner is awesome.