In love with L'Herboflore

Did you think all Cuddles bought in Taiwan was My Beauty Diary masks for Bubbles? No! Cuddles went to Taiwan with the aim of hunting down some L'Herboflore goodies for herself. L'Herboflore has branches at Taipei 101 (B1) and also at Eslite Underground Mall in Taipei Main Station.
 

This is Cuddles' first overseas haul without Bubbles (under the watchful eye of Mother Alpaca, who approved every purchase with a nod). She hasn't done too badly, has she?

L'Herboflore had some new products and promotions for summer...

Moisturising exfoliating gel (NT1600), which removes dead skin cells so that your skin absorbs moisture from masks better. A new product made from cactus. It has a pleasant, fresh smell and isn't cloying or overly fragranced.

Use this 2-3 times a week, before you use a mask. Apply a layer of gel on your face, wait 30 seconds, then slowly massage the gunk out of your pores. Cuddles likes this because unlike other exfoliating gels she has tried, this one does not dry out the skin, and glides smoothly so you don't end up tugging on your face to exfoliate.

 Moisturising toner (NT1500), also new, also from cactus. Use this daily after cleansing your face.

The ongoing promotion: Buy 2 tubes of exfoliating gel for NT2500 (reduced from NT3200) AND get a FREE moisturising toner (NT1500) and 10 FREE sheet masks (NT50 each)! And the lavender/palmarosa masks were also having their own promotion: Get 10 masks for NT600 (usual price is NT80 each). So, Cuddles got all the stuff in the first photo for NT3100, and even managed to get back NT148 because tax refund is possible when you spend more than NT3000.  

Here are the 10 free sheet masks that Cuddles got! L'Herboflore lets you try out the masks -- they make them in mini sizes (but complete with eye and mouth holes) that fit on your hand. And they give them out even if you just happen to walk by the counter.

 The lavender and palmarosa masks (NT80 each). The lavender scent is heavenly.

 
Cuddles likes L'Herboflore masks because they are among the few masks that fit nicely over her rather high forehead, and sit nicely on the alpaca face instead of bunching up. They also don't sting like some masks do. And the packaging is so pretty... L'Herboflore is available in Taiwan and China only, but the girl at the Taipei Main Station counter gives out her Whatsapp and Line number, so you can order more stuff from her and she will send it over.

Here is the complete photo of What Cuddles Bought In Taipei. Most of the shopping was done at Watsons (Ximending), Cosmed (Taipei Main Station) and Mirada (near Ximending). Cosmed and Mirada had amazing promotions for masks, think buy 1 box and get another free. Bring your own bag to store your beauty buys; they charge for plastic bags. Now Bubbles wants to go to Taiwan too. The alpacas will be back. BTW, Cuddles visited the alpacas in the Taipei City Zoo.

Update: Hauls

The alpacas haven't been very active online, but they certainly have been active offline. Let the fun begin!

1. Mask haul from Sasa Singapore. Bubbles wanted to try out more masks so she could plan her buys in Hong Kong. There was an offer for My Scheming masks at 6 for $10. Cuddles really likes the MBD red tea mask for oil control.

 2. Ciate dolls house collection. Cuddles got suckered by the packaging.

3. Chanel nail polish number 27253849, in Paparazzi. And two sunblock samples courtesy of the nice salesman.

4. Sometime last month Bubbles went on a shopping holiday to Hong Kong.

All ready to go!

Bubbles travels light with her numerous samples. 

5. Bubbles and Sasa are a very good combination. MASK HAUL OF THE MILLENNIUM.

6. Bubbles bought Kose stuff for Cuddles because it is cheaper in Hong Kong.

7. Bubbles bought Jill Stuart stuff for Cuddles because it is available in Hong Kong.

8. Bubbles packed her masks away into two shoeboxes.

9. Here's what Bubbles bullied Father Alpaca into buying at the Duty Free. 

10. Sulwhasoo restock, thanks to Father Alpaca at the Duty Free in Korea. The Ginseng cream is a present for Mother Alpaca who is now also a Sulwhasoo convert *beams*

Oh, the opulence!

Rightfully on a pedestal

As though it needs a higher pedestal...

Samples for Bailey

11. Bubbles walked into MISSHA and came out with more stuff. What's new?

New in November

It's the weekend! That means shopping time for the Alluring Alpacas. Today was our maiden trip to the Burberry counter at Tangs. Look what Bubbles got! It's a deep red polish, Ox Blood ($30). This alpaca is feeling sultry today. This alpaca also can't believe its name... all her polishes have pretty names like "rose confidential" or "magical kiss". She had to ask the sales assistant to repeat its name, just to be sure she heard correctly.

The generous sales assistant gave Bubbles some foundation and lip colors to try. What pretty samples! Bubbles is happy to add them to her stash.

Moving on, we have 2 items from Nishino pharmacy at Isetan, Thayer's rose petal alcohol free witch hazel toner ($24.90) and a bottle of Oshima camellia hair oil ($22). The alpacas will test these out and then post a review.

Lastly, we have an unexpected good bargain to share today. It's the Paul and Joe duo lip pencils! $32 reduced to $14, nothing above $30 at Isetan Wisma Atria. We got the lip pencils in 01 Dual Melon, 03 Dual Sepia and 04 Dual Rose. The guy said Paul and Joe will be coming back to Singapore next year, whoop! Watch this space.

Cuddles' Sulwhasoo Faves

Hello alpacas! It's Cuddles here to wax lyrical about her favorite Sulwhasoo products today. Remember she got the Charity Kit last month? Well, these are her favorites...

From left to right: Gentle Cleansing Foam, First Care Activating Serum, Essential Balancing Water, Essential Balancing Emulsion, Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream, Overnight Vitalising Mask

1. Gentle Cleansing Foam

I love the smell, says Cuddles. This young alpaca just can't get enough of the herby scent which makes bath time a joyous time. One pump is all you need because it foams up really well, but not too much. It makes your skin feel oh-so-soft without that tight feeling. Cuddles also thinks it has a whitening effect, which wouldn't be surprising given all the herbs it's stuffed with. At $50 for 200mL,  it's a small luxury this school going alpaca can afford. And it'll probably last a long time. Yes, Cuddles has repurchased this cleanser! Now Cuddles can use it twice a day instead of once a day!

2. Overnight Vitalising Mask

Cuddles thinks this is magic. Just apply a thin layer at bedtime and wake up to glowing, soft, fluffy fur! A little goes a long way with this sleeping pack. It's not oily but it really packs in the hydration. Cuddles has barely made a dent in the 30mL tube from the charity kit. This is perfect for alpacas who haven't the time to put on a sheet mask, and do not like the sticky feeling after a sheet mask. Just slap this on and let it work its magic overnight! Cuddles will buy the full size tube ($68 for 120mL) when this runs out. Probably half a year later. And probably after giving away all her sheet masks.

3. First Care Activating Serum

The star product. According to the Sulwhasoo mailer, the First Ladies at the G20 summit all received this, making it a serum fit for First Ladies. Okay, Cuddles can use it while waiting to become a First Alpaca. This serum absorbs really quickly and has a gentle, calming scent. Of course you can tell Cuddles likes herby scents. It's supposed to be used immediately after cleansing to help the subsequent skincare you put on get absorbed better. Awesome! Cuddles has both eyes on the Jumbo sized bottle available only for the year-end season. Save $0.20 per mL! Great for alpacas on a budget.  So Cuddles is biding her time, saving her allowance, and planting ideas in Bubbles' head about jumbo sized bottles.

Cuddles feels that her skin has never been better since using the Sulwhasoo Charity Kit. Less breakouts and blemishes. A fairer and more even skin tone. Smoother, softer skin. And the effect lasts! Sometimes Cuddles gets a little lazy with the 5 step routine and only uses the cleanser and sleeping pack. But it still works! (Ginseng cream was given to mother alpaca because it might be too rich for young alpacas).

Introducing the Alluring Alpacas

Bubbles is a 24 year-old alpaca who has discovered the joys of makeup and skincare after her graduation photoshoot. She now goes makeup and skincare shopping regularly to make up for lost time. Bubbles has combination skin with large pores.

Cuddles is the younger sibling of Bubbles. While Bubbles goes shopping in beauty halls, Cuddles shops from Bubbles' makeup stash. Cuddles has combination to oily skin.

Welcome to the world of the alluring alpacas. Look forward to posts about hauls, favourites and monthly empties. There is more to life than eating grass.

Cuddles is as pink as a posy.

Bubbles is the other one.