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Review: Garnier Deodorant Light Mineral

What is it?

With the power of natural minerals, Garnier Mineral Deodorants claims to whiten with alcohol-free ingredients and give long lasting protection, comfort and freshness. Without blocking the pores, the active minerals contained  in the deodorant will leave the skin breathe freely and keep it dry up to 24 hours. 

Ingredients listed

Totally can't understand. Forgot to snap the translated version

My verdict?

Comes in 5 variants,  I've been using the Light 50ml version for about a year. The other variants available are Light Extra, Light Sensitive, Silky Smooth and Dry Care. Launched several years back, this deodorant has lemon extract which claims to whiten the underarm. Did it work?

I would say, maybe. Since I shave my underarm as it is much faster and easier to do. But most people says shaving it makes the hair grow coarser and faster. It also makes the skin darker (but I've always doubt it). But at the same time, I do remove my underarm hair with hair removal cream when I have the time to pamper myself. 

I use this deo every time after shower. The bottle comes with a roll-on applicator which makes application easy . But it feels a tad sticky upon application so I need to air dry my underarms before wearing my clothes. Definitely not great for hot and warm days. However, this does not leave any white patches on clothes once dried. But do note, this dries much-much faster than Nivea Deodorant Roll-on. 

It has anti-perspirant properties to it and controls the body odour when sweating. And since it has lemon extract, the deo does smell like lemon but disappear once dried.

What I like about this deo is the bottle it comes in, clear plastic bottle with huge yellow cap. It looks cute! I bought this at RM6.90 for 2! 

Overall:

Works well with me at the moment. Not my HG but this works OK. Priced around RM6.90 but goes on sale often at Watsons. Available at all major hypermarkets and drugstores.

Beauty Real Truth: Recorded

Human are easily  influenced  ith everything they see and hear. The prettier, the better. People also prefer something that are pleasing to the ears regardless the truth. Hence, we can see everywhere from printed, online, billboard, or on television -- different ways and look made by the advertisers to attract and gain interests from their target audience.

When it comes to beauty ads, I am sure most of my readers agree that we like something that reduce wrinkles, make our skin brighter, bigger and twinkling eyes, whiter teeth, smooth skin, plump lips and many more. Just look at the beauty products sold on the market -- there's thousands and thousands of them to get those results *so called said*!! 

But, do not get too sucked up with those ads they showed or want us to see 100%! Watch the video below, and you know what I'm talking about. 

Fotoshop by Adobé from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo.

I'm not against those who want to be pretty (like hello, don't you ever read my blog??). Be a smart shopper, buyer and user. You won't get yourself hurt too much that way.

2012: Decluttering and Rearranging Makeup Collection

It's 2012! How is your new year beginning? Did you celebrate it last nite? 

I am not sure how the rest of you would feel but as for me, every year is the same unless you want to make changes to be a better person. I spent my night rearranging and decluttering my makeup collection. 

Left-top: Nail polishes all less RM25 including China Glaze, The Face Shop, Elianto, MAC (bought from  warehouse sale), Silkygirl, Seche Vita

Centre-left: Blushes ranging from NARS, MAC, Topshop, Tarte

Bottom-left: Miscellaneous items

Centre: NYX lipsticks, glosses and liners, Stila glosses, MAC lipsticks and glosses, Rimmel lipsticks and glosses, Carmex lipbalm, Stage lipsticks, Maybelline lipsticks and lipliner, Topshop lip pots, L'Oreal lipstick and glosses (bought from warehouse sale) 

Green box: Contains NYX eyeshadows, various eyeliners, loose pigments

Makeup bag: Various powders, foundations, makeup base, Daiso blushes and eyeshadows, eyeliners, Vaseline, empty boxes (!), BB samples, a fan brush 

Not pictured: Eyeshadow and blush palettes, makeup brushes, on-the-go makeup bag

 

Range of lipsticks and glosses

 

 Blushes and nail polish 

You might say I prefer high-end department stores product which seems to cost a lot or maybe a brand snob but suffice to say, I prefer to pay more for better quality. However, as you can see I do have some cheaper version of makeup such as from Daiso and I purchase a lot from local drugstore too. 

For those who would like me to do a review on any items, drop me comments. Thanks!

Ending of 2011: Your Haul?

2011 is ending in few more days and holiday celebration is still around, most places and online shops are still having their Christmas promotion. Since Chinese New Year is coming soon, it makes it harder for us to stop searching for sales (duh, what a shopaholic!)

Ever since more brands which I've usually purchased online came to Malaysia and easily accessible, it gives me better opportunity to understand, feel, test and all that you can imagine before purchasing without having to wait  for my items to arrive.

I had my hands on Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Moisturizing Lotion which is super awesome to lock up moisture in my skin, Urban Decay Naked Palette and 15th Anniversary Palette, Soap & Glory products and many more. 

Soap & Glory products

UD 15th Anniversary Palette image from Temptalia


Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Moisturizing Lotion

Despite that, I've been shopping less over the past few months thanks to the amount of things mounting up at home. There were some hit and miss purchase which I've been trying to clear up.

That includes this Miu Miu Inspired Loafer Heels in Nude (still new, never worn) and these maxi dress in Deep Red and Fuschia Berry (my petite and small structure body can't seem to carry this nicely). Oh, do enquire if you would like to purchase from me.

Miu Miu Inspired Loafer Heels in Nude

 

Scoopy Doo maxi dresses image credit to Pumpkin

So, how did you end your 2011 haul?