Shiseido - Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Night Emulsion

Shiseido - Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Night Emulsion
Price: Php 3100 for 75ml
Available: Shiseido Counters in leading malls

I was lucky to have a sample size of this Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Night Emulsion in a BDJ Box I subscribed for. After using up the 15ml tube, bought the biggest size of 75ml and I've been using it ever since, actually it is almost used up.

A bottle is rather expensive but this last a long time. Six months maybe.

Pump type for ease of use also, sanitary.

It is a night emulsion but I use it day and night for lack of a day cream and the fact that I love how this doesn't feel heavy and acts a s a good moisturizer for the whole day. I'm looking for a skin care line that I could maintain, as we know, as we grow older, lines, skin sagging becomes a problem. I think I found my line in Shiseido Benefiance. Actually this line is for older women, those approaching the 40s but this worked nice on my skin. I like it that unlike other heavy night creams, this is lighter but it still leave the skin smooth by morning. Two ingredients that caught my is the collagen and elastin which is basically what we need for a firmer face.

consistency is light and watery as it is an emulsion

Though watery in consistency, it is very rich and hydrating. One pump is enough for the whole face and this leaves a subtle glow before going to bed. Having an oily skin, I don't wake up with a greasy face when I have this on.  I find this also a good moisturizer under make up.

As I am about to use up my bottle, I'm contemplating on getting the Benefiance line.

The Cost:

Balancing Softener (75ml) – Php2500
Day Emulsion (75ml) – Php3100
Night Emulsion (75ml) – Php3100
Intensive Eye Contour Cream (15ml) – Php2850

You think it's worth it, ladies?
XO

Belle de Jour (BDJ) Unboxing and Brands Reveal

Hey lovelies! Been out of the radar for a while, busy with all the errands and I've been down with flu lately.
But what better way for a pick me up than a gift box received at the first day of December!
I received my BDJ Box, December 1, 2012. I was thinking, 'Wow, I'd probably receive lots of gifts this holidays, I started the month with one.' haha! Of course, this one's a gift I bought myself LOL.

Aren't we ladies glad that beauty boxes are now abundant in the Philippines. These are gift boxes you can subscribe to monthly. Among the newly introduced are the Saladbox, Glamourbox and the one I subscribed to, the Belle de Jour (BDJ). Check out their website, girls!

It was really a treat receiving the package, I can't wait to rip open the courier plastic and see what's in store for me this month. Part of the excitement of having the box delivered, is the surprise of products that you will get. Most are in sample/small sizes you can use to try first before buying the bigger sizes for use if you like the sample.

So, with the long intro, here's what I got from the box!

See, it really felt like Christmas! The box contained 10 brands/ 12 items to try, 5 stickers (I would give to my niece), and gift cards.  For the price of P480, it was worth it. The first item that caught my eyes were the L'Occitane soap, I took home same sized bar from Sofitel when we stayed there hihi! I really like collecting hotel bathroom freebies. Hubby would shake his head and laugh when I gather the hotel's bathroom items and replace it with what we use at home.

The brands/products:

Nippon Facial Cleansing
Sponge (2pcs)

Just add water, it will wipe away your make up. 

If used daily with your facial wash, it will slough off dead skin.

Php325 for 10pc pack

The secret of make up mavens!

Physiogel Hypoallergenic
Intensive Cream (50ml)

For moderately dry to very dry skin. 

Will lock in moisture for 3 days even with washing.

Hey, hey, a full size sample!

Php517 for 50ml

Say bye bye to itch and dry!

Garnier Light SPF 17 (8ml)

Moisturizes, brightens, whitens and evens out the skin tone.

Php120 for 40ml

Garnier Overnight  Whitening
Peeling Cream (20ml)

An overnight whitening peeling cream which will reveal fresh and fairer skin in the morning.

Another full size sample!

Php99 for 20ml

L'Oreal Men Expert Hydra Energetic
Multi-Action 8 Cleanser (5ml)

One of Men's Health's Singapore's 2011 

Best Product for Face. With vitamin C, caffeine and magnesium 

to boost hydration and beat fatigue.

No price included, but it would be a perfect try out gift for my nephew.

Yuka Non-Acetone Wipes (35 sheets)

Acetone free wipes to remove the nail polish. Non-drying and no cotton needed! 

Another full size sample.

Php68 for 35 wipes

Perfect for your kikay kit!

Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist
24 Night Emulsion (15ml)

Will visibly reduce wrinkles and promote silky smooth skin.

Php3100 for 50ml

Defy aging!

L'Occitane Extra Gentle Milk Soap (25g)

Soft, delicate, clean scent which is unlike any other.

Php595 for 250g

Staff favorite!

Dentiste Nighttime Herbapeutic
Toothpaste (sample size)

Laboratory proven to inhibit nighttime bacteria for fresh morning breath.

no price included 

Feel the difference the morning after!

Calvin Klein Beauty Perfume (1.2ml)

A sophisticated scent, will evoke sheer confidence and beauty.

Php5498 for 100ml

Aside from the above products, the box also included the following:

Strip Upperlip wax gift card

I/You make things beautiful stick ons

Gift Cards from Shiseido, L'occitane and Azta Urban Salon 

There you have it, ladies. All the samples for only Php480. Well, if you are like me who enjoy trying on beauty products, this is an enjoyable experience. Also, I tend to purchase products and not use the whole thing up so, this is actually beneficial as well. On the other hand, if you are already using some of the samples or don't like it, you can always ask a girl friend or sister to try them. I'm sure, they will be happy to receive samples too!

Want to receive a monthly gift box too? Visit BDJ here.

Merry Christmas!

xoxo

Weekly Hauls with Review

Hi lovelies!
Another week passed, as promised, here's my weekend haul reveal and reviews. Hope you ladies find this informative.

make up haul, 3 lipsticks are free

Who doesn't love MAC!? Ladies have been raving about MAC products so, last weekend I got me some essentials. I've always been a The Body Shop advocate, I buy almost all my make up needs from them. They are actually on sale this month...ohh that would be another post and another haul. But my sis-n-law showed and made me use some of her MAC lippies, and I really liked them. So, off I get to know MAC. And these are the two products I purchased: Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation and Pro Longwear Concealer. I wanted to buy the Russian Red lipstick but it's out of stock.

MAC Pro LongWear Concealer

A pump of the Pro Longwear Concealer, I am a NC20

Blending it, I like how it is a little runny, it is easy to blend and feels light weight.

After thorough blending, the concealer seemed to have been absorbed by my skin. Before I bought this product, 

I tried it in the MAC counter and I got same result at home.

It really felt lightweight and as my niece put it: 

"talagang kumakapit sa skin". And it really does. I guess that's how it became a longwear, it stays and absorbed by the skin. My first use, I applied the concealer then dust it with studio fix at 10am and we went home past 8 in the evening. So, that's a good 10 hours of products  staying power. I didn't have that uncomfortable feeling of a sticky   

concealer in my face as I am not used to using concealers or foundations.

my first Studio Fix

NC20

I like how this makes my face smooth, especially when used on top of the longwear concealer. I thought I would look pale in NC20 but this looks fine on me when I use it outside.
These two products are fabulous! I can't wait to get the lippies!
The newest MAC cosmetics counter is at SM Mall of Asia.

Shiseido The Make Up Eyelash Curler with free refill

I also got this eyelash curler. Since college, I've been using the same brand for curling my lash. I think my sister gave me my first Shiseido curlash. This one is meant to be used when you already have your make up. But with make up or none, I like using this. It curls my lashes beautifully and makes them appear longer. I don't use mascara often. I find my curled lashes stay curled longer even without a dab of mascara.

from my beautiful niece

L'Oreal Color Riche 111
Brown Stone

Avon Ultra Color Rich C300
Charged Cherry

I really want to get lipsticks from MAC however, the colors I asked for or describing are out of stock. Well, usually the beautiful palletes goes out of stock first. My niece was kind enough though to give me these new lipsticks for my smackers. She actually made me choose the colors I want from her collection. I can't thank her enough.

Revlon Matte 011
Stormy Pink

the swatches

Surprisingly, I love Avon's charged cherry. It glides beautifully as I am guessing it's a moisture rich lipstick.

Revlon is a true matte lipstick, which can be seen in the swatches, it is a barbie pink. It tends to make my lips dry but I found it best worn with a lip balm applied on the lips first. I use baby lips by Maybelline, the two paired, I find my lips more plump.

Brown Stone is beautiful too! And as I am going out to pick G from school, I am wearing this color. Could be mistaken as nude in one swipe. I find it to be moisturizing my lips as well.

Hope these reviews help you ladies out there.

xo