SK-II Pitera Facial Essence Product Review

Posted on July 10, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

I finally took the step to test this bestselling beauty product…why is this so popular and is it worth it?

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Since I arrived in Malaysia 5 years ago, SK-II has been one of the most prominent skincare brands in this country. I wasn’t really familiar with this brand before as it is not available in the Philippines, at least not before I left. The brand has such strong marketing presence and highly influential brand ambassadors that included Cate Blanchett. Oh, who doesn’t admire Cate, with her timeless beauty, grace and impeccable sense of fashion?

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Of course, I admit that I got interested to try the brand, mainly because of its Facial Essence. It promises skin transformation in 14 days, making spots less visible, appearance of wrinkles reduced, and making the skin radiant. I bought a Pitera Essence set for my mother-in-law before and I noticed a remarkable improvement on the radiance of her skin. After finishing that first set, I bought a second set for her and bought one for myself, too.

Made in Japan

Price: RM229

Where to buy:

SK-II counters in major department stores – Isetan, Parkson, Metrojaya, Aeon

Sephora boutiques

Luxola at www.luxola.com.my

SK-II Pitera Essence Set contains:

SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion 30ml

How to use – After cleansing the skin, pour an appropriate amount (approximately 3 cm diameter) of Clear Lotion onto cotton pad. Gently wipe over T-zone, followed by U-zone from center outwards, then over neck.

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence 75ml

How to use – After toning the skin, pour an appropriate amount (slightly larger than the diameter of the cap) of Essence onto cotton pad. Gently pat onto face and neck.

SK-II Facial Treatment Mask 1pc

How to use – Place mask over eye area first, then gently spread over face and pat firm. Remove mask after 5-15 minutes. Discard mask after use.

I’ve used up the Clear Lotion and the Treatment Mask. These are both good products although it’s hard for me to fully evaluate, as the size of the lotion may not have been enough to show results while the 1-piece mask does give that instant hydration effect after use.

As for the Facial Essence, I’ve been using it for 3 months now. I’m not a big fan of the scent of the essence itself but it dissipates in a few seconds anyway so it’s not a big deal. The essence is water-like both in color and viscosity. It feels clean and light, easily absorbed by the skin.

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After first 2 weeks of use, it’s sad to say that I didn’t notice much change on my skin. I know that a skincare product’s speed of efficacy may vary from person to person, and this doesn’t necessarily mean that the product is not working so I patiently continued to use it. After 1 month, I did notice that my skin’s texture and radiance have improved. And on my 2^nd month of use, I noticed that spots are diminishing, although not completely gone.

I’ve seen good results but somehow on my third month, it’s just on ‘maintenance’ phase, as I don’t notice improvements anymore. I also find that the progress of results took longer than expected or as promised. I’m happy that my skin improved, especially with the diminished spots, however, I expected better. Considering that SK-II is probably the top brand in the country and that it’s mid-priced, I thought that results will be amazing or surprising, within at least a month. I find that it took long to see changes from the Facial Essence. Will I buy it again? Hmmm, I’d probably try something else with my RM229.

About the product

SK-II’s signature product, the much-loved and most awarded bestseller, Facial Treatment Essence has over 90% Pitera™, the miracle ingredient discovered over 30 years ago that remains essentially unchanged till today. Its irreplaceable formula gently exfoliates the face and helps moderate the skin surface renewal cycle.

In just 14 days, your skin’s 5 dimensions are visibly transformed: spots are less visible, appearance of wrinkles is reduced, skin texture is more refined, firmnessis improved, and radiance is beautifully elevated. Skin becomes breathtakingly crystal clear.

Texture: This lightweight miracle water is quickly absorbed into the skin.

Key Ingredient: Pitera™ is full of vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acids that work together to allow the skin’s natural surface rejuvenation process to function at its prime.

Other Ingredients: Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid.

Make Up For Ever Pro-Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation

Posted on July 3, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

No matter how good liquid or cream foundation is, I still need a good powder foundation to complete my face finish

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Oh, what would our photos be without foundation or at least a photo filter that creates the illusion of flawless skin like having foundation on?

I bought this Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation at its boutique in Sephora Starhill, together with the Mist & Fix Make-Up Fixer Mist. It comes in a sleek black compact with a black box.

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The compact has a compartment for the powder itself and the sponge: the powder on top compartment and sponge under. I’m not a big fan of this compact style because I need to keep lifting the powder part to get the sponge and somehow the movement keeps tapping the powder compartment. Eventually, this might make the compact powder break. It would have been better if the sponge was on top and the powder was under. But this is Make Up For Ever foundation and I wanted to give it a try.

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I picked color 125 (Beige Rose/Pink Rose), well, technically, the beauty consultant recommended it to me. This foundation has a 24-month life-after-opening period (if this is new to you, it simply means that after start of use or opening, you can use it for the next 24 months).

I’ve been using Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation for several months now. I am enjoying the texture and finish on my skin. I normally apply this after using my liquid or cream foundation, it works well with Guerlain Lingerie de Peau.

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The sponge is great to use but, of course, if you want a more flawless application, it’s best applied with a face powder brush. This multi-use foundation can be applied both in wet or dry application. If you are comfortable with sheer foundation effect, you don’t even need a liquid foundation. You can simply wet the sponge and apply the multi-use powder. Both with wet or dry application, this foundation lasts great through the day, although I still retouch once in a while because I love the freshly made makeup look and I have oily skin.

And definitely, after finishing my makeup, I apply the Mist & Fix. It works wonders on keeping my foundation in place.

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Where to buy Make Up For Ever / Price: RM180.00

Make Up For Ever Boutique

Level 2 Sephora Starhill

Zalora Online/MakeUpForEver

http://www.zalora.com.my

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About the Product

With its transforming texture, PRO FINISH is the 1st multi-use powder foundation that allows you to fully customize your finish and coverage level. Formulated with exclusive bio-mimetic coated pigments, its breakthrough formula can be used wet or dry.

Apply it wet for a sheer semi-matte perfection or dry for a full coverage, matte result.

Created with talc lightweight formula, its texture is long lasting, has buildable coverage with no chalky effect and easily blends for a perfect professional result in just minutes.

Enriched with hydrating ingredients, PRO FINISH corrects and evens the complexion without drying our skin.

Wine Talk Hosts First Winemaker Tasting Session featuring Bertrand Sourdais

Posted on May 16, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

How often do you meet a winemaker in Malaysia? Wine Talk does it again…an enjoyable evening of wines plus an exclusive preview of new ones from France and Spain for its customers and Wine Club members.

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It is a rare event for a wine lover in this part of the world to meet the winemakers themselves. If you were in Germany, Australia, France, Spain or maybe Italy, you’d have good chances of meeting the talented men and women behind the art of winemaking process. But here in Malaysia, it would be a memorable occasion to enjoy a wine tasting session with the winemaker himself.

On 18th April 2015, Wine Talk, headed by its CEO and sommelier David Stephan, hosted an indulgent session of wine tasting and Spanish tapas at La Bodega Lounge in Jalan Telawi, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. The tasting session featured 4 different wines from reputable winemaker, Bertrand Sourdais, who flew in to Malaysia that day for Wine Talk’s first winemaker tasting session this year.

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Freshly landing an hour before the event started at 4pm, Sourdais was a breath of excitement and enthusiasm as he entered the cozy lounge of La Bodega. And the moment he started talking, one can immediately feel his passion for wines and the meticulous work involved in his winemaking process.

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Sourdais with guests and David Stephan (in green apron)

Sourdais guided guests through 4 wines, which were all products of his lifelong passion for wines: Chinon ‘Les Messanges De Pallus’, Chinon ‘Les Pensees De Pallus’, Chinon ‘Le Grand Vin de Pallus’ and Bodegas Antidoto. The first 2 are already available in Malaysia, exclusively at Wine Talk, while the latter 2 wines are expected to arrive in June/ July. Sourdais’s Chinon wines are from France while the last one, the Antidoto, is from Spain.

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4 wines tasted during the wine tasting session with Bertrand Sourdais

Bertrand became the 5th generation of the Sourdais Family to manage the estate when he took over in 2004. They are based in the village of Cravant-Les-Côteaux, one of the 2 villages encompassing the Chinon AOC, which produces mostly red wine, Cabernet Franc being the King Grape of the region. Since he took over, he has been slowly converting the estate towards a fully organic approach, and working parcel per parcel (some planted in sand, others in limestone) to make a more drastic selection for the 3 different cuvees. He does this to produce extremely refined and complex wines, which are friendly to drink now but can also withstand some ageing.

Passionate about offering the purest expression of the grapes only, Bertrand works with a very respectful and minimalist approach, growing grapes with an organic method, combined with slow and careful oak ageing.

As a grand traveler and lover of Spanish wines, Bertrand has also been making wines in Spain since the late 90’s, first managing the now highly-renowned Dominio de Atauta, and during this event introduced Bodegas Antidoto. Wine Talk customers and Wine Club members were the first ones to enjoy a glass of this much-awaited wine, together with Chinon ‘Le Grand Vin de Pallus’, which are both arriving in 2-3 months in Malaysia.

4 Wines by Bertrand Sourdais:

Wine No. 1 – Chinon ‘Les Messanges De Pallus’ – RM79.50 per bottle

Aged in concrete tanks and stainless steel for over 6 months, the grapes come mostly from vines planted in sandy soils – Dark berry and fruity notes combined with capsicum, mild spice and herbal qualities, make this a great value wine – dry and addictive! Perfect with a wide selection of meat dishes, better served slightly chilled. Les Messanges is a pure expression of the Cabernet Franc: dry, fruitful & very friendly.

Wine No. 2 – Chinon ‘Les Pensees De Pallus’ – RM106.00 per bottle

‘Les Pensées’ (name of a flower which is very present around the vineyards) is the Domaine Trademark-cuvée. It is the one that put them on the World Wine Map a few years ago, getting top-scores everywhere. Sourced from parcels surrounding the estate, planted dominantly on sand-limestone hillsides and pebbly sand parcels, the wine is oak-aged for over 12 months and a further 6 months in tanks.

This is a beautiful bold dry red with great depth, richness to the layers of capsicum, plum, black cherry and redcurrant fruit, accented by notes of bouncy pepper, savory and olive. Perfect with a nice grilled steak!

Coming soon, exclusively available in Malaysia via Wine Talk at www.winetalk.com.my

Wine No. 3 – Chinon ‘Le Grand Vin dePallus’– from Loire Valley, France

Sourdais set aside the fruit of his oldest vines to produce just 100 cases of this very special grand vin. Named Grand Vin de Pallus, this wine is a pure expression not only of a blessed terroir and a historic vintage, but also of Sourdais’ talent and his persistent passion to create a Chinon for the ages. This wine bursts with the essence of violets, combining rich black currant fruit with a bracing fraîcheur (this is a French word meaning freshness or coolness). As one of the guests described, this Chinon has an amazing flavor that “dances around inside your mouth”. Sounds appetizing.

Wine No. 4 – Bodegas Antidoto – from Ribera del Duero, Spain

This Spanish wine is organically made from old Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) vines. Extractions are kept under control and second- and third year 225-litre barriques are used in order to limit oak influence. It combines 70% of old vines with younger vines, bringing a lively touch to the wine, resulting to fruit flavours of red berries, floral reminiscences, a racy acidity and considerable minerality while remaining juicy and dense on the palate.

Bodegas Antídoto is a project designed by Bertrand Sourdais with David Hernando, an agricultural engineer and a former technical director of the winery Atalayas de Golbán, where he worked from 2004 to 2010. Their objective is to produce fine, unique wines in the Eastern part of the Ribera del Duero region. Antídoto is a youthful project that started in 2009. Though it was not until 2011, the year in which the first Antídoto was made using grapes from the vineyards that they run in Soria, that the project truly gained momentum.

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Guests had a great time with Bertrand Sourdais, David Stephan and the rest of the Wine Talk team. Aside from the beautiful wines and Spanish tapas, they also enjoyed special prices to buy or pre-book any of the wines they liked that day.

To the surprise of guests, David Stephan had a lucky draw at the end of the session and gave away a beautiful magic decanter. Sounds interesting? The magic decanter speeds up the process of traditional decanting, which normally takes half an hour or more, by decanting the wine immediately as the wine is poured through. And a lucky guest bagged the prize.

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David Stephan and Bertrand Sourdais with the lucky guest

Gastrodome General Manager Sach Seelan (left) with Bertrand Sourdais and David Stephan

Wine Talk is an online wine delivery service in Malaysia, providing fast, efficient and easy way for people across West Malaysia to shop online for wines, wine accessories such as wine glasses and decanters, and now including selected spirits that French sommelier David Stephan has carefully handpicked for customers.

During this event, Wine Talk’s Wine Club members enjoyed the privilege of free entrance to enjoy exclusive wines from featured winemaker Bertrand Sourdais. The Wine Club, the first of its kind in Malaysia, is a unique service where members subscribe to a monthly or bi-monthly delivery of wines. Wine Club wine cases contain wines that David Stephan himself personally picks to send to its members. It is definitely a great way to discover more wines from around the world, not just labels that one can easily find in wine shops. After all, discoveries make wine appreciation even more pleasurable.

Wine Talk online site offers red wines, white wines, sparkling wines, rosé wines, Champagne, crystal wine glasses, decanters, aromaster and spirits, sent right to your doorstep with FREE delivery for any order worth RM120.

For those who are interested to discover more about the Wine Club and its privileges, you may visit https://www.winetalk.com.my/wine-club.html, call 1300889788 or send an email to info@winetalk.com.my

Want to attend a wine tasting and SALE event? Wine Talk is conducting its second tasting afternoon together with famous Spanish restaurant, La Bodega. It will be held on 23rd May 2015, Saturday, 4pm-7pm, at La Bodega BSC Kuala Lumpur. RSVP via Wine Talk Facebook page or click HERE.

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You can even choose to travel in style with UBER. Enjoy 2 FREE rides up to RM30 when you sign up with a new account, use code UBERWINETALK15. This makes traveling a lot easier and safer after enjoying a few glasses of wine.

See you at the event!

New Neutrogena Deep Clean Brightening and Hydrating Cleansers

Posted on March 10, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

Love the deep clean feel of Neutrogena cleansers? You’re going to love them even more.

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I’ve mentioned so many times in my articles that cleansing is a vital step in taking care of our skin. In fact, I personally use several cleansing products at the moment to make sure that I cleanse my skin properly. I have makeup removers, makeup cleansing lotions, foaming cleanser and face scrub.

I love Neutrogena cleansers and am happy to talk about 2 new additions to the Deep Clean family: Brightening Foaming Cleanser and Hydrating Foaming Cleanser. Now we have 2 new products to use for healthy radiant and clean skin! Honestly, I just love that deeply cleansed feel after washing the face with Neutrogena products.

NEW Deep Clean Brightening Foaming Cleanser

Effective Deep Cleaning Facial Cleanser with 2x brightening power for cleaner, fairer and more radiant skin with every wash

This cleanser comes with 2X brightening power! With the kind of climate that we have here and our daily exposure to the heat of the sun, it is not surprising that a lot of us experience uneven darkening or spots on the face. Aside from sunblock, moisturizer and serum, the facial wash you use should also contain brightening ingredients if you want to have brighter and radiant skin.

The formula of Neutrogena Deep Clean Brightening Foaming Cleanser contains mulberry extract and clinically proven whitening vitamin complex that boosts skin fairness with every wash.

What makes this cleanser good:

Clinically proven formula removes dirt and skin-dulling residue of makeup, sunblock and BB creams
Whitening complex contains Ascorbyl Glucoside, which inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase responsible for melanin production
It also contains Mulberry extract with Ascorbic Acid and Niacin, known to brighten the skin
Formulated with Neutrogena’s Unique Deep Clean trademark, which is dermatologically-tested to cleanse deep down into pores to remove dirt, oil, makeup and dead surface skin cells
Makes skin look fresher, healthier, fairer and luminous
Does not leave a drying or tightening feel on the face after use
Love the scent of this cleanser on my face!
Easy to rinse
Affordable

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The cleanser is packed in a soft press tube with a flip top cap. Like most other Neutrogena cleansers, this also comes with a sealed dispenser. The cleanser product itself is a pink opaque cream with a lovely scent that’s easy to fall for.

Simply dispense a pea-size amount of the cleanser and blend with water, and the cleanser will lather into rich creamy foam. It’s very easy to rinse and definitely leaves that deep clean feel.

NEW Deep Clean Hydrating Foaming Cleanser

Effective deep cleansing and retains moisture for cleaner, softer skin with every wash

This cleanser comes with 2X hydrating power! Ideal for people like me who experience drying of the skin, mainly due to long hours of working in air-conditioned places. I guess a lot of us will experience this once in a while. Nevertheless, we should use facial cleansers that are formulated to provide added hydration to our skin. Dehydration leads to premature aging of the skin…like wrinkles! So while it is important to have deeply cleansed skin especially after work, we have to make sure that our cleansers don’t strip necessary moisture from our skin.

The Hydrating Foaming Cleanser is enriched with Water Mineral Complex that instantly hydrates skin with 2X moisture boost.

What makes this cleanser good:

Water Mineral Complex consists of copper gluconate, magnesium aspartate, zinc gluconate and water, all working to improve skin hydration
Makes skin cleaner and yet softer
Formulated with Neutrogena’s Unique Deep Clean trademark, which is dermatologically-tested to cleanse deep down into pores to remove dirt, oil, makeup and dead surface skin cells
Does not leave a drying or tightening feel on the face after use
Easy to rinse
Affordable

Like the Deep Clean Brightening Foaming Cleanser, the Hydration Foaming Cleanser also comes in a soft press tube with flip top cap and sealed dispenser. The cleanser product is in a fresh green color.

I am using both cleansers daily; hydrating for morning use because I’ll be going to work and working in cold conditions, then brightening for evening to brighten and cleanse my skin from full makeup, sunblock and creams. Happy with these cleansers!

Neutrogena cleansers are available in Watsons, Guardian, Caring, supermarkets and other pharmacies.

NuNature Complete Anti-Aging Hair Solution

Posted on February 2, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

How are you taking care of your hair to prevent early signs of aging?

I’m someone who keeps trying different shampoo and conditioner. Although there are a few brands that I enjoy using, I think that finding the right hair care is a fun task and a challenge at the same time. Sometimes you like the smell but not satisfied with its promise of giving you shiny, healthy hair. Sometimes you see great improvement yet you don’t like the scent. Sometimes you want to test if it really works but then the price is too high.

We all want healthy, shiny, glorious hair. But hair is not easily convinced. Some people are blessed with naturally beautiful crowning glory while some of us need to go for scheduled treatments to make our hair presentable. And we also need to continuously find the correct hair care products.

I was happy to join fellow gorgeous ladies of The Butterfly Project a few weeks ago to be introduced to a new hair care range in Malaysia that provides anti-aging hair solution. That’s right; anti-aging solution, not for the skin, but for our hair. It was a warm and bright Saturday afternoon when I got to meet this brand for the first time at the cozy coffee shop of Dal.Komm in Uptown Damansara, PJ.

Welcomed by the sight of a beautiful basket containing bottles of shampoo and conditioner, I got excited. All these are for me to try? What a happy day.

Nünature Hair Care is a complete anti-aging solution that harnesses properties from a unique blend of natural ingredients that provide anti-oxidation and moisture. Nünature products come with 3 essential hair benefits: strengthening of hair roots, reduction and prevention of hair fall, and protection from daily damage.

The Nünature team shared about the benefits of this anti-aging solution and how it has helped two women in regaining healthy hair. Daily pollution, stress, pregnancy and chemical treatments are just some factors that can damage our hair and result to hair fall, dandruff, dryness and more.

Left photos: 2 women who have experienced amazing result from Nunature, Right photo: Cynthia Loh of Nunature

What makes Nünature great:

Contains NO SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate)
Contains NO SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulphate)
Contains NO Parabens
Safe for everyday use
Contains 98% natural ingredients
Affordable price range of below RM25 for 250ml bottles
Some products can be used by kids, too

So what’s inside each Nünature hair product?

Indian Kino Tree Extract

Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark, also known as the Indian Kino Tree, is the key ingredient in all Nünature Shampoo range. As the scalp ages, glycation (hardening of peri-follicular collagen) occurs, causing hair loss. Indian Kino Tree Extract delays aging with its powerful anti-free radical properties, thus preventing cell damage and improving cell metabolism while containing excellent water retention’s properties to keep your hair in good elasticity all the time.

Silk Amino Acids

Extracted from raw silk, Silk Amino Acids are naturally-occurring water-soluble glycoproteins. These molecules penetrate deeply to strengthen, rebuild and nourish damaged hair without causing any build up. When the scalp soaks up its benefits, hair also becomes softer, fuller-bodied and stronger.

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

The essential amino acids in Soy Protein deliver nutrients to the scalp to maintain its balance. It provides the scalp with essential nutrients for cell renewal, and over time, Soy Protein improves cellular metabolism.

Nünature offers an all-encompassing range of products, formulated to suit all types of hair concerns. With 6 shampoos and 2 conditioners, you can mix and match for a tailor-made hair pampering experience:

Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
2-in-1 Shampoo
Volumizing Shampoo
Hydration Shampoo
Hydration Conditioner
Daily Shine Shampoo
Daily Shine Conditioner

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Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo – Keeps hair looking fuller, day after day

Suitable for: all hair types, especially those with hair fall problems

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

Prevent hair loss with this shampoo, which boasts a proprietary blend of natural botanical extracts to boost hair and scalp health by activating the stem cells located within the hair follicles. The active ingredients promote cell regeneration and stimulate regrowth, delivering nourishment to the roots while strengthening weakened hair. It also conditions hair and improves its texture to reduce hair fall due to breakage.

I say: This is definitely a must-try! Hair fall is not easy to solve. Do you notice the amount of hair fall you have every time you bathe and every time you comb your hair?

Key ingredients:

Pea Peptides, the result of a cutting-edge technology that helps to activate stem cells in the hair follicles. The addition of Peppermint Oil also helps to control inflammation and itchiness, providing a soothing, cooling effect while improving blood circulation.

Anti-Dandruff Shampoo – No more worries from itching, flaking & breakage

Suitable for: dandruff concerns

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

Dandruff is indeed a frustrating problem, even more so if your scalp is sensitive or oily. This lightweight shampoo balances sebum production while improving hair and scalp health by activating the stem cells in the follicles. With continued use, you no longer have to worry about itching, flaking or breakage, and your scalp stays clean and soothed for longer.

Key ingredients:

Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein provides adequate oil control, and Black Pepper Extract (Piper Nigrum Berries) help to soothe redness and inflammation. A unique Herbal Complex, featuring 7 different natural plant extracts, also acts as a ‘shield’ to protect hair and scalp from environmental irritation.

I say: I don’t usually get dandruff but when I do, like some of you, I really hate it. It’s not chic to have flakes on a black dress or suit when I go for meetings or events.

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2 In 1 Shampo0 – Strong & healthy hair in one step

Suitable for: all hair types

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

Perfect for the busy woman, this 2-in-1 formula cleanses and conditions in one step, making your hair silky smooth and shiny while providing it with its daily dose of proteins. Rinse away the day’s dirt and grime to reveal soft and lustrous hair that shines with health.

I say: Hola! This would be a perfect travel companion so I don’t need to bring a bottle of shampoo and a bottle of conditioner separately. Perfect timing for Chinese New Year travels.

Key ingredients:

Guar Tree Extract is an excellent conditioning agent, improving the ease of combing in both virgin and bleached hair. Lavender enhances blood circulation, strengthens hair and prevents hair fall.

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Volumizing Shampoo – Extra volume for radiantly alive hair

Suitable for: fine, limp hair with oily roots

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

A saviour for oily scalp and hair, this shampoo adds body, volume and bounce. It controls excess oil production, and also promotes hair growth. With this shampoo, flat, greasy locks are a thing of the past. Leave your hair looking and feeling lively and healthy.

I say: If you have fine hair that tends to look thin on your head, here’s your solution. This will also be great for women and men who want their locks of hair to look fuller with added volume.

Key ingredients:

Witch Hazel (Hammamelis Virginiana Leaf), a natural astringent, helps to dissolve oil and control sebum production. Panthenol, also known as Vitamin B5, improves hair’s elasticity and volume, making it easier to style and softer to touch.

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Hydration Shampoo – The ultimate do-over for dry & damaged hair

Suitable for: dry, damaged or frizzy hair

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

If you are always subjecting your hair to chemical treatments like colouring, bleaching or perming, this shampoo is right for you. It delivers a dose of extra moisture and nourishment to keep hair strong, soft and manageable. Damaged hair needs extra care, and this gentle yet nourishing formula does just that without creating any build-up.

I say: This is perfect for me! I go for 2x a year rebonding treatment and I know that my hair tends to be dry. I need this hydration! And this shampoo comes with a matching conditioner!

Key ingredients:

Hydrolyzed Keratin repairs damage and restores strength to hair, while Coconut Oil adds shine and softness, preventing the scalp from drying out. Guar Extract conditions hair and makes combing easier.

Hydration Conditioner – Revive your hair’s moisture level

Suitable for: dry, damaged or frizzy hair

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

Complement Nünature Hydration Shampoo with this ultra-intense conditioner, which acts effectively to gently repair, regenerate and protect hair from future damage, keeping it healthy and soft. Extensive chemical processes can strip away hair’s natural moisture levels, leaving behind a dull, frizzy, brittle mess. Restore shine, softness and manageability to your locks once more.

Key ingredients:

Honey, which contains natural antioxidant properties, protects hair from UV damage while keeping it moisturised. Aloe Vera acts as a natural conditioner to deeply moisturize hair, making it silky soft.

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Daily Shine Shampoo – Soothe that sweet, little head naturally

Suitable for: all hair types, can be used for children 7yo and above

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

Perfect for daily use, this ultra-mild formula is suitable for everyone in the family, including children. It gently cleanses and provides hair with its daily dose of proteins, leaving it healthy and easily manageable.

I say: It’s great to have hair care products that I can also use on my son! And who doesn’t want shiny hair? We all do, don’t we? I can alternate use of this one with the rest of Nünature products, may it be Anti-Hair Fall, Hydration, Anti-Dandruff…it’s exciting to have such a collection of shampoo and conditioner.

Key ingredients:

Olive Oil, rich in Vitamins E and K, delivers essential moisture to improve luster and elasticity, while Coconut Oil adds shine and softness, preventing hair from breaking due to brittleness. Hydrolyzed Keratin also creates a protective veil on hair’s surface, shielding it from heat damage.

Daily Shine Conditioner – Soothe that sweet, little head naturally

Suitable for: all hair types

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

This conditioner provides hair with a blend of natural proteins, giving it the shine of health. Keep your hair silky-smooth and tangle-free. Light enough for daily use yet incredibly nourishing, achieve a healthier head of hair the natural way.

Key ingredients:

Olive Oil is rich in Vitamins E and K, which help protect hair from environmental damage. It delivers a potent dose of antioxidants to hair, restoring luster and shine to dull, damaged hair. Coconut Oil preserves the hydration levels of scalp and hair, preventing breakage caused by brittleness.

What am I excited to try first? Definitely the Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo! I am now on my 7^th day of testing this shampoo that promises reduction of hair fall. Did it meet my expectations? Does it really work? Is it worth the price of RM23.90? You’ll find out on my next post about Nünature.

Want to check Nünature out? Where to buy?

Nünature Hair Care is available at all leading pharmacies in the Central Region: Alpro Pharmacies, AA Pharmacies, Lesley Pharmacy, Village Grocer, Big Pharmacies (coming soon), Multicare Pharmacies (coming soon) and etc.

How much?

Nünature Shampoo/ Conditioner 250ml – RM23.90

Nünature Shampoo/ Conditioner 450ml – RM35.90

If you have questions, you may contact: enquiries@cyren.com.my

Visit Nünature Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/nunaturemalaysia

Best Champagne Gift for Chinese New Year (and Valentine’s Day)

Posted on January 25, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

Probably the most luxurious bottle of champagne anyone can give or receive this Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day or for whatever occasion…

I first shot this Champagne for Christmas season and now that we’re approaching Chinese New Year, a lot of friends ask what would be a nice bottle of wine to give to clients or business partners. Without a doubt, even if some people might say that there might be other better ones, I’d recommend the Ace of Spades.

When I saw the bottle’s photo a few months ago, I was amazed. How can a bottle of wine be so beautiful? And when I saw the actual bottle for the first time, I was mesmerised, captivated, enamoured. Is this for real?

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One look at the box gives you an immediate feeling of class and elegance. Have you ever seen any ordinary wine or champagne bottle packaged in such style? Ace of Spades Champagne, or Champagne Armand de Brignac, comes elegantly packaged in a black lacquered box. Take note – lacquered. The cover is adorned with the brand’s logo in pewter, the stylized letter A inside a spade. This is definitely the most beautiful letter I’ve seen.

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The inside of this box is lined with solid rich black velvet. Under the top cover is a gold plate embossed and imprinted with “Armand de Brignac, Reims, France – Edition Limitee”. The bottle lies perfectly inside, with grooves specially made and designed to fit its size.

And here’s another magnificent thing; the box comes with a sexy booklet, also in black and stamped with the logo and name in gold.

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The bottle itself is in opaque gold and all labels are made of genuine pewter —- all handmade. Unique, elegant, classy. Who wouldn’t be delighted to receive this as a gift? The presentation of this Champagne is just amazing. If you’re someone really generous and if you even have a special someone who loves Champagne, trust me, sending this as a Valentine gift with your sweet love note would be such an unforgettable moment.

The Taste of Ace of Spades

Marvelously complex and full-bodied, its bouquet is both fresh and lively, with light floral notes. On the palate, Brut Gold has a sumptuous, racy fruit character perfectly integrated with the wine’s subtle brioche accents. The Champagne’s texture is deliciously creamy, with great depth paired with a long, silky finish. Armand de Brignac Brut Gold is pressed from a perfectly balanced blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier wine. – Armand de Brignac

How to enjoy it:

Recommended serving temperature – 6 – 8 degrees Celsius

(place the bottle in the refrigerator the night before or chill in an ice bucket for 30 minutes)

Use a flute or champagne glass, not a broad-rimmed glass

For many different occasions, I think that the Ace of Spades is an ultimate gift. Whether it’s for a loved one, a close friend, a business partner or a client, giving this bottle as a gift will make a solid statement of value and appreciation. Expressing it with a gold – pewter bottle of Champagne perfectly packed in a black lacquer box is just pure class.

It was no surprise when I heard the news in November 2014 that Jay-Z bought this label. The Ace of Spades champagne was featured in his video, Show Me What You Got. Well, he’s also seen serving this US$300-worth-a-pop champagne in a lot of events and has long been associated with the brand.

I haven’t tasted this Champagne yet, not that I can afford one. Well, one can dream. And I think that it’s one of the best wines to feature in preparation for Chinese New Year’s gifting season.

Armand de Brignac – Ace of Spades Champagne

Where to buy in Malaysia: www.winetalk.com.my

Normal price: RM1,480 / Limited promotion price: RM1,280

Origin: Champagne, France

Type: Non-Vintage Champagne/ Sparkling Wine

About Armand de Brignac via www.wine-searcher.com

Armand de Brignac is the brainchild of the Cattier house, located in the Champagne village of Chigny-les-Roses, and the New York drinks distribution company Sovereign Brands.

The Cattier family have been growing grapes in the Montagne de Reims area since 1763, and have made Champagne since 1918. The house is still family owned and run by Jean-Jacques Cattier and his son Alexandre, both respected winemakers. Champagne specialist and writer Michael Edwards speaks highly of the Cattier Champagnes and is particularly fond of the family’s single-vineyard cuvée Clos du Moulin.

According to Jean-Jacques Cattier, Armand de Brignac aims “to present something authentically luxurious and which does justice to the once-in-a-lifetime events at which Champagne is so often present.” He believes that Champagne produces “bubbles in the eyes.”

De Brignac was the name of a hero in a book that Jean-Jacques Cattier’s mother once read. She liked it so much it became stuck in her memory, though no-one nowadays can remember which book the character was in. Later, Jean-Jacques’ sister added “Armand” to round out the name. The family registered it as a brand in the 1950’s with Champagne’s wine authority, the Comite Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne (CIVC). It then lay dormant until 2006, when they dusted it off for their prestige cuvée and the forgotten hero once again enjoyed the limelight.

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Let’s all welcome the Year of the Goat with fireworks and Champagne bursts!

Tebe Lavish Soap Bar for Face & Body

Posted on January 25, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

Cleanse, moisturize and refresh your skin with paraben-free soap

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Are you someone who only uses body wash or shower gel? Do you use soap bar?

I love using shower gel together with a bath sponge or lily but I also enjoy using soap bar for my body every morning. During the day, it’s just faster to use a bar of soap instead of my usual shower gel that I pour on the bath lily. Some of us have to rush bathing; put makeup and get ready quickly as we also need to prepare our child/children for school.

I love soap bars from Crabtree & Evelyn, Melvita and The Body Shop. I’ve recently opened my Tebe Lavish Soap Bar and I love it.

Tebe Lavish Soap Bar

With pure olive leaf & green tea extracts

Price: RM75 for 170g

Where to buy: Skintopic Outlets or Kiosks

Can be used on the face and body

Free from mineral oils, parabens, artificial colourants & fragrance, silicones and animal products

Tebe’s triple milled Lavish Soap Bar with olive leaf extract contains a sumptuous blend of extra virgin olive oil and natural waxes that will produce a rich, creamy lather. pH balanced and lightly scented, your skin will feel soft, moisturized, cleansed and refreshed.

This soap comes in a dark brown rectangular box. Upon opening flip-top box cover, you’ll be welcomed by a mild scent of the soap, which is wrapped inside a thin special paper.

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The light scent is fresh and invigorating. I personally love floral fragrance so it’s quite easy for this soap to capture me. After use, you’ll feel refreshed and your skin will feel lightly moisturized. It’s just a bit challenging to handle this soap bar at first because of its size so if you have small hands, it will be large to hold.

Tebe Lavish Soap Bar Ingredients:

Sodium Palmate, Sodium Cocoate, Aqua (Water), Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Chamomilla recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Olea europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Key Ingredients:

Olive leaf extract for brightening
Olive oil for softening
Chamomile for purifying
Green tea leaf extract as anti-oxidant

Tebe Lavish Soap Bar is manufactured at Simunovich Olive Estate Limited in New Zealand. For more information, visit www.simuoliveestate.com

Makeup Style using The Butterfly Project Beauty Box

Posted on January 24, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

Trying new beauty products is always fun! Combined with some of my loved items, these products that I haven’t tried before have become even more interesting.

Last December, I had a fun evening with fellow butterflies at The Apartment, The Curve. The Butterfly Project, headed by Tammy Lim, gave a celebration where both fresh and seasoned bloggers had a great time, great dinner and great opportunity to meet new friends. Luckily, I was free to join the group on that weekday dinner.

Aside from the Secret Santa gift-giving session, I also received a beauty box from the group. Thanks to all the generous sponsors who worked closely with the group and brought us happy cheers and, of course, new beauty products to try.

It’s exciting to explore different makeup looks by combining different products or brands. But at the same time, it’s also fun to mix and experiment with the new products together with those that you already have and love. Like a lot of you, I also have my favorites when it comes to skincare or makeup.

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Some of my loved products include GlamGlow ThirstyMud, Makeup ForEver Mist & Fix, Nars Eye Paint, Nars Dual Eye Shadow and Maybelline Color Tattoo. And I decided to mix these with some of the items from my butterfly beauty box: Shizens Lip Tattoo, Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner and Always 21 Soothing Gel Mist.

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Starting with smooth, healthy skin makes a lot of difference on how makeup can accentuate or complement your look. I love using GlamGlow ThirstyMud to do my regular mask routine. It’s quite addicting so I limit it to twice a week. After washing off ThirstyMud, I spray Always 21 Soothing Gel Mist on my face and apply a moisturizer (I’m using Mario Badescu at the moment). Afterwards, I apply my makeup primer, foundation, pore minimizer and face powder (not included in photo shot).

Now it’s time for my eye makeup. I’ve been loving my Nars eye paint and dual eyeshadow since last year, and I don’t think I can live without them. I’ve also started to use Maybelline Color Tattoo and it works well in making my eye color more vibrant and longer lasting. From the butterfly beauty box, I used the Dolly Wink Eyeliner, which has a pen style application.

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The Dolly Wink eyeliner has good color results and very easy to apply on the skin. It has a cute, dotted pink packaging, with a pen cap.

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On my lips, I used ShizensLip Tattoo, which came from The Butterfly Project beauty box. I’ve reviewed this lip product a few weeks ago and I loved its long lasting color on the lips. Great thing about this Lip Tattoo is that it makes the lips look naturally rosy through the day and keeps the lips moisturized. I now use it every morning together with different lip colors.

And here’s my quick 15-minute makeup look with a mix of my new and loved beauty products:

What are your favorite makeup products? Those that you must always have in your makeup kit? Thanks once again to The Butterfly Project for organizing events to meet friends and to explore more beauty products!

Find out more about the products featured in this article:

Nars Cosmetics

Shizens Lip Tattoo

GlamGlow ThirstyMud

Always 21 Soothing Gel

Dolly Wink Eyeliner

Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream Product Review

Posted on January 3, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

Are you sure your skin gets enough hydration while you sleep, specially during cold weather or temperature?

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Our skin needs sufficient moisture even while we sleep, specially if you have an air-conditioned room. Without enough moisture on our skin, it is more prone to premature aging, dryness, sensitivity, dullness and formation of fine lines or wrinkles. I definitely don’t want any of that. Of course, I’ve accepted that skin aging is now faster at my age but I’d still want healthy skin and I want it to age ‘gracefully’.

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I’ve purchased 2 more Mario Badescu (pronounced bah-des-kooh) items from Luxola: Orange Protective Cream and Seaweed Night Cream. These are my third and fourth items from MB; first 2 are Silver Powder and Temporary Lifting Mask, also purchased from my favorite online beauty shop, Luxola. I loved those 2 products so I continued to explore more items from the same brand.

I was looking for a hydrating and rich-textured moisturiser to use at night because I sleep in air-conditioned room. Seaweed contains natural anti-aging properties, moisturises the skin, and contains essential fatty acids (EFA) that help in maintaining elasticity and suppleness of the skin. I don’t really like eating seaweed but I won’t mind it on my skincare regimen, haha!

Like the other MB products I’ve tried, the Seaweed Night Cream comes in the exact packaging of white plastic jar, capped with white protective seal. The compact jar contains the cream which is almost full to the rim. You need to be a bit careful when removing the seal. Remove it while the jar is on a flat surface to avoid more cream sticking to the seal.

Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream

Price: RM77.00

Size: 1 oz

Made in USA

Life after opening – 6 months

Where to buy: www.luxola.com.my

The Seaweed Night Cream comes in a mint green color, owing to the ingredients of this product. It has a rich texture, making it easy to apply evenly on the skin. So don’t worry about the greenish color as it will not show at all after the cream is absorbed. It has a mild scent, not floral or anything, but something that reminds me of lipsticks, which will also dissipate in a minute.

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Here’s my face before and after applying MB Seaweed Night Cream for the first time. See that there’s a noticeable shine on the face after application. As mentioned, the cream is rich, and it leaves a film of oil or sheen. So if you have oily skin, I wouldn’t recommend this product as you might feel uncomfortable. I have normal-oily skin combination but air-conditioned rooms tend to make my skin feel dry so this texture is just nice for me overnight.

After 2 weeks of use, I can say that it works great in keeping my skin hydrated and moisturized every night. The product doesn’t promise repair but it did its job of hydration, keeps my skin smooth and protects from early signs of aging. Do you experience waking up to tight, dry skin in the morning? This night cream does wonders overnight.

You can also check out an old video of Martha Stewart talking about Mario Badescu products via YouTube, click HERE.

More about Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream

BENEFITS:

Hydrates the skin while you sleep with this lightweight, oil-free night cream. Elastin, Collagen, and Hyaluronic Acid combined with the vitamins and minerals found in Bladderwrack Extract to nourish dehydrated skin. The result is smooth, dewy, younger-looking skin overnight.

HOW TO USE:

Every night, after cleansing your face, applying toner and serum, take a pea-size amount of the Seaweed Night Cream and apply evenly on the face, neck and decollete. Sleep well and observe your skin when you wake up in the morning 🙂

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Aqua (Water,Eau), Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer,Carbomer,Parfum (Fragrance),Sodium Chloride,Phenoxyethanol,Potassium Sorbate,Methylparaben,Propylparaben,Sodium Benzoate,Triethanolamine,Diazolidinyl Urea,Mica,CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide),CI 19140 (Yellow 5),CI 42090 (Blue 1),CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Green)

Explore and shop for amazing beauty items online:

http://www.luxola.com.my

Stay connected to Luxola Malaysia via their Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/LuxolaMalaysia

Check out Mario Badescu brand site at:

http://www.mariobadescu.com

Check out my product reviews for other Mario Badescu products:

Temporary Lifting Mask

Silver Powder

10 Gift Ideas for Men & Women from Fossil

Posted on December 13, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

Not yet done with Holiday gift shopping? Check out these Fossil watches and accessories.

Still contemplating on what to give a special someone? I love watches and would be so happy to receive a watch this Christmas! Of course, if I were to really dream for watches, yes, I’d want some luxury watches, too. But let’s talk about those luxury watches on another article.

This round, I’m happy to feature great gift ideas for men and women from Fossil. I think they have affordable, good quality and lasting watches and accessories. Fossil leather products are very practical, especially the wallets and business card holders. I have a Fossil watch from 2008 and it still looks great and the face is still scratch-free.

So if you’re looking for useful yet stylish gifts for him or for her this season, take a peek into my 10 picks from Fossil’s collection…

FOR HIM

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Nate Chronograph Leather Watch – Black

Price: RM679

Add some military-inspired style to your wrist with this matte black stainless steel watch. A casual black leather strap and grey indexes add instant polish to any look. This Nate watch also features a chronograph movement.

Case Size: 50mm

Case Thickness: 13mm

Band Width: 24mm

Water Resistant: 5 ATM

Warranty: 2-year limited

Packaging: Presented in a genuine Fossil tin

CelesteChoo’s comment: I think that this is a really cool watch. The solid black face is one-of-a-kind. Perfect for the sporty man.

Grant Chronograph Leather Watch – Brown

Price: RM489

With rich brown leather and punctuated Roman numerals, the classic Grant watch has everything you need for a best-dressed season. This Grant watch also features a chronograph movement.

Band Width: 22 mm

Case Size: 44 mm

Case Thickness: 12 mm

: 200 mm(+/-5 mm)

: Strap buckle

Packaging: Presented in a genuine Fossil tin

Stone Count: N/A

Warranty: 2-year limited

Water Resistant: 5 ATM

CelesteChoo’s comment: I like the classy look of this chronograph. Great for office wear and casual attire.

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Grant Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch

Price: RM579

If classic is your choice, our one-of-a-kind Grant is a wrist essential you can rely on. A new minimalist black dial and refined rose gold-tone accents make this chronograph stylish enough for formal occasions, but built to withstand everyday use.

Case Size: 44mm

Water Resistant: 5 ATM

Case Thickness: 13mm

: Single Press Deployant

Band Width: 22mm

Warranty: 2-year limited

: 200+/- 5MM

CelesteChoo’s comment: This is a classic piece, great for most colours of shirts.

Grant Chronograph Leather Watch – Blue

Price: RM579

With rich blue leather and punctuated Roman numerals, our classic Grant watch has everything you need for a best-dressed season. This Grant watch also features a chronograph movement.

Band Width: 22mm

: Fossil

Case Size: 44mm

Case Thickness: 12mm

: 200mm (+/- 5mm)

: Strap buckle

Packaging: Presented in a genuine Fossil tin

Warranty: 2-year limited

Water Resistant: 5 ATM

CelesteChoo’s comment: This is a very stylish combination of leather and metal. Great for a man who is more experimental with colours.

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Chain and Leather Bracelet

Price: RM269

Crafted with a mix of leather and steel, our stackable bracelet was influenced by the forms and materials found in retro planes and pilot uniforms. Accented with a new logo graphic.

Details: Black leather bracelet with stainless steel chain and adjustable length

Measurements: Total Length 232mm, 12mm W x 2.5mm H

Material: Genuine Leather, Stainless Steel

CelesteChoo’s comment: Great for a man who loves wearing accessories. Rock hunk.

FOR HER

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Jacqueline Three-Hand Stainless Steel Watch – Rose

Price: RM629

Feminine with a classic twist—Jacqueline is designed with our finest and most luxe materials to date. Polished-to-perfection steel and refined Roman numerals will add the finishing touch to any outfit.

Band Width: 14mm

: Fossil

Case Size: 36mm

Case Thickness: 7mm

: 190 +/- 5mm

: Double Press Deployant

Warranty: 2-year limited

Water Resistant: 3 ATM

CelesteChoo’s comment: Simple and classic elegance. This is great for a lady who likes a polished, neat look.

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Cecile Multifunction Stainless Steel Watch

Price: RM769

Up the glamour quotient with our impeccably designed, statement-making Cecile. In striking silver-tone steel, this go-for-bold timepiece outshines the season in a new light-catching pavé dial with 396 top-to-tonal crystals.

Case Size: 40mm

Water Resistant: 10 ATM

Stone Count: 396 Clear Stones

Case Thickness: 12mm

: Single Press Deployant

Band Width: 20mm

Warranty: 2-year limited

: 190+/- 5MM

CelesteChoo’s comment: Studded, shiny and glamorous. Great for a lady who loves sparkles. I like how this chronograph was combined with jewels.

Cecile Multifunction Stainless Steel Watch – Rose

Price: RM859

Up the glamour quotient with our impeccably designed, statement-making Cecile. In lovely rose gold-tone steel, this go-for-bold timepiece outshines the season in a new light-catching pavé dial with 396 top-to-tonal rose crystals.

Case Size: 40mm

Water Resistant: 10 ATM

Stone Count: 396 Multitonal Stones

Case Thickness: 12mm

: Single Press Deployant

Band Width: 20mm

Warranty: 2-year limited

: 190+/- 5MM

CelesteChoo’s comment: Rose gold-tone version of the stainless steel model, I love this color of chronograph watch. Perfect for a lady who makes a strong statement.

Georgia Glitz Three Hand Stainless Steel Watch

Price: RM539

Our favorite timepiece for the season strikes just the right balance between delicate and daring. Sparkling crystal embellishments and a slim steel bracelet make Georgia chic and of-the-moment. This Georgia Glitz watch also features a three hand movement.

: Fossil

Case Size: 32mm

Case Thickness: 9mm

: 175mm (+/-5mm)

: Adjust-O-Matic

Packaging: Presented in a genuine Fossil tin

Stone Count: 72 clear stones

Warranty: 2-year limited

Water Resistant: 5 ATM

CelesteChoo’s comment: The slim stainless steel bracelet is very sexy. Crystal studs make this watch very stylish.

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Barrel Stretch Bracelet

Price: RM179

Clean styling meets intricate crystals to create the season’s most covetable bracelet—wear it day to night.

Details: Stretch bracelet of polished rose gold-tone barrel beads with clear crystal detail

Measurements: 2.4” Stretch

Material: Base Metal, Fabric Elastic, Glass Crystals

: Stretch

CelesteChoo’s comment: This is such an adorable bracelet! I love the stretch style, making it easier to wear on and off. Don’t you just hate those hard-to-wear bracelets when you’re in a hurry? And the color and studs are very stylish.

I bought this Fossil watch for my husband a few months ago. I think the tin box is cool and practical as it’s easy to reuse versus those typical boxes.

(Product photos, except last, and information via www.fossil.com, prices via Fossil printed brochure)

For more great gift ideas from Fossil, visit www.fossil.com or drop by a Fossil boutique near you:

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