Kanebo Sensai Brush Concealer: Treatment Makeup

SENSAI Concealer is enriched with Kanzo (licorice) Extract, a traditional medicinal herb taken from the root of the licorice plant and used to gently soothe blemishes and help prevent irritation. A second key component is Moistened Powder, a unique powder pre-moistened and coated with oil that helps to retain the natural oil in the skin. Silk Extractprevents moisture loss and allows for a smooth applicationand Weightless Glow Factor, is an exquisite, feather-like powder with thin, flat granules which provide smooth coverage and which cause light to reflect evenly off your face. The Concealer also now includes the exclusive Koishimaru Silk Extract which provides superior moisturizing to the skin. Koishimaru Silk was once only reserved for the Imperial Family of Japan, Kanebo was granted the rights to work with this precious fiber.

Received word that this brush-type concealer is coming next month. They claim that they’ve re-engineered this makeup to help better reverse the signs of aging. Certainly caught my attention. I’ve always been intrigued with Kanebo and checking out the unique features, the brush-on applicator and pen-like design, peaked my curiosity even more. I reckon it’s built for easy application and mobility. I’m not sure if it’ll be too bulky compared to the usual tubes or pots that concealers usually come in.

As far as I’ve learned about the product, it contains moisturising ingredients that quickly gets absorbed by the skin, gently moisturising and nourishing it. The Weightless Glow Factor is evenly distributed, uniformly reflecting light, making the skin radiant. And the Moisture Powder acts as a veil for oil and excess moisture.

What is Treatment Makeup? Moisturizing and cosmetic ingredients are applied to the skin in fine layers to achieve a soft dewy complexion and a flawless finish. Water and Silk are layered much the way a fine kimono is layered in Japan. Makeup products are infused with the skincare research, exclusive ingredients and knowledge Kanebo is renowned for.

As much as I want to promise that I’d feature this product in my Eastern Experiments series, I can’t. We’ll see if we can get a sample so we can see whether it can actually deliver.

This brush concealer is part of the NEW Foundation Series of Kanebo.

Scheduled to launch in August, the NEW Foundation Series has been developed with the acclaimed Japanese make-up artist Hisano Komine. Based in Paris, France since 1996 she has produced looks for fashion houses on runways in Paris and Milan and been featured in numerous fashion publications in Europe.

The NEW Foundation Series includes:

* Smoothing Water Make-Up Base deeply hydrates and smoothes the skin preparing it for foundation application. (SRP: $45)

* A re-formulated version of the Brush Type Concealer with ingredients such as Kanzu Extract and Weightless Skin Glow. (SRP: $33)

If any of you guys get to try this product out, do let me us know. We’d love to hear your experience and to see if this is worth the buy.

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A choice between going for a safer route on Basic Lashes or for making a splash with Fantasy Lashes for this Saturday’s Red Light Party.

With many options available for them false eyelashes over at Shu Uemura, I’ve found myself in a bind. How to choose. Which to pick. Decisions, decisions. Ah, the vanities of life. What a dilemma, eh? Pah.

The pragmatic in me wants to go for the safer and more practical choice, Basic Lashes (S217, Shu Uemura - top). Decidedly more natural-looking, which will definitely enhance the volume and length of the eyelashes, making your eyes pop out. Considering that it’s subtle enough to wear during daytime but won’t lose its luster at night.

However, the more adventurous side of me wants a little bit of kick and go for the more obvious, bold statement maker, Fantasy Lashes (Dazzling Diamante, Shu Uemura - bottom). Such luxurious, flirt-y and fun sight it would be! I can actually envision the shadows on my cheeks, feel the fluttering at every bat of an eyelash. PLUS! Wouldn’t it be fantastic to see them on photos? It creates this inexplicable blubbering excitement. Downside is that it’ll definitely be a show-stopper. Do I really want that sort of attention? Another is, will it be easy to keep it on?

Again. Decisions, decisions. I wonder what sort of falsies will I end up using?

Which one would you go for?

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The lady behind Beauty Bento Box (me, me, me!) is actually planning to do just that.

Come Saturday, I’m planning to turn this oh-so-ordinary-looking Asian lashes into something that can stop traffic. Okay. That’s probably overstating it but I do plan to do up the lashes part and, hopefully, apply amazing eye makeup which will help me create the look worthy of such an event.

Believe me. It’ll be one hell of a challenge since it’ll be the first time I’ll sport falsies. Can you see my hands shaking at the idea? Can I possibly pull it off? Won’t I make a fool of myself and instead of looking fantastic, I’d end up looking like a tramp with gawky looking eyes. LOL. Dear me. But, hey, I’m psyching myself up to the beauty task. I WILL DO THIS! HA! (eeep)

I’ll let you know as soon as I’ve bought me the perfect oh-so-shu eye kit. Yes, I’m planning to raid shu uemura. Hopefully, I’d be able to get my hands on something amazing (fingers crossed!).

Meanwhile, any tips for me? Hehe.

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Dove Advanced Colour Care Shampoo

New Dove Advanced Colour Care for hair coloured its natural shade or darker helps preserve your just-coloured softness and radiance leaving hair beautifully soft, smooth and full of life.

Advanced Colour Therapy Conditioner

Advanced Colour Therapy Conditioner for Lightened or Highlighted Hair repairs damage caused by the lightening or highlighting process. Its unique repairing serum revives and nourishes the structure of the hair fibre and leaves you feeling refreshed.

It’s been a while since I last experimented on hair care products. This opportunity came as a surprise and I won’t say no to a brand I’ve grown a soft spot for. Dove certainly has shown promise in terms of skin care in my book and learning of the hair care systems they’re offering is a real treat. I took my time using these two so I can aptly provide you, my dear readers, enough insight on how the experience was like.

Notice how I am featuring two products that come from different lines. It’s not like I had a choice but I reckon it’ll be a great way to determine if each can stand on its own and if both can work when matched with a different hair care product.

I’ve had my hair coloured since 2000. From black blue cellophane treatments to standard hair colouring treatments of brown hues with highlights or reddish brown shades. I’ve basically subjected my hair with these treatments without careful thought of how to care for its state specifically. Unlike my mum who’ve been religiously colouring her hair since forever and have dutifully used special shampoos and conditioners to care for her mane.

Apart from my initial use of a different brand (in which the habit didn’t stick), Dove is my latest attempt at coloured hair maintenance.

The Advance Colour Care shampoo didn’t particularly disappoint. Not only did it feel like it deeply cleansed my hair, it didn’t leave my hair feeling stringy and squeeky clean. It felt like I could easily just use the shampoo everyday without fear of losing the radiance of my hair colour and negatively affect the treatment, damaging the hair.

The Advance Colour Therapy conditioner was a great complement. Though it’s particularly formulated for lightened colour or highlighted treatments, conditioning my current hair proved to be a good experience. Rinsing it off was easy and it leaves my hair soft and manageable. Again, it helps maintain the moisture factor without risk of further damage.

Combined, they make a good pair. A sort of balancing act, addressing each need as they are formulated to do. I may need to use it for a longer period to fully see its effects but in the past week that I’ve given it a go, it has done wonders to an otherwise growing dull coloured hair that I have.

This reminds me I need to make an appointment with my hairdresser soon. Perhaps I’ll get a trim, too.

Any of you have had the opportunity to try these products out, too? Do share your own experience with us!

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KENZO
FlowerByKenzo Summer

Refreshingly light and just in time for summer, Flower By Kenzo marries the spicy sparkle of ginger with the ice-cold softness of litchi sorbet and the suave zest of mandarin. Then comes the floral, musky notes of Parma violet and freesia, exuding caressing undertones. White musk and incense fix the fragrance on the skin.

Notes: Ylang, Parma Violet, Ginger, Mandarin, Litchi Sorbet, Incense, Musk.

In celebration of Beauty & Style Channel’s blog of the month, I’m focusing today’s feature on this Summer-iffic inspiration of a fragrance, FlowerbyKenzo Summer.

I agree that since the season should be all about enjoying the outdoors and such, the scent to take with you ought to be light and not too overpowering. Just imagine the heat and what it can cause to your body’s chemistry. Right, perspiration. Mixed with any cologne or perfume, it can cause heavy damage to anyone’s nostrils.

The idea of putting on something light and easy to our sense of smell is a great option. Though I’m not entirely certain if going for floral notes willl suit your fancy, but it sure is something that’s very reminiscent of the Summer season.

Anyway, last time I featured something from KENZO was a while back. I still haven’t given any of their fragrances a sniff but as soon as I do, I’ll let you know. If any of you beauties have voted for this one as a favourite, do let us know what you think. Your thoughts will be useful for us to make a choice.

This one is priced at $52 and is available over at Sephora.

If you want to find out more about the latest and great ideas for fragrances, feel free to visit The Scented Life!

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