Givenchy's Le Rouge a-Porter and Givenchy Le Rouge a-Porter Review, Photos and Swatch

Recently I received 2 Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick for review. Featuring in the picture is my favourite fragrance ; Givenchy Dahlia Noir.

It's love at first sight looking at the packaging of 2 Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick!

Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick encased in an elegant silver and leather tube.

With me here are these 2 beautiful shades ; 302 Hibicius Exclusif and 202  Rose Dressing and love how the lipstick itself has the Givenchy logo embossed on it!

Texture : :Creamy, non-sticky texture glides smoothly. Rich & Very pigmented colour

Scent : Light rosey scent.

Le Rouge is a rich with luxe pigments that coat the lips with radiant, lasting color with a single stroke. Below are the swatch of 302 Hibicus Exclusif shade and 202 Rose Dressing shade.

Check out how the shades look on my lips 

302 Hibicus Exclusif shade on my lips. As mentioned above, it's really creamy and the colour is really pigmented even with 1 swipe.

My look wearing Givenchy Le Rouge 302 Hibicus Exclusif

Applied 202 Rose Dressing on my lips. Compared to 302 Hibicus Exclusif, this shade is more coral.

My look wearing Givenchy Le Rouge 202 Rose Dressing. 

Personally I preferred 302 Hibiscus Exclusif shade as it's more reddish and make my feature looks sharper!

Two years after its creation, Le Rouge Givenchy now comes in an easy-to-wear balm: Le Rouge-à-Porter. A unique, ultra sensorial formula that leaves a luminous colour and a naturally shiny finish on the lips. A palette of shades, each more appealing than the next. And with its case which is still sheathed in real leather, it is sure to be love at first sight... A lipstick with true style, Le Rouge-à-Porter is the ultimate fashion accessory that can make all the difference. Givenchy elegance in all its glory.

However I am not able to show us that as the one I'm holding is a mini sample! The original size of Givenchy Le Rouge-à-Porter is taller and more slender, which means it contains  a longer lipstick. But while its shape may differ from the original, its luxury case remains the same: Le Rouge-à-Porter is also presented in a genuine black leather case featuring a metallic stud inspired by the House’s fashion collections.

Givenchy Le Rouge a-Porter has a unique hybrid formula that strikes the perfect balance between the colour of a lipstick and a protective and skincare effect. The unique combination of spheres of hyaluronic acid natural microcrystalline waxes associated with the OleoCare complex helps to protect the lips while leaving a subtle, shiny finish.

Love the super light, Smooth and blendable texture. Le Rouge A Porter glides over my lips smoothing leaving them moisturised, supple and soft.

From the barest nude to the most intense, from the most natural to the most sophisticated, Le Rouge-à- Porter is available in 16 rich colours. I personally felt that Givenchy Rouge a-Porter is great for work and day look while Givenchy Le Rouge lipstick is perfect for your night out or candle light dinner because of the colour intensity and you will be able to create the impact you want. 

Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick  is priced at RM121 while Givenchy Le Rouge a-Porter is selling at RM 130 in Sephora Malaysia. 

Digi WWWOW Award 2015

We often heard about recognition at work, but have you guys thought of recognition in the world of internet? Probably 10 years ago many bloggers would not think that anything they say in internet wouldn't be so powerful and influential but recently a Singaporean blogger made it to international news due to something she said in her Dayre (micro blog). Although she made it to the headline for the wrong reasons but we can clearly see the power of social media. Hence we as bloggers or some people said social media influencers do hold social responsibility in the world of social media, we need to be accountable on what we said especially to our followers. I always believe we need to blog with dignity because our blog readers or followers are not stupid and as much as we want to be respected, we need to respect our followers by providing them with honest write up. 

And of course the bigger pool of followers you have, the more influential you are ; whatever you said do attract a lot of attention. Like what people said With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility!

Digi WWWOW Internet For All Awards has been looking out for aspiring individuals who make the Internet greater for the past 5 years.

It's the only Internet for All Awards and based on 100% user-generated entries to showcase the incredible creativity, ingenuity and entrepreneurialism of ordinary Malaysians using the Internet in extraordinary ways to inspire others. There are 8 categories in total for you to nominate and vote your favourite ones! And if you have anyone in mind that  falls under these categories below, do nominate them to get them recognized! 

1) Videos and Photography 

2) Social Influencers 

3) Independent Publishers 

4) Web E-commerce 

5) Mobile E-commerce 

6) Social Media E-commerce 

7) Social Impact

8) Social Movement

Speaking of social influencers, I think there are a lot of them that fall into this categories. I feel one may have thousands or millions of followers but I think that person must be able to be a role model in internet and someone who can inspires others.

My personal favourite in this category is Hong Yi. I have been following ever since I discovered her instagram. Love her creativity and how she creates her masterpiece without brush but various ingredients we can find at home. I am so proud and happy that Malaysian has such a talent!! She makes me looks at art differently!

This is the first time I discovered her Instagram account, she used 64,000 chopsticks to create Jackie Chan's potrait.

And this is one of my favourite, a favourite Teh Tarik artwork which was made by 20,000 teabags and this was displayed in World Economic Forum! So impressive right! I can't stop stalking her instagram, facebook and youtube to see what's new!

And if you have friends who you think suits in any of the categories above, quickly fill up the form to nominate http://www.wwwow.my/submit.aspx

Here are some of dates you need to know! 

8 category winners will have the opportunity to sit in with industry experts to elevate their businesses, platforms and social ventures in Digi WWWOW Hangout. Category winners will spend the day with industry leaders in the marketing world to craft extraordinary campaigns to take their products and services to the next level. Industry leaders will also share their personal insights and opinions on the best practices , dos and don'ts and all that brought them to achieve success; winners will be wow-ed by the case studies shared. From digital media, e -commerce to content development, be ready to embrace this exclusive and impactful eye-opening experience which money cannot buy!

Not only that, each categories winner get to win RM10,000 cash!!!

So are you the next Internet hero?

Visit http://www.wwwow.my/ to find out more about Digi WWWOW! Don't forget to nominate and vote for those that deserve to win!

Review : Clarins Body Shaping Cream

It's no secret that I love Clarins skincare and here are some of my favourite!

If you haven't try their HydraQuench Mask or One Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser, you should totally try them. I lost count how many tubes of HydraQuench Mask I have used actually. And thanks to my friend recommendation Juli I bought this One Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser. I actually bought one tube when I arrived Taipei Airport but accidentally left it in the first hotel after using for one time before moving to another hotel. And came back to KLIA2 Airport and bought this tube again cause I  really like it!

I have heard so much about Clarins body products but haven't really try it.

With me here is the new Clarins Body Shaping Cream that helps to target stubborn fat, firms and redefines shape.

It has Organic Quince extract which helps improve firmness and elasticity and Hibiscus Flower acids and Betaine which helps to hydrate and smoothed the skin 

It comes in a super big jar! 

The texture is light cream type which leave the skin smooth after application. The texture has the melting designed formula that is easy to use for massage. It is neither oily or sticky after application, yay! I really like the light floral-woody scent which gives a sense of freshness after application.  

It's recommended to use Clarins Anti Stubborn Curves Self Massage Method.

How to apply Clarins Body Shaping Cream: 

1. Apply a small amount of Clarins Body Shaping Cream to the targeted area 

2. Massage your cream in circular motions to increase circulation and target the deeper tissues 

3. Use daily for optimal results.

What I usually do before I sleep is to glide through my fists over my hips, abdomen, arms and other targeted area before I massage in circular motion.

In case you are wondering, this is not a magic cream that can works overnight to slim you down. It needs determination to apply this Clarins Body Shaping Cream daily to see result, it's better to use hard pressure while doing massaging as it will effectively break down fat and it's a bit painful honestly. I can feel slightly ache at some areas and my body felt a little bit lighter. I guess it takes the bloatedness and water retention away. Luckily the muscle soreness disappeared quickly after a few days leaving the skin firmer each and every time. 

To get the triple sculpting, firming and refining action in a sumptuously soft formulation to be working, it is also important to have healthy & balance lifestyle to complement. And I have tried to sleep early nowadays, go for swimming and eat healthily (avoid eating too late etc) hopefully can lose all the stubborn fats away slowly and healthily.

Clarins Body Shaping Cream is priced at RM245 for 200ml and available in Clarins counters.

For more info visit, http://www.clarins.com.my/

Review : THEFACESHOP Oil Control Water Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ Foundation gives fresh and flawless Korean makeup look!

How many time you refuse to put on makeup before you know your skin is oily and makeup will melt in our Malaysian humid weather? 

Thanks to waterproof mascara and eyeliner, even under hot sun or rain, they looks perfectly fine. As for face, I'm pretty blessed with normal to dry skin combination but there are times where weather are so hot that my skin sweat and becomes oily. I hate that foundation melted and it becomes patchy. How I wish there is a foundation that is sweat proof or have oil control formulation.

I was given THEFACESHOP Oil Control Water Cushion SPF50+ PA+++  to put to test on our Malaysian weather which I was very excited to try out.

If you don't know yet THEFACECHOP is one of the leading cosmetic brand in Korea with more than 2,600 stores in 29 countries worldwide.

And I can't help to notice their brand ambassador Kim Soo Hyun who is from the STAR! His face looks so freaking flawless here... OMG... I think nicer than mine! Let's see if I can achieve flawless look like this!

THEFACESHOP Oil Control Water Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ (RM88.93 / 15g) is a new innovative type of makeup product that contains whole liquid foundation in a hard foundation case by using microfoam™. This Cushion promises to deliver perfect makeup look from morning to the end! 

A sebum controlling, matte cushion foundation for summer and great for people with oily skin.

THEFACESHOP Oil Control Water Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ *LG Patent “Micro Foam” is 4 times denser than usual polyurethane sponge. The micro foam is a non-drying contents which will keep its moist-full contents and provide even application for non-clumping effect.

THEFACESHOP Oil Control Water Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ provides 3 main benefits i.e Moisture Charge, Sebum Control and Long Lasting Ability.  

As some of you might know, Cushion Foundation is very different from our usual foundation because it's the ALL in ONE product that you need because it a sunblock (with SPF50+ PA+++), foundation, concealer and powder  & pact giving you light and fresh application.

It's really simple to use THEFACESHOP Oil Control Water Cushion SPF50+ PA+++  as I just need to press the puff applicator to the cushion and lightly pat onto whole of my face. Within a minute I'm done , so easy to use!

I can feel cooling effect as I pat the puff on my skin and it did not dry out my skin even though the ingredients eliminates oily shine because it provides a moisture fix within the skin!

So here is my review of the THEFACESHOP Oil Control Water Cushion V203 Natural Beige with before & after picture!

I applied THEFACESHOP Oil Control Water Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ on the right hand side as I am impressed with the huge difference. Coverage is quite good I would say. 

A close up before & after picture. 

As you can see my skin colour immediately looks more even, dark spots / pigmentations are reasonably covered giving it a fresh coverage. And I can see the pores are cleary minimized! 

Love the matte coverage! And it did stay all day long and even under hot weather, it did control the oil and does not melt the makeup away! Although I don't really have oily skin but this foundation does not dry me up, which are great!

Since my foundation is done, I finished up my look with THEFACESHOP makeup as well. Let's see if I can create a Korean insipred look with this! 

THEFACESHOP Dual Baked Shadow OR01 

A dual baked type shadow using terracotta technology to minimize fly-away powder and naturally adhere to skin giving your eyes a sophisticated shimmer.

Very pigmented and easy to blend. Very shimmering hence need to be careful when applying this eyeshadow. I prefer to use my fingers to blend. 

THEFACESHOP Freshen Volumizing Mascara in Black

Is formulated with inorganic powders and water-soluble FIX-UP POLYMERS for fast-drying, superior setting, and natural looking curls. A twisting bullet-shaped brush: with special criss-crossing, zigzag shaped brush applies mascara evenly while providing a double lift for each lash to avoid clumping so that lashes look clean and natural.

This is pretty easy to use so far I have not experience any smudges even under hot weather. It does provides a little bit of volumizing effect to my lashes.

THEFACESHOP Ink Graffiti Brush pen liner in 01 Ink Black

An easy-to-use pen liner provides bold and intense look with ink-jet formula which adds sheen to your eyes while polymer coating helps to maintain defined look.

Like how the tip is very thin & colour is very black, so easy to draw a thin line on my eyes. It's smudge proof and stay perfectly on my eyes all day long! 

This is the result of using THEFACESHOP products above!

THEFACESHOP Soft Cream Blusher 02 Coral

A soft cream type blusher that provides delicate radiance to cheeks with smooth creamy texture. I use my fingers to blend on my cheek. The colour is a little light hence I need to put more to build up the intensity. 

THEFACESHOP Ink Liquid in CR01 Coral Chu

A new type of lip color that is lipstick, lip gloss, lip tint melted into one. Love the lipstick effect that gives rich melting texture, tint effect that provides long lasting brilliant color and gloss effect that gives dewy and sparkling luster. It really lasts me the whole day!

Here is my full look using the above THEFACESHOP products! I love the fresh and flawless Korean makeup look!

So do I pass as a Korean now?  Annyeong-haseyo ~

Now I always carry THEFACESHOP Oil Control Water Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ (RM88.93 / 15g) in my bag because it's really great for Malaysia humid weather plus the result are pretty amazing! I would recommend you to do touch up after going under the sun to restore the full sun protection effect. And I would highly recommend this to people who has combination/oily skin or always go under the sun because it really effective in eliminates oily shine and provides a moisture fix within the skin! 

Good news is THEFACESHOP is having a Oil Zero Challenge for all Malaysian! 

P/s: Can anyone agree with me that Kim Soo Hyun is so good looking here... drool!

Sign up now at http://oilzerochallenge.thefaceshop.net.my/ to get FREE Membership and enjoy a 10% discount on THEFACESHOP Oil Control Water Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ and get a FREE pack of refill (worth RM51.83) with every purchase in their store! Good opportunity to try out this product! 

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