Sunday 29 January 2012
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Blush Horizon de Chanel Soft Glow Blush Spring 2012


There is no doubt the star product of the Chanel Spring 2012 Harmonie de Printemps collection is the Blush Horizon de Chanel.  However I couldn'y help but be disappointed that the pattern was again stripes, similar to Chanel Bronze Rosé from the 2011 Summer (and the stripes theme will continue for Summer 2012 as well).  My secret wish is for Chanel to make a camellia motif powder palette.


Tuesday 17 January 2012
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Murad Vitamin C Infusion Home Facial Kit


Murad very kindly sent me one of their Vitamin C Infusion Home Facial Kits, which I've wanted to try for a while.  This weekly vitamin C treatment mask (a at-home version of their spa treatment) claims to improve the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles, stimulate skin renewal and increase hydration.

Vitamin C is one of the ingredients required to produce collagen.  Theoretically more collagen = plumped up skin*.  But can skin absorb vitamin C?  From my very unscientific research, it appears only very highly concentrated amounts (more than 10%) can be absorbed.  High concentration of vitamin C = £££.  Hence this kit, with 30% pure L-Ascorbic acid,  is not cheap at £65 for four treatments.

*Women in Asia spend A LOT of money on collagen drinks and tablets, although ingesting collagen doesn't necessarily mean your skin will absorb it.


Saturday 14 January 2012
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Paris Pharmacy Buys


If you're heading to Paris anytime soon, please head to CityPharma in St Germain.  It is a pharmacy but the entire ground floor is dedicated to French skincare, bodycare, hair products and toiletries.  The layout is almost like a supermarket or library - tall shelves full of products with very narrow aisles (don't come here if you've got a wheely case with you).  I didn't take any photos of the store as I was in a bit of a rush and the store is BUSY (above image from google street view).


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