Hi!  How's your weekend been so far?

This is going to be several quick reviews of new products I have been using, and LOVING this week.

Right now as I am rambling, I am in the middle of a DIY hair color, and I am using this:

Most of you would know that I colour my hair jet black, and I DIY most of the times because it is just black (what can go wrong) and my hair is kind of fine, so it is easy to manage and comb through the product, and somehow I find the color stays on better when I DIY.

Ok, first thing I want to talk about are my Clinique pore minimising products:

Clinique Pore Minimising Serum (S$51) and Pore Minimising Mask (S$49 - but I got mine free with $200 purchase)

I used the Serum after moisturiser, applying it with my fingers and focusing on areas with enlarged pores esp around the cheeks and nose.  It absorbs quickly into my skin, leaving a smooth and non-greasy finish.  My skin looks like it is dusted with a fine layer of translucent powder.  The texture of the product itself is pretty runny, and you really just need a little bit and dab quickly onto your skin.  I use this at night, and the next morning when I wake up, my face is still rather oil free (I used to wake up with oily face--eekk), so I really like that. After two days of using it, I noticed my pores do look a little smaller.  But that could be because I am using the mask which I am going to talk about next.

***  My face 5 minutes after waking up this morning.  Relatively oil free. Happy!

Clinique Pore Minimising Mask:

This is a white clay mask, you are supposed to use it once a week.  But I have been using it daily, again, concentrating it around my problem areas.  The mask quickly dries, and you can feel a tightening effect as it dries.  I rinsed off the mask with warm water.  Again, looking at my face now, I can see a slight difference.  This is after 3 days of using it.  It might be too early to tell, but I think that we might have found an effective pore minimising product in Clinique's range.  I strongly recommend using it with the serum.

To sum up, I would say GO GET THEM if you have a problem with enlarged pores on your face.  Thumbs up to Clinique!   I am also now rather intrigued to try out the rest of their skin care after this experience.

I also have been using their Superfit liquid foundation, and the first time I used it, I forgot to set  my face with the usual powder, and it looks perfectly fine! No oiliness, and no oily shine.  Just nice skin.  And the color which I was matched with, suits me nicely.  It is also rather runny, but you don't need to use a lot.  The only gripe I have is that it is a rather small bottle.   GET IT if you would like a oil free foundation that is kind and gentle on your face. 

Next, I am going to rave about LUSH goodies. I have been using the Yummy Yummy Yummy shower smoothie.  I poured a little into my shower lily, and it foams up really well, and filled the entire bathroom with the bubblegum/strawberry scent.  It also leaves your skin feeling clean and not greasy like how some shower foam can be.  I alternate this with the 'Honey I washed the kids' solid soap which is another great smelling product.  I would not say these products are really cheap, but for the smell, and the fun in using them, it is totally worth the price tag (each item probably costs $20 and the soap about $12).

I am also using the LUSH strawberry solid body lotion. This is a fun thing to use.  You hold the bar in your hand, and it melts, so then you rub the 'melted thingy' all over your body.  This smell is especially complimentary to the Yummy Yummy Yummy shower smoothie, and I believe, the Rockstar solid soap too.

My verdict on LUSH: Pricey, but not super high end like Jo Malone, or Molten Brown etc.  Super FUN and smells fantabulous.  I say bring LUSH back to Singapore! Imagine all the fun and options you have when thinking of gift ideas (Come on, Crabtree & Evelyn and Body Shop can get kind of stale after all these years). 

Now, as you know I am super excited to try out the MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation which will only be coming to Singapore this Sept apparently.  I am using the color NC15 which is the lightest shade.  Many people have said how this has a gel consistency, and yes, when I tried it out last night, I know what is meant finally.  It is not liquid, not cream, but a light moussey kind of cream. Very interesting, and again, you need just a tiny ball of product.  I applied this with my fingers and find that it is the easiest to blend. It also has a very nice coffee/butterscotch scent, I don't know if it is just me, because MAC foundations don't usually have a smell, and I only broke the seal of my studio sculpt for the first time last night.

In terms of coverage, I would say this gives medium to full coverage BUT you don't feel like you have a layer of foundation like how Studio Fix Fluid can sometimes feel.  In terms of blending, I would say use your fingers (and well, I haven't tried it with brushes yet).   So here is a quick Look of the Night featuring a quick appearance with my sister again.

My final verdict:  GOOD TO TRY!

*On the lips, St Germaine Lipstick.  Forgot I had this color, and had to rock it!  On the lips, All that Glitters and Omega eyeshadows.  And Cheeks, Pink Vivid as base and Perfect Topping Msf.

My face after 3 hours.  No blotting.  I have oily T zone, so there is some shine.  But overall, I am quite happy with Studio Sculpt Foundation!

Ok, I am done, and my hair is done, got to go wash it now.  Thank you all for taking the time to read through everything, and hope this has been helpful.  Drop me a comment (or two) if you have any questions.