In a moment of stress and much-needed retail therapy, I let myself be swept away by one of those scary mall 'pushcart' retail assistants.

Maybe it's a little harsh calling them so but they can feel quite pushy at times if you are not in the mood for it. Though that very day, I really couldn't be bothered and didn't mind someone enthusiastically selling their whole product range to me. Plus I had time to kill to sample the 1001 creams they were happily slathering on my hands. ha!

Needless to say I did walk away with something which I had a good impression of and this is only a small fraction of the products that were mentioned to me.

I am still intrigued with this other thing that was pushed to me but I will do some searching up about it first.

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The brand in question is Seacrets which hails from Isreal and is said to harness their primary ingredient from the nutrient and mineral rich Dead Sea.

The first item that the sales assistant (who was from Isreal) tried on me would be their classic Dead Sea Salt, a dry bodyscrub. I was quite sold on this because my skin (or rather hands/palms), at that time, was in need of a good scrub and this felt very nice on.

I haven't indulged in a whole lot of dry salt scrubs and the ones I have used are usually salt scrubs that are soaked in an accompanying oil so this was different and I liked the after-feel of it — clean and soft with the option of my own follow-up moisturizer.

While I imagined my skin to feel stripped post-scrub — softer and exfoliated but stripped too since it is a scrub — it was strangely not!

From my close-to-nothing experience with dry salt scrubs, I remember that they all left my skin in a little scrubbed out and stripped of moisture.

Don't get me wrong, 'scrubbed-out' would be them working their scrubby magic and leaving my skin smoother (as they are suppose to) but at the price of stripping my skin of moisture as well.

Thus, I was quite bought over by the Seacrets bath salt leaving this soft yet still plumped (note: not supple sort of hydration) feeling on my hands post-scrub. Maybe salt scrubs have evolved to be this miraculous or maybe it's the magic of the Dead Sea but I was quite happy to lug a tub home to slough off all that dead skin.

From their sales-pitch mention, while you scrub, your skin is nourished with the minerals and nutrients from the Dead Sea derived salt, hence you don't feel your skin getting all stripped out.

They had this available in 3 scents, Ocean Mist (which I have), Milk and Honey (I think?) and one more which I think is unscented? I really can't recall but I do love the refreshing scent of Ocean Mist.

The sales assistant was also trying to sell me a follow-up body moisturizer which I wasn't so keen on (I think I could open a moisturizer store with what I have at home already!) but at the very end she said she would 'throw it in for free' with my purchase since I was hemming and hawing over the sea salt scrub.

So here it is...

Incredibly rambly entry for a small haul, so much for keeping it brief - again!

Not referring to this scrub specifically but I realize that once you give your skin some tough love and a good slough-over every now and then, your moisturizers would often times end up becoming more potent.

No matter how much cream I was piling on my skin before, some areas still felt really dehydrated. Now, after a scrub-a-dub-dub with this harsh seasalt, these areas are taking in moisture more readily and aren't leaning towards stretchy and dry.

Thus I guess sometimes (in the context of the whole dry-but-oily skin dilemma) if your skin is dry, it isn't always about piling even more moisturizer over!

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If you intend to check Seacrets out for the dry salt scrub (which I'm really loving, honestly), I believe the pricings of the products, while fixed, are a little 'flexible'. It seems the sales assistants have the power to bundle stuff up at what they call 'a better rate for you' so ... just look around and don't get too taken with their enthusiasm!

Just a heads up! Thanks for reading!

Fancy a red-ish liquid liner in the mood for Halloween?

While probably not made for the season, KATE Cosmetic's limited edition Super Sharp Liner even comes with a cobweb design, how can you not deny the signs?!

But in all seriousness, this is part of KATE Cosmetic's Autumn Winter 2012 collection and probably not a Halloween release.

It looked too much like an iffy wound line on it's own so here's a star to liven the swatch.

This isn't an official review of any sort, just a random mention incase anyone is on the look out for... perhaps some last minute Halloween materials.

This should be available at Watsons at S$17 (in 2 shades – red & navy).

More on KATE Cosmetic's Autumn Winter 2012 collection in due time!

Happy Halloween if you are thinking to head out with your entourage this long weekend! For me, I'm far too lazy to spend time dressing up so I will gladly settle for dinner and people watch (or twitter watch) all the gorey-ly awesome Halloween get-ups!

I don't often switch up the contents in my makeup pouch because everything in there is essentially what I would need already.

On occasions I may throw in an extra lip gloss, lip stick or maybe facial mist though if I don't need them anymore, I usually remember to take them out.

If anything, the one category that 'builds up' the most within my makeup pouch would be lip stuff, for varying reasons. Sometimes I simply forget to take them back out and other times I would deliberately bring them along in an effort to give them more love and (hopefully) use them up.

Nonetheless, here are the items I lug about:

A rundown of items in here (somewhat left to right):

• Anna Sui Oil Blotter
• Gatsby Powdered Oil Blotter
• Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream (travel size)
• Revlon Eyeliner Pencil (which I should throw out...)
• Maquillage Glossy Perfect Rouge in RD306
• Maybelline Moisture Extreme in Natural Nude
• Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude
• Lip Smackers x Paul Frank lipbalm
• Bvlgari Perfume (small sample / travel vial)

I have a couple of items which I photographed separately and listed in this entry but those are mainly a powder compact, spft protection, 1 more lip item and liner / brow stuff.

I know the first question I may get is... why do you carry around two oil blotters?!

Well, because the Gatsby powdered oil blotter is the ultimate oil blotter by ridding the icky oil feel and setting the skin, making it feel smooth and fresh again. The Anna Sui oil blotter is non-powdered and reserved for situations where I get nit-picky and feel like my skin is oiling up a little and feeling blah yet it's not oily enough to justify using the Gatsby blotter.

I know... it's strange but does anyone else get what I mean?

As for the lip stuff, I find carry neutral tones would be the easiest so if I am heading out with a bold lip, I would bring that along for touch ups. Otherwise, I would solely rely on what I have in here though of late, the most popular thing I slap on when I need to touch up my lip color is the Maquillage Glossy Perfect Rouge; I am almost out of it!

Everything else is really in there... just cause.

A perfume incase I run out without perfume or my perfume fades away by mid-day, a handcream incase my palms get dry and liners incase I want to intensify my eyelook after a day out.

So do share, what do you carry around in your makeup bag? Do you prefer to be prepared or travel light?

Thanks for reading!

Hello everyone!

Haven't posted any LOTD mentions or popped my face on here in awhile so I thought I would do a rambly 'little' entry with... well, no clear purpose!

It is also partially because I was trying to entertain myself and drafted part of this this up while sitting at the boy's office yesterday, along with snapping the pictures! Long story short, we were out and about when the boy got called in to help out with some last minute design changes etc, those in design... you know, clients.

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Anyway, I spent Thursday night back at home-home and since it was an impromptu decision, I didn't bring or pack anything extra.

When it comes to cleansers, moisturizers, clothes and whatnot, thankfully I have those readily available there but when it came time to slap on some makeup before heading out, I had to rely on what I could dig out from my usual makeup pouch.

It's a mad simple look because I don't bring all that much around with me, just enough to touch up the bare minimal - brows, foundation (no concealer even!), liner and lips.

Though in truth this has been how I have been loving my makeup looks lately – simple, put-together and fresh. It could be fresher with some under eye concealer and maybe blush but oh well, we make do...

Plus, my skin has been on a good streak of late so I like the idea of lighter foundations (powder, mainly) to allow the skin to peek through as opposed to packing layers on and 'masking' it. Though I still reach for some liquids and bb creams when I feel like switching around.

Here's what was used and the whole look took me less than 5 minutes:

• Biore UV Aqua Rich SPF50 PA+++ (which is nearing its end!)
• MAC Brow Crayon in Flirt
• K-Palette Real Lasting Eye Pencil (not my absolute fav, but it's decent so I carry it around for touch ups)
• Shu Uemura Lipgloss in Corona Orange
• MAC Studio Fix Powder

I don't know if I am having a case of post-haircut-remorse but I somewhat miss my long no-bangs look. Or at least I miss how it looks over in this LOTD entry.

Perhaps I had gotten used to how quick and easy the no-bangs look is that with side-swept ones now, I feel they can be a little fluffy, messy and hard to work with sometimes but oh well... I am sure I will get used to these side-swept bangs again soon.

In my boredom (at the boy's office), I had also snapped shots of other stuff I carry around in my makeup pouch but I'll put that up in a quick entry to follow, just so this isn't too rambly!

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Hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend thus far!

Mine started real great and aside from getting some errands and necessary trips out of the way, I definitely had a great time having a tomyam steamboat session with the fam back on Thursday.

Well, the fam consisting of my brother and mom since my dad was on a work trip abroad and the boy was ot-ing. Though don't pity him too much, he had a sumptuous Korean dinner at work. Ha!

I can't wait for a trip to the airport on Sunday to pick my dad up.

I have no idea why but a part of me just loves going to the airport, strolling around, sitting about and all. How about you?

Can you put together a quick look with the contents within your makeup pouch?
Do share!

Have a great long weekend everyone and thanks for reading!

Bring on the balloons, party poppers and a huge Happy Birthday banner because Bellabox had just turned 1 in the month of October! While I'm a little late to the party, only mentioning this nearing the end of the month... better late than never? :)

Celebrating this occasion, the October Bellabox seems to have evolved from the soft baby pink to a mature rouge tone. I actually love the shade of this October box.

Being a year old isn't what you would define as grown up in people-terms but in company-terms, it is definitely a maturing milestone!

With October's subscription box, Bellabox invites us all to join them in this party with products from NUXE, Bioderma and Guerlain!

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Let's have a look!

I shall do my usual of giving a quick description of the product but we all know how 'quick' my descriptions always end up being!

NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Usage Dry Oil

This multi-usage oil can be used on the body, face (which I daren't try, just cause), hair and even as a pampering session by adding a couple of drops into a hot bath. The major plus point of this oil is how amazing it smells but beware, there is a very evident jasmine (I think?) floral note to it so if you aren't a Jasmine person, maybe the scent may not appeal as much. I personally cannot explain how much I love the scent of this.

NUXE Body 24hr Moisturizing Lotion

Enriched with sweet almond and sunflower oils, this body moisturizer is made from a natural formula that is absorbed into the skin at a very quick pace, allowing for you to get dressed almost immediately. The sample tube is a little small for me to slather it all over myself and test how it hydrating it really is but I find it works great as a hand cream. It rids the dry and rough skin sensation in my palms without a greasy feeling after as well. I may look into the full size just to try it out on my body and see how it holds up.

NUXE Face and Body Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel

This soap-free cleansing gel carries a rather musky scent to it and sits great in an unwinding regime. I don't know about ultra-rich but while it is as light-weight as a gel, it doesn't leave the skin feeling stripped or dry after wash. In fact it seems to infuse a little nourishment in the short duration that it is on my skin. I quite like this but the scent may prove a little heavy when I'm not in the mood for it.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Solution

This super cutesy bottle needs no introduction... on here at least! I have already spoken about it here and compared it against the Oily variant here. Though incase you have missed those entries, I love this. Love, major love! A bottle this small may hardly be of substantial use (probably a week at best?) though I can't deny that it is adorable.

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire EDT

A relatively new fragrance in town, the Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire (which stands for Little Black Dress) had received some attention during its launch. I was intrigued by it, got a quick whiff of it in the departmental stores and subsequently fell in love. I cannot justify another perfume purchase now but this little sample is lovely to have! La Petite Robe Noire is an inclusion of roses, orange blossoms, musk, cherry and apple. I shan't going into a perfume description here but go get a spritz of it if light feminine scents that are mildly floral, mildly 'soapy' are your thing!

All that aside, there was also a special Bellabox inclusion with their Birthday box! Which leaves me to think... is it Bellabox's birthday or mine? ha.

Check out the very statement hot-pink double-sided compact mirror that was included; it is 'normal' on one side and magnified on the other.

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In all, festive birthday celebratory mood aside, I am liking this Bellabox because it brings the whole initial beauty subscription box joy back to me. The whole 'randomly being introduced to something I have never ventured into / tried and liking it in the end' sort of thing.

Case in point, NUXE.

It is a brand I have heard brief mentions about them yet I have no clue what products they actually have. Thus after using what was included within this Bellabox, it's safe to say that I will be checking out more items from NUXE and probably picking up the full-size of the Multi-Usage oil just because I like it that much!

Before I end this post, a biggggg Happy Birthday once more to Bellabox!

Visit Bellabox if you are interested in a month subscription which would cost S$19.90.

Thanks for reading and do you have anything from NUXE to recommend?

Disclosure:
Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.

New is really a figurative term here as these Lancôme Ombre Hypnôse Mono Eyeshadows were introduced to the Lancôme counters quite a few months back.

I had received a bag of lovely Lancôme items to try and am slowly making my way through it which, sadly, left these as one of the last few mentions. Though to be slightly fair I did shed some light on these with a largely-Lancôme LOTD I did awhile ago.

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Enough said, Lancôme had decided to do away with their previous arsenal of eyeshadows (though not completely) and bring a whole new experience to shopping up eye colors with the brand.

Introducing 22 shades across 4 different finishes, matte, pearly, irridescent or sparkling, some shades are sure to catch your eye (or land up on your lids!).

The eyeshadows have both a name to it along with an alphanumerical tagging which just makes life so much easier.

Why so? Because...

1. I am no good at remembering colors with an alphanumerical name and...
2. The alphabet used actually denotes the texture or finish of the eyeshadow

So this sums up as a super easy way to reference shade finishes and also to remember the eyeshadow colors/names without being some math whiz!

While the letter representation is pretty straight forward, here's the legend anyway:

M stands for Matte finish
P stands for Pearly finish
I stands for Irridescent finish
S stands for Sparkling finish

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Of the huge array available (and I mean exposing yourself to 22 eyeshadows at one go is kind of huge), I managed to pick 4 that had caught my eye.

Okay, in truth 3 really caught my eye and the last one was a shade that Yanny (from Lancôme) really liked and with her suggestion, I picked it up as well.

One thing about these, which Lancôme might (or might not) revise sometime down the road, would be that the shadows are all encased individually.

It is not a surprising fact but with brands rolling out palette combinations and pan-formed shadows these days, packing shades individually could suddenly seem very space consuming or become a slight problem if you envision yourself picking up a good number of these shadows.

Though that is hardly an issue for me because I have to admit, I kind of love how 'special' it seems when a shadow comes in it's own pretty casing along with an applicator of decent quality (not airy and foamy) and even a mini mirror!

The mirror may hardly be of use and we really would not resort to using that to apply makeup with but it's a nice touch and it could act as a small and sleek pocket mirror once you are done with the shadow.

These individual cases may not be the most practical for everyone but I think it is lovely... for now, while I still have storage space.

Aside from the finish, Lancôme has also classified their shadows into 3 different categories (hope matters don't get confusing!) just to make it less overwhelming at one go and a lot easier to browse —
Luminuous and Fresh, Chic and Sophisticated, Deep and Glamourous.

I think the 3 categories speak pretty well for themselves in terms of what colors they may hold. I tried to make my 4 shadow selection across them all, getting at least 1 shade from each category.

Let's have a look at my final picks:

Vert Innocent (I104) — Irridescent finish (from Chic and Sophisticated)

Lagon Secret (P205) — Pearly finish (from Chic and Sophisticated)

Violine Trésor (P209) — Pearly finish (from Deep and Glamorous)

Tresor Flace (S100) — Sparkling finish (from Luminuous and Fresh)

Of the 4, Vert Innocent and Lagon Secret were pretty much love at first sight, no thanks to how gorgeous the shades look.

While I can't speak for all 22 colors available, based on what I have played around with, the Pearly Finish seems to be the most pigmented and true-to-pan compared to other 2 (Sparkling and Irridescent).

If you have noticed, I did not pick up any mattes because it is a finish I hardly work with (or even deviate to) and within the range, I believe there are only 2 shades that are mattes.

Here are swatches of all 4 shades, without a primer and done with a single swipe using my fingers (because I wanted to feel the shadow texture).

A hand swatch actually does some injustice to Tresor Glace since it is a Sparkling color and I typically find it works best for a super light wash of oomph on the lids or patted on over other colors to give them some... well, sparkle!

The Pearly finish, needless to say, is a rather pigmented one with a lovely pearl glint to the shadows, giving it a smooth texture and slight dimension.

As for the Irridescent finish, there is something to say about the color not appearing as true-to-pan but yet due to the irridescent flashes, looks really lovely when worn on the lids. Just don't expect the same color-strength to be translated to the lids. As you can see above, the greenish hue isn't all that apparent but it is there.

Enough rambling about the eyeshadow and as I always say, with 22 color choices available, it's best that you head down to a Lancôme counter and give these a look-see and swatch to see what catches your eye!

To check out swatches of almost all shades, drop by Evonne's entry!

Lancôme Ombre Hypnôse Mono Eyeshadows retail for S$36 each at all Lancôme counters island-wide

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Makeup-aside, Lancôme had also introduced some new tools to aid with makeup application.

Meet the new range of Lancôme makeup brushes — covering foundation requirements to eye shading, contouring and even lip lining.

I didn't get to snap a shot of the full range since I missed the event but here's a photo of the range from Clara (dblchin).

Of the lot, I was eyeing the crease brush which sadly was unavailable at that time but I am also contented with this soft and fluffy shader brush (named Large Shadow Brush).

It is somewhat your usual flat shader brush that has a certain degree of fluffiness to it, allowing for eyeshadow buffing at the crease area yet it is stiff enough to pat colors down.

The sleek black handle and ferrule makes this appear chic and elegant. The golden engraving and printing of the 'Lancôme' font along with the brush number and Lancôme's iconic rose (as seen on the ferrule) gives it a nice touch of style as well.

I have been using this brush namely for shades like Vert Innocent which requires a stiffer pick-up so the color gets packed on, along with a slight fluffiness so the irridescent portion blends out well around the edges.

I don't have the price of this or the other brushes right now but I will update once I have them on hand!

Have you checked out the new Lancôme Ombre Hypnôse Mono Eyeshadows or picked one / some up yet?

Thanks for reading!

Disclosure:
Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.

This is a seemingly random and repeat post, seeing as how I had given this a proper mention a while ago (on here) but I just wanted to throw in a quick 're-discovered' rave.

I had used this briefly awhile back to gather quick thoughts about how it works in the shower and all but I never felt it's full pow-wow potential until my body was honestly aching, tired and my muscles needed something to soothe it along.

Enter, the Kneipp Juniper Herbal Body Wash.

I shan't ramble too much since all's been said, but when all you want after a day of exerting your muscles – be it standing around, exercising or even shopping up a storm in heels – is a relaxing shower, this is absolutely divine.

A bath would be amazing but we don't always have time for it and if you have no issues with the mildly medicated salonpas scent, or infact if you like that, I would say this is the next best thing to slapping salonpas stickers all over your body. Plus you get a refreshing hot shower at the same time.

I hardly think I am imagining this but my skin does have a light tingle post-shower. Nothing that is scary or like lip-plumpers all over but instead the tingle is a soothing and refreshing feeling coursing through the muscles – I love!

I can't stress how much I love this but the slight downer is how the boy complains the shower smells like an 'old person's room' after. Oops. Not the most alluring scent but heck, if my muscles love it, he doesn't have a choice! Plus I believe he secretly likes using it too sans the scent (for him).

I am even contemplating snapping up a bottle for my dad to use after his golf games; I think he would love that.

Kneipp Herbal Body Wash retails for S$19.90 (200ml) and is available at select Unity Healthcares, Guardians and Uchino Bath Designs (full listings here).

Thanks for reading this random rave!

If you're still not sure what to tell a friend or family member to get you for Christmas, what about these Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow Quads?

I've seen word about the release of these floating around online and I am glad to (officially) learn that they are reaching us pretty soon — 1st December 2012.

The special appeal to these quads, aside from the sleek Giorgio Armani packaging would be the use of light Micro-fil™ silk powders within the eyeshadows. These silk powders allow the eyeshadow to melt perfectly into the skin.

Pairing that texture with a finish that marries matte to satin, one would hope to receive an intense payoff that blends smoothly with a soft luminuous veil to the shade (which somehow doesn't sound like a matte anymore but ... oh well!).

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• 01 — Maestro
• 02 — Terra Siena
• 03 — Pantelleria
• 04 — Effeto Nudo
• 05 — Mediterranea
• 06 — Boudoir
• 07 — Saharan Blush
• 08 — Parma

Inspired by the spectrum of nature, the 8 eyeshadow quads reflect hues of rocks, earth, sea and natural vegetation. Thus, with a quick look at the promotional images, the shadows appear to be relatively wearable and simple to work with as opposed to bursting with intense accent shades.

Regardless of that, the looks created are still far from boring with a distinct luminuous transparency.

From the application promo shots above, 08 Parma looks stunning, along with the ever-safe but lovely neutral combo that is 02 Terra Siena.

If anything I will zoning in to those when I check out the collection once it launches but I am trying my best not to get started on GA's eyeshadows. It's like opening a floodgate and not knowing if I'll be able to stop after!

Regardless, I can't wait to swatch and feel the texture of these for myself. Though in the meanwhile, do check out Beautezine's post to see (beautifully tempting) swatches of 01 Maestro, 04 Effeto Nudo and 07 Saharan Blush.

The Giorgio Armani ETK Eyeshadow Quads will be available exclusively at DFS Galleria (Scotts) from 1st December onwards, retailing at S$80 each.

Thanks for reading and it's never too early to start adding this to your Christmas wishlist! ;)

Disclosure:
Some information and pictures featured were extracted from a press file (with or without paraphrasing).
Opinions and thoughts otherwise mentioned are my own.

What a quirky (and long) name for this polish and it faintly reminds me of Hitler... tsk.

I normally prefer darker tones when I have shorter nails so after (finally) trimming my nails down, I took this opportunity to swatch on OPI Germany's Nein! Nein! Nein! Ok Fine!

Yes I am still going through the Germany batch one at a time.

The swatches are 2 coats of Nein! Nein! Nein! Ok Fine!, without a top coat so you can see the color's glossy glory.

(with camera flash)

The color is fairly straight forward but still lovely — a darkened olive that is almost black yet not not quite. It isn't so dark that under dim lighting it is a flat black, no, you can still see mild greenish tones running through it.

I have been wearing it for over a week now and while I love it, dark creamy tones have a tendency to bore me after awhile, no matter what brand and how gorgeous.

I think I need a color kick in my life again so I will be moving on to something else real soon.

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In other news, work is picking up again with the influx of assignments, along with home-matters to tend to after and on weekends thus time has been on the tighter side these days.

I have just been a wee bit overwhelmed with everything and my life is a little on the routinal track thus isn't overly exciting and is a lot of rushing about with my makeup routine (work or weekend) being at its peak of simplicity (really just foundation, brows and blush) thus I apologize for any blah-ness going on here! In truth, I would love to have some me-time for a bit but that's a little hard to achieve at the moment.

I am working at clearing the backlogged stuff by drafting with Evernote (awesome app btw) when I get some time on-the-go but there's only so much you can jot down while you're out and about!

Lastly, I have news to share sometime down the road. I am still in the process of putting that news to words but... yes I will share it shortly and when it's ready. Stay tuned :)

Thanks for sticking around and reading still!

While it is a review, I would like to think this is more of... sharing my thoughts about this product? 

Sometimes I find the term 'review' can sound a little too 'fact-heavy' but I guess there really isn't any other way to put it.

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Nonetheless, aside from their sunscreen, I have never used any Clarins products prior and have only heard positive remarks about their whole skincare and bodycare range.

I had received a bodycare travel kit (of some sort) sometime back and while I have not given the other items within a shot, I sifted this one out and am absolutely in love with it.

The Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil is an all-in-one moisturizing and also skin-toning body oil.

Body oils, as the name suggests, are oils and may prove to be a more nourishing form of hydration for the skin. Oils may not be everyone's cup of tea as they do leave a lingering feeling on your skin as compared to some lotions.

Though for my perpetually parched eczema-prone skin, I welcome anything nourishing, hydrating or rich, especially for night-use.

Night-use is exactly what I would classify the Clarins Tonic Body Treatment as due to its richer oil texture and the more apparent film it leaves on the skin after massaging most of the goodness in. Though with that said, the body oil has a silky and liquid consistency which makes it easy to work with and for the most part, easily absorbed.

The slightly richer texture makes it good to use for a mini-massage session (along with the accompanying awesome scent).

In fact, the instructions for use do suggest to massage it from the ankle, upwards if you are working on your legs. When in the mood, I do the whole massage works but otherwise I would just give this a good rub all over.

I wouldn't classify this as a heavy oil because compared to some other variants I have tried, this has a considerably lighter 'lingering' feel on the skin. Yet it doesn't quite fall into the light-weight category either due to the richer nature of it.

The scent of this is absolutely divine — pleasantly soft florals but in a rather spa-like and soothing manner. If anything, the scent really does it for me and is probably what leaves me this smittened with it.

I don't use this daily but I like to indulge in it now and then as it leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth and well nourished through the drying air conditioned nights.

One pet peeve with this would be the packaging.

The one I have is not the retail size but the issue faced is the same, apparently. This glass bottle opens to expose the full 'opening', without a stopper or nozzle to restrict the dispensed amount. Due to that it could be tricky getting the right amount out, especially juggling the glass and fragile aspect. That aside, I really have no qualms with this!

The Tonic Body Treatment Oil is apparently a miracle worker for ridding stretch marks and also toning the skin by tightening and firming it.

I don't use this often enough for the tightening, firming and stretch marks ridding effect to be noticeable but I do find my skin temporarily firmer after use though that goes away since I am not religious with this.

While I rotate other body moisturizers be it lotions or oils, I do love having this in my stash for occasions when I want to pamper my skin and my senses.

I would definitely recommend this if you are into body oils or on the look out to treat your senses with a nourishing body oil.

Sophia (Makeup Blogette) had also given this bottle of goodness in her recent Shower Essentials entry.

Have you tried this? Do you like it?

Thanks for reading!

Disclosure:
Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.