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.