Isetan Private Sales 2012!

It was another fulfilling shopping day for Elvina and I again! Of course, we happily bagged a lot of skincare products back home! We never failed to get Clarins products whenever there are private sales. However, it was disappointing that there is no more 20% discount during private sales at Isetan.

Anyway, I just wanna show what I bought here...

Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser
for Normal or Combination Skin

It was my second purchase for this cleanser and it cost me $42. Though it is expensive, this is definitely an awesome cleanser. Another thing is, I haven't finish using my first bottle since I bought it on May 2011. Ermm I think I can only finish my first bottle by June 2012 or later. Usually for normal brands of cleanser such as Bio-Essence (I used to use this brand of cleanser), I could easily finish using it within less than half a year and those normally cost $20-$25, depending on where I purchased from. SO, why should I not invest in recognised brand of cleanser which is customised to my skin type and works well for my skin? It's definitely worth for the buy! For your information, you can actually go to any Clarins counters to get samples to try and test which facial cleanser works well for you. Please don't be shy about it, because they are really generous in giving samples!

Clarins White Plus HP Whitening Velvet Emulsion

Finally, I bought this moisturiser! I had been thinking about getting it since last year after I tried the samples. And of course, I regretted for not getting this last year! This was because Clarins has just increased its product prices this year, and Isetan has stopped its 20% discount! This moisturiser used to cost $90, and NOW $100! Plus, 20% off which mean that only $72 nett. Now, I got to pay full amount of $100 for it, and only received $10 Isetan voucher for next purchase. Huge difference, right?! For your information, you can get 5-day trial samples of this moisturiser from any Clarins counter. Please grab them fast! While stock lasts! AND, I actually finished using this 5-day trial samples within more than 10 days! You don't have to apply a lot, seriously.

FREE gifts!!

Okay, as mentioned earlier that we both bought a lot of stuffs from Clarins, so we got a complimentary 9-piece gift set of skincare/bodycare products (worth $205) from Clarins with minimum spending of $230. Thus, we shared this 9-piece set among ourselves. Heehee!
It included:
- Body Shaping Cream,
- White Plus HP Intensive Whitening Smoothing Serum,
- White Plus HP Pearl-to-Cream Brightening Cleanser,
- Pure and Radiant Mask,
- Advanced Extra-Firming Neck Cream,
- UV Plus HP Day Screen High Protection SPF40 (Neutral version),
- White Plus HP Whitening Pure Aqua-Milk,
- Shaping Facial Lift Lipo-drain Serum ,
- (okay, I can't remember the last one) >> Obviously, this was taken by Elvina HAHAHAHA!

Okay, I got the first 5 products whereas Elvina got the last 4 products as mentioned above. Yeah, we were happy with our purchases at Clarins!

Next...

Shiseido Eyelash Curler

I was so tempted to buy it when I heard a lot of good reviews about this brand of eyelash curler. Okay, I admitted that my old and cheap eyelash curler hurt me a lot whenever I wanted to curl my eyelash, so I have stopped using it anymore. My old eyelash curler cost me less than $5, and this Shiseido one cost freaking $18! Anyway, I tried this eyelash curler...Erm... I think it's not bad only. Not as fantastic as what other people said, maybe my eyelashes are too short for any eyelash curlers uh? Okay, I shall listed this eyelash curler as an impulse purchase. BOO!

Lastly...

Fancl Dietary Fibre Mix

At first, I did not know that Fancl sells such supplements because I always have impressions that Fancl sells facial care products only. I only noticed such supplement after I got to know this product as shown below.

Suntory BIFIOUS + XYLO-OLIGO Healthier Live Digestive System

比菲德氏菌 + 木寡醣

Okay, I watched 女人我最大, 麻辣天后宮 and other Taiwan variety shows which recommended this product for all women who have a common problem of having constipation which causes bloated tummy and increased weight. I was tempted to buy this product, however, it is really too expensive. A box of 30 packets (for 30 days' consumption) costs $67, and I can only get it online because this Japan company does not have a physical shop space. Oh well, I took quite a long time to consider to buy or not. But when I saw the similar product at Fancl counter, I gave up this brand! HAHAHA!

Firstly, Fancl Dietary Fibre Mix has the same functions with Suntory Bifious + Xylo-Oligo, such as maintaining and keeping our digestive systems healthier. Secondly, I can mix Fancl Dietary Fibre Mix with my favourite beverages such as coffee or milk, or even with soup! So, it's the same as Suntory Bifious + Xylo-Oligo! And, it has no weird taste when mixing it with any beverages or food. Thirdly, Fancl costs $31.50 only!! Half price cheaper than Suntory! And I can get it anytime and anywhere I like, as there are many Fancl counters available in Singapore. Lastly, Fancl also has 30 packets in a box. Worth it or not? SO, I bought it without hesitation (of course, after asking Fancl advisor for advice).

Overall, I'm happy with my purchases!