MAY 2013 HITS N MISSES & DIORSKIN NUDE TAN GIVEAWAY

WIN A BRAND NEW

DIORSKIN NUDE TAN

004 SUNSET

HEALTHY GLOW ENHANCING POWDER

WITH KABUKI BRUSH

TIGI® S-Factor™ Color Savvy™ Shampoo, Conditioner, & "Serious" Conditioner

TIGI® S-Factor™ "Serious" Conditioner has been my favorite go-to hair treatment product for several years now. And last year, I decided to try S-Factor™ Color Savvy™ Sulfate-Free Shampoo and Moisturizing Conditioner.

I initially used Color Savvy Shampoo and Conditioner for few days right after I colored my hair, but felt it wasn't moisturizing enough for my dry and damaged hair: so I went back to using my Fekkai products. The rising popularity of sulfate-free shampoos eventually made me give these products another try, and this time, I used it consistently for the past six months.

Bio-Oil®: Hype or Miracle?

There's been a lot of hype about Bio Oil® for a while now. At the same time, some people are saying that it's just a hype. Critics of Bio Oil® often base their opinions on the limited research/clinical trials behind the product as well as the list of ingredients that seem too typical (for these types of products) to produce miraculous results that are claimed. However, countless anecdotal evidence by consumers that swear Bio Oil® is miracle oil can't be easily discredited. So what does this mean? Does Bio Oil® really work or is it just a hype?

Bio Oil® is based on PurCellin Oil™which is a laboratory created version of duck preen oil; ducks secrete oil from their preen gland that helps them keep their feathers waterproof and flexible. Bio Oil® claims that this manufactured duck preen oil, PurCellin Oil™, increases spreadability of various other ingredients and also allow better absorption. Bio Oil® also contains mineral oil, various vitamins, essential oils, fragrant oils and etc... For list of ingredients with explanation of benefits, I found this site very helpful. 

I started using Bio Oil® to treat scars several years ago. And for the past three years, I've been using it more extensively for various other purposes. Bio Oil® is supposed to treat scars, stretch marks. uneven skintone, aging skin,  and dehydrated skin. I can attest to its effectiveness for the latter three effects, but as for treating stretch marks I can't say much since I haven't experienced stretch marks. But I have heard from ladies having used Bio Oil® before and after giving birth, that it's decently effective in preventing and reducing the looks of stretch

New Blog Name, Adress, and Design!

Hello everyone~
I've recently changed this blog name, address, and blog design. I'm currently getting settled in with this new design; so for next little while, there may be continuous changes and updates to this blog layout. Also, there may be some missing links, widgets, and etc... They will all be replaced and corrected soon.

If you are a regular reader of this blog or were linked via You Tube, you were most likely automatically redirected here from my old blog address: www.mybeautyclinic.net. All the post contents from www.mybeautyclinic.net  are available on this blog. And www.mybeautyclinic.net will continue to be redirected to this new blog address automatically until December 2013. After December 2013, you will have to enter www.beautybemused.com to view this blog.

My Twitter and Instagram IDs have also been changed to @beautybemused from @channelesque.

You're patience through this transition will be much appreciated!

If you have suggestions or recommendations regarding this new blog layout or future blogposts, please comment below this post.



xoxo
Lisa

April 2013 Hits n Misses

featured products:

LANCOME LA BASE PRO Perfecting Makeup Primer
http://bit.ly/10aeoST

DIOR 5 COLOR EYESHADOW in #705 Beige Massai
http://bit.ly/18lkk2T

URBAN DECAY Afterglow Glide on Cheek Tint in Crush
http://bit.ly/16ELylV

GUERLAIN Le 2 Volume Guerlain Mascara
http://bit.ly/18llT0L

BUXOM Big & Healthy Lip Stick in Las Vegas
http://bit.ly/10z0n12

March 2013 Favorite Products

1. Peter Thomas Roth Anti-aging Cleansing Gel

2. Kiehl's Açaí Damage-Protecting Toning Mist

3. NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Key Largo

4. NARS Single Eyeshadow in Coconut Grove

5. Givenchy Le Prisme Blush in #25 In Vogue Orange

6. Dior Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum

L'Occitane Immortelle Brightening Skincare Products

L'Occitane Immortelle Brightening Water (200ml)

L'Occitane Immortelle Brightening Essence (30ml)

L'Occitane Immortelle Brightening Moisture Cream (50ml)

L'Occitane Immortelle Brightening Shield SPF 40 (30ml)

L'Occitane Immortelle Brightening Cleansing Foam (150ml)

L'Occitane Immortelle Cream Mask (125ml)

L'Occitane products can be purchased at www.sephora.com or look for L'Occitane boutiques near you by visiting www.loccitane.com.

12 FAVES OF 2012

1. Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick in 05 Mademoiselle  
2. Fusion Beauty LipFusion InFATuation Gloss in Full Frontal
3. Illamasqua Cream Blusher in Rude
4. Dior Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush in 001 Petal
5. NARS Highlighting Duo in Hungry Heart
6. Diorsnow BB Cream
7. Kat Von D Tatto Concealer
8. Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
9. Tarina Tarantino Jewel Shadow Palette in Wonderful
10. Anna Sui Eyebrow Liner in 500
11. Cover FX Brush Cleanser
12. Caudali Cleansing Water