
Retails for: $35.00
The promotion is from June 25th to August 24th 2009
As usual, drop me a mail if you wish to acquire the coupon! :D
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Retails for: $35.00
My question here would be, who is liable when such a scenario happens?
She for one, blames it on the postal service -which hasn't given me or anyone around me a problem. Knowing that a refund might only be 50% possible(she could be scamming me for all I know. Seriously, who would own up to a wrong posting mistake. Wouldn't that tarnish her reputation and make her lose even more money? - Cost of both the product and payment of the buyer) I went to CASE, Small Claims and the Magistrate Law to ENQUIRE for further details just in case. I wouldn't deny that such actions are intimidating BUT I personally find that there is nothing wrong in safeguarding oneself. Till this moment, I am still having doubts about her as she has fabricated a whole story about me going to Small Claims. (This has led everyone to think that I have gone ahead with the claim.) There is a possibility that she wants sympathy from her blog readers. Who knows? I'm being called a 'scammer' and that would definitely make her feel good. Should a person find fault for enquiring given the fact that laws over the world are different? I was told by many friends to get a refund thus, I enquired to substantiate that such actions were allowed.
Through Buying and Selling online ( I have always used Ebay due to precautionary measures, and have never had a problem. Sellers had always sent me their postage slip and emailed me to enquire if I had received the item) As it was my first time in a BLOGSHOP. I had no clue on how such shops work. The seller for one DID NOT post me any mailing options. I was merely given a one liner - "the item is yours, transfer the cash to xxxxxxxxxxx account.)
A way of verifying shipment in Singapore would be to head down to the nearest post office and ship out their items. (That 20cents slip would safeguard sellers from being called 'scammers'. ) When i enquired with my friends who own blogshops, ALL of them told me that they utilize this particular method.) My seller was different. She claimed that she had dropped it off at a post-box.
Therefore,
There is no insuranace AND proof of postage.
As a buyer, how would you feel if you have had 2 mishaps with a seller and no verification of postage? Might I add, I have just come to realise that it is definitely different in Singapore as compared to the U.S. Buyers in the U.S have their items insured by the seller and refunds would be made if items are not delivered. In Singapore, the buyer bears all responsibility and it is a 'norm' that buyers should know that registered mail ensures delivery. Would you say that it's fair if it so happens that the Seller posted the item out to the wrong person or had made a mistake in the address? Are buyers liable for their mistake?
Sidenote: It is possible to take action in Singapore according to the magistrate law office. They would advise you to head towards Small Claims to settle the case.
CASE only deals with corporations and not freelance businesses (I doubt most of you know that thus, don't say that I'm wrong in doing my homework. When one enquires, one would learn how things work. Be it business law or company issues. )
In freelance businesses (or private transactions), the terms and agreements have to be made clear between buyer and seller. The seller has to state the above mentioned to the buyer and not presume that he/she knows how such transactions work (whether or not it is stated as a 'norm' in sprees/blogshops). As a buyer, I made a mistake by not enquiring but trusting.
So basically, for the first part of this contest, I was asked to provide a full review on their Clinique 3 Step Skin Care System Kit after trying out their sample. (I'll post the review out once I am done editing the long lengthy-essay. :D). You readers would definitely not want to read a 2 page long review on just one product. (Just my thought :) ) Anyhow, for the second part of the contest, I would have to redeem my full-size Clinique 3 Step Skin Care System and test it out for 2 weeks. Then would i need to email a testimonial of not more that 200 words. ( I really wonder how I am going to do that )and submit 2 photographs. The winners of the second portion would then be given a spot each at the Clinique Most Wanted Fall'09 Workshop this August.
Wish me luck! I swear I'm definitely gonna need it! Only 30 would be selected :\ Yup! Pray people pray FOR ME!
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Cosmetics (BB Cream fans, this is for you!!!)
BRTC BB Creams are rated the Best BB Creams in the Korean market - thus, the costly price.
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Items even include Reknowned Brands like Bio-Essence, Dermologica, Covermark & Vichy!!!
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Promising Aqua (200ml)
Retail Price: $39
Discount Price: $23.40
The Promising Aqua is a makup remover WITHOUT the usage of water. Simply place a few drops of the product on a cotton pad and start swiping your makeup away. It's that easy! I definitely recommended for lazy people (Like me :D). The product leaves no trace of stickiness as well as skin irritation. It has a Geranium fragrance which refreshes and relax the skin. This is wayyyyy cool!
Melting Dew (150ml)
Retail Price: $36.00
Discount Price: $21.60
Next up, The Melting Dew Deep Cleansing Liquid. This Product has a Lavandar Scent. It penetrates deep into the skin to remove even the toughest and heaviest makeup. One really GREAT factor about this product would be - Moisture is STILL Retained deep within the skin. Notice how some makeup removers dry out the skin? (this even includes people with oily/combination skin) The skin would start flaking AND application of makeup would cause one to look hideous. I personally hate dry skin. Patchy makeup is a huge turn-off for all.
As usual, comment or email me if you wish to purchase these products at their offer prices - I'll then mail the coupon over. :D
Coenzyme Q10 Spf 46PA++ BB
Conenzyme Q10 Spf 15PA++BB Cream
The Brown Rice Mask (Retailing at $30.90)
AND
The Honey & Black Sugar Mask (Retailing at $30.90)
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Mineral Oil, sucrose, Sorbitol, PEG-32, Petrolatum, Sucrose, Fatty Acid Ester, PEG-8, Silica, Cetyl Octanoate, Montmorillonite, Fragrance, Caramel, Methyl Paraben, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Manuka Honey / Glycern, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyl Paraben, Xanthan Gum
With the Buy 1 Get 1 Free Promotion, I thus managed to get BOTH Mask at $30.90 which generally equates to $15.45 per mask. How value saving is that? Comparing the price with masks from Skinfood and TheFaceShop. It's definitely well worth it. I haven't tried the Brown Rice Mask thus I have no comments on it just yet. As for the Honey & Black Sugar Mask, I give it 10 thumbs up. It leaves my skin feeling really soft and supple. The Black Sugar Mask is kind of like a 2 in 1 product - an exfoliater and nutrient supplier. It makes the skin much brighter after use. I definitely recommend it.
Need I say more?
(I'm buying my BB tomorrow... :D)
Are you guys interested in purchasing Cosmetic/Skincare Brands like:
AT WHOLESALE PRICES?
PULL YOUR MATES TOGETHER, DECIDE ON WHAT YOU GUYS WANT AND I WOULD PLACE YOUR ORDER WHEN MY QUOTA IS REACHED! I PROMISE I WOULD DO IT IMMEDIATELY! :D
I'm actually contemplating on holding sprees on this blog - so, do let me know if you are interested. (Prices would be in USD - The approximate rate now USD$1 = SGD$1.5 )
Please note: Prices do not include shipping. Shipping charges range from USD$2-USD$8. All is dependent on the total number of orders I receive and weight of the item.
Brush sets would have different Shipping charges due to their weight. Approximately: USD$10-USD$15.
ALL PRODUCTS ARE AUTHENTIC! I have made purchases in the past before and they are definitely ORIGINAL! Arrival Time for Products would take approximately 10 days. They would be fully insured with postal insurance. I would then hold a mass meetup for buyers to collect their purchases. How does that sound?
Here's a tiny preview of some products and their prices
MAC Brushes
Mac 181 SE Kabuki/Buffer Brush - $29.99
Mac 209 Eyeliner Brush - $17.99
Mac 129 Blush/Powder Brush - $32.99
Mac 169 Angles Face Brush - $29.99
Mac 227 Large Fluff Brush - $24.99
Mac 189 Face Brush - $37.99
Mac 190 Foundation brush - $29.99
Mac 205 Mascara Fan Brush - $13.99
Mac 206 Brow Groomer - $13.99
Mac 191 Square Foundation Brush - $29.99
Mac 116 Blush Brush - $30.99
Mac 182 Buffer Brush - $43.99
Mac 109 Small Contour Brush - $27.99
Mac 266 Angle brush - $15.99
Mac 239 Eye Shader Brush - $23.99
Mac 239 Eye Shader Brush - $23.99
Mac 180 Buffer Brush (Limited Edition) - $55.99
Mac 272 Small Angled Shader Brush - $23.99
Mac 195 Concealer Brush - $22.99
(Some SE brushes are also avaliable (prices are slightly cheaper than the normal brushes. Do email me if you wish to know the price)
Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown Velvet Plum Eye Palette - $43.99
Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow(Black Pearl) - $15.99
Bobbi Brown Basic Eye Paletter - $39.99
Bobbi Brown Neutral Eye Shadow Palette - $46.99
Bobbi Brown Shimmering Nude Palette - $48.99
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Cream Shadown Stick(Iced Ivory) - $13.99
Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Bone 2 - $12.99
Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Wheat 30 - $12.99
Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Blonde 21 - $12.99
Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Duo Cement/Smole - $11.99
Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Cocoa - $12.99
Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Mahogany - $12.99
Bobbi Brown Essentials Mascara - Black - $14.99 (Pack of 2)
Stila
Stila Backstage Beauty Palette(The Red Carpet Look) - $18.99
Stila Backstage Beauty Palette(The RunwayLook) - $18.99
Stila Backstage Beauty Palette(The Front RowLook) - $18.99
Stila Pocket Palette #8 - $9.99
Stila Eye Shadow Trio(Silver Maple) - $14.99
Stila Perfectly Plum Face Palette - $14.99
There are a gazillion more products thus do message me for details of the item/s you are looking for, and I would check with my supplier. I would publish the full list when I get a handful of interested parties.
Sidenote: My supplier still carries discontinued items, as well as limited edition items. (Present Limited Items Still in Stock - Eg. Mac Hello Kitty Eyeshadow Palettes, Mac Dame Edna Eye Shadow palettes, Mac Heatherette Trip Palettes, Mac Neo Sci Fi Eye Shadows ) I cannot guarantee if they still have it when you place your order thus please do so ASAP and I'll try my best to get them for you. All discontinued and LE items are whilst stocks last. Mac Refills are avaliable as well.
Sidenote 2: The reason for why these products are priced like such (to me, reasonably) would be because they are shelf pull items - meaning, there could be some shop ware on the packaging (JUST THE PACKAGING). The actual product is not affected. Some items might come unboxed.
Sidenote 3: Payments have to be sent to me via Bank Transfer before an order is placed. I would not allow any COD procedures as I am not benefiting from holding such sprees. (I am doing so due to 2 reasons - 1) I wish to assist people in purchasing what they want or have missed out at reasonable prices. I know how the feeling stings especially when you wish to purchase some product, but could not afford it at that moment, due to it being wayyyyyyyy out of your budget. 2) Overseas shipping rates can totally send a person to their grave earlier ( I would be one of them :)
REMEMBER GUYS, LET ME KNOW ASAP!!!!
How Do You Apply it?
BB Creams are normally applied with the fingers. Simply squeeze out a small dollop, pat it onto your face, PAT! remember PAT and then spread it out evenly. If you wish to use a brush, You could use the MAC 129 or 150, tap it on and start swirling. (Any other powder brush would do - this is basically just a method.) Aside from the MAC 129/150, you could use the MAC 187. Stipple it on to get an airbrush effect...Once you are done, simply dust a layer or loose powder/mineral foundation to set the cream..
The Finish:
BB Creams give your skin a natural dewy glow. It's really pretty, and I personally love it! One word to describe it: sleek! You would not even look like you're wearing make-up. (This is dependent on the number of layers you apply onto your skin).
Where Can You Purchase Them:
Watsons: BRTC Gold Caviar/ Whitening & Wrinkle Repair, Rojukiss BB
Guardian: BRTC Multi-Plex Balm/ Jasmine Water/ Whitening & Wrinkle Repair/Glossy BB Cream (Both with and without SPF)
The Face Shop: Faceshop BB Cream
Skin Food: Ginko/Mushroom/Aloe Vera
Sasa: Shills Magic, Lioele Water Drop/Lioele BB Cream, Dr. Gowoonsesang
John Little: Lioele BB Cream/ Lioele Water Drop, Legere Water Drop Shiny Pearl/ Legere White Multi BB Cream
Ebay: Skin79/BRTC/Shills/Legere/Faceshop/Skinfood
(If I've left anything out, do comment, and I'll try my best to assist you)
Ps. I would be posting up Videos from various YouTubers on how one should apply your foundation/BB creams when you use a brush. Peeps often get mixed up with certain terms and use their brushes wrongly (I wouldn't deny that I was once part of them :D)
Next Up : Some Reviews from my BB Cream Collection.
This Brighten-Up Junsui Aroma Skin refresher reminds me of Mac's Fix+ (however, Mac's Fix+ contains no vitamins for the skin. From what i know, Fix+ is only good as a skin refresher and mode to set makeup. Do correct me if I'm wrong.) Comparing the Junsui to Mac's Charged Water, I don't remember Charged Water containing that many ingredients and through personal experience, it felt that I was just squirting water on my face. I have personally tried the Junsui and i absolutely love it! It has a lavender scent (I LOVE I LOVE!) and I've definitely seen improvements to my skin.
Side note: The Kawaii Tokyo Brighten-Up Junsui Aroma Skin Refresher retails at Watson's and Sasa and John Little for $44.00.
Price list Guide for the Month till the GSS ends:
Sasa - 20% discount (All Kawaii Tokyo Products)
John Little - 25% (Certain Kawaii Tokyo Products - if i'm not wrong, they consist of: Brighten-Up Wrinkle Solution & Brighten-Up Spot Solution
AND THE WINNER OF THE HUGE DISCOUNT FOR KAWAII TOKYO JUNSUI WOULD GO TO WATSONS!!!
They are presently retailing for SGD$31 ONLY!
I've already stocked up :DDDD
P.s Do feel free to request for Product Reviews. I'll try my best to accommodate them! :D