bodycare

Paul and Joe Sale Winter 2010 1

.

Joining the winter sale madness, I stopped by Paul & Joe at Harrods and Fenwick a couple of days ago.  (Paul & Joe’s sale items are usually recently discontinued products, soon-to-be discontinued products, and surplus stock, and they are usually (almost always) 50% off their full retail prices. (Have a look at this post for more information on seasonal sales on cosmetics in the UK.))

All the items I got this time are 50% off retail prices. I would not have purchased these items at their full prices (possibly with the exception of the Body Milk), but, with the considerable discounts, I was very happy to bring home and try these products:

(Towards the end of this post, there is a list of items that I remember are on sale in Harrods and Fenwick.)

[Click to continue reading…]

{ 9 comments }

Elemis Enriching Body Treats Holiday 2010 1(image from www.elemis.com)

.

For the holiday 2010 season, Elemis has released a collection of seasonal gifts as well as a seasonal candle collection. (See all the items here.) Today I am highlighting the Enriching Body Treats.

The set includes five body cleansers and one body moisturizer (from left to right in the photo above):

[Click to continue reading…]

{ 3 comments }

Jill Stuart Holiday 2010 Bodycare 3(image from cosmetics-medical.com/mcs)

.

The following posts have been updated with additional product information and images:

Anna Sui Holiday 2010 Makeup Collection

Jill Stuart Holiday 2010 Makeup Collection

RMK Holiday 2010 Makeup Collection

New Fragrance from Ayura: Eau de Moon

Aube Couture Spring 2011 Makeup Collection

{ 0 comments }

Jill Stuart Holiday 2010 Makeup 1(image/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

a

For holiday 2010, Jill Stuart will release Secret Tease Collection in Japan on November 5th. The limited-edition set includes:

– Blush Blossom (limited-edition shade)
– Jelly Eye Color N (limited-edition shade)
– False Eyelash (limited edition)
– Jelly Lip Gloss (limited-edition shade)
– Perfumed Body Powder
– makeup pouch

.

Updated on September 22nd, 2010:

Larger image of the collection:

.

Jill Stuart Winter Holiday 2010 Makeup 2(image from cosmetics-medical.com/mcs)

.

Updated on October 11, 2010:

On December 3rd, Jill Stuart will release Bath & Body Collection 2010.

Jill Stuart Holiday 2010 Bodycare 3(image/info from cosmetics-medical.com/mcs)

.

The set includes:

– Bath Milk
– Body Milk
– White Floral Hand Cream
– Aroma Candle (True Lily)
– Vanity Tote

a

Related posts on Jill Stuart:

Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

Fall/Winter 2010 Base Makeup & Skincare Releases

Fall/Winter 2010 Makeup Pouch

{ 6 comments }

Anna Sui Forbidden Affair Fall 2010 1(image from www.cosme.net
info from www.cosme.net
& www.joseishi.net/voce)

a

Anna Sui will release a new fragrance, Forbidden Affair, in Japan on October 1st. Classified as a floral fruity, Forbidden Affair (Eau de Toilette) features the following notes:

Top notes: lemon, redcurrant, black currant
Middle notes: raspberry, rose petal accord, pomegranate
Base note: violet, musk, cedarwood

The fragrance will be available in 30ml and 50ml.

The scent has some of my favorite citrus and fruity notes (lemon, black currant, and pomegranate), but I do wonder if the scent might be overall too sweet. Unlike Anna Sui’s makeup and skincare ranges, the fragrance line is quite widely available in the UK. I will be keen to try it out.

On the same day, Anna Sui will also release Hand & Nail Cream N, Nail Treatment Oil and Beauty Box in Japan. (See the images here.) I like cute nail and cuticle oils, and I may have to have this one…

a

Updated on September 14th, 2010:

Images of Nail Treatment Oil, Hand & Nail Cream N and Beauty Box:

Anna Sui Nail Treatment Oil Fall 2010 1

(images from www.joseishi.net/voce)

a

Anna Sui Hand and Nail Cream N Fall 2010 1

a

Anna Sui Beauty Box Fall 2010 1

a

Related posts on Anna Sui:

Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

Summer 2010 Bodycare Releases

Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

{ 2 comments }

Ayura Eau de Moon 1(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

a

After Night Meditation in 2008 and Night Harmonition in 2009, Ayura will release Eau de Moon in Japan on October 23rd. (October 23rd happens to be the release date for all these three fragrances.) This night-time fragrance features two main notes:

– tuberose (also known as “moon fragrance” in Japan)
Dutchman’s Pipe (a species of night-blooming cactus, also known as Night Queen)

On the same day, a limited-edition Eau de Moon Collection I will be available. It includes a full-size Eau de Moon (50ml) as well as a digital photo frame.

Ayura Eau de Moon 2

a

Ayura will also release the following items on October 23rd:

– Well Balance Midnight Charge Lip

Ayura Well Balance Fall 2010 1

a

– Well Balance Nightreat Bath

Ayura Well Balance Fall 2010 2

.

Updated on October 11th, 2010:

On November 19th, Ayura will release Eau de Moon Collection II.

Ayura Eau de Moon 3(image/info from www.ayura.co.jp)

.

The set includes:

– Eau de Moon (50ml, full size)
– Eau de Moon Linen Water
– Eau de Moon Sola Flower
– Eau de Moon Sola Flower Tray

a

Related posts on Ayura:

Loving Japanese Brands (1 of 7): Ayura

Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

15th Anniversary Memories Coffret

{ 2 comments }

Jill Stuart Fall Winter 2010 Base Makeup 1(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

a

Jill Stuart will release new base makeup items in Japan on September 3rd and new skincare items on October 1st.

The new base makeup items are:

[Click to continue reading…]

{ 6 comments }



In April, I reviewed Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion, which has become one of my preferred body lotions (especially for cooler months). Today I am featuring the version with sun protection.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion SPF 15 has a dense lotion consistency. It features ingredients that protect against UVA and UVB rays. (It uses avobenzone to protect against the skin-damaging UVA rays.)

(For body sunscreen products, I don’t have a preference regarding physical/chemical sunscreen ingredients. (I am not sensitive to chemical sunscreen ingredients.) As for facial sunscreen products, I very slightly prefer chemical sunscreen ingredients because physical ones can sometimes feel heavy on the skin.)

Some of the moisturizing ingredients that this product contains are glyceryl stearate, petrolatum, paraffinum liquidum, propylene glycol, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, and cocoa seed butter extract.

I am glad to find most of the things I like about the Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion in the SPF version. The SPF version is also very easy to spread and is easily absorbed. It is emollient and moisturizing but it does not leave an oily or sticky film. It has the same smoky cocoa scent that I find very pleasant.

This is a very adequate sun protection product that will also help nourish the skin. It will particularly suit those with drier skin types and those who have to deal with dry heat.

(The product featured in this article is provided by Palmer’s.)

Related posts:

Sunscreen Basics

Olay Complete Care Daily Sensitive UV Fluid SPF 15
(my current daytime moisturizer)

Palmer’s Body Butters

{ 6 comments }

Simple has recently launched the Derma Intensive Relief range, which is formulated to suit those with skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Today I am featuring two of the products from the range.

The Derma Intensive Relief Lotion has a rich creamy lotion consistency. It is slightly difficult to spread across the skin, but, once it sinks in, the skin feels moisturized and nourished. The moisture is long-lasting.

Some of the moisturizing ingredients that this product contains are isopropyl myristate, petrolatum, paraffinum liquidum, glyceryl stearate, and cetyl alcohol.

The product also contains canola oil, which, according to Paula Begoun, has barrier-repair and anti-inflammatory properties. It seems to be an ideal ingredient to be included in a product designed for those with skin conditions.

The Derma Intensive Relief Cream has a very emollient creamy consistency. It can be on the greasy side for some people, but it does work well for areas that require extra emolliency. I also find that it can work relatively well as a hand cream.

Some of the moisturizing ingredients that this product contains are petrolatum, paraffinum liquidum, cetyl alcohol, and glyceryl stearate. Like the Lotion above, it contains canola oil.

Both products are free from alcohol or fragrance.
Also, they don’t contain fragrant plant oils, many of which can irritate the skin.

The two products contain parabens.

Even though the two products are marketed towards those with sensitive skin and those with skin conditions, the uncomplicated formulae of the products can benefit many others. The Lotion should suit those with normal-to-dry, dry, or very dry skin. The Cream should work well for those with very dry skin. It can also work well for dry patches in colder months, regardless of skin types.

The Simple Derma Intensive Relief range also includes Shower Cream and Hand Cream.

(The products featured in this article are provided by Simple.)

Related posts:

Neutrogena Deep Moisture

Palmer’s Body Butters

Simple Moisturising Foaming Facial Wash
(still my current staple)

{ 0 comments }

(images/info from www.cosme.net)

Anna Sui will release several bodycare and body makeup items in Japan on June 3rd. The items include:

– Instant Tatoo (above, three new variations)

– Body Protection G (SPF 30, PA++, with sparkles)

– Body Protection P (SPF 30, PA++, with gold-toned shimmer)

– Bodycare Kit (limited edition, with Body Shampoo (60ml), Conditioning Body Lotion (60ml), Body Scrub (80g), Mesh Body Sponge, Vanity Pouch)

In addition, a limited-edition Oil Control Paper Set will also be released on June 3rd. The set contains two packets, and each contains 80 sheets of oil control paper.

Related posts on Anna Sui:

Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

2009 Hair & Bodycare Collection

{ 0 comments }