Dr. Young BB Cream

Girls, I bet you're now familiar with Dr. G Hydra Intensive BB cream. The Korean company did not stop right there, they came out with two newer range of BB cream:







1. Dr. G Luxury EGF BB cream SPF 15 (45ml @ RM 105)

Other than the general BB cream properties which is sun-protection, make-up base & foundation, this BB cream has added whitening and anti-aging properties.

The ingredients:

• Arbutin: suppress the formation of melanin




• Adenosine: improves blood circulation and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles




• Allantoin: boosts cell renewal and hydrates skin




• Tocopheryl Acetate: provides anti-oxidant and hydrating properties
  



• Portulaca Oleracea Extract: provides soothing and anti-allergy properties




• Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide: blocks UV rays and whitens skin
  
  

Who uses this?
This BB cream is stated as "suitable for all skin type".

The colour and texture of the cream is similar to that of Dr. G Hydra Intensive BB cream, just that it does lesser in oil-control. Hence i would recommend this BB cream to ladies with mature skin or slightly on the dry side. If you are aged 25 years or above and have slightly dry skin, i would recommend you to use this because of it's anti-aging and whitening properties. Aging process starts as early as age 25, hence it's never too early to protect your skin from aging signs.

I have a friend who's using this BB cream, she is 28 years old, working lady and have combination skin, oily T-zone and general dry skin.

Coverage is comparable to Dr. G Hydra Intensive, considered medium-coverage. The coverage last whole day long until 5pm after work, after which, my T-zone starts to get oily. But with a little touch up, i look fine again.

2. Dr. Young 2p BB cream SPF 35 PA++ (60ml @ RM95)
As for this BB cream, besides the sun screen protection, make=up base and foundation, it has added detoxifying, hydrating and nourishing properties.

The Ingredients:

• Alps Glacial Water: hydrates, detoxifies and tightens skin
  



• CSTM: provides soothing and anti-oxidant properties




• Cactus Extract: provides hydrating, soothing and anti-oxidant properties




• Phyto-Oligo: hydrates, calms and soothes skin




• Ceramide 3 and Shea Butter: hydrates, soothes, nourishes and calms skin




• Grapefruit Peel Extract and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract: hydrates and calms skin




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  Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide: blocks UV rays and whitens skin
  

Who uses this?
This BB cream is stated as "suitable for all skin type".

The texture is similar to the two other Dr. G BB creams, however, the colour is lighther compared to the other two. Hence if you've tried Dr. G Hydra Intensive and found the colour turn greyish on your skin, you can opt to give Dr. Young a try.

Plus, if your skin tone is yellow, Dr. Young adds a little pink radiance to your skin. But beware if you have very yellow skin, as this will create contrast of your face (pink) and your neck (yellow). TIP: If you have yellow skin tone and still love Dr. Young, no problem, just opt for a loose powder which is yellow tone, similar to your skin colour. This will then even out the contrast :)

The added advantage of Dr. Young is the higher SPF i.e. SPF 35 PA++ compared to Dr. G Hydra Intensive SPF35++ and Dr. G Luxury SPF 15. Other than that, Dr. Young has better oil control properties compared to the other two. Hence, suitable for oily skin girls especially at the T-zone area.

Coverage wise, it's medium to full. From my opinion, the coverage is better compared to the other two Dr. G BB cream.

Good news to you girls who are eager to try on Dr. Young BB cream, as SASA has bring in the new 30ml pack size of Dr. Young, selling @ RM49.

My personal Anti-Cellulite Regime - SUCCEEDED

The end of year 2009 is reaching. I bet some of you girls had booked your fabulous holidays through the crazy airasia markdown discounts or the special offers by MAS airline. Beach holiday in Bali maybe? or Phuket? or locally @ Langkawi? Great choice ladies, as once in a while we need to get the sun shining on our skin.

So, what is there to prepare although the beach trip is few months away? What about those unsightly CELLULITES??? GRRrrrrrr. Don't matter if you're stick thin or Very Chubby, girls just tends to get cellulite especially at the thigh and buttocks area. Well i've found my very soloution AGAINST CELLULITES, and it worked for me.

Few essentials are needed:

1. Anti-cellulite Roller/Massager

2. Anti-cellulite Scrub (Exfoliation)

3. Anti-cellulite Gel/cream/ointment

4. Some extra tips from BeautyGuruGuru

Step ONE: Activate cutaneous micro-circulation with an Anti-cellulite Roller (Biotherm Celluli Roller @ RM90)

Introduction: The creation of Biotherm Anti-cullulite Roller is inspired by the massage techniques used by Physical therapists. On the roller, there's 4 rollers which mimics the action of professional finger tips, allowing customers to perfome professional home massage on targeted skin. By rolling the tool against your skin, it promotes microcirculations up to 80% and therefore increases drainage and elimates excess water which is the culprit of cellulites.

Application: As part of the Copmlete Bioteherm Anti-Cellulite Programne, before any application of gel/cream, i use this anti-cellulite roller on bare skin using the special technique as shown in the picture above.

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Step TWO: Prepare skin to slimming care using Anti cellulite Scrub

(Biotherm Celluli Laser Scrub 200ml @ RM90)

Next, is preparing skin to accept slimming treatment using and EXFOLIATOR. This Biotherm Celluli Laser Scrub is consist of exfoliating mineral particles combined with micro-crystals in a formula to heats, smoothes and prepares the skin to receive the anti-cellulite treatment.

Application: The texture is thick, real thick, and i was told the thick texture is specially designed to help intensely massage the skin. It is meant to apply on dry skin, massage in a kneading way to targeted cellulite area and further induce micro-circulation. Upon massaging, i slowly feel the heat, mild heat compared to the Montagne Jeunesse Fudge Sauna Masque. After 5 minutes on massaging on each thigh, i hop into the shower to wash off the scrub.

Result: Instantly smoother skin, which is ready to recieve the anti-cellulite treatment.

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Step THREE: Track Installed Cellulite using Anti-cellulite gel
(Biotherm Celluli Laser Biofibrine Gel) (200ml @ RM160)

Introduction: As this question may be still ringing in your head. What is cellulite? It is actually the term used to described the dimpled or orange-peel appearance on skin which is caused by deposition of fats just below the skin surface. Blame it on female's genetics, we tend to store more fat @ the subcutaneous skin layer compared to men, which increase the likeliness of forming cellulites.

Main ingredient of Biotherm Celluli Laser Biofibrine Gel:

- Biopeptides: Natural rice extracts used to facilitate production of new collagen fibres, helping skin regain a firm appearance.

- Carbo-cysteine: Helps to prevent the cause of dimpled skin by strengthening the elasticity of collagen fibres

- Pure Thermal Plankton - Owns good soothing wualities, making skin benefits from the natural essential trace minerals, mineral salts and proteins.

- Caffiene + Gingko + Cola Nut - Draining & decongesting properties of these three ingredients put fat cells on a "diet"

- Ginseng - Toning strength of the ginseng root activates skin's circulation

Application: A gel-form liquid in orange, easily absorbed through the skin with no eeky smell. I apply this RELIGIOUSLY in the morning before i go to work and at night before i go to bed. Application of gel only to my targetted area which is the thighs and buttocks with an upward strokes. Gave cooling sensation and fast absorption through skin without stickiness.

Proclaimed results: "10 DAYS: smoother skin and reduced look of stubborn cellulite.
30 DAYS: softened collagen fibres. Anchored cellulite is reduced: buttocks: 1cm; hips: 1.2cm; thighs: 1.5cm "

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Step FOUR: Anti-cellulite Tips from BeautyGuruGuru

(a) Exercise!!!
For better results, i paired the anti-cellulite treatments with some essential exercises, best result seen with squats and lunges of legs. My execise tricks are easy, just bring your right leg to the front (lunging movement) while left leg is stretched behind. Hold this lunge for 10 seconds, and switch to the other leg.

(b) Stop wearing those oh-so-tight panties

(c) Drink plenty of water

(d) And those usual Doctor-advices - maintain balanced diet, quit smoking, exercise regularly etc etc etc

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THE RESULT:

After the practising the above four steps religiously after 4 weeks, i see significant reduction of the appearance of dimpled skin on my thighs. I was satisfied with the result, and i my-oh-my, i can't wait to show off my butt in my newly bought bikini after this anti-cellulite treatment.

Words of Advise: You MUST perform all the steps above RELIGIOUSLY, CONTINUOSLY for AT LEAST four weeks to see the improvement. Never give up half way through, and always be patient as cellulites are TOUGH to removed. But with determination, you can do it, just like how i succeeded!

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Step Five: (Additional) After srubbing and rolling and massaging, i fear my skin starts to loose it's firmness, hence i used the Estee Lauder Firming Creme (click here) to prevent my skin from sagging. (200ml @ RM180)

Lastly, if you find all these anti-cellulite products too costly, wait for my next post, sometime later for cheaper alternative which works similarly.

How to make your lips look better?

One says there is no ugly woman in the world but lazy woman. Getting a great lip is now just a few steps away. These are the tips that I've got from one of the reputable beauty advisors in the world- Estee lauder and M.A.C-cool huh? lets check it out

Steps 1:


Apply lip conditioner onto your lip if you have lip chapped so that it looks more natural when you apply lip color later. This also protect your lip from further dehydration.


Lip conditioner with SPF15 by Estee Lauder-neutral scent and easy-to-carry. It contains also Vitamin C and E with additional of Shea butter to protect your lip from UV light and coarse environment anytime anywhere.


Tinted Lip balm SPF 15 by M.A.C- it has vanilla scent with strong moisturizing effect. Contains also vitamin C and E, and Shea butter with other essence to notourize your lip from any weather. Best use with lip brusher to equalize the protection effect on the lip.


Step 2:
Use lip liner that matches your skin color. Lip liner is vital if you want a 3D effect. You may start off with a darker color along the lip line making small strokes outside-in to create a shadow effect. Emphasize on the edge of the lip so that it looks fullness. This is followed by lighter color lip liner to make it look lively. You may stroke on the edge of the darker color lip liner tat was applied previosuly outside-in to coat the rest of the lip. Gently blend the 2 colors at the center lip line to highlight the lip curviage.


Creamy lip liner by Bobbi Brown-Comes with 25 colors. It has long-wearing effect and non-drying.Very easy to apply. It comes with sharpener.
Available at Beautyguruguru only at RM 45 (color: sandwash pink)

Cremestick liner by M.A.C-comes with 11 colors. Good house-keeping as it is retractable. It is creamy and pigmented that can lasts on your lip very long and blend wisely with your lip


Step 3:
Apply color lip stick which matches the color lip liner used. Apply darker lip stick across the lip especially the lip lines and lip edges. It is better to use with a brush to control the intensity of the lip color. Use bold color(eg. red, purple) for a bigger lips or light color otherwise. Next, use a slightly lighter color lip stick on the center lip to enhance the lip fullness.

Lip balm tinted by Bobbi brown-special formulated lip balm that helps in moisturization and sheer color that has lasting effect. An award-winning lip balm convenient to carry around to used as lip protector and lip color.
Available at Beautyguruguru only at RM 40!! (color: orange red)
Lipstick by M.A.C- it comes with many variety of color and blend well with your lip due to its special formulated texture. Unlike the classical lipstick it shimmers everywhere you go.

Step 4:
Lastly, coat your lip with lip gloss to make your lip looks pluffy and shimmering. As lip gloss is the essence to the sculptous lip it is important to choose lip gloss that is wearing-lasting and dose not easily dry-up due to environmental stress.
Mirrored lip pallete by Bobbi Brown- designed for lipstick and lip gloss lover as it is contains a combination of lip stick and lipgloss for modern lady who is always on the move.

Dazzle lipglass by M.A.C-1 of the best selling item by MAC due to its long-lasting effect. It is extremely glossy and makes your lip shimmer at every second everywhere you are.
Now only RM50 by Beautyguruguru(color: date night, rags to riches, Miss dynamite, Melt in your mouth)

High gloss by Estee Lauder-1 of the significant lip products by Estee Lauder that comes in a sleek tube. Not only it is glossy but scented too.Good texture that blend perfectly with you lip

Available at Beautyguruguru only at RM40 (color: Lamingo, amethyst, Pearl)

Lip palette by Bobbi Brown- Used by professional make-up artist. Creamy, glossy and not so messy when applied onto lip.

Available at Beautyguruguru at only RM40 (color: Soiree Pink)

Do email us at www.beautyguruguru.gmail.com
or
drop us a message at the chatbox for enquiry/purchase

note: the selling price above is not inclusive of postage fee/charge

Product review - Firming Body Creme by Estee Lauder (on sale too)

[Updated 02-09-2009 -- Estee Lauder Firming cream left ONE bottle only]

Alrighty, it's product review time. Got this goodie from Estee Lauder staff sale in July - Estee Lauder Firming Body Creme from the Body Performance range. Estee Lauder Firming range? This may raise your eye brow a lil, as we don't hear Estee Lauder promoting much about their body product in Malaysia. Well, as it's not so popular in Asian country, the Estee Lauder Firming range is well known in the UK. What the heck, just give it a try, since they're selling much cheaper than the retail price. Anyway, it was love at 1st sight with the colour of the bottle - calming turqoise sea blue, which made up my mind ;p

Anyway, i tried it out last week, dumping my Cocoa Butter Firming Cream aside. As usual, i did an intensive scrub during shower to remove the dead skin cells which will then ease absorbtion of whatever i put on later on. Upon application, i dipped my fingers into the jar. The cream was soft and fluffy, creme-gel in texture. It has a nice smell, which wasn't heavy like some of Lancome products. Application to body was easy, as it was fluffy and light, with no greasy feeling after that. I did not instantly felt the up-lift effect, but it did left my skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturized. I've been religiously using this product for 5 days now, although my butt did not magically lifted but the cream helped a lot on my flaky dry skin due to long exposure to air-cond. With the cream, i always wake up feeling my skin silky and moisturized. The scent lasted till morning as well :) Click Here for Manufacturer info.

As you know, firming products need at least 4 weeks to show visible effectiveness, i can't wait till 4 weeks later, to see my desired part of body up Up UP! Meanwhile, i'm sticking to this Firming cream for the nice scent and moisturizing effect. I've incorporated the Givenchy Spa Massage Technique while applying my Estee Lauder Firming Body Creme. Click HERE to learn how.

I bought extras from the sale and i'm letting go two bottles. Pictures shown as below.

Price at RM90 (retail price is RM180 baby)


Definitely a good deal as Firming creams of lower range brand e.g. Cocoa Butter.......
Do email me at beautyguruguru@gmail.com if you're interested ya.
*Prices shown above excludes postage fee

My best choice for my youth skin

Aging, a mechanism that everyone will never escape it. The least we can do is to slow down the progress mainly by applying serum solution. There are plenty of serum available in the market and each of them claim to be the best out of the rest. Here, I would like to share with you my experience with the serum solution.

Recently i was doing shopping for serum solution with my best friend at XXX. We were introduced by different beauticians for different facial serums for the following skin condition

1) Dehydration skin due to prolonged air-conditioner exposure

2) Skin pigmentation, sign of aging

3) Combination skin

The facial serum products introduced are:

1) Biotherm- Age fitness power 2- RM 163




2) Clarins-HydraQuench intensive serum bi-phase (50mL)RM 250




3) Estee Lauder- Advanced night repair (50mL) RM290



After deep consideration plus the survey that my best friend has done prior to the shopping, i have choosen Esteen Lauder out of the rest simply of the following reason:

Biotherm-Age fitness power 2

Advantage:Formulated to prevent or reduce sign of aging eg. wrinkles and fine line only.
Weakness:Does not combat dehydration but mild moisturization as it presents in lotion form
Bottom line: If you are looking for something to fight the sign of aging, this is product shall be 1 of your options

Clarins-HydraQuench intensive serum bi-phase

Advantage: Specially made to revitalize dry skin and intensively repair skin damage due to environmental stress. Can be used with other product
Weakness: Not-so-attractive appearance.

Estee Lauder- Advanced night repair

Advantage: Special formulation to combat aging skin by deep penetration to repair and to prevent damage skin cell. It also helps to moisturize skin and prevent further dehydration
Weakness: Can not be used with other product by different brand
Bottom line: If you think serum solution is expensive the you should get this, as you'll get what you pay for. Trust me coz' i like it very much

Estee Lauder Mascara - Review & for Sale

Estee Lauder MagnaScopic Maximum Volume Mascara. Bought this during Estee Lauder Staff Sale and I’m maniac enough to rush to the counter, try it on, and write a review about it. It comes in a lovely chucky plush tube in royal blue colour with fancy gold finishing that oozes out style and class. The size is just right where it sits in your hand well giving you the feel of quality & luxury. Definitely an eye-catching item when you gracefully fling it out from your purse. Looking inside, the wand is small, with spiral brushes that seemed widespread, not clogging up. So far so good.

On application, it glides over lashes smoothly with minimal clumping. The effect I saw: Thick, voluminous and longer lashes. It managed to separate my lashes, define them better and create the lengthy sexy lashes. My advice, one coating is enough to keep it subtle for normal days/ office look.

TIP #1: If you wish to add more drama, you MUST wait for the first layer to dry off before applying the 2^nd layer. By doing that, you’ll avoiding clumping the lashes making them look messy and trashy. I was wearing glasses that day when I tried this mascara out. Even through my thick glasses, my eyes stood out with the lashes nicely defined. The effect is better than Estee Lauder’s Illusionist mascara which I’m now using.

TIP #2: To make sure you turn heads for a night outing, use a lash primer, using quick strokes in zig-zag motion from the base of your lashes and work your way up, outwards. Then apply the MagnaScopic Maxium Volume Mascara to create the lash extension look without actually wearing a falsey :-D

The mascara stayed on without smearing for at least 8 hours. After that, it started to smear a little. Removal of the mascara was not a problem too since I’m using Shu Eumura’s super cleansing oil. :) Definitely recommend it. Click here if you wanna know more.

Retail price is RM 85, i'm letting mine go (unopened, with box) at the price of RM 47

Same old style, leave me a message in my email beautyguruguru@gmail.com if you wanna order.
*Prices shown above excludes postage fee

Bobbi Brown's New Kid on the Block - FREE SAMPLE

We all know that Bobbi Brown are famous with cosmetics that highlight woman’s beauty in the most natural way. After the launch of their bronzing series, Bobbi Brown had just launched their new Cleansing Oil of its own, designed to suit all skin type. The product is marketed to removes makeup and impurities, and cleanses skin while maintaining natural moisture levels, leaving skin super clean, soothed and calm.

How will it fare compare to Shu Uemura’s ever-famous cleansing oil, I wonder… Well, I have not tried Shu Uemura’s cleansing oil (just yet). So, here goes my review for Bobbi Brown’s new baby.

The oil feels light, non-oily, not greasy. Application to my face was easy as the oil was light-weighted. I did as the sales assistant directed me to, massage oil using dry hands over dry face for 20 seconds, and then emulsify with some water. The bubbled emulsified oil felt great as I was cleansing. After rinsing off with water… Boy, this cleansing oil is really something, it takes off my tough creme eye liner along with my tough tinted sun screen, without requiring of 2^nd time cleansing. It didn’t leave on any residue or film on my skin, instead, it left a nice lavender-ish smell.

What more could you ask, when this oil doesn't contain mineral oil that have tendencies to clog pores. This oil contains Jojoba oil and Olive oil, both targeted to dissolve make-up while retain skin's moisture. Additionally, ginger root had been added to soothe and calm skin leaving a nice after-feeling.

Think you’ll like this product? Here’s your chance to give it a try!

Bobbbi Brown is generously giving out FREE sample of their new Cleasing Oil.

Simply log on to http://www.bobbibrownmalaysia.com/cleansingoil/complimentary.html and register yourself, then redeem the cute miniature bottle from Bobbi Brown counter on your preference.

(Pictures taken from www.bobbibrownmalaysia.com)
Promotion ends on 31st July, so HURRY UP girls!

TIPS on using Cleansing Oil: The amount of oil per use is important. Too little oil will make dry your skin, giving the "tight" feeling, especially for those who have dry/sensitive skin. Too much oil will create a barrier between your palms and face, reducing the massage pressure on your face, hence not able to reach dirt in pores and cleanse thoroughly.
Ideal amount will be about 5 to 6 pumps of Bobbi Brown's Cleansing oil per use.