Kanebo Coffret D'or Spring 2011 Happy Charming Collection

The is the season to enjoy polishes, charming grown-up look in a bright, fun mood. Coffret D'or introduces cheerful makeup that draws out the charming appeal of every month.

Coffret D'or will be reborn in this coming Spring 2011 as they are having New Brand Concept, New Design Concept and New Makeup Technique.

The New Brand Concept is to focus on women in their 30s, that not only making women more charming, but also makes it fun to experience makeup.

The New Design Concept is that there is a new design with the additional of a shinny metallic band.

New Makeup Techniques that simple makeup that are introduced for each item to help you to maximize your beauty.



Eyes Appeal Shadow focuses on the pupil of the eyes. This eye shadow palette creates eyes with a sense of depth, making the pupil of the eye stand out clearly.

This collection comes with 5 colors ; Sweet Brown, Fairy Pink, Clear Silver, Nudy Beige and Mint Purple. Selling at RM108 and the black casing at RM25/each.

Perfect Gradation Eyes comes with 2 colors , one light and one dark for simple gradation.

Comes with 4 colors, Pink Tone, Green Tone, Purple Tone and Beige Tone. Selling at RM68 ( casing RM23)

Bright Up Rouge promises to give bright and clear color. Lips will appear brighter and more beautiful.

It comes with 8 colors selling at RM90 each.

This is lipstick + lipgloss combined into one item. Coffret D'orEssence Stay Rouge promises to give colorful, glossy and succulent that can create plump and luscious lips.

Comes in 12 colors and it is selling at RM90 each

Beauty Sharp Designer is a set of blend cheek colors with triple colors for blended use, and the 3-Tone Face Colors, a combination of highlight color, medium color and shade nuance color.



This is 3D Design Pearl is included in all colors, for shaper, more dimensional contours. With 3D Design Pearl, it is possible to create a face that appears smaller with any difficult techniques.

3 types of blusher ; coral orange, pure pink and rose red.

Products are available in Kanebo counters in Isetan and Parksons.

Above beauty news is extracted from information sent by Kanebo Malaysia.

My favorite Lunasol Skin Fusing Powder Foundation finally hit the pan!

This is one of my favorite powder foundation, Lunasol Skin Fusing Powder Foundation in #OC04 and I first bought to try in Oct 2009

Totally hit the pan and I used every single of powder in there! Economy is bad, shouldn't waste right!

Last me for a while, around 1 year I think. I don't use this everyday , only in some of my lazy day !

So quickly got my refill at Kanebo's warehouse clearance sale few months ago!

This is a quick fix for my lazy day when I need to do my makeup :)

Reason for re-purchasing : Color of the foundation totally match with my skin , (the only brand currently I found). The powder is very fine and managed to close my pores quite nicely. Coverage of the foundation is good that it cover my redness and pigmentation too!

Lunasol Skin Fusing Powder Foundation selling full size at RM 140 (casing sold separately at RM 60)

So dear readers, anything that you hit the pan recently & went to re-purchase it because you like it ?

Share with me :)

Free Kanebo Skincare trial set to try, my Bad Experience!

I spotted this notice board at the entrance of Parksons KLCC at the cosmetic floor. Unfortunately there is no one at the promotion booth. So out of curiosity I walked all the way in to their counter which is quite far inside to asked about the promotion brochure I took from the booth at the entrance about their facial package.

Quite a good promotion, if you asked me .

Apparently now , Kanebo Parksons have their own facial room and therapist to do treatments. In the past, they only offer complimentary facial to those who purchase Kanebo products and bring their own product for the facial service.

BAD EXPERIENCE : When I got to their counter there are two SA, I asked one of the two SA named Alice in shoulder length hair about the promotion outside. Then I asked her about the skincare travel set which was stated on the notice board they display outside. She straight away told me that I must buy to get it. Then I told her that according to the board, one can get skincare travel set upon consultation. Then she looked so angry and reluctant. So I said is okay if you can't give it. And she replied in a very rude voice that you must fill up the forms to get it and put the form on the table!

I was shocked because all these while I been using Kanebo service all their SA (not just SA, their manager and the Taiwanese lady who owns Kanebo Malaysia) are very polite and well-mannared, which explained I always go back for their facial and body treatment service.

So I sat down and filled up the form and asked if I buy facial package in with my Parksons and still entitle to the 5% rebate. She said she don't know. Then I asked are you new here (assuming if she is then is fine) , but she did not answer. And she don't even bother to call Parksons to help me to check. Because if true enough I could get Parksons 5% rebate, then it is very good deal because assuming my facial package is RM1k, I can get cash rebate of RM50 which is quite a lot!

So I asked her do I need to fill up the form since I am already their Kanebo's member for facial and body treatment. Then she questioned me why haven't I try buy and use this skincare range before since I'm their facial customer!

Well, she has no right to question me what brands of skincare I use.

It doesn't mean that if I only go for a particular brand facial, I must use their skincare range! And as you girls know me here, am crazy of Kanebo because of Lunasol! And I'm their member for this very reason.

Anyway when I first started signing up Kanebo facial earlier this year due to persuasion of my SA in Isetan to try. Initially I signed up for their Revitalising Facial Treatment but now I went for their Impress Total Rejuvenating Treatment after I found out I like their lympahtic massage method. And both range do not use Blanchir's product. And the only Blanchir's range product I have at home is their night cream which I bought few months ago. So I thought this is a good opportunity to try out their others products in this range.

So unwillingly she took out this travel set from the cupboard and started saying this is a cleansing cream.. and etc.. and stop shortly after I finished filling up the form. And when I asked enquire cleansing cream... (as I have not try cleansing in cream type before) , she did not bother to answer me and roll her eyes looking at her colleague!!

So fine, I walked away with this set with a very huge disappointed over her service. And guess what , she was mumbling and saying something about me as I was walking out of the counter. That is the final draw. This is not the way how you treat any customer! This is totally unacceptable and I am not going back there ever! I think I am happy to stick with Kanebo Isetan SA (Emily and Lisa), which I always recommend to my friends

And to those who are thinking to go get the skincare trial set to try, I'll say Good Luck to you !

Later actually I found out from Parksons that even for facial package, I could still entitle to get 5% cash rebate! But too bad, am not going back there anymore.

p/s: And I was actually very moody yesterday and thought of window shopping to chill myself...and Thank you to Alice she made it worst!

Review : Kanebo Impress Granmula Skincare Range

Remember a while ago, I blogged about my Kanebo Impress Granmula Diamond Aura facial treatment experience and yes it is indeed an expensive intensive pampering facial. And after the pleasant experience, I am keen to find about this Kanebo Impress Granmula range.

And I was lucky to be among the first few to be able to try this as I received a travel set of Kanebo Impress Granmula range from Kanebo Malaysia for review purposes in this blog. And recently I have been trying this products solely without mixing with other products before writing this review.

A little bit of introduction to this range, Kanebo Impress Granmula range consists of three basic skincare products (Lotion , Day Emulsion and Night Cream) which focus on binding and adhesion on skin cells, integrating revitalization and gives brightening performance (inhabiting the production of melanin and preventing dark spots and freckles) to build a flawless skin structure.

This range was named Granmula as it has the grand formula i.e Triplet Active Ingredients which consists of Bisamin, Carnitine, Magnoliganane or Rhododenol that not only works instantly but also makes a difference in the long run.

This range also consists of moisturizing ingredients such as JCT Controller (improve firmness, resilience, clarity,moisture and texture), SBG Extract ( protects the skin and maintains natural skin functions) and Carni-vital (maintain a healthy looking skin).

Before I start using the products, I read the manual carefully first as each product has a specific method of application. In the manual it stated that the "Adhesive Application Method" is an original technique developed by Impress to maximize the grand formula which GRANMULA has to offer.



Kanebo Impress Granmula Lotion product information

A highly functional cosmeceutical lotion that evokes the skin's inherent radiance with a succulent texture. Infinitely clear, mellow water penetrates smoothly into the stratum corneum.



Texture : Watery just like water.

Smell : Faint fragrance (very subtle and soothing to the senses) and I cannot detect any cosmetic alcohol which I am very sensitive to. Although I cannot guarantee that it has no cosmetic alcohol, the quantity must be so minute that I cannot detect it. I try to identify the floral fragrance but cannot distinguish any major floral component. Later when I re-read the manual I realize why I am not able to identify the fragrance as it is “created from the essence of more than 20 types of flowers and trees”!! It even has a name - "Bouquet de Granmula", cool eh?

Instruction : Until Cotton pad is fully saturated approximate 3ml of lotion needed.



The Adhesive Application Method for Lotion

I followed the recommended method of application diligently which is to pat on with a saturated cotton pad, then “palming” the face from the center to the outer edge (which I find is the same method of application used for Clarins products using palm despite Kanebo’s claim that this “Adhesive Application Method” is developed by Impress) and then a very light finger acupressure on the face, again from the center outwards.

My review

The Lotion does not sit on top of the skin and it seems to have penetrated into my skin almost immediately after I applied using the above method. I did not feel my skin is sticky at this moment and in fact my skin very quickly felt soft and hydrated after that.

I did a test drive by leaving the lotion "siting on top of my skin" and see if it will evaporate, in which case I will feel a slight tightening of the skin. However this does not happen and my skin still feels soft after the few minutes wait which makes me somewhat convinced that the Lotion has in fact penetrated into my skin. I am not sure if it is the quality of the lotion that does that or the method of application. I have not tested the method with another brand of lotion but will do so (only if i can remember all the steps!)

Kanebo Impress Granmula Lotion (150ml) was priced at RM800



Kanebo Impress Granmula Emulsion product information

A highly functional cosmeceutical emulsion that spreads with a mellow sensation and delivers a smooth radiance



Texture : Light weight lotion

Smell: Same like the above description.

Instruction : 2 pumps from the dispenser approximately 1ml needed.



The Adhesive Application for Emulsion - so complicated.

I still have to refer this manual every time I apply the emulsion.


My review

From my previous experience, a day emulsion that is so liquid will not be sufficient for my skin which suffers from surface dehydration. Within a few minutes, I will feel my skin “pulling” or tightening (a sign that the emulsion is not hydrating enough) and to overcame this I normally will treat my skin to a serum or essence first. Even with a serum or essence, a “liquidy” emulsion will sometimes fail to hydrate my skin for any reasonable length of time.

The first step is to “inhale deeply” the fragrance of the emulsion – I like this step, the fragrance is so natural and relaxing, there is no artificial scent smell at all. I might incorporate this step with my other brand products although the scent may not be the same quality / standard of Kanebo’s Granmula. It gives me a few calming seconds and mentally prepares me for the application routine – which is frankly quite tedious. This step feels so Zen, like Master Yoda before a fight LOL

I was not able to follow steps 2 and 3 of the Granmula's emulsion application as smoothly as I would like. I kind of applied the emulsion over my whole face using my palm instead, trying hard to follow the diagram in the manual. Then the manual says to “blend thoroughly using circular finger motions”. I found it impossible to follow this step in the manual as the lotion quite quickly absorbs into the skin – there’s not much emulsion left sitting on the top of my skin for my fingers to make circular motions. Thus I was afraid to drag my skin and create more wrinkles!! Instead I just lightly smooth my fingers over my skin following the diagram as best I can. I am not sure if I used too little of the emulsion and that’s why I was unable to do the massage / circular motion as described in the manual.

Despite my initial apprehensions, this emulsion performed wonderfully without making my face feeling sticky. Although I used no serum or essence at all, my skin was hydrated and was kept hydrated throughout the day, even though I spent the whole day in an air-conditioned office. My skin did not have any pulling feeling at all, just wonderfully soft. At the end of the working day, I did not have as oily a face as I normally have using the light day cream that I usually use.

And some of you may remembered my comment in facebook that I said I like the my face feeling toink toink (bouncy and hydrated), well this is the reason why...

Kanebo Impress Granmula Emulsion for day (100ml) priced at RM1200

Kanebo Impress Granmula Cream product information

A highly functional cosmeceutical cream that is sumptuous and full of sophisticated technology so as to radiate Exquisite Aura



Texture : Creamy

Scent : Same like the above described.

Instruction : 2 pearl size approximately 0.5g needed



Again, the application is time consuming and some of the steps I do not understand it until I went to find my BA to show me the demo. Pheww.....

The night cream application method does not have the “heavily inhale” the fragrance step first like the day emulsion. However because I like the scent of it, I does this as my first step before starting to follow the application method.

My Review
I spread the cream ( a tiny wee bit 2 pearl size only as recommended and because it’s so expensive!) over my face using my palms. Instead of circular motions which is recommended for the day emulsion, a finger sliding motion is used for this. I find this much easier to do than the circular motions and also because the cream does not sink into the skin as quickly as the day emulsion.

I work the cream into my skin with the sliding motions, there is no drag as I am using very light movements and finish off with step 2 (palming) and step 3 (finger acupressure). There seems to be a light veil of the cream masking my face; it is not uncomfortable as it is very light but I can distinctly feel it on top of my skin.

On the other hand, after morning washing, I find that there is no tiny lines of surface dehydration and my pores appeared smaller - maybe this is the effect of the cream? My skin was very soft to the touch, no surface hydration lines (YAY!) along the cheeks and I though the lines around the eyes were a wee bit less noticeable.

Granmula is promoted as effective for "firmness, suppleness, translucency, moisture and texture in perfect condition." However I did not notice any extraordinary glow in my skin after using the products although it did perform well on the moisture and texture front for me. Perhaps use of the products over a longer term will have these effects.

Kanebo Impress Granmula Cream for night (40g) priced at RM4600


Out of all the 3 products I have tried, I would personally I liked the day emulsion the best. I am not sure how much the application method contributed or enhanced the efficacy of the products but it sure takes more time than I usually use to apply my skincare. I suppose after practice over a course of time, it will be second-nature and take less time. And would consider purchasing this range if I had the budget as I was sufficiently impressed by now and am curious as to the results if used over a long period of time.

Pros: Smells goods, very hydrating and pores appear smaller, the lotion, emulsion and cream is used over the entire face including the eye area and thus eliminates the need for an additional eye product. Neither is there any need for any serum or essence

Cons : Very very expensive (but the cost is off-set by the cost saving in not having to purchase additional eye products or serum/essence) and the application method takes time and lots of practice needed to be done to remember the whole method.

Kanebo Impress Granmula Lotion RM800 for 150ml
Kanebo Impress Granmula Emulsion RM1200 for 100ml
Kanebo Impress Granmula Cream RM4600 for 40g


Currently Kanebo Impress Granmula range is available in Kanebo International Salon and counters in the mall.

Kanebo International Salon, Starhill Gallery
Salon Address: S21-25, Pamper Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 KL
Phone Number: (03) 2144 1218
Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Kanebo International Salon, Bangsar
Salon Address: No. 16, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar Baru, 59100 KL
Phone Number: (03) 2282 1218
Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kanebo International Salon, Gurney Plaza Penang
Salon Address: N170-04-67/68 Plaza Gurney, 10250 Penan
Phone Number: (04) 227 7618
Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Kanebo International Salon, The Spring Kuching
Salon Address: Lot 123, 1st Floor, The Spring Shopping Mall, Jalan Simpang Tiga,
93300 Kuching Sarawak
Phone Number: (082) 247 318
Operating Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.


Note : Just to share again, now if you buy the whole range of Kanebo Impress Granmula products RM6600, you will get 10 Kanebo Impress Granmula Diamond Aura Facial Treatment for free ( 90 mins facial worth RM688). Promotion ends 31 Dec 2010. Currently the facial treatment is only available at the above mentioned four salons only.


Note : Read my Kanebo Impress Granmula Diamond Aura Facial Treatment experience here.


For more information , visit Kanebo Malaysia's facebook here.

Review : Kanebo Granmula Diamond Aura Facial Treatment

Remember I posted a while ago that Kanebo Malaysia invited me to try their latest range Kanebo Impress Granmula Diamond Aura Facial Treatment facial at their Starhill International Salon, KL. It was the most expensive facial I ever try. It was a 90 minutes intensive facial treatment for me. And I will be sharing the facial steps and how I do feel in the facial with my readers here.

I greeted by Cora (a small build friendly lady who was also my usual therapist for body treatment) who first brought me soak my tired leg in warm water after a long day at work.

This is a facial/body treatment room

Here is the bed where my facial treatment will start.


Cora started the the Kanebo Impress Granmula facial with Kanebo Impress Cleansing Cream which is the first step of cleansing, which Cora massage the whole cream on my face to remove makeup and other impurities. Then Cora used Kanebo Impress Creamy Soap to double cleanse my face. I like this because the cleanser is very gentle, smell good and make my face feel soft and moisturize. So now my face is clean and ready for 2nd step.

Then she proceeded using Kanebo Impress Brightener (softening serum) which will act gently to peel dead skin cell. After that my face was left to steam for 2 minutes before gentle extraction by Cora. ( bye bye all blackheads!)

Next she put Kanebo Impress Granmula Lotion and Emulsion before using Energy Lift Machine to do the lifting movement on my face for around 5 minutes. This can help to firm up our face and to avoid fine lines form due to sagging.

After that she started with the balancing massage for face and shoulder around 25 minutes using the Kanebo Impress Massage Cream. It was one of the most powerful massage I ever had and the cream smell so good! I felt like she was making a dough on my face and I know she was pressing a lot of lymphatic points on my face while massaging.... and my face feel so warm.. I was told the balancing massage will detoxify my face and improve my blood circulation.

After that 25 minutes intensive massage, so Cora took exactly 2 gram of Granmula Impress Cream (worth RM230!!!) to apply it on my face directly as a mask. Then she took a paper mask (soaked in Kanebo Impress Granmula Lotion) and laid on top of it. On the top layer, she put a plastic to wrapped my face before putting a hot towel above. This helps for better absorption of the mask (i.e creme) and not to have heat directly transferred to my face. I had the mask for 5 minutes .

And finally she removed all the sheets and massaged the remaining creme on my face before putting a layer of sunblock for me. And then I had a shoulder massage just to just before the facial ended.

I must admit , this is one of the best facial I ever had! Not because it is free invitation by Kanebo Malaysia, but the massaging technique used in this facial is very different ( even though I am their regular for their facial ) The massage is very powerful and I can feel my lymphatic nods was being pressed and released repeatedly. Other than that , these Kanebo Impress Granmula Range smells good and stimulating my sense as it is from a special fragrance, called the Bouquet de GRANMULA which consists of 20 scent extracts from flowers, trees and fruits.

More importantly, after the facial I looked into the mirror, I saw my face for definitely brighter and moisturize!

And good news is now if you buy the whole range of Kanebo Impress Granmula products RM6600 then get 10 Kanebo Impress Granmula Diamond Aura Facial Treatment for free ( 90 mins facial is worth RM688). Promotion ends 31 Dec 2010

Kanebo Impress Granmula Lotion RM800 for 150ml
Kanebo Impress Granmula Emulsion RM1200 for 100ml
Kanebo Impress Granmula Creme RM4600 for 40g


Currently Kanebo Impress Granmula range is available in Kanebo International Salon and counters in the mall.

However the Kanebo Granmula Diamond Aura Facial Treatment is currently available at the four salons only.

Kanebo International Salon, Starhill Gallery
Salon Address: S21-25, Pamper Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 KL
Phone Number: (03) 2144 1218
Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Kanebo International Salon, Bangsar
Salon Address: No. 16, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar Baru, 59100 KL
Phone Number: (03) 2282 1218
Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kanebo International Salon, Gurney Plaza Penang
Salon Address: N170-04-67/68 Plaza Gurney, 10250 Penan
Phone Number: (04) 227 7618
Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Kanebo International Salon, The Spring Kuching
Salon Address: Lot 123, 1st Floor, The Spring Shopping Mall, Jalan Simpang Tiga,
93300 Kuching Sarawak
Phone Number: (082) 247 318
Operating Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.


Note : You can read my reviews on the Kanebo Impress Granmula's products here.

Am trying latest skincare range from Kanebo Impress Granmula!

A while ago, Kanebo Malaysia invited me to try their latest range Kanebo Impress Granmula facial at their Starhill International Salon. It was so far the most expensive facial I ever tried. At the end of the facial session, I was given Kanebo Impress Granmula skincare set which has yet to be launched in Malaysia to try. I have just started using this range (solely without mixing with any of my skincare products) and will be writing reviews on this soon.

So keep an eye on this !

Kanebo Year End Warehouse Sale 19-21 Nov 2010

Those that have missed earlier Kanebo warehouse sale, should check out this one !

Expected 30% discount for skincare and cosmetics ( for previous collection)


Promotion Period : 19-21 Nov 2010
Discount up to 80%

Kanebo International Salon in Bangsar
Add : No 16 Telawi 5, Bangsar Baru, 59100 KL
Tel : 03-2282 1218

Brands available
Kanebo
Lunasol
Kate

Kanebo Year End Sale 2010 - Discount up to 80%

Location : Kanebo International Salon@Starhill Gallery

Date : 12~14 November 2009

Time : 10am - 8pm

Location : Starhill Gallery, KL S21-25 Pamper Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 KL

Contact : 03- 2144 1218

Location : Kanebo International Salon@Bangsar

Date : 19-21 November 2009

Time : 10am - 8pm

Location : Bangsar, KL, No 16 No Telawi 5, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur

Contact : 03- 2282 1218

Click here to check the price report on the earlier same warehouse sale in August 2010


And if you need my service in getting the items, email me at jessying@gmail.com Terms & Conditions applies.

Swatch of Lunasol Autumn Makeup Auroral Purification 2010 Collection

Few days ago I just blogged to share about Lunasol Autumn Makeup Auroral Purification 2010 Collection which has just been launched in Malaysia on 15 October 2010 in Kanebo counter, Isetan KLCC. Click here to check out the promotion !

Of course I quickly went to check out the colors and do some swatch.

Oh my god, its so beautiful and pigmented ... better than last collection.

Check out the swatch below.


Lunasol Aurorized Eyes palette - 5 types - RM 175/each

A five-color eye shadow set that creates fantastical and mystical eyes — like a shimmering aurora in the night sky. After layering four colors with different types of luster, applying "Aurorized Color" with a fingertip creates a beautiful shimmer, as if the eyelids were embracing the lights. Experience a never-seen attractive nuance produced by a multitude of colors and luster.

01. Nuance Variation

02. Light Variation

03. Gentle Variation

04. Soft Variation

05. Contrast Variation

Lunasol Gel Eyeliner (6 colors) - RM105/each (including portable brush).

A gel-type eyeliner that adds depth to and defines the eyes with a vivid and rich coloration.
Clings to the skin with a smooth texture which is unique to gel-type eyeliner and maintains its finish for hours without smudging. The included brush enables the user to draw the desired line between the eyelashes or on the edge of the eye line. Six colors are available, which can be selected in coordination with AURORIZED EYES.

Lunasol Full Glamour Lips S - 10 new colors - RM92/each

New colors from the Purifying Lipstick line that creates attractive, plump lips with an aurora-like shimmering luster. Beautiful coloration and enhanced radiance. Contains beauty essence ingredients.

Lunasol Coloring Cheeks - 2 types - RM90/each

New colors for Auroral Purification from the cheek color line that are formulated to bring out a healthy appearance by blending three colors. Creates dimensional cheeks with soft tones perfect for this season.

01. Medium Pink

02. Medium Beige

Lunasol Aurorized Nuance Eyes - 3 limited colors - RM90/each

Lunasol Full Glamour Gloss - 3 limited colors - RM88/each

Lunasol Nail finish - 3 limited colors - RM52/each

Lunasol Aurorized Nuance Eyes - 3 limited colors - RM90/each

Lunasol Full Glamour Gloss - 3 limited colors - RM88/each

Lunasol Nail finish - 3 limited colors - RM52/each

Lunasol Aurorized Nuance Eyes

Lunasol Full Glamour Gloss


Which one do you like ?


p/s : Unable to resist the promotion I bought the package !!! And my brother sponsored it and it will be my birthday gift :D Happy !!! My haul will be revealed in the coming post...

Note : For information of the promotion available for this collection, click here to find out