Shu Uemura, keeper of my heart.
Posted by ilyana | Filed under Make-Up & Beauty, Misc
I swear the SAs at Shu Uemura are probably genetically engineered to make you spend as much money as possible >_> because I think I may have to resort to eating salads and sandwiches until my next pay comes in…which is a long, long time from now sigh.
Anyway as you all know, I finally got myself a bottle of the cleansing oil in A/O which is probably short for Annoyingly/Overpriced. Ok no, it stands for Anti-oxidants and as expensive as it is, I think it’s well worth the money because cleansing your face is a majorly important step in skincare!
I intended to get the smaller 150ml bottle which would probably have a more economical effect on my bank account but the SA pointed out if I got the bigger bottle, I would be entitled to their Christmas gift which came in the form of 2 deluxe cleansing oil samples (that’s already 100ml of cleansing oil for free omg!) a sakura-scented Japanese bath oil, a sample of their UV make-up base AND if I spent an additional $25, I could get the Tsumori Chisato x Shu Uemura Limited Edition Mirror as a gift. THAT WAS THE END OF IT LOL so I’m a little poorer now ;_;
Hello again, my pretty baby. I’ve not opened the bottle yet actually, I’m going to finish using the deluxe samples I got first then we can have our own little private opening ceremony for the big kahuna.
~PLEASURE OF JAPANESE BATH~ HAHAHA WHAT?! And my eternal love for Japan just grew by 15%.
Bought my first Shu lipstick! I wanted to get the Tsumori Chisato x Shu Uemura limited edition lipstick in “Jupiter Brown” but it’s sold out everywhere! I’m a little bummed about that but the SA recommended me a similar shade which I am currently loving!I think the glass capsule concept behind their lipstick packaging is A+, always a sucker for packaging here.
Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited lipstick in BG942. Okay I know the color looks almost wtf-worthy in the tube but trust me, it’s a nice shade. Jupiter Brown has similar orangey brown-beige tones coupled with gold shimmer. BG942 is a matte and I’ve been using it everyday now, such a perfect creamy nude shade.
O HAI TSUMORI CHISATO-SAN. GENKI DESU KA?
The mirror comes in a pretty pale pink velvet drawstring pouch, love how they printed on the ribbons as well - nice touch.
I would consider myself as someone who would pick avant garde over cute any other day but I will make the rare exception for Tsumori Chisato. HOW ADORABLE IS THE GOLD FOIL IMPRINT?! Urgh too cute, too cute! I know the mirror is sold out in Japan and the US but Singaporeans, if you want to get the mirror please rush to the Shu Uemura counter in Tampines, they have about 15 pieces left. Be prepared to spend some good money, girlfriends.
The SA was really nice and gave me a stack of samples to try out, I’ve never seen so many samples in my life lol. She must have been in a good mood since I bought everything she recommended. Good, attentive SAs are the spawn of the money-spending devil!
Anyway, in non-girly purchases - I finally got myself a camera bag yesterday! YAY I’m so happy I can bring my camera out more often now. Prior to this, I didn’t have a proper bag for the camera so I didn’t like bringing it out because the first and the last time I brought it out for my lunch date at the Marmalade Pantry, it scratched the hell out of my bag which is completely ironic because here I am worried about accidentally scratching the camera/lens/whatever and the camera is in mint condition at the end of the day but my bag has been brutalized -_-
I think it looks like something out of Aliens Vs Predator haha!
Yay for neon orange insides! More yays for lil pockets to hold extra SD cards! This will really come in handy when I fly off to Australia for a holiday with my family next month! Can’t wait for it!
Randomly, I’ve been looking at my really stale links list in my sidebar and I think I should update it soon lol, I’ve reading more and more beauty blogs lately and it’s been exciting getting to know each and everyone of you! Thank you for commenting and sharing your thoughts with me, it’s much appreciated ♥
Til next time~
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Tags: beauty: shu uemura, shu uemura: tsumori chisato, skincare: cleansing oil
15 Responses to “Shu Uemura, keeper of my heart.”
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[nadz] Says:
November 29th, 2009 at 2:31 pmAnother pretty entry that makes my Sunday! Imma go your house and say hi to the green bottle and secretly pump it.
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ilyana Says:
November 29th, 2009 at 3:10 pm@ nadz
nah uh girlfriend, the bottle’s in a secret hiding place where noone but fairies (and me) have access to lol. -
Catherine Says:
November 29th, 2009 at 4:49 pmCuuuuute haul!! And hey - if you really love the cleansing oil then it is a great deal! Can’t wait to see a FOTD with the new lippie - so sorry they ran out of Jupiter Brown, but this one looks like it’s more opaque anyway! And omg… I can’t wait to get my mirror in the mail hehehehe…
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ilyana Says:
November 29th, 2009 at 7:19 pm@ Catherine
Yeah it’s definitely a great deal (a great but expensive deal lol) I love Jupiter Brown, I swatched it at the counter and oohed at the pretty, sad that it’s all been snapped up but it’s alright! I like my new lipstick just as much! Yep, it’s more opaque than Jupiter Brown..it’s got this nice glossy finish too even though it’s a matte!I went to the Shu USA website today and the mirrors were all sold out again! lucky you <3~
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Jennifer Says:
November 29th, 2009 at 10:34 pmthe japanese bath bottle is very cute I haven’t seen this shu product before! let us know how it smells
they gave you lots of samples as I can tell, you’re lucky haha.
btw if it’s your HG, then go for it ! -
Blair Says:
November 29th, 2009 at 10:51 pmShocker! Jupiter Brown is already oos? That’s fast!!
Come over to Malaysia for your YSL fix, if I’m not mistaken, they’re still here =D
Sure! I will review some of the MBD masks in my upcoming post.
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ilyana Says:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:14 pm@ Jennifer
It’s a got a nice distinct flowery scent…not sure if it’s akin to the sakura flower since I’ve never actually smelled it but it’s nice!@ Blair
YES IT’S OOS, so sad! My SA told me they’re not bringing in anymore because there’s such a high demand globally!Which part of Malaysia are you at? I think I’ll be in KL over the Christmad break.
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yumeko Says:
November 30th, 2009 at 5:01 pmawesome entry! there is so much i like in this!
does ur eternal love for japan include me? /shameless hahah just joking!
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toothfairynotes Says:
December 2nd, 2009 at 5:51 amboohoohooo another reminder that they’ve stopped selling shu uemera here in the Netherlands!!!
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ilyana's reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:07 pm@ toothfairynotes
Omg what? No shu uemura over there? That sucks!!@ rae
You should get a couple of samples, they’re really good ;D -
Rae Says:
December 2nd, 2009 at 2:12 pmEeee Shu! I don’t actually own any Shu Uemura yet, but I hope to soon
All I ever hear is raves! -
evie Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 2:58 pmooh i love your hauls!!!the mirror is ssoo cute!
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ilyana Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 3:50 pm@ evie
It’s adorable, isn’t it? I love it so much that I’m too scared to bring it anywhere for fear of dirtying it >.> -
tea noir » Blog Archive » Melbourne, where I got hit on by a fishmonger - Part 1 Says:
December 21st, 2009 at 9:40 pm[...] time lol. I had very minimal make-up on the entire trip and some of you wanted to see what the Shu Uemura lipstick I got looked like on my lips so there you have it, ladies. It’s the perfect nude, [...]
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December 1st, 2009 at 4:57 pm
@ yumeko
Hahaha perhaps ;D
Did you get anything from the tsumori chisato x shu uemura collection?
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