
Dior
One Essential Intense Skin Detoxifying Booster Serum
How about a face serum that promises to eliminate toxins and regenerate skin cells while instantly adding radiance? I can't say I've seen any noticeable improvements on the look of my skin but it might be because I haven't used it long enough. The formula itself has a pearlescent white color and a light, fresh scent and texture that absorbs instantly — very pleasant to use. It is fairly moisturizing and leaves no residue on the skin, just a light hydrating feel. I really like that I can follow with my moisturizer right away!
Full-sized purchase?
Possibly

La Mer
The Reparative Body Lotion
This one is an anti-aging body lotion that supposedly renews and smooths the skin upon contact! I LOVE everything, well, almost everything about this lotion. It is so light, almost serum-light, and spreads so easily. It takes no time to sink in and you literally can get dressed right away as it doesn't leave behind any greasy or sticky residue. I also love how it leaves my skin extra soft and smooth but one thing I'm not too crazy about is the scent. It's a pretty strong and lingering kind of scent that I unfortunately can't get along with.
Full-sized purchase?
Probably not due to the scent

Kat Von D
Immortal Lash 24 Hour Mascara
Having thin and sparse lashes, I am very picky about my mascara so when I first saw the wand of this one, I expected not to like it! The brand calls it a Power Spiral 3-in-1 brush that lengthens, curls, and coats every lash. Well, I did witness all 3 aspects on my lashes! The spikey bristles somehow are able to separate and define each of my lash perfectly. The formula is intense black, non-clumpy, non-brittle, and easy to remove. The best part? It holds curls really well and doesn't flake or smudge the entire (hot and humid) day!
Purchase
Dior One Essential Intense Skin Detoxifying Booster Serum:
US$100 at Nordstrom
La Mer The Reparative Body Lotion:
US$195 at Sephora ○ Nordstrom
Kat Von D Immortal Lash 24 Hour Mascara:
US$20 at Sephora
Dior One Essential Intense Skin Detoxifying Booster Serum:
At Dior counters
La Mer The Reparative Body Lotion:
At La Mer counters
Kat Von D Immortal Lash 24 Hour Mascara:
At Sephora stores
Disclosure: The La Mer The Reparative Body Lotion sample was provided by La Mer. All opinions are honest and my own.
Ooh I want to give that mascara a try now! My current HG is the Lancome Star but that’s a bit pricey for me.
I sampled the Star one once and I loved it! Didn’t purchase the full-size, though, because I have sooo many mascara samples in my stash that I want to go through!
Kat Von mascara sounds nice :)
after a long time Mini reviews from you Jaa
Yeah.. I need to test more minis! :D
These mini reviews are a great idea. I have a whole bag of samples lying around, I really need to start using them soon.
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They are fun to photograph and write about! I love writing this series but lately I just haven’t had time to test more of them. My skin has become very sensitive after the move, too, so I try not to test too many products at once.
I love trying samples of products, especially more expensive ones. That mascara sounds really good. I think it’s safe to say that Kat Von D’s beauty line is really really good! I just bought another Kat Von D eyeliner :-)
Yayy! Which one? The liquid liner?
Ahh too bad about the La Mer scent! I haven’t used anything from La Mer and I can’t say I know what their products smell like. The mascara looks promising tho!
I haven’t used too many products from them but I know I kind of like the scent of the Moisturizing Soft Cream. :D
Too bad that that La Mer body lotion smells so overpowering. I personally like strong scents. I’m currently rotating three body butters from Victoria’s Secret and they are scented as f*ck but they smell soooooooooooooo divine…
LOL! I agree! Have you tried anything from Bath and Body Works? Their stuff is strongly scented, too! :D
I’ve been hoping to see a Beauty Minis post from you! Yay! :D Don’t you hate it when you love a product but the scent is too much? I’m glad you found a new mascara love, though! I had a sample of this CD One Essential serum but I wasn’t in love with the alcohol content. It the 4th ingredient and I could always smell it when I used it. The last sample I fell in love with was the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream! It works on the body, hands, and face, sinks in beautifully, and softens skin like a gangsta. :)
Oh how I miss the FAB Ultra Repair Cream! It was my staple back when I was in the US! I used it mainly as a hand cream and it worked wonders! I’ll always associate it with a “Winter in the US” product. LOL
Curl holding mascara is always on my wishlist!
Then you must give this one a try! :)