Shiseido
Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
Another generous sample size from Sephora — I'm impressed! :) While I have not used it extensively to give you a proper review, my initial impression is that this one has potential to be my HG serum! It is super lightweight, spreads easily, and absorbs instantly. My skin feels super soft and smooth afterwards. And the scent — my goodness — is highly refreshing!
Full-sized purchase?
Thinking about it!
Chanel
Le Volume Mascara
My good blog friend Carolyn raves so much about this mascara so I was beyond ecstatic to finally try it! The color I have is 10 Noir which is super duper black! The formula is not too wet and not too dry and sets to a flake and smudge-free finish on me (yay!). It volumizes like the bomb and doesn't seem to weigh down my lashes or flatten my curl. Instant ❤!
Full-sized purchase?
Yes!
Shu Uemura
Gloss Unlimited
The color I have is PK333S which is no longer available on Shu Uemura's website. It's a beautiful cool pink with lots of multi-colored shimmer. It is not too sticky (yay!) and makes lips appear plump. It also provides crazy high-shine, almost mirror-like! The light pink translates to mostly clear on my pigmented lips so I prefer using it as a layering gloss than wearing it alone.
Full-sized purchase?
Yes
Purchase
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate:
US$95 at Sephora
Chanel Le Volume Mascara:
US$30 at Nordstrom
Shu Uemura Gloss Unlimited:
US$23 at Shu Uemura
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate:
At Shiseido counters
Chanel Le Volume Mascara:
At Chanel counters
Shu Uemura Gloss Unlimited:
At Shu Uemura counters
When I bought my Shu Uemura eyelash curler, I got a sample of that lip gloss and I absolutely adore it. There’s just the tiniest bit left now, so I’m saving it for special occasions.
Yeah I think I received it with my lash curler order as well. It’s a really pretty pink lip gloss yeah? :)
I’m not sure about the chanel mascara I normally hate rubber wands with short bristles.
I’m actually the opposite! LOL! I favor rubber wands. ^_^ What mascara are you currently using, Erin?
Thank you so much, dear Jaa, for the sweet shout-out as always! I’m SO glad you are loving the Chanel mascara, too! It is my go-to mascara and has been for the last few years ever since it was released. So glad that it doesn’t smudge on you! (It does a bit on me but most mascaras smudge even more so on me.) All these samples you tried sound so promising! I’m curious to try the Shiseido serum too :).
You’re welcome, Carolyn! Always happy to link to your blog! :)
I do love the Chanel mascara! Luckily it doesn’t smudge on me. The Ultimune serum is pretty good and reasonably priced, too! :)
I like LE Volume, but it is not an HG! I don’t tend to have great luck with rubber wands (with the exception of Dior It-Lash), so maybe that’s why!
Ahh! Rubber wands and me are BFF it seems! They seem to separate my lashes better than the bristle ones. :)
Give them to me. Give them to me all. I’d so love to try these.
Here here take ’em take ’em all! ;D
That chanel mascara looks nice! I did see Carolyn’s post and probably try it sometime.
Yay! Please do! Although anything would probably look good on your lush lashes, Fiona! ;D
Dying to try the Chanel mascara!!!!!!!! But as you know I just bought 2 Dior ones and have yet to finish my current ones! Is it waterproof?
The one I have is not but they have a separate Waterproof version! :)
I have used that Chanel mascara and quiet like it
Yay to shishiedo serum :)))
Yay! :)
I’ve seen that Shiseido serum all over the ad banners in Smith and Caugheys here! It’s nice to have a little review from a trusted blog friend, haha! Maybe I shall attempt to get a sample (although this is NZ, so I’d probably have to buy $65 worth of makeup from them first, LOL). :-D
Syl, when you said $65 you mean in US dollars? I’m so glad Sephora is giving out some really good minis to customers with only $25 minimum. I wish more companies would follow the trend. :)
Oh Jaa,
It’s like you are reading my mind. I was thinking if I should try Shu’s lipgloss. It’s good that it’s not sticky. I may grab one soon:) My eyelashes have no volume what so ever! I need that mascara ASAP, Lol. I don’t use fake lashes often so Mascara is the only thing to help my short and barely there eyelashes:) Thanks for the recommendations xx
Hey Grace! If you like super shimmery glosses, you’ll like this one! :) What mascara are you using right now?