Mini Bobbi Brown Brights Palette

Most of Bobbi Brown's collection or palette has been more on the "play it safe", neutral colors so I was quite pleasantly surprise to see this bright, fun palette from her. You get a total of 20 mini eyeshadow and a brush for $70.

Review Origins Mega Mushroom Skin Relief Advance Serum

This is an anti-inflammation serum that is suppose to minimize redness.

Packaging: Plastic bottle with a pump.

Price: $50/1oz or $66/1.7oz or $110/3.4oz

Pros: Pricewise, I like that Origins offer bigger bottle size at a discount price. Another plus is that Dr. Andrew Weil donates all of his after-tax profits from royalties from sales of Origins products directly to the Weil Foundation.

For reference, my sensitive, reactive skin is moderately blotchy from redness on the tzone and cheeks areas. I also have some broken capillaries on my lower cheeks. I protect my reactive skin by avoiding the sun, hot water, harsh scrub, enzyme peel (allergic), etc. Unfortunately there is no cure for rosacea so I have not bothered to use any topical application for my condition. This is my first anti-inflammatory serum and I have been using it for about a month.

I brought this with me on my trip because I was expecting some major sun rashes from being on tropical islands for 2 weeks. I applied it religiously, 2-3 times a day. To my amazement, there was no visible irritation even though there were times where my skin sting a bit from too much salt water. Redness was under control and reduced even. The serum did not eliminate all redness, but it did reduce and keep it under control when skin is exposed to stress environment.

It's nude but applies transparent.

Cons: The first few nights, it smells bad. It has this funky, stinky smell to it that I can’t quite put my finger on. I was not sure if I would keep on using this. After a few nights, the smell lightens considerably. It still has a scent but no longer offensive. I don’t think it is the case of me getting use to the smell. There was probably some bad or concentrated stuff at the bottom that pumped out the first few nights. Who knows?

Overall: If you have redness due to broken capillaries and are hoping that this serum will treat your problem, you will be disappointed. Currently there is no effective topical treatment for vascular problem except laser or IPL. However, if you have reactive, sensitive skin or rosacea, I would recommend giving this a try.

Disclosure: This review contains sample sent by PR for consideration. The review is base on my honest personal opinions and experience.

Outspoken by Fergie

Outspoken is a new fragrance by Fergie, in collaboration with Avon. The name “Outspoken” seems like a fit with Fergie’s edgy persona. It's suppose to be a mix of floral and racy black leather.

Top Notes: Star Fruit, Iced Berry, Wild Saffron
Heart Notes: Tuberose Absolute, Midnight Jasmine, Passion Flower
Base Notes: Racy Black Leather, Raw Ebony Wood, Smokey Vetiver

Fragrance can be a difficult item to recommend because it is such a personal preference. Of course, if it does not smell good to me, I’ll definitely let you know. Personally I like it. It is different from what I already owned. It’s a mixture of both floral and woody scents with floral being the dominating scent. It is feminine in a sophisticated and sexy, not girly type of scent. I also love the design of the bottle and the price is also very nice, which are always a plus.

Outspokens retails for $28.00 (1.7oz) and is available exclusively through Avon Representatives or online at Avon.

Disclosure: This review contains sample sent by PR for consideration. The review is base on my honest personal opinions and experience.

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

We decided to splurge big time on this one of a lifetime trip and stayed in one of the overwater bungalow. Overall, the Four Seasons Resort is absolutely gorgeous. Pictures does not do it justice. Really, you can enjoy the island life without ever leaving the resort. The food was only okay which is a disappointment because I love to eat. Food on the cruise was much better.

The yatch they pick us up in.

If you open the window, you can see the lagoon. It's like taking a bath outdoor. Just be careful, make sure no one see you naked :)

Yes to Blueberries: Age Refresh

So it seems like the folks at "Yes To..." Brands has done it again. First, they created the Yes To Carrots for normal to dry skin, then Yes To Cucumbers for sensitive skin, then Yes to Tomatoes for combination to oily skin, and recently they launched their latest Yes to Blueberries for anti-aging.

The line is aim at improving skin firmness; diminish fine lines and wrinkles; repair and nourish aging skin. As usual, everything is reasonable price at $19.99, from day to night cream and serum.

Have you tried it? Liked it?