August 2014 Black Box

With so many things happening, I finally sat down to review my August Black Box. Yes, it is badly overdued. *guilty*

L'Oreal Paris Hair Expertise EverSleek Shampoo and Conditioner | 250ml, $14.90 each
EverSleek Intense Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner smooth and deeply condition frizzy, unruly hair without weigh down. Helps improve texture, and leaves hair beautifully sleek and manageable. 100% free of drying Sulfates, 48 hour frizz control, free of heavy Silicone and zero harshness.
Where to buy: Watsons, Guardian, SaSa, selected FairPrice, Cold Storage & Giant supermarkets. 

I am glad this set of samples came in the August box as I will be needing a sample pack for my next trip away from home. Lifesaver. I had used this pair before and I love the effect it does for my frizzy hair, and it smells so nice.

Dettol Skincare Body Wash | 950ml $10.90
A dermatological pH-balanced formula with Dettol's trusted germ protection. Helps retain skin's moisture and preserve skin's natural protection for a softer-smoother feeling skin.
Where to buy: Major hyper & supermarkets, pharmacies & provision stores

KLARITY Lasertox V-Line Slim Up Mask | 1 sheet, $10
This 2-step quick fix treatment pack is designed to lift and firm your cheek and chin without hassle. The self-heating Lasertox V-Line Slim Up Firming Cream is enriched with Adenosine. It accelerates the delivery of skin lifting and firming result. The hydrogel patch seals the firming cream on target area to focus on the slimming and contouring. The treatment set is paraben free and skin friendly. Face contour is toned, firmer and more refined with regular use.
Where to buy: www.klarity.sg, BHG and SaSa stores.

Cool concept of a two in one lifting and firming mask. All you need is in one. 

Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lotion | 170ml, $22.90
Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion instantly hydrates the skin and helps preserve its optimum moisture balance. In contains 3 Hyaluronic Acids (Hyaluronic + Super Hyaluronic & Nano Hyaluronic Acids) that deeply penetrate into skin to lock in moisture. Used as the 2nd step in the skincare regime. Helps improve dry and dehydrated skin, leaving it silky smooth. Skin pH balanced and low irritation. Free of fragrance, mineral oil, alcohol and colorant.
Where to buy: All major hyper & supermarkets

Zappy Antiseptic Wipes | $1.50 per packet (10pcs Resealable)
Kill 99.99% of harmful germs, Alcohol-free. Safe and no rinsing required.
Where to buy: NTUC, Giant, Cheers, Choice, Mustafa

FrG Instant Stain Remover Wipes | $2 per box (6pcs)
Instant removal of accidental stains. Applicable for stains on fabric materials. Remove stains which include coffee, sauces and mud on clothes and carpets.
Where to buy: NTUC, Giant, Cheers, Choice, Mustafa

FrG Instant Shoe Wipes | $2 per box (4pcs)
For show surface cleaning and polishing. Provides quick and natural shine instantly. Acts as a protection on shoe.
Where to buy: NTUC, Giant, Cheers, Choice, Mustafa

FrG Leather Polish Wipes | $2 per box (4pcs)
Water repellency, good gloss and durability. Cleans and nourishes leathers. Maintains leather-made materials or products
Where to buy: NTUC, Giant, Cheers, Choice, Mustafa

June Black Box

Happy to received my June's Black Box samples today, though I thought I was not eligible in this month's ballot? But surprise surprise. Black Box has changed its packaging this month. From the (literally) black box to the plastic foil packaging. I wonder why. I like the previous box design, but this new packaging is less bulky than the previous. Can't wait to try out these samples.

Here are what's inside the June's Black Box:

Phytokeratine Reparative Shampoo - Weakened Damaged Hair [$48/200ml]

Phytokeratine is a sulfate-free shampoo to gently cleanse and respect sensitized hair. The hair fiber's inner structure is replenished while the hair becomes more resistant, supple and silky.
Where to buy: Phyto is available at all Robinsons, John Little, Beauty by Nature and selected Watsons, Guardian, SaSa, Sephora, BHG, Unity and Nishino.

KLARITY™ LASERTOX™ CC Miracle White Lotion [$29/30g]

Helps to restore your beauty with at least one tone lighter whitening effect immediately. The lotion is enriched with diamond powder, giving you the instant glow after application. Also enriched with wild rosehip extract, which is a source of powerful antioxidant, it helps to prolong skin youthfulness.
Where to buy: BHG stores island-wide and selected SaSa stores. www.klarity.sg

Sexy Look 3D Duo Lifting [$8.80/box of 5pcs]

Sexy Look offers you a 360 degree ultra lifting and firming effect with a fine selection of quality natural ingredients - pampering like no other. The innovative patented mask sheet with ear-hook not only provides a perfect fit onto your skin, but enhances the absorption of the essence - giving you a visible lifting and firming effect.
Where to buy: BHG stores island-wide. www.secretive.sg/8-sexylook

Darlie Double Action Enamel Protect (Strong Mint) [$3.70/200g]

The Enamel Protect Formula strengthens tooth enamel, reduces decalcification of teeth, containing fluoride that help prevent cavity. The superfine cleaning agent cleans teeth thoroughly - using natural spearmint and peppermint essence - to keep your breath minty fresh.
Where to buy: Selected major NTUC FairPrice, Giant, Cold Storage, Sheng Siong, Prime, and other leading supermarkets, Watsons, Guardian and other cosmetic stores. 


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December Black Box

Black Box sent an email this morning notifying that the delivery of the December Black Box starts today. And I received mine today in the afternoon. Happy! Have you received yours? 

Love what I see in the December Black Box.

Here are the items:

But, Becky Double Lifting Mask - Available at BHG and www.secretive.sg.
Purchase But, Becky mask at 60% off ($5.96 instead of $14.90) at www.secretive.sg with promo code blackboxbeauty during checkout. Promotion from 1 Dec 2013 to 31 Jan 2014.

Formulated for Asian skin, But, Becky cares for your delicate needs and pampers you like a princess with its unique double lifting mask. Covering every inch of your skin, the special diamond pattern accelerates the penetration of essence, making sure your skin drinks up the goodness of beauty.

Darlie All Shiny White (Enamel Care) - $3.30 for a tube of 160g

Darlie All Shiny White (Enamel Care), on top of the 14-day whitening efficacy, is enhanced with an Enamel Care formulation. Enamel Protection helps to strengthen enamel via re-mineralization, as a protection shield to prevent enamel from wearing down. Teeth Whitening, SWA Whitening System effectively removes yellow stains and whitens your teeth all around.

Nuxe Reve De Miel Hand and Nail Cream - $28.00 for 75ml

This repairing, non-greasy nourishing hand cream repairs and relives dry or damaged hands white protecting them from the visible signs of skin aging. Nuxe tested this cream under extreme cold weather conditions, so you can be sure it lives up to its claims. Acacia honey repairs cracks and nourishes skin, while argan oil and shea butter are time-tested moisturizers. Doses of sunflower oil, sweet almond oil and barley extract soothe, and vitamin E protects skin from environmental damages.

Gatsby Facial Paper 5's - $2.70 for 15 sheets. $6.90 for 42 sheets

Give yourself an instant perk by giving your face a wipe with Gatsby's Facial Paper. Containing Menthol as a cooling ingredient, it's your savior from the scorching heat when you are out and about.

bio-home Kitchen Cleaner - $5.50 for 500ml (Lemongrass & Green Tea, Lavender & Bergamot)

bio-home kitchen cleaner removes grime and grease effectively without leaving behind harmful chemical residues. Its unique refreshing scent also reduces and masks kitchen odor. It's biodegradable, Eco-friendly, rinse free and uses 100% plant based active.

VDL Lumilayer Primer and Perfecting Last Foundation SPF25, PA++ (3 Shades) - Lumilayer Primer @ $36.00 for 30ml, Perfecting Last Foundation SPF25, PA++ @ $40.00 for 30ml

Zappy Sampler Pack - $2-$5.50 per pack. (Zappy Sun System Sunscreen Wipes, Zappy After-Sports Wipes, Zappy Insect Repellent Wipes, Zappy boy Alcohol Wipes, Zappy boy Antiseptic Wipes)

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October Black Box

The box filled with wonderful surprises landed on my doorstep 2 days before the end of October. My second Black Box. Happy. Happy.

My surprises were nicely wrapped in a orange paper. And ta-dah~

Here's everything that was in my box. I love it. More stuff to make my face look better. Lately my face had loads of problems. Sighs.

1. A set of vouchers from Rapellez for facial and body treatment, Jamco Optical & Trading Co, ClubCouture, Inner Desire and Orion Crystal Jewellery.
2. Sexy Look Eco Pure Cotton Mask Sheet: Escargot Extract. Prevents skin damage, slows down the aging process and improves overall skin health. Instantly oxygenates skin and brightens complexion. (This mask is not listed in the list of products provided.)
3. VDL CC Cream, SPF 25, PA++: With the brightening lumilayer technology, it balances a pale or dark skin tone, completing the look of flawless radiation and clear transparency.
4. Bifesta Cleansing Lotion (Cotton Type): Gentle and refreshing water-based makeup remover that thoroughly removes all makeup and dirt, leaving your skin non-sticky and clean. Contains Green Tea Extract for pore-tightening. Recommended for Oily Skin.
5. Darlie Enamel Protect Toothpaste: 3 powers of Enamel Protection - Shields, Seals and Strengthens tooth enamel for healthier teeth.
6. Huile Prodigieuse Oil: The No.1 product in France - Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Usage Dry Oil is made from 97.8% of natural ingredients which can be used to nourish and repair the face, body and hair. 
7. Zappy Sampler Pack: Includes
• Zappy After Sports Wipes
• Zappy Ultimate Antiseptic & Antibacterial Wipes
• Zappy Insect Repellent Wipes
• Zappy Boy Alcohol Wipes
• Zappy Sun System Sunscreen Wipes

PS. Sorry it took me this long to blog. My house is a little messy for photo taking.

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August Black Box

My first Black Box arrived at my doorstep today~ Yippee~ The courier guy was a little scary though. Knocked (very loudly) and tried opening my main door (of course it was locked). Scared me, so I open a small gap and he just passed me the box and went off. I did not even see his face hahaha

"Curiosity Satisfied" - Very curious indeed.

The contents when I opened up the box. Very neatly packed with a note from the Black Box Team and also a list of items in this month's box. The next survey is on 2 September (to check email) and to submit before 23 September. Winners will be notified by 30 September.

This month's Black Box is a consolidation of products that can help our skin look younger and and more radiant. Excited to try out these products.

And tadah~ Here's what we have for August's Black Box. This month's box contains products from Purer Skin, Dettol, Zappy, Darlie, GlucosCare and a stack of vouchers from various brand partners.

Purer Skin Miracle Serum, $66.90 (30ml) - Purer Skin Miracle Serum is made with 100% Pure Bird's Nest and the nutrition of Bird's Nest is easily absorbed by your skin to effectively reduce fine lines and wrinkles, leaving your skin looking younger and more radiant. 
Purchase from: www.PurerSkin.com and selected Watsons ( ION Orchard, Parkwayy Parade, Bugis Junction, JEM, Ngee Ann City, Jurong Point, Marina Square, Vivocity, Raffles City, Toa Payoh Hub, Compass Point)

I'm excited to try this out. Lately there has been quite a number of promotions and brand awareness going on Purer Skin's Facebook and have been curious about it.

Purer Skin Miracle Serum

Dettol Radiance Body Wash, $3.20 (250ml), $7.20 (625ml), $10.50 (950ml) - New Dettol Radiance Body Wash reveals the inner radiance of your skin, leaving it glowing with health. In addition to the trusted germ protection of Dettol, it has a unique blend of Vitamin B3, C which helps rejuvenate and purify your skin for it to regain its radiance. 
Purchase from: Major hyper/supermarkets and pharmacies

Dettol is always the trusted brand against germs. With the new body wash, we can now have a younger and healthier skin together with the protection from the germs and bacteria from our everyday lives.

Dettol Radiance Body Wash

Zappy Sample Pack, $2 to $5.50 per pack, consists of the following items:

• Zappy Sun System Sunscreen Wipes (6pcs per box) - Formulated with concentrated emulsion with excellent skin feel and skin nourishing characteristics ingredients. The water resistant wipes provided protection against ultraviolet rays and other damaging effects of the skin. It contains Vitamin E which helps to maintain skin's natural oil balance, thus delaying premature aging.
• Zappy After-Sports Wipes (8pcs per box) - Refreshing and cool wipes that contain natural mint, antibacterial and moisturizer designed to be tough enough to remove dirt and sweat, but gentle to use on your entire body. The wipes can be used after any sports activities, workouts, practice or any time you want to feel refresh.
• Zappy Boy Antiseptic Wipes (10pcs per box) - Contains blend of antiseptic agents to work synergistically to give a faster and broader germs reduction efficancy. Zappy Boy is alcohol-free, safe and gentle to the skin for every day use. 
• Zappy Insect Repellent Wipes (8pcs per box) - Offers effective and long-lasting protection against mosquitoes. It uses IR3535 (Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate) which is highly effective against a broad range of stinging and biting insects including mosquitoes.
• Zappy Boy Alcohol Wipes (10pcs per box) - Rapidly kill all fungi and bacteria and kill most viruses. The rapid killing action and lack of chemical residue makes them ideal for disinfection for many medical items. 

Purchase from: NTUC, Giant, Cold Storage, Unity and Guardian

Zappy Sample Pack

Darlie Expert White, $5.90 (120g) - Inspired by professional whitening treatments, to help whiten teeth, remove stains, dental plaque and tartar, Darlie Expert White toothpaste contains Prophylaxis Silica-micro particles (PS-mp) - an ingredient similar to what dentists use for Ultrasonic scaling and Polishing. It brings you a professional teeth-whitening experience at the comfort of your home.
Promotion: Enjoy 16% discount. Darlie Expert White at 2 for $9.90 from 1 to 30 September 2013 at NTUC Fairprice, Giant, Cold Storage, Sheng Siong and Watsons.

Wow, professional teeth whitening experience at the comfort of my home. This is good. I badly need this as I drink at least one cup of coffee a day. The dentist during my annual visit (by right we should visit the dentist every 6 months, but then I am only able to book a slot every year at the polyclinic) always advised me on drinking less coffee. But but how do I survive a day without coffee? haha

Darlie Expert White

GlucosCare Tea, $15 (24 sachets), $35 (60 sachets) - A natural herbal tea that is proven to lower sugar absorption in the body. 
Purchase from: Guardian, Watsons, Unity, OG, Fairprice, Mustafa & chinese medical halls or imart.com.sg

GlucosCare Tea

Together with this month's Black Box, there is a stack of vouchers on trials and discounts, kept neatly in the lovely blue Black Box zip bag. I'm interested in a few of them.

Vouchers

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Black Box - Loreal Ever Sleek Smoothing System - My first "box", Black Mini

I finally received my first Black Box. So happy and excited! I had subscribed for it quite some time back but has not yet receive any box. I believe to receive one, one have to join their survey, and they will go through the submissions, then select those that are in the target audiences group to send out their black boxes? That's how I finally got this.

To be honest, the Black Box wasn't what I had anticipated. I was hoping to really receive a physical box, but I guess this round, I'm only getting the Black Mini haha..

Black Box has partnered with L'Oreal Paris Hair Care to bring subscribers something new and exciting – Black Mini! 

Loreal Ever Sleek Smoothing System

• 100% Free of Drying Sulfates
• 100% Sulfate Free
• Zero Harshness
• 48HR Frizz Control
• Free of Heavy Silicone
• More Effective

All Hair Expertise Shampoos and Conditioner retails for $14.90 each. Available at Watsons, Guardian, Sasa and selected Department Stores nationwide.

I can't wait to try out the sample shampoo and conditioner. My hair is soooo dry and frizzy. Do you think it is able to work miracles? I'm sooo want to look a wee bit prettier for tomorrow's Singapore Blog Awards. Ohhhh.. I'm not a finalist, I'm just a amateur blogger-reporter, all thanks to omy.sg. Follow the results on twitter #omySBA2013.

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Loreal Ever Sleek Smoothing System
http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/brands/hair-care-styling/eversleek.aspx