Guerlain haul

Tipped off by AhCapp that Guerlain was having a sale on their Parure Pearly White Compact Foundation, I stopped by the counter in Tangs Orchard this evening. At only S$35, instead of the usual S$87, it was just too good a deal to pass up as even drugstore brand foundations like L'Oreal and Majolica Majorca retail for around S$30 in Singapore. Just last week, the Tangs counter was doing a buy-one-get-one-free offer on this foundation. I wonder why Guerlain is so keen to clear stocks of this foundation, given that it was just introduced a couple of months ago?!


I purchased it in Ocre Pure White #41.



I was also impressed by the texture of the Parure Pearly White Brightening Fluid Foundation SPF15 PA+ (S$87) and got it in #01 Beige Pale, which is the palest shade that is exclusive to Asia, according to A Beautyful Sentiment. Both the powder and fluid foundations contain Pearl Lily Complex to help protect the skin against pigmentation disorders caused by environmental and internal stresses, leaving skin bright, smooth and radiant. The fluid foundation also contains natural nacre powder taken from oyster shells. According to the product leaflet, its iridescent composition helps to conceal imperfections such as redness, enlarged pores and dark spots while making your skin appear to be "suffused with a halo of pure white light".


Since there was a 6-piece GWP for purchase of S$160 and above, I picked up the Kiss Kiss Laque #743 Rosewood Chic (S$44) as well. The 6 piece GWP includes a Perfect White sheet mask, Orchidee Imperiale Exceptional Complete Care Cream 3ml, Exceptional Complete Care Serum 3ml, Super Aqua Mask 30ml, Secret de Purete Eye & Lip makeup remover 15ml and Success Future Regenerating Toner 15ml.


On top of that, I also received a purple metallic mesh sling purse and a large beach towel. HSBC cardholders also receive an extra 3-piece Orchidee Imperial skincare kit so I got another Complete Care Fluid 3ml, Complete Care Toner 7ml and Complete Care Eye & Lip Cream 2ml. The kind SA also threw in two Insolence perfume samples at my request.


Tangs was also having a special promotion whereby they were giving S$10 vouchers for every S$100 beauty purchase, so I receive one voucher which can be used on all beauty brands except those under Estee Lauder. I also received an Esprit umbrella and bottle of water with the Singtel logo as Tangs was doing a close door event for Singtel customers.


And the light blue handheld fan was given to me by a very kind Tangs staff when I almost fainted while queuing at the customer service counter. So embarrassing, right?! I get these fainting spells occasionally, usually without any warning, but I usually recover quickly after sitting down or lying down for a few minutes. The SA fetched me a chair immediately and gave me the fan, which she then refused to take back when I tried to return it to her after recovering. I must say that was one of the best examples of great customer service I've ever had!