It's that time of the year again.... nope, not the Great Singapore Sale (which in my humble opinion isn't that Great afterall... ; ) ). It's the much anticipated Luxasia Warehouse sale, which is held almost on a yearly basis for 3 or 4 days. This year, its from the 26th of August to 28th of August. Luxasia is the distributor for quite a list of makeup, fragrance and skincare brands in Singapore, thus this is THE SALE that "saleaholics" look out for.
As the sale is held at their warehouse, the location is a little out of the way for people who doesn't live near the east side of Singapore. Nevertheless, if one googled the location, it shouldn't take too much of an effort to find the place.
As the sale is held at their warehouse, the location is a little out of the way for people who doesn't live near the east side of Singapore. Nevertheless, if one googled the location, it shouldn't take too much of an effort to find the place.
I had quite a haul that day, and would have hauled even more if my 2 best girlfriends hadn't restrain me with a leash.... good, 'coz when i cooled down i realised those are not really what i wanted. : ) Thank you, gals.
Okie, here's what i hauled that day......
My Haul.
The Guerlain Haul.
4 Single Eyeshadows.
L-R: 182 L'instant Nuit, 181 L'instant Emeraude, 180 L'instant Fume and 160 L'instant Coquin.
A closer look at 182 L'instant Nuit- A rich black with gold shimmer.
A closer look at 181 L'instant Emeraude- A nice olive green with a subtle golden sheen.
A closer look at 180 L'instant Fume- A light taupe brown with a hint of golden sheen. 
A closer look at 160 L'instant Coquin- A subtle matte fresh pink. The only matte colour among the 4 eyeshadows.
Guerlain's Parue Extreme Luminous Extreme Wear Foundation with SPF25 PA++ in 13 Rose Naturel.
L-R: RMK's Creamy Makeup Base in 00 and Creamy Makeup Base Mat in 02.
Tangs Orchard's exclusive- REN's Multi-Mineral Pore Minimising Detox Mask.
Guerlain's L'instant de Guerlain fragrance Coffert set- 50ml EDP and 75ml body lotion.
Guerlain's Insolence Fragrance coffert set.
Guerlain's Insolence Fragrance Coffert set- 50ml EDT and 75ml body lotion.
Thierry Mugler's Innocent Angel.
A peep of the unique packaging.
A closer look.
L-R: 100ml body lotion, 5oml EDP and 25ml shower gel.
My damages (original price in departmental stores, estimated):
1. 4 Guerlain Single Eyeshadows at S$10 each, usual price S$5o each = S$40 (S$200)
2. 1 Guerlain Paure Extreme Wear Luminous foundation, usual price S$87 = S$19 (S$87)
3. 2 RMK Makeup base at S$20 each, usual price S$60 each = S$40 (S$120)
4. 2 Guerlain's fragrance coffert sets at S$29 each, not too sure of the usual price but the fragrance alone is in the S$90 range = S$58 (S$180)
5. 1 Thierry Mugler Innocent Angel fragrance coffert set, about S$90 in departmental store = S$39 (S$90)
6. 1 REN Multi-Mineral Pore Minimising Detox Mask, usual price about S$50 in Tangs Orchard(not too sure) = S$25 (S$50)
Total damages : S$ 221 (not too bad, as i went with a budget much higher).
Total damages if haul is from departmental stores : S$ 727 (not the exact figure but more or less there)
Amount saved : S$ 506 (Approximately a 70% off retail prices!!!)
A very worthy haul indeed, its worth all the hassles of finding the place and the beads of perspiration from fighting with the crowd and bad ventilation.
Note: Do check the expiry date for the products, majority of mine have expiry dates in 2012 and 2013, with the exception of 2 eye shadows that will expire in August 2011 (which i am using almost everyday now).
Sightings of brands:
Makeup
1. Stila- Mainly the Smudge pots, lip glosses and some eyeshadows (i heard there are some eyeshadows palatte, but there were gone by the time i reached the table and i reached the warehouse at 10.45am!)
1. Stila- Mainly the Smudge pots, lip glosses and some eyeshadows (i heard there are some eyeshadows palatte, but there were gone by the time i reached the table and i reached the warehouse at 10.45am!)
2. IPSA- Only the compact cream foundation.
3. RMK- Single eyeshadows refills, LE Eye duos, the makeup bases 00 to 02, 1 liquid foundation shade, 1 blusher stick (a near dark berry shade) and some nail polishes.
4. Guerlain- 7 Single eyeshadow colours, 1 eye palatte (lavender pink combination), some lipsticks, lip glosses, bronzing compact, some liquid foundations and some compact cream foundations.
5. By Terry- 1 eyeliner (it was lying on the table pitiful by itself, so i gather the rest of the stuff must have been taken)
6. Lancaster- Duo Blush and bronzing compacts in 2 shades.
A very worthy haul indeed not to mention worth all the hassles of finding the place.
Skincare
1. REN- Mainly the masks, facial wash, hand wash and some lotions.
2. Jurlique- Some essential oils, face lotion with SPFs (not much if i recall correctly).
3. Bvlgari- Some Facial lotions, creams and serums containing precious gemstones.
4. Guerlain- None sighted (Saw people posting the skincare they hauled, so i guess i was too late when i reached the table)
5. Other sighted brands but did not approached the tables-Carita, Lancaster and La Prairie.
Fragrances
1. Guerlain- Quite a few fragrance coffert sets, as well as single bottle fragrances and 1 Insolence Parfum.
2. Thierry Mugler- Lots of Eau de star, Innocent Angels, Cologne and Alien but no Angel : (
3. Salvatore Ferragamo- The Incanto series are almost all there as well as some men fragrances.
4. Bvlgari- some of the range are there but no bundle set seen.
5. Issey Miyake- bottles of 25ml of Eau de Issey and the latest scent at much lower price than departmental stores.
6. Hermes- Kelly Caleche sets, Eau des Merveilles, Amazone, Terre d'Hermes, Eau d'Orange Verte and Un Jardin sur le Nil.
6. Others- JPG, Stella McCartney, Sarah Jessica Parker's Lovely and Covet, Van Cleef & Arpels's First and the CK's.
Researching on make-up for a project now -- thanks for the Excellent post! ;)))
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