Your mother's favourite gifts!

For me, out of all celebrations throughout the year, Mother's Day is my favourite and for me, it's the most important. (shu....don't tell my dad :) Maybe it's because I am a woman myself so I am a bit biased, haha! Everyone should treat their mum as the most precious gift in the world, she's the super woman in your life. So, choose her a gift as a way to thank her.

Here are some of my suggestions:

For the working mum who has rougher hands:

Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Therapy Collection Gift Set

For the business mum who always has to travel:

SK-II Luxury Skincare Travel Set

For the natural mum who prefers organic products:

Pangea Organics Skincare Discovery Kit (Normal to Dry Skin)

For younger mum who is young on the look and at heart:

Laneige Water Bank Set - Light (For Normal to Combination Skin)

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Surprise your Valentine this year

Every year, people spent a lot of time thinking what to buy for their Valentine on Valentine's Day. This year, I have some new ideas for you!

Sometimes, choosing something unexpected can show how caring you are. That's why items 1, 2, 3 above are all brushes, people tend to always think of the main things like makeup gift set, but what they don't realise is that brushes are very important tools for a good makeup. Giving these to your valentine will definitely earn you extra points, I promise!

1. Ecotools Limited Edition Beautiful Expression Kabuki Set, USD14.00

Round Kabuki for Conceal:

• Use with liquid concealer or foundation for custom coverage.
• Shaped like your fingertip to comfortably glide across your smallest.

Angled Kabuki for Bronze:

• Expertly apply and blend bronzer all over face to create a natural-looking glow.

Domed Kabuki for Contour:

• Gently apply blush in an upward motion to center and enhance the fullest point of cheeks.

Flat Top Kabuki for Buff:

• Buff over face to smooth and remove excess powder for a flawless finish.

2. Lilyth Travel Clutch Makeup Brush Set, USD39.00

Lilyth Travel Clutch Makeup Brush Set contains 5 high quality makeup brushes which you use to create a full face makeup. They are tucked smartly in a portable black faux leather clutch which you can carry it everywhere and every day. All the brushes are made with soft and synthetic fibers which are gentle to skin. Tipped such that it picks up the right amount of products and minimum hair fall out. Animal-free and cruelty-free. Safe for sensitive skin also.

Lilyth Travel Clutch Makeup Brush Set includes:

• 1 x Powder Brush 11.5cm
• 1 x Angled Blush Brush 12cm
• 1 x Eyeshadow Brush 10.8cm
• 1 x Concealer Brush 10.4cm
• 1 x Lip Brush 10.5cm
• Black Clutch 16cm x 9.5cm x 3cm

3. Bobbi Brown Caviar and Oyster Collection 7-piece Travel Brush Set (Limited Edition), USD207.00

Inspired by the Caviar and Oyster Collection, the Bobbi Brown 7-Piece Travel Brush Set (Limited Edition) feels chic yet edgy in a sleek leather-like case lined with slipper-pink satin. The brushes Bobbi uses most often, perfectly sized for travel and on-the-go makeup application. Includes 7 brushes:

• Eye Smudge Brush
• Blush Brush
• Foundation Brush
• Eye Brow Brush
• Eye Sweep Brush
• Angle Eye Shadow Brush
• Dual Ended Eye Liner Brush / Ultra Fine Eye Liner
• Brush Case around 17.5cm x 9.5cm x 2.5cm

Items 4-6 are also something out of the ordinary, they are some skin-beautifying tools which bring home facial to a new level.

4. Clarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Skin Cleansing System, USD169.00

Clarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Skin Cleansing System features Two Speeds, One-Minute Pulsing T-Timer® and Protective Travel Case for on-the-go sonic cleansing. Now you have more choices for beautiful skin.

The Essential first step in your daily skin care ritual, Mia 2 is a professional-caliber brush that uses a gentle sonic micro-massage action to cleanse deeply. Mia 2 gently cleans pores without harsh abrasion or chemicals, cleansing so effectively that skin care products absorb better. Results include 6X better cleansing than manual cleansing, reduce appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, and improved skin tone.
The Mia 2 handle is waterproof for use in the shower or bathtub.

5. Talika Cream Booster Set, USD133.00

Talika Triple-action Cream Booster device combines proven LED phototherapy with micro-vibration technology and ionotherapy to stimulate cell function and increase cellular exchange. Talika Cream Booster works with any of your skin care products, delivering immediate results.

This set come with a Talika Eye Detox Contour Gel 5ml / 0.17oz

Talika Eye Detox Eye Detox Contour Gel help erases dark rings and reduce eyebags, responsible for dull and tired looking eyes.

6. Hitachi Hada CRiE Cool (CM-N1000), USD311

Cleansing, Moisturizing & Cooling Care!
NEW!! Hitachi Ion Cleansing with Moisturizing and Cooling Support Device – Hada CRiE Cool (CM-N1000)

• Made in Japan
• Pore Cleansing, Moisturizing, Wrinkle Reducing & Pore Tightening
• 4 operating modes: Cleansing, Micro-pat, Moisturize & Cool Aesthetic
• Titanium Head: Prevent allergy
• Can use your own regular toner
• AC Supply: Can be used when travelling
• 2 Power levels selection
• Memory Function: Memorize users’ power level

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2009 Christmas Gift Guide - Lip Gloss

GIFT HER - Lip Gloss

1. Stila Gift of Glaze (USD41.00 - SAVE7%): Lip Glaze is Stila's most popular lip gloss product. Add a splash of color and fabulously matching flavors and scents in one easy click of the famous pen. (Grapefruit, Apricot, Vanilla, Brown Sugar, Nutmeg Spice, Candy Cane)

2. Jill Stuart Jewel Collection Diamond Dew Lip Colour (USD81.00 - SAVE 14%): Jill Stuart Jewel Collection Diamond Lip Colors are luxuriously glossy for a diamond-like shine. They glide smoothly onto lips for even coverage and a wonderful feel, leaving a beautiful, long-lasting finish.

3. L'Occitane Lip Gloss Trio (USD38.00 - SAVE9%): Discover the sweet deliciousness of rose petals, honey & lemon dessert, and cherry blossom in this set of 3 lip glossed. Enriched in shea butter and delightfully iridescent, they leave lips nourished and protected, ultra shiny and sparkling.

4. LANCOME Jicy Glace Ice Cream Lip Gloss (USD23.00 - SAVE22%): A fresh and cooling lip gloss, just like an ice cube on the lips enriched with a coconut milk aroma, and an instant plumping effect that glides on and moisturises dry lips.

5. Fusion Beauty Lip Fusion Collection (USD49.00 - SAVE30%): LipFusion Collection contains six purse-sized Micro Collagen Lip Plump Color Shine in Clear, Bare, Blush, Crave, Boca Babe, and Goddess.

2009 Lady Dior Radiant Couture Touch Up

How would you like a Dior bag combined with your beauty magic inside? It sounds like a perfect match, isn't it? Here it is, the beautiful Lady Dior Cannage bag has been combined with make-up for both cheeks and lips, how exciting! Look at the right of the picture here! It's so cute and yet elegant.
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Lady Dior Radiant Couture Touch Up in Parisienne Chic or French Chic, a complexion highlighter and a creamy tint for both cheeks and lips.

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The way to say I Love You

What are you getting for your love one for this year's Valentine's Day? I thought about it for a long time, I want something which could represent him as a unique human-being. I have chosen frangrance at the end, since I think that a smell could bring out the character of a person. Here are some of my choices for women.

(left to right)

1. Guerlain Colours of Love Eau de Toilette (Limited Edition) - USD44

2. Mark Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette spray - USD57

3. Flower by Kenzo Eau de Toilette - USD64

4. YSL Paris Fragrance Coffret - USD80

5. Calvin Klein Euphoria Eau de Parfum (Crystallin Edition) - USD83

6. Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette - USD45
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Happy Chinese New Year of Ox!

In the Year of Ox, COSME-DE.COM wishes you all AS PRETTY AS EVER every day, and be PROSPEROUS throughout the year! In order to celebrate the New Year, we are giving out Lucky Money up to 50% discount, buy more get more!

Happy 牛 Year!

P.S. The colour red represents prosperity and good luck to Chinese, and 牛 is pronounced as "Niu" in mandarin which is a homophone to "New" in English. And the word 福 above means good luck and fortune, and it's been turned upside down to mean the arrive of good luck, again, the word "upside down" in Chinese is a homophone to "arrive" in mandarin.

New Year Hot Picks!

What are your new year resolutions? Mine is very simple: be happy and save money. I have chosen some bargain products which are really worth buying. I have decided to present them like the music award ceremony: The LIST, The BEST for Women, The BEST for Men.

The LIST

1. SKII Whitening Source 50ml (US$122 - 25% off):

This oil free gel hydrator brings radiance and moisture to your skin, evening out your skin tone and overall complexion. Whitening Source, used daily, will help to promote a clear and translucent glow while moisturizing your skin.

2. LANCÔME Bienfait Multi-Vital High Potency Moisturiser with Micro-Nutrients VitaNutri 8 - SPF 15 30ml (US$20 - 26% off):

Shielded with state-of-the-art UVA/UVB filters, powerful anti-oxidants and an anti-pollution agent Bienfait Multi-Vital helps protect against the causes of premature ageing. Hydrated, strengthened and protects, your skin is energized and more resilient to external aggressions.

3. Biotherm Biosource Skincare Gift Set II (Normal to Combination Skin) (US$25 - 29% off):

This set includes:

- BIOSOURCE - Clarifying Cleansing Gel (20 ml)
- EAU D'ENERGIE - Awakening Mist (15 ml)
- SOURCE THÉRAPIE SUPERACTIV - Boosted Spa Concentrate Revitalizing - Skin Perfector (15 ml)
- Small hair comb

4. Boots Milk Almond Pistachio Body Butter (US$17 - 36% off):

Nourish your skin with organic almond oil while your senses are awoken by the wholesome mediterranean oils. Pistachio oil will condtion and moisturise your skin while milk extract will leave your skin silky soft. It also contains shea butter, nature's most moisturising ingredient to ensure your skin is thoroughly nourished.

5. Clinique Skin Supplies For Men Maximum Hydrator (US$34 - 33% off):

Rehydrates and firms dry skin. Helps minimize the look of lines. Triggers skin's ability to build and hold moisture. For normal/dry skin.

6. Chanel Ultra Correction Restructuring Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream (US$57 - 12% off):

ULTRA CORRECTION NUIT represents a total solution which will restore a youthful appearance to your face by correcting all the signs of time. This night cream has been developed and enriched to ensure intense hydration at night, the most active period of regeneration.

7. Anna Sui Luxury Face Powder (US$49 - 23% off):

Fine, brilliant and moist! Makes your skin look luxurious.

8. Anna Sui Dolly Girl Bonjour L'Amour Eau de Toilette 30ml (US$37 - 29% off):

Anna Sui Dolly Girl Bonjour L'Amour Eau de Toilette was introduced in 2007 summer. This is a yearly limited edition of Dolly Girl from Anna Sui. Dolly Girl Bonjour L`Amour is the fourth version since the first launch of Dolly Girl in 2003.

It gives a touch of Parisian world of romance, couture & allure with the chic elegance of this fruity floral fragrance. The notes include grapefruit, sweet lemon, cinnamon, orange blossom. Blended with magnolia, tuberose, jasmine, rosewood, peach, raspberry, coconut, amber and musk.

9. Hugo Boss Boss In Motion Electric Eau de Toilette Spray (Limited Edition) 40ml (US$36 - 26% off):

Boss in Motion Electric Edition is bursting with aquatic freshness which smoothly transcends into a crisp aromatic heart, to create a beautifully masculine, dynamic and sensual fragrance. Boss in Motion Electric Edition combines a powerful blend of rich woods in the base to add subtle contrast and distinction, for a truly engaging scent.

Sulwhasoo Basic Skincare Travel Kit (US$98 - 20% off):

This set includes:

- Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil (15 ml)
- Moisture Liquid Cleansing Foam (15 ml)
- Balancing Water (15 ml)
- Balancing Emulsion (15 ml)
- First Care Serum (8 ml)
- Lifting Cream (5 ml)
- Anti-aging Eye Cream (3.5 ml)
- Pouch Bag (Promotional Item)

Clarins Men Smooth Shave (US$20 - 32% off):
Enjoy a close shave each time without nicks and cuts. This alcohol-free foaming gel helps soften stubble, ensuring razor's optimum performance. Soothes and protects skin from irritation (Grindelia extract).

Gifting Ideas

When the holiday season comes, everyone is joyful, and even more joyful when receiving gifts. However, sometimes thinking of what presents to buy could be a headache, here are some gifting ideas for you.

For Friends
If you don’t know the taste of the person you are giving the gift to, go for body/hair care set, essentially including shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, the optional ones are hair masque, body exfoliant. This is always the safest choice.

(Photo: L'Occitane Spa On The Go Hair & Body Care Travel Set $33)

For Wife/Girlfriend
Running out of gift ideas for the love of your life? Don’t worry, you could still surprise her by getting her Limited Edition products. Limited Editions are always very well-packaged with nice design, it’s guaranteed that she’s gonna love it.

(Photo: YSL Baby Doll Pompoms Collector Eau de Toilette - Limited Edition $52)

For Husband/Boyfriend
Men are always not so keen on skincare, but the wives and girlfriends are always very keen on caring for their skin. So, I think it's always good to start with the essentials, i.e. shaving foam or deodorant. This is what they need, right? So they would certainly use it.

(Left photo: Biotherm Homme Shaving Foam - Sensitive Skin $24)

(Right photo: Biotherm Day Control Deodorant Anti-Perspirant Stick $17)

If they are used to using shaving foam/deodorant, let's give them a skincare set for them to have a complete cleansing and soothing skin experience, and remember to teach them to how to use each of the product in the set, as you know, they would be utterly confused by all those "stuff".

(Photo: Lab Series For Men Skincare Set $49)

For the "greedy" ones

It's always happier to receive something more than you expected, so if you are thinking of cosmetics, instead of giving just one lipstick or eye shadow, why not choose a make-up palette which contains eye shadow, mascara, lipstick and more in one box? Fulfilling 3 wishes at one go!

(Left photo: Stila Gift of Glamour $49)

(Right photo: Lancome Glamour On The Go Travel Make-Up Palette $40)

Let's do your shopping now!