Sunday, June 19, 2011

Sewame Again

I'm going to become Sewame's unofficial spokesperson. Here are two more products that I tried over the weekend, and I'm ecstatic about the outcome.
Here's the first of the two. It's part of the PXE pore refining series. This one promises "anti-blackhead pore refining cleansing mud". Generally when I read the promises on labels, my heart wants to desperately believe them. I close my eyes as I use the product, fondly imagining that I am some model with flawless skin in a commercial. Then I open my eyes. Unfortunately, promises on labels rarely bear out. But, I'm happy to say, this one is different. I squeezed a bit in the palm of my hand, added water to create a foam, and gently rubbed it in. I was honestly amazed by the result, and I am not one to be easily amazed, nor do I bandy the word around lightly. It's been two days, and when I look in the mirror I think: Wonderful, my pores continue refining. :)
Here's the 2nd related product:
This is PXE's mask. I love the luscious strawberries in the photo. Like the foaming cleanser, it promises "anti-blackhead pore refining". People talk of killing 2 birds with 1 stone, but it seems I am killing 1 bird with 2 stones.
I placed the mask on my face for 15 minutes as per instructions. I think my kids are growing up because they are no longer frightened when they see Mommy with a mask on. :(
The instructions actually said there was no need to rinse the residue off my skin afterwards. I let it dry, but I found the slightly sticky feeling a bit uncomfortable, so I ended up washing it off. The mask was also impressive. The foaming cleanser cleared my pores; the mask seemed to take a layer off my face. It did something. The only way I can describe it is to say that I sported a "clean look".
Two thumbs up to Sewame products, I say. They don't cost an arm and a leg, and they do the work most admirably.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Time for another Marks & Spencer rave

I haven't graduated from culinary school, but all in all I'm not too bad in the kitchen. I'm not trying to boast when I say that I can put out a mean cake, muffins, cookies, etc. Given the choice, I would pick homemade cookies any time.
Except for Marks and Spencer's 'Pistachio & Almond Cookies' [see insert]. They're probably the best store-bought cookies I've ever had. I love pistachios, and I love them even better in cookies.
I stash the package away in a cupboard, far away from prying fingers and eyes. Caught with crumbs at the corners of my mouth, I will admit to what I was nibbling on. But I'll put up a fair battle before grudgingly sharing my horde with my kids or hubby.
Who's counting calories? Not me.
I just bless each cookie and munch happily away. :)