I first heard of Cosmetic Skin Solutions’ Vitamin C+E serum on Twitter. Jacie raved about it and that it is comparable to the very popular Skinceuticals’ C E Ferulic serum but at a much lower price. I checked out the website and was certainly intrigued. The ingredients looked good and I admit, I was blown away by the price of the serum. I knew I had to try it out.

Now before I go on to the review of the serum, there are a few things I have to be clear about:

1. I’ve never tried Skinceuticals Vitamin C+E Serum, so I cannot compare that serum with the one by Cosmetic Skin Solutions. All I can do is compare their ingredients and review how the latter worked on my skin.
2. I’m not a scientist, so this isn’t going to be an in-depth review of the composition of the formula, comparison of pH between the serums, and so on. It’s a review of how this serum fared on my skin. However, I shall link you to more information on the in-depth comparison of these two serums later on in the review.

Okay, now that I’ve cleared that up, let’s begin!

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It’s true what they say. You simply cannot take good passport and/or driver’s license photos.

Late last year, I was back in Malaysia to spend some time with my family and friends. Mum insisted that I cleared up some of the junk I had left in my old bedroom. During the spring-cleaning, I stumbled upon my treasure box. It wasn’t a box of jewellery or expensive items, but things I collected when I was in school. It contained items that I deemed precious to me back then.

In the box, I also found my old passport-sized photos.

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Five Minutes with My Favourite Blogger is a series of posts where I’ll be showcasing some of my favourite bloggers. These are the bloggers whom I admire and inspire me.

Enjoy!

Image Credits: Bali | Nails | Shoes (Tommy Ton for Style.com) | Freddie Mercury

My style icon: Freddie Mercury, he is my icon in many senses not just style. He was simply the best.

Dream holiday destination: At the moment, it’s Bali – I really feel like some kind of a vegetable holiday, just eat, sleep and swim in the ocean – repeat for 2 weeks!

One random thing you can find in my bag: Little Anastasia’s toys. She puts them there.

My favourite item of makeup: At the moment its INNOXA Sheer Tinted Moisturiser SPF +30. Its really nice and makes you look fresh and rested while also provides with excellent protection from the harmful Australian sun.

You will never see me without: Well, I wish to say it’s the veiled beanie. But no… I do take it off. While a manicure is always present. Well groomed nice looking hands is a must for me.

I’m absolutely addicted to: Internet! and ice cream…. and beautiful shoes.

One thing on my bucket list: I don’t know. I think I have already done everything I wanted. So.. does it means I’m allowed to retire now?

Maria blogs at Crashing Red.