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Elizabeth Arden Lip Balm

Review of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick

5 years after my first purchase, I’m still loving Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick. I first published this post in 2017 when I bought a trio pack at Changi Airport DFS. The tinted lip balms in shades of pink, red and nude felt like a practical addition to my luggage, protecting my lips from dry cabin air […]

Skinceuticals Vitamin C Serum 30ml

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Vitamin C – Is it worth the hefty price tag?

Hey all, after seven years of beauty blogging, I’ve finally splurged on SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic – a Vitamin C Serum that I presumed is the market leader because of its patented formula (and hefty price tag). Is this Vitamin C serum deserving of its premium pricing? Does it do better than other brands with seemingly similar formula, that costs

Before-After Cheek Fillers

Cheek fillers to soften nasolabial folds and tear troughs in my 40s

Check out a quick fix I did two months ago – Cheek Fillers treatment to soften the lines on my face and hopefully take a few years off my age.  In my mid-40s, the lines – especially Nasolabial Folds and Tear Troughs – have become quite pronounced and I felt that I looked old and tired. Yes, many would opt

Meeth Store Singapore

This is where Meeth Skincare opened its first retail store in Singapore

Meeth has opened its first retail store in Singapore! If you can still recall, this is a luxury skincare brand from Japan which I first blogged about in Dec 2020.  Make a guess where its first store is located.  Here are some hints: 1) It’s central 2) It’s patriotic 3) The building has been around since the 70s Got it?

L'oreal Lip and eye make-up remover

Review of L’Oreal Eye Makeup Remover | Countless bottles used for decades!

I’ve just topped up another two bottles of L’Oreal Eye Makeup Remover, and thought it’s time to update this post which I first published in July 2016. During then, I’d said that I was already using this great product for a decade or two, and how it deserved to be included in my SUPER Holy Grail List. Read on to find

Meeth Face Mask

Meet Meeth – A New Luxury Skincare from Japan that wants to boost your self-confidence!

Hey all, I like to introduce a new skincare brand from Japan. Known as Meeth and helmed by Japanese celebrity Sonmi, this brand is based on a simple philosophy – self confidence! Sonmi believes that how you feel about your skin can shape your behaviour, thoughts and chances you grab in life.  So, how does Meeth skincare boost our self confidence

Asahi Collagen Powder

Asahi Collagen Powder Review: How different is it from Meiji and DHC?

I’m into my last scoop of Asahi Collagen Powder, and thought I better do a quick review before it’s gone. If you have been put off by the fishiness of most collagen powder, read on as Asahi Perfect Asta Collagen Powder is one of the easiest to drink. It also mixes well with many beverages.    Tell me about Asahi

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild

Why Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild is my everyday face wash!

Do you know what’s my favourite cleanser right now? It’s Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild. I would reach out for it every single day, even though there are many face cleansers sitting in my bathroom waiting to be used. Unfortunately, those just ain’t as gentle as Clinique for my mature and dehydrated skin.  Read on and I’ll share more about

Suncut Super Waterproof UV Protect Gel

Is Suncut Super Waterproof UV Protect Gel really waterproof?

Hey guys, I bought Suncut Super Waterproof UV Protect Gel two years ago from Japan, and found it to be such an essential sunscreen for travelling (or staycation these days) that I’ve gone on to repurchase it. It provided convenience as a useful all-in-one sunscreen that can be applied to face and body in many situations, even in water.  When

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