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Media BB Cream

Why Kanebo Media BB Cream is still a Japan-must-buy after 6 years

Do you often break out from using BB cream? If you do, check out Media BB Cream as it has been proven to be safe on my pimple-prone skin. I like it so much I’ve repurchased this every time I visit Japan or Taiwan.  As you see, I’d never had much luck with BB cream. Most of them caused me […]

Xeomin Botox (Glabellar)

Botox Before & After: How many units needed in 30s and 40s?

My forehead wrinkles were banished for just over $200 back in 2014 when I first published this post about Botox treatment at Cutis Medical Laser Clinics.  During then, only 13 units of botox were administered to erase my forehead wrinkles, which included the glabella (the two vertical lines you see between your eyebrows) and horizontal crease lines. I was very

Clio Superproof Brush Liner

How Clio Superproof Brush Liner converted me into a lover of liquid eyeliner!

Clio Superproof Brush Liner has successfully converted me into a liquid liner lover. This is a big deal because I’d stayed away from liquid eyeliner for decades. The last time I’d used it was probably when I was still in my teens as I recalled liquid eyeliner being very difficult to use. Other than the need to have a steady

Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara

Lancome Hypnose Waterproof Mascara for a Doll-eye and Approachable Look

If you like stunning-looking lashes that curl almost 90 degrees towards the sky and set quickly, Lancome Hypnose Waterproof Mascara may just be what you are looking for. Now, before you run out to the stores to lay your hands on the magic wand, please stay on to read about one major flaw that limited my usage in 2016, but I’ve

Meeth Ceraderma Essence

Meeth Ceraderma Essence from Japan may give you luminous and glowing skin!

Hey, let me introduce a new Japanese skincare – Meeth Ceraderma Essence. This luxuriously-priced essence is meant for those with sensitive skin and contains 5 types of ceramide to combat skin dryness.  Who should try this essence? According to Meeth, you should try this if you want fresh, radiant and firm skin. Update (Aug 2022): This post was first published

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

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