Dr. Ci:Labo Super Cleansing EX is the second product from Dr. Ci:Labo I’ve tried, and I absolutely love it! This makeup cleanser warms the face like a thermal mask and removes makeup effectively. Best of all, I didn’t get any pimples even after skipping double-cleansing. Read on and I’ll share what else I like (and dislike) about this Japan makeup […]
How does DHC Collagen Powder compare with Meiji? Hey folks, I’m closed to finishing my second pack of this beauty supplement and am ready to share my thoughts! Is DHC better than Meiji since it is pricier? Does it taste fishy? And most importantly, is it worth your hard-earned money? I’ll do a complete comparison against my staple collagen supplement
Did you know that a great makeup sharpener such as Shiseido Sharpener #231 can make life so much easier? How so? Isn’t a sharpener, well, just a sharpener? How different can sharpeners be? Well, I thought so too until I tried Shiseido Sharpener #231. My immediate thought was, “Why didn’t I buy it earlier?” Some of you may know that
Dior Lip Maximizer wasn’t a love at first sight. In fact, it took me close to a year to start appreciating it. As a long time sufferer of sensitive lips, I was wary of the tingling sensation it made the lips feel. That explains why I kept it in the drawer and only took it out recently to give it
Are you struggling with super-thick hair? Do you find yourself having to constantly explain to people why you aren’t happy with your luscious and age-friendly crown? Worry not as I’ll share with you some insider tips on how to manage thick and puffy locks, as well as some of the daily life inconveniences that chunky-hair owners struggle with. The next
A while ago, I was on a journey to find skincare that is gentle enough to suit my dehydrated skin? One product I’ve tried is Curel Foaming Wash. Made in Japan, this pump foaming wash is specially formulated for those with dry and sensitive skin. What made me purchase this not-too-cheap drugstore cleanser is its claim to help skin retain
Have you heard of Konjac sponge? I thought it was a marketing gimmick when I first received the press sample, and hence didn’t use it until a year later. I mean how different can it be from other facial sponge? But I was wrong. I find Konjac sponge very effective in getting rid of skin impurities and unclogging pores. Read
Having unruly hair these day? All thanks to Covid-19 pandemic, I haven’t rebonded my thick and coarse hair for 9 months. And the new-grown roots are starting to look poofy. Luckily, I have with me a styling product known as Utena Matomage Hair Arrangement Water. This styling water that I brought back from Japan has allowed me to look presentable
Dr. Ci:Labo Aqua Collagen Gel is so good it took me just one week to fall in love with this Japan-made moisturizer. This is an exception rather than the norm because I normally need more time to confirm a product’s goods and bads. For instance, after 3 months of testing, I’m still unable to confirm whether Melano CC Essence is
Every night after my shower, I would slather a generous layer of Marks & Spencer Lavender Cream all over my body. This body moisturizer boasts a soft lavender scent that is known to lower anxiety and relax the mind. In this unprecedented time of great uncertainty, I find this lavender cream especially useful in balancing the mood and promoting a