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I was so glad to have picked up Kanebo Media Brow Pencil when shopping in Japan years ago. I’d loved it so much and even thought it was the best brow pencil I’d tried in years. 6 years on, I’ll admit I don’t love it as much as I used to. Yet, it’s still the brow pencil I reach for
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
Hey all, like to introduce a great makeup – Decorte Loose Powder. It’s the best loose powder I’ve used thus far and I wouldn’t hesitate to repurchase it. In fact, I was tempted to buy another tub during a recent sale, even though my current one is only half-used. Let me share more about Decorte Loose Powder, and 7 reasons
Hey there, sharing a review of Judydoll Undereye Shadow Palette. Have you attempted to create “wò cán” (卧蚕) – the undereye puffiness that is so trendy these days? If you are also into this beauty craze, read on as this product can do the job easily. About Judydoll Undereye Shadow Palette Judydoll is a popular makeup brand from China,
Hey guys, let’s talk about one popular beauty product from Japan – DHC Lip Cream. I first reviewed this product in 2014. Since then, some things have changed. For instance, they now have tinted ones known as DHC Color Lip Cream, and “extra moisturising” ones among others. I also found out a few cons of this product. Instead of updating
What are the things worth buying from Malaysia? As many of you know, I travel to Malaysia frequently, at least twice a month. Over the years, I’ve figured out the stuff worth lugging back to Singapore. Obviously, with Singapore being the most expensive city in the world, many things may seem worthwhile to bring back from Malaysia, right? Well, what
9 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
This post was first published in 2018. Seven years on and I’m still happy using it. Read on if you are looking for a mascara that is close to being perfect. Oh, wait. Does Integrate mascara sound familiar? Good memory you have! Yes, we have earlier reviewed Integrate Volume Mascara, but they are not the same. One offers volume while the
If you are into sheer, natural-looking foundation that’s travel-friendly, check out this review of Media Liquid Foundation – a Japan-made product I picked up during my Fukuoka trip. Since then, I found myself bringing this on most holidays, thanks to its light and compact packaging. About Media Liquid Foundation Media (媚點) – as you can read from my previous media
Another great Japanese makeup to share with all – it’s Integrate Super Keep Liquid Eyeliner. This haul that I got from Fukuoka matches up to Clio Superproof Brush Eyeliner, which I love. In fact, they looked quite similar too, in design and all. So what’s great about Integrate Super Keep Liquid Eyeliner? Before that, let’s understand more about this brand