MAKEUP

Want to know which makeup truly work and which should be avoided? You can find our truthful opinions on a wide range of products from powder and foundation, to mascara, eye liner, lipstick and more. We make an effort to pinpoint pimple-safe makeup as well as those that can potentially clog pores.

Check out this category if you want our honest assessment and recommendation of makeup that work.

Must-read articles on Makeup

Lancôme Teint Miracle Loose Powder

Review: Why Lancome Teint Miracle Loose Powder Fails to Impress

I absolutely love my holy grail Lancome’s Teint Miracle Liquid Foundation. The deep love I have for it got me into buying all things tagged with the “Teint Miracle” branding, one of which is the Teint Miracle Loose Powder. Lancome Teint Miracle Loose Powder comes in a similarly attractive and elegant packaging, as its popular sister. Marketed as a loose powder […]

Natural look with Integrate Volume Mascara

Best Smudge-Proof Mascara | Integrate Real Glamour Volume Mascara

There are so many mascara products out there in the market claiming to be smudge-proof. But how many really live up to their claims? During a recent trip to Japan, I ‘accidentally’ purchased a mascara that was so durable and long-wearing that I went back to get two additional tubes. Let me introduce to you my new Holy Grail Smudge-proof

Clinique Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Balm in Heftiest Hibiscus

Clinique Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Balm | Perfect shade of Red

Want to look chic and stylish, but not in the mood to dress up? A red lipstick is all you need to add instant glamour, style and sophistication to your look. And Clinique’s Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Balm may just be your next best friend.   Never really a Red-Lip Girl… In all honesty, I was never really a

Benefit thePOREfessional Agent Zero Shine

Review of Benefit The POREfessional Agent Zero Shine – Beware, hard work ahead!

I’ve always love Benefit’s products because their packaging is so pretty, and the products are more hits than misses. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for Benefit’s The POREfessional Agent Zero Shine. This is a big let-down for me and the product has since sat in the forgotten corner of ‘unused beauty piles’. Yes, it is probably 95% unused. Not

Gel Manicure by Nail Rooms

Review of Nails Room Manicure | Sutera Mall, Johor Bahru (JB)

How about a gel manicure for half the price? What’s the catch? Well, you’ll have to cross the causeway.  Let me share with you about my recent visit to Nails Room, a nail parlor at Sutera Mall. Sutera Mall is a family-oriented mall located in Johor Bahru (JB). Instead of big brand names, its stores are mostly local brands, many of

Editor’s Favourite Liquid Foundation | Lancome Teint Miracle

Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation is my No.1 Choice it comes to medium-coverage liquid foundation. I’ve emptied countless bottles and never failed to stock up from the DFS whenever I travel. Here are the 5 reasons why I love Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation.  5 Reasons for Loving Lancome Teint Miracle! 1. It gives instant glow and radiance  Upon application, my face

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Best Mascara for Everyday Use | Lancome Virtuose Precious Cells Mascara

I own at least 10 mascaras at any given moment. But the one I’ll end up grabbing on most mornings is the Lancome Virtuose Precious Cells Mascara. Here’s why this mascara is one of the few beauty items in my Super Holy Grail list.   5 Reasons to Grab Lancome Virtuose Precious Cells Mascara 1. So easy to apply   The curve

Love how Shu Uemura POREraser Makeup Base cools and mattify my skin

Shu Uemura POREraser make-up base hits all the right notes and is officially my Holy Grail Makeup Base. This fabulous formula does exceptionally well in holding the makeup intact, while protecting the skin from the sun’s harmful effect (SPF35+++). What appealed to me most is how light-weight and non-greasy the formula feels on the skin. My Holy Grail makeup base For a beauty fanatic who

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