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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

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 […]

DHC Color Lip Cream

What I thought of DHC Lip Cream after 9 years (Incl. Swatch of DHC Color Lip Cream)

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

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

Best Beauty Products to Buy (Collage)

17 Beauty products that I love and am still using today!

Since this is the buying season, I thought I’ll write a post on the beauty products to buy. This list contains 17 products that I love and am still using today. Hope it’ll help you in your festive shopping spree! :)  To give the listing some order, I’ll share it in the sequence of my usage. And of course, that would mean

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

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

9 Top Beauty Products

9 Top Beauty Products of 2021 (Plus X’mas Gift Ideas)

Time to consolidate all the top beauty products reviewed on myBeautyCravings in 2021. As usual, we will only share skincare and makeup that have been given top rating of at least 4.5 stars. See if this would help you in your Christmas shopping, k? Happy discovering these top 9 beauty gems!   Top Beauty Products 2021 I’ve been quite busy

Stimmung Lip Tint Black Rose Collection

Why Stimmung Lip Tint deserves a 5-star rating!

Heard of Stimmung Lip Tint? I’ve had this for so long and didn’t realise how good it was until almost a year later. If you are looking for a lip gloss that looks and feels great on lips, check out this review as I’m going to share the goods and bads of Stimmung Lip Tint (Black Rose Collection).   More

Clinique Lip Balm Goji Berry

Unfortunately, Clinique Moisture Surge Pop Triple Lip Balm disappoints!

Have you heard of Clinique Moisture Surge Pop Triple Lip Balm? It’s a pretty-looking lip balm that comes with multiple shades, and seems capable of offering colour gradation to the lips. I got it as part of a Christmas bundle last year and was really excited to try it. But, the experience turned out to be rather underwhelming, mainly due

Liht Organics Flawless Concealer

Liht Organics says its organic makeup is safe enough to eat. But does it work?

Check out a new organic makeup brand – Liht Organics. Founded by Singaporean Nerissa Low, Liht (pronounced as “Light”) offers makeups that are said to be made from safe ingredients. I’ve received four products from its media kit and was happy to see myself enjoying most of them. Read on and I’ll share more about the brand as well as

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