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“How can this go so wrong for me?” I wasn’t ready to give it up. You guys know how in love I am with Lancome Teint Miracle Liquid Foundation. I’ve used at least 10 bottles to date and am still stocking it up whenever I travel. So, this press powder version can’t be that bad, right? Over the span of […]
I’m super excited. My favorite day of the year is approaching in less than 24 hours. In my younger days, Christmas eve was the day to doll up, look pretty and count down to the big day in a party place. These days, Christmas is more about spending time with family and friends, mostly at the comfort of the home,
The yen is at an all-time low. Anyone heading to Japan soon? Don’t forget to do your beauty research before boarding the plane. That little homework you do can mean enormous savings and hauling of great beauty products. Hope I can be of some help here, as I’m adding another item to the Japan Must-Buy list – The Shiseido Eyelash Curler.
Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara promises great length and thickness. Can she live up to her claims? Unlimited length. Ultra thickness. Unbelievable fullness. ~ Official Product Claim Absolutely. Its’ thread-like fiber gives amazingly-long and thick lashes. Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara excels in opening up your eyes and making them look way bigger than they really are. I really had wanted
The first time I used Benefit’s they’re Real! Mascara, I was impressed with how it gave me luscious and jet black lashes that were reminiscent of a poster pin-up girl. As you know, a Pin Up look focuses on a few key makeup pointers, one of which is to give strong emphasis to the eyes. It is often achieved with
How did you spend your long weekend? I was one of those who crossed the woodland causeway (linking Singapore-Malaysia) on the first weekend after a five-fold hike in cross-border toll fee. The S$13 (previously S$2.30) was considered a worthy trade-off as the cross-over took about 30-40 mins vs 2-3hrs previously. The additional cost was also quickly offset with cheaper food,
Does your smudge-proof eyeliner really stay smudge-proof the entire day? About two years ago, my good fortune led me to pick up Clio GelPresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner. Who would know that this Korean-made drug-store product would later sit on my Holy Grail list as the Best Pencil Eyeliner? Since young, I’ve always leaned towards pencil-based than liquid eyeliners. Pencil-based
Lip gloss products are a dime a dozen. They come in different shades and finishes – matt, shimmery, high-gloss etc. Just like many other ladies, I own at least 5 to 10 glosses at any given moment. So when I found myself repurchasing Clinique’s Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss time and again while the rest of the glosses just sat at the
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
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