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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.

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Bourjois Metallic Eyeliner (No 54 Bleu Clinquant)

Bourjois Metallic Eyeliner | Best Smudge-proof and Waterproof Eyeliner

Smudge-free, waterproof, glides on easily and extremely affordable! These are the reasons that kept me going back to Bourjois! It is one of my few favorite brands when it comes to eyeliner and I have been using Bourjois Eyeliners since more than 14 years ago.  In this review, the specific product in review is Bourjois Metallic Eyeliner in color 54 […]

Benefit Hello Flawless! Powder

Favorite Face Powder | Benefit Hello Flawless Powder

Hey babes, are you ready for some great stuff?  How about a powder that hides imperfections impeccably? Seriously, I doubt I’ll be able to find another powder that can outdo Benefit ‘Hello Flawless!’ Powder. This SPF 15 Benefit ‘Hello Flawless!’ Powder comes in a retro-looking squarish case. Its magnetic-close mechanism makes it a breeze to open and close the case.

Lancome Teint Miracle Pressed Powder

7 Reasons why Lancome Teint Miracle Pressed Powder is a Big Miss

“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

BEAUTY HOLY GRAILS 2014

Beauty Holy Grail 2014

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,

Shiseido Eyelash Curler

Japan Must-Buy | Shiseido Eyelash Curler

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.

Long Lashes

Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara | Dramatic but Messy

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

Benefit they're Real! mascara

Review of Benefit’s they’re real! Mascara | Fallen out of love

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

One designed nail (with horizontal stripe)

Manicure at Nail.it | Holiday Plaza Tower

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,

Clio GelPresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner

Best Smudge-Proof Pencil Eyeliner | Clio GelPresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner

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

Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss

Review: Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss | Editor’s Choice

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

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