Want to know which skincare products truly work and which should be avoided? You can find our truthful opinions on a wide range of products from eye cream and moisturizer to UV screen and cleanser. We make an effort to pinpoint pimple-safe products as well as those that can potentially clog pores.
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Who’s interested in a light-weight and pimple-safe moisturizer that smells great and is easy on the pocket? If you are, read on as today’s review on Shiseido Aqualabel White Up Emulsion S promises a decent beauty purchase. Should you use an Emulsion or Cream? Before we move on, let’s digress a little. Should you use an emulsion or a face […]
Have you started using Vitamin C serum? Don’t wait too long as Vitamin C serum is one of the most beneficial skincare products I’ve used to target aging and dull skin. Today, I’ll be sharing a review on Obagi Vitamin C Serum 10 or C10 plus V.E in short. It’s a pretty decent product that’s only available in Japan. So if
Have you ever been lured by the dark blue elegant bottles of Kose Medicated Sekkisei when shopping in Japan? They were always prominently displayed on the shelves, and bundled with great discounts. Although Kose was not on my Japan-must-buy list, I thought I had to get a product from this brand. After some thoughts, I bought a day lotion –
Hey, babes! How have you been? Today, I’ll be sharing a review on a product that has been with me for so long it has past its expiry date by 6 months and the bottle is still half-full. That was how long it took me to complete the review of Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Milk. Â Why did it take me
Want clear and glowy skin, but afraid of applying harsh and high-strength chemical peels? There’s a solution – MUAC Mandelic Acid Serum (10%). Yes, it’s still acid, but this is at 10% strength as compared with 30% to 70% for professional peels. Furthermore, Mandelic acid is a more gentle acid as compared to Lactic and Glycolic acids. With its larger
I wasn’t a firm believer of face mask. I’d always thought of paper mask as an indulgence or a relaxation tool that feels good, but doesn’t really produce any benefits that an intensive moisturizer couldn’t deliver. Most masks made me feel this way until I chanced upon Hada Labo Gokujyun mask more than 5 years ago. It was the first
Hi babes and hunks (if any), it’s been a while since I’ve last updated. For those who have been following me on Instagram, I was on a week-long trip to Thailand, covering Bangkok and Hua-Hin. More on the trips would be shared in subsequent posts. Right now, let’s have a quick look at the beauty items purchased from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and Singapore Changi Airports
Guess what’s my holy grail eye makeup remover? Strictly-speaking, I do not have one yet. But if Lancome Bi-Facil isn’t that pricey, it would have easily been on my holy grail list. I have been using it for at least 10 years, albeit on an on-off basis. A few months ago, I received some samples from Innisfree when I joined them
Today, Innisfree Apple Juicy Cleansing Oil will be put to the test. How does it measure up to Shu Uemura, the No. 1 makeup remover brand in many Asian countries such as China, Hong Kong and Korea? We’ll soon find out. But before that, you may like to check out my review of Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil and find out
Have you guys read my first review of Laser Facial by Gangnam Laser Clinic? The affordable laser facial works great in controlling blemishes and giving dull face a good exfoliation. Check it out if you haven’t: Part 1: The Treatment Part 2: Pimples cleared in 7 days A few months later, I revisited Gangnam Laser Clinic with a different skin concern