SKINCARE

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.

Check out this category if you want our honest assessment and recommendation of skincare products.

Must-read articles on Skincare

Meiji Amino Collagen

Meiji Collagen Review: Does Collagen Powder Really Work?

The first time I tried Meiji Collagen Powder, I was in my 20s. At this ‘tender’ age, I didn’t notice any significant improvements after consuming half-a-year’s worth of collagen powder.  Now that I’m in my 40s, would Meiji Amino Collagen start to make a difference to my less-taut and wrinkly skin? Or is collagen powder just a money-sucking myth? Let’s […]

Biore Mild Cleansing Liquid

Biore Mild Cleansing Liquid | Cleans Better than Shu Uemura?

Good stuff, babes. I’m gonna share a review of a cleansing oil that works faster than Shu Uemura in removing makeup, but costs only a fraction of the price? Yes, we are talking about Biore Mild Cleansing Liquid. I will include an experiment to compare its makeup removing ability against Shu Uemura. The result took me by surprise!  I’d done the same

Things to Buy in Taiwan

Things to buy in Taiwan? And what to avoid? (Part 1)

What are the things to buy in Taiwan? Hey guys, if you are visiting Taiwan soon, take a look at this Taiwan must-buy list which I’ve gathered after a solo trip to Taiwan.  In this list, you’ll not only get to see the things to buy in Taiwan, I’ll also share which great Taiwanese food to try. As a bonus,

Perfect Whip

Review of Senka Perfect Whip Foaming Cleanser | Is it worth all the hype?

An online research prior to my visit to Japan led me to some of the ‘must-buy’ beauty products in Japan. Shiseido’s Senka Perfect Whip foaming Cleanser is one of them. The selling point of Senka Perfect Whip is how much it can foam up. Watch the video below for a demo. Is it really worth all the hype, other than

The Ordinary Marula Oil

Review of Ordinary Marula Oil: Great for Hair, Average on face

Thanks to my sis and her overseas haul, I got hold of The Ordinary Marula Oil. This antioxidant-rich oil is described simply as a “daily support formula for hair and skin”. Are you having dry and damaged hair? If yes, read on as The Ordinary 100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil may help restore your crowning glory.   Tell Me More

Project B Collagen Powder

15 Great Skincare, Makeup and Supplements emptied in 2019 | Product Empties (Vol. 3)

Another half a year has gone by since I last shared my Product Empties. Make a guess how many products I’ve managed to empty in the first half of 2019. It’s 15 full-sized products. Whoa! That’s a lot by my standard. I’m so proud of myself! Heh! I’d deliberately forced myself to finish a beauty product before moving on to

DHC Lip Cream

Review of DHC Lip Cream | Editor’s Favorite Overnight Lip Cream!

There are so many lip-moisturizing products out in the market. But what if you are just looking for one that you can wear at home or in bed! DHC Lip Cream meets this need with a beautifully-designed product that looks more like a lipstick, yet gives you long-lasting moisturizing benefit without the stain. No more fear of color staining on

PURITO Centella Green Level Buffet Serum

Review: PURITO Centella Buffet Serum Works like A Charm to Protect & Nourish Your Skin

I’ve been testing a few skincare products recently but haven’t found one that I truly love until I started using PURITO Centella Green Level Buffet Serum. This product instantly soothed my dehydrated and irritated skin and healed it within two days. PURITO Centalla Buffet Serum has been my go-to serum ever since, and I use it at least twice daily.

Ez-Link TRUST Programme

Read this before you sign up for a Spa Package: EZ-Link TRUST Programme

In 2016, I published a post that warns others of the common sales tricks used by spas. I’m glad to know that we now have a solution to protect consumers’ interest (your interest). With EZ-Link’s TRUST Programme, you’ll be protected because even if a spa closes down, you can get a refund on the unutilized portion of your prepaid package.

Scroll to Top