2021-11-13 09:41
I remember once upon a time when I got excited when a high street fashion label launched its own makeup line. That must have been at least 20 years ago, and it was unfortunately a disa… Read More
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2021-10-17 13:52
Laura Mercier is well known for its easy, everyday natural looks that bring out the best in each of us. The Caviar Stick Eye Color is something every self-respecting makeup lover is al… Read More
2021-10-16 14:41
I think I might have missed the Fall season… the passing of the days / weeks / months seem to have lost their meaning without any significant events to look forward to. But Chri… Read More
2021-09-13 13:57
Where has the time gone?! I started working on this post a month ago, and then never got back to it til now. Is pandemic-living still a valid excuse? By now, it has become… Read More
2021-08-11 14:17
It has been such a long time, I finally found the mood and a suitable stretch of quiet to dust off this old blog. How have you been faring this summer? More importantly, I hope y… Read More
2021-06-17 15:04
Another Summer is upon us, and this year’s Chanel Les Beiges Summer Light collection has just the right touch of ease and perfection to suit my current lifestyle. Inspired by the… Read More
2021-05-25 14:31
How much makeup have you been wearing since the pandemic started? I never thought I could ever leave my home without makeup, but since half my face is obscured anyway, I started to fin… Read More
2021-05-22 14:34
Hello my dear friends! It has been so long since I found time and frame of mind to sit down and compose a nice blog post. I pray that wherever in the world you are, you and your… Read More
2021-05-18 15:45
It might have been a stroke of clairvoyance, but as we seem destined to spend our summer at home this year, Jo Malone’s vision of bringing the outdoors home cannot be more timely. &hell…Read More
2021-02-13 04:23
If there was ever a time to focus on our own well-being and allow ourselves to be pampered bodily, 2020 was it. We are well into 2021, and I think the pampering needs to continue. &nbs&hell…Read More
2021-01-31 14:37
For Spring-Summer 2021 makeup, Lucia Pica took to the world of flowers to create the Les Fleurs de Chanel collection. This is a youthful take on spring makeup, filled with optimism and… Read More
2021-01-17 10:20
Chanel’s Les Beiges line has established the gold standard for effortless makeup, and the new Healthy Glow Foundation has set the bar even higher than before. This is a reformula… Read More
2021-01-15 16:43
Hello! 2021 has really taken off at a sprint, I’ve been submerged in work but thought I would pop up for a few moments to show you an eyeshadow palette I have been enjoying… Read More
2021-01-02 13:59
The year 2020 felt like living in a dream, and even though we are already in Day 2 of 2021, I don’t think I’m waking up anytime soon. In a short 12-month cycle, I experienc… Read More
2020-12-31 10:36
On this last day of 2020, I had planned to recap my year… but the level of introspection requires a certain mood and time that I don’t yet have. So instead, I thought I wo… Read More
2020-12-12 16:37
Laura Mercier presents a refreshingly different collection for Holiday 2020 with the Ballet à Paris collection. Inspired by the elegance of ballet, the collection feels fem… Read More
2020-11-23 15:52
THREE Cosmetics’ AW2020 makeup collection is designed specifically for this COVID-inflicted times, perfect for those of us who need easy-to-wear makeup for video conferences at home an… Read More
2020-11-17 13:12
POLA is one of the oldest beauty brands in the market, I can still remember my mother speaking fondly of it in reverent tones when I was a little girl. Originating from Japan, POLA is… Read More
2020-11-12 13:26
This year’s Holiday collection from Chanel seems to be toned down from previous years. It feels apt and reasonable given this year’s celebrations will surely be muted. &nbs&hell…Read More
2020-11-03 14:53
I’m so nervous for the US presidential elections, and I am not even American! The world has never been so divisive, and if the news is to be believed, there will be tumultuous ti… Read More
2020-11-01 15:06
Hello dear reader, how have you been all year? It has been an incredibly challenging year, and it looks like the final stretch will be tougher than ever as countries go into a second w… Read More
2020-11-01 04:00
Once in awhile, I get carried away by the prettiness of Dior makeup, and I am definitely in the mood for a bit of escapism after the challenging year we’ve had. Given Dior recent… Read More
2020-10-25 08:29
This is my 16th empties post! I can’t believe what started on a whim has turned into a regular feature that lasted more than 3 years! When I look back on all the products that have bee… Read More
2020-10-10 11:06
All these months of working from home has turned me pasty which is not a nice look for me. Perhaps because I hadn’t been wearing much makeup (for lack of occasion), I was really excite… Read More
2020-09-18 14:22
Chanel’s makeup collection for this Fall-Winter 2020 is a little reminiscent of Lucia Pica’s first fall release [see here] when she joined the brand. This time though, inst… Read More
2020-09-13 11:20
Laura Mercier is best known for its flawless face philosophy, buildable coverage that seeks to reveal the natural skin that we are born with. There are 2 new releases that I would… Read More
2020-09-06 14:21
I was caught by surprise when September crept up on me… it came and went just like that. I have not been going out much, any trips out are mainly pick up and go.  &hell…Read More
2020-08-22 14:19
Hello friends! It seemed like such an awfully long time that I sat down and wrote about beauty on this blog. The past few months have gone by in a blur… you’d think… Read More
2020-08-22 14:19
Hello friends! It seemed like such an awfully long time that I sat down and wrote about beauty on this blog. The past few months have gone by in a blur… you’d think… Read More
2020-08-07 14:05
Baby Leyton is coming up to 6 months old, and I’ve surprised myself by how long I have been breastfeeding. I started this pregnancy with a very casual attitude because I suf… Read More
2020-05-31 15:17
Drunk Elephant has been on my radar for well over a year now. Its colourful whimsical packaging and irreverent name does not take itself too seriously, and stands out against all… Read More
2020-05-27 06:46
Life with a newborn is all kinds of hectic. The first 2 months were especially challenging for me, so much so that it was hard to remember to eat regular meals, much less pla… Read More
2020-05-15 14:50
Hello! I cannot believe we are mid-way through May, and fast approaching the middle of 2020. So much has transpired in the past few months that to think back on the first quarter… Read More
2020-05-09 16:02
Mothers’ Day is just a sleep away.. this year is especially poignant because I recently lost my own mother. For the first half of my life, she was the adult and I the child… Read More
2020-05-06 14:17
When was the last time you cracked open a new skincare product and finished it straight away because you simply couldn’t put it down? For me, this is the first time I have enjoye… Read More
2020-05-01 14:28
Happy Labour Day! It sounds odd to be taking a break from work when most of us have been locked up at home for the past weeks-months. Regardless, I am really feeling it this year… Read More
2020-04-16 13:22
Chanel has released a 2nd color makeup collection for Spring 2020, this one diametrically opposite to the warm-toned desert-inspired collection that preceded earlier [reviewed here], but sha… Read More
2020-04-02 08:57
The world may be in lock down at the moment, but that does not stop us from enjoying some French chic in our lives. For Spring 2020, By Terry has released a capsule collection of color… Read More
2020-03-30 09:32
I have not bought any Dior makeup for many years now, mainly because I felt they were repetitive and unexciting. However, this Spring’s Diorsnow collection really appealed to me… Read More
2020-03-16 05:16
BYBI stands for By Beauty Insiders. Founded by Elsie & Dominika in 2017, they created products based on what they want and what they know don’t yet exist.
I don’t… Read More
2020-03-03 08:54
The pregnancy journey is often fraught with physical discomfort and is a strain on the body overall. Even the postpartum period can become challenging with sleep deprivation and the st… Read More
2020-02-28 13:12
Chanel has been slowly updating its skincare products, and I have been really enjoying them. I had dabbled with Chanel’s Le Lift range in the past, but my skin never really… Read More
2020-02-25 08:02
How time flies! When I first sat down to pen my thoughts about being pregnant 2nd time round, I was just 28 weeks along and starting on my third trimester. I had originally inten… Read More
2020-02-23 12:40
Chanel’s iconic camellia flower has adorned everything from fine jewelry to haute couture, and this Spring 2020, it will feature on a limited edition collection of Chanel Rouge Al… Read More
2020-02-12 11:34
Love is in the air! The festivities aren’t letting up, especially with Valentines’ Day just round the corner. This year weighs more on my mind because suddenly the po… Read More
2020-02-05 04:00
MAC has an extensive range of foundations to suit every makeup lover and makeup artist, though I have not played with their offerings for years… until now! The brand has recentl… Read More
2020-02-02 04:00
For this 4th part of my mini-series on foundations, let’s turn to cushions for a change! There’s something about Guerlain’s Parure Gold range that always makes me bre… Read More
2020-01-29 04:00
Chanel has an amazing selection of foundations, and I have used and loved most of them over the years, but somehow I never stuck with any one of them because for the longest time I have been… Read More
2020-01-26 04:00
The best thing to happen in Singapore last year was the arrival of Charlotte Tilbury, and my first purchase was of course the new Airbrush Flawless Foundation! I excitedly bought and s… Read More
2020-01-24 07:48
It has been a long time since I reviewed base makeup here on the blog, which is not to say I haven’t been trying new ones, but I was trying very hard to empty out my existing stash.&nb&hell…Read More
2020-01-18 04:00
Ditch the tired winter-weary complexion, and start the new decade fresh-faced! My skin has been more sensitive of late due to my third trimester hormones, and random patches of flakey… Read More
2020-01-14 12:04
Trends come and go, but generally speaking, Spring trends of years passed tended to embrace icy pastel florals. Personally, I am glad to see that is not the case this year, because I a… Read More
2020-01-10 11:46
Happy New Year 2020 everybody!! It feels surreal to be in a whole new decade, and there is no better way to kick things off and get into the swing of the upcoming Lunar New Year than w… Read More
2020-01-05 02:10
Another year comes to a close… and with it, a fresh decade awaits. So many feels, too little time to dwell upon them. Instead, I’d like to round up 2019 by gathering… Read More
2019-12-29 13:37
There have been lots of new lipstick releases this past year, and I have been meaning to review a few more before the year ends….unfortunately time does not seem to be on my side. &nb&hell…Read More
2019-12-26 12:02
The Tom Ford Winter Soleil collection this year is titled Soleil Neige, and as befitting its name, seems to be rather icy and cool-toned overall. I was not very drawn to the 3 eye quad… Read More
2019-12-24 04:30
I’ve not had the chance to review many Tom Ford makeup this past few months because their PR seems to have slowly weaned me off their distribution list. On my part, life has take… Read More
2019-12-22 03:44
2019 is coming to a close, and the world is getting ready to welcome a fresh decade. I would typically try to summarise the world as I saw it over the past year, and this year, nothing… Read More
2019-11-25 04:00
SUQQU is out to win over hearts this Holiday 2019! In addition to the capsule collection that was released exclusively for the UK market [see here], the brand has also released 2 covet… Read More
2019-11-21 08:50
The holiday season is perfect for experimenting with makeup, and Lunasol brings us a number of fun shimmery options to play with. Even though the collection is named Dramatic Dark, it… Read More
2019-11-12 14:33
I don’t know who was more excited in my household when the latest Shu Uemura makeup collection arrived… I remember being extremely puzzled when my husband made it a point to inf… Read More
2019-11-03 12:55
There have several new lipstick formula released this year, and somehow I have slipped behind in my reviews. So here I am today to get back on track, starting with the new Estee Lauder… Read More
2019-10-27 15:34
Stand out with gorgeous smokey eyes this Christmas with the new UK-exclusive collection. Designed around the theme of “Candle Night”, the capsule collection brings out the… Read More
2019-10-20 06:22
All good girls deserve something extra special, and Lucia Pica has designed something truly decadent for us this Holiday 2019. Les Ornements de Chanel is inspired by Gabrielle Cha… Read More
2019-10-11 03:39
Gosh I’ve been sick since last Friday, and just as I thought I was getting better, I actually got worse! Which is probably my body’s way of telling me to take things s… Read More
2019-10-01 10:11
I was surprised when I saw Kanebo’s makeup collection for Autumn-Winter 2019 because it is completely devoid of eyeshadows! The focus is on really sleek, wet lips with full on colour… Read More
2019-09-11 13:20
Does it feel like Fall where you are at yet? For me, it still feels like Summer, and I may be living in a bit of denial as I really don’t want the year to come to a close just ye… Read More
2019-09-01 05:20
If there are only 2 colours that I can choose to spend the rest of my life in, they would be black and white. If I made no effort at all, my entire wardrobe will be just black, and whi… Read More
2019-08-24 09:35
Shiseido Future Solution LX range is the most luxurious collection of anti-aging skincare and makeup offered by one of the most established beauty brands in the world. This year marks… Read More
2019-08-12 14:07
Lunasol takes makeup play to a whole new level this year, starting with an unexpectedly colorful summer collection [see here], and continuing the fun this Fall 2019 with the Lunasol Ill… Read More
2019-07-29 03:49
I love exploring the Les Exclusifs de Chanel range of perfumes because they are all so varied. From soft to bold, none may be said to lack depth of character, each one of them distinct… Read More
2019-07-23 06:14
Summer skin is all about that gorgeous glow and letting the natural you shine through. Whilst some brands go the full monty in revealing the bare skin, some of us everyday mortals need… Read More
2019-07-16 10:28
Hi there! The last 3 months had gone by in a blur and I cannot believe we are more than halfway through 2019! I am super satisfied with my progress at demolishing the mountain of… Read More
2019-07-08 09:42
I love a good smokey eye, but black or brown can get boring at times, which is why I am embracing the new Chanel Eyes Collection with wide open arms. Lucia Pica has reinvented the… Read More
2019-06-23 15:32
Hello folks! I’ve just returned from a week’s vacation in Australia’s Gold Coast, and it was amazing. I don’t know why I’ve procrastinated this long… Read More
2019-06-16 04:23
Summer is well and truly here, and nothing is more welcome in my makeup stash than the latest glow-inviting collection from Tom Ford Summer Soleil 2019! Well-loved staples have been re… Read More
2019-06-10 15:51
No summer is ever complete without some good bronzers. After introducing some glowy but natural skin-perfecting makeup earlier this season, Chanel now takes us a step further into our… Read More
2019-06-05 17:19
Taking a different direction from the colorful spreads from the last few collections, Shu Uemura steps out in chic camo prints courtesy of Maison Kitsuné. Previous Mai… Read More
2019-05-28 15:08
There is no greater time to play with color than this Summer 2019! I’m stoked to see that brands are breaking out of the usual moulds of summer tans and my-skin-but-better nude m… Read More
2019-05-19 11:54
Lipsticks are always fun to review, who doesn’t like breaking into a brand new bullet? For me, the verdict is usually quite binary, I almost always love or hate a new lip formula… Read More
2019-05-08 15:01
It has been awhile since I had the opportunity to review SUQQU collections, and I was pleasantly surprised to see how adventurous the brand has grown. I’m excited by color, and I… Read More
2019-04-28 11:07
Is it summer already? I’m actually planning a vacation to Gold Coast Australia with the fam this June, a spot of hiking mixed with some beach time (even though it’s technic… Read More
2019-04-21 15:47
By Terry does not turn out many new releases in a year, but when she does, she gets it perfectly right. Surely we are no stranger to the liquid lipstick by now, and if you think y… Read More
2019-04-17 07:33
Last December I cleaned out all of my old stashes, and discovered to my horror many more products that I had been hoarding to death. And so I started this year on a mission to clear them out… Read More
2019-04-07 13:36
Lunasol’s Spring 2019 collection is mostly composed of muted washes of beige [see here], but there are three colorful quint palettes to spark joy. The popular Lunasol Gemina… Read More
2019-03-30 05:35
Springtime is for taking long strolls in the crisp air of the outdoors. Before the the first bloom arrives, reeds and weeds thrive alongside with the occasional wild flower. … Read More
2019-03-24 14:41
Hello! I was away in Beijing last week so was unable to work on new posts. But I’m back, and eager to share with you the latest addition to the current miniseries on founda… Read More
2019-03-13 04:00
Guerlain makes some of my favourite foundations… they don’t boast an extensive range, but I’ve lived on and loved most of their formula. There is a smoothness a… Read More
2019-03-09 11:54
There is a revolution afoot this spring, a whole new crop of foundations to herald in a beautiful complexion in keeping with the latest makeup trend. Petal fresh skin has never been mo… Read More
2019-03-04 10:40
Lunasol is hitting hard and strong these few months and I’m loving it! After a rather strong handed fall and winter season last year, the brand is switching things up and going b… Read More
2019-03-01 03:33
This Spring 2019 has been a fairly quiet one for me… I’ve not really been feeling many of the mainstream collections from the usual brands, in any case pastels and candy hues we… Read More
2019-02-23 04:00
For the title of this post, I really wanted to write “I lost my cherry to Tom Ford…” which is a cheeky pun that makes utterly no sense of course, but in a strange turn tha… Read More
2019-02-16 03:45
Happy Valentines’ Day! This year’s festival of love falls right smack in the middle of Chinese New Year, so I thought it is apt to introduce the perfect red lipstick on thi… Read More
2019-02-12 15:20
I am a huge fan of Tom Ford makeup, especially their sexy soleil collections that bring out the best glow in skin…who can resist? The Winter Soleil 2018 collection was rele… Read More
2019-02-08 16:17
The Japanese typically favour soft pastels colours for Spring, so it is a wonderful surprise to see Kanebo design an entire collection of makeup around the colour red. For Kanebo… Read More
2019-01-31 04:00
January is probably the most challenging month for our skin, with the post holiday-binging and being blasted by the full force of winter. For years now, I’ve been wanti… Read More
2019-01-27 04:00
I am constantly surprised by Jo Malone’s ability to keep on reinventing itself and keep us fans on our toes. It is not an easy job to regularly push out new and exciting fragranc… Read More
2019-01-23 04:00
Origins is well-known and beloved for its diversified range of affordable skincare. And now to charm us even more, Origins has officially launched its foray into colour makeu… Read More
2019-01-19 14:47
I may be a little behind the times, but it feels like I’ve only just gotten hold of the Lunasol Winter 2018 collection a few weeks ago. The first weeks of this year have been inc… Read More
2019-01-11 04:04
The onset of spring should be a time of celebration as sunshine returns and everything is new and fresh again. It has always perplexed me that spring makeup tends towards pale washed o… Read More
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