I’ve been mulling over this topic for a very long time now. As I grow older, I find my skin’s needs changing, and thankfully my purchasing power has improved alongside my appetite for higher-end beauty products. Am I just a sucker for marketing gimmicks or do these stuff really work?? I had the “pleasure” of … Continue reading »
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Dior Nude Tan Paradise Blusher/Bronzer Duo in Pink Glow
For Summer 2013, Christian Dior brings us on a journey to Latin America, with its arresting array of colors. The collection, aptly named Bird of Paradise, embraces the vibrancy of nature in the tropics. Color palettes feature bright pigments and rich textures to celebrate the energetic vibe of summer. One of the highlights of the … Continue reading »
YSL Marrakesh Summer Palette
When I first saw the early images of this, I knew I absolutely had to get it! From the house of Yves Saint Laurent comes this gorgeous 5-color eye palette for Summer 2013. Exotically named Marrakesh Summer, this limited edition palette features 5 different shimmery shades that are individually interesting, and complement each other beautifully. The … Continue reading »
Tom Ford Beauty for a day!
Happy Friday!! It’s a super amped up Friday for me as I got to spend my lunch hour at the Tom Ford beauty counter at TANGS Orchard!! I had so much fun there, testing out all the aaah-mazing products that I had a hard time dragging myself back to work. For those of you, like … Continue reading »
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation
I have been on a witch-hunt lately, searching for the best products to keep my skin flawless throughout the day. So, when Lancome marketed their latest foundation as ULTRA 24H, I was immediately sold! Throw in a few freebies, I was ready to whip out my credit card without even trying it on. That was … Continue reading »
The truth about beauty products
A friend of mine is on a rampage to eliminate all (and I mean ALL) potential carcinogens from her life. Every few days or so, I’d hear one ingredient or another that may cause cancer. First, it was Zinc Oxide, a physical blocker commonly used in sunblocks. Then Titanium Oxide. Today, it was Talc. In … Continue reading »
Luxury Foundations: YSL vs. Tom Ford vs. Guerlain
Gosh, I’m like a million years behind with the latest batch of foundations and am slowly playing catch up. I finally got to test out YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation, Tom Ford Traceless Foundation, and Guerlain Blanc de Perle Fluid Foundation. I’m really loving this batch of foundations as they are all incredibly light-weight, leaving … Continue reading »
Clarins UV PLUS HP Perfecting Cream High Protection BB Cream SPF 40/PA++++
This spring / summer 2013 is bringing a huge wave of BB creams! Seems to me every Western skincare brand is finally catching on, and launching their own variant of this nifty little multi-tasker! The latest to join the club is Clarins UV PLUS HP Perfecting Cream High Protection BB Cream SPF 40/PA++++! I dare … Continue reading »
