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Review | Say goodbye to split ends with Moist Diane Repair Shampoo

September 2, 2016 Leave a Comment Written by Nicole
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Don’t throw away a shampoo you hate, for it may end up being the best you’ve ever had. That is a real life account. What’d prompted me to write this review was an immense disdain for Moist Diane Repair Shampoo. Little would I have expected that in the process of crafting this review, I ended up discovering one good thing about this shampoo that would offset all its other flaws. Imagine this – No More Split Ends!

Moist Diane Repair Shampoo

Moist Diane Repair Shampoo

If you have thick, dry and chemically-processed hair like mine, you would know how having split ends is just a way of life. It’s like a teenager living with regular pimple breakouts.

For the first time in my adult life, I couldn’t find a single split end after using Moist Diane Repair Shampoo.… Read more

BUY or SKIP, Great (4 stars), HAPPY POTION, Star Rating
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Beauty Holy Grail 2015

December 24, 2015 Leave a Comment Written by Nicole
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Hey peeps, ready to view the list of Beauty Holy Grail for year 2015?  These six beauty products, reviewed in 2015 stood out among others and were ranked 5/5.  I would buy them over and over again. 

Beauty Holy Grail 2015

Beauty Holy Grail 2015

Without any further ado, here’s the newly-discovered beauty items I can’t do without (in no particular order).

 

Beauty Holy Grail 2015 (5-star Reviews)

 

#1.  Biore Mild Cleansing Liquid

For the first time, a cleansing oil was proven to work better than Shu Uemura in removing makeup. It’s none other than Biore Mild Cleansing Liquid. At one-third of the price, there’s really no reason not to get it. Read review.

Biore Mild Cleansing Liquid

Biore Mild Cleansing Liquid

 

 

#2.… Read more

AESTHETICS, BUY or SKIP, Holy Grail, MAKEUP, SKINCARE, Star Rating, Top Review
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Etude Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails | So pretty it looks like you got it done at nail parlour

July 31, 2015 1 Comment Written by Nicole
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Who says you can’t get pretty DIY nails at home? I didn’t expect to like Etude’s Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails since I’ve recently had a really bad experience with another Etude nail polish. That “Give Me Chocolate Nails” was total garbage material and please don’t get it (mini review below).  So you can imagine how surprised I was when I saw how pretty Etude Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails turned out to be. It’s probably the best-looking DIY nails I’ve ever done for myself.

Etude Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails

I love it! Getting the other colours soonest.

 

About Etude Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails

Etude Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails comes in 6 different colour theme. Each kit contains three bottles of polish belonging to the same colour family.… Read more

BUY or SKIP, Holy Grail, Star Rating, Top Review
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Review of Asience Intensive Treatment Oil | Add healthy sheen without oiliness

July 28, 2015 Leave a Comment Written by Nicole
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A recent oil that I’ve tried was highly raved in the online blogosphere. But I absolutely hated it! Yes, I’ve used a very strong word because this Oshima Tsubaki Oil can transform your tresses into oily streaks of smelly hair. On the contrary, my favourite treatment oil as of now is Asience Intensive Treatment Oil. 

 

Asience Intensive Treatment Oil

Asience Intensive Treatment Oil

 

Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the chance to try quite a number of treatment oil or anti-frizz serums. My thick mane meant I needed such oil to either weigh down my hair, or to repair the damage caused by multiple rebonding/coloring sessions. So how did Asience Intensive Treatment Oil wow me? Read on to find out.… Read more

BUY or SKIP, Great (4 stars), HAPPY POTION, Star Rating
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Review of Innisfree Eco Nail Color PRO | Dries quick but has a major flaw

July 14, 2015 Leave a Comment Written by Nicole
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Hey ladies (and hunks…any?), we all know how popular Innisfree is these days, don’t we? Even my brother who wasn’t into skincare told me unexpectedly during a casual chat: “Hey, Innisfree skincare is quite good, you know?” Apparently, his partner has recently bought him some Innisfree skincare products to experiment with, and it must have worked on him.  

I’m loving most of Innisfree products I’ve bought, such as Innisfree Water Glow Cushion and Innisfree Mineral Ultrafine Pact. However, I’m not liking Innisfree Eco Nail Color PRO! Don’t get me wrong. I don’t hate it. However, I cannot confidently tell you that I would repurchase it. Before I share with you the bad, let’s see what are some of the redeeming features of Innisfree Eco Nail Color PRO. … Read more

BUY or SKIP, Good (3.5 stars), HAPPY POTION, Star Rating
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Review | How a visit to Kimage Hair Studio (Tampines) tamed my thick and poofy hair

May 1, 2015 Leave a Comment Written by Nicole
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It hasn’t been a walk in the park when it comes to searching for a hairdresser to manage my excessively thick and long hair. But I just might have found the one.

Before-After a haircut at Kimage (Tampines)

Before-After a haircut at Kimage (Tampines)

For those who have read my previous hair review, you’ll know about this unique hair issue of mine. Not only do I have THICK hair, I have A LOT of hair. What you see in the photos here are hair that have already received rebonding treatment (which is supposed to make hair look straighter and finer).

A long time ago, a hair stylist used a special device to examine my scalp and said he found six strands of hair in one follicle.… Read more

BUY or SKIP, HAPPY POTION, Holy Grail, Star Rating, Top Review
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Ordering Prescription Glasses Online. Is it a Good Idea? | GlassesShop.com

March 31, 2015 Leave a Comment Written by Nicole
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Did you guys know you can order prescription glasses online at cheap prices averaging USD30? Thanks to GlassesShop.com, I had the chance to try out the service. I was skeptical. How do you try on glasses over the internet? 

Online Prescription Glasses from GlassesShop.com

 

I was privileged to be able to select two pairs of glasses for my review. Let me share with you the process of selecting, ordering and receiving the glasses. Most importantly, let’s see if they fit on arrival.

 

 

Getting my Eyes Examined

This review was tedious for me simply because I don’t wear glasses and hence know very little about them. What is bifocal? What is PD? What is progressive? I didn’t even know what’s my degree of myopia.… Read more

Good (3.5 stars), HAPPY POTION, Star Rating

Manicure at De’ Touch Beauty Care | Kulai, Johor

March 5, 2015 Leave a Comment Written by Nicole
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**See post-update at bottom of page**

 

What an amazing weekend I’ve had in Johor, Malaysia. Crossing the Singapore-Malaysia border on the 11th day of Chinese Lunar New Year couldn’t have been faster. To be exact, 10 minutes was all it took to clear both sides’ customs as compared with an hour or two.

As usual, a day in Malaysia is all about good food, shopping, manicure, grocery and petrol. This review will centre on my gel manicure experience at De’ Touch Beauty Care, although I’d really wanted to add in morsels of information on my lovely day-trip at Aeon Mall Kulaijaya.

Gel Manicure at De' Touch Beauty Care Nail Salon

Gel Manicure at De’ Touch Beauty Care Nail Salon

Judging at how much I tend to write for each review, I better dedicate a separate post for the trip details. … Read more

BUY or SKIP, Skip this!, Star Rating
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Oshima Tsubaki Oil | 6 reasons why this is a huge miss

February 25, 2015 4 Comments Written by Nicole
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For those of you who are planning a trip to Japan, you might have come across Oshima Tsubaki Oil. It’s often listed as a Japan ‘must-buy’ beauty product and has garnered pretty good online reviews. That really sets me wondering why!

I bought one in Japan after doing the same online research. And guess what, this is definitely a miss for me, and there aren’t many misses among my haul in Japan. 

Oshima Tsubaki Oil

Oshima Tsubaki Oil

Truth be told, I’m about to throw Oshima Tsubaki Oil away, probably after this review is published.

There’s still 60% of the oil sitting in the glass bottle. No, I’m not being wasteful. Read on and you’ll know why I have no other choice.… Read more

Bodycare, BUY or SKIP, Moisturizer, Skip this!, Star Rating
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Beauty Holy Grail 2014

December 24, 2014 Leave a Comment Written by Nicole
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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, friends’ homes or somewhere away from the madding crowd. The change has to do with age, I know. Still, it’s a day I love the most and would not allow myself to go through it just like any other normal days.

How about you? How do you intend to spend your Christmas holiday?

Before I start preparing for the celebration and X’mas count down, let’s check out the holy grail beauty products shared in 2014, before the year slips by.… Read more

BUY or SKIP, Chemical Peels, Holy Grail, MAKEUP, SKINCARE, Star Rating, Top Review
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