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Where’s a good place to shop for Japanese beauty products in Singapore? Yesterday, I spent a good one hour shopping at Welcia-BHG Takashimaya and was delighted to see so many items on sales. Most of them were at 35% off with some at an even more attractive discount of 50%. From now till 31 Oct, Welcia-BHG Takashimaya is having a …
Welcia-BHG is where you can get your Jap-beauty fix in Singapore! Read More »
Hey friend, I’ve something cheap and good to share with you today – Cezanne Natural Cheek Blusher which I’d first hauled back from Okinawa in 2019. After using this blusher for more than 4 years, I am still loving it and have repurchased it many times. Check out the pros and cons of this Japan-made blusher which you can now …
Cezanne Natural Cheek Blusher | Another Cheap Japan Makeup that Works Read More »
I couldn’t believe how cheap Chifure Lipstick S was when I saw it in my trip to Okinawa. It was elegantly displayed alongside other well-known Japan brands such as Shiseido, Kanebo and Integrate. At ¥350 (before tax) for a Japan-made lipstick, Chifure Lipstick S was unarguably a steal. I couldn’t resist the temptation and grabbed two – one for me and …
Do you often break out from using BB cream? If you do, check out Media BB Cream as it has been proven to be safe on my pimple-prone skin. I like it so much I’ve repurchased this every time I visit Japan or Taiwan. As you see, I’d never had much luck with BB cream. Most of them caused me …
Why Kanebo Media BB Cream is still a Japan-must-buy after 6 years Read More »
Hey guys, let’s talk about one popular beauty product from Japan – DHC Lip Cream. I first reviewed this product in 2014. Since then, some things have changed. For instance, they now have tinted ones known as DHC Color Lip Cream, and “extra moisturising” ones among others. I also found out a few cons of this product. Instead of updating …
What I thought of DHC Lip Cream after 9 years (Incl. Swatch of DHC Color Lip Cream) Read More »
Clio Superproof Brush Liner has successfully converted me into a liquid liner lover. This is a big deal because I’d stayed away from liquid eyeliner for decades. The last time I’d used it was probably when I was still in my teens as I recalled liquid eyeliner being very difficult to use. Other than the need to have a steady …
How Clio Superproof Brush Liner converted me into a lover of liquid eyeliner! Read More »
What are the things worth buying from Malaysia? As many of you know, I travel to Malaysia frequently, at least twice a month. Over the years, I’ve figured out what are the stuff worth lugging back to Singapore. Obviously, with Singapore being the most expensive city in the world, many things may seem worthwhile to bring back from Malaysia, right? …
25 Things to Buy in Malaysia (2023): A Singaporean’s Perspective Read More »
Since this is the buying season, I thought I’ll write a post on the beauty products to buy. This list contains 17 products that I love and am still using today. Hope it’ll help you in your festive shopping spree! :) To give the listing some order, I’ll share it in the sequence of my usage. And of course, that would mean …
17 Beauty products that I love and am still using today! Read More »
If you like stunning-looking lashes that curl almost 90 degrees towards the sky and set quickly, Lancome Hypnose Waterproof Mascara may just be what you are looking for. Now, before you run out to the stores to lay your hands on the magic wand, please stay on to read about one major flaw that limited my usage in 2016, but I’ve …
Lancome Hypnose Waterproof Mascara for a Doll-eye and Approachable Look Read More »
5 years after my first purchase, I’m still loving Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick. I first published this post in 2017 when I bought a trio pack at Changi Airport DFS. The tinted lip balms in shades of pink, red and nude felt like a practical addition to my luggage, protecting my lips from dry cabin air …
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