I Nuovi Eyeshadows

With its origins in Singapore, I Nuovi is an often-underrated brand that has produced many makeup gems. Most notable of these are its eyeshadows*. The brand does shimmer of the dense variety particularly well, while several of its vivid hues are trendy yet wearable. Pressed Wet/Dry Colour Pigment D27 One of our most raved-about signature [...]

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Review | Lord & Berry Smudgeproof Waterproof Eyeliners

A month or so ago, I came across Lord & Berry Smudgeproof Waterproof Eyeliners (S$22.90). Impressed with their budgeproof quality, I ended up with staple colours #701 In the Black and #703 Black/Brown. Made in Italy, these pencils have a tenacity that rivals most waterproof pencils but the formula is such that flaking occurs when [...]

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Koji Diamond Grade No.62 22R Spring Action Wide Angle Eyelash Curler

S$15.50 at Watsons, this gem of a find* surprised me with the ease with which it fitted my eye, grasping and curling my lashes firmly. Its uncommon faceted packaging is as attractive as its low price but I purchased it mainly because of its curvature that seemed suited to my Asian monolids: its arch is [...]

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