When I was at Kinokuniya yesterday, I was surprised to see a few June issues of Mini (S$12.60). I bought one in a flash, thanks to the delightful giveaway – a heart-shaped makeup pouch designed by Milkfed. Mini x Milkfed Made of vinyl, this little zippered pouch with…
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Here are a few lists of beauty-related acronyms (sometimes also known as beauty abbreviations) and terms. They will be constantly updated, seeing as it is that the beauty cosmos is evolving every day. Do feel free to add to them.* General Beauty Acronyms/Terms AAB: Amazing Asian Beauty AHA:…
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I had a beauty voucher that expired in mid-May, so I bought this little square of teal, knowing that I would have use for it. In the metallic formula, ME Blue 640 (S$35) is apparently the replacement of ME Blue 638, which was part of the older, discontinued…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Shortly after I’d posted about the July giveaways, the month’s issues of Mina (S$18.10) and Spring (S$16.40) arrived at Kinokuniya. Mina x Gelato Pique Spring x Cher x Snoopy Considerably well-sewn, the material of the round Gelato Pique makeup pouch is printed with adorable animal figures and is…
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