Smaller, more compact and part of a stylish modular system, the newly-revamped shadow and blush ranges from Shu Uemura afford increased portability and more mix-&-match possibilities. Developed by Japanese architect Kumiko Inui, this sustainable palette system requires no glue, no magnets and no tape – only a genius…
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When I read about this stapler on a Japanese blog, I was intrigued. It works by cutting a hole into the sheets that need to be fastened, creating a tab which is folded back and through a slit. Fastening with folds? Ingenious! Thinking it was only available in…
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When I saw Hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Prism (slate blue shimmer/black with micro glitter) on offer at Sephora Singapore, I hesitated – even at 50% off, it cost S$41 (its original price is S$82 here and US$38 in the States). However, I’m really pleased that I…
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When I learnt that Neutrogena had come up with an upgraded version of its power cleanser, I was quite curious about it, having used and liked its predecessor. My hubs had bought me the original to try a year ago and I enjoyed the tingly foam of the…
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One of my first Urban Decay purchases when the brand launched in Singapore, this fat pencil concealer (3.5 g/S$28; 0.12 US oz/US$17) caught my eye with its eye-brightening shade and handy nature. According to the brand: A concealer in pencil form equals precise application, and less mess—no brush,…
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A month and a half ago, Neutrogena sent me the Hydro Boost range for review. Below are my thoughts, having used it for a month or so (I used the products in the order listed): Hydro Boost Mousse Cleanser (150 ml/S$15.80) The nifty thing about this mousse cleanser…
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I was at L’Occitane two days back and spotted the brand’s Green Tea Hand Cream (75 ml). I’ve loved the scent for years, so I was thrilled to discover that it was retailing at S$31 for two tubes (BOGOF, basically). I gave the extra one to my dear…
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