Makeup

A guide for skincare and makeup shopping in Bangkok, Thailand with my reviews and recommendations for the must visit shops in the city. Experience the diverse range of homegrown Thai skincare and makeup; and exclusive, hard to find international cosmetics brands in these shops in Bangkok!...

What will be the biggest skincare and beauty trends for 2024? Take a leaf out of K-beauty's playbook; for a prediction of how cosmetics products will look like. The good news is, we can expect that some of your everyday favourites will be improved with newer delivery systems, hyper-personalisation and upgraded classic ingredients!...

Exclusive Japanese skincare and makeup brands to know in 2024 for your next holiday! While some Japanese cosmetics brands like Shiseido and Kose have a global brands, niche skincare and makeup brands like DamDam and Suqqu are popular in Japan. Here are 5 of my recommendations of these J-beauty brands that are not available in Singapore. I recommend checking out products from these brands when you're in Japan!...

Skincare and K-beauty fans, this is your sign to head to Seoul. Sharing my best and favourite beauty stores and experiences in Korea; beyond Olive Young, Tamburins and Sulwhasoo. Get a personalised colour analysis, live your K-drama dreams and discover flagships of your favourite brands (and at better deals) with all my recommendations and tips in this review....

Tokyo is a mecca for all things beauty- Japanese and global skincare, makeup, beauty tech and hair care products. It can be confusing to navigate the gargantuan complexes of drug stores and beauty halls of departmental stores. My recommendations and guide to the places to shop and experience the best that Japanese skincare has to offer; from drug stores to luxury brands- with where to score the best savings that are cheaper than duty free. Plus, I'll share a smart beauty experience, and the quintessential Japanese secret to younger skin....

Following the instant success of Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez is back with another hit-its lip oil. Since its release in Singapore a few weeks ago; Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil has sold out in Sephora; and in the US. But did you know that this lip oil is made in Korea? My review of this popular lip oil; with an explanation of its ingredients (and its problems) with swatches in this blogpost....

The aegyo sal, once popular in the 2010's is making a comeback K-beauty and C-beauty, thanks to the popularity of K-pop idols and Douyin makeup looks. The aegyo sal is a roll just beneath the lower eyelids; and is associated with a youthful and smiley look. Here's how you can get this look without surgery, and without looking like you have eyebags!...

Review of the Dior Addict Lip Glow 031 Strawberry- the lip balm that Dior Beauty released in honor of Jisoo from Blackpink. Will this Shut Down critics or is the Dior Lip Glow a luxury lip balm that is worth trying? This post is for the Blinks and lippie fans!...