Benefit Go Tropicoral Lip and Cheek Kit

I have a problem with Benefit. It’s impossible for me to avoid the siren call of their adorable packaging and cute product names, but my student budget just won’t let me pick something up every time I walk past their counter. It’s hard being a girl! Luckily, their mini kits are a lot more wallet-friendly, letting you try out a …

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My hair dilemma

A few of you already know that I have a veritable mop of hair. It’s thick, it’s coarse, and I’ve been growing it from shoulder-length since 2006 because three separate hairdressers have told me that if I cut it shorter than mid-back length it will explode into an afro. You have to love brutally honest Asian hairdressers! Artist’s impression: I …

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Operation Freckle-Away feat. Neostrata Gel Plus

After researching AHAs and BHAs for my blog post here, I incorporated 8% glycolic acid and 2% salicylic acid into my nightly skincare routine and I’ve been very impressed with the smooth, glowy skin and reduced pores they gave me. I’ve recently embarked on Operation Freckle-Away, which is me trying to get rid of a few sun-induced freckles on my …

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Enkelini swatches – Part 1

I won a giveaway at Gnarly Gnails a while back, and the prize was five Enkelini minis. Here are three of them – check out Polish or Perish tomorrow for the other two! Enkelini is the brainchild of Pat Ashton – you can read an interview with her here, and grab polishes from her Etsy store here. Trust me, you’ll …

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Nivea Daily Essentials Refreshing Cleansing Mousse

I’m a massive fan of cleansing mousses. There are just so many things to like! I’m a Lazy Girl™, and cleansing mousses are a Lazy Girl™‘s dream: Quick and easy – You know the nights when you can’t be bothered washing off smudged dancefloor makeup? Well, there’s no excuse with a cleansing mousse – it lathers up by itself. One …

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ulta3 Earl Grey – Aus and PRC comparison

If you haven’t already heard, cult limited edition shade ulta3 Earl Grey has reappeared on the shelves, albeit in the new PRC formulation. A few girls have asked for a comparison, so here it is: Index/ring = new PRC formulaMiddle/pinky = old Australian formula I needed three coats of the PRC formulation to reach opacity, not because of the polish …

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Essence Gel Eyeliner Midnight in Paris – review and swatches

So I mentioned here when I posted my Die Antwoord nails that I recently did a ninja-themed dance performance to their song “Enter the Ninja”. Despite performing it twice, I didn’t manage to get a good photo of my makeup, so these pictures that will have to do: All the black is Essence Gel Eyeliner in Midnight in Paris. This …

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Review: Oseque Oxygen Mask Cleanser

Today I’m reviewing Oseque Oxygen Mask Cleanser. This is a best-seller in South Korea, and Koreans are obsessed with skincare, so I was very excited to try it out. It’s also been endorsed by Korean actress Lee Ah Hyun, From what I’ve gathered, when a Korean actress endorses something, the Asian beauty world goes crazy (see e.g. BB cream). So …

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