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A Gift! – Chocolate Love from Cadbury Joyville

makeupmag — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:47:03 +0000

A surprise coffret of chocolates came from Cadbury Singapore a while back; a shot of sugary joy on a grey afternoon. Amidst the delightful chocolate avalanche were some of my family’s faves: the classic Dairy Milk (I gave [...]

Giveaway | Clio Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liners Bloody Series

makeupmag — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:43:13 +0000

Here’s your chance to try these new Gelpresso eyeliners from Clio. This striking threesome comprises No. 13 Bloody Sweet (beige pink), No. 14 Bloody Angel (rose red) and No. 15 Bloody Devil (deep burgundy). I’ll be giving away [...]

Crabtree & Evelyn Somerset Meadow

makeupmag — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:38:00 +0000

A celebration of the eponymous floral landscape, Crabtree & Evelyn Somerset Meadow is a fruity-floral fragrance laced with greenness. Described as ‘an aromatic impression of a beautiful English landscape in bloom’, this scent marries the sweetness of wildflowers [...]

Review | Prada Infusion d’Iris L’Eau d’Iris for Spring 2013

makeupmag — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:47:56 +0000

Described as an ‘ephemeral edition’ of the Prada Infusion d’Iris family, this fragrance is a limited edition scent blended by Daniela Andrier, the nose behind numerous designer label perfumes. This fourth focus on iris follows Infusion d’Iris Eau [...]

China Glaze Hanging in the Balance and Whirled Away

makeupmag — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:02:18 +0000

Here’s a whimsical nail look with two polishes from last year’s China Glaze Cirque du Soleil Worlds Apart collection. Hanging in the Balance is a vivid ocean blue crème with a teal-turquoise slant. In tone (but not in [...]

Review | Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Water Base SPF 50+ PA+++

makeupmag — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:42:53 +0000

With its mousse-like texture, this weightless sunscreen seems ideal for Singapore’s humid weather. The most memorable thing about this product is its water-like sensation: Upon spreading the white mousse onto the face, it slowly becomes transparent and feels [...]

Alcohol in Skincare – Safe or Not?

makeupmag — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:14:49 +0000

I recently read an alarming article by Paula Begoun of Paula’s Choice that lists the harmful effects of alcohol on the skin. Sesame from Viva Woman has also written a post about alcohol being unacceptable in skincare products. [...]