I first read about Rootote bags on Karen Cheng’s blog. They looked so cute, and so roomy that I was raring to give it a try. The first bag I bought was RT Medium Plain Sumiro. I absolutely LOVED it! It’s made of tough ol’ canvas, and oh so convenient with the large inner pockets [...]
Beauty Tip of the Day: Layering Vitamin C
Be careful when layering Vitamin C serum with other acidic products. Vitamin C isn’t pH-compatible with retinol, and both are ineffective when worn together. Plus combining vitamin C with AHAs (alpha hydroxy acid) can be extremely irritating to the skin. Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor
Review: Silk Naturals Untinted Oil Control Primer
The trouble with wearing mineral foundation, compared to liquid foundation and loose powder, is that my skin tends to secrete more oil and sebum on my T-zone. Even with my oil-free Laura Mercier Foundation Primer, I’d still sport a shiny nose after an hour or so. When Silk Naturals came out with an oil control [...]
Beauty Tip of the Day: Finished Your Concealer?
If you get marooned without your favourite concealer, check the cap of your foundation bottle. The makeup that has collected there is somewhat thicker and perfect for covering up flaws. Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor
Beauty On The Go: My Makeup Bag
It sure wasn’t easy deciding which makeup item to bring with me on vacation. I mean, what if I suddenly wanted to use another colour but I didn’t have it with me? It was a thinker, all right. After much consideration of usability and practicality, I decided on these items. The makeup bag is from [...]