Prior to this, I’ve been using the SkinOwl Eye+ eye gel for several months. As I mentioned in that review, while the eye cream was nourishing and hydrating to the delicate undereye area, that was all it did. As I’m approaching my 40s in not too many years away, I needed an eye cream that [...]
Permanent Makeup Is Not A Good Idea
When I wrote about my big brow mistake back in 2013, I didn’t expect to open a can of worms for people who have gone through eyebrow embroidery and absolutely hated their decision for doing it. In a way, I’m glad that it created open conversations as to why eyebrow embroidery and permanent makeup are [...]
What’s In My Swim Bag?
Early last year, I could count the number of times I went swimming with 2 hands. I bought a bathing suit from Speedo and got all gung-ho on wanting to swim weekly but after the one summer months were up, I was done. Lazy me didn’t want to drive to the swimming centre any more. [...]
Give Your Skin A Smooth Microdermabrasion-like Scrub With Derma E
Thanks to exfoliating toners and serums, I find myself using physical scrubs less and less. Chemical exfoliants do a much better job anyway and they’re less abrasive on the skin. Having said that, I must admit that once in a while, I do like give my skin a gentle scrub-down using cleansers with scrubby bits. [...]
Why I Don’t Shop for Asian Cosmetics in Asian Beauty Stores in Australia
Just a heads up, this post is going to get real ranty. Please note that when I mentioned “Asian beauty stores”, I meant brick-and-mortar stores, not online Asian beauty stores based in Australia. Also, I wish I was able to photograph the Asian cosmetics stores in Melbourne that I walked past instead of having to [...]