A few months ago, I reviewed a blush from CROP Natural, which is a relatively new “natural” skincare and makeup brand that came to the market. It turned out to be a very decent blush, which made me curious on giving other makeup a go. I thought I’d try out the liquid foundation and see [...]
What Makeup Trend Do You Hope Will Disappear in 2016?
© Artem Merzlenko I’ve seen many, many makeup trends over the years. Makeup from the 80s, 90s, noughties and today … well, they sure have evolved over the years. In some years, the makeup trends go back to what you see in years of yesterday with a modern take. There are trends that I’ve fallen [...]
When Getting Your Makeup Done Professionally, Don’t Be Afraid To Use Your Own Makeup
I’ve had my makeup done professionally at the last couple of weddings I’ve attended in which I’ve played a minor role in (I was cousin Beetrice’s maid of honour at her wedding and sister of the groom at my brother’s wedding). I was very kindly offered to have my makeup done by a makeup artist [...]
IOPE Air Cushion Foundation: Too Much Cushion, Not Enough Foundation
I haven’t had much experience with Korean cosmetics but this much I know – they sure are popular for their cushion base makeup. The first type of cushion base makeup I tried was the Laneige BB Cushion. Unfortunately, that didn’t impress me much and I stopped giving cushion foundations and BB creams much thought after [...]
Top 10 Under $10
One of the beauty topics I enjoy reading on blogs and watching on YouTube is “Top X Under $X”. It could be top 10 lipsticks under $10, or top 20 moisturisers under $20 and so on; it goes to show that there are very good beauty products in the drugstore/pharmacy that are affordable and doesn’t [...]