As you know, vitamin C products especially serums don’t really have a good shelf life and will start to yellow over time due to oxidisation, quicker if it’s not stored correctly. The product then goes to waste and money down the drain just like that. So, could this elmt vitamin C serum be the next […]

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I’m terrible when it comes to protecting my skin from the sun and tend to solely rely on my BB cream but I hardly wear it nowadays. I don’t think twice about sunscreen and it’s starting to show more now, hello sun spots. They predominantly appear on my nose, the first area to burn whenever […]

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Another brand I am very late to the party to. I’m assuming you’re already aware of The Ordinary so an in-depth introduction isn’t needed. They focus on putting science into skincare, releasing various formulas to target different skin concerns that don’t break the bank whatsoever. They have an abundance of products to choose from and […]

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I have received this product from Wishtrend for review purposes but all thoughts are my own. This post contains affiliate links. elmt, pronounced as “element”, is a brand new Korean beauty skincare brand that came to light last month. They have launched their range on the Wishtrend website. Their approach is to step outside of […]

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My skin has changed since then due to living in different environments and of course, age. It’s behaving better but still falls under the oily and blemished category. Having to keep them under control is still a priority. I’m still testing out anti-ageing products that are suited for my skin type. Troublesome ey? I will […]

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I have received this product from Esqido for review purposes but all thoughts are my own. Doesn’t contain affiliate links. I’m not a fan of both pencil and gel eyeliners. I’ve tested a lot of brands from the high end to the drugstore and they are all no match for my oily eyelids. You may […]

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I remember trying this MISSHA M Perfect Cover bb cream 6 years ago and thought it was an OK product, giving it 3/5 in my previous review. Back then, my skin was worse than it is now; a lot more oily, spotty and textured, hence, the bb cream wasn’t a favourite until now. Hooray for […]

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Face The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Primer MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream Revlon Colorstay Concealer MISSHA Under Eye Brightener Concealer bareMinerals Mineral Veil Shiseido Majolica Majorca Cheek Customise Blush Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Eyes MAC customisable eyeshadow quad (not pictured, lost) Miniso Liquid Eyeliner Kalentin Magic Brow Definer Maybelline Studio Brow […]

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Lips Miniso Ultrafine Waterproof and Oil Proof Eyeliner Pencil Marie Beauty Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Colourpop Lippie Stix in Lady Colourpop Lippie Stix in Creature You know when you have the perfect makeup look in your head but then when you actually translate it to your face, it isn’t quite what it had turned out what […]

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I remember trying the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair when it bloomed years ago but it turned out to be way too light for me and haven’t touched it since nor tried the other shades until back in August last year. I had decided to give it another shot. The two shades I have […]

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