Sephora Spring 2014

NEW EXCITING PRODUCTS ARE COMING TO A SEPHORA NEAR YOU!

Marc Jacob's is the latest newbie in Singapore. Really fun packaging, heavy glass bottles and shiny black cases. 

Tarte is my personal favourite. Innovative, cruelty free make up.

Too Faced has a wonderful Chocolate block palette that smells so divine you want to eat it up and a bullet-proof brow kit that really is impossible to wipe off, great for those overnighters who don't want to wake up without their brows to a stranger.

Sephora has come up with a 2 prong mascara wand! Can be tricky I think. Will test it out soon!

Make Up Forever has lovely cream blushers in a million shades.

Soap & Glory's puffy eye attack is going on my eyes for testing ASAP.

And so is the Propolis serum by Pure Heals from Korea.

Boscia's foaming make up remover oil made from the Camellia flower is also a hit for me. Tried it at the event with a charcoal sponge they have produced, very nice!

And of course Percy & Reed, you are the nicest smelling haircare product in the universe.

Here's a sneak peek

NARS Spring 2014

NARS is the cool kid. The one that doesn't need much effort to be cool and admired. My favourite this season is the Multiple bronze stick. So nice to contour and enhance a tan.

I think the thing I like most about NARS is using my fingers to apply the products. Textures, brightness of colour pigments, shimmers, glossiness. What you see is what you get.

Chanel Spring 2014 Make Up

When I went to Chanel to get my stash of Spring colours, my first question was 'I wonder what the make up is going to look like with Peter Philips gone?'

Well, Chanel is Chanel. It is one of the strongest, most iconic brands in the world. Every woman wants a Chanel bag and I know there are fanatics that collect the season's make up religiously.

It definitely has the most sophisticated packaging to me.

Here's whats in store! Get ready to burn a hole in your pocket.

Dior Spring 2014 Make Up

Dior definitely took the prize for most exciting spring/ summer make up this year. And I'm having trouble using them! Everything is so pretty I don't want to ruin it.

3 products that I found very useful were the primers. One for pore minimising and mattifying, another for glow and the last for the eyes. 

Eye primers are great to use for clients that are on the go. Like brides for example. 

It holds eye make up in place and prevents smudging and smearing.

And here is the limited edition palette. So pretty!

And if you're only into blushers and not eye shadows, the Trianon Blush Edition. Also just as pretty.

Tips and Tricks. It ain't natural no more

Found these pics on Facebook. So fun. Shows you what some highlighting and shading can do to transform anyone. Great tips and tricks to learn for that hot smoking date you're going for. 

My Bioderma Crush. L.O.V.E

I have never heard of Bioderma till they generously invited me to a skincare event launch! Shameful is what I felt cause Bioderma has a super cult following of celebrities and top models. Honestly, it is really hard keeping up with the endless amounts of skincare this world has.

but I am so thankful Bioderma has introduced itself to me cause I am not living another day without it! 

The Micelle Solution, a clear bottle, filled with what looks like plain water is the most amazing cleanser! No, I'm not getting a commission from them : ) but really, this pure H20 water is amazing! It removes everything! Even some waterproof make up. 

And for us lazies, you don't need to follow with soap and water! Just some toner and your skincare routine after is enough.

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Female Magazine December Issue Fashion Spread

Really Lovely WriteUp

L'officiel Magazine contributors page

Female Magazine Beauty Story 2

Female Magazine Beauty Story 1

The French Twist

This is a classic. It's one of those hairstyles that never go out of style, the French twist so easy to do on yourself. And it looks even better with highlights in your hair.

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Let's talk about the Clarisonic again

I've written about the Clarisonic face brush a few times now but I just keep reading about it! And no, they haven't sponsored me or given me money to talk about it haha

But I was reading allure last night and came across this article and found it very helpful with how to use the brush correctly and thought I needed to share it.

Clients ask me what's the best way to prevent breakouts and I always recommend the Clarisonic. It's so simple. The reason we break out is 1. Hormones and 2. Dirt.

Once we sort out the dirt bit, the hormones usually kick in only during pms. So that instantly keeps zits under control.

A definite win Christmas pressie for your loved ones!

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2013 Christmas Shopping at Sephora- My Picks Part 2

OMG! I have products overload! I have so much to go through and try, how??? Keep calm and carry on. I'll do the Christmas list first and move on to the other exciting products lying by my side now that just arrived : ). Excitment!!!

Okay okay Sephora Christmas shopping list part deux

This brand, Fresh, has been in Sephora since the beginning of the store opening in Singapore. I really like it. Last few years, during the x'mas events, Fresh had a booth with all their porducts sprawled out and all who were invited got to pick any item on the table! And that included the x'mas hampers too! Well, that was how I got to know the products. 

The tinted Sugar lip balms are great. They tend to melt in our climate sometimes (eg. leaving them in the hot car) but will harden in an AC room. 

Here are my picks.

The brown sugar polish is divine! The moisturizer smells wonderful after working that scrub, and the cherry shade Sugar lipgloss works great for an everyday lippy ($73)

This one makes a good inexpensive gift at $43.00. All for pampering one's lips

Now. For all the hardcore make-up users, the ones who know their stuff. Here are some exciting products. First up, Stila. The Stay all Day liquid eyeliner set is king. 4 of the most used colors in a tin box. ($70)

Next up is Urban Decay. Not to be taken lightly, this make-up brand is serious when it comes to color and intensity! The second vice palette is sexy! Check out the shade Voodoo! And my other fave is Damaged. So good! ($88)

Now to the hair department. My 2 favorite haircare products Living Proof and Percy & Reed.

They smell soooooo good and I love it when my head smells nice and not fowl and oily eeeee!

Percy & Reed's No Oil oOil is WOW! My hair stays smelling so yummy until the next wash. This is a great package ($50)

Free yourself from Frizz

2013 Christmas Shopping at Sephora- My Picks Part 1

It has taken me a long time to open up that duffel bag of goodies from Sephora since bringing it home. Too many products too little time! (jealous : ) ?) But ladies, I have to show you some of the goodies you might like to get your BFFs.

Last year, I bought Clarisonics http://www.clarisonic.com/ from Sephora for Christmas gifting. They made so much difference to my skin I had to share them!

This year, I'll be going back to my favorite beauty emporium for more pressies. Here are some exciting stuff.

Soap & Glory always make great gift packs that come in attractive bags. Products are fun to use, for example Sexy Mother Phucker ($35)

This Lip plumping gloss REALLY works! It kinda feels like being stung by bees all over lips and makes lips fuller and less wrinkly. 

And of course the great gift packs that are so cool I will buy them for myself! The bubble will retail for $48.00. and the mother of them all, The Yule Monty for $148.00

Heel Genius is amazing! I've been using it nightly for about 2 years now and everytime I go to the manicurist, I never need them to use the shaving instrument on me. 

Another really fun brand is Too Faced, the brand with the best mascara in the world ; ). At the event they gave out iphone covers and these covers were filled with make-up! Great product concept! And retails for $34.00. Great price!

And this is us at the NARS event a few days later all using the same covers! So fun!

Here's another one I love (and got in my duffel bag!)

The perfect gift for girls who love wearing make-up and also for those who are kinda clueless! With a tutorial page, you really can't go wrong. ($59)

For fragrance lovers, Repetto has come up with a lovely one. Tried it at the event but it wasn't in with the rest of my goodies : (. But it was lovely!

Watch this space! To be continued. Really, its just TOO MUCH to share with you!

Matte Matte Matte! Part II

Last month I talked about matte make- up being the latest to make a grand comeback. 

And I gave a sneak peek of the products I used that were single matte colors. The Photos are out in Female Magazine. Take a look

This is the BEST BEST BEST mascara in the world!

Girls in favour of clumpy, thick, sexy, spanish lashes, say YAY!!! Believe me when i say you only need 2 coats tops! I promise you!

This 'Better Than Sex' will give you 1,944% more volume! Too Faced, you are awesome and thank you for bringing life back into my eyes!

This LIVING PROOF can't go wrong!

Jennifer Aniston (!!!) co-owns this haircare brand and the brand has been founded by a team of scientists, backed by celebrity Editorial stylists including Chris McMillan. THE guy behind Jennifer Aniston's luscious locks. 

The same guy that gave Jennifer the best hair in the world status! 

 With smooth matte finish bottles in cool shades of neutrals, the packaging looks serious. There's a distinct scent, very pleasant and I love my hair smelling this divine.

I made a bee-line towards the anti-frizz section.

Like it seriously works!

But seriously, HOW can one go wrong with all the right business moves and the right technology???

Very impressive and you will be taken very seriously LIVING PROOF!