I keep tubes and tins of lip balm in every purse I own, in each bathroom and each makeup bag. I have *slight* obsession with keeping my lips moisturized. Enter Own – Nighttime Lip Therapy ($9.99), a moisturizing lip treatment in a very cool cone-shaped package with a tapered end. This treatment has lots of good-for-skin…
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Review: Laura Mercier Primer
I have to admit, as an ex-uninformed make up user, I did not consider the necessity of applying primer. I’ve simply went about my date constantly applying mineral foundation on my face, which resulted in dryness of skin and an irritable waste of foundation throughout the day. And, whenever I used liquid foundation, there was a…
Review: Peach and Lily
Recently I was introduced to a new beauty site called Peach & Lily. It’s a portal to Asia’s best beauty products, mostly from Korea and Japan. Since you cannot get some of these coveted beauty products here in the US, this is a great place to search for that oh so elusive mascara or eye…
Review: IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Powder Brush
IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Powder Brush ($48) is a new luxurious makeup brush that is 100% cruelty-free. This brush has plush densely packed bristles and a soft rubberized handle that’s easy to grip and feels great in your hands. The handle is fairly large but fit comfortably in my palm. With this brush poweder makeup…
Review: Hourglass Lipstick In Edition
I am seriously one lucky woman. Recently I struck a conversation with a lovely woman (who happens to be my yoga student) regarding a wedding I am about to attend in the Philippines, and the lack of decent lipstick I own. Coincidentally, this woman works for a company that carries makeup and decided to shower…