So I received a bill for domain renewal in my e-mail, and I suddenly remembered that I have a beauty blog. LOL, okay, actually I do remember, almost all the time. I just kind of pushed it to the back of my mind due to various reasons. Sorry, and (especially to recurring readers) thank you […]
C-ing is Believing : A Review of Wardah C-Defense Vitamin C Serum
Welcome, lurkers of dark alleys of the internet, it’s been a while! In contrary to popular belief, I am alive and well and sooo ready to roll out some beauty products reviews your way! In my previous post on morning routine, I wrote that I cannot think of skipping my vitamin C serum. Let me […]
Safely Sun-Kissed : A Review of Emina Sun Protection SPF 30 PA+++
My obsession with sunscreen is no secret. I wear sunscreen outdoor and indoor. I am that person who would rather be late than leave home with not-quite-dry layers of sunscreen. I am that one friend who would creep behind your back and whisper,”More sunscreen. Mooooaaar!” if you are not applying enough. I always strive to […]
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Evening and Weekly Skin Care Routine (June 2017 edition)
It is too long overdue, but here I am again! I have been busy with work lately (same old, same old), and my cat Hachiko just gave birth to five kittens! Of course, like a proper, mature twenty-something woman with her life priorities set straight, I spent my free time taking care and cuddling with […]
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Morning Skincare Routine (June 2017 Edition)
Last week was an Eid week and I have braced myself for the standard questions from my nosy-but-lovable friends and relatives. You know, those “when will you get married”, “when will you start master study”, and all its possible variation/combination. One question I did not expect to come up at all is, “What skin care products […]
Utama Spice Green Leaf Face Mask and Scrub (Also Known Privately as The Legolas Mask)
If you are a face-mask junkie (like yours truly), chances are you already have more face mask than what is considered normal. However, sometimes a face mask crossed your path and you just automatically found reasons to add it to your exponentially-growing collection. I know that feeling so well, comrades. The Green Leaf Face Mask […]
Noob-Friendly Acid : A Review of COSRX One Step Pimple Clear Pad
Confession time : I am a bit squeamish about putting acid on my face. I know that my oily, acne-prone(-ish) and hyperpigmentation-laden skin could really benefit from chemical exfoliation. However, using acid products could be highly irritating and/or give you legit purging, and I was just not mentally ready for another breakout. Even those that […]
COSRX Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence (and How I Jumped to The Essence Bandwagon)
Ah, COSRX, how I long to try thee! COSRX is a brand well loved by many, including a lot of international beauty bloggers I trust. Naturally, I was intrigued. I am sold by basically everything they are : minimalist, non-gimmicky ingredients, clean packaging design, responsive customer service, and on top of that, affordability! The only […]