One of my favourite eyeshadow bases, I Nuovi Eyebase (15 ml/S$31) is a quiet, unassuming little performer that lets eyeshadows shine. I purchased this when I was given an I Nuovi store tour last year and have loved it ever since. Similar to the colour of its squeeze-tube…
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This cult item from Benefit has long been a staple for me. A complex pewter, Skinny Jeans has glorious hints of gunmetal, grey, olive, antique gold and taupe, plus a sprinkling of colourful micro-shimmer – minuscule and barely discernible, except under strong lighting – for subtle twinkle. I…
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During my first visit to Sephora at Ion Orchard, I was excited to see Too Faced Lockdown Ultimate Creaseless Creams, coloured versions of the brand’s well-loved eyeshadow primer, Shadow Insurance (sometimes known as TFSI). I bought Bondage, a useful shimmery beige that I could use all over or…
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¥2,200 Renowned for its exquisite and très feminine packaging, Jill Stuart Beauty launched this cream eyeshadow in the autumn of 2007. I wore Ballet Pink yesterday and was reminded of its beautiful shimmer when I was in a lift at Ngee Ann City. The elevators at this shopping…
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My apologies for having taken so long with this promised post. I was sidetracked by other things but it was always at the back of my head; the need to write it gnawing at me! Besides tools and accessories, the following makeup items went to Bangkok with me:…
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Part of Shiseido’s Spring 2008 collection, Rose Tulle (S$39) is a neutral shade that can give your eyes a subtle lift. It looked unexciting at the counter but once applied, I was taken by the multi-coloured shimmer dispersed within the cream shadow. I walked away but I could…
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I reviewed this set of eyeshadows a while back and still use them regularly. They are easy to use and are beautiful alone or as a base. 6 g/0.21 oz ¥2940/S$39/US$23 H2 Whitelights A shimmery pure white with multi-coloured micro shimmer, Whitelights is a soft cream eyeshadow in…
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