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beauty news, first impressions, fragrances, jo maloneFebruary 17, 2013

Jo Malone Sugar & Spice Fragrance Collection

By makeupmag

Inspired by confectionery, the new Jo Malone Sugar & Spice fragrance collection is a sweet delight with its gourmand notes.

bath and body reviews, first impressions, lushNovember 11, 2012

First Impressions Review | Lush Yuzu & Cocoa Bubbleroon

By makeupmag

I recently tried a sample piece of Lush Yuzu & Cocoa Bubbleroon. It was a tiny chunk but enough for quite a few uses, a fact that impressed me as much as its cleansing efficacy.

first impressions, hand creams, nip + fab, skincare, skincare reviewsOctober 2, 2012

First Impressions Review | Nip + Fab Dry Hand Fix and Multi-Fix Oil

By makeupmag

Here’s a quick review of two Nip + Fab products that I’ve tried recently.

dior, first impressions, makeup reviews, mascarasMarch 28, 2012

First Impressions Review | Diorshow New Look Mascara

By makeupmag

Given my hooded lids and lash sparsity, my eyelashes aren’t the best for showcasing mascara. However, I like the new Dior mascara so much that I have to share it with you. I hadn’t intended to write about it but despite my telling them this, the brand’s PR…

first impressions, haircare reviews, mekhalaMarch 18, 2012

First Impressions Review | Mekhala Regenerative Black Rice Shampoo and Conditioner

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I’ve been a sucker for rice-based beauty products, ever since I tried Komenuka Bijin Cleansing Powder made of rice bran. I’m currently using Nature Republic Fresh Farm Rice Foam Cleanser and have seen results, on the other end of the price spectrum, with the sake-derived SK-II Pitera skincare….

first impressions, guerlain, makeup removal, skincareMarch 14, 2012

First Impressions Review | Guerlain Secret de Pureté Crystal Lotus Flower Biphase Eye & Lip Make-up Remover

By makeupmag

I recently finished a 15 ml sample bottle of this cleanser, a gwp I’d received when I made a Guerlain purchase. Promising to smooth and soothe, this eye and lip makeup remover from Guerlain is a bi-phase (oil + water) emulsion, formulated to gently remove more tenacious makeup.

beauty news, benefit, first impressions, skincareMay 2, 2011

Benefit B.right! Radiant Skincare

By makeupmag

Popular for its little problem solvers, feel-good products and instant beauty solutions, Benefit embarked on creating its B.right! Radiant skincare range with the determination to live up to its philosophy of fun and effective products. Better known as a fake-it makeup brand, those sceptical of Benefit’s skincare know-how…