Encased in a glossy pewter tube embossed with the brand’s name, Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Crème Lipstick in Nocturnal is a chic makeup item to own. The case adds heft to the product but I do appreciate its aesthetic value. The lipstick’s angled plane featuring an hourglass effortlessly…
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Made in Japan, this Maybelline lipstick from years back surpassed many high-end ones that were produced during its time, thanks to its smooth quality and refined texture. I can’t remember when it was introduced but I do remember being pleasantly surprised when I learnt that it was made…
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Some time back, Kosé Singapore gave me two limited edition Esprique Precious lip products to try. With a moisturising rosemary extract as one of their ingredients, Esprique Precious Heart Graphical Rouge in PK833 Blossom Pink (S$39) and Esprique Precious Dress On Glossy Rouge in BE382 Milky Beige (S$35)…
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This spring, Shu Uemura introduces the Sakura Collection adorned with stunning floral images from one of Japan’s top photographers, Mika Ninagawa. An acclaimed artist, her works encapsulate sweetness and edgy complexity, lending depth to her subjects. For this stunning collection, Mika Ninagawa captures the colours of Japanese cherry…
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Described by the brand as ‘sheer, brilliant color (that) infuses lips with lasting moisture and fullness’, Shiseido Shimmering Rouge lipsticks (S$43) contain plumping and moisturising ingredients that impart lightness and dimension to the lips for a pretty pout. ‘A new sophisticated take on shimmer and color’, Dick Page…
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The Clarins Spring 2011 makeup package which Clarins Singapore sent me (the same one that contained Clarins Neo Pastels Eye Colour & Liner Palette) also included Joli Rouge Brillant Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick in 14 Grape (S$33). Although there were quite a few lip lovelies in the bag,…
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I’ve wanted this lipstick from the Lipstick Queen Butterfly Ball collection for the longest time, so I was thrilled when I finally received it a while back after a good friend in the US custom-purchased it for me from Barneys (US$20 with free local shipping). Described as a…
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