Last Christmas, Bioré sent me a surprise gift box disguised as a first-aid kit. I wondered why it was done up as such, when I saw the tag which indicated that the contents were meant to be ‘post-party face savers’ for swift makeup removal after a night out….
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Just before Christmas, a Clarins bag arrived at my door. I had no idea they were intending to send me something, so this holiday gift was an absolute surprise! In it was a handwritten note from the brand (how thoughtful!) and three skincare items: Clarins Shaping Facial Lift…
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Some time back, Kas surprised me with a gift – Color Club Nail Polish in Nothing But Truffle from the brand’s Fall 2010 Untamed Luxury collection. A shimmery chocolate brown, the deep tones of this jewel-toned polish also seems to have some hints of plum. I’m very impressed…
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When Iris was in New Delhi a few weeks back, she very kindly brought home a gift for me: Lakmé Eye Color Quartet in Tanjore Rush. Part of the Gypsy collection, Lakme’s offering for fall 2010, this palette (425 rupees) is striking in its colour combination and texture….
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I recently received this shimmer atomiser as a gift from a media friend. Part of The Body Shop’s Christmas 2010 collection, The Sparkler (S$39.90) is a shimmer powder encased in a frosted glass bottle with a retro atomiser puff. The shimmer dust is unusual enough for me to…
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I recently received a holiday gift from Japalang, the company that brings in Cure Natural Aqua Gel, K-Palette, Luv Carat and Nature Lab Tofu Sponges, among other beauty treats. They sent me a jar of peppermint candies from Sticky. These delicious personalised candy pieces in festive colours are…
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When my beauty pal Iris was in Japan a while back, she kindly helped me purchase some lovelies from Addiction. The creative mind behind Addiction is makeup artist Ayako, formerly the International Makeup Director of NARS. Unsurprisingly, the sleek nature of the Addiction packaging is reminiscent of NARS’s…minus…
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