Part of the eyeshadow repertoire in the Clarins Autumn/Winter 2011 Colour Definition Collection, Clarins Ombre Minérale 4 Couleurs in 06 Graphites (S$72) stands out with its smokey hues. Comprising an iridescent soft pink, a shimmery silver, a satiny pewter and a matte black, this quad allows you to…
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Packaged in a petite white bottle with a green cap, this tinted sunscreen is quite the little wonder. Lightweight, smooth and oil-controlling, I’ve been reaching for it ever so often these hot and humid days. The colour is a light beige that is sheer enough to suit more…
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When I caught a few glimpses of this palette online, I wondered why it was given such a name. A neutral, usable palette, yes…but what is so special about it? Thus it was with some curiosity that I opened the press sample that was sent to me. To…
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I recently received a press kit of the Sleek Makeup Caribbean Collection for Summer 2011 and was delighted by the vibrant tropical colours. A veritable rainbow, the I-Divine Curaçao eyeshadow palette stirs up the colour fiend in me – though smokey shades are more Mag, brights make for…
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Creamy, lustrous and crease-resistant, this rainbow of colours from the Shiseido Autumn 2011 collection is a tactile and visual pleasure! Created by Dick Page, the brand’s Makeup Artistic Director, these cream eyeshadows are made with Super Hydro-Wrap Vitalizing DE (an original Shiseido moisturising ingredient) and have been proven…
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I’ve read and heard mostly positive reviews of Kanebo Frēshel BB creams, so I was looking forward to trying out the press sample of the whitening version (S$33/50 g) that I received. The plastic box that houses the product has a neat concept to ensure product integrity –…
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A subdued beige shot through with sparkles, Beauté de Kosé Eye Fantasist in BE354 Pearl Beige is the perfect wear-and-go cream shadow for people who love multi-dimensional shimmer. Its taupe base blends beautifully into my MAC NC20-25 skintone, allowing the colourful sparkles to take centrestage. The shimmer in…
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