Korean beauty products have truly come unto their own in the past decade. Celebrities aside, the majority of Korean women (and men) have great complexions – porcelain skin, rosy cheeks, and small pores – and it’s not just genetics, mind you. Koreans take great care of their appearance, so there are plenty of Korean cosmetic [...]

I’m not usually a big fan of limited edition MAC make up, and more importantly I’m quite a careful spender when it comes to cosmetics – but I simply could not resist getting myself something on impulse from MAC’s Holiday 2011 Ice Parade collection, what with me having been on a self-imposed makeup ban. We [...]

It gets overwhelming at times – the number of beauty and skincare products that claim to use “advanced” ingredients and are “scientifically proven” to delay aging, generate skin renewal, or other similar beauty promises. Look at your makeup and skincare products, check out the ingredients used, and think about it – how many chemicals are [...]

Contrary to popular opinion, smoky eyes are not limited to dramatic looks or nighttime makeup. A subtle smoky eye look can be incredibly alluring and works well for work or other daytime events. More importantly, whether you’re carrying off smoky eyes for a classy dinner or dusk-till-dawn party, you should get your smoky eye look [...]

Ah, eyelash curlers. What would we do without them? Since I have extremely stubborn poker-straight lashes, curling my eyelashes has always been a rather time-consuming step of my makeup routine. I’ve spent years looking for the best eyelash curler and so, I’d like to share my journey and nuggets of wisdom I’ve gained from hunting [...]