I am thrilled – there’s nothing I enjoy more than a gift with purchase!
If you stop by Bath & Body Works – any one of their stores!– this weekend, you will receive a free lip item (up to a $7.50 value) with any purchase! Doesn’t matter what you buy!
You can’t take advantage of this offer online, sadly, but just print and redeem this printable coupon any time before 8/30. How fabulous is that???
Personally, I’d make my free item the Liplicious Pomegranate/Brown Sugar Lip Color and Sugar Scrub – it’s normally $12, but is currently on sale for $4 – which …read more

I knew that I was saving all my beauty shopping energy till last. I was so consumed with shopping for clothes and shoes in Australia that I actually ended up “just browsing” whenever I wander into a beauty store. And during the last few days in Adelaide, I just picked up a tube of TBS’ Tea Tree Oil Cover Stick over at Westfield cuz mine was running out. See? Twas more for a practical reason than anything else.
However.
I finally gave in and tuned my shopping prowess in the beauty department when I reached Singapore. I was determined to buy some …read more

RMK Irresistable Lips C
C (Creamy) melts with the lips’ temperature, retaining an abundant amount of moisture and bringing a moist luster that was previously possible with lip gloss only. It instantly covers your lips with a hydrating veil, keeping them plump and succulent for hours. A faint scent of cassis has been added to enhance the sensual qualities of this lipstick, awaken your senses, and make you feel more feminine.
A mixture of gladness and frustration filled me when I discovered the existence of this beauty. Teh boyfriend’s cousin J excitedly told me about this fabulous lipstick that she’s currently using. …read more

Your lips may not be as luscious as Angelina Jolie’s, I’m certain you’re still very particular about lipcare. If you’re like me who can’t wear lipstick everyday all due to chapping and drying, you’ll also be on the look out for something to help you moisturise and condition the lips in order to keep it soft and ‘pink’. I’ve been a fan of balms and glosses for as long as I can remember though there’s still that need to perk up the colour esp when you need to go out and doll up a bit.
BareNaturals offers us a great …read more

Rogue Unlimited Red Collection
Shu Uemura
Inspired by the power of red – the traditional symbol of Asian beauty that symbolizes passion, love, and femininity – shu uemura has created a new range of complexion-flattering red shades. Each one of these exclusive shades is designed to enhance every woman’s unique beauty. Featuring RD165, a true, neutral red shade suitable for every woman.
* Exclusive hybrid pigments – vivid and pure shades un-replicated by others
* High color fidelity – truest color payoff
* Rich texture, ultra-smooth application
* Contains Depsea …read more

Among the beauty goodies I hauled out of Beauty Bar, it’s this lil’ one that’s become my object of desire.
‘Totally Delicious’, it said. ‘Look Good, Feel Good and Taste Good’, it said. ‘Marble Cake’, it said. Dear me. It even smells yummy! Who wouldn’t weaken to such temptation? Oh, yes. We’re still talking about a beauty goodie here. It’s Totally Delicious by Prestige in Marble Cake, a line of scented Lip Gloss. Other variants include: Lemon Meringue, Vanilla Almond and Strawberries & Cream.
The soft balm is swirled with a tinge of pearly colour, which you can see on the photo …read more

Here’s a glimpse of my recent look last Tuesday night when I went to a Christmas party. It’s not much but I’m hoping to more bold at every opportunity. Baby steps, please.
What I used:
Face
Tea Tree Oil Tube Concealer #02, The Body Shop
Claire Foundation, Monave
Satin Sun Illuminizer, Valerie
Eyes
Shimmer Waves, The Body Shop
Hypnotic (MMU)
Eye Definer in Taupe, The Body Shop
Volum Express Mascara in Brownish Black, Maybelline
Cheek
Brush-On Beads, The Body Shop
Cheek Colour, The Body Shop
Winter Muave Blush (MMU)
Lips
189 Pure Eden, Estee Lauder
Pink Afterglow, Revlon
Thank god my DSLR cooperated and I was able to take a self-portrait. Also, let’s all welcome the Eastern …read more

I know it’s just a Friday and I usually do my reading on the weekend but I had some time to spare and thoroughly enjoyed my blog hopping stint. Let me point out some of the readings I’ve found helpful today.
A Touch of Blusher
Finally Got It! SUQQU Sanzekan Eau de Toilette
Aging Fabulous
The Top 50 Best Selling Anti-Aging Skincare Treatments.
Beauty Gizmo
Coastalscents Refillable Powder Dispensing Pump Brush
Beauty is Within
Beauty Product Review: Swisa Sensation Spa Dead Sea Facial Peel
Beautynomics
Body Shop Introduces New Body Butter Variant : Chestnut!
Beauty Snob
Fraiche Soaps and Bath Swizzles
eBeautyDaily
Are You a Buxom Babe?
Makeup Minute
The Body Shop Flawless Skin Protecting Concealer …read more

(1) Itabake, Large; (2) Itabake, Small;
(3) Yachiyo, Medium Pointed; (4) For craftsman, Lip brush, Medium
In my research about Geisha makeup, I stumbled upon this great site that offers authentic or traditional Japanese makeup brushes. Hakuhodo has made the availability of Japanese Asian beauty tools possible in the West.
I reckon since these makeup tools are still being used by Kabuki actors, makeup artists in Hollywood and us common folk for the very same reasons why they were made. Of course, they’re commonly used for the purposes of putting on Geisha-Maiko makeup, but it can also be used …read more

In reference to my previous post on How to Apply Geisha Makeup, I went about the whole thing in a very practical manner, listing general makeup and tools.
Christina of eBeautyDaily had requested a more traditional approach, which I interpreted as finding an authentic set of makeup to create the Geisha look esp since there is that bit of a problem when it comes to the white face paint, a vital if not the most important part of the whole look.
Since I already briefly told you about the process that’s involved in the application, not to mention, the useful video …read more