All posts tagged: beauty review

Too Faced Melted Matte Liquified Matte Long Wear Lipstick in Gingerbread Man

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A good liquid and matte lipstick is hard to find. And the Too Faced Melted Matte Long Wear Lipstick is one of them. It goes on opaque in one dip one coat, super long-lasting (through meals and drinks, especially when you stay away from oily food), with a completely matte finish. Does not feel too drying on lips either, and applicator is easy to use for precise strokes. If you are thinking of giving this lippie a shot, no better time to buy the limited edition Gingerbread Man shade. The toasty terracotta shade is very flattering and suits most skin tones; packaging is cute, and smells like fresh-from-the-oven-cinnamon-sprinkled Gingerbread šŸ˜‹ Available at Sephora.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX and Intensive Cream EX

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When you’ve had a late night and have to wake early (and look alive), all you need is skincare that would plump up and smoothen the skin immediately before makeup application. Laneige’s Time Freeze Essence Ex (S$90) and Intensive Cream EX (S$95) seem to do just that. The Essence is a viscous serum which feels like a lightweight day moisturiser. Containing hyaluronic acid, it quickly adds a layer of satin smoothness and suppleness to the skin. Thus creating a perfect smooth base for foundation application. The Intensive Cream is best used on drier skin. The rich water-and-oil formula boosts the absorption rate, keeps skin moisturised for longer while smoothening the appearance of fine lines immediately. Good as a night cream as well. Add these to your bag of quick skincare-fixes for the Morning After.

YSL Beauty Rouge Pur Couture The MatsĀ 

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These new Rouge Pur Couture lipsticks by YSL Beaute are saturated in colour. Intensely pigmented in a coat or two, they have a perfectly matte finish, a texture that few solid lipsticks can provide. So if you have drier lips, best to exfoliate and apply balm before application. The Mats are also super long-wearing and leaves a strong lip stain behind. I applied the lipstick once in the morning and touched up once more after lunch. It remained perfectly in place for the rest of the day. The colours are also bold and beautiful, the kind that will make up for an otherwise bare face.  TBG picks: 222 a burgundy red 219 a juicy bright red 207 a tangerine coral 221 a bright fuchsia pink

Ouai Haircare at Sephora Singapore

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There hasnā€™t been a haircare brand thatā€™s quite as exciting as Ouai (pronounced wa-y) hitting Singapore shores in recent years. For one, celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin – responsible for the styled locks of model A-listers such as Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Karlie Kloss – definitely knows what women with 24/7 non-stop lifestyles and woke-up-like-this faces need to maintain their manes. Unlike these women, youā€™d probably not have Atkin on your speed-dial. But at least you can have Ouai products on your dresser. Here are the TBG picks: The Dry Shampoo Foam that amazingly doesnā€™t leave any powder residue on the hair. It goes on as a wet foam which disappears and cleans the hair and scalp as you massage it in. Works best on drier scalps. Great for use while travelling and reviving unwashed hair in a jiffy. Watch to see how it works. The Rose Hair & Body Oil is delicately-scented and a multi-tasker. Just use a small pumps on the ends of hair. Hereā€™s a quick clip of Atkin sharing a beauty tip.

Square Cushion: Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Touche Eclat Le Cushion

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We’ve tried lots of compact cushions, but none like this Touche Eclat version. Not just because it is square in shape šŸ™ŒšŸ» The formula is liquid, but it has a powdery velvety finish. It goes on super light, and gives skin a beautiful glow that is matte but not flat. Coverage is light to medium. Blending is easy. šŸ˜ The applicator has a flocked surface, which makes me feel like I am patting on a loose or compact powder. This YSL Beaute square cushion is perfect for those who dislike the over-the-top dewiness of most cushion foundations. Wear this alone if you have few blemishes, or for touch-ups throughout the day if you prefer high coverage foundation. Watch a swatch here.

Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Encre De Peau All Hours foundation

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Imagine being out from your morning latte run to cocktail hour, and not have to touch up your foundation and concealer. The new Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Encre De Peau All Hours formula offers just that. The liquid foundation gives medium to full coverage, a satin-matte finish, and long-lasting pigment that does not budge. A small dollop goes a long way. Best used with the signature Top Secrets Instant Moisture Glow to prime and add hydration to the skin first, so the foundation goes on even more smoothly and is prevented from oxidising (turning one orange shade darker šŸ˜±). The liquid All Hours concealer is also excellent and one of the best we’ve ever used. It packs in nicely on the undereye area without settling into the fine lines, blends into the skin beautifully matte to hide dark circles, and stays on all day šŸ‘ŒšŸ». Watch for a closer look at the textures.

Tom Ford Boys and Girls lipsticks

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And they’re here. Tom Ford’s annual limited edition Lips & Boys extravaganza has been kicked up a notch with a collection of 50 Girls shades. Of course, they are inspired by his favourite girls such as Isamaya, Isla, Naomi and Scarlett. These shades are less pigmented than the ones in the Boys range. They are more sheer and translucent for everyday looks. Some can even be worn as a topper for a metallic sheen. Like the translucent Lily, sheer blue Isamaya, light purple Violet and bronze Amber; which lend the lips a luxurious finish. If you want shades that are brighter, go for the coral Isla, orange-red Scarlett, and bright red Naomi. These mini-sized lippies are always sold out quickly, because apart from the fab shades, the formula is moisturising, lustrous, and long-lasting. ClickĀ hereĀ for swatches of the Girls, andĀ hereĀ for swatches of the Boys.

Pramasana Scalp Treatment at Urbanhair, Tangs Orchard

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A healthy and clean scalp gives you lush locks, simple as that. The hair follicles on your scalp are most likely clogged with dead skin cells, product build-up and excess sebum (gross, indeed) if: you use plenty of hairstyling products or heavy conditioners; your hair is often greasy at the roots; your scalp flaky; and a scalp-clarifying shampoo or scalp treatment is foreign to you. An unhealthy scalp could then lead to dandruff, thin and lifeless hair. (This follows the same logic as to why you get clogged pores and acne when you wear plenty of makeup but do not deep-cleanse the skin.) So consider a simple, gentle and effective scalp-balancing treatment like the Pramasana Scalp routine by Aveda at Urbanhair (from $105 for men and $170 for ladies, 60 mins). It takes just an hour, with no gimmickry (we’ve tried enough of those with infrared lights šŸ˜‘, hot air treatment caps šŸ˜§, blood tests šŸ˜±, etc. ) The routine begins with a quick shoulder and neck massage, followed by a gentle massaging of the …

Orbis Pore CareĀ 

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For that #NoFilter #WokeUpLikeThis skin, be prepared for the few extra steps in your beauty routine.  The secret to finer, and tighter pores is simple: cleanliness. According to Orbis’ beauty trainer Yuki Yip, the pores have many important roles in maintaining the health of the skin.  They ensure waste matter (dead skin cells, fats, excess salt, etc.) is excreted from the skin, regulate the body’s temperature, and support the skin’s protection barrier.  To ensure that pores are not clogged, keep skin clean and exfoliated. First, thoroughly remove makeup. When foundation and suncare products are made to be long-lasting, it also means they stick stubbornly to the skin. So use a good makeup remover.  Follow with a facial wash to further remove excess dirt, makeup and sebum.  On days when you want to spend more time cleansing and smoothen the skin, exfoliate to get rid of dead cells on the surface, and use a deep-cleansing mask. Follow with lotion, serum, and moisturiser.  Orbis signature pore care products are formulated to gently cleanse, and exfoliate the skin. …

Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup

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Estee Lauder got it right with this foundation. Offering medium coverage, the liquid glides on like melted butter with a satin-matte finish. I layered the Tom Ford Complexion Enhancing Primer underneath, and it stayed on like a dream. After an entire day shopping and a session at the gym, the foundation remained flawless. My pores, and dark circles were camouflaged, and the foundation did not settle into the fine lines under my eyes.  This product comes in a simple screw bottle. It can get a little messy if you are not careful, but  this also means you do not have wasted product stuck in a pump. šŸ‘ŒšŸ»šŸ‘ŒšŸ»šŸ‘ŒšŸ»