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  • Review: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade

    The hunt for the perfect brow “primper” led me to Anastasia BH Dip Brow Pomade. I got one in Ebony, the darkest shade among the bunch. I chose Ebony because I was trying not to make the same mistake I did when I got the MUFE aqua brow, which was get talked into getting the… Continue reading

  • Review: Smashbox Full Exposure Palette

    Review: Smashbox Full Exposure Palette

    Lawrd, I never had to work this hard for shimmers to show up on my peepers until the Smashbox Full Exposure palette came along. Fair warning, this palette is not for newbies (like myself). I did read reviews about how problematic the shimmers were but paid no attention because one look at the row of… Continue reading

  • Review: Snoe Emutox

    I was looking for a great facial mist the other day and came across a great one from Snoe (more one that in the future). Y’all know how impressed I was with Snoe’s It’s Oat-k, It’s Alright Foaming Cleansing Oil and since I have great experience with the brand, I didn’t think twice about picking out… Continue reading

  • Facemask Sundays: It's My New Thing

    Facemask Sundays: It's My New Thing

    So, I have been on a skin care kick after I started the first of what I would later call my “Facemask Sundays” (formerly known as Mudpack Sundays). Basically, I spend at least an hour every Sunday doing what most women who reached an advanced age would do, try to hold on to what little… Continue reading

  • Oil of Argan: Argan Oil

    Oil of Argan: Argan Oil

    Imagine my delight when I discovered that the local Sensou Nature Source in Galleria is now carrying Oil of Argan‘s Argan oil (redundant but it’s the brand’s name!) This particular brand of argan oil has been on my radar for months and the only reason I wasn’t ordering it was because I was too lazy… Continue reading

  • What Came In The Mail: Urban Decay Naked 3

    What Came In The Mail: Urban Decay Naked 3

    Everything is coming up roses on the homefront, the kind of rose that comes with fabulous golden glimmer, that is! So my boyfriend gave me an early birthday gift, the Urban Decay Naked 3 and it’s soooo beautiful! I started playing with it a while ago and man, this thing is simply gorgeous! My fast… Continue reading

  • What Came In The Mail: Sonia Kashuk Lavish Luxe 10-Piece Brush Set

    What Came In The Mail: Sonia Kashuk Lavish Luxe 10-Piece Brush Set

    This is a really late post about the brush set the boyfriend gifted me with last Christmas. He got me the limited edition Lavish Luxe brush set by Sonia Kashuk and I have to say, despite the set being cheap as chips, it doesn’t really feel like it! The set contains all the essential brushes… Continue reading

  • Make Up Forever Full Cover Concealer

    I was planning on buying MAC’s Pro Longwear concealer because when I swatched it in the past, I was impressed by its budge-proof formula.But when I started digging deeper and reading reviews, I found out that the packaging is kind of a bitch to work with. In a bid to debunk these claims, I headed to Rustan’s… Continue reading

  • Make Up Forever Aqua Brow Corrector

    Make Up Forever Aqua Brow Corrector

    I’ve made it my mission to find the best concealer  I could get my grubby hands on. I was at SM Aura the other day for one thing, to buy their Aqua Brow because it’s the stuff of legends. But because the staff took their sweet time processing my order, I got around swatching the… Continue reading

  • Investing on Skin Care

    I’ve been away from the city for over a month I think, and I’m back! The first thing I did was to go to Rustan’s to finally get full sizes each of their 3-Step Skin care system. The entire set cost me quite a pretty penny but after investing on the Clarisonic, I am committed… Continue reading

About Me

Hello, and welcome to my new website. I’m Tina, please feel free to look around. I’m a writer and editor with over 10 years of experience. Apart from writing, I’m into collecting bags, books and skincare/makeup products. Hobbies include gardening, writing (of course!), and playing with my sons. Check out my credentials here.