So here I am finally sharing with y'all my updated skin care routine. I follow the 10-step Korean skin care routine because I just find that my skin absolutely adores the products from the Land of the Morning Calm. Just so you know, I have extremely sensitive skin that it annoys the hell out of me most of the time. Having pointed that...

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Now that I am already a home maker, I find myself going to the supermarket more often compared when I was single. I plan, list and shop for all our groceries. I always opt to bring my own eco/reusable bag every time I shop because - (1) It's better for the environment and (2) I hate paying for the green fee (for the...

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Ever since I discovered the power of using freight forwarders, I have buried myself into online shopping - as in buried real deep. I no longer join pre orders and I stopped pestering my family and friends living abroad to buy stuff for me and oh boy, it was indeed very liberating. Good for my sense of self-esteem, bad for my wallet. However,...

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Been itching to purchase that newly released highlighter or eye shadow palette from  Sephora.com or similar US shopping sites but holding back because of the hefty shipping fees, or worse, these sites just don't ship to your country? I feel you. I've been there and it was such a bummer.  Tell you what, gone were the days when we just sit and lust...

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Hi dolls! I'll be flying tomorrow for a short trip to Bali, Indonesia so I thought of sharing with y'all the contents inside my trusty travel make up bag. I'm struggling to pack light since I always feel the need to bring my whole bedroom whenever I go. But for make up, my huge fear of losing/breaking them makes me carry just the products that...

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Ultimate. Nourishing. Honey. Well, what can I say? These three words were the main catalysts for this impulse buy. For a self-proclaimed #kbeauty junkie like me, these words meant waking up to plumped and hydrated skin every single day. Now that is the dream, right? ...

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If there is a product that I have been completely obsessed with ever since I got it, it is no other than the Althea Petal Velvet Powder. I've been incorporating this to my make up for almost a month now and I must say, it's pretty awesome. ...

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July is my birth month and so is my go-to online shop for my K-Beauty needs - Althea. Althea turned two this month and to celebrate this milestone, the fairies at Althealand laid out a bunch of freebies and giveaways for the whole month of July. Add to that, once you shop, you'd get a limited edition birthday box and diy kit which...

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COSRX is definitely one of the most hyped kbeauty brands. It's a brand with a huge cult following because apparently their products work really well for a variety of skin issues (acne, anti-aging, blackheads to name a few), without the hefty price tag. This is the main reason while most of their products are almost always out-of-stock on various online sites. One of...

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Hands down, Althea is my favorite online shop to get my #Kbeauty fix. If you still haven't received the memo, I basically turned my skin care routine around and switched to purely Korean products (and my skin is totally loving it!). If you're new to K-Beauty and you're clueless on what to get, you can check Althea's list of specially curated boxes which...

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I have naturally wavy hair and every once a year, I have my hair rebonded. Believe me, I tried to embrace my natural waves but my curls are just quite tedious to style. Blessed are those girls who always look like they just walked straight out of a salon. Sadly for me, that's not the case. To subdue my buhaghag hair, I need patience, funds...

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I recently went to a very short trip (2 days) to Osaka and despite the very limited time I had there, I was still able to squeeze in a little bit of beauty shopping. To be honest, compared to Kbeauty, I don't have an en exquisite knowledge about Japan beauty products. I know the big brands like RMK, Shiseido, Kanebo, SK-II, and Shu Uemura...

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If you've been reading my posts recently, you'd already know that I'm seriously hooked into #Kbeauty (and #Kdrama). I just couldn't help it. You see, for a girl like me cursed with a direful sensitive skin, finding products that work on my skin without causing a massive break out is something that's hard to come by. But things went sweeter when I decided...

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Innisfree is one of my favorite roadside skin care shop. If you're like me and you're into Korean skin care, I bet the Innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mask does not need any more introduction to you. It is one of Korea's cult beauty products and it has been featured in so many beauty sites ever since it debuted in the market. It is...

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Since I had a rave-worthy experience with IOPE Air Cushion Matte Long Wear, I decided to get their Air Cushion blushers as well. Add to that, the liberating idea of having a cream blush that does not require me blending with my fingers really enticed me.  The IOPE Air Cushion blushers come in two shades which are both equally pretty and right up...

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Now that I'm married (tied the knot last December), my priorities definitely changed gears. I find myself (happily) spending hours in the home section, looking for bits and bods for our new abode. I stopped buying make up brushes and instead, I'm slowly growing my kitchen utensils collection.  And don't get me started with my Youtube playlist. Instead of binge watching beauty gurus,...

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My love affair with The Face Shop The Therapy First Serum started when I received a handful of samples of this product when I went to Myeongdong in Korea a few years back. Korean skin care was still new to me at that time, so I had zero expectations when I first applied this on my skin. Basically, I just took a major leap...

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Without a doubt, Pond's is a brand that always thrive to bring better formulation and superb solutions to every Pinay's skin issue without the hefty price tag. Now the question is, are you ready for a beautiful change? Well Pond's definitely set the bar for skin care as they launch their new & improved formulas recently. ...

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If I will list all the beauty products that I discovered and loved ultimately last year, the IOPE Air Cushion (Matte Longwear) will definitely ace that. I adore this product so much that despite the gazillion base make up that I have in my beauty stash, I still choose to use this BB cushion non-stop (currently on my third refill). ...

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It is officially summer and what better way to embrace the scorching sun, but to head over to our favorite summer getaway. It can be by the beach, at a theme park or resort. The possibilities are endless.  Now, whether you are hanging by a pool or getting sun-kissed by the beach, you can still look extra fashionable without breaking the bank with...

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Today, let me share with y'all the most expensive lipstick in my stash (and perhaps in the entire beauty industry) at US$90 per tube. It's from Christian Louboutin and everything about it spells luxury at its finest! ...

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