Here is a post for 2019

I have a draft post called “Welcoming 2019” from back in February (late bloomer, I know), but I’ve decided to crack down and actually publish a post in 2019. A concept! Whether this ends up being an essay or more of a short story (probably the latter), I figured it had been far too long…

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Sample Sunday: su:m37 & Diptyque

Oh Sample Sundays, how I’ve missed ye! I used to do this series weekly, when I was living in Korea and shopping like a maniac. It was so easy, given that the beauty shops there load you up with samples to try (amazing) and I would hit them hard on a pretty much weekly basis…

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Just Peachy: A Review Of Etude House’s Play Color Eyes Peach Farm Eyeshadow Palette

When it comes to being adorable, no one does it better than Etude House. They rock the cutesy, kawaii look better than any other (big) K-beauty brand, imho. Back when I was in Korea, Etude House always stood out thanks to their BRIGHT pink house-like exterior. Every Etude House store looked like Barbie’s Dream House,…

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Rainy Day Beauty Gems

Today, a rainy Saturday, I decided to declutter. As a known beauty hoarder hoarder, it’s really hard for me to downsize. I just find such an emotional attachment tucked within every inanimate object I own, it seems. I remember when I got it, how I was feeling then, who gave it to me, where were…

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Social Media & Your Brain

I’ve never been one for social media. Even in our “influencer” culture, where it’s all about IG and stories and snaps and bibbidy boo’s, it’s always kinda been a drain for me. Something I will perhaps deign to do for a specific purpose, but otherwise would much rather avoid like the plague. The reason isn’t…

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September Beauty & Art Faves

I’ll always hold a special place in my heart for favourites posts. Whether on blogs, YT channels or elsewhere, a convenient, bite-sized round up of useful/enjoyable products is always interesting to find out about. I’ve actually discovered a lot of my own favourite books/beauty products/artists this way, and so I felt it was only right…

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A Little Glossier Goes a Long, Long Way

You’ve probably heard of Glossier by now. If not… I don’t really know what to do with you, honestly. Even for someone a bit ~out of touch~ as myself, Glossier has the sort of reach that I will find out about it, and I will hunt it down, even when it’s unavailable in my home country. And…

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Battle of the Highlighters: Fenty Beauty, The Balm & Nature Republic

Every now and then, it’s good to give in to the hype. That’s what they teach you in high school, right? Peer pressure and all that! And the internet certainly makes that remarkably easy. While I’m pretty good at resisting products, sometimes my brain glitches and I just hand over my money (digitally, of course) to…

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Stick It & See: A Review Of Banila Co’s Miss Flower & Mr Honey Essence Stick

A little while back, I became really quite obsessed with the Banila Co. Miss Flower & Mr Honey Essence Oil. I actually recently stumbled upon a hoarded one in my stash (yas!) and quickly and thoroughly used it up in record time (d’oh). So I made the controversial decision to move onto the Banila Co….

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Scrub The Day Away With L’Occitane’s Almond Shower Scrub

I’ve never really been into scrubs. I always felt like it was a black or white thing: you’re either in or you’re out. Kind of the same with Thai massages: either you love your limbs being swiftly dislocated from your body one after the other… or you don’t. Being more of a gentle oil massage kind of…

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