The Great Dupe: Missha’s The First Treatment Essence Intensive

A little while ago, I ordered a few things from W2Beauty that I’d had my eye on for a while. The main contender was a lil summin’ summin’ from Missha — The First Treatment Essence Intensive. I had seen this all over the blogosphere and, knowing that it was a really popular dupe for the SK-II…

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How To Be a Korean Skincare Addict in Malaysia

Ah, Korean skincare. That beautiful, wondrous, impossibly cute genre of products that promise to beautify, energise and basically fix your skin. How I love thee! When I lived in Korea, I became obsessed with the stuff, heading out every weekend to the sales (there was always one) and coming back with waaaay too much stuff…

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The Korean Beauty Product That Had Me Practically Hyperventilating

A little while ago, when I was yet again perusing the Korean beauty mecca that is 50 Shades of Snail, when I stumbled upon something that would change my life. And of course, lovely readers, that is the Banila Co. Miss Flower & Mr. Honey Essence Oil. Praise be to Jebus — this stuff is insane! 

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The Cure For Constantly Dry Lips In A Jar

Hey friends, If you’ll know me, you’ll know that I love lip balm. Love it. The fact that I always seem to have dry lips… well, that’s just because I always misplace my lip balms (and also don’t drink enough water). But in theory, I love lip balm, and in physical terms, I love the…

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My Absolutely Ludicrous Korean Beauty Haul

Hey friends, So a few weeks back, I decided to hop on a plane and make my way to Korea. I’d missed it for too long, and it was really getting the better of me. I’m always craving Korean food (in fact, I think I might have it for lunch today), I missed the kids…

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My Very Favourite Eyeshadow Palette

Hey y’all, Today I’m talking about something a tad bittersweet — the Stila In The Light Eyeshadow Palette. Why would this glorious thing of beauty be bittersweet, I hear you ask? Well, as much as I love and adore it (and am going to tell you why in a second), it’s also sadly no longer…

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Two of My Favourite Shower Staples

Hey y’all, If you know me at all, you’ll know that I am a hoarder of the nth degree. Especially when it comes to cosmetics… but it doesn’t always have to be. I have been known to hold onto primary school assignments, Christmas cards (they’re so lovely!), receipts, plane ticket stubs… all sorts of useless…

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A Few Delicious Face Shop Goodies

So recently I’ve been missing Korea… a lot. The energy, the food, the people… the beauty. Yes, Korea itself is beautiful, but right now I’m talking about the beauty stores and products which gloriously litter the streets and can be found EVERYWHERE. It’s a beautiful thing. 

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Sample Sundays: Deluxe Sample Edition

Hey y’all! It’s been a while and I’ve missed you! Rest assured I’ve been a busy little bee over these parts, working hard and also hoarding away a million beauty products to try and clear out my living space once and for all. It’s a hard life, but someone’s got to do it! But today,…

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The Status of My Korean Beauty Clearout

Hey y’all! So those of you that know me (which is most of you reading this right now!), you’ll know that I have a bit of a thing for Korean cosmetics. Like, a lot. I’ve tried, and I’ve tried to break the hold, but to no avail. I just keep coming back for more. There’s something…

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