I love a little radiance on my skin and since light-reflecting properties have popped up in loads of skincare and makeup products in the past few seasons, I am not alone.
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Let’s face it; we all love to read about what other people’s favourite products are because most likely, if it works for them, it could work for us.
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Today, I will be ranting about something that is very close to my heart and something that I rarely share with other people. Maybe some of you can relate. I had my first pimple at the tender age of 8. Strictly speaking, I had pretty bad skin, growing up with moderate to severe acne. Papules, pustules, cysts, nodules, acne scars, enlarged pores & blackheads were the constant foes I had to battle. This is one of the reasons why I got interested in skincare at a very young age. ... more

Facial Cloth Masks (FCMs) are not uncommon in most parts of Asia because of their convenience, cooling effect from the hot weather and availability. FCMs in Australia, however, are quite a rare commodity. And, while I do know that there’s quite a few brands (Olay, Neutrogena, Biotherm, shu uemura, SK-II, SkinVitals, Missha) that carry them here, the choices are a little limited and sometimes pricey. But don’t worry, here’s what you need to scope out if you want to try them. ... more

Recently, I went on a skin diet. Basically, it involves no makeup and bare skin for a period of time (for me, it was only makeup once a week) and to be honest the prospect of having no makeup on my skin is no longer a daunting thought because I am more confident with my bare skin than I have ever been. And of course, beautiful skin doesn’t appear overnight. I for one, have Zelens Skin Science to be thankful for.... more

I will be the first one to admit, I have been neglecting my body for the longest time. One of my beauty resolutions for 2009 was to start paying attention to my body. Consequently, during one of my many hunts for body products I stumbled upon this fantastic product just in time for winter skin.... more

Ponikuta, like many of us, loves a bit of razzle dazzle in her makeup kit. The more luxe, the more limited edition, the more envy-inspiring, the more designer, the more..... YSL, the better. Hey, we’re not going to argue with that. She talks us through her favourites from the iconic makeup (and fashion) house. And GUESS WHAT? No mention of Touche Eclat. (Merde!)... more

Sick of the towel falling off your head when you lean forward to put on body moisturizer? Water dripping from your hair annoys the hell out of you? Tired of blow drying the hair and setting the hair afterwards? Why not try plopping your hair? Beauty blogger Ponikuta assures us it plopping has nothing to do with the toilet bowl but everything to do with making curls AWESOME.... more