Glow with your besties this Christmas with Cute Press’ makeup kits: Review

Cute Press holiday makeup gift ideas

The season of joy and gifting is upon us once again, and what better way to celebrate the festivities than to give back to our friends and loved ones?

Every year, I rack my brains to come up with practical, functional, and affordable presents for my friends – gifts that all my girlies would enjoy without breaking my bank. And I’m sure by now your calendar is starting to fill up with Christmas dinner plans that would probably require some gifting options. How about giving the gift of glow and fun with Cute Press’ holiday makeup collection?

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(Close-up of Cute Press holiday makeup gifts)

Here’s how I get ready for the holidays, and while you watch to the end of the video, check out my thoughts on the individual featured products below.

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Preserving hummingbirds’ habitats with Chantecaille Spring 2020 Makeup Collection: Review, Swatches & Makeup Look

Chantecaille Spring 2020 Makeup Collection

What better way to welcome Spring than with the Chantecaille Spring 2020 Makeup Collection? Whenever Chantecaille comes up with a makeup collection, I get every excited. I get overly eager not just because of the products but also the brand’s conservation initiatives. How many beauty brands in the market actively give back to the community and the environment on a daily basis? Well, we don’t know but one thing’s for sure: each and every of Chantecaille’s Limited Edition collection (and the Lip Veil collection) supports some animal/plant conservation efforts.

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For Spring 2020, we zoom in to the hummingbird’s natural rainforest habitat. We look into giving back to the Amazon Conservation Team (ACT) as they work to preserve these birds’ habitats and homes.

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3 Japanese Sunscreens Tried and Tested: Review

3 Japanese Sunscreens Tried and Tested

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Applying sunscreen is a vital step to our skincare routine, especially in Singapore’s hot tropical climate. There are tons of sunscreens out in the market, which make us spoilt for choice. Being Asian, should we select Western brands or continue to trust Asian brands? What about cost vs. effectiveness? Does it mean expensive sunscreens perform the best?

C/o Datumou Recipe, an online site dedicated to testing Japanese cosmetics and beauty services, I got to try out 3 popular Japanese sunscreens from their curated list of top 12.

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(L-R: SKII Atmosphere CC Cream, AstaLift D-UV Clear White Solution and Allie Extra UV Gel)

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Flawless complexion with Urban Decay #StayNaked Foundation & Concealer: Review, Swatches & Makeup Look

Urban Decay #StayNaked Foundation & Concealer

The new way to #StayNaked? Urban Decay shows us how. With the launch of foundations brand after brand, it’s hard to pick and choose!

Having tried the recent release of the Urban Decay Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation & Colour Correcting Concealer, I’m stoked! Time to put my wallet on hold in search for good base makeup because this duo is all I need. Oh, and did I mention the formulas are vegan too?

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(Wearing both the UD Stay Naked Foundation & Concealer, in shades 30WY and 40WY respectively)
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Be runway ready with Dior Backstage Eye Palette – Amber Neutrals: Review, Swatches & Makeup Look

Dior Backstage Eye Palette Amber Neutrals

Eyeshadow is my weakness, undoubtedly. I can never walk out of my house without putting on colours on my eyelids. Ever since the launch of the Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette, I’ve been obsessed with amber/orange hues! My recent purchase from Sephora, the Dior Backstage Eye Palette – Amber Neutrals, got me hooked even more.

About the Dior Backstage Eye Palette – Amber Neutrals

Inspired by the energy from the backstage of runway shows, the Dior Backstage Eye Palette – Amber Neutrals is built to suit all skin tones. With 3 shimmer shades, 4 mattes, and 1 satin finish, the palette has a good range of textures for any makeup look you wish to create. There’s even an eye primer (first square) for a longer lasting wear!

Dior Backstage Eye Palette Amber Neutrals

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