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Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Review and Ingredients Analysis

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Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser is basically the oily skin version of its famous Gentle Skin Cleanser, and if you've read my previous review on Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser , you'll know that I hold it in high regard for being exactly what it says on the bottle - a gentle cleanser suitable for sensitive skin. I've been trying the Oily Skin Cleanser lately, and I'm glad to say, it also lives up to its expectations too! Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser: The oily-skin version of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser I've been a diehard user of the original Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser over the years, and the Oily Skin Cleanser was a newer addition to my skincare routine. Like the original Gentle Skin Cleanser, the Oily Skin Cleanser also isn't harsh, and also a pretty good choice for sensitive skin, too. But, there are some differences between the two, which we'll explore in a bit more detail as we move through the review. Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser: Like the Gentle version,...

Laneige Two Tone Shadow Bar and Lip Bar Swatches and First Impressions

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Laneige recently released their Two Tone Collection, consisting of 4 shades of Two Tone Shadow Bar and Two Tone Lip Bar. If this sounds familiar it's because these are an extension of the existing Two Tone Lip Bar shades (which I've previously swatched here) , so essentially, this is an addition of 4 more Two Tone Lip Bar shades, as well as 4 Two Tone Shadow Bar shades. The "Shadow Bar" concept is new, but basically pretty much similar to the Lip Bar except for eyes, and is intended to give a nice gradient effect on eyes. At a recent event, I was able to get a chance to swatch the new Two Tone Shadow Bars and Two Tone Lip Bars, so without further ado, let's get to the swatches, along with my commentary and first impressions! These are actually in natural daylight, so they should be pretty colour-accurate, hopefully! Continue Reading . . .

Talc, Cosmetics, Safety, Cancer: What the Science Says About Talc in Makeup

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Is talc in cosmetics dangerous or safe? Does it cause cancer, particularly ovarian cancer? Is it safe to use talc in makeup? With the news about Johnson and Johnson being sued over the talc in their baby powder supposedly causing ovarian cancer, I've been asked a couple of times about talc's safety in makeup. One such question came from my lovely reader Joanna (hello Joanna!) as below: Hello!! Just wanted to say your blog is very very informative and I've made several purchases following the information on your reviews. Since you're so into looking at ingredients of cosmetics too I was wondering what your thoughts are regarding talc-based products, especially bronzers and loose face powders. With the recent news about Johnson and Johnson's baby powder case it's sort of alerted me a little to think about this. I know that we don't use make up in the genital area hence ovarian cancer risks are unlikely but there's also mixed evidence about chronic inhalati...

6 Steps to Making Money Online with Infolinks

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L'Oreal Revitalift Filler HA Essence and Cushion Cream Reviews and Ingredients Analysis

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L'Oreal's Revitalift Filler HA Micro Volumizing Essence and Revolumizing Cushion Cream have both hit stores here in Singapore, and these are two new additions to L'Oreal's already-popular anti-aging Revitalift skincare range. The Revitalift Filler HA products contain hyaluronic acid, as you might have guessed from the "HA" in the names. I've had these two products for awhile, so I thought it was about time that I reviewed them properly! L'Oreal Revitalift Filler HA Essence and Cushion Cream: The latest additions to the Revitalift line Obviously, hyaluronic acid is a big selling point for the Revitalift Filler HA line, and also the "volumizing" or "filler" aspect. Basically, these claim to "fill up lines" and "restore skin plumpness" (I'm quoting those two claims directly from the packaging there). The idea is that it's not just wrinkles that make a person's skin look old, but also a lack of facial vol...

Fancl's Launch in Singapore: My Trip to Hong Kong Part 2: Store Visits

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Fancl has launched in Singapore as of 1st April at Isetan Scotts, and in the run up to their launch, I visited Hong Kong and got to see some of the Fancl stores in Hong Kong, for a taste of what would be coming to Singapore! In the first part of my trip, I learned more about the brand, and saw quite a few product demonstrations , and now, I get to take a trip to the stores! Yours truly outside the Fancl Store in Harbour City We went to three stores, and although it might sound a bit boring, each store was different enough for me to get a good sense of the full offerings from Fancl. Fancl's Harbour City store in Hong Kong The one you see above, is the concept store at Harbour City in Hong Kong. It's the largest of the three stores we went too, and probably the coolest in terms of display. Continue Reading . . .

IndiBlogger Launches IndiPR.com - A Self-Learning Engine That Targets The Right Publishers

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Thousands of businesses, products and services are launched everyday across the world. When these products go live, a Press Release (like the one you�re currently reading) is usually the first order of business. Businesses of various sizes, including start-ups, can now have their Press Releases published by relevant influencers in less than 72 hours. IndiPR.com was built to make it extremely simple for a business to get their Press Releases published by top bloggers. The Proces s All a business has to do is upload their Press Release and the 'Automated Influencer Targeting Engine', or 'AITE' for short, proceeds to accept applications and automatically shortlists bloggers based on various factors including internal ratings and rankings. Once shortlisted, the influencers do their research and publish their articles. Anoop Johnson, Co-founder & Director of Marketing at IndiBlogger, adds, �With a starting budget of just USD 150, a business of any size will be able to g...

Shu Uemura Blanc Chroma Brightening UV Cushion Review and Ingredients Analysis

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Shu Uemura's Blanc Chroma Brightening UV Cushion was launched earlier in March, and I just had to review it - after all, cushion bases have been pretty much all the rage since a few years back, and I'm always happy to add to my cushion collection. And the Shu Uemura Blanc Chroma Cushion is pretty unique, too, as far as cushions are concerned! It's advertised as a "smart" cushion, with a new formula, new applicator puff, and new screen! So pretty much every important aspect of the cushion is new, and that's exciting. Shu Uemura Blanc Chroma Brightening UV Cushion: A "smart" cushion with a new formula, appicator puff, and wiper membrane! The combination of innovations is supposed to give you a very even application with just the right amount dispensed, with a radiant finish, thanks to the unique "auto-wiper membrane and auto dispenser" (we'll get into that later). Even the formula itself sounds impressive - it's supposed to be "j...

Singapore Instagram Giveaway: Win a Full Set of Labo Labo Super Moist Skincare Products!

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It's giveaway time! This time, it's on Instagram - so if you haven't, do follow me there ! Two people get to win a full set of Labo Labo Super Moist skincare products, including the W-Washing foam, the Lotion, the Gel, and the UV Cream! You've read my review previously , now you can try out the products for yourselves! This is a prize worth $119+, so it's a good deal! Labo Labo Super Moist 5H5C Skincare Range: Consists of a Gel, Lotion, UV Cream, and W-Washing cleanser To stand a chance to win, all you have to do is: 1. Follow DrcilaboSG and Musicalhouses on Instagram 2. Regram the post 3. Hashtag #labolabosupermoistinwatsons The giveaway ends on 15 April, Singapore time, and the collectionn period is from 15-23 April at Dr Ci:Labo's Ion Orchard store, so unfortunately this giveaway is only open to Singapore residents (or people who can collect their prize in-store). So don't say I didn't tell you! (Product was provided by company for giveaway. I am no...

Labo Labo Super Moist Review: Gel, Lotion, UV Cream, W-Washing

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Labo Labo, a subsidiary brand of Dr Ci:Labo, is a Japanese skincare brand, with an emphasis on simple products that give results, driven by science. The brand also believes in minimizing some ingredients that could be perceived as problematic by customers, such as fragrance, colouring, and mineral oil. Recently, they've launched their Labo Labo Super Moist 5H5C skincare range, which is a moisturizing line that also targets the first signs of aging. The Super Moist line consists of the Super Moist W-Washing cleanser, the Super Moist Lotion, the Super Moist Gel, which is basically a lightweight gel moisturizer, and the Super Moist UV Cream, a sunscreen. Labo Labo Super Moist 5H5C Skincare Range: Consists of a Gel, Lotion, UV Cream, and W-Washing cleanser As you can tell, the range is pretty much a simple skincare routine unto itself - cleanse, lotion, moistuizer, and sunscreen. You'll notice that there's the tagline "5H x 5C" on the packaging of the products too. Th...