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  • Clarins Extra-Firming Jour Review

    by Min Lim

    Sometimes, the luxury is how soft my skin becomes, it's not something that you can see but it's something I can feel. I even enjoyed gliding my hands over my face now. It's also how potent the product is, when it start to work so quickly, it made me motivated to use it.

  • Get That Delicious Popsicle Lip Tutorial

    by Min Lim

    I often have people ask me why their popsicle look isn't as nice as mine, so here it is, my beauty secret! 

    The popsicle lip is the carefree version of the Korean gradient lip, also sometimes called the bitten look. It's to invoke the vibe of casual playfulness, freedom to nourish your inner child, no matter what your age.

  • Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner Review

    by Min Lim
    It is oil free, hypoallergenic, colorant and fragrance free. I do find it's much gentler than many skincare lines out there, I'm allergic to dust which isn't something I can control when I'm outdoors. So, I used to experience so much stress when it came to skincare, then the anxiety made me give up on bothering, so the cycle of self neglect continues. 

  • 16 Reasons Why Minimalism Might Ruin You

    by Min Lim

    In a world that's becoming more educated about climate damage, encouraging people to consume can seem counterproductive.

    When a kind of unconscious money fear is holding out too long to consume essentials like underwear, food, a winter jacket, etc. This form of unconscious money fears often result in a martyr complex, where self deprivation is linked to ideas of moral correctness, trapping people in survivor mentality that view current suffering as atonement for past mistakes. 

  • Plump Full Lips For $5, No More $1,000 Lip Injections!

    by Min Lim

    If I spent $2,000 a year, in 10 years, it will be $20,000, I get the same results with $10 per year, $100 for 10 years.

    Savings of $19,900! Ka-ching! Banking it!

    Conservative compound interest of 8% on a principle of $19,900 in 10 years is $42,962.61. 

  • Metallic Styling Tips For An All Black Outfit

    by Min Lim
    I believe accessories make or break the outfit, my go to cheat has always been metallics. Here, I share how gold accessories can spruce up a black Moschino collared shirt, G-Star drop crotch jeans and suede Jimmy Choo lookalike pointy flats. I wasn't out to intentionally mimic JC flats, I realised after I bought them.

  • DIY Reusable Cotton Pads Tutorial

    by Min Lim
    If you have been stressing out about eco friendly gifts this holiday season, this is something you can do at home. You can save up to 1460 cotton pads from going to landfills each year, that's 14,600 pieces saved in 10 years, 43,800 in 30 years, this is for one person.

  • Wallet Friendly Sun Protection Products

    by Min Lim

    I tried everything, from oily creams with white casts that made me look like a slippery ghost, to end up in the spray category. From luxury brands like Shiseido to Clarins to Supergoop to Caudalie to budget drugstore brands like Biore, Banana Boat, Nivea and much more, I tried an exhausting amount of products. 

    My pain is now your gain.

  • How To Style Sheer-ish, Sheer & See Through Tops

    by Min Lim

    Sheer tops can be intimidating, I met many who expressed uncertainty about them. Unsure what to do with them, they skip them entirely. 

    I, on the other hand, always wore them due to their versatility. I knew layering different colours under a sheer top can give a whole other look. I also like the mystery factor, you can leave something to the imagination without coming across as overtly sexy. 

    There's sheer-ish, sheer and there's see through, we're talking three different animals here.