This month, I received two beauty surprises from Bella Box and Vanity Trove. I have blogged about this beauty box service a while ago when I first received a box from Glamabox.

I think I am gradually warming up to this concept now. If the products featured fit your preference, and if the packaging is decent, these boxes are actually great for some self-pampering or as a gift for fellow girlfriends. Considering that at S$25, you can hardly purchase a mid-priced full size product, why not give your friend a beauty sampler surprise instead?

(from left) Bella Box (S$15), Vanity Trove (S$25)

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I know it sounds quite irrational but like many girls (yes, a sweeping statement here), I am very intrigued by profiling tools, mind-reading and stuff like that. Remember the Handbag Reading analysis that I introduced last year? I believe that we never know ourselves well enough and it’s always interesting to hear another point of view, be it scientific or not.

So, when the folks at Penhaligon’s – a perfume house with a very deep history that hauls from London – contacted me about a fragrance-profiling session, my curiosity was piqued. A scent is like a lady’s signature – it is supposed to leave an impression and gives someone a vague idea about yourself before you even start to articulate. Many of us shop for fragrances based on many factors, such as packaging, brand name, maybe the campaign ambassador (I would love to smell like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley!) and just by the whiff at the counter. The fragrance-profiling session, on the other hand, would be more focused – with a process that narrows down a scent based on your preference as well as your personality.

After all, there are more than 34 fragrances to choose from…

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If you are currently shopping for a moisturizer, do you have an imaginary criteria where you could check off every item in the list before you narrow down your options?

Some prefers their moisturizers to have SPF, others prefer oil-free version. Some consumers look for other catch phrases such as “anti-aging”, “non-comedogenic”, “hydrating” etc.

Today, I would like to introduce two Whitening Moisturizers and coincidentally, both contain plant extracts.

(from left) Clarins White Plus Whitening Velvet Emulsion SPF 20, The Body Shop Moisture White Shiso Whitening Moisture Milk

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Recently, I was given new makeup items from Dior to play with. All these items are from their new Spring/Summer makeup collection.

(from left) Garden Party Edition 5 Couleurs Eye Shadow Palette in Garden Roses, New Look Mascara, Rouge Dior in Tulip Pink

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In dealing with brightly-coloured lips, one consideration is often “Glossy or Matte”? There is no hard and fast rule, as it all boils down to personal preference.

If you are in the search for some bright and wearable lip gloss, Clarins will be launching the Gloss Prodige in 8 delicious shades come February. I had a chance to play with 3 colours prior to the launch!

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Let’s play a little quiz. There are two red lipsticks in the picture. Which one is deep red and which one is sheer?

(from left) Burberry Lip Cover in No.19 Brick Red, Clinique Almost Lipstick in Luscious Honey

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Because of my perpetual eye bags and dark eye circles, I have been trying tonnes of eye products over the past year. It doesn’t help that my eye area is ultra sensitive, and breaks into milia seeds or little rash rather easily.

Over the tonnes of eye products that I have tried, I have picked three mid-range products – similar in pricing but of different nature and are suitable for different purposes.

(from left) Shiseido White Lucent Anti-Dark Circles Eye Cream, Lancome Genefique Youth Activating Eye Concentrate, Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye

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