tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:31:04 +0000hair fallberrySPF powderBobbi BrownVaselinefavourite thingstoolsnewsbourjoisbookslipbalmtinted lip balmthe balmweddingorganisationshoppinglipstainconcealereventsbeauty essayskincareshampoobare mineralsiNuoviSephoramalaysianHada Labomakeup bagBioreglowMax FactorblotOtherhighlightervideopowderworkEOSlipsticksbeauty blendertechniquesclarinspalldry shampoospf~H20+lipstick queenlipstickglossIlluminarekosephilosophylash outlipglosscream shadowsamplescabana boysilkygirltinted moisturisereyelineropinionNYXSilk NaturalsmoisturiserStilainfallibleh2o+Egolorealbloggingnew zealandEveryday MineralsReaders' QANo. 7concealmajolica majorcashu uemuraeye shadowblemishCargolip glosssuavewillow-herbSpring Summer 2008FOTDlooksvintagehong kongbronzeressencedrugstoreNexcareStagewipesWeirdtreatmentlust listapplicationtoo facedcrabtree and evelynspongedealssilicone freeNailsst ivesNakedcollection2000ecotoolsgrapefruitCellniqueBB Creamtime balmdoveThe Body ShophourglassNail polish OPIscarcurly girlOCC Lip Targuest reviewDr PerriconebodyOlaybudget beautyhighhandsbeauty chatspore minimisingHotRedLipsoil controlrelief from mosquito bitesorganickloraneMooGoocleanserlushhair removalserumpalettenatioSweet Stainsbody washYSLbeauty profiletweezingfoundationpursemenemergencyBurberryhealthSummer 2011maskspantenenaturaldiscussionMUFEblushmakeup removerbeauty experimentdiorcommercialeveningfrancebeauty mistakeshot to toteinglotAnnick GoutalneutrogenhaireyeGuerlainlip balmposietintELF studiotravelspadeodorantsunscreenanti-agingEsmeriabeauty bitstipsluxDupeseyeshadowbrowsFragranceblusherschanelZAeye carereviewl'orealSteam CreamDaisobrusheshaullip iceDiptyqueclarineyekoStark snd Sonyes to carrotsother fashionEtudeshiseidoSleeklotionLASIKtraditionalstylementholatumniveascrubsbrazilianCetaphilanna suimascaraJapanbeauty roundupgreen beautyGiorgio ArmaniBook and Beauty connectionrevlonDermalogicaDIY BeautychinaconditionertestingcannesL'erbolarioshimmerRimmelmujiotherspalmer'smuradbathUrban Decayneutrogenalip tintsally hansenlancomeHimalaya HerbalsEstee Lauderacneholy grailperfumeSmashboxcollectionAutumn Winter 2008MACBenefitPrestigeprimercliniquemarks spencersglossy stainKorresmy lip stuffNarssunblockhair maskcleansing oilbadger balmmineralsalonseyesshower gelphysicians formulamassagesuperheroELFlipstainseczemarandomsimplewaxfalse eyelashesfacialsoap and gloryKiehl'sfrenchSunplaylipsMaskGoshkorrreseye creamstainkitDettoltaupeno dimethiconenailFallVichymaybellinefeettonerAnd pretty too!http://soloverly.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kahani)Blogger1041125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-2478050717750423015Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:50:00 +00002013-04-29T13:50:31.314+08:00Cargosilicone freereviewprimer I may have finally found the only primer I can use all day that doesn't break me out, and I'm not sure that it really does anything, or anything much anyway.*sighs* I picked this primer up from BeautyBay some time ago and have been oh so cautiously testing it ever since. My skin's been relatively good of late, so instead of leaving well enough alone I start testing stuff on it. Of course. (http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2013/04/review-of-silicone-free-cargo-bluray.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-213419467688522326Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:12:00 +00002013-04-16T10:12:14.943+08:00 There was once a time when the idea of seeing yourself as others see you was aimed at humbling the ego, of making you less proud of yourself.  Not anymore it seems. Our vanity-focused culture has bred discontent and made every woman feel less attractive than she truly is.  We seldom post promotional video but I think Dove deserves a pat on the back for this one. The use of an FBI http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2013/04/as-others-see-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-8988323843745364120Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +00002013-04-03T08:00:00.318+08:00 My friends and I have realised that most Korean and Japanese women really do have gorgeous skin and great makeup skills. I felt like the Ugliest Duckling in the country when I visited Korea and Japan – well, at least I had my sister with me in Seoul so Ugly here had company. I was curled up with in bed last week with the flu when I decided to embark on a virtual quest of the Great Korean http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2013/04/korean-style-skincare-basics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-5348505627114550701Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:07:00 +00002013-03-25T21:07:19.900+08:00tipstestingskincare With my finicky skin, testing skincare, primer or foundation is... well... it's an act of either courage or desperation which is why unless I'm on the hunt for a solution I've stopped accepting skincare for reviews.  When I do have to test something though, here's what I do. I wait till my skin is either completely or mostly clear OR it's been breaking out for awhile and I can't stophttp://soloverly.blogspot.com/2013/03/testing-new-skincare-or-foundations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-5796832760536022971Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +00002013-03-20T08:00:10.535+08:00bathcleanserMooGoo I have ridiculously sensitive skin that breaks out into rashes upon contact with strongly fragranced bath products; or products that are too harsh on my skin – I haven’t used a Dove bar soap or Body Shop product in years. Sometimes, it doesn’t have anything to do with the product at all; I can get rashes from hard water. As you can imagine, my choice in shower creams is pretty much limited http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2013/03/much-moo-about-moogoo-moogoo-milk-wash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-379681408279043008Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +00002013-03-18T09:00:05.818+08:00korrrestinted lip balmlip balm Hello ladies, I know I've been terribly quiet of late, but the truth is I received a rather major promotion at work and the learning curve has been kinda steep. I'm really happy, not complaining, but I've had terrible brain-fag and just couldn't face the thought of writing or thinking even more on the weekends. So I've taken a bit of a break.  I think I'm back now! As you can see, http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2013/03/instant-face-brightner-korres-lip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-4448447810068057771Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:27:00 +00002013-02-22T02:27:08.866+08:00Urban DecayprimerWell... it's certainly got me falling in love with it. In a nutshell, it's uhmayzing. But if you want to find out how I ended up buying this little love potion, read on! It's no secret that I really love my MUFE Aqua Creams, but close to a year of using my #15 almost daily, I must admit I've gotten a wee bit (only a weeee bit) bored with having the same base shade for my eye makeup. You http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2013/02/urban-decays-eyeshadow-primer-is-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Syen)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-698567821597049968Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:55:00 +00002013-02-19T13:59:20.046+08:00Esmeriaskincarerelief from mosquito bitesnaturalorganic I've had this tube forever and have been using it on scrapes and burns since I got to Hong Kong. It was given to me by Miss Soo the lovely MD of Esmeria Organics before I left as part of a farewell care package and boy has it been handy.  But the miraculous side of it... the part that has me RUNNING online to post a review of it in my lunch break, is how it stops Mozzie bites from itching http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2013/02/relief-in-tube-esmeria-organics-prickly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-4671854302458528303Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:07:00 +00002013-02-04T14:08:21.677+08:00Cargothe balmshoppingbeauty blender Beauty Zen or no Beauty Zen any great new beauty site with free shipping has got my attention. We're all familiar with good 'ol Strawberrynet by now (if you're not seriously, check it out. It looks dodgy but has only ever provided me with fast great service). So here are three that I've come across recently for all your beauty junkie needs! HQHair A voucher (now expired, sorry) courtesy http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2013/02/online-beauty-shops-with-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-200851100283898543Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:00:00 +00002013-01-21T10:00:06.920+08:00collection2000Dupesreviewblush  Looking at this picture, I'd never have picked this for an affordable drugstore blush. Each generous square is richly pigmented with fine shimmer and brings to mind Givenchy's Le Prisme Powder Blushes or Jill Stuart's Mix Blush Compact (this review is really really funny by the way). But not only is it from the drugstore, it's one of the most affordable brands you can find there: http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2013/01/collection-2000-shimmer-shades-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-2748806909926214432Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:04:00 +00002013-01-14T12:04:48.206+08:00opinionskincarefoundation I seem to have temporarily achieved beauty zen. Right now, at this moment, I am indifferent to beauty products. While I might restock old favourites that have run out I don’t seem to want to try anything new. This state of course won’t last because as soon as a new formula is launched promising me what I desire it will all start up again. But it seems that all my beauty needs are http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2013/01/what-makes-you-crave-beauty-product.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-7857209911055599622Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +00002013-01-09T08:00:02.177+08:00beauty essay Did any of you catch the debate over on the New York Times last week? For those who didn’t, the NYT got a group of makeup artists and writers to give their opinions on whether makeup helps to improve one’s self-esteem or whether is it a sign of disempowerment.  Each piece is really short – about 300 to 400 words – and all of them support the idea that makeup helps to boost one’s self http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-makeup-and-self-esteem-debate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-3299406378184481261Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +00002013-01-01T14:21:44.598+08:00Stark snd SonSilk Naturalslip balmmennaturalorganic Hello everyone hope you've all had a lovely Christmas and are looking forward to a great New Year! This post is for everyone who's had to go back to work today and are longing for an energy kick. Stark & Son is a new menscare line launched by owner of organic and natural brand Silk Naturals, Karen Stark. This tingly mentholated matte lip balm was part of her holiday collection.  I've http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/12/dangerously-addictive-stark-son.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-8395357428334686432Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:06:00 +00002012-12-24T16:06:45.127+08:00 Dearest lovelies, Wishing you and yours a beautiful and blessed Christmas wherever you are. May this season fill your hearts and home with much love, joy and laughter. We at So Loverly will also be taking a break from blogging - Kahani is back in Malaysia for the holidays, and I will be taking a romp through Middle-Earth (in a few days time.. Wheee!!!). So Merry Christmas and a Happy New http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/12/merry-christmas-one-and-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Syen)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-5768639958746390987Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +00002012-12-17T15:23:49.958+08:00lip glossglossYSLlipsDupesl'orealreviewglossy stainstain (L-R) YSL Corail Fauve #12, L'Oreal Bella #604, L'Oreal Lolita #606, YSL Rose Vinyl #15  This is a bit of an exciting one for me anyway. Because, not only is this a definite dupe, I'd argue it's a BETTER version of its more expensive counterpart. I'm going to make this as detailed a review as possible so hang on to your hats! Glossy Stain Both these glosses have the same unique, http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/12/duped-ysl-rouge-pur-couture-vernis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-1122506144160343460Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:00:00 +00002012-12-12T10:00:02.133+08:00curly girlhairconditionerDIY Beauty Long time readers may remember that I went on a no-shampoo, curly hair fling 3 years ago (click here if you need to refresh your memory). It worked really well and my hair was sporting really pretty waves. I ended up giving it up once I got back to Malaysia as I couldn't find the right silicone-free products and it was too hard to maintain as I was on the go all the time. I wasn't planning http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/12/back-to-co-washing-baking-soda-apple.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-4032086907189573638Mon, 10 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +00002012-12-10T09:00:00.839+08:00Korreslip balmlipsnaturalberryorganic While Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Smitten is definitely my favourite Berry lip of all time there was a spate when I had an allergic reaction to something (possibly shellfish) and had peely lips. Now, peely lips and stains do not work well together, so I fell back on this tube of yumminess to keep my lips berry stained and pretty. I was amazed at how pigmented Korres' Lip Glaze http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/12/fallwinter-lip-korres-lip-butter-glaze.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-7331308359706984591Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:02:00 +00002012-12-07T03:02:11.344+08:00The Body ShopeyeshadowIt's been a long while since I've paid much attention to The Body Shop's cosmetic range. Until Kahani pointed out how pretty their cosmetics collection was for this year's holiday season. So I looked. And looked again. And fell in love with the Smoky Moonstone palette. MINE. If you're into neutrals, this palette might be something you'd really want to take a look at. The palette comprises http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-body-shops-smoky-moonstone-palette.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Syen)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-348130990445721390Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +00002012-12-03T09:00:02.465+08:00cream shadowtaupeeyeshadowmaybelline I'm usually reluctant to review cream shadows until I've test-driven them awhile. I hate raving about a shadow only to find that a month later it's dried, cracked and unusable. Which is why I've waited THREE months to review this baby - so I can tell you it's still going strong. Syen put me on to this one when she asked me to pick up up online for her as it's not available in Hong Kong or http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/12/daily-go-to-maybelline-color-24hr.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-5341336144938414085Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +00002012-11-28T08:00:10.151+08:00clarinsmasks I am back! No, I haven’t left SoLoverly; things got pretty crazy after I started the last leg of my Masters so I took a bit of a break until my studies were done. Kahani and Syen have been terrific about it but I am now back and ready to pick up the burden. :P  I mentioned back in May that the Clarins HydraQuench Mask was part of my winter routine. My skin dries out like leather during cold http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/11/review-clarins-hydraquench-cream-mask.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-7251722088147340134Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +00002012-12-13T16:44:29.919+08:00collection2000concealereyereview While wandering around Wan Chai I spotted something in a Watsons there that made me grab the bf and squeal like my foot had been run over by a truck. After his heart restarted and he forgave me for scaring him half to death, I zoomed into the store and pounced on the brand new counter for UK cult cheapie brand Collection2000! The products really are affordable, eyeshadows were around HKD30 http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/11/collection2000-is-in-hk-illuminating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-1101109868914062743Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:09:00 +00002012-11-16T03:10:49.431+08:00Otherlust listHeck I just want 'em! It's been a while since I've done a Lust List. So here's mine this time of the year! (Can you BELIEVE it's near Christmas already??? *gulp*) Guerlain Meteorites Perles du Dragon. Will I finally cave in? Bobbi Brown Caviar & Oyster Palette. It looks absolutely gorgeous. Laura Mercier Smoky Effects Mini Kohl Eye Pencil Collection. Oooh. Clinique Chubby Sticks http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/11/fridays-lust-list-all-i-want-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Syen)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-4736260870760204477Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:15:00 +00002012-11-09T03:15:24.511+08:00cliniquelipstickIt's no secret that I love Clinique's Chubby Sticks, and going by a Clinique counter this week, I came across 8 new shades! (I'm not sure when exactly they finally arrived here in Malaysia, but it must have been only recently. They now cost RM58 each, up from RM50 previously. Dang.) After swatching a few, I decided to go for Curvy Candy, a really pretty pink that feels just so spring-y and http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/11/quick-peek-clinique-chubby-stick-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Syen)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-8725634469409836294Mon, 05 Nov 2012 02:04:00 +00002012-11-05T14:53:39.832+08:00dry shampoohairlushreviewkloranesuave (L-R) Klorane, Lush, Suave So you ladies know my love for Batiste, but I've been making a few dry shampoo discoveries since then. Here's a quick review of three more dry shampoos: Klorane - expensive and worth every pennyThis version is Klorane Dry Shampoo with Nettle for oily hair and boy does it ever perform. It's invisible, gives great volume and turns greasy hair into freshly washed shiny http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/11/dry-shampoo-roundup-klorane-lush-suave.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584823733237043534.post-1088667071121975266Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +00002012-10-29T08:00:01.297+08:00concealapplicationbrushestipstechniques When I first saw Lisa Eldridge use, and recommend a tiny eyeliner brush for pinpoint concealing of blemishes I desperately wanted to make it work for me. Who wouldn't want "airbrushed skin" after all? But despite doing my best to replicate her technique, and even finding a tiny Pupa concealer brush (the little silver one in the picture), it never quite worked for me. The concealer would http://soloverly.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-trick-to-lisa-eldridges-concealer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kahani)4