Gyaru makeup

Gyaru Makeup: How to Nail This Iconic J-Beauty Look

If you’re a fan of bold eye makeup, doll-like features, and glamorous beauty, then it’s time to meet gyaru makeup — the iconic Japanese look that’s making a huge comeback. Rooted in rebellion and individuality, gyaru (ギャル) was born in the streets of Shibuya in the ’90s and early 2000s as a youth-driven subculture that rejected traditional beauty norms. Today, gyaru makeup is evolving with … Continue reading Gyaru Makeup: How to Nail This Iconic J-Beauty Look

3 Barber Terms Men Should Know

If you are due for another haircut and you are looking for a new style, ditch the magazine cutting of Olivier Giroud and try speaking to your barber in his language. It would help both you and him decide if that is the best hair style for you. More importanly, your barber can envision how to adapt it to suit the shape of your head. The last thing you want is a Crew Cut when you actually meant a Caesar Cut. Continue reading 3 Barber Terms Men Should Know

5 Foods that Cause Acne and Skin Inflammation

Acne is a problem many women face even in up till their 30s. If you feel like you have exhausted all your acne or blemish treatment options and tried every skincare product there is in the market, then it is probably time to reassess your diet. More than what serum you apply every night, what you eat can affect your complexion more than you realise. By making a few smart food swaps, you can vastly improve your skin condition while keeping breakouts at bay. Continue reading 5 Foods that Cause Acne and Skin Inflammation

How to Achieve the No-Makeup Look in 5 Simple Steps

But this natural makeup needs more work than you think. The trick is to not look like you’re wearing any makeup at all even though you are (so that people won’t ask if you’re sick or tired when in fact you’re just barefaced). If you’re not a fan of the over-done face, the no-makeup look is something you want to master. Here’s a quick guide to looking flawless with minimal makeup. Continue reading How to Achieve the No-Makeup Look in 5 Simple Steps

The Beginner’s Guide to Toner

You’ve probably been using a toner ever since you started using an actual cleanser to wash your face, but you might not really know what it does, or how it works.

The first toner my mom gave me to use in my pre-teen years was one of those old-school ones: alcohol-filled and very drying, it was supposed to clean my oily face better, but probably ended up making my skin worse. Continue reading The Beginner’s Guide to Toner