Beni first came into my conciousness when I saw this featured on a now defunct TV show on NHK World called “Begin Japanology” which was hosted by…… Read more “Let’s Get To Know Beni – The Traditional Rouge Of Japan.”
Category: Makeup Anecdotes
Interesting view points or experiences about makeup, skin care and beauty culture based on videos on the web, write up and from my personal experience.
L’Ak3r Fassi – Traditional Rouge Worn By Berber Women.
In June 2022, My partner and I were in Morocco. We had just left the desert sands of Merzouga and were heading to the general direction of…… Read more “L’Ak3r Fassi – Traditional Rouge Worn By Berber Women.”
I Won Lisa Eldridge’s Book “Face Paint: The Story Of Makeup”!
Something must have been in the air these past few weeks because, I won “Face Paint: the Story Of Makeup” by Lisa Eldridge. This book has been…… Read more “I Won Lisa Eldridge’s Book “Face Paint: The Story Of Makeup”!”
Ancient Powder: White Lead
From time to time, I read up about cosmetics and skin care in ancient times just to feed my nerdy side. Every so often when I am…… Read more “Ancient Powder: White Lead”
Sento: My Japanese Communal Bath House Experience
I have always been intrigued by Sento. Mainly because it gives you a “peek” inside the ritual of bathing in Japan. Let me explain, Sento is different…… Read more “Sento: My Japanese Communal Bath House Experience”
Make Your Own Brush Experience + Factory Tour At Koyudo
I found out about this brush making experience from the brush company Koyudo when I was doing research last year (2018) for Fude Matsuri. I keyed in…… Read more “Make Your Own Brush Experience + Factory Tour At Koyudo”
Walk With Me: Fude Matsuri 2019
On September 23, 2019 I made my way to Sakakiyama Shrine in Kumano, Hiroshima to celebrate Fude Matsuri. The brush festival almost did not happen. ~ The…… Read more “Walk With Me: Fude Matsuri 2019”
My Boyfriend Underwent Microblading
Cholo, my partner of 13 years, has always had sparse eyebrows. It has always been a point of frustration for him. Since day one of our relationship,…… Read more “My Boyfriend Underwent Microblading”
Pure Skin by Victoria Tsai (Not A Book Review)
I bought this book on a whim. I was browsing through the beauty section of the book store when I got attracted to the colour of the…… Read more “Pure Skin by Victoria Tsai (Not A Book Review)”
Sita of the Kecak and Fire Dance
I had just come from a trip to Bali with my best friend, Nat. One of the Highlights of the trip was watching the Kecak and…… Read more “Sita of the Kecak and Fire Dance”