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    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.”

    January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 by tor

    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”!”

    July 11, 2021 by tor

    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”

    July 21, 2020July 3, 2021 by tor

    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”

    November 14, 2019November 23, 2022 by tor

    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”

    October 31, 2019March 19, 2021 by tor

    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”

    October 28, 2019March 19, 2021 by tor

    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”

    July 10, 2019March 19, 2021 by tor

    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)”

    July 6, 2019March 19, 2021 by tor

    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”

    September 2, 2017March 19, 2021 by tor

    Becoming Sayuri

    ON THIS DAY. Seven years ago, I found my self wandering around Ueno in a dream like fashion. Flowers seem to be following me in every step;…… Read more “Becoming Sayuri”

    August 11, 2017March 19, 2021 by tor

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    Guerlain Meteorites Review, Talk + Demo

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    Brown Smokey Eyes With My Fave Nars Eyeshadows

    https://youtu.be/lbF92P4V26Y

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    https://youtu.be/5YguRFnuieI

    Fude Matsuri Travel Tips + Fave Fude Matsuri Brushes

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