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”
TOR TORRE Beauty 