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Koyudo Yoshiki Series Brushes
These brushes strike the right balance between luxury and affordability.
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Nov 27, 20217 min read
Rephr 2021 Holiday Collection
Three new brushes and some very innovative storage options are on offer with this year's holiday set.
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Annie
Oct 10, 202112 min read
Import duties and the hidden inequalities behind shopping online
How much does the same product cost someone on the other side of the world? It's probably much more than you think.
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Annie
Sep 26, 20217 min read
What I bought while we were in lockdown
A quick life update and my thoughts about the fude purchases I made while the world was in quarantine.
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Annie
Apr 25, 20218 min read
Sonia G Keyaki Brush Set
A limited edition five brush offering from Sonia G designed to be the perfect travel companion.
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Apr 8, 20219 min read
Koyudo Somell Garden Series Brushes
The Somell Garden brushes from Koyudo may be tiny but they pack a big punch. These cute brushes are more functional than they appear.
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Annie
Mar 27, 20219 min read
If I was in charge of Hakuhodo...
This is a series where I present business, public relations and marketing strategies which I'd propose if I were placed in charge.
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Annie
Mar 19, 202112 min read
Let's talk about MONEY
A deep-dive discussion about the costs of an expensive hobby, the economics behind high-end items and the story of the squirrel apocalypse.
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Annie
Mar 4, 202111 min read
Dyed Goat vs Undyed Goat Brushes
What's the difference between dyed and undyed goat hair brushes? Today we swatch every type of eyeshadow to compare the performance of each.
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Annie
Jan 15, 20218 min read
Royalty Cosmetics Brushes
I bought brushes because of an Instagram post. Let's see if it was money well spent.
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Dec 30, 20209 min read
Product Empties for 2020
Is it called 'hoarding' if I keep all my rubbish so I can write about it at the end of the year? Please say 'no'. Here's my 2020 trash.
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Annie
Dec 9, 20209 min read
My most used makeup brushes in 2020
If you ever wondered which fude brushes I use apply my makeup with, here it is.
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Annie
Dec 4, 20206 min read
The lifetime of a fude brush
How long should a fude brush last? When should you throw your brush out? What are the signs which tell when a brush is past its prime?
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Annie
Nov 20, 20209 min read
Rephr 2020 Holiday Collection
The Rephr 2020 Holiday Collection has arrived! This is my review of Brush 23, Brush 24 and Brush 25 which comes in an acrylic case.
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Oct 9, 20209 min read
Pat McGrath Divine Rose Mothership
Is this worth the money? My Pat McGrath Divine Rose Mothership VII review.
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Annie
Sep 29, 20205 min read
Revisiting my beauty purchases #4
I bought way too many things this time last year. Mistakes were made. Expensive mistakes.
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Annie
Aug 29, 202015 min read
Shou Shou Lang Green Dill Series Brushes
This is my review of the Chinese made Shou Shou Lang Green Dill 受受狼 绿萝 lǜluó brushes.
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Annie
Jul 30, 202010 min read
How to buy things on Taobao
A step by step guide on buying things on Taobao. How to browse, how to buy, how to pay, how international postage works and everything else.
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Annie
Jul 9, 20205 min read
Revisiting My Beauty Purchases #3
A reflection of my purchases from May to June of 2019 and a quick look at my project pan progress.
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Jun 30, 202013 min read
What $150 bought me on AliExpress
My review of the assortment of squirrel hair, goat hair and fox hair brushes from My Destiny and Chichodo bought from AliExpress
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