Hey Everyone, This could be the most disgusting post that I’ve ever made. That’s because it showcases my two zits. I know, that’s gross Roseanne but trust me, it’s totally relevant to this review. Today I’ll be reviewing a much talked about acne treatment – it’s the Mario Badescu Drying…
10 Tips to Keep Make-up Fresh During the Summer in Hot & Humid Weather
Hey Everyone! I don’t know about you but I’ve been seeing my newsfeed and twitterfeed filled lately with updates regarding the hot, hot, hot Singapore weather. Although the weather would be quite welcoming here in Melbourne being about ten to fifteen degrees right now nearing winter, I thought it would…
Review: Canmake Cream Cheek Cream Blush in 01
Hey Everyone! There’s just something about Japanese makeup that makes you want to run around in a flurry of pink, diamonds and kawaii. It’s the whole aura of funny colored lenses, much too flattering eye-lashes and voluminized hair in every color but your own. When we think Asian makeup, that’s…
Review: LUSH Catastrophe Cosmetic Fresh Face Mask
Hey Everyone! I apologize for the lack of blogging lately. I’ve been totally swamped by good old university work – mouth covered in chocolate and eye-bags the size of god knows what. Despite that, I’ve been on Lush’s tail to try every face mask they have. I’ve reviewed the Lush Brazened…
roseannetangrs review: Rachel K Cosmetics Color Control Blemish Balm (Rachel K CC Cream)! & How To Apply BB Cream!
Hey Everyone, I admit that I’ve been reviewing BB products quite frequently of late but I have to say that they’re really interesting. They are a foundation, a make-up base and a cream that goes on as light as a feather. However, not many people celebrate these often “walk-past,…
Drugstore Pick Review: L’Oreal Color Riche Serum Lipstick (Luminous Amber)
Hey Everyone! I’ve only started getting into the mood of wearing lipsticks and this is one lipstick that I have enjoyed using. I didn’t particularly buy this product, nor was it sent to me. It was part and parcel of a goodie bag from a L’Oreal beauty workshop I attended…
Haul & First Impressions: Skin79 BB Madness! (www.mybbcream.com.au)
Hey Everyone! Honestly, I probably belong to the category that has never fully understood the BB cream craze. It seems like these well sought after make-up products have sprung up everywhere in Singapore and even foreign brands like Maybelline and Bobbi Brown have created BB creams to suit their Asian patrons. However,…
Roseannebeauty Tutorial: How-To Layer Your Blush for Bright, Glowy Cheeks!
Hey Everyone! Applying my blush is possibly, I feel, the best part of my make-up routine. It makes all the difference to not only add life to any look, but also to help bring your cheeks upwards for an overall slimmer and sexier face. Here’s a method that I absolutely…
Haul & First Impressions: The Biggest Covergirl & Maybelline Haul, Ever.
Hey Everyone, I don’t know about you but crazy as this sounds, I’m getting bored of higher end brands. I shouldn’t say that too soon I reckon but ever since I’ve caught myself falling in love with drugstore foundations and mascaras, I’ve been putting my foot down on unexplored drugstore…
Top Ten Tips to Becoming a Beauty Blogger
Hey Everyone! I’ve had a few personal messages of late from wonderful people just starting blogging. Just like many of you, they wonder what it’s like to be a beauty blogger and if I have any tips to start them off. So, I created this post to help everyone who…
Review: Maybelline Superstay 24HR Makeup Foundation (vs. Revlon ColorStay Foundation)
Hey Everyone, I remember saying to myself not too long ago that I believed drugstore foundations weren’t as good as high end foundations. But, before you bring out the pitchforks and torches, this is probably one of the first drugstore foundations that marked my turning point into a new drugstore…
NARS Blush Review & Ratings, Collection and Face Swatches (Orgasm vs. Deep Throat)
Hey Everyone! Along with my MAC brushes, my NARS blushes are probably one of my most prized posessions in my make-up collection. In fact, they pretty much have a drawer to themselves. With racy names like “Orgasm” and “Deep Throat”, NARS created an international stir but a justified one at…
Tutorial: Concealing Dark Circles with the MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer
Hey Everyone! I’ve never had really dark under-eye circles fortunately, but unfortunately I receive many questions on how you can eliminate these often annoying flaws. The truth is, I’m not an expert. I’m not an expert because I don’t get them often so when I woke up one day and…
Tutorial: De-Potting my Urban Decay Primer Potion! Is it Worth it?
Hey Everyone, I honestly think we need some epic music right about now. The time has come to depott my primer potion. I’ve seen blog posts and I’ve seen videos in the past so with basically nothing coming out on the wand of my UDPP and no retail counter to…
Back To Basics: All About Face Primers ft. Rimmel Fix & Perfect & Urban Decay Complexion Primer Potion
Hey Everyone! I’ve only recently had one of those days. You’ve just finished a full day of uni, you’re dead tired, your hair is flopped down and your make-up is pretty much non-existant. As you’re waiting to cross the street, the man of your dreams comes walking towards you, you…
LUSH Haul & roseannebeauty Mail Order is here!
Hey Everyone! I’ve had a horrible urge to shop lately and not the kind of shopping that can be quelled by a credit card or a web browser either, the kind that calls for paper bags and more than a bit of immediate satisfaction. So today was shopping day and…
Your Top Three Favourite Lipsticks and Sunscreens! + Giveaway Winners
Hey Everyone, Time for this week’s giveaway results. Thank you so much for sharing either on Facebook, your favourite lipstick, or here on roseannebeauty, your favourite sunscreen. You might find this useful so I’ve pointed out products that you’ve suggested that kept on popping up again. If you’re looking for…
Top Sunscreen Pick: Leader’s Clinic Sensitive Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA+++ Review & Giveaway!
Hey Everyone! Sunscreen should be part of your everyday routine. Applied before your make-up and moisturiser, sunscreens should be in direct contact with the skin. Why? It prevents you from all sorts of ailments including pre-mature aging and even skin cancer. For a more indepth overview of all you need…
LUSH for..SALE? For People Who Can’t Get LUSH at Home
Hey Everyone! I’ve gotten a lot of enquiries lately on whether I can buy something from LUSH and have it shipped to wherever you are since LUSH isn’t sold in Singapore and a few other places as well. I’d be like your Singpost. I’m willing to do it I guess…
Back to Basics: All you need to know about Face Sunscreens & Sunscreen Tips
Hey Everyone, We all love a sunny day. Not a cloud in the sky, it’s bright, it’s beautiful and it’s the perfect weather for picnics, walks in the parks or a cheery day in the city. Little do we know that if we don’t have protect our skin from these…
Let’s Discuss: Are Beauty Bloggers Credible?
Hey Everyone, Let’s say you’re a newcomer to a beauty blog. You’re a little unsure who this person is, you don’t know if what they’re saying is true and perhaps you feel a little insecure that you’re trusting new media. What I want to argue for is why? In fact,…
I’m In The Straits Times Urban “Beauty and The Blog” and The Raw Email Interview
Hey Everyone, I just wanted to let y’all know that I was in The Straits Times, Urban, today! The article is called: Meet Singapore’s Top Beauty Bloggers, Beauty and the Blog! Renee, Mag and Sesame were also featured! Exciting stuff. Thank you so much Renee, Lucilla, Virgina, so many of…
All about Perfume: Perfume Collection and 5 Perfume Tips
Hey Everyone, I don’t know about you, but I have an absolute obsession with perfumes. If I walk into a department store, I’m instantly gravitated towards perfumes and out comes my sniffing nose to sniff pretty much all the perfumes the store has to offer. I also think smelling good…
Review: Getting Clean with LUSH Brazened Honey Face Mask
Hey Everyone! Here’s a great mask that I used tons when I had exams last semester and one that I’ve recently re-discovered again. As you know, LUSH has a variety of masks available that treat various ailments like acne and dry skin but I tend to look for masks that…
Nude vs. BOLD Lips. M.A.C Dark Side and M.A.C Shy Girl Swatched!
Hey Everyone! If you take two lipsticks and two different people, you’ll have four different looks, not two. Why? Because makeup looks different on different people. Today, I’ve grabbed one of my best friends, Danielle, to show you what I mean. We decided well not really decided, it was sort…
LUSH WINNERS – FOR FACEBOOK PAGE & BLOG!
Over 100 of you entered for this week’s giveaway! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful LUSH favourites. Next time I head to lush, I’ll be sure to take your recommendations into account. In fact, I’ll but putting up a note on Facebook with all your favourite products so…
Beauty News: Illamasqua in Myer – Melbourne, Australia! and Pricelist!
Hey Everyone! I just wanted to tell everyone that Illamasqua is now available in Melbourne, Australia! Illamasqua is known for their beautiful blushes, and pigmented shadows. The whole brand carries a dark, theatircal and mystical aura, even down to its slogan “Make-up for your alter ego”. From the website, Illamasqua…
How To: Smudge that Liner – A Simple Everyday Smokey Eye Tutorial
Hey Everyone, We’re all looking for that look we can wear everyday – to school, to a party or to work. It has to emphasize all the right curves, can’t look too over the top but still take a really short time to do up in the morning. So, here’s…
I’m in The Straits Times! “Are Blogs Now Brands?” By Jonathan Holburt
Hey Everyone! I was in The Straits Times on Tuesday! If you aren’t familiar, The Straits Times is Singapore’s National Newspaper! Wow. I really never even dreamnt of something like this. I just wanted to thank everyone thus far for all the support that you’ve given me, enough to be…
Beauty News/Giveaway: What’s New and Cool at LUSH? —-GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!—–
Hey Everyone, Whenever I swing by a LUSH store Australia, I always grab a copy of The Lush Times. This newspaper of smelly goodness is a directory of all the products that LUSH will offer for that season including new items and items that are very much loved by you…
Back to Basics: How to Paint Your Nails
Hey Everyone! This is an idiot proof guide to doing your nails. That means that if you are a self-confessed make-up guru, then this really isn’t a post for you. Sometimes we forget that our audience includes a myriad of skill levels so just like my ultimate guides on YouTube, I…
Blog: Goodbye Singapore for now
Hey Everyone! Alright I’m not specifically going to post anything today about beauty but I am leaving for another semester of college in Melbourne. Oh, college. The joys of a slightly gloomy city, students scuffling around uni trying to get assignments done and sometimes a much too solemn ambience when…
So, who’s the winner? – Giveaway Results!
Hey Everyone! First off, I just wanted to say thank you so much for such an overwhelming response. In just 4 days, the Shell Pearl Giveaway garnered 235 entries and over 1,000 hits and my Facebook page giveaway (http://www.facebook.com/roseannetangrs) had over 100 entries in less than 24 hours. Y’all must…
Beauty Secrets: 10 Easy Ways to Get Pretty using Household Products
Hey everyone! It’s common to see our vanities stocked with products from the department or drugstores, but little do we know that your local grocery shop can carry a few beauty secrets too. Here are a few ways to put some household products to good use whether it be using a…
Tutorial: How to get my Signature Look ft. NARS Cordura Eyeshadow Duo
Hey Everyone, I’m a person who loves wearing the same thing over and over again. I’ll wear my plaid blue forever 21 shirt with my denim shorts every sunday no matter what my mother says. So, when it comes to having a signature look, I’m probably known more for my…
The $1000 M.A.C Haul! + Win Liberty of London Shell Pearl Beauty Powder[Giveaway Closed]!
Hey Everyone, I’m probably known for having close to nil in the winning department. No matter how many times I recite my number, I will probably never win that lucky draw. Probably one of the first weeks back, the lovely Sarah Chaudry (It’s her birthday today!! Happy Birthday Sarah!) (www.facesbysarah.onsugar.com)…
Review: MAC Studio Finish Concealer (in a pot!)
Hey Everyone! Along with your foundation, concealer is probably the next best thing to covering up flaws. Actually, it is THE thing. It’s like tangible photoshop and with a simple pat of your fingertips, a much aggravated blemish can seemingly dissapear. As my guy friend put it, “it’s like magic!”.…
Tutorial: Valentines Day Sweetheart Look – Happy Valentines Day!
Hey Everyone, It’s that special time of year when you’re either calling bids that Valentine’s Day is just a marketing gimmick, lucky enough you have someone special to celebrate with or like me, crying your eyes out. Just kidding! But seriously, Mr. Right better get on a segway soon, he…
Haul: The Body Shop “Brush with Fashion” Limited Edition Makeup Line
Hey Everyone! Like many of you, The Body Shop and I go way back. I grew up in an American International school and The Body Shop’s strawberry lip balm was a fad item amongst my 12 year old peers. At that time, it was the in-thing, along with the…
Tag: If I had a Fashion Label…(Looklet.com)
Hey Everyone, I’m sure all of us have a story behind our fashion style. We prefer different colors, different textures and different styles and perhaps we’ve even probably thought about our own fashion label. Now, I know I’m all makeup and beauty and I’m not particularly known for being fashionable…
Beauty News: Spring 2011 Makeup Trends & Favourite Collections
Hey Everyone! So we all want to be updated and in the loop of what is hot this season. With Spring onboard, we’re looking into more color to tease the drab of winter away (especially this winter). Here are some Spring 2011 Makeup trends that you might want to try…
CTRL ALT: Travel to Yogyakarta, Indonesia with me!
Hey Everyone, Woot woot, it’s ctrl alt time. These posts add a little spice to roseannetangrs because don’t get me wrong, I love makeup but I know, I confess – I actually love other things too and one of those things is to leave my paw on unexplored territory. I…
BLOG GIVEAWAY/88 Metal Mania Palette WINNER!!
CONGRATULATIONS to freakyLOVE26!! YOU JUST WON AN 88 METAL MANIA PALETTE! I HAVE EMAILED YOU FOR YOUR ADDRESS! TO ALL WHO ENTERED: Don’t worry hunnies, there will be more giveaways! Please email me at roseannetangrs@gmail.com if you would still like the 10% off discount voucher for MyClassyCloset! The voucher is…
Review: Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner
Hey Everyone! It’s mah birthday! So I thought I might blog today. It’s raining though – like the kind of rain that stays for the entire day. Oh man, should have probably blogged about something more fun like what I want to be like in another 20 years or something…
The Scarlet Room Fashion PhotoShoot + Makeup!
Hello Everyone! Oh the joys of the midweek. Not really, I’m quite the sleepy but I shall blog. Today I’ll be blogging about quite a special event. The story is pretty funny actually. I was shopping at ALT at the Heeren which is an Asian Makeup Mecca in Singapore and…
– CLOSED- Win an 88 Metal Mania Palette! Blog Giveaway Time!
– This Giveaway is officially closed —– as of 10PM, Feb. 2, 2010 Hey Everyone! FInally it’s time for a blog giveaway! I’m very excited for this one and if you’re already a follower, there’s not much else to do! Just follow the guide that I’ve listed below. The…
Favourite Products of 2010!
Hey Everyone! It’s Friday! I hope you had a splendid week. Mine was pretty busy. I got to meet up with the lovely Pearlin Siow and Merry Riana for an interview at Touche Elite and got my first full body massage. I have to say that was for sure an…
How-To: Winged Eye-Liner + New iPad
Hey Everyone! I hope you had a fabulous day today! I received a request from Princess Jae in the comments section of one of my past posts to do a tutorial on how I wing my eye-liner. I have to say before all else that practice makes perfect. It’s not…
Bobbi Brown Haul From Cosme-de.com
Hey Everyone! Bobbi Brown has always been to me one of those brands that I wish I could have everything from, but I know that it’ll be a heartache to fork out for. It makes you want to dilly dally around the counter, say “its okay, just looking” to the…
Work-Appropriate Look of the Day + Outfit
Hey Everyone! So tomorrow will be my fourth day of work and I must say I’m having a blast being an intern for an advertising firm! Dressing well is pretty important when meeting clients so here is a work-appropriate look that I’ve been doing every day. When finding a work-appropriate…