The Eyebrows Special: SANA Newborn Eyebrow Pencil & Mascara

Eyebrows define your face.

Have you ever had a moment after threading / plucking, and you come to a revelation that, wow, I look a lot more complete now. Haha, I know I do! As much as it's a small little step, it really does make a different when you have tidy, defined eyebrows. 

Which is why, the next item I'm going to write about is, SANA Newborn Eyebrow Pencil in B10 Royal Brown and B2 Greyish Brown.

I've just been introduced to SANA Newborn Eyebrow Pencil after using the same brand, for the past... 7 / 8 years. Well, basically after I've been introduced to make-up, I've been using the same brand of eyebrow pencil ever since. 

Making the switch was easy. Especially after knowing they have a unique shade of grey that I love very much! It's not the kind of old grey you would imagine. It's just a softer version of black. And since my original hair color isn't very black (yes, even at the roots), I find that it's the most natural shade I can use to match my hair color!

Here's a look at the crayon that glides on very well and fills up my brows very effortlessly and naturally. Personally loving this new eyebrow pencil a lot that I've been using it every day! Even without much make-up, a light touch of the eyebrow pencil filling up my brows, really sharpens my looks.

The SANA Newborn Eyebrow Pencil has 3 functionalities. One: Eyebrow pencil; Two: Eyebrow powder (opens up in the middle); Three: Eyebrow brush. The application process should start off with using the pencil to lightly fill in your browns, next, using the powder to fluffily apply it along the eyebrow, and lastly, to blend in the colors perfectly with the brush for a finishing touch!

The back of the eyebrow pencil includes a mini brush with a cover on it, to brush out whatever stray hairs, and soften the look if you've been hard-handed while applying.



B2 (Top): Greyish Brown (love love this!)
B10 (Bottom): Royal Brown

Personally made the switch and have been using B2 in all my photos!


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With the focus on our eyebrows this time, here's another product from SANA!
The SANA Newborn Coloring with Mascara & Pencil in CB1 Natural Brown.

It's two in one functionality with the mascara and pencil changes your eyebrow color effortlessly.

The color may apply light, but fret not as it blends in pretty well if you have brown hair!

Please excuse my terribly messy brows and eyelash extension!
See the difference between my left and right brows? ;)

I've used the eyebrow pencil first to fill in the brows, and followed up with the eyelash mascara to color it gently. The mascara doesn't stain the skin (thankfully), and yes try and tested because I'm such a newbie at coloring in brows with mascara!

The SANA Newborn Eyebrow Pencil and SANA Newborn Coloring Pencil & Mascara both retails at $23.90 exclusively at all SASA stores across Singapore, and SANA Newborn Coloring Pencil & Mascara is also available at BHG, John Little and Nishino Pharmacy Stores!



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SANA Namerakahonpo Cleansing Water & Moist Cleansing Wash

Being a fan of Asian skincare & make-up brands, I'm always on the lookout for new products & brands that can rejuvenate my routine from time to time. Experimenting with new products every few months help me to find out which ones really work for my skin, and help to address issues that may come up at that period of time in my life. Work = stress = breakouts!!

I was happy to know when I'm approached to do a review on a renown Japanese brand, a brand that I've known about since my teenage years of being introduced to make-up and skincare! SANA would not be an unfamiliar name to you, if you're spent time trawling at SASA stores. It sure isn't to me, and I'm very excited to embark on this review of their new skincare products! 

Introducing... SANA Namerakahonpo Cleansing Water & Moist Cleansing Wash.

I'm a fan of cleansing water for make-up removal, and there are a couple of such products in the Japanese market. I've been using Bifesta for years after being introduced to it after an event that I was working for at that point of time. So cleansing water would not be something varying too far from my  usual routine.

The Namerakahonpo Cleansing Water consists of a manufacturing method of smooth condensation and blend extract from fermenting soy milk. What is most unique about this product to me, is the thick liquid.

For most cleansing water products, the consistency is just like... water. However, SANA has formulated a thicker liquid to alleviate friction between the cotton pad that you'll use to wipe your skin, preventing the cotton from rubbing your skin too hard.



Having a different consistency than the others, the Namerakahonpo Cleansing Water stays afloat on the cotton pad, until it is applied onto your skin. Giving your skin more benefits of the product as opposed to having it all being soaked up by the cotton pad.

Also, one great key point about the Namerakahonpo Cleansing Water is that it works great for travellers! With one product, it cleanses your make-up, works as a facial cleanser, and a toner. Fuss-free cleansing!

Using the Namerakahonpo Cleansing Water is easy. Simply pour the cleansing water on a cotton pad, wipe your face with both sides of the cotton pad. If you have make-up on, I recommend using one more cotton pad, just to make sure you get every trace of your make-up off your skin.

I love how moisturising and non-sticky it feels after I'm done cleansing my skin with it!

Here's a little test I did to see how effective the cleansing water is in removing our make-up.

On my hand, I have foundation, blusher, eyeshadow, (copious amounts of) mascara and lipstick.

After one swipe, most products are removed effectively, and on stays the waterproof mascara, which is a a little harder to budge.

After leaving the cotton pad on the mascara smudge a little longer, wiping it off is effortless, and half of it is now clean!

Of course, if you like to be super sure your face is squeaky clean, you can move on with step 2:
Namerakahonpo Moist Cleansing Wash.

I don't like how sometimes after cleansing with some products, your face feels really clean, but it becomes really dry because of the harsh ingredients used in the cleanser. But after trying out the Moist Cleansing Wash even after the first time, my skin didn't feel as dry, and equally squeaky clean, all thanks to the soybean derived ingredients, that gives you moisture for that supple skin even after cleansing. 

The Moist Cleansing Wash works well with combination to dry skin types.

Squeeze about 2cm or 3cm (with make-up on) and lather well with water, turning it into foam (it didn't foam as much for me but I think you can use a foaming net, easily purchased from Daiso!). Gently massage it onto your face, and rinse it off with lukewarm water. The foam helps to protect the skin from friction and gives our skin more moisture.

After trying the products out for the last couple of days, I've really grown to love the cleansing water especially! With the thick liquid formulated that is designed to minimise rubbing on our skins, it effectively removes my make-up.

Though I know it's a 3-in-1 product, I always prefer to have my next cleansing step with me, to strip my skin off the impurities. It also makes me feel more assured that every nitty gritty dirt is off, hehe! With soybean derived ingredients in both products, it helps a lot in moisturising our skin even after cleansing, for suppler skin.

SANA Namerakahonpo Cleansing Water & Moist Cleansing Wash is available at all SASA Stores in Singapore,
and both are retailing at $16.90.

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Etude House Color in Liquid Lips

Etude Houses releases a new collection of color water lipsticks this Spring - Color in Liquid Lips. Bringing together the best of different lip products, this all-in-one lipstick, lip-gloss, and lip-stain makes for a must-have in your make-up regime this Spring!

Available in 20 vivid shades, Color in Liquid Lips spans from pretty pinks, to bright reds, and vibrant orange shades, matching your Spring ensemble effortlessly!

It's formulated with Sweet Almond Oil and Sunflower Seed Oil to give your lips the hydration it needs, and it creates a moisturising radiance without any greasy residue. Color in Liquid Lips also comes with One Touch Color Pigment, which creates a vibrant application with a single swipe! Perfect product to pull off that graduation lips effect as well ;)

The texture of Color in Liquid Lips feels a lot like lip gloss, when it's first applied. After which it'll melt into a velvety texture, giving you a plump and vibrant lip color.

Here's a swatch of 5 shades on my lips:

OR201: Juicy in Joy

A salmon-pink color. 

Sadly, this reveals dry lips and settles too much into my lip lines.

OR205: Made in Sweet

A vibrant zesty orange color, but I'm not a fan of orange.

PK006: Always in Pink

Dolly pink color, and a very wearable shade. This is one of my favourites! 

It looks especially good on camera.

PK004: Rose in Bloom

A rose-pink shade that I love as well. My skin tone suits pink shades a lot better.

RD301: I'm in Love

Blood red shade that's out to kill. This is one stunner of a red shade!

My favourites of these range has got to be PK006, and PK004. Very wearable for just about any outfit! 

Not quite a fan of lip glosses, but these lipsticks melts from a liquid to a velvety texture pretty fast. It does run off after meals, but an easy re-application would set it right ;)

Color in Liquid Lips are now available at all Etude House stores at S$17.90!

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