SK II Facial Treatment Mask

This is really a darn expensive mask. I would never thought of parting with my moolah on this without discounts that I happened to come across while going to NUS for lunch.

Retail Price for 6 pcs : S$ 116.00 (6pcs)

Discounted Price for 6 pcs is S$ 66 which is godlike cheap!

I decided to buy for tryout. I must say the juice in the packet is quite thick and not at all watery. The mask adhered well to my face shape perfectly and there are still leftover which I put it on my sis cheek. Not to waste the precious.

The next day when i woke up, I can feel the smoothness on the face and i like the feeling that i once used to have before the skin problem start to immerse from nowhere. I have been stuck with a dryer skin all the while and this mask miraculously return my face to the once-before balance texture. I have a sensitive face and the mask did not at all cause any redness on my cheek. I like it.

Rating: 5/5 stars

Value for money: 3/5 stars

Will I buy again: Yes

Top 10 Undesirable Ingredients in Personal Care Products

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The top 10 most undesirable ingredients which lead to cancer causing agents, are commonly found in shampoos and skin care product. Are you aware that most of the shampoos and personal care products used today have cancer-causing agents? Here is an overview of the Top 10 Undesirable ingredients commonly found in shampoos and skin care products and their possible side effects.

1. Isopropyl alcohol : This is a solvent and denaturant (poisonous substance that changes another substances natural qualities). Isopropyl alcohol is found in hair color rinses, body rubs, hand lotions, after-shave lotions, fragrances and many other cosmetics. This petroleum-derived substance is also used in antifreeze and as a solvent in shellac. According to A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients, inhalation or ingestion of the vapor may cause headaches, flushing, dizziness, mental depression, nausea, vomiting, narcosis and even coma.

2. Mineral oil: The best baby oil is made from almonds. But the oil which being sold as baby oil is 100% mineral oil. This commonly used petroleum ingredient coats the skin just like plastic wrap. The skins natural skin barrier is disrupted as this plastic coating inhibits its ability to breathe and absorb the Natural Moisture factor (moisture and nutrition). The skins ability to release toxins is impeded by this "plastic wrap," which can promote acne and other disorders. This process slows down skin function and normal cell development causing the skin to prematurely age.
3. PEG: This is an abbreviation for polyethylene glycol that is used in making cleansers to dissolve oil and grease as well as thicken products. Because of their effectiveness, PEG's are often used in caustic spray on oven cleaners and yet are found in many personal care products. PEG's contribute to stripping the Natural Moisture Factor, leaving the immune system vulnerable. They are also potentially carcinogenic.
4. PROPYLENE GLYCOL (PG): As a "surfactant" or wetting agent and solvent, this ingredient is actually the active component in antifreeze. There is no difference between the PG used in industry and the PG used in personal care products. It is used in industry to break down protein and cellular structure (what the skin is made of) yet is found in most forms of make-up, hair products, lotions, after-shave, deodorants, mouthwashes and toothpaste. It is also used in food processing. Because of its ability to quickly penetrate the skin, the EPA requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles when working with this toxic substance. The Material Safety Data Sheets warn against skin contact, as PG has systemic consequences such as brain, liver and kidney abnormalities. Consumers are not protected nor is there a warning label on products such as Stick deodorants, where the concentration is greater than that in most industrial applications.
5. SODIUM LAURYL SUFATE (SLS) & SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (SLES): Used as detergents and surfactants, these closely related compounds are found in car wash soaps, garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers. Yet both SLS and SLES are used more widely as one of the major ingredients in cosmetics, toothpaste, hair conditioner and about 90% of all shampoos and products that foam. Mark Fearer in an article, Dangerous Beauty, says, "...in tests, animals that were exposed to SLS experienced eye damage, along with depression, labored breathing, diarrhea, severe skin irritation and corrosion and death." According to the American College of Toxicology states both SLS and SLES can cause malformation in children's eyes. Other research has indicated SLS may be damaging to the immune system, especially within the skin. Skin layers may separate and inflame due to its protein denaturing properties. It is possibly the most dangerous of ad ingredients in personal care products. Research has shown that SLS when combined with other chemicals can be transformed into nitrosamines, a potent class of carcinogens, which causes the body to absorb nitrates at higher levels than eating nitrate contaminated food." According to the American College of Toxicity report, "SLS stays in the body for up to five days..." Other studies have indicated that SLS easily penetrates through the skin and enters and maintains residual levels in the heart, the liver, the lungs and the brain. This poses serious questions regarding its potential health threat through its use in shampoos, cleansers and toothpaste,"
6. CHLORINE: According to Doris J. Rapp, M.D., author of Is This your Child's World? exposure to chlorine in tap water, Showers, pool, laundry products, cleaning agents, food processing, sewage systems and many others, can effect health by contributing to asthma, hay fever, anemia, bronchitis, circulatory collapse, confusion, delirium diabetes, dizziness, irritation of the eye, mouth, nose throat, lung, skin and stomach, heart disease, high blood pressure and nausea. It is also a possible cause of cancer. Even though you will not see Chlorine on personal care product labels, it is important for you to be aware of the need to protect your skin when bathing and washing your hair.
7. DEA (diethanolamine) MEA (momoethnanolamine) TEA (triethanolamine): DEA and MEA are usual listed on the ingredients label in conjunction with the compound being neutralized. Thus look for names like Cocamide DEA or MES, Lauramide DEA, etc. These are hormone disrupting chemicals and are known to form cancer causing nitrates and nitrosamines. . These are commonly found in most personal care products that foam, including bubble baths, body washes, shampoos, soaps and facial cleansers. On the show, CBS This Morning, Roberta Baskin revealed that a recent government report shows DEA and MEA are readily absorbed in the skin. Dr. Samuel Epstein, Professor of Environmental Health at the University of Illinois said "repeated skin applications of DEA-based detergents resulted in a major increase in the incidence of two cancers - liver and kidney cancers." John Bailey, who oversees the cosmetic division for the FDA said the new study is especial important since "the risk equation changes significantly for children."
8. FD & C Color PIGMENTES: Many color pigments cause skin sensitivity and irritation. Absorption of certain colors can cause depletion of oxygen in the body and even death according to A Consumer's dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients. Debra Lynn Dadd says in Home Safe Home: "Colors that can be used in foods, drug, and cosmetics are made from coal tar. There is a great deal of controversy about their use, because animal studies have shown almost all of them to be carcinogenic."
9. FRAGRANCE: Fragrance is present in most deodorants shampoos, sunscreens, skin care, body care and baby products. Many of the compounds in fragrance are carcinogenic or otherwise toxic. "Fragrance on a label can indicate the presence of up to 4,000 separate ingredients. Most or all of them are synthetic. Symptoms reported to the FDA have included headaches, dizziness, rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing and vomiting, and allergic skin irritation. Clinical observation by medical doctors have shown that exposure to fragrances can affect the central nervous system, causing depression, hyperactivity, irritability, inability to cope, and other behavioral changes," (Home Safe Home).
10. IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA and DMDM HYDANTOIN: These are just two of the many preservatives that release formaldehyde (formaldehyde-donors). According to the Mayo clinic, formaldehyde can irritate the respiratory system, cause skin reactions and trigger heart palpitations. Exposure to formaldehyde may cause joint pain, allergies, depression, headaches, chest pains, ear infections, Chronic fatigue, dizziness and loss of sleep. It can also aggravate coughs and colds and trigger asthma. Serious side effects include weakening of the immune system and cancer. Nearly all brands of skin, body and hair care, antiperspirants and nail polish found in stores contain formaldehyde-releasing ingredients.

Alcohol in Skincare

this is very good artcile about the subject

http://www.articlesbase.com/skin-care-articles/alcohol-in-skin-care-products-do-they-harm-the-skin-833838.html

Alcohol Derivatives has been a despised ingredient in skin care products for many years. They are notorious for drying the skin and cause irritations. However, not all alcohols are the same. There are certain alcohols that are good for the skin and have potential benefits.

Why are Alcohols Bad for the Skin?
Alcohols, by themselves can have severe impact on the skin. They dilate the blood vessels and interfere with the body’s ability to process Vitamin A. The reduced absorption of Vitamin A accelerates the process of premature aging and causes wrinkles and fine lines to appear on the skin. Alcohol consumption also results in increased flushing of the skin, decreased absorption and efficacy of vitamin A, and increased toxicity of vitamin A and ß-carotene.

Moisturizers that contain a low molecular weight of alcohol fail to be effective because they quickly evaporate from the skin surface. Some of the alcohols that you should completely avoid are ethanol, ethyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, methanol, benzyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, and SD alcohol. Denatured or ‘SD’ signifies that the alcohols are processed so they cannot be ingested.

Alcohols That Are Good
There are several cosmetic alcohols that are actually very beneficial for the skin. Also known as fatty alcohols, they help skin care formulations to act as efficient skin care products.

Here are some beneficial alcohols:

Cetyl Alcohol
Extracted from coconut oil, it is an emollient that is included in skin care products to stabilize the formulations. It is a prime ingredient in moisturizers because it helps the moisturizer lock the moisture in the skin and form a protective barrier through which water cannot penetrate. Moreover, cetyl alcohol is also added to skin care products to alter their consistencies or to increase their foaming capacity. It is often included in baby lotions, hand creams, foundation, lipsticks, shampoos, mascara, deodorants, nail polish removers etc.

Stearyl Alcohol
Like the former, stearyl alcohol is also derived from coconut oil. Because it is an emollient as well as an emulsifier, it can be substituted for cetyl alcohol to firm skin care formulations. It is mostly found in creams, lubricants, depilatories and conditioners.

Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl alcohol is an emulsifying wax that is used to soften thick formulas like skin ointments. Derived from natural oils and fats, it is very efficient in stabilizing skin care formulationsbecause it imparts an emollient feel to the skin. It can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions and anhydrous formulations. Cetearyl alcohol is widely used in cleansers, permanent hair color, face creams, eye make-up and sunblocks.

Lanolin Alcohol
Lanolin alcohol is derived from the sebaceous glands of sheep’s wool. This is the reason why it is often believed to be an allergen and sensitizing agent. However, it is an excellent emollient and its lower concentrations result in lower sensitivity rates. It is used extensively in moisturizers, sunscreen, shaving creams and cosmetics.

It is absolutely safe to use alcohols that are listed safe to be used. In fact, lower concentrations of low molecular weight alcohols do not irritate the skin or cause irritations. All you need to do is to control alcohol consumption, especially so if you are using skin care products that contain Vitamin A.

Type of serum

Q5: Could you please help? I don’t know how to choose between L-Ascorbic Vitamin C Serum, Collagen Serum and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Serum. Can I use Collagen Serum for fine lines at eyes?

A:

Hi twinklet,

Thanks for your massage.

Regarding how to choose the serum, it depends on what effect you want to achieve.

Vit C is famous for its whitening and anti-oxidant effect. Vit C also boots the production of collagen. With more collagen in the deeper layer of your skin, your skin looks firmer and younger

Collagen Serum – when you apply it on your face, it works great to moistures the outer layer of skin, as it has the capability to lock the water. When use it with the ultrasonic stimulator, it help the synthesis of the collagen.

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Serum – HA serum can hold moisture that is 500 times of its volume. So even you apply a very small amount, your skin is till very moisturized. It is the most effective moisturizer so far. When the moisture in the skin layer is enough, then it prevents the formation of wrinkles.

Vit C will not cause break out, but it might bring irritation (red spots) to sensitive skin. If you apply the Vit C and still got break out, then it is the cleansing work that is not done well. If that is the case, then you may want to consider changing your way to clean your face or choosing another cleanser. If you wear make up everyday, it is very important to use make up remover (oil / water based) to remove the make up, then only use the cleanser to clean your face. Using cotton pad to apply toner (gently slide the cotton pad from bottom to top direction) will help to clean the face for second time. That is what Niu Er said in the TV show.

I am not sure if you have pimples frequently, if you do, then I will advise you use the Vit C Serum first. Vit C is good for pimples too. It will help to cure the injuries (because of pimples) faster. But do not use the ultrasonic stimulator on pimples. Just apply the serum on pimple area will do. If you never use Vit C product before, then start with a small amount first (1-2 drops for the whole face). If you feel a bit itchy, then that is normal. Your face will get used to it. Later when your face can take it, then you can use 3 drops.

As for the lines, if it is beside your eyes, then you can use Collagen Serum. You can do a direct apply only, or use it with the stimulator. Please be careful when you deal with eye areas, the action need to be gentle. Do not use on eye balls. I do not advise to use Vit C on eye areas, as eye areas are way too sensitive compare the skin on our cheek.

One more thing I would like to comment is apply sun block or face cream with SPF is important. The sun light not only causes our skin becomes dark, the UV light also cause our skin to lose it elasticity which finally bring to lose skin and wrinkles, and the worst is cancer. The UV light just acts as a scissor, it goes into the deeper layer of your skin, and start cutting it.

Hope this help. Feel free to let me know if you have any more questions.

Wish everyone becomes prettier and prettier ~

Cheers ~



Vitamin C + E + ferulic acid: enhancing stability and effectiveness of topical ascorbic acid



Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is one of the relatively few topical agents whose effectiveness against wrinkles and fine lines is backed by a fair amount of reliable scientific evidence (see our article on vitamin C). Unfortunately, vitamin C is relatively unstable. When exposed to air, vitamin C solution undergoes oxidation and becomes not only ineffective but also potentially harmful (oxidized vitamin C may increase the formation of free radicals). A variety of approaches have been used to try to stabilize vitamin C in water solution. Unfortunately, there are no good studies comparing the effectiveness of different stabilization methods under the conditions of real life usage. In this article, we discuss a method where vitamin C is stabilized and potentiated by the addition of vitamin E and ferulic acid.

Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant. In living systems, vitamins C and E can regenerate each other and thus potentiate each other's antioxidant effects. While the capacity of vitamin E to protect vitamin C from oxidation in a water solution is relatively modest, vitamin E enhances the antioxidant effects of vitamin C when they are co-applied to the skin. Therefore, even if some of the vitamin C in a product is degraded, the remainder works better in the presence of vitamin E. Studies indicate that the combination of vitamins C and E provide better protection from UV-induced damage than either vitamin alone. On the other hand, vitamin E appears to have little effect on the ability of vitamin C to stimulate the synthesis of collagen.

Ferulic acid is a naturally occurring phenolic compound found primarily in plant cell walls. It is a potent antioxidant and may have skin benefits even when used alone. However, skin care related studies of ferulic acid focused on its ability to enhance the effects of vitamins C and E. Preliminary research indicates that ferulic acid may improve the stability of Vitamin C in water solution. Also, the addition of ferulic acid to the combination of vitamins C and E appears to increase protection from UV-induced skin damage. In one study, the addition of ferulic acid to a vitamin C + vitamin E formula almost doubled the UV-protection benefits. Whether ferulic acid affects the ability of vitamin C to increase collagen synthesis is unclear.

While the combination of vitamin C, E and ferulic acid appears to have clear advantages over vitamin C alone, a number of limitations remain. First, even though combining vitamin C with vitamin E and ferulic acid makes it more stable, some degradation still occurs and may still be a significant factor depending on the usage and storage conditions. Second, vitamin C is acidic and may be irritating for people with sensitive skin, especially at relatively high concentrations required for stimulating collagen production. There are alternatives allowing to get at least some of the benefits of stable topical vitamin C while minimizing skin irritation. (See our articles on vitamin C derivatives and anhydrous vitamin C.)

The topical combination of vitamin C (15%), vitamin E (1%) and ferulic acid (0.5%) has been patented by SkinCeuticals corporation and is available as a commercial product from SkinCeuticals.com and many retailers. (We are not affiliated with SkinCeuticals in any way). If purchasing this product, make sure to check the expiration date and preferably store the product in a refrigerator tightly closed. Alternatively, you can relatively easily make a C+E+ferulic formulation yourself (see DIY Anti-Aging Skin Care Infopack). However, keep in mind that C+E+ferulic combination has been patented by SkinCeuticals. This may not affect the DIY formulation as long as you do not intent to sell it. However, we are not legal experts. If you are considering the DIY route, please check with SkinCeuticals corporation and/or patent authority in your country.

http://www.smartskincare.com/treatments/topical/vitamin-c-vitamin-e-ferulic-acid.html



Moisturizing eye area skin



The skin around eyes is particularly prone to dryness because it lacks sebaceous glands. Keeping it well hydrated is an important step in preventing wrinkles. It is best to use a long-lasting moisturizer providing 24-hour protection without the need to apply it more than twice a day. Even though hundreds if not thousands of different moisturizers are on the market, most containing at least a dozen of ingredients, relatively few substances have been shown to actively trap and/or firmly hold moisture and be skin friendly. Some of the ingredients to look for in a moisturizer are hyaluronic acid, sodium PCA, and colloidal oatmeal.

If you feel you need additional eye area hydration, you may want to try a night cream specifically formulated for the eye area. These creams tend to be heavier than regular moisturizers and often leave a visible residue after application - that's why they are best used before bedtime.

Simply using moisturizers, even good ones, may not be enough to fully hydrate the skin around the eye. You may also need to adjust some environmental and lifestyle factors. See our article on moisturizing for further details. See also tips for the eye area submitted by our visitors.

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Tini, I think it would be great. Hyaluronic Acid is a great way to retain the moisture within your skin. I know Philosophy (there's a plug!) has capsules now with just pure Hyaluronic Acid.

Hyaluronic Acid – Skin care products containing this substance are often used in conjunction with vitamin C products to assist in effective penetration. Hyaluronic acid (also known as a glycosaminoglycan) is often touted for its ability to "reverse" or stop aging. In news reports, you might have heard of hyaluronic acid as the "key to the fountain of youth." This is because the substance occurs naturally (and quite abundantly) in humans and animals, and is found in young skin, other tissues, and joint fluid. Hyaluronic acid is a component of the body’s connective tissues, and is known to cushion and lubricate. As you age, however, the forces of nature destroy hyaluronic acid. Diet and smoking can also affect your body’s level of hyaluronic acid over time. Skin care products with hyaluronic acid are most frequently used to treat wrinkled skin.

Hyaluronic acid (also called Hyaluronan) is a component of connective tissue whose function is to cushion and lubricate. Hyaluronan occurs throughout the body in abundant amounts in many of the places people with hereditary connective tissue disorders have problems such as joints, heart valves and eyes. Hyaluronic acid abnormalities are a common thread in connective tissue disorders. Interestingly, they are also common biochemical anomalies in most of the individual features of connective tissue disorders such as mitral valve prolapse, TMJ, osteoarthritis, and keratoconus.

Hyaluronic acid has been nicknamed by the press as the "key to the fountain of youth" because it has been noted that at least some people who ingest a lot of it in their diets tend to live to ripe old ages.

Can any policy,however high minded, be moral if it leads to widespread corruption,imprisons so many,has so racist an effect,destroys our inner cities,wreaks havoc on misguided & vulnerable individuals and brings death and destruction to foreign countries?

Oxybenzone

Woah...must avoid this chemical...

Extracts from Wiki

Oxybenzone (trade names Eusolex 4360, Escalol 567) is an organic compound used in sunscreens. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It forms colorless crystals that are readily soluble in most organic solvents. A 2008 study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the compound to be present in 96.8% of human urine samples analyzed as part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.^[2]

It is used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics because it absorbs UVB and short-wave UVA (ultraviolet) rays.^[3] In the EU products intended for skin protection with 0.5% or more oxybenzone must be labeled "Contains Oxybenzone".^[4]

This organic compound has been shown to penetrate into the skin where it acts as a photosensitizer. This results in an increased production of free radicals under illumination,^[5] which makes this substance a likely photocarcinogen.^{[citation needed]} This study concludes that "determining what, if any, type of damage is done by ROS generated by UV filters needs to be explored." The fact that researchers have not discovered how free radicals possibly caused by this sunscreen agent compare with the damage known to be caused by UV ray exposure makes prohibition of it questionable at this point.

This study is of oxybenzone and two other sunscreen active ingredients. Two years after the study this information is now reaching consumers,^[6] but it can still be found in many sunscreens.

Oxybenzone is a derivative of benzophenone, which can attack DNA when illuminated. It generates strand breaks and various photoproducts.^[7]Already in 1993 the use of oxybenzone had been strongly criticized, based on its similarity to benzophenone.^[7]

The British Medical Journal recently showed that sunbathers using some suntan lotions have a higher risk of developing malignant Skin Cancer, and a possible link with Oxybenzone. Oxybenzone is the Chemical used in many sun products with high Sun Protection Factors.

Oxybenzone’s function is to ‘filter’ ultra violet light on the surface of the skin, converting it from light to heat, but it can also be absorbed through the skin. As yet we have not seen any research to indicate what happens when the oxybenzone is absorbed through the skin, but UV light causing cell damage is well known and readers may choose to avoid this form of sun protection. If light is converted to heat in the basal layers of the skin, damage to growing cells is very likely.

Environmental + Health News May 98 reports that scientists at the Memorial Sloan Cancer centre N.Y., U.S.A. and the U.S Government Brookhaven Laboratory have found that sunscreens protected against sunburn and cancers like Carcinoma, but not against Melanoma which has increased twenty fold in Europe and U.S.A. since 1935.

Environmental + Health News also reports that Oxford University scientist John Knowland shows that PABA* seemed to damage DNA, thus increasing the risk of skin cancer. He recommends using non-PABA products.

*Para-amino-benzoic acid is very common and works by absorbing UV rays in much the same way as oxybenzone.

One of the oldest tried and tested methods is to use tin oxide as a ‘reflecting’ coating to the skin. Tin oxide is widely used in wound dressings and considered safe, Applied as a cream it is visible in daylight. Although ‘safe’ it should be avoided by people with dry skin conditions as it has a drying action.

Many people will remember Calamine Lotion as both a sun protection and a soothing after sun. It is based on Zinc Oxide, is pink, visible in daylight and is easily washed off in water. It is likely that this, and other "reflective" sunscreens will, in the long run turn out to be much safer than "absorbing" lotions containing PABA and/or oxybenzone or benzophenone.

If you are in doubt about the safety of your sunscreen, email us, or simply use non-oxybenzone sunscreens rather than "converting" ones. (select "products at the top of the page, then "sun care" from the left)

Chanel Precision Gentle BiPhase Eye Makeup Remover

Woah! This is my HG product!! I just test-drove it and like this product instantly!

The eye areas are very very sensitive part of the face because the skin area there is thinner and more prone to wrinkles formation if you pull and tug that area often.

I decide to look for a better alternative when my maybelline makeup remover for eye and lip began to run out. Though this has been the product that i have been using for many many years since i started to play around with makeup, but it require more few rubs to remove the stubborn mascara. And I don't wish to tug the skin as more wrinkle begin to appear. Oh Remind me to get a good eye gel!

Another one that i tried was Fasio's point makeup removal and I gave it to my friend after first use. This removal is totally uselesss against the waterproof mascara that i used and it stinked my eyes as i repeatedly drip more of it on the cotton pad as the mascara refused to budge! It only worked to remove the Clarin's liquid eyeliner. That why I gave it away to my friend who's using that.

Not so many people that i knew or on the forum use Chanel's. So why I choose that? One of the reviewer did mentioned about its effectiveness and i decide to give it a try.

Beforehand, i was testing the EDM's eyeshadow brush and both my eyes lids are coated heavily with powder and eyeliner. I shaked the bottle first since there were 2 layers. Then wet the cotton pad with the Chanel eye makeup removal and placed it on my eyelid for a few second and gave it one swap! Oh Gosh, the eyeshadow and the gel eyeliner totally dissolved. The mascara was half gone. Giving it 4-5 gentle rubs, the eye area was totally clean. I'm sold. It is my HG now! Compare this to Maybelline's, it is more gentle on my eye lids as I don't need to rub more to remove the mascara.

For the pricing-wise, it's a bit on hefty side. SGD$38 for 100ml but you only need a small amount each time and hence it will last longer. I think it's worth the money and given that you also save yourself from wrinkles!

Sigma Travel Kit Brush Set

I'm so crazy spending money this month..and it's not even mid-month yet.

I have just did an online purchase on a pink travel kit set of brushes from Sigma Makeup. A lot of raves on these brushes from the Cozycot forum.

Total Damages: SGD$93.14. Quite cheap for whole set of brushes. :)

Till now, i only have 1 blush brush from TBS, 1 kabuki flat top brush and 1 eyeshadow brush from EDM. I have used the EDM brushes only once as I'm still recovering from the outbreak from using mineral makeup. Suspecting it is the new brushes that cause the outbreak. I'm lazy to wash it till now :X