Author: Desi Ibrahim
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Review: Club Suppin Skincare Powder C – Face Powder You Can Put On Before Sleep?!
Read more: Review: Club Suppin Skincare Powder C – Face Powder You Can Put On Before Sleep?!As a super oily-skinned girl, I collect face powders like Pokémon. Like, what do you need? Compact powder? ✅ loose powder? ✅ translucent? ✅ Non-translucent? ✅ You’ve got the point. I have been seeing Club Suppin Skincare Powder C all over social media. It is a Japanese hybrid makeup and skincare product. While it’s been…
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My Top 10 Recommendation of Halal Restaurants to Eat in Singapore For Your Next Trip
Read more: My Top 10 Recommendation of Halal Restaurants to Eat in Singapore For Your Next TripI compiled a list of my go-to places to eat in Singapore. Choosing halal restaurants that taste good doesn’t have to be tricky. With lots of recommendations out there online, many may not be tried beforehand. I have eaten several times in these places and would love to share the happiness with you guys too!…
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My Top 5 Tips & Best Purchases to Navigate The Hot and Humid Climate as a Southeast Asian Local
Read more: My Top 5 Tips & Best Purchases to Navigate The Hot and Humid Climate as a Southeast Asian LocalSooo, you’re travelling soon to Southeast Asia now Get ready for the fun 🍧 as well as the sun ☀️ This Indonesian girl will teach you how! 😎🪭 Having been simmered in the tropical sun for my 29 years of life has taught me lessons on how to protect myself from burns. For me, it…
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New Vinyl Records to My Collection! Thelonious Monk, Bob James & David Sanborn, Mozart
Read more: New Vinyl Records to My Collection! Thelonious Monk, Bob James & David Sanborn, MozartA trip to Joo Chiat Rd under the flaming hot sun. An unexpected detour (and an escape from hot weather) turned into a treasure hunt! Last Saturday, I went to Katong for the Peranakan event in i12 but basically ended up sightseeing on Joo Chiat Road. It has been on my wishlist for quite some…
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Review: Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser on Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
Read more: Review: Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser on Oily, Acne-Prone SkinI have been using this cleanser every day, twice daily, for a month. Read more to hear my thoughts! When I came back from my trip in mid-June 2025, my skin suddenly broke out really badly. I am talking about deep cystic acne on my jawline and temples, red painful pustules on my cheeks and…
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Review: L’Eau D’Issey Eau De Toilette—The Only Fragrance I’ve Used for Two Years
Read more: Review: L’Eau D’Issey Eau De Toilette—The Only Fragrance I’ve Used for Two YearsI first fell in love with L’Eau D’Issey EDT when my friends and I decided to randomly visit Sephora in VivoCity because they wanted to try out some fragrances. As someone who is very sensitive to smell, finding a fragrance that would not make me nauseous is quite challenging for me. And when I found…
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Review: Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue in 174 Endless Pink – First Impressions!
Read more: Review: Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue in 174 Endless Pink – First Impressions!New lipstick in my vanity table! Is it good? Let’s break down my first impressions. Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue Lipstick has been around for a long time. But recently it has gained popularity again and went viral in social media. It claims to be transfer-proof and smudge-proof and wouldn’t go away no matter…
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I Did Reformer Pilates Sessions for Two Months for my IT Band Syndrome – Here Are My Thoughts
Read more: I Did Reformer Pilates Sessions for Two Months for my IT Band Syndrome – Here Are My ThoughtsI have been suffering from chronic Iliotibial Band (IT Band) Syndrome since I was a kid, and it made my left leg really weak. Even sitting or folding my leg hurts, and don’t even mention running or climbing the stairs. Because of this issue, my physical activity is very limited due to the pain, which…
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Hi from Soda Syrup Beauty Blog
Read more: Hi from Soda Syrup Beauty BlogHello beautiful souls, and welcome to Soda Syrup I’m Desi, and I’m absolutely thrilled you’re here. After years of navigating my own beauty journey—from those chaotic theatre makeup days to finally finding my groove with minimal, elegant routines—I’ve created this space as the guide I wish I’d had when I was starting out. What You’ll…