Today I am going to dive into the topic of skin care – after a long time!

If you follow me in Instagram, you probably know that lately I have dipped my toes into the curious topics of nutrition, regenerative farming and how they impact one’s health and the overall environment. I started to eat more carefully and responsibly, to the extend of knowing the sources of my food.

And then I thought, if I do so for the food I put in my body, why not do the same for substance I apply on my skin? What exactly goes inside the bottle of the skin care I use? Who made it? How is it made? read more

Before I start, perhaps you have watched the mushroom experiment video on my Instagram. If you haven’t, it explains things in a nutshell so here it is:

Ladies (and gentlemen too!), there’s no more excuse not to take care of ourselves.

True, sometimes we don’t even have that 5 minutes to properly remove make up (or even put on make up in the first place) and apply that one moisturizer. Not to mention a good face massage. I know that all too well. I once often accidentally brushed my teeth with face wash when everything was a blur juggling two kids under two.

But Japanese technology is here to help. Having one of the busiest lifestyles in the world, the latest beauty trend in Japan is a simplified, convenient beauty regime. read more

Here’s a pretty rare cosmetic review, and today I’m introducing a Japanese brand (of course) – Chacott for Professionals.

Chacott was founded in Japan since 1950, so the history dates waaaaay back. Let me straight up tell you why this brand is so unique – Chacott prides itself in its non-chemical, highly safe ingredients that it is suitable even for children.

Wait what?? Children wear make up???

Yes. Pick your jaw up from the ground now and let’s look at the background of the brand and you will understand why. read more

I have been on a journey with ORBIS for more than a year now, and guess what? Sometimes you just know from your heart that something is worth having with you all the way.

I believe that flowers of the nature have immense healing power. Some of the most popular “Instagenic” photos are of beautiful full blooms of a myriads of different floral tones from all over the world, of different seasons.

I chanced upon a cherry blossom full bloom in 2012 and I was so overwhelmed by the beauty of it I was secretly tearing. After that I made a promise to myself to return to Japan to witness this every year.

In Japan, other than Konmari method which is all the hype now, Danshari (断捨離) is also trending at the moment – it is pretty much the same, to declutter and simplify your home and life, keeping only things that you really need and bring joy to you.

And that includes pretty things that make you happy every time you use it.

For my bathroom, the latest addition is Ahalo Butter, a very popular made-in-Japan hair & body care range that is so pretty it gives your bathroom a beautiful cottage garden vibe. read more

A really long anticipated beauty post! So many readers told me they miss my beauty posts, and here’s one finally!

Cheesie’s J-Beauty Picks from Guardian Singapore

Guardian Singapore is known for their wide selections of beauty products from all over the world. This time around, Guardian is bringing beauty enthusiasts around the world with its latest and exclusive beauty launches with products from popular beauty destinations such as Japan, Korea, Europe, America and more. Instead of buying it online, you can now visit Guardian stores and test them out to complete your desired Insta-famous looks with pocket-friendly, quality beauty gems right in the home of Singapore! read more

Ok guys.

I don’t even know how to sound like I’m not bragging (maybe just a little bit hahaha), but for the past few trips to Japan I was all flying on business class.😳

Many have asked me what I do with @cheesiepetits during my free time. Ideally I would love to bring them travel as much as possible to see the world and gain different experience, but since Junya started his new school now we are mostly limited to home activities and a walk at the park nearby.

It’s 2019! Here’s a little recount of events of my journey with Cheesiepetit of the entire year of 2018. I spent one whole day scrolling through the photos feeling all nostalgic. They have grown so much in just one year! (Take note of Junya and Sakura’s hair hahaha.) Also, can you believe it? I have over 50,000 photos and videos stored in my phone!!

The theme for the second half of 2018 and continuing into 2019 for me, is “Love Myself”.

You can’t pour from an empty cup. I know it’s true. There were some really dark moments earlier this year that rendered me incapable of feeling any sort of joy. I felt unloved from the world and I wasn’t capable of giving any either. I knew I couldn’t let it consume my whole soul, and slowly I tried to climb my way out of it.