It’s always been a dream of mine to create a makeup line. Well, my dream has finally come true! I’ve created my makeup line that are all made in the US (BB Cream in Korea) specializing in mineral foundation that is medically approved for use on the most sensitive skins.

With ingredients that have natural healing qualities and sun protective properties that won’t clog or irritate your skin, you’ll find excellent flawless coverage that imparts a youthful glow to your skin.

While getting my formulations on track and ready, I’ve been using and testing my own formulations for most of the events and even for photo shoots at the Miss Universe Pageant 2009 in Bahamas.

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Understanding we are women of many cultures and backgrounds, with a wide spectrum of skin tones and shades, Rachel K Mineral Makeup offer makeup to compliment our browns, yellows, reds, blues, gold and mahogany. Rachel K Mineral Makeup presents a line of mineral cosmetics entirely focused on meeting the diverse and often complex needs of women of color.

My mineral foundation was developed with our skin tones in mind. The loose and pressed powders are soft and silky – it’s like putting an air veil on my face that lasts all day long!

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Rachel K Mineral foundation applied during rehearsals for the finals at the Miss Universe 2009

Meeting with Donald Trump

Rachel K Mineral Makeup used at the Miss Universe Elegant Ball event

Rachel K Mineral foundation applied during rehearsals for the finals at the Miss Universe 2009

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Rachel K’s mineral products are incredibly easy to blend and are not soluble in water, which means you can swim or perspire without reapplying.

Kissing the dolphin at Atlantis Resort, Bahamas

Playing with the dolphins at Atlantis Resort, Bahamas

Protection Primer & Rice Perfection Setting Powders

Not only are all my powder products waterproof but they also have a minimum SPF value of 20. The high SPF with lightweight coverage protects your skin against sunburn, reduces freckling, lessens uneven pigment coloration, guards against premature wrinkling and it helps reduce the risk of skin cancer.

Filming under the sun for the opening number of Miss Universe 2009 live on NBC television

The mineral pigments provide natural sun protection while delivering the colors and natural look that you want!

Opening number scene – Approximately 4 hours of retake under the scorching heat

Official photoshoot for Miss Universe 2009, Atlantis Resort, Bahamas

Flawless BB Cream

The BB Cream formulation is extremely lightweight and moisturizing. One color is all you need to match all skin tones after 1-2 minutes when blended evenly on the skin. For a lighter application, applying powder after the BB Cream is not neccessary if you want to achieve a natural radiant and glowy look.

Flawless BB Cream (1 tone) light creamy texture – Matches all skin tones when blended evenly and left untouched for 1-2 minutes on skin

Below shows the difference on the skin appearance when applied with and without mineral powder after BB Cream…

BB Cream used without Mineral Powder Finish

BB Cream used with Mineral Rice Perfection Finish (touch-ups)

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Every product in Rachel K Mineral Cosmetic range has been formulated, tested and critically evaluated with that diversity and complexity in mind. Shopping online will be available soon for worldwide orders and shipping (6 weeks from now – April 2010) in my website. You’ll be able to learn basic makeup principles to apply simple and effective mineral makeup correctly through my online videos. Workshops will also be available where it’ll cover basic principles of skincare, choosing the right colors for you and the difference between applying makeup for day, evening, formal and bridal. You’ll also be offered special promotions and prizes by joining Rachel K Mineral Cosmetics Facebook page and having an account us.

Make the most of your features! Stay tune to learn more tips, tricks and looks for your everyday makeup occasion.

Rachel K Mineral Cosmetics is now available at these retail stores:

DermaSolutions – MediSpa
18 Cross Street
#02-32 China Square Central
Singapore 048423
Tel: 6438 6238
Fax: 6532 6933

DermaSolutions – MediSpa
1 Maritime Square
#03-55 HarbourFront Centre
Singapore 099253
Tel: 6275 3381
Fax: 6275 3886

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ClubCouture Private Sale

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Great news! ClubCouture is organizing a Facebook only private sale this Friday, March 7th 2010.

Be a fan on ClubCouture facebook page for exclusive benefits like this private sale and more to come!

MUSE Concert, Indoor Stadium Singapore

Rachel & Melissa – “Outfits by ClubCouture“

ClubCouture Behind The Scenes

While new to the online apparel scene, ClubCouture is anything but new to the fashion world. ClubCouture has expanded itself worldwide and I had the pleasure of attending their recent photoshoot along with 5 other girls for the official ClubCouture ambassador programme.
Individual shots were being taken for each of the ambassadors, shot [...]

Rachel K Mineral Benefits

Rachel K Mineral makeup is a premium, high-end line with many formulation choices to meet the needs of every skin type. Due to its exceptional adherence, nonaggressive properties and sun protection factor, mineral powder is ideal for those who experience acne, rosacea, distended capillaries and hyperpigmentation, as well as after [...]

Here’s wishing Celine from France a Happy 16th birthday this 17th January 2010!

Cover of Adoh!

Really Rachel

So I’ve met a few models and beauty queens in my time. Not socially, but by way of work…I never meet pretty girls socially. Most of them bored me stiff (pun not intended), but Rachel Kum [...]

Our face is the most visible attribute of ourselves. We are instantly recognized by our facial features. So instinctively and naturally we would want our faces to look the best and face the world with confidence.
Looking beautiful
Women since historic times have look after their faces with the utmost care. Nothing is spared in maintaining [...]

Ever wanted to know how to get a fair, radiant and glowing complexion easily?
Now my secret is out with Rachel K’s BB cream!
Unphotoshopped picture of me (right):
Skin looks naturally flawless, radiant and brightened

Rachel K. BB Cream is a special formula that repairs the epithelial cells of the region and is safe to use immediately [...]

My first Christmas house party in December started at Erika’s place.
We dressed in blue and arrived in style at her porch to her blue winter wonderland Christmas theme.

Police guard at the gates

A tent set up just for Erika’s Christmas house party

Blue Christmas with shiny disco balls!

Erika makes the best theme parties for any occasion!

Oops! Watch [...]

The Skin – Basic knowledge you should know

The skin consists of 3 main layers:

Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous fat layer

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin which forms the primary protective coating of the body. Its topmost layer known as the stratum cormeum, the “horny layer.” This is a thin tough layer of dead skin cells that [...]

December is everyone’s favourite month of the year! What a lovely week to start off my December at one of the most beautiful weddings i’ve ever been to. It was held at St. Regis grand ballroom with over 200 guests, great live local performers and a lovely chinese 12 course banquet for dinner.
I am delighted [...]

My trip to Sri Lanka and a brief civil war history about it…
Founded in May 1976, the Tamil Tigers waged a violent secessionist campaign that sought to create an independent Tamil state in the north and east of Sri Lanka. This campaign evolved into the Sri Lankan Civil War, which was one of the longest [...]

14th November was Olly Mac Daddy’s big day! A wonderful birthday surprise planned 4 weeks earlier was a huge success! 22 boxes of props and costumes shipped from the US and all the effort of planning and getting everything sorted was well worth my time after all!
22 boxes from the warehouse sent to Naumi Hotel  [...]

JanthAvenue
I’ve received my items from Janthavenue and her necklace is currently one of my favourite piece that goes with just about anything I put on!
Getting dressed for Burberry flagship event at ION

Casual day trip out in Jakarta!

You will notice the fine details and exquisite design in every piece of Janthavenue jewellery, like this cute girly [...]

From ghoulies and ghosties and long leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!
Happy Halloween! This was the Butter queue at 10pm on Saturday and its amazing how many people made an effort to dress up for the occasion!

Shiver me timbers!
My lovely treasure box purse to go well with [...]

Photo credits: Dadang, Chris Zikif

There shines this glowing trail… of flashing lights before me…

A calling for ambition for colors of flawless and natural perfection.

With new strength and hope of humble beginnings…

I bring you a soft launch to remember this December…

For the perfect innovation of colors and lights…
Credits : “Celebrity Photographer Dominic Khoo, www.whatisthesight.com”.

Taboo of Black Eyed Peas (left) at the Fuel Festival 2009 at the National Museum on Saturday. Fellow band member apl.de.ap boogies with Miss Singapore Universe 2009 Rachel Kum and Miss New Zealand Universe 2009 Katie Taylor at the same event.

Credits : “Celebrity Photographer Dominic Khoo, www.whatisthesight.com“.

Credits : “Celebrity Photographer Dominic Khoo, www.whatisthesight.com“.
My video at [...]

I haven’t really shared about my experience at the Miss Universe 2009 in Bahamas, so here are some of the main highlights of my experience I would like to share.

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The month away was fun, exhausting and very restrictive. Immediately after arrival, we were ushered by security and police escorts to our [...]

Puff accessories brings you original, exquisite and unique hand-made accessories. They guarantee the quality and workmanship of all their items which have been carefully hand-picked.
Puff jewellery are all handmade and they use 14k gold plated and rhodium chains, findings and wires for all of their designs.
As they do not compromise with quality, Puff only [...]

My trip to NYC!
Jim, his mom and grams went to the Bahamas to support me. It’s been a year since I last saw them in Chicago and I was glad and happy to see them again.

I caught up with Jim as planned to visit the tourist areas such as the Statue of Liberty, Ground [...]

The final day was good fun! Congratulations to Stefania for winning the crown. She’s beautiful, humble, nice and she deserves it. No asian sensation for Miss Universe this year! I’m disappointed that my Miss Russia wasn’t even in top 15. I guess its business as usual….a bit of politics and a lot about viewership too.

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