ABOUT

What does ponikuta means?

I often get asked this question a lot. Honestly, it doesn't mean anything and it isn't from any language. I like to make up my words and I made ponikuta up as a pen name about 12 years ago and it stuck with me ever since.

How did you ended up with beauty blogging?

Many years ago, I left my comfortable home in Malaysia and started a new life in Australia. Initially, I started the blog as an online diary to encapsulate my journey. Over the years, it just evolved and I guess because of my deep passion for beauty, the blog eventually became a portal for beauty reviews.


What is your message?

Writing, especially in a blog that is easily accessed worldwide, must be honest and delivers a simple message. This is my blog, where I write about real products and how they work for me. Readers can compare what they find on my blog with other reviews and make a sound decision of what's best for them. If there is a message at all, it must be being honest with what works for you.


Do you try all the products you mention on your blog?
Yes, every single of them. With skincare/haircare, I will always try the product for at least two weeks before I write about it and one week for makeup.


Can you sum up your blog in one sentence?
Fuss free, honest, quick-fix beauty reviews with occasional life savior faire.

Do you get paid to blog?

100% not. While I get most of the products free to review; I write all the reviews based on my honest opinion and I am not paid for any reviews.

Where else do you write?

You can also read my almost weekly guest posts at PRIMPED (The go-to for the how-to in beauty).