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The perils of overspending: Singapore freelance writer nearly went bust in her quest for beauty

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Very often, people who rush into shopping tend to end up buying things they either don't need or can't afford.

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If you look at her profile photograph on LinkedIn, it is almost impossible to find any flaw with her looks - attractive with a bright smile and good complexion.
Yet, beneath that cheerful and confident appearance is a woman who was so obsessed with wanting to look perfect that she ended up almost bankrupt due to excessive spending on beauty-related products.
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