You know that I am as guilty as the next beauty blogger of jumping on the latest Instagram hype and Ultra Violette was no exception. Except that sunscreen is not really a hype, more of a life and skin saving necessity that should be worn every day – no exceptions. If you’ve read my sunscreen…
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Sodashi will always have a special place in my heart. I have written about them before (see here) and my love for their products, ethos and story hasn’t wavered. I’m going to tell you a little bit about their newest product and one that has been in their collection for a while. We have the…
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Recently I’ve enjoyed experimenting with my skincare and really tailoring routines to what my skin needs. I’m becoming more and more in tune with what it needs and that is not some voodoo mumbo jumbo, it’s just paying attention and thinking about what my skin has gone through that day or week. One of the realisations…
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If I had to pick my favourite skincare ingredient I think it would have to be Hyaluronic Acid. Don’t let the “acid” bit scare you because it’s one of those gentle ingredients that is universal and suitable for all ages and skin types, from the sensitive to the oily. In short, it should feature prominently…
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Often when I mention to people that they should consider using acids on their face the reaction I get is “but it will burn my face off!”. If used correctly, acids can do wonders for your skin. I’m hoping that this post will open you up to the wonderful world of alpha hydroxy, beta hydroxy…
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I’m always excited when a brick & mortar store like Mecca Cosmetica launches a new indie beauty brand. Although I do enjoy shopping online, I much prefer to touch, feel and smell products before handing over my hard earned cash. In the case of Kat Burki skincare, a brand that is definitely high up on the…
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H Is For Love has been on my radar for a long time so you can only imagine my excitement when I found an Australian stockist, located in my home town of all places. Eve Organics stocks the full range of H Is For Love which includes a neat collection of facial and body products. They are made…
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It has officially been a year since I last spoke about lip balms on this blog which is a little bit embarrassing because I do love a good lip balm and I am always tempted to try something new. I still have my favourites, as detailed in the aforementioned blog post, but there is always…
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Since writing about my all time favourite mist, the Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator , I have been wanting to try some other hydrating products from the line. The Vital Balm Cream caught my eye for several reasons. Firstly, the idea of a balm and a cream marriage sounded quite innovative and secondly, the ingredients list…
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May Lindstrom Skin has always felt like a bit of a mystery to me. The intriguing names and the minimalist packaging really don’t give too much away so it wasn’t until I stumbled across some interviews with May on YouTube that I finally began to understand what this brand is all about. I think May…
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