I wanted to take a break from product reviews to tell you a little bit about the sites that I like to visit when shopping online for beauty products from natural and independent brands. Sometimes the choice can be overwhelming so I wanted to create a reference for you that can help you navigate the…
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Josh Rosebrook Vital Balm Cream
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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Kosås Tinted Face Oil
I have been a big fan and avid follower of Kosås for some time and I’ve reviewed them on Fluke on two occasions now. You could say I’m a little bit obsessed, but I promise you it’s totally justified. Their lipstick formula and colours are my all time favourites and their cheek duos are regulars…
Read MoreFluke Beauty Podcast: VIM & CO, a pharmacy with a difference
In the September edition of the podcast, I interview Yen Tran who is the founder of VIM & CO, a pharmacy with a difference. Yen’s innovation lead her to establish a boutique pharmacy with a focus on retail, in particular inner health and beauty. Everything from the curated skincare brands, to the warm and approachable…
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The mascara showdown
I have been planning to do a post like this for such a long time and I am very excited that it’s finally ready to share with you. Mascara is such a personal thing and in the natural or indie beauty world, it can be even harder to find a good one. I hope to…
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Sugar & spice and everything nice
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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LashFood Phyto-Medic Eyelash Enhancer review
It has been almost a year since I last tried an eyelash growth serum and having previously reviewed one from Plume Science I was keen to continue my experimentation with growing my lashes. Local beauty destination Cult Cosmetica offered for me to try the LashFood Phyto-Medic Eyelash Enhancer so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to test this…
Read MoreFluke Beauty Podcast: A conversation with beauty therapist Bronte Maziarz
In the August edition of the Fluke Beauty podcast I had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with Bronte Maziarz, a beauty therapist and owner of Little Room by Bronte. We discuss her Skin Juice facial offering, natural skincare, skin issues and answer some questions asked by my Instagram followers. Listen to the…
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Multi-tasking with Manasi 7
I had first heard of Manasi 7 via a Lisa Eldridge video, and since Lisa is queen I thought I’d better check out this indie brand for myself. Manasi 7 is from Stockholm which is home to a lot of well known beauty brands such as Verso Skincare, Byredo Parfums and Estelle & Thild. Unlike…
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Jillian Dempsey Makeup
I can’t remember how I first stumbled upon Jillian Dempsey’s products, it may have been through Rosie Huntington-Whiteley or Katie-Jane Hughes. Either way, I am glad I did because I feel that the line really speaks to me. As mentioned in numerous blog posts I am a fan of the minimalist make up look and…
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