uncovering beauty
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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What a way to kick off the year on the Fluke Beauty Podcast channel. I am so excited to share this interview with you with the founder of It’s All Fluff, Erika Geraerts. This brand is approaching beauty in a different way, choosing to be socially responsible with the message they are broadcasting to the…
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A while back I put together a blog post titled The Mascara Showdown and it had a great response so I thought it was time for a repeat. This time the subject is foundation which is a pretty personal thing. Everyone prefers a different formula, finish and coverage so it was a little bit trickier…
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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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I have a confession to make. I am terrible at applying powder eyeshadow but I thought for the good of the people, and because you have requested it, I need to test some more eyeshadows. Enter the lovely Jana of Small Bits of Loveliness who was showing the latest Beauty Heroes makeup discovery box from Fitglow Beauty…
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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…
Read MoreNew year resolutions may seem a little bit naff but I think the start of a new year is a great time for a reset. I like to embrace the fresh start that January 1 brings so I thought it was apt to write this on New Years Eve and think about what I want…
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When Zandra from The Beauty Archive asked me to take part in the Swedish celebration of Advent by hosting a giveaway on my Instagram page, I was honoured to accept! On the first Sunday of Advent (four weeks before Christmas), Swedes light the first candle to celebrate the coming of Christmas. It’s a special event…
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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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