I can’t believe it’s that time of year again! We are fast approaching the festive season so I thought it was time for a bit of a Christmas gift guide. Last year I put together quite a comprehensive 4 part gift guide and a lot of the products I recommended then are still available now. This year…
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An interview with Natasha from Concordia Handcrafted Skincare
Natasha Bell is a qualified naturopath and the founder of Concordia Handcrafted Skincare. She kindly set aside some time and Skyped with me from her beautiful home in Tasmania. I have been a fan of her products for a while, especially the Purifying Cream Cleanser which I named in my 2017 favourites. Natasha speaks so…
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The Propolis Mask from H Is For Love
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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Lip balms from Kjaer Weis, Twelve Beauty and Abhati Suisse
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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New from Kjaer Weis
You might remember Kjaer Weis and her gorgeous packaging from my review of her Blush and Mascara. It certainly stands out from the crowd and evokes a real eco luxe vibe, as well as being refillable, natural, organic, cruelty free and environmentally friendly. The new release from the brand brings us four cream eye shadows in universally flattering…
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The search for the perfect tinted sunscreen
About 6 months ago a lovely follower on Instagram asked if I had any recommendations for tinted facial sunscreens. Aside from the Andalou Naturals BB & CC creams that I reviewed last summer, I hadn’t really dipped my toe in the world of tinted sunscreens at all. Little did I know how difficult it would…
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An interview with Jane Scrivner
Jane Scrivner, founder of Jane Scrivner Skincare, was kind enough to spend some time chatting to me about all things skincare including formulating, sourcing ingredients and skin tips. Jane Scrivner will soon be launching in Australia so keep an eye out on my Instagram page to find out exactly when that is happening. I’m so…
Read MoreThe Fluke Shopping Guide
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…
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