uncovering beauty
In the past, I have reviewed The Divine Company on my blog and Instagram and I have been really impressed with the brand’s quality and ethos. My first taste was with the Ultra Perfecting Mask followed by the Lactic Gel Cleanser and neither of them disappointed me. When The Divine Company asked if I wanted…
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Facial oils are a wonderful way to feed your skin with nutrients and they always hold an important place in my morning and evening skincare routine. La Coéss caught my eye, as many skincare brands do, on Instagram through their packaging and minimalist aesthetic but also because their sole product is a facial oil. I love…
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I’ve written about so many products on my blog but I have never had the opportunity to have skincare personalised and customised for my skin type. The idea of using customised formulations specifically designed to target my unique skincare concerns was so exciting to me and I had the great pleasure of collaborating with Hop…
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Sheet masks are growing in popularity and it seems that every brand has a few in their range now. It was about a year ago that I came across the Orgaid brand at my local indie beauty shop Vim & Co Pharmacy. What caught my attention was that these masks were organic and natural, something that I…
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I’m so excited to be going on an international family holiday soon, the first one in four years! We’re off to Furano in Japan to enjoy some snowboarding, skiing, delicious food and quality time with our kids and their grandparents. As we’ll be going from summer to winter I’m very conscious of how my skin…
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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…
Read MoreI 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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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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