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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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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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…
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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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