uncovering beauty
About a year ago I wrote a blog post on the search for the perfect tinted sunscreen and I must admit I wasn’t that crazy about any of them. I think this is a really tricky product category to get right. As we all know, sunscreen will only be effective to its rated SPF if…
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I have done quite a few sunscreen blog posts in the past (see here) and that isn’t about to stop. Sunscreen is the most important product for your skin. It not only slows down the skin’s ageing process by protecting it from UVA and UVB rays but it is proven to reduce the risk of…
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Welcome to Part 2 of my Ultra Violette sunscreen review. In Part 1, I reviewed the Queen Screen Lightweight SPF50+ Serum Sunscreen and the Sheen Screen SPF30 Hydrating Lip Balm. In this post I will be giving you a quick update on these and also review their other offerings. If you haven’t read Part 1 or just need…
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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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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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BB and CC creams were all the rage a few years ago and although the hype has died down it doesn’t mean that you should overlook these products altogether. For those who seek a sheer to light, every day coverage but want their base product to perform like skincare, then BB and CC creams could…
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Part two of the summer sunscreen reviews focuses on facial sunscreen which to be honest, has taken a lot more time to research than the body ones. I am more particular about facial sunscreens and I need it to meet certain criteria. It has to have SPF 30+ as a minimum, a non greasy formula…
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This has been a much anticipated post so I am very excited to finally be able to share it with you. There are many sunscreens out there and with the goal not to overwhelm I have narrowed it down to three favourites. They’re all Australian because after all, only Aussies can truly understand how harsh…
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If you follow me on Instagram you may have noticed Glossier products popping up every now and then. I have had lots of questions about this brand, especially from Australian readers, so I have put together my thoughts about the products that I’ve tried so far. Glossier is the brain child of Emily Weiss, founder of a well…
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