Taking the guesswork out of skincare
How many moisturizers are you using? I have one for my face, a richer one for my body, and a different one for my hands… My skincare cabinet is pretty crowded! I tell myself I need them all, but what if you could use the same moisturiser all over and call it a day? Meet […]
If you’ve just ventured into the world of beauty, you’ve probably come across a lot of acronyms and abbreviations. Things like BNIB or HE are casually being thrown around in blogs and forums like they’re self-explanatory – when they’re everything but. Heck, I know I’ve been wrecking my brains for hours trying to figure out […]
If you’re avoiding silicones like the plague, you may be familiar with Octyl Palmitate. It’s a common (and cheap) alternative. But, what is it exactly? What does it do in skincare? And is it safe? Let’s find out: What Is Octyl Palmitate? First things first: Octyl Palmitate is best known as Ethylhexyl Palmitate. Isn’t it […]
I never remove cuticles. I know they “ruin” an otherwise perfectly polished manicure, BUT, those cuticles are there for a reason. They prevent bacteria and other nasty stuff from entering our nails. Kind of a good reason to keep them there, don’t you agree? Maybe not. Doesn’t matter. I’m not gonna jump on my soapbox […]
If there’s one beauty product I couldn’t care less about is self-tanner. You see, I don’t tan. My skin’s pale and I love that. Pale skin is awesome. And healthy. And awesome. But, that doesn’t mean I’m not curious about how self-tanners work. What’s in them that turns your skin into that lovely Oompa-Loompa shade […]
How do you use Jojoba oil for skin? Jojoba oil is one of my fave oils for DIY beauty. The reason is simple: it’s almost identical to human sebum, our natural moisturiser. Your skin instantly recognises it, so it won’t trigger an irritating reaction or leave your forehead oilier than a frying pan. The best […]
