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Face and Body Sunscreens: Can They Be Used Interchangeably?

March 5, 2013
Face and Body Sunscreens: Can They Be Used Interchangeably?

When I write about sunscreens, often the feedback I get is that people do use sunscreen on their face but they tend to “forget” the body. I had a chat with my mum, mother-in-law and aunties about the use of sunscreen when I was back in Malaysia last month (I’m on a shove-sunscreen-down-your-throat crusade, I [...]

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The Oil with the Midas Touch: NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Usage Dry Oil

December 20, 2012
The Oil with the Midas Touch: NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Usage Dry Oil

I’ve heard a lot of good things about this oil prior to giving it a go. Okay, maybe not so much the oil but I did read about the gorgeous NUXE spa in Paris. And that they use the Huile Prodigieuse in their massages. Mmm … Right, back to the oil. I was kindly given [...]

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These Creams Make Good Citrus Scents

December 11, 2012
These Creams Make Good Citrus Scents

You know, the day cosmetics companies stop making beauty products that smell like oranges will be the day my love for cosmetics will end. It’s true. I love any sort of lotions or potions that have the heavenly aroma of the citrus fruit and I’m not afraid to show it! I can’t remember when my [...]

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Beauty Tag: This or That

October 19, 2012
Beauty Tag: This or That

Man, I haven’t done a tag in ages! When I saw Emma’s beauty tag, I knew I just had to jump on it. It’s Friday, so let’s do something fun, eh? Blush or bronzer? Blush, most definitely. It’s my favourite item of makeup. I love blush even more than lipstick (altogether now … *gasp!*). I [...]

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Beauty That Won’t Break The Bank: Skin and Body Care (Under $10, $20 and $50)

October 16, 2012
Beauty That Won't Break The Bank: Skin and Body Care (Under $10, $20 and $50)

Often I get emails requesting for recommendations on affordable beauty products. Beauty products that work well AND will not leave the wallet screaming on the way out of the shop (don’t we know what the latter is like, eh? ) Here are some of my top picks, categorised under $10, under $20 and under $50. [...]

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