An email I get often from international readers goes something like this: I’m visiting Australia for the first time and would love to check out the beauty products that you have there. It doesn’t only have to be Australian brands. What would you recommend? To be honest, the last thing I’d recommend are non-Australian brands [...]
Is There Brand Loyalty In Your Skin Regime? Or Do You Mix It Up?
Whenver I’m at beauty counters trying out new makeup or skincare, or at a spa ready to have a facial, I’m often asked this question “what type and brand of skincare do you use and are currently using?“. Often I feel as though they’re expecting me to answer with just one brand and I find [...]
A Beauty Lover’s Dilemma: Do You Wait till A Product’s Finished First Before Buying or Opening A New One?
I originally titled this post as A Beauty Blogger’s Dilemma but after thinking about it, I realised it’s not just something beauty bloggers face. It’s something beauty lovers face. If you enjoy makeup, skincare, haircare, bodycare … anything beauty-related, well, this might apply to you too. This issue has been on my mind for years [...]
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronised Recovery Complex II: Version 2.0 Of The Bestselling Brown Bottle
The ubiquitous brown bottle from Estee Lauder has always been a firm favourite of mine. I’ve been using the original formula on and off for over 10 years now and it’s always given my skin good results. The only reason I move away from it is to try other serums in the market; I wouldn’t [...]
A Trans-Seasonal Body Care Recipe I Learned From The Body Shop
I should begin this post by saying that this post isn’t sponsored by The Body Shop nor are any of the products mentioned provided for editorial consideration. It’s just one of those walk-in moments that you end up learning something about. Don’t you love it when that happens with no pressure to buy anything? Anyway, [...]