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Beginners Guide To Skincare – Facial Oils
Happy Friday beauties. As you can tell by the title of this blog post, today we’re discussing facial oils. For those of you who don’t know, I have oily to combination skin. I previously stayed clear from oils as I was of the opinion that they’d just clog my pores. Oils are, however, not all the same, some are more oily than others etc. What are facial oils? These are a single or combination of extracts derived from fruits, flowers or plants. Oils generally soften the top layer of the skin and aren’t as moisturising as thicker moisturisers. They contain fatty acids known as linoleic acid which has a…
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Colourpop Matte Lux Lipsticks Review + Swatches
Two weeks ago I reviewed the Colourpop Crème lux lipsticks and today I wanna share my thoughts on the matte formula from this range. I love the idea of having a variety of finishes. I know many people suffer from extremely dry and cracked lips. The creme lux lipsticks are a LUX blend of Acai, Jojoba and Pomegranate Seed butter that hydrate the lips, therefore perfect for those with dry lips. What sets Colourpop’s matte finish apart from the rest is that they are enriched with Pomegranate, Goji Fruit, and Grape Seed extracts. These ingredients protect your lips from environmental stressors and premature ageing. I love when brands add ingredients…
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Beginners Guide To Skincare – Moisturizers
I’m back with another “beginners guide to skincare” post and today we’re discussing moisturizers. This is probably one of the most important steps as it not only hydrates the skin but also protects your skin from harmful environmental stressors whilst helping you target your specific skin care concerns. What are moisturizers? These are creams or lotions that hydrate the skin and helps retain moisture. It contains essential ingredients such as essential oils, lubricants and other natural and chemical agents that help soothe and hydrate the skin. Leaving it feeling soft and supple. Why is moisturizer important? I’ve mentioned that it protects the skin from harmful environmental stressors. But…
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Colourpop Crème Lux Lipsticks Review + Swatches
My obsession with lipsticks is next level and my love for all things Colourpop grows by the day. Colourpop is hands down one of my favourite makeup brands and they’ve earned quite the reputation for their affordable makeup range. Their products aren’t only affordable but they’re consistently launching really stunning, creative and great quality products. Some of these, especially the most recent launches are so hard to pass up. Colourpop launched their first traditional bullet lipsticks sometime early last year and I, of course, jumped at it. Lipstick addicts will understand. I purchased a few shades but sold some as I knew they wouldn’t suit my skin tone. This is…
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Beginners Guide To Skincare – Serums
Hey, my beauties. I hope you guys have been enjoying this series as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it. I love taking care of my skin and figured I’d share what I’ve learnt and I hope that this will help you make better choices when it comes to deciding on skincare products for your skin type and concerns. Besides, who doesn’t want clear, smooth and radiant skin all year round? Today we’re talking about serums, a step in my skincare routine that I just love because I know my skin is receiving a real good dose of Nutrient dense goodness. So what are serums? Serums are a concentration of an…
