I have a confession, my phobia of needles extends to doctors and dentists in particular. As a result, I haven’t been to see a dentist in years – in fact, I don’t have one. I figured it was time I manned up so as part of my spring health check , I teamed up with tooth paste brand Arm and …
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New favourite: Neutrogena Hydro Boost
As a teenager fighting acne, dryness, blackheads and everything in between, Neutrogena was my saviour. But I slowly started to veer from the brand and began experimenting with other brands. The last straw that made me sever ties completely was when the blue microbeads Face Wash/Scrub was discontinued. Anyway I moved on and haven’t looked back until now. A few weeks …
Read More »Beautypress premiers in the UK
Last week I attended the UK premier of BeautyPress, a platform that brings beauty brands and the press, bloggers and influencers together. The event which took place at the gorgeous Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard was the final of the beautypress Press Events Spring Season ’17, with events having already taken place in the US and across Europe. I must …
Read More »EcoTools 2017 collection has landed
Everyone’s favourite eco-friendly makeup brushes brand EcoTools are back with a 2017 collection. Think extensive range with a gorgeous redesign. I thought the collection was a lot but it turns out EcoTools is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year so they have a collaborations and limited edition brush sets as well. I like the 2017 collection a lot, starting with …
Read More »Beauty Review: Hair goals with Cantu
Cantu has been on the fringes of my radar for a while now, I knew it as a US natural hair care brand but I’ve only started paying close attention because a few weeks ago, they announced the entire Cantu beauty hair care range is now available nationwide in Boots. For me, the timing couldn’t be better because my goal …
Read More »Korres: Body and Skincare Edit
The more I know about Greek skincare brand Korres, the more I like it. They’re all about a natural and certified organic products in all areas of beauty and skincare and I am for that. Plus the little I have learnt about their skincare range, I like. I tried their new anti-ageing skincare range Castanea Arcadia which I adored, so, …
Read More »New Beauty Find: DHC Mascara Perfect Pro Double Protection
When it comes to mascaras, I’m a bit touchy. I have extremely sensitive eyes that water at the slightest provocation so I try not to play around my eyes too much with makeup. I usually go without mascara but I have been on the hunt for a gentle mascara for some time now so imagine my joy when this DHC …
Read More »New Beauty Find: Know Cosmetics No Thin Lips™ – Secret Lip Plumper
So this is a new one for me, I’m not familiar with Know Cosmetics but I’ve heard their No Thin Lips™ – Secret Lip Plumper is taking America by storm. And I get it, we all want fuller, plumper lips and hey if we can get it without needles, then even better. I heard Know Cosmetics was entering the UK …
Read More »A new favourite: Butter London Nail Treatments
I love Butter London, their deep dark shade lacquers in particular but lately, I haven’t heard or seen a lot from the brand until now. I hear Butter London is making a comeback! Think gorgeous, new trendy shades and even better, a formula that is new and improved. It’s also free from 8 nasties (formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, DBP, toluene, camphor, …
Read More »Eyelergy: Time to have the allergies talk.
The sun is out, flowers are blooming and there are bees buzzing all around us. Yes, it’s spring, finally! And while I love spring, it’s also time to have the allergies convo. Say hello to Eyelergy, it’s a new allergies medication launched recently that I’ve been trying out. As a sufferer of hay fever and allergies in general, I’m always …
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