I’m normally not a big crime reader, it’s just not my usual style, but I’ve been trying to expand my horizons a bit more in the last couple of years. These are three of my recommendations, books that I found a bit more interesting and slightly different to the average thriller, and they all deliver…
Book Review: Bunny by Mona Awad
I bought this book on a whim, when I had just minutes to choose a read that will save me from the long commute boredom. I loved the first lines of the blurb which made it sound like a lighthearted teen drama. And only after a little more than 100 pages in did I realise…
Latest beauty empties: cleansers, masks and body products
Cleansers have to be the most used and abused products in my routine – I love discovering new textures and products! So this post is a round-up of the cleansers that have graced my bathroom shelf, followed by a selection of masks that are all worth talking about. Plus, as a treat, two body favourites…
Book review: How We Disappeared by Jing-Jing Lee
How We Disappeared talks about the Japanese occupation of Singapore during WW2, but it’s so much more than a historically inspired novel. It’s not just about the history of a part of the world that we don’t learn enough about in Europe, but also about the traumas of the past haunting the present and the…
Latest beauty empties: serums, treatments and eye creams
Don’t let my absence from writing fool you – I might have been failing my blog duties, but not my skincare routine! I have been extra busy finishing some old favourites, but also took some time to try some new products and brands. Tropic Skin Feast (£24 / 50ml) has long been my go-to everyday…
Refreshing body favourites this summer
I found a few brilliant body products that are affordable, efficient and super pleasant to use, and I thought they would be worth sharing with you. Maui Moisture Extra Hydrating Shea Butter Body Wash (£8.99 / 577ml) This Hawaiian brand is probably best known for its brilliant range of hair care products, and this body…
Latest skincare empties: Osea, BeautyBio, Paula’s Choice, Kora Organics, Moon Juice, Susanne Kaufman
Here is the low-down on some of my latest skincare empties that I have been using the past few months. I’m starting with the higher end of the price spectrum and finishing with some budget recommendations, so there’s something for everyone in here. Premium beauty Osea Hyaluronic Sea Serum ($88 / 30ml) Have you heard…
Beauty Sample Service: July 2020
I have a confession to make: I’m a beauty sample hoarder. I love collecting all sorts of samples, from skincare to foundation and haircare, and I like to carefully catalogue them based on function, size and beauty needs. I often rely on them for my travel bag, whether I go on a weekend trip or…
Face masks of the week: Lixirskin, Nuori, This Works, NIOD, Evolve Organic, Tropic Skincare
I was writing the other day about my newfound joy in upping up my masking game, so I wanted to share with you my 7-day mask programme to treat congested, oily, breakout-prone skin. One mask for each day of the week might sound like an intense commitment, but with the right choice of products it…
7 favourite skincare finds from Indie Beauty Expo London 2019
Indie Beauty Expo might have happened months ago, but it feels like there has never been a better time to support small independent brands! For someone who is as beauty-obsessed as I am, IBE is simply like a candy store for a diabetic kid – equally as exciting as it is dangerous. And the people…
May skincare favourites: Kate Somerville, HydroPeptide and Elemis
One of the posts I’d like to bring back (for a very long time, hopefully), is the one where I highlight my absolute skincare favourites of the month – the products I use day in, day out and are giving me such amazing results that are simply worth shouting about. Here are the three products…
Lockdown beauty: Quarantine skincare hacks
With two months of quarantine down and who knows how many left to go, I thought it would be a good opportunity to share the skincare hacks that have been keeping me going during lockdown – both physically and mentally. Some of these are old skincare steps that I used to include in my routine…
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