There is something quite pretty about a colourful transparent bar of soap. Instead of rambling let’s start off by discussing glycerin. Glycerin is a humectant, which means it has the property to attract and retain moisture. In soaps, glycerin is a natural by-product of the soap making process. Most glycerin soaps contain alcohol. The alcohol […]
THE BODY SHOP TEA TREE RANGE – A LOW-DOWN ON THE MUST HAVE PRODUCTS
Do you have oily, acne prone skin? If you answered yes, this post is for you. As long as I can remember my skin likes to revolt against me – it breaks out often and it also tends to scar very easily. I also I live in a hot and humid city which just makes […]
YARDLEY LONDON ACTIVATED CHARCOAL MOISTURIZING BATH BAR
We all use different products for various issues we have for our facial skin. But how many of us put thought into what kind of a body cleanser we use in the shower every day? Not many of us. It all boils down to whether you’re using a bar soap or a shower gel. At […]
THE BODY SHOP MORINGA BODY SORBET | NOT A FRIEND FOR DRY SKIN
If you have been a regular follower of my blog you would know that I love The Body Shop products. I have tried countless products from their product range. Even though I use a lot of other brands in my skin and hair care routine, The Body Shop (aka TBS) still remains a brand that […]
L’OREAL REVITALIFT DERM INTENSIVES | REVIEW
The moment you hit your 30s, you start getting paranoid about signs of aging (aunty-aging as some of us would call it :D) showing up on your skin. Ideally, you should start your anti-aging routine post your mid 20sbut we all don’t live in an ideal world, do we? In the process, we take our […]
LYPSYL LIP BALM | REVIEW
You know seasons are changing when you start noticing store displays changing, Halloween costumes and accessories popping up, the grocery stores stocking up on tonnes of apples and pumpkins of all kinds, everywhere! The season of Ambers, Bronzes, and Scarlets has just begun and soon the trees will be a riot of color. When the […]
LAURA MERCIER | FOUNDATION PRIMER, TINTED MOISTURIZER & FACE ILLUMINATOR POWDER REVIEW
“She’s not wearing makeup, so her face just looks like skin.” – Chuck Palahniuk I’m someone who lives by that quote as I prefer using products that have a sheer coverage since I don’t like the weight of foundations on my skin. On some rare occasions when I actually do use heavier coverage foundations, my […]
DRUNK ELEPHANT UMBRA TINTE PHYSICAL DAILY DEFENSE BROAD SPECTRUM SUNSCREEN SPF 30
Spring, summer, fall, winter, rain or shine – whatever be the season, you always need a sunscreen. It’s one of those absolute essentials that everyone should stock up on. I was almost running out of my old sunscreen and was feeling a little adventurous to try out something new. So, I browsed through many of […]
YAMI HERBALS | MY FORAY INTO LOCALLY PRODUCED ORGANIC SKINCARE
Organic products are everywhere these days. Some people think it is a fad, a phase that will pass by. When it comes to organic beauty some even question if they are as potent and effective as their non-organic counterparts? Knowledge is wealth and when you make an informed decision you will know the results are […]
LEXLI 30 DAY STARTER KIT | REVIEW
Aloe Vera is a miracle plant that needs no introduction. It has been widely used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese and Egyptians used it to treat burns, wounds and reduce fever too. Studies say Aloe Vera was a secret ingredient in Cleopatra’s daily regime and she used to apply […]