It was about damn time Lizzo went remote and enjoyed some R&R after a whirlwind of a Grammy-winning, BET-performing, and chart-topping summer. On August 6, the artist appeared to be on a well-deserved holiday and has a new protective hairdo vacationing along with her. The location has yet to be confirmed, but from the looks of it, cotton-candy-blue skies and […]
Sometimes, things are better in pairs. While there are synergistic ingredient pairings that amp up your skincare routine, actual product benefits can play well together, too. One such example? Pairing exfoliation with hydration. “Exfoliating products are commonly paired with hydrating ones because the benefits complement each other,” explains Joshua Zeichner, M.D., Associate Professor Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research Department […]
I am an island. Perfume created for a Place – tell me yours. Wearing Fidji parfum today. Classic perfumery, with aldehydes, fresh florals, soapiness, and an woodsy ambery base. So powerful that I could smell 1 spray on my skin even after a shower, so this really does stick to your skin. Fidji came out in 1966 but it’s got […]
Retinol is the dream ingredient for wrinkles, dark spots, and lack of firmness, but for some, it can work against them due to its aggressive nature. That’s why rosehip oil is popping more and more in skincare formulations as an alternative to retinol — one that mimics its skin-renewing power while acting more gently on the skin. So what’s the […]
My Monday scent. So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. What scent/perfume are you wearing today? One of my […]
Mented Cosmetics Beach Bum Bronzer ($22.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a light-medium, golden brown with strong, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a soft, fairly smooth consistency, but it was lightly powdery and a little drier in feel, which was more noticeable once I applied it to my skin than just touching the powder. […]
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] So, I am trying not to swear but after last week’s bug I have Covid now so I will be doing just one post per day til I feel like doing a bit more. I’m not really ill with it but I’m aware that it’s coming on the back of another virus so I think I need to be […]
Looking to add a little colour to your complexion without hitting the beach? A facial tanning serum may be the answer for you. These products are designed to give you a healthy, sun-kissed look without any of the harmful UV rays. But with so many different brands and types of facial tanning serum online, how do you choose the right […]
I swatched the New NARS Laguna Bronzing Cream at Sephora. But I did not buy it during that visit as I have too many bronzers. But I could not stop thinking about it. And I thought to myself, it swatches beautifully, smells wonderful and performs well, so this purchase is a no brainer. I had to have it. I did […]