How I Cut My Night Skincare Routine Time in Half
I never sleep with my makeup on, regardless of how tried I am. I usually take it off with some makeup remover and then wash my face two times before applying my usual toner and night oil. However, this process can be very tedious. This changed when I decided to give the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm a go. I applied a decent amount of product with the applicator (included in the box) onto my palms to warm it up and then gently massaged it onto my skin. Once, my makeup had been removed, I took the product off with…
How Retinol Worked on My Skin in Unexpected Ways
Retinol is a hot topic at the moment. I kept hearing about it but, I didn’t quite know what is was. A couple google searches later, I learnt that retinol was essentially vitamin A and that it is used to tackle various skin issues. Amongst its uses, anti-ageing and acne really stood out. Being 21, I’d never incorporated anti-ageing products into my skin routine so far and wasn’t keen on doing so either. However, I definitely wanted to test out its effect on breakouts. Growing up, acne and breakouts weren’t a massive problem for me but, lately, I’ve noticed…
5 Incredible Beauty Brands You Probably Haven’t Heard About
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Beauty Carnival, an event held in Downtown Dubai by Beauty Solutions Middle East and Beautiful Brands. The event had a set-up that mirrored that of a carnival. They had everything from the spin-the wheel game to a cotton candy stand! Alongside this, there were little stalls, each representing a beauty brand that is sold online at Beauty Solutions Middle East and Beautiful Brands. Each of these stalls were beautifully decorated with products that particular brand sold. On the day, as I walked around the event, I got to discover so many brands I hadn’t…
My Experience with Oribe Haircare
Back in 2007, haircare products predominantly fell in two categories; one that was designed to be used by professional hair technicians and the other group consisted of products that were available to purchase at your local superstore. This changed with the launch of Oribe Haircare in 2008. Each product was carefully crafted to deliver high performance when used by professionals or at home. Fast forwarding to 2018, Oribe is now an award-winning brand that has expanded into the makeup and skincare realms as well! I had the opportunity to meet their International Educator, Mandee Tauber at the Oribe Masterclass…
Game-changing Sukin Skincare Products You Need to Try
We often tend to look at the ingredients that are used to make the food we eat but, we never pay attention to what goes into the products that we use on the largest organ of our body, the skin. The Australian bran, Sukin Naturals, advocates the use of more natural ingredients and craft beautiful products that are free from additives and any harsh chemicals that can cause damage to our skin. Sukin Naturals recently launched their skincare range in the United Arab Emirates. I was quite excited as had heard so much about the amazing quality of their skincare…
Grown Alchemist: Haircare with Transformative Ingredients
According to the Gregorian calendar, September 1st marks the start of meteorological autumn. With this change in season, I decided it was time to change my hair color. I wanted to bid farewell to the light summery blonde I had and instead opted in for a slightly darker blonde. After a 3-hour long session at my hair salon where they used a million different toners, I finally had the desired hair color to kick of the fall season. I was definitely looking forward to the season of pumpkin spice lattes and the sound of footsteps crushing fallen leaves! Maintaining…
My Thoughts on the Latest MAKE UP FOR EVER Products
I’ve been a fan of MAKE UP FOR EVER for some time now. Their products tend to work quite well on my skin at times when its oily or when its dry. I decided to give two of their latest products a try; (a) MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Perfecter Blurring Skin Tint and the (b) MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Soft Light Liquid Highlighter. The Ultra HD Perfecter Blurring Skin Tint has a lightweight texture and glides onto my skin effortlessly. It’s perfect for days I want to apply less makeup or to create a natural look. It…
COLAB Dry Shampoo: A Miracle in a Bottle
Monday, 8.00 AM: I am woken up by the sound of the construction outside and immediately reach out for my iPhone. To my surprise, I realize I am running 40 minutes late. I quickly hop into the shower. Due to the lack of time, I decided against washing my hair. I usually wash my hair every other day but, my little snooze would mean that I’d have to wait till later to wash it. It’s on days like these that I realize what a blessing the dry shampoo really is. It’s basically a shower in a can! I…
Body Yogurts: 15 Seconds To Glowing Skin
Walking past the Body Shop store’s window in Dubai Mall, a set of tubs neatly stacked on top of each other immediately caught my eye. Upon a closer look, I read the words Body Yogurt written on the colorful product. I decided to pop into the store to find out more about it. Stores like The Body Shop and Lush always have this beautiful and calming scent that lingers around the store and draws you in! As this product had just launched, the body yogurts were placed in the middle of the store with testers in view. I immediately…
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