Once upon a time I didn’t give a second thought to all the fragrances I exposed myself to everyday. However, I can remember the exact point in my life when I realised that I couldn’t keep living with them. Nowadays our house is completely fragrance (and essential oil free) and I’ve never been happier! I…
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A Quick Run Down on My Beauty Tools
After starting this little blog all about makeup and swatches it seemed only natural to expand. These days I’m absolutely invested in my skincare (unfortunately for my bank account!). I’m amazed at the sheer amount of elixirs, serums, balms and everything in between! If you’re like me then you’re always thinking of how to get…
8 Gluten-Free Food Alternatives for Sensitive Stomachs
At the age of 20, I started losing hair and along with that discovery I had to completely re-adjust my life. Diet was the biggest contributor to my hair loss. It was shocking how many typical supermarket foods I relied on, I could no longer eat! It made me take a serious look at what…
Tata Harper Clarifying Spot Solution Review
Even though I do enjoy trying new skincare, most of my core routine stays the same. I have a favourite elixir and balm from Lepaar, a go to face balm from Earthwise Beauty and the best cleanser from Acure. In the last few weeks though, with the dryness of winter and trying new products my skin…
Living With Alopecia Areata – The Changes I Made to Stop Losing Hair
When I was young and naive, losing hair seemed like a terrifying health obstacle I could never face. Now days though, my hair has completely grown back. In fact no one would ever know I had such a struggle! Even when I knew nothing about it, hair loss always seemed to be caused by something…
Where to Buy Natural and Organic Makeup Samples in Australia
Oh Australia! It’s not always easy to satisfy my green beauty cravings here. Online shopping is dangerous at the best of times. I happily add items to my cart forgetting about the conversion and then I’m confronted by the shipping costs, if they ship to Australia at all! So for any of my fellow Australians…
Pacifica Beauty Mascara Review – Dream Big & Stellar Gaze
These mascaras have actually been my staples for a few years now. I had previously been using the Ere Perez ones but they turned my lashes a bit too stiff. I thought I might as well write up a review of these while I still have them. I think it might be time to switch…
RMS Beauty Master Mixer Review & Swatches
RMS Beauty have a ton of highlighters but their most well known one, Living Luminizer looks far too cool toned for me. I bought this one after seeing all the shades and I thought it would suit me best.RMS Beauty are not certified organic. Each highlighter are $38.00 USD each, for 4.5g/0.15oz. From Mecca Cosmetica…
Kjaer Weis Cream Foundation Review & Swatches
Kjaer Weis are a staple in my makeup routine. I have a few of their blushes and they’re perfect! To be completely honest though, I’ve also been stuck on their foundation. If you look through any of my swatches for this year, I’m wearing this foundation in every single one! It’s just taken me a…
Noyah Lipstick Swatches
When I first starting researching clean beauty brands, Noyah were one company that really caught my attention fast. I loved how pretty their sustainable packaging was, especially with the cherry blossom print. I was also drawn to their colours, mostly because they’re the type I never thought I’d be wearing. So here we are, 4…
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