Smarten up before you slather up. Whether you’re a beach bunny on summer vacation or taking a leisurely stroll in crisp, wintry air, sun protection is non-negotiable! No matter the season, the sun emits two types of ultraviolet (UV) radiation that reach our skin: ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). Both types damage unprotected skin — as such, […]
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The sun-protecting power pair you should look out for! Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide: What’s the deal? You’ve heard a lot about the hefty punch of sun-protecting, skin-loving benefits zinc oxide and titanium dioxide provide. You’ve heard a lot about how good this power pair is from your mother to a parade of dermatologists, yet you’re not […]
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Time to turn up the heat! Physical intimacy is an important and healthy part of a committed relationship. When both partners feel sexy and confident, it enriches the overall human experience and shared connection they have. Certain foods, drinks and substances have been rumoured to possess aphrodisiac properties. Named after the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite, […]
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Read my (statement) lips! Creating a statement lip is easy. Deciphering what that statement may be, however, is not. When it comes to your lip makeup product of choice for a first date, you’ll most likely go for lip makeup products in the shade and finish you feel the most comfortable in. Whether that’s a […]
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Pucker up for the bullet of truth! Lipstick has a curious history. A bold statement lip is associated with royalty and wealth — often, an unabashed display of brimming confidence and self-worth. At other times, it’s tangled with lust, prostitution, the devil and trickery.In Cleopatra’s time, a combination of natural and organic, yet harmful chemicals were […]
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This month and every month, you dew you. Dewy, organic and natural beauty is a makeup look that never goes out of style. From honey skin to glass skin, beautifully dewy, organic and natural makeup looks are more than a passing fad in the vibrant world of Korean beauty. However, these skincare and […]
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Baby, it’s cold outside (but you still need sunscreen)! I don’t need to wear sun-protecting skincare and makeup products when it’s snowing outside, right? Can I simply wear SPF-infused makeup products, such as my foundation, alone? When it comes to sun protection, it’s time to block out the noise — the questions above highlight some […]
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We’ve ironed it all out for you. You’ve probably noticed weird numbers like CI 77499, CI 77492 and CI 77491 tacked behind seemingly innocuous chemicals called iron oxides in fully vegan, organic and natural makeup formulations. However, iron oxides are not harmful chemicals that you should fret about! In fact, iron oxides have been […]
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Switch off harmful practices to protect our Earth every hour, every day! Did you know? Earth Hour is happening on Sunday, 30 March 2019! Organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Earth Hour initiative began in Sydney in 2007. It encourages homes and businesses to switch off their lights for an hour at […]
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Don’t believe everything they tell you at the beauty counter. Mineral makeup products come shrouded in mystery and misconceptions, to say the least. Notwithstanding being fully vegan, organic and natural, mineral makeup products still aren’t commonplace in many women’s natural beauty routines. In fact, if you haven’t tried fully vegan, organic and natural mineral makeup […]