There are thousands of perfume brands out there some fads, timely, favourites, some not so much. Everyone likes what they like and make it their signature I tend to shy away from scents that give me a sneeze or a headache at first sniff. Most of the fragrances currently on my display counter have a…
Tag: Beauty
On the Hunt for Sulphate Free Products
Since the pandemic hit it has been difficult to find certain products because borders are closed which has really put a dent in the supply chain, but it is what is right now. Had to venture beyond my usual go to places because they are out of stock when it comes to sulphate free products,…
Weekly Day And Night Time Beauty Routine
Trying to concentrate on my skin with a weekly slash biweekly routine as a result of having lots of breakouts lately to see what works and what does not work for me. I know for sure that having oily skin or taking certain medications, hormones, sunlight exposure, stress can all be contributing factors. Here are…
What’s in My Bag: Mini Edition
Every time I carry a small bag the number one question asked is how much can actually be carried in it. My answer is just essentials that I need. The problem is the bigger the bag the more stuff you tend to carry but with a smaller bag you have to prioritise what to carry…
My Summer Must-haves
As someone that constantly reads labels and still struggles with finding and using the right products it is not always easy to get the ones that work. When summer hits and the weather gets to 33° C (91° F), I have my go-tos as I minimise use of foundation or anything heavy that clogs my…
Skincare: No Sulphates Please!
While with most people it’s easy to use any product and is not something they have to put too much thought into, my case is different like many people who react to sulphates as highlighted in my blog post living an sls free life. So, I recently got my skin tested at the Face Shop…
Beauty: My Ultimate Lipstick Guide
Here’s my take on a lipstick that brings a makeup look all together and for me a brand that rivals many has to be Sleek Makeup, here’s why. Having wore the lipsticks for several years now I really appreciate the fact that it lasts the whole day except when you eat an apple but even…
Beauty: A Quickie Makeup Look
Before I begin I would like to say I am by no means a makeup pro I just do what works for me after spending a bit of cash and finally finding the products that I like for me. I happen to be one of those people who once they find a product their face…
Living an SLS Free Life
In this blog I thought I should share a bit about the products I use to deal with my eczema and how I live a sulphate free life. My body now feels softer using sulphate free products in combination with an emollient cream. What are Sulphates? Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Ether Sulphate…
Beauty Essentials Jo’burg Edition
Haven’t been to Johannesburg in a very long time, so I thought I should nip over to visit family and get some much needed beauty essentials, check out what’s new in Zara and H&M, plus a change of scenery was welcome. Lusaka to Jo’burg is 2 hours by air and flights are an eye watering…
The Points of Lu 