Even though my skincare updates have become scarce as of late, this does not mean I no longer pay mind to what goes on my face. I do. Dwelling on expensive potions earlier this spring felt absurd. It was well into summer when it dawned on us that the pandemic would stick around for some time still, and we were free to talk clothes and makeup again. Then late August my skin stopped playing ball, and suddenly my epidermis became the only thing that mattered.
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Mid-Week Pick’n Mix
A few tried and tested beauty hacks and holiday reads.
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There was a time when bloggers who declared going on one month detox of not buying anything were considered nothing short of gods of sustainability and self-discipline. Enter pandemic, and the only shopping most of us have been indulging in the last three months is that of groceries. (Kindly note that purchasing skincare online does not count as buying things.)
Continue reading “Read, Tried and Tested in May”Friday Memo With a Lipstick Review
I guess it’s safe to say that we have entered the stage of slim pickings. Because almost nothing happens, exchanges with friends are frequently interrupted with long, silent pauses, followed by “Oh, did you already see this or that on TV?”
Continue reading “Friday Memo With a Lipstick Review”Review: Corpus Natural Deodorants
I have casually toyed with the idea of changing to a natural deodorant for some time already, but always gave up for whatever reason. Lockdown meant that there were no reasons left not to press ahead with the necessary prep work to bring the transition to its successful end. Herewith my experiences.
Continue reading “Review: Corpus Natural Deodorants”April Acids And Other Active Ingredients
I ‘fess up first: this morning I sent an email to my hairdresser asking him to take all my monies in exchange of the very first slot that becomes available as soon as they are safely able to open shop again. I don’t feel good about this, but in my defence, my hair looks like an absolute asshole and I’m *this* close to going for a buzz-cut.
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