It's the middle of the week, and if you're flailing right now, I don't blame you - 2023 has been intense so far! It's a little bit like we were forced into staying in our little cocoons, with COVID raging like wildfire around the world while 2 years passed us by, and now that we've fully emerged from our chrysalis and we're back to living life the way we did, for the most part, the brakes have fallen away and we're now charging through the days at full throttle.   This is the time when I remind you to take a bit of a moment to take a breath, and look after yourself. Remember not to ..read more

The first day of the week always brings a slew of new and interesting things, and I'm not just talking about my day job, where Mondays can be a real gamble when it comes to the number of patients you end up seeing! Mondays are also a new start to the week, and in honour of fresh beginnings, we are kicking it off with a brand that will certainly bring a breath of fresh air to your home and decor! Clare Makes is a Sydney born and bred brand, and more specifically, Clare Makes is based in the Inner West area of Sydney, which is a varied and really lovely part of the city.   It is very aptly ..read more

  It's Sunday, and that means you get to lie back, relax a little bit, and possibly review the week ahead. It's also a good time to reflect on your spending habits, and contemplate if you should look at changing up any of your beauty/skincare routine, such as trying something you may not have had the chance to consider previously. For example, this may be a prime time to look at possibly switching to a plastic free alternative for some of your every day products!   If you haven't heard about Nude Beauty Products, then this is the time to learn about them! A little background on this ..read more

We all love playing with makeup (after all, that's probably why you're here!), but of course, the foundation to having good makeup that looks great and stays put really comes down to looking after your skin in the first place. This leads to have your actual foundation (and everything else on top of it) looking smoother, staying better, and lasting longer. So, really, it all boils down to skincare when it comes to beauty, because this is how you can achieve a better makeup look overall.   Now, what happens when you are keen to wear makeup, and you don't want to compromise on making sure t ..read more

  It's a Monday and hopefully, you're fully recharged and ready to take on the week! If, like me, you've had a full on one and could honestly use another day of snoozing and hanging out at home, working your way through life admin stuff, then you're probably in need of a boost, both mentally (to make you feel better), and dermatologically (to make your skin feel better)!   Antipodes, a brand that has come up repeatedly on the blog, features again today, because their Flora Probiotic Skin Rescue Hyaluronic Acid Mask has been busy working it's magic on my skin, and I honestly feel like ..read more

I love Sundays. Aside from the possibility of a lie in, Sundays hold a lot of promise for me. You could get up and hit the gym to set your day right. Or, you could meander your way through a farmer's market, looking through all the fresh produce and feeling virtuous as you nibble on a carrot cake, your nod to being a little naughty for the day. If you're feeling industrious, then you can actually get your butt in gear and hustle like a fiend and kick ass professionally, am I right?   Don't forget, though, it is still the day for rest and aside from physically slowing down, and mentally t ..read more

  It's absolutely no secret that I love a good body oil. Looking back through my purchase history, it's evident that a decent amount of my loyalty points at The Big Three (Sephora, Mecca and Priceline) have been accrued over time through the purchase of some really excellent (and occasionally forgettable) body oils at these establishments. I'm happy to report, at least, that in this particular case, the Marzena Post Wax Calming Body Oil is worth spending money on.   If you're not familiar with this product, don't worry, you're about to be! And I'm sure that you're at the very least f ..read more

  Never fear, intrepid self explorer! Or should that be sexplorers? Either way, the doctor is in the house! I mean I am one, but in a very different field - still, it's true! I love that I'm getting the chance to talk about orgasms and self love a lot more than I used, and that's simply because these are really important in every day life for good mental health, and to just be happier overall. But, I digress. Let me take you on a journey of beauty and fireworks, and I'm going to start by introducing you to the brand, O Blooms.    This brand was created by a woman, for women, bec ..read more

I know it's probably hard to believe, given my years of playing around with skincare and make up products, and the hundreds of blog posts and thousands of Instagram shots I've put up over the years, but sometimes, even I get overwhelmed by all the different brands and products that hit the market! However, I don't let it put me off, and I continue to take one for the team, trying to hunt down the most interesting and best products out there. I know it sounds like I'm making a massive sacrifice, but someone's gotta do it, right?   All jokes aside, it really is exciting to discover new bra ..read more

Olay will always be that household name that I associate with my childhood and early teens. I remember of flood of Olay commercials that I used to see while watching TV, and how exciting it made skincare look, back before I even began to dabble in beauty products. It would naturally stand to reason that I'm always psyched to try out Olay products, and I'm so glad I got the chance to try out the Olay Niacinamide Honey Peptide Serum and Moisturiser!   This range is designed to help reduce the appearance of pigmentation and spots created by sun exposure, while also being useful for making i ..read more