Sleep – not enough and I can’t function, yet there are so many nights when I don’t get enough. Either it’s hormonal or I’ve exercised too late in the day or maybe too much time spent scrolling through Instagram in bed (very, very bad habit!) I love my sleep and the revitalizing feeling I […] Read more…
“Never judge a book by its cover,” or so the saying goes, and in the case of these adorable childlike cosmetics packages I would have to say that it’s true. Contained inside these brightly colored and fruity plastic objects from Korean brand Tony Moly, lie some serious skin care ingredients. You would have to be […] Read more…
Did you know that pumpkin is great for your skin? I prefer to eat several slices of pumpkin pie in one sitting, but if there is ever any leftover pumpkin puree (which clearly doesn’t happen very often at my place) you can whip up a great skin care mask with just a few ingredients. Pumpkin […] Read more…
What does “natural” mean when it comes to cosmetics? Sometimes when I do a “natural” makeup there is actually quite a bit of makeup involved; a little bb cream, a bit of concealer, a dab of blush. Is that the same for natural skin care and beauty products, just a bit of nature and a […] Read more…
It’s the first thing you notice when you arrive in the beautiful island of Corsica, the heady scent of the maquis, the mix of indigenous plants that cover it’s territory. It’s been said that Napoleon could sense his approach towards the coast of his native island with his eyes closed, by scent only. A Maredda, […] Read more…
Let’s talk about the beach…. Maybe it’s because I live close to the beach all year round that for me a trip to the sea has to be either one of two types: comfy lounge chair under an umbrella with drink service or a deserted location in a landscape far different from the one on […] Read more…
When I look at Audrey Hepburn in the still from ” Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, I am reminded of my own sleeping style, and not just because I have an orange cat! Flat on my stomach, face squished into my pillow, sleeping mask optional depending on how late I will be able to sleep in! […] Read more…
When I travel I like to discover new beauty products and I often bring them home as souvenirs. I think one can learn a lot about a country by it’s beauty criteria and hence the beauty products that are on display. When I went to Singapore recently, the emphasis was on perfect complexions and there […] Read more…
I have tried all sorts of eye creams and serums in the hopes of eliminating my dark circles and preventing more laugh lines from forming. (laugh lines sound so much better than crow’s feet!) Some have worked better than others, essentially masking the problem but not really helping to repair. A friend of mine who […] Read more…
by Colleen As promised from last week’s post about shopping for beauty in Singapore, I’ve put together a review of the products I found to be the most promising or in other words my Asian beauty haul. Asian beauty products are really trendy at the moment especially their skin care. I have to admit that […] Read more…