These tests will help you to determine the ratio of oil to water in a moisturising product. Apply moisturiser to your skin. If the skin under the moisturiser is warm, there is a greater percentage of oil in the product. If the area is cool, there is a greater percentage of water. The science behind [...]
L’occitane Extra Gentle Soap in Lavender
Did a bit of a body care haul at L’occitane last Thursday. Bought some shower oil and body oil, both which I’ve never tried before. In order to qualify for this gift-with-purchase (still valid at time of post), I had to purchase something from the Shea Butter collection. As I already have a shea butter [...]
Interesting Clicks for Friday
How to make your candles last longer I love scented candles, especially in the bedroom. Unfortunately, I wasted a lot of scented candles by blowing it out too soon, thus creating a tunnel. Unless you have an electric candle warmer or anything to melt the candle and remould it, it’s pretty much wasted. These are [...]
Beauty Salons and Pushy Sales Tactics
Sesame recently wrote a great article on hardselling beauty salons and pushy sales tactics. Reading that reminded me of a recent conversation I had with a friend, BC. BC contacted me recently, requesting for advice on how I do my own facials at home, instead of going for facials at beauty salons. Ever since I [...]
Giveaway: A Bag from AliceWonders.com
THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS VERY MUCH FOR PARTICIPATING! Bag junkies alert! Beautyholics Anonymous is pleased to partner with AliceWonders.com to announce this fabulous giveaway for Malaysian readers. 1. Grand Prize Winner x 1 – FREE bag of the winner’s choice (any bag available for sale on the website) + 1 FREE designer PurseHook [...]