Harshleen asked: I want to know if it’s helpful to contact the PR people of your favourite brands letting them know about your blog and asking to be included in their mailing list? When I first started beauty blogging a few years ago, I was fortunate to have PRs contact me. I did not reach [...]
Jurlique Giveaway: And We Have A Winner!
The Jurlique giveaway is now closed, and I’m very glad to announce the winner. Congratulations, Jill Nolan! I’ll be emailing you shortly for your mailing details :) If you did not win this giveaway, fret not, for I have at least 4 giveaways lined up for you. It’s going to be an exciting next few [...]
Battle of the Zit Busters: Mario Badescu vs The Jojoba Company
I’ve been suffering from breakouts for severals months now, particularly when I’m riding the crimson wave. I needed something that would curb the zits that sprout on my chin and nose. For some reason, Garnier’s Pure Active Anti-Spot Roll On doesn’t cut it anymore. I’d be rolling that pen on my skin three times a day [...]
Is Trilogy Age Proof Active Enzyme Cleansing Cream Really Age-Proof?
Now that I’m in my 30s, I’m actively searching for skincare products that can slow the aging process down. Yep, I’m in search of a miracle, I know. Sunscreens are a definite must. I’ve started using eye cream during the day (previous years I’ve only used eye creams at night), and I’m more aware of [...]
The Australian Beauty Blogger Weekend (ABBW) – It’s Going To Be Epic
For months now, I’ve been tweeting about how excited I am about the ABBW on Twitter (#ABBW2011). For those of you who do not know what ABBW is, especially my international readers, that’s the Australian Beauty Bloggers Weekend. It’s the brainchild of two amazing Australian beauty bloggers, Kimmi of The Plastic Diaries and Jacie of [...]