When I blogged about how I trial new skincare products, I received a few comments and questions on how to manage the pressure of churning reviews after reviews, especially when the products were provided by PRs for consideration. They were getting emails from PRs asking them what they thought of the product, if they had [...]
A Double Helical Mystery That Is Almay’s Smart Shade Perfect & Correct Primer
When Almay’s Smart Shade Perfect & Correct Primer landed on my desk for review, my first thoughts were “woah how cool is that bottle?” and “how did they get the two creams to form like that?“. My nerd brain immediately went to breaking the bottle apart just to see how it works, and not even [...]
Winners: Beautyholics Anonymous’ 5th Birthday Giveaway
Thanks very much for participating in Beautyholics Anonymous’ 5th Birthday Giveaway. My apologies for taking so long in announcing the winners. I really appreciate all your feedback and will try to work on some of the suggestions. :) I’m glad to announce the following winners of the giveaway: Australian Winner: Lilit from Makeup and Macaroons [...]
Jurlique Calendula Cream: Proof That Skincare Does Not Need To Only Go On The Face
Sometimes, skincare products do not need to just go on the face. As long as there’s skin which needs it, that’s where the product should go. Last week, I had a bit of an incident with my Braun epilator. Through no fault of the epilator, I epilated my arms and legs without prepping my skin [...]
How Do You Trial Skincare Products?
As a beauty blogger, I’m fortunate to be sent products for consideration. I don’t get a lot of makeup sent to me for review as my blog does not concentrate very much on makeup, but more on skincare. Sometimes I wish I could concentrate more on makeup reviews. It’s still not an area I’m particularly [...]