Meet Polyglutamic Acid || The New Holy Grail Of Skincare!
byWhen I first worked at CIIN and started learning and researching about all those delish beauty products and ingredients I discovered a world of…
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The Koreans Have Come Up With Yet Another Trend || Honey Skin!
byIf you’d like to add one more item to the long list of Korean-inspired skincare trends to try then let it be this, honey…
6 Skincare & Makeup Swaps For Your Best Summer Face Forward!
byA new season is here and despite all that we’ve been through and still experience, there are still little joys to be enjoyed and…
Where Should You Keep Sunscreen When At The Beach?
byIt might feel like an oxymoron BUT sunscreen which is required as protection from the sun, will spoil under direct sunlight. Which begs the…
Nail Biting in the Time of COVID
byNail biting, otherwise known as onychophagia, is a bad habit and psychological disorder often associated with anxiety and stress. Which begs the question, what…
The Definitive Self-Tan Guide || What to Use, How and When
byIf you are a child of the Eighties and Nineties it may be hard for you to come to terms with the fact that…
A Four Step Skincare Philosophy
byIn the world of beauty the loudest voices are those of the marketeers. The people that get paid if you end up paying for…
Hair Antioxidants Are What’s Missing From Your Beauty Routine!!
byAntioxidants have become an essential part of your health routine, be they for your skin, your body, and now it seems for your hair….
Enjoying The Sun Too Much?! Keep These Sunburn Remedies Nearby
byTanning season is here and there is a strong fear that people will overdo it given the fact that we’ve recently been out of…
Meet The New Skincare Hero || Goat’s Milk
byThe world of beauty and skincare never tires and that’s the beauty of it; the constant stream of new products, tools, innovations and ingredients….
7 Things Women With Flawless Skin Do || Every. Single. Day!
byThat woman, with the perfectly flawless canvas, the one that your eyes can’t seem to stop staring at, that radiant beauty that truly deserves…
5 Beauty Reminders Before You Hit The Beach || Are You Fully Prepared?
byPost this early 2020 staycation, we can finally dare to put our best ‘flip-flop’ forward and drive away to local resorts for that much…
Got A Fear Of High Heels? || CIIN’s Winning Formula Will Help You Stand Tall!
byNothing beats the womanly look of sexy long and lean legs and of course, high heels! High heels have a magic power to make…
Valuable Tips & Products For Budge-Proof Makeup That Won’t End Up On Your Face Mask!
byAdjusting to our new norm means that face masks has become an integral part of our daily ensemble. But if you haven’t already noticed,…
Facial Cupping Is Trending But Is It For You?!
byBy now you must have definitely heard of cupping therapy and the various benefits that come with that tiny silicone or glass cup. An…
Giving Hyper-Pigmentation Spots One Last Chance || Before We Consider Them Tattoos!
byWe are all bound to suffer from hyper-pigmentation at one point in our lives. Whether you like it or not, and regardless of your…
Do You Have Oily Skin? Don’t Worry We’ve Got You!!
byWith winter skipping right into summer, those of us with oily skin will start experiencing the discomfort of excess oiliness that will ultimately lead…
A New Genre Of Acne Is Cropping Up & It’s Called ‘Maskne’!
byAcne has become one of the most dominant skin care concerns during these last few months. The stress of dealing with a pandemic and…
4 Tips To Reduce Cellulite Naturally || Peel Off That Orange Skin Visage
byTo begin with, you are not alone.. Regardless of your weight, age, skin type and level of skincare discipline; getting rid of cellulite seems…
10 Must Have Skin Products For The Beauty Over 40
byIf you are on the verge, already, or in between the ages of 40 and 50, chances are your skin is experiencing tangible changes…..
10 Skincare Hacks That Can Save You Valuable Time & Money!
byMaximising the use of your skincare products have probably never been an objective of yours. But what if I were to tell you that…
Let’s Beat Cellulite! || Methods And Products To Annihilate Orange Peel Skin
byWho ever said things are going to be ALL-right? Just when you thought you are summer-ready and bikini-season fit, one issue emerges that proves…
Suffering From Face Mask Boredom? 7 Eye Makeup Look To Shake Things Up!
byNow that we’re confined to wearing our face masks most of the time, the emphasis on the eyes is stronger now more than ever….
6 Early Hours Habits That Make You Look Older || Morning Matters
byMornings matter, they very well do. Just like nightly routines gone the wrong direction can wreck havoc on our looks, morning habits do in…
7 Of the Closest-To-No-Makeup Makeup Tutorials
byTwo months into lockdown and still counting, well at least we get the chance to carry on with life as we once knew it…
Could You Be Over-Masking Your Face??
byLadies can we have a raise of hands please? How many face masks did you indulge in during quarantine and this social distancing phase?…
The Relationship Between Food/Drink And Your Skin || CIIN’s Beauty Editor’s Must Read!
byWhen it comes to obtaining an optimal skin condition, skincare products are not the only factor which defines the way your skin behaves. One…
7 Cult-Favourite Skincare Products & Their More Affordable Dupes!
byWe’re addicted to trying out every and any skincare product that pops up in front of us. But that means that we should have…
Reasons Why You Should Wear Your Denim Now || If You Haven’t Done So Yet!
byThat dreaded moment we have all been steering away from since March. Besides the fact that our short-lived past and still ongoing present was…
Got Rosacea? || Here’s The One Acid You Should Be Using Right Now
byAzelaic acid is beneficial for rosacea, it inhibits functions of neutrophils, known to release proteases that break down collagen and elastin, contributing to swelling and…
Hide Anything With Our 6 Genius Concealer Hacks!
byWho knew that not all concealers are the same? Turns out using concealer is an art, but isn’t all makeup? Sometimes when I would…
4 Tips To Help You Get Rid of Those Pesky Little Blackheads NOW!
byIf you’ve been focusing on your skin during quarantine then good for you. I have tried to dedicate more time to my skin, sometimes…
CIIN’s Top Self Tanners For The Sun-kissed Glow Enthusiasts
byIt remains quite unfortunate the fact that we’ve x-ed out on spring break.. As much as we were looking forward to soak under the…
What Will The ’New Normal’ In Beauty Look Like Post COVID19?
byNever in its wildest thoughts had humanity the slightest notion that what’s usually witnessed in movies-only would actually manifest in real life, our life…
Put Your Best Face Forward Soon With The Best-Selling Skincare Products Around!
byLife will eventually have to get back to normal and after having lived in social distancing for so long, who wouldn’t want to present…
8 Blissful Uses Of Rose Water For A Wellness Treat At Home
byNeedless to say, the beauty of natural at-home ingredients is simply blissful, safe and effective.. Another ingredient we are currently obsessing with is pure…
7 Tips On How To Manage Quarantined Skin || A Must Read
byTimes have changed, and when a major switch in our lives takes place, rest assured different outcomes will start to emerge.. In the past…
The New Bioderma Micellar Range Is Going To Target Skin’s Worst Enemy
byWhen we think micellar water, we automatically steer to Bioderma’s Make-Up Removing Sensibio H2O solution micellaire. It is the most sought after product worldwide,…
Why You Should Try the Ancient Ritual of Hair Oiling
byThe Ancient Indian ritual of hair oiling, part of the Ayurvedic holistic healing system could be the perfect pastime for you and your loved…
Body Movin’ Treatments || More Than Just Innies And Outies
byA new wave of plastic surgeries coming our way includes three procedures that involve automatic upgrades to the norm. Belly buttons, abdominal thread and…
10 Tips On The Art Of Layering Perfume || Your Story, Your Blend
byAny element when combined with a unique and instinctive personal touch is transformed into a work of art.. It becomes a signature, a one-and-only,…
Miracle Grow || Laser For Hair Growth Not The Opposite!
byLaser and hair are forever related. Getting rid of undesirable hair growth in certain parts of our body has been the bread and butter…
8 Tips To Look Your Best During Your Next Video Meeting!
byOur new norm has really deviated from what we’ve been used to and that’s okay. Though we should completely surrender to and accept this…
This 2 Ingredient DIY Face Cleansing Combo Will Change Your Life.. and Skin
byCleansing/ washing the face happens to be the only recurring step in our skincare routine. It is a crucial step to maintain healthy and…
Future Fat || The Just-In Beauty Treatment You’ve Never Heard Of Before
byJust when we thought we know it all, the beauty industry drops in a massive discovery and we still fall for it. every. single….
How To Cut Your Hair At Home Like A Pro …Or Just About!
bySince booking your next salon appointment doesn’t seem to be in your near future, people are making do with their own ingenious gifts at…
Beauty Tools & Devices That Can Target ALL Your Skin’s Concerns!
byDespite the fact that we’re making use of this quarantine to concentrate partly on our beauty routines and rituals yet something is still missing….
Salma Hayek’s Ageless Beauty Secret Is Revealed!
byI was watching one of Salma Hayek’s movies the other day, and while I was marvelling at her ageless beauty I decided to do…
The Time Is Hair! || 8 Amazing Tips For Fabulous Locks
byLet’s talk cool girl hair! You see, when we mention ‘cool girl’ hair, the likes of Kate Hudson, Jennifer Aniston, Gigi Hadid – and…
You Are One Treatment Away From Tighter Hands-Skin
byMaintaining youthful hands-skin is one of the least parts of our body we usually give attention to regarding treatments. Why? We believe the face…
6 Beauty Rituals To Do At Home While You’re Social Distancing!
byWhy don’t we sit back and reminisce about a time when the luxury of having extra time was simply that…. a luxury …an unattainable…
Are You Soda streaming? || An At Home Optimal Skin Hydration Treatment
byI’ve been reading, a lot, about new beauty techniques, new ways of treating our skin with simple and available ingredients.. Our kitchens are widely…
What You Need To Know Before Dyeing Your Hair At Home
byAn interesting late night discussion with some of my friends took place last night…..ladies you know yourselves:) No need to explain how our talk…
Are You A Candidate For Chin Fillers? || 3 Things to Keep In Mind
byFor those of you who desire a more defined jawline, then chin injectables would become a no brainer.. Many ladies complain about their pointed…
Why You Should Be Adding Activated Charcoal To Your Skincare Lineup
byThe minute you hear of activated charcoal you would think of fancy tubes of whitening tooth pastes and we don’t blame you. Activated charcoal…
Remove Your Gel Nail Polish At Home With Ease!
byYou have always been discouraged to remove your gel nail polish at home for fear that you will inevitably harm or damage your nails….
8 Hi-Tech At-Home Beauty Gadgets For The Skincare Addict
byLet’s define a beauty addict.. a person who takes skin care very seriously and considers the time spent staying at home a chance to…
The Sanitary Nail || Why You Should Consider The Chop
byNow more than ever, our primary concern is maintaining a full fledged hygienic lifestyle. The simple act of washing our hands once every 30…
8 DIY Face Masks That Have Nothing To Do With COVID19
byAs we’re beginning to master the art of hibernating during these tough times, my daughter and I have reached to the point where food…
Experiment With Our Makeup Tips & Trends From The Comfort Of Your Home!
byBeing locked behind closed doors should be a perfect opportunity for us to tackle the things that we always wish to do but never…
Let’s Glow With The Flow And See What Happens! || A No-Makeup-Approach For A More Radiant You
byAccording to all the DIY home-based tips I offered you a couple of days ago, I’m assuming you’ve at least scrubbed and masked your…
8 Beauty Actions You Can Perform In The Comfort Of Your Home
byNo matter how many spa appointments, beauty treatments, injectables and facials we can only receive at the estheticians’ centers or doctors’ clinics, there comes…
Do You Have Oily Or Acne-Prone Skin? Your Skin Can Still Get Thirsty!!
byBy now you probably know that the worst thing you can do for your skin, if you have oily or acne-prone skin, is to…
The Best Bronzers For Your Skin Tone Are Here!
byIF you are looking for the single most important item in your makeup cabinet to give you an instant pick me up, then look…
The Very Essential Vitamin F In Your Skincare Routine
byAnother vitamin we discovered recently is vitamin F. However, after researching about this yet-another-letter-from-the-alphabet that joined the vitamin squad, turns out we were familiar…
The 2 Types Of Lip Injections || How Do They Differ And Compare To General Fillers?
byLip enhancement procedures have always been one of the most sought for treatments women target to upgrade their natural lips. Why? Many cases call…
Prebiotic Skincare Is Overlooked || Here Are Ways To Involve It In Your Routine
byIn one form or another, we are all incorporating pre/ pro-biotics (and believe it or not there are postbiotics too) in our daily lives….
Body Combing || The Self Healing And Toning Trend
byAs jade/ rose rollers and gua shas have become the gems of our beauty routines, today we will further introduce the latest in gem…
Winter Chapped Lips || 5 Things You’re Doing Wrong
byWhen temperatures dip way below 10 degrees two things come to mind, hibernation and dry lips! Mastering the art of both, I admit the…
Take Your Spring Hair & Makeup Inspiration From The Runways!!
byThe recent runways were all flaunting fantastic hair and beauty trends for Fall but that doesn’t stop us from adopting these trends …like right…
Foil Masks || Bring Out the Iron Woman In You
byThe beauty industry’s ongoing discoveries are becoming revolutionary, constantly upgrading the definition of flawless and radiant skin.. Recently, and adding to the above mentioned…
Scandi-Beauty Is Gradually Taking Over || Learn The Basics Here!
byThe Scandinavians know a thing or two! When you think of H&M, IKEA, ABBA, and Stieg Larsson novels then we have to admit that…
5 Nasty Ingredients You Never Knew Existed In Your Products
byNothing beats the satisfaction beauty products delivers to us, however, behind the endlessly growing beauty industry lies many defects. Your picture-perfect, instagrammable and bathroom-shelf…
The Holy Grail Of Hand Creams Are At The Touch Of A Button!
byIf you’re anything like me, then you must buy hand creams by the dozens! It’s an indulgence that I can’t seem to get over…
5 Rewarding Tips For A Smooth Transition Into Your 40’s
byTried and tested; life after you hit 40 is a wake up call, an alarm that goes off and might take a while until…
Ingestible Skincare 101 || Devour Your Way To Beautiful Skin
byBeautiful skin means a beautiful inside. Working for flawless skin from the inside out is what really makes a difference.. Regardless of how outstanding…
Microneedling Patches || Are They Worth The Hype?
byIf it feels overwhelming at times; this overflowing stream of beauty products that one must try then I advise you to skip this article!…
New ‘Toxic Beauty’ Documentary Investigates The Dark Dangers Behind The Beauty Industry
byToxic Beauty is the latest award winning documentary digging up all the dirt on the mainstream skin-care and beauty industry. Filmmaker Phyllis Ellis investigates…
9 Tips That Will Make Your Botox Last Longer And Longer
byPreservation skills are often downplayed, however, not following certain actions post undergoing wrinkle-reducing injections might shorten their efficiency span. Botox injections is not something…
Lip Liner’s Back & These Are The Best Ones Right Now!
byAfter years of being absent from the spotlight, lipliner is back in favour. I never fully gave up on lipliner actually; I just tried…
Melasma Unmasked || Will It Really Fade Forever?
byProbably one of the most stubborn skin conditions to deal with happens to be melasma.. Whatever you call it; pregnancy mask, mustache, brown/ grey…
Glam Squad Spills Some Beans || Every Product Used To Create JLo’s Super Bowl Look
byWhile the entire nation and worldwide fans tuned in to watch the superb Super Bowl half-time performance by the two legendary Divas; Jennifer Lopez…
How Long Does It Take For Skincare Products To Really Show Results?
byHow many times have you taken a long serious look at your fully stacked cosmetic shelfies, just to realize all the wasted products waiting…
Resveratrol || The Proper Use Of This Powerhouse Anti-Ager
byWe are what we eat; however, when it comes to resveratrol, we become wise eaters.. If you’re a fan of grapes, blueberries and cranberries,…
8 Skin Sins You’re Making In The Shower
byTo us beauty routines are expandable, more diverse and practical. Just when you thought that showering has the sole purpose of getting your body…
‘Peptides’ Are What Your Skincare Routine Needs Next!
byPeptides have rightfully gained cult status and they’re actually challenging retinol’s game-changing efforts. No doubt we cannot live without retinol but we have finally…
Give “Back” To Your Back || 10 Tips
byJust because our backs our covered most of the time this doesn’t mean that we should neglect or slacken in terms of the health…
Meet The Skincare Trends That Will Dominate 2020!
bySkincare is such an integral part of our lives that we cannot even remember how we used to do things. Nowadays our vanity is…
10 Cult-Favorite Beauty Products & Their Affordable Swaps!
byBeing the beauty enthusiasts that we are, we cannot help but want to experiment with all the beauty launches that catch our eyes. Though…
Laughter Lines Need Not Deter Your From Rocking Your Best Eye!
byCrow’s feet or laughter lines as we prefer to call them are nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, they’re a testimony to the…
Sweating Is Good, Sweat Patches Are Not
byWe are all for sweating, the body’s natural way of cooling the body and releasing toxins. For those of us that sweat profusely however,…
How To Apply Glittery Eyeshadow In An Age Eye-deal Way
byGlitter, sparkle and all shades of twinkle dust are not solely for your daughter.. Nothing brings a more sophisticated spin other than adding a…
10 Skincare Tips To Save The Day When You’re Sick!!
byThe flu season always hits us hard, and we tend to feel that this is the worst season ever, but, and I hate to…
Embracing The Probiotic Skin Care Movement!
byIngestible beauty was the highlight of the past couple of years. Be it collagen pills/ powder, celery juice and lemon water, or probiotics that…
‘Soft Glam’ Makeup Is All The Rage || Get The Tips Here!
byThe internet has given rise to a new makeup trend lusciously named soft glam. Should you get a little confused and please don’t be;…
The 2020 Upcoming Skincare Trends || Spoiler Alert!
bySkincare and beauty evolve in a regular manner, skincare trending is something all of us must be aware of, as when it comes to…
This Is IT! These Are The Best Haircuts For Your Face Shape!
byEveryone knows that now is an exciting time to be in beauty and fashion…. where rules are meant to be bent and broken and…
The Magic Pill Is Finally Here || Reverse Aging At A Cellular Level
byIt is outstanding how the beauty industry has finally delved into the invention of ‘The Pill’, the potion designed to literally reverse the aging…
8 Beauty Product Hacks That Will Save You A Buck Or More
byWe all love a worthy, decent and timely piece of advice every now and then.. Those little hacks that tend to stick in our…
Top Rated Beauty Supplements To Buy Without Thinking Twice
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The One Twist To Your Holidays Makeup To Master Now
byWe just love a makeup trend that is doable, trending and totally irresistible! How about we tell you that today’s makeup tip is going…
Tranexamic Acid || The Superhuman Skin Brightening Powerhouse
byDiscoloration, pigmentation, uneven skin tone, melasma and stubborn dark spots; terms beauty enthusiasts often address on regular basis. When it comes to targeted treatments,…
5 Makeup Looks To Spice Up Your Holiday Season!
byThere is something festive about the approaching end of year and the holiday season whether you celebrate it or not. This time of year…
How Well Armed Are You? || Holiday Season Sculpted Arms Solution
byHoliday season has merrily landed, party attire is currently being stacked in our wardrobes. Basically it’s all fun and games until the moment of…
What Is The Perfect Nail Shape For You?
byDeciding on your nail shape is critical and can really impact the feel, look and finish of your manicure! Keep reading for a breakdown…
The New Anti-Aging Ingredient Is.. Gasp …Truffles!
byI’ve always been skeptical about certain ‘rare’ ingredients in skincare such as caviar, gold, and now we’re hearing about truffles! Yes truffles! The rarest…
Vitamin E || Is It Truly Your Skin’s Own Battalion?
byVitamin E has always been acclaimed as a super beautifying ingredient. Whether you pop it as a pill, slather it as a night mask,…
Got Sunken Eyes? || 4 Ways To Treat Tear Trough Hollows
byMany consider under eye puffiness a curse, while others suffer from the exact opposite, sunken/ hollow eyes.. These two adverse cases call for different…
How Sugars Sabotage Your Skin || Guilty As Charged
byThe battle against sugar is seeping into the beauty industry same way sugar has been deemed borderline toxic when it comes to our eating…
9 Makeup Tips Younger Looking Women Swear By
byMakeup is a tool, many ladies happen to misuse it wisely.. How many times did you notice a young woman who suddenly transforms into…
Tummy Tuck Or Mommy Makeover || Which One’s For you?
byIt is quite predictable if not even guaranteed that no matter how determined you are to lose your stubborn fat pockets alongside loose skin,…
Skincare Slackers || The Problem With Relying On Cosmetic Procedures
byOn a scale from obsessive skincare addicts there lies at the other end the opposite case of complete beauty slackers.. In other words if…
Kinship || A New Skincare Brand That Will Save Our Oceans!
byThe future of the beauty industry is clearly focusing on the sustainability efforts undertaken by many of the beauty …as well as fashion brands…
12 Makeup Palettes You Need In Your Life Right NOW!
by’Tis the season alright! Approaching the end of the year and the holiday season is reason enough to invest in one of the most…
CIIN’s 6 Tips For Plump And Fuller Lips
byLips can literally talk and tell your age.. And just like you pay attention to the rest of your skin, your lips require no…
7 Decades Of Beauty || Cosmetic Procedures For Every Age
byAll it ever was and will continue to be for years to come is that daily look in the mirror.. The gaze that lets…
The 10 Best At-Home Chemical Peel For Seriously Glowing Skin!
byWant glowing skin in minutes? You will need an at-home chemical peel! End of story! Sure you can get amazing results from getting a…
Introducing Starface || Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches
byLaunched just last month, Starface is a pimple-patch skincare company providing you with efficient acne solutions. The stickers are called Hydro-Stars, and they work…
Olaplex Hair Treatment || 5 Questions Answered
byAre you someone who pays more than needed and frequent visits to the hair dresser? Do you feel that you tend to overdo it…
What Is Activated Silk & Why Is It Set To Revolutionise Clean Beauty?
bySilk and skincare wouldn’t be your run-of-the-mill partnership would it? When you think of silk, images of silk blouses, pillow cases and even sleeping…
Detox Your Hair and Scalp This Fall
byImagine if you never exfoliated your skin.. Most of us use a loofah in the shower to remove dead skin cells. Many of us…
The 4 Types Of Sensitive Skin || How To Deal With Yours
byAlmost everyone thinks their skin is sensitive, but it’s important to understand the specific type of sensitivity you’re experiencing so you can know how…
Are You A Candidate For Scalp Camouflaging?
byYou are probably aware of brow microblading already. A semi-permanent tattoo technique used to fill in brows. The cosmetic pigments are embedded in the…
12 Makeup Trends To Experiment With This Winter!
byMakeup trends, just like our clothes, change with the seasons! If you tend to get bored with your looks but don’t dare do anything…
The Magic Of Microneedling For Banishing Acne Scars
byMicro-needling has become a very popular treatment recently and many ladies and gents are seeking this procedure, especially those suffering from acne scars that…
Will Your Hyperpigmentation Ever Fade Away?
byHyperpigmentation victims have a new nickname now; melanin-rich people.. It currently marks as the biggest skincare concern.. Nothing seems to be quite the fix…
23 Genius Beauty Hacks That Will Come In Handy One Day
byHacks come in handy don’t they? We all appreciate a good beauty hack every now and then. From multitasking certain products to household items…
Beauty & The Bang || But First, What’s Your Face Shape?
byGetting bangs is always a good idea, however, getting to know which fringe matches your face shape is a bit unsettling. The shape of…
Forehead Reduction Surgery Exists || 6 Questions Answered
byOut of the many beautifying procedures out there, ranging from a simple botox or filler injection to major plastic surgeries, one procedure is just…
How To See Off Split Ends For Good || 8 Fundamental Tips
byRule Of Thumb; There is no treating split ends without initially cutting the hair, avoiding them comes after How ideal would it be to…
Have You Booked Your Buccal Facial Massage? || 6 Questions Answered
byA.k.a. inner mouth massage, the Buccal face massage will have someone put their hands inside your mouth and perform an inside out facial massage…
8 Clean Beauty Swaps You Should Be Making Right NOW!
byDetoxing your beauty routine has become somewhat of an obsession with beauty addicts. If you have not yet caught on the frenzy, well now…
8 New Makeup Trends To Get You Excited For Fall 2019!
byOh how we love transitional seasons; they’re a time for decluttering, for throwing out the old and bringing in the new. This applies for…
10 Sumptuous Nail Polish Trends For Fall And The Holiday Season!
byI personally never wait for fall to wear my beloved dark nail polish. There is just something about dark reds and burgundy and how…
Dr. G’s Cream || Not Just Another Hand Cream!
byIt seems that the constant obsession with skincare applied on the face has taken away so much attention from our overworked, exhausted hands skin…..
The Jawline To Die For || How Did JLo Get Hers?
byLet’s all disagree on one thing! According to an expert plastic surgeon, Jennifer Lopez still looks as good as she did two decades…
Botox In Your 20’s || 7 Things to Consider Before Your First Injection
byBeing in your twenties nowadays is worlds apart compared to what it was 30 years ago, or 20 to a few of us ……
EmphasEYES Your Eyes Now With Our Makeup Tips & Hacks!
byOh the lure of having big wide eyes!!! We would do anything to emulate the look of having bigger eyes that draw people in…
Grapeseed Oil Is The New Kid On The Beauty Block!
byWhen you think of facial oils, most people would shy away from slathering on any sort of oil on their faces for fear of…
What Are Strawberry Legs & How Can You Treat Them!
byStrawberry legs is a cute term used to describe a very annoying situation! Otherwise known as folliculitis, strawberry legs is the dreaded look of…
Treat Your Acne According To Your Age!
byIf there is one thing most of us can agree on; it’s how much we hate our acne! It doesn’t matter whether we are…
How To Master The Art Of Retinol Application
byFact; almost every skincare specialist out there, be it a dermatologist, an esthetician, a facialist, you name it, will most definitely agree that the…
5 Ways To Break Up With Summer || The Winter Beauty Shift
bySummer, we love you, that goes without saying! However, we truly feel that you got your fair share and now it’s time to bid…
The Heated Eye Lash Curler || Makes Sense Really
byIt all started when the makeup artist working on Hiba’s latest photoshoot put the traditional eyelash curler under his lighter flame. He was, thankfully…
Add This to Dead Sea Mud to Create the Perfect Skin Mask
byIt’s a fact, the Dead Sea is a natural treasure trove of minerals. The mud of the Dead Sea has been used for centuries…
5 Nail Polish Shades That Will Rule This Winter
byNow that Fall is slowly breezing its way in we can finally bid farewell to certain nail shades that we’ve been flaunting all summer…
Tattoo Removal || What You Need to Know Before Your Next Tattoo
byTattoos are permanent, but that’s the intention when you get inked right? For decades celebrities have made inking trendy and more importantly; casual. Every…
Facial Oils || Own A Skin Of A Geisha
byMany ladies out there (including moi) steer away from facial oils. The reason? Simple yet quite inaccurate; facial oils can cause your skin to …
DMK Enzyme Therapy || Return Your Skin To It’s Genetic Potential
byChances are, you’ve never heard of the DMK Enzyme Therapy facial before. In short, it is a basic introductory treatment to promote and maintain healthy…
6 Tips For A Lit-From-Within Glow
byThe moment where you reach that deep level of understanding that beauty and wellness must work together, you will have reached the epitome of…
How To Restore Your Post-Holiday Skin || 4 Steps & Products
byIt’s quite refreshing coming back to work having had an amazing Summer holiday.. While we’re still clutching at the renewed form of energy and…
Not Sure What’s Good From Each Of The Beauty Brands? Try These 10
byIf you’ve ever walked into Sephora, only to walk straight back out empty-handed, we get it. Not only are most Sephora’s huge, they are…
Is Blowtox Something For You?
byOk, get your mind out of the gutter this article is about hair styling and botox… It kind of reminds me of my mum’s…
The Beauty World’s New Classics
byThere are some beauty products that work perfectly for enough people to become cult classics. Take Ysl’s Touché Eclat concealer and Biotherm’s Lait Corporel…
Botox Isn’t Just For Your Forehead and Around the Eyes
byBefore we delve into Botox, it is important to reiterate that Botox is a brand, like Kleenex. It is the most popular of neuromodulators,…
Do You Get Those White Spots When You Tan?
byWhen we were younger, excessively tanned skin, peppered with white spots was ‘old people’s skin’. Which is why finding them on your own arms…
How to Know How Toxic Your Beauty Products Are
byThere is a term that we shall swiftly add to our vocabulary: greenwashing. This refers to the inaccuracy of ‘clean’ products and the vague…
What Pores? || The Top 10 Pore Shrinking
byPores, oh pores! Taking a glimpse at a newborn baby or a toddler, initially makes you adore that baby skin of a canvas.. A…
Silicones || 6 Reasons Why You Must Ban Them From Your Skincare
byFor starters, why don’t I inform you with one fact? Silicone might seem to you as one word identifying its own property. However, there’s…
We Love Micellar Water || Minus These Three Drawbacks
byAsk any lady what is the only item that never fails to be present in her vanity and micellar water would be it.. This…
Are You Ready For Tom Ford Skincare
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When Suhad Met Eliana
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