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Your new beauty routine

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Hello everyone and  Happy New Year's Eve! Each new year brings a new set of resolutions .  But whether or not you stick to them is up to you!  Fortunately, for beauty-related aspirations -  help is on its way.  Creating a perfect beauty routine is not easy.     Your 90 Day Beauty Calendar  details some things you can incorporate into your lifestyle; from daily, weekly, fortnightly, to monthly practices.    If you think your current beauty regimen needs some alteration for the new year, this guide by   Holland& Barrett  will certainly help. Do you need to update your beauty routine for 2016?  

It's Christmas Day!

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Hello everyone, it's Christmas Day ! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way; May you be blessed this Christmas with peace and love all day!  Wishing you and your loved ones all the jingly, jolly joys of Christmas.

Reverse hair washing

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Hello everyone! I've been reverse washing my hair for quite some time now, since co-washing was no longer working for me.  I believe I finally found the hair cleansing method that works best for my hair.  What is reverse hair washing? Simply put, it's washing your hair in reverse.  You apply your conditioner first,  then   your shampoo.   If your hair is thin, oily and/or prone to product build-up, reverse washing may be the best hair cleansing method for you too.  Reverse washing means your hair still gets all the moisturising benefits of using conditioner but you're not left with that weighted, almost-greasy feeling. My hair: Let me tell you a bit about my hair.  I have medium length, naturally wavy hair that's oily at the roots and dryish at the ends. My hair is prone to  " halo"  frizz  and I also  colour -treat it about once a month. You can see photos of my hair in previous posts  HERE and HERE . Reverse washing tips: Make sure that your hair is  fully

My grown-up Christmas wishlist

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Hello everyone! Christmas is the season of giving , and as much as I love shopping for my friends and family, I also love to treat myself this time of the year.  I recently got introduced to Spring ;  a mobile app that enables you to shop and discover more than 850 amazing brands in one place .   Spring also features a great  accessories  section. I created my own grown-up wishlist ; check it out! 1.   Little Indulgences Hand & Body Cr�me Collection First off is this luxury set  featuring four hand and body creams  from Laura Mercier . 2.   Flapper Earrings Next are these gorgeous pair of earrings from Adia Kibur ! 3.   Audacity In Paris Eyeshadow Palette Third on the list is the Audacity In Paris Eye-shadow Palette from  Lanc�me . It has 16 eyeshadow shades ranging from nude neutrals to deep purples. 4.   Matte Infinity Fur-Trimmed Puffer The list will not be complete without a coat in it!  This wind- and water-resistant puffer is perfect for winter. 5.   Serena Strappy Leathe

Holiday gift guide | Skin care products for him

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Hello everyone! It seems like there are infinite gift ideas for the women in our lives; our mothers, girlfriends, etc., but when it comes to the guys, gifting can be a little bit complicated.  To help make your shopping less nerve-racking, I've put together a list of 10   s kin care gift ideas   that will be perfect for your dad, brother, boyfriend, etc.  Check out my picks below : Holiday gift guide | Skincare products for him 1.  Jack Black The Balm Squad Gift Set � Jack Black � $25 2.  Perry Ellis Citron Gift Set � Perry Ellis � $70 3.  Kiehl's Since 1851 Men's Must-Have Gift Set, Costello Tagliapietra Limited Edition � $39 4.  Boucheron Jaipur Homme Set - Limited Edition � Boucheron � $130 5.  Lab Series Skincare for Men MAX LS Deluxe Trio Gift Set � $120 6.  Jack Black Core Collection Gift Pack � Jack Black � $52 7.  MANKIND Kenneth Cole Gift Set � Kenneth Cole � $76 8.  Shiseido Revitalizing Regimen for Men Gift Set � Shiseido � $65 9.  Clinique Great Skin For Him Gi

Secret Santa gifts | Stocking fillers under $10

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Hello everyone! During this time of the year, it�s easy to get caught up in the spending hype.  The truth is that there are only a few people you really want to spoil.  The majority of people on your gift list are probably  colleagues and acquaintances .  To help you stay on budget , I've selected 10 perfect gifts .   Check out my guide to the   10 secret Santa gift ideas or stocking fillers under $10 .  These gifts are s o affordable that you'll probably want to buy one for yourself too!  Take a look at my picks:        1.  Soft Cleaning Face Brush  -   $8.17 $11.67 2.  Cute Egg Design Make-up Brush Cleaning Tool   -  $4.98 $7.11 3.  8GB USB2.0 Flash Memory Drive Rhinestone Star Moon Design   -  $8.62 $14.36 4.  20ml Perfume Bottle Empty Metal Spray Dispenser Refillable   -  $7.73 5.  Apple Smokeless Paraffin Candle Christmas Decoration   -  $4.35 6.  16pc Nail Art Tool Manicure/Pedicure Kit Set   -  $9.85 $16.14 7.  4pcs High Quality Red Cosmetic Bag Set Kit   -  $9.60 $16.

Five common adult skin care issues

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Hello everyone! As I told you many times before, I suffer from mild acne.   Acne Vulgaris -  A skin condition that occurs when hair follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells.   Acne is  the most common skin condition  in the Western world.  Aside from Acne Vulgaris, did you know that Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Melasma, Plaque Psoriasis, and Rosacea are all very common adult skin conditions?   They can be embarrassing and irritating at times, however, they are all manageable. Check out the infographic below that details these  five common adult skincare issues , their  causes  and how to  treat them . Eczema -  A general term that describes inflammation of the skin. Seborrheic Dermatitis -  A skin condition that causes scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp. Melasma -  A condition in which brown patches appear on the face. Plaque Psoriasis -  A condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches. Rosacea -  A condition that causes redness a

Christmas confession!

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Hello everyone! I have a confession to make;   I love Christmas sweaters!    I've always wanted to attend an Ugly Christmas Sweater party.  Honestly, just to see what everyone shows up wearing. When searching for   cute Christmas sweaters , I found some really   ugly   ones.  Take a look... Ugly Christmas sweaters: Cute Christmas sweaters (I would  actually  wear): Similar sweaters: Check out the history of the rise in popularity of ugly Christmas sweaters : Via  Ugly-Sweaters.com Are you a fan of Holiday sweaters?  Which Christmas sweater, from the ones listed  above , do you like the most?  Leave a comment and let me know!