Life is busy isn’t it? Admittedly, I’m not ‘four kids in tow’ kind of busy, but I work full-time and then run a freelance writing business and this blog at nights and weekends. I’m also a part-time insomniac (hellooooo dark circles!) so sometimes, I’m not gonna lie, I am flat out exhausted, and certainly looking […]
Archives for November 2014
Five Fabulous Exfoliants
I know I have said before that I am not a huge fan of exfoliating. And that’s true. I prefer the skin to shed cells naturally, by encouraging this turnover through vitamin A based products. However, even I can admit that from time to time – before a facial, after a weekend of repeated sunblock […]
Osmosis Clear Plus
As you readers will know I am massively sold on the Osmosis skin care brand. The ingredients are natural, premium quality and they make your skin GLOW – big time. One of the key products in the collection is Clear, a hydrating mist that is applied after the serums have been rubbed in to the […]
SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1%
Retinol is still considered the gold standard in skin anti-ageing, so most dermatologists recommend the use of a retinol product from the age of 30. However, I’m intimidated by the concept of prescription creams and prefer to stick with a gentler, over the counter version for the time being. Enter SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0%. It […]



