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It was drilled in to me from a young age that in order to keep your skin soft and supple you had to moisturise. Since my teenage years I’ve always moisturised after I shower, usually with a thick Sorbolene like cream that I could buy in bulk at Woolies, or stole from my mum Carole. It did make my skin feel better and was handy for keeping those trouble spots like my elbows, knees and ankles feeling less dry. However, with these super thick creams I often felt that my skin was always craving more. They would absorb very quickly…

Tara Florence is a crazy talented makeup artist.  She’s painted the faces of Canberra’s leading ladies including Brittney Croker (wife to Raiders Captain Jarrod Croker) and Monisha Lew Fatt (Partner to Raiders Superstar Jack Wighton)for the 2019 Dally M Awards, Instagram Blogger and Influencer Olivia Mennie, Model and Influencer Lorna Munro, and local radio queens Kristen Davidson, Courtenay Asha and Renee Bogatko. She’s known for her dewy natural makeup looks that make a girl’s skin GLOW, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to her repertoire. Take a second to check out her Instagram and you’ll…

I love getting my nails done. It’s a little thing that makes me feel better. It’s like they always say, it’s the little things that make all the difference. I usually spend about $70 getting infills or a new set of acrylic nails. It’s quick and easy and they last for about a month. So when I was approached by Opallac to trial their at home shellac nail system, I will admit I was a bit cynical. It was that same day that I was my stalking my friend Laura and she had also given it a go and loved…

According to the American Academy of Dentistry 92% of adults agree that an attractive smile is an important social asset, and 88% say they always remember someone with an especially attractive smile. From my own person experience I have found this to be true. Any cute guy or girl at the bar is not going to have yellowing teeth or a gaping hole when they smile. That’s why poor parents spent thousands of dollars on braces for three out of their four daughters. I was the only one who actually asked for them. I was always conscious of my funny smile…

This look is perfect for the warmer months when our skin needs to breathe, and perspiration can be a major factor. But first the perfect makeup starts with skin care, so I’ll step you through my routine and the products that I use: Clearasil 5 in 1 Exfoliating Scrub: I swear by cleansing and exfoliating twice a day before moisturising – beauty rules be damned! I’ve bounced between a lot of different products but I’ve been loving this one for the past six months. It always leaves my skin feeling fresh and clean. Andalou Naturals Enlighten Serum: A new addition…

Every year as the clock strikes 12 on December 31st we tell ourselves things this year will be different. Whether it’s losing a little bit of weight off our beloved love handles, or learning Spanish while shopping for organic kale and kombucha. This year I am making a beauty resolution. It’s simple. I am going to have more facials. In 2018 I received the Clear and Brilliant Treatment from Cosmetic Laser Clinic which was very effective in reducing the appearance of my acne scarring and clearing present breakouts. I also received a super relaxing facial from the lovely Leah from…

Prior to this year I was a virgin. A facial virgin that is. I had never had a facial. I’d always wanted one but I was a bit confused around which one would suit my skin best, where I would go and of course the price was always a factor as I’m now a full time uni student. That was until I discovered the facials available at Lush Beauty and Skin in Goulburn… I had heard whisperings of Leah at Lush’s magic facials and the amazing relaxation power it brings. I hadn’t really believed it though. I had nodded yes…

On Wednesday the 7th of November I received the Clear and Brilliant treatment at the Cosmetic Laser Clinic in Canberra. I had never had any cosmetic treatments prior to this and was a little nervous about how it would work and what the results would be. 16 days later I can confidently say that the Clear and Brilliant treatment delivered results for my skin. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts I’ve always had trouble with my skin. I’ve tried every product under the sun to help reduce the appearance of acne scars and prevent further breakouts, all while trying to…

It’s not a secret I have problem skin. I was always told that I would grow out of it, that someday I would become a fully fledged adult with great skin, no braces on my teeth and my Dad would no longer call me pizza face (lovingly of course!). I’m now 25 years old and still waiting for that day that I no longer have a pimple somewhere on my face. And I’ve tried it all. I’ve used a good majority of the products on the market, I change my pillowcase every few days, wear my hair off my face…