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If you’re avoiding silicones like the plague, you may be familiar with Octyl Palmitate. It’s a common (and cheap) alternative. But, what is it exactly? There’s nothing wrong with silicones (yes, really), but if you don’t want to use them, you’ll probably hope the alternative is a natural one. And what does it do in […]
Did you jump on the mineral makeup bandwagon only to see your face break out in a horrible rush? WTH? Wasn’t this stuff supposed to be safer? Not really. Some of the ingredients used in mineral makeup can cause a rash or bad reaction. That’s not to say you should avoid it. I’m not the […]
Ever wondered how peel-off masks work? I mean, you sort of know how to use them: you apply them on your skin and after 20 minutes, you peel them off like you would an orange – hence the name. But what makes this action possible? Polyvinyl Alcohol. It’s the secret juice that makes them magically […]
Do you wash your new makeup brushes before you use them for the first time? I must admit, when I first got into makeup at 14 years old, I didn’t… Naive young me thought, “these brushes are brand new and still in their plastic packs, so they’re bound to be clean and germ-free, right?” Older […]
Did you know that Astral Original All Over Moisturiser has been around since 1950? That’s a huge achievement – especially in a beauty world where most products don’t make it to 5 years old… What’s so special about Astral Original cream to make it last the test of time? Is it just a habit passed […]
One of the craziest beauty tips that pre-dates the internet era is using Milk of Magnesia (yes, the common laxative!) as a makeup primer. Let me explain. Living with oily skin is a constant battle. And when your face is so shiny it brightens up the night and your foundation has completely melted by the time […]
