My current evening routine

I have a fairly minimal but rewarding evening routine. Skincare I'm currently using Simple water boost sleeping cream. It's light and dries fast, so I feel like I'm not making my skin or pillow greasy but still replenishing the moisture on my face. I also use Cat's Life lip balm. I got a pack of...

Level up your life with whipped coconut oil

Whipped coconut oil can be used for all your usual coconut oil beauty uses – a deep conditioner, face mask, lip balm, makeup remover, or extra indulgent moisturiser. But, the whipped version is softer, creamier, lighter, fluffier: all the benefits of coconut oil, but in a seriously luxurious form. For me, coconut oil is on...

7 ways to tame your dark circles

I'm interested in this sort of stuff, so I thought it'd be a fun post to share. These are some tips I live by for fabulous eyes and some sciencey stuff behind them 'cause knowledge is fun.

How to: no heat natural waves

Curly hair is fun. But curly hair with a curler takes an immense amount of effort which does not equal fun. Does anyone have a constant fear of burning their hair when using heat? I do. It does make abstaining from curling and straightening easier, though, so I'm sure my hair is thanking me. And...

My current skincare routine

Welcome to a look into my evening pampering sesh aka my skincare routine. I like to do as much as I can to take care of my skin, lest my skin becomes an even more dire state! It takes about 5 minutes extra to, well, just washing, so lazy me enjoys this very much. Body...

September faves

This is a throwback. I haven't done a faves post in months! I don't think I'll make this a monthly thing 'cause not enough exciting stuff happens in my life to have that sort of series. Haha. But, there were quite a few good things that happened last month, so I really wanted to write...

How to have badass strong + healthy nails

From food to crystals, I've covered many wasy that you can make your nails healthier and stronger. So in a few weeks' time, you can show off your newly developed weapons to all your friends! Eat your plants More specifically food containing nutrients good for your nails: Nails are primarily made out of the hardened...

Some more things I no longer buy

This things I no longer buy post has (unintentionally) turned into a beauty related things I no longer buy post. My first post on this topic is well over a year old. But, it's never too late for round 2. Anyhow, I find these posts fun to do: they're a nice way for you to...

DIY flax seed hair gel

I've been cursed with frizzy hair for as long as I can remember (probably since I started dyeing it, so it seems I only have myself to blame!). Whenever I brush my hair *poof* frizz. And so, I've started to use flax seed hair gel to reduce that frizz (and sort out my loose waves...

Acne’s a pain | DIY acne remedies

I'm on a quest to obliterate my acne once and for all. One of my New Year's resolutions is to have a clear, spot-free face. I'll most likely always have some degree of acne but I want to reduce it to a minimal level. So I did some research to find some homemade acne remedies...