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Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint Is A Blush Everyone Is

We may have our next viral blush moment coming at us from Milk Makeup! Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint Sheer Lip + Cheek Stain dropped on Insta ...

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Kosas Bb Burst Tinted Gel Cream Is Going To Be A Must Have F

I’d lying if I said I don’t want Kosas BB Tinted Gel Cream! Kosas BB Tinted Gel Cream is a new skin tint that also, acts as a skincare ...

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Emmy Rossum Showed Off Her Naturally Curly Hair In A Rare In

If you follow Emmy Rossum on Instagram, you know that she’s been on the hunt for a product to style her natural “Jewish curly hair” ...

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Eos Cashmere Skin Shave Oil Is Now Available And I’m E

Ok, I’m excited! EOS just dropped the new Cashmere Skin Collection Shave Oil for Spring 2024 and I’m so ready to get my hands on it! ...

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8 Products Our Beauty Editors Can’t Get Enough Of This

What we?re loving, coveting and ?borrowing? from the Gritty Pretty beauty cupboard this month. As we ...

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Morgan Mitchell On Confidence, Representing Australia At The

In the final installment of Illuminating Women: A Portrait Series, we sit down the Australian Olympian to learn about her journey from growing up in M ...

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Brave New World: Beauty Editor Sherine Youssef On The Changi

Looking back at her beauty career, this beauty editor is not sure she likes what she sees. But the future" That?s looking pretty good.   Confession: ...

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This Sophisticated Fragrance Is Your New Handbag Essential

Introducing Mine by Minenssey. Our all-encompassing pursuit of the perfect signature scent might just be over; Mine by Minenssey is everything we were ...

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Gritty Pretty Trial Team Review: Avène?s A-Oxitive Antioxid

Your fellow readers decide whether Avène?s new serum gives you THAT glow. We?ll be the first to say it: when you?re having one of those glowy skin da ...

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9 Discontinued Beauty Products That Will Teleport You Back I

Bring. Them. Back. There are a lot of beauty products out there but not all are created equal. There have been times where we’ve forked out ser ...

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Jayme Jo, Jessie and Jo Massoud On Their Mother-Daughter Bon

In this fourth instalment of Illuminating Women: A Portrait Series, beauty influencers Jayme Jo and Jessie Massoud, along with their mother Jo, open u ...

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These Are The Anti-Ageing Treatments That Actually Work

Plus, what NOT to do. There are approximately three unbeatable (physical) compliments to receive in this world. ?You smell great? and ?I love your eye ...

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The African Beauty Market Is Set To Boom ? Here?s Why

Plus, the brands to watch. African beauty is not a new concept believe it or not ? the rich and raw ingredients, the nourishingly natural formulas, th ...

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“My Mum Is Kind, Caring & Fabulous?: Kate Waterho

In this instalment of Illuminating Women: A Portrait Series, we speak to Gai and Kate Waterhouse about their ins and outs of their mother-daughter rel ...

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How To Care For Freckled Skin

Fun, flirty and… freckled! Let us ask you this: do you have a love-hate relationship with the sun" For anyone with freckled skin, the answer is ...

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5 Quick Fixes For The Most Common Summer Skin Dilemmas

Problem SOLVED. It?s that time of year again! The birds are chirping, the sun is shining and our skin?s needs are a-changing. Every year, like clockwo ...

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Abbey Gelmi On Cracking The Male-Dominated Sports Industry,

In this second installment of Illuminating Women: A Portrait Series, Channel 7 sports journalist and presenter Abbey Gelmi opens up about her journey ...

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Should You Be Using A Perfume Oil"

But first things first: what even is a perfume oil" Finding a signature scent is a deeply personal pursuit. Are you a fresh, floral, woody or citrus p ...

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6 Products Our Editors Can’t Get Enough Of This Month:

What we?re loving, coveting and ?borrowing? from the Gritty Pretty beauty cupboard this month. PSA: ...

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Melissa Leong On MasterChef, Learning To Cook From Her Mum &

In this first instalment of Illuminating Women: A Portrait Series, MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong generously opens up about her journey to d ...

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Vanity Affairs: Bread Beauty Supply Founder Maeva Heim On He

Plus, why she founded a haircare brand when existing products weren?t doing the trick.  Welcome to Vanity Affairs ? an editorial series where we docu ...

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We Speak To One Of The Most Elusive Figures In The Beauty In

Perfumers are notoriously hard to get a hold of…  The role of a perfumer is not unlike that of a composer; they are tasked with the delicate jo ...

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Vanity Affairs: Bec Judd’s Secret To Perfect Second (O

The mum-of-four shares her time saving beauty secrets. Welcome to Vanity Affairs ? an editorial series where we document the early morning beauty rout ...

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Spotlight On: Clarins Double Serum

Plus, we give you the opportunity to trial Double Serum on us. In 2020, new beauty launches are flying thick and fast. Every day, we are presented wit ...

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How To Embrace Your Curls From A Serial Straightener

Turning over a new leaf? They say the first step to overcoming an addiction is admitting you have a problem. Well, take this as my admission. For year ...

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A Guide To Laser Hair Removal For Every Skin Tone

The silky hair-free skin of your dreams is a laser beam away ? provided you use the right type of laser. How many hours have you wasted shaving and wa ...

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5 Minutes With @JaymeJo ? Instagram’s Favourite ‘

We sit down with the performer, influencer and Clarins ambassador.  Finding influencers who promote honesty and authenticity on a platform that is re ...

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Close Your Eyes And Let This Vibrant Fragrance Carry You Awa

Versace?s new Dylan Turquoise fragrance is a holiday in a bottle. Whether you?re an adventurous type or prefer to spend your holiday leave lying under ...

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6 Makeup Artists Share Their Top Products For Brown Skin

There?s something magical about the way the summer sun shines on melanated skin ? it just hits different! One of the best parts about summer is gorgeo ...

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11 Gritty Pretty Readers Share Their Holy Grail Sunscreen

All tried, tested and repurchased by our Gritty Pretty Gang. Ah, summer. It?s without a doubt the best time of the year. You?ve got beaches, warm days ...

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Spotlight On: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

An icon, under the spotlight. In 2020, new beauty launches are flying thick and fast. Every day, we are presented with a new, you-beauty product, each ...

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The Purple Shampoo That Will Keep Your Blonde, Brunette Or G

Why should blondes have all the fun" The mission to find the perfect hair care routine is a lifelong expedition. With hundreds of brands to choose fro ...

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Psst? This Range Has A Potent Secret Ingredient You Need To

When it comes to the natural world, there is no such thing as forever? That is until you handpick an Immortelle flower. When it comes to the natural w ...

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Why A Moisturiser Is The Most Important Step In Your Skincar

Your moisturiser is a staple product within your skincare arsenal that protects, elevates and renews your complexion. ...

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A Love Letter To Our Boobs! Help Us Support The National Bre

#TimeToEndBreastCancer The year 2020 has been a challenging one at best. Between working from home and not being able to see loved ones, life has been ...

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You?re Invited To Gritty Pretty?s First Ever Virtual Event!

We can?t wait to (virtually) meet you. 2020 has been a curveball in more ways than one. Alas, the show must go on!  As all Gritty Pretty readers wil ...

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Yes, YOU Should Use A Face Oil ? Here?s Why

Trust us on this one. A face oil is one of the most nourishing products that you can apply to your skin; however, they?re often misunderstood. Some co ...

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What’s New Now: October 2020

The latest and greatest beauty products to hit the shelves ? and why they warrant an ?add to cart?. The beauty of, well, beauty products is that they ...

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Spotlight On: Lancôme Advanced Génifique

An icon, under the spotlight. In 2020, new beauty launches are flying thick and fast. Every day, we are presented with a new, you-beaut product, each ...

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Beauty Editors’ Top Picks: September 2020

What we?re loving, coveting and ?borrowing? from the Gritty Pretty beauty cupboard this month. Let m ...

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Join Us In The Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

Survival rates for ovarian cancer have barely improved since 1975. Did you know that at present, there is no early detection test for ovarian cancer" ...

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The New Product That Creates A Microblade Brow Effect, Minus

We?ve said it before and we?ll say it again: eyebrows are very important! The eyes are the windows to the soul and your eyebrows are responsible for ...

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Is A Night Cream REALLY That Necessary" This Skin Exper

We have some thoughts. Night creams are a polarising topic amongst those of us who consider skincare to be more of a hobby than a matter of personal h ...

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Contemporary Cool: At Home With Olive Cooke

Mid-century modern with a coastal twist… After finding their dream block of land by the ocean on the Northern NSW coast, swimwear label founder ...

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I Tried The Ultra-Chic And Ultra-Instagrammable Body Care Li

$24 USD for shipping" It better be worth it. I don?t know about you but until recently, chic body care was never really on my beauty radar. As a devot ...

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Technically Speaking: The Gritty Pretty Guide To Beauty Tech

Whether it?s tightening, lifting or wrinkle reduction that you?re after, skin care products can only go so far… Fortunately, we have technology ...

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How To Bring Your Brittle Nails Back From The Brink

You might have to give up your weekly shellac habit. Sorry.  When your nails are neat and tidy, the rest of you feels neat and tidy too. However, as ...

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Vanity Affairs: Anastasia Soare On How She Achieves The Perf

You don?t become the undisputed queen of eyebrows for no reason. Welcome to Vanity Affairs ? an editorial series where we document the early morning b ...

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Summer Staycation: The Best Hotels In Your Capital City

The perks of staying put… 2020 has been a series of curveballs, one after another. As we edge closer and closer to summer ? the season of sponta ...

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The 10 Most Googled Skincare Ingredients Of 2020

No but seriously: what IS niacinamide" Hands up who spent a good portion of lockdown either a) shopping for skincare products, b) researching skincare ...

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Gritty Pretty Trial Team Review: The Beauty Chef GLOW Inner

This excellent post is brought to you by The Beauty Chef. Beauty is an inside job in more ways than one. When you feel good, you look good too. You kn ...

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Lip Service: Your Guide To Perfecting The Art Of Lip Care

Spring is here ? but our lips are still recovering from a winter battering. Thankfully, these beauty heroes will bring your cracked, flaky lips back f ...

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Get The Cover Look: Jasmine Tookes

Dialling in via FaceTime to see the magic happen, the Gritty Pretty Spring 2020 cover shoot was a day to remember… Joja, covers the Spring 2020 ...

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Put Yourself First: Tips For Caring For Your Mental Health

It all starts with you. Beauty starts from within ? and when we say ‘within’ we aren’t just talking about your daily supplements. ...

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Why It’s Important To Repair Your Skin Barrier (And Ho

Use Build protection. Between iso-skin, seasonal changes and just plain old life, our skin cops a lot of shit (to put it politely). And when the going ...

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How To Future Proof Your Skin

The days of anti-aging are over. We?re future-proofing now. It?s 2020. And as much as this year has been, let?s say less than ideal, it’s given ...

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Spotlight On: Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Capsules

An icon, under the spotlight. In 2020, new beauty launches are flying thick and fast. Every day, we are presented with a new, you-beaut product, each ...

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Vanity Affairs: Stella Simona On How Motherhood Has Changed

Yes, hello, we?ll take one of everything. Welcome to Vanity Affairs ? an editorial series where we document the early morning beauty routines of notab ...

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Influencer Rey Vakili On How She Stays Grounded During Turbu

When her to-do list gets out of control and stress levels rise, the Yale graduate takes a step back to prioritise her mind, body and skin. It?s safe t ...

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The Perfect Gift For Dad Can Be Found Here

The best beauty buys for the guys. Dad not a fan of the drills, hammers and lawn mowers" We don?t blame him. If the men in your life aren’t kee ...

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What’s New Now: August 2020

The latest and greatest beauty products to hit the shelves ? and why they warrant an ?add to cart?. The beauty of, well, beauty products is that they ...

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Why You Should Think Twice Before Partaking In This Season?s

From someone who?s been there. Fringes are having a moment right now. Personally, I blame Daisy Edgar-Jones. When the hotly anticipated small screen a ...

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So, What On Earth Is Perioral Dermatitis"

Also known as: the middle child of skin conditions. Not acne but not eczema, perioral dermatitis is a misunderstood condition. Easy to palm off as red ...

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I Tried A ?Low Tox? Facial And Honestly, The Results Stacked

An honest review of Mukti Organics Beauty Rooms. When it comes to skin care, some brands shout about what they put in ? now with extra potent Anti-Wr ...

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How To Get Your Hair In Tip Top Shape For Summer

If our hair isn?t moisturised, hydrated and silky all summer long, we don?t want it. Let us introduce you to Becky. Becky with the good hair. Unfortun ...

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Skincare Face Off: Physical Vs Chemical Exfoliation

Consider us your beauty myth busters. Like many beauty battles, the physical vs chemical exfoliation debate is divisive, to say the least. Some people ...

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?You Are The Same Person I Met When We Were 12?: Guy &

Guy and Jules Sebastian met at church in their early teens. Now considered one of Australia?s most loved couples, this high profile duo are busy ? tha ...

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The Long Term Effects Of COVID-19 Stress

For many of us, COVID-induced stress is lingering like a bad smell. A psychologist explains why. Back in March, when lockdown measures first came into ...

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Mental Break: How To Create A Holiday At Home

International travel is off the cards. Local getaways are booking up fast. While Coronavirus may have brought our holiday plans to a grinding halt, th ...

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This Will Be The Most Popular Haircut Of The Summer

Short, chic and Aussie summer approved. Guys, we’re officially in August. With two months of winter down and only one to go, we’ve almos ...

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A Foolproof Guide To Organising And Storing Your Beauty Prod

Your dream shelfie can now be a reality. We?ve all been there ? scrolling through Instagram drooling (metaphorically, of course) over the ultra-organi ...

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PSA: Rihanna Has Just Launched A Skincare Line (And We’

Superstar skin" Yes please. Just when we thought we?d seen it all from Rihanna (she did nail basically every makeup product, ever) the singer went one ...

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50 Shades of Brown: Your Guide To Picking The Perfect Founda

Finding the perfect foundation shade for darker skin tones always seemed like mission impossible. Until now. We?ve broken down how to pick the right f ...

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Beauty Editors’ Top Picks: July 2020

What we?re loving, coveting and ?borrowing? from the Gritty Pretty beauty cupboard this month. I hop ...

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Gritty Pretty Trial Team Review: Alterna Haircare

Self care and great hair. Your fellow readers put these products to the test. In partnership with Alterna Haircare. If the year 2020 has taught us any ...

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Insider Profile: Violette

Ever heard the phrase ?je ne sais quoi?" We think the term was invented to describe French makeup artist Violette. Appointed Estée Lauder?s global be ...

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Do You Need To Give Up Your Favourite Perfume If You?re Preg

Not necessarily ? but you do need to be conscious about what you?re spritzing on your skin. In 2020, the conversation around beauty and health is beco ...

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There?s A Tinted Moisturiser For You On This List

10 of the best, in no particular order. God, I love tinted moisturiser. Foundation ? sure, it has its place. But tinted moisturiser" She?s got your ba ...

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Forget Statement Lips, A Statement Eye Is Your New Beauty BF

They say the eyes are the window to the soul? And we would have to agree. If you?re anything like us and stalk runway makeup looks for months after th ...

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What’s New Now: July 2020

The latest and greatest beauty products to hit the shelves ? and why they warrant an ?add to cart?. The beauty of, well, beauty products is that they ...

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Vanity Affairs: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley?s Beauty Routine I

Yes, hello, we?ll take one of everything. Welcome to Vanity Affairs ? an editorial series where we document the early morning beauty routines of notab ...

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Gritty Pretty Radio Ep 03: Beauty Talk With Eleanor Pendleto

Bonus episode alert! Gritty Pretty Founder & Editor-In-Chief, Eleanor Pendleton, and Beauty Director, Erin Cook, team up to bring you a bonus Gritty P ...

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Gritty Pretty Radio Ep 02: Jonathan Van Ness

Fierce, talented, unapologetic ? that’s Jonathan Van Ness. As the second instalment of our newly launched podcast, Gritty Pretty Radio, our int ...

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Layer Up: How To Layer Fragrance The Right Way

Consider this: winter layering sans the knitwear. We?ll pause while you wrap your head around that notion. Whether you want to elevate an old favourit ...

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5 Minutes With Uzo, NARS Global Artistry Director

From runways to magazines, if the look is NARS, we have Uzo to thank for that. When NARS products arrive at Gritty Pretty HQ, we pay attention (too ob ...

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Good To Glow: How To Fake Tan Your Face In Winter

An instant pick-me-up, sans sun damage. Is it just us or does 2020 feel like a blur" In March, we were happily cruising along, business as usual, then ...

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These Luxury Hand Sanitisers Will Keep Your Hands Germ-Free

If we?re going to use hand sanitiser, it needs to be chic. The unfolding Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation means that we are all dealing with a lot of ...

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The 6 Beauty Rules Every French Girl Lives By

We?re talking about that je ne sais quoi. It?s the 14th of July and you know what that means: it?s Bastille Day. For those of you who aren?t familiar ...

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Do Dark-Skinned People Need To Wear Sunscreen"

The sun?s UV rays can have a damaging, if not deadly, effect on skin. That?s why we diligently slather sunscreen all over ourselves.  But darker ski ...

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Your Keratin Questions, Answered

Seeya, frizz! Don?t forget to shut the door on your way out! Ever heard the beauty philosophy of choosing to be ?high maintenance to be low maintenanc ...

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When Worlds Collide: The Fragrances That Nail The Balance Be

You really can have it all. In recent years,  ?stealing? your boyfriend?s cologne has become somewhat of a trend; suddenly rose scents are on the out ...

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Meet The Woman Behind The Controversial Toxic Beauty Documen

Stop and think: how many beauty products did you use this morning" Did you have a shower, wash your face, apply makeup, spritz on some perfume" And if ...

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Sulphates, Parabens, Phthalates, Silicones ? Why Are These I

We explain what these ingredients do and how they can affect your body.  Is it just us or did buying cosmetics become a heck of a lot more complicate ...

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Girls With Curls: How To Care For Your Curls

Curly hair requires work. Keeping your curls happy and healthy 24/7 might seem like a fantasy. But armed with the right knowledge, products and tools ...