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The Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol, has been a game-changer in my skincare regime, keep reading to find out why! 

Over the past year, I have been spending more time researching the purpose of different products, ingredients, and their use. One of the products that have really assisted in adding hydration to my face is face mists. I tested several brands and have thoroughly enjoyed the Avène Eau Thermale Spring Water. If your skin needs a boost of moisture then keep on reading!

To kickstart the new year I have decided to focus on my gut health by introducing certain foods and drinks that help. Our gut health affects our immune system, digestion, and certain autoimmune diseases. A simple way to improve our gut health is to consume fermented food. Fermented food and drinks are not always palatable but one that I tend to reach for especially with the scorching heat that we are experiencing is kombucha. In this post, I will be sharing a few tips on why I enjoy consuming kombucha as well as a quick step-by-step guide on how I make my own kombucha. 

"I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22!!"  There is always a sense of positivity and happiness when a significant event is referenced to a song. It makes you feel more optimistic. That is how I feel about the year 2022 - okay maybe Jay Sean's 2012 referenced the end of the world but we definitely danced to the song like it was.  It is common cause that the past two years have been extremely challenging to each and every one of us. The Coronavirus pandemic has shaken us all to the core. We have lost jobs, family and friends dear to us, as well as the ability to connect and socialize with one another in a care-free manner.  Many have started the year with the infamous "New Year's Resolution" but I have decided to merely embrace the fun and joyous spirit of the Taylor Swift song, 22. I might be far from the number in age, but the positive vibe that the song imparts is something that I need. It is time to break free from the rut that the pandemic ha...

It has been a hot minute since I posted on my blog! On my beauty desk today, I have the Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant cleanser also known as, the red bottle. It is formulated to assist men and women who have dry and sensitive skin. Considering that I am on my third bottle, I thought a review was overdue.

  Is it worth the HYPE?!  If you are a regular on my account, then you would have seen that I participated in the Bio-Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) trial. My skin concern in question was the overall dryness that I was experiencing, coupled with my dark spots as a result of acne scarring. 

Since the inception of lockdown in April, I have been embracing my natural look. It felt out of the ordinary applying makeup last week, an action that was second nature to me. As I transition into applying makeup, I thought I would share a product that survived my lockdown spring clean and has been a firm favourite for the past two years. This is none other than my Beauty Hyper brow palette .