The theme this week for Artsy Wednesday is wedding nails. I haven’t been keeping up with reality TV on principle (and due to lack of time, but it’s mainly the principle!) so I don’t know too much about weddings, which I gather is one of the things reality TV educates one on. I’ve watched Big Fat Gypsy Weddings, but somehow …
I have a problem with Benefit. It’s impossible for me to avoid the siren call of their adorable packaging and cute product names, but my student budget just won’t let me pick something up every time I walk past their counter. It’s hard being a girl! Luckily, their mini kits are a lot more wallet-friendly, letting you try out a …
Ceramides – where have I heard that before? Ceramides are in lots of moisturisers and serums. Brands which feature ceramides in their skincare range include Elizabeth Arden, L’Oréal, Ultraceuticals and Innoxa. What are ceramides? Ceramides are a family of lipids (fatty molecules) which make up a significant proportion of cell membranes, the “skin” of cells. They are also the main …
This week’s challenge was incredibly difficult for me. The theme is favourite polish brand, and I was paralysed by choice – do I go with the always well-formulated OPI? Or the super covetable shades from China Glaze, makers of OMG? The smaller but excellent Nubar? Or maybe even an indie glitterbomb maker? In the end, I went with ulta3. Why? …