Have you ever wondered what’s in a lipstick? Obviously there’s the colouring agents that make it red or pink, but what’s all the other stuff? Let’s talk lipstick science. The video is here, scroll down for the blog post version… What makes a good lipstick? First let’s talk about what a lipstick is. I mean,…
Which Type of Sunscreen Should I Use? A Guide
This post is sponsored by Neutrogena. There are many different types of sunscreen: light lotions, thick creams, sprays, sticks, powders, foams. I often get asked which one is the best and, unfortunately, the answer is that it depends. (Yeah, I know I say that a lot – things generally aren’t black and white!). The best…
Detangling Brush Comparison: Tangle Teezer vs Lady Jayne
I’ve been really enjoying the Tangle Teezer, a brush with soft bristles designed to minimise breakage. I’ve been using it to quickly but gently detangle my fragile bleached hair, with much less breakage than the wide-toothed comb I was using before. I did need a second portable hairbrush though, and since the Lady Jayne Tanglepro…
Guide to Acne Patches: Hydrocolloid, Treatment, Microneedle (Video)
If you’re wondering what the difference is between all of the different acne patches around, and whether they even work, you’re not alone – I get asked this a lot, so I made a video about them! I was also itching for an excuse to use my microscope again, so there are some fun(?) closeups…