Essence All About Matt! 12 Hour Foundation Test & Review

Back at with the foundation testing! I will be just about beside myself if I can find a long-wearing vegan foundation that doesn’t break the bank. So how does the Essence All About Matt stack up? Does it stay matte all day long, or slide off your dial? Time to dive deep with all those pros and cons in this full review!

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The Cheat’s Guide To Fuji Rock Festival!

This post will only be interesting to about 0.01% of you. So, soz to anyone who isn’t keen on festivals (or camping!) But I am EXCITED! In less than a month, I’ll be back in Japan, rocking out at the Fuji Rock Festival. Now, I’m not going to pretend that I know all there is to know about this festival, but this will be my third year at the show, and I reckon I’ve got a few bits of ‘inside info’ that can help anyone attending. This is Part 1 of 2 about Fuji Rock. Next week, I’ll let you know all about how to be a festival camping pro! 

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Natio Pure Mineral Skin Perfecting BB Cream Test & Review!

I’d heard good things about the Natio Pure Mineral Skin Perfecting BB Cream in a vegan makeup group online, so when I saw it at my local chemist, I figured “Why the heck not! It’s $14.95, I can manage that”. My hunt for a decent foundation that can withstand my oily dial is well underway, and while I purchased this knowing it wasn’t quite going to fit the bill, I was excited to give it a crack for more short-term wear. So what’s the verdict?

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Top 3 DIY Toners For Acne Prone And Oily Skin

I’m a fan of homemade remedies for acne and oily skin. They’re cheap, you know what all the ingredients are, it’s fun to make each little potion and they usually work. Not always, but most of the time they do. But trying to pick out which ones are worth trying can be low key irritating – which is literally the last thing anyone needs. So here are my top 3 picks for homemade DIY toners, for acne and oily skin.

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Innoxa Makeup Review! Daytime Neutrals And Rose & Berry Blush Duo

I have no idea when my Veganniversary is, but I’m pretty sure it’s been at least a year since I went ‘official’. Switching out my diet for plant-based options was straight-forward enough. But my makeup? My skincare? Major struggle street! So today, I’d like to give you the skinny on a cruelty-free makeup brand called Innoxa, and review a couple of their products: the Daytime Neutrals eyeshadow palette, and the Rose & Berry Blush duo. Are these the answers to my vegan makeup woes?

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