Welcome to the next instalment of the #beautyinsider Q&As, where you can find out who is behind some of your favourite beauty brands. This month’s guest is Jenise Lee, Founder of Purpicks and CertClean, a certification for safer skincare.
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL EXFOLIATORS: PROS AND CONS
Why is exfoliating such an important part of a skincare routine? Because you need to remove the layer of dead cells before applying that expensive serum. But what is the difference between a chemical and physical exfoliator and which one should you choose?
HOTEL-INSPIRED TOILETRIES FOR YOUR BATHROOM
With the pandemic halting many of our travel plans, the hospitality industry may be in tatters but hotel cosmetic companies are making their products available to us, the consumer. Here is an offering from hotel cosmetics producer ADA International.
BEAUTY EMPTIES: BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION
The beauty empties series continues, this time with a selection of skincare, body care and perfume products, from new discoveries I’ve made part of my everyday routine (hello shampoo bar) to over promising products I’ll be waving goodbye to.
BEAUTY TABOO: LET’S TALK ABOUT FACIAL AND BODY HAIR
Although a recent study reveals that a quarter of female millennials don’t shave their underarms, I still find it hard to flaunt unshaven legs or ungroomed eyebrows. So here I trial handy tools to keep the facial fuzz and body hair at bay.
TEMPLE SPA PREBIOTIC SKINCARE REVIEW
Chances are you’ve heard of probiotic skincare, but what about prebiotics? Essentially ‘food’ for the good bacteria to thrive and keep your skin barrier healthy, prebiotics help soothe irritations and sensitivity. I put this trend on trial with Temple Spa’s Be range.
Fresh Beauty Fix 