Earlier in the year I got a few samples of Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Extra Strength Formula. Unfortunately, I’d forgotten they were sitting in my sample stash until I was watching reviews on Youtube and the name kept coming up! Needless to say, I was beyond grateful for this hidden find in my …
Earlier this year, I purchased one of the Caroline Hirons Cult Beauty Box. The set included a few fill size items from her favourites including the Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner. Product Claims: This is the ultimate skin quencher for complexions that often feel tight and uncomfortably dry. It’s good for those with ageing concerns, as …
Sunday Riley’s Juno facial oil is one of my favorites. Although I’ve finished my bottle, a repurchase is in the near future. Product Claims: Formulated with a botanically active blend of a cold-pressed powerhouse of superfood seed oils, this formula nourishes the skin with antioxidants, vitamins, essential amino acids, omegas 3, 6, and 9, …
In the past year, I’ve completely changed my approach to skincare, focusing on better ingredients that target my needs. About a month and a half ago, I had another bad break out, as a result of stress, lack of sleep, poor eating and inadequate water consumption. Every bad thing you can do that messes up …
I’ve been unintentionally hoarding a stash of empties. In an effort to cut down on the clutter, I’m finally posting about them. This post is mainly skincare, and I’ll do another with hair and body products. Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser: This didn’t work for me at all. It’s supposed to be a warming gel cleanser, …
Although I haven’t managed to finish any hair products lately, I am using up my skincare products. Note, from here out, “Use up the Stash” posts will be referred to as “Empties” instead.Below are mini reviews of recent empties. Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil (Sample): Honestly…I had high hopes for this, but it …
***Note: This post was written in December 2016. An updated routine will be posted in the coming months.*** New phone, who this? Long time, no post! I know. Quick update, I’ve been travelling and moved flats. In that time, I kept my hair in Senegalese twists, but I’m giving my hair a break for now. …
These are some of the products I’ve used consistently in 2014. No matter what I try, I always return to these. Carmex: It’s a lip balm that consistently works for me. I’ve been using it for at least 10 years now. Bekura Beauty (formerly BASK Beauty) Cocoa Nibs & Banana Sugar Sorbet: This is a …
Whipped Clouds is a shea butter and aloe blend that is supposed to “help soften soften and moisturize twists and braids” and is good for “coarse, thick and difficult to manage hair.” I’ve never used it on my hair and instead reserve this for use as a body product. It’s slightly greasy but ok in …
Besides “Kinks of Nature” having an interesting ring to it and the input of ladies of the CurlyNikki Forums (thanks!), I chose the name because of the duality of its meaning. Kinks, for the purposes here, can be defined as quirks or idiosyncrasies of one’s personality. Kinks can also be used in reference to the …