Almost a year ago now, I reviewed the NARS Sheer Glow Foundation on Little Darling Life. At the end of the post, I mentioned that I would see my skin become blemished a day or two after using it. I also speculated that it may have been my bronzer and/or blush interacting with the foundation, subsequently causing minor breakouts. If you read my original post, you would know that in all other respects, I absolutely adored this foundation and how it worked with my skin. So, I decided to give it another go but this time I tested...

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Today I would like to bring your attention to a major issue in the cosmetics and skincare industries, among others. That is, the issue of animal testing. Looking back on the ridiculous amount of beauty products I have purchased or owned over the years, I was completely oblivious to the number of brands and companies that test their products, or ingredients used in their products, on animals. It is only recently that I have started educating myself on the brands that do and do not undertake this type of product testing. Now, I would just like to say...

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A light but intensive facial day cream with pure botanical extracts from New Zealand. Revolutionary antioxidant Vinanza Grape from Marlborough sauvignon blanc grape seeds keeps your skin healthy and energised. Native New Zealand manuka honey Active 20+ has potent antibacterial properties to help keep skin clean and fresh. Meanwhile rosehip's high levels of Vitamin A and C and essential fatty acids help reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles. Suited to most skin conditions. Daily Ritual: Apply at sunrise by gently massaging across your face, neck and décolletage. Use after your favourite Antipodes cleanser, toner and serum. Today...

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I was wondering if after all these months you'd like to know why I haven't posted anything on Little Darling Life. (Who isn't loving Adele's latest album!) Well even if you don't, I'm going to tell you anyway. Just because I feel the need to. Which is what this blog is for, right? The last few months have been particularly big for me. I turned 23. New job. Final semester. I did not expect to get as caught up in schoolwork and other life events as much as I did. But it happened. And that basically explains my...

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I have naturally always had fairly big brows, not thick and bushy but certainly not thin and sparse. So applying makeup to my eyebrows was something I had never even considered. That is until perfectly shaped and filled-in brows started popping up on my Instagram feed. I soon noticed how lost my brows were on my face, particularly when wearing bold eye makeup. Since I didn't own any brow-specific products at the time, I started off using eyeshadow which works perfectly fine if you can match a shade to your hair colour. I soon after bought a brow...

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"A beach is not only a sweep of sand, but shells of sea creatures, the sea glass, the seaweed, the incongruous objects washed up by the ocean."Henry Grunwald Yesterday was my first time at the beach in a really long time. I definitely prefer hills and mountains over the beach but sometimes it's good to get away for a change of scenery. And it gave me an excuse to whip out the camera and brush up on my photography skills (all of the photos in this post were taken on manual settings; I'm pretty proud!) There is something...

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Clear impurities and remove your makeup gracefully with this dermatologically approved organic cleanser that is a true gift for sensitive skin conditions. Its blissfully soothing formulation features anti-inflammatory super-antioxidant Vinanza Oxifend, naturally extracted from pinot noir grapes sustainably cultivated on award-winning Marlborough vineyards. Nutrient-rich avocado oil and marigold flower gently yet effectively cleanse, freshen and soften your visage. Suited to most skin conditions, especially sensitive. Daily Ritual: Apply in circular motions with clean fingertips to your face, neck and décolletage at sunrise and sunset. Rinse well with warm and pure water. At almost $40, Antipodes Grace Gentle Cream...

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Resists sweat, stress, heat humidity Infallible 24HR Matte Foundation contains perlite technology to withstand sweat, stress, heat and humidity, so you stay flawless all day without retouching. With a fluid formula made of 1/3 water, the foundation glides beautifully on the skin for full coverage with no shine, no mask effect. The new standard in longwear matte foundation! This foundation is the first 'drugstore' product I have used since late high school/early university days. Since going a little more higher end with my face makeup products, it's been a bit difficult to go back to anything less. I'm...

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