A blast from the past: last February on BWB
Hello ladies,
fancy a trip down memory lane to see what we were talking about this time last year? Yes? Good. Let’s get started then and enjoy!
7 ways to wash your hair: did you know that, apart from using regular or dry shampoos, there are other ways to wash your hair? Find out what they are, as well as their pros and cons.
Dark circles: causes and cures: dark circles are ugly-looking areas of pigmentation under your eyes. Find out what causes them and what you can do to remove or hide them.
Interview with Toma from Makeup Masala: last February I’ve had the pleasure to interview Toma from Makeup Masala about her blog, online shop and beauty habits. Click on the link to find out more about this sweet lady.
The Body Shop Nature’s Minerals Foundation SPF 25: a pure mineral makeup foundation that provides light to medium coverage with a natural and long-lasting finish.
22 beautiful uses for vaseline: vaseline is one of my beauty staples. This inexpensive product is very versatile: it moisturizes skin, removes makeup and it can even be used to make your own cream blush.
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A blast from the past: last January on BWB
It’s Friday, at last! It’s time to relax and look back at some of my fave posts from this time last year:
What is mineral makeup?: a small guide about everything you always wanted to know about mineral makeup: what it is, what ingredients are used, benefits for the skin, how to apply it and more.
Product Review: Chanel Exceptionnel De Chanel Mascara: if you’re looking for a mascara that gives a va-va-va-voom, fake lashes effect to your lashes this is it. It’s expensive and the wand takes a bit getting used to but it adds both volume and length without clumping or smudging.
Skin Irritation or Allergy?: sometimes the ingredients used in cosmetic and personal care products can cause irritations and allergies. But how do we tell the difference between the two?
12 Ways To Use A Q-tip: q-tips are a very inexpensive, useful and versatile makeup tool we all have at home. Here’s 12 beauty tricks you can do with them.
Product Review: Bottega Verde Purifying Mud Face Mask with Olive and Wheat Extracts: an organic mask that cleanses and exfoliates skin, leaving it clean, soft and bright. It doesn’t cause irritations and the packaging can be recycled.
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Happy New Year!
Hello lovelies,
I’d like to wish everyone a happy New Year! I hope 2010 will be a fantastic year full of joy, love, laughter and health for all of you! May all your wishes come true!
I also want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for taking the time to visit and read my blog, comment, send emails.. I’m very grateful for all your support and I hope you will stick around in the new year too. 
Happy 2010 everybody!
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Best Posts of 2009
Well, 2009 is almost over so, while we are getting ready to celebrate it tomorrow, I thought it’d be nice to take a moment to relax and have a look at some of the topics we talked about this year. Enjoy!
Cosmetic ingredients
How to read a cosmetics ingredient list: being able to read ingredient lists is important to make sure that we’re using well-formulated products without ingredients that could cause allergies or irritations to our skin. But how do we read them?
Vitamin C in skincare: this powerful antioxidant, available in different forms in skincare products can provide great benefits for the skin but has some downside too.
What ingredients are comedogenic?: some of the ingredients used in skincare and cosmetic products can clog pores and cause breakouts in some people. Click on the link to find out who the culprits are.
Why are preservatives used in cosmetics?: preservatives are a controversial topic in the beauty world. Some of them release formaldehyde, some have potential safety issues while others don’t work too well. Yet, they are necessary in beauty products.
Haircare
7 Ways To Wash Your Hair: did you know that there are several ways of washing your hair without using shampoo? Find out what they are, as well as their pros and cons.
How to Create Volume for Thin Hair: professional hairstylist Giles Lever shares some tips on how to create volume for fine and thin hair.
Interviews
Interview with Jami from Bionic Beauty: last April, I was thrilled and excited to have got the opportunity to interview Jamie, the brainy beauty behind Bionic Beauty, about blogging and beauty.
Interview with Toma from Makeup Masala: in February, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing the lovely Toma from Makeup Masala about her beauty secrets and her own makeup shop, The Makeup Mix shop.
Makeup
Are you addicted to lip balm?: is it possible to be addicted to lip balm? If so, what causes it and is this addiction physical or psychological?
Why does my foundation turn orange on me?: we all have experienced foundation turning orange or just darker on our skin, but why does that happen? And how can we prevent it?
Product reviews
Chanel Exceptionnel De Chanel Mascara: this smudgeproof mascara provides volume, length and curl. If it weren’t for the high price and that it takes too long to apply, this would be my HG.
LipFusion XL Lip Plumper: does this expensive lip plumper really works or is just a hyped-up, gimmicky product? Read the review to find out.
Sleek I-Divine Original Eyeshadow Palette: you are all probably very bored to hear me rave about the Sleek palettes, but I can’t help it. Gorgeous, highly pigmented and longlasting shades at a cheap price. What more could a girl want?
Skincare
Are hypoallergenic products really safer?: more and more products are being labelled as hypoallergenic, but what does that mean? And are these products really gentle and less prone to cause negative reactions?
Effects Of Smoking On Skin: smoking doesn’t only cause cancer and heart diseases, but also premature aging, yellowish complexion and teeth and dry skin. The effects aren’t always reversible, so the sooner you quit, the better for your body.
How to care for dry skin: a brief explanation of what causes dry skin and some tips to treat it.
How to care for oily skin: a brief explanation of what causes oily skin and some tips to deal with it.
What does alcohol-free mean?: why do some products labelled as alcohol-free still contain some form of alcohol? And aren’t all alcohols bad for the skin?
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Merry Christmas!
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!