You don’t need special treatment – and that’s a good thing Please note that this post is relevant to anyone who feels like they don’t fit the stereotype of who skin care is “for” – not just men. If you’ve…
At this time of year with Valentine’s day around the corner (but also year-round) there’s a real pressure to be in love. Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE love. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing that somebody thinks you are…
If you’ve been reading for a while you might know by now that I’m a very pale person. I love being pale, I think it’s a unique look and it suits me. But when the warm weather rolls around (like…
Trigger warning: mental health, self-harm and blood. I’ve had a really long struggle with bad skin. Though I’m miles ahead of where I was in terms of skin quality, I think I’ll always have ‘problem skin’ no matter what, and…
Sometimes it feels like everyone you meet can just put whatever on their face and still have perfect skin. Trust me – I am not one of those people. It’s taken years of trial and error and an international trip…
Do you ever wake up, turn the alarm off, and lie there under the blankets for a moment, not wanting to get up? The day can seem too hard, too long and too full of effort. You just want to…
When I was a child, I envied the skin care routines of the women in my life. Looking at them pampering themselves with great-smelling foams and creams made me feel like I was missing out on so much! So when…
Disclaimer: This post gets pretty real, and is picture heavy with some gnarly and unflattering pictures of my damaged skin. You’ve been warned. Right now, my skin is the best it’s ever been. It’s clear, soft and calm, with no…
Hey, I’m Essie! Nice to meet you! I’m a 21 year old skin care addict born and raised in beautiful sunny Australia. You can find me at most times tending to my nearly dead succulents or wondering about whether or…
