Beauty

I believe beauty products should enhance my natural beauty, get to know the brands and products I use to achieve just that.

Unveiling My Everyday Makeup Heroes: A Beauty Ritual Worth Celebrating

Astrid Ruts January 5, 2024

Discover my everyday make-up essentials: from the radiant canvas of Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation to the sun-kissed elegance of Dolce and Gabbana’s bronzing powder, each product is a transformative element in enhancing my natural beauty.

The key to always have a perfect set of nails

October 17, 2023

These nail shapes and colours are the secret to always have a perfect set of nails that will elevate your look.

Here’s what you need to know about including collagen and retinol into your daily skincare routine

What you need to know about collagen and retinol

August 8, 2023

Everything you need to know about collagen and retinol. Going from why these ingredients are used in skincare products, to how to incorporate them in your skincare routine and some do’s and don’ts in terms of usage.

Tips to spring clean your make-up cupboard

May 11, 2023

These tips to spring clean your make-up cupboard will make sure you keep your make-up bag fresh and sustainable.

Adding a signature scent to your look creates a sensory experience, it’s the ultimate, unforgettable accessory

Perfume, The Ultimate Accessory

March 8, 2023

Perfume is the ultimate accessory to create a signature style, adding a sensory experience to any look. Here’s what you need to know to find yours.

January Fashion News

January 31, 2023

Gucci appoints new creative director, Estée Lauder buys Tom Ford and Delphine Arnault becomes CEO of Dior, this is your January Fashion News

Collection of miniature Lumene skincare products

3 reasons why I love Lumene skin care products

January 9, 2023

Sustainably sourced ingredients that give you the perfect radiant glow, and all that at an affordable price point. These are the 3 reasons why I love Lumene skin care products.

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My top 3 fragrances

May 3, 2022

Scent is a very direct sensory stimulant. It can awaken our senses, spark a mood or catapult us back to memories past. Perfume is a key ingredient when creating your style. Here are my top 3!

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I haven’t used Mascara in a week, here’s why!

April 21, 2022

I haven’t used mascara in a week. Having my lashes lifted and brows shaped, allows me to look effortlessly clean and chic at all times, even without mascara!