
everyone deserves to feel like a babe.
But sometimes, you don’t feel like a babe. I get it. I’ve spent years slathering, scrubbing, and spritzing my way through all kinds of ethical hair and skin products. Some delivered the glow-up. Others didn’t. These are my honest reviews. The good stuff stays, the bad stuff gets roasted. No fluff, just facts.
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my mission
To make sure every review and recommendation here has been tried, tested, and put through its paces—sometimes for months, because quick opinions don’t cut it. Whether it’s hair, beauty, or lifestyle, I give each product the time it deserves to make sure it’s actually worth your time and cash. No shortcuts, just the truth to help you make sure the things actually worth it.
trending hair care
K18 and Olaplex are powerful hair bond builders widely touted as the most effective on the market. Both promise to repair damaged hair, but they work with different active and in very different ways. So which one is better value? Here’s a detailed comparrison.
K18 leave-in molecular repair mask has been touted as the holy grail of bond builders, repairing your hair from the inside out. But does it work? Here’s my honest review.
Is it possible to get thicker hair, naturally? Yes, and you don’t need any hair thickening products to make it work. This method is designed to give you thicker hair, permanently.
I bought Bondi Boost HG Shampoo on a whim one day, on my lunch break. It was kind of expensive and promised to clean my hair and help it grow faster at the same time. But does it really work and it worth the price tag?
New Wash promises to replace all your normal products — it cleanses, conditions, and works as a styler. It’s also formulated without detergents or foams which can damage your hair. It’s eco-friendly and cruelty-free. But does it work? Read on for my in-depth review.
If you’ve googled hair care products within the last year, you’ve probably come across Function of Beauty - the customizable shampoo and conditioner range that claims to help your hair live its best life. But is it worth it?
Is Shea Moisture shampoo and conditioner worth the hype? I tested it out so you don’t have to.
beauty reviews
I’ve been wearing lipstick on special occasions for most of my adult life, but I’ve been avoiding it recently because it doesn’t last long enough. And then I tried the viral Wonderskin lip stain peel—the lip colour that goes on blue and somehow turns pink. Here’s what happened.
Wrinkles Schminkles is a line of anti-wrinkle silicone patches that claim to hydrate skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by creating a microclimate between your skin and the silicone. I decided to give them a go. Here’s what happened.
It feels like every skincare product on the market at the moment is promising to refine my pores and give me dewy glass skin. But do they work? I tried the Official Quasi Bio-Collagen Mask to find out. Here’s what happened.
As with a lot of products on this site, I came across K Republic Glass Skin on social media and decided I had to try it out. I’m always so curious to see if new products and fads work — at the moment, it feels like every second ad on Instagram is for a new product promising to give me Korean-style glass skin. Does it really work? This is what happened.
If you’ve been here for a while, you’ll know I absolutely swore by three skincare products for the longest time — my facial cleansing bar, coconut oil and sunscreen. That was literally all I used. It’s been three years since I said that and, my oh my, how things have changed. Cue, The Ordinary.
If you’re a human who uses the internet, you’ve probably come across Sand And Sky – the Australian Pink Clay Mask and Exfoliating Treatment said to be making everyone’s face brighter than sunbeams, but does it really work?
I absolutely love the Function of Beauty hair line, so when I found out about their new range of customized skin care, I was pretty keen to try it out. Here’s what happened.
I’d been looking for a vegan face wash and body wash that doesn’t use harsh detergents for a long time without any luck, until I came across NueBar - the tiny Australian zero waste beauty and skincare company. Here’s what happened.
health & lifestyle
Magnesium has become a popular over-the-counter sleep aid, with research suggesting it calms the nervous system and helps with sleep regulation. But does it actually send you to sleep and help sleep and sleep anxiety? I tried three and found the best one.
Learn how I signed up for Audible and got 25 free audiobooks, even after cancelling my membership. I listened to 17 free books last year alone, worth more than $800, without renewing my subscription. Here’s how you can do it too.
Looking for a durable and reusable glass water bottle that won’t leak? A Bkr water bottle is the answer. I have had my pink Bkr bottle for about five years now, which means I got it before it became a designer bottle. Yes, you read that correctly - ‘designer’ water receptacle. But having had one for so long, I can absolutely see why they became so popular.
Is the Frank And Oak ‘Style Plan’ Subscription Box worth it? I gave a go and here’s what happened.
Ayurvedic hair tea is a herbal rinse made with spices and herbs used in traditional Indian medicine. It reduces breakage, shedding, and scalp irritation—like a natural DIY hair growth serum for stronger, healthier hair. The best part? You’re going to make it yourself, and I’m gong to show you how.