by xpat | Aug 20, 2026 | Beauty
A couple of years ago, I was introduced to Jurlique’s skincare at a product launch for the Herbal Recovery range, held at the Sea Containers Spa in London. The recovery blend was designed to protect skin from environmental stressors. I especially liked the Herbal...
by xpat | Jun 22, 2026 | Beauty
Second heatwave alert. Europe is blazing. The UK will have its fair share of the heat, which means more showers. I find that when it’s very hot, I don’t want any skincare or perfume that’s too sweet. Overly sweet scents on hot skin can become cloying. Instead, I...
by xpat | Jun 13, 2026 | Beauty
What are your plans for the summer? City getaway? Road trippin’ or cruisin’? Whatever you’re up to, there’s no denying we ladies luv our products to keep us crisp in IRL and for the gram. I confess, I’ve upped ante on self-care and embraced scent layering. So I’m...
by xpat | May 6, 2025 | Beauty
Keeping my skin hydrated as I age is an ongoing challenge, especially in Spring. I suffer badly with hay fever from late winter to early summer. Crap sleep, constant sneezing and runny nose takes a toll on my skin. I do drink water to curb dehydration but good...
by xpat | Apr 30, 2025 | Beauty
It’s often said that ‘black don’t crack’ and ‘Asian don’t raisin’, and this is the gene pool in my household. Nonetheless, I encourage my family to wear their sun protection. We have trialled a range of Ultrasun products over the years. We took their products with us...
