One of the best parts of a vacation is pampering yourself at a spa. It’s the perfect opportunity to wipe away stress and rid yourself of toxins so that you return home feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. Besides, spa practices differ drastically across the globe so a spa day is a luxurious way of immersing yourself […]

Winter is tough on the skin. Low humidity and cold temperatures can make skin dry and dull, or worse, flaky. You also might find that your skin becomes more sensitive than usual as temperatures drop. However, you can avoid all of this unpleasantness with the help of a quality moisturizer. I’ve rounded up the best […]

A beautiful eye look can transform your whole face, which is why I think of luxury eyeshadow palettes as an investment. A good shadow should be smooth, pigmented and long-lasting. I really hate formulas with a lot of kickback, since it makes a huge mess, and don’t even get me started on patchy shades. As […]

Beauty expert Iani Silveira is one of my dear friends, not least because she has her own concierge aesthetics business (although don’t tell her I said that!) Bella Vida Aesthetics is a cosmetics service that delivers professional non-surgical treatments in the comfort of your own home. Of course, I had to try it for myself. […]

The only thing I love more than skincare? Cruelty-free skincare. There are so many amazing luxury brands out there who don’t test their products on animals. You really don’t have to compromise! I’m going to take you through the top five cruelty-free skincare brands that will leave your skin glowing.  First Aid Beauty  Whatever your […]

There are some wonderful cruelty-free makeup brands out there, and luxury beauty lovers have plenty of choices. I’ve selected the best and most luxurious ethical beauty brands that don’t test on animals. If you’ve got questions about what it means to be cruelty-free, check out this article where I break it all down for you. […]

Cruelty-free makeup and skincare is probably the best beauty trend to emerge in recent years, but it’s not as black-and-white as it might seem. There’s no legal definition of the term “cruelty free” which means cosmetics companies often co-opt it as a marketing ploy. There are also a lot of technicalities and loopholes involved. So […]

I spend a lot of time – some would say too much time – thinking about skincare. Good skin is the cornerstone of beauty. When your skin is healthy and glowy, you look amazing with or without makeup – and if you do decide to apply foundation, it’ll glide on flawlessly. The problem is that […]

I’ll admit it; I didn’t used to enjoy buying cosmetics online. There’s nothing like browsing the high-end beauty counters, swatching new shades and inhaling the clouds of designer perfume. However, the coronavirus pandemic has changed shopping in a big way. Right now, you can’t try before you buy or enjoy a makeover. Without that luxurious […]