Category Archives: Skin Care

What I Eat

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Dempeaux

When I wrote this post about my new year’s resolutions recently, I mentioned that I am about 80%- 90% vegan and don’t eat refined sugar or refined carbohydrates. Hayley tweeted me and asked for a bit more information on what … Continue reading →

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DIY Rose Sunscreen (24% Zinc Oxide) + latest skincare routine

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Dempeaux

Hi everyone! So I’ve been meaning to post this recipe for a while, and now that it’s Sunday morning and I’m sitting here with green tea in hand, I think that now is the time! I’ve posted quite a bit … Continue reading →

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Study FOTD

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Dempeaux

So now that every waking moment is taking up with writing my thesis/ editing my thesis/ lying awake worrying about my thesis, makeup application has become rather streamlined. In the mornings I want something that is really quick to apply … Continue reading →

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Reparing Sun Damage: My Latest Skin Pics and Routine Update

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Dempeaux

It’s been a while since I did an update on my current skincare routine, so I thought I’d regale you all with a ramble and some photos of how my skin care quest is going. For those of you who … Continue reading →

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SEA Has A Blog! DIY Skincare Just Became Even Easier.

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Dempeaux

By now you probably know that SkinEssentialActives is the site from which I buy the majority of my DIY skincare ingredients because the service and quality of ingredients are excellent. Well, Natasha, the owner of SEA, has started her own … Continue reading →

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Perth Online Beauty Media #POBM

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Dempeaux

So yesterday, thanks the phenomenal organisational powers of Annette from WellnessWA, Perth girls had their first online beauty media event! Hello bloggers! It was a very welcome break from the spectre of PhD editing. The venue was generously provided by … Continue reading →

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Top 11 of 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Dempeaux

Many things that I’ve been using throughout 2011, such as my Covergirl Lashblast mascara, Chanel Joues Contraste blushes, Chanel Rouge Allure lipsticks, and so on, have not changed; so, rather than re-hash staples in my routine, I thought write a … Continue reading →

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How to Fix Hooded Eyelids for Free

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Dempeaux

As you all all know, I’ve been on a campaign to improve my sundamaged skin for some months now. DIY skincare has made an enormous difference to the state of my skin, there’s no denying that (see before and after … Continue reading →

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KiNiaNAG Serum: Anti-Aging and Anti-Acne. A Joy For the Skin.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Dempeaux

I’ve been meaning to post a tutorial on this amazing serum for some time. This is the KiNiaNAG Serum; another thoroughbred from the SkinEssentialActives stable. As I’ve said many times before, there are many, many skincare products on the market, … Continue reading →

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Latest Skin Pics

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Dempeaux

Another month, another post showing my progress. For those of you unfamilar with the reason for my scary no-makeup before/after pics, I’ve been on a quest since May to repair my skin.  The Australian sun has really caused some damage … Continue reading →

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DIY Cleanser: ‘Easy Rinse’ Oil Cleansing Method and Tanaka Massage

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Dempeaux

I’ve been meaning to put up this recipe for a while, but I’ve been trying to get the balance of ingredients just right before I share it with you all. Traditionally, the ‘Oil Cleansing Method’ requires just oil and Castor … Continue reading →

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Making Your Own Sunscreen: How Do You Know That It Works?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Dempeaux

Recently, in the comments to my DIY 20% Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Tutorial I linked to a blog called Point of Interest, which provides excellent advice on oils and bath and body formulation.  However, when I visited there recently I was … Continue reading →

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Latest Skin Update

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Dempeaux

So I started my skincare overhaul in May, and boy did my skin need it! Four months later, it’s now September, so it’s time to take a few more no-makeup pictures and share my progress with you all. My results … Continue reading →

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DIY Sunscreen with 20% Zinc Oxide, 99.95% Natural

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Dempeaux

So I’ve taken a break from PhD writing to tell you all about my latest DIY skincare recipe – sunscreen! Sunscreen is so important in your skincare regime. There’s a reason that the skin on your butt is way better … Continue reading →

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Skincare Routine Update, A Ramble, and Some Pics

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Dempeaux

My skin has continued to improve hugely with my new skincare regime. I talked here about my overhaul and my initial success with it, and I thought two months later that I’d update you on my progress. To recap a … Continue reading →

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