By Alyssa Cimino | UNSW FABSOC If I had to describe 2020 in one word, it would probably be extraordinary. Fortunately, in Sydney, we’re now able to return to our usual routines – just with lots of hand sanitiser, masks and social distancing! However, for the time that we were all staying at home, it really did feel like the…
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Personalisation: The future of fashion and beauty
By Kaveena Anantha-Siva | UNSW FABSOC We’ve all seen those quizzes you take online to determine which shampoo is best for your hair, or which skincare product works well with your skin. From customised products to curated individual recommendations, personalisation is the way certain products or services are tailored to match individual consumer needs and preferences. This trend gained momentum…
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DIY Skincare Ingredients…that are actually HARMFUL!
By Gladys Yeo | UNSW FABSOC Trying some new skincare home remedies this lockdown? You’re definitely not alone! DIY recipes for skin have long existed as a cheaper alternative on the internet, and many of us are beginning to delve into that world to entertain ourselves in this time. However as we all know, listening to exactly what the internet…
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Your facial cleanser’s pH level: why does it matter?
By Gladys Yeo | UNSW FABSOC With the rise of exciting new skincare trends (cute sheet masks, chemical exfoliants, and…face rollers?) what you use to wash your face might just be the least thrilling part of your daily skincare ritual. Unfortunately, dropping all those coins to build your 10-step skincare routine isn’t all there is to achieving that perfect, dewy,…
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Ingredient Focus: Hyaluronic Acid
By Alyssa Cimino | UNSW FABSOC When you’re trying to achieve hydrated and dewy skin, the first thing that might come to your mind is: moisturise, moisturise, moisturise! Whilst moisturiser is an essential part of any skincare routine, using products that contain hyaluronic acid can make a huge difference in maintaining glowy skin that is full of hydration. What is…
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Sunscreen
By Vaishnavi Ragipani Let’s cut to the chase, we all know that you’ve been avoiding daily sun protection! I absolutely hated sunscreen when I was younger because there weren’t many options that didn’t leave ashy purple casts on dark complexions. But the great thing about 2020 is that our sunscreen options are endless and cater to more diverse skin types…
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Sleep for Beauty
Is your skin looking puffy, dull or irritated?? Is your sleep cycle unpredictable and crazy at the moment with exam season?!?! Read more to find out how the two are linked and steps you can take to fix this!
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Brand Focus 2: Drunk Elephant
This marks the second part to our brand new skin series. This week we focus on Drunk Elephant
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Preventing a breakout freak-out
Stressed because of your ACNE?? Check out our basic guide to help get your skin back on track with product recommendations as well!
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Brand Focus: The Ordinary
Stressed about the multitude of skincare options?? Check our our first piece of our Brand Focus series, today talking about 'The Ordinary'.
