Product Review | Huxley Extract It Toner + Oil Essence

Kim September 6, 2017

The Philosophy

Huxley is a new cult Korean skincare range boasting natural extracts that provide a wealth of hydration. Their key ingredient focus is cactus oils which have been known to be a key beauty staple for women in the Saharan desert. This is the first brand that has used cactus oil as a hero ingredient in the range.

How To | Skin Prep 101

Kim February 27, 2017

We are born with skin that generally stays the same (until hormonal changes erupt), and recently there have been trends in having a flawless, fault-less face which, I hate to say, is not always the case. Especially in photos - a lot of them are retouched and don't really translate to what it looks like in real life.

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When I earn money from a job, its so hard not to spend it all on products. Being in the beauty industry, you easily get sucked into new, shiny, products to stock in your kit. There are thousands of influencers and makeup artists who have holy grail items and you get tempted buying all of it in the hopes that your artistry will look the same. This was a downward spiral that I did NOT want to be stuck in. I wasn't saving money and my 'investment' back into my kit wasn't getting me the results I wanted.

April 30, 2019

I saw myself constantly gravitating toward these pencils and so I felt the need to review. Extremely blendable and versatile, the @makeupforever Pencils have now become a staple in my kit. I can’t wait for some fun colours to be released. Shades mentioned: ✨ Endless Cacao (greyish brown) ✨ Limitless Brown (warm, dark brown) ✨ Wherever Walnut (neutral rose) ✨ Anywhere Caffeine (warm spice brown)

letting things smudge • it took all my strength to refrain from cleaning up the liner but it somehow turned out better as an imperfect happy accident • thank you to the best team photographer // @kristinayenko model // phoebecombes hair // @juliahomard stylist // @bigladydancemoves

juicy skin always. @megumimckenna you beautiful ray of sunshine ☀️ KEY PRODUCTS @caudalie Beauty Elixr @ereperezcosmetics Moringa Moisturiser @chantecaille Just Skin @anastasiabeverlyhills Pink Dahlia Blush @makeupforever Wherever Walnut Lipliner

I still think of this shoot to this daty. A very very late post but better late than never ✨ photographer // @jeddcooney stylist // @jordanboorman model // @jesuislesoleilll @_astoundiaye hair // @lisa.fulginiti for @marieclaireau

A new favourite added to the collection. It literally combines all the scents I grew up with. It’s insanely fresh whilst enveloping you in a warm spicy cloud. I prefer scents that aren’t overpowering to my nose but still remain interesting (especially if you stand close by). @shiro_japan Spice of Life