how to get rid of dry, bleached hair?

how to get rid of dry, bleached hair?

Are you experiencing dry/bleached/dead hair? if so, this blog post is going to save your hair for sure! I have bleached/dyed my hair for about 3-4 times last year and it has been DEAD since then. I had the money to bleach but did not buy those fancy purple shampoo or any extra fancy hair treatment to help strengthening my hair again. Therefore it is just a mess now.

graphic done by Charlene Zee – @within_out.blog
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should I buy more skincare or beauty products? which one should I choose?

should I buy more skincare or beauty products? which one should I choose?

Today I am going to discuss my opinion on whether one should invest in more skincare products or makeup. This is all my own opinion which you might not agree to. I would love to share some of my thoughts on this topic since the skincare game is going much stronger than makeup these days in the beauty community.

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the cheapest way to clear acne skin.

the cheapest way to clear acne skin.

No clickbait. I am serious. It is probably almost free to get clearer skin if you are someone who is dealing with acne. Of course I am not a doctor or some certified skincare expert to correct this information, however, by common sense and knowledge, I believe this is one of the most effective ways I have discovered that has helped clearing my skin, along with my skincare routine.

graphic made by Charlene Zee for blogging purposes – do not reuse
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buy less makeup? only buy makeup that sparks joy. how to really be a smart consumer.

buy less makeup? only buy makeup that sparks joy. how to really be a smart consumer.

Today I am not doing my usual blog posts where I recommend you all products that work well with oily/combination and acne prone skin. I want to share my thoughts on the notion of “buying/wearing less makeup”. I think when it comes to the beauty industry, it is obviously the ‘heaven’ to all the beauty lovers out there but it can really be seen as a massive trap which attracts us as consumers to purchase a lot of unnecessary impulsive buys. Everytime when I go into Mecca (Australia’s leading beauty retailer) or Sephora, I would somehow manage to come out of the store with 1+ item(s) even though I am really broke ~ bank account is crying ~ I have caught myself doing this for a while now and it needs to be stopped. I am just like you, one of the ‘victims’, always buying similar products or stuff that are not going to be used for long.

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my work/study desk self-care essentials

my work/study desk self-care essentials

I am a university student which means I am at my desk majority of the time and plus I am doing blogging again now that means extra time here. I always want to make sure I have my skincare and pampering goodies with me every corner I go to in my house. haha sounds crazy but you want to feel relax and good about yourself even when you are concentrated on your work. Today I am sharing some of my desk essentials with you, I would love to know what are your own essentials!

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beauty/skincare products that did not work for me #1

beauty/skincare products that did not work for me #1

At some point in life, we would all come across beauty and skincare products that just do not work for us. Due to the different skin types and conditions, not every products would be necessarily work for you. Today, I would like to share some of the products that I believe they are just a hot mess or just an fail match to me. Please note that I love these brands and own other products from the brands but the following products just were kind of like a nightmare to me. If you have sensitive, oily/combination skin, light to medium skin colour, dry hair roots or with Asian complexion (olive/yellow undertones), these might be helpful tips on not to try these products out.

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skin prep for the dry winter

skin prep for the dry winter

It is finally getting into winter in Sydney, Australia, which means it is getting dryer. My favourite season of the year has to be summer but I don’t really mind winter except for the super cool days with sharp winds blowing onto my face. What’s good about winter? I guess the hotpot dates, hot chocolate dates and of course the lazy days. I am a hot food person, I love a good bowl of hot udon in a cold winter day, it just warms up my body instantly. What about you?

crazy thing about this beginning of winter is that I have realised I am experiencing combination skin and I have some dry patches which made my skin flaky. All the boys and girls with combination skin will totally understand the struggle of being too oily and too dry at the same time but I am here to help! Today I really wanted to recommend you all with something more affordable and product that works for me.

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