Peter Thomas Roth’s Pumpkin Enzyme Mask is my latest splurge at Sephora.

Peter Thomas Roth Enzyme Pumpkin Mask Review

Hailing from a lineage of experts in the beauty field, Hungarian-born Peter Thomas Roth is no stranger to the beauty aisle and has been whipping up state of the art formulations since 1993. The Pumpkin Enzyme Mask is the newest addition to the brand’s face mask range.

If you have been following my product review posts under ‘Beauty’, you already know I am somewhat addicted to the Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense range. The key ingredient in this range is frankincense essential oil.

But what is Frankincense? And why has Neal’s Yard Remedies dedicated a whole range of skincare products to this age-old essential oil?

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fashion forward 2015What is Fashion Forward? Concluding it’s fifth season this year, Fashion Forward (or FFWD) is a platform for topnotch designers of the Middle East region to showcase their talent.

The catwalk was ablaze all weekend with show-stopping creations by the Middle East’s finest designers, many debuting for the first time round. Each lent a different element of drama to the show. From folklore and fairytales, to new-age symmetry and grunge, FFWD Season 5 was a feast for the eyes.

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Below is a pictorial summary of some of the jaw-dropping catwalk creations seen at FFWD. All photography used in this post is courtesy Getty Images.

As beauty buffs, we spend a fortune on facial products. We also splurge on an ever-growing market for body-care, but tend to neglect the delicate area connecting the two; the neck and décolletage.

For those of you not familiar with the term décolletage, this refers to the area of skin exposed above a low-cut neckline. It comprises of the neck, shoulders, back and upper chest.

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Tea tree oil is one of those bathroom cabinet essentials I cannot do without. It’s a multi-tasking gift from Mother Nature thanks to its naturally occurring antiseptic properties.

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This “jack of all trades” essential oil has been used for numerous beauty, health and household uses. Today’s post explores the brief history behind tea tree oil, and lists a number of examples where tea tree oil can be your savior.

Remember me raving about my recent fashion splurge on Judith Hobby Clothing? Today we talk to the extraordinarily stylish woman behind the brand; Judith Hobby herself!

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Judith Hobby shares her journey into the fashion scene, and gives us invaluable tips on dressing up.

I’ve become a little obsessed with the Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Frankincense skincare range. I love frankincense, the scent takes me back to Christmas and skincare specialists have been raving about the miracles it is capable of on dry, maturing skin.

And what’s not to love about the very English Neal’s Yard Remedies? Created in the very scenic Covent Garden in central London, the brand has held its stance against the synthetic chemical approach to beauty since its beginnings in 1981.

I have been using a few of the products from their Frankincense range. You might have read my review on their Frankincense Hydrating Mist here. Today we’re looking at the Neal’s Yard Remedies Rejuvenating Frankincense Eye & Lip Serum.

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