Travel

Where I’ve been and of course the “Bucket List”

SPF Moisturiser Provides Less Sun Protection Than You Thought

SPF Moisturiser Provides Less Sun Protection Than You Thought

From skin cancer to burns, fine lines to pigmentation, we’re all aware of the damaging effects UV rays have on skin, so for many of us, buying a day moisturiser that also contains SPF is a total no-brainer. Hydrated skin and sun protection – tick. But a study presented at […]

TikTok’s Obsession With “High Value Friendships” Is Getting Weird

TikTok’s Obsession With “High Value Friendships” Is Getting Weird

Here’s one way to alienate yourself from your current friendship group: announce to God and the entire internet that you desire a whole new set of friends, specifically “Bad Bitches” or rather “baddies” who have similar prospects in their careers and dating life, and, most importantly, are as physically attractive […]

It Is Possible To Buy Fast Fashion More Sustainably — Here’s How

It Is Possible To Buy Fast Fashion More Sustainably — Here’s How

As we reckon with a global climate emergency, many of us are looking inwards at our own choices in the hope of minimising our impact on the planet. For me, that meant starting with my wardrobe.  It’s no secret that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries […]

As a First-Gen Grad, My Degree Isn’t Just Mine — It’s Also My Community’s

As a First-Gen Grad, My Degree Isn’t Just Mine — It’s Also My Community’s

Graduation season has arrived, y el cuerpo lo sabe. I’m ready to feel the culmination of my sleepless nights, endless reading, and questionable Zoom learning as I walk across a stage to graduate while waving to family and friends somewhere in the crowd. I say somewhere because, knowing me, I’ll […]

Why I’m Distancing Myself From My Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis

Why I’m Distancing Myself From My Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis

May was Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness month but this year it has been marred with negative press. It has been used in the libel case against Johnny Depp to make Amber Heard’s testimony seem less credible, in part suggesting that having BPD is proof of unreliable character. And thanks […]

Does This TikTok-Famous Primer Live Up To The Hype? An Investigation.

Does This TikTok-Famous Primer Live Up To The Hype? An Investigation.

There are a lot of really good, really affordable beauty products out there. However, not all of them can say they boast over 27,000 reviews online, but e.l.f.’s Poreless Putty Primer can. The innovative makeup primer launched back in late 2018 but is hotter than ever thanks to a meteoric […]