Have you switched up your makeup look lately? If you can’t remember the last time you did so, then now is probably the time. Say goodbye to the classics – black cat-eye liner and nude cut creases have a time and a place, but why not try a colourful graphic liner look to switch things…
Not a week passes that another skincare ingredient buzzword starts to trend, but one we’re hearing a lot about recently is cica. While it’s been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, thanks to the K-beauty movement, people have been catching on to its multiple skincare benefits and it’s becoming increasingly popular in the latest…
You can marinade your skin in acids and vitamin serums, but if you want to achieve the healthiest skin of your life, what you really need is moisture. And when it comes to moisture-boosting ingredients, there’s nothing much better than ceramides. Just as drinking water keeps our bodies in optimal condition, ceramides replenish our skin’s…
Have you ever got to Thursday and realised that your skin looks a lot like tiger bread? Join the club. As an avid weekly tanner, the worst part of my week is without a doubt, the frustrating removal of last week’s fake tan. That’s when I began to wonder, do tan-removing products actually work? For…
When it comes to the world of haircare, there are a few things pretty much all of us are trying to achieve, no matter our hair type. Preventing breakage and keeping our hair as healthy as can be. Luckily, there are plenty of things we can do at home to help keep our hair feeling…
Hey Grace, I’ve heard so much about the benefits of retinol for acne-prone skin and for its anti-aging benefits, so it’s an ingredient I’d really love to try. However, I’ve also heard that it can cause dryness and irritation. I have very sensitive skin which reacts when I use things like masks and some serums,…
There’s something about skincare sets that we just can’t get enough of. They feature a round-up of the most important skincare products, with a set for every skin type, goal, and obsession. If you’re looking for skincare on a budget or want to test the waters with a new range of products, they’re perfect. What’s…
There is literally nothing better than when someone tells you, ‘you smell good’, it’s an elite compliment that’ll have you smiling from ear to ear for the rest of the day. Smelling good should fall under the aromatherapy category because it truly is an underrated virtue. However, we’ve all fallen victim to those days you’ve…
Buying fragrance online can feel like a risky move when you can’t actually smell the perfumes you’re interested in – after all, finding a signature scent is an incredibly personal experience. The thing is, fragrance shopping online is often so much more convenient – and can be a lot less overwhelming than browsing a busy…
We’re officially in jet-setting season, and here at BEAUTY BAY HQ, the only thing on our mind is what beauty must-haves we’re taking on the flight with us. Whether it’s a hydrating sheet mask for an in-air pamper moment, a nourishing balm to save our lips from drying out, or a bottle of SPF that’ll…