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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When acne and breakout sufferers flooded Instagram with Carbon Theory before and after pictures, the internet was shook. There’s no doubt about it, the results looked seriously impressive, and BEAUTY BAY staff couldn’t wait to put the Carbon Theory products to the test themselves. Wanna know what we made of them? Scroll to discover…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last month I was lucky enough to visit Mario Badescu’s salon in New York. Favoured by celebrity clients and New York natives, the salon is a 37-room skin haven that has been an institution on Manhattan’s Upper East Side for over 50 years. I entered the building with skin freaking out (a seven-hour flight followed by…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Over the last year, haircare brands have been expanding to cater towards different hair types and concerns. Just as you’d choose a cleanser or moisturiser specifically for your skintype, niche haircare products are becoming way more accessible – and they’re totally gamechanging when it comes to actually achieving the #hairgoals of your dreams. That’s…
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[vc_row row_width= »wide »][vc_column][vc_column_text] Anyone who works in beauty will tell you that it’s a fun, inspiring place, full of creative ideas (and the occasional free sample!), but exactly how do you break into the beauty industry? In this series, we’ll be chatting with beauty industry insiders to find out what their jobs involve and the paths…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] You’ve probably ogled their #shelfies and read their serum reviews; but did you know the newest wave of beauty influencers are actually ‘skinfluencers’? Sharing the good, the bad and the ugly of the skincare world, these beauty gurus focus on gorgeous content combined with useful, truthful reviews – so before you hit ‘buy’, you…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] All makeup obsessives around the world will be familiar with the Milani Conceal & Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation. Thanks to its full-coverage, oil-free formula, it has rave reviews, has won multiple awards, and is a favourite of makeup artists and beauty bloggers alike. Earlier this year, the US-based brand made a major announcement with the…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] So… we need to talk about banana powder. Named for its slightly yellow hue, banana powder is MUA-approved for its ability to illuminate skin, neutralise redness, hide dark circles, set makeup, and reduce shine. Basically, it’s kind of a big deal in the pro beauty world, and you seriously need to consider adding one…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There’s no straight up cure for acne, but according to users of Carbon Theory’s Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Soap, this product comes pretty damn close. If you haven’t yet heard Carbon Theory, let us introduce you. The brand serves up simple, affordable, and effective solutions to acne-prone and oily skin – and has…
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[vc_row row_width= »wide »][vc_column][vc_column_text] Anyone who works in beauty will tell you that it’s a fun, inspiring place, full of creative ideas (and the occasional free sample!), but exactly how do you break into the beauty industry? In this series, we’ll be chatting with beauty industry insiders to find out what their jobs involve and the paths…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We know what you’re thinking – face sprays are just fragranced water, right? Wrong. Hydrating face mists packed with vitamins and antioxidants work their magic by delivering ingredients to skin quickly and easily – making them a perfect way to treat your major skin concerns. But which to choose? If affordability, efficacy, and simplicity…