Archive for July, 2008

Sunscreens – why you should use them daily

A couple of people have picked up on something from my review of Aldi’s Anti-wrinkle cream. This has an SPF of 4, which I thought was about right for a day cream. Shouldn’t I be suggesting at least SPF15 they ask. I don’t think I should: I think it is about right. [...]

Longer legs – You can have them, but….

If you are a man and want to become more attractive to women the best strategy is to become taller. See my post on longer legs. Obviously this isn’t a straight forward thing to do, and I have previously suggested that you can’t simply stick a fw inches on your legs.
But it turns out [...]

Aldi Day Moisturising Cream and Night Nourishing Cream Review

Aldi Day and Night Creams reviewed by Cosmetic scientist. Good value for money and very respectable formulations.

Fish Pedicure

Fish are being used as a the latest pedicure.

Hair Extensions

Jamelia is concerned about the exploitation of poor people to provide hair extensions

Wellbox comes to UK – Review

Review of Wellbox, the latest beauty treatment device. A nice story but no evidence that it works yet.

Beauty Pages – Update on where it is going

This website is mainly a labour of love, but the advertising helps defray expenses a bit. But I have been a bit unhappy with just how much of the screen was taken up with those little ads that Google puts up.
Up until now there wasn’t much I could do about it – but I [...]

Yves Rocher Organic Range due in October

Yves Rocher have announced a new organic range for the autumn. It is good big cosmetic houses are taking organic products seriously.

Jo Malone brand goes East

Jo Malone is owned by Estee Lauder. This may surprise some users. It is now moving into China making it a true international brand.

Spotting a good fragrance from an ingredient list

Fragrances contain many natural products that cause allergic reactions in a few people, but the best smells come from the highest level of natural ingredients. This is how you can spot them from the ingredient list.