Well, well, well, looks like the Mamamia beauty writer has finally started.
In a statistic scientists are calling “exciting,” “game-changing” and “delicious on pancakes,” women use less than 10% of the beauty products they purchase because they’re not sure how to use them, or they use them incorrectly once and never touch them again.
Now, despite the fact that 100% of that statistic is made up, I think you’ll agree this information is scandalous, and definitely needs to be addressed.
And here I am! Scrawled pen on an envelope; ready to address.
First, let me introduce myself: I am your new beauty rascal, armed with (usually not even made up!) beauty facts and tip and tricks to make you feel confident and capable when it comes to your skin and hair and nails and even your ears, which need sunscreen and foundation too, you know.
I was the beauty director at Cosmopolitan and Harper’s BAZAAR magazines, and most recently, held a tyrannical editor-in-chief position at PRIMPED. I have never worked at Golfer’s Digest, despite those hurtful rumours.
I also wrote a beauty book called Amazing Face, which, to be honest, thieved all of my best tips and tricks, leaving me with only the following beauty tips to share with you here at Mamamia:
– Take a shower daily for less body odour!
– How to brush your hair!
– Don’t lick your lips because it will make them dry!
I’m kidding, you gorgeous, bright-eyed butternuts! I have literally thimbles full of exciting beauty tidbits that I will share with you weekly, like how to sneak into new season trends without spending a lot of money, or how to fool everyone into thinking you’re excellent at self-tanning, or how to make your hair look good when you have neither the time nor inclination to indulge it with attention.
Top Comments
I only have one complaint... once a week is not enough Zoe!
She'll be back tomorrow. In person (well on video) xxx
LOVE your writing Zoe - you're making me want - even though I thought I didn't need!
What I do need, though, is advice on big ugly old grown up acne. My good ol' teenage routine of slathering face in coverstick is not constructive these days and I know I can do a lot better with tinted moisturiser/mineral makeup etc … just don't know the best combo or products! Not keen on slapping on a coat of foundation icing each day. Also any advice on products curing the source so I be pretty first thing in the morning pre-makeup (hahahaha) would be much appreciated! Future post! Future post!
Thanks also for the geology link. That sand question has been keeping me awake at night.
Me too, me too!
I even went out and bought rosehip oil last week after a comment Mia's post, in the desperate hope it would help (it hasn't).
I need adult acne solutions that aren't uber expensive... please!
i had adult acne in my early 20s (im 30 now).
i spent a year being miserable, going to my gp, trying every prescription cream and otc cream and oiontment i could, as well as all the skin care products that promised acne free happiness.
finally after a year of no results, and a lot less money, i was referred to a dermatologist who put me on 'loaccutane' (just like roaccutane but slightly less strong) for 6 months.
yes its a scary scary mofo, you cannot get pregnant, and your skin becomes super photo sensitive and flakes off daily, but in 1 month my acne was 50% better and 3 months in it was completely gone. i stopped taking the meds at 4 months, as the acne stayed gone and didnt return, and i was anxious to get off the meds as soon as i possibly could.
here we are 8 years later and the acne has never returned.
The only thing i regret is waiting as long as i did as im now trying every beauty product under the sun for my acne scars and inflammation. will prob have to do ipl or fraxel at some point.
i offer this just as another option - the decision to go on any roaccutane type med is a biggie, and should be made after speaking with a derm, but depending on your acne, how long its been active, how many other things youve tried etc, it may be something youre willing to try.
i dont regret it for a second, as i said my only regret is that i wasted so much time being so unhappy and embarrased when a curative option was actually available.
anyway hopefully there are some good things skin wise that zoe can recommend - best of luck to you either way, i know how hellish it is.
Completely agree with the above statement. Both my sister and I suffered from acne all through our teens and early 20's. Tried everything under the sun - facials, expensive skin care, naturopathy, antibiotics - finally my sister got fed up and saw a dermatologist and got put on accutane. I eventually did the same thing - and neither of us have ever looked back. And our only regret is not doing it earlier. When something is that persistent, it's due to an internal imbalance - skincare will make no difference. Everyone is different of course, but it's definitely an option worth considering if you're really struggling with your skin and subsequent self esteem.