When you travel anywhere, taking your makeup, shampoo, conditioner, lotions and potions with you is probably high on your priority list. I mean, a girl's got to be prepared right? Well, the trouble is, if you're travelling somewhere hot, that your products may be affected by the heat. Not to menti...
Maybe you're lucky enough to be going on holiday, or maybe you're in the market for new flip flops for the summer season. Whichever it is, there are a few golden rules to finding the perfect pair. Firstly, choose fabric or leather thongs – rubber is tough on feet, and only ends up in blister...
If you're looking for a special occasion hairstyle for longer hair, that looks great, and is easy to do, the side ponytail is a great choice! Whether you opt for a looser, more romantic style, or a sleek, chic style, your hair will need to be long enough to get into the ponytail, and longer layers...
Being toned is one thing. Looking sleek, taut and sexy is fine. Being over pumped is quite another. While more and more women are realizing that strength training is important, giving you that toned, taut look, as well as strengthening bones, and boosting your metabolism, making weight loss easier...
If you're not really all that into makeup, you may have missed the arrival of mineral foundation – the next big thing according to those in the know. Maybe you're a person who never seems to get a smooth, flawless finish from your foundation. If that's the case, then mineral foundation may b...
It may be, well, bitchy, but I get a perverse delight when I see celebrities, for all their money, and stylists, and makeup artists, getting fashion, or makeup, wrong! One thing that seems to by far out strip any other mistake, across the board, is overdoing the bronzer. You've seen them in pictur...
We all know that shopping for handbags is great – it's fun finding a cute new bag. However, are your bags practical? Do you fit everything you need in your bag? Or do you find yourself carrying other items as well? Does your lifestyle match your bag? At a minimum, you need to keep your makeup...
The thought of a relaxing, soothing spa treatment is probably very high on most working women's lists. The pampering, relaxing, and just having a little me time is a big draw card too. However, going to the spa is probably not something most of us can do, with financial constraints, kids, work and...
First it was fat that was evil. Then it was carbs. Now they've come up with what seems to be a sensible idea – glycaemic index. The theory is that low GI foods take longer to digest, so we're fuller for longer. Makes sense. If you consider that low GI foods also tend to be low fat, and fiber r...
I know it happens to me. One day, I wake up, and the fabulous hair that I paid a fortune for, suddenly just looks blah. Not awful, just boring. Flat. Dull. And no matter what you try, it stays that way. I've realized that everyone has bad hair days, so I've come up with a few secret weapons, which...
If there's one thing I never seem to have enough of, it's time! My days are rushed, from getting to work, organizing my home life, to dealing with kids and partner problems; I never seem to have enough. Throw the desire to have some kind of a social life into the mix, and you've got a recipe for s...
So most of us have at least one or two lotions or potions we use every day, with the ultimate goal of avoiding wrinkles, blemishes and the other signs of age. (Or at least delaying their appearance!) What's the real deal with moisturizing though? Well, the very first and most important thing you...
If you've ever gained, and then lost a lot of weight, or had a baby, chances are you have a stretch mark or two lurking somewhere. The good news is that they are treatable! If you want to go the surgical route, dermabrasion, laser treatment and chemical peels can help reduce stretch marks. Then aga...
It's a sad fact of life that the credit crunch is here – nearly all of us are having to tighten our belts. When it comes to cosmetics and other beauty products, there are ways to save too. Here are a few of my thoughts on the subject. Never cut costs on your foundation – great foundatio...
Very few of us have the luxury of spending hours every day making sure we look our best. However, looking “done” is not as hard as it seems, especially where hair and makeup is concerned. For hair, a ponytail or simply updo, adorned with a pretty clip, or even a headband, along with a sp...
Changing your hair color can really lift your look, and can be a great way to give yourself a makeover. With so many great home color kits today too, it's easier than ever to get professional looking results. If you bear a few golden rules in mind. Firstly, if you're planning a dramatic change, t...
We all want shiny, sleek, gorgeous hair, but the truth is, many of us have to deal with frazzled, frizzy locks more often than not. Fixing the problem is relatively quick, painless and cheap, so there's no more excuses! Firstly, go easy on the shampoo and conditioner. Product buildup equates to du...
Biotherm, the skin biology brand. Since 1952, the brand's biologists have been dedicated to studying the skin's natural cellular mechanisms and have done so with the utmost respect. Pure Thermal Plankton, an exceptional active ingredient, has long been at the heart of their research efforts. This...
There was a time when you were stuck with the eye color you were born with. Not anymore though. Color contacts used to be a novelty, but more and more people are opting to change their look by changing their eye color. If you do decide to change eye color with contacts, and you wear glasses, get p...
I'm not someone who's been blessed with eyelashes that would make a cow jealous. Up till now, I've made do with lengthening and thickening mascara, but I've just stumbled onto something brand new, that will solve all my lash envy issues: eyelash extensions. Yup. These little beauties may have been i...
OK, so we've all noticed the riot of color on eyes in magazines and on catwalks. It looks great there, but I'm always a little afraid that I'll end up looking like one of those old ladies with the eighties blue eyeshadow. You know the ones – bright blue lids, shocking pink lips, shaved brows...
Most women want to lose a few pounds, or tone up their bodies, but let's face it, making time for the gym in a hectic life filled with work, home, kids and socializing, who actually has the time? That's why I was so excited to discover that it's really simple to get started with yoga at home! You...
CozyCot met up with Sabrina Tan, Managing Director and Founder of Skin Inc last week and she took the time to explain abut Skin Inc's latest expansion into Singapore's shopping paradise - The Orchard Road. “Orchard Central provides an innovative platform for individuals looking for a shopping...
If you're anything like me, chances are you have tens (or even hundreds) of lipsticks, in various shades, formulations and finishes, lying in a drawer somewhere. My grandmother was a classic example, with at least thirty of the exact same shade of pink, albeit by different manufacturers, in her dres...
We've all been there – our nails are looking less than perfect, so either we haul out our DIY manicure sets, or we beg our favorite salon for an emergency appointment. Many times though, our nails are either telling us something we should listen to, or the problem is easily remediable at home...
Thought you left spotty skin back in high school? Think again! More and more older women, in their twenties, and even thirties, are experiencing acne. The really terrible part is that what was embarrassing to ourselves, and many of our peers in high school, is much more noticeable when you're the on...
If you look at photos of yourself from ten years ago, is there a marked difference in your hair, clothes and makeup? If not, you may be needing a little bit of reinvention. I know from personal experience as a woman that there are also times in our lives when we just feel the need to break the mold...
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