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I first came across The Ordinary product 2 years ago randomly on YouTube. Recently, I had a skin consultation at Skin Laundry in Marina. The Beautician recommended some Skin Laundry products. After using the products, I noticed an instant improvement on my skin. The products were super pricey, so I went online trying to find a good brand which was cost effective. My search led me to The Ordinary. I wanted something with Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Retinol, which were some of the ingredients in the Skin Laundry products. I started with The Ordinary toner , Hyaluronic acid , Retinol, Salicylic acid , Lactic acid and  Vitamin C . So far, the products have been working well except the Lactic acid i had to discontinue because the top of my nose itches me whenever I use it. Overall, I would recommend the brand. Their products are effective and super affordable. You can  The Ordinary products  here.

 The pandemic, coupled with the lockdown was very devastating, as lots of people were  out of job. There is currently a rebound and many businesses are looking to employ workers in various sectors in Dubai. The most vacancies are in F&B, Tourism and Hospitality.  Are you looking to find a job in Dubai or the rest of the Emirates in UAE? Here are my top three websites to find jobs.  DUBIZZLE.COM-   This is the most popular job site in UAE. Everyday, there are hundreds of listings for vacant positions. The website is easy to navigate and it is very interactive. It takes only a minute or two to register using an email or Facebook ID. The websites also has listings for purchasing and sales of various products, etc. You do not need to have an account before viewing the listings, but in order to access more features, you have to register. INDEED.COM-  This website exclusively cater to employers and jobseekers. It has a formal interface. Registration and ...

    This is one topic I like to talk about. Personal hygiene is a big deal for me. Body odour is like a stigma. When you smell so bad, people would not want to be around you. It can be so embarrassing that your close friends are just not bold enough to tell you how bad you smell.  There are several reasons why people smell bad. It could be excessive sweating, diet, lack of proper personal hygiene or genetics. If you fall in the last category and still have bad odour, then it's time to see a doctor. Most people may have no idea that their personal scent doesn't smell good. HOW TO ELIMINATE ODOUR NATURALLY Baking powder is one of the most useful kitchen items you may not know about in health, hair and skincare. This cheap item has 100s of uses that can be used for your skin.    Apart from its various health uses, it can also be used topically for the body. All you need to do to kill the bad odour, is scrub your skin daily with baking baking soda. Concentrate on...

  Most times our hands get hard, chappy and rough due to the kind of work we do. But often times it's as a result of constant neglect. Alot of people pay little or no attention to the hands. Follow this simple steps to get that gorgeous hands you have always wished for.   Always keep hands clean. Maintain a healthy diet rich in plenty of calcium, zinc, magnesium and vitamins A, B and C.   Soak hands in warm salt water and shampoo for 5 minutes. Apply moisturising hand cream.Choose a suitable hand cream for your skin type.   Always massage cuticle oil into nail bed to reduce the look of dry skin. Always apply a base coat on nails to protect nails from discoloration. And apply a top coat to protect the coloured paint on top of nails. Short and chic is better. Keeping nails short and the edges filed is recommend to keeping them long. Short nails gives the fingers a more elegant look.   Revive your nails –Apply and massage fresh lem...

Good old beer! Surprised? I know it may seem like a very odd ingredient to add into your beauty routine, but it has amazing properties. With it's low pH value, beer helps to tighten hair follicles as well as remove dirt and grease and product build up from hair. The yeast in beer is also a good source of B vitamins, protein, selenium, potassium, iron, zinc, and magnesium. That thick white froth in beer also helps in curbing acne due the yeast in beer and slow down the production of sebum, to reduce emergence of pimples.  Below are a few ways to use beer in your skin and hair routine:  Beer Bubble Bath: Try a bath soak using a mixture of olive oil based soap and some cups of beer. Relax and soak for 10 minutes or more, then rinse off to leave your skin feeling soft and smooth. I tried it a couple of times and my skin feels soft and supple.  Beer/Strawberry Face Scrub: Make a strawberry paste, add a table spoon of sugar and two table spoon of beer. Rub the paste over...

My love for beautiful sheer lingerie pieces is out of this world. My wardrobe iS filled with stash of lingerie i haven't worn yet. My favourite brands include  Agent Provocateur , Honey Birdette, La Senza,  Vctoria Secret and La Perla. Below is a short unboxing video of my new Agent Provcateur lingerie in black.

The Swarovski brand is one of my favourite brands. I love Swaroski because it has an elite, understated feel of luxury that is very affordable. You don't have to break the bank to get some of their pieces. The tennis bracelet has always been on top of my to-have list. I finally got my hands on them and i'm so happy. They are so beautiful. Watch the short video of my unboxing.

   The eyes are very important and as they say, they are the gate way to the soul. Just like that saying goes, so are your nails the windows to your health. The appearance of your nails can tell a thing or two about the state of your health. An unkempt and unattractive nails may give the impression that you don't take personal hygiene seriously.           The first step towards achieving healthy nails is your diet. Food rich in Vitamin C, protein and Vitamin B helps in nail growth. Food like oranges, kiwi, tangerine, soy, fish, chicken, beans, green  peppers, tomatoes, potato, milk, eggs, etc. Food supplement such as Biotin is rich in Vitamin B and has been proven to promote strong and rapid nail growth.                               How To Keep Nails Healthy   hands. Always wash hands. Wearing protective gloves when working outdoors or in activities that involves...

null You might have no idea how amazing apple cider vinegar can be used in your beauty routine. The kitchen is filled with many cheap and easy items that can be infused into skin and hair care. Apple cider is cheap and easily available. You can get it in pure/unfiltered form or in a diluted state. Apple cider vinegar has numerous beauty benefits. The idea of using it for beauty purpose might seem repulsive but the enormous benefits are countless.     These are some common uses of apple cider in your beauty/hair routine.   TONER  Due to the acidic nature of the skin, apple cider vinegat can be use to balance the PH level of the skin keeping it between dry and oily. Dilute apple cider vinegar with water and use a cotton ball to cleanse skin. You will notice the difference in days and see your skin glowing.   MAKEUP BRUSH CLEANER Apple cider acts like disinfectant to clean brushes and its also antibacterial, so it washes off built up, dirts and germs. Mix a ...

 Happy New Year!  New Year, new moves! I'm sure most of us have goals and visions we would like to accomplish for this new year. At the start of every new year, I list my goals on a paper. But this time, I'm not going to just put them on paper, but also i will also create a vision board in order to attach pictures to each and every goals that I will achieve.  What is a vision board? A vision board is a visual representation of all those things that you would like to see materialise within a specific period of time. Vision boards are very powerful. With it, you get to reflect about what exactly you want in your life. It helps to remind you and impose these thoughts constantly in your mind. Vision boards work with the law of attraction; as you attract into your life what you see, visualise, think about and speak regularly. A vision board helps you to visualise the life you really want, as you can attach visuals that are similar to what your goals are. Before starting  ...

 I have been reading about these food for a while on the internet and didn't know what it tastes like. Yesterday a friend invited me to hang out and he wanted me to see this little cozy colourful place called Projecto Acai, in Marina.  It's an acai based food outlet where they mostly served healthy meals. You must have read about acai. Acai is a superfood that originated from South America. It is purported to be a superfood rich in nutrients especially for people trying to eat healthy.      Me and my friend ordered off the menu. I picked lemon and mint juice and super salmon bowl with is aosta like a poke bowl. My friend ordered potato and chicken salad with Brownie Amor bowl with coconuts, brownie and walnuts and a blueberry smoothie. The menu items were tagged with interesting names that would peak your attention to try them out. The food were very picturesque and colourful, especially insta worthy for pictures. I liked my super salmon bowl which h...

   It's been a while I wrote about food on my blog. I am going to start blogging about all the nice dishes I have been trying. If there is one thing you may not know about me is my love for food. I absolutely loooovvvee eating. Like I really can't explain the immense joy and satisfaction I get from eating.     The lasagna I ate at restaurant, Café Society , in Dubai Marina, is absolutely one of my best yet. It was my first time trying lasagna made with mushroom. At first in was skeptical about mushroom being added to lasagna unlike the classic beef lasagna, which isn't my favorite though; because I don't eat beef. I prefer seafood lasagna.    I got seated at my table. The waitress welcomed me and was quite polite with a charming smile. She took my orders; mushroom lasagna and sparkling water. I requested for extra cheese. I like to have my lasagna dripping with lots of mozzarella  cheese. My food came in after 15 minutes which wasn't ...

Photo: @tgfromdubai (IG) Many of us moved into the year 2020 with lots of enthusiasm and excitement. Along the way, corona virus came visiting. With plans shattered, life turned up side down, routines disrupted and the normal way of life as we know abruptly altered; all we can pray for is for this pandemic to get resolved. The first call to action in curbing the spread of the infection is isolation or quarantine. A new term- social distancing is now the main deal. Countries the world over went into partial or total lockdown. The UAE, where I live in went into partial lockdown. At first, the severity of the situation didn't hit home for me until Dubai went into full lockdown. With movement restricted except shopping for grocery and medicine only for limited time with Police permit. Staying indoors hasn't been a palatable experience. I'm an ambivert so I do well staying indoors or outdoor which ever way I find myself. But the extended stay indoors with no where...

    Mall of the Emirates  Mall of the Emirates    This post came a little late. I wanted to post it on Christmas day. My laziness and procrastination won't let me live. Anyway, if you live in Dubai, you would know that celebrating the holidays here is so lit! Like seriously! It's the reason why Dubai is one of the top destinations for visitors who like to go abroad to spend the holidays. Everywhere is glittery and sparkly and you would wish Christmas holidays doesn't go away.    Entrance to Marina Mall   One of the pecs of being here during the holidays is the fact that you get to snap tons of beautiful pictures with the countless and numerous beautiful decorations all around the city. From the Dubai Mall area to Marina and JBR, there isn't a shortage of colourful background for photos. Sometimes, I wish I was rich already, lol. I would employ an assistant to follow me about to take me a hundred photos. mirror selfie...

  Dubai is such a beautiful and accommodating city for everyone. Getting to experience the wonderful culture is always something to look forward to. When one visits a new city its always advisable to learn the dos and donts of the people so as not to get in trouble with the law. Here are five things you should avoid while in Dubai. PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION As accommodating as Dubai with all its glamour and openness, you should not go kissing or smooching in public even if you are a married couple.  A brief none- sexualise hug here and there is harmless but don't get carried away. Save all that for your privacy. ALCHOHOL CONSUMPTION  Drinking alchohol in public and non designated locations like park, malls, beaches, etc is highly prohibited. You can get into trouble with the law. If you must then it has to be in hotels where it is allowed. FYI, you actually need a licence to comsume alcohol especially within the privacy of your apartment. EATING, DRINKING ...