Argan Oil: Why It’s Not Right for Every Skin Type (A Formulator’s Honest Take)
Argan Oil: Why It's Not Right for Every Skin Type Argan Oil has been sitting on beauty shelves for years now and if you've scrolled past even 1 skincare advert…
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Harmful Ingredients in Lipstick: What’s Really in Your Favourite Shade
Babe, before you reach for your favourite tube this morning, let's talk about the harmful ingredients in lipstick that you really love and can't live the house without. Lipstick sits…
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Mica in Makeup: Where Your Pretty Shimmer Actually Comes From
Babe, let's talk about the sparkle in your eyeshadow palette — because mica in makeup is one of those ingredients that's everywhere, and yet almost nobody stops to ask where…
Cosmetic Preservatives: Why “Preservative-Free” Can Be a Red Flag
Are you one of those who think cosmetic preservatives are bad? If you’ve ever read “preservative-free” on a jar of moisturizer and felt a tiny little wave of relief —…
How To Read An INCI List? : A Beginner’s Cheat Sheet
Let's be honest — I used to not know how to read an INCI list. And you can guess how many times I flipped a skincare bottle over, seen a…
Hidden Animal Ingredients in Skincare and Perfume You Didn’t Know About
As a certified cosmetic formulator, I shall reveal the hidden animal ingredients in skincare, makeup and perfume — what they are, where they hide, and what halal alternatives to use…
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Carmine in Makeup: What It Is, Why It’s Not Halal, and What to Use Instead
Okay babe, I need to have a real talk with you about something that's been sitting on my heart for a while. It's called Carmine. Because I know how much…
Is Alcohol in Skincare Halal? Find out now!
What Muslims Should Know About Alcohol in Cosmetics I get asked this question A LOT of times! Btw, the image is AI-generated so ignore the gibberish ingredients. If you’ve ever…