Hey all.

Everyone knows that beauty products contain chemicals - that's what makes them work! But did you know that there are many ingredients in your cosmetics that are actually regarded as toxic chemicals, and have been proven to cause irritations and even cancer. Below is a list of ingredients that you should really try to avoid in beauty products.

Phenoexyethanol: This is definitely one of the worst. This chemical is found in many different beauty products, from hair styling products to moi...
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Hey all!

For years people have argued over how often you should wash your hair. It's been said that washing your hair everyday strips your hair of its natural oils, and can therefore damage and dry your hair. Other people say how important it is to wash your hair every day to reduce product build up, and to keep your locks in tip-top condition.

It's definitely a personal thing. I know someone who washes their hair only every 2-3 days. Her hair always looks gorgeous and shiny - never limp or gre...
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Hi all!

Okay, a few years ago this style would have been deemed "geeky", however at the moment the side pony seems to be one of the hottest new hair styles, especially on the runway!
In the Spring 2009 Naeem Khan runway show, side ponys were taken to the extreme - high, and well and truly to the side!




To recreate this style, you need to wash your hair, and use a little straightening product. (I like Garnier Smoothing Milk, $9.95).
Part your hair to one side just above the ear. Using a hair drye...
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Hi and welcome to Lipstik NZ's first ever blog!

I'm Sarah, and I'm the official "blogmaster" for Lipstik NZ, and it's my job to keep you up to date with all the latest and greatest goss from the beauty world.
I'm also responsible for testing and reviewing the hottest new beauty products out and reporting back with my verdict!

I'll be updating this blog weekly, and I look forward to reading your comments and views!


Sarah xx

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