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I'm Melissa, a writer and content strategist with over a decade of experience in the health, beauty, wellness, and well-being sectors!

This blog is dedicated to all my OBSESSION for all things beauty. Join me in exploring the latest trends, time-tested rituals, and the science behind beauty, and let's discover some new favourites!

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The Art of Ancient Chinese Skincare Technique, Gua Sha - Does It Really Work? (And How-To!)

Melissa Keen

Jan 224 min read

The Art of Ancient Chinese Skincare Technique, Gua Sha - Does It Really Work? (And How-To!)

We've all probably heard of gua sha, but how much do we actually understand about it - and does it actually work? The History of Gua Sha...

My Favourite Nude Lipsticks for Redheads

Melissa Keen

Jan 142 min read

My Favourite Nude Lipsticks for Redheads

I've recently gone back to my natural hair colour (RED!) so thought I'd share some of my all-time favourite nude lipsticks for redheads. ...

Trying the Shiseido Rivitalessence Glow Foundation

Melissa Keen

Jan 31 min read

Trying the Shiseido Rivitalessence Glow Foundation

I've seen the Shiseido Revitalessence Glow Foundation being used a few times by some of my favourite beauty artists/influencers (Nic...

I FINALLY Tried the Viral 'Tirtir Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation' in the UK!

Melissa Keen

Dec 14, 20243 min read

I FINALLY Tried the Viral 'Tirtir Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation' in the UK!

Please visit my YouTube channel, Melissa Keen Content, for the full video review! All it took was a little trip to Japan to FINALLY get...

Vichy Liftactiv 15% Vitamin C Brightening Skin Corrector Product Review

Melissa Keen

Nov 15, 20243 min read

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Vichy Liftactiv 15% Vitamin C Brightening Skin Corrector Product Review

I love effective skincare. So when I found the Vichy Liftactiv 15% Vitamin C Brightening Skin Corrector, I HAD to try it out! This tiny...

Melissa Keen

Jun 1, 20243 min read

Perricone MD Skincare & Makeup Haul

I became a big fan of Perricone MD's famous 'No Lipstick Lipstick' after I discovered Wonder Woman herself, Gal Gadot, wore it in the...

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% Review - Does It Really Work?

Melissa Keen

May 25, 20242 min read

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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% Review - Does It Really Work?

We all know Hyaluronic Acid is having a bit of a moment in the skincare world right now (does anyone else immediately think of Eva...

My FAVOURITE Daily Facial SPF - Avene SPF 50 Tinted Cream

Melissa Keen

May 18, 20241 min read

My FAVOURITE Daily Facial SPF - Avene SPF 50 Tinted Cream

So let me start off by saying, out of all my top beauty products, this is in the top 5 - I absolutely LOVE this product! As a natural...

I Got Lip Filler! Here's What It's REALLY Like...

Melissa Keen

Apr 20, 20243 min read

I Got Lip Filler! Here's What It's REALLY Like...

Nowadays, getting filler is as as common as buying mascara. Several years ago, it seemed like a very out-of-reach, boujee thing to do -...

Melissa Keen

Apr 18, 20242 min read

Fenty Gloss Bomb Lipgloss Dupe!

You know I love a good dupe, and here's an absolute corker! Fenty's Gloss Bomb is one of my favourite lip glosses. It's thick,...

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