Lip gloss is one of beauty’s most iconic products but its origins are surprisingly cinematic. In 1930, Max Factor created the very first commercial lip gloss for Hollywood actresses who needed lips that looked dimensional under harsh studio lights. Early film stock flattened colour, making matte lips disappear on camera. Factor wanted shine — somethingContinue reading “Welcome Max Factor’s Invention the Iconic Lip Gloss!”
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Max Factor’s Invention that Changed the Game; Welcome Pan‑Cake Makeup!
Pan‑Cake Makeup is one of Max Factor’s most groundbreaking inventions — a product that didn’t just solve a Hollywood problem but re-shaped everyday beauty. Introduced in 1935, Pan‑Cake was engineered specifically for the challenges of early Technicolour film, which often distorted skin tones and exaggerated imperfections on camera. Factor needed a formula that would smoothContinue reading “Max Factor’s Invention that Changed the Game; Welcome Pan‑Cake Makeup!”
Body Butters: Why Are They My Favourite During the Cold Season?
A very popular post on the original Face by Stace, bringing back a classic that has been refreshed. This topic has been so popular, I have written versions of it for magazines. Enjoy!
Body butters are the best, aren’t they? Non-greasy that is, like with all skincare formulas is my preference. Have you really had a good, or better yet, a fantastic butter cream? They are ideal to be used during the colder months when dehydrated skin or worse severe dehydrated skin seep in. No, thank you, am I right?!
Body butters become essential as soon as the temperature drops. Cold air, indoor heating and wind all pull moisture from the skin, leaving it tight, dull, and more prone to irritation. During the fall and winter months, I reach for body butters because they offer something regular lotions simply can’t: deep, lasting nourishment.
Pumpkin Retinol Collagen Mask
A velvety, enzyme‑rich masque that boosts collagen, brightens tone, and supports gentle cell turnover.
This masque is plush, creamy, and deeply renewing. Pumpkin’s beta‑carotene converts into vitamin A in the skin, supporting collagen production and cell turnover — a retinol‑adjacent effect without irritation. Its natural enzymes dissolve dead skin cells for a smoother, brighter finish.
Parsnips: Forgotten Elegant Root Vegetable Packed with Beauty & Health Benefits! Perfect for post-Summer Skin Recovery and Anti-Aging
Who knew parsnips packed so much beauty and health goodness? This forgotten Autumn elegant produce that is an elevation of dishes such as mashed potatoes for example, containing Vitamin C, antioxidants, fibre content and much more to love when it comes to this root vegetable. As for beauty benefits, let’s just say, excellent for post-SummerContinue reading “Parsnips: Forgotten Elegant Root Vegetable Packed with Beauty & Health Benefits! Perfect for post-Summer Skin Recovery and Anti-Aging”
Tori Wesszer Inspired: Rustic Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage
A warm, golden, nourishing soup with Tori’s signature rustic softness — creamy squash, brown‑butter notes and crisp sage for that cozy, West‑Coast finish. Prep 15 min Cook 45 min Serves 4–6 Ingredients 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed1 yellow onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 tbsp olive oil4 cups vegetable broth1/2 cup heavy cream (orContinue reading “Tori Wesszer Inspired: Rustic Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage”
