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The Gift of Glow ~ Sustainable Skincare for Everyone on Your List The festive season always feels a little brighter when we slow down, choose with intention & gift something made with love. Hi, I’m Marie, the hands, heart & formulator behind Facing Beauty. Every product is handcrafted in small batches here on the Mornington Peninsula, using plant-based ingredients that nourish your skin & bring a little calm to your daily routine. This Christmas, I’m celebrating the idea of glow-giving. Thoughtful, feel-good gifts that encourage self-care, sustainability & simplicity. 🧴 Mini Skin Treats make the perfect intro to natural skincare.🥥...

Could this be your NoTox Botox in a bottle? Shhh… I have a (beauty) secret to tell. Why your Aloe & Orange Water Hydrating Spritzer is the simple step missing from your skincare ritual. I have many (not-so-secret) beauty tips, but my favourite for effortlessly glowing skin? ✨ Applying your skincare to damp skin… and that’s where your Aloe & Orange Water Hydrating Spritzer comes in 💦 You see, hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, but to work its magic, it needs moisture to re-activate those molecules. Without it? Your skin can end up...

If your skin is dry, flaky, itchy or just blah during winter, you’re not alone. Cold air, hot showers, and indoor heating all wreak havoc on your skin barrier, stripping it of moisture and leaving it feeling tight, dull and uncomfortable. Here’s what’s really going on (and how to winter-proof your glow naturally). ❄️ Why Does Skin Get So Dry in Winter? There’s a perfect storm of skin stressors happening during the cooler months: ☁️ Cold air = less humidity (your skin loses moisture faster) 🔥 Indoor heaters dry out the air even more 🚿 Hot showers strip natural oils from...

  Scrub-a-dub-dub! Now that we’re moving into a new season, it’s time to re-vamp your skincare with some simple exfoliation. But before you grab any exfoliant, let’s get some things clear – for your skin. There are two main types of exfoliants: chemical exfoliants and physical exfoliants. Chemical Exfoliants: You might recall Samantha from Sex & the City and her memorable experience with a chemical peel, which left her with a red-raw face at Carrie’s book launch. However, don’t worry – chemical exfoliants, especially the natural ones, won’t give you the “Samantha effect.” In fact, they are glow-boosting! Allow me...

Let’s chat about this skincare scandal we've all been part of — the sunscreen breakout drama. But there’s actually good news. It's not the SPF's fault that you’ve been breaking out! It’s the way you’ve been saying goodbye to your day that needs a little makeover. So, grab your favourite Facing Beauty skincare treats, and let's dive into the cleansing ritual that will leave your skin feeling fresh again!     •The Oil Cleanser Love Affair: Imagine this as a spa day for your face – luxurious, indulgent and absolutely necessary. Gently massage a pump or 2 of the new...