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2023 Empties
Ahh the empties. Each year I manage to surprise myself with just how much I use up. It should be noted that this is not normal. You should not be using this much in a year. I have access to an inordinate amount of product, and I eschew standard usage practices. Do not do as…
Read More2022 Empties
It’s here! The long awaited empties from the year of 2022. Now usually I would have done igtv’s throughout the year on the products. However insta decided to be a little b and not upload longer form videos. This year will be different, rest assured. But it means that I didn’t get to show product…
Read MoreIOP Icons: Pixi Glow Tonic
Welcome to a brand new gorgeous section of Infirm of Purpose; IOP Icons. This is where I talk about products I consider icons. They may be industry icons, they may be completely unknown, all that matters is that they are iconic to MOI. The Blair Waldorf of Infirm of Purpose if you will. The very…
Read MoreReview: Kat Burki 5 Steps on the Go Set
Name a better way to return to the blog than by reviewing one of my all time favourite brands! All time. You heard that correctly. Kat Burki, for the uninitiated, is a brand founded (obviously) by Kat Burki. She has a history in nutrition and has thus built the brand around “skincare as nutrition”. The…
Read MoreXmas @ Lush
Words by Matt Huxley I am out and proud. I am a grinch and I know it. Screw Cindy-Lou Who and all that cheery crap, let’s just get this sweltering period of time over with. The one thing (other than Starbucks Gingerbread Lattes obvs) that warms the cold cockles of my heart is the new…
Read More10 Songs to get you Through Life
Words by Matt Huxley Because even the best sometimes resort to using clickbait titles. I’m a sellout I know. But given the particularly crap past month (and let’s be real the year hasn’t been too crash hot), I feel like I am in a unique position to be able to share the 10 songs that…
Read More5 Minutes With Jason Brass
Words by Matt Huxley The latest extravaganza from Cirque du Soleil is about to hit our shores, with the fantastic production of Kooza the latest in their arsenal. Returning to their roots, the production highlights acrobatics and the art of clowning, two skills integral to the circus. To give me the lowdown on all the…
Read MoreResurfacing Isn’t A Bad Word – Ft. Alpha-H
Words by Matt Huxley Resurfacing is such a harsh, visceral word. Especially when applied to skin, exfoliating, refreshing and toning are far more subtle. But I dislike subtle. If you’re going to exfoliate, I want a whole damn new layer of skin. That’s where Alpha-H comes in. This stunningly packaged brand is purposely designed with…
Read MoreWinterproofing Your Skin
Words by Matt Huxley Yes! It’s finally winter. My ice-cold soul is finally happy because the outside temperature matches my heart. But enough about me. Let’s talk about you. Specifically your skin. More specifically, how you need to protect it even more in winter. The amount of people that I see continuing on their same summer…
Read MoreLet’s All Get Fat Off Ribs n Burgers
Words by Matt Huxley “Wear your elastic-waist pants,” came the PR invite. It was as if a shining beacon of hope had opened up ahead of me. A halo circled and angels the size of Dawn French started singing Hallelujah. I was off to a Burger launch party. Naturally however I’m not some peasant off…
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