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…

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Cleanser Lineup: CeraVe

You know I love me a cleanser, so I’m going to start doing cleanser lineups to give you the tea on all the cleansers of a specific brand. Most of the larger brands will have an array of cleansers to treat multiple different skin concerns. Hopefully by doing this you’ll be able to narrow down…

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2022 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…

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Review: Alpha H Golden Haze Face Oil

If you had told me at the beginning of 2022 that Alpha H would be launching a facial oil this year I would have laughed you off. It’s not that the idea of the Glycolic-focussed brand launching an oil is laughable – far from it – it’s moreso just rather out of left field for…

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Transforming My Skin with Body Oil

I am, rather ashamedly, not the most consistent at keeping up bodycare (I mean obviously outside of washing it duh). But I’m trying to be better! I’m trying to be a boy who has it all together in the bodycare department. Plus over the years I’ve definitely notice my body starting to get dryer as…

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IOP 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…

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Review: 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…

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2021 Empties

Oh my goodness. Not me making my return to this lil ‘ol thing! Seven years later and we are still inconsistent. But there’s a bit of a refresh in the air. We’ve had a bit of a spruce up. (Courtesy of the wonderful Nathaniel at Sacko). We are doing empties today, I managed to successfully…

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Skincare for Dry Skin: Body Essentials for Winter

Winter’s cold climate really does take its toll on our skin. And we don’t just mean our face. Dry skin is winter’s nemesis, and it can strike anywhere, from our legs to our hands, to our elbows, to our toes. To read the full article head over to VITAL+ Pharmacy Supplies. Shop the products in…

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Winter Makeup Trends 2021: Nail the Look with Ere Perez

Does anyone remember the under-eye baking trend from a few years ago? What about the ‘00s frosted eyeshadow and lipstick? Or the ‘60s Twiggy lashes? Makeup fads change all the time, but a classic, polished, and perfect canvas will never go out of style. Going into winter, it’s time to ditch the heavy powders and…

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