My crisis of confidence this week...

I hope January is treating you well and that you're staying warm in these sub-zero temperatures! My heated blanket has certainly been working overtime.

Unfortunately, my confidence hasn’t been quite as cosy. If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you might have seen my recent skincare disaster - if not, don’t worry, I’ve included a photo… 🤦🏻‍♀️

My Unexpected Brow Blunder

The first week of the new year is always hectic, and by Friday, I was feeling it. I decided to unwind with a relaxing bath and give myself a face massage, focusing on my brows, where we hold so much tension.

I always say the brows and the space between them are like the neck and shoulders of the face. Just as stress creates knots in the upper back, it’s often responsible for deep frown lines too.

For a few moments, the tension melted away - until I stepped out of the bath and looked in the mirror! The heat of the water, combined with my massage, had softened my brow tint and smudged it into one giant monobrow. Initially, I laughed, snapped a photo for Instagram, and assumed it would wash right off. But it didn’t...

How It Shook My Confidence

No matter what I tried, the tint stayed stubbornly in place. While I shared the mishap online for a laugh, I was surprised by how much it affected me behind the scenes.

Since launching BASE, my skin has transformed, and I’ve felt completely comfortable going makeup-free. But this experience took me back to a time when that wasn’t the case.

I became an aesthetician because I struggled with my own skin - dealing with dryness, breakouts, and hyperpigmentation that left me self-conscious. Back then, I couldn’t leave the house without a full face of foundation. Seeing my monobrow in the mirror triggered those old insecurities and suddenly, I was checking my makeup constantly, carrying concealer in my pocket and worrying about what others thought.

I knew it was a minor hiccup in the grand scheme of things, but it reminded me just how deeply skin confidence impacts our daily lives.

The Quick Fix That Saved the Day

Determined to fix the issue, I applied an extra drop of my Overnight Glow Drops each evening. The formula gently exfoliates dead skin cells, revealing smooth, radiant skin beneath. By Tuesday, the tint was gone - like it had never happened!

But while my monobrow mishap is now just a funny memory, it left me with a renewed appreciation for what true skin confidence really means.

More Than Just Skincare - It’s About Feeling Your Best

At its heart, The 5 Minute Kit was never just about achieving glowing, youthful skin. My real mission has always been to help you feel your best in your own skin.

Our skin is our home, and I feel incredibly privileged to help others live in theirs with pride. I, for one, will never take that feeling for granted again.

And in the wise words of my wonderful Gran, I hope this reminds you to always walk with your “chin up and chest out”, today and every day ❤️