Beauty Rebel

In the wake of International Women's Day, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what this day means to us here at MV, and how we celebrate female empowerment in all facets of life - including when it comes to beauty (spoiler alert, it's more than just a morning tea with cupcakes!). For us, it's a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, as well as supporting each other on the journey to self-love and empowerment.  But for MV, it's more than just one day.  As a female founded and 100% female-run...

It happens to the best of us – the winter chill has robbed our skin of the plush, balmy softness we so carefully cultivated during summer and before you know it, flaky, itchy, cracked and dry has taken its place. You may already be well-prepared with an armoury of super-nourishing and protecting skincare to safeguard against winter's effects but, if your skin has suddenly undergone a not-so-attractive transformation overnight thanks to the dropping temperature, you'll be needing rescue remedies that can turn it around super-fast.

The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on the past and look towards the future - and skincare is no exception. We've never been one to buy into trends (in fact, MV's founder, Sharon McGlinchey, is often described as ahead of her time), but we wanted to take a moment to share how the skincare industry will evolve this year, as well as what it will be happily leaving behind. Keep an eye out for the term 'neuro-glow' At MV, we've always believed that skincare is a ritual that can have a positive impact on not just...

It's easy to assume that the self-care benefits of a skincare practice are simply a result of the specific products we use on our skin.  And of course, in many ways they are.  Topically applied products are absorbed into your bloodstream, which is why MV is 100% free of petrochemicals, parabens, mineral oils, and endocrine disrupters, just to name a few.  But research shows that when transformed from routine to ritual, a dedicated skincare practice can also have a positive impact on not just our physical well-being (i.e., our skin), but on our mental well-being as well.  The difference between routine and...